Apr 20
I'm sorry to say I've had to make the call to cancel the planned Momentum Youth Rally for Saturday, April 28th. I know that's not a popular decision, but a necessary one.
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Apr 13
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So we're getting ready for our 2nd annual Diocesan Youth Rally "Momentum" for grades 6-8 on April 28th at our new Cathedral of the Holy Family in Saskatoon! Bishop Donald Bolen will be with us to celebrate mass at 5 PM, and our keynote speaker is Greg Thompson from Alabama! (www.gtministry.org).
The theme this year is "The Voice" - to go along with Vocation Sunday! It is going to be a blast!
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Mar 19
SaskCath Youth Ministry Training Series
Sponsored by the Youth Offices of the Dioceses of Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon & the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon. SaskCath is our answer to the demand for hands on practical training to leaders in youth ministry in Saskatchewan. With a heart for collaboration and pooling resources, SaskCath jointly plans and offers workshops throughout the province 2-4 times per year. Topics are on youth ministry need-driven issues for adult leaders.
Building a Youth Friendly Community.
This time we will focus on building a youth friendly community. But what does youth friendly mean exactly? Over the course of thisworkshop day, your Diocesan Directors in Youth Ministry will address the topic of developing a youth friendly community by:
- Learn - basics of ym & painting the picture
- Reflect - is your community youth friendly?
- Involve - who do you need to involve?
- Respond - research, organize, and 5 strategies of effective response.
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Feb 22
Turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel!
Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return!
Well I woke up 2 hours earlier as I pledged. Did some praying, but didn't get out of bed for another 30 minutes. But nevertheless here we are. How's your lenten renewal going so far? Feel free to share your commitments and struggles here or on our facebook/twitter pages to build a community of trust, accountability and encouragement!
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Feb 20
This isn't a season for the weak hearted. This is a season to fast, pray, and give alms as we repent and allow room for God to draw near to us. I encourage us all to really challenge ourselves this year. Let me be clear, that success isn't the goal. It isn't about 40 days without chocolate. It is about denying ourselves chocolate to learn self-discipline, sacrifice, and give room for God's spirit to work in our lives. To empty ourselves to be FILLED with God's spirit. Now that isn't permission to not try to be successful at whatever we commit ourselves to. It is to have a right perspective on why we're doing what we are doing this Lent
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