HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY 2023-2024
All events are open to all high schoolers 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. We will no longer use Remind nor email. Please join by scanning the QR Code above! Thursday, Sept 21st 7-9pm Youth Night! A reflection and small group discussion on faith in our lives, then play pool, foosball, card games and open gym Thursday, Oct 5th 7-10pm Movie Night at Regal Quaker Crossing – “Mother Teresa and Me” movie followed by Starbucks inside Target. Movie tickets provided via donation but need to RSVP by Sept 24th. Tuesday, Oct 12th 6-8pm Service Night at Grace Guest House 2315 Seneca St. Buffalo, NY (by Caz Park). We will be cleaning, doing yard work, and decorating the house for fall. Grace Guest House is a place for people from out of town to stay affordable when loved ones are in the hospital in Buffalo. Sat/Sun Oct 14th-15th After all Masses – Blessed Carlo Acutis traveling exhibit in the Church Hall. All teens are encouraged to check it out and learn about this young, modern day saint and Eucharistic miracles. Those who want to volunteer can help welcome people visiting. Thursday, Oct 19th 7-9pm Youth Night! A reflection and small group discussion on faith in our lives, then play pool, foosball, card games and open gym Thursday, Nov 2nd 7-9pm Youth Night! A reflection and small group discussion on faith in our lives, then play pool, foosball, card games and open gym Thursday, Nov 16th 7-8:30pm AND Tuesday Nov 21st 6-8pm Service Opportunity – “Be Thankful” Family Event. Teens can help plan Thanksgiving activities/crafts to do with younger kids and families on the 16th then help carry them out during the Family Night on the 21st. Please RSVP by Nov 12th. Thursday, Nov 30th 7-9pm Youth Night! A reflection and small group discussion on faith in our lives – sharing about NCYC, then play pool, foosball, card games and open gym ***Beginning in December, we will start meeting the first Sunday evenings and often the 3rd Thursdays with some exceptions. Hopefully this can accommodate more schedules *** Sunday, Dec 3rd 6-8pm Field Trip! Christmas Lights at Fatima Shrine – families welcome, we will car pool. Please RSVP by Nov 30th Thursday, Dec 7th 7-8:30pm AND Tuesday Dec 12th 6-8pm Service Opportunity – “Celebrating Advent & Christmas” Family Event. Teens can help plan Advent/Christmas activities/crafts to do with younger kids and families on the 7th then help carry them out during the Family Night on the 12th. Please RSVP by Nov Dec 1st. Thursday, Dec 21st 7-9pm High School Youth Christmas Party – Secret Santa, pot luck, desserts, & fun games Sunday, Jan 7th 6-8pm Youth Night! A reflection and small group discussion on faith in our lives, then play pool, foosball, card games and open gym Thursday, Jan 18th 6-8pm Youth Night! A reflection and small group discussion on faith in our lives, then play pool, foosball, card games and open gym Friday, Jan 26th 6:30pm Family Movie Night – We will show a few movies in the parish hall including one 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 Thursday, Feb 15th 6-8pm Youth Night! A reflection and small group discussion on faith in our lives, then play pool, foosball, card games and open gym Monday, Feb 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 start tonight and run for the next 4 Mondays and dress rehearsal Thu 3/21 7-8:30. 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 – 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. 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. 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 Thu, April 18th 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, 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 – Exact Dates TBA Kingdom Bound at Darien Lake Vacation Bible School 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. |
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