November 25, 2023 Advent Wreath Decorating

Families gathered at the Parish Hall to make their own Advent Wreaths.  The used pine branches, flowers, pine cones and created some beautiful wreathes to celebrate Advent for the season. 

A special thank you to Mrs Goldstein for spearheading this effort and organizing the materials and spaces. 

Mother Mary, Pray for us! 

May 14, 2023 2nd Grade & First Communion Students

Our First Communicants were gathered together again, along with Mrs. Combs and the parish, on Mother's Day to participate in the May Crowning ceremony during Mass both inside and outside of the church! 

The students processed in and out carrying the crowns of flowers for our beloved Patroness, Mother Mary.  It was a beautiful Sunday filled with grace and joy for all involved in the Mass.  

We pray that all mothers, find daily strength to say yes to the call to the sacrificial love - the very heart of the vocation of motherhood. 

Mother Mary, Pray for us! 

April 29, 2023       2nd Grade & First Communion Students

Rejoice and be glad! Mrs. Combs, Mrs. Carbonarro & Mr. Espinosa prepared their students well.... First Communion here at St. Mary's was a huge success. . It was a beautiful Mass as the children received Jesus for the first time in his tremendous love and Holy Communion.  Despite the rain, families turned out with relatives and loved ones from near and far.

Please continue to pray for these children, for the unity of the Church, and their families, through the Eucharist, the ultimate sacrifice and sacrament of God's Love for each and every one of us. 

Pray for them by name:

Max, Jordy, Tais, Emily, Charlie, Liam D, Ava, Owen, Sofia, James, Sienna, Jaime, Danny, Mikaela, Liam R, Marelyn, Marcello, Christopher, London, Ana, Dominic, Bella, Gustavo

March 25, 2023 8th Grade & Confirmation Students

Our Confirmation students went on their retreat!  The theme was Bearing Witness, and reflected throughout the day in various sessions about how they can continue to be witnesses to God's love and mercy even after they receive the sacrament of Confirmation! 

They had an incredible encounter with the Blessed Sacrament in Eucharistic Adoration, celebrated Mass with Fr Tim, spent time in Lectio and Visio Divina (reading and seeing God in text and art) and made a craft that represents their journey with the Holy Spirit by their side.  They played some games in the afternoon and wrapped up the day with a talk from Sr Mary Magdalene and Sr Lucy Fidelis of the Dominican Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist.  It was a wonderful day despite the rain!

March 22, 2023 7th Grade Students & Families

Our 7th Grade students attended a retreat with Mr. Tony Bellizzi on March 22nd.  Tony guided them through a meditation and talked with them about the importance of community service, especially as they are at the beginning stages of their Confirmation preparation.  

The students were joined by their families and teachers in listening, prayer and throughout the talk.  Tony also emphasized the importance of keeping Christ at the center of the family and praying as a community.