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Youth Ministry News - January 2019
Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD,
who walks in his ways!
For you shall eat the fruit of your handiwork;
blessed shall you be, and favored.
 

Although we've been in a new liturgical year for some time now, we are preparing to enter a fresh calendar year, which is always exciting. The new year brings the promise of a return to good habits, or the pursuit of new virtue. Perhaps we are contemplating what our resolutions for 2019 will be. As Christians, we have the perfect Master who shows us the way to our happiest and most fulfilled lives. All we need to do to create success in the new year is to conform our resolutions to the path He is laying out for us. In this way, we can "walk in His ways" and receive blessings and favor as the Psalm above promises.

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 January. 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:
Middle School Movie Night
The January event for grades 6-8 is a Movie Night in the Undercroft! It will be held at the parish on Saturday, January 19th from 7-9 pm and will include hot popcorn, drinks, and a fun movie. Please spread the word that we are still looking for committed adults (non-parents to assist in these ministry opportunities!

First Fridays (Grades 6-12)
This month's   First Friday Youth Night   will be held on  January 4th   from   6:30-8:30 pm  . These events happen monthly and begin with a communal meal that leads into games, fellowship, and prayer. Youth are asked to bring a snack/drink/treat to share and $5 for food. Parent and high school volunteers are constantly needed for this event!
High School Ministry
High School Youth Group continues to meet weekly this school year on Thursdays from 7:00 - 8:30 pm in the Youth Room. We are exploring a multi-week series on "Dignity & Justice" where we'll explore the social doctrine of the Church. Specifically, we'll celebrate the dignity of human life and the need for justice from conception through death.
Camp GAudeo - Register Soon!
Camp GAudeo 2019 will be held the week of June 24th - 28th at Guardian Angels and includes a multitude of fun activities. Registration will go live the weekend of January 27th , so make sure to talk to your student (incoming 6th - 9th grade for campers) about attending. Refer to the camp website for extra information and volunteer applications.
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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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Other Announcements:

Safe Environment (VIRTUS) Training

If you are an adult wishing to volunteer with children, you must attend a VIRTUS child protection training class in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and have an online background check submitted through their system. The next VIRTUS training session at Guardian Angels will be offered in the Undercroft on Tuesday, January 15th from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Anyone wishing to attend should first email safeenvironment@gaparish.org for a background check token, and then visit virtus.org to pre-register for this session. Registrations are locked 24 hours prior to the start of class, and no addition registrations or walk-in attendees will be accepted. No one under the age of 18 is permitted to attend and once the session begins, no one will be permitted to enter, per Archdiocesan policy.


Bradley Barnes | Guardian Angels | 513-624-3148 | bbarnes@gaparish.org