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St. Matthew's Youth Group
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
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.
St. Matthew's will have a bus leaving for "Light the Fire" at 7AM on Wednesday, June 26th.
Please contact Joe Sudano at stmatthewES@gmail.com or (917) 692-2640 with questions & to register. Cost is $30($40 if you want a LTF 2019 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"!!
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.
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
AUGUST
St. Matthew's Parish Festival
August 9th - 11th, 2019 (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!
"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.
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
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.
Photo Gallery:
Check out Photos from our Youth Group Kick-Off Event!
"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
