Valley Catholic Community

St. John Bosco /Good Shepherd Parents Meeting with Fr. Jack and Brian

Saturday, August 21st, 5:30 PM
St. John Bosco Classroom

This meeting is for parents that would like to continue to support the Youth Ministry for the upcoming year.

To all of the Students/Families & Parishioners of St. John Bosco and Good Shepherd Parishes:

After much thought and prayer, I have accepted the position of Regional Director of Catholic Youth Ministry for the Kingston, Plymouth, Swoyersville, Larksville and Luzerne Parishes. This will be effective September 1st, 2010. This was a very difficult decision – to leave a community that has become my second family these past 4 years.  THANK YOU for the warm welcome and kindness that you have extended to me!!! 

It has been an incredible 4 years here at St. John Bosco and Good Shepherd Youth Ministry… Through your hard work – YOU have created a Youth Program that has touched the lives of hundreds of people throughout our communities and far beyond! Some of the most memorable times for me are: the Summer Mission trip to West Virginia, the Lock-Ins, Mission at the Mansion, Fatima Retreats, Coats 4 a Cause for Catholic Social Services, the Diaper Drive for the Mother/Infant program at Catholic Social Services, ‘N’AP DANSE ANSAMN’ – raising funds for 3 Catholic Charities in HAITI, all of the cookies baked for local charities, your continued support as volunteers of the monthly breakfast, coordinating and attending the annual Light the Fire Summer Youth Rally and most importantly your presence in both of our parish communities, and much, much, more!!!

Grow in your FAITH LIFE and continue to be the awesome INDIVIDUALS that God made you to be!!! Let your word be golden, and your actions speak louder than any words – and you will go far in life!

Take your Youth Program to the next level, and continue to serve others and do great works… You are changing lives by your presence – I am a better person today for knowing each and everyone of you and your families!!! THANKS A MILLION FOR THAT!!!

Please pray for me as I make this leap of faith and start a new chapter in my faith life. Be assured of my continued prayers for you and your family!

I hope I get a chance to see you all before I leave the end of August.

Peace my friends,

Brian

ATTENTION!
GREAT NEWS!!
WE NOW HAVE A WEBSITE!!!

http://www.sjbgsyouthgroup.webs.com

Gently Used Golf Balls For Sale

$5/Bakers dozen bag

All Proceeds benefit Our Youth Ministry

Bags can be purchased by calling Youth Ministry Voicemail 788-1997, ext 205, or Good Shepherd Parish Office 788-3141 .

A FEW MORE, GREAT ADULTS NEEDED!!

We are looking for a few more GREAT adults to be on our NEW Adult team for our Parish Youth Ministry Program. What does this entail you ask? As our Youth Program expands, we are in need of a few GREAT Adults to walk ‘alongside’ of our teen leaders as they continue to run their Youth Program! We have an AWESOME group of Teen Leaders and Adult Support.

If you are interested or have questions, please call Brian to discuss this and meet with him about this endeavor.

Leave a voicemail at the St. John Bosco/Good Shepherd Youth Office location at 788-1997, ext. 205.

Reminder: ALL adult volunteers need updated PA State Clearance & Virtus Training.

Summer Mission Trip 2010

Summer Mission Trip 2010 to Franklin, West Virginia
Almost Heaven – Habitat for Humanity

Sunday, August 1st – Sunday August 8th, 2010

**LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE**

…only 3 spots left…

Total payment of $335.00 and ALL paperwork is due ASAP!!

For more information contact Brian by calling 788-1997, ext. 205 or by submitting a form that you can access by clicking here or clicking on the Contact Us link in the sidebar at the left side of this page.

To download the various forms (PDF format) needed for the Habitat for Humanity Summer Mission Trip, proceed to the “Downloads” page of our website by clicking the link in the sidebar to the left or simply click here.

June/July Collection of items for our annual Summer Mission trip to West Virginia

As you know our High School Students will once again travel to Franlkin, West Virginia to work with Habitat for Humanity and the families of Pendleton County. The experience is an incredible opportunity for everyone involved!!! This year we have 65 students and adults from our area, Dorrance, Williamsport, Sayre, Scranton and Clarks Summit PA joining us as we go to serve and build homes and relationships in Pendleton County for one week…

There is a saying, “Some people give by going, others go by giving.” We invite you to be a part of our experience by considering making a donation towards this service trip. Any Monetary Donations will help defray the costs of this service trip. Checks made payable to St. John Bosco/Good Shepherd Youth Ministry can be dropped off in the basket at either Church with St. John Bosco/Good Shepherd Youth Ministry on the envelope. Also, if you would like to participate by donating one of the following items, please call Brian, so that the items can be taken off of the Wish List. We are in need of the following items:

• 10 boxes of fruit cups (for lunches, snacks for 65 people)
• 6 boxes of individual cookie packs (for lunches/snacks)

*items may be dropped off at either Church at the Youth Offices.*

THANK YOU FOR WHATEVER YOU CAN DO, your prayers are appreciated!!!

Contact Brian by calling 788-1997, ext. 205 or by submitting a form that you can access by clicking here or clicking on the Contact Us link in the sidebar at the left side of this page.