St. Matthias parishioners,

Beginning Sunday, Sept 11, the first week of CCE classes, Father Chris is inviting all of the students in CCE to sit in the first few pews at either the 9am or 11:30am Masses each Sunday.  This includes those attending on both Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings.

 

Father wants to make the Mass a more special and exciting experience for the children.   Father Chris and the deacons will adapt their homilies to the children and find other ways to better engage them in the Mass.

 

When parents with CCE students arrive at Mass, please escort your children in CCE classes to one of the reserved pews in front of the church.  Parents are asked to sit in another location so only the students are in the front pews.   We will have CCE teachers sitting with them and a few others to help guide them.

 

Parents can reconnect with their children after Mass and escort them to their classroom if they attend the Sunday session.   

 

Beginning later in September, we will be offering a Bible Study program from 10:30 – 11:30am each Sunday.   This would give parents the opportunity to learn more about the Bible and strengthen your Faith while your children are in class.  We will also continue to offer coffee and donuts in the parish hall after 9am Mass where parents are welcome to stay and socialize.

 

Father is asking for everyone's support for this request especially the parents by explaining this change to your children and being a positive influence on them regarding the importance of the Mass and how it helps us grow closer to God.

God Bless