ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS PARISH
YOUTH MINISTRY
MONTHLY MEMO - Vol. XII
AUGUST 2019
“When finally the Blessed Virgin had fulfilled the course of this life, and was now to be called out of this world, all the apostles were gathered together from each region to her house…and behold the Lord Jesus came with his angels and, receiving her soul…at the break of day the apostles lifted the body with the couch and laid it in the sepulcher, and they guarded it awaiting the coming of the Lord. And behold the Lord again stood by them, and commanded that the holy body be taken up and borne on a cloud into paradise, where now, reunited with (her) soul…”
– St. Gregory of Tours
– St. Gregory of Tours
Have a blessed August and enjoy these beautiful days with your family and friends!
Sincerely,
The Pastoral Team @ St. John of the Cross
Sincerely,
The Pastoral Team @ St. John of the Cross
As human beings, we need a sense of belonging, a familiar thread used to bring us together to advocate and support each other. This is our Faith and our Church.
Please share this video message with your friends, family and community.
Please share this video message with your friends, family and community.
For everything related to JC Youth Ministry:
https://www.jcym.ca/
Below is what we got planned this month and ahead for our
EDGE Nights, LIFE Nights, Spiritus Vitae Night, Confirmation, Camps
& other awesome events
& other awesome events
EDGE for Grades 5-8
Monday Bi-weekly 7:00-9:00pm
Register & Schedule here: https://www.jcym.ca/edge
2019/2020 EDGE Year starting in September with new themes
Schedule coming soon...
Schedule coming soon...
LIFE TEEN for Grades 9-12
Fridays Bi-weekly 7:00-9:00pm
Register & Schedule here: https://www.jcym.ca/lifeteen
2019/2020 LIFE TEEN Year starting in September with new themes
Schedule coming soon...
Schedule coming soon...
CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES
2019/2020 Confirmation Registration and Program Details below:
Check this page weekly for updates.
NOTICE TO GRADE 6's
Were sent out in June 2019 Report Cards
Were sent out in June 2019 Report Cards
REGISTRATION NIGHTS
7:00pm-9:00pm - Tuesday, September 17, 2019
7:00pm-9:00pm - Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Parents are to attend one of the dates above & bring the following:
1) A photocopy of the Candidate's Baptismal Certificate
1) A photocopy of the Candidate's Baptismal Certificate
2) A photocopy of their Sponsor's Baptismal Certificate
2) $50.00 Chq/Draft payable to St. John of the Cross
2) $50.00 Chq/Draft payable to St. John of the Cross
All Confirmation related inquiries direct to:
confirmation@sjocross.org or message here.
SPIRITUS VITAE WEST 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:
SUMMER SOCIAL
Ahhh summer nights. Gearing up for an awesome night!
Hang out for some good friends, good music, good food and GOOD VIBES at our Young Adult Summer Social!
We hope to see you all there! Bring a friend!
7:00PM \\ AUGUST 9 \\ ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA PARISH
2300 BURNHAMTHORPE RD. W
Hang out for some good friends, good music, good food and GOOD VIBES at our Young Adult Summer Social!
We hope to see you all there! Bring a friend!
7:00PM \\ AUGUST 9 \\ ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA PARISH
2300 BURNHAMTHORPE RD. W
Spread the word to friends, all are welcome
Facebook Page
Facebook Page
PARENT LIFE
PARENT LIFE is a free resource created by LIFE TEEN International (where EDGE & LIFE TEEN comes from) and is highly recommended for the parents of our community to engage with.
Check out https://ltparentlife.com/ regularly to help you help your youth navigate this world with their faith!
Check out https://ltparentlife.com/ regularly to help you help your youth navigate this world with their faith!
A tab has also been added to our YM website for easy access when you are there browsing: https://www.jcym.ca/parents
PARENT LIFE Mission:
Educating parents on teen culture so that they can be empowered to fearlessly and faithfully guide their teenagers through the modern world. The Parent Life Website where you will find incredible content to help you through the very challenging and blessed years of raising teenagers. We hope to serve you by giving you access to ideas, tips, and information on a variety of topics that will bless you, your marriage, and your family. Enjoy!
CROSS CAMP
Summer Day Camp hosted at the parish!
Please pray for the 135 youth and 30 volunteers participating in this experience!
Please pray for the 135 youth and 30 volunteers participating in this experience!
WEEK 1 - EVEREST: Mon Aug 5 - Fri Aug 9, 2019
WEEK 2 - CATHLETICS: Mon Aug 12 - Fri Aug 16, 2019
https://www.jcym.ca/crosscamp
365 Donation Drive for 2019
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 JC 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.
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We are more than halfway through 2019 & are amazed by the generosity so far!
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We are more than halfway through 2019 & are amazed by the generosity so far!
Thanks to all those who have already taken and returned envelopes and those of you who discern and decide to give... praying every envelope is taken before Christmas!
God bless you!
God bless you!
OUR MONTHLY FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Saturday, August 24, 2019
Open to Everyone | FREE | Hosted by our SJOC YM
6:30pm Screening | Following 5:00pm Mass
Trailer & More Info here: https://www.jcym.ca/movienight
Trailer & More Info here: https://www.jcym.ca/movienight
Join us for a movie night where we will be screening "God's Not Dead".
Freshman university student Josh Wheaton attends a philosophy class, where Professor Radisson requires all students to submit a signed statement staying "God is dead" and never existed. When Josh refuses (due to his own beliefs), the professor challenges him to defend his position, leading to a series of confrontational presentations between himself and the professor, with the class as jury.
Steubenville Toronto 2019
Our teens had a blast at Steubenville Toronto in July!
We grew in faith, prayed and worshipped our Lord together... and they met a lot of new friends along the way!
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
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