Category: Blog

Someday at Christmas …

Dec 18, 2009 | Blog

There are many longstanding holiday traditions at St. Mary’s Home, and one of the favorites has come to be the annual visit by the singing group of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Norfolk District. District employees donated gifts to the nearly 90...

St. Mary’s Mermaid Unveiled

Oct 25, 2009 | Blog

A mermaid created for the children of St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children made her debut Saturday at St. Mary’s donor reception. The mermaid will arrive at the Home on Monday at 1 p.m.

The Mermaid is Coming to St. Mary’s

Oct 22, 2009 | Blog

St. Mary’s mermaid is almost here. In fact, she will arrive on Monday. But … she needs a name. Come up with the perfect moniker for this lovely creature of the sea and you’ll win a copy of “There Goes a Mermaid!” by Norfolk author Lisa Suhay and a St. Mary’s tote bag...

Running for a Good Reason

Oct 3, 2009 | Blog, Events, News

Ready to start the 5K. (photo by Kathy Brobst)One-Mile Fun Run finishers, with “Rocket Man,” who warmed up the kids before the race. (photo by Kathy Brobst)More than 400 runners, walkers, volunteers and supporters turned out at Fort Story today for the...

Something New in the Butterfly Garden

Sep 23, 2009 | Blog

The grounds at St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children were already beautiful, with a number of local garden clubs having worked hard to enhance the landscaping in the gardens and courtyards. Over the summer, though, something new blossomed in the butterfly...

St. Mary’s Day of Life

Sep 15, 2009 | Blog

You can help save lives by taking part in the latest St. Mary’s Day of Life on Friday, Oct. 2, at the Red Cross, 250 W. Brambleton Ave., Norfolk. Please join St. Mary’s staff and teachers, as well as families of St. Mary’s residents, as they donate...