May 1, 2009
Dear Parent,
The First Communion preparations are going beautifully. Your children are delightful and their excitement is infectious. We look forward to a GREAT celebration! Thank you for all you do to create a meaningful day.
Just a few reminders:
The children are invited to wear their communion outfits to church this Sunday for their second holy communion with their families. This will give other parishioners a chance to see your children and share their happiness.
Each child is assigned a spot for two adults in a reserved section. All parents have received a seating chart. Please refer to this, and find your spots. There are white name cards on the back of each pew to help you. Please help us by taking your seats right away, in the reserved sections, and telling your guests also to be seated. Remind your guests that the class is large - 92 - and to allow extra time to find parking, in case the lot should fill up. Our church is large; as many others guests who would like to attend are welcome!
Remember that we have a professional videographer and photographer to help you to be present prayerfully for your child, and not to have to take pictures. Please do not videotape or photograph during the liturgy. Please inform your guests of this. You are welcome to take pictures after the ceremony.
The children are to meet at 10:30 in their classrooms.
If you have a chance, there is a letter on the back of the First Communion Countdown calendar for you to fill in for your child. In the midst of all your busy preparations, if you could possibly record your impressions of this time by completing the three or four sentences, it would be a nice keepsake for him or her.
If you would like to have formal portraits, the photographer will be
available from 8:30 - 10:30 in the foyer.
Again, thank you for all your hard work to prepare your children so well, and to make this a day they will long remember.
See you Saturday!
Sincerely,
Ms. Elena Chermak
1-773-238-1851