Ski for Life 2018 – Sign Ups are Open!

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January 18-21, 2018 Copy of 2018 MFL flyer

All High School Students are invited to join us for the annual March for Life Trip. This year will also be skiing again!


When: Thursday, January 18th – Sunday, January 21st, 2018
Where: March for Life – Washington, DC; Winterplace Ski Resort – Ghent, WV

Cost:
$350.00 for students who plan to ski at ski resort
($100 non-refundable payment due to hold spot; Final payment due by 01/04/18).
$225.00 for students who want to join in on the trip, but will not be skiing
($100 non-refundable payment due to hold spot; Final payment due by 01/04/18).

**Note: Teens can earn up to a $100 credit towards this trip if they sign up and attend a YDisciple group.

For more information on YDisciple groups, email Mr. Lammers.

Cost includes: Lodging, bus ride, ski lift tickets, ski rentals, breakfast, sweatshirt.

Trip Schedule MFL/Skiing 2018

  • Thursday, January 18th: Leave Augusta around 10pm to drive through the night to Washington, DC
  • Friday, January 19th: Arrive in DC for the March for Life. Participate in the Youth Rally and March for Life.
    • Head to Beckley, WV for night.
  • Saturday, January 20th: Skiing at Winterplace Ski Resort (all day)
  • Sunday, January 21st: Skiing at Winterplace Ski Resort (until 1pm)
    • leave for Augusta, GA late Sunday afternoon.

PLEASE NOTE: Students will be responsible for lunches and dinners during trip (4 lunches, 4 dinners), as well as daily bib/helmet rentals at ski resort ($16/daily).

Go HERE to sign up!!

After you have signed up:

1)We will send you a permission form within 24 business hours that you will sign electronically. You will also be sent a link to pay the $100 down-payment online.
Once the permission slip is digitally signed & payment is made, your child will be officially signed up for the trip! Please note: Your child’s space is NOT confirmed until liability form and down-payment is made.

2) After your child is officially signed up for the trip (form and deposit received), you will receive a “2018 March & Ski for Life Trip: Important Dates and Notes” email.

3) We will send you an email reminder on 12/27/2017 if you have a balance due for your child. Please make sure the balance is paid by 01/04/2018.

Please email us at smothyouthgroup@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.

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Middle School Rafting Trip – Sign Ups Open!

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Copy of MFL 2017 Flyer - FB (2)

Middle School students are invited to join us for a Rafting Adventure!  Limited Space!!!
When: Friday–Saturday, April 21st & 22nd
Where: Whitewater Express’ High Adventure Ocoee Camp, Copperhill, TN (about 4 hours away)
Cost: $40/per child. No cost for parent to attend (one parent per child – we would love for any parents to join us that are interested!)

Holiday Pie Fundraiser

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Five delicious pies to choose from, already baked and ready to serve to your guests for Thanksgiving!!!

  • Lattice Apple Pie 10”pies
  • Cherry Pie 10”
  • Southern Pecan Pie 10”
  • Pumpkin Pie 10”
  • Sweet Potato Pie 10”

Orders and payments must be placed by November 13th.

Contact Michelle Migone  (706-877-5052 or bmigone@aol.com) to place your order.

Pies will be distributed to students on Tuesday, November 22 between 5:30 and 6:30 pm at the St Mary on the Hill School Cafeteria.

Please make all checks for orders out to “Saint John Vianney Vocations“.

**Money raised from this pie sale will be donated to the building fund of Our Lady of Confidence Carmelite Monastery in Savannah!!

This event is being sponsored by the St John Vocations Ministry of Augusta.
To learn more about the monastery and their capital campaign visit http://www.carmelofsavannah.org

SMY- High School- Annual Backpacking Trip

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imageAll HS Students are invited to join us for our

Annual Backpacking Trip to the Appalachian Trail

October 24 & 25, 2015 

Click HERE to Register for Backpacking trip!

Here is the packing list for all hikers!

