Young Adult Ministry
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The Young Adult Ministry serves our parishioners in their 20s and 30s. In a society which often times forces a seemingly ongoing flux for young professionals in their personal and work life, our young adult ministry hopes to further establish a community of faith that encourages radical discipleship for Jesus through fellowship, prayer, and service. Below are the different ways parishioners can get involved with our ministry.
To stay most up to date: join our Young Adult GroupMe by clicking here as well as joining our parish newsletter list by clicking here. -
Spiritual formation
Adoration, Confession, and Praise & Praise Worship
Four times a year, the young adult ministry sponsors an evening of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Confession, and Praise & Worship. The next evening to join us is February 23, 7:30-8:30pm in the Church.
Formation Series
Throughout the year, different series will be offered to grow our understanding of the faith in particular areas. The website will be updated periodically as different series are scheduled. If you have a particular idea or desire to begin a new series, please contact Fr. Andrew Gutierrez.
Lenten Bible Study for CouplesEngaged and married couples are invited to join a weekly Lenten bible study, hosted by Andrew and Nicole Vegel. The study will focus on the reading options from the marriage rite. We will use the readings to revisit the foundation of Christian marriage and renew our openness to the Holy Spirit's movement in our home lives. The group will convene weekly throughout Lent and dive into good conversation and prayer together. Our hope is that we would remain open to continuing the bible study after Lent (spacing the meetings out) and form a supportive community between all who come to strengthen our marriages for the glory of God. Meeting times will be determined based on the availability of those interested. Please reach out to Andy (ajvegel @ gmail.com) or Nicole (nicole.vegel @ gmail.com) if you are interested. We hope to hear from you soon!
Join ALPHA!A great way to get connected with both young adults as well as other members of our Parish is through ALPHA. ALPHA is an opportunity to explore life and the Catholic Christian faith in a friendly, open and informal environment, and has borne great fruit over its more than 20 year history. It provides the time and space to consider and discuss the “big questions” in life: What is the meaning of life? Why am I here? At each ALPHA session, there is a table made up of young adults so that you are able to discuss your thoughts and beliefs with other young adults forming community and growing together. To learn more about ALPHA, visit our ALPHA page on our website here.
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Connect Groups
Young adults form their own groups of 4-10 people who want to grow in faith together. They meet and work with Fr. Andrew to create a unique and personal format to accommodate their specific scheduling demands, spiritual desires, and particular demographic. These can be groups of men-only, women-only, or mixed and can meet weekly, biweekly, or monthly. The possibilities are endless! If you are interested in starting a Connect Group or joining one, please contact Fr. Andrew Gutierrez.
Below are all the Connect Groups currently meeting:Women's Brunch
This group has a monthly Saturday brunch where women are able to regularly find support, inspiration, and growth for their faith. For more information, contact Kristine Cerniglia (kmcernig @ gmail.com).
The following brunches will be at Another Broken Egg on Harrison Ave:
February 6 @10:30am - How do you communicate with God?
March 6 @10:30am - How do you keep disciplined both during and outside of Lent and how do you keep temptation at bay?
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Community
Monthly Happy Hour
Every first Thursday of the month at 5:30pm, join our young adults at Winston's Pub & Patio to talk casually, get to know other young adults in the parish, have a drink, and just relax.Young Adult Men's Basketball
Join us for our Men's Pick Up Basketball. Once we move out of Phase 2, we will be able to resume playing indoors with a regular schedule. As of now, we are playing at an outdoor court nearby the parish. To join the group and stay updated with games, visit the GroupMe link here to find the most up to date game times. For more information, contact: Thomas Nimmo (tjnimmo1@gmail.com). -
Service opportunites
Midnight Run
"Midnight Run” is an outreach concept being utilized throughout the United States in ministering to the homeless by way of food and fellowship. MNR is typically held on the last Monday of every month. Those who sign up as volunteers for MNR will meet at 6:30 pm in the Melancon Center at SCS, in order to assemble bag lunches with prayer cards in them for the homeless. For more information, visit our Midnight Run Page or contact Pat Lamy (patrick.lamy.crossfit @ gmail.com).
Homebound Parishioner VisitsGroups of two or three young adults are paired with a specific homebound parishioner to visit regularly (normally every other month). This allows for service opportunities that are able to be scheduled around the young adult's own calendar and coordinated with the homebound parishioner. Our homebound parishioners often experience deep loneliness and long for community. These visits are a corporal work of mercy rooted in Jesus' command in Matthew 25 to visit the sick. For more information, contact Kristine Cerniglia (kmcernig @ gmail.com).