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Fall Retreat 2013

SCL Youth Group  

Fall retreat 2013 

           

COME AS YOUR ARE

“Everything that the father gives me will come to me,

and I will not reject anyone who comes to me”   ~ John 6:37

Bellarmine Retreat Center

Waynesboro, PA

October 4-6, 2013

Meet at SCL at 4:30( Friday) , Return 3:00 pm at SCL( Sunday)

Cost:  $75*/ person before September 26

$90* / person after September 27

* Don’t let money stop you from coming , we offer scholarships *

Checks must be made out St. Catherines Laboure Youth group

The weekend will include fun games, music, inspiring talks, a bonfire, time with Jesus in the Eucharist, and the opportunity to make lasting friendships and grow in faith!

NOTE: It is possible to come later on Friday evening if you have a sporting event that night – you will need to arrange transportation from your parents.  Please talk to Kelsey if you are thinking about coming late.  All retreatants must arrive by Friday evening (NO Saturday shows).

Questions? Contact Stephanie , 240-718-8771

or SCLYouthGroup@gmail.com

Extra forms & info at www.sclpilgrims.blogspot.com and https://www.facebook.com/st.catherine.laboureyg

Farewell to our beloved Kelsey :( you shall be missed dearly and we wish you the best of luck in CALI!!

Youth group will go on without delay with the new youth group minister, Stephanie!


All high-schoolers are welcomed to join us every week on...

-Wednesdays ( during the summer)
- 7 pm - 9pm 
-Downstairs Russell Room

Come join us for games, activities and grow closer with the Lord ! 

Follow us on Facebook at
 https://www.facebook.com/st.catherine.laboureyg

Follow us on Twitter at
 https://twitter.com/SCLYouthGroup  @SCLYouthGroup

See you guys there! 

Still not sure about Steubenville?

Need a reason to go to Steubenville?  I'll give you 4! Just listen to what some other teens said about their experience...

“This conference was AMAZING! It changed my life. The priests were awesome along with all of the leaders and entertainment. I especially enjoyed Eucharistic Adoration!

 It was so powerful and moving.”

 “The energy of all the teens was crazy awesome and inspiring. The speakers were funny and knowledgeable. The love of Christ and the presence of the Holy Spirit was so evident there.”

“I’ve never felt so close to God in my entire life! The music... was so fun to dance to and got you to think and really connect with God!”

“I had an amazing experience with God and he completely changed my outlook on how I was living my life. I think adoration on Saturday night is the most beautiful and probably intense thing I have ever experienced. – I thought everything was amazing!! Being able to sing praises to Jesus with 2000 people was the best part!”

What will your experience be? Come and find out!

SUMMER 2013

School's almost out, but we are just getting started!!! Here's a taste of what's to come... 

• SUMMER KICK-OFF PARTY

Friday, May 31, 7-9pm in the Russell Room

Free food (Chipotle!), games, prizes, and fun :)

ALL high school students are invited!

• YOU are "CHOSEN" to go to STEUBENVILLE 2013!

                 What is Steubenville? The best weekend ever!  It's a life-changing Youth Conference/ Retreat with thousands of students from across the country, held at Franciscan University in Steubenville, OH

June 21- June 23

 ALL HIGH SCHOOLERS are invited ~ 8th graders, this includes you!!

 (Everyone entering 9th grade - freshman year of college this fall )
Cost is $130/ student

(This includes transportation, housing, food, t-shirt, and conference materials. *Financial help is available*)

Registration & money are DUE JUNE 1

Space is limited, so turn in your forms ASAP!

---- There are links to all of the forms and info on the left of this page

If you have any questions, just ask Kelsey! Email SCLYouthGroup@gmail.com, call 301-946-3636 ext 24, or send a message on Facebook ("St. Catherine Laboureyg")

This Lent... Save a Life!

Join us as we offer up a Friday night youth group in prayer to end abortion. It's only an hour of your time, but the power of prayer cannot be overestimated! This is a great opportunity as we near the end of Lent to fully participate in this time of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. 

On March 22, 2013 We will meet at SCL at 7pm IN THE CHURCH for Stations of the Cross, and leave promptly after to carpool to Silver Spring (Planned Parenthood, 1400 Spring St, Silver Spring). We will return by 9pm. Chaperone drivers are needed- please contact Kelsey asap.

TEENS MUST HAVE A PERMISSION SLIP, which you can find here or by following the link on the left. 

"40 Days for Life is a focused pro-life campaign with a vision to access God’s power through prayer, fasting, and peaceful vigil to end abortion.

The mission of the campaign is to bring together the body of Christ in a spirit of unity during a focused 40 day campaign of prayer, fasting, and peaceful activism, with the purpose of repentance, to seek God’s favor to turn hearts and minds from a culture of death to a culture of life, thus bringing an end to abortion.

