Do You Know What Day It Is????

Youth Group Meeting is starting on September 24, 2014 .  We will be meeting regularly on Wednesday evenings at 6pm in the church hall.

Please sign up to receive texts for reminders or cancellation send a text message to @smcy to 260-205-5572.  This service allow the leaders to get the information out to everyone.  This is a one way texting service.  Responses to the messages will not be received.

We are looking forward another great year.  See you then.

Soup and Salad Bar

READY.......  SET.......  OH WAIT!!!


Because of the forecast for Saturday evening. We will be canceling the Soup and Salad bar event for Feb 9.  The youth group will have to come with another fundraising opportunity. 


Thank you to everyone that offered to help.

Youth Group Meeting starts September 18, 2013

Youth Group is starting!

It just seems like yesterday when we started summer break.  But here we are... September already.  We are having a parent/youth member meeting on September 18 at 6pm in the Church hall.  This will be an opportunity for everyone to gather and discuss the plans for the youth group for this year.

The youth group is now open to 6th graders -12th graders.  We are very excited to have the opportunity to invite the 6th graders this year.  We have several retreats that will be a great opportunity for them to discover their faith.

Weekly question.... What have you done with God this week?  How have you made your relationship closer to God?

God Bless and see you on Wednesday September 18.

Youth Group Canceled April 17

Youth Group is canceled for this evening due to the weather.  Be safe and take the extra time to spend some time in prayer.  We pray for all those that were hurt in the Boston Marathon bombing, pray for those that lost their lives and pray for those that are effected by today's storms.  God bless you all!

We Shall Come Together as God's People

In April 15, 2013, we realized yet another tragedy in our country during the Boston Marathon.  So we must pray for all of those that perished, for those that are injured and for those that showed compassion and helped all of those in need.  For the first time in my memory, the news media focused on the amount of people that were displaying acts of kindness.  People, that instead of running away, ran into the area to help others.  If you have ever wondered about the presence of God, every news station captured Him.  He was in the runner that went straight to the hospital to give blood.  He was in the marathon volunteers that aided the injured.  He was in the medical staff that just poured out the tent to help. He was in the store owners that allowed people to find shelter.  He was in the spectators that just wanted to help.

So I challenge the youth.  We must not let God sit in our shadows.  We must make him part of everything in our lives.  The way we treat others.  The way we act.  The way we pray. The way we help others.  More importantly the way that we show thanksgiving to God by participating in Mass.  Let us all be example of what God wants us to be.

May God bless us all.










  

I Will Follow

Destination Jesus 2013 - I WILL FOLLOW

On February 15- 18 we embarked for what was going to be a weekend of retreat.  Before we even headed for the Carmel area we heard grumblings of why the youth had to give up their cell phones.  We even overheard words like "I can't believe that we have to go to this thing!" Hearing these words would of made the average youth group leaders drop their heads and say "How am I going to teach them about their faith if they are not willing to listen and be a part of it."  But since we are experienced youth leaders we just stood there and smiled and said "Just wait and see."

When we arrived, we all were lead into a gymnasium with over 900 youth.  We also had lots of questions like, "What are we supposed to do?" and "When are we going to eat?" and "Why are we here."  The group signed the banner, grabbed their t-shirts and found a seat in the bleachers.  At this point my heart was so happy I wanted to scream "We are here!!!".  We heard music, we danced and we listened to the words of Deacon Ralph that inspired us.  We spent time with Jesus in adoration. When we broke out into our small group sessions at the end of the night I heard the words I wanted to hear.  "This is not what I expected.  This is actually fun."  Imagine that!  Learning more about our faith was actually FUN! All I could say was, "If you loved today....just wait, tomorrow is so much better."

Saturday - This day was one that I always have trouble finding the words to describe.  Mostly because for everyone the experience was different.  For some it was like going home.  For others it was a time that you finally let your guard down and actually let our Lord in.  For some it was so beautiful that the only expression was tears.  During the day we realized that FEAR was our biggest enemy.  Fear makes us sin and do what is not right.  Fear also tears us apart from our relationship with God.  We also had to release our anger.  Anger only separates us from our Lord.  But when we release our anger, face our fears and conquer them then and only then we experienced true LOVE.

