Over 200 guests attended the annual 2009 TFP – America Needs Fatima Supporters picnic in northeast Kansas.
The event was populated by the very young to the elderly, however on this day everyone was young at heart.
The beautiful and crisp fall day began with an extremely informative audiovisual presentation by TFP member, Mr. Byron Whitcraft who traveled from our boys’ academy in Herndon, PA.
Mr. Whitcraft’s presentation was titled, “Two Societies, Two Spirits, You Make the Choice.” This presentation contrasted the Catholic spirit of the Middle Ages with the opposite one that is so characteristic of our contemporary society.
Mr. Whitcraft had many samples both from an ecclesiastical aspect as well as a temporal one. The images and ideas shown created a stark contrast between the glory of the past with the willful and energetic immersion into sin and chaos of today.
Once all of the guests arrived, a beautiful statue of Our Lady of Fatima was processed to Her place of honor to reign over the day.
This year the picnic was graced by friends from Louisiana. One of our supporters brought with him a full sized pig, which was barbecued whole, Cajun style.
It was so delicious that not a morsel remained after the meal.
The puppet show this year was a true story about an incident that occurred during the Protestant revolt in Switzerland during the 16th century, and how a little shepherd boy rescued a statue of Our Lady from the malicious destroyers.
There were treasure hunts, the piñata, a large model rocket launch and a long and relaxing hay ride.
When it became dark the highlight of the day was the candlelit outdoor rosary procession with the statue of Our Lady. It was incredible to hear the audible gasps of those in attendance when they saw the great honor paid to Our Lady as well as the sea of candles lit to illuminate the procession.
The evening ended with a shadow show titled, “Michael.” “Michael” is a beautiful story of a U.S. Marine during the Korean War who was literally rescued by St. Michael the Archangel.
At the end, the guests departed tired but very happy to have participated in such a beautiful event.
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