Growing in the Spirit
Rooted in Christ
Brighton Catholic Faith Formation Community
Our Lady of Lourdes, Our Lady Queen of Peace,
St. Anne & St. Thomas More
Newsletter January 22 , 2021
Jennifer Abdalla
Director of Faith Formation
244-3010 ext. 109
Faith Formation Office Hours
Our Lady Queen of Peace
601 Edgewood Ave, Rochester, NY 14618
Monday 9:00-2:00 pm
Our Lady of Lourdes
165 Rhine cliff Dr. Rochester, NY 14618
Wednesday 9:00-2:00 pm
St. Anne's
1600 Mount Hope
Rochester, NY 14620
*Hours by Appointment
St. Thomas More
2617 East Ave.
Rochester, NY 14610
*Hours by Appointment
Children's Liturgy of the Word
Dear Families,
The video above details the information that this Newsletter does not contain subtitles, Sorry! But Below are the main points of the Video.
Grades K-5-
(open to all who want to participate)
January 26, 2021
DRIVE THRU DONATION Drop Off
For the House of Mercy
Socks & Underwear
Pick Up- Lenten Materials for Families
6:00 pm at St. Thomas More
Grades 6-7- January 24th, 6pm Zoom
Grades 8&9- Home Study, see assignments below.
Grade 10-12- The January presentation is still in the Newsletter below for those who have not yet watched them.
Confirmation Year Two: Packets were mailed home the week. Please see the video below that will describe the packet contents more fully..
First Reconciliation: Is Scheduled for February 6, 2021. Sign Up for your preferred Mass time in the First
Reconciliation Section Below or in the email sent to your personal Emails.
Stay safe and Be well!
Many Blessings,
Jennifer Abdalla
Faith Formation 2021
Our Lady of Lourdes-Our Lady Queen of Peace-St. Anne-St. Thomas More
In-Person Event for All Grades
This event is optional, donations online are also accepted. Please see the link below.
Tuesday, January 26th at 6pm
St. Thomas More Church
Drive Thru Donation Event
Tuesday, January 26th starting at 6:00pm at St. Thomas More
We are collecting Socks and Underwear
Participants will drive up and hand donations out the window, or can pop your trunk for contactless removal.
Please wear Masks when Volunteers receive your items. Thank you!
We will also be distributing Lenten materials for Families to take home.
All donations go to relief efforts by the House of Mercy for the Homeless.
This is an optional event. If you are looking for a completely contactless way to help the House of Mercy,
items of need can be found in the amazon wish list in the link below.
Thank you for your generosity during this difficult time!
Grade 6
Ms. Abdalla
Email: Jennifer.Abdalla@dor.org
Sunday, January 24, 2021
Zoom Class
6:00pm
Zoom ID: 922 8853 0098
Passcode: 547889
You are also invited to take part in the Drive Thru donation drive on Tuesday.
Sunday, January 24, 2021
Zoom Presentation
6:00pm
Zoom ID: 922 8853 0098
PassCode: 547889
Grade 8
& Confirmation Year 1
Mrs. Dean
email: david1jen@gmail.com
Sunday, January 24, 2021
Home Study
The Eucharist and The Mass
Please Read:
The Eucharist Ch. 20
pgs. 213-224
Answer Review Questions on pg 224 (1, 7, 8, 11)
Please watch these 2 videos:
Grade 9
& Confirmation Year 2
Mrs. Obark
Emaill: mobark6@aol.com
Click here for a Volunteer Service reflection form.
Sunday, January 24, 2021
Home Study
Read Ch. 27
(Honoring Family);
Answer Ques. #7 & 8 and email your response to Mrs. Obark.
Grade 10 thru 12
Ms. Abdalla
Jennifer.Abdalla@dor.org
4. 10 Daily Habits to help reduce Anxiety:
If you or someone you know needs further resources feel free to check out the Link below:
Printable Steps for
Mindfulness Meditation:
The next Presentation will be a
Zoom session on February 13, 2021 with Mr. Damond Wilson exploring the topic:
Racial Equality; How to listen and advocate effectively as a Christian
Presentation below is from
January 16, 2021
"Anxiety and Depression, If I have Faith why do I feel so Lousy?"
Introduction:
2. Spirituality and Mental Health
3. A Message from a Catholic therapist:
First Reconciliation will be held on
Saturday, February 6, 2021
St. Thomas More @ 9:00am
Our Lady of Lourdes @ 11:00am
*As long as infection rates and In-Person Masses resume
Private First Reconciliations will be scheduled through your respective pastors parish offices.
St. Anne & Our Lady of Lourdes St. Thomas More & Our Lady Queen of Peace
585-473-9656 585-244-3010
First Reconciliation
St. Thomas More & Our Lady of LourdesFor Students who have been preparing to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Please sign up for which service you will attend. Please limit those who attend to the student and their immediate household only so we can maintain appropriate social distancing. Thank you!
St. Thomas MoreSaturday, February 6th at 9:00am
Our Lady of Lourdes
Private Appointment for First Reconciliation
First Reconciliation Chapter Videos
Act of Contrition Prayer for Practice
can be Found on Page 74
Chapter Three- Jesus Forgives Us
Chapter Five
Chapter One- God Calls Us Friends
Chapter Two- Jesus Saves Us
Chapter Four-
Chapter Six
Details about rehearsal and The First Reconciliation service will be coming to your email next week.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ms. Abdalla.
If you have participated in Community Service:
Click on the link to the left to get a copy of your Community Service Reflection Page.
Remember that two Community Service Projects are expected to be completed by March 7, 2021
If you did not attend the Year One Retreat and did not receive an Email with the video version of the retreat, please contact Ms. Abdalla at Jennifer.Abdallla@dor.org
6.Catholic Christmas Tradition in Mexico
Chapter Four
Volunteer Opportunities
Coloring Posters for the Stations of the Cross
Students will be Given a Poster to color which will depict a Station of the Cross. These Posters will be a part of the Outdoor Stations of the Cross that will be on display during Lent. Once you sign up, you will receive an email with arrangements for poster and supplies to be picked up. All Posters due to be Complete and returned by February 17th, 2021 (For Confirmation students- One poster counts as one community service credit.)
Poster Coloring
Would you like to help us make a video to put on our parish websites and to encourage our parish family?
If you would like to do this community service project, just make a brief video while answering the following questions:
1. What is the one thing you miss about going to church?
2. Is there something you really miss that surprises you?
3. What are you most looking forward to when you return?
4. In what ways have you been staying connected to the parish family? Prayers? Watching Mass from home? Community Service?
5. What is one message of Hope and Encouragement you would like to give to other parishioners that are likewise staying home to be safe?
After you make this video, have your parents send the file as an email attachment to Ms. Abdalla
*This counts as a Community Service project for Reflection for those in Confirmation Classes.
Volunteer Readers needed for virtual Children's Liturgy of the Word!
Those who sign up will receive the Scripture readings for the weekend Mass. You would then make a video from home of your child reading them and email it to Ms. Abdalla to use in the weekly Newsletter and parish website. This is a community Service opportunity for Confirmation students but is also open to anyone who is interested!
Readers
Card Making for Nursing Home Residents of St. John's Home, Episcopal Senior Life, Friendly Home and Jewish Home
Make 10 cards wishing an elder has a good day and knows we are praying for them. Cards due to the parish offices by February 5, 2021.Card supplies can be given by request. Simply email Ms. Abdalla for supplies at Jennifer.Abdalla@dor.org. This project counts toward Confirmation Community Service.
Making ten winter greeting cards