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Putting Our Faith into Action

November 7, 2012 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: 11 November, Faith, Pro-Life

Alicia Van Hecke has created a wonderful list to remind us that we must put our faith into action, 100 Things You Can Do to the Make the Country More Pro-Life (and Catholic) No Matter Who is President.  You can read her list and suggest updates at her blog, Living Differently.

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100 Things You Can Do to the Make the Country More Pro-Life (and Catholic) No Matter Who is President

Not trying to get into a political discussion here, just an opportunity to remind ourselves what we are capable of regardless of the political situation. A list in progress (in no particular order), please share your own Pray for Americasuggestions in the comments box…


1. Respond with Love.
2. In particular, keep the post-election conversations charitable.
3. Have children (and read about "The Roe Effect").
4. Support cool pro-life organizations like Save the Storks.
5. Talk to people. Keep it simple. Don’t try to fix everything at once.
6. Work on your prayer life and your relationship with God.
7. Watch how you talk about other people – especially people you don’t like.
8. Support the disabled.
9. Recognize what is good in others (and in our country and in our culture) and thank God.
10. Cut back on expenditures to share with others.
11. Donate to a pregnancy help center (a car seat or even a baby blanket can save a life).
12. Volunteer at a soup kitchen, food pantry or other outlet for the needy.
13. Live your life as a reaction to Christ’s love for you, not a reaction to the culture or the current political situation.
14. Live what you believe.
15. Pray for our politicians and for our country.
16. Remember that it’s not all up to you – you just need to do your part with love and leave the rest up to God.
17. Make friends with people outside your political or religious circles.
18. Cultivate joy in your family and in your community.
19. Adopt a baby or become a foster parent.
20. Help your parish become more life friendly.
21. Encourage each other!
22. Be Not Afraid!
23. Sponsor a needy child overseas (through organizations such as Caritas for Children).
24. Challenge yourself to be a better Christian.
25. Forgive someone who has hurt you.
26. Be a good witness to the Faith.
27. Love those who are suffering.
28. Donate your used belongings to organizations like St. Vincent de Paul Society.
29. Don’t just vote pro-life: think pro-life and act pro-life (to every person you encounter!).
30. Don’t despair at what is going wrong with our world – find what you can make better (and do it!).
31. Empower others with hope.
32. Stock your car with "Blessing Bags" to give to the needy.
33. "Replace Them".
34. Love Your Neighbor.
35. Share your gifts with others.
36. Be understanding, loving and helpful to those who have gotten themselves in desperate situations.
37. Cultivate hope in your own life.
38. Donate uplifting books about children with Down Syndrome (or other disabilities) to your public library.
39. Visit the lonely, the sick, and the elderly.
40. Tutor a disadvantaged or special needs child.
41…

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Consecration of America
Immaculate Mary, most Holy Mother of God and of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we the people of the United States of America at this historic moment stand before you in a humbled condition of love, loyalty,
affection, and thankfulness. To your Immaculate Heart we recommit and dedicate ourselves throughout the entire American nation. To your Son Jesus Christ we pledge to serve His teaching, His church, and to work for His kingdom on earth. O Mary, to you do we flee for protection. Surround the American family with your maternal care; enfold us in your arms. Give to this American land, built on the blood and tears of so many faithful forebears, a peaceful and praiseworthy existence in truth, love, justice, and freedom. O Mary, we submit to you as the Patroness of our beloved country. O Mary, Help of Christians, enfold the Holy Father and the Catholic Church within your protective cloak; be our shield in the days ahead. Give to the Church true holiness and freedom. Obtain for our leaders holy zeal, the ability to face the truth, and the courage to correct all abuses. Stop the flood of atheism, greed, heresy, impurity, lukewarmness, materialism, and selfishness that threaten our nation. Show to those who have strayed from the Church the way to Our Lord Jesus Christ. Mother of God, accept our personal consecration to you and, through you, bind us forever to the Holy Trinity. Gather us all into your Immaculate Heart and unite us forever with Jesus. O Mary, we love you. Amen.
God Bless America!

Fall Bake Sale

November 5, 2012 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: Baking, RMGS, RMGS 2012-13

Here is a picture recap of RMGS Fall Bake Sale.

RMGS Fall Bake Sale 2012 logo

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from the home front.

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pumpkin cleaning JOY

set-up

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bake sale in full action.

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RMGS Bake Sale JOY

Our Lady of the Mystical Rose, pray for us!

 

Felt Name Tags

November 5, 2012 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: Crafts, Embroidery, RMGS 2012-13

name tag

The felt name tag is a simple embroidery project that I used for my RMGS girls.  I ended up using felt that I had stashed away in the craft room.  I believe it was felt that Rose used for her Christmas gifts from two years ago – felt posies. 

The members of Rosa Mystica Girls’ Society will use the name tags for meetings, social events, and service projects.

