St. Nicholas (aka Snuggles) and Blessed John Paul II (aka our Pastor!)These two were the first place winners for each category (11 & under and 12 & up) at our Parish's All Saints Costume Contest last night! I'll be back with more pictures soon. We...
Sanctifying Halloween :: Celebrating the Saints!
This year, instead of organizing and/or attending a local homeschool All Hallows' Eve/All Saints' Party, as we have done in the past, we decided to host a party at our home with just family and close friends. It ended up being quite the party and my kids have...
All Saints Bingo :: A 30 Card Printable Bingo Set
In preparation for this year's All Hallows' Eve Party, I have been working on a few new games. This year, instead of organizing and/or attending a homeschool party, we will be hosting one at our home and inviting some of our close friends and family. It is going to be...
A Few More Pictures…
... from this year's All Saints' Party!Group Photo of all the little ones dressed as Saints This year instead of just a few moms bringing all the games, each family was asked to bring one. It worked out great and the children all loved all the new (and old!)...
Getting ready to celebrate the Feast of All Saints!
Back when our oldest three children were babies (ages 4, 2, and 1), a couple friends and I started organizing an annual All Hallows' Eve / All Saints' Party each year on October 31st, as an alternative to trick-or-treating, for our Homeschool Group. In 2008 I...
Carving our Saint-O-Lanterns ~ 2009 Edition
* He chose to carve the scarred side, since Our Lord had been scourged. The Crucifixion of Our Lord by Captain (age 9) with help from DaddyOne Nation Under Godby Rascal (age 7)Unborn Baby in the Wombby Twinkle Toes (age 6) with help from MomBlessed Virgin Mary and...
All Hallows’ Eve ~ 2009
This was the first year, in 6 years, that we did not attend our annual All Saints' Party on All Hallows' Eve...There were 3 of us planning the party this year, and unfortunately quite a few of the families that normally attend were recovering from the flu, and even...
Decorating Holy Ghost Cookies
You can find the directions at Catholic Cuisine.
Our Cast of Saints ~ 2009
Our Little Saints(Snuggles refused to be in the photo...) St. Maximilian Kolbe(more details on this costume here)St. John BoscoSt. Margaret of ScotlandSt. Elizabeth of Hungary... and the very elusive ...St. Patrick(who refused to wear most of his costume!) It has been...
Pictures from the Pumpkin Patch ~ 2009
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.