This November we are thankful for all the blessings God has given us and in particular for being blessed with the opportunity to work for and serve you! Take some time this month to count all your blessings... maybe even let the people in your life know how much they mean to you.
We know that these updates pack a lot of info. We try to make them as simple to read as possible. Know that we appreciate you taking the time to read them and feel free to come to us with suggestions on how we can better communicate with you.
Check out all the great stuff below! Including the location of our summer service trip!
Peace,
Pax Christi Youth Ministry Staff
We know that these updates pack a lot of info. We try to make them as simple to read as possible. Know that we appreciate you taking the time to read them and feel free to come to us with suggestions on how we can better communicate with you.
Check out all the great stuff below! Including the location of our summer service trip!
Peace,
Pax Christi Youth Ministry Staff
Dana Petricka
Coordinator of Youth & Young Adult Ministrydana.petricka@paxchristichurch.org
507-282-8542 x107
Main Responsibilities Include:
Confirmation, Young Adult Ministry, Discipleship and, *Young Family Ministry (*for 2019-2020)
Zach Rawson
Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministryzach.rawson@paxchristichurch.org
507-282-8542 x126
Main Responsibilities Include:
Proof, Youth Ministry Events & Activities, Mission, and *1st Sacraments (*for 2019-2020)
Family Discipleship Series Part II
Wed Nov 13 6:30-8:00 pm
The second part of our Family Discipleship Series will focus on prayer and Sacred Scripture. We'll look at how we can increasingly make these things part of our families' lives. You definitely won't want to miss this one!
Check out the video from Jeff Cavins as a primer for the night!
Wed Nov 13 6:30-8:00 pm
The second part of our Family Discipleship Series will focus on prayer and Sacred Scripture. We'll look at how we can increasingly make these things part of our families' lives. You definitely won't want to miss this one!
Check out the video from Jeff Cavins as a primer for the night!
Proof
For Grades 6-12
Wed 6:30-8:00 pm
Take a break from the chaos of life, reconnect with God.
Proof Google Calendar
For Grades 6-12
Wed 6:30-8:00 pm
Take a break from the chaos of life, reconnect with God.
Proof Google Calendar
Confirmation
For Grades 9-10
Sun & Wed 6:30-8:00 pm
Don't forget, small groups have already started to meet! View schedules below contact Dana for more info.
Confirmation I Google Calendar
Confirmation II Google Calendar
For Grades 9-10
Sun & Wed 6:30-8:00 pm
Don't forget, small groups have already started to meet! View schedules below contact Dana for more info.
Confirmation I Google Calendar
Confirmation II Google Calendar
Discipleship
1-on-1 Mentoring
For High School Youth
Take your relationship with Christ and the Church to the next level. Let our trained adults guide you in becoming the person God had in mind when he created you.
1-on-1 Mentoring
For High School Youth
Take your relationship with Christ and the Church to the next level. Let our trained adults guide you in becoming the person God had in mind when he created you.
Nov Unite: Does God Exist?
St. Pius X
On Nov 9th from 5-7:30 pm (Mass is at 4:00) we'll gather at St. Pius X for the first Unite of the year. Our guest speaker, Brian Kusek - Coordinator of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry at St. Francis, will dive into the questions: Does God exists?; How can we know?; If yes/no, what does that mean for us? Teens are invited to join us for food, fellowship, music, and adoration.
St. Pius X
On Nov 9th from 5-7:30 pm (Mass is at 4:00) we'll gather at St. Pius X for the first Unite of the year. Our guest speaker, Brian Kusek - Coordinator of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry at St. Francis, will dive into the questions: Does God exists?; How can we know?; If yes/no, what does that mean for us? Teens are invited to join us for food, fellowship, music, and adoration.
Crafternoon, 4-6, 3rd Mondays
At St. James Coffee
Half price tea and coffee plus time to hang out! Bring a craft project you've been working on or just come to talk and see what others are doing! Contact St. James Coffee or Dana Petricka for more information.
At St. James Coffee
Half price tea and coffee plus time to hang out! Bring a craft project you've been working on or just come to talk and see what others are doing! Contact St. James Coffee or Dana Petricka for more information.
