High School Youth
Ministry Calendar Fall 2010
*Additional events may be added. Check back for updates.
To sign up for an event or for more information please contact
Melissa Olenik at 440-247-4316 or email at sja_youthministry@sbcglobal.net
Teen Aides Need for Children's Liturgy of the Word
SJA will be starting Children's Liturgy of the Word this Fall during the 10:00am Mass each Sunday. Please consider volunteering as an aideto bring God's Word in a special way to our young children! If you are able to volunteer,please contact Sr. Judy at (440) 247-3606 or email her at jbucco@ndec.org
Volunteer at the Parish Picnic Sept 12th
Teens we need your help to make the crafts and the games happen at the picnic. Volunteer for a 30 min. time slot starting at 12:30pm and help the kids make crafts and enjoy the games. Sign up with Melissa today!
Youth Ministry Kick-Off: “We Are One
Body, One Family”
Monday, September 27, 7-8:30pm, Parish
Hall
Why does an ear need a hand? Can a foot work without a nose? These questions
seem silly but a body truly does work the best with all of its parts, and so
does the Christian community. Tonight we will see how we are called to work
together as a family and a community in the name of Jesus Christ. JHS and HS
teens and their parents are invited to our kick-off event.
Dinner at 5 Guys Burger and Fries & 10th
Avenue North Concert
Sunday, October 10, 4-9pm—sign up by
Oct 4th
JHS and HS teens--let’s carpool, get dinner at 5 Guys Burger and Fries
(Mayfield Rd.), then attend a concert at Willoughby Hills Friends Church
featuring 3 amazing Christian bands : 10th Avenue North, Addison
Road, and Matt Maher. Total cost is $10.
See flyer for more details. Permission slip required.
Set of Fire Night: “Walking on Water ”
Monday, October 11, 7-8:30pm, Parish Hall
In a society that is so busy, we can loose focus on what’s important. Temptations
are all around us. Sometimes people gossip, are unfriendly, too judgmental,
etc. Tonight we’ll see how Peter lost focus but got back on track and how Jesus
can help us too.
Habitat for Humanity, Service Project
Saturday, October 16, 8am-12pm or
12-3:30pm (yard work day)—sign up by Oct 11th
Would you like to help a family in Chagrin Falls Park build their home by doing
some yard work? All JHS & HS teens are invited. Please arrive on time. Click for directions. *All dates are tentative as Habitat could run
into natural delays while building this home. * Only one slot per teen at this
time. *Volunteer form required.
SJA Parish Meeting, Child Care
Service Project
Wednesday, October 20, 7-8:30pm, Parish Hall—sign up by Oct
18th
HS teens, we need you!
If you have some free time and love working with kids, then join other teens in
providing child care at the parent meeting (Will Our Kids Have Faith). We will
have crafts and toys for the kids or we can help them with their homework!
Set of Fire Night: “Attitude Check ”
Monday, October 25, 7-8:30pm, Parish
Hall
Do your parents ever tell you that you need an “attitude check”? Maybe you
don’t but some teens at school need one? As hormonal teens it can be
challenging at times to love one another at Jesus commanded us to, especially
when peer pressure is involved. Let’s explore peer pressure in the Bible and
how some overcame it.
Set of Fire Night: “Global Village”
Monday, November 8, 7-8:30pm, Parish Hall
If you travel often you can see how big this world really is. Did you know that
almost half of the world population—3 billion people—live on less than $2.50 a
day? About 30% of people in Cleveland are below the poverty level. Tonight we
will look at the Christian background of community service and see how teens
are important in making a difference in this world.
The Cleveland Food Bank, Service
Project
Tuesday, November 16, 6-8pm,
Downtown—sign up by Nov 8th
The Cleveland Food Bank collects, sorts and distributes food to those in
need, including local food pantries. HS teens and their parents are invited to
spend an evening in service by organizing donations. We need to arrive at the
food back at 6pm. If you would like to car pool please let Melissa know. The carpool
will meet at SJA at 5:15pm. Click for directions. * Fill out the volunteer registration at www.clevelandfoodbank.org . Release form also required.
Habitat for Humanity Service Project
Saturday, November 20, 8am-12pm or
12-3:30pm (painting interior day)—sign up by Nov 15th
Would you like to help a family in Chagrin Falls Park build their home by painting
interior walls? All JHS & HS teens are invited. Please arrive on time. Click for directions. *All
dates are tentative as Habitat could run into natural delays while building
this home. * Only one slot per teen at this time. *Volunteer form required.
Set of Fire Night: “Pink & Purple
Candles”
Monday, November 29, 7-8:30pm, Parish Hall
Let’s celebrate the
season of Advent by uncovering the history behind the traditions we all know,
from Advent wreaths to St. Nick. You may be surprised at how things came to be!
HS Retreat Day
Saturday, December 6, 9am-6pm, Holy Angels (includes Mass)
Spend some extra
time with God through activities, praise & worship music, small group
discussions, and more. Check back for more details.
Habitat for Humanity Service Project
Saturday, December 4, 8am-12pm or
12-3:30pm (painting interior day)—sign up by Nov 29th
Would you like to help a family in Chagrin Falls Park build their home by painting
interior walls? All JHS & HS teens are invited. Please arrive on time. Click for directions. *All
dates are tentative as Habitat could run into natural delays while building
this home. * Only one slot per teen at this time. *Volunteer form required.
Set of Fire Night: “A Christmas
Story”
Monday, December 13, 7-8:30pm, Parish Hall
Tonight we’ll continue to learn the fun facts of the Christmas season while
having a party! We will also have a gift exchange. Just bring in a wrapped
gift, ladies bring gifts for ladies, and guys for guys. Price limit is $10