Seasonal

A Mackillop Feast!

By Francine Pirola | July 9, 2012

Australians are always looking for an excuse to roll out the festive foods that our Northern hemisphere brethren enjoy in their Winter season. Instead of…

St Mary’s Sweet Treats

By Francine Pirola | July 9, 2012

St Mary of the Cross MacKillop  is known for her habit of carrying sweets in her pocket to reward good effort in her students. Try…

Father of the Year

By Kiara Pirola | July 9, 2012

This Father’s Day, give your Dad something extra special. Featured in the September 2011 edition of the CathFamily E-Magazine Business Card Mini Photo Album Materials:…

Mini Footy and Hole-in-one Savoury Bites

By Francine Pirola | July 9, 2012

In this recipe, the humble sausage roll has been transformed into themed food to give Dad a tasty treat! Featured in the September 2011 edition…

The Rosary With Children

By Francine Pirola | July 9, 2012

Get your kids involved in the Rosary with this simple craft activity. There is no better time than now to start something beautiful in your…

Rosary Fruit Skewers Recipe

By Kiara Pirola | July 9, 2012

Give traditional fruit skewers a ‘holy’ twist! Praying is not compulsory whilst eating but certainly recommended! Ingredients for 10: Half a Watermelon 2 Bananas 30…

Christ the King Crown & Robe

By Kiara Pirola | July 9, 2012

Christ the King Crown Create a crown using gold cardboard and decorate with sequins, rhinestones and fake fur (or cotton wool) around the bottom rim.…

Natural Advent Wreath

By Francine Pirola | July 6, 2012

Advent is a time of eager anticipation of the coming of Jesus.  The lighting of Advent candles is old tradition that many families and churches…

Advent Prayer I

By Francine Pirola | July 6, 2012

Leader: Lord God, you are the light of the world, the source of all life.  Be our light. Be our life. Leader: Lord God, your…

Advent Water Wreath

By Francine Pirola | July 6, 2012

The Advent Wreath is rich in symbolism: The circular shape, with no beginning or end symbolises the eternity of God. Purple candles symbolize penance. The…

Advent Prayer II

By Francine Pirola | July 6, 2012

Leader: Lord God, you are the light of the world, the source of all life.  Be our light. Be our life. Leader: Lord God, your…

Advent Wreath Banner

By Francine Pirola | July 6, 2012

 This Advent Wreath is an innovative and space saving adaptation of an old tradition.  The pattern below makes a banner finished size 60 x 75…