Good Afternoon,
A great tradition in the Church on Fridays (especially during Lent) is to pray the Stations of the Cross. Pax Christi prays the Stations together on Fridays at 5:30. I volunteered Youth Ministry lead this coming Friday at 5:30. We picked a version written specifically for teens and would love to have some teen readers. If you are interested check out the script and sign-up below.
If reading isn’t your thing you are more than welcome to attend!
Other than that, we have a bunch of other stuff for you to check out in the update below. Let us know if you have any questions.
Peace,
Zach
P.S. Many of you know Chuck Sutton, I know he would appreciate prayers for healing from a recent lung cancer diagnosis, and especially for a successful surgery on Wednesday. Pray for his strength and for his doctors and nurses!
A group for teens, led by teens!
Thur Mar 4, 5:00-6:00 pm
Pax Christi Youth Center/On Zoom
This group will give teens an opportunity for discussion and prayer while at the same time equipping them to become leaders on their own!
If joining by Zoom use passcode: Lent
Open Gym & Youth Center
Checkout our open gym/youth center times and sign up below.
We could always use more volunteers who could give 90 min of their time whenever it works. See open volunteer spots by clicking on the button below.
Open Gym Tue. Mar. 2
6:30-8:00 pm
Participant
Open Gym Mon. Mar 8
9:30-11:00 am
Open Gym Tue. Mar. 9
6:30-8:00 pm
Participant
Stations of the Cross
For Teens on Friday March 5th
Every Friday during Lent Pax Christi parishioners gather to pray the Stations of the Cross; one of the most beautiful prayers in the Catholic tradition. On March 5th teens will be leading a version written specifically for teens. We would love to have some volunteer readers. Sign up below.
Stations of the Cross for Teens
Sign up for reading a station on March 5th 5:30-6 pm
Teen Game Night at St. James Coffee
Sat Mar 6, 4:00-6:00 pm
note: event was rescheduled for Mar 6
Hang out, have some snacks and drinks, and play some games at St. James Coffee. Sone snacks will be provided, drinks are for purchase.
Space is limited to please sign up by emailing Melissa at: mscaccio@stjamescoffee.com
or by stopping in person.
Steubenville Rochester July 23-25
For Students going into grade 9+
Franciscan University is bringing their Steubenville Youth Conference back to Rochester this summer!
At this point we are wondering if there is interest. If you are considering attending let us know by emailing Dana at:
Cost: $250 before May 18, $400 after
Rochester Service Week June 15-20
for Middle & High School Students
We are combining our Middle School Service Week and High School Service Trip into one week this year, right here in Rochester! Students will come together for Mass in the morning and then go their separate ways for service projects and other activities. More details to come soon.
Save the dates, Jun 15-20 (Tue-Sun)
Bible in a Year Podcast
Fr. Mike Schmitz is hosting a daily podcast (about 20 min/day on average) that will take you through the entire Bible in a Year! I have been listening and it is awesome! You should definitely check it out. It isn’t too late to start your day one!
Ascend for Individuals
A great resource for individuals and/or small groups to use to reflect on, and pray w/the Sunday Mass Readings. Each study includes background info, journaling questions, a challenge for the week, etc... Ascend has moved completely online. Visit the website below and use our code: paxchristi55901 to access.
Men’s Holy Hour @ Pax Christi
Sunday March 7, 4-5 pm
All men are invited to come spend time in prayer and fraternity from 4-5 pm monthly, every 1st Sunday, at Pax Christi for a Holy Hour which will include: Exposition, Vespers, time for quiet prayer, and Benediction. Doors will open by 3:45. You’ll find us in the main Church Sanctuary.
Contact Zach for more information.
Archdiocesan Synod at Home
Deepen the Faith and Prayer of Your Family
This Synod at Home series from the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis takes helpful videos, tips and tools for growing in faith, and pairs them with family-friendly activities based on four pillars: Prayer & Sacraments, Lifelong Learning, Generosity & Service, and Traditions & Fun.
Chris Stefanick – founder of Real Life Catholic, author of The Search and other Catholic books, and global Catholic speaker – will begin each video, and you’ll hear testimonials from other Catholics about how their faith has grown deeper, and their relationships enriched, by intentionally living their faith.