Youth Ministry
The goal of St. John's Youth Ministry is to develop our knowledge and understanding of our Catholic faith and deepen our love for Christ while having fun with our friends.
Meetings
Meetings are light and upbeat, starting with fun activities and ice breakers, followed by discussions on how to live our Catholic faith in this modern age. We discuss hot topics and key life issues in a Catholic light so that we will be prepared to face the challenges of the world.
Events
In addition to our regular meetings, we engage in a variety of social events, including roller skating, pizza nights with the SSVM sisters, quo vadis retreats for young men, bowling and hosting a Catholic College and Vocations Fair. This year we are chartering two buses to the Youth Rally and Mass for Life in DC in January and visiting some great Catholic colleges. See the calendar below for times/dates/details.
Service
Part of our mission is to reflect Christ’s love by providing service to our parish and neighbors. Among other things, we conduct a fall and spring food & goods drive for the SSVM sisters and then deliver the collection to their three DC area convents. See the calendar for times/dates/details.
Summer Program
The mission of St. John’s Summer Program is twofold: first, to run a Catholic summer camp where children ages 4-14 can grow in their faith and love for Christ daily through the guidance of young Catholic instructors serving as role models; and second, to provide a Catholic community for high school and college instructors to help them grow in their faith and love for Christ through daily Mass, theology classes and Eucharistic Adoration. We encourage children ages 4-14 to attend, 8-12th graders to volunteer, and rising high school seniors and college students to apply for jobs. It's an amazing way to spend your summer!
For questions or comments, contact Rich Olon, Youth Minister
Office: (301) 373-2281
Cell: (240) 587-8906
Email: rolon@sjchollywood.org
Elementary Youth Group
grades 2-5
Sr. Youth Group
grades 9-12
Jr. Youth Group
grades 6-8
CALENDAR OF YG MEETINGS 2019-20
2019
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Sept 14, 28
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Oct 12, 26
Nov 9. 23
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Dec 7
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All meetings are held on Saturday evenings. Elementary (grades 2-5) and Jr. (grades 6-8) Youth Groups meet from 6-8pm; Sr. Youth Group (grades 9+) from 8-10pm. Elem. YG meets in the school 7th grade room and Jr. & Sr. YGs meet in the St. Jude Room & Msgr. Harris Center.
2020
JAN 11, 25
FEB 8, 22
MAR 7, 21
APR 4, 18
MAY 2
To view the full parish calendar, please click here.
YG EVENTS
2019-20
Click on the red event titles below for more info.
SEP 19-20
Thurs-Fri
Franciscan University of Steubenville Visit for HS Juniors and Seniors
Vans leave after school on Thurs and we return late Friday night. Seating limited. No cost. Contact Rich Olon to reserve a seat.
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Pizza night with SSVM sisters at Juniorate house in DC
Van leaves St. John's at 5pm and returns around midnight. Seating limited. No Cost Contact Rich Olon to reserve a seat.
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University of Mary Visit for HS Juniors and Seniors
Departing SJ's early Sunday morning. Flying to Bismarck, ND to visit UMary and returning to SJ's late Monday night. $250 Contact Rich Olon to reserve a seat.
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Christendom College Visit for HS Juniors & Seniors
Van leaves St. Mary's Ryken parking lot at 5:45am & returns around 7pm. Seating limited. No Cost. Contact Rich Olon to reserve a seat.
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Benedictine College Visit for HS Juniors and Seniors
Departing SJ's early Sunday morning. Flying to Kansas City to visit Benedictine and returning to SJ's late Monday night. $200 Contact Rich Olon to reserve a seat.
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Food delivery to the SSVM - tentative date
Sort and load food in the St. Jude Room from 11:30-1:30, then deliver it to the three DC convents and return home around 8:30pm.
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Univ. of Dallas visit for HS Juniors & Seniors
Departing SJ's early Sunday morning. Flying to Dallas and returning late Monday night. Seating limited. $200 Contact Rich Olon to reserve a seat.
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Ave Maria Univ. Visit for HS Juniors & Seniors
Departing SJ's early Sunday morning. Flying to FL and returning late Monday night. Seating limited. $125 Contact Rich Olon to reserve a seat.
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Parish Christmas Party
6pm in the Monsignor Harris Center
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Youth Rally & March for Life
We will take 2 charter buses to the Youth Rally & Mass for Life at the Verizon Center and then attend the March for Life. All middle and high school students welcome. Buses will depart St. John's at 4:30am sharp and will return around 6pm. There is no cost to attend.
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SJSP Pilgrimage to the Saints of France, Spain & Portugal
13 day/12 night pilgrimage to the holy saints and sites of France, Spain & Portugal with Fr. Ray. Click link for details.
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TBD
OCT 11
Fri
NOV 3-4
Sun-Mon
OCT 20-21
Sun-Mon
NOV 17-18
Sun-Mon
JAN 24
Fri
May 11-23
Mon-Sat
OCT 6-7
Sun-Mon
TBD
TBD
To view the full parish calendar, please click here.