By The Book Seeing Jesus transfigured made Peter want to do something to mark the event. It would be a terrific if we could find some junior high and high school students to help with the games for the Picnic. We'll probably need to get together once to iron out details and we'd go to Buker Park early on the day of the picnic to set things up. Or, if you know of anyone who would like to receive this information, please ask her or him to call the office at her or his convenience and we will be glad to add them to our mailing list. Last year 10 families piloted this program and their experience was so positive that most of them are going to participate in the program this school year too.
Some days carry obligations.
Birthdays, family reunions and holidays oblige us to send cards, buy gifts, attend parties, reserve time, telephone or stop by. Such events make up a calendar of observances whose obligations we honor out of love, even when they cause inconvenience. The Catholic church also keeps a calendar of special days. On holy days, the church asks us all to participate in the Eucharist. If you go to a birthday party but sit quietly in the back of the room, you have not really participated.