St. Mary's

Religious Education Office

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REO Calendar – 2009-10  

 FEBRUARY, 2009

 

02/01/2010 - Monday – 6:45-8:15pm - PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)

                                                                    (grades 4th through 7th)

 

02/01/2010 - Monday – 6:45-8:15pm - Teen Faith Session 3, Class 4

 

02/02/2010 - Tuesday - 7:30-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Meeting.  This is a planning meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the next session and the Confirmation Retreat.

 

02/03/2010 - Wednesday – 10:00am – REO Staff Meeting (REO Office)

 

02/06/2010 – Saturday – 5:00-7:30pm – CHWC Spaghetti Dinner

 

02/07/2010 - Sunday - 10:30-11:45am - PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)

 (grades PRE-K through 3rd)

 

02/07/2010 – Sunday – 12:00-1:00pm – Confirmation Enrollment Ceremony (St. Mary’s Church).  This ceremony is celebrated at the 12:00 mass in the church.

 

02/08/2010 - Monday – 6:45-8:15pm - PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)

                                                                    (grades 4th through 7th)

**There will be an in class mass for the 6^th graders on this evening.**

 

02/08/2010 - Monday – 6:45-8:15pm - Teen Faith Session 3, Class 5

 

02/09/2010 - Tuesday - 7:30-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Meeting.  This is a planning meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the next session and the Confirmation Retreat.

 

02/10/2010 – Wednesday - 7:00-9:00pm – Catholic Heart WorkCamp (CHWC) Team meeting (St. Mary’s School Media Center)

 

02/11/2010 - Thursday - 7:00-9:00pm - Men's Spirituality Group (Garrity Center meeting room).

 

02/14/2010 – Sunday – NO PSR (observance of Presidents’ Day)

 

02/15/2009 – Monday – NO PSR (observance of Presidents’ Day)

 

02/16/2010 - Tuesday - 7:30-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Meeting.  This is a planning meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the next session and the Confirmation Retreat.

 

02/17/2010 - Wednesday – 11:30am – REO Staff Meeting (REO Office)

** Note the time change**

 

02/21/2010 - Sunday - 10:30-11:45am - PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)

 (grades PRE-K through 3rd)

 

02/21/2010 – Sunday – 7:00-9:00pm – Confirmation Session 5

Session Theme: "Anointing with Chrism".

This session will be held at St. Mary's School.

 

02/22/2010 - Monday – 6:45-8:15pm - PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)

                                                                    (grades 4th through 7th)

 

02/22/2010 - Monday – 6:45-8:15pm - Teen Faith Session 4, Class 1

 

02/23/2010 - Tuesday - 7:30-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Meeting.  This is a planning meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the next session and the Confirmation Retreat.

 

02/25/2009 - Thursday - 7:00-9:00pm - Men's Spirituality Group (Garrity Center meeting room).

 

02/28/2010 - Sunday - 10:30-11:45am - PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)

 (grades PRE-K through 3rd)

 

MARCH, 2010

 

03/01/2010 - Monday – 6:45-8:15pm - PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)

                                                                     (grades 4th through 7th)

**There will be an in class mass for the 4^th graders on this evening.**

 

03/01/2010 - Monday – 6:45-8:15pm - Teen Faith Session 4, Class 2

 

03/02/2010 - Tuesday - 7:30-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Meeting.  This is a planning meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the next session and the Confirmation Retreat.

 

03/03/2009 - Wednesday – 10:00am – REO Staff Meeting (REO Office)

 

03/03/2010 - Wednesday - 6:00-7:00pm - First Communion Music introduction (St. Mary's Church)

 

03/07/2010 - Sunday - 10:30-11:45am - PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)

 (grades PRE-K through 3rd)

 

03/08/2010 - Monday – 6:45-8:15pm - Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered for all students in grades 2 thru 9.  Both PSR & Teen Faith groups are expected to attend.  This session will be held in the Church.

 

03/08/2010 - Monday - 7:30-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Meeting.  This is a planning meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the Confirmation Retreat.

 

03/09/2010 - Tuesday - 7:30-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Meeting.  This is a planning meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the Confirmation Retreat.

 

03/10/2010 – Wednesday - 7:00-9:00pm – Catholic Heart WorkCamp (CHWC) Team meeting (St. Mary’s School Media Center)

 

03/10/2010 - Wednesday - 7:30-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Meeting.  This is a planning meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the Confirmation Retreat.

 

03/11/2010 - Thursday - 7:00-9:00pm - Men's Spirituality Group (Garrity Center meeting room).

 

03/11/2010 - Thursday - 7:30-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Meeting.  This is a planning meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the Confirmation Retreat.

 

03/12/2010 - Friday - 7:00-8:00pm - Stations of the Cross.  The 4th & 7th graders will be praying the Stations for the Parish.

