First Holy Communion – A Day of Great Joy
This Sunday is a very special day for our parish family. Fifty children from St. Francis de Sales Parish in High River and three children from St. Andrew's Parish in Vulcan will receive Holy Communion for the first time in their lives.
We offer our heartfelt congratulations to all of these children as they take this important step in their journey of faith. Today they come to the table of the Lord to receive Jesus in the Holy Eucharist, His Body and Blood, for the very first time. What a wonderful gift and blessing!
Dear children, Jesus loves you and desires to be close to you. In Holy Communion, He comes into your heart in a special way. We encourage you to continue coming to Mass every Sunday and to receive Holy Communion as often as possible, always prepared and with faith. May your First Holy Communion be only the beginning of a lifelong friendship with Jesus.
We also extend our sincere gratitude to the parents, grandparents, families, catechists, teachers, and all parishioners who have supported these children through your example, encouragement, sacrifices, and prayers. Your witness of faith has helped prepare them for this sacred moment.
Thank you to our parish community for your continued prayers and support. Together, we help our children grow in faith and discover the love of Christ present in the Eucharist.
May God bless all of our First Communicants and their families, and may they always find strength, joy, and peace in the Eucharist.
Congratulations to all our First Holy Communion children!
Fr. Mariusz Sztuk, SDS,
Parish Priest
