Posted on: 3/31/2011 9:03:38 AM
Holy Cross Youth Ministry will be heading to the Lazer Zone in Randolph this Saturday April 2nd. We are planning on a 2:30 PM start time but we are awaiting final confirmation.
Below are the details for the event:
Jonny Jolt Package
SuperNova Lazertag (4-10 minute games played in 2 sessions)
2 slices of pizza
medium drink
20 arcade tokens
$20pp
Click here for Lazer Zone Webpage
Transportation for this event will not be provided from Easton. We ask that families arrange carpools.
Permission slips can be found under the FORMS section of our website. The Lazer Zone permission slips need to be completed on site. I will take care of those slips unless you want to handle this directly.
If you are interested in participating please email John
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Posted on: 1/13/2011 2:38:14 PM
There is a BIG buzz in the air around HCYM! Everyone keeps asking - what is a retreat? What do you do? Do I want to join?
My only response is "COME AND SEE WHAT IT IS ALL ABOUT AND BRING A FRIEND"
If you are interested in participating in the retreat please contact John Barata.
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Posted on: 1/13/2011 2:36:40 PM
Many teens and young adults have been living LIFT ministries for some time now! New England has been blessed to have such a powerful ministry that brings so much love and passion for our Lord Jesus!
This CRAZE is now spreading to Easton. We have had up to 15 teens participating in this wonderful night of praise and worship which includes - songs, witness sharing, prayer and a wonderful ADORATION.
Please make an effort to participate in a night! Here are some details for you:
LIFT Website
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Posted on: 12/1/2010 10:09:51 PM
Date: Saturday, December11th
Bus leaves Saturday at 5 am and returns Sun at 1:30 am
Cost: $40 Total for Transport (Does NOT include food, shopping, skating rentals, admission costs)
$40 FINAL PAYMENT DUE DECEMBER 1st, 2010
** A SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP IS ALSO REQUIRED **
Trip Highlights:
Ground Zero (Broadway and Fulton St) We will make a stop at the former site of the World Trade Center and visit St. Paul’s Chapel across the street. This is site never gets old not matter how many times you visit because you always experience a different emotion when you walk through the doors. We may try to see the Trinity Church too. We will not visit the Ground Zero Museum this year.
St. Paul's Church
Canal St We will make a brief stop on one of the most FAMOUS shopping areas in the world. Known for its open side walk shops and its “fake” designer merchandise – Canal St will promise to be a fun stop.
Canal St
Empire State Building (350 5th Ave) At this point in the day we have all stayed together and there has been a little free time. We will all walk thru the Empire State Building – I do not go to the observatory. The Teens are welcome to do so but the lines are LONG. Empire State Building
Bryant Park (behind the New York Public Library in midtown Manhattan, between 40th and 42nd Streets & Fifth and Sixth Avenues) I have found this to be a much more affordable and less hectic place to go skating when compared to Rockefeller Center. It also provides plenty of shopping and lunch opportunities. Bryant Park
At this point we will take any interested teens to the Ellen Stardust Diner (1650 BROADWAY, CORNER OF 51ST STREET)
Ellen Stardust Diner it is an AWESOME eating experience and well worth the wait.
Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, NBC Studios, Time Square
We will conclude our trip in this part of the city and spend the next 3 – 4 hours here. This is a VERY busy area and we will make an effort to stay together, however, we may get separated. We will have a MEETING TIME at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, where we will walk around and then share in a brief prayer.
Rockefeller Center,
St. Patrick's Cathedral,
Times Square
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Posted on: 12/1/2010 9:57:05 PM
On Friday Night, December 3rd we will join over 400 teens and young adults in a wonderful night of praise, worship and adoration in Boston at the Cathedral.
he God of this City Tour is a collaborative effort between the Office for the New Evangelization of Youth and Young Adults (ONE) in the Archdiocese of Boston and LIFT Ministries. Each night will feature a time of praise & worship led by Jon Niven followed by a speaker sharing on an Advent related theme. The nights will each culminate with a time of Eucharistic Adoration featuring moments of silence and some music followed by more praise & worship. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available each night as well. The tour is FREE to attend and open to ALL AGES. Come join us for a powerful night of prayer where we will encounter the living Lord in His Word and in the Eucharist!
