Our vision is to embody the Gospel message by creating and developing a loving community of believers who are pursuing Christian values and witnessing to the love of God and neighbor both within and beyond the parish community.
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SUMMER OF SERVICE (S.O.S.) What is Summer of Service? Summer of Service is a Junior High Youth Ministry program for incoming 7th and 8th graders from various Catholic Churches in the
day a week during the summer for six weeks. Approximately 100 youth register each summer. In the mornings the youth are placed in small groups and volunteer at local parishes, parks, soup kitchens and service agencies. In the afternoons, the youth celebrate community fun at one of our six selected social sites. Each day also includes scripture reflections and service learning activities. The program is founded on the scripture teachings of Christ and the social justice teachings of the US Catholic Bishops.
Participating Parishes are:
St. Christopher
Holy Angels St. John the Baptist
Program Coordinators:
Elise Wahle
St. Christopher, Coordinator of Youth Ministry
898-2155 ext. 105 ewahle@catholicweb.com
Jeanne Fairbanks
Holy Angels, Coordinator of Youth Ministry
229-5916 fairbajm@holyangels.cc
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