As a faith community, we commend those who have died into the loving hands of the God who created them. We are here to minister to you during this difficult time.

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Baptism makes one a member of the body of Christ and incorporates one into the Church, sharing in its mission. The principal effects of Baptism are purification from sins and a new birth in the Holy Spirit. The Catholic Church baptizes all ages.

Adolescents and adults are prepared for Baptism through a process called the OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) this was formerly RCIA (Right of Christian of Adults). If you are interested in OCIA, please contact Fr. Blessing at the Rectory.

BAPTISM OF CHILDREN

Baptism is held on the first and third Sundays of the month after the 9:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Family Parish on Church Road, or by appointment. Parents interested should contact the Parish secretary at 636-321-0002 ext. 110 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to begin the registration process.   Parents should be registered in the parish and Godparents must be at least 16 years old and baptized, confirmed, and practicing Catholics. Completion of a baptism class and approval of Godparents is required prior to having a baptism date confirmed.  Please contact Deacon Bob Eichelberger to make an appointment for the class at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

To allow sufficient time for marriage preparation, at last six months' advanced notice is required.  Contact Father Blessing at the Rectory to schedule a planning meeting.

The rite of reconciliation, often called "confession" is the sacrament in which Christ forgives our sins and reconciles us to our fellow Christians. Its sign or ceremony is the sinner's showing his sorrow by acknowledging his sins and the priest's words of forgiveness and reconciliation in Christ's name. The Rite of Reconciliation can be celebrated at any time, please call the church office for an appointment, or refer to the weekly bulletin for a scheduled time.

Holy Family Catholic Church:

     Saturday, 3:00 to 3:45 pm, or by appointment

Christ's presence among us in the Eucharist (Holy Communion) has always been a key teaching of the Catholic faith. It has been the constant teaching of the Church from the beginning; the clear belief found in early Christian documents is overwhelming. Through bread and wine Christ becomes present in the Eucharistic celebration; somehow Christ himself is now truly present under this form of food as St. Paul says succinctly. (1 Corinthians 11, 27-30) Usually, First Eucharist is celebrated in the Second grade.

Mass Schedule:

          Monday through Friday – 8:00 am (Chapel) 

          Saturday - 4:00 pm (Parish Center)

          Sunday – 7:00 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am (Parish Center) & 12:30 pm (Spanish Mass)

Confirmation is the completion of baptism, the giving of the full power of a Christian. "Confirmation" means a strengthening -- this sacrament strengthens and increases what we receive at baptism, particularly the power of bearing witness to Christ. To emphasize this, the ceremony of confirmation includes a renewal of our baptismal promises. We now become full-fledged members of the Church, lay apostles in the fullest sense. The bishop normally confirms the young people in a special ceremony. Adults who are not confirmed can be confirmed when the Bishop comes or at the Easter Vigil. Please call the Church office if you need to be confirmed.

Baptism/Confirmation of Adults and Older Children - If you are interested in becoming Catholic, or are a Catholic adult who has not been confirmed, see these links (OCIA, RCIC).

Men become priests today as always -- by the sacrament of holy orders -- the laying on of the bishop's hands and prayer. Through this sacrament Christ changes the man internally, giving him the powers of the priesthood. There are different orders or degrees in the priesthood: a deacon, a priest, and a bishop. Priests and bishops are not married, although there are some priests who are ministers from another faith tradition who join the Catholic Church and want to serve as a priest. Have you considered serving God's people as a priest, deacon, brother or sister?  For more information, call the Rectory or the Archdiocesan Office of Vocations at (314) 792-6460.

The Sacrament of Anointing is for anyone seriously ill or anticipating surgery.  It is available after any Sunday Mass or by appointment with one of the priests.  Holy Communion will be brought on Sundays to anyone who is unable to come to the Church.  Call the Rectory Office (636-321-0002, Extension 110).

In the sacrament of the anointing of the sick, Christ uses the anointing and prayers of the priest to give comfort and strength to the soul and to the body of one seriously ill. We meet Christ here to receive his healing comfort, strength, and pardon. Anyone who is seriously ill, mentally, or physically, may take part in it -- or a condition which is so serious as to demand surgery with a general anesthetic or even one who is weak from old age. Don't be afraid to call for the Pastor to minister this sacrament at every serious change in your condition.