“It is difficult to become a saint. Difficult but not impossible. The road to perfection is long, as long as one’s lifetime. Along the way, consolation becomes rest; but as soon as your strength is restored, you must diligently get up and resume the trip.” St. Padre Pio
On Sep 18th a group of 15 pilgrims travelled to Toronto for Holy Mass and veneration of St Padre Pio’s relics. Thanks to all who joined us for this wonderful evening filled with new learning about this mystical and gifted Saint, God’s grace in the Sacrament of Confession and Holy Communion, prayer and the joy of fun and friendship! You can see pictures on our Facebook page. “Relics (from the Latin relictum = remains) are remnants of the bodies of saints or else objects that the saints used during their lifetime. The veneration of relics is a natural human need, a way of showing respect and reverence to the persons who are venerated. Relics of saints are properly venerated when the faithful praise God’s work in people who have devoted themselves completely to God.” YOUCAT
Youth in Grade 7 and 8 please join us as we kick-off CHOSEN with a social night on Tuesday, Oct 2nd ! This semester we will learn about Existence – the existence of God, the world and humanity. Weekly meetings will take place on Tuesdays from 7-9pm at St Mary’s School. Bring your friends and join us as we have fun and learn more about our faith!
Young adults in high school please join us as we kick-off Ora et Labora, get to know Father Stephen and learn about his call to the Priesthood! Come and join us for pizza at 7pm on Oct 12th at St Mary’s School!
Other Upcoming Special Events Sep 30th – travel with us to Peterborough to participate in LifeChain. Oct 20th – Save the date for our bus trip to the Toronto Zoo, details to follow. For more information on CHOSEN, Ora et Labora or any of these events please contact Teresa at youth@stmaryslindsay.ca
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Stay connected with other Catholics in the area and to find out what Catholic youth events are coming up next in our parish community. Please register with this site at the Join Our Community link so that you can receive emails about up and coming events in our local Catholic Schools, Fleming College Catholics (FCC), and many other Catholic youth organizations! God bless and Welcome to Saint Mary’s!
Contact Us: Email: youth@stmaryslindsay.ca Youth Office Location: 40 Russell St. E, Lindsay, ON K9V 2A4 (Inside St. Mary’s Church Rectory) Phone Number: youth office (705) 324-4828
Other Weblinks: Diocese of Peterborough Youth Office webpage: http://www.veyopeterboro.org/veyo/