Backpacker’s Checklist (* next to what youth group or another will bring, so you do not need it – pack as light as possible)

Food/Cooking
stove/fuel *
eating utensils (plastic fork/spoon)
matches in waterproof container *
powder milk *
dehydrated food and snacks/trail mix (1 meal)
zip lock bags for food storage (bears!)
food I always take: summer sausage, plain bagels, peanut butter, honey
other possible foods: pancake batter, hot/cold cereals, instant potatoes, dried beef, quick cook rice/macaroni
paper for fire *

Necessities
Bible/Rosary
water purification filter/tablets *
map *
compass*
flashlight (extra batteries)
knife *
nylon cord (30 ft) *
candle lantern *
duct tape *
water bottle (I find the tall skinny type to use for the weekend and then throw away)
whistle/bell
ID
Large & small plastic trash bags*

Shelter
Tent (we will coordinate who will bring one, and who will sleep where, so we don’t all bring a tent)
sleeping bag/pad

Toiletries
toothbrush/paste
soap
toilet paper or biowipes
towel (lightweight)

Clothing (wool or synthetic materials, avoid cotton)
socks (wool)
hat
raingear (poncho)
swimsuit (if it is warm)
hiking boots
water sandals or flip flops

Medical
first aid kit/survival kit *
sunscreen/lip balm
insect repellent

Safety
Leave detailed trip schedule in writing with others (look below)*

Miscellaneous/Optional
camera
playing cards *
walkie talkie*/cell phone*

Trip Schedule Fall 2015: (Appalachian Trail: Neels Gap to Hogpen, approx. 6.8 miles miles):
We will leave Aquinas High School parking lot Saturday morning at 6am and arrive at the Appalachian Trail -Neel’s Gap, US 19/129 around 10am. We will hike north toward Hogpen Gap stopping at Whitley Gap shelter to camp Saturday evening. We will wake Sunday morning (have Mass on the mountain if Father joins us or return in time for 5:30 mass at St. Mary on the Hill), hike out and return to Augusta that afternoon.

Call or email me if you have questions.
God bless,

Michael Lammers

HS Girls Youth Retreat – March 13-14, 2015

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Who: All High School Ladiesimages (1)
What: SMOTH High School Girls Youth Retreat
When: Friday, March 13th @ 5pm – Saturday, March 14th @ 6pm
Where: Samantha’s House (203 Avondale Drive, Augusta, GA 30907)
Join the HS Girls Youth Leaders for a weekend of prayer, fellowship, and talking about what it means to truly trust in the Lord- to get out of the boat and trust him, even when it looks daunting. We will have Mass, confession, Stations of the Cross, and even a DANCE PARTY!
Cost is $15 and includes meals and a t-shirt.
Email smothyouthgroup@gmail.com for registration information.

Lent 2015 Retreats & Activities for Youth

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Youth Stations of the Cross

Fridays during Lent
~HS and MS youth invited~
5pm at St. Mary’s on the Hill Church

Fr. Richard, chaplain at Aquinas High School, will lead all teens in a “Youth Stations of the Cross”. Join us each Friday evening at 5pm in the St. Mary’s Church.

This is a great opportunity for the youth to have time to reflect on the Cross during this time of Lent.

Total Trust- Lenten Youth Retreat

March 6-7, 2015 at St. Teresa’s of Avila –
~HS and MS youth invited~

*Registration is required for this event. Information below.

There will be a deanery wide youth retreat on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 and will be held at St. Teresa’s of Avila in Grovetown, GA. The retreat will be led by the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy and our theme focuses on having total trust in the love and mercy of Jesus.

Jesus is yearning for us to accept His love and mercy in abundance. We have nothing to doubt or fear. But what is Total Trust? We will explore that and more!

The retreat fee includes dinner on Friday as well as breakfast and lunch on Saturdayand a t-shirt! Registration is required.

For registration and more information, please visit: http://www.st-teresa.com/totaltrust

Good Friday- Half Day Retreat with Fr. Richard

Friday, April 3rd at Aquinas High School
~HS youth only~

*This event will be for High School students to attend. More information to follow. Retreat will be in the morning.

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