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Volume One

November, 2002
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Volume / Issue No.: Vol. 1, First Issue
Catalog Number: 112002
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Magazine's highlights:

Reading

Two original stories both written by Bernadette Fox: A Horse Named Angel and Life With Jill

Fun

Our first dose of one of our most popular features: Smile

Activities

Entering our Craft Shop you will find fun and easy to follow instructions in paper marbleizing.

Put on your chef hat and dive into one dessert you never will forget. Our easy to prepare: Cream Puff Dessert.

December, 2002
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Volume / Issue No.: Vol. 1, Second Issue
Catalog Number: 122002
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Magazine's highlights:

Reading

First part of Mr. Larrew's Secret; a priest goes hiding to escape from the police during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Fun

Learn to draw the beautiful image of Our Lady of Guadalupe when you turn to page 18.

Nothing to watch? Check our list of religious holiday movies by checking out our Movie Reviews.

Activities

It is time for Christmas decorations! Try making your very own crib for baby Jesus when you turn to our Craft Shop section.

Spiritual

Understand how important St. Maria Goretti's virtues are for us by taking a peek at our new Random Feature: In the Footsteps of St. Maria Goretti.

God is always there beside you even during your hardest times. . . and don't forget His angels. Read hope filled stories by the "angel storyteller" Joan W. Anderson by reviewing our "Uplifting" Angel Stories.

January, 2003
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Volume / Issue No.: Vol. 1, Third Issue
Catalog Number: 012003
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Magazine's highlights:

Reading

Second part of Mr. Larrew's Secret; a priest goes hiding to escape from the police during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

And. . . the first part of Sister Lucy Therese of the Immaculate Heart, by Catherine; a fictional story about a nun who writes down her life's story

Fun

Attention babysitters! Even if you do babysitting as a business or you have to keep watch over your siblings, you better investigate our "The Do's and Don'ts of Babysitting."

Smile! For we have another serving of Smile, a Random Feature of our magazine that has funny, humorous stories and jokes -- all with a Catholic twist!

Activities

Brrr! It is cold, cold January and you just come in from a hard day of sledding with your friend. What is better now than a nice tall glass of hot chocolate? Learn how to make your own mix by reading our In the Kitchen.

Make a nice secure safe place to store your rosary by sewing up our Hanging Rosary Pouch, found on page 11.

Spiritual

A Sign Sent from Above, a short article covering the significant vision of the Cross to Constantine.

February, 2003
February 2003
Volume / Issue No.: Vol. 1, Fourth Issue
Catalog Number: 022003
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Magazine's highlights:

Reading

The second part of Sister Lucy Therese of the Immaculate Heart, by Catherine; A fictional story about a nun who writes done her life's story

And. . . The Anonymous Valentine, by Bernadette; Sara Carlton turns amateur detective to find the source of some mysterious Valentine cards.

Fun

Add a few more great Catholic websites to your bookmarks by turning to our Website Reviews.

Activities

Share your devotion to St. Maria Goretti by making a "Simply, Saintly, Sweet Sweatshirt" that bears the words of her motto: "I would rather die than commit a mortal sin."

Spiritual

We have added another "In the Footsteps of Saint Maria Goretti" to this issue. This time we will be exploring one of her most important virtues: pardon and forgiveness.

A Little Girl and Her Lady; Journey through the reality of the apparition at Lourdes, by following and listening to St. Bernadette.

March, 2003
March 2003
Volume / Issue No.: Vol. 1, Fifth Issue
Catalog Number: 032003
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Magazine's highlights:

Reading

The second installment of The Anonymous Valentine written by Bernadette; Sara Carlton turns amateur detective to find the source of some mysterious Valentine cards.

Fun

Three new fun and humorous stories added to our Smile archive.

Activities

Get your scissors and crayons ready! For you are going to enjoy cutting out our SMM paper doll!! Including an outfit bearing a short ejaculation; what more fun could you ask for?

Spiritual

The Inside Look of a Novice's Life: Considering entering the consecrated life? By reading our special SMM interview with Sister Clare Marie, you can learn the process of becoming a nun and see what it takes to become a spouse of Jesus Christ.

Let Lent Lead You: Understanding the significance of fasting and abstaining during the holy season of Lent, by Bernadette Fox.

There is a Time for Play, a Time for Work, and a Time to Pray: a collection of prayers to say throughout the day.

April, 2003
April 2003
Volume / Issue No.: Vol. 1, Sixth Issue
Catalog Number: 042003
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Magazine's highlights:

Reading

St. Maria's Messenger's story contest winning story is published in this issue: The Conversion written by Jennifer Carter.

Fun

Need to add a little religious flavor to your movie line up? Well, I think we did the work for you! Choose from the four religious movies St. Maria's Messenger reviewed in our Reviews of Our Favorite Religious Movies.

Step back through time and see how games and amusements have evolved over the years by reading Games and Amusements Through the Ages.

Activities

Love flowers? Wish you can enjoy their beauty and charm all year round, and for years to come? Take advice from the experts, Lina and Adelia Beard, the authors of The American Girl's Handy Book. Learn the right way to preserve cut flowers, by drying them, pressing them, and even preserving their perfume.

Now since you are done and have books full with pressed flowers and leaves why not use them in making a beautiful pressed flower greeting card? You can learn how by walking into our Craft Room.

Spiritual

The author of Where Angels Walk, Joan Wester Anderson, is interviewed by SMM in this issue's The Famous Angel Story Teller.

Be enlightened and renewed by taking a quick glance at another addition of In the Footsteps of Saint Maria Goretti. This time you will be exploring the saint's profound virtue of obedience.

Remember the late Pope's love for the youth of the world by reading parts of his speech at a 1987 youth rally in New Orleans.

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