COMMUNION MASSES
As we are blessed with so many children, each class will be split up into groups of about 15 children at each Mass. Children from St. Oswald’s school, St. Cuthbert’s school, or from non-Catholic schools, would normally receive their First Holy Communion in St. Oswald’s Church, and children from St. Sebastian’s School would normally receive their First Holy Communion in St. Sebastian’s Church. (Children would normally receive First Holy Communion with their class companions.) Each Holy Communion Mass will take place on a Saturday; at either 10:00am or at 1:00pm.
To make the Communion day extra special for our children, only they will receive Communion at their First Communion Mass. Families are welcome to come along to any of our weekend Masses after the Communion Mass to receive Communion as a family together.
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If you have not received the time and date for First Holy Communion Mass,
please contact the office
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OUTFITS
I understand that some children may want to wear a special outfit, but I am also aware that there are some children who don’t. Children can wear an outfit of their choice, provided it is appropriate for the occasion. I am also acutely aware of the pressure that can be put on an already strained budget in buying Communion outfits, so please do not feel pressured into buying one. If you have any difficulties, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the Parish Office.​​
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First Holy Communion is only one part of our faith journey!
In receiving First Holy Communion, we celebrate the second Sacrament of Initiation into our Christian Faith, and we are looking forward to celebrating the third Sacrament, when we celebrate Confirmation with our children in a few years’ time. As this is part of our ongoing faith journey, I would like to invite you and your family to continue to come along and attend one of our weekend Masses regularly. ​​
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Mass Timetable
Saturday evening at 4:30pm in Saint Oswald’s Church.
Sunday morning at 9:30am in Saint Oswald’s Church.
Sunday morning at 11:00am in Saint Sebastian’s Church.
I look forward to seeing you and your families at Mass over the coming weeks and months.
God bless.
Fr. Liam Collister
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