Church of the Madalene

The Madalene continues the ministry of Jesus through the sacramental life of the Church. These liturgical moments are the communal celebrations of our faith and identity at various points in the Christian life.

Baptism: “Go and Baptize all nations…”

Baptism is the sacrament which begins our life in Christ and the Church. It is the gift of grace by which we are washed of sin, reborn in the Spirit, made adopted sons and daughters of God, and immersed into the death and resurrection of Jesus. Parents wishing to have their child baptized are required to attend a Baptism Class prior to the celebration of the sacrament. Parents who have attended the class within the past three years are not required to do so for subsequent Baptisms. Baptisms may be performed by any priest or deacon and are required to take place in the Church itself.

Schedule: By Appointment

Confirmation “And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit”

The Sacrament of Confirmation celebrates the gift of the Holy Spirit for witness. According to the Diocese of Tulsa, the sacrament is normally conferred upon Catholic youth in their junior or senior year of high school after sufficient preparation. Confirmation classes begin in the fall and end in late spring. Please contact the Religious Education office for particular meeting times and dates. The Bishop of the Diocese is the normal minister of the sacrament and it is offered once a year for a given parish.

Schedule: Once per year

Reconciliation “He has sent his Holy Spirit among us for the forgiveness of sins”

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is the way in which Jesus revealed and established the preferred means of forgiveness for the Church. It is available to any Catholic desiring the gifts of peace, freedom, and healing that come from God’s forgiveness.

Sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation is done annually with classes beginning in the Fall. Please call the Religious Education Office at 744-9417 for more information.

Schedule for the Sacrament of Reconciliation:

Saturdays 4:00 - 5:15
Other times - by appointment

Seasonal Parish Reconciliation Rites

These Penance Services are scheduled before the celebrations of Christmas and Easter. Notice is given in the weekly bulletin. Please contact the Parish Office for specific dates and times.

Eucharist: “I am the bread of Life.”

The Eucharist is the summit and source of Catholic worship. It is the celebration wherein the Body of Christ, the Church, celebrates and forms its very identity. The Eucharist is the most treasured celebration of unity in our faith, life, and lived teaching.

Sacramental preparation for First Communion is done annually with classes beginning in the Fall. Please call the Religious Education Office at 744-9417 for more information.

Marriage: “Love one another as I have loved you.”

The Sacrament of Marriage is a celebration whose meaning is found in the very relationship of Christ to the Church. Couples desiring to enter into this Christian life are asked to contact the parish at least four months prior to the desired wedding date so that appropriate marriage preparations can take place. Couples work with the parish coordinator for weddings to attend to the many details of this celebration. Specific policies regarding the ceremony itself should be requested before arrangements are made. The Church and Parish Hall facilities must be scheduled on the parish master calendar through the Parish Life Office at 744-0023 as early as possible

Holy Orders “As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”

Individuals discerning the possibility of God’s calling them to the ordained ministry should contact one of the parish priests or the Diocesan Office of Vocations at 744-0023.

Anointing of the Sick “…anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord.”

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is offered to any Catholic who is experiencing troubling illness of any sort (spiritual, physical or emotional). This sacrament offers the healing grace of Christ and the communal support of the Church. Persons wishing to experience these graces in time of need are asked to contact one of the priests of the parish and schedule an appointment. Persons who are entering the hospital may also contact the hospital chaplain for the sacrament. The sacrament may be celebrated at any location (home, office, rectory, church, etc.) In case of danger of death, please contact the priest’s residence (744-9494) for an immediate appointment.