Ascension Pancakes

Ascension Pancakes

In addition to our Ascension Thursday Picnic, we also celebrated the feast of the Ascension this weekend with Ascension Pancakes using our favorite recipe for homemade Buttermilk Pancakes.  I actually did not eat any of them (I'm trying really hard to cut back on...

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Soldiers for Christ

Soldiers for Christ

This past Saturday my two youngest siblings, Kevin (who just turned sixteen yesterday - Happy Birthday Kev!) and David (who is fourteen, and also my Godson) received the Sacrament of Confirmation!Congratulations to you both! "Recall then that you have received the...

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What a week!

What a week!

~ Sunday, May 9th ~ Mother's Day ~Mother's Day was lovely, despite the fact that 4 of us had to stay home from Mass since we were recovering from a stomach bug. How could it not be perfect when I am surrounded by sweet smiling faces, handmade cards, chai tea, and...

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Ascension Thursday Picnic ~ 2010

Ascension Thursday Picnic ~ 2010

~ Our Picnic Menu ~Curried Chicken Salad Sandwiches(It is traditional to eat some sort of bird since Jesus "flew" to heaven.)Strawberries & Grapes(The fruit represents Christ, the first fruit of all men.)Cream Puffs(Symbolizing the clouds that were in the...

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Wordless Wednesday . . .

Wordless Wednesday . . .

...because she is just so cute and I don't have time to post anything else right now.  :-)I will be back soon (either late tonight or tomorrow) with the Good Shepherd's Garden Party plans for Week 7.   Right now, however, I am headed back to town for Hockey...

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A Gift for Mother’s Day

A Gift for Mother’s Day

This photo arrived in my inbox last night from a dear friend who I am taking very "small steps" towards hopefully meeting someday!   I still don't have a copy of her new book yet, but my sister-in-law (Hubby's only sister Melissa) received a signed copy...

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Prayer of Mothers

Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.


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