Weddings

Allow me to thank you for visiting the website of Our Saviour as you are preparing for marriage and planning your wedding.

These days in the COVID19 pandemic environment, there are many additional factors that are part of preparing and planning that are impossible to adequately deal with on a website.  (It was complex enough before the pandemic!)

The best way to determine if Our Saviour might be an appropriate Church for your wedding is to speak with one of the priests at the parish.  This first meeting with both bride and groom can usually be arranged relatively quickly via phone or zoom.

Fundamental to Christian marriage in all times is the willingness of husband and wife to commit to mutual, lasting, joyful and sacrificial love as part of their faith in God.  Obviously, there is much more, and there are details.  However, it is important not to forget the core.

Please contact the Parish Office and we will follow up appropriately.  Please fill out this short Wedding/Marriage interview questionnaire.

There is some additional information on the Catholic Marriage Information page.

Thank you again for visiting our website.

– Msgr. Kevin Sullivan
 

BAPTISMS

The birth of a child is a joy as a family welcomes a new human life entrusted to their care and nurturing.  Congratulations!

For Christians, an important next step is to unite the child with the community of faith, the Church, through the sacrament of Baptism.  Our Saviour Church is pleased to welcome new members into the Church.

During this time of social distancing, we are flexible in scheduling Baptisms, and try to be as accommodating as possible to the circumstances of each family.  Baptisms may take place during one of the Sunday Masses.  Arrangements for Baptisms should ordinarily be made as soon as possible after the birth of a child.  The easiest way to begin the process is to mention to the priest after Sunday Mass you would like to have your child baptized.

Those wishing to have their child baptized should read, complete, and return the Baptismal registration form to the Parish office. (212) 679-8166 x210 or by email).  The registration form provides basic information needed when arranging a baptism.  We will contact you after you complete the Baptismal registration form.   “We ask that the parents of the child to be baptized to complete an online preparation course that may be found at this link.  For many this will be a good refresher on the basics learned previously.  This will be discussed when you speak with the priest about the Baptism. “

We look forward to speaking with you about Baptism and welcoming a new member into our Church.