Open Youth Center/Cafe
Weds. Before & After Proof
We open up the Youth Center for some free time to just hang out with friends. In order for this time to be possible and successful we need some volunteer help. Check out the various ways you can assist by clicking the button below.
Weds. Before & After Proof
We open up the Youth Center for some free time to just hang out with friends. In order for this time to be possible and successful we need some volunteer help. Check out the various ways you can assist by clicking the button below.
High School Service Trip 2020
Columbia, South Carolina
The 2020 service trip will take us out East June 14th-21st. We're looking forward to traveling with other local students and adults from Stewartville, St. Charles, Chatfiled, and Plainview!
Come to an information meeting on Dec 14th at 4:00 pm in Room 14 (located in the Dining Hall).
Columbia, South Carolina
The 2020 service trip will take us out East June 14th-21st. We're looking forward to traveling with other local students and adults from Stewartville, St. Charles, Chatfiled, and Plainview!
Come to an information meeting on Dec 14th at 4:00 pm in Room 14 (located in the Dining Hall).
We do our best to keep the costs of camps and trips as low as possible. We are also blessed to be able to offer some fundraising opportunities which assist in making it possible for all our young people and adults to participate in these live changing events. If you are thinking about participating in one or more of our summer camps/trips consider signing up for any of the following fundraising opportunities.
Holiday Shopping Spree
Dec 7th-8th After All Masses
The Holiday Shopping Spree attracts vendors of all sorts of different products. Pax Christi collects a table fee and a percentage of the vendors' sales for the weekend. We need help in a few different areas. We credit your account $10/hour/person serving.
Dec 7th-8th After All Masses
The Holiday Shopping Spree attracts vendors of all sorts of different products. Pax Christi collects a table fee and a percentage of the vendors' sales for the weekend. We need help in a few different areas. We credit your account $10/hour/person serving.
Men's Club Pancake Breakfasts
3rd Sundays of the Month
The Men of Pax put on a pancake breakfast once a month and appreciate any help we can provide. We credit your account $10/hour/person when you serve (you, your family, and friends can help to earn money for your account).
3rd Sundays of the Month
The Men of Pax put on a pancake breakfast once a month and appreciate any help we can provide. We credit your account $10/hour/person when you serve (you, your family, and friends can help to earn money for your account).
Solid Foundations 2020
Prayer & Fundraising Campaign
Solid Foundations is our yearly prayer and fundraising campaign for camps and trips. Stay tuned for more information.
Prayer & Fundraising Campaign
Solid Foundations is our yearly prayer and fundraising campaign for camps and trips. Stay tuned for more information.
What is Unite Ministries?
Unite Ministries is a collaborative effort among the youth ministry offices of the Rochester Area Catholic Parishes. Together we offer activities/events, evenings of prayer, and retreats/trips for teens with the goals of: uniting young people with one another; igniting a love for Jesus Christ and his Church; and inviting young people to respond to that love.
Unite Ministries is a collaborative effort among the youth ministry offices of the Rochester Area Catholic Parishes. Together we offer activities/events, evenings of prayer, and retreats/trips for teens with the goals of: uniting young people with one another; igniting a love for Jesus Christ and his Church; and inviting young people to respond to that love.
Unite is Back with 4 Dates this Year!
Evenings consist of food, fellowship, music, speakers, and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
Nov 9, 5-7:30 at St. Pius X
Dec 14, 6:15-8:45 at Pax Christi
Feb 8, 5:30-8 at Holy Spirit
Mar 14, 5:30-8 at Resurrection
Evenings consist of food, fellowship, music, speakers, and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
Nov 9, 5-7:30 at St. Pius X
Dec 14, 6:15-8:45 at Pax Christi
Feb 8, 5:30-8 at Holy Spirit
Mar 14, 5:30-8 at Resurrection
2019-2020 Unite Theme:
Question Everything
A serious misconception is that questioning our faith is shameful and equal to doubting or rejecting God. Asking questions is healthy and can serve as a springboard to grow in our knowledge of God’s love and trust in the Catholic Church. This year's Unite theme will encourage questions and thoughtfully explore four obstacles to fully embracing our Catholic faith.
