Catholic Community
STAY Mission
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This Summer 2024 we have the unique opportunity to have all the authentic elements of an out-of-state Mission Trip while serving right here in our local community.
Join us for an At Home Mission experience:
STAY - Serving Those around You!
Dates: July 21-25, 2024
What to Expect:- During the day we will be serving our local brothers and sisters in need.
- We have some great worksites and projects set-up for our missionaries...The Gathering Inn, Koinonia, SPCA, a local nursery, an art project & more.
- Evening Programming will include inspiring talks, prayer, praise & worship and FUN!
What to Bring/WEAR:- A water bottle
- Sunscreen, a hat and other supplies as needed
- Clothing appropriate for your worksite and sturdy shoes (no flip flops).
- For our overnight Thursday to Friday at SS Peter and Paul will be optional. Evening Session will end at 9PM for those not staying over night. If you are staying, please bring: Toiletries, Pajamas and a change of clothes, a sleeping bag, a pillow. You can bring a game to share or a small musical instrument. Parents are invited to join us for Mass on Friday Morning at 8:30 in the church and/or to our closing commissioning on Friday at 2:30 PM and all missionaries will need to be picked up by 3PM on Friday.
Daily Schedule:- Have a hearty breakfast at home or put your name on Robert's List to have a hot breakfast at church Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (7:30-7:50 AM)
- Meet at SSPP at 7:50-8:00 AM to make your lunch in the Social Hall...
- Gather for morning program at 8:00 in the courtyard by Room 11.
- 8:30 depart for service sites with your team.
- Work at service sites until 2 PM.
- Return for afternoon snack, team meeting and site sharing at SSPP.
- Dinner at 6 PM.
- Evening programming will end by 9 PM.
- Return home for a good nights sleep!
- Sunday 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM will include being blessed at Mass, dinner and programming and Friday will conclude at 2:00 PM.
Teen Registration Process:- Print and complete the Youth Permission & Code of Conduct form.
- Submit the completed form, along with a $50 check (payable to SSPP) to the Parish Office no later than July 1st. You can also pay on line using the form below. (P.S. You can print the Stay mission Flyer under Documents on this page and hand it out to friends!)
- Attend the “Pre-Mission/Service Week” ALL TEAM MEETING on July 14th At 10AM in Room 11 and July 20th from 9 - 10:00 AM in the Social Hall to meet the team and get acquainted and tie-dye our shirts for this year. Bring a plain white Tshirt with you!
*Required forms can be found on this page under Documents.ADULT VOLUNTEERS (25+) NEEDED!!
Please consider giving of your time to support our STAY Mission Trip.
Adult Volunteer application can be found on this page!
Adult Volunteer applications are due by July 1st, 2024 and we ask you to attend the ALL TEAM Meetings on July 14th at 10AM in Room 11
and July 20th from 9:00 to 10:00 AM in the
Social Hall!
QUESTIONS?
Call or email Nancy Von Thaden, Youth Minister
916-624-5827 ext. 203 OR
[email protected]
All Young Adults Ages 18-25, please Download your form (Stay Permission Form) and submit them to the Parish office between May 1st and July 1st and join us for our Meet-up on July 14th in Room 11 at 10AM and July 20th from 9:00-10:00 AM in the Social Hall! You can use the form below to pay the registration fee of $50. Please note in the comments that you are signing up for STAY Mission! You must also complete or be current on your Safe Environment Training!
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