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Parish Visit

Saint Augustine Catholic Church Elkridge, Maryland We had the pleasure to visit St. Augustine Catholic Church for Sunday Mass November 13, 2022. Located in Elkridge, MD this gem was worth the visit. We had been in Baltimore for the weekend and were staying at a nearby hotel and decided to attend Mass before heading backContinue reading “Parish Visit”

Parish Visit

Holy Redeemer by the Sea Catholic Church Kitty Hawk, South Carolina We took an impromptu trip to the Outer Banks, OBX to the East Coasters. We had an unseasonably warm weekend of low 80 degree temperatures all along the coast. We attended Mass at the Holy Redeemer by the Sea Catholic Church in Kitty Hawk,Continue reading “Parish Visit”

Treasure & Fine Pearls

“The Kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again, and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, heContinue reading “Treasure & Fine Pearls”

Family Faith Formation 2022

Welcome to the 2022-2023 Family Faith Formation year. In 2020 Our parish changed the method of the catechism program. The teaching faith formation has moved away from a parent dropping off children and has been changed to include parents and children inside the classroom together in small groups with a leader guiding the classroom. Purpose:Continue reading “Family Faith Formation 2022”

Padre Pio

“Pray, hope and don’t worry. Worry is useless. Our Merciful Lord will listen to your prayer.” “Endeavor to unite the simplicity of children with the prudence of adults.” “If we only knew how God regards this sacrifice, we would risk our lives to be present at a single Mass.” “Do not worry over things thatContinue reading “Padre Pio”

Fall 2022 Update

Dear Friends in Christ, We hope you all have been well these past few months. Over the summer we have been thinking deeply about our role as catechists. Asking ourselves: Where do we want to grow in our vocation of parenting and teaching the faith? While we have yet to return to the classroom settingContinue reading “Fall 2022 Update”

Parish Visit

Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church Luray, Virginia To celebrate our Anniversary we went away for the weekend. It was a weekend spent in a cosy cabin in the Blue Ridge mountains. Being away from the city was an opportunity to get some fresh air and exercise. We spent our days hiking around theContinue reading “Parish Visit”

Parish Visit

Saint Mary Catholic Church Gatlinburg, Tennessee We have been spending the week in Gatlinburg with family. We went to Palm Sunday Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church. A sweet church with a lot of heart. We were so pleased to see it quite full at 9am. When you come to Gatlinburg you know the singingContinue reading “Parish Visit”

Lenten Habits at home

Discovering your own Lenten Journey Many of you are wondering what are we going to do for Lent? What are we going to give up? As well as many other thoughts and questions. It can leave us feeling like we are spinning in circles trying to land on something profound. Lent can be an overwhelmingContinue reading “Lenten Habits at home”

Our Favorite Christmas Album

This album has become my all time favorite for Christmas and if I had to choose one to listen to until the end of time, this one would be it. I was gifted this Christmas Album years ago by my dear friend. We share a deep love of music and this was such a beautifulContinue reading “Our Favorite Christmas Album”