2009-2010 Youth Group (Grades 9-12) Calendar of
Events
Sunday
evening gatherings take place from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. unless
otherwise indicated.
January
10 MOS Theater Presents
Come join us for a movie to welcome in the new year! Bring your friends as we watch "The Prince of Egypt," the story of Moses growing up in Pharoah's court until he realizes that God has more in store for him!
15 ARE YOU THIRSTY?
www.mosthirsty.org
17 Ranger Rosaries
Make camouflage rope rosaries for soldiers, a fun and easy service project to support our troops! (Don’t know anything about the rosary? No worries—we’ll teach you!)
24 The Facts of Life
Hear the powerful story of someone who’s seen both sides of the abortion debate.
31 Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?
This question echoes in all of us at some point in our lives. God’s love and the reality of suffering aren’t in opposition — they come together in the Cross. The greatest act of suffering can also be the greatest act of love.
February
February 6- Diocesan Youth Celebration at Greensburg Central Catholic High School
More information here.
February 7- Super Bowl - no youth group
February 14- Heaven’s Song
Imagine, if you could hear the greatest song ever written. To what heavenly places would it lift you? The bible actually claims to contain this “Song of Songs.” We will take a look at John Paul II’s revolutionary teaching about love in this world and the next.
February 21- Mass Confusion: Do I Have to Go?
Why go to mass on Sunday? Can’t you just pray at home? But wait! If we truly believe that Jesus is really present in the Eucharist, we should be sprinting to mass and banging down the door to get in! Learn how to get more out of mass.
February 28- Desert-ed but Not Alone
Learn how to make the preparation for the resurrection of Jesus a special time in your life and not just a time where we give stuff up. This Lenten season let the youth group help call you out of the garden and into the desert with Christ.
March
March 7- Catholic Charades
Don’t say a word! But you and your teammates will be laughing out loud when they try to guess what Bible story or Christian expression you’re acting out!
March 14- Journey to the Center of the Gospels: The Beatitudes
The beatitudes were an important part of Jesus’ ministry; it is the heart, or center, of his preaching. But these teachings are radical and counter-cultural in a society that is obsessed with feeling good and being happy.Walk with us as we learn that Jesus’ path will ultimately fulfill our desire for happiness.
March 21- Eat This, Not That
Doesn’t it seem like pop culture is out to get Christians? On this youth-led night, your fellow teens will talk about how positive media choices can enrich your life.
March 26 & 28- Living Stations
The Stations of the Cross like you’ve never experienced them before, acted out by MOS youth. This presentation is a truly moving experience, and will help teens and adults alike to reflect on their Lenten journey and the sacrifices Christ made for us.
April
April 4- Easter Sunday
April 11- College Care Packages
Nothing puts a smile on a college student’s face like a package! We’ll make care packages for our friends away at college and help to ease their stress during finals.
April 18- Behind the Glory
Not everybody knows that the apostles and followers of the early church had to overcome difficulties, persecutions and even spilt their blood to spread the good news and proclaim the greatness of God. We’ll take a look at how the Church has overcome all of these obstacles in the past and even present day.
April 25- Thank You Father!
Pope Benedict declared this the Year of the Priest and so it is a time to celebrate our priests! Come and say a big thank you to our priests (both past and present) for all that they have done for Mother of Sorrows.
May
May 2- End-of the-Year Bash
What better way to end the year than a party? Fun, games, and good food! We’ll also take the time to say good-bye to our seniors as they head off to college!
