Th
e excitement in our home about the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI in the US is growing daily. He arrives in Washington D.C. this evening and we will spend the rest of the week watching him, listening to him, praying for him, and celebrating with great joy the fact that our shepherd is so near.
Here are plans for the week:
TUESDAY
- Prayer: Memorare novena for the Pope's safety
- Popcorn and soda to watch His Holiness' arrival (EWTN's coverage schedule)
- Craft: rocks painted with the papal cross and "on this rock I will build my church"inscribed on he back
- In the book basket: The White House
WEDNESDAY
- Prayer: rosary for our nation's leaders
- German food for dinner :
And this cake for mom's birthday!
- In the book basket: N is for Our Nation's Capital: A Washington DC alphabet
THURSDAY
- Prayer: Divine Mercy Chaplet for US bishops and clergy
- Tea time treats: cupcakes with red frosting and seashell decoration to reflect Benedict XVI's coat of arms
- craft: wee felt Benedicts (the Pope and the saint)
- In the book basket: the life of St. Benedict from Loyola Kid's Book of Saints
- FRIDAY
- Prayer: Mass offered for the Pope's intentions
In the book basket: E is for Empire: A New York Alphabet
Dinner: New York Spiedies and Syracuse Salt Potatoes
SATURDAY
Prayer: Rosary forYouth
Tea Time: New York Cheesecake while we watch the youth rally
In the book basket: On That Day: A Book of Hope for Children
SUNDAY
Prayer: Mass offered in thanksgiving for Benedict XVI
Dinner: We'll bid farewell to the Papa with pizza!
In the book basket: Italy A, B, Cs
Family Fun: The Catholic Catechism game
We hope you enjoy the Papa's visit as much as we plan to!