COOS Youth News Today & Beyond
Important
Info. from Frances
May 2, 2008
Hi everyone,
It's hard to believe it's already May and Schools will be out in a few more
weeks. I know it's hard, but hang in there. June will be here soon.
To all graduating folks, we need your information. Your
church wants to honor your accomplishments at the 10:30 service on May
18th. Please e-mail or call the church office right away.
Suns Baseball this Sunday! I have a few extra tickets
left. See Art if you want to go and did not order a ticket
in advance. For those who are going to the game, meet at the church parking
lot at 1:30 pm to get your ticket and to work out car pooling downtown.
Game starts at 3:05 pm. Not to worry, rain or shine, we have great seats
under cover.
Next Sunday, May 11th-Pentecost, Mother's Day, Baptism &
Confirmation all on one Day! Holy Smoke BBQ after the 10:30 service under
the Big Tent! Jazz Band, river view. No need to stand in line somewhere.
Bring Mom. Congrats to all who are being baptized at 8am and confirmed at
10:30 am. So come and get Fired up with Spirit! (Some cool hats & visors
are still available for sale for this special day!)
Reminder to all you are being confirmed, you and sponsors
are to be at the Great Hall at 6:30 pm on Thursday, May 8th for dinner &
practice. On Sunday, you and your sponsors are to meet in the River Room at
9:45 AM. Immediately after the service, you and the Bishop will meet at a
designated place for a group picture!
Save the Date, Sunday, May 18th for CONNECT! It will be
fun afternoon at St. Francis in the Field connecting with other Episcopal
youth in the Jacksonville. Meet at the FLC at 2:30 to return about 6:30.
Cost is only $5.
Finally, last call for the Parish Camping Trip on Friday, May 9th.
I have give and pay for a confirmed count at Camp Weed on Monday,
May 12th. Registration forms are in the church office. It's always fun and
a great break before those final weeks of school.
That's it for now. I will be out of the office this upcoming week in NC
with my Mom. Diane Gates & Joanne Blalock in the parish office will be glad
to help with anything that comes up.
Peace & Blessings to you all,
Frances
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April 23, 2008
Hi everyone,
A couple of Deadlines of Activities are coming up and I don't want you to
miss out!
This Sunday, April 27th, is the deadline to sign up
to go to the Suns Baseball games the following weekend on
Sunday, May 4th. We have excellent seats & the prices is right. $5 for
youth & $9.50 for adults. Game starts at 3 pm and we will meet at 1:30 pm.
I have to purchase & pick up all tickets on Monday, AM April 28th. Please
call the church office and let us know. It's always fun to youth, friends &
families.
Confirmation, Reception, or Reaffirmation candidates: Your information
forms are due in the Church office by Monday!
We have paperwork that has to go to the Diocese
next week!!! That means you, J2A class & Inquirers class members. Thank
you for helping us.
Camp Weed Summer Camp grant applications are due
to the church office by Friday, May 9th! Soooo
if you need some financial help with Summer camp, the forms are due
shortly. Everything you need is at
www.campweed.net
COOS Family Camping Trip registration forms are
due absolutely by Friday, May 9th! Any
mature youth that need a stand-in parent need to let me know. Any family
willing to adopt a mature youth for the weekend let me know. It's always
fun.....
Mission trip participants! Save Saturday, May 17th to wash cars at
the FLC!!
That's it for now. Just don't want you to be disappointed......
Blessings & Peace,
Frances ----------------------------------
April 17, 2008
Hope you are having an awesome week. Some
of you are still counting the minutes before you finally get to go on
Spring Break. So St. John's Co youth,
have a great week next week and remember we have some
community outreach opportunities for you.
Contact Jakki Penn right away to sign up to go to Ronald McDonald House
on Tues. April 22, Dignity U Wear on Wed. April 23, and St. Mary's
Springfield on Thurs. April 24.
We had a great response to the
Navajo jewelry sale selling over $1500 worth so we are
sending $1200 back to Good Shepherd Mission and keeping $300 for our
mission trip this summer. ($300 = (3) tanks of gas for our
vans, or is one trip to the grocery store or allows us to
pay for our lunch at GSM's fundraiser Sunday lunch and have (1) cultural
workshop.) Every little bits helps. We plan to bring the
jewelry back in November before Christmas....
Coming up: This
Sunday, no youth groups. A number of people and leaders
are involved in Happening this weekend at Camp Weed. Prayers for our
Happening candidates this weekend.
