Saturday, March 28, 2015

Blessings for Owen's Baptism

On December 28, Owen was baptized at our new church, Church of the Gesu in University Heights. We asked our siblings, Meghan & Brian, to be Owen's Godparents (as they are for Ainsley), and Owen wore the same gown that I wore for my own baptism.

We were excited to learn that His Excellency Archbishop Michael L. Fitzgerald would be celebrating the Mass, and thus, performing Owen's baptism (not everyone gets to be baptized by an archbishop!). He is currently serving as Scholar in Residence at John Carroll University and also supports the congregation at Gesu, so we were lucky to have him at Owen's baptism Mass.

Before Mass
Mommy, Daddy, Ainsley & Owen
with Godparents - Aunt Meghan Wills & Uncle Brian Molnar

Baptized by Archbishop Michael Fitzgerald
Godparents presenting the gifts during Mass

With the baptism candle
Godparents and family with Archbishop Fitzgerald
We were so happy that our family could join us for this special day, as Owen received the sacrament of baptism and was welcomed into the church.  

After the ceremony, everyone came back to our house for cake and Christmas cookies.

Grandma & Papa Molnar with Owen
Great Grandma Shellhammer


Auntie Meg Wills & Cousin Chris Wooley
Great Aunt Judy
Great Uncle Larry
Great Aunt Liz
Three generations of Wills men

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