Welcome to my blog for Merciful Redeemer Parish's Youth Group! Here you will find information about Edge and LifeTeen, as well as our calendar of events and some pretty awesome resources to help you grow in your faith and develop a closer relationship with Christ! Enjoy! - Miri
Hello everyone! Just a reminder that Edge and LifeTeen are STILL ON this Friday and Saturday despite the weather, and the events are going to be great! Both Edge and LifeTeen this weekend will deal with the topic of Lent. Be safe on the road and see you soon!
And as a side note, in case you are wondering why Catholics abstain from eating meat on Friday, check out this blog by Mark Heart:
Do you feel like you could use a bit of spiritual recharge? Are you
struggling in your faith or carrying doubts? Are you willing to be open
to the possibility that maybe... just maybe, God may actually reach into
your heart and touch your life?
On behalf of Merciful Redeemer Parish Youth Ministry, I would like to invite you to the 2012 Journey to the Father Youth Conference, which will take place on July 13-15 at St. Raphael's (near Cornwall, Ontario).
This conference is open to students who will begin high school in September of 2012 up to those graduating from grade 12 this year. What is this amazing youth conference about? You!
At Journey to the Father you will... - Enjoy amazing live music that uplifts your spirit - Hear speakers who understand your hopes and your fears: They speak straight from their hearts! - Make peace with the Father and feel that peace in your life. - Meet other teens just like you!
Experience your faith in an exciting new way! This is an amazing opportunity, so don't miss out!!
Cost: $150 (The cost for transportation is being generously covered by Merciful Redeemer Parish)
Registration forms and non-refundable deposit of $50 due: Saturday, April 7, 2012Full payment due: Saturday, May 5, 2012
There are only a limited number of spots and a third of them have
already been spoken for, so register early and don't be disappointed! - To reserve your spot, a non-refundable deposit of $50 is required upon registration (the form is attached)
It is TIME to STAND UP and FIGHT for the innocent!
Join us for an
unforgettable tip to Parliament Hill and help us tell our government
that this generation will no longer tolerate the killing of its most
vulnerable! (Especially not on OUR tax dollars!) Ottawa-Montreal March
For Life Trip, 2012
WHAT?
St. Aloysius Gonzaga's LifeLine and Department of Theology, in
collaboration with Merciful Redeemer Parish, are planning a great trip
to Ottawa and Montreal for the 2012 March for Life at Parliament Hill.
WHY?
The March for Life Campaign is an annual march and as Catholics
we will serve as a public witness celebrating the right to human life.
We march to ensure that all human beings regardless of size, age and
location will someday be protected by the laws of our nation.
After the March, we will head for Montreal, where we will visit a number
of sacred places, enjoy sightseeing, and even do some shopping!
WHEN? Thursday, May 10 - Friday, May 11, 2012 We meet at Gonzaga for departure at 5:50am on Thursday, and return between 10:00-11:00pm on Friday.
HOW MUCH? The cost of the trip is $215 Transportation, breakfast, accommodations, a group dinner and admission costs are included in the above price.
HOW MANY SPOTS ARE AVAILABLE? 30! Priority will be given to high school students
WHO TO CONTACT Please feel free to contact the Theology department if you have any queries at (905) 820-3900 at extension 70208.
HOW TO SIGN UP The registration deadline for this trip is March 1st, 2012. Please make all cheques payable to St. Aloysius Gonzaga C.S.S.
You must fill a registration/permission form, which are available from
the office at Merciful Redeemer Parish (both in the office upstairs and
in the drop box beside the Youth Office in the basement), or from the
Gonzaga LifeLine Group. Bring your filled form and payment directly
to the office at St. Aloysius Gonzaga C.S.S. or to the main office at
Merciful Redeemer Parish in an envelope with your name, phone number and
email address.
ITINERARY:
May 10 and 11 Thursday, May 10th 5:50 am (SHARP) Gather at front door of St .Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School to board coach bus to Ottawa 6:00 am Bus departs for Ottawa 10:00 am Pit-stop in Kingston for Bathroom /Breakfast 12:00 pm Arrival on Parliament Hill Speeches by Pro-Life Members of Parliament and Religious Leaders 1:30 – 3:00 pm March through Downtown Ottawa & Rally 3:00 pm Board bus and depart for Montreal 5:30 pm Arrival and Check-in at Montreal Hotel 7:00 pm Enjoy a group dinner at a popular Montreal restaurant followed
by an evening walk through Downtown Montreal (Dinner provided) 10:00 pm Return to Hotel and Lights out
Friday, May 12th
7:30 am Breakfast at Hotel (provided) 9:00 am Check-out 9:30 am Walking Tour/ Sight-Seeing: - Basilica Notre Dame de Montreal - St.Patrick’s - Marie Rien Du Monde Followed by Shopping & Free Time (Students will be responsible for purchasing their own lunch) 2:00 pm Bus Pick-up and departure to look-out Point at Mont Royal 2:30 pm St. Joseph’s Oratory 3:15 pm Departure from Montreal 7:00 pm Pit Stop/ “Drive Thru” dinner 10:00 - 11:00pm Arrival at Gonzaga
Note:
Expected return from Montreal is 10:00 – 11:00 pm. Students can call
from their cell phones when we are an hour away. Please be waiting.
Students can bring their own snacks or purchase en route at pit-stops
along the route. There will be a rest-stop on the way there and on the
way back where they can purchase beverages/snacks.
For more information on the March itself, please visit:
Hello everyone! Just a reminder that Edge and LifeTeen are STILL ON this Friday and Saturday despite the weather, and the events are going to be great! Both Edge and LifeTeen this weekend will deal with the topic of Lent. Be safe on the road and see you soon!
