Ever Wonder how to make those neat crosses from the palm leaves? My brain doesn't work that way, so I found a how to step by step! Click HERE to see how.
God Bless,
Mrs. Murphy
A Christmas Carol {Book Review}
1 year ago
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Happy Palm Sunday!
Ever Wonder how to make those neat crosses from the palm leaves? My brain doesn't work that way, so I found a how to step by step! Click HERE to see how.
God Bless,
Mrs. Murphy
Do your kids like LEGOS?
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We are thrilled to announce the opening of our Divine Mercy Product Giveaway! Hurry! The Giveaway closes on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 11th.
How does one enter the giveaway? Simply participate in CHC's Spring Survey to be entered to win!
Holy Week!
For Good Friday
Thanks for passing this to me Rose (and Rose's Dad!)
Thanks for passing this to me Rose (and Rose's Dad!)
Imagine what might happen if every Catholic in the world would pray a Rosary on the same day! We have an example in October of 1573, when Europe was saved from the invasion of the mighty Turkish fleet, by the praying of the Rosary by all Christians!
So, on Good Friday, let us all pray a Rosary for peace in the world and the return of moral values into our communities. If possible, please pray your Rosary between Noon and 3:00pm.
Also, please e-mail this message to every Catholic on your address list, and ask them to pass it along to every Catholic on their lists. Let's unite in praying one of the most powerful prayers in existence, for these intentions, on one of the holiest days in our Church year.
So, on Good Friday, let us all pray a Rosary for peace in the world and the return of moral values into our communities. If possible, please pray your Rosary between Noon and 3:00pm.
Also, please e-mail this message to every Catholic on your address list, and ask them to pass it along to every Catholic on their lists. Let's unite in praying one of the most powerful prayers in existence, for these intentions, on one of the holiest days in our Church year.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Please say a quick prayer for me
We just got notice that I need a hysterectomy on Monday, the open, full, everything out kind. I'm just asking for a quick prayer to guide the hands of the medical staff and surgeons, love and comfort showered on my husband, babies and family, and for a quick recovery before I go to Lourdes!
I continue to pray for all of you as well.
God Bless,
Mrs. Murphy
I continue to pray for all of you as well.
God Bless,
Mrs. Murphy
Happy Feast of the Annunciation!
There is a nice practice for you all to do beginning tomorrow. On the Feast of the Annunciation you can have the children "spiritually adopt" a child in danger of abortion. This child is prayed for during the next 9 months until you guessed it-Christmas! Joseph enjoys this practice and I hope others will too. Happy and Holy Feast Day of the Annunciation everyone!Thanks Delores, what a neat idea!
God Bless and protect the unborn,
Mrs. Murphy
School principals, register for your school’s free AMERICA The Story of US DVD!*
America The Story of US — premiering on HISTORY™ April 25 at 9pm/8c — is a six week event that provides a fascinating look at the stories of the people, events, and innovations that forged our nation. It will provide you with an unprecedented opportunity to bring our nation’s history to life for your students. This 12-hour series will be supported by educational materials tied to curriculum standards and is copyright cleared for Fair Use in the classroom by instructors or pupils in the course of face-to-face teaching activities.
* HISTORY is offering America The Story of US on DVD to every school in the United States. School must be an accredited public, private or home school, grades K-12 and college. In order to receive your school's DVD, your school principal (grades K-12) or Dean of Students (college) should fill out the request form below. HISTORY strictly limits each school to one request. DVD requests must be made prior to July 1, 2010. DVDs will be mailed around August 2010, and free shipping is included in this offer.
Click HERE to order your FREE dvd, I did! Thanks for the info Kathy!
Mrs. Murphy
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Online Homeschool Theology Classes - From John Paul the Great Catholic University
Thanks Jane for sending this to me!
Greetings from John Paul the Great Catholic University!
Greetings from John Paul the Great Catholic University!
We’re an authentically Catholic school in San Diego dedicated to Impacting Culture for Christ through Business, Media, and Technology.
JP Catholic has just launched a brand new online program for home school students who are interested in taking college classes. Our new College Springboard program enables high school upperclassmen to earn college credit online by taking select undergrad courses in our Catholic core.
We are currently accepting students for our College Springboard program. Would any of the families in your home school group be interested in more information? You can find more info here.
Also, would you be interested in receiving future info on scholarship competitions and other home-school related programs and news?
