There are two kinds of families that I notice at Christmas Mass. The first are those with young children dressed up in their best Christmas finery, excited about the whole day. The kids sing the songs they know with enthusiasm. They admire the array of Christmas trees and poinsettias in the sanctuary. They rush to visit the creche after Mass to see the baby Jesus.

COLORADO SPRINGS. The annual Mass of the Holy Innocents will take place Dec. 28 at 9 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Colorado Springs, 2650 Parish View. The Mass commemorates all children who have died due to miscarriage, accident, illness, abortion, Sudden Infant Death syndrome, violence, or in an otherwise untimely manner. 

COLORADO SPRINGS.  Mary Ann Lamecker, a longtime employee of St. Patrick Parish, died Oct. 19.

Editor’s Note: Below is a speech delivered by Our Lady of Walsingham Academy senior Meg Ambuul at the school’s annual gala on Nov. 11 at Creekside Event Center. Ambuul is a senior.

I can say with some authority that attending Our Lady of Walsingham Academy is a lot of work. A few years ago, that would have been a complaint. But now, as I pursue the studies of my senior year, I’m actually grateful.