Skip to main content

St Marys, Kansas

 

The Immaculata Church at St Marys, Kansas

Our family took a road trip to St Marys, Kansas. We went specifically to see the church, the Immaculata. My children were also eager to see the school while we were there, the locale for the Tom Playfair books by Father Finn. We didn’t get to see much of the school, other than from the road, but nonetheless, we were still very excited just to be there because my children really enjoyed the series of books by Father Finn.


We watched the consecration of the Immaculata from home in May  and have been looking forward to visit the church ever since. The drive was long with all of us packed in like sardines, but it was worth it. I have no words to describe how amazing and beautiful the church is. 


Since we didn’t live close by, we had to camp for a night or so, just to have time to see everything we wanted to see there. The trip was everything that we had hoped for and more. We got to see the church and the school, and then had lunch at Sugar Creek Country Store. Afterwards, we visited my favorite book store, Angelus Press. If you’ve never heard of the Tom Playfair books, you can find them at Angelus Press. Angelus Press is also online, so you can check it out from there too.


Sugar Creek was a pleasant surprise; it was recommended to us when we stopped by for some cheese curds along the way. It was a mix of a deli and a grocery store. We all enjoyed our sandwiches, and the store was filled with a mix of bulk baking products, snacks, and more. I was thrilled to find some spices for cooking that didn’t have all the additives and preservatives.


We had such a good time at St Marys; we’d like to go back again. 









Labels:

Popular posts from this blog

Gone Fishing

  It’s summer, and school is out… Have a good summer and be safe! As always, pray unceasingly.
Read more

Of all the -isms ...

  Of all the -isms in our culture today, this one is often ignored and up there with the most nefarious. I’m talking about nepotism. This is because it is so stealthy. It is not obvious. You never know who is related to whom, either by blood or by marriage.  Unfortunately, you don’t get to choose who your family are. The treachery within family is stuff of legends and timeless novels. At the same time, the benefits of some families just keep on giving, bootstraps not needed at all, just look for the red carpet treatment. When it comes to nepotism, there are tell-tale signs over time, emphasis on time. There are certain people who seem to get away with everything. Rules for you but not for them. Some of these people aren’t qualified for the job, and yet they have been promoted countless times to the top just like that. Then there are some people who haven't done much and yet they’re bestowed with awards and recognitions nonstop just for showing up. Meanwhile, the rest of us are...
Read more

What’s Cooking Vol. 4: Garlic Bread

  This is a side. It’s really nothing, but it’s one of our favorite no meat dishes, so I thought I’d share this as an idea for a side during Lent.  What you need: - bread - butter - garlic seasoning - shredded Parmesan cheese If you have a loaf of bread, it’s even better. It works with everyday sliced bread as shown in the image above. Melt the butter in the microwave until it is soft enough to mix but not liquid. It doesn’t take long, like several seconds. The amount of butter varies depending on the bread and how much parmesan you’d like. Mix the butter with garlic seasoning and the shredded parmesan cheese. Spread it on the bread and put it in the oven or toaster oven. Baking time will vary depending on how toasted you like your bread. Bake until the butter is melted into the bread or until the parmesan cheese is slightly toasted.  There are many garlic seasonings out there, but this Weber one is my favorite, not salty, just herbs and garlic. The same goes for the s...
Read more