CAROLS ON THE LAWN: A LIFE TEEN CHRISTMAS 2012!!

JOIN US for a fun-filled, joyful night full of hot chocolate, treats, trolley-riding, caroling, funny gifts, tacky sweaters, and delicious gumbo!  It's not too late to get in on the fun!

Meet us THIS SUNDAY (Dec 16th) @ 5:00 Mass.  After Mass we'll be loading up the trolleys and heading out to bring some Christmas Cheer to the home-bound members of our St. Mary parish community.  Come help us herald the coming of our King by giving those who don't get to participate in parish life the chance to celebrate with us, sing along to a few songs, and share some smiles and laughter!  We'll get to enjoy some hot chocolate while we ride through town and sing!

After the ride is over, we'll head back to Founder's Hall for some delicious gumbo, and we'll play a fun game of White Elephant!  All you have to do is bring a WRAPPED fun (or funny) gift worth $5 OR LESS (you can buy it, make it, find it, regift it...or whatever!) and we'll have the chance to open some presents, grapple for the best gifts, and have some CHRISTMAS FUN!

And, if you're feeling brave, there will be a prize for the ugliest Christmas sweater!

SO, bring your Christmas Cheer, your $5 or less gag gift, your appetite, and wear your Christmas "Best"--trust me, YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!

DON'T FORGET! CAROLS ON THE LAWN: A LIFE TEEN CHRISTMAS!
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16th FROM 6:00pm to 9:00pm!!  SEE YOU THERE!

BLOG TRIVIA QUESTION OF THE WEEK

QUESTION:

Last night at Couchroom, we talked about the 2nd Reading that will be read at Mass this coming Sunday, October 14, 2012.

In that reading, in the Letter to the Hebrews, we are told, "Indeed the word of God is living and effective, sharper than any ______________   -   _____________      _____________..."

FILL-IN ALL THREE BLANKS TO WIN!!

(Be sure to put your first and last name after your answer, and answer even if you think you're not one of the first three - you never know what might happen!

Remember, prize to the first person correct, entries in Grand Prize drawing to the first, second, and third correct answers!)

BEYOND THE BLUE ROOM BLOG TRIVIA CONTEST

Remember, the rules are this:

Post your answer in the COMMENTS section of THIS blog post (click on the "comments:" hyperlink under this post). ONLY people who put their FIRST and LAST names after their answer will get credit.

If you are the 1ST person to post the ENTIRE correct answer, you get a prize at the Life Night this weekend and entered into the drawing for the GRAND PRIZE at the end of the semester.

If you are the 2ND or 3RD person to post the ENTIRE correct answer, you are also entered into the drawing for the GRAND PRIZE.  There is no limit to how many times your name can be entered into the drawing so guess every week.

Be sure to post your answer, even if you're not one of the first 3 - don't assume the previous answers are correct!!

HERE'S THE FIRST QUESTION:

NAME ALL OF THE SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION.

Don't forget the Blog Trivia Contest starts THIS AFTERNOON @ 5!

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INSANCTITY: FALL RETREAT 2012!!

HERE ARE THE FORMS FOR INSANCTITY: FALL RETREAT 2012!!

 

You can bring your form and fee in to our next Life Night (this coming Sunday, September 30) or mail it in to Art at Acadian Religious Shop, address on the top of the permission slip!!

 

We can't wait to see everyone there--November can't get here soon enough!!

Life Teen, 2012-2013 Kicks off with a Skit

Last night we highlighted the very visible signs that are present with all of the sacraments.  The teens saw the matter and form, which are necessary for each sacrament to be valid in the eyes of the Church.  Every sacrament conveys sanctifying grace in some way, by some means.  In other words, every sacrament we receive helps to make us holier.  Every sacrament also has matter - something tangible that is instrumental in bringing about the sacrament.  Every sacrament also has form - a ritual or formula that must happen for the sacrament effects to take place.   We went over those matters and forms of each sacrament last night.  

