Information

Baptism
Baptismal preparation is required.  Please call the church office to make arrangements.  Both parents are asked to attend.  Godparents are also asked to make arrangements for preparation.

Reconciliation
Confessions will be heard Wednesday evenings at 5:00pm in the Chapel.  Call the church office for appointments.  Reconciliation services are held during Advent and Lent. All parishioners are encouraged to attend.

First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion
In accordance with Diocesan guidelines, participation in formal religious education for two years (usually 1st and 2nd grade) via St Mary’s Catholic School or Wednesday religious education classes is required.  In addition, the child and at least one parent are required to attend Family Sessions once a month throughout the second year of preparation.  Contact the DRE. 

Confirmation
In accordance with Diocesan guidelines participation in formal religious education for two years (8th and 9th grade) is required.  In addition, the youth will receive a special preparation and instruction in the Sacrament of Confirmation.  Contact the DRE.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Adults inquiring into the Catholic faith or Catholics needing the Sacraments of Confirmation and/or Eucharist gather to learn the basic teachings of the Catholic Church.  If one feels called to be received fully into the Catholic Church, through the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism or Profession of Faith, Confirmation, and Eucharist).  Contact the DRE.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC)
Prepares children over the age of reason (seven years of age), who have not been baptized or children baptized in another denomination and wish to become Catholic for the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism or Profession of Faith, Confirmation, and Eucharist).  Contact the DRE.

Marriages
If you are planning your wedding, you should contact the church office at least 6 months before the proposed date of marriage.

Anointing of the Sick
If you need the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick please call the office.  If you are home-bound and would like to receive the Sacraments please call the office.

Donations
Donation cards for memorials or special occasions (birthdays, anniversaries, graduations) are available at the church office.  Gifts may be designated to St. Mary’s Catholic School Endowment Fund or St. Mary’s Catholic Church.  For more information please call the church office.

Monthly Meeting Schedule

Weekly Meeting Schedule

Contact us

St. Mary’s Church Office
220 N. Second St
Paragould, AR 72450
870-236-2568
fax 870-236-8674

Fr Mike Sinkler, Pastor  frmike@stmarysparagould.org
Rebecca Lane, Administrative Assistant   stmryoff@grnco.net
Bonnie Smithee, Business Manager stmarys@grnco.net
Jon Fulkerson, Director of Music jonafulkerson@gmail.com
Emily Kueter, Director of Youth Ministry ekueter@arkansas.net