for a hot meal

You come home from school and you're hungry. You open the fridge or pop something in the microwave. Simple and easy...right?

For many people in our area, food is not a few beeps away in the microwave or always on their family table at 6pm. Many people rely on places such as the Lord's Table soup kitchen for their one hot meal of the day. Not all of these people are homeless; though some may be, many have families and are living in a state of financial crisis and may have to choose between paying rent; buying their medication; and food.

We are privledge to have a soup kitchen running out of our church hall. As a youth group, we serve on the first Monday of each month at 3pm.

At this point in time, the shelves of our soup kitchen are at an all time low.

There is a great need for food. Will you help?

Please bring canned food items to youth group on Friday nights.

We will keep a running tally- Guyz vs. Girlz to see who brings in the most cans. If we reach 300 cans, the winners will celebrate with an open gym night. You have until March 28th!

Here are some items that we need:

tomato soup

chicken noodle soup

cream of mushroom soup

canned corn

canned carrots

canned green beans

turkey gravy

beef gravy

dry drink mixes

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Papa Benedicto

Pope Benedict XVI is coming to Washington, DC and we can win tickets!

How? We're going to enter a video contest! We have to make a video welcoming the Holy Father to the United States. Below you can read the guidelines. I think we can win.

Are you still praying your guts out for tickets? This could be our shot!

Comment to this post if you have suggestions for the video.

• Create an original short film to welcome Pope Benedict to Washington, DC. The
goal of the video is to relay your community’s enthusiasm for the Holy Father’s
visit, express your excitement or show how you are uniquely preparing for his
arrival.

• Videos will be judged on creativity, not polish! Use your imagination. We
welcome original songs, prayers, skits, interviews, etc. (Copyrighted material may
be not used unless permission has been granted for its use.)

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Psalm 42

Athirst is my soul for the living God.

When shall I go and behold the face of God?

As the hind longs for the running waters,

so my soul longs for you, O God.

Athirst is my soul for God, the living God.

When shall I go and behold the face of God?

Send forth your light and your fidelity; they shall lead me on

And bring me to your holy mountain, to your dwelling-place.

Then will I go in to the altar of God, the God of my gladness and joy;

Then will I give you thanks upon the harp, O God, my God!

Athirst is my soul for the living God.

When shall I go and behold the face of God?

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Living Stations of the Cross

“…. because by your
holy cross, you have
redeemed the world.”








On Good Friday, the high school youth group will lead the parish community in meditation on the passion and death of our Lord. Any student in 9th-12th grade who would like to be involved in the production of the Living Stations of the Cross is welcome. Please contact Erin as soon as possible.

Here is our rehearsal schedule:
March 4th- 6-8pm in the teachers' lounge of the school
March 9th - 6:30-8:30pm in the P.O.B. and Gym
March 13th- 5:00-7:00pm in the Church
March 15th- 10:00am- 2:00pm in the Church and P.O.B.
March 21st- 9:00am- 5:00pm in the Church and P.O.B.

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A Viewing of The Passion of the Christ

All high school students are invited!

When: Sunday, March 2nd
Time: 5:30pm- 9:00pm
Where:St. Martin’s School Gym

A short time for prayer and discussion will follow the movie.

Click here to visit the official movie website.

Parental permission slips are needed because this movie is rated R.
They can be downloaded above.

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Adoramus Te, Domine

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"Let Me Hear You Catholics"

On February 8th-10th 59 teens and adults from St. Martin's youth group gathered with 2000 of their closest Catholic friends for a weekend of prayer, praise, laughter, and healing. The event was a fantastic experience for all. The retreat was run by the seminarians of Mount St. Mary's Seminary. Many priests, seminarians, and religious sisters and brothers shared this amazing expereince with us and were beautiful witnesses for our young people.

One highlight of the event was a special walk to the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in hopes of receiving a plenary indulgence for visiting this holy place of Mary a few days before Her feast day. We also celebrated the Holy Sacrafice of the Mass together and spent time with Jesus in Eucharistic adoration.

Please continue to pray for the youth of our Church. Indeed as our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI says,"the Church is young." 2000 young people were sent forth this weekend to bring the light of Christ to their families, schools, and communities. Praised be Jesus Christ, now and forever!

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