Do This in Memory is a parish based sacramental preparation programme for children preparing for First Communion. It takes place in the context of the parish Sunday Eucharist. It is then continued in the home through the use of activities and resources for both parents/guardians and children. This highlights the importance of the Sunday Eucharist as a celebration where we gather, are nourished by the Word and the Bread of Life, and are sent forth to live the Gospel. It also acknowledges the home as the most important and significant place, where the faith of our children is nurtured, nourished and sustained. [from http://www.dothisinmemory.com/Whatis.htm] For more information about Do This in Memory click here.

The ‘Do This in Memory' Communion preparation programme takes place in our parish once a month at the 12 noon Family Mass on Sundays.

LITURGICAL DATES 2011-2012

• 20 November 2011 - Feast of Christ the King
• 18 December - 4th Sunday of Advent
• 15 January 2012 - 2nd Sunday Ordinary Time
• 12 February - 6th Sunday Ordinary Time
• 11 March - 3rd Sunday of Lent
• 01 April - Palm Sunday
• 22 April - 3rd Sunday of Easter
• 10 June - Corpus Christi

Some of these dates may change but parents/guardians will be given sufficient advance warning. The Do this in Memory programme for children and their parents preparing for First Holy Communion is well worth the effort and you are encouraged to attend one Do this in Memory Mass/Ceremony each month. Congratulations to all the children who made their First Holy Communion last May.

"The mystery of God hugs you in its all-encompassing arms."

Hildegard of Bingen