On Sunday October 3rd, Teens from our parish youth group and Confirmation service program, Celebration, brought old and new fairy tale characters to life as they created a land of fancy and “happy” in our back woods. A little nervous about the rain adults and teen leaders under the direction of Mrs. JoAnn Papa carried on with their plans to put on this annual service event for the kids of the parish. “For God’s glory” was the prayer Mrs. Papa chanted as the rain broke and the teens took their place in the woods to bring their characters to life. The “little kids” of the parish were invited to attend the 10am Mass in costume before making their journey through the woods. There were dragons, princesses, ghost busters, and even a UPS driver just to name a few. Kids and adults alike enjoyed listening to stories AND receiving candy and treats from the characters. Members from the Daughters of St. Colette served apple cinnamon donuts and cider as what seemed to be a bleak morning turned out to be a magical afternoon. Snow While was lovely, the Three Pigs were Silly, Captain Hook writes left handed, and did Jack ever make it up the beanstalk? You’ll have to come back next year and find out!
We’re honored that the Medina Gazette covered our event as well! Read the article here.
