The
Institute of Christ the King has pulled together a
spiritual bouquet and a
novena for the Holy Father from April 24 to May 2.
Prayer for the Sovereign PontiffO Lord, we are the millions of believers, humbly kneeling at Thy feet and begging Thee to preserve, defend and save the Sovereign Pontiff for many years. He is the Father of the great fellowship of souls and our Father as well. On this day, as on every other day, he is praying for us also, and is offering unto Thee with holy fervor the sacred Victim of love and peace.
Wherefore, O Lord, turn Thyself toward us with eyes of pity; for we are now, as it were, forgetful of ourselves, and are praying above all for him. Do Thou unite our prayers with his and receive them into the bosom of Thine infinite mercy, as a sweet savor of active and fruitful charity, whereby the children are united in the Church to their Father. All that he asks of Thee this day, we too ask it of Thee in union with him.
Whether he weeps or rejoices, whether he hopes or offers himself as a victim of charity for his people, we desire to be united with him; nay more, we desire that the cry of our hearts should be made one with his. Of Thy great mercy grant, O Lord, that not one of us may be far from his mind and his heart in the hour that he prays and offers unto Thee the Sacrifice of Thy blessed Son. At the moment when our venerable High Priest, holding in His hands the very Body of Jesus Christ, shall say to the people over the Chalice of benediction these words: "The peace of the Lord be with you always," grant, O Lord, that Thy sweet peace may come down upon our hearts and upon all the nations with new and manifest power.
Amen.
(Raccolta, N. 653)
Friends of mine who I haven't seen in a year, when their baby had just been born.
It was nearly 80 degrees so the children wanted to go down and pad around in the 
Poppy taste testing leaves and grass and mud! Ugh.
Bilbo
Poppy was contained in a basket so I could get a few things set up. She was otherwise all over the place!
My friend Alice and I manned the freebie table.
The Procession.
The founder of the Knights of Divine Mercy carried the relic of St. Faunstina.
The image of Divine Mercy.
What an adorable couple! :)
A lovely lady
Fr. Rick, founder of the Knights of Divine Mercy
There is never a lack of arms to hold Poppy!
As I drove in this was the sight that met my eyes. I just could not stop laughing!
Dad straightens up the little man.
The wee little beekeeper.
Why do we call this cute?
A bald baby for a bald baby.
It is very important to note here the tootsie roll wrapper that is carefully hidden under the edge of the couch.....
I'm sure this fine portrayal of Pippin has nothing to do with tootsie rolls.....
Frodo took his trumpet outside to play... mom's idea.... to which the dog joined in howling away.
Mud puppy. Why is this cute?
Pippin is in "server training".
Real practice.
They "built" St. Faustino's chapel, so named after one of our priests, in a little room that never did get an actual purpose but to be the dumping grounds.
I thought they did a surprisingly nice job. This is the later and communion rail.... note, this is also a handy way to store bulk pails!!
Cassocks and surplices
Pews.
Rosaries.
Ski poles.
Apparently Poppy had to be taken out of "church" for being a disturber of the peace. Obviously she claims innocence!
Merry and Pippin in training.
During a recent storm we lost 1-1/2 windmill blades.
Poppy 'n spaghetti, a lethal combination. Why do we call this cute?
We tried to get an Easter picture but it wasn't overly successful. 
