Youth Ministry Newsletter February 6, 2020

February 6, 2020

It's EDGE Retreat Weekend
Pray for us!

Youth Ministry keeps going here at Holy Family Parish! This weekend is no exception, as 6th-8th graders attend their weekend retreat at Camp Hammer, led by a wonderful team of adult and teen leaders. To end the weekend, we are inviting all youth to join us for an evening of Roller Skating! If you were a volunteer for last week's Crab Feed, we want to say thanks by paying for your admission. RSVP Down below!

Thank You!

THANK YOU for helping us achieve another incredibly successful youth Fundraiser (Hovering around 18k in net profit so far after expenses)! It takes an army to do what we do: Over 20 adults on several teams (you know who you are!), close to 40 teen volunteers, silent auction and dessert auction donors, our amazing boy scout rescue squad, and more serving 250 guests.

This event goes a long way in keeping our ministries active and affordable for all young people in our community. If you were unable to attend the Crab Feed, but you still wish to partner with us in a HUGE Way, please consider donating to the Angel Board! As you can see below, there are still many squares to be purchased.

We have BIG Dreams to build up the Leadership of our Teens and Core Members. In particular, we would love to be able to sponsor a group of young people to attend the Life Teen Leadership Conference in Benedictine College in June. The more squares we can fill, the more we can sponsor/subsidize our teens with leadership potential. This is a WIN/WIN for the parish community! To make a donation, please email or call Chris! Every little bit helps! Will you join our team of Angels this year?

Click Here to listen to our teenagers share why Life Teen and EDGE are important to them!

SKATE Night: This Sunday after Life Teen Mass!

WHEN:
This Sunday, February 9th, 7:30pm-9pm

WHERE:
2190 Eastridge Loop #1402, San Jose, CA 95122

Please plan to make your own transportation arrangements. We will all meet there!

WHO:
ALL YOUTH, THEIR FAMILIES, AND FRIENDS!
Crab Feed Volunteers: This event is FREE for you!

Please RSVP and complete these steps no later than Sunday, February 9th, 5:00PM! A final list of attendees will need to be submitted to Aloha Events before arrival.

Step 1: RSVP Down Below!

Skate Night RSVP Link

No EDGE next week!

We will take a tiny break to rest up from our amazing retreat. See you the week after!

TWO upcoming parish events are looking for youth volunteers: The Mardi Gras Dinner Dance on February 22nd, and the St. Patricks Day Dinner on March 14th. Looking for service hours? Want to help out the community in a larger way? Click on the link below to sign up!

I'm looking for Volunteer Opportunities in the Parish!

EDGE Middle School Weekend Retreat Feb 7-9

Pray for us this weekend! We look forward to sharing photos with you on the way back!

Teens love food. We love YOU.

THANK YOU to all of our families who have stepped up to help provide food for our youth so far!

In an effort to keep our teens well fed and enjoying a variety of foods, we need as many willing hands as possible to volunteer to provide wholesome food for our EDGE nights and LIFE Nights for the semester. Anything from home-made dishes to ready-ordered. Please consider which dates you and your family can provide some goodies to share. Our teens are eternally grateful!

LT/EDGE Food Schedule Sign-Ups

Scholarship Opportunity for Active Holy Family Teens!

Our Columbiettes are offering to award a scholarship to one qualified High School Senior who is actively involved in the Holy Family Parish Community. To find out qualifications and deadlines, click the link below!

"The Columbiettes will be awarding a $1000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior. Application packets with details are available in the parish office in the Columbiettes Mailbox or on the link below, the deadline to return the packets is Feb. 23.Contact Bonnie Sperry for any questions. 408-578-4760."

Scholarship Paperwork