Shepherds' Field & Cave where they kept their sheep.

Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem where Jesus was born.

For Unto Us a Child Is Born

Oh Little Town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie!

Remembering OT People

December 20 - We remembered Saints Abraham, Isaac & Jacob, known as OT Patriarchs
December 24 - We remember Saints Adam & Eve

Wow! What an amazing time of the Church year!!!
Blessings to all!

Jesus' Birth is Announced to Mary

Where Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary

Church of the Annunciation

Technology Needs

Well, I thought I was adding bloggings, however, after checking, I'm not sure I really know what I am doing. I have certainly given this my 110%.
Blessings to all,
Mrs. Sandra H

St. Lucy

December 13 - St. Lucy's FEAST DAY

Keeping in TOUCH

Oh YES! If Mr. Maklary ONLY KNEW WHO I was referring to in my past blog-'My Caution'! My darling 2006-2007 students at St. Agnes & Strake who are together having sooooooooooooo much fun during LUNCH! Oh yes! Word does GET AROUND!!!

Blessings to ALL!

Mrs. H

Sister Jacinta & Mrs. H

Visiting in Rome at Cardinal DiNardo's Reception

Caution:Blogging Must Not Interfere With Studies

But we can have FUN as we Journey Through LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Blogging is a fun way to keep in touch!

Blessings to ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mrs. H

November 24, 2007.Congratulating Cardinal DiNardo in Rome!!!

Strake Jesuit/St. Agnes Band Concert

Several JP2 graduates participated in the Christmas band concert Saturday, 12/1/07, evening. I was really anticipating going to enjoy their talents, however, I was being mom & Mrs. Real Estate agent until after 6p.m. As of 6p.m. Sunday, the next day, my son & his fiancee did find the house for them!
Blessings & Congratulations to a Job I know was WELL DONE by all the Strake & St. Agnes band students! Please, Please let me know when you have another event!
Blessings,
Mrs. H

Thanksgiving Day 2007 in Rome

Oh my! You can only imagine what a unique Thanksgiving Day the 3 of us had here in Rome.We began the day by going to St. Cecilia's church. Today is actually her FEAST DAY, so it was an extremely special day to be there. We made it a point to try our best to celebrate Mass there, and it did happen. We celebrated Mass in the crypt, underneath, the church with the remains of her body and her husbands right there with us. Amazing! Blessings!

We then walked & walked & walked! We visited several of the very first churches here in Rome. St. Cecilia, Santa Maria in Trastevere, Santa Sabina, Sant' Anselmo, Sant' Alessio, and Santa Prisca.

It has been getting dark shortly after 5 p.m. We have been invited to a Thanksgiving dinner at the Lay Centre where I did the study during summer 2006. It is fabulous to have friends here in Rome.

Oh my, I just had another fabulous blessing to share. Because I went to Baltimore to the NCEA conference last spring, I saw Cardinal-Archbishop Keeler. He was walking in St. Cecilia's today. Naturally, I went up to him, asked if this was him, introduced myself, etc. etc. And YES, I GOT A PICTURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Truly, God has showered HIS BLESSINGS upon us!

Bye for now!

Sandra/Mom/Mrs. H

Thanks

A Huge Thanks to Mr. Maklary for setting this blog spot up for me.

Mrs. H

AWESOME

If this is really working like I think, this is really AMAZING!!!

Blessings to All!

Grandparents' Day at JP2

Today was Grandparents' Day at JP2. All seemed to go well from room 508's point of view. The Grandparents all looked happy & the students seemed delighted to be able to leave early. It appears that I have my things in place to leave for Rome! Blessings, Thoughts, & Prayers,
Mrs. Hartfiel