January 29, 2004
As we brave the ice, snow, sleet, and rain, may we
offer you the following new information:
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The Catholic
Committee on Scouting invites all Scouts,
Scout Leaders & their families to join in
recognizing those who have
earned religious emblems
and awards this year at a special
Mass this Sunday, February 1st at the 11 a.m.
at St. Peter's Cathedral.
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Need help
Raising A Teen?
Then join St. Elizabeth Ann Seton's parish
community as they host an awesome seminar on
the subject on February 24th from 6:30-8:30pm.
Child Inc. of Delaware
will give a 1 1/2 hour talk on adolescents
followed by a question/answer period.
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In case you haven't heard, the Diocese of
Wilmington has been chosen as one of the
sites of the premiere of the
Center for Ministry
Development's Seminar on
Effective Practices in
Youth Ministry.
Please download a flier today and invite your
priests, deacons, parish staff and all your
volunteers.
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The
Governor’s
Outstanding Volunteer Awards
focus public attention on the value and joy of
volunteering, and inspire others to follow the
fine example of the awardees and all
volunteers throughout the state. Please feel
free to nominate young people or adults who
have made a significant contribution to the
community through volunteerism. Nominations
are due by 2/17/04. For a nomination form,
please contact
CYM
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You should
have received
Nexus 2004
registration information. Online info is also
now available.
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It's not to early to plan!
World Youth Day 2005
will be here before you know it. Please invite
the young adults you know to attend an
Informational Meeting
next month.
Fliers
for the meeting are available online.
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The dates for
Youth Leadership
Institute
have been announced. Please download a
flier
and spread the word!
And may we also remind you of some older
information:
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The
2004 Youth Ministry
Resource Manual
Living Justice, Proclaiming Peace is
now available from CYM. This annual resource
includes 13 sessions with activities, prayer
experiences, and reflections on the topic of
social justice. Because CYM buys in bulk, your
copies are just $10 and available by emailing
CYM.
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The next session of the
Youth Ministry Institute
(YMI) is set for scheduled for February 21,
2004.
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Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 25,
2004. Catholic Relief Services offers
Operation Rice Bowl
as an opportunity for faith communities in the
U.S. to pray, fast, learn, and give throughout
these 40 days. This year, Operation Rice Bowl
is offering a new way for individuals and
families to participate, with an online "virtual" Rice
Bowl opportunity.
Quotable:
"God commands you to pray, but He forbids you to
worry."
Saint John Vianney
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