Youth Group at St. James Catholic Church

Trust in the LORD with all your heart;
and depend not on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.

Proverbs 3:5-6

The St. James Youth Group participated in Washington County's Largest Smore during the Moses Austin Days 2009. The smore was assembled by members of the Youth Group along with Youth Group leader Cindy Ware. When finished, their smore measured 31 feet! The treat was then individually packaged and enjoyed by on-lookers and team members. Check out the pictures from this fun event by clicking the Youth Group Photos Page link.

The High School Group along with their Chaperones, Father Joe, Susan Mathis and Cindy Ware toured The Vincentian Shrine in Perryville, Missouri on October 11, 2009. They also attended Mass, had and evening meal and concluded with a night time hay ride. Check out the pictures from this trip by clicking the Youth Group Photos Page link. The Youth Group would like to invite other High School Students to come and help plan future trips. The next meeting will be on Wednesday November 4, 2009.

On December 13th the Youth Group made a variety of cookies including sugar cookies and chocolate chip they handmade the cards to go with the cookies, ate pizza and watched the movie Nativity Story. Thank you, Linda Pashia, Dennis Blair, Cheryl Brickey and Kim Whitaker for their help. The cookies and cards will be given to the shut-ins by Fr. Joe as he makes Christmas Confessions and Communion calls.

Youth Group Invites New Members

Recent "Confirmation" class members who are in high school or who are finishing the 8th grade are welcome to join our parish "Youth Group". Susan Mathis, the adult advisor of the parish youth group is eager to welcome you to join in their activities and faith formation. The group has various meetings, a few projects, and spiritual outings to archdiocesan youth events.

There are times when the group takes the parish van to the "Youth Mass" on Sunday evenings at the Shrine Church of the Vincentian Fathers at Perryville. Ask any parish youth members who have been to any of these youth events. They will describe how these events feed the spiritual appetite of high school age Catholics. Any Questions? Phone or email the rectory office for further information.

During the week of June 13-19th, 120 teenagers from south-central and south-east Missouri, participated in "Project Life". This week long , intense summer service retreat, is organized by the Youth Ministry Office of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. The camp was centered at the campus of St. Vincent's Parish, Perryville. Potosi teens, Amanda Fulbright and Jeremy Mathis of St. James Catholic Church participated in the camp. SEE FEATURED STORY BELOW ...