 

03/13/2010 - Saturday – 11:00am-8:00pm - Confirmation Retreat (St. Mary's School Gym).  The day long retreat will include the sacrament of Reconciliation (1:00-2:30pm) and attendance at 5:30 mass in the early evening.  Parents & Sponsors are welcome to attend our evening meal & closing ceremony.

 

03/14/2010 - Sunday - 10:30-11:45am - PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)

 (grades PRE-K through 3rd)

 

03/15/2010 - Monday – 6:45-8:15pm - PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)

                                                                    (grades 4th through 7th)

 

03/15/2010 - Monday – 6:45-8:15pm - Teen Faith Session 4, Class 4

 

03/16/2010 - Tuesday - 7:30-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Meeting.  This is a planning meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the next session.

 

03/17/2009 - Wednesday – 10:00am – REO Staff Meeting (REO Office)

 

03/19/2009 – Friday – 7:00pm – “Living Stations of the Cross”.  This service is sponsored by the youth of the parish. 

 

03/21/2010 – Sunday – 10:30-11:45am - PSR Sunday; "Holy Week"; Parents are welcome to join your child, in their classroom, as each class will be celebrating this holiest of times with activities & events for the whole family.

 

03/21/2010 - Sunday - 7:00-9:00pm - Confirmation Session 6

Session Theme: "Exchanging the Gift of Peace". 

This session will be held at St. Mary's School.

 

03/22/2010 - Monday – 6:45-8:15pm - PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)

                                                                    (grades 4th through 7th)

 

03/22/2010 - Monday – 6:45-8:15pm - Teen Faith Session 4, Class 5

** This is the last Teen Faith session of the year.**

 

03/23/2010 - Tuesday - 7:30-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Meeting.  This is a planning meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the next session.

 

03/25/2010 - Thursday - 7:00-9:00pm - Men's Spirituality Group (Garrity Center meeting room).

 

03/28/2010 – Sunday – NO PSR (observance of Easter Holiday)

 

03/29/2010 – Monday – NO PSR (observance of Easter Holiday)

 

APRIL, 2009

 

04/04/2010 – Sunday – NO PSR (observance of Easter Holiday)

 

04/05/2010 – Monday – NO PSR (observance of Easter Holiday)

 

04/06/2010 - Tuesday - 7:30-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Meeting.  This is a planning meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the next session.

 

04/07/2010 - Wednesday – 10:00am – REO Staff Meeting (REO Office)

 

04/11/2010 - Sunday - 10:30-11:45am - PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)

 (grades PRE-K through 3rd)

 

04/11/2010 - Sunday - 7:00-9:00pm - Confirmation Session 7

Session Theme: “Sharing in the Eucharist”

This session will be held at St. Mary's School.

 

04/12/2010 - Monday – 6:45-8:15pm - PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)

                                                                    (grades 4th through 7th)

 

04/14/2010 – Wednesday - 7:00-9:00pm – Catholic Heart WorkCamp (CHWC) Team meeting (St. Mary’s School Media Center)

 

04/15/2010 - Thursday - 7:00-9:00pm - Men's Spirituality Group (Garrity Center meeting room).

 

04/18/2010 - Sunday - 10:30-11:45am - PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)

 (grades PRE-K through 3rd)

 

04/19/2010 - Monday – 6:45-8:15pm - PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)

                                                                             (grades 4th through 7th)

 

04/20/2010 - Tuesday - 7:30-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Meeting

 

04/21/2010 - Wednesday – 10:00am – REO Staff Meeting (REO Office)

 

04/24/2010 - Saturday - 9:00am-1:00pm - PSR Jesus Day (St. Mary's Church & and Garrity Center).  This is a day for both parent and First Communicants.  It is a day of reflection, preparation and fun-filled activities all centered around their reception of the Holy Eucharist.

 

04/25/2010 - Sunday - 10:30-11:45am - PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)

 (grades PRE-K through 3rd)

 

04/25/2010 - Sunday - 7:00-9:00pm - Confirmation Session 8

Session Theme: “Sending Forth on Mission”

This session will be held at St. Mary's School.

 

04/26/2010 - Monday – 6:45-8:15pm - PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)

                                                                    (grades 4th through 7th)

 

04/28/2010 - Wednesday - 6:30-7:30pm - First Communion Song Practice (St. Mary's Church)

 

04/28/2010 - Wednesday - 7:30-8:00pm - First Communion Group Picture (St. Mary's Church).

 

04/29/2010 - Thursday - 6:00-7:30pm - First Communion Practice - 10:30 mass (St. Mary's Church).  This practice will be for all those attending the “traditional” group ceremony.

