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Press to see Teen Group Schedule from June to August 2011
Office for Catechesis Archdiocese of Chicago - Youth Ministry
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 St. Celestine Youth Ministry is the response of St. Celestine Parish to the needs of our young people and the sharing of the unique gifts that they bring to the larger community. The goals of our ministry program are to:
- Empower youth to live as disciples of Jesus in our world today.
- Draw youth to participate in the life, mission and work of the Catholic faith community.
- Foster the personal and spiritual growth of each young person.
Our goals are accomplished by offering a variety of spiritual, service, and social activities.
Spiritual opportunities include retreats, faith discussion, and the opportunity to serve as lectors, musicians, and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion.
 Social opportunities include outings, overnights, and much more.
Service opportunities are offered on a monthly.
Here at St. Celestine we are very fortunate to have many young people involved in our parish life. The youth of our parish are Altar Servers, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers, Cantors, Singers, and Musicians involved in enhancing our liturgies every week. There is a youth group and a junior high group that really believe they will make a difference in their world. These ministers of enthusiasm and energy help to enhance the vibrant parish that we have. The level of acceptance they feel here encourages their participation. Today and everyday let us be willing to tell them how important they are. Thank you for your continued support of our youth programs.
Please call Kim McMillan - Youth Minister at 708-453-2555 or kim@stcelestineparish.org for more information.
The Leadership Award recipients for 2011
 
Teen Group Schedule from June to August 2011
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Teen Group Schedule from June to August 2011 in Adobe Reader (pdf - 181 KB)
All High School Students are welcome to participate in Teen Group Activities but please check with the Youth Minister, Kim McMillan, for permission slip information
The Teen Club or TC generally meets on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Mondays of the month. The 1st and 3rd Mondays are for planning, the 2nd Monday is Open for Discussion.
 June
Friday, June 3rd - Relay for Life - E.P.H.S.
Monday, June 6th - Retreat Planning Team at 2 pm
Monday, June 6th - Teen Meeting at 7:30 pm
Saturday, June 11th - Car Wash from 9 am to 1:30 pm
Monday, June 13th - Retreat Planning Team at 2 pm
Monday, June 13th - Teen Meeting at 7:30 pm
Friday, June 17th - Outing to Downtown from 11 am to 8 pm
Sunday, June 19th - Youth led Mass at 11 am in Church
Monday, June 20th - No Meeting
Saturday, June 25th - Hunger Walk at 7 am
July
Sunday, July 3rd - Crosstown Classic at 1:20 pm in the Annex
Tuesday, July 5th - Meeting at 7:30 pm
Wednesday , July 6th - Retreat Planning Team at 2 pm
Thursday, July 7th - Outing to Great America
Sunday, July 10th - Parish Picnic from 10 am to 2 pm
Monday, July 11th - No Meeting
July 11-15 - Notre Dame Vision
Monday, July 18th - Retreat Planning Team at 2 pm
Monday, July 18th - Teen Meeting at 7:30 pm
Thursday, July 21st - TC Beach Day
August
Monday, August 1st - No Meeting
Tuesday, August 9th - Retreat Planning Meeting at 2 pm
Tuesday, August 9th - Teen Meeting at 7:30 pm
August 12-14 - Retreat at LaSalle Manor
Monday, August 15th - Teen Meeting at 7:30 pm
Tuesday, August 16th - Outing to Warren Dunes
Call Kim at 708-453-2555 with questions
or Zippier1@aol.com or kim@stcelestineparish.org
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Upcoming Youth Ministry Events
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The TEEN are selling T-Shirts
 Whether through supporting youth ministry, the athletics programs, funfair for our school or the reli- gious education program, it has been shown in many ways, St. Celestine has always been a parish that supports its youth. Many parishioners support our youth in the community as well. I know many attend plays and concerts at the local high schools because; they know how valuable it is to a community to have young people who express themselves through the arts.
For this reason, the teens have come up with a way for you to show your support. Whether you are attending the craft show, fun fair, an athletic event, a local concerts, or play this t-shirt is a great way to show the community, how St. Celestine Parish supports our youth.
T-shirts will be on sale for $15. We will also be taking orders for this great addition to your wardrobe!
