Fireworks, no matter when or where we see them, always seem to conjure up the 4th of July. They have been part and parcel of the festivities from the very beginning. The tradition of setting off fireworks began in Philadelphia on the first anniversary of the Declaration of Independence–July 4,1777. That celebration began and ended…
St. Vincent de Paul’s youth summer camp program, Circle V Ranch Camp, is one of the most valuable ways of instilling self-esteem into a child’s life. Through outdoor programs that help children grow and acquire essential social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills that otherwise would not be possible in a classroom setting. It takes an…
May is for mothers… June is for fathers. Well actually, June is a special month for many people: graduates, brides and approximately 8 percent of the population celebrating birthdays, statistically speaking. But let’s take a look at the most commonly shared celebration of June, namely Father’s Day, and discover this year’s coincidental convergence of festivities.…
With Father’s Day just around the corner (June 19th), it’s a great time to begin planning what you’ll be giving the extraordinary father figure in your life. There is no better way to make a person feel extra special than by taking the time to handcraft a personalized gift that you can’t buy anywhere else.…
Every month gives us something special to celebrate, and May is no exception. For us Catholics especially, it is richly ladened with notable tributes. St. Joseph the Worker (May 1st) gives us a running start on a month of celebration that includes the Ascension of Our Lord and ends with the feast of the Visitation…