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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I become a parishioner at St. Paul Church? St. Paul Church welcomes new parishioners to our faith community. New parishioners may register by calling the Parish Center at 201-327-0976. You may also register on-line by clicking on “Parish Registration.” How do I have my child baptized? Call the Parish Center for specific information about registration. We invite parents to arrange for the Baptism of their child early in the pregnancy or adoption procedure. It is very important that both parents participate in the preparation and follow-up Sacramental sessions. How do I obtain a baptismal certificate? Please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to St. Paul Parish Center, 193 Wyckoff Avenue, Ramsey, NJ 07446 with the name and date of birth of the baptized person. Why am I unable to read documents attached to this website? Documents attached to this website are in the Adobe "pdf" format. In order to read them, you must have Adobe Reader installed on your computer. The program is free. Simply go the website http://www.adobe.com and click on the icon "Get Adobe Reader". How do I enroll my child in Religious Education? Our parish website has complete information on Religious Education registration and programs. You may also call the Religious Education Office - (201) 327-8010. How do I arrange to be married at St. Paul Church? Couples first contact the Parish Center (201-327-0976) for details. Couples who will be married at St. Paul Church must complete pre-marriage (pre-Cana) instruction. You arrange this pre-marriage preparation with one of the priests or deacons of the parish one year before the wedding date. How do I receive the sacrament of reconciliation at St. Paul Church? We have individual confessions every Saturday from 4:00-4:30 pm in the church. You may also call the Parish Center to make an appointment to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation. How do I offer a Mass for someone? To offer a Mass for someone, call the Parish Center. The Mass Book opens in February for the next calendar year. A $10 offering is suggested for the Mass. You may choose an announced, unannounced, or Novena Mass. How do I obtain a certificate to be a “sponsor?” Call the Parish Center to obtain a sponsor certificate. All sponsors must be registered parishioners. Does the parish sponsor retreats? How do I sign up? The Parish sponsors Cornerstone retreats, a 26-hour retreat/renewal process that brings parishioners together to grow personally in their knowledge and love of God. It is also a very special way to experience the Christian community within the parish environment. We offer an annual Cornerstone retreat for women in February and for men in March. A parish team organizes and runs the annual Cornerstone retreats. Each team member shares his or her gifts by leading small group discussions, speaking on selected themes, praying with scripture, or planning prayer services. During the retreat people have the opportunity to share personal experiences of God’s love and activity in their lives. The Cornerstone retreat weekend begins on Friday evening at 6:45 pm and ends on Saturday with a family liturgy and celebration. The retreat takes place at St. Paul Interparochial School. The parish team organizes sleeping accommodations, meals, and snacks. During the weekend, each retreatant has ample opportunity for prayer, scripture reading, and sharing through small group discussions. On Friday evening, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is available. After Saturday dinner, all retreatants attend a Family Liturgy. Family members are cordially invited to attend also. The retreat concludes with a reception. The next Cornerstone retreats are: February 1-2, 2008 (Women) March - date to be announced (Men) How do I contact the parishioners responsible for this website? Please direct any questions, comments, or queries to: webmaster@stpaulparishlife.org We look forward to hearing from you! |
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