Growing in Faith Together

St. Agnes, St. Paul of the Cross, & St. Rose in Avon/Honeoye Falls/Lima are looking to start a young adult community based on fellowship, prayer, and service. If you are interested in joining this exciting new community or would like to help launch it, please scan the QR Code below and/or email Meghan here!

​There are still about 20 spaces still available for the March for Life 2024 buses going to Washington, DC by the Committee for Life from the Webster/Penfield Catholic Connection (WPCC). Several generous benefactors have given support that offers already paid spots available to be filled. Don't miss out! Contact: Gary Sander via email webstercommitteeforlife@gmail.com or call (585) 503-3256 for more information or to reserve spots.

Nothing is sweeter than celebrating the purity of Mary, decorating Christmas cookies, and experiencing the glory of friendships rooted in Christ. Converge Young Adult Ministry hosted Mass & Cookie Decorating for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and a Christmas party in the month of December. At one of the gatherings Christ was present through 45 young adults, 1 deacon, 1 priest, and an adorable baby! The ministry hopes that these new friends will join them at upcoming gatherings!

Deacon Dennis Donahue is hoping to start a new bible study for young adults in Auburn at the St. Mary's offices living room space on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m., hopefully in the coming weeks. Young adults interested in possibly attending should contact Deacon Dennis here or at 315-406-1538.

Sundays at 11:00 a.m.

St. Thomas More

(Brighton)

Whenever there's Drop-in for Donuts young adults will meet up for the 11:00 a.m. Mass, grab a donut and coffee, and then have a little conversation in the gathering space with a young adult host. If you'd like to sign up to BE the host, email Nora here. The Drop-in for Donuts dates for the rest of the year are: 1/7, 2/4, 3/10, 4/14, 5/5, & 6/2.

The young adult community in Auburn is evolving and with that evolution comes a new prayer opportunity! The community is offering a weekend family rosary. This opportunity is great for young adults, especially those with children. The family rosary gatherings include light refreshments. For more information about these weekend family rosary gatherings, please email Kieran here.

Every Third Sunday of the Month

St. Mary's Church

Canandaigua

The young adult ministry from St. Benedict Parish in Bloomfield/Canandaigua has a monthly Young Adult Coffee After Mass! Coffee After Mass happens every third Sunday of the month following the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Mary's Church in Canandaigua. It is a great way to find community with other young adults and dive deeper into what was heard at Mass. Please email DeAnna Brennan with any questions here.

The Holy Season of Lent begins next month! The season is a perfect opportunity for young adults to dive deeper into their relationship with the Lord. This young adult ministry gathering idea from Young Adult Ministry in a Box provides a four-gathering Lenten series that includes watching Henri Nouwen’s “Becoming the Beloved” sermon, exploring the theme of becoming the beloved, and reflecting on one's relationship with self, God, and others. Check out Lenten Faith Sharing Communities: Becoming the Beloved by clicking the files below.

Young adult women between the ages 21-35 seeking leadership training, faith formation, community and support to better understand and pursue their particular mission and vocation, are invited to apply for the 2024 GIVEN cohort.

GIVEN's year-long program of faith formation, leadership development and dedicated mentoring includes attendance at the Catholic Young Women's Leadership Forum June 8-12, 2024 at the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC and 1-on-1 mentorship with an established Catholic female leader in the Art of Accompaniment Mentoring Program until May 2025. Participants will grow in relationship with Christ and understanding of their gifts as they implement a unique Action Plan that helps them follow God’s call. GIVEN is also accepting applications from lay and consecrated women aged 36+ who would like to serve as mentors or volunteers.

For more info, click the button below.

This 7-session study series that unveils the beauty of our Eucharistic faith and invites participants to discover the true power and promise of this incredible gift. The study is a great way for young adult communities to connect in a cozy small group setting while hearing from some of the most brilliant voices in Catholicism. For more information and the resources for the study series, click the button below.

The Catholic Courier wants to hear directly from faithful young adults across the Diocese of Rochester for its social media series "Mass Matters!" Young adults can submit brief videos of themselves addressing what attending in-person Masses and receiving the Eucharist mean to them. People can also share their thoughts in writing if they prefer! The first 50 people to submit usable videos will be rewarded with some Courier-themed swag. To learn more about the Mass Matters series, click the button below or here.

Perpetual Adoration (continuous exposition of the Blessed Sacrament) is taking place in the chapel of the former St. James Convent, now known as the Adoration Chapel at St. James (123 Whittington Road, Irondequoit, NY 14609). If you or a young adult you know is interested in spending time with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration, there are two options. Young adults can join a "no commitment needed" sub list, which consists of one weekly email with open slots, or commit to a consistent weekly one-hour time slot. For more information, please contact William Rein here or click the button below.

Check out the young adult ministries in our Diocese, upcoming opportunities to grow in faith, and resources to help you in your journey by clicking the button below!

For more about young adult ministry, contact Mark Capellazzi at Mark.Capellazzi@dor.org.

Website: https://oec.dor.org/young-adult-ministry/
Location: 1150 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY, USA
Phone: (585) 328-3228
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doryoungadults/