The last weekend of April was a big weekend for the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in Greenwood. Twenty five young Catholics, under the care of Sisters Elena and Kathleen, participated in a retreat on Saturday while the parents gathered with Fathers Greg, OFM and Michael C.Ss.R. The children came from Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish and St. Francis Parish combined with 2 children from Sacred Heart Parish in Winona.
Anticipation before mass!
Offering of self and the gifts.
Presentation of the First Holy Communion Candles
The Padrinos holding the Communion candle for the Hispanic Communicants.
Such radiant faces after mass told the story!
Mrs. Jackie Lewis, Principal of St. Francis School joins the communicants, Fr. Greg and Sr. Elena.
