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St. Francis of Assisi Youth Update
February
Life Teen is back for another big year. Following the success of 2009, we will be diving deeper into the meaning of “Vocations”. Many believe that a vocation is confined to Priesthood, or Religious Life. It’s much more than that, however, and we hope to break down these misconceptions and find out what it means to live in the light of Christ.
Memberships to Life Teen are $12 per term, or $2 per week. The cost of Life Teen is just to cover the cost of catering every week, as we share a light meal at the end of each Life Night.
Young Catholic Adults
Monday Nights (TBA)
Don’t fear, we haven’t forgotten! We plan to start in March 2010. Even though we wont formally meet until then, I strongly urge you to come to our Parish Mission any day that you can!
YCA has evolved over the many years, and this year will see a few new changes. We hope to extend it to other parishes in our Deanery. A great Catholic community has always been at the heart of YCA, which can be seen in the strong friendships and relationships that have been formed. By opening up YCA to other parishes we aim to extend our family even further. More details will follow in the coming weeks.
Cells
Every Thursday, 7:30pm @ Back of Parish House.
We encourage all young people to join us at Cells on Thursdays. It’s a great way to prepare for the week ahead and discuss how the Gospel fits into our daily lives.
Over the next few weeks, Ryan has suggested we have mini-debates at the end of Cells. This is to allow us to ask questions about our faith that will help us to understand.
Calendar of Events
PARISH MISSION 2010
Monday, 15th Feb - Tuesday, 23rd Feb
LT PARENT INFO NIGHT
Wednesday, 10th February at 7:30pm
St Francis Hall
PARISH DINNER DANCE
Saturday, 13th March at 7:00pm
St Francis Hall
CELLS RETREAT
Saturday, 20th March
Pallotti College, Millgrove
Parish Mission 2010
Monday, 15th February - Tuesday, 23rd February
Fr. Pat Keenan has arrived and will be leading our Parish Mission for 2010. It’s a nine-day Novena of prayer and listening to the word of God. Sessions will be held both in the morning and evening each day. During this time, all youth groups are invited to attend the sessions. Please come to any that you are able to. This is an invitation for EVERYONE!
Life Teen Parent Information Night
Wednesday, 10th February @ 7:30pm in St Francis Hall
Life Teen will be leading an information night early in the new year. There are few changes to our Life Teen program that we would like to talk about. Please invite your parents and guardians to this night, even if they have already been to one of our info nights.
Cells Retreat
A Cells Retreat is planned for Saturday, 20th March - Sunday, 21st March. This Retreat will be a further opportunity to deepen our relationship with the Lord, and will be lead by Fr Anthony.
Where:
Pallotti College
80 McNamaras Road, Millgrove 3799
Time:
Arrive at 9:00 on Saturday, 20th March.
Depart after lunch on Sunday, 21st March.
Cost:
$85 Per Person
Parish Dinner Dance!
Saturday, 13th March @ St Francis Hall
If any of you would like to attend the Parish Dinner Dance, please let me know and I will book some tables for us!
There will be a catered carvery meal and dessert. Dinner will be served at 7:30pm. Tickets are $20 per person.
Joe Magalotti
Youth Minister
Life Teen
Every Sunday @ 6:00pm - 7:30pm