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JHYG Calendar
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Junior High Youth Group Schedule from October 2010 to June 2011 in Adobe Reader (pdf - 16 KB)
 The Junior High Youth Group, 7th and 8th grade students, began meeting on Monday, September 27th. We played a few games to help us get to know each other better and then talk about what our expectations for the group might be for this year.
The biggest goal of the JHYG is to work on building our faith community through meetings and service projects. We meet on the fourth Monday and on the second Friday of the month. All 7th and 8th grade students are welcome to attend.
Call Kim McMillan at 708-453-2555 or Zippier1@aol.com or kim@stcelestineparish.org if you have any questions about the JHYG.
 December
Friday, December 3rd - JHYG Meeting from 7 to 10 pm in the Annex / Gym
Making Cookies for The Night Ministry
Monday, December 27th - JHYG Meeting at 7:30 pm in the Pastoral Center
January
Friday, January 8th - JHYG Meeting from 7 to 10 pm in the Annex / Gym
Valentine Cookies for the Homebound
Monday, January 24th - JHYG Meeting at 7:30 pm in the Pastoral Center
February
Friday, February 4th - Maybe... To be determined
Monday, February 28th - JHYG Meeting at 7:30 pm in the Pastoral Center
March
Friday, March 11th - JHYG Meeting from 7 to 10 pm in the Annex / Gym
Monday, March 21st - JHYG Meeting at 7:30 pm in the Pastoral Center
April
Friday, April 8th - JHYG Meeting from 7 to 10 pm in the Annex / Gym
Monday, April 25th - JHYG Meeting at 7:30 pm in the Pastoral Center
April 29th and 30th - Dodgeball Tournament
May
Friday, May 13th - JHYG Meeting from 7 to 10 pm in the Annex - Video Game Night
Monday, May 23rd - JHYG Meeting at 7:30 pm in the Pastoral Center
June
Friday, June 10th - Barbeque / Hide and Seek from 7 to 10 am in the Annex
Call Kim at 708-453-2555 or Zippier1@aol.com or kim@stcelestineparish.org with questions.
Junior High Youth Group Experiences - The Past Year with the JHYG
 As we gathered for our last meeting of the 2008-2009 year in JHYG, we were all surprised at how many different things were accomplished this past year.
The schedule for JHYG usually proceeds like this, each month we gather as a group and have a meeting that we use as the basis for deciding what we want to do for a community service project for the month. Then we plan what kind of fun we will also have that evening. So, getting together on a Friday night might involve making blankets for Project Linus and watching a movie.
The Rally in October was a favorite event of many of the junior high youth group. The guest speakers name was Mike Patin (Mrs. McMillan made us say his name while holding our nose to achieve the right sound). During this event we liked working together in groups, meeting new people and playing games. “My favorite game was Rock, Paper, Scissors” said by Jessica. “It was a nice way to start off our year in JHYG” said by Stephanie.
 “The November Movie Night with Scavenger Hunt was one of my favorites” said Alex. “I liked the way we had to work as a team to figure out riddles about our church. It was a fun way to learn a few new things about the church".
In December we made cookies for the Night Ministry. “I like the idea of helping people” Taylor said. “It was also fun playing volleyball and learning the game Apples to Apples. We also liked eating cookie dough and the burnt cookies”.
In March we made blankets for Project Linus. “I had a blanket when I was little that I carried around so I know how nice it is to have a blanket” said one of the JHYG members. “I have made the blankets before for people in my family as gifts. We made one for my grandma and she really liked it so I know the people we made them for will like them too” said Rocco. “This was one of my favorite things we did”.
 The last fun event we had was in April 2009. It was the Outdoor Scavenger Hunt. We had about 30 junior high group members attend for the scavenger hunt. They went out into the neighborhood with a paper clip and were instructed to trade at specific houses for something bigger as they found the items on their list. The funniest item brought back that evening was a shopping cart. There was an unusual mix of items brought back that evening. Having pizza at the end of the night was delicious.
Over the course of the year we: made blankets for Project Linus, cookies for the Night Ministry, study bags for Teen group members during Finals Week, Valentine Bags and cookies for the Homebound, collected cell phones for recycling and just had a lot of fun. We were all ready talking about some new ideas for next year. Next year the JHYG will begin the 2009-2010 year in September. If you are in junior high, 7th or 8th grade, or know someone in JH, let them know about our group. We are always open for new members.
Contact Kim McMillan at 708-453-2555 at the Pastoral Center for more information.
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