Our second gathering:

(TOMORROW) Tuesday, February 20

at 6pm on ZOOM

Topic: First Eucharist Family Gathering

Time: Feb 20, 2024 06:00 PM

Link to join Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87245657482?pwd=UWpUSGlPM2dSblJRdG1wMGhBQzBLUT09

Meeting ID: 872 4565 7482

Passcode: 493230

REVIEW

Our first gathering:

Tuesday, January 23

at 6pm at St. Joseph's Church

Visit the First Eucharist Hub to view:

Videos for the children, PPT and Parents Mtg. video

LAST WEEKEND - FIRST EUCHARIST BLESSING AND ENROLLMENT

Feb 17-18 at Holy Spirit and St. Joseph's Churches

IF you missed this weekend's blessing - you may do the 'Practice at Home' version with your family. WE will do a blessing over ZOOM on Tuesday eve. You're welcome to ask one of us at a Mass in the future and our priest or deacon will do the blessing portion.

• View the Ritual that we will use: Practice at Home

Holy Sprit Church * 585-585-671-5520

St. Joseph's Church * 585-586-8089

https://holyspirit-saintjoseph.org/

OUR TEAM

[email protected] - pastor

[email protected] - parochial vicar

[email protected] - dir of elementary faith formation

[email protected] - materials and data coordinator

[email protected] - team coordinator & dir of worship

[email protected] - dir of music

[email protected] - liturgical ministry coordinator

Getting Started

Ongoing Suggested To Do List!

All links below are also found on the HUB PAGE

Before the session in Feb.

• Bookmark and become familiar with the First Eucharist Hub Page.
• Add the preparation zoom and in person catechesis dates from the hub to your calendar. (link will be sent in email-same link for all sessions)
• Textbooks and parent/family books will be handed out at our first session.
• Check the Syllabus & Suggested Reading Schedule link – you can move through this at your own pace
• Read through the Pew Banner Directions and note the final date to hand it in. Purchase materials for your pew banner. There are kits available online or you can do your own pattern. Early turn-in is appreciated!

February-March 2024

• Sign up for Blessing and Enrollment on Feb 17-18, 2024 – we are ‘officially’ enrolled as candidates for First Eucharist in the Spring.
• Add Ash Wednesday, Lent and Easter dates to your calendar and attend Masses.
• Move through the textbook and do some of the Family Activities in the Parent text. You can use the Syllabus and Suggested Reading Schedule or go at your own pace.
• Request three optional dates for your First Eucharist Celebration. Most will get their first option.
• Request to have your child/children to do a liturgical ministry at their Mass. We will work with you to find just the right fit!

Beginning of April, 2024

• Update and send a new family picture, if you wish
• Let us know if you need any ‘low gluten hosts’ for your family. We provide as many as you need. Info on Hub Page.
• Look at the frequently asked questions
• Review the First Eucharist Mass Narrative to know what your special First Eucharist day will look like!

Your team is here if you need assistance. Please be in touch.

Nancy Veronesi,

Director of Worship

St. Joseph's Church