In photo are (from left, front row) Jonny Cave, Jolet Vazquez, Theresa Mineo, Gabriella DeMedeiros Fiuza, Zuleyka Alonso, Melanie Jardinez, Olivia Hodge, Samantha Molina, Ena Videa, and Denisse Vasquez; (second row) Notre Dame director of religious education Susan Collins, Celeste Zuniga, Estrella Martinez, Daniela Smith, Alexsander Reyes, Anthony Trejo, Javier Martinez, Jordan Diaz, Owen Higgins, Leondro Reaves, Angel Huertas, and Talon Reid; and (back row) Deacon Wil Johnson, Bishop Mark Beckman, Notre Dame pastor Father Joseph Kuzhupil, MSFS, and catechist Russell Girton.
Bishop Mark Beckman confirmed 21 youth, while six received their first Holy Communion, on March 21 at Notre Dame Church in Greeneville.
The confirmation Mass was concelebrated by Notre Dame pastor Father Joseph Kuzhupil, MSFS, assisted by the parish’s Deacon Wil Johnson. Altar servers were Mike Munson, Connor Hartley, and Andrew Ableson and the vimps were Kara Cave and Anali Diaz.
Confirmation class students participated in the Mass ministries. Jonny Cave proclaimed the first reading, and Owen Higgins proclaimed the second reading. Theresa Mineo read the prayers of the faithful. The gifts were brought up by Jolet Vazquez, Melanie Jardinez, and Leondro Reaves. The Knights of Columbus provided an honor guard.
Russell Girton was the primary catechist for the confirmation class, and Chris Sontag, Ethan Abla, Bella Crus, Aimee Place, and Wayne Reid assisted with the annual confirmation retreat. Christine Rapsys was the photographer for Mass. A reception followed in the parish hall with cake, punch, and a hot-chocolate bar. Everly Mineo assisted with decoration and providing refreshments.