Prayer Before Exams

With finals and the end of year exams coming up, take time to pray this prayer: Lord, it seems as though our lives are one test after another, weighing us in somebody’s balance. Save us from taking the coming tests too seriously or too lightly, but grant that we may reflect the best work we’ve done and the best of the teaching we have received; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. (John W. Vannorsdall). Good luck to everyone on their exams!!!!
 
 

Religious Education - Class Information

RELIGIOUS ED CLASSES
Registration Packets for Religious Education classes and Confirmation will be sent out in mid August. Please watch for them in your mailbox. If you do not receive one, contact Michelle to have one mailed to you. Registration was held during masses the middle of August and classes began September 12th. Schedules and registration forms are available on this website. The Sophomore class will receive Confirmation preparation, and will be confirmed in the Spring of 2012. The Confirmation dates are now available and can be viewed on the Confirmation page. Catholic School Students will be attending classes all year with the public school students – space may be limited.

Any Juniors or Seniors who have not yet been confirmed can also register for Confirmation classes. There will also be a Freshman and Junior/Senior class available. Call Michelle at 478-5011 if you have any questions in the meantime.

Please click on the "RELIGIOUS EDUCATION" link on the left this page to view information for Religious Education, Confirmation, RCIA for Teens and Theology of the Body for Teens Classes.

This month the young people in the parish who are preparing for Confirmation will be reflecting on the significance of the ritual of anointing with the sacred Chrism in the right of Confirmation. In the anointing candidates are “sealed” with the gift of the Holy Spirit, who makes it possible to continue the ministry of Jesus. How do we as a parish live as “anointed ones”?

 
 

Middle School Youth Ministry

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP
T.A.G. (Tweens and God)
If you are a middle schooler and would like the opportunity to share in social and spiritual activities with your friends, we meet twice a month from 5:00 - 6:30 P.M. at the Vance Jackson House (11039 Vance Jackson Dr. – the pink house just past the fire station). We have all kinds of fun things to do, and we feed you too! If you would like to come and join us please call Michelle Weekley at the Youth Ministry Office at 478-5011. See you there!
 

MEETINGS FOR MAY:
May 20 – Celebrate Mary – 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the VJ


 
 
MIDDLE SCHOOL (TAG) YOUTH RETREAT
Come and join us during the weekend of June 8 & 9 at John Newcombe’s Tennis Ranch in New Braunfels for our Middle School Youth Retreat. Our theme is “Some things are just worth it!” Share a great time with other middle schoolers as we do low rope activities, swim, play tennis, participate in a compass course and gather around a bonfire! S’mores anyone? The members of the Middle School Core have been working hard to make the retreat a memorable one for you! ALL MIDDLE SCHOOLERS ARE WELCOME, from incoming 6th graders to outgoing 8th graders! You do not have to attend TAG to attend the retreat! CLICK HERE to download the Registration Forms. Please call Michelle Weekley for more details and registration forms at 478-5011! Sure hope you can join us!
 
 
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High School Youth Ministry

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP

Youth Group is for all teenagers who are classified as High School students. The meetings are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M., at 11039 Vance Jackson Dr. (the pink brick house just past the fire station). If you are interested in joining with a group who share your Catholic Christian beliefs, come and be a part of the great social and spiritual activities that members of the Youth Group participate in. There is free food too!!! Call Michelle Weekley at the Youth Ministry Office at 478-5011 for additional information.

 

MEETINGS FOR MAY:
May 16 – Senior Farewell – 6-8 p.m. in the McDonald Center Gym
May 23 – Join us for Pillow Talk – discussions of things that touch teens lives – 6-8 p.m. at the VJ

 
 
HIGH SCHOOL FALL RETREAT
DID YOU MISS IT?  WERE YOU AT THE HIGH SCHOOL SPRING 2012 RETREAT?  
The High School Spring Retreat was held the weekend of 2-4 March 2012 at TECABOCA in Mountain Home/Ingram, Texas.  Our theme was: SPRING PRAISE – There has got to be more!

The purpose of teen retreats is to guide our students in their spiritual journey.  If you were not able to attend, you missed a very spiritual and uplifing weekend.  If you will be high school in the fall, make plans to join us for our next High School Youth Retreat in early October. 
 
 
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Freedom Finders

COLLEGE YOUNG ADULT GROUP
FREEDOM FINDERS
Are you between the ages of 18 and 25 and want to connect with Christ and old friends, as well as meet new people in your St. Matthew Community? Well, then come join the Freedom Finders Young Adult Group! Our goal is to continue to strengthen and intensify our relationship with each other as Brothers and Sisters in Christ. We will address current issues, hot topics and participate in activities that will rejuvenate our urge to serve our Lord and our community.

MEETINGS FOR MAY:
May 14 – Rant Day – come talk about what is on your mind in a forum where you can get things off your chest and discussed without judgment! Meeting 7-9 p.m. at the VJ
May 21 – Come Celebrate Mary’s Month! Meeting 7-9 p.m. at the VJ
May 28 – No meeting – Memorial Day!!!

 
 

Upcoming Events

MIDDLE SCHOOL (TAG) YOUTH RETREAT
Come and join us during the weekend of June 8 & 9 at John Newcombe’s Tennis Ranch in New Braunfels for our Middle School Youth Retreat. Our theme is “Some things are just worth it!” Share a great time with other middle schoolers as we do low rope activities, swim, play tennis, participate in a compass course and gather around a bonfire! S’mores anyone? The members of the Middle School Core have been working hard to make the retreat a memorable one for you! ALL MIDDLE SCHOOLERS ARE WELCOME, from incoming 6th graders to outgoing 8th graders! You do not have to attend TAG to attend the retreat! CLICK HERE to download the Registration Forms. Please call Michelle Weekley for more details and registration forms at 478-5011! Sure hope you can join us!
 
 
TEEN ACTS RETREAT
The Teen ACTS retreat team is already busily working on their retreat coming up June 14-17 at TECABOCA!!! Registration for this event will be Saturday, May 12th from 9-12 in room 106 of the McDonald Center. This is on a first come, first serve basis. We can only take 50 teens, from incoming freshman to outgoing seniors. See the bulletin for the application or CLICK HERE download a copy. Don’t miss this exciting, once a year event!!!
 
 
UPCOMING EVENTS AND PICTURES
More Upcoming Events and Pictures can be found if you click here or by selecting the "YM News" link located under the Main Menu.
 
 

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