Youth Ministry Monthly Update- March 16, 2022

Hello Parents and Teens!I pray that you are having a blessed Lent. During the season of Lent, teens are invited to participate in our parish activities. We also offer some teen specific events such as a lenten small group and service opportunities. As we journey towards Easter may we all take time to slow down and recognize God's presence in our life. In April, high school teens will be invited to join our leadership team by coming to an interest meeting. We will be putting together the schedule  for the summer and the next school year in May. Please fill out the suggestion form here to let me know what events you are interested in. Parents please consider signing up your teen for the monthly email updates as well so they can hear about the events planned for them directly.

​-Paul Cillo
Pastoral Associate for Youth and Young Adults

Communication with minors consent form

Youth Group Sign up form
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Reoccurring Reminders
Volunteers needed for teen ministry!- We are in need of volunteers interested in taking a more active role in planning teen events and chaperoning the events. Summer is a very busy time with lots of events. Please let me know if you would like to join teen ministry.

Communications updates- We have a lot going on and we want the teens of our parish to know about it. Fill out the communication form to help us connect with your son or daughter. Events are promoted

• In the monthly update
• Via text leading up to it
• On Instagram
• With Altar announcements at mass
• In the Bulletin
• On the board in the church Vestibule

Bowling- A few weeks ago we had a social at The Alley in Norriton. We are looking to have more offsite socials. Let us know what you are interested in doing!

First Friday Adoration- We kicked off the first Friday of Lent with adoration, an Italian dinner, board games, and a reflection on the meaning of the cross. Our last First Friday is in May. Let us know what you want to eat and do!
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Lenten Service-  We are once again making meals for a local shelter for women. Our first meal was on March 7th. Teens cooked kielbasa, roasted broccoli, and pierogis.​​

Upcoming Events
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Lenten Service- Providing a meal for an women only shelter- March 21st, and April 4th.          5:30-7:00pm
Teens in 8th-12 are invited to volunteer to prepare a meal. We will meet at the Acme in Chestnut Hill to buy groceries and then we will cook the meal at OMC in the parish office kitchen. Parents can either drive their child or complete a permission form allowing a volunteer drive to transport them from Acme to OMC. We have two spots left for teens for Monday March 21st. Sign up here.

First Friday Adoration and Evening Prayer- April 1st 5:00 PM- Join us as we start our month with some adoration and communal prayer. Sung evening prayer and benediction starts at 5:30. No dinner or social this month.

Philadelphia Union Faith and Family Night- April 9th 6:00PM Come support the Union as they take on Columbus. After the game ends players will speak about their faith and the impact it has had on their lives and careers. Tickets are $26 and can be purchased here. 

Synod on Synodality Listening Session- Sunday April 10th 10:30AM - Teens are invited to participate on a listening session facilitated by a member of the parish. These sessions are aimed at facilitating a reflective discussion on faith. Brunch will be provided.

Teen Leadership meeting - Wednesday April 13th 7:30-9:00
Teens, Interested in taking a more active role in the planning of events and being a peer leader? Join us for a leadership meeting to learn more about our Teen Leadership Team. The team is open to all high school teens in our parish to come as they are able. We are also looking for teens willing to commit to attending meetings monthly as core members.

Walking Stations of the Cross- Friday April 15th 12:00PM
Join our parish community as we witness our faith by praying the stations of the Cross throughout our neighborhood.