How do I become a member of the parish?
Please call the parish office at 952-758-3225 to register and we will answer any questions you may have. Registration forms are available at the parish office or can be downloaded off of the website here.

How do I become a Catholic?
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is a process by which adults are welcomed into the Catholic faith through Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. This program is appropriate for anyone who has never been baptized or who has been baptized and formed in another faith tradition, as well as for adult Catholics who have not been previously confirmed. Call the parish office at 952-758-3225 for more information.

How do I have my child baptized?
Baptism requires registration as a member of St. Wenceslaus or if you are registered in another Catholic parish, a letter from the pastor is required. Baptism preparation classes for parents prior to the baptism of their first child are offered at a time that is convenient to the parents with baptisms celebrated during the 10:30 a.m. Mass on the first Sunday of each month and after the 10:30 Mass on the third Sunday of each month – except during Lent.  Call the parish office at 952-758-3225 for more information on this process and to preregister for the class. You can also visit our sacraments page here.

How do I get married at St. Wenceslaus?
Marriage is initiated by contacting the parish office at least one year prior to the proposed wedding date. You will schedule an appointment to meet with the pastor, who will discuss with you the preparation process to be completed before setting a wedding date. A couple will take an inventory that helps them to see areas of strength and areas for growth in their relationship. They will discuss this with the pastor and also meet with him for further marriage preparation. Call the parish office at 952-758-3225 to initiate the process. You can also visit our sacraments page here.

How do I request a Mass intention?
To request that a priest remember a special intention at Mass, please call the parish office at 952-758-3225. In most cases, a stipend or free-will offering is made to the parish.

How do I contact parish staff?
A list of email addresses and phone numbers can be found here. For general questions, contact the parish office at 952-758-3225, which is the center for communication for New Prague Area Catholic Community. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Once the office is closed for the day, voicemail services are available for you to leave a message for the staff person you wish to contact.

How do I submit a bulletin announcement?
Please submit announcements to the parish office by noon on Mondays to make the weekend’s publication.  Bulletins are published weekly and every other week during the summer.  Announcements may be emailed to Info @npcatholic.org.

Why can’t I call back the parish number left on my caller ID?
The 952-758-0461 number, which will appear on your caller ID when you receive a call from the parish phone system, is the main parish number.  It is not connected to any one phone but instead to a computer that directs incoming calls to specific phones.  Parish staff members are asked to leave their direct number when leaving messages with parishioners.

What do I do in case of an emergency?
If you are calling in an emergency, listen to the selections and instructions provided. Follow the directions that apply to your situation, and if possible remain near your phone so the priest/pastoral minister can get back to you as soon as possible.

Does parish staff make sick calls?
The parish pastoral ministry staff is happy to make calls when possible to people who are hospitalized or homebound. Privacy laws prevent hospitals and care facilities from informing us when parishioners are admitted, so we depend upon family and friends to contact us.

How do I arrange for Anointing of the Sick?  
Anointing of the Sick is the prayer of the Church for someone who is ill.  Contact the parish office at 952-758-3225 to schedule. Through the Sacrament of Anointing, we are asking God to give strength, healing, and grace to the person being anointed. The sacrament should be received when the person is best able to benefit from it and not be delayed until the person is at the end of life. Sick children may receive anointing as well as a person about to undergo surgery. For more information about this sacrament, click here.

What if a family member is dying?
Commendation of the Dying and Viaticum (Eucharist) are the prayers of the Church for those near death.  Call the parish office if you have a family member close to death. These prayers can be led by a priest, deacon, parish minister, chaplain or family member.

How do I connect to the parish prayer chain?
If you have an intention for which you would like prayer or if you would like to be contacted when there is an intention to pray for, call Judy Siemon (952-758-2220) or Arnita Novotny (952-758-4943). Notification of prayer requests can be done by phone or email, whichever you prefer.

What is the PAC?
The Parish Activities Center is the newest parish building just north of the church and school.  It houses the Faith Formation office, the John Paul the XXIII meeting room, the multi-purpose room (gym), and a small warming kitchen. The Clubhouse (after-school care room) and an art room used by the school are on the north side of the building. It has entrances on both the east to Columbus Avenue and on the west just across from the church parking lot. These doors are kept locked during school hours for security. There are doorbells that buzz the Faith Formation office at both entrances.

What parish facilities are available for rent?
Our facilities can be used for graduation, anniversary, or wedding receptions, reunions, and holiday gatherings, as well as workshops, retreats, and other large group events. The multipurpose room (gym), foyer, and warming kitchen in the parish activities center and the church basement dining room and commercial kitchen are available for rent. Please contact the parish office at 952-758-3225 for a list of terms and costs.

How can I get involved in the parish?
To get involved in a specific ministry in the parish, contact the parish office at 952-758-3225, see the list of staff in the bulletin for a specific area, or watch the bulletin for announcements.

Who maintains the parish website?
Each ministry maintains its area of the website. For general website questions, contact the parish office at 952-758-3225 or email [email protected]. Have a photo you’d like to submit to the website? Email them to [email protected] .