Our Lady of the Lake Youth Ministry

{Jr. High Bible Study}

noreply@blogger.com (Hope) — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 20:36:00 +0000

DYC Odds and Ends...

noreply@blogger.com (Hope) — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:01:00 +0000

We will meet at Bellacino's on Lake Murray Blvd. at 4:45 on Friday for dinner. Dinner is on your own. if you don't want to eat dinner there, please make sure to be at Bellacino's at 5:45. That is when we will leave for the conference.

Also, we have Our Lady of the Lake shirts that we will wear that night, so know that you will need to change your shirt when you get to Bellacino's.

On Sunday, we will wear the conference tshirts.

The Conference ends around noon on Sunday and we usually stop to eat lunch together as a group, so you will need some money for that. We will meet back at OLOL on Sunday afternoon.

What to Pack:
A couple changes of clothes
comfortable shoes
a jacket
something to sleep in
your personal toiletries (shampoo, toothbrush, etc)
there are pillows and bedding, but you are welcome to bring your own pillow or blanket

No cell phones will be allowed on during the conference, so if you plan to bring one, please keep it with your things in your room. We would hate to look out in the crowd and see people texting (You get really bad reception there anyway)

I will check my phone pften in case parents need to reach us. My number is 803-467-7627

We will be staying at White Oak Conference Center in Winnsboro. The contact info is: 633 Mobley Hwy, Winnsboro. 803-635-4685

Thanks, Hope

Diocesan Youth Conference

noreply@blogger.com (Hope) — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:18:00 +0000

Dear Parents,

I wanted to remind you all that the registration forms for the annual Diocesan High School Youth Conference have gone out and the deadline is this Sunday. I have attached the flyer and the registration forms. You will notice that there is more attached to the registration form, so please just print the first 2 pages.

This conference is March 11-13. It is at White Oak Conference Center in Winnsboro (about 45 minutes from Chapin).

Our youth are always so excited about this conference and the buzz has already started. They LOVE this weekend. There will be speakers that have some moving and inspirational stories, skits performed by the Diocesan Evangelization Team (which we have 2 high school students on the team this year) that are hilarious and some with messages that every teen needs to hear. There is a band, games, basketball, volleyball, soccer, break out workshops to learn more about the things the teens are interested in (they pick 2 they can go to) and we end with Mass with the Bishop on Sunday morning.

I would love for every one of our teens to experience this weekend. It is such an amazing experience!

The cost is $140 for the whole weekend and includes registration, meals and a shirt. Fr. Andrew and I have the same view that cost should never be an issue, if this is something you'd like your teen to participate in. We can always work something out and we are happy to do it!!

This Sunday, I will be on the annual high school ski trip, so please put the forms and money either on my desk (there will be someone there this Sunday, so they will know what to do with it) or put it in my box upstairs in the hallway across from Pat Moore's office.

Please contact me with any questions!

I look forward from hearing from you.

Youth Ministry Ice Skating Day

noreply@blogger.com (Hope) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:33:00 +0000

Youth Ministry | fundraiser!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Hope) — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:13:00 +0000

March for Life | Washington DC

noreply@blogger.com (Hope) — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 17:53:00 +0000

We are getting so excited about our

annual March for Life trip to Washington DC.

We hope you can join us!!!

Here is the information we have so far:

The cost will be $65 per person. This does not include food.

Itinerary (subject to change)

Sunday, January 23

6:15am: Meet at Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church

6:30am: Depart via chartered bus(es). We will stop for fast food lunch.

5:00pm: Arrive at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Crofton, Md.

5:30pm: Attend youth Mass.

Rest of the evening: Eat dinner; attend a "youth night' for high school students; sleep.

