Paschal Egg Legend

According to tradition, Saint Mary Magdalene, who had patrician rank, gained an audience in Rome with the emperor after the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Christ. She denounced Pilate for his handling of Jesus' trial and then began to talk with Caesar about Jesus' resurrection. She picked up a hen's egg from the dinner table to illustrate her point about resurrection. Caesar was unmoved and replied that there was as much chance of a human being returning to life as there was for the egg to turn red. Immediately, the egg miraculously turned red in her hand! It is because of this tradition that Orthodox Christians exchange red eggs at Easter.
ANOTHER CHRISTIAN TRADITION
Eastern Christian legends blended folklore and Christian beliefs and firmly attached the egg to the Easter celebration. A Polish legend tells of when Mary Magdalen went to the sepulchre to anoint the body of Jesus. She had with her a basket of eggs to serve as a repast. When she arrived at the sepulchre and uncovered the eggs, lo, the pure white shells had miraculously taken on a rainbow of colors.
One legend concerns the Virgin Mary. It tells of the time the Blessed Virgin gave eggs to the soldiers at the cross. She entreated them to be less cruel and she wept. Her tears fell upon the eggs, spotting them with dots of brilliant color.
Decorating and coloring eggs for Easter was the custom in England during the Middle Ages. The household accounts of Edward I, for the year 1290, recorded an expenditure of eighteen pence for four hundred and fifty eggs to be gold-leafed and colored for Easter gifts.
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Stations of the Cross

First Station
Jesus is condemned to death.

  Jesus stands in front of Pilate.  Pilate wants to please the people so he believes their false stories about Jesus.  He orders that Jesus be crucified.

Second Station
Jesus is given his cross to carry.

  The soldiers make Jesus carry a big, heavy cross through the streets.

Third Station
Jesus falls the first time.

  The cross is too heavy for Jesus and he falls to the ground.

Fourth Station
Jesus Meets His Blessed Mother

Mary, Jesus’ mother, pushes herself to the front of the crowd and meets her son.  She is very sad that this is happening to her son but she can’t do anything to stop it.

Fifth Station
Simon of Cyrene Helps Jesus Carry His Cross

The soldiers notice that Jesus is having a hard time carrying his cross so they force a man called Simon to help Jesus to carry his cross.

Sixth Station
Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus

Veronica sees Jesus as he passes by.  His face is covered in sweat and blood.  She wipes the face of Jesus with a soft cloth.  Jesus smiles and thanks her.

Seventh Station
Jesus falls a second time.

  Jesus is so tired that he falls again under the weight of the heavy cross.  The soldiers force him to get up.

Eighth Station
Jesus speaks to the women of Jerusalem.

   There are women lining the way that Jesus travels with his cross.  They love him very much and cry because they feel sorry for Jesus.  Jesus speaks to them, and asks them not to cry for him.

Ninth Station
Jesus falls the third time.

Jesus is exhausted.  He has come to the hill where he will be crucified.  As he carries the cross up the hill, he falls a third time.

Tenth Station
Jesus is stripped of his clothes. 

The soldiers roughly tear Jesus’ clothes from his body, and leave him only with his underwear.  He looks so weak and hurt.

Eleventh Station
Jesus is nailed to the cross.

  The soldiers nail his hands and feet to the cross.  Jesus asks his Father in heaven to forgive the soldiers.

Twelfth Station
Jesus dies on the cross.

  After three long hours on the cross, poor Jesus dies.

Thirteenth Station
Jesus is taken down from the cross.

  The body of Jesus is taken down from the cross.  His mother, Mary holds him in her arms and cries.

Fourteenth Station
Jesus is laid in the tomb.

  A kind neighbour called Joseph offers a tomb to Mary for the body of Jesus.  His body is wrapped in a clean sheet and laid in the tomb.  A big stone is rolled across the opening of the tomb.

ALSO SEE THE CHILD's VERSION OF "STATIONS OF THE CROSS"

Images Courtesy Of http://www.truecarpentry.org

Printable with Scriptures for each station -  A Scriptural Way of the Cross for Lent

Stations For Kids -is a way for the little ones to understand.

Audio Stations Of The Cross

UPDATED::

You may be familiar with the Stations of the Cross, but did you know that there are Stations of the Resurrection as well? Each station is something that happened between Easter and Pentecost.

