Mission Statement
Youth Ministry at Queen of Martyrs embraces all Jr. High thru High School age teens who seek to enthusiastically participate in living the Gospel message, serving the Church community, and making friends with one another and Jesus. We aim to demonstrate our faith, as loving children of God through both our actions and words, in the various spiritual, service, and social opportunities in which we participate.
YEAR OF THE TEEN
July 2011- June 2012
Jr. High Youth Ministry
[Open to all 7th & 8th Grade students from Queen of Martyrs School and Religious Education Program]
All 7th grade-High School Seniors are invited to join us for Scripture and Doughnuts. We will attend 9:30 Mass together and afterwards gather to share doughnuts. Future Scripture & Doughnuts dates: January 8th, February 5th, and May 6th
Jr. High Ministry meets in the St. Joseph’s Room from 6:30-8pm.
Upcoming Meetings: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 Monday, March 5, 2012
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 Monday, May 7, 2012
Movie Nights December 16th 6:30-9pm in the St. Joseph’s Room. Bring snacks to share and an old blanket for the floor. Next movie nights February 17th and April 27th
Ronald McDonald House ‘Meals from the Heart’ Reflections
“My experience today at the Ronald McDonald House was great! I had so much fun making the spaghetti lunch with all my friends, Tina, and Mrs. Pekelnicky. All of the people volunteering, working, and living at the Ronald McDonald House were very appreciative and I knew they were thankful. I realized how lucky I am and how good I have it. I would come to the Ronald McDonald House anytime!” –Emily Graff
“This was one of the best experiences. It is the best service I have done and will probably do. It was so much fun and I am so glad I participated in such a wonderful thing. I experienced God when all the people started to come to the kitchen because they looked happy and surprised. They told us that it looked really good and it made me realize that little things can make a big difference. Also, I saw God when we all worked together to pull off such a great experience for everyone. Thank you for letting me be a part of something so fun.” –Gabi Rago
“My experience at the Ronald McDonald House was amazing! I did so many things and I felt great. Even though I don’t know them, I feel great because I know they appreciate it. I feel like I made a difference to the people I cooked for. I will keep them in my thoughts and prayers.” Kaci Spallina
“This experience has been both joyful and satisfying. It feels really good to be able to help people and make their day better. I’m very happy that I signed up for this service project.”- Macy Andlinger
High School Youth Ministry
[All incoming freshmen to outgoing seniors are welcome]
High School Youth Ministry Meetings: 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. Join us 7-9pm in the library.
Mission Trip 2012
When: Sunday, July 8- Saturday, July 14, 2012
Where: Harlan, Kentucky
Who: High School Teens Sophomores-Outgoing Seniors (exceptions incoming freshmen with Parent Chaperone
Cost: $350 plus fundraising
Fundraising is mandatory for each teen participating in the Mission Trip
Registration Starts: FEBRUARY 5, 2012 at 2pm, No forms will be accepted before this date!! Spaces are LIMITED!! Turn in forms & money by Tina’s office (make checks payable to Queen of Martyrs).
Registration Info Sheet
Mission Trip Release Form
UnScRaMbLe the WORD
11:30am Mass followed by Reflection & Discussion of the Gospel Reading. What does it mean & how do we apply it to our life?? Lunch included!!
Join us the 3rd Sunday of every month (December 18th, January 15th, February 19th, March 18th, and April 15th)
Christ Renews His Parish Teen Retreat
CRHP 2 Formation Meetings Begin March 18th 6-9pm
Meetings are every Sunday 7-9pm (No meetings Palm Sunday or Easter Sunday)
Youth Ministry Tutoring on Tuesdays Starts September 6th
No tutoring on days when there is no school.
Tuesday 4:30-5:15pm in the St. Joseph’s Room
Math & Reading for 1st- 4th grade students.
Tutoring Release Form: Please sign and return to school. Available HERE.
Communication Release Form: Please sign and return to allow electronic communication between teens and Youth Minister. Available Here
Tina O’Shea
QMartyrsYM@gmail.com