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Theology of the Body for Teens and Adults
Based on teachings of Venerable Pope John Paul II, we are inviting all teens and their parents (any adults) to attend a 12 week course at St. Louise de Marillac. The classes are from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and continue every Tuesday evening through March 30. There will be two sessions simultaneously, one for teens and one for adults. There is a team approach to these classes and will include topics such as love versus lust, remaining pure in a oversexed culture, and the beauty and purpose of our creation. For more information, see our Theology of the Body flyer or all Janet at (724) 941-9587 to register.
Hey Teens..Looking for Service Hours?
We could use your help with the craft room, movie room, and serving meals during the Fish Fries. Teens are welcomed to help every Friday during Lent from 4:00 to 7:00. Just show up and pitch in.
The youth group is raffling off a custom made lowrider bicycle made by Bicycle Designer. The retail cost is $299 and is a perfect gift for any kid or cyclist enthuasist. Check out the bike and buy your tickets at the Friday Fish Fries. To buy tickets or see the bike outside of the Fish Fry call Janet at 724.941.9587.
The Catholic Underground returns on Saturday, February 20, at 8:00 pm. This cultural apostolate has spread from New York City to cities around the US and Europe. Young adults will come from across the Diocese to enjoy solemn praise in a candle lit church and then be treated to an evening of great live music and conversation in a coffeehouse setting. Please join us for this completely FREE event at Saint Matthew’s Parish (Lawrenceville), 5324 Carnegie Street, Pittsburgh. For more information, please visit www.CatholicUndergroundPittsburgh.org.
Girls Getaway is a weekend retreat to pamper your soul and learn what real womanhood is. Based on Song of Songs "Arise, my beautiful and come..." girls will get a chance to grow in their relationship with God and understand what a princess they truly are. The weekend is March 5 -7 at the Gilmary Retreat Center. Cost is $95 with scholarships available. For more information, see our flyer. To register, contact Janet at 724.941.9587.
Dinner and Program for Young Adults
If you are between the ages of 18 and 25, you are cordially invited to join us for dinner and a program with Father Scott Seethaler called Pizza and Possibilities at Sacred Heart Parish in Shadyside on Thursday, March 18, 2010 from 6:00 to 9:30 pm. Father Scott’s program “Volunteerism, A Way to Serve God” will share concrete ways that you can share your gifts and talents in service to others. Please contact Janet at 724 941 9587 x112 to reserve a spot.
Last year about 20 of our teens traveled to the hills of Kentucky to do service work for the Appalachian people. This year, we have been given the opportunity to bring two separate groups, both for the same week just at different locations within the Diocese we are helping. This means that there will be one Mission Trip the week of July 25 – 30, but it will be available to both high school students and young adults. Of course, parents are needed as adult leaders for the high school location. There will be an informational meeting on February 18 in the Youth Ministry Office for all those interested. Call Janet Roberto for more info at 724.941.9587.
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