Children's Story Time

Faithful Fun for Families

Saturday, September 23
10:30 a.m. in the Library

Martin de Porres:  The Rose in the Desert

Written by Gary D. Schmidt
Illustrated by David Diaz

As the illegitimate son of a Spanish nobleman and a former slave, Martin de Porres was born into extreme poverty. Even so, his mother begged the church fathers to allow him into the priesthood. Instead, Martin was accepted as a servant boy. But soon, the young man was performing miracles. Rumors began to fly around the city of a strange mulatto boy with healing hands, who gave first to the people of the barrios. Martin continued to serve in the church, until he was finally received by the Dominican Order, no longer called the worthless son of a slave, but rather a saint and the rose in the desert.

There will be coloring, activities and light refreshments after the read-aloud.  Families are welcome to browse the growing collection of children's material before and after the event.

Please call 414-747-6469 if you have any questions.  We hope to see you there!