Thursday, March 4, 2021:  
Parents’ Registration Meeting
(distribute take-home sacramental prep. books)
6:30 pm in the Church

*Required safety precautions, including social distancing,
wearing of face masks, sanitizing of hands and environment
 to be observed at all events.

We look forward to meeting you at our Parents' Sacramental Meeting this Thursday, March 4th at 6:30 pm in the church.

Answers to Parents' FAQs:

*Q:   Is this Meeting for the children?
  A:   This primary registration/info meeting is for Parents only.  
       
*Q:    Where will the Meeting take place?
   A:   The meeting will take place in the church.  
          Please enter through the main double doors 
          facing St. Charles Street. 

*Q:  Do I need to bring anything?
   A:   If you haven't already submitted the following with your    
          registration form, please bring the following:

1. A (wallet-sized) photo of your Child:  (a photocopy is fine) to place on our "Tree of Life" in the Sanctuary at their First Holy Communion Celebration.  

2. A copy of your child's Baptismal Certificate - If your child was not baptized at St. Simon and St. Jude.  
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3. Face Masks -
   *Face masks covering the mouth/nose are required.
     
   Other Safety Precautions that will be in place - 
   *Hands will be sanitized at the church entrance. 
   *A Catechist will guide you to socially distanced seating in     designated pews.

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​We are so pleased to support your important decision to raise your children in the faith, and we look forward to this journey of faith with you.

Please feel free to connect via email or phone that we may serve you well.
And finally, please also be assured that you, your precious children and your families remain in our prayers.

MODIFIED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS DURING TIME OF PANDEMIC 

Thursday, March 4, 2021: Parents’ Registration Meeting

(distribute take-home sacramental prep. books)

6:30 pm in the Church - Parents only
 

Thursday, March 18, 2021: Reconciliation Retreat

-Parent & Child attend  6:30 pm in the Church
 

Thursday, March 25, 2021: 1st Reconciliation Celebration

-Parents & Child attend  6:30 pm in the Church
 

Thursday, April 15, 2021: 1st Communion Retreat

–Parent & Child attend  6:30 pm in the Church

First Holy Communion Mass Celebrations:

Sunday, April 25, 2021:      2:00 pm  in the Church  (*Family) 
Sunday, May 2, 2021:         2:00 pm in the Church   (*Family)    

Please note:    *In time of pandemic – family refers to those in your family circle (or bubble) who can share your pew.
 In adhering to stringent safety measures in this time of pandemic - there will be limited capacity in seating capacity.  Therefore, Date Selections for First Communions, will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis, as Registration forms are received.

Please contact the Pastoral Minister, Coordinator of Youth Ministry, Marguerite Hewer at 519-728-3381 ext. 29 for more details.

You may pay by cash, cheque or e-transfer.
Please make cheques payable to St. Simon & St. Jude Parish.
e-transfer:
We are now set-up to receive e-transfers!  Simply go to your on-line banking, choose payments by e-transfer and use St Simon and St Jude Parish as the payee and dbaldi@dol.ca for the email.   There is no password required.
Click here for an example.
Please indicate in the message box: First Reconciliation &/or 1st Communion Registration.