The St. James Youth Group

(Junior Pilgrims of John Paul II )

"That you may be blameless and harmless, the children of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and broken nation, among whom you shine as lights in the world."
Phillipians 2:15

WELCOME!!

We’re very happy that you are interested in learning more about our youth group here at St. James! The St. James Youth Group (The Junior Pilgrims of John Paul II) offers teens in grades 6-12 an opportunity to gather with their peers, experience the love of Jesus Christ and grow in the Catholic faith through prayer and worship, community service, recreation, retreats and fun!!

We meet in the upper room of St. James Catholic School, (enter through the double doors under the St. James sign in the Oneida St. parking lot) on Saturday evenings from 5:15PM-7:00PM. Please see our monthly calendar for exact meeting dates. Our youth room is complete with an eating area, collection of Catholic books and videos, pool table, foosball and ping pong tables, a 55” television, and a lounge area-all geared to offer comfort and hospitality with sacred art that enhances the Christian atmosphere.

"The future starts today, not tomorrow."JPII

The focus of our program for this year is learning more about the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church. We cover each sacrament over a period of 1-1½ months depending on other activities we have scheduled. The meeting structure varies each week with a mixture of small and large group activities, guest speakers and movies! Every meeting we include icebreakers, a snack or light meal and of course time for games in the gym or outside! We also participate in Archdiocesan youth events such as the Pure by Choice Rally and Water world!!

Bring your friends!! We look forward to meeting you!!!

"Be not afraid." JPII

ACTIVITIES

Ingeniousness, Fun, Games,

Work in Group,

WITTY, SPORTS,

PRAYER,

TALENT

SUMMER 2008!

Saturday, June 7^th 9:00AM-3:00PM-Annual Mother Cabrini Shrine Pilgrimage

All middle and high school youth are invited to our annual pilgrimage to Mother Cabrini Shrine. Please bring a sack lunch, we'll bring soda! Permission slips are due by May 30^th. Please turn them in at the parish office or the youth group mailbox.

VERY IMPORTANT!!! PLEASE NOTE: The June 22nd High School meeting has been cancelled and rescheduled for Wednesday, June 25th from 6:00PM-8:00PM.

Wednesday, July 9^th 9:00AM-4:00PM-Waterworld

Bring your flip flops and sunscreen for a fun day in the sun!! The cost is $20.95. Please make your checks payable to Dennis Morales. Permission slips and money are due by June 25th!!!

Sunday, July 20th 10:00AM-12:30PM-High School Meeting!

Join us for 10AM Mass. After Mass, we'll meet in the youth room for brunch!!!

We welcome any feedback you have about our program! You can send us your comments via email or by dropping them off at the parish office. We're always looking for ways to improve what and we ask for your help and especially your prayers! In today's world our youth face so many challenges that they NEED support and prayers from our entire community and a solid youth program!

"Be not afraid." JPII