Agape Young Adult Ministry Opportunities
August & September 2010

  
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August 8th & September 12th
Young Adult Evening Mass & Social

at St. John Fisher, Auburn Hills, 7:00PM
On the Second Sunday night of each month be a part of our ancient and beautiful Catholic prayer of the Mass and get to know our welcoming community over snacks at the social following. All are welcome! Do you sing or play an instrument? All voices and instruments are welcome to come and practice at 5:30PM and then sing with us at Mass directly following.

Every Monday Night
Sacred Hour
at Sacred Heart of the Hills, Auburn Hills, 7:00PM

Join us to pray the meditative and life-changing prayer of the rosary followed by a half-hour of silent prayer. At the end of the hour we conclude with prayer intentions. If you wish to do so, please bring your own spiritual reading material for the half-hour of silence following the Rosary, or some books are available if you would like to borrow one for the hour.

Aug. 10 & 24, Sept. 14 & 28
Coffee & Conversation
at the Caribou Coffee at Walton & Adams, Rochester Hills, 7:30PM

On the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month be a part of an informal and spirited discussion on topics that effect the faith life of today’s young adult believer.

Sept. 24-26 Twelfth Annual
Fall Retreat
at Camp Ozanam on the shores of Lake Huron in Lexington, MI.

We meet for dinnner at 5PM at St. John Fisher on Friday and return by Noon on Sunday. This is a peer led retreat, and our planning team has been hard at work this summer preparing a top-notched retreat experience for all in attendance. Cost is FREE for the first 10 Oakland University students to register. College students from any institution and young adults who have already graduated or are not in classes are very welcome to attend. Cost is $100 for working young adults age 17-35. Some scholarships are available (please don't let lack of funds keep you from attending!!). Registration forms are available atwww.oucampusministry.com or contact Lisa at abad@oakland.edu or 248-370-2189 for more information. Our 40 spots fill up fast, so you are encouraged to register early if you are interested in attending!

Sept. 7, 4:00PM - 6:00PM
Welcome Week Picnic at Oakland University

Help welcome new and returning young adults to participate in our Agape Ministry events by passing out hot dogs, chips & pop and playing volleyball in front of the Oakland Center, OU.

Aug. 28 & Sept. 25
Serve at Manna Soup Kitchen

Volunteers are needed to prepare and serve a meal to area homeless guests at the Manna Soup Kitchen the last Saturday morning of each month. We meet in the St. John Fisher parking lot at 6:25AM sharp to carpool to Detroit. The soup line closes at 11:00 and once the kitchen is cleaned up we are generally ready to return home by 11:45. If you are interested in volunteering on Saturday, Sept. 26th please contact Roger and Jean Bajorek at 248-693-4257 or rbajorek10-8@comcast.net.

Looking ahead....

October 6th at 7.30PM
Scripture and Faith Sharing, Location TBA.

Join us on the first and third Tuesday of each month as we pray with and read the scriptures for the upcoming Sunday Mass, and share our reflections on them. Using an Ignatian method of prayer that draws us personally into the Word, our focus for our discussion is "What is God saying to me through this passage?" We share our experiences in our own faith journeys and learn to hear God through the Scripture and apply what we read to our daily lives.