From the Children, Youth, & Family Ministry Staff to all Pax Christi Parishioners
Welcome to the new Children, Youth, & Family Ministry Update. We'll be using the update to communicate important details, point you to other sources of information (such as the Sunday Bulletin), and share other things we think will be beneficial for you and/or your family. This first update is going to the whole parish, following updates will go to families with children at home.
We know inboxes today fill up quickly and are often overwhelming. We have tried to make our update visually appealing and to the point (though this first one is a little long to begin with).
Give us a chance to make this worth your while, if you really don't want to receive the monthly update you can always unsubscribe at the bottom of the notes at any time.
The Office of Children, Youth, & Family Ministry is somewhat new. Our team has been working together this past year planning for and dreaming about the future, but Pax Christi is not only our parish, it's yours, and we want you to have a role in the process. Please read our "Letter to the Parish", and, if you would, take some time to complete the survey mentioned in the letter (also linked below).
Thank you for allowing us to serve you as Parish Staff. We look forward to all the great things the Holy Spirit has in store for our parish moving forward. Always know of our prayers for you. Please pray for us, for the parish, for our priests and for our bishop.
Peace,
Zach Rawson, Director of Children, Youth, & Family Ministry
Michelle Todd, Coordinator of Children's Ministry
Anna Nordquist, Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Summer Picnics
Jul 20 & Aug 17, 6:00 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. Invite some friends!
Faith Formation Registration
Now Open, Sign-up by Aug 15!
It is time to begin registering for formation opportunities which will begin with the new school year. This year Pax Christi will be offering formation on Sunday and Wednesday evenings.
In the coming months we will have more information for you about Family Ministry. For now be sure to fill out the Children, Youth, & Family Ministry Survey (HERE)
Thank you to all who participated in Pax Week, especially the Middle School Service Week and High School Activity Nights. We were encouraged to be able to get back to some normal activities and were inspired by all the students and adult volunteers! Also, don't forget to register your students for faith formation small groups (HERE).
Vallyfair Trip for High School Students
Tomorrow July 21, 8 am-8 pm
You still have a little bit of time to sign up for the Valleyfair trip. It's open to all students going into 9th Grade and up! Friends are welcome! Sign up ASAP.
Welcome Bishop Robert Barron
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Robert Barron the next bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester. Read his statement HERE.
He is widely known for the organization he founded called Word on Fire. Bishop Barron is also one of the most followed Catholics on social media, especially on YouTube. On top of that he is a holy man and, we hope, will be a great shepherd for our diocese.