4 Reasons: In our next EDGE session, we’ll talk about the 4 reasons why “the word became flesh and dwelt among us.” Get ready to celebrate Christmas in April!
Clean Up Cortona Hall: All youth in middle school and high school along with their families are invited to “Clean Up Cortona Hall” on Saturday, April 13th from 11:00AM-2:00PM. We will give the building where we have our EDGE sessions a sprucing up; to show we care about what we have. This is a great direct service opportunity for all and one that will impact our youth ministry in a visible way. Lunch and drinks will be provided. We’ll need rakes, buckets, and scrub brushes if you can bring them. Please let Nathan Eten know by Thursday, April 11th, if you are able to commit to serving on April 13th. Youth who do not have a parent on site will be required to fill out a release form. All parishioners are welcome to volunteer if they feel called to.
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Come, Holy Spirit: On Saturday, April 27th, our Confirmation candidates will be participating in their Confirmation retreat. Please pray for all of our candidates and their parents, so they continue to grow in their faith after the Sacrament is received.
MS Summer Retreat: IGNITE is a high-energy, weekend discipleship retreat for youth with demonstrated leadership abilities going into grades 7 and 8. Dates are June 7th-9th, 2013. Go to http://www.catholiccincinnati.org/ministries-offices/youth-ministry/services/youthleader/ignite/ to find out more.
HS Summer Mission Trip: “God in Cinci 2013” is the only Catholic mission camp led by local youth ministers to immerse teens in the life and needs of THEIR CITY. For more information for what’ll be happening, please visit the official “God in Cinci 2013” website at ihom.org/youth/HighSchool/GodinCinci.aspx