membership, mysteries and ministries
Parish Membership
We welcome anyone to become a parishioner of St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church. Only those who are registered and attend are considered members of the Parish. When one registers to become a parish member, he or she assumes the responsibility of rendering stewardship of time, talent, and treasure to this parish family. Worship at this parish is always expected. Registration is done only through the pastor by appointment. The parish office should be notified as soon as possible with any change of address as well as one’s leaving if that be the case.
HOLY MYSTERIES OF INITIATION (Baptism, Chrismation, Eucharist)….
Initiate must be a registered, active, supporting member of the parish family. A pre-baptism form and instructions are required. Contact Fr. Kevin to schedule. All three Sacraments are given at the time of baptism.
Holy Mystery of Crowning
At least one of the engaged couple must be a registered, active, supporting member of the parish family at the time of marriage. The couple must meet with Fr. Kevin before setting a date and reserving a banquet hall. An approved Pre-Cana program is required. The wedding ceremony will be celebrated according to the prescriptions of the liturgical book of the Byzantine Catholic Church.
Holy Mystery of Reconciliation
Saturdays at 3:30 p.m. You may also make an appointment with Fr. Kevin to go to confession.
Holy Mystery of Anointing
The Holy Mystery of Anointing is offered upon request, usually before major surgery or during serious illness. Call Fr. Kevin to schedule.
Visitation to the Sick
It is the family’s responsibility to contact the pastor for sacramental visitations. Hospitals or care facilities do not call the parish due to privacy laws.
Funerals
Families of the deceased or the funeral director must contact Fr. Kevin before setting and publishing the day and time of the funeral.
Sponsor Letters
If you are requesting to have a letter needed to be a godparent for a baptism in another church, you must be a registered, active, and supporting member of this parish. Fr. Kevin will not issue good standing sponsor letters if you are not.