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I know it is the Advent season and all our minds are on preparing for Christmas, but our family is having so much fun with this in our homeschool that I just had to share it. Please share this with other members of your homeschool group.
Our pro-life group came up with a grassroots plan to help our country. We are encouraging people all over the United States to have Masses said on Inauguration Day for our new president that he will work to protect all human life. We are keeping a roster and sending out a weekly update to those who want to participate. (See the details after my signature.)
So, our family has been using this as a geography lesson, too. We are plotting the locations of the various Masses on our laminated world map. We are using white board markers because they can be wiped off easily when we are all done, but you could use any of a variety of other methods, such as sticky stars.
This activity can teach a variety of skills based on the ages and abilities of the child or children.
The child can:
Locate the geographical region
Locate the state
Locate the city
Find the state or city using “right”, “left”, “up”, “down”
Find the state or city using “North”, “South”, “East”, “West”
Find the city’s location using an atlas
Find the city’s location using an online site such as Google Maps or Mapquest
How ‘bout a Spelling lesson to learn the spelling of the states and their abbreviations?
The student can even use the idea for composition and send an e-mail to friends encouraging them to participate.
And, of course, a catechism lesson is "a natural" with the opportunity to explain about the efficacy of the priest offering the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for a specific intention and about how the laity can make offerings of various kinds as well.
And lastly, it can be a lesson in politics as they watch and wait for Inauguration Day.
Then on Inauguration Day, if possible, go to Mass with the kids and offer your Mass for our new president as well.
Details follow. Please feel free to share this idea with others and if you want to be kept up-to-date on the progress of this idea, just drop me an e-mail at:
historylinks@ndsupernet.com
Yours in Christ,
Barb Little
THE DETAILS:
WHO: A few faithful Catholic lay people and priests. (Anyone can do this: stay-at-home moms, singles, retired people, students--anyone--and we can have a huge impact on our country's future.)
WHAT: Have a Mass said on Inauguration Day for our new President. It can be said for his conversion or, "That our new president will work to protect the dignity of each human life." Consider that St. Leonard of Port Maurice said that one Mass offered before death may be more profitable than many after it, and St. Anslem affirmed this.
WHEN: Tuesday January 20, 2009 Inauguration Day
WHERE: Throughout our country in as many Catholic churches as possible.
WHY: Because offering the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for an intention is very powerful. Please see my story below.
HOW: Simply call your local parish and ask to reserve January 20th for your intention. The usual stipend is $10. (Many priests will be glad to offer the Mass for this intention without the usual stipend--just ask. I have had the best response by simply writing a personal letter to all the priests I know and asking them if they would like to participate.) If January 20 is already taken at your local parish, you may choose another date or contact a nearby parish. Also consider having Masses offered at local hospitals, nursing homes, monasteries, etc. Consider retired priests who may be offering private Masses. There is no limit to how many Masses you can have offered on any given day. You may also have the Mass listed as a "Special Intention" if you prefer.
But now, let me share the inspiration behind this idea.
A young friend of ours owns a shop. One day a gentleman came in and said that, as a Jew, he was offended by the crucifix that she had hanging there. They got into a long discussion/debate and when they parted she said, "You pray for me and I will pray for you." Later she shared this story with her family and her younger, teen-age sister decided to have a Mass offered for the intention of this man's conversion. Six months later the shop-owner was entering the cathedral and this man was leaving the church. He said, "Do you remember me? I am becoming a Catholic."
This story of one simple act inspired me and helped me to realize the profound impact of a Mass offered for the conversion of heart.
Here's what we have after eleven days—
36 Masses in 12 States and Washington DC:
Alabama (AL)
Alaska (AK)
Arizona (AZ)
Arkansas (AR)
California (CA)
Santa Paula, CA: TAC (St. Thomas Aquinas College), Fr. Rafftery
Colorado (CO)
Connecticut (CT)
Delaware (DE)
Florida (FL)
Georgia (GA)
Hawaii (HI)
Idaho (ID)
Illinois (IL)
Indiana (IN)
Iowa (IA)
Iowa City, IA: St. Mary’s by Jean Hogan
Kansas (KS)
Dodge City, KS: Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe by Steve Hessman
Garden City, KS: St. Dominic’s by Pat Dempsey
Kentucky (KY)
Louisiana (LA)
Maine (ME)
Maryland (MD)
Massachusetts (MA)
Michigan (MI)
Livonia, MI: St. Michael's, by Beth Hool
Minnesota (MN)
Crookston, MN: Diocese of Crookston Chancery, by Mitch and Lee Walski
Crookston, MN: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, by Mitch and Lee Walski
Mississippi (MS)
Missouri (MO)
Montana (MT)
Nebraska (NE)
Nevada (NV)
New Hampshire (NH)
New Jersey (NJ)
New Mexico (NM)
New York (NY)
North Carolina (NC)
North Dakota (ND)
Belfield/South Heart, ND: St. Mary’s/St. Bernards, Fr. Lucht
Bismarck, ND: Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, by Julie Ternes (both 6:45 and 8 AM)
Bowman, ND: St. Charles, Fr. Mormon by Nancy Fischer
Dickinson, ND: Queen of Peace, Fr. Zwack
Dickinson, ND: St. Patrick's, Fr. Kreitinger by Marlo Nelson
Glenburn, ND: St. Philomena’s, Fr. Gardner
Hebron, ND: St. Ann’s by Diane Wanner
Linton, ND, St. Anthony’s, Fr. Benz
Mantador, ND: Sts. Peter and Paul, Fr. Anderl
Valley City, ND: Maryvale-Sisters of the Presentation Convent, Fr. Seeberger by Barb Little
Valley City, ND: St. Catherine’s by Jean Dyrness
New England, ND, St. Mary’s, Fr. Basil
Williston, ND: St. Joseph’s, Fr. Schafer
Ohio (OH)
Dayton, OH
Oklahoma (OK)
Oregon (OR)
Beaverton, OR: St. John Vianney Retirement Center, Fr. Jacobson
Hillsboro, OR: St. Matthew’s by Becky Griffo
Joseph, OR: St. Katherine's by Trina Matthews
La Grande, OR: Our Lady of the Valley by Connie Kilby
Portland, OR: Holy Rosary by Dorothy Gill
Sherwood, OR: St. Francis’ by Monica Conrow
Pennsylvania (PA)
Rhode Island (RI)
South Carolina (SC)
Rock Hill, SC: St. Anne's by Katie Bessman
South Dakota (SD)
Sioux Falls, SD: Holy Spirit Parish by Ann Schaefbauer
Tennessee (TN)
Texas (TX)
Rio Grande City at the Benedictine Monastery of the Good Shepherd
Utah (UT)
Vermont (VT)
Virginia (VA)
Washington (WA)
Camas, WA: St. Thomas Aquinas’ by Marta Stig
Seattle, WA: Sacred Heart, Fr. Konen
Vancouver, WA: Holy Redeemer by Joan Oser
West Virginia (WV)
Wisconsin (WI)
Wyoming (WY)
Washington D.C.
Basilica of the Immaculate Conception by Nina Rhea (Not guaranteed on 1/20/09)
Missionaries of Charity, Fr. Wayne Sattler
Promoted:
On AM 1370 in Grand Forks.
In Fargo Diocese paper, New Earth, December issue
By Human Life PAC of WA State
By USCCB Respect Life Committee
By Lighthouse Catholic Media
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Leslie
dh Dave; dd19; dd17; ds14; dd12; ds9; dd7
Knotty Pines Academy
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