Registering as a parishioner at any parish is an integral part of living an active, Catholic life. It provides more than a means to track your tithing at the end of the year or to be included in mailing lists from the parish or diocese. The following are just a few examples of the importance of being registered at a parish:

• To baptize your child, you must be registered at a parish
• To be the godparent of a child, you must be able to provide a letter of good standing from your parish priest, only given if you have been registered and active in the parish for at least six months
• Similarly, you must be able to provide a letter of good standing to be a Confirmation Sponsor.
• Many parishes require you to be registered for at least a year to get married in their church
• Priests are assigned to their flock by the diocese to be their priority and this extends to their office hours

St. Mary's is dedicated to serving its parishioners and assisting in your Sacramental formation. Please prayerfully consider registering.