Click here for the website
What's it all about?
The God of this City Tour flows from a belief that young people (youth and young adults) are “a special gift” who have the power to change and shape the future (Novo Millennio Inuente, 9). The gift that they are, and the gift that they bring to the life of the Church is desperately needed today! Our dream for this tour is to invite God’s people into a passionate encounter with Jesus Christ, the Word of God, the Bread of Life, by rallying our parishes to come out in support of our young people. There is great power in prayer, and we hope that this gathering will not only empower our young people with the love of Jesus Christ, but that all of us will be renewed and inspired to live more intentionally our call to be witnesses to that love.
Pope John Paul II stated that our Christian communities “must become genuine ‘schools’ of prayer, where the meeting with Christ is expressed not just in imploring help but also in thanksgiving, praise, adoration, contemplation, listening and ardent devotion, until the heart truly ‘falls in love’” (NMI, 33). We believe that LIFT’s monthly format of praise and worship, dynamic preaching, Eucharistic Adoration, Confession and fellowship, create an environment where hearts can be healed and renewed by the love of Jesus Christ.
In the thirty-seventh chapter of the Book of the Prophet Ezekiel, the prophet is taken up in the Spirit to a valley of dry bones. The dry bones represent the house of Israel, who had lost hope in the Lord and His promises to them. The Lord instructed Ezekiel to prophesy to the dry bones, that the breath of the Lord will enter them and bring them back to life. It is our prayer that this tour, as it travels throughout the five regions of the Archdiocese, will be a prophetic sign that the Church is alive in her young people, and will breathe forth renewed hope and love in the Lord Jesus, and in our call to mentor young people in the faith.
We are excited that this tour will culminate on Friday December 3rd at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, the mother Church of the Archdiocese, with Cardinal Seán as our speaker. We hope to fill the Cathedral and raise the ceiling with our prayers and praises to the Lord.
The tour will take place during the first week of Advent, and our prayers will be united with the Church’s universal prayer for the Lord to come and reign among us, for He is our God, and the God of this City!
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Posted on: 11/10/2010 2:32:24 PM
ALL TEENS AND PARENTS -
You are all welcome to come and help make 12 families in Easton very happy. A few homes need some help with their leaves and we are here to assist.
We are looking for teens to assist in raking leaves and adults interested in providing transportation.
If you are interested in providing either of these services - please contact John Barata HERE
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Posted on: 11/10/2010 2:22:51 PM
Attention all Middle School and High School teens - Holy Cross Youth Ministry is heading to HOLBROOK to PAINTBALL.
These are outdoor fields - please dress appropriately. Every player should bring $24 - 40/person. You are not allowed to bring your own paint.
For more questions - call Randolph Paintball Directly. Below is the link to the waiver you MUST complete prior to your participation.
Click Here for Waiver
Please email John Barata by Clicking Here
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Posted on: 10/4/2010 1:29:29 PM
Join us for Pumpkin Picking and Corn Maze on October 9, 2010 at 1:00 pm --
Holy Cross YM is going to the CORN MAZE at FLINT FARM in MANSFIELD - $7/person for CORN MAZE AND HAYRIDE. Pumpkins will be additional. Please meet at the church at 12:45pm. YOU NEED TO CONFIRM WITH ME!!!
In addition you will need to download a permission slip. Please click on forms and bring that completed form with you.
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Posted on: 10/3/2010 10:25:32 PM
On October 23, 2010 HCYM will be going on a Journey to Nashoba Valley to get lost in the deep woods of the SKI MOUNTAINS!
Please let John know if you are interested in signing up for the event.
The cost will be approximately $30/ person.
Click here for details on Witch's Woods!
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Posted on: 10/3/2010 10:19:08 PM
The weather was fantastic and the company was great. We had a wonderful time running through the corn maze and enjoying the hay ride. After a lot of fun we enjoyed some delicious ice cream while sitting on the GREAT JUMBO sized chair.
Looking forward to many more adventures.
