Tuesday the 20th: STL Food

 *It's not a Voboril trip if there's not a lot of food.

*We visited the Chocolate Chocolate factory; we didn't tour, but we did buy lots of chocolate. On the way, we passed one of the Italian bakeries and were forced to buy some treats.

*For lunch we did Bogart's ribs. They were wonderful as always. We've been often enough that we know exactly what our favorites are.

*Supper was amatriciana that we made at home. The salad was really good as was the sauce my mom made on bucatini, all from Italian grocery stores less than a mile from us. 

 

 

Monday the 19th: Saint of the Week

 

Saint Isaac Jocques, John de Brebeuf, Priests and Companions (USA-M), “The North American Martyrs”

                Dates:  October 19                              IJ born 1607; d.1642, 1647-9; canonized 1930    

                Place:  from France; Jesuit missionaries to the “New World”

                Importance: tortured by Iriquois and died for faith in Canada/New York area

                Patron:   Canada; Americas

                Prayer:  “O God, you consecrated the first beginnings of the faith in North America by the preaching and martyrdom of Saints John and Isaac and their companions.  Through their intercession let more people everywhere respond to Good News of salvation.  We ask this…Amen.”

Quotes:  Holy Martyrs and patrons, protect this land which you have blessed by the shedding of your blood. Renew in these days our Catholic faith which you helped to establish in this new land. Bring all our fellow citizens to a knowledge and love of the truth. Make us zealous in the profession of our faith so that we may continue and perfect the work which you have begun with so much labour and suffering. Pray for our homes, our schools, our missions, for vocations, for the conversion of sinners, the return of those who have wandered from the fold, and the perseverance of all the Faithful. And foster a deeper and increasing unity among all Christians. Amen.--Jesuit novena prayer to the martyrs

Friday the 16th: Forest Park and The Hill

 We visited the St. Louis Art Museum and had a variety of adventures as we wandered around. I found a lot of good present for family members for Christmas and took a picture of one of my favorite impressionist paintings. We had supper at one of the Italian restaurants on the Hill; it was delicious and we probably got way too much food, but it was delicious.

 

 

Thursday the 15th: Food of the Week

 *Tomorrow the Husband and I are going on a date! I don't know where yet, but the other members of the household are going to enjoy frozen pizza while we're gone.

*Tonight the Son has already started stew in the crockpot. He was able to get up early before work to get it begun which is great!

*Yesterday I made the second and third pictures below: the last one is Caramel-Nut Revel Bars for Christmas. They are very tasty but too soft to cut well and freeze, so I will not make them again.  The second picture was supper: oven baked crispy fish with Red Lobster biscuits from a mix, green beans, and homemade tartar sauce. I really enjoyed the meal; the fish was delicious. I didn't find the thick filets they called for so I just baked it for less time; I also used hamburger buns for the sandwich bread, and they broke up even better than the bread does. 

*Tuesday we had Domino's at a birthday party for my niece and my dad, along with chocolate cake and mint chocolate chip ice cream.

*Monday I made tacos; we had thought we would have guests, but they were not able to make it. I used ground seasoned beef with onion and garlic, crispy hash browns, peas, sauteed peppers, lettuce, sour cream, cilantro, and chips and tortillas. Everything was eaten.

*Sunday we made two Alabama Grilled Chickens, crispy potato cubes,  corn and carrots, and then my mom brought pumpkin dump cake. We now have lots of leftover chicken--I might need to freeze some this weekend for the future.

*Saturday I want to include because we went to the St. George Orthodox Fundraiser dinner, and that's the top picture below. Kibbe, stuffed grape leaves, salad with fattousch dressing, baklava, and the ruz and yaknee (green beans with beef) were all delicious and fed us for almost 3 meals. 

 

 

Wednesday the 14th: Chores of the Week

 *I gave myself a long list this week, and so far I'm not completely successful.

--Write to a music director about playing at his parish: done

--Work on desk: not yet

--Work on new phone: some research done, now need to visit a star

--rods for downstairs windows: I think I need shower rods because they are recessed windows, but I need thinner ones so I can use cafe curtains.

--Trip due date check: done, now to get an electronic check to pay for it. I have some guide books picked out to purchase next week.

--Write to caretaker for friend: not yet

--Pay dentist bill and cancel appts and move to new dentist: tomorrow

--Buy ticket to empty bowls: not yet

--Contact friend about supper: not yet! 

Tuesday the 13th: Parks and Restaurants

We walked to this park on The Hill almost every night to enjoy the fountain in the heat.

I got to meet our student teacher from the semester before for lunch along with friends of my brother. She's rocking in her first year as a full time music teacher.

 

 

Monday the 12th: St. Callistus, saint of the week

 

Saint Callistus I  (OM), Pope, Martyr

                Dates:  October 14                              d.222    

                Place:  Rome

                Importance:  Roman slave, condemned to the Sardinia mines when trying to collect money to pay back his master; in charge of the public Christian burial ground in Rome; very compassionate pope who succeeded Zephyrinus; provided for burial of martyrs in catacombs; instituted Ember Day Feasts; possibly martyred under Alexander Severus; insisted that Church must be home to saints and sinners

                Patron:  cemetery workers

                Prayer:  “God of mercy, hear the prayers of your people that we may be helped by St. Callistus, whose martyrdom we celebrate with joy.  We ask this…Amen.”

 (Found from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Callixtus_I?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=organic)