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!
Monday, December 14, 2009
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.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
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.
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.
Monday, November 9, 2009
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.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
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.
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.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
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.
Friday, September 25, 2009
It is the right thing to do
We had our first "unofficial" meeting of the 2009-2010 school year. Unofficial because we sat around and discuss things to do, places to go and people to help and tried to set a schedule. While discussing our up and coming events I found out something that was quite shocking.
You see, I planned the Great America trip thinking it is our fall break and it would work out perfect given the fact that most people have school. Then I found out that it is Fright Fest at Great America and the hours for this day is 5pm - 11pm. Which meant that we would get home after 1:00am. A little disappointing but still thought it was a possibility. Then the bomb hit! I always thought that Fright Fest meant that Great America would decorate the park, change the names of the rides to be more fitting to the theme. But it is so much more than that. I have heard that the night is mass chaos with way too many people and the employees and patrons walk around scaring the "bageebees" out of people. A compelte transformation from what it would be like during the day. The 6 hours that we would be there would be nothing but very long lines, lots of screaming people and way too many people actually running through the park. So I sought the advice of my family. When my sister-in-law says it is bad, it is bad. That is where as a youth group, we have to draw the line. We have to do what is right.
So once again we are having to delay this event until June 12, 2010. If I had a stone tablet I would carve that date now. I feel terrible because I promised everyone that we could go this year but due to many circumstances beyond my control it just is not possible. Please be understanding and know that we are trying to plan another fun filled event for the October 30.
God Bless.
We had our first "unofficial" meeting of the 2009-2010 school year. Unofficial because we sat around and discuss things to do, places to go and people to help and tried to set a schedule. While discussing our up and coming events I found out something that was quite shocking.
You see, I planned the Great America trip thinking it is our fall break and it would work out perfect given the fact that most people have school. Then I found out that it is Fright Fest at Great America and the hours for this day is 5pm - 11pm. Which meant that we would get home after 1:00am. A little disappointing but still thought it was a possibility. Then the bomb hit! I always thought that Fright Fest meant that Great America would decorate the park, change the names of the rides to be more fitting to the theme. But it is so much more than that. I have heard that the night is mass chaos with way too many people and the employees and patrons walk around scaring the "bageebees" out of people. A compelte transformation from what it would be like during the day. The 6 hours that we would be there would be nothing but very long lines, lots of screaming people and way too many people actually running through the park. So I sought the advice of my family. When my sister-in-law says it is bad, it is bad. That is where as a youth group, we have to draw the line. We have to do what is right.
So once again we are having to delay this event until June 12, 2010. If I had a stone tablet I would carve that date now. I feel terrible because I promised everyone that we could go this year but due to many circumstances beyond my control it just is not possible. Please be understanding and know that we are trying to plan another fun filled event for the October 30.
God Bless.
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