Good Afternoon Pax Christi Teens and Parents,
Summer is here and we cannot wait to spend some time with you over the next three months, it's going to be great!
There are more details as you scroll but here is a quick overview:
Pax Week is June 20-24 and is for both middle and high school students. Middle school students can participate every day in Middle School Service Week where they will help with our Elementary Summer Church Camp and Serve at various sites around Pax Christi and Rochester. High School Students are needed to help with Elementary Summer Church Camp and Middle School Service Week each day, but if leading isn't your thing we have High School Activity Nights every night that will include rock climbing, an escape room, bowling, serving a meal at the Dorothy Day House, a hike through Quarry Hill, and a bonfire. Sign up to participate and/or help out below. The deadline to register is June 10, we would really like everybody signed up by then.
Other Camps/Retreats/Trips
- Rochester Steubenville Conference July 15-17 for high school students, there may still be some space available if you haven't signed up yet, but you need to contact Anna ASAP if you'd like to go: anordquist@paxchristichurch.org
- Camp Summit August 1-4 for middle school students, there might still be space available but you need to contact Anna or Zach ASAP, anordquist@paxchristichurch.org, or zrawson@paxchristichurch.org
Summer Bonfires
Begin next Wednesday June 8th and are open to all middle and high school students (currently in grades 5-12). Adults are need those nights to help supervise.
Parish Picnics are Returning
Pax Christi will be sponsoring three parish picnics on Wednesdays at 6 pm:
- June 15
- July 20
- August 17
Congratulations!
Blessings on all our graduates, especially all our high school seniors!
Pentecost Prayer Vigil
4-5 pm | June 4th
Join us as we invoke the Holy Spirit upon our parish family and the world through scripture, meditation, and song.
Contact our Liturgist, Brigitte Bouli for more information:
liturgist@paxchristichurch.org
Graduation Mass & Blessing
10:45 am Mass | June 5th
Graduates are invited to the 10:45 am Mass on Sunday June 5th for a special blessing followed by some donuts in the Dining Hall to celebrate! 8th Graders, High School Seniors, and College Seniors and family are all welcome! RSVP below.
If you are unable to make it to the 10:45 am Mass, a blessing will be offered at all other Masses that weekend.
Graduation Mass Donut Reception
June 5th after the 10:45 am Mass in the Dining Hall
RSVP for the Donut Reception
Summer Bonfires
Wednesdays 7-9 pm | Pax Christi
Middle and High School Students are invited to our Wednesday Bonfires that will run from June 8-August 17. Feel free to invite your friends for some S'mores, fun, and games!
Adults are needed to help our staff supervise. Sign up to help below.
Adult Volunteer: Summer Bonfires
Let us know if you are interested in helping from time to time at our Wednesday Night Bonfires.
I'll help from time to time.
I can help weekly.
Summer Picnics
Jun 15 | Jul 20 | Aug 17, 6 pm
The picnics are back this summer for all our parishioners. Pax Christi will provide hotdogs, brats, buns, condiments, some fruit, and beverages. Parishioners are encouraged, but not required, to bring something to share.
Beer & Brat Fest | Saturday June 4
Sponsored by the Men of Pax
The Men of Pax have asked us for some volunteers to help them with their Beer & Brat Fest. This is a great way to earn service hours and/or credit towards your summer trips. We are looking for help in various roles.
Contact Zach if you have any questions or for further information.
email: zrawson@paxchristichurch.org
Beer & Brat Fest
Youth Ministry Volunteer & Fundraising Signup
3-4 pm Games Setup
6-7 pm Games Volunteer
6-7 pm Food Service
7-8 pm Games/Clean-up
Solid Foundations
Prayer & Fundraising Campaign
We are kicking off our annual fundraising campaign on the weekend of May 28-29th at all Masses. If you are going on any of our trips/camps this summer this is a great way to fundraise. We need help after every Mass handing out flyers and giving a brief announcement.
Pax Week June 20-24, New Home for
The Middle School Service Week
Middle School Service Week will happen at the same time as our Elementary Summer Church Camp this year. Middle School Students and their High School and Adult Leaders will gather to serve all over the Rochester Area from 8 am-4:30 pm Mon-Fri Jun 20-24.
Pax Week June 20-24, New Addition
High School Activity Nights
High School Students will have the opportunity to serve at the Elementary Summer Church Camp and Middle School Service Week. New this year are our School Activity Nights from 7-10 pm that same week. Sign up to serve and/or participate.
Bible in a Year Podcast
It's a new year, time to make reading the Bible a daily habit! Fr. Mike's Podcast stayed in the top 40 all year long in 2021 and it shot back up to #1 the first few days of 2022. If you can only do one thing to grow spiritually this year go to Mass, but this podcast is a close second!