Growing in Faith Together

Saturday, February 8

6:00 p.m.

Bill Gray's (Chili)

The St. Pius Tenth Young Adult Ministry will be hosting a Theology on Tap in February! Young adults are invited to enjoy some good food and drinks while engaging in a lively conversation about 2025 being a jubilee year in the Church. The conversation will be led by Deacon Johan Engström from St. Pius Tenth Church in Chili. For more information, please contact Deacon Johan at johan.engstrom@dor.org or click the button below.

Welcoming ALL young adults, ages 18 to 39, single or married, with kids or without kids, Catholic or not. Stay (St. Theodore’s Adult Young-ministry) is a young adult ministry rooted in the Catholic faith based out of St. Theodore's Church in Gates. The trivia night will take place in the St. Theodore Church gym. Young adults are invited to bring a friend and show off their trivia skills. Snacks will be provided! Contact Molly Wescott at 585-300-8219 with questions. To learn more about this new young adult ministry, receive news/updates, or express interest in assisting with the leadership of this ministry, click the button below. Stay with your faith, Stay on a good path, Stay with God!

The Holy Father has announced that 2025 will be a Jubilee Year, something which happens every 25 years. The theme for Jubilee 2025 is “Pilgrims of Hope,” and it will be a year of hope for a world suffering the impacts of war, the ongoing effects of COVID-19 pandemic, and the climate crisis. The Jubilee Year began in Rome on the vigil of the Solemnity of the Lord’s Nativity Christmas (December 24, 2024), and in the dioceses throughout the world on the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph (December 29, 2024). Jubilee 2025 will conclude in dioceses throughout the world on the Feast of the Holy Family (December 28, 2025) and in Rome on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord (January 6, 2026). For more information about Jubliee 2025, click the button below.

In conjunction with the church’s universal jubilee year, the Catholic Courier is launching a special podcast called Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope. In this podcast, the Catholic Courier will highlight the faith of various members of the Diocese of Rochester who represent groups of the faithful receiving special recognition throughout the Jubilee Year. To listen to this special podcast, click the button below.

June 29 – July 9, 2025

Spiritual Director: Fr. Matthew MacDonald

Group Leader: Pjeter Nilaj

The Youth & Young Adult Ministry & the University Apostolate Office in the Archdiocese of New York are planning a Jubilee Year pilgrimage for young adults. Pilgrims will take in Rome (with its iconic sites, fountains, and four Major Basilicas), and attend the Papal Audience with the Holy Father. Pilgrims will also walk in the footsteps of St. Padre Pio and St. Francis of Assisi. There will be time to view the Eucharistic Miracle of Lanciano. From Assisi, pilgrims will then make their way to Florence – recognized as the “Cradle of the Renaissance”. They will visit the marvelous Churches, buildings, and museums that make it so unique, as well as the historical relics and artistic masterpieces by the greatest masters! The pilgrimage finishes with Venice – the “City Paved in Water”, famous for its Basilica, palazzi, ancient bridges, monuments, and piazza’s! For more information, click the button below.

Talk to your priest and find an evening to celebrate a Mass together as a community. At this Mass, have the priest take pauses at appropriate points and talk about what is going on in the Mass. Have him explain the symbolism of history of what is going on to invite the community into a greater appreciation and understanding of the actions and their participation in them. Allow the space to be more interactive than we would normally see at Mass. It can be a great space to ask questions and allow folks to go deeper in the meaning of the Mass. Do set a boundary around the Eucharistic Prayer, however. It’s good to maintain the sanctity of the moment. Instead, take time to explain it before and after the prayer. Finally, end with some fellowship time and food to allow folks to share what they heard and learned. Read more young adult ministry quick tips by visiting Young Adult Ministry in a Box below.

Young adults with children in the Auburn area are invited to this monthly family rosary. The family rosary will take place in the home of young adults Laura and Kieran McManus. For more information, please email Kieran at kmcmanus41092@gmail.com.

Wednesday Nights

March 12-May 21

St. Catherine of Siena (Mendon)

This spring the communities of Transfiguration and St. Catherine of Siena in Pittsford/Mendon will be running the Alpha series. Alpha is a place to meet new people and explore the Christian faith together. Each session includes a meal, a video, and time in conversation with a small group. The Alpha videos were filmed all around the world, and feature interviews with world-famous leaders and inspiring stories, unpacking the basics of the Christian faith in an updated and engaging way. Childcare will be provided for parents who would like to experience Alpha together. Alpha is a great place to invite a friend who is curious about faith.

Women's Weekend February 20-23, 2025
Men's Weekend May 29 - June 1, 2025

Young adults are invited to a Cursillo weekend this year! Cursillo (pronounced cur-see-you) means "little course" in the fundamental teachings of Jesus; as it is lived by Christians. It is Spanish since it was founded in Spain by Eduardo Bonnin. The goal of the Cursillo Movement is to make Christ the prime influence in today’s society. The three day experience begins on Thursday evening and ends on Sunday afternoon. Cursillo is conducted by a team of priests, deacons religious, and laypersons (including young adults!). For more information, click the button below.

Feb. 23 | Mar. 9

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 follows 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 Mitchell Buck here or Marissa Donnelly here with any questions.

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/