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Young Adult Ministry Update June 2009 ~ Office of Religious Education

In This Issue World Youth Day 2011 Young Adult Ministry Near You Save a Life! Theology on Tap! World Youth Day 2011 Madrid! Are you interested in organizing a group of young adults to journey to Madrid for the 2011 World Youth Day? Check out the following site! www.travelillume.com Find Young Adult Ministry Happenings Near You!! Did you know that you have several regional representatives who serve on the Archdiocesan Young Adult Ministry Advisory Board? These amazing young adults dedicate time monthly to represent you and your needs at a monthly gathering. They are also your best resources to find out about young adult gatherings in your area! Click here to find your rep! Help Save a Life! Join City of Hope in our 2009 Marrowthon From June 8-22, the Be The Match Marrowthon event seeks to add 46,000 new members to the registry and raise funds for the Be The Match Foundation, giving thousands of patients a second chance at life. While adding a new member to the registry costs approximately $100, during this campaign, the registration fee is waived for the first 46,000 new members. Bone marrow transplants change life. Be the change. To join online http://www.marrow.org/JOIN/Join_Now/join_now.html http://www.marrow.org/JOIN/Join_Now/join_now.html When asked for a promo code, enter Hopemarrowthon09. Already registered? Ask someone else to join. All it takes is one to save a life! If you have questions, contact Raquel Amezquita. Greetings! Much is said about the environment and climate change. Some might ask, how does this relate to me? What can I do? I would like to highlight the Catholic Coalition on Climate Change. At the center of the Catholic Climate Covenant is The St. Francis Pledge calling Catholic individuals, groups and institutions to make a serious commitment to all of the following: PRAY and reflect on the duty to care for God's creation and for the poor and vulnerable;LEARN about and educate others on the moral dimensions of climate change;ASSESS our participation-as individuals and organizations-in contributing to climate change (i.e. consumption and conservation);ACT to change our choices and behaviors contributing to climate change and;ADVOCATE Catholic principles and priorities in climate change discussions and decisions, especially as they impact the poor and vulnerable.Together we can become better stewards of all of God's creation.Be well,Theresa ThibodeauxCoordinator of Young Adult Ministry In 1 Month...Theology on Tap We are excited to announce that Theology on Tap will begin on Saturday, July 11th, 2009! A huge SHOUT-OUT and THANK YOU to our Regional Teams who make this possible! OLA REGION: (Los Angeles) Saturdays: July 11th, July 18th, July 25th, August 1st Where: Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels 555 W. Temple St. Los Angeles, Ca 90012 Time: 7:00-9:30pm San Pedro Region: (Long Beach Area) Tuesdays: July 21th, July 28th, August 4th, and 11th Where: St. Dominic Savio Church- Parish Hall 13400 Bellflower Blvd. Bellflower, Ca 90706 Time: 7:00-9:30pm (doors open @ 6:30pm) San Gabriel Region: (Pasadena Area) Fridays: July 31st, August 7th, 14th and 21st Where: Holy Family Church 1527 Fremont Ave. South Pasadena, Ca 91030 Time: 7:30-9:30pm (doors open @ 7) San Fernando Region: (Podcasts from past TOT's!) Sundays: July 19th, 26th; and Aug. 2nd and 9th Where: Soup's Sports Grill 21028 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills Time: 6:30-8:30pm Santa Barbara Region: Sundays: July 19, 26, Aug. 2 & 9th Where: Our Lady of the Assumption 3175 Telegraph Rd., Ventura 93003 Time: 6:30-9pm (following 5:15 mass) CHECK THE ARCHDIOCESAN WEBSITE FOR SPEAKERS and TOPICS to be posted in the next week! We hope to see you this summer! All the Best! Theresa Thibodeaux Office of Religious Education The Division of Young Adult Ministry in the Office of Religious Education works with parish young adult ministry coordinators, pastoral ministers, campus ministers, volunteers and young adults supporting single and married Catholics in their late teens, twenties and thirties. For more information visit: www.archdiocese.la/mya

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Young Adult Ministry Update Office of Religious Education June 2009

