Baptism

Baptism of children under the age of seven is an exciting time for all families. To start the process for your family please contact the parish office and talk to the parish secretary.

St. Alphonsus Parish Office (262) 537-4370 ext 236 rectory@st-alphonsus.com
St John Parish Office (262) 877-2557 stjohnev@archmil.org


All families will need to participate in our four parish preparation process. First time parents will go through a two session process. Parents having been through this first time process will have a one session process to continue growing as Christian parents.

After preparation, baptisms will be scheduled for one of the weekend liturgies at which the parish priest will be presiding. This can be done be contacting the parish office and speaking with the parish secretary.

For children seven years old and older, please consult Dianne Droskoski at St. John Parish to utilize the RCIC (Right of Christian Initiation for Children) process.
St. John Parish Office (262) 877-3033 ext 222 stjohnevfaith@archmil.org


Reconciliation

Reconciliation is available by appointment.  Contact either parish office.  For seasonal reconciliation opportunities, please consult the main calendar.

For first reconciliation opportunities, please consult either the St. Alphonsus Religious Education Program, (262) 537-4370 ext. 239 or the St. John Faith Formation Program, (262) 877-3033 ext 222.


Eucharist

The gathering to commemorate the Lords Supper is the source of our Catholic Faith. To view our Eucharistic liturgy schedule please return to the home page of this web site or view the individual parish calendars.

For first Eucharist opportunities, please consult either the St. Alphonsus Religious Education Program, (262) 537-4370 ext. 239 or the St. John Faith Formation Program, (262) 877-3033 ext 222.


Confirmation

The sealing of a Christian with the gift of the Holy Spirit is a jumping off point to go out to the world and share the good news. In our Archdiocese, the earliest opportunity for this Sacrament is the junior year of High School with prior formation in previous years being a prerequisite.

For more information on being confirmed as a youth, please consult either the St. Alphonsus Religious Education Program, (262) 537-4370 ext. 239 or the St. John Faith Formation Program,(262) 877-3033 ext 222.


Marriage

The gathering of the faithful to witness the commitment of love is truly a witness of the presence of God. We are happy to accompany you on this journey though we do need you to meet some basic criteria:

You are adults who freely choose to love each other for life and are open to accepting children if God blesses you so.
You live in or near our parishes and will be active in our parishes (one of you needs to be Catholic). We will also work with you if you live outside the parish and your parents are currently active members of one of our parishes

Please contact the parish director, Deacon Stanley Lowe lowes@archmil.org or contact one of the parish offices to begin this process. In your first meeting, we will review with you our parish wedding guidelines.



Anointing of the Sick

The gift of the healing of Jesus Christ is available to any baptized Catholic suffering a serious challenge to health of body, mind or spirit. You can email the parish director, Deacon Stanley Lowe lowes@archmil.org, or call either parish office to make arrangements.


Holy Orders

If you are feeling called to investigate the priesthood or consecrated life, we wish to assist you. You can contact the parish director, Deacon Stanley Lowe lowes@archmil.org or any staff member.  Also, you can contact our Archdiocesan Vocations Office (800) 769-9373, www.archmil.org/.

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