Sacraments & Prayer

Adoration Times

Monday: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM SJ

Wednesday: 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM SM

Friday: 8:15 AM to 1:30 PM (when school is in session) SJ

Our next Holy Hour Happy Hour will be 7/23 at St. Mary (7 pm Holy Hour, 8 pm fellowship in the Parish Center)

Anointing of the Sick

Contact: Sacramental Emergency Line

Phone: 812.738.2717

Or 

Either Parish Office

St. Joseph

Phone: 812.738.2742

Email: parish.office@catholic-community.org

St. Mary

Phone: 812.952.2853

Email: janet.philpot@catholic-community.org

Please call the sacramental emergency line or either Parish Office for anointings before surgeries or during illnesses. All members of our parishes are asked to notify either parish office of homebound or hospitalized who would like Holy Communion, anointing or a pastoral visit. 

Communion to the Sick & Homebound

St. Joseph

Contact: Brian Schunemann

Phone: 812.738.2742

Email: brian.schunemann@catholic-community.org

St. Joseph has a small group of volunteers that take the Eucharist to Cedar Court, Harrison Springs, Indian Creek and Harrison Health & Rehab and a handful of our homebound parishioners.

St. Mary

Contact: Parish Office

Phone: 812.952.2853

Email: janet.philpot@catholic-community.org

Deacon Rick Cooper and a few volunteers take the Eucharist to the homebound, those living at Guerin Woods, and those at Beehive Homes Assisted Living.

Confession Times

Tuesday: 7:15 PM (after Mass as needed) SM

Thursday: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM SM

Friday: 4:00 PM (after Mass as needed) SJ

Saturday: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM SJ

Confession will also be available after 8 am First Saturday Mass as needed.

Confirmation

About the Sacrament of Confirmation:

"Confirmation perfects Baptismal grace; it is the sacrament which gives the Holy Spirit in order to root us more deeply in the divine filiation, incorporate us more firmly into Christ, strengthen our bond with the Church, associate us more closely with her mission, and help us bear witness to the Christian faith in words accompanied by deeds." CCC 131 

Middle School & High School 

Contact: Katie Warren

Phone: (502) 738-2742 ext. 33

Email: katherine.warren@catholic-community.org

Middle School preparation is incorporated into Middle School Youth Group meetings Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 PM in the St. Joseph Parish Hall Gym. Youth desiring to be confirmed at age 13 (who do not attend a Catholic school) must attend for at least a year to be eligible for confirmation. Beginning in April, all those wishing to be confirmed in the fall attend classes once a month for focused preparation. 

High School preparation can be incorporated into High School Youth Group if a young person was not confirmed in 8th grade. High School Youth Group meetings occur on Sundays from 4:00-6:00 pm. Youth must attend for at least a year to be eligible for confirmation.

Beyond High School

Contact: Brian Schunemann

Phone: (812) 952-2853, ext. 32

Email: brian.schunemann@catholic-community.org

If a person is beyond high school age and wishes to be confirmed, you are asked to contact Brian Schunemann. He will help you determine what kind of preparation is the best fit for you. 

First Communion & First Reconciliation

Contact: Brian Schunemann

Phone: 812.952.2853

Email: Brian.Schunemann@catholic-community.org

For Children in our Faith Formation Program:

Faith Formation Classes are offered for children in grades K-5 not attending a Catholic School. Classes consist of catechesis and sacramental preparation appropriate for each age group. In order to help our young people properly prepare for the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion, they must complete one year of Faith Formation before the year in which they will receive these sacraments (normally second grade).

For St. Joseph Catholic School Students:

St. Joseph Catholic School students receive religious education during Theology Class Monday-Thursday. This class prepares students to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion in the second half of their second grade year.

Holy Orders

Contact: Archdiocese of Indianapolis Vocations Office

Phone: 317-236-1490

Email: mhagenauer@archindy.org

Website: HearGodsCall.com

or

Brian Schunemann

Phone: 812.738.2742 ext. 32

Email: brian.schunemann@catholic-community.org

If you think God may be calling you to a vocation to the Priesthood, Permanent Diaconate, Religious or Consecrated life, the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Vocations Office can help you navigate your journey of discernment. Fr. Kyle Rodden is also a great resource. To schedule a time to meet with him, please contact his executive assistant, Brian Schunemann.

Baptism

Contact: Brian Schunemann

Phone: 812.738.2742 ext. 32

Email: brian.schunemann@catholic-community.org

Baptism serves as the first sacrament one receives when entering the Catholic Faith. It is a sacrament of initiation (which you can only receive one time), meaning once you received it, you officially enter into the body of Christ, the Catholic Church. The recipient receives justifying and sanctifying grace when baptized, and the Holy Spirit begins to dwell within them.

Infant Baptism 0-6

New parents and godparents must participate in a Baptism Class before scheduling a Baptism. Godparents who live out of town may complete this class at a parish near them. If you have completed the baptism class in the last three years, you are not required to attend the class again. To schedule a baptism class, please contact Benjamin Reinhart. 

Notes about the Eligibility of Godparent/Christian Witness

Baptism 7+

For those above age 7 wishing to be baptized, the Church asks that you participate in our OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults/Children) program is a period of reflection, prayer, instruction, discernment, and formation for those who have never been baptized or who have been baptized in another Christian faith. 

Click here if you are interested in OCIA

Mass Intentions

Contact: Either Parish Office

St. Joseph Phone: (812) 738.2742

St. Joseph Email: parish.office@catholic-community.org

St. Mary Phone: (812) 952-2853

St. Mary Email: janet.philpot@catholic-community.org

To schedule a Mass intention, please contact either Parish Office. The suggested stipend is $10. 

Marriage

Contact: Brian Schunemann

Phone: 812.738.2742 ext. 32

Email: brian.schunemann@catholic-community.org

Before setting a date and making arrangements for your wedding, please contact Fr. Kyle's Executive Assistant, Brian Schunemann, to schedule an appointment with Fr. Kyle. The Archdiocese of Indianapolis requires 6 months of preparation for Marriage. Additionally, either the bride or groom must be registered as an adult member of St. Joseph or St. Mary for six months and be a practicing Catholic.