Dear Friends, 

Happy New Year!  Hoping that you and yours are enjoying a blessed Christmas season and a wonderful start to 2020.

All teens are invited to kick off the New Year in style with SPARK Teen Ministry! NOW is the time to grow spiritually, engage socially, and serve selflessly. Join us to find the SPARK that lights your soul and become the SPARK that lights the world. Check out the following opportunities and sign up to make a difference!

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD MEETING:  Our next TAB meeting is scheduled for Sunday, January 5, from 4:30 pm-5:30 pm in the Community Room.  All confirmed teens are invited to join this team and take on an ongoing leadership role at St. E's.  RSVP online at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4aabaf2da3fc1-spark25 or contact me for more info!

PEER LEADER MEETING: Our next Peer Leader meeting is scheduled for Sunday, January 5, from 5:30 pm-6:30 pm in the Community Room.  This will be our final prep meeting before the January 11th Confirmation retreat, so all Peer Leaders should plan to attend!  All confirmed teens are welcome to join this team...RSVP at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4aabaf2da3fc1-spark25 or contact me to come on board! 

CHRISTMAS HOLY HOUR:  Teens are invited to join us for a very special Christmas Holy Hour, scheduled for Monday, January 6, from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm in the church.  All second year Confirmation candidates are required to attend; all TAB members, Peer Leaders, and Mission Team members are invited, as well!  Please join us as we spend time with Jesus and rejoice in our Newborn King.

PROJECT LOLLIPOP AND TEEN MASS: Join us for an amazing day of faith, fellowship, and service on Saturday, January 25.  First, meet us in the Community Room at 2:30 pm to make delicious chocolate lollipops for a Valentine fundraiser in support of our Mission Team.  Channel your inner chef AND make a difference!  Next, let's worship together at our Teen Mass at 5:00 pm. Singers and musicians, as well as lectors, ushers, and gift bearers, are needed.  Music ministry will meet at 3:00 pm; liturgical ministers will meet at 4:30 pm; Mass is at 5:00 pm. Sign up today at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4aabaf2da3fc1-spark25 to share your talents and give glory to God!

SOUPER BOWL OF CARING: While Super Bowl Sunday is a great day of food and festivities in our country, for many, hunger is a reality.  Let's tackle hunger by volunteering at our annual Souper Bowl of Caring. We'll be collecting donations at Masses and at various locations around town on Super Bowl Sunday, February 2.  All proceeds will benefit the food pantry right here at St. E's and will help our brothers and sisters in our community. Shifts are available!  Make a big difference before watching the big game...Sign up today at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4AABAF2DA3FC1-souper4 or let me know if you can help!

Many thanks to all! As always, if you have any questions or if I may be of assistance, please feel free to contact me. Wishing you and your families joy, peace, and all of God's blessings throughout the New Year!

Peace,

Shannon

Shannon Jones
Youth Minister/Confirmation Coordinator
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Youth Ministry
Email: youth@stelizabethschurch.org
Cell: 201-407-6995

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