The long series of the celebration of the sacrament of confirmation began last Wednesday evening at six at Loretto School West Yard, an outdoor setting. The same spot where they used to play and spend recess was the same place where they ( then, boys and girls, now, gentlemen and women/ladies) received the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Their playground, a place of relaxation turned into a sacred/divine encounter. It was an emotion-filled, humbling and memorable moment. 

Many are probably wondering why I've been presiding over the of Sacrament of Confirmation. Isn't the Bishop of Tucson supposed to administer the sacrament? Yes, that's correct. The Bishop is the ordinary minister of confirmation as the successor of the Apostles but because of the current circumstances of our time, Bishop Weisenburger gave pastors the faculty to confirm.  

We pray for the eternal repose of the souls of the parishioners who recently passed away and offer condolences, sympathy and consolation to the grieving families, relatives and friends. Rest assured, they are included in the prayers of the gathered community.  

Manuel Othon, Ruben Cota

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.