Welcome Paula Schirripa into the Catholic Church
(left to right) Ms. Kathleen Dyckes, Deacon Jim Byrne, Ms. Paula Schirripa, Ms. Holly Brink, Fr. Francois.
At the Easter Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday 2024, Fr. Peter received into the full communion of the Catholic Church Ms. Paula Schirripa who was baptized in the Episcopal church. Ms. Schirripa made her profession of faith and was welcomed by Fr. Peter and the entire assembly. Fr. Peter then laid on hands, anointed her with Sacred Chrism, administering the Sacrament of Confirmation. Ms. Schirripa took the confirmation name of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, an Episcopal woman who converted to Catholicism in 1805. Later during the Vigil Mass Ms. Schirripa received her first Holy Eucharist under both species, administered by Fr. Francois and Deacon Jim. Ms. Schirripa’s sponsor was Ms. Holly Brink who assisted the RCIA team of Deacon Jim and Ms. Kathleen Dyckes in Ms. Schirripa’s faith journey to Catholicism.
RCIA: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a process designed to enable a person to become a full participating member of the Catholic Church. If you or someone you know is interested in the RCIA program, please contact Deacon Jim Byrne at 631-757-3389, or via email at 1cor12v4to11@gmail.com
Pastor’s Desk – May 2024
Our young people were really eating it up! I am referring to Fr. Liam McDonald‘s presentation last week to our women’s group of the Starfish Coffee House, with his topic “Our Gifts of the Holy Spirit”; how each person can discover the gifts – or tools – God has given us to use in our own way to build up his kingdom.
THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION Sealed With the Holy Spirit
The Sacrament of Confirmation was celebrated joyfully at St. Francis on Saturday April 13. Bishop Luis Romero officiated and was joined by Fr. Peter and Deacon Allan.
