FAQ
[Frequently Asked Questions]
How do I get the envelopes for the collection at Mass?
The envelopes are sent by
mail to all registered parishioners of St. Paul Church. If you come to church
but don't get the envelopes, you are probably not officially registered. You are
always welcome to attend, whether you are registered or not, but there are
advantages. When you register you become part of our parish family and receive
not only your collection envelopes but other important information as well. Call
the rectory at 916-381-5200 or drop in to the rectory office (M-F 8:30-4:00) and
talk with either Shirley or Alicia and ask to be registered. You may also
complete the online registration form. After you
complete the registration form you should start receiving the envelopes in the
mail in about four to six weeks.
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Where is the confessional located?
The confessional at St. Paul
is located in the small chapel. You can enter the chapel through the door at the
south-east side of the church building, or from the church proper. From inside
the church proper you can walk through the chapel to access the confessional
room. If you haven't been to reconciliation (formerly called confession)
in a while here's a quick
refresher.
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Is
there a cry room at the Church? Where is it located?
There is a cry room at
St. Paul. It is located at the back of the church behind the last pews on
the left side of the assembly area. Because space is limited and our
congregation large, we ask that crying children be accompanied by one adult.
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How do I register my kids for catechism classes?
Catholic Faith
Formation (CFF), formerly called CCD, is available for young people of St.
Paul Parish, Pre-School through High School, and in the new Family
Catechesis classes. The coordinator for religious education at St. Paul is Sr. Luciana Manrique. She can be reached in her office at the
rectory at (916)381-5200. For additional information visit
our CFF page on this web site.
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Is there a
youth group at St. Paul?
The St.
Paul Youth Group (SPYG) meets
every 1st and 3rd Sunday from 6 - 8 pm. Join us for the 3 F's: Faith,
Food, and Fun!
All youth are welcome!
You can look forward to teachings, fellowship, community
service, games and activities, trips (to amusement parks, to water parks, to the
snow), and more!
SPYG events and notices will be
announced on
the Youth Site, on the
Upcoming Events page, and on the appropriate
calendar months (click the month you want, scroll through the dates,
click on the name of the event for details). Please check these pages
often!
Read the SPYG mission statement!
For more information about the SPYG
contact Nanette Limcolioc at 916- 798-3254, Sharisse Dy at 916- 835-8617
or at
spygcontact@yahoo.com.
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I'm
getting married, what do I do?
First of all,
congratulations! If you would like your wedding ceremony to be held at St. Paul
and receive the Sacrament of Marriage, there are a few things you have to do
before hand.
- Parishioners
wishing to take the Sacrament of Marriage at St. Paul Catholic Church will need to
contact the Parish office 916-381-5200 at least six months before the
planned ceremony for additional information and to register for the
Marriage Preparation Program.
-
Couples must have completed our seven-week
Marriage Preparation Program before the Sacrament of marriage can be administered.
The Marriage
Preparation Program (UNITAS) is a seven-week program conducted by trained
parishioners of St. Paul.
Anyone wishing to marry at St. Paul
Catholic Church in 2007 should plan to attend the UNITAS program. The program will last approximately
eight weeks with a break for the holidays. Please call the rectory
office at 381-5200 to register or for more information.
For information about hall rental
click here.
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I
want to have my baby baptized, what do I do?
Baptism at St. Paul is a
group event and is scheduled after the parents and Godparents have completed the
baptismal preparation program.
Parents must
contact the Parish office at 916-381-5200 to register for the baptismal
preparation program and should be prepared to provide the office with
information regarding the Godparents at that time. The Parish staff will provide information regarding the baptism, schedule the preparation
class and the following baptism ceremony, and provide a baptismal candle.
To learn more see the
baptism page of this web site.
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If I (or
someone else in my house) is ill, how do I get Communion brought to the house.
St. Paul Parish Ministry to the
Ill takes the faith of our Church to parishioners who are unable, because of
illness, to attend Mass at the Church.
For
more information or to schedule a Minister to the Ill to visit
your home and bring Communion to you, call Karen Hurskainen
916-688-0332 or the rectory office at 916-381-5200.
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I've
been away from the Church for a while, I want to come back, what do I do?
Welcome Back! Here at St.
Paul we have several programs to help make your return easy and comfortable.
First of all, start by coming to any of our Masses. See our schedule of
mass times located on the right side of the home
page of our site.
Sign up for one of our faith
formation classes for adults. They are:
Catholics Returning
Home, and
RCIA. Read more about these classes at
the links provided and either call the contact person for the class or the
rectory at 916-381-5200 to learn more and to register.
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Someone
in my house is gravely ill, how do I get a priest to come to my house?
Call the rectory at
916-381-5200 and explain the situation and ask for a priest to visit. If
you've been away from the Church you may feel uncomfortable about calling, but
please know that we welcome your call and will help you through this difficult
time. Reconciling with the Church and receiving the Sacraments of Healing and
The Eucharist can provide the true gift of life.
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I come to church but I'd like to become more involved, what do I do?
St. Paul Parish is a
multi-cultural, inclusive, and welcoming parish with many activities in which
you may take part. Parishioners are encouraged to join the community of St. Paul
by volunteering in any of our good works.
If you're interested in
serving in any capacity during any of our Masses read about our
Liturgical Ministries.
See our
Catechetical Ministry if you have an
interest in helping to teach children or adults about our faith.
Join one of our
Caregiving Ministries if you can provide care, comfort, and support to
others.
If you'd like to become more
active in our various dinners and social events you might think of joining
our
Social Ministry.
To help with any of our
philanthropic activities, you might think about joining either the
Knights of Columbus or the
Catholic Daughters Society.
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I'm an adult baptized Catholic but haven't been confirmed, what do I do?
Sign up for one of our faith
formation classes for adults. They are:
Catholics Returning
Home, and
RCIA. Read more about these classes at
the links provided and either call the contact person for the class or the
rectory at 916-381-5200 to learn more and to register.
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How do
I find out more about Catholicism?
If you are not now Catholic
and would like to find out more about our faith, read about our
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.
Please call Peggy
Clark at 916-381-5200 or the rectory at 916-381-5200 for additional information
or to register for RCIA.
If you are Catholic and would
like to update your knowledge, especially the changes brought about by Vatican
II, read about our Catholics Returning
Home classes.
Call
Kit Mapa at 916-391-5801 or Teresa St. Mary at
916-386-8322 [Catholics Returning Home]; or
call the Parish office
at 916-381-5200 for additional information
or to register.
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Thursday, August 23, 2007
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