REO
Calendar – 2010-11
August,
2010
08/18/2010
– Wednesday
–
6:30-8:30pm –
REO (PSR & Teen Faith)
Catechist Welcome &
Orientation. All Catechists are expected to attend this meeting
to review the expectations for the new school year. This
meeting will be held in the St. Mary’s School Media Center.
08/22/2010
- Sunday – 9:00am-12:30pm –
Religious Education
Opening Mass & Welcome Celebration. All families involved in
the PSR & Teen Faith programs are invited to attend the 9:00am
mass and join the REO Staff in a welcoming celebration at the
Garrity Center immediately afterwards. Catechists, Aides and
the REO staff will all be in attendance. We will also be
accepting Registration forms at this time.
08/29/2010
- Sunday
- 10:30-11:45am - PSR in Session
(St. Mary's School -
grades PRE-K through 3rd)
08/30/2010
- Monday
- 6:45-8:15pm - PSR in Session
(St. Mary's School -
grades 4th through 7th)
SEPTEMBER, 2010
09/05/2010 – Sunday – NO PSR (Labor Day holiday)
09/06/2010 – Monday – NO PSR (Labor Day holiday)
09/08/2010 –
Wednesday
- 7:00-9:00pm
– Confirmation Team Leader Meeting
(SMS Media Center). This meeting will focus on preparation
for the Parent Meeting.
09/12/2010 - Sunday - 10:30-11:45am - PSR in Session (St. Mary's
School)
(grades PRE-K through 3rd)
09/12/2010 – Sunday
–
7:00-9:00pm – Confirmation Parent Meeting
(St. Mary
School Gym). This is a crucial meeting for parents & candidates
interested in understanding the Confirmation program and its
requirements.
09/13/2010 - Monday - 6:45-8:15pm - PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)
(grades 4th through 7th)
09/13/2010 - Monday - 6:45-8:15pm - Teen Faith Session 1, Class 1 (St.
Mary’s School)
09/19/2010 – Sunday
– 9:00-10:00am – Catechetical Sunday mass (St.
Mary’s Church). All Catechists are expected to attend this mass
to “officially” open the new program year.
09/19/2010 - Sunday - 10:30-11:45am - PSR in Session (St. Mary's
School)
(grades PRE-K through 3rd)
09/20/2010 - Monday - 6:45-8:15pm - PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)
(grades 4th through 7th)
09/20/2010 – Monday
- 6:45-8:15pm - Teen Faith Session 1, Class 2
(St. Mary's School)
09/22/2010 – Wednesday –
7:00-8:30pm – First Reconciliation Parent Meeting
(St. Mary
Church). This meeting is for all parents of those students who
will be preparing to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation in
November. This is an important meeting and should be attended
by at least one parent or family member.
09/26/2010 – Sunday - 10:30-11:45am - PSR in Session (St. Mary's
School)
(grades PRE-K through 3rd)
09/27/2010 - Monday - 6:45-8:15pm - PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)
(grades 4th through 7th)
09/27/2010 – Monday
- 6:45-8:15pm - Teen Faith Session 1, Class 3
(St. Mary’s School)
**There will
be a class mass for the Teen Faith group at this
session.**
09/29/2010 – Wednesday
– 7:00-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Leader Meeting
(St. Mary's Media Center). This is a planning meeting for
Leaders only to prepare for the first Confirmation
session.
OCTOBER, 2010
10/03/2010 - Sunday - 10:30-11:45am - PSR in Session (St. Mary's
School)
(grades PRE-K through 3rd)
10/04/2010 - Monday - 6:45-8:15pm - PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)
(grades 4th through 7th)
10/04/2010 - Monday - 6:45-8:15pm - Teen Faith Session 1, Class 4 (St.
