SYNOD NIGHT THIS WEEKEND!
High school students from all groups should plan to gather for the Synod listening night on February 27th! The evening is from 6-8pm and will include food, games, and small group time. See the invite from Fr. Rob below.
If you know a friend or family that has not been involved in ministry this year, now is the time! Give them a shout out and invite them to join us for this event!
Synod invite from Fr. Rob for all High School Students
Upcoming events and programs
February 27: HSYM Synod Night! 6-8pm for ALL High School Students
February 28: Outreach Meeting 7-8:30pm
Music you should know!
You can't go wrong with some Toby Mac as we head into Lent. God is always with us and will help us. Hope is not in vain. God has promised to not abandon us.
Isaiah 12:2
"Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation"
Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope
Isaiah 41:13
For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you”
The Synod
The bishops and the Church are set to begin the 2021-23 Synod. So what is a synod? You will hear much more about this in the coming months and year, but at face value, the synod is a gather of church leaders. The purpose of this gathering is to convene, listen, reflect, and ultimately proceed with the course of the church based on what has been discerned.
Think of the synod like this. We, the church (us), are all on a journey together. As we walk this journey, we find ourselves either in step with others in the church, or drifting apart. The synod affords us a chance to rejoin our steps.
As the process begins, let us pray for a strong, open process led by the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Justin Rose
High School Youth Minister
Blessed Sacrament