Good afternoon, young adults.
Praying that you are continuing to enjoy the warm summer days and that each of you have a restful and pleasant upcoming 4th of July weekend!
During your down time you may find it beneficial to peruse these upcoming events and see what might peak your interest!
Check out the list below and reach out to me if you have any questions!
CHECK OUT THESE UPCOMING Events:
YCP Executive Speaker Series: Dave Dempsey
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29
AT 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Join YCP Detroit for our monthly Executive Speaker Series event. This month's speaker is Dave Dempsey. Dave will be speaking on being prompted by the Holy Spirit.
EVENT LOCATION: The event will be held at Saint Paul on The Lake, 157 Lakeshore Rd. Grosse Point farms, MI 48236
All young adults aged 18-35 in the greater Lansing area are invited to St. John Catholic Student Center for an AMAZING talk this Wednesday night (June 29) by Karen Ervin called Politics to Personhood: Faithful Dialogue and the Abortion Debate.
It was God's plan that her talk- scheduled more than a month ago- land in the days immediately following the overturn of Roe V Wade through the Dobbs case. While there is MUCH to celebrate, we know that politics, media, and even dialogue between friends and family could be bitter in the coming months and years as various state and federal initiatives seek to legalize abortion.
We need to be well formed in our ability to dialogue on our pro-life stance- from a place of both faith and intellect. Attending this talk is a great opportunity for formation.
Karen Ervin is a Consecrated Virgin from the Archdiocese of Detroit and a pastoral minister at Our Lady of Good Council in Plymouth, MI. She will speak about various forms of law (natural law, human law, etc) and share stories of women who have struggled and suffered personally with these issues.
All young adults 18-35 are welcome. A light dinner will be provided! Attendance is free.
We also offer confession & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 4:00-5:00pm and Mass at 5:30pm prior to the event. For more information visit us on Facebook.
Come away from the noise of the world for a three or eight day silent retreat to learn more about how God talks to you through the Scriptures and in the movement of your own heart. Learn the rules of Ignatian discernment, encounter Jesus in the message He has for you through the Scriptures, and understand who and whose you are as a son or daughter of God. Expect daily talks, time for silent and guided prayer, opportunities for Mass, confession and meetings with spiritual directors. For those attending the full eight day retreat, you will begin journeying with Jesus through some of the Spiritual Exercises of St.Ignatius of Loyola.
Go on a weekend adventure with Catholic young adults from all over Michigan being drawn deeper into the heart of Jesus.
Augustine retreat center option is open now (limited space)
Since we sold out on the camping version of this same excursion we are offering the same great pilgrimage experience, just with a different sleeping arrangement.
THE DETAILS:
- For ages 18-39
- Cost: $175
Registration deadline is July 1st, but available space will fill up sooner than that. Don't wait too long to purchase your ticket to reserve your spot.
John Paul II Project
Young Adult Pilgrimages
July 14-23rd
The popular culture seems hell-bent on the absolute destruction of the family. As the Church, our job is to live our lives of holiness and truth.
Following in the example of that giant of a man and great saint, Pope Saint John Paul II, venture with us through the breathtaking mountains and basilicas where the beginnings of Pope Saint John Paul’s momentous Theology of the Body was born.
This combination outdoor retreat and pilgrimage for postgraduate young adults is filled with deep prayer, beautiful adventure, authentic fellowship, and an in-depth seminar by a PhD specialist on Theology of the Body: a scripture-based vision of human dignity, sexuality & the vocation to love.
Cost: $1,650 USD if you apply by March 31, 2022
After March 31, total cost is $1,900 USD.
After March 31, total cost is $1,900 USD.
Price does not include flight.
If you need help, don’t be afraid to fundraise—ask us how!
To learn more or to register visit here.
Vocation Night at the Lugnuts
Enjoy a night of local baseball and a big Catholic reunion!
Join us for fellowship, baseball, fireworks, and fun.
Friday August 5th
The Knights of Columbus is hosting another Family night of Vocations at Jackson Field to watch the Lansing Lugnuts take on the West Michigan Whitecaps!
Tickets can be purchased through your parish's Knights Council.
WHEN: Friday, August 5, 2022 at 7:00PM
WHEN: Friday, August 5, 2022 at 7:00PM
COST: $12 per ticket
For more information visit here.
SAVE THE DATE!
Catholic Young Adult
Speed Dating Event
Friday, Sept 23rd 6:30pm
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Lansing
Mark your calendars - this Catholic Young Adult Speed Dating is an opportunity for women and men to meet each other in short 3 minute intervals. You will most likely have an opportunity to meet 10-15 young adults in the rotations. More details to come!
If you don’t know of Young Adult events happening in your area, check out the Diocese of Lansing Catholic Young Adults Facebook group . Also, feel free to email one of the local region’s contact person for young adult ministry to see what they are offering in your local area via this webpage location: Young Adult Events in Diocese of Lansing.
God bless,
Dawn Hausmann
Diocese of Lansing
Coordinator of Young Adult Ministry
Coordinator of Young Adult Ministry
Director of Consecrated Vocations