Next Weekend (April
26-27) On Saturday-C.H.A.O.S.
16 years & up including interested adults, join the "Paint the Town"
team. It's a great day to make a difference changing
the look of an entire neighborhood. Contact Jakki Penn to sign
up today at
jakki.penn@wachovia.com
.
On Sunday,
Youth Club will meet from 12-1:30 at the FLC. You have
an outreach project to finish for Feed My Lambs and other fun stuff.
L.I.F.E., you will meet at 4:30-6 pm with no Dinner.
C.H.A.O.S.-no meeting for you...
For Suns Baseball
on Sunday, May 4th!!! Absolute Deadline is next Sunday, April 27th.
We have great reserved seats and the price is right at $5 for
youth/college under 20 years old and $9.50 for adults. Game starts at
3:05 pm and we will meet in the church parking lot 1:30pm.
For Parish Family
Camping Trip-Memorial Day weekend, May 23-25th,
Forms are in the bulletin or in the church office. Deadline
is Friday, May 9th!
Sunday, May 11th-
Pentecost Sunday
(Baptism, Confirmation, Mother's Day, Holy Smoke Barbecue with music all
in one!) It truly promises to be a "magnificent" day Fired Up with
Spirit!
Get some new spirit wear that goes on sale
Sunday, April 20th.
Saturday, May
17th- Youth Missions Car Wash, 10am to 1pm
(If you are going on a mission trip, you must plan to be there!)
Sunday, May 18th-
We are going to "Connect" with other Episcopal
youth at an event hosted by Christ Church PV at St. Francis in the
Fields (Sunrise) Your cost is only $5. 3-6 pm Lots of fun and
a way to connect with others.....
Something new to do
this summer-HOLY CRAFTS FOR MISSIONS-
Wednesday evenings 5-7 pm at
the FLC beginning June 4th thru the summer. More info to come!!
Ok that's it, that's all. Have a
great weekend. I'll see you next week as I will be at Camp Weed this
weekend!
Wishing you God's peace & love,
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April 12, 2008 Hi everyone,
Just had a great day with our J2A class as we
discussed and they made their decisions about Confirmation in May. Lots of
great sharing & love today.
Couple of things you need to know:
TOMORROW: Navajo
Jewelry Sale is on after the 8:00am services and before and after
the 10:30 service.Also L.I.F.E. & C.H.A.O.S. will meet together at
4:30 pm and go to the New 5 pm service. We will then return to the
FLC for dinner and debrief our worship experience. The folks who are doing
the service what some feedback. We should finish at 6:30 pm
NEXT WEEK-WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16!- YOUTH
SPAGHETTI DINNER. You know the drill. We start the set up at 4pm
and go until 7pm with clean up. IT'S THE LAST ONE OF THE SPRING..... So
be here!
ST. JOHN'S COUNTY SPRING BREAKERS-Sign
up for community service on Tues, Wed, & Thurs. of your spring break!
SIGN UP FOR SUNS BASEBALL GAME-SUNDAY,
May 4th!
TIME TO SEND IN CAMP WEEK SUMMER CAMP
FORMS! They are have to go thru us in the church office!
SAVE THE DATE-SUN. MAY 18TH to Connect!
A great fun afternoon with other Episcopal youth. More information coming.
That's it for now. Have a great rest of the
weekend and I'll see you tomorrow.
Wishing you God's peace & blessings,
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April 3, 2008
Wow, What a
yard sale! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you to everyone who came and
help out as well as everyone who donated to the sale. We made YTD
$2801. We still have a couple of things that being sold separately
which should put us at $3000 by next week. Special thanks to Cheryl
Barnes and Beverly Loper who worked just about every day for two weeks
to get us ready.
What a week
it has been! We have had several Duval Co. youth take advantage of our
outreach work this week. We have been to Ronald McDonald House, Dignity
U Wear and St. Mary's in Springfield. Lots of rewarding work for lots
of folks. Special Thanks to Jakki Penn for organizing us.... I hope
that those of you who are in St. Johns County schools will take
advantage of this opportunity during the week of April 21st. Please
contact Jakki to let her know you are going.
Lots of
other things going on so here are a few reminders:
Sunday,
April 6- No Acolyte Practice this month. C.H.A.O.S. (High School) Lunch
Club will meet at the FLC at 12 noon sharp to go to Mama Fu's. Bring
$5. We should return by 1:30PM. L.I.F.E. (Middle School) we are
spending an afternoon playing Ultimate Frisbee in Morrow Field. Meet at
the FLC at 4:30 to play until 6PM. (No dinner served).
