Saint Michael Parish
Welcomes You
Sacraments
We celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism at our Sunday Masses. Families may choose any of the three weekend Mass options on most weekends throughout the year (excluding major celebrations such as Easter or Christmas). There is a part in the baptism early on when the presider says “This Christian Community welcomes you”. How wonderful it will be to have a large representation of the community welcome these children into our faith and into our parish. It is also a great sign to the community of our continued growth.
Expectant and new parents are asked to call the Parish Office (330-533-6839) to schedule 3-4 months before the date on which they wish to have their child baptized.
Pre-baptism class is required for:
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First time parents or
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First baptisms at Saint Michael
Pre-baptism classes are offered monthly. See more information HERE.
For Canon Law regarding Baptism, click HERE.
Congratulations to the children who celebrated Reconciliation for the first time on December 7, 2024. They have worked very hard in class and with their parents to prepare for this sacrament.
For YFF First Reconciliation page, click HERE.
For more information contact:
Marcy Fessler
Pastoral Associate
(330) 533-6839
If a parishioner is homebound or in a nursing home and would like to receive Communion, please call the Parish Office (330-533-6839).
For YFF First Eucharist page, click HERE.
For Canon Law regarding the Most Holy Euchatrist, click HERE.
First Eucharist is celebrated at Masses during the Easter season.
Congratulations to our 2025 First Communicants.
For more information contact:
Marcy Fessler
Pastoral Associate
(330) 533-6839
Celebrated once a year for students in the 8th grade.
For YFF Confirmation page, click HERE.
For Canon Law regarding Confirmation, click HERE.
For more information contact:
Marcy Fessler
Pastoral Associate
(330) 533-6839
mfessler@saintmichaelparish.net
Congratulations to our young parishioners who received the Sacrament of Confirmation
on May 7, 2025.
This sacrament, which includes an anointing with holy oil and prayers for healing, provides spiritual strength to those who are ill. It is open to anyone suffering from a serious physical or mental ailment, anyone with a chronic medical condition, or someone preparing for surgery.
Please contact the parish office if you would like Father Lavelle to administer the Sacrament of Anointing. Due to Father Lavelle’s many responsibilities both at our parish and the diocese, please allow time when scheduling the sacrament. Thank you for understanding.
For Canon Law regarding Anointing of the Sick, click HERE.
“For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve.” As brothers and sisters with Christ, we are all called to serve on another. Consider that your call to service may be as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life.
To find out more, contact the Diocese of Youngstown HERE.
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION IN THE PARISH
The Parish is the central community of faith expressed and lived out by the believing and worshiping faithful. All sacraments, especially Sacraments of Initiation rightfully are celebrated within the context of the parish. All persons whether enrolled in a parish faith formation process, a catholic school or a home-based catechetical process are expected to be prepared for and celebrate sacraments in the parish to which they belong and where they worship on weekends. Please be aware of the parish of belonging and respect the expectations of the diocese and the particular parish.
SPONSOR GUIDELINES, LETTERS OF SUITABILITY, AND CELEBRATION OF SACRAMENTS
It is an honor to be asked to be a sponsor (godparent) for Baptism or Confirmation. It means that you are seen as someone who is practicing their faith and living a life that reflects the teachings of the Catholic faith. Sponsors need to be:
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Registered in a parish (adult children, 25 years old, need to be registered independently).
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Attending Mass regularly at their parish of registration.
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If married, a valid marriage recognized by the Catholic Church.
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Forming their children in the faith (religious education or Catholic School).
You will be asked to submit a letter of eligibility as a sponsor, signed by the pastor of your current parish. These are universal norms for the Catholic faith, found in Canon Law (nos. 872-874).
In order for the parish to provide a letter of suitability for someone to serve as a Godparent at Baptism or to be a Sponsor at Confirmation, one must be actively participating in the celebration of the Mass. If married, the marriage must have taken place in the Catholic Church or have been validated in the Catholic Church.
Given the number of Masses and those attending, the only way to verify one’s attendance is through the use of the offertory envelopes. Again, this is NOT based on the amount in the envelope, if any. This is the same for celebrating a Baptism, Marriage, or having children enrolled in our Faith Formation Program.
Additionally, for our children preparing for First Reconciliation, the reception of the Eucharist for the first time, and Confirmation, the use of the “Mass Attendance Cards” is required. While not looking for perfect attendance, the children and family must participate in the celebration of Mass more times than not. If this cannot be accomplished, a postponement of the sacrament may be required.
Please note, we do not say no, but sometimes, for the proper preparation, must say “not at this time”. The sacraments call us into community with one another. There is both a right and an obligation to be known to the pastor and the Church in preparing for these celebrations.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
(CANON LAW regarding: BAPTISM, HOLY EUCHARIST, CONFIRMATION)