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St. Joseph the Worker Parish
7 South Broad Mountain Avenue, Frackville, PA 17931
Phone: 570-874-0610 * Fax: 570-874-0969
Email: frackvillerc3@verizon.net
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Baptism
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The Sacrament of Baptism is ordinarily celebrated immediately following the 11:30 AM Mass on Sundays.
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Please call the parish office at least two months in advance in order to make arrangements.
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Parents must be registered in the parish and active for at least three months prior to the Baptism.
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Sponsors must be canonically eligible.
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Adult Baptism, for those eligible and who have completed the required religious instruction, can be scheduled by contacting the parish office.
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Reconciliation (Confession)
Reconciliation (Confession)
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First Reconciliation is held yearly for children in second grade or older who have completed the required religious instruction.
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Please see the home page or the weekly bulletin for the regular and Holiday Reconciliation (Confession) schedule.
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Eucharist (Communion)
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First Eucharist is held yearly for children in second grade or older who have completed the required religious instruction.
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Holy Eucharist (Communion) is available at all regularly scheduled and special Masses.
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Please contact the parish office to inquire about Eucharist for those unable to attend a regularly scheduled Mass.
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Confirmation
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Confirmation is held yearly for children in eighth grade or older who have completed the required religious instruction.
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Confirmation is usually held in the Fall at a date scheduled by the Bishop of the Allentown Diocese.
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Adults who have not received confirmation can contact the parish office for details on the requirements to proceed in receiving this sacrament.
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Marriage
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Please contact the parish office at least 6 months before the proposed marriage date in order to arrange for the necessary preparation.
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An appointment is necessary before a wedding date may be scheduled.
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Parish and diocesan pre-marital classes are required.
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Parish guidelines must be followed when planning the marriage ceremony.
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Holy Orders
- Single males, over the age of 18, who are interested in pursuing the rewards of life in the Priesthood should contact the parish office to receive more information.
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The Diocese of Allentown currently uses St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.
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Anointing of the Sick
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Please contact the parish office to arrange visitation for any ill, injured or hospitalized members.