Team
Navajo-You have a meeting on Tuesday night , April 8 at 7pm in the
River Room. You will be review fund raising letter
writing. Reminder that Sunday, April 13th is the Navajo Jewelry sale and
that all team members are expected to work it.
C.H.A.O.S.
(age 16 & up) & adults are invited to join our "Paint the Town" team
this year on Sat. April 26th. Contact Jakki Penn to sign up.
Reminder
to all J2A class that you have an overnight retreat starting on Friday,
April 11th at 7 PM in the FLC. Be sure to remind your sponsors to meet
you in the Great Hall on Sat. April 12th for rest of your retreat at 9
am.
On
Sunday, April 13th-L.I.F.E. & C.H.A.O.S. will meet together at 4:30pm at
the FLC to go experience a new kind Worship service at 5pm in the Great
Hall. We will come back to the FLC at 6 for dinner & to talk about our
worship experience.
Save
Wed. April 16th for the Last Spaghetti Dinner of the spring! All hands
needed.
TN Mission
Team-you will be receiving within the next week and outline of your
meeting dates. Also save Saturday, May 17th for the Missions Car Wash
at the FLC. Both TN & Navajo Mission Teams are expected to participate
in the joint fundraiser from 10 am to 1 pm.
Don't
forget to sign up for Suns Baseball on Sunday, May 4th. Friends,
families are welcome. Cost is only $5 for folks age 20 and under.
$9.50 for others. Sign up in the church office.
Parish Family Camping Trip is Memorial Day weekend, May 23-May 25th.
Registration forms for individuals and families will be in the April
13th bulletin or available next week in the church office. Deadline to
sign up is firm at May 9th!
That's it
for now. I guess you can tell who I am pulling for in the Final 4 this
weekend & Monday.
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March 25, 2008
Hi everyone,
Happy Easter to you all. I hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend. We
have lots going on and lots coming up.
Yard Sale-This Saturday, March 29th! Help, I only have (4)
people signed up to help at 6AM. We need an army to move the stuff out of
the house! Please, please, please,....... Shifts are 6 am - 8:30 am,
8am -10:30am, 10:30 - 1 pm. Please let me know when you can work. We have
My Brother's Keeper coming to pick up all of the left overs at 12:30 so I am
hoping we will be finished by 1. I know you are busy, but this sales helps
everyone who works and then some.
Navajo Mission Team-Sadie sent you an e-mail about our
meeting on Sunday, March 30 at 12 noon. Please let her know if you
are going to be there. Remember we have the Navajo Jewelry Sale on Sunday,
April 13th for the congregation!
Attention everyone who is on Spring Break next week-Community
service projects are planned by Mrs. Penn. Tuesday, April 1-Ronald McDonald
House (High School Only), Wed. April 2- Dignity U Wear (Grades 7 & up) and
Thursday, April 3- St. Mary's in Springfield (Grades 7 & Up). Meet at the
FLC at 8:30, have a COOS permission slip on file, and bring lunch money. We
will return by 2 pm. E-mail Jakki Penn at
jakki.penn@wachovia.com
No youth groups this Sunday, March 30 as we will be
recovering from the yard sale.
Next Sunday, April 6, we will have C.H.A.O.S. Lunch
Club. Meet at the FLC at 12 Noon. Bring $5 and
we are going to Mama Fu's. L.I.F.E. will playing
Ultimate Frisbee from 4:30-6 that day. (No dinner)
J2A class-Reminder that you have an overnight retreat on
Friday, April 11th at the FLC. Be sure to remind your sponsors to meet you
in the Great Hall on Sat. April 12 at 9 am for "The Choice" retreat.
Other important dates to know:
Sunday, April 13-Navajo Jewelry Sale, L.I.F.E. & C.H.A.O.S. attend the new 5 pm service
with dinner at 6 pm.
Wednesday, April 16- Youth Spaghetti Dinner 4-7 pm
Spring Break Community Service offering- Week of April 21
Saturday, April 26-C.H.A.O.S. "Paints the Town"-Sign up with Jakki Penn now!
Sign up for youth, friends & family for Suns Baseball on Sunday, May 4th.
Sign up in the church office.
Well, our Easter season is busy with lots going on. Looking forward to
hearing from many of you about Saturday.
Wishing you peace and blessings.
Frances
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March 19, 2008
Hope all is well. We are now accepting
treasures for the Yard Sale! The FLC front doors are open during the day to
receive your treasures. If you find them locked, just leave your donations
on the picnic table in the back under the carport. So bring your stuff!
