Coming Soon...
Coming soon to St. Andrew's Youth Ministry, and to this blog:
Right now, as sort of an "experiment" to test the waters and build a foundation for the youth ministry at St. Andrew's, each Sunday during Lent, a small (but ever growing) group of us are discussing topics related to Mel Gibson's phenominal movie, "The Passion of the Christ". The Meetings started on the 13th, where 5 kids and I watched the movie in its entirety, after I rambled on about some cool artistic features which I found interesting but I'm sure bored them all to death, and then gave a rundown of the coming weeks. Now, unfortunately for us, I couldn't hold the meetings at the church due to licencing restrictions (ie, at this point we don't have one...things to do, things to do...) we're holding the meetings in private homes. Unfortunately that means that the meetings have to be small :( which is why they weren't publicised in the church bulletin or anything. Terribly sorry about all that, to anyone who otherwise would be interested!
But never fear, there is good news! As we finish a week, I will publish the notes I have from that week's topic here at the blog (as well as doing the same with all future "sermon notes" when the youth group is up and running full tilt)! This past week we discussed "Who is Jesus?" and by Friday those notes will be here for your perusal and comments. I say Friday because my notes are on my office computer, and that won't get internet access until Thursday. But Friday, I assure you, that topic will be up for your intellectual and spiritual consumption. Have fun with that :D
Good News number 2, After Easter, beginning of April, St. Andrew's Youth Ministry is going "Public", meaning regular meetings will begin, open to everyone who wants to come! So please come! Details on the precise nature of the meetings, how often, where, when, and all that are soon to follow here! Probably within the next week or so.
In the meantime, I'm going to give a brief run-down of the topics I intend to cover during Lent, stemming from The Passion.
Week #1, Feb 13, we watched the movie.
Week #2, Feb 20, "Who is Jesus?"
Week #3, Feb 27, "Why did He die?" Focussing on ideas of Covenant and the Eucharist
Week #4, Mar 6, "Sin and the Devil"
Week #5, Mar 13, "Getting our feet wet" What does it mean to follow Jesus?
Week #6, Mar 20, "Mary, Mother of God, Mother of the Church"
Throughout Lent, the Oakville CYO is also having some events at various churches. These include:
YouthFast
When: Friday, March 4, 2005, starting at 6:30 pm until Saturday, March 5, 2005 at 6:30 pm.
Where: St. Michael's Parish, 181 Sewell Dr.
Who: Youth (grade 7 to young adult)
What: 24 hour fast with live Christian music, speakers, Eucharistic adoration, activities (bring overnight gear for sleepover in school gymnasium).
Mustard Seeds Praise and Worship
When: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Where: St. James Parish, 321 Morden Rd.
Who: Everyone, Youth (grade 7 and up) especially
What: Mustard Seeds will provide music ministry during mass, then continue after mass with Praise and Worship.
Mustard Seeds: Growing Young
When: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 from 8:00 – 10:00 pm
Where: St. James Parish, 321 Morden Rd.
Who: Everyone, absolutely any age
What: Musical/Video drama based on the Stations of the Cross, admission is free (there will be a free-will offering).
4th Annual Good Friday Way of the Cross
When: Friday, March 25, 2005 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Start with Good Friday Youth Service at St. Andrew’s Parish (47 Reynolds St.) at 9:00 am, Stations of the Cross along the streets of Oakville, end at St. Dominic Parish (2415 Rebecca St.).
Who: We invite everyone (but it would help if you’re able to walk the 8 or so km across Oakville).
What: An event started for WYD2002, the Good Friday Way of the Cross has become an ecumenical event and has been a powerful experience for youth and adults alike, not only to walk in fellowship with other Christians along the streets of Oakville as a witness to their faith, but to contemplate and in a very physical sense, begin to understand the sacrifice Jesus made for us by suffering and dying on the cross.
If anyone is interested in getting involved in the above events, please let me know as soon as possible!
A few other things to draw your attention to, April 9th is the 13th annual "Lift Jesus Higher" Rally, which is for all ages, but there will be a specifically youth-focussed rally happening. I'm planning on organising a group to go down and be a part. However, I need to know who is interested by the end of Mass, Sunday, March 13th so we can reserve tickets and all that.
On May 21st, it's "Christian Day" at Paramount Canada's Wonderland, meaning that there will be 5 Christian bands playing concerts all day. That's about $43 admission, which includes 5 concerts and full admission to the park. Who's playing? Newsboys, Deliriou5?, Audio Adrenaline, Kutless, and Lucerin Blue. I've never actually heard the last two, though I'm told they're good. The first three are personal favourites, and I'm excited about it!
These events will be announced at the church as the time approaches, so that anyone interested can talk to me and we can get there!
So those are a very few things we're looking at getting going at St. Andrew's Parish, in the Youth Ministry. I hope you're as excited as I am about what God has in store!
If you have any questions about anything, feel free to comment here, or email me at watchman317ca @yahoo.ca (minus the space so the adbots don't get me *shudder* evil adbots!) or phone the church at 905-844-3303 and ask for me. If I'm not in, leave a message and I'll get back to you as soon as I can!
