Sunday, June 6, 2010
2nd Sunday after Pentecost
Corpus Christi Procession
Communion Prayers
A collection of prayers for First Holy Communicants
He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has life everlasting and I will raise him up on the last day. For my flesh is food indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. (John 6:55-56)
A Prayer for those who are preparing Children for their First Holy Communion
O Jesus, who hast loved us with such exceeding great love
as to give us the ineffable gift of the Holy Eucharist,
inflame us with a burning zeal to promote Thy glory
by preparing worthily the little children
who are to approach Thy holy table for the first time.
Protect, O Sacred Heart of Jesus,
these young souls from the assaults of evil,
strengthen their faith,
increase their love and endow them
with all the virtues that will make them worthy to receive
Thee.
Amen.
Saint John the Baptist, forerunner of the Messias, prepare the way for Jesus in the hearts of these children.
Saint Tarcisius, keep safe the children who are making their first Communion.
My First Holy Communion
The first time I received Jesus was a wondrous day for me! To be united with Christ my Savior Who dies for us on Calvary. This card reminds me to thank Him for the special gift He gave. The sacrament of Holy Eucharist through which we are all saved. It helps me think of the first time Jesus came into my heart and if I follow His message He and I will never part. As Jesus said on that holy night so many years ago if we take and eat this bread Eternal Life we will know. Each time I receive communion I’ll think of His love for me and I’ll thank Him for giving to us the greatest miracle in history.
Prayer at a Child’s First Communion
Lord Jesus Christ, in the Sacrament of
the Eucharist You left us the outstanding manifestation of your limitless love for us.
Thank You for giving our child the
opportunity to experience this love
in receiving the Sacrament for the first time.
May your Eucharist presence keep him/her ever free from sin, fortified in faith, pervaded by love for God and neighbor, and fruitful in virtue, that he/she may continue to receive You throughout life and attain final union with You at death. Amen.
To My Godchild on your First Holy Communion
My prayer for you is one of love. May you know our Father above Will always be your guide. As you travel life’s path seek His ways, May the peace and joy of His love Be with you all of your days.
Additional Resources:
The Holy Father speaks to Children: Your First Holy Communion
Pope comments on 1st Communion, Fatima intercession
Preparing for First Holy Communion – Catholic Culture
Saint Thérèse’s First Communion, 8 May 1884
St Gemma Galgani -A Patron Saint for children and First Communion
He’s Here…Our Newest Gift From God (GFG)
It’s been about two weeks since we welcomed our newest blessing. Our blessing was born on Monday, May 17. He weighed in at 9.14 pounds of yuminess. Yes, he was a big boy.
I’ve been too busy loving on him, resting and sharing my JOY with my family to be able to post on the blog. However, I have been able to find time here-and-there to write in my journal.
I completed my birth story and began to log pictures. I want to do my best to record all life’s precious moments that have been gifted to us by our most loving Father. Not to mention, the journaling helps when your memory becomes shady and begins to mix up events of the children. Yes, I’m speaking from experience.
Time for me to go, baby beckons and this nursing and typing with one hand is not working for me. I hope to be back soon with more pictures.
I Want To Be….
Join Us for Kids say the Darndest things
Rogation Day
May 11, 2010
"Rogation" comes from the Latin "rogare," which means "to ask," and these are days on which we seek to appease God’s anger, ask His mercy, avert His chastisements, and ask for His blessings, particularly with regard to farming, gardening, and other agricultural pursuits. ~FISHEATERS
Farmer & Field
The liturgy, during which the priest is vested in purple, begins with Psalm 43:26, which is followed by the Litany of the Saints. At the Litany’s "Sancta Maria," all stand and the procession begins, which in older times was usually around the border of the parish, giving to the procession the name of "beating the bounds."
The Litany is followed by Psalm 69, a series of petitions, and the Mass, with readings from James 5:16-20 and Luke 11:5-14.
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In places where the Rogation Days are not kept, all Catholics should pray that God blesses the earth and renders it fruitful for us.
ROGATION FUN
Social Time With Father 
Animal Feeding
Cows Wanting to Join The Procession
New Life
Milking Cows
Animal Feeding II
Friends
Family In Shades
(following mom’s lead to fighting allergies)
Joyous Day
My Beloved Jesus,
On This Joyous Day,
I Have Been Given
The Opportunity To
Receive In Communion,
Your Body, Your Blood,
Your Spirit And
Your Supreme Divinity:
May I Prove Worthy And
Appreciative Of This Most
Scared Gift Bestowed.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
PRE COMMUNION
Sparkles had an early visit form her Nina & Nino (Godparents). Her Nina presented her with a special glass rosary that she has treasured for Sparkles since she was born.
