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Office For Youth And Young Adults
222 N. 17th Street
Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-965-4636
Fax: 215-965-4629
John J. Tague
Director
Andrea Montillo
Assistant to the Director
Youth and
Young Adult Ministry
Program and
Vicariate Coordinator
Philadelphia North/South
Abbie Langsdorf
Program and
Vicariate Coordinator
Chester/Delaware County
Maria Richardson
Program and
Vicariate Coordinator
Bucks/Montgomery County
Athletic Ministry
Carol Beausoleil
Coordinator
Vince Drewicz
Assistant Coordinator
Community
Service Corps
Kathleen Pfeffer
Coordinator
Hispanic Ministry
Maria Reyes
Coordinator
Catholic Scouting
Pat Antonacci
Coordinator
Administrative Support
Pat Antonacci
Lynn Beuerle
Prayer for Priests
Ever-loving God and Father of us all, you give to your Church the Priesthood of your Son, Jesus.
And with the grace of the Holy Spirit, you provide holy priests for a holy people.
We pray for all our priests, for those who celebrate the Sacraments and teach us the Word of God, for those who are young and for those who are old, for those who serve in difficult and trying circumstances, for those who are faithful and those who are faltering, and for those who have died.
We entrust all our priests to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary that they will persevere with fidelity to you and to your Church. With Saint John Vianney, patron of priests, we pray that our priests will never fail to lead us to you.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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Youth from Philadelphia North & South attend first Hispanic Youth Encounter Retreat.
Monday, March 22, 2010
5:30 PM Silent Auction; 7:00 PM Dinner
The Drexelbrook, Drexel Hill, PA
On this special night, Deacon Alvin A. Clay, III, Mr. Harry Perretta, Mrs. Dolores A. Purcell and Rev. Msgr. Francis X. Schmidt will be inducted into the CYO Hall of Fame.
In addition to providing OYYA with an opportunity to honor these adults who serve as excellent Catholic Christian role models for youth and young adults, this banquet serves as OYYA's primary annual fund-raiser. The monies generated from the event are channeled to the spiritual, social, service, multi-cultural and athletic based programs provided for the youth and young adults of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia by OYYA. We hope that you are able to support OYYA through this event in one of the following ways: attend the baquet, buy raffle tickets for the $1000 CASH PRIZE, purchase a program ad, or donate an item for the silent auction. For more information about the event and ways you can support it, visit www.oyya.org after February 8, 2010 or contact Andrea at 215-965-4639.
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GOOD FRIDAY STATIONS OF THE CROSS
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 All Youth are invited to this prayerful evening lead by Cardinal Justin Rigali
April 2, 2010 @ 7:30 PM
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary
100 East Wynnewood Road, Wynnewood, PA 19096
Parking will be at Saint Joseph's University
Shuttle buses will be available for transportation to/from the Seminary beginning at 6:30 PM (No parking will be available on the Seminary grounds)
If you plan on attending, please contact your Vicariate Coordinator by March 26, 2010 with the number expected to participate - 215-965-4625.
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EUCHARISTIC ADORATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH
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Youth for the Eucharist provides an opportunity for participants to encounter Jesus in the Holy Eucharist through adoration, praise and thanksgiving. The evening consists of Eucharistic Adoration with live praise and worship music and the opportunity for Confession. Some events also include a social at the end of the evening. Youth for the Eucharist is free and open to all ages.
Upcoming Youth for the Eucharist Dates & Locations:
*February 14, 2010 @ St. Titus Church (East Norriton) 7:30-9:00 PM
*February 20, 2010 @ Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (Hilltown) 7:30-9:00 PM
*February 21, 2010 @ St. Bernadette's (Drexel Hill) 6:30-8:30 PM
*March 14, 2010 @ St. Titus Church (East Norriton) 7:30-9:00 PM
*March 21, 2010 @ St. Katharine Drexel (Chester) 6:30-8:30 PM
 The Gateway @ Our Lady of Lourdes (Philadelphia) is a first Friday celebration from October-June that is centered around the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The evening begins with Mass, Confession, Adoration, and Sacred Heart Devotion and is followed by a coffee house featuring local talent, dance lessons, and more! The Gateway is free, but all who attend are asked to bring a drink or a snack for the social.
Upcoming dates for the Gateway:
Friday, March 5 - featuring SEEK's performance of "Were You There?"
7:30 PM - Mass, Confession, & Sacred Heart Devotion
8:30 PM - Coffee House
Note: The Gateway scheduled for February 5 has been cancelled due to weather.
For more information about Eucharistic Adoration Opportunities for Youth
 March 12-14, 2010Diamond Ridge Conference Center - Jamison, PA
Cost: $25/Student
($175 Parish Fee, Refundable by the Martin de Porres Foundation)
Open to 10-12 Grade Youth
Registration Deadline is Friday, February 12th
Kujenga provides a Christ-centered, family-oriented leadership training for African and African American high school age teenagers active in their parish and/or school through a celebration of culture, customs, and traditions of their African American and Catholic ancestors.The Kujenga experience is designed to affirm in youth a positive self-identity that flows from who and whose they are in Christ; and encourages the youth to share their giftedness with family, community, and Church!
