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I grew up going to Saturday evening mass followed by going out for pizza with the family. Now, I find that I go to church more often on a random day in the middle of the week than Sundays. It's quieter and there's less showiness or gossip etc. It doesn't follow the rule, but I hope that God doesn't mind too much.
posted by
-blackcat
on April 10, 2017 at 11:48 AM
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I was raised Lutheran and my mom sang in the choir for every church service and I attended Sunday School which I always got perfect attendance. But thats me I did that in everything. School, work and sunday school
posted by
Lanetay
on April 10, 2017 at 9:33 AM
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Re: Ciel
Yes, it is kind of a long story, but basically it was a "birthday present" for my 6th BD. At one time, the county decided they wanted to make a thoroughfare right through the middle of my grandparents property. So, by the time I came along Gma's house and yard were on one side of Camden Road and her garden on the other side. The little ones were not supposed to go out of the fenced yard and onto the highway. But.....
I ended up with a thigh fracture and a head injury and was in the hospital for six weeks.
posted by
TAPS.
on April 10, 2017 at 6:14 AM
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You got hit by a truck...!?
posted by
Ciel
on April 10, 2017 at 5:53 AM
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Those Sunday church traditions are so wonderful. Sadly, it seems like so many have gotten away from it...
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on April 10, 2017 at 5:30 AM
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Re: Naut
I love science and the study of it, but I have a simple faith because I choose to have a simple faith. I believe because I choose to believe. It doesn't keep me from my love of scientific studies. It doesn't have to be an either/or. One does not preclude the other.
posted by
TAPS.
on April 9, 2017 at 9:34 PM
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TAPS
There is something enviable about having a simple faith, and the singing is impressive as well...
posted by
Nautikos
on April 9, 2017 at 7:57 PM
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we always attended sunday school but because of farm work seldom went to Church when I was young. later we did. nice memories and i love that pin.
posted by
Kabu
on April 9, 2017 at 3:24 PM
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Re: RPresta
The silver ring went through one of chickens once. LOL. I used to take it off and hold it toward the chickens who loved to peck at shiny things. Once one pecked too hard and pulled it out of my hand and swallowed it. I was afraid to let daddy know so I didn't tell anyone. Much later, mom was preparing a hen for Sunday dinner and she found it in the gizzard. Since the ring was real silver the trip throught the chicken didn't hurt it at all.
posted by
TAPS.
on April 9, 2017 at 11:28 AM
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TAPS
What a wonderful post about you, your family and your upbringing! I love the pictures also! As a child Palm Sunday was one of my least favorite Mass days because it required a very long stay in church! :) How sweet your dad made your a silver ring and you have a gold locket from Grandma. I also have one from my maternal grandmother.
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on April 9, 2017 at 10:51 AM
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Wow, that's a lot of detail to remember. And sweet to think about.
The pin is really pretty, and a nice award even though it wasn't the real reason you were so faithful in your attendance. There was a big crowd at both masses this morning at St. Boniface across the street. I imagine it will really be jammed on Easter.
posted by
Pat_B
on April 9, 2017 at 10:51 AM
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