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The Catholic Community of St. Gertrude1120 South Eighth 361-592-7351 FAX 361-592-0028Kingsville, Texas 78363

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Parents and Guardians of First and Second Grade ChildrenSeptember 23, 2012Sacramental Preparation Meetings for Parents and Guardians

At this very special time in your child's religious formation, we are very happy to assist you withtheir preparation to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. According toDiocesan guidelines for children to receive these sacraments the following criteria apply:

1. Childmust be Baptized2. Parents and child must attend the Liturgy of Eucharist (Mass) each Sunday and holy days.3. Child must have at least two years of formal religious preparation.4. Parents are required to attend a series of five meetings and one retreat.

First grade parents are encouraged to begin attending the meetings this year if your child will bereceiving these sacraments in second grade. Second grade parents who did not attend last year'smeetings must attend all meetings this year in order for your child to receive the sacraments. Ifyou are not sure about which meetings you need to attend, please check with Sr. Colette or Mrs.Lanmon.

If your child is in need of the sacrament of Baptism, please, contact Sr. Colette as soon aspossible to make appropriate arrangements.

May the Lord bless each one of you as you guide your child on this journey of faith.

All the meetings will be held in the Parish Hall.Tuesday, October 9th Topic: OverviewThursday, November 8th Topic: FaithTuesday, January 8th Topic: ReconciliationThursday, March zr' Topic: EucharistSunday, April 7th Parent Retreat

7:00pm7:00pm7:00pm7:00pm3:00pm

The sacraments will be received as follows in the Church.Wednesday, February 20th Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:00pmSaturday, May 4th PRACTICE:First Eucharist 9:30amSunday, May 5th MASS: Sacrament of Eucharist 8:00am

Pastor

Rev. James Stembler

Director of Religious Education

Sr. Colette Brehony

Principal

Mrs. Beverly Lanmon