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Posted on: 9/30/2010 12:16:02 PM
Join us for Pumpkin Picking and Corn Maze on October 2, 2010 at 2:45pm --
Holy Cross YM is going to the CORN MAZE at FLINT FARM in MANSFIELD - $7/person for CORN MAZE AND HAYRIDE. Pumpkins will be additional. Please meet at the church at 2:45pm. YOU NEED TO CONFIRM WITH ME!!!
In addition you will need to download a permission slip. Please click on forms and bring that completed form with you.
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Posted on: 9/26/2010 9:57:53 PM
Holy Cross YM kicked off the 7/8th grade program tonight!
We had 16 teens and a few TEAM leaders hang around after mass and play some FUN games. In addition - we planned a few social events for the remainder of the year.
We look forward to a very dynamic and robust youth ministry program.
Please let me know if you want to join our email list.
Join our Email list
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Posted on: 9/26/2010 7:16:07 AM
To join our email distribution list please click on the link below and send John your primary contact email address.
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Posted on: 9/26/2010 6:52:48 AM
Hello Parents and Teens;
As we enter into our new school year and restart our Youth Mass -- I wanted to take a moment to review... HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR AN EVENT?
Here is the simple protocol:
- Select the event
- Send John Barata an email at Email John
- If the trip/event off campus parents must click on FORMS, download the permission slip and complete it. On the day of the event please bring the completed form. If you would like to drop the form off earlier - please visit the parish center and leave it at the office.
- If the trip/event requires money - follow same instructions as above. CHECKS made payable to Holy Cross YM.
- If you have questions about and event please Email John or contact John Barata via phone at 617 645-6076
I hope this helps. Please note that we NEED to know if teens are interested for many of our events. PRAYER NIGHTS/AFTER MASS PROGRAMS are NOT required to sign up.
Hope this helps -- enjoy the school year!
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Posted on: 9/26/2010 6:45:43 AM
Last Sunday was a terrific way to start the new year. We had over 80 teens in attendance and the church was almost full.
The Youth Choir sounds great and Fr. Jim, as always, was inspiring and thoughtful.
Let's keep our spirits up and continue to make time for Jesus in our lives.
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Posted on: 6/16/2010 4:26:32 PM
Free Friday Flicks 2010
WBZ NewsRadio 1030 & the DCR proudly present the 25th Anniversary of Free Friday Flicks at the DCR Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade in Boston!
Free Friday Flicks are classic and popular movies shown for FREE each Friday night at sundown (approx. 8:30pm) throughout the summer at the DCR Hatch Shell!
Free Friday Flicks have become a summertime tradition for New Englanders -people of all ages gather at the DCR Hatch Shell lawn with their own chairs, blankets and picnics to enjoy these FREE movies under the stars. Come on down with your family and friends to enjoy these movies with us! Festivities begin at 6pm-grab a spot on the lawn, relax and visit the WBZ tent area for lots of free giveaways, games, food samples and more!
In the event of inclement weather, please call the Free Friday Flicks Hotline for cancellation information: 617-787-7200.
June 18: Grease Sing-A-Long
July 9: The Wizard of Oz
To celebrate the Esplanade Centennial, DCR will show both the new digitally restored version and the original, 13-minute version filmed 100 years ago in 1910.
July 16: Star Trek (2009)
July 23: Where the Wild Things Are
July 30: Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs
August 6: Monsters vs.Aliens
August 13: How to Train Your Dragon
August 20: The Princess and the Frog
August 27: UP
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Posted on: 6/16/2010 4:13:50 PM
WOW! What a terrific 2009 - 2010 school year.
We saw over 100 plus teens participate in one of the many offerings provided. We experienced our first ever overnight retreat, full day trip to NYC, 2 night ski ski trip, several trips to Boston and much, much more!
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE SUPPORTED THE PROGRAM AND OUR TEENS!!!
We look forward to a wonderful "SUMMER OF FUN" and the 2010 - 2011 school year.
God Bless!
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Posted on: 4/24/2010 9:47:14 PM
On Friday, June 4, 2010 at 7 PM
at New Hope Christian Chapel (6 Meadowhill Court, South Easton, MA 02375)
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learn how you can be a part of the show! Participation is free – We “just” want your talent!