Monday, January 24

5:30am: Depart for Washington, DC

7:00am: Arrive at the Youth Rally and Mass

11:00am: Depart for the Washington Mall and the march to the U.S. Supreme Court

3:30pm: Meet at the National Air and Space Museum. Eat fast food dinner at the museum,

4:30pm: Depart for Columbia

Midnight: Arrive at Our Lady of the Hills

Items to Bring:

Sleeping Bag

Money for Food

Warm, layered clothing

I need to know if you are going by December 5th!!!

high school ski trip | FEBRUARY 11-13, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Hope) — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 18:06:00 +0000

{Fall Confirmation Retreat}

noreply@blogger.com (Hope) — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 01:45:00 +0000

Here are pictures from our Fall Confirmation Retreat. We had 16 youth leaders and around 30 candidates. What a blessing these young people are to our church family. May the Holy Spirit continue to guide these hearts closer to Christ!

Tim Staples | Camels, Leatherjackets, and Limburger Cheese

noreply@blogger.com (Hope) — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Tim will be speaking on Sunday evening to all our youth and the topic is Catholic Boot Camp for Teens, but he is ALSO talking on Monday night at 7pm. A light dinner will be served from 6-6:45pm.

Here's an overview of this talk:
This talk for teens uses the examples of peers who have changed the world from the past to modern times. From Jeremiah the prophet, Daniel, to the apostles James and John, magnificent saints of the Church such as Saint Maria Goretti, and of course, the Blessed Mother herself. You will discover how God has always used young people, and even teens and pre-teens, to change the world. Hear, finally, how a modern day couple from Iraq-friends of Tim's-endured unimaginable persecution and are a testimony to the power of God working in the lives of teens around the globe. As far as the Camels, Leatherjackets, and Limburger Cheese goes, you'll have to come to the talk to hear how they fit in!

I'm challenging ALL Jr. High and Sr. High to attend this awesome talk!!!! I'll see you there :)

Jr. High Retreat!

noreply@blogger.com (Hope) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:47:00 +0000

Permission Slip for Dodgeball Tournament

noreply@blogger.com (Hope) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:05:00 +0000

For all those playing in the dodgeball tournament, I need you to fill this out and bring it on Saturday. I also need for you to send this to any friends you will be bringing with you so they too can fill it out. I need a permission slip for everyone attending.

If you are not able to print this out, I will have extras with me on Saturday. Please have your parent stick around for a couple minutes to fill it out.

Thanks!!

Tim Staples: Catholic Boot Camp for Teens

noreply@blogger.com (Hope) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:20:00 +0000

Check it out!

Tim Staples, National Catholic Apologist, will be coming to

Our Lady of the Lake on Sunday, Sept. 19th during class time.

He will be doing other talks, as well, so check out the flyer below.

We have other churches coming so feel free to invite your Catholic friends!

Dodgeball Tournament

noreply@blogger.com (Hope) — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 03:51:00 +0000

Check this out. Open to all Jr. High and High School Teens and their friends.

The person who brings the most friends to the tournament wins a FREE Sonic Gift Card!!

Contact Hope at 467-7627 to let me know how many people you will be bringing!

{check it out!}

noreply@blogger.com (Hope) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:54:00 +0000

Check it out everyone.

Don't miss out on snagging some

cool Catholic gear during the tax free weekend!

Christian Rock Concert featuring Southbound Fearing

noreply@blogger.com (Hope) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:06:00 +0000

Grab a friend...or two...or ten and come rock out to some awesome music by Southbound Fearing. They're stopping at Our Lady of the Lake while on their summer tour and we can't wait to host this concert.

They've been performing with some big names this summer such as Sonicflood, Rebecca Saint James, The Newsboys, The Afters, Matt Maher and Point of Grace, just to name a few!

Doors of the Family Life Center will open at 7pm

and show starts at 7:30pm.

We're asking for a donation for the entrance fee and we will be taking up a love offering for GoodWorks of Chapin who helps needy families in our community.

So come out for a live concert with an awesome band

who's goal is to spread the message of Jesus Christ.

Want to know more about them?

Check them out on myspace www.myspace.com/southboundfearing

{lake day}

noreply@blogger.com (Hope) — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:28:00 +0000

Don't be left out! Join us for an awesome day!

