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Youth Ministry Coordinator
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Mrs.
Mary Ellen Reitmeyer is our Coordinator of Youth Ministry. In
this staff position she empowers our youth to live as disciples
of Jesus Christ, to help them to feel loved and accepted by
the Universal Church, and to grow spiritually, morally and in
maturity.
Contact Mary Ellen at her office in the Weber Activities Center
(WAC) at (717) 394-1035 or via email at youth_ministry@stleos.org.
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Senior High Youth News
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| Mount
2000 & Beyond |
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All
youth in grades 9 - 12 are invited to Mount St. Mary's
College, Emmitsburg, MD in February 2007. More details
on Mount 200 & Beyond to follow. |
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| Steubenville
Youth Conference |
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The Steubenville Youth Conference for 2007 will be held
June 15 - 17. We will be able to take 25 youth and 5 adults
to this conference. |
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| Informational
Meeting |
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Parents and teens are invited to an informational meeting
to find out "What's Up in Youth Ministry 2006 - 2007"
on Wednesday, October 11 at 7:00 PM in the Weber Activities
Center.
Find out about your many opportunities to be a part of
social, service, faith-building, leadership, programs,
retreats, and projects.
Due to limited space, registrations will be accepted for
special activities in 2007. Get all the information on
these large trips:
Mount 2000 & Beyond (February '07)
Catholic Heart Workcamp (June '07)
Steubenville Youth Conference (June '07)
National Catholic Youth Conference (November '07) |
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| Waves
of Mercy |
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Bring
your rake, gloves, tarp and servant heart on Saturday,
November 11, 2006 from 10AM - 2PM. We'll rake leaves for
some of our fellow parishioners that are unable to do
it themselves. Bring a bag lunch and drink and we'll bring
snacks.
Waves of Mercy is an ongoing youth ministry project that
provides assistance to those in our parish and surrounding
communities. Assistance is in the form of youth volunteers
who do household chores and maintenance for those in need.
If you would like to be on the email list to be contacted
to help with various projects, please contact the youth
ministry office at 394-1035 or send an email to youth_ministry@stleos.org
and we'll put you on the list! |
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| H2O
Project |
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In 2005, the H2O project was a great success. Over 50
people participated in the project and close to $1,000
was raised to donate to "Living Water" for a
well to be dug in a village in a developing country. |
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| Fan
the Fire |
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Fan
the Fire will be held Saturday, November 18, 2006 at St.
Joseph's in York, PA. This year, we'll join Chris Padgett
for this Eucharistic centered day! |
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| Salt
& Light |
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Join
us and keynote speaker, Steve Agrisano, on Sunday, November
12, 2006 from 1:00 - 8:00 PM at St. John Neumann Church
for a day exploring how we can bring salt & light
into a world that can be bland & dark, as disciples
of Jesus Christ. A nationally known musician, speaker,
and advocate for youth, Steve will be the MC at the upcoming
National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in Columbis,
Ohio. This is a not to miss event! |
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| "Righteous
B" Concert |
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Sunday,
October 22, 2006 at 7:00 PM, Bob Lefnesky (aka Righteous
B) will perform at Lancaster Catholic High School. Join
us for an evening of music, fun and surprises! Tickets
at the door. |
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| Workcamp |
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2007
Catholic Heart Workcamp will be held June 14 - 20 in Pittsburg,
PA. More details to follow.
During the summer of 2006, 38 parish youth and 7 adults
attended work camp in Toledo, OH. During 2005, 40 parish
youth and 7 adults attended work camp in Virginia Beach,
VA. |
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Junior High Youth News
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| Steubenville
Youth Conference |
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All youth in grades 8 - 12 are invited to Steubenville,
Ohio, June 15 - 17, 2007. Details to follow.
In 2005 we had 25 youth and 5 adults attend. |
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| Wind
and Flame |
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All
8th graders are invited to this rally for Confirmation
candidates! Mark Sunday, October 22 from 1 - 5PM on your
calendar and plan to join us for meaningful workshops
(Bob Lefnesky, scott Anthony, Art Bamert, Tom Fertal)
and music featuring Martin Doman, Final Hour, and "Righteous
B". Plan on joining us as you continue on your journey
to the Sacrament of Confirmation. |
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| Informational
Meeting |
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8th graders and their parents are invited to an informational
meeting in the Weber Center on Wednesday, October 11,
2006 to find out about our June 2007 trips.
Due to limited space, registrations will be accepted for
special activities in 2007. Get all the information on
these large trips:
Catholic Heart Workcamp (June '07)
Steubenville Youth Conference (June '07)
National Catholic Youth Conference (November '07)
All current 8th graders are warmly invited to be a part
of these programs. |
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| Waves
of Mercy |
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Bring
your rake, gloves, tarp and servant heart on Saturday,
November 11, 2006 from 10AM - 2PM. We'll rake leaves for
some of our fellow parishioners that are unable to do
it themselves. Bring a bag lunch and drink and we'll bring
snacks.
Waves of Mercy is an ongoing youth ministry project that
provides assistance to those in our parish and surrounding
communities. Assistance is in the form of youth volunteers
who do household chores and maintenance for those in need.
If you would like to be on the email list to be contacted
to help with various projects, please contact the youth
ministry office at 394-1035 or send an email to youth_ministry@stleos.org
and we'll put you on the list! |
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| Chill
on the Hill |
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Join
us at St. Mary's for an action packed evening that includes
music, games, entertaining skits, a teen witness talk,
keynote speaker, discussion groups, prayer and of course
food! Sunday, October 29 from 6:00 - 8:30 PM (we'll car
pool). This year,
"The Birth of a New Self-Worth: Taking to Heart God's
Real Love for Us".
Bring a friend! |
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| Salt
& Light |
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Join
us and keynote speaker, Steve Agrisano, on Sunday, November
12, 2006 from 1:00 - 8:00 PM at St. John Neumann Church
for a day exploring how we can bring salt & light
into a world that can be bland & dark, as disciples
of Jesus Christ. A nationally known musician, speaker,
and advocate for youth, Steve will be the MC at the upcoming
National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in Columbis,
Ohio. This is a not to miss event! |
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| "Righteous
B" Concert |
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Sunday,
October 22, 2006 at 7:00 PM, Bob Lefnesky (aka Righteous
B) will perform at Lancaster Catholic High School. Join
us for an evening of music, fun and surprises! |
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Adult Core Team (ACT)
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Adult
Core Team (ACT) is for adults to help with planning programs for youth
ministry. All parents are invited to be a part of our dynamic and
growing youth ministry program through ACT. We need you to be involved!
Join us in the Weber Center from 7 - 8:30PM on the following dates.
All adults are welcome!
Upcoming ACT dates:
October 9, 2006
November 27, 2006
December 11, 2006
January 22, 2007
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Youth Advisory Team
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Youth Advisory
Team is for high school youth to plan programs that they would like
to see and to build leadership within the Youth Ministry program.
Meetings are held from 6:30 - 7:30PM in the Weber Activities Center.
Upcoming Youth Adivisory Team dates:
September 18, 2006
October 16, 2006
November 20, 2006
December 18, 2006
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