Holy Angels

Byzantine Catholic Church

Who are parishioners of Holy Angels Church?

Our parish community is made up of those who:

 

Wish to seek the Lord Jesus Christ through his Word and Holy Mysteries;

Help in forming a spiritual community based on the Lord's love;

Accept the teachings of the Catholic Church;

Acknowledge the legitimate authority of the Pope, Bishop, and Pastor;

Are willing to grow as Christians within the legitimate spiritual traditions of the Byzantine Church;

Attend liturgical services regularly on Sundays and Holy Days;

Support the work and growth of the Church by sharing their Time, Talent, and Treasure (tithes, financial gifts, and donations); and

Are registered in the parish and receiving regular parish communications.

If this is the type of spiritual home you seek, please contact Father!

 

What spiritual benefits do parishioners of Holy Angels receive?

Our parishioners receive the benefit of the following spiritual services:

 

Holy Mysteries of Initiation:  Arrangements for Baptism, Chrismation, and First Divine Eucharist must be made with Father at least three months in advance for infants or children and at least nine months in advance for adults.

Penance:  Preparation for this Holy Mystery is part of the 2nd Grade program of Eastern Christian Formation (i.e. Religious Education).

Crowning in Marriage:  This celebration requires membership in this parish of at least one of the parties for six months prior to making arrangements for marriage.  Once Father is approached regarding marriage, he will allow a minimum six month period for preparation and further discernment prior to the ceremony.  Prudence dictates that Church arrangements are made before reception arrangements.

Infirm and Home-bound:  Contact Father if sick, in the hospital, or confined to home because of illness or old age.  Father will bring the confined person the Holy Mysteries on a regular basis.  It is recommended that one receive the Anointing of the Sick before any major surgery or as needed due to serious illness.  Please do not hesitate to let Father know that a parishioner is ill.

Funerals:  Father must be notified upon the death of a parishioner. No funeral arrangements should be made without first consulting Father. Christian burial is the right of all baptized Christians and includes the prayers of the Church led by a member of the clergy. Funeral services in church are the right of parishioners who, when able, were committed to the parish through regular attendance and stewardship.

Divine Liturgy Intentions:  To request that a living or deceased friend or loved-one be remembered in a special way during the Divine Liturgy, use a "Divine Liturgy Intention" envelope found in the church narthex.  Print the needed information and drop it in the collection basket or hand it to Father.  The usual donation for an intention is $10.

Stewardship:  For good order and their own benefit, parishioners use stewardship envelopes for their tithes and other monetary gifts to the Church.  Youth who have reached the age of reason should also be using envelopes and making regular donations (however small) in order to be trained in sacrificial giving.  If you need envelopes, please contact Father.