O come let us get ready

 While it looks and sounds a LOT like Christmas in the stores, we still have the entire season of Advent (which begins this Sunday) to celebrate!

Here's a short column on preparing for Christmas:
O come let us get ready

How does YOUR family celebrate Advent?

October

Next week, after all the Sunday masses and during the Monday faith formation sessions at St Andrew's, we'll have a book fair! Come and browse - they'll be plenty to help you and your family grow in faith!

And here are some ideas for October with your family.

Year of Faith

 How will you and your family participate in the upcoming Year of Faith? Would it make any difference to your child(ren) whether or not you do?

Please watch this video.
And please stayed tuned for opportunities to participate in the Year of Faith this year at St. Andrew's!  

An interesting post

I invite you to read this post by Fr. Ron Rolheiser on baptism and parenthood.

Blessings to you all!

There's an app for that

Okay, so I know that I've mentioned "Vibrant Faith at Home" frequently lately, but that's just because I think it can be a very helpful resource for families.

And I just found out that they have a free app (for Apple or Android), so you can access it anywhere you take your smartphone!

Here's the link!

Parents are Primary

I invite you to read this excellent post from Vibrant Faith at Home, and
give some of their suggestions a try.

Hooray for grandparents!

Whole Holy Family
by Brother Michael McGrath

Today is the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, parents of Mary and grandparents of Jesus!

Isn't that a great reason to have your child(ren) call or visit their grandparents? If their grandparents are now living in heaven, you could share a happy story about them.