Young Adults Ministry (YAM)
Mission Statement
Developing faith, fellowship, and community among the young adults of St. Peter’s Church.
General Description
The St. Peter’s Young Adults ministry is focused on developing the faith, fellowship and community among the young adults of the parish. The ministry is open to all young adults in their 20's and 30's. There are three main focus areas of the group:
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Spiritual – Focusing on developing one’s spiritual being through self reflection, fellowship and prayer.
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Community – Utilize our time, talent and treasure to share with others in and around St. Peter’s.
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Social – Focusing on developing strong bonds of friendship and community.
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Theology on Tap – A dynamic speaker series designed to present and discuss topics meaningful to young adults.
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Athletics – Working together as a team to reach a common goal while staying in shape!
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Young Adult Ministry Leadership Team:
Young Adult Ministry Coordinator - Nick D'Angelo - ncdangelo@yahoo.com
Community Service Coordinator - Kirsten Baldwin - kirsten_abm@hotmail.com
Social Coordinator - Rebecca Simensen - rebeccasimensen@aol.com
Cara Catalfumo - caracatalfumo@yahoo.com
Spiritual Coordinator - Kayte Malik - kayte.malik@gmail.com
Athletics Coordinator - Brian Driscoll - bdriscoll@alvarezandmarsal.com
Theology on Tap Coordinator - Rebecca Hay - rebhay@gmail.com
Upcoming Events
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Ongoing
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YAM Athletics Ministry - Interested in joining one of our sports teams? We are currently playing/planning the following sports:
Kickball, Flag Football, Volleyball, Soccer, Softball & Dodgeball
If interested, please e-mail Brian Driscoll at bdriscoll@alvarezandmarsal.com
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Lent
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YAM Lenten Rosary Club
This Lent I'm proposing forming the YAM Lenten Rosary Club. Members of this club pledge to pray the rosary (individually) daily during Lent. Throughout Lent we will collect prayer intentions from our YAM and everyone in the club will pray for those intentions daily. I encourage you to not list all the reasons in your mind that might discourage participation, and instead focus on finding ways to make the time to pray for the intentions of our family and friends in the YAM.
If you are interested in joining the YAM Lenten Rosary Club, please send me an e-mail at ncdangelo@yahoo.com. For those that are interested, I will also provide the "how to" guide that I pass out at our monthly Rosary sessions. Please e-mail prayer intentions to ncdangelo@yahoo.com. |
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Saturday,
Feb. 13th
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7:00 PM
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Wine Social
We're getting together for a wine social on Saturday, February 13th at 7:00 PM. These events are always so much fun and a great way to spend time with friends in the YAM. It's also a great way to meet people in our group as well! Come out and join us! Bring a bottle of your favorite wine and/or and appetizer/dessert for others to share.
RSVP: Rebecca at rebeccasimensen@aol.com. |
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Sunday,
Feb. 14th
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6:15 - 8:15 PM
The Palmer Building
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Preservation Pledge Drive - Kick Off Event
Please come join the entire St. Peter's community as we have our Preservation Pledge Drive kick off event at the Palmer Building (2601 E. 7th Street) on Sunday, February 14th from 6:15-8:15 PM. The cost is $60 per person which includes dinner, drinks, prizes and entertainment.
As everyone knows, our church, which is the oldest catholic church in Charlotte, is in desperate need of external repairs. Please help support the preservation through this event and the many others that are to come throughout the next 2 years.
So many of you have commented to me over the years how much you enjoy Mass at St. Peter's and how much you like our church. Contributing ensures that you and those that join our parish in the future can enjoy the beautiful church that we are so blessed to have.
For additional information, please see the home page of our website at www.stpeterscatholic.org or e-mail Dee Grano at dgrano@lightfactory.org.
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Sunday,
Feb. 21st
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3:00 - 4:30 PM Ignatius Hall
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Young Adult Spirituality Group
Please come join the Young Adult Spirituality Group on Sunday, February 21st from 3:00 - 4:30 PM as we begin our "Ignatian Workout".
Together, we will be going through "The Ignatian Workout - Daily Spiritual Exercises for a Healthy Faith" by Tim Muldoon. Please purchase a copy and bring it with you to our next meeting. The book can be found on Amazon, and the cost is $15. If you wish to participate in the group but are unable to afford the book at this time, please let me know.
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Saturday,
Feb. 27th
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4:00 PM
Pappas Park Lanes
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Bowling & Dinner
Spend Saturday the 27th with the YAM as we head over to Pappas Park Lanes for some bowling! Every time we go it's always a great time and everyone always asks when we're doing this again! After a few games, we'll head out to dinner nearby (TBD with the group).
Please RSVP to Tony at ishotthejukebox@aol.com so we can keep an eye out for you! |
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Saturday,
Feb. 20th
Mar. 27th
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8:30 AM - Noon
Biss Hall
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Ignatian Lenten Retreats
Please come join us for two Ignatian retreats at the beginning and end of Lent. The first will occur on February 20th and the second on March 27th. Both start at 8:30 AM in Biss Hall and end at Noon. There is no charge for either of these retreats.
From the website, ignatianspirituality.com, Ignatian spirituality is a spirituality for everyday life. It insists that God is present in our world and active in our lives. It is a pathway to deeper prayer, good decisions guided by keen discernment, and an active life of service to others.
As those that have attended the Young Adults retreats know, the retreats typically involve meditation and contemplation. We place ourselves in a situation typically with Christ and/or others and seek to experience that moment and reflect upon our feelings as we go through the retreat.
For those that have attended, you know what a great experience this will be and for those that have never experienced Ignatian Spirituality, you don't know what you're missing.
Please come out and join us for these retreats as we look to have a strong beginning and end to our Lenten journey!
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Tuesdays
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6:00 PM
Freedom Park
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Running Club
The YAM running club will host their weekly run on Tuesdays at 6:00 PM at Freedom Park. All fitness levels are welcome! WE are now going to mmet at the tennis courts off of East Blvd. right next to the park entrance.
Please RSVP to Angela at angemill@gmail.com so we can keep an eye out for you.
To join the running club or for additional questions/comments, please email Angela at angemill@gmail.com. |
If you are interested in this ministry or have any questions, please contact Nick D’Angelo at 704-577-7207 or ncdangelo@yahoo.com.
Please continue to visit this website for meeting schedule and upcoming events!