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    October is Jam-packed!

    9/18/2016

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    2016/2017 KickOff & Quick Connect Form

    We had a great time at KickOff on the 11th! Many MS and HS students joined us for fun, games and food. We enjoyed playing the teen-built 9-square game, bucket ball, and even participated in the KoC soccer challenge. Father Tom and Father Ramon joined us for the games and the Knights of Columbus lent more than a few helpful hands manning soccer and the grill.

    We have so many fun and faith-filled events planned for this year. Make sure you complete our Annual QuickConnect form. This online tool takes 1 minute to complete, demonstrates your interest in Youth Ministry and ensures we have your most up to date contact information

    Youth Group Meetings & Calendar Links

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    Youth Group meetings have begun this year with some great new topics and leaders. High School Youth Group will continue to meet on Sunday evenings following the 6:30 pm Mass. We will start each meeting at 7:30 pm with a meal and finish Youth Group by 9:00 pm. Come once or come every week and bring a friend!

    Middle School Youth Group continues on Thursdays from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Our first meeting of the school year is on October 6.


    Subscribe to our google calendar or bookmark the link to make sure you don't miss anything. 

    October 8-9 Lock-In

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    Our first Lock-In of the year takes place on Columbus Day weekend.  Bring a sleeping bag and a snack to share. We start at 4:30 pm and will attend the 5:00 pm Mass together. We then have dinner plus games and movies throughout the night. Pickup is 7:00 am the next morning (October 9). MS students are invited for beginning hours but only HS students may sleep overnight. Complete the online permission.

    October 15 Mount St. Mary's Parish Pilgrimage

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    Join fellow parishioners for a family pilgrimage to Mount St. Mary's in Emmitsburg, MD. This is a full day event (approximately 8:00 am - 4:00pm). We will explore the gardens, take a self-guided tour of the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes and Father Tom will celebrate Mass. A staging room is available to keep our valuables and to eat if you choose to bring lunch. There is a modest fee ($5) for all participants and if you choose to take our bus the total cost is $25/pp. Please RSVP/Register online.

    October 23 High School RALLY

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    RALLY is the Arlington Diocese's largest outreach event for High School students celebrating our faith and love of the Lord! Join hundreds of students to gather for over eight hours of music, inspirational speakers, and Sunday Mass with Bishop Loverde. 46 of the 68 parishes in the Diocese of Arlington attended RALLY 2015, bringing together over 1000 teens and adult leaders!  This year's key speakers are Sean Forrest (http://www.seanforrest.com/), Danny Ray (http://dannyray.tv/) & Bishop Paul Loverde. The concert includes musical acts from the Josh Blakesley Band (http://joshblakesleyband.com/).  Cost is $25/pp and includes all of the great entertainment above, a T-shirt, dinner, and snacks. Register online.

    October 29 - 30 Homeless Awareness CampOut

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    The 4th Annual Homeless Awareness CampOut takes place October 29-30 during the parish's "Small Acts of Mercy" weekend.  Participants will build a cardboard shelter and sleep in it outside. Creedon Hall will be available for "shelter" in case the weather is too cold. Check-in begins at 2:00 pm, we will attend 5:00 pm Mass and dinner is provided at 7:30 pm. The event will conclude with a prayer breakfast at 8:00 am on 10/30.  Start forming your teams now, we have family team and non-family team options. If you don't have a team, we'll match you up. All youth must complete an online permission form.  More details are available in our pdf.  Register by October 24th!

    Volunteer Opportunities

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    Christ House Adult Coordinator/Leader Needed
    The parish is seeking a new adult coordinator to take the reigns from Michael O'Neil and help coordinate our Christ House service each month. The first Thursday of each month we prepare and serve the evening meal for residents and the community. We meet at Church at 3:30 to load up food (our menu is hot dogs, beans, pasta salad, brownies and awesome sweet tea). Clean up and return to church by 6:30 pm. We usually serve 50 to 60 people, which include men, women, children and sometimes middle schoolers. 4-5 youths are needed each time. If you are interested in taking a leadership role or just helping, contact Mike O’Neil, michaeloneil825@aol.com
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    October 6 & November 3 -  Next Christ House volunteer opportunities. 3:30 - 6:30 pm. Contact Miguel miguel@gs-cc.org. 

    October 2 & November 6 - Donuts after Mass.The first Sunday of each month volunteers are needed after each Mass to replenish donuts and juice. Volunteer via SignUp Genius. Contact Miguel, miguel@gs-cc.org. 

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