Baptism
Baptismal preparation class for parents (and godparents) of children under the age of seven years is required before arrangements to baptize can be made. Classes in English are offered on the first Saturday of each month, and classes in Spanish are offered every Sunday and Tuesday. Registration for these classes can be made by filling out a baptismal application and returning it to the parish office with a copy of the child’s birth certificate. Baptisms in English are usually performed after the 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass while Spanish baptisms take place on Saturdays at 12:00 p.m.
If your child is 7 years old or older, he/she has to prepare for the sacrament of First Communion.
Reconciliation & First Communion
This program includes children from the parish school and the evening Religious Education Program. Children in the second grade prepare all school year for the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion. Children in grades third through eighth who have not received First Communion prepare for the sacraments in a special program.
For more information, contact Peggy in the Religious Education office at (503) 585-5095.
Confirmation
We offer our preparation course for Juniors and Seniors of high school age who wish to be confirmed. The preparation course usually begins in October and culminates with the Confirmation service (usually with the Archbishop) in the Spring. The service is held at a different area Catholic Church every year.
For more information about preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation, please contact the parish office during the weekday hours at (503) 581-1623.
Anointing of the Sick
Anointing of the sick is available upon request, and in an emergency one should call the parish office (503) 581-1623 at any time day or night to summon a priest.
Marriage
Arrangements for marriage should be made at least six months in advance. Pre-marriage preparation classes are required and are generally scheduled at St. Joseph’s three times per year. Details and additional information can be obtained by calling the parish office on weekdays (503) 581-1623.
R.C.I.A.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a formation program for adults interested in becoming Catholic. The program begins every fall and culminates at the Easter Vigil Mass in the spring. If you are seeking answers to the faith or information regarding the faith, contact Rolando Moreno at (503) 581-1623 on weekdays.
Home Communion
Communion is provided weekly to those who are unable to attend mass on a regular basis. Our Eucharistic Ministers (or a priest) usually make communion rounds every week. If you would like to be added to a communion list, please call the parish office at (503) 581-1623.
Hospital Calls
Communion is brought daily to patients at Salem Hospital. Anyone wishing for reconciliation or an anointing should request a priest. In an emergency you may request a priest through the nursing station, hospital chaplain, or by calling the parish office at (503) 581-1623. After business hours the answering service will page a priest for you.
Perpetual Adoration
Our Adoration Chapel is located along the south side of the Church—off of Chemeketa Street. Our Chapel is open 24 hours a day. To arrange for your own time, or to be a regular drop in, please contact Shirley Smith at (503) 510-4208 or Rosie Schaefer at (503) 393-6259.
Readers
Readers are needed at weekend masses as well as weekday masses. Readers generally are scheduled to read once or twice a month and are scheduled at the mass of their choice.
Eucharistic Ministers
Eucharistic Ministers are needed at the daily, weekend and special masses during the year. Ministers are also needed to take communion out into the community for those house bound or in area hospitals.
Altar Servers
Servers are needed at every mass whether it is for daily, weekend, wedding, or funeral masses. Instruction usually begins at the age of nine and can be either boy or girl. Adults can also serve. If you are interested, contact the parish office at (503) 581-1623.
Music
This ministry is under the direction of our Music Director, Patty Cleary. Patty can be contacted at the parish office on weekdays. If your ministry is music and would like to participate in choir, please call (503) 581-1623.