Sparkles also received other special First Communion items from her Godparents; Gold Rosary, Gold Chalice, Prayer Cards and a custom veil.
Sparkles was delighted!
She was also thankful for all the prayers that were to be offered for her on her special day by her Nina. She was not able to attend Sparkles First Communion because she departed for a pilgrimage (on May 7) to the Shroud of Turin and other Holy ground.
Sparkles decided at the last minute not to wear her sister’s First Communion dress as earlier discussed. Rose was honored for Sparkles to wear her dress but was adamant that it only be for her First Communion not for general Sunday attire. When Sparkles inquired if a spare dress that I purchased earlier in the year could be used for “other Sundays, ” I knew she had her heart set. The dress is hers to wear freely as she chooses in celebration of her blessed day.
Sparkles requested that she go to the Sacrament of Penance one more time before receiving Our Lord in First Communion. Dad made a special appointment since traveling was not an option.
She was also managed to get an early First Communion breakfast with Father D and Dad.
BEFORE MASS
We arrived at church with plenty of time to spare. Sparkles gave thanks. She was anxious the entire week. She initiated and led a rosary on the way to church which is an hour drive.
Praise and thanksgiving for child-like faith.
enjoying the anticipation of receiving JESUS
proud dad
time for girl talk
ready….
MASS
Sparkles was not the first which meant she is no longer the smallest. This in itself yielded a smile.
Sparkles desired to wear her new necklace of St. Bernadette. I agreed but suggested that the necklace be tucked inside her dress. I noticed early on that the necklace worked it’s way out.
St. Bernadette pray for Sparkles. 
Father L recapped on what he instructed the First Communicants on during their lessons. He was able to reach the children in a way that we, their earthly parents can not.
Praise be to God for faithful Priests!
AFTER MASS
The children re-entered the church after Mass for their enrollment in the Brown Scapular.
O God, Who hast honored the Order of Carmel with the special title of Thy most Blessed Mother Mary, ever Virgin: mercifully grant, that we who celebrate her memory this day with solemn office, may be shielded by her protection and deserve to come to everlasting joys: Who livest and reignest.
Prayer Source: 1962 Roman Catholic Daily Missal
CELEBRATION
JOYfilledfamily
This picture is the best we could do and I’m not complaining. No retakes needed for this 39 weeks pregnant mama.
mom (and baby G) ~ dad ~ papi ~ rose~ sweetie ~ sparkles
Rose & Sparkles
Papa & Nana
Papa and Nana were thrilled to have a personal invite from Sparkles. In fact, Sparkles gave personal invites to all her guests. Unfortunately, they and Father D were the only quests able to attend.
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Dad and I later reflected on how Sparkles so graciously accepted this small cross, limited attendees to a glorious day. She is always putting others first and hardly every allows for a pity party. She focuses on the gifts before her and finds JOY in all things. This occasion was no different. Sure, she was saddened that her intimate guest list was dwindled down to 2 parties especially when one of them called in sick the morning of - but she did not get wrapped up in the details or focus on their absence. Instead she did what Sparkles usually does, offered a prayer for them and moved on JOYfully! Dad and I were touched by her example and continue to pray that this virtue flourish within her and spread through-out our family.
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Papa & Nana do not attend our parish and are sometimes unsure of our willingness to travel so far for Mass and other parish functions. However, this day provided graces for everyone present.
They were exceptionally impressed with the reverence of all those in attendance, especially the new communicants. They couldn’t quite articulate all that they experienced but I got the jest of it.
We pray that Our Lord continues to work on their hearts along with all others who were present on this blessed day.
We were sure not to miss a photo opp with any one of our blessed priests. Thanks Evann for your reminder in your posting, More Traditions.
Father D ~ Father L ~ Father M
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We had a nice intimate celebration with 22 First Communicants.
DEO GRATIAS
Communion Edition – Tile Necklaces
I wanted to do something special for my Little Flowers who were scheduled to receive their First Communion. Rose quickly prompted me to make tile necklaces. All of her friends loved the necklaces that they received for Christmas and wear them often.
I chose St. Therese to be the featured saint since she is the patron of our group.
I personalized the back with a First Communion picture and the date of their joyous day.
Lastly, Rose and I made simple rosary/necklace satchels for the gift and future use.
Sparkles had a more personalized necklace since I know her patron saint.
