I stumbled across this excellent site promoting the priesthood. The images and posters were created by Melissa Scarlett. Check it out at www.truescarlett.com
For more information about the holy priesthood or religious life visit www.vocation.com.
Monday, May 5, 2008
truth behind the shades
top ten reason to be confirmed
By Charlie Cantrell
10. Once you're confirmed, you can say things like, "Don't make me call down the Holy Spirit on you."
9. All the graces and powers given to you by the virtue of your baptism will be unleashed.
8. All the holy kids are doing it.
7. The gifts you receive from the Holy Spirit on your confirmation day are among the greatest gifts you'll ever receive.
6. The chrism oil is good for your complexion.
5. Who doesn't need a little more grace in their life?
4. If you don't like your name, you get a new one, like St. Philomena.
3. When you pray, you'll shake the walls till the beat don't stop.
2. It's cheaper than getting a tattoo and lasts longer.
1. All the best people recommend it- Jesus, the Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, the Apostles, the pope, the saints, your grandmother.
Friday, May 2, 2008
next Friday we're going to a basketball game
We will not have youth group at the Fr. Meyer House on May 9th. Instead, we will meet at 7pm at Watkins Mill High School for a basketball game between the DC Hoods ( a team of priests and seminarians) and some local talent from St. John's and Mother Seton.
Free basketball, Free Food, Free Games! You don't want to miss it!
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Days in the Diocese- Bathurst NSW
Ok. So when we're in Australia, for WYD we will be spending our first week in Bathurst, about 200 km outside of Sydney. They have created a pretty fantastic youth website which tells all about it. Click here http://www.wydbathurst.org.au/ for more information.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
ha ha ha!
At CCD they were learning how God created everything, including human beings. Joe was especially intent when the teacher told him how Eve was created out of one of Adam's ribs. Later in the week his mother noticed him lying down as though he were ill, and said, "Joe, what is the matter?"
Joe responded, "I have pain in my side. I think I'm going to have a wife."
reaching back.....words of encouragement from Pope John Paul II
“Dear young people, do not be content with anything less than the highest ideals! Do not let yourselves be dispirited by those who are disillusioned with life and have grown deaf to the deepest and most authentic desires of the heart. The time has come to re-propose wholeheartedly to everyone this high standard of ordinary Christian living. Refuse to sell your dreams cheaply. Watch out for the dangerous ways that lead to passing joys and satisfaction. Deepen your relationship with God through prayer. Prayer spreads Divine energy. It makes us live in a new way and gives rise to a revolutionary evangelical style.”
Monday, April 28, 2008
will you follow Christ if He calls you?
Mark 1:17 - "Come, follow Me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men."
If you would like more information about the priesthood or religious life, visit: www.vocation.com
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Mass with the Holy Father
Our Holy Father, our Papa, came to the United States and brought with him Christ's message of hope and peace. Thirty teens from St. Martin's gathered at 5:30am on April 17th to travel to the National's stadium and participate in the Sacrifice of the Mass offered by Pope Benedict XVI. What a blessing it was for our young people to participate in this holy event!
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
for the needs of others
God of love whose compassion never fails,
we bring you the sufferings of the world;
the needs of the homeless,
the cries of the prisoners,
the pains of the sick and injured,
the sorrow of the bereaved,
the helplessness of the elderly and weak.
According to their needs and your great mercy,
strengthen and relieve them in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
- prayer of St. Anslem
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Hotdogs for Sydney
Stop by after Mass or between 10:00am and 3:00pm on the following Sundays to buy delicious hotdogs, sodas, and chips. All proceeds will benefit the youth who are going to World Youth Day in Sydney Australia this Summer.
April 6th
April 13th
April 27th
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