Mary’s School)
10/10/2010 - Sunday - 10:30-11:45am - PSR in Session (St. Mary's
School)
(grades PRE-K through 3rd)
10/10/2010 – Sunday
– 7:00-9:00pm – Confirmation Session 1 (St. Mary's
School)
Session Theme:
Program Explanation
Team
Building
10/11/2010 - Monday - 6:45-8:15pm - PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)
(grades 4th through 7th)
10/11/2010 - Monday - 6:45-8:15pm - Teen Faith Session 1, Class 5 (St.
Mary’s School)
**This is the last class of the 1st Session.**
10/17/2010 - Sunday - 10:30-11:45am - PSR in Session (St. Mary's
School)
(grades PRE-K through 3rd)
10/18/2010 - Monday – 6:45-8:15pm - PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)
(grades 4th through 7th)
10/18/2010 –
Monday – NO TEEN FAITH
10/24/2010 – Sunday –
8:00am-1:30pm – St. Mary’s Youth Pancake Breakfast (Garrity
Center). This event helps to support the Youth Group Workcamp
efforts.
10/24/2010 - Sunday - 10:30-11:45am - PSR in Session (St. Mary's
School)
(grades PRE-K through 3rd)
10/25/2010 – 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 6th & 7th
graders on this evening.**
10/25/2010 –
Monday –
6:45-8:15pm –
Teen Faith Session 2, Class 1 (St. Mary’s School)
10/27/2010 - Wednesday - 7:00-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Leader Meeting
(St. Mary’s School Media Center). This is a planning
meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the second
Confirmation session (Receiving the Gift of the Spirit: Your
Journey of Faith).
10/31/2010 –
Sunday –
10:30-11:45am
– PSR in Session (St. Mary’s School)
(grades PRE-K through 3rd)
NOVEMBER, 2010
11/01/2010 – Monday
– 6:45-8:15pm - PSR in Session (St. Mary's
School)
(grades 4th through 7th)
11/01/2010 – Monday
– 6:45-8:15pm - Teen Faith Session 2, Class 2
(St. Mary’s School)
11/07/2010 - Sunday - 10:30-11:45am - PSR in Session (St. Mary's
School)
(grades PRE-K through 3rd)
11/08/2010 - Monday - 6:45-8:15pm - PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)
(grades 4th through 7th)
11/08/2010 - Monday - 6:45-8:15pm - Teen Faith Session 2, Class 3 (St.
Mary’s School)
11/14/2010 - Sunday - 10:30-11:45am - PSR in Session (St. Mary's
School)
(grades PRE-K through 3rd)
11/15/2010 - Monday - 6:45-8:15pm - PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)
(grades 4th through 7th)
11/15/2010 - Monday - 6:45-8:15pm - Teen Faith Session 2, Class 4 (St.
Mary’s School)
11/15/2010 – Monday –
7:00-9:00pm – Called to Protect Parent Meeting
(St.
Mary’s Church). Called to Protect is a multi-media
training program designed specifically for Catholic elementary,
middle, and high-school aged youth to present current abuse
prevention information and safe environment training. In
September of 2009 Bishop Lennon mandated that the Called to
Protect program be implemented in all Parishes in the Fall
of 2010. This meeting will present to parents what will be
reviewed with the children of our Parish. All Parishioners are
encouraged to attend this meeting.
11/17/2010 - Wednesday - 7:00-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Leader Meeting
(St. Mary’s School Media Center). This is a planning
meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the next
Confirmation session (Receiving the Gift of the Spirit: Your
Journey of Faith).
11/20/2010 - Saturday - 11:00am - First Reconciliation (St. Mary's
Church)
11/21/2010 - Sunday - 10:30-11:45am - PSR Sunday (St. Mary's School)
(grades PRE-K through 3rd)
** Parents are welcome to join your child as each class
will be celebrating the beginning of the Advent season with
activities & events for the whole family. **
11/22/2010 - 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 4th & 5th
graders on this evening.**
11/22/2010 - Monday - 6:45-8:15pm - Teen Faith Session 2, Class 5 (St.
