Corpus Christi

Yesterday, the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, we held our annual Blessed Sacrament Procession. Although it had rained during the night and the forecast was for overcast skies, the sun shone magnificently. The children who made their First Communion last Sunday led the way in front of the monstrance. Sorry, but no photos available as no one took any pictures. But see previous year to give an idea of what happens.

Afterwards there was a reception in the hall for parishioners. Here are most of our First Communion children (one or two had to be elsewheree) around the cake before tucking in.

Corpus Christi Procession

What was forecast:

What we got:
And so our procession went ahead after the 10.00am Mass this morning. Click of the picture for a slideshow.
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Corpus et Sanguis Christi - First Communions at St Simon's

Ten of our young parishioners received Our Lord Sacramentally for the first time during the 10am Mass this morning. A few photos for your delectation:

The group with their catechists Lisa Aldridge and Catarina Beresford before the Mass.

During the offertory procession, each of the children brings up a host in a beautifully hand-made tissue paper container. Each host is then added to all the others at the offertory.

Mass was followed by a Blessed Sacrament Procession around the Church grounds:

We don't have a cry chapel as such - just a children's corner with a box of children's books on such topics as The Mass, Noah's Ark, the Saints, etc:

The parents ensured that the catechists received appropriate tokens of their gratitude. Catarina receives a box of chocolates from William:

Lisa receives a bouquet of flowers from Danielle:

Without Susan Radecka, the hall would not be as clean as it always is, and she prepared the kitchen for the reception. So Jack is presenting her with a bouquet:

Congratulations to all our first communicants.