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...
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
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
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Splash Party Rescheduled
The annual Splash Party was re-scheduled due to rain. If you can volunteer here is the update information:
When: Thursday, July 23, 2009, 6:00PM - 9:00PM (Help needed around 7pm)
Where: Conestoga Swim Club on Rt. 320 in Villanova
What: Help run the games for the children. Games include sack races, egg toss, etc.
BONUS: You'll get free food and access to the pool!
When: Thursday, July 23, 2009, 6:00PM - 9:00PM (Help needed around 7pm)
Where: Conestoga Swim Club on Rt. 320 in Villanova
What: Help run the games for the children. Games include sack races, egg toss, etc.
BONUS: You'll get free food and access to the pool!
Monday, July 6, 2009
Help with Splash Party
Volunteers Needed
The Family Life Committee of the Parish is hosting their annual Splash Party and they need us to volunteer!
When: Thursday, July 16, 2009, 6:00PM - 9:00PM (Help needed around 7pm)
Where: Conestoga Swim Club on Rt. 320 in Villanova
What: Help run the games for the children. Games include sack races, egg toss, etc.
BONUS: You'll get free food and access to the pool!
Please email Anne Murphy (service@stv.comcastbiz.net) if you can help out.
The Family Life Committee of the Parish is hosting their annual Splash Party and they need us to volunteer!
When: Thursday, July 16, 2009, 6:00PM - 9:00PM (Help needed around 7pm)
Where: Conestoga Swim Club on Rt. 320 in Villanova
What: Help run the games for the children. Games include sack races, egg toss, etc.
BONUS: You'll get free food and access to the pool!
Please email Anne Murphy (service@stv.comcastbiz.net) if you can help out.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
First Newsletter Sent
You should have all just received the first Youth Group News email newsletter. As I continue to have news to announce you can expect to receive similar emails from me. Feel free to email back if you have questions or comments (or let me know if you'd prefer not to get my emails).
Here's a copy in case you didn't get it:
Here's a copy in case you didn't get it:
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| Blog Being Update - pictures posted!
FYI -- I just posted pictures from some events from the 2008/2009 year.
New Youth Group Season - beginning in September While we don't have the specific start date for our Fall youth group season, mark you calendars for Tuesday evenings. We will continue our Tuesday night meeting schedule. The middle school and high school groups will alternate meeting weeks so we'll see each group every-other Tuesday. Keep an eye on the blog for details announcing our first meeting.
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| Archdiocese Events |
| City Of God - 12-hour overnight event Begins: Sunday, August 9th, 7:30 PM Ends: Monday, August 10th, 9:30 AM Where: St. Titus Church East Norriton, PA What: City of God begins with "Youth for the Eucharist" at 7:30 PM and will end the following morning with Mass at 8:45 AM. The evening will include a One Act Drama, Living Candlelight Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Eucharistic Adoration and much more! |
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