Anointing of the Sick
Contact Persons: Fr. Matt Rotert, (816) 252-0121, ext 104
email: mrotert@stmaryparish.us
Debbie Gilbert, (816) 252-0121, ext 110
email: debbie@stmaryparish.us
This sacrament is no longer thought of as "last rites", but is intended to celebrate the healing gifts of God`s Spirit that make us whole and at peace with our weakness and infirmity - whether we reach health of body or not. Please ask for this sacrament any time that your physical or mental health becomes a serious issue due to disease, chronic condition, or if you become susceptible to these things because of advanced age. If you know in advance that you will be undergoing a serious surgery, please ask for this sacrament before going into the hospital. We schedule the celebration of Anointing at least twice a year, and it is available upon request. We often administer this sacrament following any of the Sunday masses. Viaticum (Communion) is desired by the Church to be the "last Rite" administered if possible. In the case of a person who is dying, it is "food for the journey" home to God.
Penance (also called Reconciliation or Confession)
Contact Persons: Fr. Matt Rotert, (816) 252-0121, ext 104
email: mrotert@stmaryparish.us
Debbie Gilbert, 816-252-0121, ext.110
email: Debbie@stmaryparish.us
The Sacrament of Penance is celebrated every Saturday afternoon at 4:15 in the Church, or by appointment by calling Fr. Matt.
First Reconciliation preparation takes place in Second Grade, and is celebrated a few weeks before First Eucharist. For more information contact Debbie Gilbert.
Adults who have never received this sacrament may do so after attending preparation classes . Call Fr. Matt for more information.
Baptism
Contact Persons: Fr. Matt Rotert, (816) 252-0121, ext 104
email: mrotert@stmaryparish.us
Debbie Gilbert, (816) 252-0121, ext. 110 email: Debbie@stmaryparish.us
Tony Douglas, (816) 252-0121, ext. 101
email: tony@stmaryparish.us
Infants and children under the age of 7 of families registered in St Mary Parish may be baptized following any Sunday Mass. Parents are required to attend a Baptism Prep session with Fr. Matt or Debbie Gilbert if for their first child. Contact Fr. Matt or Debbie to sign up.
Children from ages 7 - 14 of registered families who need baptism are prepared through our Parish School of Religion. Contact Debbie for more information, or to sign up.
Adults (considered at 14 and up) who need baptism are prepared in our parish RCIA program. Contact Tony Douglas for more information, or to sign up.
Confirmation
Contact Person: Debbie Gilbert, (816) 252-0121, ext 110
email: Debbie@stmaryparish.us
The usual age for Confirmation in our diocese is 16 years old.(high school sophomores) Contact Debbie for more information.
Adults who are Catholic and over the age of 21 who have not been Confirmed are offered the opportunity to prepare for and celebrate this Sacrament at the Cathedral with our Bishop each year in June. Contact Fr. Matt to sign up for preparation classes which run from April through June.
Eucharist
Contact Person: Debbie Gilbert, (816) 252-0121, ext 110
email: Debbie@stmaryparish.us
The celebration of First Eucharist with children in our diocese is usually done in the second grade. Contact Debbie for more information.
Adults who have been baptized Catholic, but have not yet received the Eucharist are prepared through our parish RCIA program. Contact Tony Douglas for more information.
Matrimony
Contact Persons: Fr. Matt Rotert, (816) 252-0121, ext 104
email: mrotert@stmaryparish.us
Debbie Gilbert, (816) 252-0121, ext 110
email: debbie@stmaryparish.us
Couples who would like to be married here at St. Mary Parish must be registered, active members who regularly attend Sunday Mass. Please allow a minimum of 9 months for marriage preparation. Contact Fr. Matt, to begin the marriage preparation process.
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