St. Francis de Sales at 1 Maria Drive, Loudonville, NY 12211 US - Our Sacramental Ministry

Anointing of the Sick If you are ill, undergoing medical treatment or facing hospitalization or surgery, Father Noone will be happy to share the Sacrament of Anointing with you at any time. If you or a member of your family is hospitalized and would like Father Noone to visit, please call (518) 459-6635. We are often not aware of parishioners who are hospital patients, unless we are notified. Baptism In baptism, a child is welcomed into the Church community and into discipleship with Jesus, and parents and godparents accept the responsibility of bringing him/her up in the ways of the faith. Baptisms can be celebrated at any weekend mass (except holy days). Parents' attendance at a Baptismal Preparation class precedes baptism. For more information, please call the parish office at:(518) 459-6635. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) RCIA is a process that prepare non-Christians or those baptized in another Christian faith to be fully initiated into the Catholic faith through the sacraments of baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist. The group meets on Sundays, after the 9:30am mass, to inquire about the basics of the Catholic faith and discuss the Sunday scripture readings. For more information on becoming a Catholic, call Rosemary Doyle at (518) 459-3256. Confirmation The Confirmation Program typically prepares 10th Graders to receive the sacrament in the Fall of 11th grade. Confirmation candidates work one on one with a mentor to explore the essentials of the Catholic faith. The program also includes a retreat and immediate preparation including catechesis on the History of Confirmation, the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the Confirmation Liturgy. Contact Jon Sozek at (518) 459-6635 for more information. Eucharist First Communion is celebrated each spring at Saint Francis de Sales parish. Our parish Eucharistic Ministers are also more than happy to bring communion on a regular basis to parishioners who are unable to join us for Sunday Eucharist. If you, or a friend or relative, would welcome visits from one of them, please give Sister Mary Agnes at the parish office a call to make arrangements (518) 459-6635. Marriage Preparation We are honored to help parish couples celebrate their marriage. Couples wishing to celebrate a wedding in our parish church are asked to begin their preparation by participating in one of our marriage preparation seminars. Please call the parish office (518) 459-6635 for further details! Reconciliation Saturdays after 4 p.m. Mass or by request. Call Father Noone at (518) 459-6635 for more information.
Holy Orders Holy Orders is the sacrament that occupies our thoughts and prayers as we pray for new vocations and all those from our parish that are attempting to live a life of service to the People of God. Contact Father Noone if you are contemplating a vocation in the church or would like more information (518) 459-6635.

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