Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry News
- YM All Saints Day Meeting | November 1
The next Youth Ministry Meeting in the church hall will be Sunday, November 1, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.… Read more: YM All Saints Day Meeting | November 1 - YM Bake Sale | October 17-18
The Youth Ministry is hosting a BAKE SALE after all Masses this weekend, October 17-18th. Please support our Youth Ministry… Read more: YM Bake Sale | October 17-18 - Little Free Library
The Youth Ministry has erected a “Little Free Library” along the entrance driveway of our church parking lot. You are… Read more: Little Free Library
Our Mission & Goals
The mission of the St. Stanislaus Youth Ministry is to provide opportunities for youth in our parish to be active participants in the Catholic faith community.
The goals for the St. Stanislaus Youth Ministry are for youth to socially interact with peers of our church, to serve the needs of people in the community, and to deepen youth’s relationship with God through prayer and worship.
2027 Mission Trip — Harrisburg, PA
June 27 – July 2, 2027
Join the St. Stanislaus Youth Ministry for a weeklong summer mission trip for teenagers with staff, meals, and programming included.
Overview: Our group will be involved in community development efforts to improve the life of Harrisburg’s residents. You may have the opportunity to serve with a local children’s program, community garden or food bank, or assist neighborhood associations with small home repair, community beautification and cleanup projects. Throughout your trip, you could visit Hershey’s Chocolate World for a chocolate tour and / or enjoy the beauty of Harrisburg.
Eligibility: Open to all youth in high school, as well as those students starting 7th grade in August 2027. The Mission Trip is a year round commitment! All youth must be active in our parish and in Saint Stanislaus Youth Ministry.
Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of $250.00 is due at the time of registration. Members of Youth Ministry & parents will conduct fundraising events throughout the year to defray any additional out of pocket costs!
The Commissioning Mass will be Saturday, June 26, 2027 at 4:00 p.m.
Register now; spaces are limited!
2027 World Youth Day — Seoul, South Korea
July 30 – August 10, 2027
“Take courage! I have overcome the world.” — John 16:33
Overview: Experience the global Church firsthand amidst the unique and vibrant story of Catholicism in Korea. From remarkable saints, bustling markets, and moving shrines to Mass with the Pope and sleeping under the stars, join millions of Catholic young people at World Youth Day. You’ll never experience God, the Church, or your faith the same way again.
Deposit: $500 upon registration
Estimated Full Payment: $3,459 /person
See flyer for more information, and contact Debbie to register!
Fundraisers
Bottle and can collections are the first weekend of every month. Youth and adult volunteers will meet to sort, bag, and count the bottles and cans as announced in the bulletin.
Sponsorships and donations of any amount can be made to support the many programs and activities offered by the Youth Ministry. You can donate online, into an envelope labelled “Youth Ministry” in the collection basket at Mass, or by mail to the rectory at 510 West Street “Attention Youth Ministry.”
Scholarship
The Youth Ministry awards a $1,000 scholarship to one youth who:
- is enrolled in an accredited College or University,
- been an active member of the Youth Ministry program,
- and has participated in at least one Mission Trip.
Service Opportunities
Sandwich Sundays: Come make sandwiches for St. Vincent de Paul the last Sunday of every month. See the bulletin for details.
Dinners at Zion Lutheran: Come make and serve dinner for those in need. See the bulletin for details.
Service Mondays: Come for a snack and service projects on the following dates: October 5, November 16, December 7, January 11, February 1, March 1, April 12.
Little Free Library
The Youth Ministry has erected a “Little Free Library” along the entrance driveway of our church parking lot.
You are called to “take a book / share a book.”
Thank you to everyone who assisted with our “Little Free Library” project!
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