Molly Grace's First Holy Communion

April 29th was a day filled with joy when Molly  Grace received her First Holy Communion!  Having seen five older siblings experience this day, she was so filled with anticipation and excitement!  Father Girotti, rector at our parish, Saint Francis Xavier Cathedral, was so present and offered such wonderful formation to these first communicants throughout the entire school year.  We are so thankful for Father Girotti, Religious Ed Director Connie Demuse, and for the service of Molly Grace's teachers, who helped prepare her for this very special day!

Oh, how I love our beautiful cathedral!!!  Don't these kids look radiant?!  Father Girotti gave his orange homily, as he does for each first communion, hence, the oranges in the children's hands.  It is a beautiful story which illustrates how something tangible can remind us of something invisible.  It is a beautiful reminder of how Jesus is truly present, although not seen, in the Holy Eucharist. 

Here's the gang, looking very holy indeed...

We had the Delaney/McKillen gang with us to celebrate the day, minus Moira, who was still in Steubenville, studying for her finals.  Here's Patrick and Anna...

Grandpa D...

Grandpa and Grandma D (unfortunately, we didn't get pictures with the other grandparents, or Mike and I)

Enjoying the orange with Grandpa!