This weekend, almost 90 high school juniors are on retreat in preparation for their upcoming Confirmation in November. We are blessed to have an experienced and capable retreat leader, Bryan Mercier, who is also a parishioner. Please keep all of them in your prayers.
Registration is now open for religious education for the coming school year. Grades one to five meet on either Monday or Tuesday afternoon, from 4:30 to 5:30 PM in our parish school. We are lucky to have classes taught by our experienced Saint Mary School teachers. Children in second grade prepare for First Reconciliation (confession) in the spring, and third graders prepare for First Communion.
Ninth and tenth grade will register for Confirmation classes to be held monthly on Sunday evenings, following 4:30 Sunday Mass. Classes meet from 5:30 to 6:15 or 6:30 depending on the presentation.
Middle school programs are being developed, and a schedule of activities and classes will be announced soon. We are looking at various activities and service opportunities for this age group. More information will be available in the near future.
We are also exploring establishing a Youth Ministry program for the parish in the future. This would be a service and social group, based in Catholic identity and gospel values. Watch for information about this to come.
Lisa Monahan, a capable leader, is our new Director of Faith Formation. Please keep her in your prayers as she begins this new effort for her. We all pray for her success in leading our young people to a deeper and more lasting relationship with Jesus.