Gulf Pine Catholic • June 19, 2026 29 First Holy Communion 2026 Left, the following Hispanic children received First Communion at Sacred Heart Parish, Pascagoula, May 2, 6 p.m.: Salvador Ramirez, Stephanie Aguilar, Cristopher Castro, Juan Sebastian, Janeyliz Rodriguez, Jeyden Rodriguez, Neomi Sandoval, Analia Guerrero, Armando Guerrero, Camila Herrera, Aiden Alarcon, Yoshua Ival, Anna Torres, Leanna Alicea, Allison Ramos, Jose Ramos, Emma Ferretiz, Ivana Anguiano, Erick Torres, and Evelyn Quezada. Right, the following children received First Communion at Sacred Heart Parish, Pascagoula, May 3, 10:30 a.m.: Simon Arbogast, Alice Frederic, Allison Salas, Nicholas Guardia, Mary Hegarty, Rosalie Hull, Adeline Jordan, Lilly McKenzie, Mary Rushing, Delaney Schoenberger, Noah Tisdale, Lily Vance, Miles Haggerty, and Mack Simms. Our parish family rejoiced as our children received their First Holy Communion, the weekend of May 2 and 3, a moment of profound grace in which they encountered the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ. As always, the celebration was powerful, beautiful, and deeply moving for everyone present. We lift up our prayers for all the children who received the Lord for the first time. May this encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist be the beginning of a lifelong friendship with Him. We lovingly invite their parents to continue nurturing their children’s faith, helping them grow in love, devotion, and trust in Christ. For our entire parish, this celebration was also a moment of renewal -- a chance to rekindle our own faith and hope in the promises of Jesus. Witnessing the joy of these young disciples reminds us of our mission to live as intentional disciples of Christ, carrying His presence into our families, workplaces, and community. May the Eucharist continue to strengthen us, unite us, and send us forth as witnesses of God’s love. Sacred Heart Parish, Pascagoula St. Rose de Lima Parish, Bay St. Louis On Sunday, May 10, six young parishioners received their First Holy Communion during a joyful celebration of the Eucharist. The Mass was celebrated by Pastor Father Anil Thomas, SVD, with Deacon Michael Harris assisting. Preparation for the sacrament was coordinated by Director of Religious Education Gwen Lawyer and catechist Taylor Brewer. Receiving their First Holy Communion were Lear Kenny, Grace Smith, Nola Strong, Chance Strong, Briel Josye’, and Marquez Singleton. The parish extends its congratulations to these young communicants and their families. Special thanks to the St. Rose Gospel Choir for assisting the children in singing their acceptance song and helping make the celebration especially meaningful. St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Moss Point Lily received her First Communion with her RCES class on May 3 at Sacred Heart Church, Pascasgoula. Father David presented her with a gift from the church on May 10.
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