St. Charles Youth Ministry

San Carlos, California

What's Happening at St. Charles:

"Behold, I make all things new!" (Revelation 21:5)
Click here to see what's happening to St. Charles Church... woo hoo!
We're meeting in Borromeo Hall for Mass... Archbishop Niederauer is coming on December 5 to re-dedicate the NEW, IMPROVED church!

St. Charles "Knit-In" Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, 10 am in the St. Charles room of the Parish Center....Adults, middle and high school youth welcome... (including men and boys). Come get inspiration, learn to knit/crochet, or brush up on your skills. If you can donate yarn/needles, please bring them. If you need yarn/needles then come anyway because you can use some that have already been donated.
 
Any finished scarves brought to the parish office before Sept 24 will be presented by our teens at the upcoming Archdiocean-Wide Youth Mass with Bishop Justice at St. Anne of the Sunset in SF and then given to St. Anthony's. We have until December to finish the rest of the scarves.

Charlie's Angels News:
We had a GREAT Overnight Planning Meeting plus YES Leadership Camp at Mercy High School in San Francisco. Click here to see the video. Check out our NEW OFFICERS!

Get Fired Up!!! Save the date: Oct 16, 2010
HUGE Northern California Catholic Youth E-V-E-N-T!
For all high school teens and young adults.
Click here for more info. (Six Flags Marine World!)
See these: Matt Maher! Sarah Hart! Tenth Avenue North! Addison Road!

Click here for current community service opportunities.

For current social justice info/action: http://www.sflifeandjustice.org/

Confirmation News:
Personal meetings with the Coordinator are currently happening for those who have completed Confirmation One. If you have not yet made an appointment, please do so A.S.A.P.: click here.

EDGE News:
Our EDGE program will begin in January, 2011...a bit later than usual due to the renovation of our church. We have a solid program planned! Registration goes out in August.

NCYC, November 17-20, 2011 (National Catholic Youth Conference) Indianapolis, Indiana...Theme: "Are You Ready?"
Who wants to go this time???? Open to all high school teens who want to grow in their faith in Jesus Christ.
Charlie's Angels had a great time at the last two NCYCs!!!
Here is the official NCYC 2011 Facebook page.
Here is an interview about the upcoming NCYC.
Click here to see highlights from NCYC 2009.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Healing Power of Confession

https://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.com/store/products/the_healing_power_of_confession

When was the last time you went to Confession? Do you have some questions about this sacrament? Are you in need of some encouragement?

You MUST hear this talk! 

Very inexpensive...only $2. for the mp3 (download now, listen on your computer or put it on your ipod)... or only $3. for the CD.  

This is an EXCELLENT talk on the sacrament of Reconciliation by Dr. Scott Hahn presenting the historical and biblical origins of the Sacrament of Penance (Reconciliation), which is probably the most misunderstood of the seven sacraments. He provides an important guide for new Catholics, a source of renewal for "old hands", and a challenge to all of us to deepen our relationship with Christ through regular use of the sacrament of Penance.

NCYC Videos

 Here is a good highlights video from one of the youth groups that went to NCYC...

Scarf Knitting Project for St. Anthony's Foundation

http://www.stanthonysf.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/st_anthony_knitting_project.pdf
 
St. Anthony's Foundation in San Francisco has served more than 36 million meals to the poor and hungry. They also provide clothing, counseling, and medical care. As we approach the cold winter months, people are coming together to knit warm scarves to donate to St. Anthony's (see flyer at above link). These scarves will be given out over the Christmas season to the poor and homeless who come to St. Anthony's.
 
All generations of St. Charles parishioners are coming together to participate in this scarf project...would you like to join us? Scarves are fun and quick to make. Knitting and crochet are welcome and all kinds of yarn except cotton (since it gets and stays wet easily). The scarves should be 5" - 6" wide and 58" - 60" long. Any pattern is fine as long as it makes a warm scarf.
 
St. Charles "Knit-In" ...Saturday, Sept. 11, 10 am in the St. Charles room of the Parish Center
Adults, middle and high school youth welcome... *(including men and boys). Come get inspiration, learn to knit/crochet, or brush up on your skills. If you can donate yarn/needles, please bring them. If you need yarn/needles then come anyway because you can use some that have already been donated.
 
Any finished scarves brought to the parish office before Sept 24 will be presented by our teens at the upcoming Archdiocean-Wide Youth Mass with Bishop Justice at St. Anne of the Sunset in SF and then given to St. Anthony's. We have until December to finish the rest of the scarves.
 
If you'd like to participate but can't come to the "knit-in" here are some helps for you:
Free ebook: http://www.knittingdaily.com/Learn-to-Knit-Beginning-Knitting/  
Free videos: http://www.knittinghelp.com/
 
Thanks for reading this email and considering this project!
Please pass this info along to a friend!
 
*Yes, "real men" knit:  
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=od7ceqslXO8
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jYa_rJyG18