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Ellen Barber—OLV Youth Director:
(To contact Ellen--Call her at 330 822-3222, Leave a message at OLV Office (633-3637) or e-mail at ebarbjmj@yahoo.com. )
Athletic Director: Tony Tilenni 630-1181
Be sure to join the OLV 200 Club!!
Your ticket helps to support all parish youth activities.
Call Sue Kline for your lucky number (634-1268)
Our three goals for Catholic Youth Ministry:
1. To make mature disciples of Jesus Christ by ministering to and fostering the growth of the total person.
2. To connect their gifts with the parish community and Diocese of Cleveland.
3. To foster a deeper union with the life and mission of the Catholic Church in the world.
IMPORTANT NEWS: Donut Sales will continue:
Thanks to our new volunteers Kevin Hillegas & Greg Tomei, our Donut Sales will continue. But we would like to have a few more volunteers to make the job even easier. If willing to help, talk to one of these "sweet treat" guys, or call Ellen.
Group Plans:
OLV PEACE Group (4 - 6th grades)--& MSYN (Middle School Youth Nite)
(Meetings are held at the same time, generally monthly, on the 3rd Sunday, from 6-8 in the Parish Center--except where noted. Everybody`s welcome--so bring a friend!
We welcome Mrs. Julie Gray and Mrs. Kim Sheets to the OLV Youth Ministry team. They are Virtus trained and approved for volunteer ministry under the supervision of Ellen Barber OLV Youth Director.
The PEACE group and the MSYN (Middle School Youth Nite) will meet together to share opening prayer, scripture, and snacks. Then we will separate for planned activity, games and prizes. We will end our evening with closing prayer and announcements. Cookie bakers are needed for both groups all year round. Parents are welcomed but must be Virtus trained.
Remember to pray for Jaime Chacon. Jaime's Prayer
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High School: Let the adventure begin High School teens and friends with
BLAST --Believe, Live and Share the Truth!
Monthly Youth Mass at Holy Family--All OLV 9-12th graders and middle school sibs are invited to the 5:00pm Youth Mass with Father Joe Mamich at Holy Family on the first Sunday evening of each month. The evening also includes live music, a simple dinner and a bible study with discussion ending at 8pm. This Mass does fulfill your weekend Mass obligation. It is held in the lower hall of the church. Dress appropriately please. Bring desserts to share. Donations accepted.
Other Cluster high school events include:
The Kent State Lock in hosted by five parishes in February.
Cedar Point in June or July
A 3-day service retreat called Servants for Christ
Steubenville Summer Youth Conference TBA
For more information contact Barbie Byrne, Holy Family Youth Director, bbyouthminister@yahoo.com or Ellen Barber OLV Youth Director
Link to Holy Family Youth Schedule
We can collaborate on come of these if you want.
For more information, call Ellen Barber Youth Director
633-3637 or Barbie Byrne, Holy Family Youth Director 688-6412
Young Adult Bible Study at Holy Family
With Steve and Julie Mosholder beginning in the fall. Little Rock Scripture Study, very good for small group/faith sharing evenings. Contact Ellen or Steve by email steve.mosholder@gmail.com
Other Youth Related Programs:
CYO Young Adult Coffee House at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Copley, the second Friday of each month. Topics TBA for ages 20-30 , single or married. Contact Jen Sullivan 330 762-2961 or Ellen Barber OLV Youth Director
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Youth Ministry Helps Teens to Grow!
A 1996 study and Final Report from CARA (Center for Applied Research )
52% said they understood their Catholic faith better because of a youth group.
52% said youth group helped them make better choices.
50% said that attending youth group helped them choose right from wrong.
50% liked having a safe place to grow.
49% said youth group helped them deepen their relationship with Jesus.
48% said in a youth group, they experienced what it means to be Catholic.
48% said youth group helps them to discuss their problems.
48% said youth group got them involved with parish life.
48% said they developed pride in who they are, because of a youth group.
FAMILY MINISTRY NOTES:
We Pray for all Married Couples!
Attend a Marriage Encounter Weekend. Call Ellen for info about a free Romance Dinner Reservation or latest ME weekend dates.
Romance Dinners: These evenings are planned to give couples a special night out to share a meal, and learn about Marriage Encouter. Couples may choose to pursure more info, or just enjoy the dinner without any strings attached. If you might be interested in hosting one one of the dinners in your home, or at OLV int the Parish Center, contact Ellen. Area share groups will be happy to assist. WWME also contributes $100 for expenses
Sign up for a Marriage Encounter Weekend this year. Improve your communication enormously. For more information call 330 305-9963
WWME Helps your marriage relationship to grow! Find out what thousands of couples know after attending a WWME weekend. They are endorsed by the Catholic Church, and were a great sign of hope to Pope John Paul II. WWME welcomes couples of all faiths. What a great gift to one another. World Wide Marriage Encounter weekends are taking reservations. Contact Ellen & Bill Barber at 330-882-3222 or, for more, info check the web at www.rc.net/org/me6/ak-c-o.html
Upcoming WWME weekends:
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Pro-Life NEWS:
Cloud of Witnesses, a peaceful witness to end abortion, Prayer and action in the battle, sponsored by Right to Life of Summit County, 692 East Market St in Akron or 839 East Market St in Akron on Monday through Saturday, at various intervals from 9am through 3pm. Contact Ellen Barber or julie@summitrtl.com 330-762-2785 Sustain all efforts by prayer, reflecting God's love for all people. You could possibly save a life.
Summit County Right to Life needs you.
Young adult leaders join forces and meet four times a year. Contact Alyssa Gotta, al4gzuz2@yahoo.com
Prayer for Children
Young Men—Answer the Call:
If you think you might be called to the priesthood, contact:
Father Bob Stec, Vocations Director of Diocese of Cleveland.
Phone: 440-943-7660 or e-mail: called@a-full-life.com
God needs you. We need you!
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