Attend Looking for an evening of wonderful entertainment? Watch the show, get to vote on your favorite
performer, and be inspired! Ticket costs are $10 per adult and $5 per student/child. Email
ChristianIdol@gmail.com or call (508) 828-8918 to request your tickets today!
Donate Can’t make it that day? Donate money. Any amount is greatly appreciated, and will help the poor
locally or victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti.
100% of all ticket sales and donations will be given directly to
My Brother’s Keeper in Easton or Catholic Relief Services in Baltimore.
Questions? Need More Info?
Contact Elizabeth Leitzmann at (508) 828-8918 or via email at ChristianIdol@gmail.com
Visit us at online at www.ChristianIdol.org
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charity is involved in.
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Posted on: 3/12/2010 9:04:46 AM
On the occasion of the Golden Jubilee of the dedication of the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy, the Holy Father, through the Apostolic Penitentiary, grants, under the usual conditions of Sacramental Confession, reception of Holy Communion, and prayers for the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff, a Plenary Indulgence, applicable also to souls detained in Purgatory, to the faithful who, excluding every attachment to whatever sin, come to the Shrine on pilgrimage, and there devoutly assist at any sacred function, or at least spend a suitable space of time in pious reflection, ending with the Lord's Prayer, the Creed and invocations of the Merciful Jesus and of the Blessed Virgin Mary:
a. from January 1 to December 31, 2010, the opening and closing of the Jubilee;
b. at all jubilee celebrations;
c. as often as out of devotion they come there in pilgrimage as groups;
d. once, on a day freely chosen by the faithful.
Pious faithful, impeded for reasons of old age, illness or any other serious cause, can also obtain a Plenary Indulgence, if, determined to detest whatever sin, and having the intention of fulfilling, as soon as it will be possible, the three usual conditions, they will spiritually unite themselves to the jubilee celebrations or pilgrimages, offering their prayers and sufferings to God the Merciful through Mary before any small image of Jesus.
These present are valid for the entire time of the jubilee. Nothing to the contrary withstanding.
James Francis Stafford, Cardinal of the Holy Roman Church, Major Penitentiary
To receive the Plenary Indulgence one must:
1. Make a pilgrimage to the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy during the Golden Jubilee year (Jan 1, 2010- December 31, 2010)
2. Make a Sacramental Confession
3. Receive Holy Communion
4. Pray for the intentions of the Pope.
5. Detachment from sin
Those who cannot make a pilgrimage to the National Shrine due to old age, serious illness or other serious cause may venerate the image of Jesus, The Divine Mercy. They must fulfill the other conditions as listed or at least have the intention to fulfill as soon as it is possible.
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Posted on: 2/18/2010 10:22:48 AM
Cosmic Bowling at Westgate Lanes. You'll love this! Two full hours of fun Saturday night.
Just look at what you get: Westgate Lanes Cosmic Bowling
* Live Disc Jockey from AMS - Mobile Sound
* Special Lighting Effects
* Dancing & Games
* Contests & Prizes
* FUN!
COST IS $12.50 with shoes. Please let me know if you need a ride.
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Posted on: 2/18/2010 10:10:06 AM
Here are the plans for the Friday Night outing.
Arrive at 6:30pm
Fill out waivers and register for games.
6:45pm called up for instruction
7:00pm start 1st set of games
7:30pm take a break to eat
8:00pm called up for 2nd set of games
8:30pm take a break, pizza and drinks
After this you may register at the front counter for any available game times until your departure. Last game time is 11:30pm.
This package would include: Unlimited lazertag until 11:30pm (or you choose to leave) and you are not guaranteed to get in every game. Also includes, unlimited pizza and drinks until 9:30pm.
The price for your group is $24.95 per person.
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Posted on: 1/26/2010 7:36:31 PM
“Our Children’s Children”
A Relief Concert for the
Holy Cross Community in Haiti
Contemporary Christian singer/songwriter Anne DiSanto & Friends will perform popular inspirational anthems and original music.