Mary’s School)
**This is the last class of the 2nd Session.**
11/28/2010 - NO PSR (Thanksgiving Holiday)
11/29/2010
– NO PSR/Teen Faith (Thanksgiving Holiday)
DECEMBER, 2010
12/03/2010 – Friday
– 7:00pm - Youth Advent Retreat (St. Mary's
School). This is an overnight event. Youth attending will
spend Friday and Saturday deepening their faith. The youth
attending will attend the 5:30pm mass on Saturday. The retreat
ends at around 8:00pm on 12/04/2010.
12/05/2010 - Sunday - 10:30-11:45am - PSR in Session (St. Mary's
School)
(grades PRE-K through 3rd)
12/05/2010 – Sunday –
7:00-9:00pm – Confirmation Session 2
Session Theme: Receiving the Gift of the Spirit: Your
Journey of Faith.
This session will be held at St. Mary's Church. At this
session
Candidates will be presented their personalized Bibles.
12/06/2010 - Monday - PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)
(grades 4th
through 7th)
12/06/2010 - Monday – NO Teen Faith
12/12/2010 - Sunday - 10:30-11:45am - PSR in Session (St. Mary's
School). This is our last session of the first semester for
grades PRE-K through 3rd. Student Evaluations will be
emailed/issued after this session.
12/13/2010 - Monday - 6:45-8:15pm - Sacrament of Reconciliation will be
offered for all students in grades 3 thru 9. Both PSR & Teen
Faith groups are expected to attend. This session will be
held in the Church. This is our last session of the first
semester for grades 4th through 7th. Student Evaluations will
be emailed/issued after this session.
12/22/2010 - Wednesday - 7:00-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Leader Meeting
(St. Mary’s School Media Center). This is a planning
meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the third
Confirmation session (Receiving the Gift of the Spirit: Your
Faith Community).
12/19/2010 - Sunday - NO PSR (Christmas Holiday)
12/20/2010 - Monday - NO PSR/Teen Faith (Christmas Holiday)
12/26/2010 - Sunday - NO PSR (Christmas Holiday)
12/27/2010 - Monday - NO PSR/Teen Faith (Christmas Holiday)
JANUARY, 2011
01/02/2011 - Sunday - 10:30-11:45am - PSR in Session (St. Mary's
School)
(grades PRE-K through 3rd)
01/02/2011 – Sunday –
7:00-9:00pm – Confirmation Session 3 (St. Mary’s School)
Session Theme: Receiving the Gift of the Spirit: Your
Faith Community.
This session
will be held at St. Mary's School.
01/03/2011 - Monday - 6:45-8:15pm - PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)
(grades 4th through 7th)
01/03/2011 –
Monday -
6:45-8:15pm -
Teen Faith Session 3, Class 1 (St. Mary’s School)
**All the
classes in this session will be devoted to presenting the
Called to Protect Program.**
01/05/2011 – Wednesday –
7:00-8:15pm – First Communion Parent Meeting
(St.
Mary’s Church). This meeting is for parents/guardians of those
children who are preparing to receive the Eucharist in May.
This is an important meeting and should be attended by at least
one parent or family member.
01/05/2011 - Tuesday - 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 (Receiving the Gift of
the Spirit: Your Faith) and begin the planning of the
Confirmation Retreat in March.
01/09/2011 - Sunday - 9:00-10:00am - First Communion Enrollment Ceremony (St.
Mary’s Church). All First Communion Candidates are expected to
attend the 9:00 mass where they will be introduced to the Parish
and asked to commit to the preparation required to receive their
first holy communion. There will be a regular PSR session at
its normal time in the school.
01/09/2011 - Sunday - 10:30-11:45am - PSR in Session (St. Mary's
School)
(grades PRE-K through 3rd)
01/10/2011 – Monday
– 6:45-8:15pm - PSR in Session (St. Mary's
School)
(grades 4th through 7th)
01/10/2011 – Monday
– 6:45-8:15pm - Teen Faith Session 3, Class 2
(St. Mary’s School)
**All the
classes in this session will be devoted to presenting the
Called to Protect Program.**
01/16/2011 - Sunday - NO PSR (observance of Martin Luther King Holiday)
01/16/2011 –
Sunday –
7:00-9:00pm -
Confirmation Session 4 (St. Mary’s School)
Session Theme: Receiving the Gift of the Spirit: Your Faith
Community.
