St. Francis Newman Center Parish



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
St. Francis Newman Center Parish
914 W. 13th Street ~ Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 538-3662 ~ Fax: 534-1059


Sacraments

    To receive Baptism, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, or Marriage the family must be registered at least 3 months prior to initial arrangements. Contact parish office for complete details. (505) 538- 3662

~ Baptism

    Requires that the family must have active membership for 3 months, attend all preparation classes, (parents and sponsors) the consent of the parents and an indication to raise the child in the Catholic Church. Sponsors must be 16 years or older, a Catholic who has been confirmed and leads a life in harmony with their faith. A non-Catholic may serve as a witness.

~ Marriage

    Must be a member for 6 months before preparation begins and must contact the Priest 6 months prior to wedding date. This is required by the Diocesan Policy.

~First Holy Communion & Confirmation

   Refer to the Religious Education or OCIA links above or please contact the office at (505) 538- 3662

~Reconciliation

    Offered Saturdays 4:00pm-4:30pm or by appointment (505)388- 9602

~Anointing of the Sick

    By appointment call Fr. Reyna at (505) 388-9602

~ Parish Membership

    All parishioners 18 years of age and older are urged to register. Registration is our only means of certifying that one is a member of our parish. With registration comes the responsibility and the enabling of active participation in the spiritual and sacramental life of this parish.

~If you have any questions please contact the office at (505) 538- 3662