Priests VS Seminarians

One of the young priests had a desire to encourage vocations while getting some exercise.  Fr. Preston's idea was fabulous.  He organized an huge competition game between a team of the priest against a seam of Seminarians.  He got permission to use a high school gym on the first Friday after Easter.  Timing was perfect, as the priest and the seminarian are all looking for ways to unwind after the Lent season.  This was incredible.  I don't think Father was prepared for the turnout.  The gym was packed full.  Various parish came to support their priest or seminarian or both with signs, cheers, t-shirts, and even some huge head posters.  We had a blast.  The hope is that next year it will be even bigger.  Thanks for the fun way to spend a Friday night!  Oh the priest won by the way.  It was a close game always just points away from each other.  

Mardi Gras

We started Mardi Gras by going to Mass and wearing our beads.  The kids shared them with various people.  The paster was blessed with beads from Adorable.  After Mass we headed to breakfast at Chick Fit A and to our delight Fr. Preston walked in.  He had just visited STAOP.  

We then got a King Cake, because you have to.

Later that night we headed out for ice cream.  The older girls were able to join us.

After eating ice cream we stood around a chatted while the younger ones climbed the poles.

We are all giving Lent our all this year.

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Happy Mardi Gras!  May your lent bring you closer to HIM!

"Under My Roof"

Bear had a blast at World Youth Day with Fr. Preston.  They worked out a plan to have our house blessed by Fr. Preston allowing us to have Mass at the house as well.  This is such a rare honor.  I love that our church demands the biggest respect and for Mass for only take place in a concecrated building.  In extreme situations private Masses are allowed.  Having our home blessed was the perfect reason.  It was wonderful having a group of friends join us.  I must say that I appreciate the communal nature of the Holy Mass but the words of the Holy Mass designate even more when in your own home.  This was a beautiful experience.  We were surrounded by family and friends and Our Lord came to visit.  

Thanks to Bear and Fr. Preston for organizing this beautiful Mass and home blessing.