Sacraments

BAPTISMS

Parents can arrange for the baptism of their child by calling the rectory at 232-8137. Arrangements may also be made during pregnancy.

Baptismal Instruction - Both parents (at least one must) and godparents are cordially invited to attend the baptismal instruction, which must be completed before the baptism and which may be done during pregnancy. Instruction is in the rectory at 1:30 PM.

Baptisms are at 2 PM on the dates indicated. In addition, two children may be baptized at the Mass indicated in ( ). First date listed is instruction followed by baptism dates. The available dates for 2009 are listed below.

June 7th; June 14th (Noon); June 28th

July 12th; July 26th (10:30 am)

August 16nd; August 23rd (Noon)

September 13th; September 20th (Noon); September 27th

October 4th; October 11th (10:30 am); October 25th

November 1st; November 8th (10:30 am); November 22nd

December 6th; December 13th (Noon); December 27th

MARRIAGE

Couples should arrange their pre-marriage preparation with one of the priests or deacons of the parish a year before the wedding date.

RECONCILIATION

Individual Confession - Sat: after 8:30AM Mass & 4:30 - 5:00PM or any time by appointment. Seasonal Communal Celebrations in Advent & Lent.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK (Anointing)

For the seriously ill, at any time! Call the rectory at 232-8137.

EUCHARIST

For the homebound and hospitalized, the priests, deacons, and/or Eucharistic ministers can visit the sick and bring Holy Communion to shut-ins. Please let us know if you are hospitalized or unable to come to church.

MONTHLY HOLY HOUR

There is a monthly holy hour on the first Saturday of each month, immediately following the 8:30 AM Mass.

The Holy Trinity Parish Rectory

315 First Street

Westfield, NJ 07090

908-232-8137

Fax 908-654-8780