Upcoming Service Projects

Hello Everyone,

I just wanted to draw your attention to some service opportunities that were coming up in the next couple months:

Tuesday April 10th, Thursday April, 12, & Friday April 13: I need 4-5 people per date to meet me in the St. Bede Family Life Center from 3:30-5:00pm to chop up 4-5 cases of parsley for the Lebanese Food Festival.

Friday April 13th: 5:30-7:30pm I need 6-8 volunteers to help me set up tables for the Lebanese Food Festival in the St. Bede School Cafeteria.

Saturday April 14th: Holy Spirit Yard Clean Up Day 9:00am-12:00pm.  Minor yard work and gardening around the property.  Please bring gardening tools (gloves, rakes, garden shovels, etc.).  Lunch will be provided.

Saturday April 14th: Lebanese Food Festival Request Volunteers to help serve food, drinks and take out trash 3:30pm-7:00pm in the St. Bede School Cafeteria (6-8 volunteers)

Saturday April 14th: Lebanese Food Festival Volunteers needed to tear down the tables after the festival from 7:00pm-8:30pm (6-8 volunteers).

Saturday May 12th: Mission Dinner--Fundraiser Dinner for youth program.  Volunteers needed for set up/decoration, waiting tables, entertainment @ dinner, and community service auction. Service at the event will be awarded $100.00 stipend for Covecrest if you were unable to participate in Concessions.  Attached to the talent portion there will also be an Community service Auction in which the students auction off services such as Babysitting, Lawn Care, House Cleaning, Car Washes, etc..  Whatever is bid on your service goes directly towards your child's Covecrest Trip. You can also do regular auction items for silent auction which will also go directly towards your child's trip expenses.

Saturday May 19th: Holy Spirit Church Clean up 9:00am-2:00pm--Day of cleaning to Beautify the Church sanctuary in preparation for the 1st Mass of Dc. Victor Ingalls after his Priestly Ordination.

Cottonmouths Hockey Game, March 10th

On Saturday March 10th, Teen Cafe, Life Teen and EDGE will be attending the Columbus Cottonmouths vs. Augusta Riverhawks Hockey Game in Columbus, GA. The cost for each ticket is $15.00 per person and checks should be made out either to St. Bede Catholic Church or Holy Spirit Catholic Church.  Deadline to RSVP is Wednesday March 7.  For more information please contact Ryan Bravata at 334.797.5139 or by email at rosaryinmypoket222@gmail.com

SEARCH RETREAT

SEARCH RETREAT MONTGOMERY - The Archdiocese is putting on a High School retreat up at lake Martin on March 2-4th. The retreat is lead by teens for teens looking to find answers to how Jesus fits into their life. SEARCH has been a tradition for over 30 years in Montgomery and gives you a chance to meet other teens from all over central Alabama and share your faith. Please join us as we all SEARCH for a stronger relationship with Jesus Christ. For more info and forms visitwww.go2mass.com or call Brandon @ 334-354-4007

Food, Art & Talent Night--Feb. 15th

"Attention all high school students:  Are you a singer, actor, dancer, poet, or musician? Do you like to paint, sculpt, or do photography? Or are your gifts better served as a baker or chef?  If you answered yes to any of these question then we have the youth group night just for you.  On Wednesday, Feburary 15th, Teen Cafe and Life Teen will be hosting our third annual Food, Art & Talent Night in the St. Bede Family Life Center.  All acts, pieces, and dishes are welcome.  To sign-up your talent please contact Ryan Bravata no later than February 14th by phone at 334.797.5139 or by email at rosaryinmypoket222@gmail.com."

Hidden Christ Retreat

Attention all high school Students:  On February 24-26, 2012, Teen Cafe and Life Teen will be holding our first ever Winter Retreat.  The theme for the retrea is Hidden in Christ and the cost for the weekend will be $75.00 which will cover all meals, lodging, supplies, and retreat shirt.  The retreat will be student led and is one of the approved retreats for all Confirmation students though all students are invited to attend. For more information and registration forms, please contact Ryan Bravata at 334.797.5139 or by email at rosaryinmypoket222@gmail.com.

Covecrest Hiawassee: June 4-9 & Stipends

Attention Everyone,
This year we will be attending Life Teen Covecrest Summer Camp in Hiawassee, GA from June 4-9.  The cost for the trip is $450.00 per person and registration will require a deposit of $100.00 written out to St. Bede Catholic Church or Holy Spirit Catholic Church.  Space is limited to 45 students and these spots will be filled on a first come first serve basis.  To ensure that you will have a spot please turn in your deposits ASAP.

Also, to help out with the cost of the trip we will be working in the Concession stands at all of the St. Bede Basketball games every Saturday (except Jan 21st b/c of the March for Life) throughout the months of January and February.  We will need coverage (4 people per shift) for each shift (7:30am-11am & 11am-2:30pm) every Saturday.  In addition to this, if you choose to work two shifts throughout the two months you will receive a $100.00 stipend towards the cost of your trip.  To sign up for shifts, please contact Mr. Bravata.

Lifeteen Christmas Party

Hey Everyone,
We will be having our Lifeteen Christmas Party on Sunday Dec. 18th. All are asked to bring a 2-liter of your favorite soft drink and if you would like to play Dirty Santa please bring a gift no more than $5.00.