We welcome people of all ages who have not been baptized before to come and receive the Water of New Life during one of our Sunday Masses. We do so always within a liturgy to gain the consent of the people, and in the Trinitarian formula (In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.) ‘Private baptisms’ are not the norm at this parish and require a special dispensation of the pastor based on a real need. If you have been baptized previously, as an infant or adult, in a recognized church that uses the same formula, we simply transfer your baptismal records, as there is no need to baptize again. PreJordan Classe is requested prior to the baptism taking place at our parish.
We routinely schedule Baptisms on the 3rd Sunday of every month, except during the Holy Season of Lent (and certain holy day or feast days). We also try to include these days in the rotation:
The Second Sunday in January, Feast of the Baptism of our Lord,
The Great Vigil of Easter,
The Sunday before our annual InGathering in September.
(These specific dates vary slightly, depending on when Advent and Lent fall, so please check the Master Parish Calendar below or email us.)
Please note: We do not baptize in the Season of Lent. We are pleased to work with all individuals and families as they seek to have their child baptized into our Christian faith!
To find out more about Baptismal dates, or to make an appointment to talk more about Baptism, please contact us.
For a list of Applicable Requested Stipends per event, please click here.
When a child, or an adult, is to be baptized in the Church, he or she must have at least one godparent or sponsor (the terms are interchangeable). It is customary for children to have two godparents. At least one of the godparents must:
(a) be Catholic;
(b) have been at least baptized, and preferably confirmed and have received Communion;
(c) be 16 or older (although there may be exceptions to this rule at the discretion of the bishop);
(d) must be living a life consistent with their own baptismal covenant;
(e) be willing to support the parents in their duties to bring the child/adult into our Christian faith;
Church law, or Canons, does permit the parents of an infant to choose a Catholic and a non-Catholic Christian as “godparents,” whereas exteriorly they may both appear to assume these roles at the actual baptismal ceremony.
Baptism also is not a private act. It is a public, official liturgy of the Church and welcomes someone into the one holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. Therefore, the Church has the duty and obligation to require reasonable criteria for being a sponsor, as well as to require that the Baptism takes place within the Mass setting.
Pre-Jordan Program (Baptism Preparation)
Since parents are seen as their child’s primary teachers, the Pre-Jordan Program seeks to offer parents both the support of the community and an opportunity for reassessing their own faith and responsibilities. After meeting with a priest and prior to their child’s Baptism, parents are required to attend a brief Pre Jordan session which includes a review of the history and theology of the Sacrament of Baptism, as well as the movement that will be needed on the Sunday of the actual Baptism. Godparents are also encouraged to attend.
These gatherings are held in the Sanctuary on the first Sunday of each month at approximately 12:15pm, or as otherwise scheduled, and should be completed no later than the month before your requested baptismal date.
If you have had a previous baptism at Saint Miriam, you may gain a waiver for this class by emailing us.
Since parents are seen as their child's primary teachers, the Pre-Jordan Program seeks to offer parents both the support of the community and an opportunity for reassessing their own faith and responsibilities. After meeting with a priest and prior to their child's Baptism, parents are required to attend a brief Pre Jordan session which includes a review of the history and theology of the Sacrament of Baptism as well as the movement that will be needed on the Sunday of the actual Baptism. Godparents are also encouraged to attend.
These gatherings are held in the Sanctuary on the first Sunday of each month at 1:00pm and must be completed no later than the month before your requested baptismal date.
Baptisms are held on the Third Sunday of the month except in Advent and Lent.
Recovery, Inc. meets every Tuesday for one and one half hours in the Diener Room, located in the Parish. Use the Handicap Entrance please. Learn more: https://recoveryinternational.org
AA General Service Meeting in the Diener Room the First Wednesday of every month; located directly across from the Bishop's Chapel in our main Friary Building.
Every Thursday the Blessed Sacrament is exposed for Adoration in the Sanctuary from 4:00pm until 7:00pm. Stop in freely through the handicap entrance and pray before our Lord! Understood simply, Eucharistic Adoration is adoring or honoring the Eucharistic Presence of Christ. In a deeper sense, it involves “the contemplation of the Mystery of Christ truly present before us”. During Eucharistic Adoration, we “watch and wait”, we remain “silent” in His Presence and open ourselves to His Graces which flow from the Eucharist … By worshiping the Eucharistic Jesus, we become what God wants us to be! Like a magnet, The Lord draws us to Himself and gently transforms us. Join us and sit with our Lord every Thursday.
We combined four former groups into one exciting new one that will enhance your spiritual life and help you grow to even enjoy the bible, too! It’s motto is “Perfectly Imperfect & Beautiful” because that is how we are made by our God! So if you are looking for a good book to read this year with an emphasis on spirituality and personal growth? Or, perhaps want to learn about diving deeper into Sacred Scripture passages that you may not be familiar with, or maybe you want to learn more about your deeper self? The Saint Miriam “Imperfect Spirituality” Club might be a great fit! Join this active group of sojourners (both men and women) for a great discussion! Come to one meeting – or come to all! You’re sure to enjoy a great conversation and make some new friends. All meetings are held in the parish in the Betsy and Walter Diener Room so coffee and a light snack and close by, too. No reservations required. Join the group at any time. The group meets September through May on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 12:00pm in the Diener Room. For more information, contact us!
