Ministry Directory

"I am the the bread that came down
from Heaven..." (John, 6:41)

	Normal Mass Schedule
1st SATURDAY	8:15 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month
SUNDAY VIGIL	5:00 p.m. (Saturday evening)	Main Sanctuary
SUNDAY	8:00 a.m.	Main Sanctuary
	10:30 a.m.	Main Sanctuary
	12:00 noon	Main Sanctuary
MON., TUE., WED.	12:00 noon	Chapel
THU., FRI.	8:15 a.m.	Chapel
SPANISH-LANGUAGE	12:00 noon (3rd Sunday of each month)	Main Sanctuary
NURSERY	10:30 AM Mass - parishioners with small children are encouraged to use this free service.	Main Sanctuary

"...and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever." (Psalms, 23:6)

Funerals are arranged to accommodate the family.

Please contact the Parish office.

	BAPTISM (infants): Baptism preparation class is required for all parents. These classes provide parents with an awareness of the responsibilities and role of the parents and Godparents in educating children in the Catholic faith. Classes are conducted by one of our deacons and are held several times each year. Contact the Parish office for dates and times of classes and to schedule your child's Baptism.
	RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION): The Sacrament Of Reconciliation is regularly celebrated on Saturday between 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. or at any other time by appointment. 'First Reconciliation' is normally celebrated when children are in the 2nd grade. Children are required to attend PRE classes or to have been in a parochial school for the year prior to receiving a sacrament.
	FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: First Holy Communion is normally celebrated when children are in the second grade during spring. Children are required to attend PRE classes or to have been in a parochial school for the year prior to receiving a sacrament.
	CONFIRMATION: The Sacrament Of Confirmation is celebrated in the spring when a child is in the eigth grade or above. Children are required to attend PRE classes or have been in a parochial school for the year prior to receiving a sacrament.
	MARRIAGE: The Sacrament Of Marriage is celebrated by appointment only. Diocesan Pre-Cana Education class is required four to to six months in advance of the planned wedding date. One member of the wedding party or their family must be a parish member for at least six months prior to the wedding. Contact the Parish office for dates of the Diocesan Pre-Cana Education classes, individual marriage preparation with a priest or deacon, and to schedule the Church facilities. Facilities are available for receptions also - please inquire for details about cost.
	HOLY ORDERS / RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS: If you are interested in pursuing a vocation to the Priesthood, the permanent deaconate, or as a religious Brother or Sister, please contact either our Pastor Fr. William Parham, our Associate Pastor Fr. Dennis Manzano, or a Catholic priest in any other parish.
	ANOINTING OF THE SICK: The Sacrament Of Anointing Of The Sick is offered to all who are seriously ill. Please contact the Parish office when you or a family member is ill. We find that many hospitals no longer notify us when a parishioner has been admitted.
	RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS: The Catholic Church welcomes new members through the Rite Of Christian Initiation Of Adults ("RCIA"). Weekly sessions are held from September through Easter. These sessions are for any non-Catholic who would like to know more about the Catholic faith, or for those who are baptized and want to be received into the full Communion of the Catholic Church. Adult sessions are held on Thursday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. We also welcome unbaptized or uncatechized school-age children into the Church through this process with age-appropriate sessions. Please contact the Parish office or come by one of the meetings for details on starting this wonderful journey.

"Cause me to know the way wherein
I should walk, for I lift up my soul
unto thee." (Psalms, 143:8)

ALTAR SERVERS	Altar servers are young people (4th grade and older) who assist the priest at liturgical celebrations. Training is required; classes are held periodically throughout the year, and are announced in the Sunday bulletin. Contact the Parish office for more information
ALTAR SOCIETY	Members of the Altar Society prepare the altar and church for worship. This includes care of vestments, altar vessels, linens, etc. Contact the Parish office for more information
ALTAR FLOWERS	Parishioners may donate flowers for the altar for either the Sanctuary or the Holy Life Family Center for any Sunday. Contact the Parish office to make arrangements. A minimum fee of $35.00 is required.
CHILDREN'S LITURGY	Provides weekly celebration of the Liturgy of the Word appropriate to the understanding and experience of children grades K - 6. Offered during the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, September through May only. Inquire for more information.
LECTORS	Lectors proclaim the Word of God at liturgical celebrations. Formation programs run by the Diocesan Liturgical Ministry Institute are held periodically and are announced in the Sunday bulletin. Lectors are scheduled according to Mass preference.
USHERS	Ushers greet parishioners, assist with seating and take up the offering. There is always a need for ushers, no prior training is required. Ushers are scheduled according to Mass preference. Contact the Parish office for more information
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS	Adults (21 and over) who complete a formation program by the Diocese assist in the distribution of Communion at Mass. Also, there are occasions when Mass cannot be celebrated and a Communion service is scheduled. These are conducted by a Eucharistic Minister. The required training is provided periodically, and is announced in the Sunday bulletin. Ministers are scheduled according to Mass preference.
MINISTRY OF THE SICK	In addition to the regular duties of of Eucharistic Ministers, this ministry is extended to those who are sick in our parish and confined to their homes, nursing homes or are otherwise unable to attend Mass. Communion is distributed on Sundays or other days as needed. Contact the Parish office for more information

