Kick-off This weekend!

This year it has been hands off for the adult leaders when it comes to the Kick-off this year.

Our Peer Ministers have been working hard since August to make this an amazing start to the year. We all hope that you will join us immediately following the 6:00 pm Mass this Sunday in Burnett Hall and we'll conclude around 8:30 pm.

We look forward to seeing you there and bring a friend.

This blog post is for parents of teens

So, teens please forward this to your parents. Thanks.

You are invited to a networking opportunity for parents of teenagers this Friday, September 11. We begin with potluck dinner and conversation at 6:00 pm followed by guest speaker Bill Johnson at 7:00 pm with additional networking time at 8:30 pm.

Please bring a side dish, dessert or salad to share. We will take care of the main dish.

Bill Johnson is a youth consultant and ugest speaker for a variety of youth groups and organizations in the Chicagoland and Wisconsin areas. He has spent over 25 years working with teens and families in such areas as the Big Brother/Big Sister program, juvenile corrections, and youtha nd family ministry. Bill is married with two adult children and an ordained Deacon. He is presently serving as Director of Campus Ministry and Theology teacher at Marmion Academy in Aurora. Our teens have heard Bill Johnson speak at Large Group Gatherings, lastyears Liturgical Ministry Retreat, and most recently at the Youth Leadership Conference (YLC) at Lewis University.

We hope you will join us for this great opportunity.
Please, call me with any questions 708-326-9302.
Peace to you and your family.
Sarah j
Youth Ministry Director

Liturgical Ministry Training

Next Sunday, September 13 we will host a training day for all Liturgical Ministry positions. So if you have ever thought "how does one become a Eucharistic Minister?" This is the event to attend.

We are looking for teens who are interested in the areas of:
Eucharistic Ministry (must be confirmed)
Lector (reader)
Usher/Greeter
Altar Server/Sacristin
Teen Choir

All teens are invited to add to the energy of this Mass through their active participation both in the pews and in Liturgical roles.

To register for this training please complete the form at this link and get into the Youth Ministry Office as soon as possible.

See you there.
Sarah j