Youth Group and Confirmation Class
There is a meeting Sunday, November 20 at 5:30pm until 7:30pm. Everyone who attended last meeting was given a saint and had to get a few facts about that saint. Everyone pick saints that show interest to them. (Example: the patron saint of knee injuries is St. Roch.)
Also, we are asking that everyone bring some type of snack and 2 litter of pop. Doesn't have to be this Sunday but remember this during the year.
November 23, Thanksgiving Mass. The confirmation class is to attend this Mass. We will be meeting at 6:30pm to prepare.
December 11 is Parent's afternoon out. Everyone is to meet at the church hall by 10:30am. We need to prepare before the children get there.
January 22 - 25 we will be traveling for the March for Life in DC. I need to know who is interested. We will be sleeping at a church. The cost is $120 however the youth group and other donations will reduce this cost. I need to know if you are interested in going by December 19.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Field Trip!!
November 6 - We will be taking a tour of the Old Lake County Jail, going out for pizza and visiting the Shrine of Christ's Passion in St. John. We are leaving the parking lot at 10:30am SHARP!!!!! We will be back by 3:30pm. The cost is $12 per person. Let Heather know by Friday November 5 if you are planning on attending. Families are welcome. Hope to see you there!
November 6 - We will be taking a tour of the Old Lake County Jail, going out for pizza and visiting the Shrine of Christ's Passion in St. John. We are leaving the parking lot at 10:30am SHARP!!!!! We will be back by 3:30pm. The cost is $12 per person. Let Heather know by Friday November 5 if you are planning on attending. Families are welcome. Hope to see you there!
Confirmation Class
We are meeting November 3, 2010 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Remember your attendance is mandatory. If you miss a class you will have to make arrangements with Father Paternoster. We are looking forward to you growing in your faith over the next several months.
For the 7 that signed up for the retreat this weekend. We will be meeting at church at 8am. This will allow for your family to attend mass as we start our travels toward Indy. I am looking forward to this spiritual experience. We will attend Mass in the evening and should arrive back in Wheatfield by 9:30pm.
We are meeting November 3, 2010 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Remember your attendance is mandatory. If you miss a class you will have to make arrangements with Father Paternoster. We are looking forward to you growing in your faith over the next several months.
For the 7 that signed up for the retreat this weekend. We will be meeting at church at 8am. This will allow for your family to attend mass as we start our travels toward Indy. I am looking forward to this spiritual experience. We will attend Mass in the evening and should arrive back in Wheatfield by 9:30pm.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Up Coming Events
Youth Group meetings are Sunday evenings (5:30pm - 7:30pm) in the church hall.
Saturdays - Anyone from the youth group can volunteer at the DeMotte Food Pantry. They are needing several volunteers.
November 6 - Pizza, Old Lake County Jail tour, and Shrine of Christ's Passion. Leave the church parking lot at 10:30am. Cost is $12 per person. Bring extra money to shop at the gift shop at the Shrine of Christ's Passion.
November 7 - Retreat - We are leaving the church parking lot at 8am sharp. We will be returning around 9:00pm. There will NOT be a youth group meeting.
November 24, 2010 - The confirmation class will be assisting with the Thanksgiving Mass.
December 11 - Parent's afternoon out - 11am - 4:45pm. Parishioners may drop off their children preschool age to 4th grade for an afternoon. Parents may want to wrap up their Christmas shopping, wrap gifts or just take a nap.
Youth Group meetings are Sunday evenings (5:30pm - 7:30pm) in the church hall.
Saturdays - Anyone from the youth group can volunteer at the DeMotte Food Pantry. They are needing several volunteers.
November 6 - Pizza, Old Lake County Jail tour, and Shrine of Christ's Passion. Leave the church parking lot at 10:30am. Cost is $12 per person. Bring extra money to shop at the gift shop at the Shrine of Christ's Passion.
November 7 - Retreat - We are leaving the church parking lot at 8am sharp. We will be returning around 9:00pm. There will NOT be a youth group meeting.
November 24, 2010 - The confirmation class will be assisting with the Thanksgiving Mass.
December 11 - Parent's afternoon out - 11am - 4:45pm. Parishioners may drop off their children preschool age to 4th grade for an afternoon. Parents may want to wrap up their Christmas shopping, wrap gifts or just take a nap.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
And They're Off!
We are off to a good start this year. On November 7, three members of our youth group are attending a retreat. We pray that God touches their hearts during this wonderful experience.
Reminder that we have moved the youth group meetings to Sunday. We meet from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. However, we will not be meeting on November 7. Anyone who walks, rides their bike, skate boards or mopeds to the meeting and is expecting to go home the same way.... NEEDS A NOTE from a parent. No exceptions. With everything that has happened in our community, we want to make sure that everyone gets home safely and parents are OK with you going home in the dark that way.
Last meeting we noticed some behavior that is unacceptable. Failure to follow the rules of the group and our church can and will result in you not being able to attend the meetings or outings. For the confirmation class.... that means that you are jeopardizing your confirmation. This is a great group that has done great things. Let's stay focused.
The purpose of the youth group is to have fellowship with one another and to grow our relationship with God.
We will have an outing on November 6 (The cost is $7.00). We will be meeting at the church at 10:30am and going out to lunch for pizza and then going to the Shrine of Christs Passion in St. John. We should be back at the church by 3:30pm. There is a beautiful gift shop at the Shrine. Bring extra money. Families are welcome. Just let Heather know. We have to make arrangements.
