DON'T EVER FORGET…"You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a basket; it is set on a stand where it gives light to all in the house. Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father." (Matthew 5:14-16)

DO YOU NEED COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS? If so contact Amy Woods. I can help you get some hours done this summer. There is lots of events going on to fit everyone's schedule.

DID YOU EVER…
Want to be a lector, (person who does the readings) usher, greeter, or altar server during mass? Here is your chance. The process is SIMPLE!
1. Contact Amy and tell her you are interested.
2. Attend 1 training session. (We will work around your schedule.)
3. Sign up to do that "job" during the mass you normally attend.

IT WOULD BE GREAT TO SEE YOUTH MINISTRY REPRESENTED DURING THE MASSES.

REMEMBER: Newly confirmed, you are eligible to be Eucharistic Ministers.

Thanks to all those teens who already serve as ushers, greeters, lectors, and altar servers.

Check the Youth Board in the commons, the bulletin and the youth newsletter for more information on these and other events.

Upcoming Events: ALL Middle and High School teens are invited to join us.

ICE SKATING at MacArthur Mall on Sunday, January 13th. The cost is $5. Time yet to be determined. If you are interested in joining us, please contact AMY Woods.

COMING UP IN FEBRUARY is annual night at the ROCK GYM. Details to come soon.

National Catholic Youth Convention:
Thank you to everyone who support us through money and prayers. This experience in Columbus was amazing. Here are some words from the teens who attended. “I love the environment around which this entire event is set. Learning God is alive in each and everyone in the world.” “I can not put into words what it feels like to be extremely close to God. I missed that feeling. Its hard in my life to be extra close to God but these three days brought back a great feeling I love and cherish!” “This was really cool. Probably the coolest thing was the sense of community. I felt like a part of something.”
“Jesus is the Way. He is the Truth. He is the Life!”

Click on this shortcut to see a slide show from our experience.

http://www.dycva.org/DYC/NCYC2007.wmv

DISCOVERY RETREAT

What is a “Discovery”Retreat? A special peer-ministered retreat for 9th and 10th graders. It deals with discovering one’s identity and that of the Lord through: talks, small group interaction and community-building experiences. It is based on the steps of evangelization and helps the young person know Jesus in faith!

This retreat will take place January 25-27 in Wakefield. Contact Amy Woods for more information.

CHRISTIAN AWAKENING RETREAT

What is a “Christian Awakening” Retreat? A special peer-ministered retreat for 11th and 12th graders! The youth of this retreat community come to know and experience Christ, and to see him in themselves and others. They’re invited to look at ways of serving others and becoming better, more fully committed Christians.

This retreat will take place February 29-March 2 in Wakefield. Contact Amy Woods for more information.

SOUP KITCHEN: The youth of the parish are responsible for staffing Soup Kitchen on the 3rd Sunday of every month. That means your help is needed from 1-3pm on Sunday, July

Confirmation Portfolio Requirements
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Confirmation I portfolio
Confirmation II portfolio