ST. MATTHIAS THE APOSTLE YOUTH
(S.M.T.A.Y.)
· Total Youth Ministry
· Advocacy
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· Catechesis (Faith Formation, Confirmation and Scripture Study)
· Evangelization
· Justice and Service
· Leadership Development
· Pastoral Care
· Prayer and Worship
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Comprehensive Ministry with Adolescents - It Takes a Whole Community!
St. Matthias Youth Ministry is the response of our Parish Community to the needs of our young people. It is also the sharing of unique gifts of the youth with the larger community. Youth Ministry focuses the works and gifts of the Holy Spirit as the youth develop their personal relationship with God. It is concerned with the total personal development of the Youth.
To empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today.
To draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community.
To foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person.
Youth Ministry provides spiritual renewal that helps further develop Catholic faith. Prayer Services,
Youth Adoration Evenings, Prayer Group gatherings, Retreats and Conferences are offered throughout the year.
These activities, whether in our Parish or within our archdiocese, help the
Youth become more aware of their relationship with God.
Social Activities
Youth Ministry provides social activities such as bowling, ice-skating, movie nights,
and day trips to promote Christian fellowship. We are have a summer full of activities to
develop team spirit and provide healthy activities for all Youth!
Youth Ministry provides opportunities to answer the Scripture's call to service.
Through community service activities and leadership training, it serves not only
the Parish community but our civic community as well.
Youth Ministry provides opportunities for our students to participate in all parish
activities. Helping with activities such as Arts & Environment, Children’s liturgy,
Church Cleaning, Catechist Assistant, Catholic Daughters, Golden Rods,
Parish Bazaar, Parish Clean-ups, St. Vincent de Paul, and Lent, Stations of the Cross,
Holy week, Celebration of Easter for the Parish. These are all avenues for students
to minister to our faith community. As well, the Youth Choir, Youth Lectors and Hospitality,
Ushers, add their gifts to our Parish worship services.
We are here to aid YOU, the Youth of our Parish in ALL aspects of your lives,
as well as aid your parents in the raising of their children. All YOU need to
be part of our youth group is to attend our activities. Not being an active youth
member doesn't exclude YOU from attending the functions that interest YOU.
Consider sharing your gifts with us and allow us to share our faith together with YOU.
Adult volunteers are needed for all components to be successful. If you're an adult
who can spare some time to help or would like to share your faith experiences
with our Parish Youth, please contact our office of youth ministry.
Adults are needed to be living examples to our Catholic faith.
Call and sign up to become an active parent, we'd love to hear from YOU!
The Office of Youth Ministry seeks to form young people into disciples of Jesus Christ
who through active participation in the Faith Community, reach out to help create a more
loving and just society. If you are interested, contact the Office of Youth Ministry
St. Matthias the Apostle Youth (S.M.T.A.Y.)
High School Youth (Older Adolescent)
MEETING DATES 2nd Sundays of every month with the exception of Holidays. 3:00PM to 5:00PM
Youth are encouraged to bring a snack to share. After our meeting we will go to Mass together. We invite everyone who attends Mass to bring a covered dish to share with the community after Mass In the parish hall.
September 12, 2010 (KICKOFF)
Octbber 10, 2010
October 29, 2010 - Hallow's Eve Youth Fundraiser Dance 7:00PM to 11:00PM $5.00 pre-sale $10.00 at the door.
November 14, 2010
December 12, 2010 - (Feast of Our Lady of Guadulupe)
January 9, 2011
February 13, 2011 - Please bring a some candy to share
March 13, 2011
April 10, 2011
JR. HIGH (Early Adolescent)
MEETING DATES once a month 2nd Fridays of every month from 6:30PM -8:00PM
Youth are encouraged to bring a snack to share. We will gather in the fellowship hall.
OCTOBER 08, 2010 -(KICKOFF)
October 29, 2010 - Hallow's Eve Youth Fundraiser Dance 7:00PM to 11:00PM $5.00 pre-sale $10.00 at the door.
November 12, 20109
December 10, 2010
January 7, 2011
February 11, 2011 - Please bring some candy to share
March 11, 2011
April 8, 2011
Family Youth Mass
Second Sunday of every month @ 5:00 PM
Our first Mass for this year is on:
September 12, 2010 -Kickoff
October 10, 2010
November 14, 2010
December 12, 2010 -(Feast of Our Lady of Guadulupe)
January 9, 2011
February 13, 2011
March 13, 2011
April 10, 2011
We invite everyone who attends mass to bring a
covered dish to share with the community after mass
in the fellowship hall.