Greetings! HAPPY SUMMER!! I hope this email finds you well and enjoying the great outdoors! Below you will see a description of some events we have going on around in the various 300 parishes in LA that are meant to connect you (young adults: late teens, 20's and 30's married or single) with Christ, the Church and a peer community. We have a great Community in this Archdiocese and encourage you to come on out, take a chance and get involved! For more details see our website http://archdiocese.la/mya! "This Sunday is Pentecost Sunday. Pentecost Sunday is one of the most ancient feasts of the Church, celebrated early enough to be mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles (20:16) and St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians (16:8). It is the 50th day after Easter (if we count both Easter and Pentecost), and it supplants the Jewish feast of Pentecost, which took place 50 days after the Passover and which celebrated the sealing of the Old Covenant on Mount Sinai...Read more..." If you have any questions, ideas or inspirations to share, please contact me! Alive in the Spirit! Theresa Thibodeaux Coordinator of Young Adult Ministry Archdiocese of Los Angeles Guess who's online?! Check out Pope Benedict's new page at www.Pope2you.net. Pass it on! "A Sister Helps to Empower Young Adults" How struggling young adults help build homes for the poor led by Sr. Margaret Farrell, a Religious Sister of Charity. Their own experience of being without a home enables them to be compassionate and generous. This short film is very moving and inspiring. http://www.youtube.com/ Young Adult Ministry Training 101! Are you in ministry with young adults? Are you trying to get young adult ministry started in your parish? Come learn about who today's young adults are and the best way to minister to and with them! Click here or more information and Registration info! Looking for Work? HIRE LA Creating Jobs for LA Youth Leading the nation in job creation for youth, Hire LA is placing over 16,000 young people in jobs beginning this May and continuing through July 2010. Hire LA's Youth Employment Program works to provide young adults ages 14-24 with employment opportunities ranging from summer jobs to full time employment. Since its inception in 2006, Hire LA has placed over 28,000 young Angelenos in jobs. For more information, please visit www.hirelayouth.com or call (213) 744-7206. Looking to Study Theology or Ministry? There are many schools throughout the US who offer excellent opportunities to study Theology and Ministry. Some offer online courses as well! Check these out: Loyola Marymount University Boston College School of Theology and Ministry University of Notre Dame Mt. St. Mary's College University of Dayton The Office of Religious Education also offers opportunities to study Theology and Ministry: Basic Catechist Certification Master Catechist Certification

In This Issue Guess Who's online?! Young Adult Ministry Training! JOBS Study Theology Theology on Tap 2009 LA Weekly Renew's THEOLOGY on TAP 2009! We are gearing up for our 2009 Summer Series! Check out the flyer for dates, times and locations! Support TOT in San Pedro!! Downey! Saturday, June 6th! Join Young Adults supporting Theology on Tap in the San Pedro Region from 3-9pm at 12010 Lakewood Blvd. Downey, CA. 20% of all proceeds (purchased with a flyer) go to TOT! Join the fun! For more info, contact Ana! LA WEEKLY Looking for the latest and greatest things to do in LA this summer? Check out www.laweekly.com Quick Links YAM on FACEBOOK

The Division of Young Adult Ministry in the Office of Religious Education works with parish young adult ministry coordinators, pastoral ministers, campus ministers, volunteers and young adults supporting single and married Catholics in their late teens, twenties and thirties. For more information visit:http://www.archdiocese.la/mya

Young Adult Ministry Update! May 2009 in this issue :: Theology on Tap Schedule! :: TOT Fundraiser :: San Gabriel Young Adult Events :: Catholic Thrive Conference :: Young Adult Ministry Training :: Celebrating Young Adults in Ministry! :: Career Expo! :: Young Adult Award Greetings! Hello! Summer is around the corner and we have many opportunities for you to network, socialize, share faith and meet others who are living the Catholic life in LA! Check out our new Google Calendar - Yam in LA with events from around LA! In a special way we thank Jessica Coblentz, who served as our young adult ministry intern beginning in January 2009. She was here 4 short, powerful months. She is a visionary and a true leader and we will miss her. Thanks, Jess! We also thank the Young Adult Ministry Advisory Board, fondly refered to as YAMAB, for their continuous dedication and ministry to represent young adults from across the Archdiocese of LA. You rock! We offer prayers and thoughts to those who experienced loss in the Jesuita fire in Santa Barbara and for those looking for work at this time. Be well, Theresa Thibodeaux Coordinator of Young Adult Ministry ~ Office of Religious Education

