CareNotes

12/19/2025

The Service of the Longest Night is this Saturday, December 20th. If you're unable to join in person, the service will be recorded and shared on Abbey Caskets' website next week.

Abbey Caskets, a work of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, will host a Service of the Longest Night on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 6 p.m. Central Time in the Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House Chapel in St. Meinrad, IN.

12/18/2025

🎄 Holiday Hours

Just a heads-up! The CareNotes office will be closed December 24–January 1 so our team can soak up the season with family and friends.

You can still place orders online anytime, but please note that any orders placed during this time won’t ship until we’re back in the office on January 2, 2026.

Wishing you a peaceful and hope-filled holiday season. 💜

12/15/2025

It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year… but for many of us, it can also be the most stressful.

🎄 Here are a few simple suggestions to help put the joy back into your holiday:

By Therese J. Borchard

12/12/2025

If you’re struggling with anxiety, sadness, or pressure to “feel festive,” you’re not alone. Explore this page from Mental Health America to learn more about holiday stress and find tools for support and comfort.

For many people, the holiday season brings up mental images of joyful gatherings, thoughtful traditions, and time with loved ones. But the reality is often more complicated.

12/11/2025

Stocking Stuffers That Soothe the Spirit 🖍

Our coloring books make thoughtful, calming stocking stuffers for all ages. Charming illustrations paired with meaningful messages offer a peaceful pause in the midst of the holiday season.

💜 Shop coloring books: https://carenotes.com/product-category/products/coloring-books/

12/11/2025

Even if you can’t be here in person, you’re warmly invited to join the monks in prayer this Christmas. 💜🎄

With the holiday season approaching, all are welcome to pray with the Benedictine monks.

12/09/2025

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, you’re hearing. But you’re definitely not feeling the wonder. Here are some ways to start moving through the “blues” with hope.

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, you’re hearing. But you’re definitely not feeling the wonder.

12/09/2025

What a beautiful reminder to pause and take in the moments of peace around us. 🌅

12/06/2025

11/28/2025

This Christmas, a simple message of compassion can make all the difference. 💟

Our Christmas CareCards offer gentle words of comfort and hope that are perfect for anyone facing loss, loneliness, or a difficult season.

Share comfort, connection, and care with someone who needs it most.
https://carenotes.com/product-category/products/cards/

11/27/2025

Eucharist comes from the Greek word eukharistia, or ‘thanksgiving.’ On this day of thanks, let us be grateful to God for all of our blessings and remember in prayer those who are in need.

11/26/2025

As we head into Thanksgiving, many of us are reflecting on the people, moments, and small blessings we’re grateful for. Practicing gratitude doesn’t just enrich the holiday—it can enrich our lives every day.

🧡 In the spirit of the season, here are a few thoughtful ways to cultivate gratitude and experience its lasting benefits: https://carenotes.com/blog/enriching-your-life-through-gratitude/

Wishing you a peaceful and meaningful Thanksgiving.

Gratitude is recognizing the good things in life each and every day, even—and especially—in the midst of trying circumstances.