What a day for these two! John Paul received his First Holy Communion and baby Ben was baptized on Saturday. 

These two share a special connection. They are named for St Jean de Brebeuf and St Gabriel Lalemant (middle names), Jesuit missionaries to Canada who were martyred together. And now they share special sacrament anniversaries too.

It was a beautiful, beautiful day with the Mass for the (transferred feast) of St Jean Baptiste, the baptism immediately afterwards, and hanging out with family who came to be with us. 

Welcome to the Church, Benedict Jean! Congratulations, John Paul Gabriel!

Benedict Jean

 

Introducing... this sweet little fellow: Benedict Jean

Baby Ben was born June 12th at 10:02am. Keeping in true Millette baby style, he matched his birth weight within an ounce of his four siblings, at 8 lbs 9oz. To say we're smitten is an understatement. 

Benedictus means "blessing, blessed" and we certainly feel blessed to have this little guy.