October- News from the Hive 🐝

Dear Faith Formation Families,

Happy October! As we enter the Month of the Rosary, we look forward to growing together in faith, community, and devotion. Please note these key events, announcements, and safety updates for the coming weeks.

Upcoming Events & Key Dates

Sun, Oct 4 (7:00 PM) – Blessing of the Animals: Bring your pets to the church grounds for a special blessing in honor of St. Francis of Assisi.
Wed, Oct 7 – Our Lady of the Rosary & Behold! Join us for feast day celebrations and the kickoff of our new parish ministry, Behold!
Sun, Oct 11 & Mon, Oct 12 – Parish Festival (NO CLASSES): Enjoy the festival! No RE classes on Oct 11 or 12. The parish campus will be closed on Monday, Oct 12.
Wed, Oct. 14th-Living Rosary: Join us at 7pm in front of the day Chapel. Parents please pick up your student early and join us
Sat, Oct 24 – Saints & Souls: Gather with our Family Life Group to remember the saints and pray for our departed loved ones.
Sun, Nov 1 (9:30 AM Mass) – All Saints Day Parade: Kids are invited to dress as their favorite saint and process into Mass!

Faith Formation Announcements

Flexible Registration Open: Non-sacramental students (K–5th & High School) can still register for Family Faith Formation or Life Teen.
Student Lectors Needed: Students are invited to proclaim the Scriptures at our monthly 9:30 AM Children's Mass. Sign up here.

Child Safety: Empowering God’s Children In compliance with the Archdiocese, we provide safe environment education twice a year to teach children personal safety and healthy boundaries grounded in Catholic values.

Review the curriculum and introductory videos: Empowering God’s Children Resources.
This will take place the week of October 25th (Optional: Contact your coordinator to review lesson plans or opt out.)

Thank you once again for partnering with us in sharing the faith with your children this year. May God bless you and your families abundantly!

God Bless,

Mrs. Driskill