Stations of the Resurrection (Via Lucis)
  1. Jesus Rises From the Dead (Matthew 28:1-10)
  2. The Finding of the Empty Tomb (John 20:1-10)
  3. The Risen Lord Appears to Mary Magdalene (John 20:11-18)
  4. Jesus Appears on the Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-27)
  5. Jesus is Known at the Breaking of Bread (Luke 24:28-35)
  6. Jesus Appears to His Disciples in Jerusalem (Luke 24:36-43)
  7. Jesus Gives the Disciples the Power to Forgive Sins (John 20:19-23)
  8. Jesus Strengthens the Faith of Thomas (John 20:24-29)
  9. Jesus Appears by the Sea of Tiberias (John 21:1-14)
10. Jesus Tell Peter to Feed His Sheep (Primacy of Peter) (John 21:15-17, 19b)
11. Jesus Commissions the Disciples on the Mountain (Matthew 28:16-20)
12. Jesus Ascends into Heaven (Acts 1:6-12a)
13. Mary and the Disciples Wait in Prayer (Acts 1:12-14)
14. The Holy Spirit Descends at Pentecost (Acts 2:1-13)

Source: Lacy at Catholic Icing and be sure to see her PRinTABLE PEG DOLLS

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Prayer to Saint Valentine

Patron Saint of Love, Young People, Happy Marriages

Prayer to Saint Valentine

Dear Lord, who art high in the Heavens,

Giver of Love and Passion,

And He who strings the heart's cords,

Lead the Lovers this day, February ten plus four.

The day during the month of two,

When the date is the perfect number of God

Greater two souls and two hearts.

Some Loves are fleeting ,

But that which is built on you will never fail.

So guide the Lovers to know what is to be. 

Your truths the Lovers' mouths should speak,

For Your truth is that which is honest to the heart.

Only this, then, should pass over the red lips of the Lovers.

Your art, the Lovers simply a medium.

It is only with True Hearts that You can create a Masterpiece,

So let the Lovers remember that their Soul's Desire

Is the one for which You light their Fire.

And let it be You who creates the Art of the Lovers;

The art of two into one.

Amen.

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Ash Wednesday

The 2018 Lenten season begins on Ash Wednesday, February 14, for Latin-rite Catholics with Easter Sunday on April 1.

The three traditional pillars of Lent are prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday just happen to fall on the same day this year, So does that mean no chocolate, wine or celebrating with a loved one?? Answer Here

Fast & Abstinence

During Lent, we are asked to devote ourselves to seeking the Lord in prayer and reading Scripture, to service by giving alms, and to sacrifice self-control through fasting. Many know of the tradition of abstaining from meat on Fridays during Lent, but we are also called to practice self-discipline and fast in other ways throughout the season.

Lent 2018 February 14 - April 1 Daily Calendar filled with "Scripture, Reflection, Prayer and Action"

Lent Calendar PDF  to download and print for convenient Daily Inspiration during your Lenten Journey.

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The Easter Story Craft

The Easter Story

A Christian Hands-on-Activity For Easter

Fill an egg carton with plastic, colored eggs. Number the eggs 1 - 12 and fill the eggs accordingly:

Egg #1: 3 pennies - Judas was paid 30 coins for betraying Jesus. 

Egg #2: a piece of bread - This represents the Last Supper. 

Egg #3: a piece of red cloth - Jesus was dressed in scarlet robes and mocked. 

Egg #4: a piece of stick - They placed a crown of thorns on Jesus' head.

Egg #5: a piece of string - This represents the whip used to scourge Jesus.

Egg #6: pieces of toothpick glued into the shape of a cross - Jesus carried the cross.

Egg #7: 3 small nails - Jesus was nailed to the cross. 

Egg #8: a strip of paper reading "INRI Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews" - They nailed this inscription to the top of the cross. 

Egg #9: a piece of sponge - They soaked a sponge in wine and tried to give it to Jesus when He was on the cross. 

Egg #10: a toothpick with a red tip - They stuck a spear in Jesus' side. 

Egg #11: a small rock or pebble - The rolled a rock in front of His Tomb. 

Egg #12: empty - Jesus rose from the dead.

