Hey everyone!
It's Outreach Weekend! Instead of having a regular lesson at YM on Sunday, the students will be executing a service project of their own choosing! I sent an email out earlier this week with what the students should bring with them on Sunday (if you missed that, please let me know!).
Here's what each small group will be working on:
6th grade will be making dog treats and cat blankets to donate to the Humane Society.
7th grade will be making tie-blankets to be donated to the Foster Closet.
8th grade is making tie-blankets and cards for the Foster Closet, as well as donating small stuffed animals.
It's going to be a fun night! Hope to see everyone there! :)
Reminder: Construction going on...
The sidewalk in front of the west entrance to the parish center (where you would typically drop your child(ren) for YM) will be under construction this Sunday. Please plan on dropping off and picking up your children at the Swede entrance on Sunday evening. Thank you!
Youth-Led Mass // November 20
If your child would like to participate in the 11:00 Mass on November 20 in a special way (as a greeter, lector, petition-reader, or gift-bearer), please let me know! We go over everything they need to know before Mass, so there's no guess-work! :)
Treasure Box Activity
If you're following along with the short activities that your family can do together with the items from the scavenger hunt, here's the next activity:
Holy Orders: The white piece of cloth with the crosses on the ends reminds us of the stole that a priest or deacon wears. A priest wears special clothing to remind him of his baptismal promises and his duty to preach the gospel boldly. Pay attention to how the priest’s vestments change throughout the year. With your family, talk about when and why we sometimes wear special clothing and why a priest might wear special clothing at Mass.
Middle School Youth Ministry Calendar
November 13: YM Outreach Weekend
November 20: YM
November 27: NO YM
December 4: YM
December 11: YM Christmas Party
December 14: Family Gingerbread House Decorating Contest*
December 18: NO YM
December 25: NO YM
*Family Fun Event: These events meet outside of our YM time and are for the whole family to enjoy! Be on the lookout for more details as these dates get closer.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Christine