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...
My kids are getting so excited! All Saints' Day is coming up next week, which means our Annual All Hallows' Eve Party is just around the corner. Last year our family decided to host a "small" party at our home, instead of the carnival style party at the parish...
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...
We have been busy preparing saint costumes for our upcoming All Hallows' Eve party! Last night I decided to try and make Twinkle Toes a "wheel" for her St. Catherine of Alexandria costume.I pulled out an old hula-hoop from my closet and some brown duct tape (I...
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...
... 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!)...
This year, for our Homeschool Group's All Saints Party, each family was asked to bring one game. Deciding which one to bring was so hard (there are so many fun ideas!) but I finally settled on doing a "St. Martha's Cake Walk."Basically I set it up like our past...
St. Isaac JoguesSt. John the EvangelistBlessed Teresa of CalcuttaSt. Therese of LisieuxSt. Pius XOur Lady of GuadalupeHappy All Saints' Day! Omnes Sancti et Sanctæ Dei, intercédite pro nobis.
We are all so excited that the Our Lady of Guadalupe costume that Grandma made for Chiquita back in 2006 fits Rose this year!! Doesn't she look so cute!?!
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...
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.
