{P,H,F,R}

~Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~

{Pretty}{Beautiful!}

Among these young ladies we have future religious sisters, future mothers, future apologists...

Here, this newly formed group, took a vow of purity, covered in their veils, and promised to support one another, love one another, and serve Our God;

all in glory and praise to Him!

{Happy!!}

Lucy celebrated her 15th birthday with a photo scavenger hunt, along with great friends and family.  She was so happy, as were her friends.  It was a wonderful celebration; and  I couldn't have chosen better friends than those she has.

{Funny}

Snapshots from the scavenger hunt. 

The Lineman organized this day for Lucy as a birthday surprise.  This was the very same day all the girls received their purity rings; and before Holy Hour were promoted into the Guardian of Purity group.  It ended being super fun and special.  And as the pictures show they had some funny things to take pictures of. 

{Real}

Lucy's braces came off this week!

Whoo Hooooo!

That is one less payment to make.... house budgeting is super real LOL.

Big news are happening in this household, really BIG news! 

I can't wait to share in a {PHFR} post, hopefully I can share the news by the end of the month.

God willing.

Until then,

Visit Like Mother, Like Daughter for more pictures of contentment

In Cecilia's Words...

Big sister had her braces taken off this morning!

When she arrived home, Cecilia was super shocked.

So shocked that she yells out,

"It's like I have a new sister!"

"She'll look different for the rest of MY life!"

"Now, when we play jungles she won't look like a scary lion with sharp teeth!"

"Oh man!"

This was an exciting morning of change for a 5 year old, LOL.

It's not PRO-choice...

... it's NO choice.

Fall campaign starts

September 26 - November 4, 2012

Please get involved

Please!

All children are wanted.

God bless the mothers who choose

LIFE

† Guardians of the Altar †

On the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Lucy, her cousins, and several young boys and girls

completed their 33 days of preparation;

and on the 34th day, were consecrated to Our Lady.

"Consecration means to set aside for a sacred purpose. Mary’s life was set aside for the sole purpose of serving our Lord. By following her example, we, too, can completely give ourselves to Christ in a fundamental way that consecrates us to Him. We give our lives to Him in service and love."

On this day also, 6 young teen boys were promoted to "Master Guardians" and 8 more were promoted to "Guardians". 

Society of Guardians of the Altar is a group formed under the direction of our wonderful pastor Fr. S and their director Mr. M. Felix.  It is a society of young boys, called to serve Our Lord.  

"Guardians, in the service of Holy Mother Church, calls forth such ideals as honor, loyalty, justice, chivalry, and respect for all. In the use of the term guardian, the Altar Server is reminded of his duty to serve the Lord of lords with fidelity and honor, to treat others with respect and justice, and to live an upright personal life, defending always the rights of God and His Holy Church."

~ Society of Guardians of the Altar manual

The boys are divided into four groups: apprentice, guardian in training, guardian, and finally reaching the level of master guardian.  In striving to reach the final level of the master guardian; the boys must show and learn perseverance.  It isn't a quick ranking group.  There are duties to perform in serving the Mass, a code of conduct to have both in church and outside, and a preparation of devotions; like the final devotion of the total consecration to Mary.  The boys that reach this stage grow in maturity and reverence!

Can I tell you how in AWE I am of these boys.  Under the 3 years that our parish has had the Guardians of the Altar, we've had several boys discerning the priesthood.  Many give the credit to this society and give thanks to God for it.  Max is an apprentice, he has a long ways before he can take his place along with the master guardians.  But I tell you, I am grateful he has these boys as mentors!

As the promoted guardians and master guardians (my nephew was one of these boys) took their place around the sanctuary; they made their Guardian's Pledge.  Under the crucifix, in the presence of Christ, saying; "We ... pledge allegiance to our Lord and Master, Jesus Christ, to His representatives here on earth, and to Mary, our Queen Immaculate...."

WOW! 

All I kept saying ,and I'm sure I wasn't the only one, 

"For your glory, Lord! For your glory, Lord! For your glory, Lord!"

