First Communions

Before Mass started this morning, the church seemed pretty empty.  That's because 140 children, their parents, godparents, and catechists were all in the basement lining up for the procession.

Phillip was the MC today. He, appropriately, was wearing an alb that belonged to another Phil, former pastor of happy and beloved memory. He even learned how to tie the cincture in an elegant way for the big event!

The music started and the procession began.The line could be seen al the way to the parking lot! They sang a lot of verses before everyone was seated.

Then, every spot in the formerly empty church was filled!