The 40 Days for Life campaign

40 Days for Life is a community-based campaign that draws attention to the evil of abortion through the use of a three-point program:

       Prayer and fasting

       Peaceful vigil

       Community outreach

40 Days for Life takes a determined, peaceful approach to showing local communities the consequences of abortion in their own neighborhoods, for their own friends and families. It puts into action a desire to cooperate with God in the carrying out of His plan for the end of abortion.

The 40-day campaign tracks Biblical history, where God used 40-day periods to transform individuals, communities ... and the entire world. From Noah in the flood to Moses on the mountain to the disciples after Christ's resurrection, it is clear that God sees the transformative value of His people accepting and meeting a 40-day challenge."  

Go to ww.40daysforlife.com for more information and resources!

MARCH FOR LIFE 2013

Exciting events are coming up in January for the annual March for Life!!

PRO-LIFE RALLY & VIGIL CELEBRATION, Thursday Jan. 24

Join the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (Fr. Benedict Groeschel's order) and Catholic recording artist MATT MAHER for a vigil for life as we prepare to descend on Washington DC to March for Life. 
SCL Youth Group members attend for FREE (and get a sweet t-shirt if you volunteer to help!) but must sign up with Kelsey. (All other admission to the concert is $12 which includes pizza and drinks.) The event will take place at SCL in the Claridge Room, and is co-hosted with St. Bernadette's Church. 

    Schedule of the evening:
5pm Pro-Life Youth Mass w/ out-of-town guests
6pm Doors open and dinner is available
7pm Holy Hour w/ CFRs (Franciscan Friars)
8pm Concert w/ Matt Maher!!!


We will need volunteers to help with the concert, as well as setting up for and hosting our out-of-town guests- please let Kelsey know if you will be available! 

Check out Facebook: "Pro Life rally with the CFRs and MATT MAHER (the eve of the March for Life)" 
https://www.facebook.com/events/379988228745507/?fref=ts

Buy tickets online at:  proliferally.eventbrite.com
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4754056511/eivtefrnd

YOUTH MASS & RALLY FOR LIFE & MARCH FOR LIFE, Fri, Jan. 25

We have tickets to the verizon center for the annual Rally & Mass, and they are yours FREE - first come, first served! This year features BOB RICE, Curtis Stephen, Josh Blakesley band, and more!

Fill out a permission slip and turn it in to Kelsey asap. Bring money for the metro ride; bag lunches will be provided free. 

Download flier and permission slips by clicking on the links to the left.

THE 8th DAY

       Ever feel like there just aren't enough days in the week? Well you're in luck- "The Eighth Day" is the theme of STEUBENVILLE 2012.
                                             (Check out Isaiah 43:1 and paragraph 349 of the Catechism for the inspiration).

What is Steubenville? The best weekend ever!  It's a life-changing Youth Conference/ Retreat with thousands of students from across the country, held at Franciscan University in Steubenville, OH

June 15- June 17

 ALL HIGH SCHOOLERS are invited ~ 8th graders, this includes you!!

 (Everyone entering 9th grade - freshman year of college this fall )
Cost is $125/ student

(This includes transportation, housing, food, t-shirt, and conference materials. *Financial help is available*)

Registration & money are DUE JUNE 1

Space is limited, so turn in your forms ASAP!

 

<-- There are links to all of the forms and info on the left of this page

 

 

Need a reason to go?  Just listen to what some other teens said about their experience...

 

“This conference was AMAZING! It changed my life. The priests were awesome along with all of the leaders and entertainment. I especially enjoyed Eucharistic Adoration!

 It was so powerful and moving.”

 “The energy of all the teens was crazy awesome and inspiring. The speakers were funny and knowledgeable. The love of Christ and the presence of the Holy Spirit was so evident there.”

“I’ve never felt so close to God in my entire life! The music... was so fun to dance to and got you to think and really connect with God!”

“I had an amazing experience with God and he completely changed my outlook on how I was living my life. I think adoration on Saturday night is the most beautiful and probably intense thing I have ever experienced. – I thought everything was amazing!! Being able to sing praises to Jesus with 2000 people was the best part!”

 

If you have any questions, just ask Kelsey! Email SCLYouthGroup@gmail.com, call 301-946-3636 ext 24, or send a message on Facebook ("St. Catherine Laboureyg")

 

Do you dare...?

"Back from the Dead" Cemetery Walk 

Friday, October 28, 2011

Mount St. Mary’s University 

Meet outside the Russell Room at 5:30pm 

Return to SCL at 10:00pm 

Questions? Contact Kelsey at 301-946-3636 or SCLYouthGroup@gmail.com 

See http://www.backfromthedead.org/ For more info :) 

Happy Halloween! 

