Where has everyone gone?

We've had a crazy busy Summer here at St. Ms!

In June We:

- had a very large and very wonderful Eucharistic prayer festival. That's when we tested out our burning bush. Around 70 people were there!

- spent time with our graduating Seniors and their families (sniff! sniff!). We had a beautiful Mass followed by dinner and the ceremony. It rocked!

- welcomed Jonathan Benitez to the youth ministry staff. Jonathan has been with us all Summer and we've had so much fun!

-attended the Franciscan University Steubenville Conference. There we encountered Jesus' mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and His power in Eucharistic adoration. Our God truly is "above all". If you have not watched the Steubie promo video...check it out above.

- served the children of our parish at Vacation Bible School. We helped run classes, skits, played games, learned music and handmotions...and much much more!

So if it seems like we've disappeared off of the web...well...we have. So sorry about that! We've been busy about the Lord's business!

Youth Group's on Monday nights in the Summer for High School Students. Come join us in the Fr. Meyer Field at 7:30pm

Peace!

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Who said FREE PIZZA?

Youth Group...

Gotta Love it!

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Scripture- the Living Word of God

Sunday's Mass on our CA Retreat

Brothers and sisters:Hope does not disappoint,because the love of God has been poured out into our heartsthrough the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.For Christ, while we were still helpless,died at the appointed time for the ungodly.Indeed, only with difficulty does one die for a just person,though perhaps for a good personone might even find courage to die.But God proves his love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us.How much more then, since we are now justified by his Blood,will we be saved through him from the wrath.Indeed, if, while we were enemies,we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son,how much more, once reconciled,will we be saved by his life.Not only that,but we also boast of God through our Lord Jesus Christ,through whom we have now received reconciliation. Romans 5:5-11

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CA 29- Courage!

This past weekend we had a beautiful retreat at Village of Mount Zion Retreat Center in Fort Valley Virginia. We experienced all night Eucharistic adoration, a Eucharistic procession, excellent talks from our teens leaders and we even went on a hike with Fr, Avelino! This was an amazing experience for all. The theme of our retreat was COURAGE. It took courage for our teen leaders to give their testimonies, it took courage to hike to the top of the mountain, and it takes courage to proclaim our faith in Jesus Christ boldly from the rooftops. We learned that this virtue and all virtues are gifts from the Holy Spirit. Thanks to all of the adult volunteers who supported us. You Rock! See future posts for more stories and pics.

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17 days until Steubie

Want to get a taste of this year's Steubenville Cofonference? Check out this video!

It's hard to believe that we'll be there in about two weeks! Oh yeah, if you have not registered yet.....what ya waitin' for?

See the post from ...um.. May 7th for more information.

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Steubenville Retreat 2008

Franciscan University

High School Youth Conference

When: June 20th- 22nd 2008

Where: Steubenville, Ohio

Who: All High School Youth

Cost: $240.00

We will be taking a bus to the conference. Space is limited. This is a very popular retreat so make sure you register early! The retreat is expensive but financial reasons should not keep any young person from attending. We have some scholarship funds so make sure you contact us soon!

Here are a few things you should know:

Leaving on Friday, June 20th- Please arrive at 8:00am and load your belongings on the bus at the Fr. Meyer House. We will all attend the 9:00am Mass together in the church. The bus will leave promptly at 9:45am.

Leaving Franciscan University on Sunday, June 22nd - Pick up time is 9:00pm in the Fr. Meyer Field. This is subject to change with traffic.

What to bring:

- An open heart
-casual, modest clothing
-toiletries
-a sleeping bag and pillow
-any medications you need
-Bible, rosary, and prayer materials
-small amount of cash for lunch on Friday and Sunday

What NOT to bring:

- drugs or alcohol will not be tolerated. Your parents will be notified immediately and you will be sent home at their expense.
-cell phones, ipods, cd players, etc.
- tank tops, short shorts, short skirts, or immodest clothing of any type, If you are caught wearing something inappropriate at the retreat, you will be asked to change clothes or put something on over top.

Registration packets are available at the parish office during business hours. Remember to register early!

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