Please join the St. Thomas of Villanova Youth group in assisting with the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania.
You will meet with Chris in the parking lot across from the football field of Villanova University at 10am. From there you will head over to campus to register and then will be sent off to help cheer for the olympians in the powerlifting competition.
We will conclude the service at 2pm. You can get picked up in the parking lot at that time.
All volunteers must fill out a waiver and bring it with them. Parent signatures are needed in order to participate. Check your email for a PDF of this waiver.
Please RSVP by Thursday, November 5.
Upcoming Events
- 11.3.09 - Middle School Meeting
- 11.7.09 - Volunteering @ Special Olympics
- 11.10.09 - High School Meeting
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Don't Forget Your Canned Food!
I just wanted to remind you all to bring food donations to our upcoming meetings:
Tuesday, October 27 - High School Meeting
Tuesday, November 3 - Middle School Meeting
*For all three of the above meetings, please bring your food donations!
We can take any canned or boxed non-perishable food. Some of the most in-demand items are:
Tuna (small cans in a case),
Peanut butter & Jelly
Soup, Beef Stew, Chili
Pasta sauce
Rice
Also, head's up....
Saturday, November 7 - Both Groups, Volunteering with Special Olympics
Specific time TBD but will likely take place from 10am-2pm. Mark your calendar.
Evite to follow...
Tuesday, October 27 - High School Meeting
Tuesday, November 3 - Middle School Meeting
*For all three of the above meetings, please bring your food donations!
We can take any canned or boxed non-perishable food. Some of the most in-demand items are:
Tuna (small cans in a case),
Peanut butter & Jelly
Soup, Beef Stew, Chili
Pasta sauce
Rice
Also, head's up....
Saturday, November 7 - Both Groups, Volunteering with Special Olympics
Specific time TBD but will likely take place from 10am-2pm. Mark your calendar.
Evite to follow...
Monday, October 5, 2009
High School Meeting At Presbyterian Village
On Tuesday, October 13, the High School youth group will be playing bingo with the residents at T Presbyterian Village.
We will meet out by the awning in the back parking lot of Presbyterian Village at 7:00. Please plan to be picked up around 8:30pm.
Directions to Presbyterian Village:
(From Rosemont Chapel)
Start on Lancaster Avenue heading toward Villnova University
Turn left onto Lowry's Lane and follow Lowry's Lane to Conestoga Road.
Lowry's Lane becomes Strathmore Drive when you cross Conestoga. (Look for iron gates and pillars at the entrance of Strathmore.)
Cross over Conestoga Road onto Strathmore Drive. This road winds around through a residential area. Take the second right onto Cheswick Place (there is a very small sign as you turn that says Rosemont Presbyterian Village).
You are proceeding to the Main Entrance, stay to the right of the fork. Follow the road around to the large parking lot. Park near the canopy entrance that is the Main Entrance to the community.
We will meet out by the awning in the back parking lot of Presbyterian Village at 7:00. Please plan to be picked up around 8:30pm.
Directions to Presbyterian Village:
(From Rosemont Chapel)
Start on Lancaster Avenue heading toward Villnova University
Turn left onto Lowry's Lane and follow Lowry's Lane to Conestoga Road.
Lowry's Lane becomes Strathmore Drive when you cross Conestoga. (Look for iron gates and pillars at the entrance of Strathmore.)
Cross over Conestoga Road onto Strathmore Drive. This road winds around through a residential area. Take the second right onto Cheswick Place (there is a very small sign as you turn that says Rosemont Presbyterian Village).
You are proceeding to the Main Entrance, stay to the right of the fork. Follow the road around to the large parking lot. Park near the canopy entrance that is the Main Entrance to the community.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Coming Up: Food Drive
In the coming weeks the High School group will participate in a service project. We'll be visiting the residents at Presbyterian Village and playing bingo with them. In previous year this has been a favorite activity of many of the youth group members.
Later, in December, the Middle School group will visit with them as well.
In addition to our service with the residents of Presbyterian Village, we want all youth group participants to start thinking about ways they can do a little extra to help others. With that in mind we are asking our youth group members and families to collect food for a donation to our sister parish's food pantry.
Start collecting canned and boxed goods now. We'll gather them up at our meetings at the end of October and beginning of November.
More information to come...
Later, in December, the Middle School group will visit with them as well.