9.1.12 girls working on their embroidered name tags

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FELT NAME TAG

Supplies:

  • felt
  • safety pins
  • embroidery floss
  • embroidery needle
  • scissors (pinking shears)
  • hot glue gun
  • paint chip cards or cardstock or recycled plastic credit card/gift card

 

Steps:name tag felt pieces

  1. cut felt to desired shape and size (felt 1)
    • trim out with pinking shears
  2. write name on felt with sharpie
  3. embroider name onto felt with a split stitch
    • more threads in the floss will yield a bolder name
  4. cut another piece of felt (felt 2), slightly bigger than the felt with the embroidered name (felt 1)
    • trim out with pinking shears
  5. (optional) stich the embroidered Felt 1 to the backing – Felt 2, using a running stitch around the parameter
  6. double up the paint chip or cardstock by gluing two pieces together
    • trim the glued pieces to a size slightly smaller than the largest piece of felt (felt 2)

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     7.   hot glue Felt 2 to the cardstock backing

     8.  (to be done if step 5 was not completed) hot glue Felt 1 to Felt 2 name tag back with pin

     9.  adhere a safety pin to the pack of the assembled felt pieces, using hot glue

     10.  embellish as desired

embroidered name tag - leader

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Embroidery Links

  • Pocket Stitch Book – Additional Embroidery Techniques
  • Turning a Child’s Art into Embroidery
  • St. Doll Embroidery
  • Split stitch
  • Stem stitch
  • Chain stitch
  • Back stitch
  • Running stitch
  • How to tie a knot
  • How to mend with patches

All Saints’ Day Party

November 2, 2012 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: 10 October, 11 November, 11 November Saints, All Saints Day, GFG 1 Comment

we were blessed to be able to attend this year’s parish festivities. 

only the littles dressed up this year but all were excited.

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sparkles was ruth.

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sweetie was martha.

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dragonfly was st. george.  here he is waiting for the parade of saints.

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papi was st. michael.  there was no convincing him that angel wings are for boys, too. 

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also, it turns out that dressing at home beats dressing up elsewhere.

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both papi and dragon barely made it through the litany of saints with costumes on.  here they are, ten minutes into the parade of saints, sans costumes.  we did manage to keep their pants on.

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rose passed on dressing up this year but she did wear a fleur de lis shirt in honor of our blessed mother.

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parade of saints is held after the litany of saints in the church.  i missed the photo opp for sparkles.

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here she is with her mother-in-law friend.

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the communion of saints gathered out back for the games and treats.

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fun was had by all ages.  fr. b declared a water war on dad.  it ended with a botched attempt to dunk dad in the water trough. 

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fr. m told saintly ghost stories.

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saints inspected their loot before departing.

the night ended with wet littles scurrying to put on their pjs in the car for the hour drive home. 

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Omnes sanctæ Virgines et Viduæ ~ Orate pro nobis

All ye holy men and women, Saints of God, Make intercession for us.

All Saints Day

November 1, 2012 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: 11 November Saints, All Saints Day Leave a Comment

   We can pay no greater honor to the Saints than by offering up to God in their name the Blood of Jesus. The efficacy of their past merits and present prayers is greatly increased when offered to God in close association with the merits and prayers of Our Lord. Therefore the Church commemorates on this day all the Saints in heaven without exception, and thus honors also those who are unknown and who have no public recognition in the liturgy.

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FEAST OF ALL SAINTS

November 1

DOUBLE, FIRST CLASS / WHITE
This is the great family feast of the Mystical Body in its final triumph. The unnumbered and nameless multitude of saints, "out of all nations and tribes and peoples and tongues," are our brothers and sisters in Christ at home with our Redeemer-Brother. Their sainthood is the fulfillment of living the eight Beatitudes. They are the great Christian heroes. "Eye has not seen nor ear heard, nor has it entered into the heart of man, what things God has prepared for those who love Him" (I Cor. 2:9).

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Resources:

  • Latin Mass Propers Online – Full Latin – DivinumOfficium.Com – 11-1-2012
  • Instruction On The Feast Of All Saints – Rev. Fr. Leonard Goffine’s The Church’s Year
  • All Saints Day for Kids – Holy Spirit Interactive for Kids
  • Reflections on Vigil of All Saints & All Saints Day – Sanctus Simplicitus
  • All Saints Day – St. Gregory Thamaturgus
  • Feast of All Saints – Sermons of the Cure d’Ars – Sanctus Simplicitus
  • Litany of Saints – EWTN
  • Holy Card – Queen of All Saints – Holy Card Heaven
  • Litany of Saints Prayer Card – Printable – Holy Reflections
  • Audio/Video

  • Gregorian Chant Propers in Latin – MP3 – Omnium Sanctorum
  • All Saints Day Song Audio & Lyrics – Coffee and Canticles
  • All Saints Day Homilies – Audio Sancto
  • Homily for All Saints Day – "You can stand among them," homily for the Solemnity of All Saints
  • Solemnity of All Saints – American Catholic
  • Litany of Saints – Matt Maher
  • A Respond for All Saints’ Day – Chant Blog
  • Activities:

  • Printable Saint Pages – Arma Dei Equipping Catholic Family
  • Guess Who Saint Template – Arma Dei
  • All Saints’ Day Meal & Food Creations – Catholic Cuisine
  • All Saints Scavenger Hunt – Shower of Roses
  • Communion of Saints Coloring Page
  • Holy Trinity & Communion of Saints Coloring Page
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    "The glorious company of the apostles praise Thee.
    The goodly fellowship of the prophets praise Thee.
    The white-robed army of martyrs praise Thee.
    All Thy saints and elect with one voice do acknowledge Thee,
    O Blessed Trinity, one God!"

    ~ Feast of All Saints (November 1), Antiphon at Lauds. from the Te Deum

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    Hi! I'm Lena, mama of JOYfilledfamily.
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