Hey all,
Update: We can't swing the Slip and Slide Kickball:
Sorry to report that we will not do the Slip and Slide Kickball until a later date. With it being the last week of summer before school combined with not enough organized help to pull it off safely, I think it best to cancel this idea for now. Not forever, but just for now. I also think if we do it in the future that we focus it on the High School + College age only. Worried about the younger ones feeling left out or getting in the middle of it and getting hurt.
Next Week Plan: Last Summer Youth Night for 2017:
We took a poll from those present last night. We will do another Water Balloons + Sling Shots + Launch Compressor/Water Rockets + Outside games. An event like we did before and the Living Rosary at the Mary Statue as our lesson. Our petition will be for the new school year - students/teachers/administration/Youth Ministry/Parents/etc.
The grounds behind the pavilion to the prayer garden were freshly mowed yesterday. It looks really nice back there. I don't think a weeks growth will be bad.
Let me know if you have other games to add to the mix. I'll talk to Sylvia about the water games they had during VBS week. There was a water gun/target game setup and more the younger ones had fun with.
Food ... Greg was thinking about grilling burgers and hot dogs if the grill is still there and available. Can some of the Dads team up with him to operate the grill? (Greg's email is zanoff@outlook.com )
Still can't believe summer is ending ... Thankful for the time we have had.
I will pull together a flocknote to promote & get an announcement added to the list before the Masses.
Looking ahead into the School Year 2017/2018:
Our plan is to host a Monthly gathering for our families + youth throughout the year. Let's meet on a Sunday after the 10:30 am Mass this September to discuss. I will send another message to lock down a date. Here are some ideas shared ...
- Outside Movie Night: After the weather cools off, setup an outside movie screen and project it. Popcorn & snacks.
- Game Night: Board Games, Charades, etc.. Potluck with this.
- Contest Night with small joke prizes: Free Throw, Tug of War, 3 legged Races, etc....
- Biblical Trivia Night + Bring food for the Pantry. Pizza, Potluck or just desserts.
Requirement for Virtus Training:
It is necessary for those helping in this ministry involving our Youth to be Virtus Trained. A training session is now scheduled for ...Thursday Sept 28th, 2017 @ 7:00 pm
Held in the CCE Wing at St. Matthias