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NEWS AND VIEWS IN YOUTH MINISTRY
MATT MAHER CONCERT
This is a #1 PRIORITY! We want to show Matt a great Newfoundland Welcome which means a church full of amazingly excited people who have come for a great concert. WE NEED YOU TO BE AT MARY QUEEN OF PEACE CHURCH, Torbay Rd. on Wed., Oct. 8. Why not treat a friend and pay for their ticket. Tickets: $10.00 adults; $5.00 students/seniors. Please bring a non-perishable food item. Did you know that Matt Maher performs internationally in front of hundreds of thousands of people; such events as World Youth Day! And we will experience this great performer right here in St. John's! Please don't miss this opportunity. Tickets at the Mary Queen of Peace Parish Office and at Pastoral Centre Reception. Limited seating so get your tickets soon!
Some youth and adults will be gathering at St. Teresa's Parish before the concert at 5:30 p.m. for Pizza Supper and then car pooling to Mary Queen of Peace Church. Why not get a fine crowd together and do this yourselves or join us at St. Teresa's! Just let me know if you are coming for pizza so we know how much to order!
YC 2008
A group of 20 excited participants representing the Archdiocese of St. John's will be traveling to YC 2008 on Oct. 10 - 12. Please keep us in your prayers during this time of spiritual nurturing, as we make great memories and build strong friendships to cherish forever!
SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS
Street Theatre! Can you imagine yourself on a street corner in St. John's doing a three-minute drama or freeze frame pose as a fantastic creative way of spreading social justice messages in our community? Well, on Friday, Oct. 24 from 3:30 - 8:30 p.m. at The Lantern, a special guest all the way from Africa will be offering a YOUTH STREET THEATRE WORKSHOP. Supper will be provided. Check out Michelle's Facebook for a great promo on this event! Call or e-mail me to register.
makeyouthink CHARACTER EDUCATION COURSE FOR TEENS
We all encounter tough situations throughout our lifetime that can often lead to feelings of despair. For teens, tough situations often lead to tough choices. This 6-session DVD series of real life youth stories helps provide foundations to help youth make good decisions. These life stories of youth offer different values to help young people deal with the things that matter most in life. Values are principles. When a person learns about principles, they will be better equipped to make good choices in tough situations. The makeyouthink films will make you think and may also help turn despair into hope. The makeyouthink Series is being offered for youth in Gr. 9 - 12 at St. Peter's Parish Centre, Mt. Pearl running for six Sunday evenings Oct. 26 - Nov. 30 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. To register, call Grace Pike 368-9336 or Michelle Walsh 368-1509.
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2008 FOLLOW UP GATHERINGS
Well, everyone rolled out the door from the Maher's, bellies full from a wonderful variety of food at our World Youth Day Pot Luck Supper. Slide shows of pictures were great and yes there was a Fire Pit!
On Sunday, Oct. 26 the WYD pilgrims will gather with Archbishop Currie for another scrumptious Pot Luck Supper. The Carey's have offered to host this gathering, so we will meet at the home of Janice, Theresa and Gerry Carey from 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. Directions to their lovely home will follow!
NET TEAM COMING BACK TO OUR ARCHDIOCESE
St. Paul's Parish on Newfoundland Drive has generously offered to host an overnight NET RETREAT for Gr. 9 - 12 students on Fri., Nov. 21-22/08. NET (National Evangelization Team) is a dynamic group of young people who devote their time to traveling around the country giving retreats and rallies to young people. Using drama, music, laughter, prayer, and their own witness of faith, they help young people understand what it means to be charitable towards others, while exploring and deepening their faith. Stay tuned for registration info on this retreat and more great NET activities during the week of Nov. 17-23/08.
VIRTUES CORNER
Responsibility Being responsible means others can trust you to do things with excellence. You accept accountability for your actions. When you make a mistake, you offer amends instead of excuses. Responsibility is the ability to respond ably and to make smart choices.
You practice Responsibility when you...
Take your agreements seriously
Are willing to do your part
Are ready and willing to clear up misunderstandings
Give your best to whatever you do.
Responsibility Affirmation I am responsible. I give my best to all that I do and keep my agreements. I learn from my mistakes. I am willing to make amends.
LINDA VISITING PARISHES
I had a great visit at St. Michael's Parish on Bell Island last weekend. What a wonderful sense of community and caring. I had to leave my car in Portugal Cove on Sat., so I did not know how I was going to get to the Church. Lo and behold, after a short conversation with two lovely ladies on the boat, I had a ride! I met some excited people who are passionate about youth and their faith. I will be back to continue our conversation about supporting and empowering youth of St. Michael's Parish and in the wider community as well. Exciting!
Holy Rosary/Roncalli
Holy Rosary/Roncalli have some passionate people too who have started their planning for a youth event. On Sun., Oct. 26 after the 11:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Rosary in Portugal Cove youth are invited to a TRICK OR TREAT SOCIAL in the Parish Hall. Stay tuned for notice of this in your bulletins.
Ideas for this Newsletter
If you have any youth news that you would like to add to this newsletter, just drop me a line at youthcentre@nf.aibn.com and I will gladly share your good news with others.
Have a great weekend everyone. God bless.
Linda
Linda Maher, Youth Minister
Catholic Youth Office
R.C. Archdiocese of St. John's
200 Military Road
St. John's, NL A1C 5N5
(709) 726-3660; youthcentre@nf.aibn.com
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