Next Meeting on January 18, 2012
I have decided that we will not meet on December 21. I appreciated the that youth helped decorate the church on December 14. However, what I did not appreciate is the way they did. When in church we must respect the Eucharist and the presence of Christ and be reverent. The leaders work very hard and give up time away from their families and home to be with the youth. All we ask is for the respect that when asked to do something or to stop a behavior that it gets done.
I love being part of the church and have always enjoyed being part of the youth group. Together we can accomplish amazing things. In the beginning, the leaders wanted a place where the youth can be with each other, learn about our faith and be a part of something that can make a difference. Having fun is also top on our list!! Today, that is still our goal.
So as we look to the new year and new challenges that we face. Let's keep in mind that we are part of God's plan and we must give our lives to Him.
As soon as we get together in the new year, we have planning to do with our fundraising events.
Mass Every Sunday!!
Feb 12 - Soup and Salad bar
Feb 19 - 21 Destination Jesus - if we have anyone interest. This is a great experience to develop your relationship with God and to better understand our faith with over 700 other high school students.
May you have very blessed Christmas Season and Happy New Year.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving
On Wednesday, November 23, the youth group will be celebrating Thanksgiving with a party. Food will be provided. (Sloppy Joes) so bring some chips, pop or something that you would like to share. We are very thankful for all of the support that we have received over the years. We are in our 4th school year as a group. We will be meeting from 6pm until 8pm.
Reminder that we will not be meeting on November 30. The leaders need a little break.
December 11 is the parents afternoon out. We will be watching the kids from 11:15am until 3:30pm. Hopefully this will be a successful event. However, this year we are asking to have at least 10 registered children. If not we will be canceling the event.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Paintball - Event - November 13
We are going Blast Camp in Hobart for a round of paintball competition. For fear of everyone attacking me, I believe that I will be taking a pass so that I can capture every moment in pictures. Since this is an expensive outing we are asking that everyone bring the permission slip and $30 to youth group on Wednesday. I have already taken care of the deposit and we need to have at least 10 people to get the group rate.
We will be leaving after the 10:30am Mass. Bring a lunch with you. We will return around 5pm and meet at the church parking lot for pickup.
Mark your calendars... We will be hosting Parents afternoon out on December 11. The children can be dropped off after the 10:30am Mass and we will be available until 4pm. We need everyone to help with this event.
Reminder that we meet on Wednesday at 6pm - 7:30pm. Bring frozen pizzas to share!
We are going Blast Camp in Hobart for a round of paintball competition. For fear of everyone attacking me, I believe that I will be taking a pass so that I can capture every moment in pictures. Since this is an expensive outing we are asking that everyone bring the permission slip and $30 to youth group on Wednesday. I have already taken care of the deposit and we need to have at least 10 people to get the group rate.
We will be leaving after the 10:30am Mass. Bring a lunch with you. We will return around 5pm and meet at the church parking lot for pickup.
Mark your calendars... We will be hosting Parents afternoon out on December 11. The children can be dropped off after the 10:30am Mass and we will be available until 4pm. We need everyone to help with this event.
Reminder that we meet on Wednesday at 6pm - 7:30pm. Bring frozen pizzas to share!
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Thank you!!
May 22 at 5:30pm the youth group will host a pot luck dinner to say thank you. This is an opportunity for the youth group to thank our supporters for their contributions and making this youth group such a big success. This is the last time we will be meeting this years. however we are looking as opportunities to get together over the summer. There will be a change for next year. We found out that Wednesday evenings worked better for the group as a whole. So watched the blog and the church bulletin for details.
May 22 at 5:30pm the youth group will host a pot luck dinner to say thank you. This is an opportunity for the youth group to thank our supporters for their contributions and making this youth group such a big success. This is the last time we will be meeting this years. however we are looking as opportunities to get together over the summer. There will be a change for next year. We found out that Wednesday evenings worked better for the group as a whole. So watched the blog and the church bulletin for details.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Dates to Remember.... Dates to Change
- April 3, 2011 - Youth Group Meeting 5:30pm - 7pm - All confirmantes must attend.
- April 4, 2011 Penance Service 7pm. (All confirmantes must go to confession prior to receiving your confirmation.)
- April 9, 2011 - Reconciliation - 4pm at Sorrowful Mother Church (Yet another opportunity to make it right with God!)
- April 10, 2011 - Confirmation practice at 9:30am at St. Cecilia Church in DeMotte.
- April 11, 2011 Confirmation at 7pm at St. Augustine in Rensselaer.
- April 17, 2011 - Confirmation Class to attend CCD at 9am to celebrate the sacrament.
- NO MEETING for the youth group
- April 24, 2011 - NO MEETING for the youth group
- May 1, 2011 - NO MEETING for the youth group
- May 4, 2011 - Confirmation Class 5:30 - after Mass in the chapel
- May 8, 2011 - Youth Group Meeting 5:30 - 7:00pm
- May 15, 2011 Youth Group Meeting 5:30 - 7:00pm
- May 22, 2011 Youth Group Meeting 5:30 - 7:00pm
Monday, February 21, 2011
LOVE IS HERE!!!
We just returned from a Destination Jesus weekend retreat. It was an opportunity for approximately 800 youth to get together to strenghten their faith. A time to look at our relationship with God and how to make it better. We even realized ways to spread our faith here at home.
