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By Paul Chasko

As certain as spring follows winter, so do First Holy Communion and May Crowning at Catholic churches throughout the region.

May Crowning at St. Francis Church - (l to r): Grace Kenny, Briannah Lee and Abbie Lee

At St. Francis of Assisi Church in Finleyville, the sacrament of Holy Communion was first received by children of the parish on May 7.

The Sacrament of Holy Communion is administered when the children reach a point in their catechumenal studies when sufficient religious maturity is indicated. On May 7, the following children received their First Holy Communion at St Francis of Assisi Church:

Camden Barkey
Julianna Campa
Miranda Campos
Andrew Clauto
Parker Friend
Alex Hanula
Grace Kenny
Abbie Lee
Briannah Lee

First Holy Communion Front rows: First Holy Communicants Back rows (l to r): Keith Folz, Margaret Kuskie, Rev. Father Boyle, Carol Cicci, Frank Kovscek

Xander Mahoney
Lauren Steele

The following Sunday, several of the children took part in the crowning of a representation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in a ritual that goes back hundreds of years. Placing a woven crown of flowers on the statue is traditionally done outdoors In the Grotto of the Blessed Virgin Mary, but the weather doesn’t always cooperate, so the May crowning is now done in the church.

The three girls who were chosen to participate in the May Crowning were Briannah Lee, Abbie Lee, and Grace Kenny. They were escorted and assisted by members of the Knights of Columbus and the Columbiettes of St. Francis Parish – Council 13832.

Congratulations to the children, their parents, and their religious education instructors.

Go to our photo gallery for more photos of this event by Paul Chasko

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