*All are welcome to participate in Youth Apostolate events.

Make sure forms are signed and on file. http://bit.ly/YAforms

Upcoming Events & Deadlines

• Friday 12/18 (Tomorrow): 6:30am Mass & Breakfast RSVP here

• Saturday 12/20: 6:30am Rorate Mass by candlelight
• Young Adult (out of high school) breakfast & fellowship after RSVP here today if possible!
  
• Saturday 12/20: High School Ice Skating
• Ice Skating Permission slips & payment DUE TODAY 12/17!

• Sunday 12/21: Decorate the Church for Christmas (6:30-10pm)
• High School, College & Compliant Adult Help needed RSVP here
• NO youth group this Sunday 12/21

Friday, December 19th: 6:30am Mass & Breakfast

Calling all 7-12th Graders: Add Mass before class as a part of your Friday sacrifice, then come downstairs for breakfast with Fr. Bergida & Fr. Horkan before school!  Please RSVP if you possible, at https://bit.ly/FRIDAYRSVPS

Saturday, December 20: 6:30am Rorate Mass (Mass by candlelight) OPEN TO ALL!!

Followed by breakfast & fellowship for YOUNG ADULTS (out of high school) ONLY

Rorate Mass is such a sacred experience and an awesome way to prepare for Christmas! It is early, but Jesus is worth it! We hope to see many of you there! The Mass itself is open to anyone who would like to come!!

Breakfast is just for young adults. Please RSVP here by Wednesday night 12/17, so I know how much food to make.

What is a “Rorate Mass”?  The Rorate Caeli Mass is a votive Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary offered on the Saturdays of Advent. Traditionally the Mass is offered in the dark hour right before sunrise. Physical darkness in the church symbolizes a world darkened by sin and in need of the Savior. The liturgy illuminated (almost) solely by candles, reminds us of the prophets and John the Baptist, who gave witness to the true light coming into the world (see John 1:9). The Holy Sacrifice will be offered similarly to the 9am Sunday Mass. The Eucharistic Prayer will be said aloud in Latin, but without the microphone. The darkness and quieter tone facilitate a greater interior quietness and reflection on the mysteries of the Incarnation and upcoming Nativity. Come find out why this Mass is called Rorate. Experience why many since the middles ages have found this way of praying an amazing preparation for Christmas!

High School Ice Skating this Saturday

PERMISSION SLIPS & PAYMENT DUE TODAY!

Sat. Dec. 20: High School Ice Skating Outing (11:15-2:15pm)

High School students looking for a fun way to kick off your Christmas break are invited to join us for an outing to Harris Pavillion in Manassas. We will car pool from St. Raymond’s. Cost $13/per person (includes skate rental). Permission slips, http://bit.ly/YAforms due 12/17. Compliant adult chaperones/drivers needed. Please contact Jeanne if you can help.

Sun. Dec. 21: 6:30-10pm

Help Decorate the Church for Christmas

High School, College Age & Compliant Adult Volunteers Needed Meet in the Narthex. Come for an hour or stay the whole time if you can! We will take all the help we can get! If you can help, please sign up at https://bit.ly/DECORATE25

Jeanne Sause

Director of the Youth Apostolate (Grades 7-12)

youth@straymonds.org Call/Text: 571-334-9890 

Email Jeanne to be added to the weekly email list for the most updated info on Youth Apostolate news & upcoming events!

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A new YA Info. Sheet is REQUIRED to be turned in once each school year for every child prior to participating in any Youth Apostolate event on or off site. http://bit.ly/YAforms