 

04/29/2010 - Thursday - 7:00-9:00pm - Men's Spirituality Group (Garrity Center meeting room).

 

04/30/2010 - Friday - St. Mary's School Jesus Day (St. Mary's Church & Garrity Center).  This is a day for First Communicants from our school.  It is a day of reflection, preparation and fun-filled activities all centered around their reception of the Holy Eucharist.

 

04/30/2010 - Friday - 6:00-8:30pm - First Communion Practice - 1:00 mass (St. Mary's Church).  This practice will be for those attending the “family” ceremony.  Parents are required to attend to assure proper seating.

 

MAY, 2010

 

05/01/2010 - Saturday - First Communion celebrated at 10:30am (traditional) and 1:00pm (family) in St. Mary's Church.  Individual pictures are taken between the masses.  Envelopes for payment are to be turned into the photographer at the time of your sitting.

 

05/02/2010 - Sunday - 10:30-11:45am - PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)

 (grades PRE-K through 3rd)

 

05/02/2010 - Sunday - 7:00-8:30pm - Confirmation Practice.  This preparation will be held in the church.  It should be attended by both the Confirmation candidate & the Sponsor.

 

05/03/2010 – 7:00-9:30pm – May Crowning.  This Parish ceremony will be held in the church, followed immediately after with a social gathering the Garrity Center.  All Monday PSR students are expected to attend this ceremony.

 

05/05/2010 - Wednesday – 10:00am – REO Staff Meeting (REO Office)

 

05/05/2010 – Wednesday – 7:00pm – Confirmation Mass.  The sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated at mass, followed immediately after by a celebration in the Garrity Center.  Refreshments will be provided.

 

05/10/2010 – Monday – 7:00-9:30pm - PSR Closing Mass & Celebration.  This event starts with attending the 7:00 mass, followed immediately after with a joyful review of the year in the Garrity Center.  Drinks & refreshments will be provided.  This is our last session of the year for all students.  All students and families are encouraged to attend the event.

 

05/12/2010 – Wednesday - 7:00-9:00pm – Catholic Heart WorkCamp (CHWC) Team meeting (St. Mary’s School Media Center)

 

05/13/2010 - Thursday - 7:00-9:00pm - Men's Spirituality Group (Garrity Center meeting room).

 

05/19/2010 - Wednesday – 10:00am – REO Staff Meeting (REO Office)

 

05/27/2010 - Thursday - 7:00-9:00pm - Men's Spirituality Group (Garrity Center meeting room).

 

JUNE, 2010

 

06/10/2010 - Thursday - 7:00-9:00pm - Men's Spirituality Group (Garrity Center meeting room).

SACRAMENTAL CALENDAR – 2^ND GRADE 

11/21/2009 - Saturday - 11:00am - First Reconciliation (St. Mary's Church)

 01/06/2010 – Wednesday - 7:00-8:30pm - First Communion Parent Meeting (St. Mary's Church)

 01/10/2010 - Sunday - 9:00-10:00am - First Communion Enrollment Ceremony.  All First Communion Candidates are expected to attend the 9:00 mass where they will be introduced to the Parish and commit to preparation required to receive their first holy communion.  There will be a regular PSR session at its normal time in the school.

 

04/24/2010 - Saturday - 9:00am-1:00pm - PSR Jesus Day (St. Mary's Church & and Garrity Center).  This is a day for both parent and First Communicants.  It is a day of reflection, preparation and fun-filled activities all centered around their reception of the Holy Eucharist.

 

04/28/2010 - Wednesday - 6:30-7:30pm - First Communion Song Practice (St. Mary's Church)

 

04/28/2010 - Wednesday - 7:30-8:00pm - First Communion Group Picture (St. Mary's Church).

 

04/29/2010 - Thursday - 6:00-7:30pm - First Communion Practice - 10:30 mass (St. Mary's Church).  This practice will be for all those attending the “traditional” group ceremony.

 

04/30/2010 - Friday - St. Mary's School Jesus Day (St. Mary's Church & Garrity Center).  This is a day for First Communicants from our school.  It is a day of reflection, preparation and fun-filled activities all centered around their reception of the Holy Eucharist.

 

04/30/2010 - Friday - 6:00-8:30pm - First Communion Practice - 1:00 mass (St. Mary's Church).  This practice will be for those attending the “family” ceremony.  Parents are required to attend to assure proper seating.

 

05/01/2010 - Saturday - First Communion celebrated at 10:30am (traditional) and 1:00pm (family) in St. Mary's Church.  Individual pictures are taken between the masses.  Envelopes for payment are to be turned into the photographer at the time of your sitting.