THEOLOGY on TAP TIME! Beginning in July! We are gearing up for our 2009 Summer Series! Check out the flyer for dates, times and locations! Come Support Theology on Tap! Make it a Panda Night! Join Our Lady of Angeles Region Young Adults fundraise for this summer's Theology on Tap Speaker Series on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 from 5pm- 12am. Panda will donate 20% of your bill to Young Adult Ministry when you give your flyer at the time of purchase. You can eat in or take out. FIGUEROA PANDA EXPRESS 2828 S. Figueroa St. LA, CA 90007 213-746-0392 746-0392 For more information:www.yamola.org San Gabriel Region Young Adult Events! Join the Fun! ~ Open to All! Sat- 05/16 10:00AM Getty Villa Tickets are free, but must be reserved in advance. If you are interested in joining us, please e-mail the coreteam hfya_coreteam@yahoo.com. Sun 5/24- MetroLink Trip to downtown LA. The morning will begin with serving breakfast at St. Dorothy's. After a ride on the Metro, we will spend some time at historic Olvera-Street. Finally, we will proceed to the Cathedral for mass. More details to come. More info:compass@stdorothy.org Sat May 30th Swing Dance!!! Jump, Jive & Swing! Hey Hep Cats! We're holding the dance! 7:30-11:30 pm, free swing lesson (at 7:30), refreshments, door prizes, and live music with Flattop Tom & his Jump Cats! $15 at the door, $13 presale @ Wed Bible studies. YA's with children welcome- $10 for kids 6-12, 5 under are free! Volunteers needed! Email if you are interested! Discount admission rate of $10 for volunteers! hfya_coreteam@yahoo.com Sun 5/31- Mass, Meal, and Movie-SGV's regional event- Attention all Young Adults in the San Gabriel Valley Region. You are invited for Mass, Meal, and Movie on May 31st. Meet at OLA @5PM for a pizza dinner and to watch a movie. After the movie (8PM) we will have a teaching mass. The entire event is free of charge. Our Lady of the Assumption - 435 Berkeley Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711. For more info contact Liz at LizB@stlouisedm.org Catholic Thrive Conference A Conference for Single Catholics! A celebration for young adults and singles of all ages. Anaheim Marriott MAY 22-24, 2009 Memorial Day weekend, across from Disneyland. ** World-class speakers and music ** Tours sports and beach events ** Sacraments, rosaries & service ** Gala dance & benefit for Singles THRIVE HERE, THRIVE NOW, THRIVE FOREVER! www.catholicthrive.com Young Adult Ministry Training! August 22 & 23 OR 29& 30 Are you in ministry with young adults? Are you trying to get young adult ministry started in your parish? Come learn about who today's young adults are and the best way to minister to and with them! Click here or more information and Registration info! Celebrating Young Adults in Ministry! Save the Date: October 10, 2009 October 2009 marks the 14th annual "Celebrating Young Adults in Ministry," celebration. At this event we recognize the contributions that young adults make to the life of our local faith communities. Celebrate with Cardinal Roger Mahony and young adults throughout LA! Click here for more info! Looking for Work? Greater Los Angeles Career Expo! Thursday May 14, 2009 11:00am - 2:00pm Pasadena Convention Center 300 East Green Street Pasadena, California 91101 Young Adult Award Opportunity! Cardinal Bernardin Leadership Award! Do you know a young faith-filled Catholic between the ages of 18-30 who has demonstrated leadership against poverty and injustice in the United States? Nominate him or her for the Cardinal Bernardin New Leadership Award

Young Adult Ministry Update April 2009 In This Issue Support Theology on Tap Volunteer Campus Minister wanted Pancake Breakfast- CSUF Ministry with Lesbian and Gay Catholics Young Adult Retreat with St. Monica Silent Auction in Los Feliz Mentors Needed 1 Hour Film

Happy Easter! Resurrection Joy!

Have dinner! Get your car washed! All while supporting Theology on Tap! THURSDAY, APRIL 30th, 5-10pm Join the San Pedro Regional Team at Acapulco's in Downey! Come eat, drink and spend time with friends, while 20% of your bill will benefit our summer TOT!! For more info, contact Aela. SATURDAY, MAY 2nd, CAR WASH! Join the OLA Regional Team for a Car Wash in LA! More details available with Marek. Quick Links YAM in LA on Facebook YAM on the WEB Join Our Mailing List Volunteer Campus Minister wanted at Rio Hondo College, Whittier The Newman Center at Rio Hondo College is looking for volunteers to come to campus to assist in facilitating meetings and helping minister to students on campus. We would like to facilitate discussions in: theology, apologetics, social justice, and political action that is facing our current church and faith as well as dialogue with other Christian groups on campus and that's where a campus minister would come into play. If any volunteers would like to contact us, our email address is newmanclub.rio@gmail.com or you may also contact Jose Espinoza, founder and president of the Catholic Newman Club at Rio Hondo College at 323-667-5189. Greetings! Easter Blessings! The season of Resurrection is upon us. Alleluia! We are an Easter people. May we live from the joy of the Easter promise as we celebrate this season. I would like to share with you part of a poem by John O'Donahue. For Celebration: Now is the time to free the heart. Let all intentions and worries stop, Free the joy inside the self, Awaken to the wonder of your life! May this time be one in which we become ever more aware of the incredible beauty and gifts that surround us, even in the everyday difficulties of life. Be well! Theresa Thibodeaux Office of Religious Education 213-637-7498 Pancake Breakfast ~ Sun April 19th California State University, Fullerton! This Sunday CSUF Newman Center is having their bi-annual fundraiser. They are looking for volunteers AND people who love breakfast! For more information contact: csufnewman@gmail.com Anyone and Everyone ~ April 30 Reaching out to gay and lesbian Catholics Come and share your story and/or listen to others and view "Anyone and Everyone," a short film featuring parents from various backgrounds who discuss their reactions to having a son or daughter come out as gay or lesbian. Post-film discussion facilitated by Fr. Brian Doran and members of the LA Archdiocesan ministry with Lesbian & Gay Catholics (MLGC). Thursday, April 30th, 7-9pm St. Denis Catholic Church, 2151 Diamond Bar Blvd. Diamond Bar. For more info contact Jenny at 909-896-8362. Overloaded? Overextended? Overwhelmed? Overtaxed? A Young Adult Retreat, St. Monica St. Monica Young Ministering Adults invites all singles and couples in their 20's and 30's for a weekend of faith and fellowship May 1st to May 3rd at Serra Retreat Center in Malibu as we explore the theme, "Stimulating Your Spirit: Yes God Can!" Activities throughout the weekend will include individual prayer, silent reflection, small group discussions, interactive exercises and fellowship. Retreat fee $170.00 per person before April 20th and $185.00 after the 20th. Space is limited. Register by mail.Contact our Spring Retreat Team Chairs formore information: Rob Bauer at (818) 939-6855 or Veronica Martinez at vmartinez1969@hotmail.com To download a retreat reservation form and to find out more about St. Monica Young Ministering Adults activities this spring including a hike and a coffeehouse go to www.stmonica.net/yma Silent Auction! Saturday, May 2nd Our Mother of Good Counsel in Los Feliz Our Mother of Good Counsel in Los Feliz would like to invite you to join us for our 2nd annual "Evening in Black & White" Silent Auction and Cocktail Party, to be held onMay 2nd at 6:30p.m. The event is not exactly 'black tie" but guests areinvited to dress in black and white for an evening of fun, music and good company. A Call for Mentors Encuentro Juvenil Program Information Our primary goal is to integrate and heal broken families and prevent teenagers, ages 14-18 only, in the household from becoming affected by gangs, drugs and alcohol. For more information, please contact Xochitl Hernandez at Phone: 562-334-7927 xochitlhg@hotmail.com 1 Hour Film! ~ May 30 Article Subtitle The next 1 Hour Film will be on Saturday, May 30th from 9am until apx. 6pm at Our Lady Of Peace Church in North Hills. For more information and to check out the results from the previous 1 Hour Films, check out: http://www.1hourfilm.org/ If you have any questions about the 1 Hour Film, contact Steve Geiger at 323-228-3240 or steve.geiger@1hourfilm.org