Special guests include Malida Thelusme and the Haitian Youth Choir
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12th at 7 PM
in The Great Room of Holy Cross Church
225 Purchase Street, So. Easton, MA (508) 238-2235 www.holycrosseaston.org
NO COVER CHARGE - There will be a FREE WILL OFFERING
Refreshments will be served during this “Coffeehouse” style performance. All ages welcome!
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Posted on: 1/7/2010 10:01:37 PM
Join us for a FUN time of laughs, tubing and food....
We are working the transportation for the trip. Please drop off your permission slip and $20 to the church prior to January 17th to reserve your spot.
THE TICKET COST FOR THE AMESBURY SPORTSPARK WILL BE NO MORE THAN $20/person for 3 hours of tubing. We will work out the transportation once we confirm the number of ATTENDEES!!!
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Posted on: 1/6/2010 9:13:42 PM
Acts of Random Kindness - January 18th - we will meet at the Westgate Mall food-court at 12:00 PM and pick up is at 2:30.
We will head out into the community and smile at people, help people bring groceries to their car, pick up trash and just do ANYTHING that can bring a smile to someone else's face.
Jesus said to treat everyone as we want to be treated or as if we were treating Jesus himself. What better way to kick off the year!!!
We will have some food and drinks ...
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Posted on: 1/6/2010 8:42:13 PM
Hello teens we are giving you an opportunity to go on retreat. We will hold our retreat this January. The retreats give us a very special opportunity and setting for the sacrament of Reconciliation and Eucharistic Adoration. We have a great time and enjoy a lot of laughter.
We are planning the retreat for January 30 - 31st. It will be overnight and most likely be held at Holy Cross. Details about the retreat are kept quiet...so just plan on having a an incredible weekend full of energy and emotion. It is my hope that this Retreat will provide you with a feeling of being complete and uplifted by the presence of Jesus.
Please let me know if you are interested in attending.
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Posted on: 1/5/2010 7:12:18 PM
Hello All -
We are planning our Ski Trip for 2010. I am hoping to get 20 people so that we can qualify for the prices below.
I am letting you know that most likely you will be with 4 people in a room.
We are going to bring our own food for breakfast and snacks. We will have a Pizza dinner on Saturday night and we will return home in time for the 5:30 PM mass.
I need a permission slip and 1/2 the money by 1/25/2010.
Here are the details.
Comfort Inn
The Comfort Inn is located just 5 minutes from Loon Mountain. Resort facilities include an indoor pool and Jacuzzi and each room has a microwave and refrigerator.
$159.00 per person, 4 per room
$177.00 per person, 3 per room
$213.00 per person, 2 per room
$321.00 per person, 1 per room
Trip Includes:
2 Nights Accommodations
2 Deluxe Continental Breakfasts
2-Day Teen Lift Ticket for Loon Mountain
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Posted on: 1/3/2010 11:30:15 AM
Holy Cross Youth Ministry had a terrific December. We helped serve our fellow brothers and sisters, provided gifts for the families in need, went to New York City, attended the Christmas Carol in Worcester and went skating at the Frog Pond in Boston.
We had a lot of FUN and had over 55 different teens participate in these events.
Thank you to all the teens and parents who supported our programs.
Looking forward to a great 2010!
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Posted on: 12/11/2009 10:10:40 AM
Our youth group is going to try and help 30 - 50 homeless families currently living in local motel/hotel that have not been placed in a shelter yet. These families have been forgotten and are not being supported by any charitable orgainzations at this time.
Here is our plan:
1) We will collect toiletry items such as tooth paste, shampoo, toilet paper and other such items. We will place these items in SHOE BOXES and give them to the families.
2) We will collect unwrapped small gifts for children of all ages and genders.
3) We will meet after the 5:30 PM mass on 12/13/09 (This Sunday) and sort all the donations.
Please do your part to help our cause.
See you all soon.
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Posted on: 12/11/2009 9:41:25 AM
Please join our FAN PAGE --
It is the easiest, best and fastest way to communitcate to our group.
Please JOIN at your earliest convenience and upload your photos...I will be deleting the GROUP PAGE.
Thanks!
