WHEN YOU VISIT
Visiting a new church can be intimidating: What should I wear? Where do I park? Where do my kids go?
We understand the many thoughts that can come from visiting a new church, so we want you to feel completely comfortable when you visit. Below are some frequently asked questions. If you have any additional questions, don't hesitate to contact us or talk with an usher when you visit.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When are services?
Morning Prayer Monday & Tuesday | 9:00am Mass
Wednesday & Thursday | 9:00am
Friday | 9:00am
Saturday | 5:00pm
Sunday | 9:00am & 11:00am
When is Reconciliation/Confession?
Saturday | 4:00pm
Other | By Appointment
What should I wear?
We want you to feel comfortable. After all, we are thrilled that you're joining us and want you to be more focused on the service than what you're wearing. In the summertime, it's not uncommon to see people wearing sandals, shorts, and a shirt. Others prefer to still put on their "Sunday best," and that's fine too! However, we do request that shorts be of a conservative length (no “short-shorts”) and that in general, clothing be respectable and Modest.
How do I get to our Parish?
Our parish is located at 3700 Harvey Lake Road, Highland. Here is a map.
Where should I park?
We have a large parking lot with many spaces available to park.
Where do my children go?
Children are a blessing to have with us. We encourage you to bring your children to Mass and have them with you right in the pews. On Sundays at the 11am we do offer Children's Liturgy of the Word. The children branch off into a classroom during the readings and homily, and then joined back to their families before we pray the Our Father prayer. We understand that sometimes we all just have those days. If you need to step out of the santuary with your child, the Mass is projected in the Narthex for anyone who would like to view it.
I’m not Catholic, how do I know when to sit, stand and kneel?
There’s no need to be self-conscious about the postures and responses used during worship. Most visitors just follow the lead of the our parishioners. Also you can follow along with the Mass in the song books.
I’m not Catholic, is it okay for me to participate in communion?
Communion, or The Eucharist, is the most intimate expression of our faith. Catholics believe that the host is literally the body of Christ, transformed from bread by the priest presiding over the service. Most evangelicals think of Communion as symbolic, so it makes sense that they are not as strict about having the right relationship to it as Catholics and Orthodox Christians who believe it is a sacrament and the true presence of Christ. So, if you are from another faith tradition, we ask that you not receive communion. However, those not receiving the Body of Christ and Precious blood are invited to come forward with their hands crossed over their chests for a special blessing.
Am I expected to put money in the offering?
If you are visiting with us, we don't expect you to put money in the offering, and you are welcome to just let it pass you by. If you consider our parish your church home, we'd love for you to prayerfully consider giving to our parish on a weekly basis. You are not obligated but it is welcomed and appreciated. You can give by check or cash during the service, or you can sign up for online giving here.
Is there any hearing assitance offered for those who may not hear well? We do not offer any special hearing aid assistance at this time. Some places in the church are more condusive to hearing than others. One may want to consider sitting near the over head speaker by the batismal font.