HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY 2023-2024 All events are open to all 8th-12th graders and friends. Come once, come every time! We’d love to meet you and welcome you as you are, and see how our faith unites us and allow a relationship with Christ help us live into who we were created to be – full of JOY, freedom, and hope. Unless otherwise noted, events are held at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church at 3148 Abbott Rd. in the Parish Center.
Youth Ministry will be using the “BAND” App for all Communication, RSVPs, etc. Parents and Teens are encouraged to download and join this group for up to date communication by scanning the QR code above. We will no longer use Remind nor email. Please join by scanning the QR Code above! If you are unable to use apps, feel free to text Mrs. Sarah. Friday, Jan 26th 6:30pm Family Movie Night – We will show a few movies in the parish hall including "Jesus Revolution" for middle and high schoolers in a separate area. Come join us!
Sunday, Feb 4th 6-8pm Youth Night! A reflection and small group discussion on faith in our lives, then play pool, foosball, card games and open gym
Mondays, Feb 12th, 26th 8-9pm Living Stations of the Cross Rehearsal in the Parish Hall – Join us as we work to create a beautiful living Stations of the Cross prayer service for the entire area which will be held on Friday, March 22nd at 7pm. There are roles for readers, singers, silent actors, prop support, etc. Rehearsals 8-9pm 2/12, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18; Dress Rehearsal 3/21 7-8:30pm; Prayer Service 3/22 7pm.
Sunday, March 3rd 6-8pm Youth Night! A reflection and small group discussion on faith in our lives, then play pool, foosball, card games and open gym
Mondays, March 4th 11th & 18th 8-9pm Living Stations of the Cross Rehearsals in the Church - See Above
Wednesday, March 20th Service Opportunity 7-9pm – Prayer Path Set Up. Help us load in and set up for our Prayer Stations experience held this weekend in the Parish Hall.
Thursday, March 21st– Living Stations Dress Rehearsal 7-8:30pm in the Church; Prayer Path Set Up 7-9pm in the Parish Hall for those not part of Living Stations
Friday, March 22nd 7pm Living Stations of the Cross Prayer Service in the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church. Those participating arrive at 6:15pm to set up and welcome people. Everyone else come just before 7pm to grab a seat and enter a time of prayer. Come pray with us!
Fri March 22nd After Stations until 9pm; Sat March 23rd 4:30-7:30pm; Sun Mar 24th 8:30am-2:00pm; Mon March 25th 6-8:30pm Prayer Path in the Parish Hall – Take time out of your busy life while entering this Holy Week to journey along the interactive Prayer Path with a chance to reflect on your own relationship with Jesus. If you’d like to volunteer during any of those times to greet people/reset the rooms, contact Mrs. Lynn.
Tue, March 26th Service Opportunity – Tear Down/Clean Up Prayer Path 6-8pm
Sun, April 28th 12pm-5pm HIGH SCHOOL CATHOLIC YOUTH RALLY Held at Villa Maria College, open to all 8th-12th graders Engaging speakers, praise & worship, expo hangout area with fun and games, ending with a vibrant Mass. This is your chance to no feel alone in your faith. Our group will gather afterwards for dinner by the Galleria
Sun, May 5th 6-8pm Youth Night! A reflection and small group discussion on faith in our lives, then play pool, foosball, card games and open gym
Thu, May 16th 7-9pm Youth Night! A reflection and small group discussion on faith in our lives, then play pool, foosball, card games and open gym
Sun, June 2nd 6-8pm Youth Night! A reflection and small group discussion on faith in our lives, then play pool, foosball, card games and open gym
More social events will be added throughout the year – Bowling, Ice Skating at Canalside, Sledding, etc
SUMMER 2024 Kingdom Bound at Darien Lake - 7/29-31 - when it gets closer we will choose a day or a couple Vacation Bible School 8/12-16 - Come be part of the team!
ONGOING RECYCLING FUNDRAISER!!! Drop your cans and bottles off at 12th Man Can & Bottle on Abbott just 1/2 mile from OLSH and mention they are for "Sacred Heart Youth Group." No need to wait just drop and go! Open 7 days/week. All glass bottles need to be in cardboard boxes please. For more information, please contact Mrs. Sarah Leahy at sleahy@olshop.org or 716-824-8209.