October 15, 2021
Dear Parents:
This letter is for those parents whose children completed their formation to receive the sacrament of confirmation in the 2020-2021 academic year. I am looking forward to the confirmation Mass Sunday November 14th, 2pm at St. Mary’s.
We will have rehearsal for the confirmation Saturday November 13th 1pm at St. Mary’s. At that time, they can pick up their red confirmation robes. In this diocese the policy is that stoles are not to be worn. Sponsors should attend the rehearsal if possible. Please sign in at the rehearsal and on the day of confirmation.
Please let the office know at least 3 days before the confirmation, if it is impossible for the sponsor to come to the confirmation. We can then designate a practicing confirmed Catholic to act as a “proxy.”
On the day of confirmation, please arrive by 1:15 PM. If everyone in your house is fully vaccinated, you can meet inside St. Mary’s gym, our parish hall. We will check vaccination status before anyone enters the hall. Otherwise, assembly by the doors of the Church. During the confirmation Mass sponsors sit behind their candidates. Please keep a limit of 20 guests. Family units can sit together. All other invited guests should practice two meter social distancing, unless from the same family, and wear masks.
There will be a group picture after the Mass in front of the altar. The bishop will then sign the confirmation letters and individual pictures may be taken in the Church with the bishop. There will be no parish reception.
Sincerely in Christ, Fr. Joseph LoJacono, IVE Pastor St. Mary’s