OLG HS Youth Ministry March 2021 events and information

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February 2021 View this email in your browser Here at OLG our  High School Youth Ministry (anyone who has been confirmed in 8th-12th grade) is meant to engage young people where they are at in their journey to respond to the ultimate call of all of our lives: the call to be an intentional disciple of God.  In all of our ministires we bring the Gospel to young people by the art of living well - and it begins and ends with Christ. There are so many places here at OLG for everyone to get involved in order to share their gifts.  Contact us today to see where God is calling you!   LifeNight on 3/3/2021 from 7:30-9PM LifeNight on 3/10/2021 from 7:30-9PM Peer Ministry Meeting on 3/14/2020 from 6-7:30PM What you need to know about COVID-19 safety protocols at OLG: Be aware of yourself and others - do at home health checks, know when you’re experiencing symptoms, wash your hands, stay 6ft away, wear a mask when indoors Take one for the team - stay at home when you’re not feeling well, & pray for the OLG community We’re looking out for you - all rooms/spaces will be sanitized between use, all food properly served, we will update you if events change or move due to COVID Lenten LifeNight Series - Into the Deep This series on Lent will help us all understand the history, beauty, and opportunity of this season. Each session looks at a different aspect of how we are called to prepare for Easter: fasting, almsgiving, and prayer. See more here... LifeNight on 3/3/2021 from 7:30-9PM in the Dining Room  The goal of this session is to help us all to understand the purpose of fasting. In particular, this night will help us move beyond just giving something up during Lent into truly detaching from the things that are keeping them from God. Finally, this session will serve as a preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. LifeNight on 3/10/2021 from 7:30 -9PM in the Dining Room  The goal of this session is to help us to understand the history and purpose of almsgiving, particularly within the season of Lent. This session will also look at why tithing and service (as an act of prayer and charity) is so important. Peer Ministry Meeting on 3/14/2021 at 6PM in the Dining Room  This Sunday we are going to be working on planning our upcoming summer events for the incoming 9th graders AND the Peer Minister send-off for all of our graduating Seniors.  “Be Made New” Women's Retreat  Saturday, March 6, 8:30 AM - 12:15 PM Looking for a bonding opportunity for you and your daughter? OLG is hosting a morning of reflection that would be perfect! - check out this opportunity here.... God is deeply interested in our living authentic lives, passionate lives. He is intensely interested in the project of you and in helping you become who you are meant to be--no matter the pandemic, economic stress, social unrest, or who's in office. Join Liz Kelly for a morning of reflection focusing on inviting God to begin a new and satisfying work in you. Date(s): Tuesday, March 16 Time: Noon End Time: 1:15 p.m. Location: Virtual event (Zoom), Hosted by the University of St. Thomas Department of Theology More Information: Register What can religion offer for resolving the environmental crisis? How can we recover a sacred view of the universe? What resources can the Islamic and Christian traditions offer in response to the environmental crisis? This lecture will examine the spiritual and intellectual origins of the environmental crisis, rooted in the desacralization of nature in the modern period. It will survey traditional Islamic and Christian views of nature and offer resources, from the Christian heritage and Islamic understandings of the relationship of God, humanity, and nature, that can address our contemporary environmental crisis and help recover a sacred view of the universe. Tuesday, March 16, 6:30 p.m. On behalf of Fr. David Blume, Director of Vocations, we invite discerning women to attend this upcoming virtual event with Bishop Cozzens and Religious Sisters!    Heart to Heart is a zoom event for women, ages 16 – 35, who are discerning consecrated life.  The event will include talks by a Pro Ecclesia Sancta Sister and a Handmaid of the Heart of Jesus Sister.  Come for an evening of prayer and conversation.  Information about Bethany House (Archdiocese Women’s Discernment House) and tips on how to discern your vocation will be shared!  Find more information and register at 10000vocations or call the Office of Vocations at 651-962-6890. If you know a parishioner who is discerning priesthood and would like help with their next steps, please encourage them to contact Father David Blume. Father Blume is currently meeting with men applying to be considered for acceptance as archdiocesan seminarians and begin formation in Fall of 2021. Father Blume can be reached at frblume@stthomas.edu or 651-962-6890. 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