This session
will be held at St. Mary's School.
01/17/2011 -
Monday–
NO PSR/Teen Faith (observance of Martin Luther King
Holiday)
01/19/2011 – Wednesday - 7:30-9:00pm – Confirmation Team
Leader Meeting
(St. Mary’s School Media Center). This is a planning
meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the next
Confirmation session. This session will present the Called
to Protect program
01/23/2011 - Sunday - 10:30-11:45am - PSR in Session (St. Mary's
School)
(grades PRE-K through 3rd)
01/23/2011 – Sunday –
12:00-1:00pm – Confirmation Enrollment Ceremony
(St.
Mary’s Church) All Confirmation Candidates are expected to
attend the 12:00 mass to declare their intention to be confirmed
before the Parish.
01/24/2011 – Monday
– 6:45-8:15pm - PSR in Session (St. Mary's
School)
(grades 4th through 7th)
01/24/2011 – Monday
– 6:45-8:15pm - Teen Faith Session 3, Class 3
(St. Mary’s School)
**All the
classes in this session will be devoted to presenting the
Called to Protect Program.**
01/30/2011 –
Sunday -
10:30-11:45am
- PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)
(grades PRE-K through 3rd)
01/30/2011 - Sunday - 7:00-9:00pm - Confirmation Session 5 (St. Mary’s
School)
This session
will present the Called to Protect program
This session
will be held at St. Mary's School.
01/31/2011 –
Monday -
6:45-8:15pm -
PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)
(grades 4th through 7th)
01/31/2011 – Monday
– 6:45-8:15pm - Teen Faith Session 3, Class 4
(St. Mary’s School)
**All the
classes in this session will be devoted to presenting the
Called to Protect Program.**
FEBRUARY, 2011
02/02/2011 – Wednesday -
7:00-9:00pm –
Confirmation Team Leader Meeting
(St. Mary’s School Media Center). This is a planning
meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the next
Confirmation session (Receiving the Gift of the Spirit: Your
Journey of Initiation).
02/06/2011 – Sunday -
10:30-11:45am - PSR in Session (St. Mary's
School)
(grades PRE-K through 3rd)
02/07/2011 –
Monday -
6:45-8:15pm -
PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)
(grades 4th through 7th)
02/07/2011 – Monday
– 6:45-8:15pm - Teen Faith Session 3, Class 5
(St. Mary’s School)
**All the
classes in this session will be devoted to presenting the
Called to Protect Program.**
02/13/2011 – Sunday -
10:30-11:45am - PSR in Session (St. Mary's
School)
(grades PRE-K through 3rd)
02/14/2011 –
Monday -
6:45-8:15pm -
PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)
(grades 4th through 7th)
02/14/2011 – Monday
– 6:45-8:15pm - Teen Faith Session 3, Class 6
(St. Mary’s School)
**All the
classes in this session will be devoted to presenting the
Called to Protect Program.**
**This is
the last class of Session 3.**
02/16/2011 – Wednesday –
6:00-7:00pm – First Communion Music Introduction
(St.
Mary’s Church). All children preparing to receive First
Communion are expected to attend this presentation of the music
that will be used during the First Communion mass. Catechists
will be given a copy of the music to take away and practice at
this time.
02/16/2011 – Wednesday -
7:00-9:00pm –
Confirmation Team Leader Meeting (St. Mary’s Media
Center). This is a planning meeting for Leaders only to
prepare for the next session (Receiving the Gift of the Spirit:
Your Journey of Initiation) and continue preparation for
the Confirmation Retreat in March.
