Your guests, especially the more macho men, always enjoy contests or competitions related to the outfits worn to these parties.  Handing out awards for things like the most authentic cowboy/cowgirl, or the most outrageous cowboy/cowgirl, or the yuppiest cowboy/cowgirl always turn into a roaring good time.

In addition, no real western party would be complete without some serious western trivia.  You can design a competition between the cowboys and the cowgirls, centered on lines from famous western movies, popular country western song trivia, famous real-life cowboys and cowgirls, and an endless list of other interesting and nostalgic topics.

When it comes to fun at a western party, let your imagination take over.  I’m sure it won’t disappoint you

But one thing she taught me, anything that is chronic needs to be addressed and not ignored.  If you have something that nags at you and won’t go away, it could very well be indicative of something serious.  The body can fight and overcome many things but when it gets to the point where it can’t, it’s time to help it along.  

If you have chronic yeast infections, there has got to be a reason this is happening to you.  That can be difficult to pinpoint but that’s what you must do.  You should also follow a very strict regimen to get rid of it.

Pray the Rosary for Peace
“Given the present international situation, I have invited individuals and communities to pray the rosary for peace. I also renew this appeal today, underlining at the same time that the rosary is the contemplation of Christ in his mysteries, in close union with Mary Most Holy.”

Pope John Paul II
Oct. 14, 2001

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Prayer and Remembrance National Shrine Christmas Cards are Available Now! Remember your beloved family and friends by sending them a special Christmas novena card from the National Shrine. Msgr. Bransfield and the Shrine priests will remember all those receiving these cards during a novena of Masses during the Christmas Octave. MORE… New! Perpetual Enrollments Now Available Online Those enrolled in a Perpetual Enrollment will be remembered in our daily rosary at the National Shrine; in a novena of Masses every month; and for our deceased members, a remembrance in Mass every day during the month of November. More.. Memorial Registry The Memorial Registry is a very special way of enrolling your loved ones Perpetually. This Registry holds not only the names of your loved ones, but it can include important dates, a prayerful message and a favorite photo.More… Shrine Guild Those enrolled are remembered in a monthly Novena of Masses and the daily Rosary for one year. Additionally, the deceased are also remembered in daily Mass during the All Souls month of November. More…

News & Events USCCB Mass Sunday Masses Christmas Dinner Volunteers Needed Marian Devotion ‘Our Lady in Art’ 2002 calendar. Spend each day in the New Year in the company of the Blessed Virgin Mary with a beautiful ‘Our Lady in Art’ 2002 calendar. This calendar features Catholic liturgical seasons and feasts, U.S. holidays, as well as the Basilica’s novenas, with a beautiful Marian image for each month. MORE… Prayers for Peace The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, in response to invitations to prayer from His Holiness, Pope John Paul II, has conducted weekly devotions to Mary during October — the month of the Holy Rosary — seeking solace for the nation and peace for the world.Given the current conditions, Msgr. Bransfield announced that the devotions will continue until the Advent Season. Please join us each Saturday for confessions beginning at 10 a.m. T he rosary is prayed at 11:45 a.m., followed at 12:10 p.m. by a votive Mass in honor of Mary, Queen of Peace.  More…