Hello everyone!
If you are receiving this newsletter that means your child is in St. Joseph's youth ministry! We are Sam Shepard and McKenzie Neu, parishioners from St. Joseph's and your youth ministers! We are so excited to serve as part of this beautiful community.
High school youth nights are called Journey and middle school youth nights are called Ignite. These will be times for growth, fun, and fellowship. Read for more information on the activities coming up.
We will be sending weekly newsletters to keep you up to date on the fun and exciting things we have going on. We can't wait to meet each of you and your youth!
Thank you and God Bless!
-Sam and McKenzie
High School "Journey":
Journey is a safe and fun place for youth from 9-12 grade to grow in their faith. We do this through talks, testimonies, games, dramas, skits, actives, 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!
Sundays 6:30-8:30
in the Gym at St. Joseph Secondary Campus
Last week: Alyssa Trutter shared about how the Word is entrusted to the Church for our salvation.
This week:
We will be talking about the sacraments and how they have been given to us from Christ to live a holy life.
Discipleship Week 2017:
June 26-29
Eagle's Wings Retreat Center in Burnet, Tx.
8th-12th (for 2016-2017)
Cost: 250
We only have 12 spots the the first to tune in there form and the money will have there spot held! Don't miss out on a fun and exciting week to grow closer to our God!
Camp BASIC Leadership Team:
June 17-21
Cooper Farm in Fairfield, TX
We will be doing our annual Camp BASIC for the middle schoolers. I will be accepting 5 high schoolers to be a part of the leadership team. Please fill out the leadership from and turn that in by April 9th.
If you have any questions please contact Sam Shepard.
979-820-3086
sam@ablazeyouth.org
Junior High "Ignite":
Ignite is a safe and fun place for youth in grades 6-8 to grow in their faith. We do this through talks, testimonies, games, dramas, skits, actives, 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!
Sundays 6:30-8:30 in the Gym at St. Joseph Secondary Campus
Last week: We had a talk on the importance of Reconciliation. We then had small group, a Bible study on the Parable of the Lost Sheep Luke 15:1-7, and prayed with a daily examen (Some youth got a lot out of it so I included the link below).
Next Week: Since we have a retreat this weekend, we will be playing games and encouraging fellowship this Sunday.
Here is our flier for the Middle school retreat:
Join Bryan, Brenham, and Caldwell for our Men's and Women's retreat. Please bring the forms to the parish or Ablaze office by March 28th.
April 1-2
Men: St. Joseph's Athletic complex
Women: St. Anthony's
6-8 grade
Register now!
Upcoming Dates
Middle School Retreat
April 1-2
HS BASIC Leadership ap.
due: April 9th
due: April 9th
Camp Basic
June 17-21
Registration is due April 30th.
Discipleship Week
June 26-29
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
979-820-3086
McKenzie Neu
Middle School Youth Minister
mckenzie@ablazeyouth.org
940-536-9286
How can I help?
If you are a parent looking for a place to serve, we need more families for meal team! Contact us for more information.
Quote of the week:
“I loved you at your darkest"Here is our flier for Camp Basic:
Join Bryan, Brenham, and Caldwell for a 5 day/4 night camp with tons of outdoor activities such as archery, low ropes, and a BLOB!
June 17-21
Cooper Farm in Fairfield, TX
For incoming 7th & 8th grade
(those currently in 6th and 7th grade)
Registration and full payment due April 30th