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Celebrating a happy, holy day

| 03 May 2012 | 01:29
    Photos by Ginny Raue Zachary Treptow was prayerful on his First Communion day.
    Photos by Ginny Raue Zachary Treptow was prayerful on his First Communion day.
    Is this young man, Max Phalon, deep in prayer or is it the sun in his eyes? Max was among the 11 children who received their First Holy Communion at Queen of Peace Church in West Milford on April 28, 2012. Also pictured here, from left, are Victoria Evanchick, Lauren Marci and Seamus McGuiness.
    Is this young man, Max Phalon, deep in prayer or is it the sun in his eyes? Max was among the 11 children who received their First Holy Communion at Queen of Peace Church in West Milford on April 28, 2012. Also pictured here, from left, are Victoria Evanchick, Lauren Marci and Seamus McGuiness.
    Eight-year old Kelly Carlino looked beautiful for her First Holy communion.
    Eight-year old Kelly Carlino looked beautiful for her First Holy communion.
    Looking like a princess, Izabella Perez was radiant on her special day.
    Looking like a princess, Izabella Perez was radiant on her special day.

WEST MILFORD — It was a special day for 11 children last Saturday as they received their First Holy Communion at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church. This event is celebrated in Roman Catholic churches as it is the first time a person receives the Eucharist, a central part of the Church's beliefs.

For more photos of the day, go to our Web site, westmilfordmessenger.com.