Youth, you need to sign up to help to earn money
for your trips this summer and in the future. All hands are needed on the
Sat. March 29th. Shifts are 6 am to 8:30am, 8:00 am to 10:30 and 10:30-1
pm. You may work as many shifts as you like. Lots of help is needed at 6
am and at 12 noon. Don't forget we are also collecting bags (paper &
plastic) for our customers.
Reminder that this is Holy Week and we have lots
of Worship services. I encourage you to attend as least one or more beside
Easter services. C.H.A.O.S. & J2A class are reminded about our overnight
prayer vigil as we "Watch with Christ". I encourage you to attend Maundy
Thursday service at 7 pm and then meet in the Great Hall afterward or by 9
pm. L.I.F.E. & Youth Club will present Stations of the Cross on the Lawn
Good Friday at 7 pm.
Spring Break weeks-March 31 and April 21- If you
want to pick up some community service hours, we are going to Ronald
McDonald House, Dignity U Wear and St. Mary's. See you mailer for details
or contact Jakki Penn.
Last call for deposits for the TN Mission trip.
All deposits are due absolutely no later than March 31st. Watch for
information about your mission meetings in the future.
Team Navajo will have a meeting on Sunday, March
30th after the 10:30 service in the FLC. Navajo stew is on the menu.
Watch for e-mails from Sadie Bratos. Save your money and the date, Sunday,
April 13 for the Navajo Jewelry Sale to benefit Team Navajo & Good Shepherd
Mission.
Have a wonderful Easter and I look forward to
seeing many of you over the weekend and in the coming week.
P.S. We were in the paper today regarding our
Undie Sunday drive!
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March 3, 2008
Beginning this Sunday, March 16th, our
parish will begin dropping off their treasurers at the FLC. As many of
you know, help is needed each afternoon to sort, tote and tag for the
yard sale. A limited number of youth can help in the afternoons because
of room. As many as possible are needed the day of the sale. This is a
major fundraiser for us usually bringing at least $2000. All of the
hours are kept and your trip account is compensated by the amount of
time you work. For those of you going on trips this summer, it's a good
way to make some money. Even if you aren't traveling this summer, your
account is held and can be used on trips in the future.
Here are the sign up times. First come,
first serve basis. Please only sign up on the afternoons you can really
work. LImited to 5 youth each afternoon.
Monday, March 17, Tuesday, March 18,
Wednesday, March 19 and Thursday, March 20-Afternoons 4-6:30pm
Monday, March 24, Tuesday, March 25,
Wednesday, March 26, Thursday, March 27 and if needed Friday, March
28-Afternoons 4-6:30 pm
Saturday, March 29th-Yard Sale Day!
Shift 2- 8:30 am to 10:30 am
Also, food help needed: We need a juice,
coffee, donut set up person in the early 6 am shift and someone to buy
and set up lunch for everyone who is working at 10:45. Please contact
Susie Lawson if you can help with food set up.
Lastly, please begin saving paper & plastic
bags for us to give to our shoppers.
Once again Cheryl Barnes has agreed to help
us with pricing and she will be joined this year by Beverly Loper. Any
parents and youth leaders who can help in the afternoons, please let me
know.
Sign up sheets are located on the Pit
Bulletin Board. As you e-mail me, I will write your names on the list
or stop by to see what is available.
Thank you in advance. I look forward to
another fun and successful event.
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March 3, 2008
Dear COOS Youth,
Now is the time to be thinking about
giving to our greater community. During the month of April, we are offering
opportunities for serve others during the Duval & St. John Co spring break
weeks. Please look at the offerings and let us know what you are able to do.
High School youth, particularly Juniors
& Seniors, do not wait until the last minute to have me verify your community
service hours. Please allow (1) week to process letters from me or to sign
paperwork. Seniors, your guidance offices need your community service hours now
to qualify for FL Bright Futures. Please remember that it is your
responsibility to keep track of the hours you have worked.
I look forward to seeing you in the
mission field.
In His Service,
Frances
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March 5, 2008
Hope all is well despite a little more winter. Makes us want our Lenten
soup! Wow, looking ahead to March there is a lot on the calendar. Here are
just a few reminders.
Tonight our Lenten series continues. The FLC is open at 5:30, dinner is at
6 and our program starts at 6:30. Lots of good stuff in Indiana Jones &
the Last Crusade!