SACRAMENTAL CALENDAR – CONFIRMATION

09/13/2009 - Sunday - 7:00-9:00pm - Confirmation Parent Meeting (St. Mary's School Gym).  This will serve as an informational meeting to explain the program, the requirements and the expectations.  It is necessary that at least one parent a/or guardian attend this meeting.

 

09/27/2009 - Sunday – 7:00-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Meeting (St. Mary's School).  This is a planning meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the next session.

 

10/04/2009 - Sunday – 7:00-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Meeting (St. Mary's School).  This is a planning meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the next session.

  

10/11/2009 - Sunday - 7:00-9:00pm - Confirmation Session 1

Session Theme: "Gathering as Church"

(St. Mary's School Gym).

 

11/08/2009 - Sunday – 7:00-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Meeting (St. Mary's School).  This is a planning meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the next session.

 

11/15/2009 - Sunday - 7:00-9:00pm - Confirmation Session 2

Session Theme: ”Proclaiming God’s Word”

At this session candidates will receive their own bible after a brief service. This session will be held at St. Mary's Church.

 

There are no Confirmation sessions during December.

 

01/05/2010 - Tuesday - 7:30-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Meeting (St. Mary’s School).  This is a planning meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the next session.

 

01/10/2010 - Sunday - 7:00-9:00pm - Confirmation Session 3

Session Theme: "Renewing Baptismal Promises". 

This session will be held at St. Mary's School.

 

01/26/2010 - Tuesday - 7:30-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Meeting (St. Mary’s School).  This is a planning meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the next session.

 

01/31/2010 - Sunday - 7:00-9:00pm - Confirmation Session 4

Session Theme: "Laying of Hands". 

This session will be held at St. Mary's School.

 

02/02/2010 - Tuesday - 7:30-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Meeting (St. Mary’s School).  This is a planning meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the next session.

 

02/07/2010 - Sunday - 12:00pm - Confirmation Enrollment Ceremony.   Our Parish 10th grade youth and their sponsors are expected to attend the 12:00pm mass for the traditional "call to faith" and request to become Candidates to receive the sacrament of Confirmation.

 

02/09/2010 - Tuesday - 7:30-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Meeting.  This is a planning meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the next session and the Confirmation Retreat.

 

02/16/2010 - Tuesday - 7:30-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Meeting.  This is a planning meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the next session and the Confirmation Retreat.

 

02/21/2010 – Sunday – 7:00-9:00pm – Confirmation Session 5

Session Theme: "Anointing with Chrism".

This session will be held at St. Mary's School.

 

02/23/2010 - Tuesday - 7:30-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Meeting.  This is a planning meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the next session and the Confirmation Retreat.

 

03/02/2010 - Tuesday - 7:30-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Meeting.  This is a planning meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the next session and the Confirmation Retreat.

 

03/08/2010 - Monday - 7:30-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Meeting.  This is a planning meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the Confirmation Retreat.

 

03/09/2010 - Tuesday - 7:30-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Meeting.  This is a planning meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the Confirmation Retreat.

 

03/10/2010 - Monday - 7:30-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Meeting.  This is a planning meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the Confirmation Retreat.

 

03/11/2010 - Tuesday - 7:30-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Meeting.  This is a planning meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the Confirmation Retreat.

 

03/13/2010 - Saturday – 11:00am-8:00pm - Confirmation Retreat (St. Mary's School Gym).  The day long retreat will include the sacrament of Reconciliation (1:00-2:30pm) and attendance at 5:30 mass in the early evening.  Parents & Sponsors are welcome to attend our evening meal & closing ceremony.

 

03/16/2010 - Tuesday - 7:30-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Meeting.  This is a planning meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the next session.

 

03/21/2010 - Sunday - 7:00-9:00pm - Confirmation Session 6

Session Theme: "Exchanging the Gift of Peace". 

This session will be held at St. Mary's School.

 

03/23/2010 - Tuesday - 7:30-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Meeting.  This is a planning meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the next session.

 

04/06/2010 - Tuesday - 7:30-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Meeting.  This is a planning meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the next session.

 

04/11/2010 - Sunday - 7:00-9:00pm - Confirmation Session 7

Session Theme: “Sharing in the Eucharist”

This session will be held at St. Mary's School.

 

04/20/2010 - Tuesday - 7:30-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Meeting.  This is a planning meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the next session.

 

04/25/2010 - Sunday - 7:00-9:00pm - Confirmation Session 8

Session Theme: “Sending Forth on Mission”

This session will be held at St. Mary's School.

 

05/02/2010 - Sunday - 7:00-8:30pm - Confirmation Practice.  This preparation will be held in the church.  It should be attended by both the Confirmation candidate & the Sponsor.

 

05/05/2010 – Wednesday – 7:00pm – Confirmation Mass.  The sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated at mass, followed immediately after by a celebration in the Garrity Center.  Refreshments will be provided.