Bishop Siegel confirmed Walker tonight at St. John the Baptist. By his side was Maria, a favorite teacher of his from SJB. I was not surprised that he asked her to sponsor him as they formed a special relationship over the three years he was her student. The preparation for confirmation in this area […]
Meet Zach. Zach is Jessica’s boyfriend and she is one of my favorite baristas at Starbucks. Over the last few years, we became friendlier after I put two and two together that she was the cantor at church who sings like an angel. A few weeks ago, she asked me if I would pray for […]
I feel quite blessed that I was able to share in Camille’s First Holy Communion celebration. Although the Sacrament was celebrated at the usual 11 am Sunday mass, the parish did a wonderful job making the first communicants the primary focus. Father’s homily was directed toward the children and their families. They did the readings […]
The sacraments are an incredible rite of passage in our faith. I can’t believe this day is finally here for Mason. He looks so mature and handsome. His smile captures my heart. The wall of communion banners was quite a neat reflection of the kiddos. This handsome group of fellows grabbed a seat in the […]
The 75 First Communicants united at the church tonight for formal individual portraits and a group picture. I bought the professional group shot but everyone is so small. It’s like trying to find Waldo. Mason is in the back row, the fifth child from the left. These group pictures are actually the ones I took […]
Yesterday was the retreat for all of the kiddos making their First Communion this month. When Mason sat down to start the craft, he seemed a little bit reserved and I was reluctant to leave him. It turns out that he didn’t really know the people who he was sitting with. As soon as he […]
Today was finally Mason’s First Reconciliation. He had been preparing for several months. Mason made a special book with the Ten Commandments and an example of each in his own words and the Act of Contrition. As a special part of the celebration, Mason received an envelope with letters written from many friends and family […]
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