The Catholic Community of Northern Columbia County

For the December 18-19 Bulletin

Family Formation

Families with young people in grades K – 8

In January, families will focus on a safe environment for their children, with a return to the Sacraments in February. The Sacraments of Healing – Anointing of the Sick in February, will be followed by the Sacrament of Reconciliation in March. Our final packet in April will concentrate on the Sacraments of Service: Marriage and Holy Orders. Packet pickup dates and other pertinent information will be shared after the CCNCC offices open in January.

Please mark your Calendars!

Children preparing for the Sacrament of Reconciliation will gather for an essential retreat on Saturday, January 22 from 9 am to noon. First Reconciliation will be celebrated in early February. More information will be shared with families in early January.

Families with young people in High School

The schedule for the Sunday family formation gatherings for winter and spring was shared with families at our gathering on Sunday, December 12 at the Church of St. Joseph in Stuyvesant. It promises to be a busy time. Thank you to all of the CCNCC parishes for welcoming our young people and their families to share food and formation after Mass. We are grateful for such a welcoming community!

Sidewalk Warriors

The numbers of people requesting help with essential items continue to rise. Sidewalk Warriors meets people where they are and relies on the kindness of each of us. Please continue your good work. The need is on-going for family-sized boxes of cereal, boxes of oatmeal packets, pop tarts, canned soup and vegetables, as well as crackers. Thank you for practicing the Corporal Works of Mercy.

Correction

The letters sent to parishioners from St. John the Baptist incorrectly listed Father Jack’s email address. The correct address is jmolyn1@gmail.com