On July 26, 2020, Henry made his First Holy Communion! He had been anxiously awaiting this special day, particularly since it had been postponed from April due to Covid19. But the day finally came and it was a beautiful one - if fact, God blessed Henry with 2 rainbows the weekend of his first communion....we all feel Grandpa in heaven had a big hand in this special blessing for Henry - a way of letting him know that Grandpa is present and watching over his little buddy and always with him in spirit. It was also such a blessing that Grandma, Aunt Mindy, Uncle Cody, Connor and Matthew, Aunt Kelly, Megan, Genevieve, and the whole Kevin Pinto family were able to travel to be present for the blessed day. The Schoenecke and Boyle families also joined us for the celebration. Only 5 guests could attend the mass in person, and of course masks were worn, due to Covid restrictions, but everyone was able to join in via the live stream mass and then celebrate in our home afterward. What a beautiful weekend! Henry we pray you always turn to the Eucharist for your source of strength and guidance, all your life and you remain close to Christ, full of love and peace always! Congratulations Henry on receiving the true bread of life!!!
The night before his First Communion, this lovely rainbow appeared in the sky.
All ready for mass
Receiving the Body of Christ for the first time ever
Congratulations!
With Godmother Kelly
Another rainbow on the evening of his first communion (didn't get a great picture)!!
It's party time!
The Blessing Cup
A bible and personalized box for sacramentals from Mom and Dad
A book and Glory Stories CD from the Pintos
A prayer missal from Nana
A water bottle from the Harris family
A St David book and St Louis key chain from the Gray family
A personalized photo album from the Schoeneckes
A personalized cutting board from Aunt Kelly and Uncle Todd
A Jerusalem rosary and holy oils kit from the Holy Land from Aunt Bernie and Uncle Randy
A bird feeder from the Meadows family
Samuel gave Henry one of his favorite special blankets with a card, "Dear Henry, Sleep Tight."
A rosary, case, and Cardinal shirt from Grandma
Sweet little Chiara!
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