Monday, August 3, 2009

St. Basil Life Teen Parent News - August Edition

1. Life Teen last month
  • 50 go to Appalachia to serve the poor - We went to Kentucky for the Appalachia Service Project (ASP) to make homes warmer, safer, and drier for the poor residents of Breathitt County. It was a powerful experience
  • 40 go to Pittsburgh to serve the poor - We went to Pittsburgh for Catholic Heart Workcamp (CHWC) to work at shelters and the homes of the elderly and disabled. It was a transformative encounter with God for all.
  • Our weekly Wednesday Prayer Group discussed the source and summit of the Christian life - the Eucharist.

2. Life Teen this month

  • The FEST - August 9th in Wickliffe. Join thousands of other Catholics for free games, activities, and a Mass at night with fireworks following.
  • Guys' Night Out - August 15th - sleepover at the Church for video games, bball, and high tech hijinks for high school guys only - $5 gets you all you can eat.
  • Girls' Night Out - August 22nd - sleepover at the Church with movies, chocolate fondue, games, and no guys! No cost.

3. A few victories for God

  • While on ASP, two teens vocalized that they're discerning a call to religious life.
  • The girls on ASP prayed a Rosary together at night during the trip before bed.

4. Parent website of the month - www.foryourmarriage.org - The U.S. Bishops made a website just to improve marriages. Find tips, thoughtful actions, and ways to improve one of the most influential parts of your teenager's life. Why would a teenager want to get married if all they see are unhappy married couples?

5. Please support our teens with prayer and through the monthly Life Teen envelope. Our ministry of leading teens closer to Christ can't be accomplished without your help and generosity!