I’m an ethnic mutt - Austrian, Bohemian, German, French and
Irish. But is there anyone out there who doesn’t
include Irish in their bloodline this time of year?
We had a school full of Irish students yesterday, as well as
an O’Pollard, an O'Harry, a McKonopasek, a McKolkman, an O’Cyr and a couple of
McLuchterhands, during an afternoon party to celebrate the upcoming wearing of
the green.
The students started preparing for the celebration by
learning about the man the day is named after – Saint Patrick - who, I was
surprised to find out, was not actually an Irishman. He was born in England, or
Scotland. I haven’t figured that out yet, but it became quite the controversy
during the party. Anyway, the students learned from Mr. Gaschke that Saint
Patrick became a slave in Ireland at the age of 16, escaped, then later returned
to Ireland to convert the people from paganism to Christianity.
The Academic Advisors worked with their students to plan and
execute the party. Some students decorated…
Some prepared and served the food…
Some planned the activities…
And some organized the craft.
And because Shepherds College is a school first and foremost
– there had to be a quiz.
These students knew every answer on the quiz and can now,
legitimately, be called “wee folk.”
Whether you celebrate March 17th by wearing green to church,
or eating a grilled Reuben sandwich for lunch, or waiting in the McDonalds
drive-through for a Shamrock Shake, remember the real reason we honor this man
on this day – he put aside his fears and anger to obediently answer the call of
God to bring the Gospel to his enemies.
Have a happy St. Patrick’s Day
on Sunday!
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looks like a grand time and not all Blarney!
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