On The Web: While you’re on that wi-fi network, visit our youth ministry site smsjsacym.weebly.com for big and small ways to grow.
Reds Faith Day, Get ‘Yer Tickets: Next Sunday, August 11th, the Reds take on the Padres as a part of Reds Faith Day. After the game there’ll be a free concert by Christian Platinum recording group, MercyMe. Tickets will be $12 and limited, on a first come, first served basis. Send an e-mail to [email protected] with the number of tickets you would like to help when ordering. We will meet in front of the stadium by the Lombardi statue at 12:45.
YM Extravaganza: On Sunday, August 25th, from 12:15 to 2:30, we will kick-off the new ministry year starting with pizza and drinks in the St. Margaret of Cortona Cafeteria, prayer, an introduction to the year by Nathan Eten, and finish off with a large kickball game at the ball field. We’ll also have a Frisbee if you want to try playing Ultimate Frisbee. Youth in middle school and high school along with their parents and family members are invited to help us kick off the year in style.
Youth Ministry 101: A comprehensive approach to youth ministry utilizes the eight components identified in Renewing the Vision as a framework. The Ministry of Justice and Service nurtures in young people a social consciousness and a commitment to a life of justice and service rooted in their faith in Jesus Christ, in the Scriptures, and in Catholic social teaching; empowers young people to work for justice by concrete efforts to address the causes of human suffering; and infuses the concepts of justice, peace, and human dignity into all ministry efforts.
Pope Francis’ Message at WYD: Pope Francis and three million people celebrated Mass at Copacabana Beach on the closing day of World Youth Day on July 28th. The Pope addressed young people saying, “The church needs you, your enthusiasm, your creativity and the joy that is so characteristic of you.” He also asked, “Where does Jesus send us?” He then said, “There are no borders, no limits: he sends us to everyone. The Gospel is for everyone, not just for some. It is not only for those who seem closer to us, more receptive, more welcoming. It is for everyone.”
We Love Social Media: Our ministry is on all of the major social networks, recently Vine! Search for @smsjsacym or go to www.facebook.com/smsjsacym. You’ll find a weekly resource to help you read, reflect and respond to the Sunday readings, ministry happenings, retweets from awesome people, inspirational pins, scripture verses, other tidbits of our faith, and current trends in the world. We want you to add and follow us!