Good Afternoon Pax Christi Youth Ministry,
I have a few updates for you which I will try to keep brief.
Activities, Events, & Programming
- In-person activities, events, and programs are canceled until May 15th, for now.
- Public Masses are suspended until May 15th as well.
Parish Response
As you scroll down you'll find a red banner that reads "Spiritual Response to COVID-19 Resource Page." Click on that banner to read more about what is happening at Pax Christi in general.
Youth Ministry Response
We are working to stay connected to our students, families, and volunteers. Tomorrow I will send another update with a more detailed response as well as resources for you to use at home as individuals and families. Below you'll find a few helpful things. Stay tuned or more tomorrow.
- Confirmation Small Groups - Dana has been and will continue to be in contact with students, parents, and volunteers concerning your small groups.
- Online Masses - Many parishes have begun live streaming and/or recording their Masses. Pax Christi's Sunday and daily Masses will be streamed at 8 am every morning on our YouTube channel. We encourage you to tune in as often as possible. If you are unable to stream live recordings will be available on the channel as well. Some other great places for Masses include Ascension Presents w/Fr. Mike Schmitz, and Word on Fire w/Bishop Barron and his team of priests.
- Blogs for Teens & Families - Life Teen has been one of my go-to's for some great and relevant blogs. I'm including a few of them here for your information:
Finally, I continue to pray for you. Please join me, if you aren't already, in praying for current and future victims of the virus as well as all our health care professionals who care for those who are infected.
Look for more from me tomorrow.
Peace,
Zach Rawson
C.S. Lewis Book Give Away
A generous parishioner and Youth Ministry supporter has offered to buy copies of Mere Christianity and The Screwtape Letters for anybody interested. These classics are a must for anybody's library and are great reads for high school students and adults! Let us know below if you are interested. Learn more about the books:
Order Books Here (if you haven't already indicated your interest):
Mere Christianity - Paperback
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The Screwtape Letters - Paperback
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Both Titles - Paperback
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Mere Christianity - Kindle Version
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The Screw Tape Letters - Kindle Version
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Steubenville Rochester, July 10-12
This conference includes awesome music, speakers, and prayer. Think of a retreat type event on steroids.
Eligible Ages: Currently in grades 8-12
Eligible Ages: Currently in grades 8-12
Deadline to Register: May 1st
Students and Adults Register Below
Franciscan Lead, July 6-10
For students who have been to one or more Steubenville Conferences and are looking to grow as a leader and disciple.
Eligible Ages: Currently in grades 9-12
Eligible Ages: Currently in grades 9-12
Deadline to Apply: March 20th
Students can Begin Applying Below
Middle School Service Week Jul 20-24
Pax Christi will flood Rochester for a week this summer with a mission to serve in any way possible.
Eligible Ages: Currently in grades 5-8
Eligible Ages: Currently in grades 5-8
Deadline to Register: June 15th
Students and Adults Register Below
Fundraising Opportunities
We do our best to offer as many fundraising opportunities as possible. Check out our various events by clicking on the button below. Let Zach know if you have any questions.
As we enter into Lent, pray that this season would be one of spiritual renewal for all of those we serve here in the Youth & Young Adult Ministry Office.
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.
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).