Fall Retreat 2011 - back and better than ever!

"Be Not Afraid..." Fall Retreat is has been RESCHEDULED for November 11-13!!

*** Important:  For this retreat to happen, there must be at least 20 people signed up, with forms & money turned in, before November 1.  Spread the word and get all your friends to sign up ASAP! 

Here are the details:

• Who?  YOU! All high school students are invited, even if you've never been to youth group before.
• When?  Friday, November 11- Sunday, November 13
• Where?  Bellarmine Retreat Center in Waynesboro, PA
• How much?  $70 per person (family discounts and scholarships are available too!)

•  And just a few reasons why you don't want to miss this amazing weekend:

              JESUS will be there!!! Seriously. Fully Present.
              Enjoy the beautiful mountain air of Blue Ridge Summit
              Spend a weekend away with your friends, and meet new people too!
              Awesome music, Delicious food, Inspiring talks... and more!

Talk to Kelsey ASAP to reserve your spot today!

STEUBENVILLE 2011

SCL Youth Group is excited to head back to Steubenville for the 2011 Franciscan University Youth Conference! 

This year's theme is... ROOTED"As therefore you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so live in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.”  Colossians 2:6-7

Who: ALL HIGH SCHOOLERS (entering 9th grade - freshman year of college)

When: July 15- July 17, 2011

What: A life-changing weekend-long Youth Conference/ Retreat with thousands of students from across the country

Where: Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio

Cost: $125/ student (This includes transportation, housing, food, t-shirt, and conference materials. *Financial help is available*)

Why: Grow deeper in faith, strengthen friendships, have fun!

       A taste of what to expect this weekend: 

Ù     Meet a great group of new people

Ù     Awesome speakers and performers

Ù     Holy Mass every day

Ù     Powerful Eucharistic Adoration

Ù     Opportunities for Confession

Ù     Workshops, talks, and games

Ù     Souvenirs and a big gift shop

Ù     The chance to stay on a college campus!

Registration packet and money are 

DUE JULY 1, 2011

*After July 1, there will be an additionl late fee of $50! 

Space is limited and spots are filled on a first come, first serve basis, so turn in your forms ASAP! All of the necessary forms can be found on the right of this page.

For those attending the retreat, there will be a Mandatory Parent/ Teen Meeting on Wednesday, July 6 at 6:30pm

Can't wait? Check out the new theme song and more fun info at www.franciscanyouth.com! 

Interested in being a chaperone? We'd love to have you! Contact Kelsey before April 25 at 301-946-3636 ext. 24 or SCLYouthGroup@gmail.com

March for Life!

The annual March for Life is coming sooner than you think!  This year it will be on Monday, January 24, 2011.  We are continuing the tradition and once again SCL and St. Martin of Tours in Gaithersburg will be hosting Vigil events on the Sunday evening before- January 23, 2011.  The evening will include youth Mass, dinner, a concert, and Adoration.  SCL is excited to host Josh Blakesley, and St. Martin's will be hosting Tony Melendez.

We are accepting registration forms, so if you or anyone you know is interested, please don't hesitate to contact us!  The registration form for out of town groups (we will provide housing at a local parish for Sunday night and a light breakfast and bag lunch for Monday) is under the "March for Life" links on the side.  The local form will be coming soon.

If you are interested in helping coordinate the events at SCL, please let Kelsey know!  Email SCLYouthGroup@gmail.com or call 301-946-3636 ext. 24.  There will be a meeting in the Rectory Meeting Room on Wednesday, December 1 for more information and materials for planning.  There is something for everyone, from dinner to tickets to helping set up for the band!

Please help spread the word about this awesome event to support the pro-life movement!

FALL 2010

Summer break may be over, but SCL Youth Group is just getting started with a full schedule of great events!

September 10 is our annual FALL WELCOME BBQ!
      All high schoolers are invited for games, prizes, and FREE FOOD! 7-9 pm in the Russell Room

FALL RETREAT 2010 is October 29-31 at Bellarmine Retreat Center.  Forms and money are due by Oct. 1, so turn them in asap!  More information is available in the flier and you can download the permission slip too.  (Both are also available in Spanish!) Just click on the link to the right.

A full calendar of events is coming soon :-)

STEUBENVILLE!

SCL Youth Group is heading to.... STEUBENVILLE for the Franciscan University Youth Conference! 

When?  JUNE 25- JUNE 27

Who? All youth going into 9th grade - freshman year of college

Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity! Come together with thousands of youth from around the country for an amazing experience you won't forget! Great music, inspiring speakers, Adoration, Mass, Reconciliation, and more... all while spending time having fun and sharing your faith with friends! 

This year's theme is "The Word Became Flesh." 

