Sacraments and Pastoral Care

To join the Parish

You may obtain a newcomer’s brochure outlining All Saints' various ministries, programs and activities at
church on Sundays, or you may speak with one of our clergy. Everyone is welcome to attend any of our
services.

To arrange for a Baptism

Holy Baptism is both a passage into the family of God and an initiation into the local faith community.
Please contact the Parish Office to arrange for a representative of the clergy to meet with you and
baptismal sponsors. Holy Baptisms are performed on the Baptism of Our Lord (the Sunday following
Epiphany), Easter Day, Pentecost and the first Sunday in November (All Saints’ Sunday).

To arrange for a Hospital Visit

Please phone the Parish Office if you or a member of your household is hospitalized for any reason.

To arrange for a Funeral

Should you experience a death in your family, please phone the Parish Office to have one of our parish
clergy meet with your family to arrange for a funeral and assist you during this difficult time.

To arrange for a Wedding

Weddings are celebrated for members of All Saints’ Church and for their children. Newcomers who wish
to be married are invited to attend our services to see if they would like to make All Saints’ their parish
home. The couple will meet with one of our priests for a marriage preparation and planning the wedding
service over the course of six months. No dates will be set until after an initial meeting with one of our
priests. Please contact the Parish Office for further information.

To arrange for Reconciliation/Confession

The ministry of reconciliation, sometimes called “Confession,” is exercised corporately through the
Prayer of Confession during each Eucharist, and individually through our parish clergy, with care and
confidentiality. Reconciliation of the Penitent is available at any time for all who desire it. Special times for
this Sacrament include Christmas Eve, Shrove Tuesday and Holy Saturday, and by appointment at other
times.

To obtain Counseling

Please contact any of our clergy through the Parish Office.

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