Question Everything
A serious misconception is that questioning our faith is shameful and equal to doubting or rejecting God. Asking questions is healthy and can serve as a springboard to grow in our knowledge of God’s love and trust in the Catholic Church. This year's Unite theme will encourage questions and thoughtfully explore four obstacles to fully embracing our Catholic faith.
No 2nd, 8:00 am-7:00 pm - Confirmation I Pilgrimage
Nov 6th, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm - Proof (Open Youth Center @ 6:00 & 8:00)
Nov 9th, 5:00 pm-7:30 pm - Unite at St. Pius X (Mass starts at 4:00 pm)
Nov 10th, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm - Confirmation I & II
Nov 13th, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm - Family Discipleship Series Part II
Nov 15th, 6:00 pm - Catechist/Leader Retreat at Camp Victory
Nov 16th-17th - Confirmation II Retreat at Camp Victory
Nov 17th, After All Masses - Pancake Breakfast
Nov 18th, 4:00-6:00 pm - Crafternoon (St. James Coffee)
Nov 20th, 6:30-8:00 - Proof (Open Youth Center @ 6:00 & 8:00)
Nov 20th-24th - National Catholic Youth Conference (Indianapolis, IN)
Nov 6th, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm - Proof (Open Youth Center @ 6:00 & 8:00)
Nov 9th, 5:00 pm-7:30 pm - Unite at St. Pius X (Mass starts at 4:00 pm)
Nov 10th, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm - Confirmation I & II
Nov 13th, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm - Family Discipleship Series Part II
Nov 15th, 6:00 pm - Catechist/Leader Retreat at Camp Victory
Nov 16th-17th - Confirmation II Retreat at Camp Victory
Nov 17th, After All Masses - Pancake Breakfast
Nov 18th, 4:00-6:00 pm - Crafternoon (St. James Coffee)
Nov 20th, 6:30-8:00 - Proof (Open Youth Center @ 6:00 & 8:00)
Nov 20th-24th - National Catholic Youth Conference (Indianapolis, IN)
Dec 6th - New Liturgical Year Party
Dec 7th-8th - Holiday Shopping Spree After All Masses
Dec 13th - Vocations Dinner
Dec 14th - High School Service Trip Information Meeting
Dec 14th - Unite at Pax Christi
Dec 7th-8th - Holiday Shopping Spree After All Masses
Dec 13th - Vocations Dinner
Dec 14th - High School Service Trip Information Meeting
Dec 14th - Unite at Pax Christi
Pray for our Confirmation students who will be participating in a pilgrimage and a retreat this month, along with all our students and adult who will be attending the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis November 20th-24th.
Pray for an increase in trust. That we might let go of the ways in which we try to control God. That we would come to trust that God's will is greater than our own.
Pray for our parish, our priests, staff, parishioners, and all with which we have been blessed. Pray in particular for generosity and that our income might increase so we might be able to further improve our efforts in meeting the needs of our parishioners and reach out to those who are not yet parishioners.
Pray for all that we do in youth ministry, that our staff might always seek to meet the needs of our young people whether they are involved in our programs or not, and that all our leaders/volunteers might do the same as often as they are able.
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).
Pray for an increase in trust. That we might let go of the ways in which we try to control God. That we would come to trust that God's will is greater than our own.
Pray for our parish, our priests, staff, parishioners, and all with which we have been blessed. Pray in particular for generosity and that our income might increase so we might be able to further improve our efforts in meeting the needs of our parishioners and reach out to those who are not yet parishioners.
Pray for all that we do in youth ministry, that our staff might always seek to meet the needs of our young people whether they are involved in our programs or not, and that all our leaders/volunteers might do the same as often as they are able.
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).
Finally, we get a lot of people asking us if teens need service hours for Confirmation. From time to time we will include any such requests in these emails.
- Nursery Help on November 9th from 10:00 am-1:00 pm at Pax Christi. Contact Michelle Todd for more information 507-282-8542, mtodd@paxchristichurch.org
- Yard Raking on November 2nd (Saturday morning). Contact Mark Marreel for more information 507-279-3214, marreel@charter.net