Recovery, Inc. meets every Tuesday for one and one half hours in the Diener Room, located in the Parish. Use the Handicap Entrance please. Learn more: https://recoveryinternational.org
Every Thursday the Blessed Sacrament is exposed for Adoration in the Sanctuary from 4:00pm until 7:00pm. Stop in freely through the handicap entrance and pray before our Lord! Understood simply, Eucharistic Adoration is adoring or honoring the Eucharistic Presence of Christ. In a deeper sense, it involves “the contemplation of the Mystery of Christ truly present before us”. During Eucharistic Adoration, we “watch and wait”, we remain “silent” in His Presence and open ourselves to His Graces which flow from the Eucharist … By worshiping the Eucharistic Jesus, we become what God wants us to be! Like a magnet, The Lord draws us to Himself and gently transforms us. Join us and sit with our Lord every Thursday.
Baptisms of Emilia Violet Calderon and Everly Morgan Ford
Baptisms of Emilia Violet Calderon and Everly Morgan Ford
Starts: 12:00 am
Ends: May 16, 2021 - 11:59 pm
Description:
We welcome people of all ages who have not been baptized before to come and receive the Water of New Life during one of our Sunday Masses. We do so always within a liturgy to gain the consent of the people, and in the Trinitarian formula (In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.) ‘Private baptisms’ are not the norm at this parish and require a special dispensation of the pastor based on a real need. If you have been baptized previously, as an infant or adult, in a recognized church that uses the same formula, we simply transfer your baptismal records, as there is no need to baptize again. PreJordan Classe is requested prior to the baptism taking place at our parish.
We routinely schedule Baptisms on the 3rd Sunday of every month, except during the Holy Season of Lent (and certain holy day or feast days). We also try to include these days in the rotation:
The Second Sunday in January, Feast of the Baptism of our Lord,
The Great Vigil of Easter,
The Sunday before our annual InGathering in September.
(These specific dates vary slightly, depending on when Advent and Lent fall, so please check the Master Parish Calendar below or email us.)
Third Sunday Morning Mass with Baptisms and Healing
Third Sunday Morning Mass with Baptisms and Healing
Starts: 11:00 am
Ends: May 16, 2021 - 12:30 pm
Description:
We welcome people of all ages who have not been baptized before to come and receive the Water of New Life during one of our Sunday Masses. We do so always within a liturgy to gain the consent of the people, and in the Trinitarian formula (In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.) ‘Private baptisms’ are not the norm at this parish and require a special dispensation of the pastor based on a real need. If you have been baptized previously, as an infant or adult, in a recognized church that uses the same formula, we simply transfer your baptismal records, as there is no need to baptize again. PreJordan Classe is requested prior to the baptism taking place at our parish.
We routinely schedule Baptisms on the 3rd Sunday of every month, except during the Holy Season of Lent (and certain holy day or feast days). We also try to include these days in the rotation:
The Second Sunday in January, Feast of the Baptism of our Lord,
The Great Vigil of Easter,
The Sunday before our annual InGathering in September.
(These specific dates vary slightly, depending on when Advent and Lent fall, so please check the Master Parish Calendar below or email us.)
Recovery, Inc. meets every Tuesday for one and one half hours in the Diener Room, located in the Parish. Use the Handicap Entrance please. Learn more: https://recoveryinternational.org
Our Sacred Meal Dinner Group! A small, monthly gathering of folks over a warm meal that they cook together. We gather to share what we call a “sacred meal”, a worship service that takes place around an actual dinner table in the parish fellowship hall. The meal is patterned after those shared by Christians in the first few centuries of the church, which evolved into our current day “Holy Communion” celebrations with participants sharing the bread and the cup. Everyone is known by name (everyone gets a name tag) and folks there for the first time are invited to jump right in and chop vegetables, or set out silverware, or place settings. Join us to share a meal, tell your story and weave it into our story, work together, eat together, and uncover a new way to explore God and each other! This group meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday in the Undercroft at 6:30pm. For more information visit our Master Calendar, or contact us!
Every Thursday the Blessed Sacrament is exposed for Adoration in the Sanctuary from 4:00pm until 7:00pm. Stop in freely through the handicap entrance and pray before our Lord! Understood simply, Eucharistic Adoration is adoring or honoring the Eucharistic Presence of Christ. In a deeper sense, it involves “the contemplation of the Mystery of Christ truly present before us”. During Eucharistic Adoration, we “watch and wait”, we remain “silent” in His Presence and open ourselves to His Graces which flow from the Eucharist … By worshiping the Eucharistic Jesus, we become what God wants us to be! Like a magnet, The Lord draws us to Himself and gently transforms us. Join us and sit with our Lord every Thursday.
The Secular Franciscan Order, also known as the Third Order of St. Francis, is an official Order within our Church, established by St. Francis of Assisi, early in the thirteenth century. Members do not live in community, but rather live their everyday lives in the world. However, members gather together in fraternity on a regular basis, and by profession, they promise to follow a Rule of charity and service to others. For more information, or to join, please email our pastor at Father.Jim@mySaintMiriam.org.
Recovery, Inc. meets every Tuesday for one and one half hours in the Diener Room, located in the Parish. Use the Handicap Entrance please. Learn more: https://recoveryinternational.org
Every Thursday the Blessed Sacrament is exposed for Adoration in the Sanctuary from 4:00pm until 7:00pm. Stop in freely through the handicap entrance and pray before our Lord! Understood simply, Eucharistic Adoration is adoring or honoring the Eucharistic Presence of Christ. In a deeper sense, it involves “the contemplation of the Mystery of Christ truly present before us”. During Eucharistic Adoration, we “watch and wait”, we remain “silent” in His Presence and open ourselves to His Graces which flow from the Eucharist … By worshiping the Eucharistic Jesus, we become what God wants us to be! Like a magnet, The Lord draws us to Himself and gently transforms us. Join us and sit with our Lord every Thursday.
