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Summer Newsletter
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We had a fun packed summer and a lot of time for community and fellowship!
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August Household
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The August Household was held and Manoj and Tena Mathew's residence. We gathered to reflect on Jesus washing the disciples feet, a slave like act done by our God, the example he is showing us to live out. The household also used this opportunity to specially pray over all the students going back to school or college. The night ended …
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Damascus - Middle School Girls camp
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Seven of our JY middle school ministry girls attended the Damascus camp in Great Lakes Michigan. You can find more about these summer camps here: https://www.damascus.net/catholic-youth-summer-campJust like the boys middle school camp, the girls one also focuses on high adventure activities that lead to high adventure faith. Please do ask the girls about their experience when they get back.
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We had July Household at the Bijoy's house. Goodwin lead us in the monthly reflection on Guarding our Hearts. The reflection reminded us of the importance of rooting our heart on the Word of God and nurturing the strengths of our heart while intentionally guiding the weaknesses that can be detrimental. Many shared their own personal reflections and we ended …
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Community night continued at the Elmhurst house for the entire month of July. We had a blast meeting new people, having fun, and hanging out. We played football, enjoyed burgers and hot dogs, and indulged in some delicious cakes, cupcakes, cake pops, and even had a bake-off between some of us. Throughout the month, we had the privilege of meeting …
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Justina: Fulltimer send off
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At the last community night before Justina, one of our youth, left for her fulltimership, the region came together in a beautiful time of prayer and sharing of memories and graces. Many shared memories and stories with Justina in a beautiful time of experiencing the strength and love of a Christian community. This was followed by a time of praying …
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KCA - The Sky's the Limit
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KCA organized a fantastic time at Sky Zone (trampoline park) for many kids, young adults, and parents. It was an incredible opportunity to build relationships between different generations and age groups. I’m sure many cherished memories were made as the kids jumped alongside their older brothers and sisters in the movement. Since the event was held on a Tuesday, many …
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Community Nights, the social gathering where 'no plans are the best plans' started back up again for the summer. We started off the first month of community night at the Bijoy's house and every week we had between 60 to 80 people gathering for BBQ, hanging out, playing hoops, relaxing, playing avalon, etc. Many came with no plans but ended …
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Damascus - Middle School Camp
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Our Middle School ministry took some of our middle schoolers to the summer camp organized by Damascus in June. This summer camp focuses on high-adventure activities leading to high-adventure faith. Many of the kids came back sharing experiences where they had to push past their fears and in the process learning to trust in God and growing in their faith. …
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Jesus Youth of the region came together to celebrate Pentecost and to commit/recommit to the Jesus Youth movement. As we went through the recommitment liturgy, lead by Fr. Joel Pius, we prayed for baptism in the Holy Spirit and prayed over each other, adored Jesus in the Eucharist, and took the pledge of Jesus Youth commitment.
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