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February Newsletter Update:

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY UPDATE

February 13, 2009

Greetings! Hello all! As St. Valentine's Day approaches may we remember the greatest call given to us by Jesus..."love one another." May this season of love be filled with beauty and joy, no matter where you may find yourself. And as Lent approaches, may you find time to treasure the silence and the special moments in which our God speaks to us. With much love, Theresa Thibodeaux Coordinator of Young Adult Ministry Archdiocese of Los Angeles Valentine Ideas!! Sat. February 14th, 2009 Looking for a way to celebrate tomorrow?!! Try these. Bring a friend/date: 1. RED ~ St. Victor's in West Hollywood A Young Adult Benefit To Support Catholic Underground TIME: 8:00pm Cocktails ~ 9:00pm Dancing LOCATION: St. Victor's Parish Hall 8634 Holloway Drive West Hollywood, CA PROVIDED: Appetizers and Desserts, Cash Bar COST: Twenty-five Dollars at the Door ~ Five Dollars off if you wear RED DRESS: Cocktail Attire INFO: st.victor.parish@gmail.com 2. SOURCE AND SUMMIT ~ St. Therese in Alhambra TIME: (6:30 PM) FELLOWSHIP AND REFRESHMENTS (7:00 PM) PRAISE & WORSHIP BEGINS LOCATION: St. Therese Hall 510 N. El Molino Alhambra, CA. 91801 SPEAKER: Fr. Robert Barcelos, OCD TOPIC: LOVE INCLUDING: LIVE MUSIC, EUCHARISTIC ADORATION, ROSARY and A ROSE TO THE 1ST 5O PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE!!!!!!!!!! SPECIAL VARIETY SHOW AND VALENTINE'S DANCE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE ADORATION!!!!! INFO : (562) 483-3636 3. Taize Prayer, ~ St. Louise de Marillac in Covina TIME: 8 pm LOCATION: 1720 E. Covina Blvd. Covina, CA TOPIC: Intimacy INFO: call Liz Bell at (626) 331-1512 or lizb@stlouisedm.org 4. Valentine's Service Project - Holy Family in Artesia Come and help us share God's Love. We will be visiting the Buena Park Nursing Home to visit the residents, pass out flowers, and Valentine's Day cards. TIME: 9:45AM. LOCATION: 8520 Western Ave, Buena Park. INFO: call Jennevee at 562.980.6510. IN THIS ISSUE Valentine Celebrations RE Congress 2009 Young Adult Ministry Training Lenten Evening ~ Terry Hershey Sisters of Notre Dame Matt Maher Concert! JOIN OUR MAILING LIST STAND BY ME: A Youtube Video "I have always liked this song because I never doubted that God's promise to always stand by God's children was the promise of all promises. This 5 1½ minute rendition was created by two guys who went around the world getting street singers to sing and play Stand by Me, then dubbed them together into one song. This is all part of Playing for Change: Peace through Music, a multimedia movement created to inspire, connect and bring peace to the world through music." ~ Lee Nagel, Executive Director, NCCL

