Team Youth News
A resource for Youth Ministers and Leaders
February 2019
The Beat on the Street
2019 finds the Youth Department busy with upcoming Retreats, Youth Rally, and Summer Camp! We have the registrations, and schedules up and ready at www.rcdony.org/youth. I encourage you to let your youth know that they are available.
We are still seeking assistance with the Youth Rally. We will need help with coordinated efforts in, traffic flow, set up, lunch and location chaperones. If you are interested in being a part of this great day for our Youth, please RSVP below and I will contact you with more information.
It may seem too early to think about but, Summer Camp at Guggenheim planning and staff recruitment has begun! We are currently hiring a Camp Director for 2019. Please feel free to apply or pass this information on to whomever you feel may qualify. I wanted to also mention that, registration for camp is open and available here: https://www.rcdony.org/youthcamp/camp-guggenheim/registration.html
Thanks again for all that you do for our Youth!
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Diocesan Wide Events
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I MARCHED FOR LIFE!
It was an amazing experience! Thank you to all who attended and those of you who continually support this very necessary ministry. The young people on the trip were beyond exceptional. Matter of fact, they were inspiring! They are filled with life, forgiveness, and compassion. They are the Hope, the Love and the Future!
I hope that someday, we won't have to "Fight for the Right to Life" and all people will recognize that Life is a Gift!
It's never wrong to "Do The Right Thing" and let life, LIVE!
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Lenten Retreats
These two retreats are a great opportunity for the young people of our diocese to understand Reconciliation in a dynamic and practical way. Each retreat will be comprised of a unique blend of activities, presentations, Reconciliation, and participation in closing mass.
To learn more about the retreats please visit: www.rcdony.org/youth
Then click "Lenten Retreats"
If you are interested in helping out, RSVP either or both days below and I will contact you with more information.
"ASHES" Retreat St. Jame's School-Gouverneur, Volunteer Sign Up
Please RSVP this date or contact me directly to learn more and/or sign up.
tsemeraro@rcdony.org or 315-393-2920 ext. 1415
Saturday, Mar 2, 2019, 12:00 PM
St James Parochial School, South Gordon Street, Gouverneur, NY, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
"ASHES" Retreat St. Mary's School-Ticonderoga, Volunteer Sign Up
Please RSVP this date or contact me directly to learn more and/or sign up.
tsemeraro@rcdony.org or 315-393-2920 ext. 1415
Saturday, Mar 9, 2019, 12:30 PM
64 Amherst Avenue, Ticonderoga, NY 12833
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
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Youth Rally
It's hard to be thinking about Spring and Youth Rally but, alas, it is here!
This year's Youth Rally will be held at Trinity School in Massena on April 6th.
Our keynote speaker will be Kevin Dowd. Along with Kevin, we will hear a presentation by Marihon Alzuhairi a refugee who shares an impactful story of escape from violence.
Along with Kevin and Marihon, we will have activities, music, exhibitions,
prayer, mass and more. Lunch will be provided and the young people will receive a great take home "swag bag" with snacks and surprises inside.
This is going to be a great time for our Diocesan youth!
We are going to need some great minds, big hearts, and strong hands to help bring this together. Please let me know if you are interested in volunteering by RSVP below and I will contact you with more information.
"Rise Up" Youth Rally Sign up
Please RSVP this date or contact me directly to learn more and/or sign up.
tsemeraro@rcdony.org or 315-393-2920 ext. 1415
Saturday, Apr 6, 2019, 09:30 AM
Trinity Catholic School, Main Street, Massena, NY, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
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Youth Minister Track Course training now available in Plattsburgh and Ogdensburg by appointment.
If you need to complete your Track Course training in order to receive your certificate for Youth Ministry you can now come to our Plattsburgh or Ogdensburg offices.
Classes will be offered by appointment Monday's and Tuesday's in Ogdensburg and Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in Plattsburgh.
To learn more about Track Course training or to set up your appointment/s please email me at tsemeraro@rcdony.org
or call the office line at 315-393-2920 ext. 1415
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Tom Semeraro
Email: tsemeraro@rcdony.org
Website: www.rcdony.org
Phone: 1-393-2920 1415
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Diocese-of-Ogdensburg-Youth-Ministry-137024036346228/
Twitter: @OburgYM