SWAFFY WANTS YOU.
What is SWAFFY? It stands for "Saints Wendel and Francis For Youth". That's our official name for Youth Ministry here at St. Francis Xavier & St. Wendel parishes. You don't have to officially sign up for it - if you are young, or you support the youth, then we've got you covered. Check out this page for info about youth ministry events happening in our parishes.
+Yours in Christ, Sherie Cooley and the Youth Ministry Leadership Team (Tori Abernathy, Bethany Eades, Lisa Muensterman, Logan Simmons, Laura Abernathy, Jason Baumholser) |
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UPCOMING EVENTSHOLIDAY WORLD TRIP
Grades 6-12 are invited to join the west deanery for a day of fun at Holiday World on Wed., June 5. Depart at 7:30am and return at 7:00pm to Resurrection Church. NEW this year: All you can eat lunch buffet for our group! Cost is $60 for youth and $45 for chaperones which includes park pass, buffet lunch, and transportation. Sign up by May 13th - late registrations can NOT be taken. Questions?Contact Sherie Cooley at 765.427.8199 or [email protected]. > DOWNLOAD FORMS JOIN US FOR THIS SUMMER'S MISSION TRIP
High School students (current 8th grade thru graduating 12th grade), join us for this summer's mission trip with Catholic Heart Workcamp! June 16-22, 2024 we will head to Montague, MI to help serve those in need. This is a great opportunity to make a difference, meet new people, grow in your faith, and have a blast while doing it! Cost is $100 with participation in fundraising. If you're interested in joining our parish group, contact Sherie at [email protected] or 765.427.8199 SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: BABYSITTING!
Our Grace Marriage ministry is looking for volunteers to help provide childcare for the married couples participating in quarterly sessions held on Sunday afternoons 2-6pm at Saint Wendel. Activities and food will be provided to all kids and volunteers. We need help to keep the day flowing along. Let us know if you'd like to help out on THIS SIGN UP SHEET. We will be in touch soon! TEENS 17 AND UP - The next TEC will be held at St. Mary's in Ireland July 20-22.
TEC is a 3-day retreat based on the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ. Participants have an opportunity to meet youth and young adults from all over the diocese as they encounter Christ through a wide variety of activities with a marvelous blend of social and spiritual interactions. Led primarily by fellow youth and young adults, TEC offers participants an experience that is both relevant and engaging. For an inspiring opportunity to grow in your relationship with Christ and build lasting Christian friendships, register today at www.switec.org. For more questions, email [email protected]. |
fun times ahead2023-24 HIGH SCHOOL SUNDAY SESSIONS: Join us Sunday mornings 8:30-9:45AM at St. Francis for donuts, friends, faith and great time!
2023-24 EDGE MIDDLE YOUTH MINISTRY: Join us Wednesdays after school, 2:45-4:00PM, at St. Wendel!
> Calendar of Dates > Permission Form > Get text updates/cancellation info by joining our SWS EDGE Remind Group. CONFIRMATION INFO: High School students participate in a 1 year process usually beginning in fall and culminating in the Confirmation Rite in the winter/spring of their Sophomore year. For more details, check out the Confirmation webpage.
2024 MISSION TRIP - Join us this summer June 16-22 at Catholic Heart Workcamp in Montague, MI! DONUT & CINNAMON ROLL SALES
SWAFFY will be selling pans of Judy Schmitt's cinnamon rolls after the Saturday evening Mass and bags of half dozen glazed donuts following the Sunday morning Masses at Saint Wendel and Saint Francis Xavier the following weekends: April 13-14 May 18-19 June All purchases will go toward raising funds for the youth attending this summer's mission trip to Montague, MI. Thank you for your support! ALSO CHECK OUT...SAVE THE DATE:- April 8: Easter Color Fun Fest - POSTPONED! New date TBA
- June 5: Holiday World Trip (Jr. High-High School) - June 16-22 - Catholic Heart Workcamp - June 30 - HS Youth Night, 5-7pm SW cemetery field - July 21 - HS Youth Night, 5-7pm SW cemetery field - July 22-26 - Vacation Bible School More coming soon... SEEKING YOUTH MINISTRY LEADERSHIPAre you interested in Youth Ministry in our parishes? Do have great ideas or resources to share? We are seeking committed youth and adults to serve on our Youth Ministry Leadership Team to plan various youth happenings at Saint Francis Xavier and Saint Wendel. If interested, check out this information/application packet, or contact Sherie Cooley for more info.
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HUGE FANS OF YOUTH MINISTRY
Sherie Cooley, Youth Minister/DRE
Married to Gabriel and has three beautiful kids, Adele, Silas & Clare. Loves to dance, travel the world, wear pajamas and eat ice cream. |
Fr. Ed Schnur, Pastor
Loves coffee, the outdoors, gardening, and TJ Maxx. Huge heart for social justice, and he really cares about YOU. |