This is an appeal. π
About twice a year, we have a function that includes family, friends and new acquaintances. These functions are family-oriented with good wholesome entertainment, recreation and often includes conferences from priests or other good speakers. We have had conferences on courtship, Dressing with Dignity (thanks, Colleen Hammond!), family life, etc.
There are often a whole weekend of activities that bring people from several states in the midwest and from both coasts.
As you can imagine, these functions need funding and we work very hard with bake sales to have some initial money to start each function off. Then we ask for donations at the weekend itself.
Sometimes it can be touch and go as far as covering costs.
I remember one particular Function we had a Family Square Dance, conferences, an Irish Concert, rosaries, confession, a Family Movie, volleyball, games and music scattered throughout the weekend.
One of the last things we had was the Irish concert and we were sweating a bit because we were quite short of our monetary goal. So we announced at the concert that we were taking donations – that we were falling short – and if everyone could dig a little deeper in their pockets. Keep in mind that there was no charge for taking part in the weekend at all, so we weren’t shy if we had to ask for donations. π
Anyway, we had one man come up to us and ask what the amount was that we needed. It was not a small sum…$500.00….he took out his checkbook, wrote the check, smiled and said, “We don’t always have this, but God has been good to us this year!”
We were very grateful…AND relieved!!
We are planning a Traditional Family Weekend June 20 – 22 which will include a dance, a Talent Show, conferences, volleyball, etc.
We feel that these Functions provide a refreshing regrouping of like-minded Catholics. New acquaintances are made, families visit, the youth meet other youth….even some budding relationships have occurred that ended in good marriages from these events!! They also provide a place where the youth can learn to interact with other youth in a chaperoned, cultured manner. People go back to their homes knowing they are not alone against an indifferent world.
So….if any of you would like to donate to this worthy cause….of bringing like-minded Catholics together, of providing traditional family fun and spiritual nourishment to the young and old….families in general….then we have provided a way for you to donate. And if you would like to take part in one of these I will keep you posted through this site.
Also, any benefactors will be remembered in our daily rosary here at our household. π
Some pictures of past good times:
- Visiting before the Function
- We hung the crucifix in the hall and prayed the rosary before it each day.
- Board games and fun!
- Conference by Colleen Hammond!
- Colleen Hammond – Great Speaker!
- Conference
- Anthony Delallo Concert!
- Anthony Delallo Concert
- Young people!
- Virginia Reel
- All Smiles!!
- We love to dance!
- Swing Your Partner!
- Terrific Band!
- Father’s Conference.
- Old Dust Band sang in between activities!
- M.C.ing the Talent Show
- Talent Show
- Talent Show
- Talent Show
- Talent Show
- Talent show
- Talent Show
- Talent Show
- This was taken today (Thursday). We’re getting ready for a big bake sale on Sat.!
- She gets to make something out of the leftovers!
- Getting Ready for the Bake Sale
- Delicious looking!
- A lot of hard work!
- Comaraderie and Work!
- Gabbing and Baking!
- Just yesterday.
- Our best sales lady!
- Just hanging around enjoying the weather and the company!
Hi Leane~ I was wondering about the weekend. Where is it located? Will you have one this year? I couldn’t find much info on what state or location. We just moved to Colorado from Steubenville and miss the traditions and the large family of Catholics there. Thank you for your site. ~Dee
Hi Dee, The Traditional Family Weekend is planned for June 19 – 21st. The activities are held at the Citizen Potawatomi Building in Rossville, KS (you can Google that) and the Masses are at the Latin Mass Community of St. John Vianney, Maple Hill, KS. I will try to post an invitation here early enough so that anyone who wants to come can plan for it. Thank you for asking!