(All photo credit given to my friend Kim B, used with her permission)

Dear St. John, you died at a very young age, but in that short time you learned to live an exemplary life as a member of the Society of Jesus.

Directed by your Guardian Angel, whom you confidently invoked, you learned to be a most humble server at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

Help altar boys imitate you in their service at Eucharistic celebrations as well as in their conduct with others. Amen

~ St. John Berchmans, Patron of Altar Boys

BOOK SALE!!

I'm joining up the Online Curriculum Sale Blog Hop over at Jessica's site. 

Please take a look at what I have here and perhaps you'll find something that will serve your schooling and needs. 

I'll be shipping out of California and using media mail, unless arranged otherwise.  Shipping from here seems to average between $3-$5.  If you'd like to purchase, please leave a comment with your email or email me privately.

Thanks for looking!

 MATH

Prentice Hall California Algebra 1 student text (2009). 

No markings, in great condition and only used once, with one student.  $40.00

Singapore Primary Math 2B (2nd grade, blue bk) test book.

Never used and in clean, ready to use condition. $4.00

Reproducible Activities in Math workbook. 3-4 grades.

Cutes pages that supports NCTM standards. Clean, unmarked pages, and comes with answer key.  $3.00

A History of Mathematics by Carl B. Boyer.

This is for the math wiz of the family. It's a thick book of the orgins of math from every culture you can think of. In great condition.  $3.00 SOLD

 

One Minute Addition Math Drills (Level A/1st gr) workbook on sums 0-10.

These are reproducible timed math tests, flash cards, progress pages, games, awards and bulletin board patterns. No markings and complete!  $2.00

 Language Arts

CHC First Grade Lesson Plans~2009 edition

This version DOES NOT include the Behold and See science texts. 

Very good condition and all pages are account for, unwritten.

$15.00

OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL:

These are an older set!

3rd grade books:

1. The Apostles and Evangelists coloring book and stories

2. Stories Jesus Told by Fr. Francis

3. The Ever Virgin Holy Mary of Guadalupe by Janice Smyth

4. God's Truths Help us Live; religous series

5. Jesus is God by Fr. Francis

$4.50 for the set

Winston Grammar Word Works: A Usage Program (Student Workbook grn).

NEW never used it. It's used inbetween their 'basic' and 'advance' levels for grammar.

5th grade and up. $4.00 SOLD

Voyages in English 3 1958 (3rd grade)

HB book still in very good condition. Some penciled marked pages done by

previous owner, but have been erased and a few stained pages.  $3.00  

McRuffy Phonics and Reading workbook 2 (first 1st grade).

Used with one student and the first few pages were penciled in and have been completely erased. 

Otherwise in good conition.  $2.00

I Heard the Owl Call My Name (study guide)

Used but in good condition. 5th grade and up. $2.00

Making More Big Words Phonics and Spelling Activities (3-6 gr).

This uses reproducible letter strips that students use to make new words, help with spelling words, play games etc... Never used. $1.00

A Journey to the Center of the Earth. Not pictured.

Abriged and used by 3-4 grade. It's a paperback book.

Has someshelf wear. In good condition.  $1.00

 SCIENCE

Glencoe Life Science Teacher's Ed. 2002 text (for middle school).

Clean and unmarked. This has the tiger on the front.  $20.00

 MUSIC

Introducing the Positions...VIOLIN Vol. 1.

New.  $2.00

MISC

A-Z wall banner

These were taped to our school room wall for the little ones.  These are in good condition. $3

Set of flash card (toddlers).

1. Animals of All Kinds

2. First Words

$1.00

RELIGION

Father Lovasik's books

1. The Seven Sacraments (2 available)

2. Going to Confession (2 available)

3. My First Catechism 

$1.25 each

Guiding Your Catholic Preschooler by Kathy Peirce & Lori Rowland. 

 In great condiiton.  $8.00

Okay that's it. 

God bless and I hope you find something.