Ready or Not Washington.... Here We Come..... Hear My Voice!

Wednesday, January 20, for those going to Washington, DC, will be meeting at 6:30pm to load the van and attend Mass. I can say on behalf of my daughters and myself that we are extremely excited to be a part of the March for Life. For those that are staying home. The simple gesture of praying is a way that you can help. Pray that we make a difference and help influence the politicians to change the legislation and protect the sanctity of life.

So as I prepare for the 12 hours bus trips, spending the night on a church hall floor and walking out in the cold with 200,000 plus of our fellow supporters... I stop and thank God that I had parents that believed that all life is valuable. I pray that we make a difference. I pray that my daughters can tell their children that the country that we live in values life and abolished abortion. So that one day they can tell their children and grandchildren; that when you put God first, you can make a difference.

God Bless.

DUE TO THE NOT SO VERY NICE WEATHER, THE LIVE NATIVITY HAS BEEN CANCELED.



EVERYONE IS TO BE AT CHURCH DECEMBER 24, 2009 AT 4:00PM SO THAT WE MAY REHEARSE FOR THE MASS.



SEE YOU TOMORROW!

Meeting this Week 12/16/2009

This week we will be decorating the church and then having pizza afterwards.

The Parent's Afternoon Out was a success. The leaders realize areas that we can improve on next year to make it event more fun.

Don't forget about the Live Nativity we are in need of empty gallon jugs. BE THERE BY 4:30 PM!! We are counting on everyone attending this one. Parents, we need your help too. This will be a fun event if everyone works together.

I also need to know who is going to the Life March in DC. Failure to let me know by December 23 may result in you not going. The cost will be $60 per person. You will also be responsible for food during the trip.

Due to the cold and the leaders needing a much needed break, we will be taking the month of January off. We will meet again February 3, 2010. We need volunteers to get soup donated for the Soup and Salad Bar Luncheon.

We are busy... busy... busy. Remember your commitments!

As the Christmas season approaches the youth group is preparing for many events.

December 12 - Parents afternoon out - the youth group must be at the hall by 12:30pm to set up. Many have volunteered and we need every one's support and help. The afternoon should wrap up at 4:45pm. However, we have given the option to go to mass.

December 16 - The youth group will be assisting setting up the Christmas decorations in church. After we have accomplished this we are going to have pizza. Bring a snack if you would like.

December 23 - Live Nativity 5-8pm - the group must be at church by 4:30pm. Once again we have had many of the members volunteer. It is vital for the event that everyone attend. We can use every one's help. Dress warm. There is going to be cookies and hot chocolate available for the volunteers.

January 1, 2009 - Holy Day of Obligation. - GO TO CHURCH!

December 30 and January 6 there will be no youth group.

I wish I could make it better.

This past weekend we realized a tragedy in our community. A sixth grader's life was cut short by an accident. An accident that many of us are going to replay in our heads over and over again. Even saying things like, "What if that was my son or daughter?" "What could I have done to change the situation?" "What if....?" As a parent, my heart breaks for the family most of all. The pain that they have in their hearts is so deep that we must all show them our support and be there for the family and pray. My heart weeps when I see all of the friends and classmates just trying to understand. For them, we must listen and be there for them and pray. My heart aches for the drivers. For them, we must help them realize that this was a terrible accident. We must pray and be there for them too. Just know that with time, God's love and your faith you will get through this.

But in Leah Harper's death we must make a positive impact. We must use this event and make changes in our own lives. Because of Leah, I took extra time to be with my children. The time I usually spent cleaning my house, watching TV or just relaxing on the couch. I held them longer and maybe even told them 100 extra times how much I loved them. I realized what is really important. We prayed more than we have ever prayed. We showed compassion to strangers. We listened. We changed.

For that, I owe tremendous gratitude to our new angel Leah. Thank you for reminding me that our time here is precious. Thank you for making me realize the gifts that God has given me. Rest in peace Leah, may God's perpetual light shine upon you.

Place to go, people to see, things to do

October 30 - Meet at Luke's Restaurant at 5:00pm . Join the group for pizza and just all around fun. HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAIGE!!!!

October 31 - Harvest Fest - be there at 1:30 to help make signs. The event is 3-5pm.

Next meeting - November 4 at 6:30

November 7 - Movie Night after 5:00pm mass. It is a potluck style movie with a Charlie and Chocolate Factory theme. Watch for the golden ticket and bring a dish to share.


Please continue to pray for those on our prayer list. God Bless.

We hit the ground running!

Our first official meeting of the year was a very successful one. Meetings will be every Wednesday at 6:30 pm. Welcome to our newest member Marissa, Micheal, and Hanna. We kicked off the year by attending the evening daily mass. During the meeting we discussed several events and outing that the youth group will be participating. Here is what we have so far...

We are looking into an event for October 30. Possibly mini golf at 6pm at Cedar Creek Family Golf Center. 18 holes of min golf with glow in the dark balls. With a stop off for Pizza.

October 31 - 3pm - 5pm we are having a Harvest Fest for the kids. We will be inviting the public to come and play games. Kids can dress in costumes. Jessica is chairing this event. We will need the youth group to be at the hall by 1:30 to set up.

November 7 - Is movie night in the church hall after the 5pm mass. This is open to the whole church. We will be watching a moving on Father's huge movie screen. Bring a dish to share. This is a potluck dinner.

December - We will be hosting a parents afternoon out. This is an opportunity for parents to drop off the kids at the church so that they can take the afternoon to go shopping or prepare for the upcoming Christmas season. The children will be watching a movie, doing craft and learning about the Christmas story.

January - the Youth Group will be attending the March for Life rally in DC. This is an overnight event. Detail will be made available see Heather for details.