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Sacrament of Baptism For infants and children under age 6 download Information, Schedule and Registration Form. Also please review The Role of Godparents information sheet. Stop by the parish office for a packet, or call Eric Bertelsen at (510) 995-9404. Adults and older children prepare for baptism through the “Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults” (RCIA); contact Anne Marie Fourré at (510)995-9409 or afourre@st-joseph-community.org for information. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday from 3:30 to 4:30pm or by appointment. Contact the parish office at 522-0181. If it’s been a while and you feel a bit nervous, you might find the following helpful. Confession 101 Part One looks at the initial steps; Part Two walks us through the four essential elements.
http://www.bustedhalo.com/features/confession-101-part-one/
Sacrament Preparation for Children Preparing a child for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist is part of a two-year sacrament preparation program generally starting in first grade, through either St. Joseph Elementary School or the Children’s Faith Formation program. Contact Anne Marie Fourré at (510) 995-9409 or afourre@st-joseph-community.org for information.
Sacrament of Confirmation A component of the youth ministry, preparation for Confirmation is a process of reflection, study and service for our high school students. One year of participation in the youth ministry “Bridge” youth group is a prerequisite for entering the Confirmation preparation For more information see the Youth Ministry page or Contact Sarelle McCoard, at 510-326-2390 or email her at youthministry2009@gmail.com Adults who wish to prepare for Confirmation should contact Anne Marie Fourré at 995-9409 or afourre@st-joseph-community.org
Sacrament of Marriage Preparation for registered, active parishioners should begin at least six months in advance of the proposed wedding date. Contact Fr. Fred Riccio, 510-522-0181 ext 9421, friccio@st-joseph-community.org for more information.
Anointing of the Sick The Anointing of the Sick “is not a sacrament for those only who are at the point of death. Hence as soon as anyone of the faithful begins to be in danger of death from sickness or old age, the fitting time to receive this sacrament has certainly already arrived.” (CCC, no. 1514) With only one priest at most parishes these days, there is no certainty of a priest being available when a loved one is dying. But there is no need to wait until that “last moment;” this sacrament of healing can be celebrated whenever there is serious illness, a weakened condition in the elderly, or prior to surgery. The Anointing of the Sick is celebrated every first Saturday during the 8:00 a.m. Mass, for anyone with a serious illness or upcoming surgery. If unable to attend that Mass, phone the rectory at 522-0181 to schedule a visit. (If hospitalized outside of Alameda, ask the hospital to contact the local priest.) Visiting the Sick: If you are hospitalized in Alameda or sick at home and would like to have someone from the parish visit you and/or bring the Eucharist to you, please call the rectory at 522-0181 and we’ll be happy to make arrangements for a visit. (If hospitalized outside Alameda, ask the hospital to contact the local parish for Visitors to the Sick.)
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