02/20/2011 - Sunday–
NO PSR (observance of Presidents’ Day)
02/21/2011 - Monday
– NO PSR/Teen Faith (observance of Presidents’ Day)
02/27/2011 - Sunday - 10:30-11:45am - PSR in Session (St. Mary's
School)
(grades PRE-K through 3rd)
02/28/2011 – Monday
– 6:45-8:15pm - PSR in Session (St. Mary's
School)
(grades 4th through 7th)
**There
will be a class mass for the 6th & 7th
graders on this evening.**
02/28/2011 – Monday – NO Teen Faith
MARCH, 2011
03/02/2011 – Wednesday - 7:00-9:00pm – Confirmation
Team Meeting (St. Mary’s Media Center). This is a planning
meeting for Leaders only to finalize the plan for the
Confirmation Retreat (3/12/2011).
03/06/2011 - Sunday - 10:30-11:45am - PSR Sunday (St. Mary's School)
(grades PRE-K through 3rd)
** Parents are welcome to join your child as each class
will be celebrating the beginning of the Lenten season with
activities & events for the whole family. **
03/07/2011 –
Monday –
6:45-8:15pm -
PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)
(grades 4th through 7th)
03/07/2011 – Monday –
6:45-8:15pm - Teen Faith
Session 4,
Class 1 (St. Mary’s School)
**There
will be a class mass for the Teen Faith group
on this evening.**
03/08/2011 – Tuesday - 7:00-9:00pm – Confirmation Team
Meeting (St. Mary’s Media Center). This is a planning meeting
for Leaders only to prepare for the Confirmation Retreat.
03/09/2011 - Wednesday - 7:00-9:00pm – Confirmation
Team Meeting (St. Mary’s Media Center). This is a planning
meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the Confirmation
Retreat.
03/10/2011 – Thursday - 7:00-9:00pm – Confirmation Team
Meeting (St. Mary’s Media Center). This is a planning meeting
for Leaders only to prepare for the Confirmation Retreat.
03/11/2011 - Friday - 7:00-9:00pm – Confirmation Team
Meeting (St. Mary’s School). This is a setup meeting for
Leaders only to prepare for the Confirmation Retreat.
03/12/2011 - Saturday – 9:00am-6:00pm - Confirmation
Retreat (St. Mary's School). 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 encouraged to attend mass & the closing ceremony.
03/13/2011 - Sunday - 10:30-11:45am - PSR in Session
(St. Mary's School)
(grades PRE-K through 3rd)
03/14/2011 - Monday – 6:45-8:15pm - PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)
(grades 4th through 7th)
03/14/2011 – Monday
– 6:45-8:15pm - Teen Faith Session 4, Class 2
(St. Mary’s School)
** On Monday
3/14/2011 we will have a Reconciliation Service at the school.
Each classroom will have an in class service to prepare for
confession. Confessions will be held in the gym. Classes will
be called individually to receive this sacrament. **
03/16/2011 - Wednesday - 7:00-9:00pm – Confirmation
Team Meeting (St. Mary’s Media Center). This is a planning
meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the next session
(Receiving the Gift of the Spirit: Your Journey of Initiation).
03/20/2011 – Sunday
– 10:30-11:45am
- PSR in Session (St. Mary’s School)
(grades PRE-K through 3rd)
03/20/2011 - Sunday - 7:00-9:00pm - Confirmation Session 9
Session
Theme: Receiving the Gift of the Spirit: Your Journey of
Initiation
This session will be held at St. Mary's School.
03/21/2011 – Monday
– 6:45-8:15pm - PSR in Session (St. Mary's
School)
(grades 4th through 7th)
03/21/2011 – Monday
– 6:45-8:15pm - Teen Faith Session 4, Class 3
(St. Mary’s School)
03/27/2011 – Sunday
– NO
PSR (observance of Spring Break)
03/28/2011 – Monday
– NO
PSR/Teen Faith (observance of Spring Break)
APRIL, 2011
04/01/2011 – Friday –
7:00pm –
Living Stations of the Cross (St. Mary’s Church).
This is a
parish service presented by the PSR students of St. Mary’s. All
families are encouraged to attend.
04/03/2011 – Sunday -
10:30-11:45am - PSR in Session (St. Mary's
School)
(grades PRE-K through 3rd)
04/04/2011 - Monday – 6:45-8:15pm - PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)
(grades 4th through 7th)
04/04/2011 – Monday
– 6:45-8:15pm - Teen Faith Session 4, Class 4
(St. Mary’s School)
04/06/2011 - Wednesday - 7:00-9:00pm – Confirmation Team
Meeting. This is a planning meeting for Leaders only to
prepare for the next session (Receiving the Gift of the Spirit:
Life as a Disciple).
04/10/2011 - Sunday - 10:30-11:45am - PSR in Session
(St. Mary's School)
(grades PRE-K through 3rd)
04/10/2011 -
Sunday
- 7:00-9:00pm - Confirmation Session 7
Session Theme: Receiving the Gift of the Spirit: Life as
a Disciple
This session will be held at St. Mary's School.
04/11/2011 - Monday – 6:45-8:15pm - PSR in Session (St.
Mary's School)
(grades 4th through 7th)
**There
will be a class mass for the 4th & 5th
graders on this evening.**
04/11/2011 – Monday
– 6:45-8:15pm - Teen Faith Session 4, Class 5
(St. Mary’s School)
04/15/2011 – Friday –
7:00pm –
Living Stations of the Cross (St. Mary’s Church).
This is a
parish service presented by the Teen & Young Adults of the
Parish. All PSR & Teen Faith families are encouraged to attend.
04/17/2011 - Sunday - 10:30-11:45am - PSR in Session (St. Mary's
School)
(grades PRE-K through 3rd)
04/18/2011 – Monday
– 6:45-8:15pm - PSR in Session (St. Mary's
School)
(grades 4th through 7th)
04/18/2011 – Monday
– 6:45-8:15pm - Teen Faith Session 4, Class 6
(St. Mary’s School)
**This is the
last session of the Teen Faith Program for the year.**
04/24/2011 – Sunday
– NO PSR (observance of Easter Holiday)
04/25/2011 – Monday
– NO PSR (observance of Easter Holiday)
MAY, 2011
05/01/2011 –
Sunday
-
10:30-11:45am - PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)
(grades PRE-K through 3rd)
This is our last class of the year for grades PRE-K through
3rd. Student Evaluations will be emailed/issued after this
session.
05/01/2011 -
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.
05/02/2011 –
Monday
– 6:45-8:15pm
- PSR in Session (St. Mary's School)
(grades 4th through 7th)
**Monday night PSR classes will be walking to the Church to
attend the Parish May Crowning and the social gathering
afterward. Parents should pick up their children at the
church. All PSR/Teen Faith Families are encouraged to
attend this parish event.**
05/04/2011 – 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.
05/07/2011 - Saturday - 9:00am-1:00pm - PSR Jesus Day
(St. Mary's Church & 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.
05/09/2011 – Monday
– 7:00-9:00pm - PSR Closing Mass & Celebration. This event
starts with attending the 7:00pm 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.
05/11/2011 - Wednesday - 6:00-7:00pm - First Communion Song Practice (St.
Mary's Church).
05/11/2011 –
Wednesday
- 7:30-8:00pm
- First Communion Group Picture (St. Mary's Church).
05/11/2011 –
Wednesday –
8:00-8:15pm –
First Communion Blessing of Religious Articles & Gifts (St.
Mary’s Church). Students & families should bring any gifts a/or
religious articles to church for a blessing by the priest.
05/12/2011 –
Thursday
- 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.
05/12/2011 – 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.
05/13/2011 –
Friday
- 6:00-7:30pm
- 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.
05/14/2011 - Saturday - First Communion celebrated at 9:00am
(traditional) and 11:00am (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.
