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 2019

Upcoming Events  

Youth Group Kickoff Mass and Meeting 

Sunday, October 6th, 2019

• 6 pm: Mass
• 7 pm: Empanadas, Social Time, and Dynamic Talk in the Parish Hall 
• Note: Church and St. Matthew's Center open to parents/families waiting for students to finish at 8 pm. 

Come join our Youth Group!

 

XLT, Vocation, & Eucharistic Adoration  

Sunday, October 20th, 2019

• 6 pm: Mass
• 7 pm: XLT Eucharistic Adoration 
• 8 pm: High School Youth Leadership Committee (All are Welcome) 

The Holy Hour is open to the entire Parish. Praying to know our vocation and for the grace to live in it.     We ask all to pray for our youth discerning their vocation. Confessions will be available. 

 

November Youth Group Mass 

Sunday, Novemebr 3rd, 2019

• 6 pm: Mass
• 7 pm: Gathering 

 

November XLT, Vocation & Eucharistic Adoration  

Sunday, November 17th, 2019 

• 6 pm: Mass 
• 7 pm: XLT Eucharistic Adoration 
• 8 pm: High School Leadership Committee 

 

 

 National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) 

 

 

NCYC is a conference for young Catholics across the country in Indianapolis, Indiana. From November 20th-24th, students will engage in adoration, listen to keynote speakers, and much more!  

Notice: All forms and a $100 deposit are due to the parish office by Wednesday, September 11th. All envelopes should be labeled NCYC Attention: Jenn Huntsberger.

Recent Events

JUNE 2019

 

Light the Fire ~ Diocese of Scranton Youth Rally

Wednesday, June 26th, 2019 (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.

 

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

 

 

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Quo Vadis Days  ~ High School Summer Camp

Sunday June 23rd (4pm) through Wednesday, June 26th (9am), 2019

Misericordia University, Dallas, PA

 

 

The 5th Annual Quo Vadis Days will be held at Misericordia University in Dallas, PA on Sunday, June 23rd through Wednesday, June 26th.

 

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 twelve 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.

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

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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

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                     

 

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