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High School Youth Group
Mission Statement
At Mary, Mother of God Youth Group, we are committed to providing a safe and caring environmnet where teens:Feel welcomed and valued.
Build a community of fellowship and support.
Grow in their relationship with God.
Spread the love, peace and joy of Christ to others.
Fall 2021
YOUTH GROUP KICK-OFF event à Sunday, Sept 19th 4:30 to 8:30pm
ALL high school teens should join us at the front of church Sunday from 4:30 to 8:30pm when we will celebrate Mass outside, have a cookout, enjoy some games and then sort the wonderful donations our generous parishioners have made for those affected by the flood.
Dinner and an Outdoor Movie à Saturday, Sept 25th 6 to 10pm
ALL high school teens are invited to join us again – this time for pizza and a movie. Come to the front of church SATURDAY, Sept 25th from 6 to 10pm Those in attendance will choose the movie!
Past Activities
3 day Summer Service Workcamp 2021
Limited drivers available each day so all teens MUST reserve their spot by calling or texting Christine @ 908 229-8909 ASAP.
Summer Service Workcamp
Sunday, June 27th + Monday, June 28th + Tuesday, June 29th 2021
At our Summer Service Workcamp we will be partnering with local agencies and neighbors in our missionto spread the joy, love and peace of Christ to members of our community.
What we will be doing:
Sunday, June 27th: 7:15am to about 4pm - Meet in Holy Spirit Hall (HSH) at 7:15am (wear a mask)- Mass in Holy Spirit Hall / Breakfast in Youth Center (YC) / Then rotate among the following:
- Operation Shoebox (Shoprite): Collect items for care packages for active members of the military
- Great Expectations (Shoprite): Shop for dinners we will make for pregnant moms and their children
- Yardwork at the homes of Seniors in Hillsborough
- Prep walls for painting in Youth Center (YC) living room
Monday, June 28th: 8am to about 4pm – Meet in Youth Center at 8am (wear a mask)- Prayer Service in Youth Center at 8am
- Conservation work at the Sourland Mountain Preserve – Otto Farm Park / Lunch in Youth Center (pizza for all )
- Make meals for the pregnant mothers and children residing at Great Expectations (HSH kitchen)
- Inventory care package items for Operation Shoebox (Youth Center)
- Painting in Youth Center
Tuesday, June 29th: 8am to about 4pm – Meet in Youth Center at 8am (wear a mask)- Prayer Service in Youth Center at 8am
- RAINDATE for Conservation work at Sourland Mountain Preserve – Otto Farm Park / Lunch in YC
- Power-wash preschool playground equipment and toys (Mary, Mother of God playground)
- Operation Shoebox (Youth Center) Pack-out of care packages for members of military
- Prep mailers for Sourland Conservancy
What to bring:- Please wear clothes you can do yardwork and/or paint in AND dress for the weather
- Water bottle!
- Your lunch * – we will provide coolers, drinks, snacks and dessert
- Hat
- Sunscreen and Bug spray (if you have a preference)
- Work gloves
- Rain boots (if you have them) – turns out rubber boots are good for keeping ticks off your body and will facilitate stream cleanup and yardwork, as well
- Long pants – can be tucked into rain boots if you have them or can be sprayed with bug spray
- Change of clothing
NOTE: Permission Slip and Sourland Conservancy Waiver form must be completed and parent/guardian-signed for each participant.
Permission slip needed:
Permission Slip
Sourland Permission Slip.
June 6, 2021Car Wash
During all the Masses
Starts at 7 am and ends at 1 pm after clean-up
All Seniors get control of the hoses !!
It will be sunny so where sunscreen.....
See you all there.
No meeting at night because of Car Wash.
Senior Tribute Night and Cook OutSunday May 12 starting with 5 pm Mass outside
All teens, not just the Seniors to Mass and Tributes to our Seniors, followed by dinner, games,music, and slideshow of last few years of Youth Group activities.
Meetings, Sundays 7-9 pm
Meet under the portico @ the church’s front entrance
Our requirements:
Be a teen from 8th grade through High School. Member of the church not required or even to be a Catholic.
All teens who have provided us with their cell phone numbers will receive a text about meetings.We will start our meeting OUTSIDE and then meet in small groups inside,and will end our meeting outside together.
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Click here to go to website and find out more of Catholic Heart Workcamp
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Below is a short video we watched during a meeting, so you could view again. These are You Tube from Catholic Central. Link to more under link file.
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Fundraisers
All teens are asked to come up with their own fund raiser ideas, fill out the form below and submit your ideas: Fundraising Form Word Document
Photo links below
BBQ 2019 https://photos.app.goo.gl/uQysAfMqqz7NyJDx8
Car Wash 2019-https://photos.app.goo.gl/YzBNGdab3gWcGVF5A
Oct 22, 2017-Pictures of Youth Group Pumpkin Carving in preparation for next week. Click here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/kxPpSci3Tf0YkXoy2
Christmas Mass and Party, December 18,2016 Pictures
April 9- 2017-Easter Egg Hunt Children's Easter Egg Hunt
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50' 60's Dance March 7, 2020 (Fundraiser)
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Contact Us
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youthgroupmarymotherofgod.orgTreasurer -
youthgroupmarymotherofgod.orgHS Youth Group Adult Advisor
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