Another concept from ThePrincessAndTheTot

Adapted from:  - Christian Montessori Network - Spring and Easter Ideas LinkzUp


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Paschal Mystery Eggs

A red dyed Easter egg, also known as a Paschal egg, which typically symbolizes the blood of Jesus Christ. 

Passion Week

Depicting Christ's Passion Week, 
with image and (audible) scripture reading

An audio/visual presentation of the events surrounding the death and resurrection of Christ using sound and images to relate those events so crucial to Christian life and belief.


Video Courtesy of BlueLetterBible.org 

THE PASSION WEEK IMAGE GALLERY
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The Risen SWF

Shockwave Flash Presentation - The Risen

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THE WALK!!!! John 3:16

Palm Sunday

Read it in Matthew 21:1-11.

On Palm Sunday, Jesus arrived at Jerusalem riding on a donkey, where he was welcomed by cheering crowds. (The “Palm” in “Palm Sunday” refers to the tree branches that the crowds used to make a path for Jesus.) His arrival—often called the Triumphal Entry—fulfilled a prophecy by the Old Testament prophet Zechariah about the Messiah’s appearance in Jerusalem. To anyone with a knowledge of Jewish scripture, this identification of Jesus as the Messiah would have been clear.

Holy Monday and Holy Tuesday

Read it in Matthew 21:12-25:13.

On these two days, Jesus made a number of appearances and addresses, most famously to “cleanse” the temple of money changers and merchants who had set up business in God’s house. Jesus also appeared at the temple courts to debate the priests and community leaders.

Holy Wednesday

Read it in Matthew 26:14-16.

Also called Spy Wednesday, Great Wednesday, or Good Wednesday, this day is marked by the decision of Judas Iscariot—one of Jesus’ disciples—to betray Jesus to the authorities in exchange for thirty silver coins.

Maundy Thursday

Read it in Matthew 26:17-46.

This day saw the beginning of a sequence of rapidly-unfolding events that would lead to Jesus’ crucfixion. On this day, Jesus gathered with his disciples to celebrate the Jewish festival of Passover. During this celebration, commonly called the Last Supper because it was Jesus’ final meal before his arrest and death, Jesus established the practice of communion which churches around the world continue to celebrate today.

After this communal meal, Jesus and his disciples went to the garden of Gethsemane to pray. When his disciples were unable to stay awake, Jesus famously noted that “the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Jesus himself prayed so intensely that he “sweat drops of blood.” This day closed with Jesus’ announcement to his disciples that his betrayal was at hand.

Good Friday

Read it in Matthew 26:14-27:66.

On the very eventful Good Friday, Jesus was betrayed by his disciple Judas and arrested, then hauled before several different authorities—first the Jewish religious leaders, then the Roman governor Pontius Pilate. Sentenced to death, Jesus was crucified alongside two criminals. Upon his death, he was buried in a nearby tomb.

Easter Sunday

Read it in Matthew 28:1-10.

This is it—the culmination of all the drama of Holy Week. On Easter Sunday (appropriately known as Resurrection Sunday), Jesus rose from the dead and, in the days to come, appeared to his astonished followers to tell them the good news: the power of sin and death was broken, and all who believed could find forgiveness and be made right with God.

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The Final Inspection

"The Final Inspection"

Author: Sgt.Joshua Helterbran

 

The Soldier stood and faced God
Which must always come to pass
He hoped his shoes were shining
Just as bright as his brass.

"Step forward you Soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"

The Solider squared his shoulders and said
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't
Because those of us who carry guns
Can't always be a saint."

I've had to work on Sundays
And at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.

But, I never took a penny
That wasn't mine to keep.
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just to steep,

And I never passed a cry for help
Though at times I shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fears.

If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand,
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand."

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod
As the Soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, you Soldier,
You've borne your burden well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."

The poem was written by Sgt. Joshua Helterbran of the 224th Engineer Battalion. After he found it circulating around the internet, he wrote a part II which he did sign

Part II

I'm very saddened by America today,
when they take credit for what others say.

I wrote a poem because of problems in my past,
how was I to know that it was going to last.

It has been read by all and loved the same,
but indeed at the end there is no name.

The name is simple for those who know,
it's not Kilmer, Longfellow, Service, or Poe.

It's a soldier who has fought for his country so true,
He's proud of the ole Red, White and Blue.

You now know the poem the one and the same,
The Final Inspection is the name.

