RESUMING THE SACRAMENTAL LIFE

RESUMING THE SACRAMENTAL LIFE

First Holy Communion
We had two Masses last Saturday and will have two more on August 1. It’s a joyful time for families who have been waiting a long time for this very important encounter with Jesus Christ.  
 
Sacraments of Initiation
We usually bring people fully into the Church during the celebration of the Easter Vigil, which we could not do this year.  So, on August 2 at a special noon Mass we’ll have a celebration of Baptism, Confirmation and First Holy Communion—all in one special and joyful gathering.
 
Confirmation
Our pastor emeritus, Fr. Bob Rizzo, will return home on August 8 to confirm our young people who have been ready and waiting for Confirmation. We’ll have two Masses that day, followed by two more on August 15. Fr. Mike will preside on the 15 ^th.
 
Reconciliation
Confession is offered every Tuesday between 5:00 and 7:00 PM. The church is also open for private prayer at the same time. We are blessed our parishioners of all ages are coming in to receive the powerful grace of God’s forgiveness.
 
Marriage
We were blessed to witness our first marriage is a long time last Sunday. Congratulations to Shaun and Katie Polcyn!  We have two weddings a month scheduled between now and December.
 
Baptism
Since early June, we’ve been welcoming in families with their newborn children for the celebration of Baptism. Each baptism is private with the family gathered together.  So, our Sundays have become rather full, but what a great and joyful way to celebrate the Lord’s Day! 
 
News About Our Seminarian, David Jameson
David will join us for Masses on August 2. He was on his pastoral internship last Spring in Grand Rapids when the stay-at-home orders changed all of our lives—including his. He said most people would think he had nothing to do, but it turned out to be just the opposite. It will be good to see him again and to hear about his ministry in the midst of the pandemic.