See flyer below and remember to bring a few friends,

12 pack of soda and any inflatables you'd like to use.

Please RSVP so we know how much food to get!

noreply@blogger.com (Hope) — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 22:30:00 +0000

The Confirmation Retreat was amazing thanks to the Holy Spirit, the work of some very dedicated teens and adults, and most importantly to the open hearts of our Confirmation Candidates.
Special Thanks to Fr. Uhdi for an incredible talk and a wonderful Mass, Lisa Militello for sharing herself with us for countless years, Fr. Andrew for his prayers and support, the high school teens for sharing their testimonies with the candidates, T Devine for her steadfast dedication to our youth, Polly La Rosa for all the hard work getting together the odds and ends, The Men's Club for cooking breakfast, Susan McDaniel for getting lunch and the parents who brought snacks. You all made the retreat special!
Here are some pictures from the weekend.

DYC 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Hope) — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:56:00 +0000

Jr. High Bowling Night

noreply@blogger.com (Hope) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:45:00 +0000

We had so much fun bowling at Anchor Lanes for the Jr. High Bowling Night. There were about 15 people there and there were plenty of strikes and spares to go around! Here are some pictures...

Winter Jam 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Hope) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:35:00 +0000

We had a great time at Winter Jam 2010. We had about 35 people all together. It was a great night of music and fellowship!

Here are some pictures from the night.

High School Ski Trip 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Hope) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:01:00 +0000

Well, we made it! Another great ski trip adventure.

Fun was had by all!

This is always such a great weekend for building new friendships

and strengthening old ones...I'm blessed to be a part of it!
~Hope

Pro Life March in Washington DC

noreply@blogger.com (Hope) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:44:00 +0000

Well, we definitely had an adventure getting to the Pro Life March. We had bus trouble (to say the least) but it made it into a pilgremage and opened our eyes to what God can do. He can make us walk into the Pro Life Rally in the Verizon Center amongst 20,000 other people at the exact moment that the bishops are processing into Mass when we knew there was no way we would make it to the Verizon Center at all. God is Good and Merciful!!!

Enjoy the pictures from the day. It was something these kids won't ever forget!

South Carolina Catholic Youth Rally for Life

noreply@blogger.com (Hope) — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:58:00 +0000

The South Carolina Catholic Youth Rally for Life took place this morning at St. Joseph in Columbia. 500 youth, speakers, praise and worship music by the house band, Mass with the bishop--and all before 11:30am :)

We then drove to USC, parked, and joined hundreds of Pro Life supporters for the Stand Up for Life Rally at the Statehouse. We heard speeches from local politicians, and personal testimonies from the group Citizens for Life.

The Knights of Columbus led us in the pledge of allegiance and Heaven's Hogs {a motorcycle club} were there giving out free hot chocolate and coffee.

There was literature about the Pro Life movement, as well as, brochures on every aspect of Respecting Life--from the womb to the tomb.

It was an incredible thing to watch all these young people being a witness of the Gospel and standing up for what they believe.

I encourage anyone who has never been, to put this on their calendar for next year and plan to attend. You will be changed!!

Here are some pictures from the morning:

Bishop Robert Guglielmone giving a homily during the youth Mass

A Teen Speaker

The Band: Wannabe Stephan

Fr. Andrew Trapp during his testimony to the youth

Bishop Guglielmone speaking to the youth

Our Youth from Our Lady of the Lake

Stand Up for Life Rally at the Statehouse

Columbia, SC

Half of our group

The other half of our group

During the March to the Statehouse

South Carolina Youth Rally for Life

noreply@blogger.com (Hope) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:05:00 +0000

Click on the link for more information on the South Carolina Youth Rally for Life!
http://www.catholic-doc.org/ym/files/youthrally2010update.pdf

Fall Confirmation Retreat 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Hope) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 20:58:00 +0000

Here are the long awaited pictures from our Fall Confirmation Retreat.

It was a lot of fun and great day of bonding!