Archdiocese of Portland

Youth Ministry Update

January 04, 2006

 

Contents

 

1. Sad News from the Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry

2. Pastoral Care for Teens Workshop This Weekend

3. Oregon Recreation & Parks Association Expo for Youth Group Leaders TOMORROW

4. Metro Portland Gathering of Coordinators of Youth Ministry

5. Steve Angrisano in Concert

6. Souper Bowl for Caring – Feb 5, 2006

7. Catholic Heart Workcamp for Young Adults

8. Archdiocese of Portland to Host NFCYM National Membership Meeting in January – Call for Volunteers

9. Young Adult Retreat – Feb 3-5, 2006

10. National Vocation Awareness Week – January 9-14, 2006

11. C.S. Lewis and Chronicles of Narnia Lecture

 

 

1. Sad News from the Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry

Yesterday, Randy Kollars’ mother-in-law, Mary Anne Rowell, passed away after a long and difficult battle with Alzheimer’s. Please keep Randy, his wife, Cathy, and her father in your prayers. Condolences can be sent to email to rkollars@archdpdx.org or by surface mail to Randy Kollars, Archdiocese of Portland, 2838 E. Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214. The funeral for will be held at St. Clare Church (8535 SW 19^th Ave) in Portland at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 7. A luncheon will be held in the parish hall (school cafeteria) following the services. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America or to the family to help offset final expenses. [As always, please keep our youth ministry community informed if you or one of our colleagues experiences a loss so that we might share our prayers and support.]

2. Pastoral Care for Teens Workshop This Weekend

How do YOU care for the youth in your parish? What is the difference between pastoral caregiving and counseling? Do you know when you’re in over your head and need to refer someone to a professional? Fostering the Faith Growth of Adolescents through Pastoral Care, is one of the most valuable of the YMSP classes since it explores principles and methods of caring for young people. The course explores pastoral care of youth, of family systems and adolescent development, and the role that cultural identity plays in the development of adolescents. Group rates are available so you can bring your DRE, pastor, and volunteers. Walk-in registrations will be accepted for this class. This two-day workshop is set for this weekend, Jan 7-8, 2006, at the Griffin Center in Milwaukie. Go to www.archdpdx.org/ym/ymsp.htm for a flyer and registration information.

3. Oregon Recreation & Parks Association Expo for Youth Group Leaders TOMORROW

During one afternoon, you can gather information and talk to representatives from over 20 local venues, artists and event organizations.  It is designed solely for Youth Group Leaders to communicate with institutions, events and venues that facilitate youth group outings.  Learn "what's new", group pricing and share ideas! The Expo is TOMORROW, Thursday, January 5 at the Oregon Institute of Technology in Milwaukie, Oregon (sorry for short notice). The event is FREE. Go to www.groupfun.net for more info including a listing of all of the exhibitors scheduled to appear.

4. Metro Portland Gathering of Coordinators of Youth Ministry

All Coordinators of Youth Ministry are invited to the next MetroYM gathering from 11:30am-2pm on Tuesday, Jan 31. Location is All Saints Parish in NE Portland. Join in on the fellowship and camaraderie with other CYMs. Contact Joe Leahy for more info at youthsja@yahoo.com or 503-742-8228.

5. Steve Angrisano in Concert

Oregon Catholic Press’s popular Catholic musician and speaker, Steve Angrisano, is coming to St. Anthony’s in Forest Grove on Friday, January 13 for a 7pm concert. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Group rates are available. In addition, a music liturgy workshop will be led by Steve on Saturday, January 14 from 9am-noon.  Contact Tania de Santis at tania.desantis@stanthonysforestgrove.org for more information.

6. Souper Bowl for Caring – Feb 5, 2006

Over 15 years ago, a single prayer led a senior high youth group to a simple, yet powerful idea to fight hunger and poverty in their community.

The Souper Bowl of Caring calls youth to action-individuals, youth groups, civic organizations and schools are making a difference in the lives of others through this simple movement of caring. The concept is simple—on Super Bowl Sunday, collect donations from your parish, then donate the money to the charity of YOUR choice. The Souper Bowl for Caring organization asks that you simply let them know (via their website) how much in donations you collected. Since 1993 over $28 million dollars has been donated by youth groups by way of the Souper Bowl for Caring. The Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry encourages parish youth ministries to get involved in this worthy project. Visit www.souperbowl.org to register and download your Souper Bowl of Caring kit.

7. Catholic Heart Workcamp for Young Adults

Catholic Heart Workcamp will be sponsoring a unique workcamp this summer for college students, young adults, and adults in the hurricane affected Gulf coast and New Orleans. Please pass this news onto young adults and college campus ministers. This workcamp will be a collaboration between Catholic Heart Workcamp and Catholic Relief Services. The dates are June 25-July 1.

8. Archdiocese of Portland to Host NFCYM National Membership Meeting in January – Call for Volunteers

The Archdiocese of Portland is proud to be hosting the annual gathering of diocesan youth ministry directors from across the country this January 24-28, 2006. The dioceses that the diocesan YM directors represent are members of the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM). Dozens of youth-serving organizations are members of NFCYM as well (including Portland-based OCP). The gathering will take place at the Hilton in Downtown Portland. As hosts, there is a need for lots of volunteer help. We’re looking for general volunteers who can spend the day (and evening, if possible) at the Hilton to assist Randy and Michal with the hosting duties. If you can volunteer a day or two, please contact us at youthministry@archdpdx.org.

9. Young Adult Retreat – Feb 3-5, 2006

St. Pius X Church is sponsoring a Feb 3-5, 2006 spiritual retreat for young adults, ages 18-40, single or married. The retreat will be based on the book, The Life You’ve Always Wanted: Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People by John Ortberg and will take place at the Canby Grove Conference Center. Deadline to register is January 20. For more information, contact Janell Hoekstra at jhoekstra@stpiusx-pdx.org or 503-644-5264 x129.

10. National Vocation Awareness Week – January 9-14, 2006

Check with your pastor to help with National Vocations Awareness Week. Previously, Rev. Kelly Vandehey, Director for Vocations for the Archdiocese of Portland, sent out materials to your pastor for National Vocation Awareness Week. Your support in this effort is very much appreciated. For more info, contact gsambolin@archdpdx.org. Visit the Archdiocesan Vocations page at www.archdpdx.org/vocations.

11. C.S. Lewis and Chronicles of Narnia Lecture

A lecture entitled, “Joy and the Lion: C.S. Lewis and the Chronicles of Narnia” will take place on Wed, January 25, 2006, 4:30 pm at the University of Portland’s Buckley Center. The lecture, an introduction to the life of C.S. Lewis and his work in the Chronicles of Narnia, will be presented by Rev. Charles Gordon, C.S.C. Fr. Gordon is joining the University of Portland Theology Department in January and has already presented this lecture at Notre Dame. The lecture is free and open to the public. For further information, contact Mrs. Jamie Powell @ ext 7702 or by e-mail at powell@up.edu.

 

12. Chronicles of Narnia Resources

Catholic resources based on the movie, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, are available at www.narniaoutreach.com. Additional Christian resources are available at www.narniaresources.com.