Director's Message
One of my favorite Advent reflections is from a German priest named Romano Guardini. As he pondered and prayed with the Gospel he found himself asking a question many, if not all of us, probably have asked at one point, "Why did God take on human form and enter into time and human history as a little baby?" As he prayed about that question he came to rest in a very simple answer: "Love does such things." I revisit that profound realization every year about this time. Love does such things. So much to ponder in that simple response. Why does Jesus make himself present to us each and every Christmas, each and every day? Because love does such things. Maybe you can spend some time this season reflecting on that answer in silence, and maybe it will help your heart prepare to encounter that love in a new way during the Advent and Christmas seasons this year.
Peace!
Zach Rawson
Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry
Pax Christi Catholic Church
Don't forget Saturday is a Holy Day of Obligation for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception! Mass will be held at 9 am at Pax Christi.
One of my favorite Advent reflections is from a German priest named Romano Guardini. As he pondered and prayed with the Gospel he found himself asking a question many, if not all of us, probably have asked at one point, "Why did God take on human form and enter into time and human history as a little baby?" As he prayed about that question he came to rest in a very simple answer: "Love does such things." I revisit that profound realization every year about this time. Love does such things. So much to ponder in that simple response. Why does Jesus make himself present to us each and every Christmas, each and every day? Because love does such things. Maybe you can spend some time this season reflecting on that answer in silence, and maybe it will help your heart prepare to encounter that love in a new way during the Advent and Christmas seasons this year.
Peace!
Zach Rawson
Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry
Pax Christi Catholic Church
Don't forget Saturday is a Holy Day of Obligation for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception! Mass will be held at 9 am at Pax Christi.
Advent Series:
The King
New this year! Middle School Students and parents are invited to come participate in our Advent series and reflect on Jesus Christ King of the Universe and King of our Hearts. Join us for one or both of the nights! We'll take time to reflect, discuss, do some activities, and pray. Optional: bring some cookies to share for a snack! Contact Zach Rawson if you have any questions.
The King
New this year! Middle School Students and parents are invited to come participate in our Advent series and reflect on Jesus Christ King of the Universe and King of our Hearts. Join us for one or both of the nights! We'll take time to reflect, discuss, do some activities, and pray. Optional: bring some cookies to share for a snack! Contact Zach Rawson if you have any questions.
Dec
7
Middle School Advent Series: King of the Universe
7:00-8:30 pm in the Youth Center
For Middle School Students and Parents
Are you going?
Yes
No
Maybe
going.
not going.
might be going.
Dec
21
Middle School Advent Series: King of My Heart
7:00-8:30 pm in the Youth Center
For Middle School Students and Parents
Are you going?
Yes
No
Maybe
going.
not going.
might be going.
Unite Mass - December 8th
4:30-8:00pm at St. Francis of Assisi
Join guest speaker Father Jason Kern, Vocations Director for the Diocese of Winona-Rochester as he presents on Mary's "Yes." Also, you won't want to miss special guest musician Aly Aleigha.
Visit her website HERE.
4:30-8:00pm at St. Francis of Assisi
Join guest speaker Father Jason Kern, Vocations Director for the Diocese of Winona-Rochester as he presents on Mary's "Yes." Also, you won't want to miss special guest musician Aly Aleigha.
Visit her website HERE.
Karaoke Night: Christmas Style
7 pm Dec. 14 at St. James Coffee
All high school and middle school students are invited to come to St. James at 7 pm on December 14 to hang out, sing, and have some great drinks and food. Friends are always welcome!
This evening is sponsored by Unite Ministries and will include parishes from all over the city/area. Contact Zach Rawson for more information.
7 pm Dec. 14 at St. James Coffee
All high school and middle school students are invited to come to St. James at 7 pm on December 14 to hang out, sing, and have some great drinks and food. Friends are always welcome!
This evening is sponsored by Unite Ministries and will include parishes from all over the city/area. Contact Zach Rawson for more information.
Games at St. James Coffee
Fridays from 12-2 pm
Join students and youth ministers from all over Rochester for an afternoon of board games, card games, etc... Perfect event for all our home school students, students with flexible schedules, and on those Fridays when school is closed.
Fridays from 12-2 pm
Join students and youth ministers from all over Rochester for an afternoon of board games, card games, etc... Perfect event for all our home school students, students with flexible schedules, and on those Fridays when school is closed.
December Calendar
- 5th, 6:30 pm - Proof
- 7th, 12 pm - Games at St. James
- 7th, 7 pm - Advent Series
- 8th, 4:30 pm - Unite Mass
- 9th, 6:30 pm - Confirmation 1 & 2
- 12th, 6:30 pm - Proof
- 14th, 12 pm - Games at St. James
- 14th, 7 pm - Karaoke at St. James
- 16th, 6:30 - Confirmation 1 & 2
- 19th, 6:30 pm - Proof
- 21st, 12 pm - Games at St. James
- 21st, 7 pm - Advent Series
Emma Hull, one of our students, was recently diagnosed with cancer. Her prognosis is great, but she still has to go through intensive rounds of chemotherapy. Please pray for her and her family this month. Praying a novena through St. Perigrine is a great way to do this. We have also been praying the Memorare and St. Michael prayers for her recently.
Also, pray for the candidates we have received for our open Assistant Coordinator position, we will be interviewing candidates next week.
Do you have a prayer request?... Send it our way! Note: if you use the comment section you can choose to make your comments public or private (all private comments are only shared among our Youth Ministry staff and our priests).
Also, pray for the candidates we have received for our open Assistant Coordinator position, we will be interviewing candidates next week.
Do you have a prayer request?... Send it our way! Note: if you use the comment section you can choose to make your comments public or private (all private comments are only shared among our Youth Ministry staff and our priests).