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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 - MondayNO 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 - MondayNO PSR/Teen Faith (observance of Martin Luther King Holiday)

 

01/19/2011Wednesday - 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 - SundayNO PSR (observance of Presidents’ Day)

 

02/21/2011 - MondayNO 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

 

03/02/2011Wednesday - 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.**

 

03/08/2011Tuesday - 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.

 

03/10/2011Thursday - 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 – SundayNO PSR (observance of Easter Holiday)

 

04/25/2011 – MondayNO 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.

 

05/12/2011Thursday - 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.

 

05/12/2011Thursday - 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.

 

01/19/2011Wednesday - 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

 

03/02/2011Wednesday - 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).

 

03/08/2011Tuesday - 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.

 

03/10/2011Thursday - 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.