Mother’s Day at St. Margaret Mary (Oakland, CA) last May 11, 2014, was a wonderful event that began with a Solemn High Mass. Ten boys and five girls received their First Holy Communion and afterwards, Canon Olivier Meney (Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest) imposed a Brown Scapular on each child. A short procession to the parish grotto followed, with the children and the rest of the faithful offering stems of roses to Our Lady.
Canon Meney giving instructions before Mass
First Communicants making their way to the pews
Receiving Holy Communion for the first time
Imposition of the Brown Scapular
Crowning of Our Lady
Children offering a rose stem to our Lady
Distribution of First Holy Communion certificates
Group photo of First Communicants. More photos can be viewed on our smugmug photo gallery. Video will be posted shortly.