 Out of the Kitchen Skit click this link to watch skit.  ALSO Fall RETREAT every teen in our Life Teen program must attend this retreat, November 16-17-18 it will be held in Richard, LA about 45 min drive, bus transportation will be provided, Form available at Life Nights.  AND Cove crest is filling up quick, as of this post we only have 13 spots left, as always PLEASE call me with any questions at 337-235-7839, Peace be with you all, Art Garrett!

By: Adell Tierney

1. I just wanted to say thank you to you guys one more time. I can honestly say I've never felt closer to a group of people, and to Christ, than I do now. I know now that I was never alone like I thought I was. And I'll never again feel that way, because I know y'all will be there for me. Every one of you changed me for the better this week. And remember: you are the best, be happy, and I truly do love each of you dearly. -Adell
   
   "Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety." Proverbs 11:14

Blog from Tori Cruice

Hey guys! First I just wanted to say thank you for all the prayers that have been said for those of us at Covecrest. Second I want to give a big thanks to our Core team! Without them, none of this would be possible. Okay, so anyway! My week at Covecrest was a very moving one. I went into this week apprehensive and anxious. I went to camp last year and was scared that my second year wouldn't be able to compare. Boy was I wrong! Eventhough my experiences and feelings were different, my second year at camp definitely lived up to my first. God showed me that I have so much to be thankful for and there are so many beautiful people in my who love me and can help me have a deeper relationship with my amazing Father in Heaven. I would also like to say that you all have amazing children and I was blessed to spend a week with them, seeing them all grow closer to God. I can't wait to see how we all grow in faith together once we get home. Praise God for an amazing week! UBI. Tori.

Well as promised while the gang is in the water i would give an update of our week at camp so far, the ride up here was a little depressing it pretty much rained the whole way, so the drive was a little longer than expected.  Upon arrival at camp the teens were greated with a very energetic group of summer missionaries.  Our girls got a cabin all to themselves and the guys had to share a dorm which is great because now they have made friends with guys from Flordia.  Monday evening the messy games began on the obsticle course the boys finished first and the girls well lets just say they finished, the night ended with a bon fire at the lake.  Tuesday was the first full day at camp where the camp host broke open the idea of who are you?  The Joy of Identity, and the Joy of Eternity, the teens got a chance to enter into the sacrament of reconciliation.  Our host broke open the topics of Heaven and Hell and what Jesus meant to Humanity.  Tuesdays activities were organized free time, and the teens that shall we say sports is not their thing swamped to the Art barn where they were able to work on crafts and sit withh the musicians and jam a while.  Wednesday our host broke open the Joy of Compassion, we learned that compassion is not nessessarily feeling sorry for someone, but suffering along with them, "Come"-to be with and "Passion"-to suffer.  Activities of the day was high and low ropes course.  Today Thursday the group as I said earlier is on the water, but when they return our host will break open the Idea of the Joy of Love, we will adore our Lord in Eucharistic adoration many of our teens express that this is their favorite thing to do, to just be with Jesus in his Eucharistic presence.  as time permits I will try to update this blog again, pictures are eaisier to load as you've seen.  PLEASE, PLEASE continue to pray for your teen and for us, as leaders by this time we need a little extra prayer cover, God Bless you and check back soon.               

Wednesday evening prayer service, hearts have been moved and changed, the teen responded in an amazing way!

Small group discussion after the elements

More low ropes challenge our teens really stepped up followed instructions and I think grew a little in their understanding of what Catholic brotherhood means.

Low ropes elements, team building challenge.

Love you mom!

Boys will be boys... Kinda!

Afternoon session intro

WUZ UP!?!

Random video of Amazing teens

Pictures

ART BARN JAM SESSION

So far at camp

PLEASE forgive us but the first day is so crazy we the core team is so weary from the trip we just went to bed last night. Your teens are amazing with the theme Radiant Joy this was broken open in a big waylast night. The teens were asked Who they are both who do they say that they are and who others say that they are. More importantly are they the person God created them to be. After an evening on the obsticle course which St Marys guys finished first we ended the night with. Chance to ask God face to face Who am I. As we adored our Lord in the blessed sacrament, in adoration. We will update later on tonight after the teens are down for the night.