November Youth Ministry Updates
Diocese of Ogdensburg
Save the Date: Lenten Retreats
Last year's Lenten Retreats had very positive responses - - mark your calendars for a day of Lenten reflection, prayer, fellowship, and fun!
Lowville: March 10
Saranac Lake: March 11
Registration will open in December.
March for Life - - some spots are open
Go to www.rcdony.org/prolife for more information and to register.
Online Guggenheim Store
If you're looking to buy some Guggenheim gear, check out our website and order online!
Summit! Lectionary-Based Discipleship Group
The Youth Department is looking into facilitating remote Summit groups, so that teens could have small group discussions through video chatting. This is an exciting opportunity to have in-depth discussions with teens.
If you are interested in possibly being an adult facilitator for one of these small discussion groups remotely, using the program in your parish, or just want to learn a little bit more about the program, email Kelly at kdonnelly@rcdony.org.
Youth Minister Training Session
Thanks to those who attended the youth minister training session in Watertown on November 4!
Email Ginnie at vdemers@rcdony.org to register.
NCYC
Youth Rally 2018!!
Our keynote speaker will be Bob Perron, there will be a variety of workshops, prayer, and fun, and the day will conclude with Mass celebrated by Bishop LaValley.
Registration will be available soon...but mark your calendars now!
The day is open to all students in grades 6-12.
If you're an adult who is interested in being part of the Youth Rally Planning Committee, please email Kelly at kdonnelly@rcdony.org.
Thanks, NET Ministries!
Random Tips: Focus on Advent
Advent Prayer Service: http://dg-web.dcgary.org/youth/pdf/AdventReConnect.pdf
Short Videos Explaining Advent:
Busted Halo Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S02KOlw7dlA&feature=youtu.be
Ascension Presents Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SA-gx-PWB0A
Intergenerational Advent Prayer: www.smp.org/resourcecenter/resource/2856/
Lessons/Prayer Services (Designed for a middle school catechetical class, but it could easily be modified for a youth ministry program and high schoolers): www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/liturgical-year/advent/activities/advent-lesson-plan-junior-high
Upcoming Events
November 18: Youth Minister Certification Courses 3 & 4 in Plattsburgh. Course 3 (Communicating with Youth & Parents) and Course 4 (Discussing Faith & Morals with Youth in a Secular Culture) will be offered in Plattsburgh from 9:00-12:00 on November 18. Email Ginnie at vdemers@rcdony.org to register.
November 29: Plattsburgh Lifeteen Event. 6:00-8:00 at St. Peter's in Plattsburgh. Email plattsburghlifeteen@gmail.com for more information.
December 1: Hearts on Fire. Praise & Worship Holy Hour at Notre Dame in Malone. 7:00-8:00 every first Friday. Get more information from office@standres.org.
January 18-20: Youth Buses for Life. Youth pilgrimage to the March for Life in Washington, D.C. Register and get more information at www.rcdony.org/prolife
March 10: Lenten Retreat in Lowville, 10:00-5:00 (grades 6-12). Mark your calendars - - details to follow!
March 11: Lenten Retreat in Saranac Lake, 10:00-5:00 (grades 6-12). Mark your calendars -- details to follow!
April 28: Youth Rally in Canton (grades 6-12). Mark your calendars - - details to follow!
A Psalm for Thanksgiving
Psalm 100
Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth.
2Serve the Lord with gladness;
Come before Him with joyful singing.
3Know that the Lord Himself is God;
It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves;
We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.
4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving And His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name. For the Lord is good; His lovingkindness is everlasting And His faithfulness to all generations.