CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP (Team Spirit)
The Contemporary Music Group is responsible for the music liturgy at 5:00 Saturday evening contemporary Mass. It consists of musicians and singers from high school age through adult who wish to dedicate their time and talents to praising God. The music can include Contemporary Christian Music, as well as traditional hymns played in an upbeat style.
Meetings: Practice is held for one hour before the start of the 5:00 Saturday evening Mass in the Cathedral Church
Contact: Paul Lindauer 234-6595
YOUTH GROUP
A regular gathering for the high school teens in the parish! Meetings are designed so that teens can get to know each other more deeply, to learn more about specific topics in our Catholic Tradition, and to have fun as the Young Church of southern Illinois. Whether it’s exploring Scripture, or discussing Catholic Social Teaching, teens involved in the Youth Group grow stronger in faith by sharing their own experiences with each other. Youth Group meetings also involve games and announcements about other opportunities the Church offers for young people. Many of the youth ministry ideas that are available have developed through conversations at Youth Group meetings. Check the bulletin or youth ministry website at www.kofc1028.0rg/youthministry for the latest information on what the Youth Group is up to.
Contact: : Father Steven Beatty 234-1166
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JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP
A regular gathering for the younger teens in the parish.! Much like the high school Youth Group, the Junior High Youth Group gathers to have fun exploring the Catholic Faith in interactive ways. Recent activities include a lock-in featuring Harry Potter movies discussed through the lens of faith and fund-raisers for Catholic Relief Services. The Junior High Youth Group is also an opportunity to continue gathering as a group after the Luke 18 retreats that are held in the parishes.
Contact: Father Steven Beatty 234-1166
YOUTH MINISTRY COMMISSION
The Youth Ministry Commission is the strategic planning team that prioritizes all of the youth ministry activities throughout the year. Meetings are held quarterly to evaluate past ministry activities, support current programs, and to plan future events that fit into the life of each of the parishes. A variety of members help ensure many points of view are considered in the planning process.. Teenagers, parents, young adults, and other parish organizations all have a role.
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CATHEDRAL PLAYERS GUILD
Mission Statement
The Cathedral Players Guild is a performing arts organization that offers theatrical productions for all ages in the parish and community. Look for the latest information on the production on the CPS website at http://.:www.cathedral playersguild.org
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SUMMER MISSION TRIP
Each summer, high school teens in the parish are invited to participate in a mission trip. Young Neighbors in Action is a weeklong service trip held in the summer that host sites throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. High school teens spend a week at a service site learning Catholic Social Teaching by doing hands-on service with people on the “fringes of society.” Whether it’s people in economically depressed neighborhoods, adults with mental disabilities, or any other group of people labeled “different” in other ways, Young Neighbors groups work directly with agencies that try to help break the cycle of poverty for these groups that Jesus calls “the least of these” (Matthew 25:40) in our society. More information about Young Neighbors in Action can be found on the web at http://.www.youngneighbors,org
Contact: Sean Donahue 263-8877
YOUTH MINISTRY ATHLETICS
Volleyball, softball, and basketball teams are available at different times throughout the year for high school teens who wish to compete. Emphasis is on having fun and meeting teens from other
Contact: Tim Queern 444-7326 and 691-9110
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BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA (TROOP 11)
The Boy Scouts of America is a world brotherhood of boys ages 11-18 years and their adult leaders. This organization's purpose is to build leadership, fellowship and loyalty to God and country, as well as physical fitness.
Meetings: Meetings are held at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday evenings in the Grade School Auditorium.
Contact: Ed Quinn 234-3185
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GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
The purpose of Girl Scouts is to build character, individual potential, respect, values, cooperation and leadership qualities in girls between the ages of 5 and 17. The Girl Scouts are comprised of five different age levels: Daisy Girl Scouts, Brownie Girl Scouts, Junior Girl Scouts, Cadette Girl Scouts and Senior Girl Scouts. Each troop carries out its own plan of action in accordance with the National Guidelines for the age appropriate level. There are two annual fund raising functions sponsored by the Girl Scouts. These are the calendar sale and cookie sale.
Troops plan and carry out educational and entertaining events throughout the school year. The troops also have the opportunity to have a camping experience with the troop at a council camp or private campground.
During the summer, girls can choose to go to various Day Camps and Resident Camp sponsored by the area Girl Scout councils.
Meetings: Troop meetings are determined mutually by the leaders and the availability of meeting space at the start of the school year. Troop
meetings can be held after school, in the evenings or even on weekends for the convenience of the adult volunteers. Usually troop meetings are in the school cafeteria or auditorium with hours 3:15 - 4:30 P.M. or 5:00 P.M. or 6:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Contact: Rita Schaefer 233-6844
Girl Scouts of River Bluff Council 692-0692
GIRL SCOUT AGE LEVELS:
Daisy K-BBBBBB Grade 1 or 5-6 years old
Brownie BBBBIBBGrades 1-3 or 6-8 years old
Junior BBBBBBBBGrades 3-6 or 8-11 years old
Cadette BBBBBBi Grades6-9 or 11-14 years old
Senior BBBBBBBiiGrades 9-12 or 14-17 years old
CUB SCOUTS (PACK 11)
The Cub Scouts are a younger group of the Boy Scouts of America with ages 8-10 years and their adult leaders. Cub Scouting is for younger boys and teaches them crafts along with the ideals of Boy Scouting, i.e., leadership, physical fitness and citizenship. There are Den meetings (smaller groups of boys than a whole pack) which enables a Den Mother to teach the boys the small crafts and skills and are held weekly. The Webeloes (older Cub Scouts) engage in small campouts and outings. Cub Scouts teaches boys growth in physical, mental and spiritual development. It gives a father a chance to better acquaint himself with his son by being together.
Meetings: Meetings are held weekly and determine by the group leader.
Contact: Mr. Ed Quinn 234-3185
LUKE 18 RETRTEATS
Luke 18 is a three-day retreat that focuses on inviting young people to open themselves to God by sharing their experiences and learning from each other in an environment of mutual respect. It is about welcoming youth into the Church—a spiritual family where they are needed, trusted, and appreciated as the good and beautiful children of God that they are. Topics such as Catholic Identity, Sacraments, Prayer, and Spiritual Gifts are woven into the retreat process. Luke 18 is a community where youth can feel the warmth of love that comes from sharing in the journey of life and faith together. It is Church done well for young people.
Contact: Kurt Wuebbels 277-4349