Tag Archive: #firstcommunion

First Communion Dress Drive

Through its First Communion Closet, Rest in His Arms, is expanding its outreach to provide pre-loved First Communion dresses. Gently used First Communion dresses and veils are sought now for families in need. Dresses & veils must be clean, in good [read more...]

First Holy Communion Mass at 2:00 pm

The second group of Our Lady of the Wayside School and Religious Education Program 2nd-graders received the Holy Eucharist — the true presence of Jesus Christ — for the first time this afternoon at 2:00 pm.  Father Gilbert and Father [read more...]

First Holy Communion Mass at 10:00 am

The first group of Our Lady of the Wayside School and Religious Education Program 2nd-graders received the Holy Eucharist — the true presence of Jesus Christ — for the first time this morning at 10:00 am.  Father Gilbert and Father [read more...]

First Holy Communion Mass at 2:00 pm

First Holy Communion Mass at 2:00 pm.

First Holy Communion Mass at 10:00 am

First Holy Communion Mass at 10:00 am.

Celebrate 70 Fun Fact: First Communion Class of 1953

From the parish archives… Father Harold O’Hara, Our Lady of the Wayside’s first pastor and founder, pictured with the First Communion Class of 1953. They are standing in front of South School, as OLW Church wasn’t built yet.    

Congratulations First Communicants (April 29)

Congratulations to our 2nd graders who received First Holy Communion on Saturday, April 29.      

First Holy Communion

Father Arthur Marat presiding with Deacon Jerry Brennan assisting.

Congratulations First Communicants (April 22)

Congratulations to our 2nd graders who received First Holy Communion on Saturday, April 22.  

The Sacraments: First Holy Communion

The second sacrament of initiation is First Holy Communion. First Holy Communion is considered one of the holiest and most important occasions in our lives because it is the first time that we receive the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. [read more...]