Youth Ministry News - October 2018
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But we see Jesus, who for a little while was made lower than the angels... so that by the grace of God he might taste death for every one.
While praying before the Blessed Sacrament today, I was reading a great work entitled "
Sober Intoxication of the Spirit
" by Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa. The chapter that I was perusing made mention of the great humility of our God, who stoops so low so as to bring us so high. Then, in one of those great Holy Spirit moments, I noticed that the above verse from St. Paul will be a part of our readings this Sunday at Mass. May we (and then young people that this parish is seeking to form) be humble people after Our Lord, forsaking the prideful promises of our superficial culture.
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 October. 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
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Monthly Spotlight:
"Encounter" for High School
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It's not too late for students in grades 9-12 to join us for this FREE event that is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
Encounter
takes place in Norwood on
October 6th
from
6:30 - 10:00 pm
. It includes live music, activities, Adoration, Confession & more!
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First Fridays (Grades 6-12)
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This month's
First Friday Youth Night
will be held on
October 5th
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!
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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 continuing a series called "This is My Campus" - focusing on empowering students to meet the needs of their individual high schools - through Oct. 11th with a social & games night the following week. All are welcome to attend!
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The October event for Grades 6-8 is an
Costume Contest
with games, activities, music, and a crazy game called "Find the Light!" It will be held in the Undercroft on
Saturday, October 13th
from 7-9 pm. Please spread the word that we are still looking for committed adults (non-parents) to assist in these ministry opportunities!
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The Archdiocese of Cincinnati is presenting a middle school rally called "
Awake
" on the evening of
Saturday, Nov. 10th
and
Guardian Angels
is hosting! Youth in grades 6-8 are invited to attend along with students from around the city! This event includes games, music, Sacraments, and more!
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All men are invited and encouraged to attend
GA Father's Team
meetings every Friday morning starting at 6:05 am. They provide coffee & fellowship while diving into important topics (this month includes
Confirmation
,
Childlike Innocence
, and more).
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Youth Ministry needs
volunteers
for all First Friday Youth Nights through the school year. Please visit the link below and indicate where you can give the gift of your time!
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Family Rosary &
Thursday Exposition continues throughout the school year. The Blessed Sacrament is Exposed at 3 pm, followed by Family Rosary. Benediction happens each week at approximately 8:50 pm, followed by Reposition.
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In this exciting Augustine Institute audio drama, follow the fun-loving son and soldier of Assisi as he is transformed by the Gospel. Captivated by Christ, Saint Francis trades wealth for poverty, embraces lepers, shakes hands with the Pope,...
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Other Announcements:
Public Square Rosary Rally
All are invited to join in a Public Square Rosary Rally on Saturday, October 13, at 12:00 pm at Guardian Angels Church on the lawn in front of the school next to the main Beechmont Ave entrance. Contact Nick Carpinello 513-289-1743 if you have any questions. Volunteers are needed.
Monster Mash is Saturday, October 27th at GA
Come join the Halloween fun at the 4th annual Monster Mash . This is a family fun event complete with food, drinks, music, photo booth and treats. There will be a Costume and Carved Pumpkin Contest. Tickets include: food, drinks, photo booth, music, and treats and are $15 per person or $50 for families of 4+. All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. If interested, please return the
attached ticket form
and money (make checks payable to GA Festival) to the school or parish office by Wednesday, October 24th.
Don't Forget - VIRTUS Monthly Bulletin!
If you volunteer with children in any capacity, don't forget to go to virtus.org and submit your monthly bulletin. Those falling 3+ behind are no longer cleared to volunteer with children in the archdiocese. You can always contact
safeenvironment@gaparish.org
with any questions regarding child protection.
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Bradley Barnes | Guardian Angels | 513-624-3148 | bbarnes@gaparish.org
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