In addition to our service with the residents of Presbyterian Village, we want all youth group participants to start thinking about ways they can do a little extra to help others. With that in mind we are asking our youth group members and families to collect food for a donation to our sister parish's food pantry.
Start collecting canned and boxed goods now. We'll gather them up at our meetings at the end of October and beginning of November.
More information to come...
Monday, September 28, 2009
Off to a Great Start!
Our youth group year is off to a great start. We had a fantastic turnout for both the High School and Middle School groups these past two weeks. We are enthusiastic about this upcoming year and have lots of great stuff planned.
Recap from the past two weeks...
Rules
1. No cell phones during the group. If we catch you texting or playing with your phones, we will hold on to them until the end of the meeting.
2. Be respectful. Listen when others are talking. Don't interrupt.
3. Clean up after yourselves. Make sure all of your trash is thrown away before you leave.
4. Be safe. No running around. Wait on the sidewalk for your parents to pick you up at the end of the meeting.
5. Participate & have fun!
T-Shirts
We designed youth group t-shirts for all of our members. How do you get one?
1. Come to at least 3 meetings and be sure to sign in.
2. Volunteer for a service project on a weekend.
See you all soon!
Recap from the past two weeks...
Rules
1. No cell phones during the group. If we catch you texting or playing with your phones, we will hold on to them until the end of the meeting.
2. Be respectful. Listen when others are talking. Don't interrupt.
3. Clean up after yourselves. Make sure all of your trash is thrown away before you leave.
4. Be safe. No running around. Wait on the sidewalk for your parents to pick you up at the end of the meeting.
5. Participate & have fun!
T-Shirts
We designed youth group t-shirts for all of our members. How do you get one?
1. Come to at least 3 meetings and be sure to sign in.
2. Volunteer for a service project on a weekend.
See you all soon!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Getting Ready
We are just over three weeks away from the start of our youth group season. I hope you all are as excited as I am to meet new people and learn from each other. I am hopeful that we'll have a good turnout throughout the year and encourage you all to start marking your calendars now.
As always, feel free to bring friends from other parishes and other faiths. Everyone is welcome just remember to be respectful of each other and of the volunteers who are working to make this group a success.
Please email me with questions and comments about the group. I welcome your suggestions for activities, outtings, discussion topics, service projects and more.
Reach me at karentnoonan@gmail.com.
Enjoy the last few weeks of summer!
As always, feel free to bring friends from other parishes and other faiths. Everyone is welcome just remember to be respectful of each other and of the volunteers who are working to make this group a success.
Please email me with questions and comments about the group. I welcome your suggestions for activities, outtings, discussion topics, service projects and more.
Reach me at karentnoonan@gmail.com.
Enjoy the last few weeks of summer!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Archdiocese Events
Since our youth group is relatively new and somewhat small, we aren't always able to hold big events just for us. Luckily, the Office for Youth & Young Adults (OYYA) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia creates wonderful opportunities for you all to get involved and join in with other youth sharing our faith.
Consider signing up for one of the following:
YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD
The Office For Youth And Young Adults is looking for strong, committed, faith-filled teens to serve on this year's Youth Advisory Board (YAB). The Youth Advisory Board is open to youth entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year in high school. Applications can be found online (www.oyya.org).
Let me know if you are interested and I will be sure to contact OYYA for extra details.
About The Youth Advisory Board:
1. Assists OYYA in realizing our vision: Youth and young adults actively participate in the life of the church through the sacraments and have a burning desire to know, love and serve God and neighbor.
2. Presents the voice of the youth to OYYA through input on Vicariate and Diocesan initiatives.
3. Serves as a model which exemplifies the capacity of young people to collaborate with adults as parish leaders.
YOUTH FOR THE EUCHARIST & THE GATEWAY
Youth for the Eucharist provides an opportunity for participants to encounter Jesus in the Holy Eucharist through adoration, praise and thanksgiving. The evening consists of Eucharistic Adoration with live music, the opportunity for Confession, followed by social time and refreshments. Youth for the Eucharist is free and open to all ages
Upcoming Youth for the Eucharist Dates & Locations:
*August 9, 2009 @ St. Titus, East Norriton (7:30 PM - 9:00 PM)
*September 13, 2009 @ St. Titus, East Norriton (7:30 PM - 9:00 PM)
*October 18, 2009 @ St. Francis of Assisi, Springfield (6:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
*November 15, 2009 @ St. Joseph's, Downingtown (6:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
The Gateway @ Our Lady of Lourdes (Philadelphia) is a first Friday celebration from October-June that is centered around the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The evening begins with Mass, Confession, Adoration, and Sacred Heart Devotion and is followed by a coffee house featuring local talent, dance lessons, and more! The Gateway is free, but all who attend are asked to bring a drink or a snack for the social.
