One of my favorite images of Mary is the Flight into Egypt by Frederico Barocci. The original hangs in the Vatican Museum in Rome. I have a copy of the print hanging in my living room.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
May Crowning on May 4, 2011
Our annual May Crowning will be May 4, 2011 at 5:10 and 6:55 p.m. in the church, followed by our Ice Cream Social in the Fellowship Hall.
One of my favorite images of Mary is the Flight into Egypt by Frederico Barocci. The original hangs in the Vatican Museum in Rome. I have a copy of the print hanging in my living room.
Do you have images of Mary displayed in your home? What religious images are we offering our children? Do you have a favorite painting or statue of Mary? Upload the image or tell us about it.
One of my favorite images of Mary is the Flight into Egypt by Frederico Barocci. The original hangs in the Vatican Museum in Rome. I have a copy of the print hanging in my living room.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Registration Forms Available
The Registrations forms for 2011-2012 Sunday Pre-School, Wednesday Night Faith Formation and CGS Atrium are available on the parish website: www.stpiushome.com
Click on the left side "Faith Formation" to download the Registration form (two pages), Shared Ministry and Photo Consent Forms. We ask that all the forms be turned in together. Registration will not be processed without all three forms. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Mary or Sherri at 278-4584. We look forward to working with you and your children!
Click on the left side "Faith Formation" to download the Registration form (two pages), Shared Ministry and Photo Consent Forms. We ask that all the forms be turned in together. Registration will not be processed without all three forms. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Mary or Sherri at 278-4584. We look forward to working with you and your children!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
First Communion News
FIRST COMMUNION REHEARSAL
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
5:00 & 6:45 p.m. in the Church
When is First Communion Rehearsal?
First Communion Rehearsal is Wednesday, April 27 at:
5:00 p.m. for Sue Caligiuri (St. Pius X School), Neil Deutsch (5:00 pm Faith Formation), Gayle Perbera (5:00 pm Faith Formation) Kathy Cox and Tina Balmer (Tuesday Atrium) and Deb Kleiman and Cheri Quirk (4:45 pm Atrium on Wednesday).
6:45 p.m. for Nancy Zaletel (St. Pius X School), Kathy Cox and Max Fenton (6:45 pm Faith Formation) and Anne Citarella, Dawn Sexton, Maryann Dejongh and Peggy Peterson (6:30 pm Atrium on Wednesday).
We will gather in the Church for rehearsal.
Who should attend the rehearsal?
Both the 2nd grader and his/her parent should attend the rehearsal.
Special note to moms and dads:
First Communion Picture Order forms will be available at the rehearsal. There are several "packages" to choose from - this year our photographer will be able to take individual photographs in the church following the mass.
Order forms must be turned in directly to the photographer, immediately prior to the individual pictures. If you are only ordering the group picture, you may give your order form to the photographer or to Mrs. Heinrich or Mrs. Hunt at rehearsal or the day of First Communion. Make checks payable to Tim McConnell Photography.
We will also have a professional video made of the liturgy. Order forms to purchase a video or DVD of the mass will be available at rehearsal.
FIRST COMMUNION
Sat., April 30 and Sun., May 1, 2011
Sat., April 30 and Sun., May 1, 2011
Mass at 2:00 p.m.
Children arrive by 1:15 p.m.
When is First Communion? First Communion will be celebrated on Saturday, April 30 at 2:00 p.m. for Sue Caligiuri (St. Pius X School), Neil Deutsch (5:00 pm Faith Formation), Gayle Perbera (5:00 pm Faith Formation) Kathy Cox and Tina Balmer (Tuesday Atrium) and Deb Kleiman and Cheri Quirk (4:45 pm Atrium on Wednesday).
Sunday, May 1 at 2:00 p.m. for Nancy Zaletel (St. Pius X School), Kathy Cox and Max Fenton (6:45 pm Faith Formation) and Anne Citarella, Dawn Sexton, Maryann Dejongh and Peggy Peterson (6:30 pm Atrium on Wednesday).
What time do the children need to arrive? Where do they go? The children should arrive by 1:15 p.m. on the day of their First Communion. We will gather in the Archangels Room, which is on the lower level of the church.
You may enter from the Gathering Space
and take the stairs to the
lower level or enter through the East Doors at the lower parking lot.
Questions about First Communion? Contact Mary or Sherri at 278-5684, ext. 130.
Confirmation News
Confirmation Rehearsal
Thursday, April 28, 2011
7:00 pm in the Church
Does my sponsor have to come to rehearsal? YES! Your sponsor needs to attend rehearsal. If your sponsor cannot attend, your mom or dad or another adult needs to attend and stand in for your sponsor.
Does my mom and dad have to come to rehearsal? No, your parents do not have to attend, but many do sit in for the rehearsal.
When do I receive material for ordering pictures? Confirmation Picture Order forms will be available at the rehearsal. Pictures are $20.00 for two 5 x 7s or one 8 x 10. Order forms (with other package options) can be turned in directly to the photographer on the night of Confirmation. Make checks payable to Tim McConnell Photography.
How long will rehearsal last?
It will last about an hour.
The Rite of Confirmation
Friday, April 29, 2011
Mass at 7:00 p.m.
Confirmation Candidates arrive at 6:00 pm
What should I wear to Confirmation? You should wear your Sunday best – what you would normally wear to church. Girls should wear a dress or skirt or nice dress slacks. Boys should wear dress pants, shirt and tie. Boys do not need to wear jackets or suits. No jeans.
