Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.
In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.
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--Ephesians 2:19-22
This is the vision for our group.
Be a brick! Show up! Let your gifts be used!
WE NEED YOU.
1st/3rd Sundays--usually in the Zaga Room in the evenings...
...but sometimes other places!
ROOTED (7TH-12TH GRADE)
St. Patrick's parishioners:
Help support our youth ministry by being a "guest co-host" for ONE event this year!
What does this mean??
-- Bring your choice of snacks or dinner for about 15-20 youth
-- Stay to participate in activities and conversations with us. You'll enjoy getting to know some of our parish youth!
Check out the list of available dates and email Sofia to sign up for one.
BIGGEST NEED: Saturday, March 7th for our "late-night" event!!
(there are early shift and late shift options)
Sunday, January 11th
5:00-6:00 pm
Potluck dinner and summer info session
In the Social Hall--bring something to share!
Notre Dame Vision registration begins in January (we're going June 22-26)...get the details on that, the Coffeehouse Night musical event, and more summer youth activities while enjoying a potluck meal with other families.
Saturday, January 24th
5:30-7:30 pm
Make a meal for the Catholic Worker House
Sunday, January 25th--deliver and serve meal
10 am -12 pm first shift (2-4 people)
12 pm- 2 pm second shift (2-4 people)
Sunday, February 1st
6:30 pm
Candlemas prayer service
Closing out the Christmas season with a candle procession, music, and readings. For the whole parish, but led by the youth.
Shine your light!
D.L.S.--HIGH SCHOOL FELLOWSHIP GROUP
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After the 10:00 Mass 2 x/ month
11:00-11:45 ​in the Zaga Room
NEXT: Sunday, January 11th
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Open to any students in grades 9-12.
Coffee, juice and breakfast treats are served. And you'll be fed spiritually by God's Word in our Bible study discussion!
MIDDLE GRADE HANGOUTS
6th grade is included!
Grades 6-8 (plus parent chaperones)
Saturday, January 10th
7:00-8:00 pm
Laser tag at Apex (in Sycamore Mall, Iowa City)
We will also be able to use the party space so you can hang out there when you need a break.
The first MGH was bowling and arcade games at SpareMe in September.
...MORE MIDDLE GRADE HANGOUTS:
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3. Sunday evening, March 29th
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Open to adding more if people have suggestions!
PARENTS--we need drivers/chaperones for a lot of the Middle Grade Hangouts!
See this document for how to get on the Approved Driver List for youth group...
"Rooted" artwork from our 2021-22 kickoff meeting
No two tree paintings were alike! The only "rules" were that the tree had to be connected to the ground and show a trunk, branches, leaves, and fruit.
We talked about how each one of us has our own kind of goodness to add to the world--these are the fruit, colorful and nourishing, for others to enjoy. And we talked about how some things or some people in our lives are there only for a season, like the leaves, while others are more foundational, firm, unchanging, like the trunk.
Yet sometimes even the seemingly solid trunk can be damaged or lost. How does the tree survive?
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It's all about the roots. If a tree's roots are strong, it will stay alive and, when it's ready, begin to produce new shoots. They'll look really small and puny at first, but if the roots keep receiving water and nutrients from the soil they will grow.
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My prayer for all these young people is that they stay rooted and grounded in love (Eph. 3:18) so they can thrive as they were created to do.
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