I wrote it because of the trials so true,
and of my buddies who died for country and you.

So take this poem, take it as you trod,
because in Heaven I'll see my God.

He will look at me and say don't be sad,
others read your poem and you made them glad.

Now step forward my son and look your best,
and come inside with all the rest.

by: Sgt Joshua Helterbran

A Note From Joshua - via his Mother: "I entered military service September 18, 1996 I graduated from Basic Training in Ft. Benning, Ga. I then attended Jump School there, and went on to attend R.I.P (ranger indoctrination program). I was then stationed with Aco 3rd Platoon, Weapons Squad, 3rd Ranger Battalion. I then was stationed with the 1/508th ABCT, 173rd Brigade in Vincenza, Italy. I am currently stationed with HHC 224th Engineer Battalion. We were on deployment in Iraq, when I was injured. I am currently stationed at Ft. Sill, OK where I am receiving medical treatment. Thank you again for all you have done for us troops. God speed and God Bless"

Also see Part II of this Poem Here

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Stations of the Cross Box

Activity "Stations of the Cross" Box

 I LOVE this concept for children. I know, most of us have heard of "Resurrection Eggs" but I like this concept better as the egg carton does nto get smooshed and the kids can easily personalize each box.

Take a shoe box and put small objects that symbolize each station of the cross into the box. The children can pull out thee appropriate object to hold during each station. Your kids will look forward to PRAYING with their boxes each Lent.

Different people use different items, but a stations kit counld contain the following:

Station 1 Jesus is Condemned to Death
— a STRING to represent the rope used to tie Jesus’ hands.

Station 2 Jesus Carries His Cross
— A small CROSS. EX::Crossed toothpicks, a broken rosary, necklace etc...

Station 3 Jesus Falls the First Time
— A BAND-AID to show that He is hurt.

Station 4 Jesus Meets His Mother Mary
— a plastic ROSARY to represent the Blessed Mother

Station 5 Simon Helps Jesus
— small WOODEN HEART painted red to represent Simon’s generous help in carrying the cross.

Station 6 Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus
— A rectangular piece of WHITE FABRIC and draw the face of Jesus on it

Station 7 Jesus Falls the Second Time
— BAND-AID

Station 8 Jesus Comforts the Women of Jerusalem
— a TISSUE for their tears

Station 9 Jesus Falls the Third Time
— BAND-AID

Station 10 Jesus is Stripped of His Garments
— a small square of PURPLE FELT/CLOTH to represent His purple cloak

Station 11 Jesus is Nailed to the Cross
;— a large NAIL

Station 12 Jesus Dies on the Cross
— a CRUCIFIX

Station 13 Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross
— a laminated holy card depicting MICHELANGELO’s PIETA, aka Mary holding her son

Station 14 Jesus is Buried
— a STONE to represent the stone rolled in front of the tomb

Adapted From: Catholic Family Celebrations PDF - Knotted Life Thanks For Visiting

Just For This - Poem

(have some tissues handy for this one)

To My Child,

Just for this morning, I am going to smile when I see your face and laugh when I feel like crying.

Just for this morning, I will let you choose what you want to wear, and smile and say how perfect it is.

Just for this morning, I am going to step over the laundry, and pick you up and take you to the park to play.

Just for this morning, I will leave the dishes in the sink, and let you teach me how to put that puzzle of yours together.

Just for this afternoon, I will unplug the telephone and keep the computer off, and sit with you in the backyard and blow bubbles.

Just for this afternoon, I won't worry about what you are going to be when you grow up, or second guess every decision I have made where you are concerned.

Just for this afternoon, I will let you help me bake cookies, and won't stand over you trying to fix them.

Just for this afternoon, I will take us to Mc Donald's and buy us both a Happy Meal so you can have both toys.

Just for this evening, I will hold you in my arms and tell you a story about how you were born and how much I love you.

Just for this evening, I will let you splash in the tub and not get angry.

Just for this evening, I will let you stay up late while we sit on the porch and count all the stars.

Just for this evening, I will snuggle beside you for hours, and miss my favorite TV shows.

Just for this evening when I run my finger through your hair as you pray, I will simply be grateful that God has given me such a precious gift.

