We're headed into August, and summer is, for better or worse, winding down. If you're like us, in the flurry of summer and back-to-school activities, it can be hard to find quality time to spend with God, or even with the entire family. To that end, here are a few ideas for a late summer day or weekend:
Lakeside Fellowship. Camp Lebanon is coming quickly, but if your summer isn't plum full already, consider joining other St. Michael and St. Albert families the weekend of Aug. 14-16 for great food, fellowship, and lakeside fun. Details can be found here, and the registration form is here -- we still need families in order to hold the entire camp for our two parishes!
Family Movie Night. A few years back I watched and recommend the beautiful animated movie, The Secret of Kells. Both Kells and a newer movie in the same style (which I haven't seen), Song of the Sea, are available for unlimited streaming on Amazon Prime. Ignatius Press recently published this review of Song of the Sea -- should be well worth watching. We will definitely be checking it out! (The Secret of Kells is also available on Netflix.)
Silent Retreat. Christ the King Retreat Center in Buffalo is hosting a men's and women's silent retreat in late August entitled "Sowing Seeds of Mercy." The retreat is Aug. 21-23 at King's House, with a suggested donation of $160. More details and registration information can be found here.
Spaghetti Dinner. Sometimes just having a family meal together that you don't have to cook is the ticket to reconnecting with family. If so, you can eat for a great cause at the upcoming Kunzman Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser hosted by Knights of Columbus Council 4174 at the St. Albert Parish Center. The dinner is Sunday, Aug. 23, from 4:30 to 8 p.m., with free-will offerings to support Brother Knight Erich Kunzman and family. Erich has suffered some complications due to a significant surgery and copuld use our prayers and support!