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

Friday, February 24, 2012

Lent is here! (And Edge and LifeTeen still running despite the weather)

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:

http://lifeteen.com/why-catholics-abstain-eating-meat-on-fridays-during-lent/

God bless,
Miri

Friday, February 17, 2012

JOURNEY TO THE FATHER 2012!!

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)

Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/325084860865847/
So come on the Journey that will change your life!! :D


Yours in Christ,
Miri


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Miri Romero Alvarez
Youth Ministry Coordinator
Merciful Redeemer Parish
Mississauga, ON
(905) 812-0030 ext.7
ym@mercifulredeemer.org
Website: http://mercifulredeemeryouth.blogspot.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miri.youthministry
Twitter: @LifeTeenMR

STAND UP FOR THE UNBORN!! March for Life 2012! (Ottawa & Montreal Trip)

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

Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/286528508067563/

MORE INFO BELOW THE VIDEO





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:

http://www.campaignlifecoalition.com/index.php?p=March_For_Life