On Sunday, we continue with the Academy Award
winning Ratatouille. Great Movie and you will even a taste of
Ratatouille, thanks to Suzi Stone..... Remember to be here at 4:30 on
Sundays.
This Sunday, March 2nd- Acolyte Practice!!!
Still taking deposits for mission trips. I would like to
finalize both groups by the end of next week so that we can set up some
meeting dates. Deposits can be dropped off at the church office. By the
way, J2A class, you should have received info about your pilgrimage. Your
deposits are also due.
Youth Club & L.I.F.E.-Stations of the Cross practice starts on
Sunday, March 9th from 12 -2 at the FLC. No Actor experience
required.
Sunday, March 9th is Undie Sunday! We are collecting new
children's underwear for Dignity U Wear. So come drop your drawers off at
the collection been here at church!
Save some time on Saturday, March 15 for "many hand make for light
work" Saturday! Our grounds need some work and Palm Crosses need
to be made. The fun starts at 9AM. All youth & their families are
encouraged to come! You are needed! Please come help!!
Lastly, Youth Yard Sale Drop offs can begin on Sunday, March 16th
(Palm Sunday). I really can't take anything before then because we
don't have anywhere to store things. Thank you for understanding.
Look forward to seeing many of you tonght.
Wishing you God's peace & happiness.
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Feb. 12, 2008
Hi everyone,
Just a couple of quick reminders.
First tomorrow night is our first Wednesday night Lenten Program. For
youth grades 6-12, the FLC will be open at 5:30 pm, dinner at the FLC
runs 6-6:30 pm and our worship & program start at 6:30-7:30PM.
Parents, you must come to the FLC to pick up your children. They will
not be allowed to leave to go over the Great Hall, no exceptions.
It's all about safety in the dark & Mandarin Road. Thank you for
understanding. Youth Music is 7:30-8:30PM Don't forget there is a great
program for the children as well as a great evening with Alan Whitmore
for Adults.
Next Sunday, we will watch"Facing the Giants". Another excellent
thought provoking movie!
Memorable Meals for Missions are selling out! Currently,
Italian Festa, Murder Mystery and Simply Elegant are sold out!
There are (4) space left for Pub Grub. Creole Delights & Russian Night
aren't far behind. The two larger meals, Bunko Bash & Low Country Boil
have more room. Don't get left out. Sign up today.
Speaking of mission trips, the information was mailed last week and
deposits are coming in. Space is limited on both trips. There will be a
Navajoland informational meeting next Monday night at 7 pm in the FLC.
High School youth who have completed J2A who want to go to Happening in
April. Senior, this is your last chance. I need your applications ASAP
with your check for $25. The next Happening is in September.
That's it for now. Have a great week and I look forward to seeing many
of you tomorrow night!
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Feb. 7, 2008
Hi everyone,
Way to go J2A Class, parents & leaders! What a wonderful pancake supper on
Tuesday night! Special thanks to all 150+ people who attended for their
support of almost $500 toward the class' pilgrimage.
Special Thanks to everyone who gave to Souper Bowl Sunday. We collected
$776 for the Mandarin Food Bank.
FYI-The Memorable Meals for Mission brochure went to the Post Office about
an hour ago. Also in the mail is information about this summer's mission
trips. Be on the look out for it. Deposits are due soon. For the Navajo
trip, there is an informational meeting on Monday, Feb. 18th at 7PM in the
FLC.
Couple of other reminders: Youth Club will meet on Sunday in Great Hall to
make cookies for Salzbacher from 12 noon to 1:30PM. L.I.F.E. & C.H.A.O.S.
start "God's Lessons in the Movies" Sunday afternoon at 4:30 sharp to 7PM.
Our first movie is "Evan Almighty". Being on time at 4:30 will have it's
rewards! Come in late, not so great!
J2A class & C.H.A.O.S.-Don't forget Salzbacher in Monday from 3 pm to 6:30
pm. Trying to come as soon as you can after you get out of school.
That's it for now. Look forward to seeing you on Sunday.
Wishing you God's peace & blessings,
Frances
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Feb. 4, 2008
Just a couple of things to mention.
My e-mail last week about WinterJam this Friday! The Antkiewiczs (Brad
& Greg's family) said they are going and have room for a few more. If
you want to go, give them a call.
Pancake supper is tomorrow night starting at 6 PM. Be there for some
good food & fun. Food will be served until 7PM.
Wednesday is Ash Wednesday. It's a Holy Day of Obligation. That means
you should attend a service that day so do it!
Hope to see you tomorrow night.
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