Facebook Fan Page
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Posted on: 12/8/2009 9:16:21 PM
What a day in the city!!!
Our group of 28 teens and chaperones had a fantastic time. We were able to hit all our agenda highlights and added a great stop at a FANTASTIC diner!!! Lot's of great signing and laughing -- and great food too.
Then we hit Times Square and sang a lot...
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Posted on: 11/28/2009 8:34:41 PM
A few teens, Erin, Timmy and John headed to Attleboro, MA to La Salette Shrine to enjoy the Christmas lights, Nativity sets and moments of prayer.
It we JAM PACKED with people...if you haven't been to see the lights -- make sure you make your way down there.
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Posted on: 11/27/2009 2:57:29 PM
Please email me if you plan to attend.
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Posted on: 11/23/2009 9:52:06 PM
Over 18 teens assisted in cleaning up 5 LARGE yards in Easton. The residents were extremely pleased with the work we did and very generous. It was a terrific way to build community not only with each other but with those we served.
I was so proud of our teens - the truly shared the love of Christ!
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Posted on: 11/19/2009 8:01:45 PM
Please join us for a night of prayer, reflection and sight seeing. La Salette provides an amazing Christmas Light Display and a wonderful Nativity Set Collection.
For more details please visit http://www.lasalette-shrine.org/Christmas.html
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Posted on: 11/19/2009 8:01:08 PM
It is that time of year again where we NEED many teens to assist with the Holly Fair! Last year was a great time and the YOUTH were incredible. As a result we are being asked to come back and assist. Below is a list of services we need to provide.
Face painting 2/4 for that
Breakfast servers/runners 4/6
Clean up between 2/4
Games 4/6
Selling breakfast tickets 2
Photos with Santa 2/3
Please let me know if you are interested.
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Posted on: 11/18/2009 3:29:57 PM
Final preperations are underway for our trip to New York City.
Below is a sample itinerary of what we will do and how the day will look:
5:30 am - Depart Holy Cross
9:45 am - Arrive at Ground Zero
10:00 - 11:30 am - Ground Zero & St. Paul's (work our way uptown - maybe stop at Canal St)
12:00 - 2:00 pm - Empire State Building & Lunch
2:00 - 5:30 pm - Madison Ave, 5th Ave, Window Shopping, Ice Skating, NBC Studios, Rockerfeller Center (Tree), St. Patrick's Cathedral
5:30 - 7:45 pm - Times Square - Dinner - Site Seeing
8:00 pm - Meet the BUS at Times Square
12:15 am - Arrive to Holy Cross
We are trying to rent our own bus. Please email me and let me know if you are interested. We are collecting $$$ this weekend and permission slips.
Contact John Barata with questions. jbarata@holycrosseaston.org
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Posted on: 11/6/2009 9:12:53 PM
Several teens from Holy Cross enjoyed a wonderful night of praise and worship with one of the countries top Christian artists.
Holy Cross will be returning to Fontbonne Academy next week to enjoy the amazing worship environment again.
Please join us!
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Posted on: 11/6/2009 9:10:51 PM
Holy Cross visited Witches Woods in Westford, MA. It was a terrifying experience but a very enjoyable one. We had a wonderful time socializing with one and other and getting to know each other better.
We look forward to many more great trips.
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Posted on: 10/12/2009 10:01:09 AM
Please check website for details -
Please click here
If you are interested you MUST email me at jbarata@holycrosseaston.org to reserve your spot by Wednesday October 14th.
Deep in "The Woods" of Nashoba Valley, a dark secret awakes.
For centuries, a coven of witches met secretly each October to practice their magic.
Their sacred task was to guard an ancient "gateway" which held back the spirits of the dead.
The witches are outnumbered, hiding in the woods, wary of an evil presence that has grown too strong.
The Supernatural Creatures, finally free to roam the woods in search of prey, fly into the night!
Will you enter the woods? Will you face the unknown with courage, cover your face in fear, or scream uncontrollably?
