SUNDAY YOUTH MASS
celebrated every second Sunday
of the month at the
5:30pm Mass

We strongly encourage youth to get
involved. Parents please help us
bring our youth into
The Order of the Mass, as Lectors,
Altar Servers, Gift Bearers,
Ushers and Greeters!

YGIF Leaders plan with the youth prior
to each special Sunday Youth Mass of
who and where all would like to serve.

If interested please contact
RE Office 643-3548.

Connect to the Sunday Gospel
God speaks to us in many ways, including through the Sunday Scripture readings.
Loyola Press' "Sunday Connection" provides useful background and activities for all ages to better understand the Sunday's Scripture readings, helping you to connect the Scripture to daily life in a meaningful way.

Follow the link below:
www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/liturgical-year/sunday-connection

From this link you can also sign up to receive a Weekly Newsletter
of the Sunday Gospel Reading to your email!

Catholic Formation for All Ages Online 24-7!

Visit  formed.org with a web browser. Enter our parish
free registration code: E7NJJQ

Enter your email & create a password.
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"Each of Us is a Masterpiece
of God's Creation"

Take the time to dedicate, celebrate,
work and pray for, the protection of
the gift of human life. Check out great
Respect Life materials here.

ALTAR SERVING

Have you made your First Holy Communion? Congratulations!!
You can now become an Altar Server
and help in the Order of the Mass.
Call Parish Office 643-7533 or
RE Office 643-3548 to learn how to start!

Do you need Service Hours?

The Religious Ed Office would love your help
assisting with special and simple projects
that can be done at our parish or at home,
helping in the RE Office, classroom or nursery as well as with VBS in June!

Call (361) 643-3548

YGIF - JOIN IN THE FUN!

THE FAITH AWAKENS! 
THE EAGERLY ANTICIPATED PREQUEL TO TGIF IS HERE:

Youths Growing in Faith (YGIF)
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Who:  6th-8th Grade Students
What:  Middle School Youth Group that adds to the traditional RE classes
Where:  Religious Education Building, Conference Room
When:  Sundays 6:45 pm - 8:30 pm
Why:  To awaken our faith in Jesus Christ and to build relationships with one another

* Parents please stay to register your child(ren) and pickup important info.
Also be sure you're on the YGIF contact list so you can be kept up-to-date!