I will think about the mothers and fathers who are searching for their missing children, the mothers and fathers who are visiting their children's graves instead of their bedrooms, and mothers and fathers who are in hospital rooms watching their children suffer senselessly, and screaming inside they can't handle it anymore.

And when I kiss you goodnight I will hold you a little tighter, a little longer.... It is then, that I will thank God for you, and ask him for nothing, except one more day.............

Author:tobinslab.com

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Resurrection Cards

Stations of the Resurrection Cards - Focuses on the fourteen resurrection appearances recorded in the Gospels.

The Stations of the Resurrection - aka: “Via Lucis“, “Stations of Light“, or “The Way of the Light“ - cover all of the stories found in the four Gospels and beginning of Acts that happened after Jesus was resurrected and began appearing to different people.

Easter to Pentecost

Easter Sunday marks the end of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, prayer and penance, and is followed by a 50-day period called Eastertide, which ends with Pentecost Sunday

FIRST STATIONJesus Rises from the Dead - small statue of Jesus

SECOND STATION
The Disciples Discover the Empty Tomb - empty box; angel

THIRD STATION
The Risen Lord Appears to Mary Magdalen, Apostle to the Apostles - small box of spices; cinnamon stick; miniature perfume bottle

FOURTH STATION
The Risen Lord Appears on the Road to Emmaus - small stick (to represent walking staff)

FIFTH STATION
The Risen Lord is Recognized in the Breaking of the Bread - toy loaf or slice of bread

SIXTH STATION
The Risen Lord Appears to the Community of Disciples - "Peace be with you" printed on card

SEVENTH STATION
The Risen Lord Breathes Peace and Gives the Power to Forgive - prayer card with the Act of Contrition; purple cloth cut into shape of a stole (as worn by a priest to hear Confessions); key (to represent keys of the Kingdom)

EIGHTH STATION
The Risen Lord Strengthens the Faith of Thomas - nail

NINTH STATION
The Risen Lord Eats with the Disciples on the Shore of Tiberias - fish (picture, toy or model)

TENTH STATION
The Risen Lord Forgives Peter and Entrusts Him to Feed His Sheep - toy sheep

ELEVENTH STATION
The Risen Lord Sends the Disciples into the World - map of the world; miniature globe

TWELFTH STATION
The Risen Lord Ascends into Heaven - cotton ball (to represent a cloud)

THIRTEENTH STATION
Mary and the Disciples Keep Vigil in the Upper Room for the Spirit's Advent - praying hands; Rosary; small statue of Our Lady

FOURTEENTH STATION
The Risen Lord Sends the Holy Spirit - dove; fire (picture, toy or model); small candle (flame)

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St. Joan de Lestonnac

St. Joan de Lestonnac Fun Facts

Widowed in mid-life, Saint Joan de Lestonnac formed a new order to minister to plaque victims and combat the heresies of Calvinism.

De Lestonnac was beatified in 1900 by Pope Leo XIII and was canonized on May 15, 1949 by Pope Pius XII.

Feastday: February 2
Patron: of abuse victims, people rejected by religious orders, widows
Birth: 1556
Death: 1640

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Bulletin Bloopers

Does God Have A Sense Of Humor ???

A Collection of 50 ACTUAL Announcements from ACTUAL Church Bulletins. 

 
1. Don't let worry kill you - let the church help.

2. Thursday night - Potluck supper. Prayer and medication to follow. 

3. Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our church and community. 

4. For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs. 

5. The rosebud on the alter this morning is to announce the birth of David Alan Belzer, the sin of Rev. and Mrs. Julius Belzer. 

6. This afternoon there will be a meeting in the South and North ends of the church. Children will be baptized at both ends. 

7. Tuesday at 4:00 PM there will be an ice cream social. All ladies giving milk will please come early. 

8. Wednesday the ladies liturgy will meet. Mrs. Johnson will sing "Put me in my little bed" accompanied by the pastor. 

9. Thursday at 5:00 PM there will be a meeting of the Little Mothers Club. All ladies wishing to be "Little Mothers" will meet with the Pastor in his study. 

10. This being Easter Sunday, we will ask Mrs. Lewis to come forward and lay an egg on the altar. 

11. The service will close with "Little Drops of Water." One of the ladies will start quietly and the rest of the congregation will join in. 

12. Next Sunday a special collection will be taken to defray the cost of the new carpet. All those wishing to do something on the new carpet will come forward and do so. 

