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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 Advisory Board (YAB) / Service And Leadership Team (SALT) Members
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.
We hope that you are able to support OYYA through this event in one of the following ways: attend the banquet, buy $10 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 or contact Andrea at 215-965-4639 or amontill@adphila.org.
In addition to providing OYYA with an opportunity to honor 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.
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GOOD FRIDAY STATIONS OF THE CROSS WITH CARDINAL RIGALI
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 All Youth are invited to this prayerful evening led 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:
- March 14, 2010 @ St. Titus Church (East Norriton) 7:30-9:00 PM Join us as we gather with people devoted to "Catie's Wish" to pray in a special way for all those dealing with cancer.
- March 21, 2010 @ St. Katharine Drexel (Chester) 6:30-8:30 PM
- April 11, 2010 @ St. Titus Church (East Norriton) 7:30-9:00 PM
Join us to celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday
- May 23, 2010 @ St. Cyril of Jerusalem (Jamison)
 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?"
Friday, May 7 - feature TBA
7:30 PM - Mass, Confession, & Sacred Heart Devotion
8:30 PM - Coffee House
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 9-12 Grade Youth
Registration Deadline is Thursday, March 4th
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 by March 10, 2010 at www.oyya.org 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)
Speaker: Dennis Fisher, Catholic Relief Services
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, April 15, 2010
10 AM - 12 Noon
Location: St. Robert Bellarmine (Warrington)
Speaker: Dennis Fisher, Catholic Relief Services
Montgomery County: Thursday, March 18, 2010
10 AM - 12 Noon
Location: St. Titus (East Norriton)
Speaker: Dennis Fisher, Catholic Relief Services
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 youth group of Ss. Peter and Paul Parish in West Chester will be performing their Lenten production of "Were You There?" in 7 parishes this Lent. 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. The remaining performances are listed below. Make plans to attend with your youth group!
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March 5 - Our Lady of Lourdes (Philadelphia) 8:45 PM
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March 7 - St. Patrick's (Kennet Square) 7:00 PM
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March 21 - St. Joseph (Spring City)
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March 28 - St. John Neumann (Bryn Mawr) 7:00 PM
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April 2 - SS. Peter and Paul (West Chester) 8:00 PM
 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
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 . Registrations are still being accepted and walk-ins are welcome. Registration materials are available at www.archphila.org/catechetical.
 Corpus Christi Passion PlayCorpus Christi Church, Lansdale, PA
Good Friday, April 2, 2010 ~ 12:00 NOON
For the whole family! Contact Maria Richardson at mrichard@adphila.org or 215-965-4625 for more information.
 Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Catholic Charismatic Renewal - Youth Track
April 17, 2010 ~ 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Valley Forge Convention Center
Cost: $20 includes lunch
Come experience the touch of God and the power of the Holy Spirit! Featuring: Mass celebrated by Bishop Robert P. Maginnis, Music by Catholic FX and Address by Fr. John Gordon. For more information go to www.phillyspirit.com.
 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.
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YOUTH MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT: JUSTUCEWORX
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 JusticeworX is coming to Philadelphia
Weeks of July 4th and August 15th
The Center for FaithJustice is pleased to offer the JusticeworX Program in the City of Philadelphia for the first time. After 10 years of operating in New Jersey and Appalachia the program is expanding to the city of brotherly love. Programs will be offered during the weeks of July 4th and August 15th.
For more information on this awesome service immersion experience check out their website: www.justiceworx.org or contact the Program Director Brian Covino at 609.359.9970 or by email at brian@faithjustice.org.
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