Day 9 – July 13: Sacred, Silly, and Splashy

📍 Where We Went

Sunday started early with a beautiful Mass at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Steubenville — celebrated ad orientem, which was a reverent and memorable experience for many. Afterward, we enjoyed a hearty lunch and performances by the kids at Shawn and Beth’s house. The day ended in full summer style with a “pavilion party” — volleyball, good food, and swimming in a cool creek rounded out the evening perfectly.

Weather: Warm and sunny

Drive Time: Minimal local travel

📸 Daily Highlight

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🙏 Highlights of the Day

• Early morning Mass at St. Peter’s, celebrated ad orientem
• Lunch with Shawn and Beth — and kids’ skits that brought lots of laughs
• The epic pavilion party with volleyball, a delicious spread, and refreshing creek swimming

✏️ Reflections

• What was your favorite skit or moment from the kids' performances?
• Did today feel more like a Sunday of rest or adventure?
• Would you swim in a creek again?

🎉 Today’s Kid Prompt

If you could invent your own skit to perform with your friends, what would it be about?

🫵 Challenge to the Reader

Tell us your dream summer party: bonfire, pool, creek, music, games — what would you include?