In an area where the Catholic population is only 2%, it is a joyous day to have 18 young boys and girls making their First Holy Communion. It was a full Sunday with First Communions at two parishes and three different masses. First it was 9:00am Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Then St. Francis of Assisi had the 11:00am Mass.
All is in readiness and Mass begins.
And finally the 1:30pm Spanish Mass at St. Francis of Assisi.
What is such a day without celebrating with food?
After each Mass at each parish there was a nice social for families and friends to share together. Here is a sample following the Spanish Mass. The cake contained the names of each of the children. It looks like Sisters Mary Ann and Kathleen got in on the action!