Confirmation

On Monday, May 21st, twenty-one young people of our Parish Family and eight young people of the Church of the Annunciation celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Catherine of Siena Parish Center. It was an uplifting celebration not only for the Confirmandi and their families but also for us who received this sacrament many years ago.

Special thanks to Mrs. Judy LaTournous for facilitating the Confirmation program. I am very grateful for her work and selfless efforts to prepare these young people for the Sacrament of Confirmation over a series of weeks.

Thank you also to our eighth grade catechists – Lori Young, Sandi Osmun and Terese Butler, as well as our wonderful musicians.

Also, thank you to Father Roberto D. Coruna, Pastor of The Church of the Annunciation, Deacon Dennis Webster and a special thank you to Bishop Emeritus Paul Bootkoski.

I am also grateful for the help and service of our Altar servers; Knights of Columbus; Rosary Society; and Hospitality Ministry for facilitating and making our celebration a special event.

Above all thank you young men and women who responded to God’s call in the Sacrament of Confirmation. May the Holy Spirit transform you, give you courage, a deeper spirit of service to those who need you and, most of all, give you a deeper love for God. Your families and friends need you; your Parish also needs you; and the Church and the World need you to bring the true love and message of Jesus Christ.