Welcome!

We welcome the youth of St. Matthew's Parish (8th -12th grade) to join us for a variety of activities during the year. Together, we hope to grow as a community of faith, continue to build our relationship with Jesus Christ, and develop many fun memories!

 

St. Matthew’s Parish - Youth Group Schedule

 

Fall 2018 

 

Event                             Date                                                                          Location 

Kick-Off Meeting          Saturday, September 12th  6pm-8pm                     Parish Hall  

 

Leadership Team         Friday, September 14th 6:00pm – 7:15pm             Parish Hall 

XALT (YG)                       Friday, September 14th 7:15pm–9:00pm        Church/Parish Hall             

 

Seek Session (YG)       Sunday, September 23rd   5:30pm- 6:45pm           Parish Hall 

 

Leadership Team        Friday, October 19th 6:00pm – 7:15pm                  Parish Hall 

XALT (YG)                      Friday, October 19th 7:15pm – 9:00pm                  Church / Parish Hall 

 

Leadership Retreat     Saturday, October 27th 11am - Sunday, October 28th 11am    

                                                                                                                         Retreat Center

 

Seek Session              Sunday, November 11th 5:30pm- 6:45pm               Parish Hall 

 

Leadership Team        Friday, November 16th 6:00pm – 7:15pm               Parish Hall 

XALT (YG)                      Friday, November 16th 7:15pm – 9:00pm               Church / Parish Hall 

 

Seek Session (YG)      Sunday, December 9th 5:30pm- 6:45pm                 Parish Hall 

 

Leadership Team       Friday, December 21st 6:00pm – 7:15pm                 Parish Hall 

XALT (YG)                     Friday, December 21st 7:15pm – 9:00pm                 Church / Parish Hall 

 

 

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Recent Events

JUNE 2018

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Light the Fire ~ Diocese of Scranton Youth Rally

Wednesday, June 27th, 2018 (9am - 7pm)

Misericordia University, Dallas, PA

 

 

Going eleven years strong, this rally brings together nearly 500 teenagers from throughout the Diocese of Scranton. The day includes upbeat music, hilarious and inspiring talks from nationally-acclaimed speakers, Adoration, Confession, lunch, free-time, break-out sessions, and a closing Mass with the bishop of Scranton.

 

St. Matthew's will have a bus leaving for "Light the Fire" at 7AM on Wednesday, June 27th.

 

Please contact Joe Sudano at stmatthewES@gmail.com or (917) 692-2640 with questions & to register.  Cost is $30 ($35 if you want a LTF 2018 t-shirt).

 

More information can be found at the "Light the Fire" website     https://light-the-fire.org/

Check out this fun video from "Light the Fire"!!

 

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Quo Vadis Days  ~ High School Summer Camp

Sunday June 24th (4pm) through Wednesday, June 27th (9am), 2018

Misericordia University, Dallas, PA

 

 

The 4th Annual Quo Vadis Days will be held at Misericordia University in Dallas, PA on Sunday, June 24th through Wednesday, June 27th.

 

The camp is for young Catholic men in High School (9th-12th grade) to:
♦ Deepen their faith
♦ Lean more about all vocations
♦ Better discern God’s call in their lives

 

The camp will feature dynamic talks, prayer, games, sports, activities, music and more. Participants
will have the opportunity to meet Bishop Bambera, priests and seminarians of the Diocese of Scranton. 

 

Going eleven years strong, this rally brings together nearly 500 teenagers from throughout the Diocese of Scranton.  The day includes upbeat music, hilarious and inspiring talks from nationally-acclaimed speakers, Adoration, Confession, lunch, free-time, break-out sessions, and a closing Mass with the bishop of Scranton.

 

If you're interested in taking part in Quo Vadis, please reach out to Joe Sudano at stmatthewES@gmail.com or 570-421-2342 ext. 113 or Fr. Jerry at frjerry@ptd.net or 570-421-2342 ext. 108.

 

Check out the Quo Vadis 2018 brochure

To learn more about Quo Vadis and watch more videos, visit the Diocese of Scranton's Vocations website

 

 

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AUGUST

St. Matthew's Parish Festival

August 10th - 12th, 2018  (Friday-Sunday)

 

 

This year, the Youth Group will be running the Ice Cream stand. We will also be sharing all the good we do and inviting new members to join us! 

 

 

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"The Lord said to me, "Do not say, "I am too young."

To whomever I shall send you, you shall go. Do not be afraid."                                                                                   - Jeremiah 1:7

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

To sign up for Remind texts ...text @peaceofGod to 81010   You will also receive meeting reminders!

 

 

                     

Our Mission:

Empowering young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ, to participate in the mission of the Catholic faith community, and to grow personally and spiritually.

 

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Contact:

If you are interested in joining St. Matthew's Youth Group or if you have any questions, contact Mike Catrillo: stmattsyouthgroupes@gmail.com

 

To receive texts from the Youth Group, send a text to 81010 with the following message: @peaceofgod

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Vocations:

If you are discerning the possibility that God may be calling you to explore a vocation to the priesthood, please visit our page on Vocations & Holy Orders.

 

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Photo Gallery:

Check out Photos from our Youth Group Kick-Off Event! 

 

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"God loves us the way we are, and no sin, fault, or mistake of ours makes Him change His mind. As far as Jesus is concerned, no one is unworthy of or far from His thoughts. No one is insignificant. He loves all of us with a special love; for him all of us are important ... You are important!"                                          

                               -Pope Francis