** Please note the time change this year. **
SACRAMENTAL
CALENDAR – 2ND GRADE
09/22/2010 – Wednesday –
7:00-8:30pm – First Reconciliation Parent Meeting
(St. Mary
School Gym). This meeting is for all parents of those students
who will be preparing to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation
in November. This is an important meeting and should be
attended by at least one parent or family member.
11/20/2010 - Saturday - 11:00am - First Reconciliation (St. Mary's
Church)
01/05/2011 – Wednesday –
7:00-8:15pm – First Communion Parent Meeting
(St.
Mary’s Church). This meeting is for parents/guardians of those
children who are preparing to receive the Eucharist in May.
This is an important meeting and should be attended by at least
one parent or family member.
01/09/2011 - Sunday - 9:00-10:00am - First Communion Enrollment Ceremony (St.
Mary’s Church). 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.
02/16/2011 – Wednesday –
6:00-7:00pm – First Communion Music Introduction
(St.
Mary’s Church). All children preparing to receive First
Communion are expected to attend this presentation of the music
that will be used during the First Communion mass. Catechists
will be given a copy of the music to take away and practice at
this time.
05/07/2011 - Saturday - 9:00am-1:00pm - PSR Jesus Day
(St. Mary's Church & 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.
05/11/2011 - Wednesday - 6:00-7:00pm - First Communion Song Practice (St.
Mary's Church).
05/11/2011 –
Wednesday
- 7:30-8:00pm
- First Communion Group Picture (St. Mary's Church).
05/11/2011 –
Wednesday –
8:00-8:15pm –
First Communion Blessing of Religious Articles & Gifts (St.
Mary’s Church). Students & families should bring any gifts a/or
religious articles to church for a blessing by the priest.
05/12/2011 –
Thursday
- 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.
05/12/2011 – 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.
05/13/2011 –
Friday
- 6:00-7:30pm
- 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.
05/14/2011 - Saturday - First Communion celebrated at 9:00am
(traditional) and 11:00am (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.
** Please note the time change this year. **
SACRAMENTAL CALENDAR – CONFIRMATION
09/08/2010 –
Wednesday
- 7:00-9:00pm
– Confirmation Team Leader Meeting
(SMS Media Center). This meeting will focus on preparation
for the Parent Meeting.
09/12/2010 – Sunday
–
7:00-9:00pm – Confirmation Parent Meeting
(St. Mary
School Gym). This is a crucial meeting for parents & candidates
interested in understanding the Confirmation program and its
requirements.
09/29/2010 – Wednesday
– 7:00-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Leader Meeting
(St. Mary's Media Center). This is a planning meeting for
Leaders only to prepare for the first Confirmation
session.
OCTOBER, 2010
10/10/2010 – Sunday
– 7:00-9:00pm – Confirmation Session 1 (St. Mary's
School)
Session Theme:
Program Explanation
Team
Building
10/27/2010 - Wednesday - 7:00-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Leader Meeting
(St. Mary’s School Media Center). This is a planning
meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the second
Confirmation session (Receiving the Gift of the Spirit: Your
Journey of Faith).
NOVEMBER, 2010
11/17/2010 - Wednesday - 7:00-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Leader Meeting
(St. Mary’s School Media Center). This is a planning
meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the next
Confirmation session (Receiving the Gift of the Spirit).
DECEMBER, 2010
12/05/2010 – Sunday –
7:00-9:00pm – Confirmation Session 2
Session Theme: Receiving the Gift of the Spirit.
This session will be held at St. Mary's School.
12/22/2010 - Wednesday - 7:00-9:00pm – Confirmation Team Leader Meeting
(St. Mary’s School Media Center). This is a planning
meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the next
Confirmation session (Receiving the Gift of the Spirit).
JANUARY, 2011
01/02/2011 – Sunday –
7:00-9:00pm – Confirmation Session 3 (St. Mary’s School)
Session Theme: Receiving the Gift of the Spirit.
This session
will be held at St. Mary's School.
