Episcopal Youth Mission EYE 2011
February 21, 2011
This is the year! Mission EYE (Episcopal Youth Event) is a triennial event for youth currently in grades 9-12, attended by delegations of youth and chaperones from all 109 diocese and 3 regional areas of the Episcopal Church. It is a gathering of young leaders in our denomination and a significant opportunity for building, sharing, and fulfilling our call to mission in the world. Come gather with 1500 other young Episcopalians on the campus of Bethel University St. Paul Minnesota, June 22 -26, 2011. Go the the RI Diocese Blog for more information.
EpiscoYouth
February 10, 2011
We have added a feed for the EpiscoYouth Blog on our side bar. Check it out!
Making Pizzas
February 6, 2011
Making Pizzas
Confirmation
January 18, 2011
The next Confirmation will be on May 21st at St. James, Woonsocket. If you are sixteen years old or older, you may sign up for the Confirmation Classes that will help you explore whether or not you should be Confirmed. These classes will begin in late March or early April. Please call the office if you would like to be confirmed this year 658-1506.
J2A Schedule Change
January 15, 2011
Dear J2A Families,
The J2A class has been scheduled to meet a few times a month the first semester of this year, opposite the Rite 13 class. However, the J2A facilitators, have offered to meet more frequently in order to provide the J2A class with more time to come together as a group and learn about God through Gospel readings and discussions.
The J2A schedule has been revised to meet every week except the 2nd Sunday of the month, which is family service Sunday. New Schedule
For the time being, when Rite 13 and J2A are scheduled on the same Sunday we will use both the ‘reading room’ (small room w/ toddler toys) for Rite 13 and the classroom for J2A. As the merger discussion progresses we may move the Rite 13 and J2A classes over to the Rectory. In any event, there will always be two adults present with each group as I continue to be available to substitute for facilitators who cannot make it.
Feel free to contact me with questions or concerns. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Melinda Lemos-Jackson
Superbowl Sunday Pizza Fundraiser 2011
January 9, 2011
Hello Rite 13 & J2A Families,
Our annual Superbowl Sunday Pizza Fundraiser begins tomorrow! The proceeds this year will benefit the J2A Pilgrimage which will be scheduled for late Spring 2012 (after confirmation).
Elena Acello and Lauren Cayer have been graciously helping me learn the pizza ropes.
I’m emailing a Pizza Fundraiser Announcement and an Order Form.
Our goal as J2A participants-each Rite 13/J2A teen gets 10 orders!
Please collect checks or cash at the time you take the order unless you are confident you can easily get the money at the time of pick up/delivery.
FAMILIES-we need the teens on Saturday February 5th to help make, package, and deliver the pizzas-many hands make light the work. PLEASE UPDATE your family calendars now and hold the morning early afternoon (or some portion of it) for teen/parent volunteer time. More information on 2/5 to follow.
I’ll have hard copies of the attached at church services tomorrow (10 AM service). REMINDER-RITE 13 MEETS TOMORROW!
Thanks to All!
Melinda Jackson
Rite 13 and J2A 2010 Schedule
October 23, 2010
The Rite 13 and J2A classes for 2010 are underway. The groups are meeting on alternating Sundays in the Parish Hall.
We have posted the class schedule.
The coordinator for these groups is Melinda Lemos-Jackson.
J2A Expanded: Teen Dating Violence and Bullying A Workshop for Teens and their Mentors & Parents
September 29, 2010
When: Thursday October 7, 2010 6-9pm
Where: St. Peter’s by the Sea, Narragansett, RI
Description: This three-hour workshop on teen dating violence is for both teens and their parents and mentors, to get the discussion flowing between teens and the adults in their lives. Join facilitators Jessica Walsh, who is the Director of Community Education of the Women’s Resource Center of Newport & Bristol Counties and Ms. Deborah Knapman, LICSW, formerly of the same agency and a Diocesan Safe Church Trainer, to learn more and discuss this very important topic. The cost is $10.00 per person and a light supper is included.
Contact: To register call Gloria Williams 401-274-4500 ext. 111
Diocesan Youth Events- Kick Off BBQ
September 29, 2010
When: Sunday October 3, 2010 3:00-6:30pm
Where: St. Paul’s Wickford
Description: Gather with youth and their leaders from across the Diocese for an afternoon of fun, food and joining hands in two outreach projects for Crossroads Rhode Island and the Diocese of Rhode Island’s City Camp.
Contact: Youth leaders call Mary Ann Kolakowski(401)274-4500 ext. 247 to RSVP or for more information
Youth group video
July 22, 2010
Check out this Joseph NYC Video that the St. Nicholas Church Youth Group made and showed at their family service.
