This past weekend I ran across the following picture as I was looking through a box of childhood photos. I was so excited to find it once again! This photo was taken 17 years ago at our Home School groups All Saints Party! My mom was pregnant with the twins at the...
... on who's who in this picture?In fact, how about a bag of M&M's for the first personwith the most correct answers! :o)**I am working on the From Thy Bounty Fair, but it will probably be late tonight before I have it posted. Sorry for the delay! Two of my...
C This coming week, on October 31st thru November 2nd, the Church will be celebrating All Hallows' Eve, All Saints' Day and All Souls Day (also known as "Days of the Dead"). As we celebrate these feasts, we remember all those who have gone before us, whether they are...
The other day Jamie asked for any suggestions on how to make hair for St. Francis. Since Snuggles will be using my little brother's old St. Francis costume this year (for St. Anthony), Jamie motivated me to make a new hair piece. (My brother had one, but it would be...
Dressing up as dearly beloved Saints for our All Hallows' Eve Party and All Saints' Day (and anytime really!) is a much loved tradition in our family. It is a wonderful way to teach our children even more about the saints, since they learn so much through playing and...
Four years ago, My friend Kristy and I organized the 1st annual All Hallows' Eve/All Saints' Party for our local homeschool group. We had always attended our own homeschool groups All Saints' Day parties growing up, and we really wanted our children to have the same....
St. George Slays the Dragon ~ Image from Catholic ForumToday is the Feast of St. George! Did you know, that it is also Shakespeare's 444th birthday?! With all this ENGLISH celebrating going on, what are your plans for today?Here is a look at what our day has in...
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.
