Early September was full of meetings and planning sessions as our different youth ministries prepared for launch. We had our Ministry Appreciation Reception on Sunday afternoon - September 7th, and it was great to be able to host all of those who help and minister within the parish community!
We had a terrific Faith day with our Elementary and Secondary Teachers on September 12th - where we reflected upon the Communion of Saints - and each School received a gift from the Parish of 2 Books: Patron Saints / Saints in Times of Need.
Each teacher also received a prayerbook with reflections on the Sunday Mass readings throughout the year.
On Sept. 14th, I headed off on Vacation, and journeyed to Belgium and Amsterdam with my Dad and a few other friends. Belgium is famous for Chocolate, Beer and Frites (Fries). All three were consumed!
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| Frites with Mayonase - Ahhh no fat here! |
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| The Sunday we were in Brussels was car free - So this was the mode of transport for one couple! |
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| This sculpture by Michelangelo is in Brugges - and is the only sculpture of his outside Italy - Made famous in the recent movie Monuments Men |
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| The Canals of Amsterdam |
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| I was able to climb the 'e' in "I AMsterdam" Sign - By the main Museum |
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| Flanders Fields Museum in Ieper - Our first village visited |
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| Hill 62 Memorial - Outside of Ieper - near Paschendale |
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| St. Michael Statue on a Bridge in Ghent - outside St. Michael's Church |
I used the 2 swords we have in our Youth Ministry props (for the "guards" at the "Stations of the Cross" Drama) as a visual reminder for the students of St. Michael's of 2 of the tools we each have in the battle against evil:
Prayer & Sacraments.
St. Michael the Archangel -
Pray for us!
Peace
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