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Below is what we got planned this month for our
EDGE Nights, LIFE Nights, Spiritus Vitae Night and Confirmation Session:
EDGE for Grades 5-8
Monday Bi-weekly 6:30-8:30pm @ SJOC
Register & Schedule here: https://www.sjocym.com/edge
APRIL LIFE Nights:
Monday, April 1, 2019
The Great Trilogy: The Paschal Mystery
Monday, April 15, 2019
FaceTime: Technology
FaceTime: Technology
Monday, April 29, 2019
Body Language: Theology of the Body
Body Language: Theology of the Body
LIFE TEEN for Grades 9-12
Fridays Bi-weekly 6:30-8:30pm @ SJOC
Register & Schedule here: https://www.sjocym.com/life-teen
APRIL LIFE Nights:
Friday, April 12, 2019
Elephant on my Chest: Depression & Anxiety
Elephant on my Chest: Depression & Anxiety
Friday, April 26, 2019
Holy or Hypocrite: Hypocrisy, Judgement & Tolerance
CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES
Finalized Confirmation Dates for Spring 2019
are posted on the bulletin board
outside the parish office.
All Confirmation related inquiries direct to:
confirmation@sjocross.org
SPIRITUS VITAE for Young Adults Aged 19-35
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritusvitaeto/
1st Wednesday Monthly, 7:00pm @ Rotating Locations
1st Wednesday Monthly, 7:00pm @ Rotating Locations
Register & Schedule here:
Next: Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Location: Merciful Redeemer, Mississauga
The Way of the Cross: Hope in Suffering
Spread the word to friends, all are welcome
365 Donation Drive
This drive will go a long way to helping subsidize our youth ministry programs & events for 2019AD, hence the 365 name! 😊
Our youth movement with its many initiatives relies on the generosity of our parishioners… parents, grandparents and all who want to see a bright future in our Church – there is hope!
Each donation in this fundraising drive will lighten the financial load for families to be able to have their children participate in faith formation nights, engaging conferences, transformative retreats, fun camps, have cool SJOC branded gear, along with helping pay for transportation and other logistical needs. The registration fees across the board will be reduced with your help.
Each envelope (from $5-$365) is labeled to give you the knowledge on how your donation will be used to further the spiritual growth of our Catholic youth at
St. John of the Cross.
Thanks to all those who have already taken and returned envelopes and those of you who discern and decide to give... God bless you!
EDGE CAMP @ WHITE PINE in HALIBURTON, ON
A fun and engaging five-day Catholic camp experience in August 2019 with:
Sports & Activities / Live Music / Catechesis
Mass & Adoration / Praise & Worship / Fellowship
EDGE Camp is all-inclusive. Included in registration is transportation to and from camp, supervision, programming, camp gear including a t-shirt and water bottle, all meals, activities including swimming,
high ropes, zip line, archery, canoeing/ kayaking and much more!
We will be bringing a group from our parish for the FIRST TIME this summer :)
This is open to EDGE participants only.
We have 19 EDGErs registered and have THREE more spots left.
The Early-Bird Deadline is Monday, April 15, 2019, with full payment due to the parish office by Friday, April 12th.
For more information check out:
CROSS Camp @ SJOC
Summer Day Camp hosted at the parish
Open to youth going into Grades 1-8 in September 2019
$100 Camp Fee for the 1st Child
Discounted rate for 1) siblings and 2) those attending both weeks
9:00am - 3:30pm with AM & PM
Extended Care Available Daily: AM (7:30-9:00am) and/or PM (3:30-5:30pm)
Extended Care Available Daily: AM (7:30-9:00am) and/or PM (3:30-5:30pm)
(Family Discount: 2nd/3rd Child Extended Care is free)
WEEK 1 - EVEREST: Mon Aug 5 - Fri Aug 9, 2019
WEEK 2 - CATHLETICS: Mon Aug 12 - Fri Aug 16, 2019
MAX CAMPER SPOTS AVAILABLE per WEEK:
JUNIORS (Grade 1-4) - 100 spots
EDGERS (Grade 5-8) - 60 spots
JUNIORS (Grade 1-4) - 100 spots
EDGERS (Grade 5-8) - 60 spots
Registration OPEN and filling fast!
https://www.sjocym.com/crosscamp
LUX SEMI-FORMAL
Semi-Formal for teens in Grades 9-12
Saturday, April 27, 2019
Register yourself or table of 10 @ sjocym.com/luxsemi
Payment due to YM Ante by Saturday, April 13th
Proceeds support Covenant House;
Payment due to YM Ante by Saturday, April 13th
Proceeds support Covenant House;
Canada's largest shelter for at-risk, homeless and trafficked youth.
Matthew 5:14-16
Matthew 5:14-16
APRIL MOVIE NIGHT
Saturday, May 12, 2019
Open to Everyone | Hosted by our SJOC YM
6:30pm Screening | Following 5:00pm Mass
Trailer & More Info here: https://www.sjocym.com/movienight
Trailer & More Info here: https://www.sjocym.com/movienight
Join us for a movie night where we will be screening Woodlawn".
A gifted high school football player must learn to boldly embrace his talent and his faith as he battles racial tensions on and off the field in WOODLAWN, a moving and inspirational film (2016) based on the true story of how love and unity overcame hate and division in early 1970s Birmingham, Alabama.
Please RSVP to help us forecast refreshments by sending a quick message here.
Steubenville Toronto 2019
Friday, July 12 - Sunday, July 14, 2019
Open to Students currently in Grades 8-12
Cost: $300
(funds to be reimbursed according to fundraising efforts)
Deadline: Pre-Registration forms and payments are due by
Sunday, May 12, 2019.
More info:
Pre-Registration forms can be downloaded online and paper copies are available at the Youth Ministry Table
Below is a picture from our group from Steubie TO 2018
LIGHTHOUSE KIOSK
Check out the NEW faith formation items we have on our Lighthouse Kiosk!
Thus understanding and love, that is, the knowledge of and delight in the truth, are, as it were, the two arms of the soul, with which it embraces and comprehends with all the saints the length and breadth, the height and depth, that is the eternity, the love, the goodness, and the wisdom of God.
– St. Bernard
Thus understanding and love, that is, the knowledge of and delight in the truth, are, as it were, the two arms of the soul, with which it embraces and comprehends with all the saints the length and breadth, the height and depth, that is the eternity, the love, the goodness, and the wisdom of God.
– St. Bernard
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Please feel free to call Ante anytime to chat!
And if you would like to meet in person, connect here and we can coordinate a time for you to come by during office hours.
It as an honour and pleasure to serve you. Pax.
And if you would like to meet in person, connect here and we can coordinate a time for you to come by during office hours.
It as an honour and pleasure to serve you. Pax.
Thank you for keeping up to date via Flocknote
If there is anyone else in your home or friends that would benefit from being plugged into Flocknote,
have them text the word SJOC to 514-900-0130
Instructions here.
Please email us any prayer intentions and we will offer them up at our youth nights