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Posted on: 10/9/2009 7:47:26 AM
All students in Grades 9-12 are invited to attend the High School Youth Convention on Sunday, October 25th at Bishop Stang High School in Dartmouth. After evaluating last year’s convention, they have changed the format. Instead of various workshops for youth to select from, teens will have the chance to participate in TWO keynote sessions with Steve. Following his first keynote, participants will be asked to attend a guided discussion session. The fee for the High School Convention is $20 per person and includes a choice of boxed lunch.
It was a lot of FUN last year. Please let me know if you are interested...if I get 5 people we will go!
Thanks!
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Posted on: 9/20/2009 12:44:07 PM
Holy Cross Youth Ministry would like to wish all of our athletes much success this season. We look forward to hearing not only about your individual but your team success.
We will have a prayer service next week in celebration of our student athletes.
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Posted on: 9/20/2009 12:41:32 PM
Holy Cross has kicked off its Youth Ministry Program and Confirmation Program.
Please note that Youth Ministry does not count towards Confirmation. YM is here to enhance your religious experience and help you develop a deeper relationship with Christ.
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Posted on: 9/19/2009 7:07:18 PM
Get a chance to meet Fr Larry and ask him ANY question you want.
Please come for a night of FUN!
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Posted on: 9/19/2009 11:54:53 AM
Come join your friends in Celebration of the Eucharist! A great opportunity to meet new people, deepen your relationship with Christ and start the week off right! Following the mass we will have our first MIDDLE SCHOOL gathering to hang out and plan our year!!! Please get picked up at 8pm.
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Posted on: 9/19/2009 11:51:37 AM
Sunday, September 27 - 9:30AM – 3:00PM- “Corn Maze and Apple Picking”
We will be heading to the DAVIS MEGA MAZE! Or another maze depending on the munber of people and weather. The cost of $30/ person includes transportation, admission fee, apple picking and other odds and ends. Please email John Barata to reserve your spot or for more details.
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Posted on: 9/19/2009 11:36:13 AM
Holy Cross Church is pleased to announce that the Comprehensive Youth Ministry Program implemented last year will continue under the direction of John Barata for the upcoming year. John's roles is simple - "to help teens deepen their relationship with Christ in today's world using today's vehicles of communication". This will include Social Events, Faith formation nights, Service programs, Retreat and much more.
Below is a quote that John wants all the teens to read, think and pray about. This was the HOLY FATHERS call to us - as children of Christ.
"Young people of America and the World, listen to what Christ the redeemer, is saying to you."
- Pope John Paul II
And as John Barata always says "I LOVE YOU, GOD LOVES YOU, PASS IT ON"
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Posted on: 9/18/2009 6:38:18 PM
Pope John Paul II has called the Church to “cultivate a lively awareness of Christ's real presence, both in the celebration of Mass and in the worship of the Eucharist outside Mass.” LIFT has been born out of a desire to live out that call and marry it with contemporary trends in modern worship.
LIFT is a monthly worship gathering on a Tuesday night in the metropolitan Boston area. LIFT uses modern elements such as professional lighting and sound, video screens displaying worship imagery and song lyrics, creative environments and the latest in contemporary praise and worship music performed by a live band to enhance the worship experience. The basic format of a LIFT night starts with upbeat praise and worship music followed by an inspirational talk given by a dynamic speaker speaking on that night’s theme. The night culminates with a time of Eucharistic Adoration enhanced by more praise and worship music.
Worship is all about heaven. When we come to worship, we join with the angels and the saints around the heavenly throne in praise to our God. Worship is what we were created to do. When we worship we are simply partaking in what we will be doing for eternity in heaven. The things that make up LIFT – from the music to the environment to the speakers, etc – are all designed to help the worshipper enter into the presence of God and experience a taste of heaven.
"LIFT Your eyes and look to the heavens..."
Isaiah 40:26
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Posted on: 9/18/2009 6:37:55 PM
Please join us for a wonderful evening of Worship!
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Posted on: 9/18/2009 6:28:33 PM
What a terrific summer we had -- Fr. Jim celebrated a number of masses for our teens here at Holy Cross and in Stoughton!
We will look to build on our relationship with Stoughton Life Teen!
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Posted on: 9/12/2009 3:42:32 PM
COME CHECK OUT OUR YOUTH MINISTRY PROGRAM!!!
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