* Religious Education Congress 2009 * LOVE UNFOLDING...IGNITING OUR YES! is this year's Religious Education Congress Theme! To register go to: www.recongress.org Come join us on Saturday, February 28th for: * Young Adult Liturgy in the Arena at the Anaheim Convention Center, 5:15pm * Young Adult Dance in the Anaheim Marriot at 9:30pm (ID required) * "The Gathering Place," Young Adult Lounge at 9:30pm in the Marriot (ID required) Young Adult Ministry 101! 2-day Workshop Do you work with young adults? Are you trying to get a young adult ministry started in your community? Come for this 2-day workshop, March 28th and 29th to learn more! For more info and to register: CLICK HERE! Lenten Evening of Prayer with Terry Hershey! Terry Hershey, a nationally recognized young adult speaker will join us for a Lenten Evening of Prayer on Tuesday, March 3rd from 7-9pm at St. Dominc Savio in Bellflower. He will present on the "Sacred Presence." All Are Welcome! For more info contact Bettyrae at (562) 233-8955 or bettyraereyes@yahoo.com St. Dominic Savio 13400 Bellflower Blvd. Bellflower 90706 (562) 920-7796 Come and See with the Sisters of Notre Dame The Sisters of Notre Dame cordially invite single women over 18 who wish to share in our SND community life. WHEN? Tuesdays and Wednesdays 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. including Evening Prayer, faith-sharing, supper and fellowship Saturdays 4:30 - 8:00 p.m. including reflections on the liturgical readings, Evening Prayer, supper and fellowship WHERE? Villa Regina Community 1776 Hendrix Avenue (on the La Reina High School campus) Thousand Oaks Please RSVP (at least a day before you plan to join us) by email or phone to Sr. Lisa Megaffin at megaffin@earthlink.net or 805-402-8623 Rooted in Jesus gathered into a life-giving community, committed to simplicity of life, we are missioned as Sisters of Notre Dame to bring hope within a diverse society. Come and see...join us for an evening...as we witness boldly, living Gospel community! Matt Maher in Concert! Tuesday, March 3rd, 7:30PM St. John the Baptist Church 3848 Stewart Ave. Baldwin Park, Ca 91706 For more info contact Peter Saucedo at (626) 960-2795 Renew's Theology on Tap ~ Volunteers Needed Summer 2009 Volunteers Needed If you would like to be part of the regional teams that plan Theology on Tap, please email Theresa Thibodeaux ASAP! Have a wonderful weekend! With prayer, Theresa Thibodeaux