LINKED:
Share the JOY of your First Communicant. This can be a First Communion Post from this year or recent years past. It’s just a simple way to share your JOY and lift one another up in prayer.
Have a BLESSED Day!
I give thanks for my gift of motherhood and continue to pray to be worthy of such gift. I’m also focusing this year on embracing this season of my life and cherishing the ordinary time.
Join the Party & Share Your First Communion JOY
“Without JOY there is no love, and love without JOY is not true love. And so, we need to bring that love and that JOY into the World today.” ~Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
You’re invited!
I’m hosting a party
In honor of
Mary & all First Communicants
Well the closest I will get to a party for my dear Sparkles since I’m nine months pregnant and not willing to take on an additional celebration so close to the arrival of Baby “G.”
Share the JOY of your First Communicant. This can be a First Communion Post from this year or recent years past. It’s just a simple way to share your JOY and lift one another up in prayer.
My Sparkles will be receiving her First Communion on May 8.
You are welcome to join now!
The party starts on May 1, the Month of Mary. The party will end on June 8, the Traditional Feast Day of Mary, Mediatrix of All Graces. This should give sufficient time for all new First Communicants to receive and share their JOY.
~~~UPDATE Jan. 2011~~~
This has been changed to a “Perpetual Party” and currently
does not have an end date. Join at anytime!
ALL FOR!
How to Join: You will need to link up to this post with the designated Picture Linky from InLinkz. It should be self-explanatory, so I don’t think you’ll have any problem.
- Click on the blue “Add your link” button with the froggy face that you’ll find at the bottom of this post.
- Please be sure to add your Permalink, not your general blog address.
To get your permalink:
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click on your post name.
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copy the address that shows up in the address bar at the top,
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paste the copied address into the “url” box for the picture linky.
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- You’ll also need to enter your email address, It will not be visible to anyone.
- Copy and paste the desired First Communion JOY logo button to your computer or save it in a file. Then you can upload it to your side bar and use it in your First Communion JOY post so your visitors will know you are participating.
- Please link back to the host blog, JOYfilledfamily. This is important because it helps those who are visiting your blog, share the JOY and offer prayers for other participants.
Please do not add your link below, until your First Communion JOY post is actually published to your blog.
You may contact me via email if you are having difficulties and I will do my best to help you troubleshoot.
This InLinkz account has expired. You can still view the linkup here
Our Plans Are NOT His
We are far from perfect. This day served as a reminder for us all. It definitely did not go as planned. Dad arrived home at 7am from his 2pm-9m clinical and his 10pm – 6:30 am evening shift.
Rose was on the ball as usual, dressed and starting to get the littles prepped. I on the other had was not. I had a surprise visitor the night before. Papi joined me in bed around 3am and I didn’t get back to sleep until 5:45am. Needless to say, I was in no way ready to face what we had planned for the day, May Procession & Mass.
We had 30 min. to get to our destination, the Cathedral which is 60min. away. Dad and I were optimistic that it would work……we were wrong!
My body was barley able to role out of bed. I could see the exhaustion in dad’s eyes and could hear the unraveling from our GFG begin.
This was my queue for an ejaculation, “Jesus, answer my door.” He did so promptly, giving me the strength to set my pious plans aside and attend to those in need before me – including myself and precious load. (This is not an easy act for me and has been an area that I’ve been trying to grow in. I’ll leave that for another time and post.) This decision did not sit well with the girls who had their hearts set on walking for Mary.
Thus, the morning served as an opportunity for training hearts and family devotion. Yes, restrictions were also implemented after apologies were made.
He continues to refine us toward His will. His mercy is endless and His blessings are plentiful.
Father, ruin any plans of ours that are not Yours.
Some of the blessings that were bestowed upon us today:
opportunity to train hearts
meditated on our Family’s Yearly Spiritual Focus – to become servants to one another
patience!!!!
cooked meal for breakfast v.s. the bagel and juice on-the-go
GFG had some great quality dad time
completed some of the baby prep
rested!
dad finished baking home made bread with our GFG
GFG found two puppies that they cared for until their owners were found. This was a big treat since they do not have warm-blooded pets and may never again while in our home due to allergies and other circumstances.
celebrated the Feast Day of St. Joseph the Worker
baked a cake
visited with Nana
had car cleaned and serviced
Lastly, were are all blessed with faithful priest and a parish that offers the Sacrament of Penance* before Mass. Sparkles is especially thankful for this blessing which is new to her.
DEO GRATIAS
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