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.
It's easy!

FORMED.org is a revolutionary online platform featuring the best Catholic videos, audio talks, eBooks and movies from trusted partners. Catechism and Personal Faith Formation are at the fingertips of every parishioner.

The Best Catholic Content.
All In One Place.

"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!

Email Director of RE for news on this year's youth ministry
dre@olmcportland.com or just show up at the next 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!