“God knows our struggles. He knows that we often fail. Yet His love never fails. No matter how many times we stumble, we find Him ready to receive us again. In the sacrament of penance, we encounter a God who does not simply wait for us but rushes out to meet us. This is the beauty of the sacrament.” – Bishop Walkowiak
Weekly Reconciliation Schedule
St. Bartholomew Catholic Church
Tuesdays 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Saturdays 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM
First Friday of the Month 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Thursdays 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
First Thursday of the Month 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Contact Fr. Noah at the Parish Office (231) 652-1286 to set up an appointment for an additional Reconciliation time
Preparing for Reconciliation
Before celebrating the Sacrament of Penance, one should prepare oneself with an examination of conscience, which involves reflecting prayerfully on one’s thoughts, words, and deeds in order to identify any sins.
The USCCB website provides different examples of examination of conscience.
Other resources for the Sacrament of Reconciliation
https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/sacraments-and-sacramentals/penance/sacrament-of-penance-resources-for-individuals?cssearch=109141_1
