Baptism

Baptism of Infants is normally celebrated on Sundays at 1:30 PM eleven months of the year. For arrangements and information about Baptismal Preparation of Infants, please contact Fr. Tad Jank 201-664-3131 ext. 112; for older children and adults, please contact Cathy Wollyung at 201- 666-2707 ext.217.

Reconciliation

This sacrament of Christ’s forgiveness is celebrated on Saturdays from 4:00-4:45pm and at Interparochial Communal services during Advent and Lent.

Confirmation

The sacrament of Confirmation completes the process of Christian initiation begun at Baptism.  It celebrates and acknowledges the presence and action of the Holy Spirit in our lives and the life of the Church.  St. John’s Youth Confirmation Program is a two-year program for high school youth.  It meets several times during each year allowing the candidates time for discernment and formation as they seek to follow Christ as one of His disciples.  There is retreat time and information meetings to guide candidates on the journey.  Facilitators, sponsors, families and the entire church community work together to assist and empower the candidates as they give witness to their faith in words and action by using their gifts to live out their Christian vocation.  Please contact Nicole Mahncke at NManx@StJohnHillsdale.com for information about the High School Program.

Adult Confirmation (18 years and older) follows the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Process.  Please contact Cathy Wollyung at 201-666-2707 Ext. 217.

Matrimony

Couples are urged to begin preparation for marriage immediately after the engagement, but not less than one year previous to the wedding date. Phone the Parish Office at 664-3131 to begin preparation

Ministry to the Sick

In case of severe illness contact the Parish Office for a priest to visit for the Sacrament of Anointing. Contact the Ministry to the Sick Office at 201-666-2707 ext. 215 to arrange home visitation and communion for those who cannot attend Sunday liturgy. Those anticipating hospitalization for surgery, contact one of the priests for Sacrament of Anointing. Otherwise, contact the Pastoral Care Office at any of our area hospitals for anointing and communion