Snow Tubing Trip 

God granted us a beautiful day during our MSYE Winter Tubing Trip on Saturday, February 16 ^th.  The weather was perfect for a relaxing ride up the hill and a fast ride down at Maine Family Tubing Park in Auburn. We enjoyed lunch at the lodge together before heading over to St. Martin de Porres Shelter in Lewiston.
 
Our youth delivered the prayer shawls and care kits for the homeless which they had prepared the week prior and were blessed by our Pastor. They were presented to Br. Irenee Richards who was happy to receive them for guests at both the men’s and women’s shelter. He showed us around the St. Martin de Porres house and shared with us what his ministry does to help those in need who are striving to improve their situation. The shelter is very homey and clean. Volunteers work to provide a hot meal for the guests every day. He said that one of the most important things that people can do when they fix meals for guests is to sit down and eat with them.
 
After our visit with Br. Irenee, we were given a grand tour of the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Mark Labonte explained some of the unique aspects of the building and interesting features of a minor basilica. Youth enjoyed exploring the many rooms and learned what an umbraculum and a tintinnabulum were, which are what would be used in ceremony should the Pope ever come to visit. We ended the day with Mass before heading home, refreshed and blessed. Below are some pictures from our day. Enjoy! 

 

Youth Ministry involves fun, food, friendship, prayer, catechesis, discussion and service. It is our hope that we can assist parents by providing support for our youth to grow in love, knowledge and service of our Lord Jesus Christ and His Church.

High School Youth Ministry (grades 9-12) and Middle School Youth Ministry (grades 6-8) meets separately but at the same location and time. Meetings are twice monthly Sunday evenings 6:00-8:00 PM at Sacred Heart Church Hall in Hallowell.