Office of Religious Education Los Angeles Archdiocese In this issue... RE Congress Young Adult Ministry 101! Career Websites Theology on Tap	Young Adult News! Feb. 2009 Greetings! Hello Young Adults (and those who minister with ya's)! I hope your new year is off to a great start. We have some exciting news to share with you this month! On January 14th, Jessica Coblentz, joined the young adult ministry team as our intern! She will be with us through May and is doing incredible work helping to build up young adult ministry in LA! Welcome, Jessica! February ends with the annual Religious Education Congress in Anaheim! Saturday, Feb. 28th is a special day for young adults at congress as we will have a young adult focused liturgy, dance and social! Come join us! For more info check out: www.recongress.org. In closing I pass on one of my favorite quotes from St. Ignatius of Loyola, "we find God in ALL things." Be well, Theresa Thibodeaux Coordinator of Young Adult Ministry (213) 637-7498
	Religious Education Congress Young Adult Events! LOVE UNFOLDING...IGNITING OUR YES! is this year's Religious Education Congress Theme! To register go to: www.recongress.org Come join us on Saturday, February 28th for: * Young Adult Liturgy in the Arena at the Anaheim Convention Center, 5:15pm * Young Adult Dance in the Anaheim Marriot at 9:30pm (ID required) * "The Gathering Place," Young Adult Lounge at 9:30pm in the Marriot (ID required) Young Adult Ministry 101! A Training and Specialization Workshop Do you work with young adults? Are you trying to get a young adult ministry started in your community? Come for this 2-day workshop, March 28th and 29th to learn more about young adult ministry! For more info and to register:CLICK HERE! Looking for Work? Helpful Websites In these trying economic times many people are facing the loss of jobs. Here are some websites that may be of help to anyone looking for employment. Red Cross Idealist - Non-Profit Jobs Career Links The National Catholic Reporter Higher Ed Jobs City of Orange Jobs St. Jude Medical Center City of Los Angeles Jobs Long Beach City College Jobs Great Young Adult Links Interested in Young Adult Ministry and staying current with Church news from a young adult perspective? Check these out: BustedHalo From the Pews in the Back: Young Women and Catholicism NextGen from Call to Action New Voices from Young Catholics at NCR RENEW's Theology on TAP! Summer 2009 Volunteers Needed If you would like to be part of the regional teams that plan Theology on Tap, please email Theresa Thibodeaux ASAP!
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Young Adult Ministry Update January 2009 Greetings! Happy New Year! I hope that your holiday season was filled with joy and time for rest. I also know that for some of us this is a difficult time especially with the current state of our economy. Let's keep each other, our nation and our world in prayer. May all be well, and here's to 09! Theresa Thibodeaux Young Adult Ministry Coordinator, Office of Religious Education Religious Education CONGRESS 2009! LOVE UNFOLDING...IGNITING OUR YES! is this year's Religious Education Congress Theme! To register go to: www.recongress.org Young Adults will be all over the place this year! Come join us on Saturday, February 28th for: * Young Adult Liturgy in the Arena at the Anaheim Convention Center, 5:15pm * Young Adult Dance in the Anaheim Marriot at 9:30pm (ID required) * "The Gathering Place," Young Adult Lounge at 9pm in the Marriot (ID required) Volunteers Needed! ~ please contact RECvolunteer@la-archdiocese.org Young Adult Ministry 101: A "how to" Training! YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY 101! Do you work with young adults? Are you trying to get a young adult ministry started in your community? Come for this 2-day workshop, March 28th and 29th to learn more about young adult ministry! For more info and to register:CLICK HERE! Faith Odyssey 2009 ~ Workshop at St. Monica ~ Jan. 10 Event: Faith Odyssey 2009 this Saturday!! "Come for a faith lift!" What: Workshop Host: St Monica Family & Friends Start Time: Saturday, January 10 at 8:00am End Time: Saturday, January 10 at 6:00pm Where: 725 California Ave To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below: http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=53786193893 Community Outreach Opportunity with the Vincentians Dear Young Vincentians & Friends, VOYA (Vincentian Outreach Young Adults), offers a twice-per-year service opportunity for young adults. This one is entitled "Project Seton" and takes place in Brownsville, Texas and across the border in Mexico, February 12-16 (Presidents' Day Weekend). The cost is $150, plus transportation to and from Brownsville. For more information please visit the VOYA website at http://www.voya.us/; (you'll find links to this particular service trip, to register, photos from past trips, and more). Source and Summit at St. Therese Church ~ Jan. 10th SOURCE & SUMMIT ~ Saturday, JANUARY 10, 2009 TIME: 6:30pm (fellowship & refreshments) 7:00pm (Praise & Worship) LOCATION: St. Therese Hall 510 N. El Molino Alhambra, CA. 91801 INFO: Rocio Avila (626) 284-0020 Ext. 235 Adam Cortez:lovetodance3127@yahoo.com Live Band: FRANCIS CABILDO BAND ~Speaker: Rueben Quezada ~ Talk: "Los Cristeros" Men's Retreat at St. Monica ~ Jan. 23 & 24 Event: Cornerstone 2009 Men's Retreat "A Gathering of Ordinary Men For An Extraordinary Experience" What: Workshop Host: St Monica Family & Friends Start Time: Friday, January 23 at 6:30pm End Time: Saturday, January 24 at 8:00pm Where: St. Monica Catholic Church To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below: http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=42789053986 Finding Your Life's Purpose Workshop ~ Feb. 8th Sunday, February 8th, 2009 St. Joseph Campus of Sacred Heart Retreat House 507 North Granada Avenue, Alhambra, CA 91801 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Rick Sarkisian, Ph.D. Founder of Life Works PressCost: $35.00(includes continental breakfast and lunch and free Lifeworks Workbook) For more information or to make a reservation,call (626) 289-0223 Don't Miss This Amazing Conferencethat Can Make A Difference In Your Life! Called and Gifted Workshop ~ Feb. 15th & 16th The Called & Gifted Workshop is a two-day live presentation which will include Church teaching on the laity and lay apostleship; the nature of spiritual gifts, call, and vocation; and how to undertake the process of discernment. FRIDAY, February 15, 2008 7:00PM - 9:30 PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2008 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church 22508 Copper Hill Dr. Santa Clarita, Ca. 91350 Questions? Call Bobby at (661) 296-3723 Happy New Year! Have a wonder-filled week! May your year be blessed! Theresa Thibodeaux Young Adult Ministry Division, Office of Religious Education 3424 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, California 90010 213-637-7498

In This Issue Congress 09 Young Adult Ministry 101 New Year Workshop Community Outreach Prayer Experience Men's Retreat Life's Purpose Workshop Called and Gifted Workshop Join Our Mailing List A Blessing for the New Year ~ John O'Donohue On the day when the weight deadens on your shoulders and you stumble, may the clay dance to balance you. And when your eyes freeze behind the gray window and the ghost of loss gets into you, may a flock of colors, indigo, red, green and azure blue, Come to awaken in you A meadow of delight. When the canvas frays In the curragh of thoughts And a strain of ocean blackens beneath you, May there come across the waters a path of yellow moonlight to bring you safely home. May the nourishment of the earth be yours, May the clarity of light be yours, May the fluency of the ocean be yours, May the protection of the ancestors be yours. And so may a slow wind work these words of love around you, an invisible cloak to mind your life.

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Young Adult Ministry Division Office of Religious Education Newsletter

