On October 31st, just before this year's party, I quickly created some last minute printables to go along with each of this year’s All Saints Guessing Jars... In the past I’ve always used guessing slips, keeping each participants guess a secret, but with so many...
All Hallows’ Eve Party at St. Joan of Arc Parish
Some of our children's favorite childhood memories are the All Hallows' Eve Parties we had at our old parish (up through 2010) and hosted at our old home (from 2011-2017). When we moved last October they were so disappointed that we wouldn't be hosting our annual All...
Saint-O-Lanterns
.: Our 2019 Saint-O-Lanterns :.St. Elizabeth of Hungaryby Twinkle Toes+ + + + + + +Country Churchby Chiquita+ + + + + + +St. GeorgePatron of Knightsby Snuggles (and Mom)+ + + + + + +St. Therese at Carmelby Rose+ + + + + + +St. Joan of Arcby Bud (and Dad)You...
Carving Our 2019 Saint-O-Lanterns
You can see this year's Saint-O-Lanterns all lit up here,or scroll through all our past Saint-O-Lanterns in the archives.
The Catholic Child and the Souls in Purgatory
My dear Child: The Holy Souls in Purgatory need your help. You can do so much for them; they can do nothing for themselves.Their time of merit is past; they have saved their souls; they are the friends of God; but...
Celebrating the Saints :: Our 2019 Costumes
St. Lucia, St. Cecilia, St. Pio, St. Zelie, The Little Flower, St. Louis and St. Philomena - All Saints in Heaven, Pray for us! "On the feasts of the saints consider their virtues, and beseech God to deign to adorn you with them." - St. Teresa of...
All Saints Guessing Jars {8 More Saints!}
Our annual All Saints Guessing Jars are filled and ready for the party tomorrow night! This year I decide to re-use some of our past ideas/labels (there are now so many to choose from!) adding in some new ones to the mix. You can click the link to download the free...
All Saints Guessing Jars {Dye-Free Edition}
I'm currently working on a few new additions for this year's All Saints Guessing Jars, but I recently realized that I never did share the new additions from a couple years ago! I'm going to quickly share them now in case anyone would like some new ideas. That...
A Dr. Seuss Birthday Cake for Father Gordon
This past weekend we celebrated my husband's youngest brother's birthday! This is the first time the kids and I have ever lived close enough to celebrate his birthday with him so we were all excited when he agreed to come over for dinner! I sent him a text message the...
St. Francis of Assisi’s Sermon to the Birds
"And as he went on his way, with great fervour, St Francis lifted up his eyes, and saw on some trees by the wayside a great multitude of birds; and being much surprised, he said to his companions, "Wait for me here by the way, whilst I go and preach to my little...
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.