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  • Senior priest Father Richard Morrow introduces himself to two of the 76 youngsters from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Carrollton, before the May 1 Mass at the University of West Georgia Coliseum, where they made their first holy Communion. Father Morrow, the founding pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church over 50 years ago, was also presented with a rock-carved icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help during the Mass. Photo by Michael Alexander
  • (Foreground center, l-r) Eight-year-olds Anna Claire Beverly and Michael Gonzalez and 7-year-old Emma McWhorter watch themselves overhead on the jumbo screen at the University of West Georgia Coliseum, Carrollton, as they prepare to lead the opening procession of first communicants to their seats. They made their first holy Communion with 73 other youngsters from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on May 1, the sixth Sunday of Easter. Photo by Michael Alexander
  • Standing in the front of the processional line, 8-year-old Michael Gonzalez, left, and 7-year-old Emma McWhorter prepare to lead the group of first communicants to their seats. Standing with them are Debbie Ginther, left, second grade Sunday school teacher, and parent volunteer Margaret Tatro. Photo by Michael Alexander
  • Father Rafael Carballo, pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Carrollton, delivers his homily during a May 1 Mass, which brought the entire congregation together in prayer for one Mass. Photo by Michael Alexander
  • (L-r, back row) Jakeline Mendez, Ashley Sanchez, Melany Arrieta and Jennifer Lopez stand with their fellow first communicants during the Liturgy of the Eucharist at the May 1 Mass. Photo by Michael Alexander
  • Father Rafael Carballo, the pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Carrollton, was the main celebrant and homilist for the May 1 Mass. Photo by Michael Alexander
  • Father Rafael Carballo, left, the current pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Carrollton, and Father Richard Morrow, the founding pastor, distribute holy Communion to two of the 76 young people from the parish during a May 1 Mass at the University of West Georgia Coliseum. Photo by Michael Alexander
  • Father Rafael Carballo, left, the current pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Carrollton, and Father Richard Morrow, the founding pastor, distribute holy Communion to two more first communicants. Photo by Michael Alexander
  • Father Richard Morrow, foreground, the founding pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Carrollton, was on hand for the special Mass at the University of West Georgia Coliseum. Here he helps distribute holy Communion with fellow senior priest Father John Kieran.

Senior priest Father Richard Morrow introduces himself to two of the 76 youngsters from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Carrollton, before the May 1 Mass at the University of West Georgia Coliseum, where they made their first holy Communion. Father Morrow, the founding pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church over 50 years ago, was also presented with a rock-carved icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help during the Mass. Photo by Michael Alexander

Carrollton

First Communion in Carrollton

Published June 10, 2016
Following the Mass where they made their first Communion, 9-year-old Mary Carmen Quiroga and her 12-year-old brother, Francisco, pose for a photograph as their mother, Benita Gonzalez, captures it on her smartphone. Photo By Michael Alexander

Following the Mass where they made their first Communion, 9-year-old Mary Carmen Quiroga and her 12-year-old brother, Francisco, pose for a photograph as their mother, Benita Gonzalez, captures it on her smartphone. Photo By Michael Alexander

CARROLLTON—Scores of young people from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church received their first Communion in a special celebration in May.

The Carrollton parish, with the leadership of Father Rafael Carballo, came together at one Mass to worship and applaud the spiritual growth of parish youngsters as nearly 80 girls and boys received the Eucharist for the first time.

The event was made more special by the appearance of Father Richard Morrow, the founding pastor of the Carrollton parish. He helped with the celebration and greeted the youngsters. It took place on Sunday, May 1, at the University of West Georgia Coliseum.