Thanksgiving/Advent November 2008

In This Issue Young Adult Retreat Responding to Wildfires Taize Prayer Advent Evening of Prayer Table Talk Knights of Columbus Christmas with St. Clare's RE Congress 2009! Vocation Discernment Young Adult Retreat Glendora * This weekend * Friday, November 21 (7:00 pm) - Sunday, November 23, 2008 (1:00pm) MARY IMMACULATE CONCEPTION RETREAT HOUSE For more information contact Jay Parayno at 626-905-9275 or seasyoungadults@gmail.com Quick Links... YAM on the WEB MYSPACE FACEBOOK Greetings! Holiday Greetings! I hope this email finds you enjoying the time change and finding a few moments of rest. May Thanksgiving be a time to realize the many things that make our lives so special, and may we share that gratitude with those in our lives. In a special way we remember and pray for those who have been affected by the California wildfires. Let us be willing to rise to meet the needs of these communities. A blessed Thanksgiving and Advent Season to you all! Theresa Thibodeaux Coordinator of Young Adult Ministry Archdiocese of Los Angeles Reaching Out to Wildfire Victims The American Red Cross is in need of both volunteers and monetary donations to help with reconstruction and healing of communities touched by the wildfires. To see how you can help please visit: http://www.redcross.org/ or contact Catholic Charities at http://catholicCharitiesLA.org Taize Prayer ~ Long Beach~ Nov. 20 All are welcome to experience Taize prayer with the St. Cornelius community at St. Cornelius Church, 5500 E. Wardlow Rd. Long Beach 90808 from 7-8 pm. For more information contact Sr. Kathleen at srkburns11@msn.com Advent Evening of Prayer - San Pedro Region "Christmas Shopping with Bishop Alex Salazar"~ Dec. 3rd Getting the gifts that really matter..an advent journey to Christmas with Guest Speaker Bishop Alex Salazar. Refreshments and fellowship for single and married young adults 18-39. Wednesday, December 3rd, 7-9:30pm St. Dominic Savio Parish, 13400 Bellflower Blvd. Bellflower, CA 90706 For more information contact Bettyrae Reyes at (562) 233-8955 or bettyraereyes@yahoo.com Table Talk with St. Louise de Marillac ~ Dec. 4 Knights of Columbus Young Adults~ Dec. 5th The Knights of Columbus Young Adults fellowship will have there next meeting on Friday, December 5th at 6:45pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall (8049 West Manchester Avenue in Playa del Rey). We will meet and have dinner together during that council's fish fry. For further info, please contact Kent at 310-516-0284 or at khori19@yahoo.com Christmas with St. Clare's- Canyon Country ~ Dec. 6 www.stclareya.org Young Adults at Religious Education Congress 2009! For more information and to register! www.RECongress.org Vocation Discernment for Young Adults ~ Nov. 24th Seasons Best! Theresa Thibodeaux Young Adult Ministry Division, Office of Religious Education

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FROM Theresa Thibodeaux of the
Archdiocese of Los Angeles Young Adult Ministry Office:

