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First Holy Communion 2020!
Congratulations and many blessings to our 12 children who made their First Holy Communion at St. Timothy Parish this summer!
To adhere to health and safety guidelines, the first communicants were split into two groups and First Communion this year was scheduled for two separate weekends. Masks and social distancing did nothing to lessen the importance and the joy of experiencing the Blessed Sacrament for the first time!
When the time came, the girls and boys each came forward with their families, then the first communicants reverently received the Body of Christ.
Following Mass, the children were presented with small loaves of fresh baked bread to share at home with their families.
We are so grateful for the strong support from all the parents and families, and the entire team that prepared the children for this Most Blessed Sacrament and made this big day possible: Catechist Roberta Butler, Director of Faith Formation Judy Papaj, assistant Jenna Papaj, recently retired JeanMarie Doyle, our Folk Group, and our pastor Fr. Dennis. Thank you!
By receiving Jesus, it must change the First Communicant as it should every time one receives the Sacrament. Remember that Jesus has become a part of you. You are called to love God, and love all people. When we receive the Body and Blood of Christ, it helps to remind us of our identity – that we are Jesus – we are children of God.
When you come back to Communion, Jesus is going to replenish you spiritually. Reminding you of who you are… It is an important passage in a Catholic life. We congratulate all of you!
Our First Communicants
Kevin Fawcett III
Evan Fisher
Nathan Hankinson
Logan Keleman
Adam Lundquist
Evan Mee
Katherine Pritchard
Michelle Rizzone
Lawson Sawyer
Logan Sawyer
McKensie Wilson
Mikaela Winegarden
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Note to First Communion Families
Please practice the common prayers with your children. These include: Sign of the Cross, Hail Mary, Our Father, Glory Be, and The Apostles' Creed. The prayers are listed in the box above.
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Setting the standard for your children
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Helping to Serve Thousands for Thanksgiving
“I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together, we can do great things.”
– Saint Teresa of Calcutta
St. Timothy Faith Formation confirmation students Juliana and Chris joined over 1,000 other volunteers at St. Luke's Mission of Mercy on the morning of November 23rd to help put together thousands of bags of food for a Thankgiving giveaway to feed many in need.
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Juliana and Chris started the day by double bagging frozen chickens, then moved to their next assignment where they joined an assembly line of amazing volunteers which meandered throughout the church to gather the various food goods into the Thanksgiving meal bags which ultimately would fill every pew.
St. Luke's Mission of Mercy has been carrying out the corporal works of mercy for a quarter century now. All these food items are either donated or purchased with funds that were donated. This year, volunteers packed approximately 8,000 bags of food for 2,800 families for Thanksgiving. Each year, St. Luke's holds special holiday meal packings for Thanksgiving and Christmas featuring a full meal of chicken, vegetables, and dessert. The food giveaways are an awesome thing to witness, and an even more incredible thing to be a part of.
Juliana and Chris, thank you for helping to provide a full meal for many families who would otherwise feel hunger on Thanksgiving.
"Come, O blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me."
- Matthew 25:34-36
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Our Faith Formation Students Lend a Hand
"Jesus loves you, dear young people, for you are the means by which he can spread His light and hope. He is counting on your courage, your boldness, and your enthusiasm.
- Pope Francis
On the chilly early morning of Saturday, November 9th, a group of 9th grade students from Saint Timothy's Faith Formation program traveled to St. Luke's MIssion of Mercy. This year marks 25 years that St. Luke's has been following the calling to help God's neediest.
The Saint Timothy's team of Mya, Corey, and Sergio began the day by assisting with several jobs in the kitchen area including unloading food products onto shelves, loading bags of baked goods, breaking down cardboard boxes, tidying up the floors with brooms in hand, and thawing foods that would soon be served.
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As noon approached, the St. Timothy's team along with other volunteers from the area took to the various stations for serving lunch. For the next hour, a warm meal was offered to many in need of food who came in from the cold.
Mya, Corey, and Sergio, thank you for your service to others.“At the end of life, we will not be judged by how many diplomas we have received, how much money we have made, how many great things we have done. We will be judged by “I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat, I was naked and you clothed me. I was homeless, and you took me in.”
- Saint Teresa of Calcutta
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Faith Formation: General Schedule for 2020-2021
Will be updated soon!
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Monthly Schedule for 2020-2021
Will be updated soon!
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