01/05/2011 - Tuesday - 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 (Receiving the Gift of
the Spirit) and begin the planning of the Confirmation
Retreat in March.
01/16/2011 –
Sunday –
7:00-9:00pm -
Confirmation Session 4 (St. Mary’s School)
Session Theme: Receiving the Gift of the Spirit.
This session
will be held at St. Mary's School.
01/19/2011 – Wednesday - 7:30-9:00pm – Confirmation Team
Leader Meeting
(St. Mary’s School Media Center). This is a planning
meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the next
Confirmation session. This session will present the Called
to Protect program
01/23/2011 – Sunday –
12:00-1:00pm – Confirmation Enrollment Ceremony
(St.
Mary’s Church) All Confirmation Candidates are expected to
attend the 12:00 mass to declare their intention to be confirmed
before the Parish.
01/30/2011 - Sunday - 7:00-9:00pm - Confirmation Session 6 (St. Mary’s
School)
This session
will present the Called to Protect program
This session
will be held at St. Mary's School.
FEBRUARY, 2011
02/02/2011 – Wednesday -
7:00-9:00pm –
Confirmation Team Leader Meeting
(St. Mary’s School Media Center). This is a planning
meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the next
Confirmation session (Receiving the Gift of the Spirit).
02/13/2011 –
Sunday -
7:00-9:00pm -
Confirmation Session 7 (St. Mary’s School)
Session
theme: Receiving the Gift of the Spirit: Your Life as a
Disciple
This session
will be held at St. Mary's School.
02/16/2011 – Wednesday -
7:00-9:00pm –
Confirmation Team Leader Meeting (St. Mary’s Media
Center). This is a planning meeting for Leaders only to
prepare for the next session (Receiving the Gift of the Spirit)
and continue preparation for the Confirmation Retreat in March.
MARCH, 2011
03/02/2011 – Wednesday - 7:00-9:00pm – Confirmation
Team Meeting (St. Mary’s Media Center). This is a planning
meeting for Leaders only to finalize the plan for the
Confirmation Retreat (3/12/2011).
03/08/2011 – Tuesday - 7:00-9:00pm – Confirmation Team
Meeting (St. Mary’s Media Center). This is a planning meeting
for Leaders only to prepare for the Confirmation Retreat.
03/09/2011 - Wednesday - 7:00-9:00pm – Confirmation
Team Meeting (St. Mary’s Media Center). This is a planning
meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the Confirmation
Retreat.
03/10/2011 – Thursday - 7:00-9:00pm – Confirmation Team
Meeting (St. Mary’s Media Center). This is a planning meeting
for Leaders only to prepare for the Confirmation Retreat.
03/11/2011 - Friday - 7:00-9:00pm – Confirmation Team
Meeting (St. Mary’s School). This is a setup meeting for
Leaders only to prepare for the Confirmation Retreat.
03/12/2011 - Saturday – 9:00am-6:00pm - Confirmation
Retreat (St. Mary's School). 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 encouraged to attend mass & the closing ceremony.
03/16/2011 - Wednesday - 7:00-9:00pm – Confirmation
Team Meeting (St. Mary’s Media Center). This is a planning
meeting for Leaders only to prepare for the ninth session
(Receiving the Gift of the Spirit: Your Call to Service and
to Witness).
03/20/2011 - Sunday - 7:00-9:00pm - Confirmation Session 6
Session
Theme: Receiving the Gift of the Spirit
This session will be held at St. Mary's School.
APRIL, 2011
04/06/2011 - Wednesday - 7:00-9:00pm – Confirmation Team
Meeting. This is a planning meeting for Leaders only to
prepare for the next session (Receiving the Gift of the Spirit).
04/10/2011 -
Sunday
- 7:00-9:00pm - Confirmation Session 7
Session Theme: Receiving the Gift of the Spirit
This session will be held at St. Mary's School.
MAY, 2011
05/01/2011 -
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.
05/04/2011 – 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.
St. Mary's
