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Welcome to our New Catholic Christians
We welcome those who received the three Sacraments of
Initiation at the Easter Vigil Mass, March 23: Thilini Ariyawqansa and
Monali Ariyawansa who were batized, confirmed and received First
Eucharist. Kristine Cisko, Dawn Gomes, Ed Gomes, Alice Jenkins;
Edwin Rodriguez and Derek Wielage, already baptized, who were
confirmed and received First Eucharist.
The eight neophytes have been preparing to become disciples of Jesus through the
Catholic Church. They are fully aware that their call to the Catholic Family is
much more than just a call to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days. Their
reception of the Sacraments of Initiation unites them to the mission of the
Church - - to build God’s kingdom. They have accepted the responsibility of
turning outward in order to bring the Good News to those who have not heard it
or cannot hear it. We welcome all of them to our faith family. May the
sacraments that you receive at the Easter Vigil continue to fill you with the
Spirit and give you the graces that you need to bring God’s Word to others. We
are more because you have become a part of us!
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Meet our New Catholic Christians
Thilini Ariyawansa...lives in Edison with her parents and sister. She is
a Senior at J.P.Stevens high school. Her mother, a Catholic, brought her to
Church regularly and now Thilini wants to become a member of our Catholic
community. Through RCIA, she has learned what it really means to be a Catholic
and how Jesus’ life is linked with her life. She hopes to continue to grow
closer to God.
Monali Ariyawansa...lives in Edison with her parents and sister, Thilini.
She is a sixth-grade student at John Adams Middle School in Edison. Having come
to Church often with her mother, a baptized Catholic, Monali has decided that
she, too, wants to be baptized. She has grown closer to Jesus by helping needy
people. She hopes to follow God forever.
Kristine Cisko...lives in Metuchen with her husband, Michael. She is
interested in travel and animal rescue. A baptized Catholic who was raised
Lutheran, Krissy’s marriage to Michael brought her back into contact with the
Catholic Church. Through the RCIA process, Krissy has learned about the
teachings of Jesus and has grown closer to Him in her daily life. She would like
to become more involved in the St. Francis Community.
Dawn Gomes...lives in South Plainfield with her husband, Ed and two
children, Alexandra and Justin. Alex is a second-grade student at St. Francis.
Dawn, a baptized Catholic, always wanted to receive her sacraments. Observing
Alex’s joy in learning about Jesus gave Dawn the motivation to pursue fuller
participation in the Church, through the Sacraments. Since beginning the RCIA
process, she is able to talk to God and find peace in her heart.
Eduardo Gomes...lives in South Plainfield with his wife, Dawn and two
children. He is interested in sports and travel. Ed came to the RCIA process to
learn more about his Catholic faith and because he wanted to grow in faith as
his
seven-year-old daughter Alex has grown in her faith. As a result, Ed can now
feel God’s presence in his life. He wants to continue to learn about the Church.
Alice Jenkins...lives in Metuchen with her husband, Cliff, and their
nephew, Jermaine, who attends St. Francis Cathedral School. She is interested in
music, sports and traveling. Alice came to RCIA to learn more about God and to
be more present to God. She has grown closer to Jesus through the Sunday
teachings, through reading the Word of God and following His Word, and through
the example of the community of faith. Alice hopes to work with music to bring
young people back to the Church.
Edwin Rodriguez...lives in Edison with his wife, Olga, and daughters
Jacqueline and Lissette. He is interested in reading and travel. A baptized
Catholic, Edwin inquired about the RCIA process after visiting the Cathedral,
where he experienced a sense of hope and peace. He has grown closer to Jesus in
his journey and feels Jesus’comfort and guidance. He hopes to help bring more
people into the Catholic Church.
Derek Wielage...lives in Metuchen and is engaged to be married in May,
2008. He enjoys basketball, cooking and reading. Derek became involved in the
RCIA process because he is getting married in the Catholic Church and wants to
come into full communion with the faith community. Derek believes that the RCIA
process has allowed him to grow closer to Jesus and to realize the power of
prayer. He hopes to continue to live the gospel and have a family that worships
God together.
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