Feel free to contact me if you have questions at 858.653.6740 (ext.25)
In Christ,
Colleen Monroe
JPCU Admissions
858.653.6740
Thursday, March 11, 2010
March 19 is the Feast Day of Saint Joseph. To begin your novena for the intentions of your father, step-father, grand fathers, husband, etc, click HERE to follow the prayers for each day. Begin tomorrow, pray every day, and you will finish on the Feast Day, March 19.Mrs. Murphy
Good News for the Sisterhood!
| 9-March-2010 -- Catholic News Agency |
Feedback from Oprah Appearance "Overwhelmingly Positive" for Dominican Sisters
Ann Arbor, Mich., Mar 9, 2010 (CNA/EWTN News).- In February, the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist made an appearance on the Oprah Winfrey Show. Since then, almost all the feedback the sisters have received has been overwhelmingly positive the sister's mission director told CNA/EWTN.During their appearance, the sisters fielded questions regarding their vocation and discernment, their vows of poverty and chastity, and their life in community. “I think the main excitement for the sisters comes from the fact that we are glad to have had the chance to tell our story in such a positive, balanced manner to such a large audience,” Sister Maria Guadalupe, Director of Mission Advancement for the sisters, told CNA/EWTN.
“One of the sisters here put it really well when she said that the focus of the show really seemed to about ‘who we are’ rather than ‘what we do,’” she added. “We are really pleased with this, because although it seems like a very small distinction, it’s really quite important.”
On the show, “many of the sisters spoke about experiencing a desire for something more, and I would say that it is our identity as religious (brides of Christ, which Oprah found so fascinating) that fulfills us more than our activity – again, the primacy of ‘being’ over ‘doing,’” Sister Maria Guadalupe explained.
Since the show aired, the sisters have received positive feedback from all sides. Sister Maria Guadalupe reported that while traveling by plane, a flight attendant asked her if she had seen the “nuns” on Oprah. The question presented an opportunity for a lengthy conversation which proved edifying for those around them as well. She said that other sisters have also been approached about the show in gas stations, grocery stores, or on campus.
After the show, the number of young women registered for the sisters' February discernment retreat jumped from 70 to 135. The community has also received many emails from new and old supporters, both before and after the show, sharing their excitement. “Probably our favorite feedback, though, comes in the form of stories we’ve heard, both directly and indirectly, from individuals who have been away from the practice of their Catholic faith, but were encouraged by the joy of our sisters to consider returning to the faith,” explained Sister Maria Guadalupe. “These potential conversions are very precious to us, and we continue to pray for all who have encountered us through this show.”
In the end, “we could not have asked for anything better!” exclaimed the joyful Dominican.You can view the entire interview from the sidebar of this blog!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
A Great New Must-Read, Serving God Joyfully
I (Easter Almuena) put a book together and here is my website: Joy of Christ Press. I wonder if you could feature it on your blog. I'd be honored. The main goal of the book is to raise funds for the homeless of Hawaii, in support of our Bishop's Diocesan Road Map. Here's the lnk: http://www.joyofchristpress.com/
God bless you abundantly, Donna! I am so proud of you!!!
Love,
Easter:-)
It's MY PLEASURE Easter! After living in the paradise of Hawaii for years, I know the problems with the homeless and am happy to help.
God Bless!
Mrs. Murphy
note: the cover designer of this book is the Author of the blog "A Catholic Mom in Hawaii"!
Military families can use sitter site free
The Defense Department now is paying for an Internet service that helps military families find in-home child care, nannies, tutors, elder care providers, pet sitters and other services in their local communities.
Active-duty Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps members and their families, as well as National Guard and reserve members and their families, can receive a free membership to the service, which costs an average of $120 a year. Retirees are not eligible.
You must go to www.sittercity.com/dod to activate your free membership.
Those looking for the services can do it in two ways, through a sitter search or by posting a job. Those looking for child care, elder care providers, pet sitters and house cleaners can use specific search criteria, including geographic areas. The database will pull from more than 600,000 child care provider profiles nationwide. But there are more than 1 million care provider profiles across all five types of care — child, tutoring, senior, pet, and home, said Mary Schwartz, spokeswoman for Sittercity.
The program provides military families with instant access to caregiver profiles, including background checks, pictures, references, reviews, a four-step screening process, and a specialized matching technology to help select the right caregiver. They also are working to include military spouses who provide family child care in their homes, too.
Sittercity.com doesn’t employ the caregivers; it simply helps match them with families. The family hiring the caregiver negotiates the salary or fee with the caregiver.
The site will help increase options for families, including normal weekly and hourly care and care for those who work in excess of a normal duty day or live off-base in remote areas, said Melissa Anderson, head of Sittercity’s corporate division.
“We’re very honored and excited to be part of this program for military families,” Anderson said.
“Because of the mobile nature of military life, trusted community resources are often difficult to identify and locate. These online tools will help service and family members attain the best match between resource and need,” said Tommy Thomas, deputy undersecretary of defense for military community and family policy, in a statement announcing the new service.
The site confirms eligibility through the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System.
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