Every Fourth of July, we celebrate our independence as a nation. At about the time our original 13 states adopted their new constitution in 1787, Alexander Tyler, a Scottish history professor at the University of Edinburgh, had this to say about “The Fall of the Athenian Republic” some 2,000 years prior. He said ---
Angel House Thrift
Angel House Thrift Store at Holy Family Catholic Church, located three miles north of Williston on Hwy. 27A, is open Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. every weekend.
Lite Lunch
Holy Family Catholic Church invites the community to share a Lite Lunch Wednesday, March 20 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. in the parish hall located three miles north on Hwy 27A. There is no charge or obligation of any kind.
Over 75 people braved threatening skies to attend Williston's National Day of Prayer ceremony at noon last Thursday.
Speakers, representing more than a half dozen churches, took turns praying for the country, state, leaders and families during the hour-long service held at the gazebo in Heritage Park.
The ceremony marks the 62nd year for the National Day of Prayer, said Williston organizer Mayor R. Gerald Hethcoat. The theme for this year’s commemoration is “Pray for America” , Hethcoat said.
Angel House Thrift
Angel House Thrift Store at Holy Family Catholic Church, located three miles north of Williston on Hwy 27A, is open Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. every weekend.
Fish Dinner
Holy Family Catholic Church will host its Fish Dinner Friday, Nov. 9 from 5-7 p.m. at the parish hall, located three miles north of Williston on Hwy 27A.
Angel House Thrift
Angel House Thrift Store at Holy Family Catholic Church, located three miles north of Williston on Hwy 27A is open Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. every weekend.
This weekend because of the Flea Market, on Saturday only there will be a special $2 bag day. All the clothes you can fit in a plastic shopping bag for $2. The ladies there will be happy to show you how to fold to get the most for your money.
Genesis 11:1-9 is one of those sections within the Bible where many people believe they have it figured out. The story of the Tower of Babel is one where most, if not the majority of Christians, know something about. For them, this is where the different nationalities of people came from. This is where the different languages are derived. Well, you are right, but is there more to the story than that? You better believe there is!
Yard Sale
Holy Family will hold its monthly yard sale Feb. 4 from 8 a.m. -1 p.m.
Space rental is $5 each for table, space or tent. You can bring your own table/tent. Vendors are welcome.
Angel House Thrift
Angel House Thrift Store at Holy Family Catholic Church, located three miles north of Williston on Hwy 27A is open Friday and Saturday from 9 am until 1 p.m. every weekend.
For the last week, I have been chief cook and bottle washer in the house while the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage was visiting our son and his family in Ohio. I like nothing better than being in charge. Of course, I wonder what in the world I am in charge of when I am the only one in the house.