All of the necessary forms can be found under the "Fliers and Permission Slips" section.  To register you must turn in the Permission slip (double-sided), and Youth Registration form, and the Youth Expectation Agreement, in addition to $125/ student. 

DEADLINE is JUNE 4.  Space is limited and spots will be filled on a first come, first serve basis, so sign up ASAP! 

Any questions? Contact Kelsey today!

See the website http://www.franciscanyouth.com/ for more information. 

Spring Retreat 2010

Mount 2010 may have been snowed out, but that doesn't mean you have to wait until June to go on an awesome retreat with SCL Youth Group!  Introducing the 2010 SPRING RETREAT!

What:  "The Road to Emmaus:  Meeting Christ After the Resurrection"
A wonderful weekend of prayerful reflection, fun activities, spending time with friends and meeting new people as you grow closer to the Risen Lord and celebrate His Resurrection!

When: April 30- May 2

Where: Bellarmine Retreat Center...  in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, just over the border to PA

How much:  $65 includes lodging and meals... if you already registered for Mount 2010 it is FREE



Permission slips are due to Kelsey by April 16.  The first 3 people to return permission slips and money will win a FREE Mount 2010 sweatshirt!!

Questions?? Call or e-mail!

We hope to see you there!!

Hi, I'm Kelsey...

... and I am the new Youth Minister for SCL!  I am really excited to be here and get to know all of the great teens in this parish.  I am already impressed with the vibrant community here and the desire to not only get involved in activities, but grow deeper in relationship with Christ. I am blessed to become a part of the SCL family.

We have a lot of events coming up... the school year may be close to ending but it is just the beginning of more fun times with the SCL Youth Group!

The PURE FASHION lunch and fashion show is coming up on April 18th, and SPRING RETREAT 2010 will be April 30- May 2.  Stay tuned for more details about SENIOR NIGHT and the 8TH GRADE WELCOME PARTY in May, and STEUBENVILLE June 25-27!  And don't forget Youth Group every Friday night 7-9pm... we have some great activities planned!

I would love to meet you and hear from you, so please feel free to contact me or stop by to say hi!
(Office phone is 301-946-1161 and email is SCLYouthGroup@gmail.com)

Happy Easter!!!

In Christ,
Kelsey McGrew

Upcoming Events

PRO-LIFE MONTH is right around the corner...see the links on the side for an updated calendar of events, permission slips for the March for Life and info about our Pro-Life Concert with Chris Padgett on Jan. 21st.

Get involved!

Mount 2000 registration is due Jan. 1st--don't miss the deadline--forms are in the "links" section.

Looking ahead...

This advent is packed with things to do and time to give...check out the new links to our calendar of events, and the permission slips and fliers added.  What to look forward to:




Service Hour Opportunities (call or email Kelly immediately if you are interested):
Friday, Dec. 4th 5:00 -7:00 PM "Parents Night Out" help with craft and dinner service
Saturday, Dec. 5th 1:00-6:00 PM Set-up for International Day, Claridge Room
Sunday, Dec. 6th 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Help with International Day, Claridge Room
Sunday, Dec. 13th 11:00 AM-3:00 PM Help direct traffic for Our Lady of Guadalupe Procession

Christmas Ice Skate Benefit for the whole family--see flier ---->

Friday Night Advent Reflections, come unwind at youth group: 7:00-9:00 PM in the Russell Room.

Mount 2010: Spaces fill up quickly, please download forms and turn them in NO later than Jan. 1st to Kelly.  Cost is $65, includes bus.  Do not miss this awesome retreat!

Congratulations on Rosary Challenge!

You did it!  We reached our goal of praying 2,000 decades of the Rosary last month--that's 2,000 mysteries meditated on and one step closer to growing closer to our Lord.  We will have a pizza party this Friday, Nov. 6th to celebrate.

Remember, November is the Month of All Souls--this past Friday, Nov. 30th we adopted a soul and designed a prayer card to remind us to pray for that one soul during the month of November--start off by attending 40 Hours of Eucharistic Adoration today (Monday) or tomorrow (Tuesday), closing with Mass at 7:00pm.

The soul you adopted is counting on you to pray for them this month--your prayers and sacrifices will help them be one step closer to eternal joy in heaven!  And, if the soul you are already praying for is already in heaven, God won't let those prayers go to waste, He'll make sure they go to a soul in need.

Suck it up, pray the Rosary!

Take the Rosary Challenge--the YG (parents included) is trying to pray 2,000 decades of the Rosary during the month of October!  We will be keeping tally each week at youth group and if we reach our goal, there will be a pizza party on Friday, Oct. 30th.  SOOO....grab your rosary and get praying!  If we each pray at least 3 decades each day, we will reach our goal!

Feel free to comment here to add to the tally.  Every decade helps!