You see, that if we truly want to experience God's love we need to not be afraid.  We should be willing to shout his name where ever we are.  God sent his son out of love for us.  Jesus suffered for us because of the love he had for us.  Putting God first in our lives is we experience true love and true peace.  We should follow him.

Here is the challenge.  You see, it was very easy to be a good example of our faith when we were within the four walls of the school.  All of our outside distractions were removed and we truly spent time with our God.  But already today, I have seen ways in which the devil has tried to easily come back into our lives. We need to focus on God's love and consistently grow your relationship with God with prayer, meditating, helping others, going to confession and partaking in the sacrament of the Eucharist.  So the challenge is this... Ask yourself and others "What did you do with Jesus today?"  Be honest, because if you have done nothing with Jesus you have let the devil win.  Fight for our faith, turn to our God and FOLLOW HIM.

Soup and Salad Bar - NEED HELP

Time moves very fast

On February 6, 2013 at 6:00pm we would like to have a 15 minute meeting with the youth group members and the parents to discuss the detail of the soup and salad bar.  We were suppsed to have the event this weekend, but because of the crazy schedule we lost track of time.  The event has been reschedule to Feb. 24.  This is a major fundraiser for the youth group and we have been very blessed by the support of our parish.  We look forward to having this event.  See you tonight.

God Bless 

Happy New Year!!

Happy New Year!  May you and your family have a very blessed 2013.

Youth Group Meetings
We are going with the practice that if there is no CCD on Sunday we will not have youth group that Wednesday.  With this is mind.  January 9 there will NOT be a youth group meeting.  We will meet again on January 16 at 6pm - 7:30pm.  Bring a frozen pizza and a bottle of pop.  Watch the blog and use your judgement on the weather.  Please do not chance driving to youth group if the conditions are not safe.

March for Life - There is six people attending the March for Life in DC on January 25.  Please keep them and the whole group attending in your prayers.  Pray that they make a difference and that once day we will celebrate that all life will be protected. 

Field Trip!! January 19 - the confirmation class and any interested youth group members will be going to the Cathedral in Lafayette.  We will be leaving church at 11:45am.  We will be getting a tour of the Cathedral, saying the rosary, then attending Mass, after Mass the group will go out for dinner.

Destination Jesus Form and $75 are due.  Anyone that has not turned in the Destination Jesus form must get it in ASAP.  Please turn it into Robyn, Dave, Judy or Heather.

And Remember God is good...All the time!

November 28, 2012 - No Youth Group

All permission slips for the Chicago Trip were due to Heather by the 25th.  If you have not turned them in then let her know.  We need to make sure that there is enough room in the cars.  Cost is $30/person.  We will be meeting at the church on Saturday Dec 1 at 8:30am.  We should be returning on the 4:25pm train.  We should be back in Wheatfield by 7:00pm. 

Youth Group is Cancelled

Due to the cancellation of school, youth Group is canceled for this evening (11/21/2012). 

REMINDER:  The youth group will be singing at the 8 am Mass on Sunday November 25.  Let's all attend and be at church by 7:30am. 

Permission slip are due for the Chicago trip and for the March for Life.  All information must be turned in on Sunday.   The deposit of $50 for the March for Life must be paid too.  Make your checks out the Sorrowful Mother Youth Group.  Right now, I only have confirmation for Allie.

Chicago Trip - We will meet at the church at 8:30am and will return on the 6:22pm train.  We will be going to Millennium Park to see the bean, late lunch at Gino's East, go to the top of the John Hancock and take a walk to look at the Christmas Windows at Macy's.  (Heather also has some surprise stops on the way.)  We should arrive back in Wheatfield by 8:30pm.  (Note:  it is possible that due to the weather we will catch an earlier train.)  Cost is $30 per person. 

Wednesday November 21, 2012 Meeting

YOU VISITED THE BLOG!!  Bring a frozen pizza and wear the color green!!

Happy Thanksgiving.

We will be meeting on Wed, Nov. 21 at 6pm.  See you there!!

For those interested in going to Chicago on Dec 1, all permission slip will be due on Wed. Nov 21.  Call Heather right away if you did not turn in your permission slip.  The cost will be $30.00 per person.  We will be taking a train to Chicago from the Chesterton station, visiting Millennium Park, going to see the windows at Macy's, walking up Michigan Ave and going to the John Hancock Center.  We will also take time and eat pizza to get a real taste of Chicago style pizza.

