PARISHIONER STATUS
Active parishioners look to their parish for many services, including:
•Parishioner tuition rates in our Catholic schools.
•Use of our Church facilities for liturgical services such as baptisms, weddings and funerals.
•Certification as eligible sponsors at sacramental celebrations.
ACTIVE PARISHIONERS:
•Are registered in the parish.
•Attend Sunday Mass regularly, as well as Holy Days of Obligation (see below).
•Support the life of the parish.
•Use the envelope system.
INACTIVE PARISHIONERS:
Those who fail to meet the requirements of Active parishioner status are classified as Inactive.
The envelope system tracks both Mass attendance and giving. We have parishioners who sometimes find themselves unable to give at times, but they still drop their envelope in the basket, to show that they were here.
Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation
•The Third Commandment is “Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.”
•Baptized Christians are consecrated to worship Christ. The baptismal seal enables and commits Christians to serve God by a vital participation in the holy liturgy of the Church.
•Catholics are duty-bound to participate in the Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation.
•Extraordinary circumstances (including the ongoing pandemic), age, or infirmity may excuse the faithful from the obligation to attend Mass.
•Parents have a duty to educate their children in the faith. It’s important for parents to attend Mass regularly with their children.
Sponsorship Certificates
Active parishioners: see Monsignor Baver after the 11AM Mass if you wish to receive a certificate to be a Godparent for Baptism or Sponsor for Confirmation. If you are not an active parishioner, email ourladyhlp@aol.com with your request.