CELEBRATING THE NEW YEAR
From us at CMCS a very blessed, safe, and prosperous New Year!
The message below is by Chicago priest, Fr. Mike Nacius. May the Lord bless you, and bless others because of your love for them.
May these following rules for holiday drinking and entertaining help us properly celebrate with family and friends.
JUST ONE DRINK CAN HURT YOU – Drink only if you can. If you cannot drink or have been told not to drink, or if you take medication which does not mix with alcohol, don’t drink.
HIGH TOLERANCE FOR ALCOHOL IS A BAD SIGN – Don’t drink more then one drink per hour. If you can drink more than this without any effect, you have a symptom of the disease of alcoholism.
NOT DRINKING IS OKAY TOO – Don’t drink if you ‘don’t drink.’ Saying, ‘No thanks’ will not offend your host or hostess.
DRUNK DRIVERS KILL PEOPLE – If you plan on having a really good time, then plan on not driving.
THE CALENDAR HAS NO EFFECT ON THE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL – Never say, ‘Aw, c’mon, it’s Christmas!’
HAVE NON ALCOHOLIC CHOICES – LET YOUR GUESTS CHOOSE – Don’t give a guest who doesn’t drink a hard time. Don’t argue with someone who says ‘no thanks’.
DO NOT POSISON YOUR GUESTS – Don’t serve more than one drink an hour to any guest. Don’t serve drinks over a long period of time before serving food.
DRUNK DRIVERS KILL PEOPLE – Hot coffee or cold towels only make a drunk person awake, not sober. If a guest gets drunk, don’t let him or her drive. Get a ride, call a cab or let them sleep.
