Santa's Sardines Extravaganza!

Where: Cassidy Hall
When: December 17, 7:30 - 9:00 PM

OLG has become overrun by Santa's Elves. They have forgotten what Christmas is all about (JESUS) and we need help reigning them in.

In this quest we need recruits willing to step up and save Christmas. Grab your team and join us for Game Instructions at 7:30 PM in Cassidy Hall and learn how to stop the elves.

YOU will need to come with supplies; which is a Nerf-gun, an UGLY sweater, and some friends to help save Christmas!

What Should I wear?

An ugly sweater that you can run in!

What age do you have to be to participate?

9th-12th grade

Where is Santa's Sardines?

We begin in Cassidy Hall where we go over game rules and then we play all over campus.

Confirmation Candidate & Sponsor Night

On Wednesday last week, our Confirmation Candidates and their sponsors met to hear from Sr. Eileen, Sean Lavell and Fr. Kevin about the importance of this Sacrament and what it will mean in their lives.

LifeNight: November 29th

Greetings all!

Hope that your Thanksgiving was a great one, and that you got enough pie to eat!

Last night at LifeNight we decorated the Youth Room for Christmas! I (Veronica) was sick that night, BUT no worries! Ian and the youth had a TON of fun! 

AND YES! The Youth Room looks amazing! Lights, wreaths, and mangers make the whole space a Christmas wonderland!

Just as we have been getting the Youth Room ready for this Christmas Season- let's not forget about getting OURSELVES ready for Christmas! This Sunday don't forget to visit the Faith Formation Advent table in the Commons;  I invite you to pick an item from the table that will help you to reflect during this coming Advent time of waiting and expectation.

In particular I invite you as a family to get an Advent Wreath for your home! (These are available at the table as well) Last night Ian led the youth in a prayer with the"Youth Room Advent Wreath". This is a great way to pray each week as a family, and we are going to praying this each week with the Youth too! 

God bless!
Veronica Whelan

LifeNight: November 15th

In last night's LifeNight we did a "Gratitude Scavenger Hunt" where we ran around the building finding different things that we are grateful for. It was HILARIOUS. I still have stuff in the youth room that I am not sure where it came from. 

As we are heading into Thanksgiving week we wanted to think and pray about what it means to be thankful in our lives. SOOOOOOO we watched a Youtube video by Father Mike Schmitz called "Thanksgiving Special: Squanto". Do you know the story of Squanto? It could be seen as a prime example of a life filled with one tragedy after another. But in this special Thanksgiving video, Fr. Mike offers a different perspective by showing how blessings can be found in even the most dismal situations. By realizing this truth in our own lives, we may learn to find God in the most unlikely places. Check it out!

We ended our evening with the prayer of gratitude- found below- in the Adoration Chapel. I invite you to pray this as well to prepare your own heart for Thanksgiving this week. 

God bless, and have a great Thanksgiving!
Veronica Whelan

Unleashed

This Unleashed series calls us to engage our critical thinking without being spoon-fed the answers. Each discussion puts the topic-as-hand within the framework of Catholic teaching, but gives us a chance to own our conclusions and ultimately, allows us to give a "defense" of the Truth in our world. Or, as the Apostle Paul stated: "Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are now to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ" (Ephesians 4:15).

So join us on THursdays from 7:00 - 8:30 PM in the Youth Room! You can even come early for open Youth Room from 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Questions? Contact Veronica Whelan in the Parish Office (x262)

Topics

Spreading the Gospel
November 9, 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Truth and Tolerance
November 16, 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Living in a Party Culture
November 30, 7:00 - 8:30 PM

The Dark Angels
December 7, 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Spiritual Warfare
December 14, 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Zombie Extravaganza!

Who: Anyone in 9th - 12th Grades
Where: Cassidy Hall
When: October 29, 7:30 - 9:00 PM

OLG has become over run by the living dead. We are calling all High School survivors to report to this zombie outbreak and save what we have left of humankind. In this terrifying quest for survival we need recruits willing to step up and save what we have left of us. Build your team and prepare to take on this vicious disease before it spreads!

So grab your team and join us for game instructions at 7:30 PM in Cassidy Hall and become educated on the infectious disease taking over OLG. You will need to come with supplies; which is a Nerf-gun, glow-sticks and some friends to help take you to victory.

What should I wear?

Something that you can run in!

What if it rains?

Humanity is at stake! We hunt zombies rain or shine.