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Youth Ministry News - March 2019
A good tree does not bear rotten fruit,
nor does a rotten tree bear good fruit.
For every tree is known by its own fruit.
 

Jesus is such a good teacher! I was just conversing with a student at one of our youth events this weekend, and she mentioned how much she liked a good image or metaphor when talking about the particulars of our Faith. As our best teacher, Jesus has some of the greatest ways to convey what he wants us to learn. In the verse above, we are likened to a tree producing fruit. We are about to head into Lent, a season where we are pruned and the "fruit" of our life is examined. This time is not merely one where we give something up, but also a season where we are excited to welcome in the new things that God is doing in our lives. May this Lenten season be a blessed one for us all!

Below you'll find a listing of the things that are in store for our middle school and high school students in the month of March. I hope that you or your child will be able to join us for some of these offerings. May God richly bless you!

In Christ,
Bradley Barnes, Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Monthly Spotlight:
Camp GAudeo T-Shirt Contest!
Don't forget to register for Camp GAudeo , a summer ministry ( June 24-28 at GA ) for students currently in grades 5-8. We are holding a t-shirt design contest through the month of March! Winner will receive a FULL camp scholarship ($110 value). Use this submission form form to enter!

Middle School Ministry
The March event for Grades 6-8 is a Nine Square Tournament with team-building exercises and a whole lot of fun! It will be held in the Undercroft on Saturday, March 16th from 7-9 pm. Please spread the word that we are still looking for committed adults (non-parents) to assist in these middle school youth group opportunities!
High School Ministry
Are you ready for Lent? High School Youth Group continues to meet weekly on Thursdays from 7:00 - 8:30 pm in the Youth Room. Each night includes fellowship, games, and time to grow together in discipleship. Join us for a journey through the desert starting this week as " This Is My Lent " begins. Any students in grades 9-12 are welcome!
First Fridays (Grades 6-12)
Next month's   First Friday Youth Night   will be held on  April 5th   from   6:30-8:30 pm  . These events happen monthly and begin with a communal meal that leads into games, fellowship, and prayer. Since this is a Lenten First Friday, the first half hour will take place at the parish fish fry. Parents/high school volunteers are always needed for this event!
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One way that Youth Ministry communicates is through a free text service called "Remind." If you'd like to join, you can text @ymga2018 to 81010 or use this link.
All men are invited and encouraged to attend GA Fathers Team meetings every Friday morning starting at 6:05 am. They provide coffee & fellowship, and discuss many important topics.
Youth Ministry needs volunteers for all First Friday Youth Nights through the school year. Please visit this link and indicate where you can give the gift of your time!
Family Rosary & Thursday Exposition continues throughout the school year. Exposition & Rosary begin at 3 pm , with Benediction & Reposition at 9 pm .
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Bishop Barron reflects on the spiritual discipline we must cultivate in the Lenten season. He covers topics such as finding our identity in God, prayer as the key to mission, and how to embrace the way of happiness joyfully.

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Other Announcements:

Save the Date - High School Retreat

The High School Youth Group has a retreat tentatively scheduled for April 6-7 , with location TBD. All teens in grades 9-12 are welcome to join us, and this is an especially great opportunity for those wishing to assist as volunteers at summer camp or other middle school opportunities.

Lenten Season Begins Wednesday!

Ash Wednesday is March 6th . Guardian Angels Parish will hold Masses for Ash Wednesday at 7:30am, 9:00am, and 7:15pm. During Lent, we will also have Stations of the Cross every Friday night in the church beginning at 7:00pm.

Parish News - March 2019

The most recent Parish Newsletter was just released this weekend. Please consult it at this link for many more announcements and pieces of important information.
Bradley Barnes | Guardian Angels | 513-624-3148 | bbarnes@gaparish.org