For more information please contact:
Flyers and other registration materials are available at www.oyya.org
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SAVE THE DATE: MASS & RECOGNITION
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 May 4, 2010 ~ 7 PM
Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter & Paul, Philadelphia
Join OYYA in honoring youth, young adults & adults who exemplify excellence in leadership and service in parish ministry. Parishes are encouraged to nominate an outstanding junior or senior in high school, adult youth minister, athletic ministry leader and/or young adult ministry leader to be honored during this special Mass. Award nomination forms will be available at by March 1, 2010 and due back by April 1.
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UPCOMING YOUTH MINISTERS MEETINGS
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Philadelphia: Thursday, March 18, 2010
7:00-8:30 PM
Archdiocesan Office Center (222 N. 17th Street)
Topic: Catholic Relief Services presented by Dennis Fisher
Chester County: Thursday, March 11, 2010
6:30-9:00 PM
St. Norbert's Parish (Paoli)
Topic: Evening of Renewal
This will be a joint meeting with Delaware County Youth Ministers!
Delaware County: Thursday, March 11, 2010
6:30-9:00 PM
St. Norbert's Parish (Paoli)
Topic: Evening of Renewal
This will be a joint meeting with Chester County Youth Ministers!
Bucks County: Thursday, February 18, 2010
10 AM - 12 Noon
Location: St. Joseph's (Warrington)
This will be a joint meeting with Montgomery County Youth Ministers!
Montgomery County: Thursday, February 18, 2010
10 AM - 12 Noon
Location: St. Joseph's (Warrington)
This will be a joint meeting with Bucks County Youth Ministers!
For more information on Youth Ministry Meetings visit www.oyya.org.
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BEYOND OYYA: MORE PROGRAMS TO TAP INTO
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 Were You There?
SEEK, the group of Ss. Peter and Paul Parish in West Chester still has the weekend of March 12-14 available to perform their Lenten production of Were You There? at your parish. SEEK combines devotion and prayer with classic and modern art, pictures and music to create a multi-media meditation on the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
If your Youth Group is interested in hosting Were You There? for your parish, please contact Tom Bemiller at 610-696-8811 or tbemille@comcast.net. Dates are limited to March 12-14 so please act quickly.
Generation Life's
Valentine's Day Swing Dance
Friday, February 12, 2010
7:00-10:00 PM
St. Joseph's, Warrington, PA
The cost is $10/person and includes a lesson with an instructor, dancing, and refreshments. Contact Erica George (egeorge@generationlife.org) from Generation Life for more information.
 Teen Convocation: "Never-ending Story"
March 7, 2010 ~ 11:30 AM - 5 PM
Archbishop Carroll High School, Radnor, PA
Cost: $20 includes lunch and snacks
Registration Deadline is February 26
The Office for Catechetical Formation in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia invites all high school teens (grades 9 - 12) to participate in this faith-filled event which includes a keynote presentation by Jim Beckman, awesome praise and worship music, powerful workshops and Sunday Mass celebrated by Bishop Timothy C. Senior . Registration materials available at www.archphila.org/catechetical.
 Quo Vadis Days 2010May 28-31, 2010
Diamond Ridge Conference Center, Jamison, PA
Sponsored by the
Vocation Office for the Diocesan Priesthood
Quo Vadis is a four day camp that explores the themes of "Leading As Christ," "Sacramental Love," and "Vocation." Activities include high ropes course, daily Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Rosary walks, campfires, a movie, Liturgy of the Hours, conferences, sports, and outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing. Quo Vadis is not merely a priest camp, but rather a camp designed to help young men in high school grow spiritually and allow them to think and pray about what God might be asking them to do. Visit www.heedthecall.org/QVD2010 for more information.
 Catholic Heart Workcamp In Philadelphia!
St. Joseph's Prep School, Philadelphia
June 6-12, 2010
Catholic Heart Workcamp's mission is to revitalize communities and beautify homes for the elderly, disabled and those who cannot afford needed repairs. Their goal is to inspire participants to serve in their local communities.
Each day includes service work in the local community and the evening features a high energy, fun, inspirational program - music, drama, prayer, personal stories, talks, videos from the day and much more!
For more information visit: www.heartworkcamp.com
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YOUTH MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT: CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
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 Haiti Earthquake Resources for Catholic Educators and Youth Ministers
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) was mentioned in this column a few months back, however, with the developments in Haiti it is important for us to spotlight the great work that CRS has been doing, and will continue to do, in the devastated region of Haiti. Additionally, their website features new resources related to the situation in Haiti.
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS alleviate's suffering and provides assistance to people in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality.
Often young people want to know how they can help in times of struggle and emergencies like the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Please invite our young people to stand with CRS as one human family and a community of faith at this difficult moment in our world's history. Invite the young people you serve to pray with and join in solidarity with our sisters and brothers affected by the earthquake in Haiti. The prayer and educational resources designed by Catholic Relief Services explore the challenges facing the people of Haiti and possible ways of responding in faith. Visit http://education.crs.org for more information.
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