Dear Friends, 

Let's make the rest of this winter wonderful with SPARK Teen Ministry!! Open your hearts to the fire of God's love and come on board! Together we will 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!
 
Mark your calendars for…
 
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. Afternoon shifts are still available…a great opportunity for parents/teens to work together!  Make a big difference before watching the big game...Sign up today at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4AABAF2DA3FC1-souper4!
 
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD - FEBRUARY MEETINGS: The Teen Advisory Board will meet on Sunday, February 9, and Sunday, February 23, from 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm in the Community Room to prep for our Teen Stations of the Cross.  All confirmed teens are invited to join this leadership team and make a difference!  Please RSVP for the meetings at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4aabaf2da3fc1-spark26.
 
CONFIRMATION HOSPITALITY:  Our Second Year Candidates will receive the fullness of the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, February 15.  Please pray for them!  To further support these friends, please consider volunteering to help with hospitality after the 11:00 am Confirmation Liturgy.  Kindly sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4aabaf2da3fc1-confirmation6 to provide baked goods/supplies or lend a hand!
 
FEBRUARY TEEN MASS/SERVICE PROJECT: Join us for an amazing afternoon of faith, fellowship, and service on Saturday, February 22!  First, we'll gather in the Community Room at 4:00 pm to prepare care packages for children who are treated in local Emergency Rooms.  Please bring along new coloring books, crayons, "squishies," stuffed animals, puzzles, and any other small items that may brighten a child's day.  Afterwards, 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 3pm; liturgical ministries meet at 4:30 pm.  Please share your talents and give glory to God! Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4aabaf2da3fc1-spark26 to make a difference.
 
TEEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS:  Begin your Lenten journey this year with a special and moving Teen Stations of the Cross. All are welcome to join us for this beautiful prayer experience on Friday, March 6, at 7:00 pm.  Teens, if you would like to volunteer to read, please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4aabaf2da3fc1-spark26.  All volunteers should plan to arrive by 6:30 pm. Don't miss this!
 
BRIDGES OUTREACH: Join us in the Community Room on Friday, March 6, immediately after the Teen Stations of the Cross, and help to make 150 bagged lunches for the homeless.  Food donations and volunteers are needed! On Sunday, March 8, a team will join the Bridges Outreach staff on a "run" to distribute the lunches to our brothers and sisters in Irvington.  The team will meet at St. E’s at 9:00 am to caravan and should return by 1:00 pm. Release forms are required; any minors interested in participating in the run must be of high school age and must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.  If you can lend a hand with any portion of this project, please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4aabaf2da3fc1-spark26. 
 
TRICKY TRAY VOLUNTEERS: *This event has been postponed - Please stay tuned for new date/time.
 
MOUNT OLIVE MANOR BIRTHDAY PARTY: *This event has been postponed - Please stay tuned for new date/time.  Many thanks for your understanding!

MARCH TEEN MASS/SERVICE PROJECT: *This event has been postponed - Please stay tuned for new date/time.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD - MARCH MEETING: *This event has been postponed - Please stay tuned for new date/time.

Many thanks to all for your partnership in Christ!  As always, if you have any questions or if I may be of any help, please feel free to contact me. Keeping you and your families in my prayers!  God's blessings always.

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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