13. The ladies of the church have cast off clothing of every kind. They can be seen in the church basement Saturday. 

14. A bean supper well be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall. Music will follow. 

15. At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be "What is Hell?" Come early and listen to our choir practice. 

16. The Reverend Merriweather spoke briefly, much to the delight of the audience. 

17. The eighth graders will be presenting Shakespeare's Hamlet in the church basement on Friday at 7:00 p.m. The congregation is invited to attend this tragedy. 

18. During the absence of our pastor we enjoyed the rare privilege of hearing a good sermon when J.F. Scubbs supplied our pulpit. 

19. With a smile on his face, the pastor listened as the church choir sang the traditional hymn, "How Great Thou Art", as the rather large casket of the over 500 pound parishioner was wheeled out of the church.

20. Following this morning's message will be a pubic profession of faith.

21. The Senior Choir invites any member of the congregation who enjoys sinning to join the choir. 

22. Weight Watchers will meet at 7:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Church. Please use the large double door at the side entrance. 

23. The Associate minister unveiled the church's new tithing campaign slogan last Sunday - "I upped my pledge - up yours!" 

24. A song listed in the Church Bulletin at the Nazarene Church in Little Rock, Arkansas; in connection with a sermon on God's mantle..."Let's God Mangle Fall on Me." (submitted by Luella Long) 

25. Next Sunday, Mrs. Vinson will be the soloist for the morning service. The pastor will then speak on "It's a Terrible Experience." 

26. The choir will meet at the Larsen home for fun and sinning. 

27. A song fest was hell at the Methodist Church Wednesday. 

28. The pastor will preach his farewell message, after which the choir will sing, "Break Forth Into Joy."

29. Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on Oct. 24 in the church. So ends a friendship that began in school days. 

30. Smile at someone who is hard to love. Say, "hell" to someone who doesn't care much about you. 

31. Due to the Rector's illness, Wednesday's healing services will be discontinued until further notice. 

32. The concert held in the Fellowship Hall was a great success. Special thanks are due to the minister's daughter, who labored the whole evening at the piano, which as usual fell on her. 

33. Today, Christian Youth Fellowship House Sexuality Course, 1pm-8pm. Please park in the rear parking lot for this activity. 

34. Offertory: "Jesus Paid It All" 

35. The church is glad to have with us today as our guest minister the Rev. Green who has Mrs. Green with him. After the service we request that all remain in the sanctuary for the Hanging of the Greens. 

36. Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles, and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children.

37. The outreach committee has enlisted 25 visitors to make calls on people who are not afflicted with any church.

38. Evening massage -- 6 p.m.

39. The Pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of the congregation would lend him their electric girdles for the pancake breakfast next Sunday morning.

40. The audience is asked to remain seated until the end of the recession.

41. Low Self-Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7 to 8:30 p.m. Please use the back door.

42. Ushers will eat latecomers.

43. The third verse of Blessed Assurance will be sung without musical accomplishment.

44. Today's Sermon: HOW MUCH CAN A MAN DRINK? with hymns from a full choir.

45. 22 members were present at the church meeting held at the home of Mrs. Marsha Crutchfield last evening. Mrs. Crutchfield and Mrs. Rankin sang a duet, 'The Lord Knows Why.'

46. The 1997 Spring Council Retreat will be hell May 10 and 11.

47. Pastor is on vacation. Massages can be given to Church secretary.

48. 8 new choir robes are currently needed, due to the addition of several new members and to the deterioration of some of the older ones.

49. Please join us as we show our support for Amy and Alan in preparing for the girth of their first child.

50. Removed by request.

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St. Brigid of Ireland

Brigid was raised by Druids in Ireland and as a child heard st. patrick preach.
She never forgot that and it was St. Patrick who heard her final vows upon entering the convent.
She founded a double monastery in Kildare, an art school, and many convents all over Ireland
Her extraordinary spirituality, Charity and compassion for those distressed were legendary. - by John Sheppard

 Saint Brigid's likeness is often depicted holding a reed cross, a crozier, or a lamp.

Feast Day: February 1
Patron: of Ireland, dairymaids, cattle, midwives, Irish nuns, and newborn babies
Birth: 451
Death: 525

Fun Facts 453

Source: Read the full story at Catholic.org

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