communion

First Communion to be held April 17

First Holy Communion for St. John’s Class of 2016 will be celebrated on Good Shepherd Sunday, April 17, at both services. Four classes will be offered in preparation for this event; students and at least one parent/guardian must attend two of the four.

Class One will be offered Sunday, April 3 at Noon and Wednesday, April 6 at 7 p.m.; Class Two will be offered Sunday, April 10 at Noon and Thursday, April 14 @ 6 p.m.

Students and parents must attend one offering of Class One and one offering of Class Two in order to complete the course of preparation. Potential 2016 class includes all 2nd graders plus any eligible children who have not yet attended a class. You do not have to be a member of St. John’s to participate. If you have questions please see Pastor Ken; our coordinator of education ministries, Jess Duelfer; or, the chair of the Christian Education Committee, Jess Newhard. We are looking forward to a wonderful celebration this year!