Feast of the Assumption This year the Feast of the Assumption of Mary into heaven falls on a Saturday. Since it occurs on a Saturday it is NOT a holy day of obligation. Realizing that we are still dis- pensed from the obli- gation to attend Mass, I mention this to ease the concerns of some. It would be a good opportunity though to recite the Rosary and pray for the opportunity to once again attend Mass with the larger community.

Religious Education Registration

While we are slowly reopening on the parish level, the big question mark still is: How are schools going to reopen come September? St. Stephen's Religious Education Department has planned an innovative and family oriented program for the upcoming year. As registration opened this past week, families are able to sign up for an on-line program that children can utilize at their own pace. A child's progress can be monitored by Mrs. Van Duynhoven. Along with several planned family events, the program would not have children attend classroom instruction. As we all deal with these uncertain times, I commend Mrs.Van Duynhoven and Mrs. Rotar to offer a pro- gram that maintains our commitment to ongoing re- ligious education, family-involved instruction and awareness of the need for safety. I, myself, have viewed the program and highly encourage its use.

To Register go to: https://saintstephenreled.org/. Families who are returning to the program received the link through Flocknotes. Families of first graders can register through the website but must submit your child's baptis- mal certificate prior to beginning the program. This can be scanned and emailed to reledoffice@gmail.com.

Upon successful registration (paid in full) you will be sent the link to the program and can begin your studies THIS SUMMER as families can use the program at their own pace!