Baptismal preparation is required for parents of a first child being baptized. Preparation consists of viewing a Formed video regarding this Sacrament. Baptisms are usually done following one of the weekend Masses or another time can be arranged. Please contact Father’s Office to make arrangements 620-724-8717. Specific information is needed as to the child’s full name, birth date and city of birth. The parents’ full names and who the godparents will be. At least one godparent must be a baptized Catholic. Parents requesting baptism for their child should be registered members of this parish; if not, permission is needed from their pastor in writing.

A Baptism certificate can be obtained from our records in the Parish Office in Girard. Please provide some basic information to help the secretary look up the record. We will gladly mail or e mail the information to you or the Parish that is requesting it. An official certificate contains the seal of the Parish on it.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation restores one to God’s grace after they have sinned. Serious (mortal) sin must be forgiven before a Catholic may receive the Eucharist. Thus, most parishes offer confessions each weekend.

Confession Time: Saturday 3:15 – 3:45PM or by appointment

Everyday (venial) sins may be taken care of by a contrite heart and praying to God directly; they do not require confession. The penitential rite at the beginning of each Mass takes care of venial sins.

Jesus shares the greatest gift with us, the gift of Himself in the Blessed Sacrament. This miracle occurs at every Mass when bread and wine are transformed into His Body & Blood. Catholics who are appropriately prepared to do so may receive Him in Holy Communion.

Mass Times:
Saturday 4:00PM
Sunday 8:00AM
Tuesday 5:30PM
Thursday 8:00AM followed by Adoration until 12:30PM

Mass Intentions whereby a specific Mass is offered for the repose of someone’s soul can be obtained for a $10 donation. Contact Father’s Office to schedule a Mass intention or place your donation and the name of the intention in an envelope in the offertory collection. The scheduled intentions for each week are listed in the bulletin.

In the Diocese of Wichita, Confirmation is generally conducted for 6th & 7th graders. Our Parish schedules it every other year. If your child is older, we can include them in our event or in a nearby parish event which is normally presided over by the Bishop of Wichita.

Make an appointment with Father before setting your date of marriage at least six months in advance. Preparation for marriage takes at least six months involving an Engaged Encounter retreat, meetings with Father and a Natural Family Planning class.

If you are approaching surgery or facing significant illness, contact Father (620-724-8717 or fathervacca@gmail.com) to receive the Anointing of the Sick. The Anointing is a source of comfort and spiritual strength. We pray for healing through this Sacrament. When one is near death, the Anointing is part of the Last Rites. Last Rites are the Sacraments of Anointing of the Sick, Reconciliation and Eucharist which may be received before dying along with prayers specifically for those who are dying.

Please contact Father (620-724-8717 or fathervacca@gmail.com), as well as your mortuary, to arrange a funeral date. Advanced planning is done through a mortuary. Immediate planning with the Parish consists of choosing readings, music, identifying individuals taking part, and the number of family for a luncheon, if there is one.

There are three parts to the Funeral liturgies: an optional Vigil Service, typically consisting of viewing the body, a visitation with family and reciting a Rosary, often at a Funeral Home; the Funeral Mass held at Church; and the Graveside service held at the Cemetery. Cremation is allowed, but the Catholic Church expects the remains to be buried or interred in a mausoleum. Burial of cremated remains may be delayed to a later date.