Youth Ministry Monthly Newsletter

September 2024

Important Dates for September:

9/8 Faith Formation Parent Orientation

Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

9/9 Youth Night - Pizza, make a Rosary bracelet/keychain, games, etc.

9/9 Word Made Flesh MS Retreat Registration Due

9/15 First Day Faith Formation class

9/28 Word Made Flesh MS Retreat 11am - 5 pm

9/29 Sacramental Prep. Orientation for those seeking Confirmation

September Devotion - Our Lady of Sorrows

September is devoted to Our Lady of Sorrows. During this month, we are invited to console the Sorrowful Heart of Mary and unite our sufferings to hers. The feast day of Our Lady of Sorrows is September 15th. To learn more about this beautiful Marian devotion click the link below.

https://carmelitesistersocd.com/devotion-to-our-lady-of-sorrows/

Youth Night - Monday, September 9th 6:15 - 8:00 pm - Click Here

Join us in the church basement for pizza, games, and fellowship! We have an array of board and card games, as well as a pool table, air hockey, ping pong, and foosball.

August Youth Night - Water Dodgeball

Word Made Flesh MS Retreat - Register by Sept. 9th - Click Here to Register

6th - 8th grade....join us on this half day retreat where you will be immersed in the Word of God, engage in Scriptural prayer, and discover the incredible story of our salvation. Lunch, snacks, and a t-shirt are included in the $25 registration fee.

Ask Father or a Deacon....

You asked & the responses are in!

What is your favorite Bible verse or story?

Deacon Mike: My favorite verse is Micah 6:8. It is a clear and succinct statement of what God expects of us - to act justly, love kindly, and walk humbly with your God.
Deacon Mark: I love Revelation 3:20-21. "Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if any one hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me. He who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne, as I myself conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne." Also, Ephesians 1:3-14. In the Old Testament, 1st Samuel....I named my son after him because of this text.

What verse(s) do you read when you feel stressed?

Deacon Mike: In times of stress, I turn to the Beatitudes from Matthew 5:3-12. In those blessings, Jesus reveals what is truly important in our lives.
Deacon Mark: Any of the Passion stories, John's "Washing of the Disciples Feet" in chapter 13, and 1 Kings Chapter 19 - Elijah's Flight to Mount Horeb.

Ask Father Hoa or a Deacon - Click Here to Ask a Question

If you have a question for Father Hoa, Deacon Mike, Deacon Mark, or Deacon David, ask it here. Responses will be in the October Youth Ministry Newsletter!

Timely Teen Trivia... Answer the question below for a chance to win a gift card.

For the past five weeks (end of July/August), the Sunday gospel reading has been from what book and chapter? (Hint: It is known as the Bread of Life Discourse.)

Click the link below to submit your answer by September 20th. First correct answer wins!

https://form.jotform.com/pastoraloffice/timely-teen-trivia

MS/HS Ignite Bible Study

Join us for this 4 session look at how to discuss the Bible. In each session, we'll focus on one chapter that helps us better understand who Jesus is and the wisdom of Sacred Scripture.

We'll meet in the Resource Room 6:15 - 7:30 pm on the following Mondays: Oct. 21, Nov. 4, Nov.18, and Dec. 2.

Saint of the Month

If you've been to Mass recently, then you've probably said the prayer to St. Michael at the end. His feast day, along with the other archangels, is September 29th. Watch the video below to learn more about this champion of the Church and Christians.

Looking ahead....

October 14th - Youth Night (6:15 - 8:00)

October 20th - Fall Festival

October 21st - Ignite Bible study (6:15 - 7:30)

November 16th - Emmaus High School Conference (8:30 am - 6:30 pm)