Hello Everyone!
We have finished our youth nights for the semester!
But, we are excited to continue youth nights during the summer! Our summer calendar events will be announced soon, but all the days we will meet are posted below. We had an awesome turn out with the parish festival thanks to all who came and helped out!
Camp BASIC
What: An overnight summer camp hosted by Ablaze Ministries
Who: current 6th-current 8th gradeWhen: July 9th-13th
Where: Camp Kubena (same place as last year but a different name) in Ledbetter, TX.
Cost: $285
Activities include: volleyball, basketball, swimming, a BLOB, ropes courses, archery, and a BB gun range.
Activities include: volleyball, basketball, swimming, a BLOB, ropes courses, archery, and a BB gun range.
For more information and to register visit St. Joseph's website. A $135 deposit is due upon registering. Final Deadline for registration is June 8th, but there is a limited number of spots available so register soon!
Camp BASIC Leadership
Sign ups are open for Camp BASIC High School Leadership! As a high school leader, you will get to spend time bringing middle school youth closer to Christ by being a mentor to them, leading small groups, and being able to experience all the fun activities the camp has to offer alongside them. Forms are due May 22nd. See the form below to sign up!
Discipleship Week
What: A 4-day life-changing retreat hosted by NET ministries
Who: Incoming 8th to outgoing 12thWhen: June 25th-28th
Where: Eagle's Wings Retreat Center in Burnet, TX
Cost: $250 (covers cost of event and transportation)
Activities include: heartfelt praise and worship, dynamic presentations, new friendships, fun activities, small groups, Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, and Reconciliation. There are only 14 spots available. Spots will be filled on a fully paid "first come, first serve" basis.
Camp Fort Worth
What: A service-ministry summer camp for teens that builds the Kingdom of God
Who: Incoming 10th grade through graduating seniorsWhen: July 22nd-27th
Where: Our Lady Queen of Peace in Wichita Falls, TX
Cost: $150 (covers lodging, transportation, meals, ALL activities, and t-shirts)
Activities include: service work, daily Mass, friendships made, prayer time, praise & worship, and serving the poor. A $75 deposit is due upon registering. All checks are made payable to St. Joseph's.
Journey nights:
Journey is a safe and fun place for youth from 9th-12th grade to grow in their faith. We do this through talks, testimonies, games, dramas, skits, activities, and small groups. We meet Sunday nights after the 5:30 mass, where we have dinner and social time and end at 8:30 pm. Please join us! We would love to have you!Journey is every Sunday 6:30-8:30 pm in the Gym at the St. Joseph Secondary Campus.
Last Week: Hope everyone had a great Mother's day!
This Week: No youth night this week!
Ignite Nights:
Ignite is a safe and fun place for youth in grades 6th-8th to grow in their faith. We meet Sunday nights after the 5:30 mass in the St. Joseph's Secondary School Gym and end at 8:30 pm. We start the youth nights with dinner and social time, and then go into games, talks, small group, and other activities to help the youth grow in their faith. Please join us! We would love to have you!
Ignite meets on Sundays from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Gym at the St. Joseph Secondary Campus.
Last Week: I hope everyone had a great Mother's Day!
Next Week: No youth night!
Upcoming Dates
Encounter Pentecost Vigil
May 18th
First Summer Youth Nights
June 3rd
Discipleship Week
June 25th-28th
Camp BASIC
July 9th-13th
Camp Fort Worth (HS Mission Trip)
July 22nd-27th
Nice to meet you!
If you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to contact us.
Sam Shepard
High School Youth Minister
sam@ablazeyouth.org
979-485-9910
ext. 710
Sarah Lessmann
Middle School Youth Minister
sarah@ablazeyouth.org979-485-9910
ext. 711
Quote of the week:
"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing."