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!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
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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