Good Morning! A thought for the day from a reflection I read...
This day, and every day, is a chance to celebrate the life God has given you.
Give thanks to the one who has offered you more blessings than you can possibly count.
hugs & smiles,
Kelly
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Joy, smiles & happiness!
I hope you are all enjoying this 2nd week of Advent. Last night the 3 day Parish Mission with Sister Anne Smollin concluded. I hope you took advantage of this wonderful opportunity to be inspired by such a terrific speaker. I want to share a few things I learned from Sister Anne this week:
4 Ways to bring healing & happiness to your life:
4 Ways to bring healing & happiness to your life:
- laugh (put it in your day! Get a laughing buddy)
- cry (crying gets toxicness out of us)
- yawn & stretch
- touch (we need 4 hugs a day to survive & 12 a day to grow)
10 Commandments of joy & humor
- be yourself
- laugh at yourself
- have some fun every day
- smile
- make mistakes
- look for surprises
- stay open
- forgive
- relax
- celebrate everything we can
These are just a few nuggets of the wisdom she shared with us. I took pages of notes each night. As some of the teens who attended said to me, "Sister Anne rocks!"
blessings,
Kelly
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
1 month Anniversary!
So, it's the 1 month anniversary...of what you ask? Umm, well, umm I see it has been 1 month since a posted a blog! Oops. I guess this is proof of a couple things.
1. Time flies
2. If you don't keep your focus on things, you can forget about them
That's pretty much it. I remember to do alot of things in my life and feel pretty good about how I am organized and keep on top of tasks and my "to do" lists. However, in this case I dropped the ball.
I'll try to work harder at a post once a week.
blessings & Happy Advent,
Kelly
1. Time flies
2. If you don't keep your focus on things, you can forget about them
That's pretty much it. I remember to do alot of things in my life and feel pretty good about how I am organized and keep on top of tasks and my "to do" lists. However, in this case I dropped the ball.
I'll try to work harder at a post once a week.
blessings & Happy Advent,
Kelly
Monday, November 2, 2009
At Peace with God
Their passing away was thought an afflication and their going forth from us, utter destruction. But they are in peace. Wisdom 3:2-3
In Mexico, All Souls Day is the culmination of a three-day observance commemorating the faithful departed. It is called El Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. It is a national holiday with special foods, parades and even joyous celebration. It is also a very Catholic celebration. After a morning Mass, familes go to the parish cemetary to clean and decorate the graves of relatives with flowers and remembrances.
For many of us, this kind of celebration strikes us as somewhat inappropriate. When we recall those who have gone before us, our first emotion is one of sadness, not joy. Perhaps we can learn from our Mexican brothers and sisters that we can hope and trust that our loved ones are now "in peace" with God. (Paul Pennick from Living Faith)
The 9th anniversary of my Mom's death is approaching in December. This year I am going to try to do something like the Day of the Dead and celebrate all the wonderful memories I had with my Mom and remember that she is most certainly at peace.
Make it a great week.
blessings,
Kelly
In Mexico, All Souls Day is the culmination of a three-day observance commemorating the faithful departed. It is called El Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. It is a national holiday with special foods, parades and even joyous celebration. It is also a very Catholic celebration. After a morning Mass, familes go to the parish cemetary to clean and decorate the graves of relatives with flowers and remembrances.
For many of us, this kind of celebration strikes us as somewhat inappropriate. When we recall those who have gone before us, our first emotion is one of sadness, not joy. Perhaps we can learn from our Mexican brothers and sisters that we can hope and trust that our loved ones are now "in peace" with God. (Paul Pennick from Living Faith)
The 9th anniversary of my Mom's death is approaching in December. This year I am going to try to do something like the Day of the Dead and celebrate all the wonderful memories I had with my Mom and remember that she is most certainly at peace.
Make it a great week.
blessings,
Kelly
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat- Halloween night- 10/31/09 from 6:30-7:30pm trick-or-treaters are invited to come to the church basketball parking lot for a safe and fun experience. Parishioners are invited to bring their “decorated trunk or tailgate” to hand out candy to the children. Trunks & tailgates should be in the basketball parking lot between 5:45-6:15pm. No later than 6:15pm. Trick-or-treaters can start at 6:30pm.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
I pormise myself...
I promise myself...
To be so strong that nothing can disturb my peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person I meet.
To make all my friends feel that there is something worthwhile in them.
To look at the sunny side of everything and make my optimism come true.
To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as I am about my own.
To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful expression at all times and give a smile to every living creature I meet.
To give so much time to improving myself that I have no time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.
To think well of myself and to proclaim this fact to the world, not in loud words, but in great deeds.
To live in the faith that the whole world is on my side, so long as I am true to the best that is in me.
Christian D. Larson (1874-1954)
The Optimist's Creed
To be so strong that nothing can disturb my peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person I meet.
To make all my friends feel that there is something worthwhile in them.
To look at the sunny side of everything and make my optimism come true.
To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as I am about my own.
To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful expression at all times and give a smile to every living creature I meet.
To give so much time to improving myself that I have no time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.
To think well of myself and to proclaim this fact to the world, not in loud words, but in great deeds.
To live in the faith that the whole world is on my side, so long as I am true to the best that is in me.
Christian D. Larson (1874-1954)
The Optimist's Creed
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Sad News from the Parish
You may or may not have heard the sad news that Fr. Campion, one of our beloved priests at the parish for the last 20 years, passed away while praying the rosary in England Monday morning September 28th while visiting his sister. His wish was always to die and to be buried in England and he always seemed to get his way.
There will be a memorial service next Wednesday night, October 7th at 7:00pm in the church. All are welcome.
We are asking any and all parishioners that have a memory of Fr. Campion to write their stories down. These memories will be compiled in a book and will be sent to his sisters in England.
Please pray for the Josephite Fathers who have lost a respected priest and the entire parish who have lost a very respected man.
There will be a memorial service next Wednesday night, October 7th at 7:00pm in the church. All are welcome.
We are asking any and all parishioners that have a memory of Fr. Campion to write their stories down. These memories will be compiled in a book and will be sent to his sisters in England.
Please pray for the Josephite Fathers who have lost a respected priest and the entire parish who have lost a very respected man.
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