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY Office of Religious Education
November 2008
Greetings! Fall blessings! During this month of Thanksgiving we have much to be grateful for as individuals and communities. As Thomas Merton said, "Love is our true destiny. We do not find the meaning of life by ourselves alone- we find it with one another." May we always seek to be instruments of love, be open to the other and be willing to share our stories and our many gifts. In gratitude for all of you, Theresa Thibodeaux Coordinator of Young Adult Ministry Archdiocese of Los Angeles
Young Women and Catholicism A blogspot and book for Catholic women From the authors.... Eighteen months ago, we started asking young women around the country to write about being Catholic- By April, 2007, we were overwhelmed by over 100 submissions! A year later, we're working on From the Pews in the Back: Young Women & Catholicism--a collection of 29 humorous, thought-provoking, and poignant stories by women 18-35 years old. http://youngwomenandcatholicism.blogspot.com/2008/11/civic-sacrament.html FOOD and FAITH with St. Clare's in Canyon Country For more information please visit us at www.stclareya.org Contact us: 661-298-2593 TAIZE PRAYER with St. Louise de Marillac, Covina Come join in this unique and wonderful prayer experience offered by the young adults of St. Louise de Marillac's. For more information contact Liz Bell at LizB@stlouisedm.org or (626) 331-1512 GET YOUR GREEN ON! ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH CONFERENCE December 13, 2008, Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Los Angeles Convention Center -- South Hall Be part of the largest youth environmental event in the west! All Los Angeles residents ages 12 to 21 are invited to this green education event for the youth and by the youth. Come with your school, church or neighborhood group, and learn all about environmentalism through tree plantings, green jobs, and buying eco-friendly. Surprise guests will highlight this fun-filled learning experience. For more information, visit www.milliontreesla.org today.		In This Issue Young Women and Catholicism Food and Faith - St. Clare's Paintball - Holy Family TAIZE - St. Louise Environmental Youth Conference Retreat Training Day 08 RETREAT TRAINING DAY!! Do you plan retreats? Could you use some new ideas? Want to share some of yours? Join us for the Archdiocesan wide Retreat Training Day. Saturday, November 15th 9am-4pm Loyola Marymount University! Click here to REGISTER Quick Links MYSPACE ~ new pics! FACEBOOK ON THE WEB!
Closing Thought... Have a wonderful season of thanksgiving! "Now is the time to know that all you do is sacred." ~ Hafiz Contact Information Coordinator of Young Adult Ministry ~ Archdiocese of Los Angeles Theresa Young Adult Ministry Division Office of Religious Education Newsletter Thanksgiving/Advent November 2008 In This Issue Young Adult Retreat Responding to Wildfires Taize Prayer Advent Evening of Prayer Table Talk Knights of Columbus Christmas with St. Clare's RE Congress 2009! Vocation Discernment Young Adult Retreat Glendora * This weekend * Friday, November 21 (7:00 pm) - Sunday, November 23, 2008 (1:00pm) MARY IMMACULATE CONCEPTION RETREAT HOUSE For more information contact Jay Parayno at 626-905-9275 or seasyoungadults@gmail.com Quick Links... YAM on the WEB MYSPACE FACEBOOK Greetings! Holiday Greetings! I hope this email finds you enjoying the time change and finding a few moments of rest. May Thanksgiving be a time to realize the many things that make our lives so special, and may we share that gratitude with those in our lives. In a special way we remember and pray for those who have been affected by the California wildfires. Let us be willing to rise to meet the needs of these communities. A blessed Thanksgiving and Advent Season to you all! Theresa Thibodeaux Coordinator of Young Adult Ministry Archdiocese of Los Angeles Reaching Out to Wildfire Victims The American Red Cross is in need of both volunteers and monetary donations to help with reconstruction and healing of communities touched by the wildfires. To see how you can help please visit: http://www.redcross.org/ or contact Catholic Charities at http://catholicCharitiesLA.org Taize Prayer ~ Long Beach~ Nov. 20 All are welcome to experience Taize prayer with the St. Cornelius community at St. Cornelius Church, 5500 E. Wardlow Rd. Long Beach 90808 from 7-8 pm. For more information contact Sr. Kathleen at srkburns11@msn.com Advent Evening of Prayer - San Pedro Region "Christmas Shopping with Bishop Alex Salazar"~ Dec. 3rd Getting the gifts that really matter..an advent journey to Christmas with Guest Speaker Bishop Alex Salazar. Refreshments and fellowship for single and married young adults 18-39. Wednesday, December 3rd, 7-9:30pm St. Dominic Savio Parish, 13400 Bellflower Blvd. Bellflower, CA 90706 For more information contact Bettyrae Reyes at (562) 233-8955 or bettyraereyes@yahoo.com Table Talk with St. Louise de Marillac ~ Dec. 4 Knights of Columbus Young Adults~ Dec. 5th The Knights of Columbus Young Adults fellowship will have there next meeting on Friday, December 5th at 6:45pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall (8049 West Manchester Avenue in Playa del Rey). We will meet and have dinner together during that council's fish fry. For further info, please contact Kent at 310-516-0284 or at khori19@yahoo.com Christmas with St. Clare's- Canyon Country ~ Dec. 6 www.stclareya.org Young Adults at Religious Education Congress 2009! For more information and to register! www.RECongress.org Vocation Discernment for Young Adults ~ Nov. 24th Seasons Best! Theresa Thibodeaux Young Adult Ministry Division, Office of Religious Education ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ .................................................................................................................................................................................. FROM Theresa Thibodeaux of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Young Adult Ministry Office: YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY Office of Religious Education November 2008 Greetings! Fall blessings! During this month of Thanksgiving we have much to be grateful for as individuals and communities. As Thomas Merton said, "Love is our true destiny. We do not find the meaning of life by ourselves alone- we find it with one another." May we always seek to be instruments of love, be open to the other and be willing to share our stories and our many gifts. In gratitude for all of you, Theresa Thibodeaux Coordinator of Young Adult Ministry Archdiocese of Los Angeles Young Women and Catholicism A blogspot and book for Catholic women From the authors.... Eighteen months ago, we started asking young women around the country to write about being Catholic- By April, 2007, we were overwhelmed by over 100 submissions! A year later, we're working on From the Pews in the Back: Young Women & Catholicism--a collection of 29 humorous, thought-provoking, and poignant stories by women 18-35 years old. http://youngwomenandcatholicism.blogspot.com/2008/11/civic-sacrament.html FOOD and FAITH with St. Clare's in Canyon Country For more information please visit us at www.stclareya.org Contact us: 661-298-2593 TAIZE PRAYER with St. Louise de Marillac, Covina Come join in this unique and wonderful prayer experience offered by the young adults of St. Louise de Marillac's. For more information contact Liz Bell at LizB@stlouisedm.org or (626) 331-1512 GET YOUR GREEN ON! ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH CONFERENCE December 13, 2008, Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Los Angeles Convention Center -- South Hall Be part of the largest youth environmental event in the west! All Los Angeles residents ages 12 to 21 are invited to this green education event for the youth and by the youth. Come with your school, church or neighborhood group, and learn all about environmentalism through tree plantings, green jobs, and buying eco-friendly. Surprise guests will highlight this fun-filled learning experience. For more information, visit www.milliontreesla.org today. In This Issue Young Women and Catholicism Food and Faith - St. Clare's Paintball - Holy Family TAIZE - St. Louise Environmental Youth Conference Retreat Training Day 08 RETREAT TRAINING DAY!! Do you plan retreats? Could you use some new ideas? Want to share some of yours? Join us for the Archdiocesan wide Retreat Training Day. Saturday, November 15th 9am-4pm Loyola Marymount University! Click here to REGISTER Quick Links MYSPACE ~ new pics! FACEBOOK ON THE WEB! Closing Thought... Have a wonderful season of thanksgiving! "Now is the time to know that all you do is sacred." ~ Hafiz Contact Information Coordinator of Young Adult Ministry ~ Archdiocese of Los Angeles Theresa Thibodeaux 213-637-7498 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 213-637-7498

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