If you are interested in attending the March for Life Rally the permission slip and a $50.00 deposit is due by November 25.  If you do not turn in a permission slip you will miss the opportunity.  This is a life changing experience.  Hope you will decide to attend.

REMINDER - the youth group will be singing at the 8am Mass on Sunday, November 25, 2012.  Please be at church by 7:45am so that we may go over the music one last time.  We are also slated to sing at the Christmas Eve Mass at 5:00pm.

God Bless.

Permission slip are due November 14

YOU CHECKED THE BLOG!!!!  Bring in a frozen pizza, bag of chips or a bottle of pop to the meeting. 

We will be meeting on November 14, 2012 at 6pm.  At that time anyone that is interested in attending the paint ball trip will need to submit their permission slip. (This is necessary to ensure that we have enough drivers.) We will need parents to also come to the meeting to print out a waiver for the paint ball site. 

Father Paul has asked the youth group to assist with the music ministry.  As a group we will be singing along with Chris Woodward and her guitar at the 4th Sunday of the month at the 8am Masses.  We really appreciate Chris taking the time out of her busy schedule to help us with this ministry.  I strongly encourage each member to be a part of this. 

Our next trip will be on December 1.  We will be going to Chicago to take in the sites of the City.  Watch this blog for departure times. 

BY NOVEMBER 25, 2012
We need to also find out who wants to go to the March for Life and have the paperwork filled out.  This is an incredible experience and an awesome opportunity for the youth to stand up and fight for those who can not fight for themselves.  Go to the website
http://www.dol-in.org/pictures/Catechesis/Youth%20Ministry/Youth%20Rally%202013%20Individual%20Registration.pdf  to check it out and print off the paperwork.  See Heather for the paperwork or any questions.

No youth group meeting (Oct 31) due to holy day of obligation!!

There will not be a  youth group meeting this evening.  All Saints Day is a holy day of obligation.  There will be Mass this evening at 7pm.  Otherwise, please go to Mass tomorrow.  Nov. 1 at 8:30 or 7:00pm.  It is our duty to attend this Mass.  We must be faithful to God in everything we do.  God has given us many gifts and we must show our thankfulness by following his commandments.  GOD IS GOOD!  ALL THE TIME!


MARK YOUR CALENDARS

November - 17 Paint Ball at Blast Camp - We will be leaving the church at noon and returning around 5:00pm.  Dress in layers!

December 1 - Trip to Chicago.  We will be taking the train, walking downtown, checking out "the bean", looking at Christmas windows, visiting the John Hancock center and going out for pizza.  We still have to determine what time we will be leaving.

God is good .... All the Time!

On Sunday September 16th, we gathered together for a youth group pot luck dinner.  We are blessed to have such a great group.  Thank you everyone who attended and for those who brought food.  A special thank you for Joe and Ginny Misch.  They have always been great supporters of the youth group.  Thank you to David Tokarz.  Your demonstration of how we need to focus was fantastic.  Maybe with time the youth group can "master" how to focus. 

We will start our youth group meetings, Wednesday October 3 at 6:00pm.  We will be meeting weekly.  I am strongly encouraging that the member attend as many retreats as possible.  This is a great way to grow in your relationship with God.  I love retreats because it always reminds me of my many blessings and spending time with our God is so fulfilling.

March for Life - please let Judy or Heather know if you are interested in attending the March for Life.  This pilgrimage is a great way to live your faith.  Watch the blog and the bulletin for details.

Confirmation class - meets Wednesday September 19 at 6pm.  Thank you to Robyn Schaetzel and David Myers for teaching this class.  God is so good.

God Bless.

Summer is almost over!!!

As we start school again, I start to think..... Where did the summer go?  So many times I make these big plans.  But before I know it, the time is gone.  So I start and think how many times have I done this to God.  How many times have I passed up the opportunity to spend more time with Him in prayer thanking Him or praising Him.

Mark your calendar  August 23 concert at Church.  This is a great time to spend worshiping God with music.

