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Teens wallow in mud!

81 high school youth and chaperons from the Howard County Catholic parishes recently spent an evening at a local corn maize. The trails cut through the corn field had more surprises than twists, wrong ways and dead ends -  they were also ankle deep in MUD!  Undaunted, the high school youth braved the mud through 9 miles of corn trails - only to have their shoes sucked off their feet by the gooey ground. But being with friends, hosing off their feet and munching on french fries made this event VERY fun- muddy (or lost) shoes and all! 

St Paul Parish 2nd Annual Pumpkin Patch!

The parish 2nd annual pumpkin patch proved to be a sunny day with lots of crafts, games and good things to eat for children ages 10 and under. From playing 'pumpkin bowl', to creating their own pumpkin patch, the children made crafts of popcorn hands, coloring pages, pumpkin balloon heads and more.  Special menu for the day was macaroni and cheese, chicken nuggets, veggies, pretzels, and home made cookies they frosted and decorated themselves!

                                                  

Special thanks to Loretta, Christia, and Sharon for preparing for and making all the events possible, to all parents who brought their children to enjoy the day.  And extra special thanks to the 10 teenagers who helped with the crafts, games, and food - of course, ensuring that everything was 'child safe'!         

St Paul's parish welcomed 8 new members into full communion within the Catholic Church.
At the Easter Vigil Mass, two members received the sacrament of Baptism, and eight received the sacrament of Confirmation.      

As is the tradition at St Paul's Church, our high school youth presented the Living Stations on Good Friday evening.  Among the dimming lights, the flickering candles, and the sounds of whips and nails, the last hours of Jesus' life were portrayed in a reverent manor.  As the youth processed out following the large wooden cross, the church was hushed in a respectful silence.