Where do I go Friday evening and when do I
need to be there? All those preparing to receive Confirmation will meet in the Archangels Room (lower level of the church) at 6:00 pm. It is important that everyone is on time so that we can pray together and meet with the Bishop before Mass. Do not go to the Church. Your catechist (religion teacher) will be in the Archangels Room to meet you.
What time does my sponsor need to be in the Fellowship Hall? All sponsors need to be in the Fellowship Hall at 6:35. Please remind them that they do not meet in the Church.
What should I do with coats and purses? All Confirmation Candidates and their sponsors can put their coats in the coat room located between the front entryway and the Fellowship Hall. You will want to leave purses with a parent or another family member.
Can I chew gum during mass? We ask candidates and sponsors NOT to be chewing gum during the Confirmation Liturgy. It is a question of good manners and not appropriate behavior for liturgy.
Can my parents or other family members take pictures during the Confirmation Mass? The Bishop’s office has asked that no one be taking pictures during the liturgy. The use of flashes and people jostling for camera angles distract people and interfere with the liturgy as a time of prayer. We ask that you alert members of your family to not take pictures during mass. The Bishop will be available after mass for individual pictures with candidates and sponsors.
Confirmation Reception
Following Confirmation
in the Parish Center
Does my family have to go to the reception? No, your family does not have to go to the reception, but Bishop Pates would really, really like to meet your sponsor. He will be available for pictures at that time.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Easter Egg Hunt
Father John told me this morning that he is endorsing our Easter Egg Hunt.
Join us on Saturday, April 23 at 9:30 am on the green space on south side of the Parish Center.
If it rains, we will move indoors to the Parish Center Gym.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
The Way of the Cross
Newsletter for April 13, 2011
The Child @ Church Newsletter was sent home with the children on April 13, 2011.
Below you will find the news items and calendar information that were in this week's newsletter.
Holy Week Schedule
Reminder: There is NO Faith Formation next week (April 19 or 20) so that our families may participate in the richness of the liturgies of Holy Week.
Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00 pm
Good Friday Service 7:00 pm
Easter Vigil 8:00 pm
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 23, 2011
9:30 am
We plan to gather in the green space on the south side of the Parish Center.
If it rains we will move the Easter Egg Hunt into the Parish Center.
We will bless our baskets before we begin.
We will begin with the children age 4 and under. The older children will be allowed to follow a few minutes behind the youngest ones.
Rice Bowls
Children are reminded to return their Lenten Rice Bowls to church. The containers to collect Rice Bowls will be in the Gathering Space this weekend through Easter Sunday. Thank you for your generosity!
Faith Formation and CGS Atrium Registration
Registration Forms for Wednesday Night Faith Formation and CGS Atrium will be mailed to families next week. Forms will also be available to download from the parish website after April 20.
We will be offering two separate methods of faith formation for children Kindergarten – 7th grade.
Along with our traditional faith formation program, we will offer Catechesis of the Good Shepherd on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. To learn more about CGS, contact Mary in the Faith Formation Office (278-5684 or mheinric@dowlingcatholic.org) or visit cgsusa.org.
We are in need of volunteer catechists for Wednesday Night Faith Formation and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Atrium. Contact Mary or Sherri at 278-5684.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for 3 and 4 year olds
Saint Pius X will be offering Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Atrium for our youngest children (ages 3 and 4) during the 5:00 pm, 9:00 am and 11:00 am Masses next year.
We are in need of catechists to be trained in CGS. Training will be held at St. Pius X on July 29, 30, 31 and August 1, 2011, one Thursday nights a month from 6:30 - 9:00 pm and August 3-6, 2012.
Please contact Mary Heinrich if you are interested in training.
May Crowning
We will conclude our year with May Crowning on May 4 at 5:10 and 6:55 pm in the Church, followed by an Ice Cream Social in the Martha and Mary Fellowship Hall.
Faith Formation Blog
Check out our blog! It can be found at thechildatchurch.blogspot.com
April 19 No CGS Atrium.
April 20 NO Faith Formation or CGS Atrium.
April 26 CGS Atrium as scheduled.
April 27 Faith Formation and CGS Atrium as scheduled.
First Communion Rehearsal at 5:00 and 6:45 pm.
For 2nd graders and a parent(s)
April 28 Confirmation Rehearsal, 7:00 pm
For 8th graders and their sponsor
April 29 Rite of Confirmation, 7:00 pm (Youth arrive at 6:00 pm in Archangels Room)
April 30 First Communion, 2:00 pm (Children arrive at 1:15 pm in Archangels Room)
May 1 First Communion, 2:00 pm (Children arrive at 1:15 pm in Archangels Room)
May 3 CGS Atrium as scheduled. May Crowning and Ice Cream Social.
May 4 Faith Formation and CGS Atrium as scheduled.
May Crowning and Ice Cream Social.
SAVE THE DATE: MASS with BISHOP PATES!
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Saint Ambrose Cathedral
The Mass will be followed by a tour of the cathedral and refreshments. This special Mass for our faith formation and atrium children will take the place of class for that Wednesday night.
Monday, April 11, 2011
The Youngest Lambs
This week's issue of the National Catholic Register has a nice article about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Tina Balmer, a parent and catechist from St. Pius X and Mary Heinrich, our Director of Faith Formation are both quoted in the article. Click on the link below to read it in its entirety.
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011
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