We are starting to prepare for this year's youth group.  September 16, at 5pm we would like to have a parent and youth potluck dinner.  Current members and youth/parents that are interested in the youth group, are invited to attend.  We will use this time for fellowship and to discuss the goals for the next year.

I am looking forward to this year and hope that we will grow even closer to God.  God bless.

Summer is almost here!!

Summer is almost here and we are winding down with our youth group.  Our last meeting is on May 23 at 6pm. This was an incredible year for our youth group.  I am very proud of the many accomplishments that we realized.

We will be going to Great America on June 11.  First, we will attend daily Mass at 8:30am in the chapel.  After Mass we will head to Six Flag Great America.  Since we are going as representation of Sorrowful Mother Church, I am expecting everyone to be on their best behavior.  Last time we went the group made me very proud.  Keep up the good work.

We are in need of drivers.  Families are invited to attend.  However, friends are not allow to come unless the parent of the youth group member is attending.  I anticipate that we will be leaving the park around 8:30pm and returning approx 10:30pm.

June 8 - 5-7pm  We are having our Schwan Fundraiser to help raise funds for our Great America trip.  Please plan on attending to be able to personally thank everyone that has supported us.

The server Indiana Beach trip date has changed.  Watch the bulletin for details.

One last reminder.... Just because we are taking a break for the summer, doesn't mean we take a break from Sunday Mass.  GO TO CHURCH.    Remember...

GOD IS GOOD... ALL THE TIME!

He has risen! He has risen indeed!

During this Easter season, I would like to thank those that participated in the Seder Meal. I have received many compliments about how the youth group did an outstanding job and especially how they "got into it" by wearing the costumes. Fantastic job!!

Since we have worked so hard (and because of the rummage sale). We will take a much needed break.... Our next meeting is May 2 at 6:00pm. If the weather is nice, I would really like to spend some time as a group outside. So dress appropriately.

As a reminder....the youth should not text the leaders. Please check this blog or our weekly church bulletin for information.

Mark your calendars:

May 19 - Car Wash (weather permitting) Date is subject to change

May 23 - Last Youth Group Meeting for this school year.

June 11 - Great America - we will be leaving the parking lot after we attend Mass the 8:30am Mass. We will start on our way home at 8:00pm. We should be back in the area around 10:30pm.
June 26 - The servers get to go to Indiana Beach

Places we still have to go or do: Chicago, Progressive Dinner, Youth Group Picnic.

God Bless.

Seder Meal Practice

We will be taking time to practice and prepare for the Seder Meal on April 2 at 6pm. We need everyone to attend. After practice, for those that are interested, we will be taking part in the service at 7pm.

The Seder Meal will be on Wednesday, April 4 at 6pm. Families of the youth group member are invited and encourage to attend. Please let Heather or Judy know if you are interested in attending.

We will also be preparing the Easter Egg Hunt at church. The Easter Egg Hunt will be after the 8am mass on April 8.

We will not have a youth group meeting on April 11.

God Bless.

Shrine of Christ Passion - Stations of the Cross Trip

March 17, 2021 we are leaving the church parking lot at 12:00pm. From there we will be going to Carriage Court Pizza to eat. By 1:30pm we should be at the shrine to walk through the life size stations of the cross. We should be arriving back at the church around 4pm. Families are invited to attend. If you are interested in driving please contact Heather Tokarz.

Permission slips are required. Cost is $5.00 per person.

We are still continuing to meet with Father on Wednesdays. During lent, we are taking this opportunity to prepare by learning about the 10 commandments. After Father's presentation we will have a short meeting.

The youth group is handling the Seder Dinner on April 4. This event is open to the parish. We will need volunteers to assist with the preparation of this dinner. Let us know if you could help.

Have a blessed week.

Confirmation Class/Youth Group

We will be meeting over the next weeks on Wednesdays at 6pm. We will be spending time with Father Paul learning and understanding more about the 10 commandments. Our first class was on Ash Wednesday. I encourage everyone including parents to attend. Our youth group theme is service, social and spiritual. During lent, we should take this time and prepare. What better way then with our priest.

See you next Wednesday at 6pm.

Thanks to Allison, Danny, Abbey, Allison, Hannah T., Michael, Jake, Sarah, Alec, Trey and Gavin. Your presence made a difference.

God Bless.