02 March 2009

It's Retreat Time!


A big thank you to our guest speaker last night, Sean Lavell, who spoke about the importance of using our time- talents- and treasure for the glory of God! We had some great games in the gym, and nearly 30 teens came out. Thanks to everyone who helped make it such a fun night!

Get ready- our Spring Retreat here at St Thomas is just around the corner! Mark off your schedule for Friday, March 20th to Sunday, March 22nd. Our theme is 'Fully Alive' and the goal of our Spring Retreat is to discover the fullness of life in Christ through real service to the poor. We'll be doing real service in the local community during the retreat! In addition, we'll have all the beloved components of our Village Retreats- Mass, Reconciliation, open gym, Eucharistic Adoration, Taco Bell, and our crazy prize giveaways. Early bird registration deadline is Wednesday, March 11th- to get in on the prize giveaways!

Join us Sunday for our regular Village Meeting from 5-6:30 as we continue our focus on the three pillars of Lent: Almsgiving, Prayer, and Fasting. This week we'll be covering the Top Ten Prayer Tips!
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Village News

Question of the Week (http://www.findthevillage.com/, Question of the Week)- What should I do for Lent??

Sunday's Village-- Top Ten Prayer Tips
As part of our Village Lenten Observance, we’ll be focusing on the three pillars of Lent: Almsgiving, Prayer, and Fasting. The Catechism tells us that prayer is a vital necessity- that prayer and the Christian life are inseparable. Join us next Sunday for the Top Ten Tips to improve your prayer life, and some time in Eucharistic Adoration!

Fully Alive, The Village Sring Retreat, March 20-22nd
The Village Spring Retreat is a great opportunity to grow in your faith, worship God, and have tons of fun! The goal of this retreat is to discover the fullness of life in Christ through real service to the poor around us. This retreat will include Mass, Reconciliation, talks, service in the local community, small groups, Eucharistic Adoration, free time, games, and of course- our Late Night Taco Bell run! Deadline for Early Bird Prizes- Wednesday, March 11th.

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