For me, this was a very emotional and spiritual retreat. Just to see our youth mingle with people that had the same faith. It was as if we planted seeds and witness their growth. To see our youth participate in the Eucharist adoration in ways that I never imagined. We celebrated with song and dance. It was amazing. Teens were understanding, in this crazy world we live in, that God is love and love is here. You could see it in their eyes.
One of the simplest ways of showing God that we love him is to pray daily. Thank Him for our gifts and for help during our tribulations. Say the rosary and participate in Mass. God commanded that we keep the Lord's day holy. In order for it to be holy we must participate. Participate in every single part of the Mass. Understand fully the Eucharist and the sacrifice that Christ made for us. We attended Mass daily. On Sunday, Bishop Timothy said Mass and gave a message to the youth about keeping God in our hearts and knowing that God is Love.
Build your relationship with God. Make him a part of your life. Spend time with him in silence. Listen... Then rejoice that he is our King, Our Lord.... Our Savior. Spread His word.
Every night we reflected on our experiences. I knew that the love for God I have in my heart I never want to lose. The fire that is part of my being I never want to extinguish. I will do what ever it takes to keep it there. God is great....All the time..... All the time...... God is great.
We just returned from a Destination Jesus weekend retreat. It was an opportunity for approximately 800 youth to get together to strenghten their faith. A time to look at our relationship with God and how to make it better. We even realized ways to spread our faith here at home.
For me, this was a very emotional and spiritual retreat. Just to see our youth mingle with people that had the same faith. It was as if we planted seeds and witness their growth. To see our youth participate in the Eucharist adoration in ways that I never imagined. We celebrated with song and dance. It was amazing. Teens were understanding, in this crazy world we live in, that God is love and love is here. You could see it in their eyes.
One of the simplest ways of showing God that we love him is to pray daily. Thank Him for our gifts and for help during our tribulations. Say the rosary and participate in Mass. God commanded that we keep the Lord's day holy. In order for it to be holy we must participate. Participate in every single part of the Mass. Understand fully the Eucharist and the sacrifice that Christ made for us. We attended Mass daily. On Sunday, Bishop Timothy said Mass and gave a message to the youth about keeping God in our hearts and knowing that God is Love.
Build your relationship with God. Make him a part of your life. Spend time with him in silence. Listen... Then rejoice that he is our King, Our Lord.... Our Savior. Spread His word.
Every night we reflected on our experiences. I knew that the love for God I have in my heart I never want to lose. The fire that is part of my being I never want to extinguish. I will do what ever it takes to keep it there. God is great....All the time..... All the time...... God is great.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Destination Jesus Parent and Youth Meeting
We will be meeting on Sunday February 6, 2011 at 9am to discuss the expectations, needs and requirement for the Destination Jesus Retreat. It is important that everyone attending the retreat come to the meeting with your parents. Please attend. It will make it easier for us to get all of the required paperwork completed.
God Bless. Stay Warm and Stay Safe!
We will be meeting on Sunday February 6, 2011 at 9am to discuss the expectations, needs and requirement for the Destination Jesus Retreat. It is important that everyone attending the retreat come to the meeting with your parents. Please attend. It will make it easier for us to get all of the required paperwork completed.
God Bless. Stay Warm and Stay Safe!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Important Dates........
During this very busy time of the year I thought it would be a great time to look ahead at some of the important dates in our Youth and Confirmation group's near future.
January 23, 2011 NO MEETING!! All of the leaders are going to the March for Life. You will be missed!! Say an extra prayer for the end to abortion.
January 30, 2011 - Youth Group Meeting at 5:30pm
February 2, 2011 - Confirmation Class at 5:30 in the chapel- Have your Confirmation Saint pick out. Be ready to explain the reason you picked your saint.
February 6, 2011 - Meeting is canceled.
February 13, 2011 - Soup and Salad Bar 11am-1pm. Everyone should be at the church at 9am to help get everything ready. Parent's help is welcome. This is a huge fundraiser for the group. We need every one's help. We will be looking for volunteers to get the soup and salad donations. See Heather, Judy or Luz for details. (Great opportunity for service hours!!)
February 18- 20, 2011 - Destination Jesus - We will be leaving at 2pm. We have to leave by this time in order to make it to the school on time. If you have any question please see Heather. Watch for more information......
February 20, 2011 - NO MEETING. We will be returning from Destination Jesus
February 27, 2011 - Youth Group meeting at 5:30pm - 7pm
March 2, 2011 Confirmation meeting at 5:30pm in the chapel
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Confirmation Class
The confirmation will be meeting at 5:30pm - 7:30pm in the chapel. Please be on time and ready to increase youth faith. See you there.
We have also been asked to help take down the Christmas decoration in church. We will be able to do this sometime after the 10:30am Mass on January 9. This is a great opportunity to help the church and get a few more service hours.
God Bless.
The confirmation will be meeting at 5:30pm - 7:30pm in the chapel. Please be on time and ready to increase youth faith. See you there.
We have also been asked to help take down the Christmas decoration in church. We will be able to do this sometime after the 10:30am Mass on January 9. This is a great opportunity to help the church and get a few more service hours.
God Bless.
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