During the 9:00 and 11:00 am Sunday Masses, children in grades 1 - 4 are invited leave Mass before the readings. They go to their own worship space in school to hear the readings at their level. There is time for discussion and prayer before returning to Mass during the Presentation of the Gifts. For more information contact Julie Quillo at jquillo@stjoemanchester.org.

Little Church is childcare offered during the 9:00 and 11:00 am Sunday Masses for children between the ages of 18 months and 5 years, but it is much more than a church nursery. Little Church introduces our children to Jesus Christ through prayer, story and song. While their parents are listening to the Word of God at Mass, the children are hearing these same Scripture readings in a fun, interactive and engaging way. For more information contact Diane Lacey at 636/207-7501 or dmlscrapper@att.net or Julie Quillo at jquillo@stjoemanchester.org.