Baptism: The Church of St. Gregory offers a pre-baptismal program for all new parents. This instuctional program is held on the last Sunday of every month at 8:00 PM in the parish center. It is a one-time session. Godparents must have a Sponsor Card with them the day of the Baptism. Baptisms are held every Sunday at 1:00 PM or during one of the Liturgies. Baptisms may be scheduled by calling the rectory. First Communion: Holy Communion is held the first two Saturdays in May. Children must be in second grade and have two years of religious instruction. Reconciliation: The sacrament of Reconciliation is held every Saturday from 4:00 to 4:50 PM. Special schedules of Reconciliation are held prior to Christmas and Easter. Confirmation: Confirmation is held every year in May. The date is chosen by the Bishop. Young adults must be in eighth grade and have eight years of religious instruction as well as completing their community service comittment. Marriage: Arrangements should be made six months prior to the desired date of the wedding. All engaged couples, including those seeking convalidation, are required to receive sacramental preparation for marraige. This is to include: 1) Sessions with a pastoral minister 2) Participation in a Marraige preparation program which is faithful to the curriculum of the diocese. Pre Cana is held in March in conjunction with Holy Rosary Church. It is held on a Sunday and is one full day. Anointing of the Sick: Anointing takes place when the priest is called. It cannot be done after the death of an individual. Funerals: The church is usually notified by the Funeral Director. Families may also call at this time. Funerals are held at 10:00 AM everyday except Sunday. The new order of Christian furnerals forms a continuous ministry from the care of the sick to the person who has died and also to the bereaved survivors. Pastoral sensitivity, participation of the survivors in the rites and participation of the entire local community in the special moment are essential components involved. The new order of Christian Funerals retains, amplifies and clarifies the earier revisions and adds a demension of what pastoral experience has proven the best in the Rite. It makes clear what before might have been confusing and establishes a uniformity of action, while providing many options for prayer. If you need information regarding funeral services please call the rectory. Vocations: If you are interested in pursuing a professional religious life please call the Diocean Office at 346-8900.