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Seventh Sunday of Easter, May 4, 2008
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Summer Camp Season
The Elden F. Curtiss Youth Camp & Retreat Center, located on 100 acres of forest along the Elkhorn river near 245th & Q St, will host Summer camps for youth who have completed 5th-12th grades. Canoeing, Low Obstacle Course, Hiking, Archery, Swimming & other activities are woven together with Prayer, Faith Sharing & Catechesis in a fun and exciting environment. If you or someone you know is interested in Camp Drexel, for 5-6th grades, Camp Spiritus for 7-8th grades or S.W.A.T. Week for 9-12 grades, please see the webpage at www.archomaha.org/Education/
CatholicFaithFormationOffice/ YouthCamp/youthcampandretreat
center .html for the camp registration form or contact Tom Murray at 332-3384 or tpmurray@archomaha.org
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'Young Adult Ministry - 20 & 30 year-olds reaching out to others in a spirit of Christian friendship, for spiritual growth, service and fun."
Kathy Kensinger, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry 331-1955 kathyk@stgerald.org
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A HUGE THANK YOU
to all who have helped to support our Youth Ministry program this year:
Our Youth Core Team Confirmation teachers Facilitators, Tracy Burns and Nicole Sychek Music Group, Ralph Polte,
Chuck Vana, Christine Kathman and our youth musicians
Knights of Columbus, chaperones Mike D'Ercole and Brian Munchrath St. Gerald's Boutique group
And the many volunteers, and participants who are the foundation of this program!
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Please watch this space for upcoming Young Adult activities or call Kathy at the business office for more information.
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Camp Possible The Elden F. Curtiss Retreat and Conference center is also sponsoring a Camp for Children with Disabilities on Friday, June 13th, 2008. "Camp Possible" is a one day camp for children with disabilities who are currently in grades 4-8th. The day camp will include crafts, swimming, roasting marshmallows, dance/yoga and Mass. The staff of the camp will be trained professionals who are accustomed to working with children with disabilities. An optional spiritual support program will also be offered to parents during the camp day. The Archdiocesan Retreat and Conference Center is located at 245th & Q St. Registration is $20 and the camp is limited to 20 children. See website in article above.
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What are YOU doing this summer? Make plans now! Youth Serve
What is it? Youth Serve is an overnight service-learning program especially designed for teams of students going into the 8th and 9th grades. When is it? July 27-29, 2008 Where is it? The College of St. Mary and service sites in our area. Why Youth Serve? This is a great way to get Confirmation service hours or to continue Christian service for those who have been Confirmed. How do I sign up? Contact Kathy Kensinger or Becca Ramm. Scholarships are available, but we only have 2 spaces left, so please apply ASAP if you are interested.
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