Divine Mercy Sunday
Sunday April 16 is Divine Mercy Sunday. The Divine Mercy chaplet will be prayed at 3pm at Holy Cross Academy.
First Communion Information
Important Information for First Communion
First Holy Communion 2023
Monday, April 24 at 7:00 pm: First Holy Communion #2 Rehearsal for Monday 6:30 pm Religious Education Students
Tuesday, April 25 at 7:00 pm: First Holy Communion #1 Rehearsal for Holy Cross Academy Students
Saturday, April 29 at 10:00 am: First Holy Communion Mass #1 for Holy Cross Academy Students
Saturday, April 29 at 12:00 noon: First Holy Communion Mass #2 for Monday 6:30 RE Students
Monday, May 01 at 7:00 pm: First Holy Communion #3 Rehearsal for Monday 4:45 pm, Tuesday 4:45 pm and
Wednesday 4:45 pm RE Students
Tuesday, May 02 at 7:00 pm: First Holy Communion #4 Rehearsal for Home Taught, Tuesday 6:00 pm,
Tuesday 6:30 pm, and Wednesday 6:30 pm RE Students
Saturday, May 06 at 10:00 am: First Communion Mass #3 for Monday 4:45 pm, Tuesday 4:45 pm and Wednesday 4:45 pm RE Students
Saturday, May 06 at 12:00 noon: First Communion Mass #4 for Tuesday 6:00 pm, Tuesday 6:30 pm, and Wednesday 6:30 pm, and Home Taught Religious Education Students
DRESS CODE FOR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
The celebration of First Holy Communion is a very exciting time for the whole family. Appropriate attire for First Holy Communion is simple and age appropriate. The attire should not distract from the focus of receiving the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist. Please use the following guidelines when choosing your child’s attire.
BOYS
Shirt: Preferably white or light colored, full button dress shirt, long or short sleeves. No polo style shirts please.
Pants: Preferably navy or black dress pants with appropriate belt.
Tie: Not required. If worn, should be suitable for the occasion. Solid, stripe or other subtle print.
Shoes: Dark colored dress shoes with dark socks. No athletic shoes or boots.
Dress jackets are welcome but optional.
GIRLS
Dresses: White, below the knee in length. Shoulders should be covered. No spaghetti straps.
Shoes and socks: White, low-heeled dress shoes. No high heels. Open toe shoes are fine. White ankle socks, tights or nude color hose.
Veil: Optional, if worn shoulder length sheer white with simple headpiece. No large tiaras or bridal headpieces
Gloves: No gloves. If worn must be removed before entering the First Holy Communion line.
Pictures
No one is allowed to leave his/her seat during the First Communion Mass to take pictures. The parish designates one volunteer photographer to take pictures and these are posted on the parish website a few days later.
Primera Comunión 2023
Lunes 24 de abril a las 7:00 pm: Primera Comunión #2 Ensayo para el lunes 6:30 pm Estudiantes de Educación Religiosa
Martes 25 de abril a las 7:00 p. m.: Ensayo de Primera Comunión #1 para estudiantes de la Academia Holy Cross
Sábado, 29 de abril a las 10:00 am: Misa de Primera Comunión #1 para estudiantes de la Academia Holy Cross
Sábado, 29 de abril a las 12:00 del mediodía: Misa de Primera Comunión #2 para el lunes 6:30 Estudiantes RE
Lunes 01 de mayo a las 7:00 pm: Primera Comunión #3 Ensayo para Lunes 4:45 pm, Martes 4:45 pm y Miércoles 4:45 pm Estudiantes RE
Martes 02 de mayo a las 7:00 pm: Ensayo de Primera Comunión #4 para Hometaught, martes 6:00 pm, Martes 6:30 pm y Miércoles 6:30 pm Estudiantes RE
Sábado 06 de mayo a las 10:00 am: Misa de Primera Comunión #3 para Lunes 4:45 pm, Martes 4:45 pm y Miércoles 4:45 pm Estudiantes RE
Sábado 06 de mayo a las 12:00 de mediodía: Misa de Primera Comunión #4 para los martes 6:00 pm, martes 6:30 pm y miércoles 6:30 pm, y estudiantes de educación religiosa enseñados en casa
CÓDIGO DE VESTIR PARA PRIMERA COMUNIÓN
La celebración de la Primera Comunión es un momento muy emocionante para toda la familia. El atuendo apropiado para la Primera Comunión es simple y apropiado para la edad. El atuendo no debe distraer el enfoque de recibir el Sacramento de la Sagrada Eucaristía. Utilice las siguientes pautas al elegir la vestimenta de su hijo.
NIÑOS
Camisa: Preferiblemente blanca o de color claro, camisa de vestir con botones completos, manga larga o corta. No camisas tipo polo por favor.
Pantalones: Preferiblemente pantalones de vestir azul marino o negros con cinturón apropiado.
Corbata: No se requiere. Si se usa, debe ser adecuado para la ocasión. Sólido, a rayas u otro estampado sutil.
Zapatos: Zapatos de vestir de color oscuro con calcetines oscuros. No hay zapatos deportivos o botas.
Las chaquetas de vestir son bienvenidas pero opcionales.
NIÑAS
Vestidos: Blancos, por debajo de la rodilla de largo. Los hombros deben estar cubiertos. Sin correas de espagueti.
Zapatos y calcetines: Zapatos blancos de vestir, de tacón bajo. Sin tacones altos. Los zapatos abiertos están bien. Medias tobilleras blancas, medias o medias color nude.
Velo: opcional, si se usa hasta los hombros, blanco transparente con un tocado simple. No se permiten tiaras grandes ni tocados de novia.
Guantes: Sin guantes. Si se usa, debe quitarse antes de ingresar a la línea de Primera Comunión.
Fotos
Nadie puede dejar su asiento durante la Misa de Primera Comunión para tomar fotografías. La parroquia designa a un fotógrafo voluntario para tomar fotografías y estas se publican en el sitio web de la parroquia unos días después.
From Our Pastor
Dear Folks,
Happy Easter! Christ is Risen, just as He said!
One of my most enduring memories of the last few years happened on Easter Sunday 2020 when only 10 people could gather in the church for the Easter Masses. A wonderful parishioner, Prudencia, was peering into the church through the locked doors at the beginning of Mass. I immediately remembered the ladies who went to the tomb on the very first Easter Sunday! Like those women, she had braved much in coming out when the city was locked down.
Immediately, I knew I had to let her in. Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene who had run to the tomb in her love of Him, and she had come in love searching for Our Lord. When I let her in, she wept for joy. She sat in the back and wept, saying “who am I that Jesus should let me in?”
Prudencia passed away the following Christmas, when Jesus called her home to eternity. In life she was probably the most powerfully prayerful person in this parish, and in eternity I believe that her prayers are even more efficacious. I am confident that this Easter she will remember our parish of St. Mary’s and the families that freely gather here today to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord! Many will remember her, as she lovingly handed out many miraculous medals, prayers, and for some, even your wedding or prom dress, as she was a gifted seamstress.
Enjoy this wonderful and most solemn feast of our faith. Everything is found in this feast, where Christ triumphs over death, disease, and fear. I wish you a blessed day with your family!
peace and love,
Father John Mosimann
All Easter Masses at Fredericksburg Expo Center
EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 9
ALL EASTER MASSES ARE AT THE FREDERICKSBURG EXPO CENTER: 2371 CARL D. SILVER PKWY, FREDERICKSBURG VA 22401
8am Easter Mass at the Expo Center
10:15am Easter Mass at the Expo Center
12:30pm Bilingual Easter Mass at the Expo Center