Don’t Miss It: Retreat for Grades 8-12. CREDO is a Eucharist-centered retreat that gives young people an opportunity to grow in their relationship to Christ and the Church, and encourages them to become active in their parishes and in the programs of the Archdiocese. The weekend includes Mass, adoration, sacraments, fellowship, music, prayer, reflection, and talks by nationally known speakers. The retreat starts on Saturday, October 12th at 9:00AM and ends at 10:15PM. It continues Sunday morning at 8:00AM and finishes at 1:00PM. Register by 10/10/13 with Nathan Eten. Walk-ups are welcomed too. Cost is $35, scholarships are available to help with cost.
Your Own MS Retreat: Retreats are a foundational way to grow in faith. All middle school students are invited to an action packed half -day retreat that’ll focus on living out the Beatitudes, on Saturday, October 26th from 12:00-5:30 (with Mass) at St. Anthony Rectory. We are seeking high school students, parents, and adults who would like to be a part of the retreat team. If interested, please contact Nathan Eten today. Find Registration information at http://smsjsacym.weebly.com/registration-page.html, walk-ups welcomed.
High School Workout Series: Thanks to all who participated in our first workout. The next one will be on Wednesday, October 23rd starting at 7PM in Cortona Hall. Until then, keep hydrating, reflecting and cooling down each day in prayer. These sessions are open to high school youth in grades 9-12.
Youth Ministry NCYC Fund Thank You: To all of the individuals who have given so generously to enable our young people and families to experience the National Catholic Youth Conference in November, thank you from the bottom of our heart. You will be hearing more from us as we prepare for our pilgrimage. Tyler, Grace, Jake, Mary and Nathan are grateful for your gifts.
A light in the darkness: There is a lot of bad stuff online, but a lot of good, too. We are on all of the major social networks. Search for @smsjsacym or go to www.facebook.com/smsjsacym to like our page. There are all kinds of good things posted frequently to help you explore, pray, learn, and even laugh. If you’ve added or followed, share or retweet with your friends. Be a witness for Christ.
Did you know?: You can read this section on the web at http://smsjsacym.weebly.com/youth-news-network-blog.html and parents, read recaps of EDGE sessions at http://smsjsacym.weebly.com/smsjsacym-parents-only.html, so you know what’s going on and what questions you can talk about with your child.