God bless,
Gregory
Right now, as sort of an "experiment" to test the waters and build a foundation for the youth ministry at St. Andrew's, each Sunday during Lent, a small (but ever growing) group of us are discussing topics related to Mel Gibson's phenominal movie, "The Passion of the Christ". The Meetings started on the 13th, where 5 kids and I watched the movie in its entirety, after I rambled on about some cool artistic features which I found interesting but I'm sure bored them all to death, and then gave a rundown of the coming weeks. Now, unfortunately for us, I couldn't hold the meetings at the church due to licencing restrictions (ie, at this point we don't have one...things to do, things to do...) we're holding the meetings in private homes. Unfortunately that means that the meetings have to be small :( which is why they weren't publicised in the church bulletin or anything. Terribly sorry about all that, to anyone who otherwise would be interested!
But never fear, there is good news! As we finish a week, I will publish the notes I have from that week's topic here at the blog (as well as doing the same with all future "sermon notes" when the youth group is up and running full tilt)! This past week we discussed "Who is Jesus?" and by Friday those notes will be here for your perusal and comments. I say Friday because my notes are on my office computer, and that won't get internet access until Thursday. But Friday, I assure you, that topic will be up for your intellectual and spiritual consumption. Have fun with that :D
Good News number 2, After Easter, beginning of April, St. Andrew's Youth Ministry is going "Public", meaning regular meetings will begin, open to everyone who wants to come! So please come! Details on the precise nature of the meetings, how often, where, when, and all that are soon to follow here! Probably within the next week or so.
In the meantime, I'm going to give a brief run-down of the topics I intend to cover during Lent, stemming from The Passion.
Week #1, Feb 13, we watched the movie.
Week #2, Feb 20, "Who is Jesus?"
Week #3, Feb 27, "Why did He die?" Focussing on ideas of Covenant and the Eucharist
Week #4, Mar 6, "Sin and the Devil"
Week #5, Mar 13, "Getting our feet wet" What does it mean to follow Jesus?
Week #6, Mar 20, "Mary, Mother of God, Mother of the Church"
Throughout Lent, the Oakville CYO is also having some events at various churches. These include:
YouthFast
When: Friday, March 4, 2005, starting at 6:30 pm until Saturday, March 5, 2005 at 6:30 pm.
Where: St. Michael's Parish, 181 Sewell Dr.
Who: Youth (grade 7 to young adult)
What: 24 hour fast with live Christian music, speakers, Eucharistic adoration, activities (bring overnight gear for sleepover in school gymnasium).
Mustard Seeds Praise and Worship
When: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Where: St. James Parish, 321 Morden Rd.
Who: Everyone, Youth (grade 7 and up) especially
What: Mustard Seeds will provide music ministry during mass, then continue after mass with Praise and Worship.
Mustard Seeds: Growing Young
When: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 from 8:00 – 10:00 pm
Where: St. James Parish, 321 Morden Rd.
Who: Everyone, absolutely any age
What: Musical/Video drama based on the Stations of the Cross, admission is free (there will be a free-will offering).
4th Annual Good Friday Way of the Cross
When: Friday, March 25, 2005 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Start with Good Friday Youth Service at St. Andrew’s Parish (47 Reynolds St.) at 9:00 am, Stations of the Cross along the streets of Oakville, end at St. Dominic Parish (2415 Rebecca St.).
Who: We invite everyone (but it would help if you’re able to walk the 8 or so km across Oakville).
What: An event started for WYD2002, the Good Friday Way of the Cross has become an ecumenical event and has been a powerful experience for youth and adults alike, not only to walk in fellowship with other Christians along the streets of Oakville as a witness to their faith, but to contemplate and in a very physical sense, begin to understand the sacrifice Jesus made for us by suffering and dying on the cross.
If anyone is interested in getting involved in the above events, please let me know as soon as possible!
A few other things to draw your attention to, April 9th is the 13th annual "Lift Jesus Higher" Rally, which is for all ages, but there will be a specifically youth-focussed rally happening. I'm planning on organising a group to go down and be a part. However, I need to know who is interested by the end of Mass, Sunday, March 13th so we can reserve tickets and all that.
On May 21st, it's "Christian Day" at Paramount Canada's Wonderland, meaning that there will be 5 Christian bands playing concerts all day. That's about $43 admission, which includes 5 concerts and full admission to the park. Who's playing? Newsboys, Deliriou5?, Audio Adrenaline, Kutless, and Lucerin Blue. I've never actually heard the last two, though I'm told they're good. The first three are personal favourites, and I'm excited about it!
These events will be announced at the church as the time approaches, so that anyone interested can talk to me and we can get there!
So those are a very few things we're looking at getting going at St. Andrew's Parish, in the Youth Ministry. I hope you're as excited as I am about what God has in store!
If you have any questions about anything, feel free to comment here, or email me at watchman317ca @yahoo.ca (minus the space so the adbots don't get me *shudder* evil adbots!) or phone the church at 905-844-3303 and ask for me. If I'm not in, leave a message and I'll get back to you as soon as I can!
God bless,
Gregory
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