Thursday, June 9, 2016
Farewell, Rich Rome
St. Margaret Youth Ministry is full of goodbyes this summer. Senior peer ministers are moving on to college, older peers are moving on to their adult lives, and our catechists are moving on to new beginnings in their own lives. Just a week after we bid Karissa Pavelka farewell, we celebrated the departure of another catechist and friend. Rich Rome, a major part in our Youth Ministry and Confirmation programs for the past several years, will be moving to Chicago next month in order to enter discernment with the Franciscan brothers. Rich has helped on retreats, leading prayers and discussions, and taught Confirmation classes throughout the years, impacting the lives of so many young people in our parish. On Tuesday night, our peer ministers gathered for pizza, cupcakes, and to send Rich off with our best wishes. We surprised Rich with a handmade cross and a special memento from his many Confirmation retreats at the O'Dwyer Retreat House. We will miss Rich, or Richrome, as he is best known, as this Confirmation year begins. His many stories and conversation-starting t-shirts will always hold a special place in our hearts. Join us as we wish Rich the best as he enters this very special time in his life and as we pray for more young people to answer the call to discernment or vocations, just as Rich has.
Thursday, June 2, 2016
Goodbye, Karissa!
Just over a month ago, we came together to celebrate the marriage of one of our own, Karissa Pavelka, to parishioner and doctor-to-be Andrew Simon. Now we bid farewell to the happy couple as they head to Sayre, Pennsylvania to complete Andrew's hospital residency. Karissa has been a peer minister, Catechist, musician, Parish Council member, and Living Stations of the Cross director throughout her life at St. Margaret. Most importantly, however, she has been a friend and mentor for our youth, joining us on trips, retreats, and hang-out nights. While she will be back to visit on occasion, she will be missed by all of us at St. Margaret. To celebrate her new beginning in Pennsylvania, the youth presented Karissa with a print of one of her favorite verses from Psalms, "Be still and know that I am God" (Ps 46:10). On the back of the frame, each student wrote a personal message to Karissa with anything from an inside joke from years ago to best wishes in their new home. We thank Karissa for everything she has done for the youth in our parish and the parish as a whole. Thank you for the kind words, the hugs, the jokes, the games, the stories, the fear of obscure diseases, and, most importantly, the compassion for our youth. Please pray for Karissa and Andrew as they begin a new life in Sayre.
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Relay for Life 2016
For the fourth year, team Emmaus took the track at Havre de Grace High School on Friday, May 20th for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. From 6 pm to 5 am, we walked, we sang, we danced, we played games, and most importantly, we raised money to aid cancer patients and fund research for a cure. From family members to friends to teammates, each member of team Emmaus has a connection to someone who is a victim, a survivor, or a caretaker. Each of us races for a reason. To date, the team has raised a total of $939.18, only $60.82 short of our goal. Donations are still welcome until August, and can be made here. Please help in supporting our team!
Thursday, May 19, 2016
RESCHEDULED:
Thursday, August 11, 2016
8:00 a.m.
– 8:00 p.m.
(Bus will pick up and
drop off at the Saint Margaret Elementary School parking lot.)
Cost: $53/person
(includes round trip bus
& park ticket)
Bring a friend! Bring
the family!
All youth who are not
entering at least 7th grade for the 2016/2017 school year must be
accompanied by a SHIELD certified adult.
If you want to join us,
please complete the registration/permission form on the back of this flyer and
return to the parish office along with the $53 fee.
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
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