Yours in faith,
The Pastoral Team of St Anne and St Joseph
Father Brian Quigley
Father Mussie Keflezghi
Mary Forcier, Youth Minister
“Each time we receive Communion, we resemble Jesus more… as the bread and the wine are converted into the Body and Blood of the Lord, so too those who receive it with faith are transformed into a living Eucharist.” – Pope Francis
Welcome letter and Dates for 2024 (PDF)
Sundays (At St Joseph) |
Wednesdays (At St Anne) |
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October 1
6-7 pm
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October 4
6-7 pm
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Information Session for children and parents/caregivers |
Wednesday October 25 | Registration due | |
November 5 6-7 pm |
November 8 6-7 pm |
Reconciliation Session |
December 3 6-7 pm |
December 6 6-7 pm |
Reconciliation Session |
Saturday January 13 1 pm-3:30 pm |
Saturday January 20 1 pm-3:30 pm |
Reconciliation Retreat |
January 14 6-7 pm |
January 24 6-7 pm |
Reconciliation Liturgy |
February 4 6-7 pm |
February 7 6-7 pm |
First Communion Session |
March 3 6-7 pm |
March 6 6-7 pm |
First Communion Session |
April 7 6-7 pm |
April 10 6-7 pm |
First Communion Session |
First Eucharist Dates
Due to the large number of families at St Anne, we have 3 dates available. During registration, please indicate your first and second choice of date. Each date has a corresponding retreat.
If you choose this First Eucharist date: | You choose this Retreat: |
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Sunday April 21, 9:30 am St Anne Parish |
Saturday April 13, 12:30-3:30 pm, St Joseph Parish Hall |
Saturday April 27, 4 pm St Anne Parish |
Saturday April 20, 12:30-3:30 pm, St Anne Parish Hall |
Sunday April 28, 9:30 am St Anne Parish |
Saturday April 20, 12:30-3:30 pm, St Anne Parish Hall |
Registration will open after our Information Session on October 1. If you have questions in the meantime, please contact Mary Forcier at [email protected]
Videos
Prepared by Busted Halo, these short videos are a quick refresher on the importance of these Sacraments.
Children and adults living with disabilities are called to be active members of our faith community, and to participate fully in the life of faith. When it comes to recieving the Sacraments, adapted or alternative preparation is sometimes needed, but God remains the same!
Parents know their children best. How each child learns, how they communicate, and how they demonstrate their learning varries. Our parish team has experience working with a variety of special needs, and is always open to learning more! Please contact Mary at [email protected] to begin the conversation of how we can help your child to prepare for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist.
Information from the Diocese of Hamilton is available at https://hamiltondiocese.com/offices/evangelization-catechesis/sacraments/preparation-children-special-needs