The Gateway Returns: Friday, October 2, 2009
7:30 PM - Mass, Confession, & Sacred Heart Devotion
8:30 PM - Coffee House featuring The Gateway's Got Soul Talent Show
Interested in performing at The Gateway's Got Soul Talent Show?
Contact Chris Jones: 215-965-4625 -or- cjones@adphila.org
OYYA OPPORTUNITIES COMING THIS FALL
Adoremus Te
Sunday, October 25
Malvern Retreat House
Plan on celebrating National World Youth Day Sunday by attending this awesome Catholic Youth festival which will include Eucharistic Adoration, prayer, inspirational talks, praise music, great food & more! Details coming soon!
Urban Youth Summit
Friday, November 13, 2009
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location / Topic: TBD
Open to 7th-12th Grade Youth
The Urban Youth Summit is an evening for 7th-12th grade youth that will discuss specific issues that youth are facing in their lives today. The summit includes local entertainment, guest speakers, insight from high school leaders, food, activities and more! Interested in being on the planning committee?
Contact Chris Jones (215) 965-4625 -or- cjones@adphila.org
Consider signing up for one of the following:
YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD
The Office For Youth And Young Adults is looking for strong, committed, faith-filled teens to serve on this year's Youth Advisory Board (YAB). The Youth Advisory Board is open to youth entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year in high school. Applications can be found online (www.oyya.org).
Let me know if you are interested and I will be sure to contact OYYA for extra details.
About The Youth Advisory Board:
1. Assists OYYA in realizing our vision: Youth and young adults actively participate in the life of the church through the sacraments and have a burning desire to know, love and serve God and neighbor.
2. Presents the voice of the youth to OYYA through input on Vicariate and Diocesan initiatives.
3. Serves as a model which exemplifies the capacity of young people to collaborate with adults as parish leaders.
YOUTH FOR THE EUCHARIST & THE GATEWAY
Youth for the Eucharist provides an opportunity for participants to encounter Jesus in the Holy Eucharist through adoration, praise and thanksgiving. The evening consists of Eucharistic Adoration with live music, the opportunity for Confession, followed by social time and refreshments. Youth for the Eucharist is free and open to all ages
Upcoming Youth for the Eucharist Dates & Locations:
*August 9, 2009 @ St. Titus, East Norriton (7:30 PM - 9:00 PM)
*September 13, 2009 @ St. Titus, East Norriton (7:30 PM - 9:00 PM)
*October 18, 2009 @ St. Francis of Assisi, Springfield (6:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
*November 15, 2009 @ St. Joseph's, Downingtown (6:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
The Gateway @ Our Lady of Lourdes (Philadelphia) is a first Friday celebration from October-June that is centered around the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The evening begins with Mass, Confession, Adoration, and Sacred Heart Devotion and is followed by a coffee house featuring local talent, dance lessons, and more! The Gateway is free, but all who attend are asked to bring a drink or a snack for the social.
The Gateway Returns: Friday, October 2, 2009
7:30 PM - Mass, Confession, & Sacred Heart Devotion
8:30 PM - Coffee House featuring The Gateway's Got Soul Talent Show
Interested in performing at The Gateway's Got Soul Talent Show?
Contact Chris Jones: 215-965-4625 -or- cjones@adphila.org
OYYA OPPORTUNITIES COMING THIS FALL
Adoremus Te
Sunday, October 25
Malvern Retreat House
Plan on celebrating National World Youth Day Sunday by attending this awesome Catholic Youth festival which will include Eucharistic Adoration, prayer, inspirational talks, praise music, great food & more! Details coming soon!
Urban Youth Summit
Friday, November 13, 2009
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location / Topic: TBD
Open to 7th-12th Grade Youth
The Urban Youth Summit is an evening for 7th-12th grade youth that will discuss specific issues that youth are facing in their lives today. The summit includes local entertainment, guest speakers, insight from high school leaders, food, activities and more! Interested in being on the planning committee?
Contact Chris Jones (215) 965-4625 -or- cjones@adphila.org
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