Hotdog sales are going strong. Stop by after Sunday Mass for a delicious hotdog and some fun!
All proceeds are going to help our teens get to World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia this July.
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!
may crowning
It's that time of year again; sunshine, spring rains, and beautiful flowers. May is also the month of Mary. Many parishes and schools will take a special moment to honor the Mother of Jesus by adorning Marian statues with crowns of spring flowers. This outer action of placing a beautiful and sweet crown on Our Lady's head should be a sign of the inner love we have for her. Take some time this month to think and pray about the wondrous gift God has given us in Our Lady. Mother's Day is this Sunday, perhaps it would be the perfect day to crown Our Lady the Mother and Queen of your heart.
Mother Teresa on suffering
Suffering will never be completely absent from our lives. If we accept it with faith, we are given the opportunity to share the passion of Jesus and show him our love. One day I went to visit a lady who had terminal cancer. Her pain was tremendous. I told her, "This is nothing but Jesus' kiss, a sign that you are so close to him on the cross that he can kiss you."
She joined her hands and said, "Mother, ask Jesus not to stop kissing me."
Monday, May 5, 2008
truth behind the shades
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.
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.
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