We have received word that Bishop Ron Hicks will join us as the bishop who will confirm our candidates this year. Bishop Hicks was recently ordained in September, 2018. He is the Vicar General for the Archdiocese.
Please plan to join us for the Confirmation retreat on January 12.
Things to know:
It will be in Hajdu Hall at St. Emily.
It is a mandatory event. If a candidate cannot attend the entire event, it is the responsibility of the family to find an alternative retreat. (Since many retreats in other parishes have already occurred, this might be difficult. Our advice is to make this a priority event in your family scheduling.)
The retreat will include snacks, but please eat lunch before arriving.
The retreat will feature witness talks by high school leaders, discussions, activities, confession, Eucharistic adoration, and mass.
Before the retreat,
each candidate should be ready to design symbols that make a coat of arms for them and their patron saint. These might include symbols for events in the life of the saint, symbols for qualities or virtues of the saint, as well as ways that this saint connects with the candidate. This is a time to be creative.
We'll supply materials the day of the retreat. We ask that the candidate do the research and some of the imagining beforehand.
The retreat will conclude with the 5:00 PM mass, which will fulfill the Sunday mass obligation. Families are warmly encouraged to attend with their candidate.
Here are some organized group events for you to take part in:
Help out with Breakfast with Santa on December 15. Lots of help is needed with the kids, and serving and clearing the meal. (The volunteer form is on page two.)
There are two opportunities to join a group at Feed My Starving Children. One trip is on December 15. The other is on February 23. Sign up for one or both.
Besides these special events, look for other opportunities to help in your family, your school and your neighborhood. Also, the spiritual works of mercyare just things that might happen in the course of a day.
We have commissioned rosaries for the parish of St. Emily. Available with either blue or brown beads, these were crafted in Italy. The crucifix is modeled on the one that hangs in the church and St. Emily is on the center medal.
This would make a great confirmation gift for any candidate confirmed here in our church.
These are available at the St. Emily parish office for $25.00 each.