"Come let us sing joyfully to the Lord." (Psalms, 95:1)

YOUTH CHOIR / TEEN CHOIR: The Youth Choir is for young people in grades 1 - 6. (As membership warrants, the Youth choir may be further divided, creating a Children's Choir for grades 1 - 3.) Members of the Teen Choir are in grades 7 - 12. Both choirs provide music monthly for Sunday liturgical celebrations throughout the year, including Christmas. Both choirs have weekly rehearsals, and participate in a spring concert as well as other performances. Please contact Pat Monz for more information.

ADULT CHOIR: The Adult Choir leads the singing at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass and at other special celebrations. Weekly rehearsals are at 9:15 a.m. Sunday in the school library. We endeavor to perform a wide variety of sacred music from traditional Latin to contemporary. New voices are always needed and welcome, no experience is required.

CANTORS: Cantors lead the singing at all other Masses. Cantors are required to attend a Cantor's Workshop sponsored by the Institute for Litergy and Spirituality.

"Let the little children come unto me." (Mark, 10:14)

PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ("PRE"): Religious education classes are for children from 2 years of age through the 8th grade, and are held on Sundays and Wednesdays. Classes are taught by devoted volunteers who guide our youth through various levels of understanding of our Catholic faith. PRE classes are required for children who are of age to receive sacraments but have not attended a parochial school for the prior year. Classes are held in a comfortable classroom setting in our Elementary School during the school year months only, with one week of Vacation Bible School held in June. Vacation Bible School is a fun week of Bible stories, crafts and games in a loving Christian atmosphere, and exact dates are published several weeks in advance in the Sunday bulletin. Inquire for information on tuition.

Children 2 years old through Kindergarten	Sundays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Children in 1st through 4th grade	Sundays, 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
Children in 5th and 6th grade	Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:15 p.m.
Children in 7th and 8th grade	Wednesdays, 7:15 - 8:30 p.m.

INCARNATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Our very new school opened in the fall of 2000, and will accommodate grades Pre-K through 8 beginning with the 2003-2004 school year. We have an expansion plan of one grade level for each coming year up to the 8th grade. We currently have only one classroom per grade, and there are waiting lists for some grades. The curriculum includes subjects which give students a firm and well-rounded foundation for future endeavors. The students have twice-daily group prayers, daily religion classes and celebrate Mass together once a week. All of our teachers have extensive experience and some have advanced degrees. Uniforms are worn. Before and after school care is available. You are welcome to come by and visit the school or send email our Principal, Ms Carol Petschonek for information on tuition and registration.

MOTHER'S DAY OUT & PRESCHOOL: We offer an active Mother's Day Out ("MDO") and Preschool program where children can enjoy a small pupil-to-teacher ratio in a loving Christian environment. Please visit the MDO page or email the Program Director for more information on this wonderful program.

CHILDREN'S LITURGY: Description here.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS: Description here.

SPANISH-SPEAKING PARISHIONERS: English as a second language classes are taught each week on Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Anyone interested in studying or teaching is welcome to attend. Classes are free.

Our parish has a vibrant and growing youth ministry, which is composed of two primary groups and involves youth from 6^th grade through high school. Brothers And Sisters In Christ (B.A.S.I.C.) is the middle school youth ministry, and Incarnation Teens is our ministry to high school students. In addition to regular meetings, both groups participate in a number of social, community service, and faith formation activities. Through these activities, youth are able to develop deeper relationships with each other and with Jesus Christ.

Incarnation Teens:

School Year Activities (September through May)
Wednesdays	7:00 PM
TLC: Teens Loving Christ(1^st & 3^rd Saturdays)	6:00 PM
3^rd Monday Prayer Service	6:30 PM
4^th Saturday Service Project	TBA
Fundraisers and social events as announced

Summer Activities (June, July, and August)
Summer Softball (Mondays and Wednesdays)
Games	after 5:00 PM
Practices	6:00 PM
2^nd Friday Game/Movie Night	6:00 PM
3^rd Monday Prayer Service	6:00 PM
Fundraisers and community service projects as announced

**During the summer, all youth who have just completed 8^th grade are invited to participate in all Incarnation Teens events.

B.A.S.I.C.:

During the school year, B.A.S.I.C. generally meets on the third Sunday of each month from 6:30-8:00 PM. Meetings include games, devotionals, social time, and food. Also, B.A.S.I.C. usually sponsors two middle school dances during the year (September and May).

**Other social activities will be announced as they are scheduled.

**No activities are held on holidays or over weekends when families generally travel (i.e., Easter, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas).

**For information regarding youth ministry at Church of the Incarnation, please contact Derek Rotty at the Parish Religious Education office or via email.