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Palm Sunday, March 16, 2008

YOUNG ADULT
MINISTRY

YOUTH
MINISTRY

Confirmation News

This year's Confirmation ceremony is already rapidly approaching so here are some reminders for the important dates:
March 21st -- Living Stations of the Cross at Noon. We need youth to help. (Last chance for Church service hours!)
April 3rd-- Confirmation Practice at 7 pm for candidates and sponsors.
April 4th -- Confirmation Party in the Parish Center from 6-8 p.m
We will have Dodge ball and other games, ice cream and prizes.
April 6th-- Confirmation at 3 pm!
Please be sure that all of your forms and letters are ready to be turned in by the deadline. Call the business office if you are not sure that your paperwork is completed.

'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

Upcoming Events:
March 21: Living Stations of the Cross at Noon. We need youth (7-12th  grade) to help portray the Passion of Christ as we continue this important tradition for our parish. You will need to be there an hour early for practice. Please call Kathy if you can help.
March 16: Youth Mass with Open Gym. This will be our last one of the year! Help to make it our best. 

Got Service?

Our High School Faith Formation  Group  "Christ in the Real World"  is focusing on service activities this semester. We meet every Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm in the Youth Room

Save the Date.

Our Senior Recognition Mass this year will be on Sunday, April 20th at 10:30 a.m. It will be followed by a reception in the Fellowship Hall. All graduating Seniors are invited to attend and receive a special blessing and graduation gift from your parish. Call Kathy if you plan to attend.

Young Adult Faith Sharing with resume at St. Gerald on March 27th in the library at 7pm. The topic is "Eucharistic Miracles."

TEC RETREAT- If you are a junior, senior or college student, you are invited to a dynamic three-day retreat called TEC (Teens Encounter Christ). TEC is a high energy, youth-focused, spirit-directed faith experience offered by the Archdiocese of Omaha. The next TEC retreat is March 29-31, Archdiocese Retreat and Conference Center. The cost is $35. (Scholarships are available). Applications available online http://www.archomaha.com/TEC/TEC.htm

Youth and Young Adult
Volunteer Opportunity
At the Munroe Meyer Institute
Recreational Therapy Camp

Volunteers between the ages 12 & 24 are needed to interact with children and youth with developmental disabilities. Volunteers assist with a variety of activities including art, music, swimming, cooking, sports, games, and community outings.
New volunteers are required to complete a training session.
Training:  Wed., March 12th,
6-8pm.
Camp Dates:  After School Camp, March 17th -April 24th.
Saturday Morning Camp, March 25th-April 26th. Please call Nicole at 559-3018 for more information. The Camp is held on the UNMC campus.

Perpetual Adoration
Hours available for adoration in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel:
Monday: 1am, 2am, 3am,  4am, & 8am
Tuesday: 12am, 1am, 2am, 3am, &  4am
Wednesday: 12am, 1am, 2am, &  3am
Thursday: 12am, 1am, 2am, 3am,  8am & 11pm
Friday: 1am, 2am, 3am, 9am, 4pm,  6pm, 8pm, 10pm, & 11pm
Saturday: 1am, 2am, 3am, 4am, 5am,  10am, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm, &  11pm
Sunday: 1am, 2am, 3am, 4am, &  5am
If you would like to sign up for an hour of adoration call Mary Ann, 331-0926.

A SPECIAL THANKS
to the Knights of Columbus for their continued support of our Youth Programs by providing pizza and chaperoning our events  this year!

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