Have a Blessed and Merry Christmas!

Thank you to all those who participated in the 2012 Living Nativity this past December 16. Have a blessed and Merry Christmas!

Come See the Living Nativity Sunday, December 16 at 6:30 p.m.

Come and enjoy the Living Nativity Procession this Sunday, December 16 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in church.
 
The Living Nativity Procession re-tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ in narration, light drama, and song. The story continues with a candle-lit procession outside on the parish grounds where scenes of wonder and joy can be experienced. The Program is followed by the Children's Christmas Festival in the PAC with refreshments and games.

Thanks to the Joe and Erika Cherney Family, Thomm Ciesicki, Barbara Dobozy, and the Ginger Burns Family, we are able to give praise to the Lord through scenes including live animals. Thanks also to the many people involved in the program and to the John and May Butsic Family for taking on the role of the Holy Family.

This event is ideal for families with children and all those who desire to re-live the Christmas story this Advent! We look forward to seeing you and your family!

The Living Nativity Procession
Sunday, December 16 at 6:30 p.m.
beginning in Church 

Come Experience with Spirit and Joy:

The Story of the Birth of Jesus Christ;

Praise of Angels, Shepherds, Kings, and Sojourners;

Live Animals Honoring Christ’s Birth;

Candlelit Walk of Nativity Scenes;

Resplendent Music to Glorify the Lord;

The Peaceful Wonder of the Nativity.

Refreshments and games afterward at the

Children’s Christmas Festival

Cookies & Treats Needed
for the Nativity Procession 

We are looking for volunteer bakers who will provide 2-3 dozen homemade cookies or other finger food treats for the Nativity Procession.

Drop off of treats is on Saturday, December 15 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Parish Office or on Sunday, December 16 after the morning Masses or around 6 p.m. on December 16 in the Parish Activities Center (PAC) kitchen. Thank you!

 

 

Nativity Procession: Sunday, December 16 at 6:30 p.m.

The Living Nativity Procession:  
Sunday, December 16 at 6:30 p.m. beginning in Church

Come Experience with Spirit and Joy:

The Story of the Birth of Jesus Christ
Praise of Angels, Shepherds, Kings, and Sojourners 
Live Animals Honoring Christ’s Birth
Candlelit Walk of Nativity Scenes
Resplendent Music to Glorify the Lord
The Peaceful Wonder of the Nativity

Refreshments and games afterward at the Children’s Christmas Festival

For information on singing in the Nativity Choir or signing up for a shepherd, angel, king or townsfolk role, please click here!

First Reconciliation: Sunday, November 4 at 3 p.m. & Monday, November 5 at 6:30 p.m.

First Reconciliation (Confession) Preparation Meeting:  November 4 & 5

              The concluding first Reconciliation parent and child preparation meeting is scheduled as follows: (Please plan on attending one of these meetings with your child).

Sunday, November 4 at 3 p.m. or

Monday, November 5 at 6:30 p.m.

in the Parish Activities Center (PAC)

Sign-up for Dec. 1 or Dec. 8 confessional times will take place at this meeting.  Fr. Jim or Fr. Bosco will be with us to answer questions, ask a few questions, and to teach us about this Sacrament.  The meeting will conclude with a communal prayer service and the children will receive their pins. For information, contact Ellen Ward at ward@stfrancisa2.org or call 821-2132.

8th grade Family Session A & B notes

For Sunday A & B Family Session Confirmation candidates:

Just a reminder, for the 8th grade only, this coming's Sunday B on October 28 and Sunday A & B on November 18 are repeats of the same lesson.

If you are attending the November retreat, please attend the Sunday B session in the school library this coming Sunday, October 28.  If you already attended the October retreat, you may choose to attend either this coming Sunday's session or the session on November 18.

For a look at the Sunday 8th grade topic schedule, please click here or go to www.stfrancisa2.com (click on religious education, then classes, then middle school).

Mass with Bible Presentation: Sunday, October 28 at 5 p.m.

Instructions for the upcoming Mass with Presentation of Bibles:  Sunday, October 28 at 5 p.m. in church 

Sixth graders:
1.  Please pick up your name tag and name certificate from the table in the gathering space of church. 

2.  Please sit with your family in the reserved center pews. 

3.  After the homily, Father will call you forward.  As illustrated below, please stand facing the altar/cross at the foot of the sanctuary steps.  You will receive the bible and then Father will pray the blessing over you.  After the group blessing, you return to your pew.

4.  Your name certificate has an adhesive backing and is meant to be placed inside your bible on the name page.  (After receiving your bible, open your bible, remove the protective paper from your name certificate, and carefully aligning the certificate, press it in place in the inside cover of your bible).

For more information, please see the middle school class page.

First Reconciliation Parent & Child Meeting: Sunday, October 14 at 3 p.m. or Monday, October 15 at 6:30 p.m.

Dear parents of children preparing for First Reconciliation,

    “...for with the Lord is unfailing love…”—Psalm 130:7 

Preparation for the Sacrament of First Reconciliation (also called Confession or Penance) is normally celebrated in the second grade prior to First Communion.  Preparation for the Sacrament consists of participation at the scheduled parent and child preparation meetings and educational material to be reviewed during classroom times.  For children older than second grade, please request the preparation textbook at the meeting.  Preparation meetings are designed for both parent and child.  The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated on Saturdays, December 1 and December 8.

The first parent and child meeting is scheduled for: (Please plan on attending one of these meetings with your child) this coming Sunday, Oct. 14 at 3 p.m. or Monday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Activities Center (PAC).

Please contact me at 734-821-2132 or ward@stfrancisa2.org if you are unable to attend the preparation meeting.  (Sibling are welcome at the meetings).  For your planning, the second and concluding parent and child meeting is scheduled for Sunday, November 4 at 3 p.m. or Monday, November 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the PAC.  Click here for a look at the calendar of First Reconciliation or First Eucharist dates.  I look forward to working with you and your children as they prepare to receive this Sacrament rich in God’s mercy.

In Christ,
Ellen Ward
Director of Religious Education
St. Francis of Assisi Parish