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St. Paul's Parish News UNITY
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Three big events in St. Pauls Parish Nighcliff
Parish Picnic First Holy Communion
On Saturday August 22nd, the Sacrament of First Holy
Communion was celebrated at St. Pauls Church. 17
school students received their First Holy Communion
from Fr. Peter Hendriks.
The young children are well prepared to receive
the First Holy Communion by their families with the
support of the Parish Sacramental team. It was really
a wonderful celebration. On the big day our priests,
the Sacramental Team, the school staff and many
parishioners all came together to prepare the church
and support the candidates. The celebration was
central to the Holy Mass. We thank all who supported
and lead this celebration making it a successful and
memorable one for all the communicants.
Our parish motto is “Bound Together in Love” and
on Sunday, August 9, we celebrated together with
what has become our Annual Parish Picnic. At this
celebration, our parishioners came together as one
Family. This event provided various ways for our
different Mass communities to come together as one
and to get to know each through shared conversations,
food, and refreshments and general caring for each
other. We had different kinds of games for children
and adults, and it all culminated with the fellowship
meal. We thank the Lord for giving us the opportunity
to celebrate this Parish Picnic successfully.
Sacrament of Confirmation
Receive the Spirit and Strengthen the Church.
On Saturday September 12th, the Sacrament of
Confirmation was celebrated at St. Pauls church. 25
candidates were anointed with the gift of the Holy
Spirit by Bishop Charles.
The young people were again well prepared for the
Sacrament by their families with the support of the
Sacramental Team. They each made a commitment
to their faith, and they each presented to the
community of St Paul’s on just what this meant to
them. The commitment of families and the young
people made this a special celebration and one the
candidates will not forget. All joined in to share the
celebratory cake that was decorated with the symbol
of the Holy Spirit.
15 Parthalomai Paniyadimai msc - Asst. Priest
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