BLESSINGS
FOR FAMILIES AWAITING THE BIRTH OF A CHILD
This
special blessing is given at the end of all masses on the Fourth Sunday of Advent.
Just come and receive a SMM hug.
LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR CHILDREN
This
is a process of sharing faith with children from Kindergarten to 5th grade. It
takes place at the 8, 10, and 12 Noon Masses from September through May in the
Parish Life Center. The Presider at Mass dismisses the children who follow their
teachers out of Church before the Scripture Readings are proclaimed. They all
return before the Prayers of the Faithful. During their time together, catechists
center on the same Gospel reading parents are listening to during Mass. Teachers
send home follow-up pages with the children which contain ideas for family activities
to re-enforce the lesson of the day. For more information or to volunteer to help
contact John Miller.
OUR
SUNDAY "FAMILY" MASS Photos
On February 1, 2004, SMM celebrated its first
Sunday Family Mass at the 12 Noon Mass. Graced by the music of the Children's
Choir, Fr. Charlie Mitchell lead us all in a warm and cherished experience. All
family members - singles , marrieds, children and grandparents - are included
and involved in many aspects of this occasion. If you would like to enjoy Eucharist
in a special way or would like to volunteer to help at future celebrations contact
Debbie Tomaselli. If
you or your family would like to participate as an Honor Family, Hospitality Family
or as Lectors for a future Family Mass, please contact Debbie
Tomaselli, Family Spiritual Enrichment Coordinator.
SUNDAY CHILD CARE AND FAITH FORMATION
Photos
Photos
New Child Care Room
On
Sunday morning during the 10 a.m. Mass, we are fortunate to be able to offer our
families at St. Mary Magdalen a Faith Formation Program for their children ages
four and five. It is held at the Child Care Center across from our renovated Church.
The theme for this year is "Sharing God's Story." We are blessed to
have trained and dedicated cathechists who aspire to bring the love and story
of Jesus to our little ones. The children will bring home each week a brightly
colored story card telling their parents what they have done during their lesson,
encouraging children to share the story with their parents, and offering suggestions
for parents to follow up on the topic. Materials are based on scripture stories
that children will love to hear and learn at their level. Contact Kelly
Hopper for more information.
This program begins on Sunday, September 10 and will run until the end of June.
The cost per family is $15, but no one will be denied because of lack of funds.
Christine Gardner is coordinating and training our Catechists for the 4 &
5 year old program. She is often working behind the scenes helping to insure that
our teachers are well-prepared to teach your little ones. When your children come
home filled with excitement and awe about what they have learned about Jesus and
how much He loves us, we can thank Christine for lighting the fires and hearts
of their teachers.
We
also have SunDay Care for children ages 1 to 3 years during the 10:00 a.m. Mass
in the Child Care Center. There is no cost for this program as it is a volunteer
co-op staffed by the parents of the children who participate. This ministry is
a wonderful way for parents to enjoy and quietly attend 10 a.m. Mass as well as
get to know other parents who are helping out in this ministry. If you are looking
for a nuturing environment for your active toddler so you can fully participate
in the Mass, please check us out. For more information contact Dianne
Couch or Claire Geltz at the Church
Office.
