PCCYMA Events tomorrow

Can't wait to hear how both the Men's Retreat and the Girl's Retreat went. They both are happening tomorrow! Blessings on your gatherings!

PCCYMA Men's Retreat
Tuesday, December 29 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Rock Climbing at Edgeworks
Cost: Day pass (all the climbing you want!) $15
Climbing shoes $5
Harness $3
If you would like to boulder (safe un-roped climbing) the cost is that of the day pass.
If you have any questions concerning safety or logistics, please feel free to contact Alex Glaze at (253) 720-9664.

This is open to all men of the Catholic Churches in Pierce County.

PCCYMA Girls Retreat (an overnight to relax and let your hair down with no boys around!)
Tuesday, December 29 7:00 p.m. - Wednesday, December 30 11:00 a.m.
Timberstead: 6005 251st Ct E, Graham, WA 98338
Cost: $20

What to bring:
Sleeping bag, pillow, towel, toiletries, clothes, and anything to relax like magazines, nail polish, chick flicks and snacks to share! Space is limited!!!

Blessings this Christmas Season

As we celebrate this Christmas season with family and friends, we pray that the love brought by Christ's birth remain with you always and dwell in your ministry.

Post from Days of Deepening:

By Sr. Jean Hopman, O.S.U.

Therefore the Lord himself will give you this sign:
the virgin shall be with child, and bear a son,
and shall name him Emmanuel.
- Isaiah 7:14

As this Advent season draws to a close, reflect on how Jesus has come to birth in you.

What are your hopes for the coming year?

Looking forward to hearing more about your hopes for your ministry this new year.

Peace,

Mary

Olympic Deanery Visits scheduled

I'm meeting with Lois of Holy Trinity, Bremerton Tuesday, Dec 15th to chat about her ministry, which includes Youth, Young Adults and Confirmation. I'm excited to hear what she has planned for the new year and how the OYYAM can help support her. In the evening, I will attend the Bible Study group sponsored by the Young Adults of Holy Trinity and Our Lady Star of the Sea.

Blessed Feast Day of St. John of the Cross,
Mary

Pray 'n Play @ Olympic Deanery

Bring your Junior High and High School Youth Group to the Olympic Deanery Pray 'n Play on Thursday, December 17th from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. hosted at Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bremerton. A yummy dinner awaits plus prayer and play time...

Questions - contact Felix Fabellano at felix.fabellano@starofthesea.net or 360-479-3777.

Advent blessings for Youth Ministers of Region III

Blessings as we begin this Advent season together. As a virtual way to support you and your ministry, consider joining me on this online Advent Retreat http://deepeningfriendship.loyolapress.com/ for reflection and meditation. I'd love to hear your comments and insights.

I am praying for you, your family and friends, your intentions and your ministry.

Peace,
Mary

Benefit & Ice Cream Social @ Holy Disciples

Mark your calendar on January 15, 2010 for a CRS Benefit and Ice Cream Social lead by the youth group of Holy Disciples. More details to come!

Adoration @ Our Lady Queen of Heaven

Every 1st Sunday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Our Lady Queen of Heaven, Tacoma is hosting a youth-led hour of Adoration in front of the Blessed Sacrament. All are welcome to attend!

Questions, please contact Chad Hill, Youth Minister at chadhill@nventure.com.

PCCYMA Update

I attended last week's PCCYMA meeting hosted at Holy Disciples, Puyallup. Things are well underway and many events are happening and more are in the works. Here are the upcoming events:

PCCYMA Men's Retreat
Tuesday, December 29 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Rock Climbing at Edgeworks
Cost: Day pass (all the climbing you want!) $15
Climbing shoes $5
Harness $3
If you would like to boulder (safe un-roped climbing) the cost is that of the day pass.
If you have any questions concerning safety or logistics, please feel free to contact Alex Glaze at (253) 720-9664.

This is open to all men of the Catholic Churches in Pierce County.

PCCYMA Girls Retreat (an overnight to relax and let your hair down with no boys around!)
Tuesday, December 29 7:00 p.m. - Wednesday, December 30 11:00 a.m.
Timberstead: 6005 251st Ct E, Graham, WA 98338
Cost: $20

What to bring:
Sleeping bag, pillow, towel, toiletries, clothes, and anything to relax like magazines, nail polish, chick flicks and snacks to share! Space is limited!!!

Please RSVP by Saturday, December 26th for planning purposes. Call Lucy Dudley at St. Leo's (253) 272-5136 ext 111 or email her at youth@stleoparish.org. Or contact Carmen Bryant at youthffhd@qwest.net.

These are two great events to help celebrate the Christmas season with friends and a chance to make more before the new year!

***SAVE THE DATE***SAVE THE DATE***
PCCYMA Hunger Retreat 2010
Theme: "Face the Fast: The Universal Faces of Hunger"
Friday, February 19th - Saturday, February 20th

A chance for you to gather with the youth of the Pierce Deanery to learn how hunger effects our church, our youth locally and globally. As we begin the Lenten journey, take a stand for justice and attend this retreat.

ACTION REQUESTED: In the meantime, do you like to doodle? Got mad skillz when it comes to design? Think about submitting a T-shirt design for the Hunger Retreat 2010 by December 13th to carmenbryant@comcast.net. The T-shirt color is purple and suggested lettering is white. Theme is "Face the Fast: The Universal Faces of Hunger".

Can't wait until the next meeting in January!