May was First Communion Month for the Catholic Community

  May  has many things  to offer:  warm weather,(although this year that remain to  be seen), Mother's Day, Memorial  Day  with  parades, memorials, and cookouts. It is also  First Communion Month  for the  Catholic Community  of Wilmington and South  Tewksbury.

     Starting on  May 3rd and concluding on May 24th every Saturday  between  20and 30 Children received their  First Communion, dressed in he  traditional white suits  for boys  and white  dresses and veils  for the girls. This is considered the second sacrament of initiation  in the  tradition of the  Roman Catholic Church.

     According  to Mrs.Mandosa . the Director of Faith  Formation for the  Community, 157 children  received  their First  Communion in May, at both  St Dorothy's , and St Thomas churches. This  culminated a whole  year  of  preparation and education by the 2nd graders. This is a great expenditure  of time for the children as well as their parents  who have to balance busy work schedules, sports schedules and dance schedules to complete the program that led up to  their First Communion.

   Just as a reminder that  registration for the  Catholic  Community  of  Wilmington and South Tewksbury  closes on May 31st, no registration  will be accepted after May 31st. Please see the Parish  website for registration information. If using the mail all registrations must be post marked by May 31st . The office hours for the School of Religious Education  will  be open  Monday through Wednesday from 9:00 to 2:30.