Teen Ministry Monthly Update- December 20, 2021
Hello Parents and Teens,
Happy Advent and Merry (Almost) Christmas, I hope the joy and peace that comes from knowing Christ continues to grow within. We have had a busy last few weeks with service, socials, church visits, and the Advent Bible study. We still have a lot of opportunities to get involved and to grow in your faith. Check out the upcoming events be sure to follow the instagram page for last minute reminders and complete the communication form so your son or daughter can receive text reminders through flocknote.
-Paul Cillo
Pastoral Associate for Youth and Young Adults
Reminders:
Volunteers needed!- Thank you to the adults who have already signed up for our teen events. The presence of adult volunteers have been wonderful at our last few events. Your continued support is essential for teen ministry. You can sign up for a shift for the next few months here. I will continue to be at every event as well. Slots have been added for the February Social
Text reminders: Fill out the communication form so that your child will receive text updates about events.
Happy Advent and Merry (Almost) Christmas, I hope the joy and peace that comes from knowing Christ continues to grow within. We have had a busy last few weeks with service, socials, church visits, and the Advent Bible study. We still have a lot of opportunities to get involved and to grow in your faith. Check out the upcoming events be sure to follow the instagram page for last minute reminders and complete the communication form so your son or daughter can receive text reminders through flocknote.
-Paul Cillo
Pastoral Associate for Youth and Young Adults
Reminders:
Volunteers needed!- Thank you to the adults who have already signed up for our teen events. The presence of adult volunteers have been wonderful at our last few events. Your continued support is essential for teen ministry. You can sign up for a shift for the next few months here. I will continue to be at every event as well. Slots have been added for the February Social
Text reminders: Fill out the communication form so that your child will receive text updates about events.
- Gospel Reflections- We have had some of our teens write reflections for the Sunday Gospel. These are written by teens for teens, although the entire parish can benefit! The reflections are shared on Instagram, flocknote, and the parish website every Friday. Please let me know if your teen (8th-12th grade) would like to write one!
December Recap:
Box of Joy- Thank you for all of the gifts and supplies that were donated. In conjunction with the school, OMC packaged 103 boxes which will be given to kids in in different countries this Christmas.
Advent Bible Study- Our Advent Bible Study is meeting one last time tomorrow (Tuesday) night at 7:30. Join us during this last week of Advent as we prepare for Christmas. We meet in the parish office in the teen room. Enter through the front door and head up the stairs.
Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill Visit- On December 12th, we continued our Exploring Other Churches series. We joined our neighbors down the street in Sunday worship and also enjoyed breakfast together. We will be visiting two more churches later this school year.
First Friday Social (December 3rd)- Our last First Friday social was pretty low key. We had an Asian themed dinner and then lots of board games and guitar hero. We packaged up left overs for Caring for Friends and ended the night reflecting on how sin affects us and our relationship with God. Shout out to Cait Plover who cantored during evening prayer!
Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill Visit- On December 12th, we continued our Exploring Other Churches series. We joined our neighbors down the street in Sunday worship and also enjoyed breakfast together. We will be visiting two more churches later this school year.
First Friday Social (December 3rd)- Our last First Friday social was pretty low key. We had an Asian themed dinner and then lots of board games and guitar hero. We packaged up left overs for Caring for Friends and ended the night reflecting on how sin affects us and our relationship with God. Shout out to Cait Plover who cantored during evening prayer!
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Upcoming Events
Christmas Party- Wednesday December 29th 6:00-9:00PM
We will have Chick-fil-a for dinner, fun games and activities, gifts and prizes, and a lot of fun. This is a great event for new teens to come to. Please bring a gently used item from home or a $5 gift for the white elephant gift exchange. Please RSVP by Tuesday December 29th for food purposes.
First Friday Evening Prayer Jan 7th- Join us Friday January 7th for Adoration and Evening prayer. Afterwards we will have dinner but no social.
5:00 Silent Adoration (optional)
5:30 Evening Prayer
6:00 Dinner
6:45 pick up
Ask an Oblate- Date TBD (after Jan 17th) Join us for snacks and refreshments as we ask some Oblates of St. Francis de Sales about Prayer, Vocation, Discernment, and whatever else comes to mind.
Adulting 101 Part 1 January 30th- High School Students are invited to join us to learn some basic life skills that will be useful as an adult. Our first topics will be baking from scratch and personal finance. Food will be included.
We will have Chick-fil-a for dinner, fun games and activities, gifts and prizes, and a lot of fun. This is a great event for new teens to come to. Please bring a gently used item from home or a $5 gift for the white elephant gift exchange. Please RSVP by Tuesday December 29th for food purposes.
First Friday Evening Prayer Jan 7th- Join us Friday January 7th for Adoration and Evening prayer. Afterwards we will have dinner but no social.
5:00 Silent Adoration (optional)
5:30 Evening Prayer
6:00 Dinner
6:45 pick up
Ask an Oblate- Date TBD (after Jan 17th) Join us for snacks and refreshments as we ask some Oblates of St. Francis de Sales about Prayer, Vocation, Discernment, and whatever else comes to mind.
Adulting 101 Part 1 January 30th- High School Students are invited to join us to learn some basic life skills that will be useful as an adult. Our first topics will be baking from scratch and personal finance. Food will be included.
Ongoing Service and Other OpportunitiesHosts for Hospitals
Please consider spreading the word for Hosts for Hospitals and maybe even serving as a host. Our neighbors across the street at St. Paul's reached out asking for our help. Many people come to Philadelphia to receive specialized treatment. Many need help covering the cost of lodging. Learn more about how you can help at their website.
Volunteer at Face to Face
Over the summer, teens were invited to volunteer at Face to Face. This is a wonderful way to meet members of our community and serve a meal. Teens can sign up for shifts using the volunteer hub. While they can volunteer on their own, parents are encouraged to go with teens if its their first time, especially if they are in 8th-9th grade.
Please consider spreading the word for Hosts for Hospitals and maybe even serving as a host. Our neighbors across the street at St. Paul's reached out asking for our help. Many people come to Philadelphia to receive specialized treatment. Many need help covering the cost of lodging. Learn more about how you can help at their website.
Volunteer at Face to Face
Over the summer, teens were invited to volunteer at Face to Face. This is a wonderful way to meet members of our community and serve a meal. Teens can sign up for shifts using the volunteer hub. While they can volunteer on their own, parents are encouraged to go with teens if its their first time, especially if they are in 8th-9th grade.