We are off to a good start this year. On November 7, three members of our youth group are attending a retreat. We pray that God touches their hearts during this wonderful experience.
Reminder that we have moved the youth group meetings to Sunday. We meet from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. However, we will not be meeting on November 7. Anyone who walks, rides their bike, skate boards or mopeds to the meeting and is expecting to go home the same way.... NEEDS A NOTE from a parent. No exceptions. With everything that has happened in our community, we want to make sure that everyone gets home safely and parents are OK with you going home in the dark that way.
Last meeting we noticed some behavior that is unacceptable. Failure to follow the rules of the group and our church can and will result in you not being able to attend the meetings or outings. For the confirmation class.... that means that you are jeopardizing your confirmation. This is a great group that has done great things. Let's stay focused.
The purpose of the youth group is to have fellowship with one another and to grow our relationship with God.
We will have an outing on November 6 (The cost is $7.00). We will be meeting at the church at 10:30am and going out to lunch for pizza and then going to the Shrine of Christs Passion in St. John. We should be back at the church by 3:30pm. There is a beautiful gift shop at the Shrine. Bring extra money. Families are welcome. Just let Heather know. We have to make arrangements.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Ready or Not Here We Come
Reminder that youth group meetings are now on SUNDAY evening at 5:30pm. I hope this works for everyone. My work schedule has become extremely busy and now demand that I stay at work later in the day. Sundays have always been a day of rest or family day for us. So I see it best fitting that we focus on our church family. This year is our spiritual year. We are looking for to some fun retreats, events and fellowship.
We are having a fundraiser this year. This will help pay for the March for Life, outings and retreats. We will be selling Schwan's foods and they will be picked up on October 15.
On Oct 15 we have been asked to help with packing up the rummage sale for goodwill. I would love to see everyone at this project. For the confirmation students.... SERVICE HOURS!!!
I am really looking forward to this year. We are going to have a great year. See you on Sunday at 5:30pm.
Reminder that youth group meetings are now on SUNDAY evening at 5:30pm. I hope this works for everyone. My work schedule has become extremely busy and now demand that I stay at work later in the day. Sundays have always been a day of rest or family day for us. So I see it best fitting that we focus on our church family. This year is our spiritual year. We are looking for to some fun retreats, events and fellowship.
We are having a fundraiser this year. This will help pay for the March for Life, outings and retreats. We will be selling Schwan's foods and they will be picked up on October 15.
On Oct 15 we have been asked to help with packing up the rummage sale for goodwill. I would love to see everyone at this project. For the confirmation students.... SERVICE HOURS!!!
I am really looking forward to this year. We are going to have a great year. See you on Sunday at 5:30pm.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Summer is Upon Us
On June 21, the youth group embarked on a trip they have waited 2 years for. We went to Great America! A group of 34, consisting of 26 youth and 8 adults, left the Wheatfield area and drove through some exciting weather conditions. Once we arrived at Great America the weather was sunny and the excitement of the group could not be contained.
We busted through the ticket booth, patiently waited to have our bags inspected and successfully passed through the metal detectors. We were then greeted by Loony Tunes characters just waiting us with their personal photographers. The the barrage of paparazzi was there to catch our groups as we discussed our plans to ride the roller coasters and visit the water park.
As a group, we decided to meet at 3pm so that we could have something to eat and for the leaders verification that we still have everyone. Success! Everyone showed up, we ate and set another plan to once again ride the rides. Some of our members told stories on how they have never ridden on a roller coaster and loved it! Jessica wins the award for trying anything her group threw at her. Nerves of steel!
In the end we met up at 7 ish, had another sandwich before we headed on our journey home. Within about 10 minutes on the road, all passengers were fast asleep in the back seats. Giving the drivers a little quite time as we went over the day in our heads. I smiled. As we crossed the Indiana border heading back toward home, we witnessed a lighting show that was aboslutely incredible.
Everyone arrived home safe. As I drove back home to my house, I was very grateful for how well behaved and respectful our group was that day. I thoughouly enjoyed my time with the group. I am very proud to be a leader of such an awesome group of kids.
Good is God to us!
On June 21, the youth group embarked on a trip they have waited 2 years for. We went to Great America! A group of 34, consisting of 26 youth and 8 adults, left the Wheatfield area and drove through some exciting weather conditions. Once we arrived at Great America the weather was sunny and the excitement of the group could not be contained.
We busted through the ticket booth, patiently waited to have our bags inspected and successfully passed through the metal detectors. We were then greeted by Loony Tunes characters just waiting us with their personal photographers. The the barrage of paparazzi was there to catch our groups as we discussed our plans to ride the roller coasters and visit the water park.
As a group, we decided to meet at 3pm so that we could have something to eat and for the leaders verification that we still have everyone. Success! Everyone showed up, we ate and set another plan to once again ride the rides. Some of our members told stories on how they have never ridden on a roller coaster and loved it! Jessica wins the award for trying anything her group threw at her. Nerves of steel!
In the end we met up at 7 ish, had another sandwich before we headed on our journey home. Within about 10 minutes on the road, all passengers were fast asleep in the back seats. Giving the drivers a little quite time as we went over the day in our heads. I smiled. As we crossed the Indiana border heading back toward home, we witnessed a lighting show that was aboslutely incredible.
Everyone arrived home safe. As I drove back home to my house, I was very grateful for how well behaved and respectful our group was that day. I thoughouly enjoyed my time with the group. I am very proud to be a leader of such an awesome group of kids.
Good is God to us!
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