September 12/13, 2009

YM CARE PACKAGES: We plan to send care packages to the "newly left home" young people in October. If you or a family you know have someone who has left home for the first time, either to college, the military or the work force please let us know; we'd like to send them a care package of goodies. By October 14, send us the person's name and address and we will be sure to get one out to them. If we do not hear from you by October 14 we will be unable to send a package. So send the names and addresses in today.

HAUNTED HAYRIDE: We are planning an evening out at the Haunted Hayride at the Double M Ranch in Malta in October. This includes a haunted hayride, haunted house, GREAT music, fair style games and food and much, much more. A date and time will be in subsequent bulletins. This outing depends on the interest shown…we will need at least fifteen participants to get the group rate. So, by all means, get your friends together and lets go have some "haunted fun!" Remember, your friends DO NOT have to be from St. Joseph's or catholic. They just have to be good people. Anyone interested should contact Ruth in the Youth Ministries Office using the information above. Adult chaperones needed.

FORMATION DINNER AND PRSENTATION: If you haven't already, please remember to sign-up for the dinner on Wednesday, September 16 at St. Joseph's parish center. We will have a 5:30 p.m. gathering, 6:00 dinner and 7:00 presentation. The theme is: Catechesis - Proclamation of the Word. Sr. Pat Conron will be the presenter. Reservations will be accepted through Monday, September 14, at 3:00 p.m. The event will be catered by the Turf Tavern. To RSVP, please contact Donna or Ruth in the Faith Formation/Youth Ministries Offices. Plan to join us, this promises to be a fun, delicious and informational event. There is no charge for the evening.

YOUTH RALLY AND CONCERT: Call today for your tickets to the Steve Agrisano concert on Saturday, September 26. The youth rally and concert is happening at St. Clement's church in Saratoga Springs. The ($5.00, pay at the door) rally goes from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. and is featuring "Popple" check them out at http://www.popple.us. The Steve Agrisano concert starts at 7:00 p.m. At this point, the concert tickets are $15.00 and will be $20.00 at the door. Steve is a FANTASTIC international singer, song writer and storyteller. Refreshments such as, hotdogs, beverages, popcorn and more will be available. Contact Ruth in the Youth Ministries Office for your ticket or more information.