2019-20 Events
Sept. 8 - Kickoff Party! (Social/Game Night)
Sept. 15 - (Topic Night)
Sept. 22 - (Movie Night)
Sept. 29 - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (Prayer Night)
Oct. 6 - Our Blessed Mother (Topic Night) and prep for our Pubic Square Rosary
Oct. 12 - Public Square Rosary at Noon, 102 Anniv. of Our Lady of Fatima
                (YGIF meet at 11am Conf. Rm, 11:30am meet in OLMC lot to walk to Cass Realty)
Oct. 13 - NO YGIF (No PK-12th grade RE Classes in session)
Oct. 20 - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (Prayer Night)
Oct. 27 - Helping and having fun at the 3rd Annual "Trunk or Treat at OLMC from 2-4 pm in Church parking lot
Nov. - Dec. -  Join YGIF with their big Christmas Service Project this year! "OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD"! Please donate medium-large shoeboxes (cardboard or plastic) and Christmas wrapping paper to the RE Office. Youth Group will wrap these boxes and make them available for distribution after all masses Nov. 2-3 to those who would like to participate by filling a box with gifts and returning to RE Office along with a $9 donation to help with shipping. All project details will be provided and questions can be directed to YGIF Ministry Leader, Michelle. Also, continuing YGIF tradition, selling Advent wreaths various sizes and prices made with love by those in YGIF. Wreaths will also include candles.  Please contribute as proceeds will benefits YGIF functions.
Dec. 3 - Gift Giving and Caroling with our Cathlic Daughters at the Coastal Palms Nursing Home and at the The Pavillion, Portland (Service Field Trip)
Dec. 19 - Posada, Coastal Palms Nursing Home
Jan. 12 - "October Baby" (Movie Night)
Jan. 19 - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (Adoration & Prayer Night) 
Jan. 25 - Invitation to the Rally For Life 2020, Austin, TX (Topic Night)
Jan. 26 - Host Pro-Life Rally & Rosary Service at OLMC Church Pro-Life Monument (Service & Prayer Day) then Movie Night (Topic & Social Night)
Feb. 9 - Making Valentines for those in Nursing Homes, Assisted Living and Rehabilitation; and St. Valentines Party! (Service & Social Night)
Feb. 16 - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & learning about the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary! (Prayer & Topic Night)
Feb. 19 - Guest Speaker, Sister Lucia, joins us for a talk about Lent! (Topic & Prayer Night)
REMAINING SEASON CANCELED DUE TO COVID.
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2018-19 Events
Sept. 9 – Youth Mass! Kickoff Party/Game Night (Father Piotr and Deacon Robert visit)
Sept. 16 – Cyberbullying in our Middle Schools with Guest Speaker: Officer Michelle Quade
Sept. 23 – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament w/Deacon Rosales and Music by Jason Polasek
Sept. 30 – "I Can Only Imagine" (Movie Night) Popcorn! Pickles! Sandwiches! Snacks!
Oct. 7 - Our Blessed Mother with Guest Speaker (Topic Night) 
Oct. 13 – Public Square Rosary at Noon, 101 Anniv. of Our Lady of Fatima
                (YGIF meet at 11am Conf. Rm, 11:30am meet in OLMC lot to walk to Cass RE)
Oct. 13 – Christian Concert at the American Bank Center 7 pm (Event Night)
Oct. 14 – TBA (Movie Night)
Oct. 21 – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament w/Deacon Rosales & Music by Jason Polasek
Oct. 28 – No meeting. Please help out the Guadalupana Society and have fun at the 2nd Annual "Trunk or Treat at OLMC from 2-4 pm in Church parking
Nov. weekends  after all Masses - Learn about Advent as we create with love and sell Advent wreaths sizes Small and Large. Wreaths will also include candles.  Please contribute as proceeds will benefit YGIF functions.
Dec. 8 – OLMC Catholic Daughters and Youth Choir join YGIF for Gift Giving and Caroling at the Coastal Palms Nursing Home Pavillion Retirement Home, Portland (Service Field Trip)
Jan. 20 - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Deacon Rosales & Music by Jason Polasek, then Guest Speaker! (Prayer & Topic Night)
Jan. 27 - Pro-Life Rally and Rosary at OLMC. 4:15pm prior to Mass, gather around Pro-Life monument. Bring a donation for the Portland Pregnancy Center too! (Topic Night) (Rally For Life 2019, Austin, TX)
Feb. 10 - Making Valentines for those in Nursing Homes, Assisted Living and Rehabilitation; and St. Valentines Party! (Service & Social Night)
Feb. 17 - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Deacon Rosales & learning about the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary! (Prayer & Topic Night)
Feb.24 - Movie Night
May 5 - Living Rosary, Crowning of Mary & Talks on Church-approved Marian Apparations
May 12 - No Meeting ~ Celebrate Mother's Day!
May 19 - End of Year Party! 8th grade Celebration with all YGIF Kids and Parents
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2017-18 Events...such an awesome year!
Nov. 5 – Sports Night
Nov. 12 – Mass and Adoration/Prayer Night
Nov. 17 - St. Joseph’s Youth Concert @ 7pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church, CC
Nov. 19 and November 26 after the 8:30am and 11am Masses - Selling Advent wreaths various sizes and prices made with love by those in YGIF. Wreaths will also include candles.  Please contribute as proceeds will benefits YGIF functions.
Dec. 3 – Caroling at the Pavillion Retirement Home, Portland (Service Field Trip)
Dec. 10 - Mock Posada
Dec. 19 - Posada, Parish Hall
Jan. 27 - Rally For Life 2018, Austin, TX (Topic Night)
Feb. 11 - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Deacon Rosales and Music by Jason Polasek, then Valentine's Dance and Pizza Party! (Prayer & Social Night) 
Feb. 18 - Protect yourself & others against bullying! Guests Speakers: Senior Officer Wicks & Child Therapist, Mrs. Garcia (Topic Night)
Mar. 4 - "Mary of Nazarath" Movie Night
Mar. 25 - Stations of the Cross
April 15 - YGIF Mass & Sports Night
April 22 - Adoration with Deacon Robert. Guest Speaker: Kyle Nohavitza on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit (Topic Night)
April 28 - "War Room" (Movie Night)
May 6 - Living Rosary, Crowning of Mary & Talks on Church-approved Marian Apparations
May 13 - No Meeting ~ Celebrate Mother's Day!
May 20 - End of Year Party! 8th grade Celebration with all YGIF Kids and Parents
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2016-17 Events..what an amazing first year together!
Oct. 16 - Sarah Hart (Prayer Night) 
Oct. 23 - Struggles in the Hallways: Transitions (Topic Night)
Oct. 30 - St. Mother Teresa (Service Night)
Nov. 6 - Bake Sale after all Sunday Masses
Nov. 12 - SpiritFest concert  (Social Night)
Dec. 11 - Caroling at TriSun Nursing Home (Service Field Trip)
Jan. 8 - Pizza with the Padre (Social Night)
Jan. 15 - Guest Speaker, Sister Milagros from The Ark Emergency Shelter (Topic Night)
Jan. 22 - "October Baby" Movie Night (Pickles, Popcorn, & Prayer)
Jan. 29 - Visit the The Ark Emergency Shelter (Service Field Trip)
Feb. 5 - Introduction to St. Valentine (movie and craft)
Feb. 12 - Bingo at The Pavilion Assisted Living Center
Feb. 19 - Guest Speakers (Testimony)
Feb. 26 - Adoration/Praying the Rosary/Guided Meditation (Prayer Night)
Mar. 5 - Story of Mother Teresa (Topic Night)
Mar. 26 - Stations of the Cross (Prayer Night)
April 29 - YGIF visits the Hope House of Corpus Christi and delivers (Service Field Trip)
our Donations from RE progam's parish-wide service collection February-March.

For more info, please call RE Office (361) 643-3548,
email Director of RE for new on this year's youth ministry
dre@olmcportland.com
or just show up at the next Sunday gathering!

We welcome young adults to serve on our leadership team!

Parents/guardians/family/friends are always welcome
to join us anytime!  Donations always greatly appreciated too!

December 11, 2016: YGIF's first year together!  Teens go caroling at Trisun Nursing Home.
The following month, they visited The Ark, Assessment and Emergency Shelter for Kids, ark4kids.com.  We invite all teens to come and join the group!