Are you looking for a place where youth matter? Look no further--here at St. Mary Magdalene, our young people enjoy great fellowship, service opportunities, and fellowship! Here’s what we’re doing in the 2013-2014 school year:
Sunday School for 6th - 8th graders
Sunday School during the Sunday morning service -- Every Sunday except youth choir practice times or All-Generation Sunday Worship Services.
Youth Lunches for 6th – 12th graders
Second Sunday of most months after church until 2:30 p.m. -- in the church house. Will include lunch, games, conversation, and topical/Biblical discussion time.
Upcoming Youth Lunch dates:
2013:
April 14 (special event at Aaron's Family Fun Center)
August 11
September 8 (as part of the all-church anniversary celebration)
October 13
November 10
December 8
2014:
January 12
February 9
March 9
April 13
For more information contact Julie Sponagel: 913.940.9089

All-Generation Sunday Worship Services
Upcoming services for 2013 include April 7, June 30, September 29, and December 29. Dates for 2014 include March 30 and June 29. All children (starting at 3 years old) & youth will not have regular Sunday School classes. Instead, they will worship with their parents and the rest of the congregation.
6th – 12th graders can volunteer to:
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Be a scripture reader
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Be a greeter
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Be an usher
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Be a chalice-bearer
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Be an oblationer
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Youth Choir (as planned by Bonny Green)
For more information about the services contact Tammy Garrison: 816.246.3924
For more information about the youth choir contact Bonny Green: 913.558.4347

Diocesan & WEMO (Diocese of West MO Youth Ministry) Events
Participate in diocesan youth events with other teens from our area!
Upcoming events include:
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Jr High Retreat – April 26-28 – for current 5th – 9th graders
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Camp – June 9-15 – for kids who will be going into 6th grade in the 2013/14 school year through 12th graders
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Missionpalooza – July 15-21 – for 9th-12th graders - younger students can help with a service project
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Diocesan Youth Gathering – Nov 1-3 – for 6th – 12th graders
For more information contact Wendy Wilson: 816.506.8272 or go to WEMOyouth.org

Service Projects
Participate in several community service projects throughout the year!
For more information, contact Tammy Garrison: 816-246-3924
Special Events
We'll have several fun events throughout the year!
Upcoming events include:
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June 21/22 – Youth Sponsored Family Camp Out
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July 14 – Youth Pool Party
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October 26 – Halloween Party
For more information, contact Kara Costner: 816-884-4482, or Cyndi Troyer: 816-767-9726
Other great ways to connect with your church:
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See Father Jason or Tammy Garrison to learn about confirmation.
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See Lexi Barling to serve as an acolyte.
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See Sister Karen Woods to get involved in our garden ministry.
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See Julie Sponagel to get involved in our BackSnack ministry.
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See Chet Neumann to get involved in our buildings & grounds ministry.
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See Mike Barnes & Cyndi Troyer to get involved in serving food at St. Mary’s.

Youth Schedule published as of March 20, 2013 – see church website, The Call, or the Weekly News for updates.