Monthly Archives: January 2012

Catholic Question of the Week:

On February 2^nd we celebrate the Presentation of the Lord…what do you know about that story?

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Attention to all confirmed youth, or those youth who will be confirmed this Spring…have you thought about serving on the St. Joseph Youth Leadership team?  It is an awesome way to help grow and build our youth ministry programs.  Applications are available in the youth room and information will be posted on the website www.stjosephchurch.com – stay tuned

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Don’t forget to “like” us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/St-Joseph-Salem-OR-Youth-Ministry/225591507503806

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Upcoming Events:

Friday February 3^rd   

*Monthly Mid-High Movie Night 7pm in the Youth Room

Saturday February 4^th

*Monthly Community ServiceOpportunity– thank you to all who have offered to help with the St. Joseph School Auction Dinner.  If you would like to help please let me know

Sunday February 5^th

*Monthly Parent and Youth Session for High School Youth in their 2^nd year of Formation

Friday February 10^th and Saturday February 11^th

*High School Theology of The Body Retreat – there are a few spots left…

Wednesday February 15^th

*St. JosephLeadership Team Application due and Christian Leadership Application due

Saturday February 18^th

*Portland WinterHawks Game – permission slips available in the youth room!

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I know it seems like summer is a ways off, but it will be here before you know it.  Plenty of fun in store for the summer months

*Young Neighbors in Action – weeklong service opportunity July 8-14 in Yakima WA

*Nun Run – weekend of fun in San Francisco August 16-20

*Day Trip to the beach

*local service projects

*weekly game nights

Talk to Sarah for more information

What a JOYFUL weekend!  So great to spend time with friends – old and new at the annual Young Adult Retreat.

“The glory of God is man fully alive!” - St. Irenaeus

Don’t forget – plenty of young adult activities in store:

Tuesday Night Bible Study – 7:30pm at Broadway Commons

First Thursdays 7pm at McMenamins – Thompson Brewery and Public House: 2/2/12 – Reconciliation Sacrament and Beyond with Fr. Tim Mockaitis

S.A.L.T. “Singles Affirming Life Together” – a social group connecting unmarried Catholics, ages 25-39, with the larger faith community.  email: saltofsalem@gmail.com for details

 *Tuesday Night Bible Study 7:30pm at Broadway Commons

 *AND – There is still time to sign up for the Annual Young Adult Retreat!  Email Lisa Mangers at stvyam@hotmail.com for more information.

On January 22, 1973 Roe v Wade was passed and legalized abortions in theUS.

According to the Guttmacher Institute, which until recently was the official research arm of Planned Parenthood, 54 million abortions have taken the lives of so many innocent children and harmed countless women. Guttmacher also guestimates that about 45% of women (U.S.) will have had an abortion at some point. 

http://www.nrlc.org/Factsheets/FS03_AbortionInTheUS.pdf

We must constantly pray to end abortion and defend the honor and dignity of every person at every stage of life.

Catholic Question of the Week:

This week we celebrate the conversion ofSt. Paul.  Pretty amazing story – I think that all of us need to be knocked off our horse every once in while.  What was Paul’s name before his conversion?

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Attention to all confirmed youth, or those youth who will be confirmed this Spring…have you thought about serving on the St. Joseph Youth Leadership team?  It is an awesome way to help grow and build our youth ministry programs.  Talk to Sarah for more information – applications will be out Wednesday January 25^th and information will be posted on the website – stay tuned.

Don’t forget to “like” us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/St-Joseph-Salem-OR-Youth-Ministry/225591507503806

Upcoming Events:

Friday January 27^th – *Blazers Game

Sunday January 29^th – *Wondering what to do with your summer vacation?  Loads of fun in store – the will be an informational meeting for summer events 4pm in the youth room

Friday February 3^rd    - *Monthly Mid-High Movie Night 7pm in the Youth Room

Saturday February 4^th – *Monthly Community ServiceOpportunity– thank you to all who have offered to help with the St. Joseph School Auction Dinner.  If you would like to help please let me know

Sunday February 5^th – Monthly Parent and Youth Session for High School Youth in their 2^nd year of Formation

Friday February 10^th and Saturday February 11^th – *High School Theology of The Body Retreat…Permission slips were due Sunday January 22^nd!  If you need to turn in your form please do so asap!!

Wednesday February 15^th – *St. JosephLeadership Team Application due and Christian Leadership Application due

Saturday February 18^th – *Portland WinterHawks Game – permission slips available soon!

Plenty of fun in store for the coming months – be sure to check the bulletin and website for information and feel free to contact me as well.

Due to poor weather and road conditions Tuesday night Bible Study 7pm at Broadway Commons for tonight 1/17/12 has been cancelled.

Stay warm and dry!