"Get Involved, is a spot where you can find out what's happening at Saint Patrick - Saint Michael for you. Youth Ministry is not only about the Church ministering to you but also about YOU ministering to the world as THE YOUNG CHURCH.
You are the YOUNG Catholic Church...Get Involved!

Mission Trips and NCYC

Mission Trips to areas in the United States that need Christ through service happen every other year. Our next Mission Trip will take place Summer 2010. Last year April Taylor, Bryce Dollard, Paul Jozwick, and I went to Chicago and were part of a workgroup with some teens from Saint Albert the Great Church (Sun Prairie). It was an incredible experience in which we worked at Eden Place, once an illegal dump, now an educational nature preserve that teaches inner-city Chicago families about nature, home farming, and the importance of community organizing. Championed by the Howard family, this project helps break the cycle of gang violence and brings the surrounding neighborhood together as a family.

The High School Mission Trip Pictures: Chicago Summer 2008

NCYC, National Catholic Youth Conference, takes place every two years (Coming Up Nov. 2009!)and is simply one of the best experiences teenagers can have. Not only are tens of thousands of teens from around the country gathered in one spot for a weekend of music, inspiritation, service, games and youth fellowship, amazing speakers, worship, but also provides teens and adult leaders involved a much needed view of the large Catholic family that we belong to. Saint Patrick -Saint Michael would like to join others from the Diocese on a road trip by coach bus to Kansas City, Missouri. We will initially hold 10 spots so if your interested call the Youth Ministry office ASAP: 608-592-5711. For a taste of NCYC watch the NCYC 2009 Promotional video below and talk to Paul Jozwiak, Ben McMahon, Janelle Krummen, Janell Breunig, or Emily Clemens. Don't miss out on this chance to grow deeper in our faith!

 

Resurrection Rally Friday January 30 - Sunday February 1st 2009

For High School Youth, this weekend retreat counts as a Six-Week mini-course and might be a great option as a Spring course if Wednesday nights are not compatible with your schedule (though Wednesdays are supposed to be Church night) or perhaps you just need a weekend of great music, speakers, food, and a chance to make new friends. Don't miss out on this year's rally featuring Jesse Manibussen, one of the funniest, kindest, and most guitar-talented performers you'll EVER have a chance to meet. If you'd like to go, but are still wondering, "What is this weekend for? What will it be like?" Well you can start with the video below or talk to Jackie Barrette, Ryan Robertson, Steve Clemens, Gabe Newberry, Joe Halley, Sam Paque, or Katie Brisky.

Ongoing Youth Ministry at Saint Patrick Church

Youth Planning Team

Youth Ministry is about:

A) Service to the Community

B) Worship of God

C) Fellowship

D) Bringing others to God

How should we do this? Be a part of the planning team that meets once a month after R.E. from 8:45-9:15pm in the parish hall. Our Next meeting is: November 19th!

     
Shamrock Theater Group
This group of dedicated teens who perforn stories of the Bible (with their own twist) is inviting more people to help with acting, building the sets, AV, etc. Talk to Kim Breunig, Bryce Dollard, Quinton Taylor, Kevin Munz, Kelsey Koch, Nolan Woessner, Janell Breunig, Jenny Millmann, Ryan Hendricks, or Nick Millmann about joining. Our next practice is Friday November 7 at noon (no school)!
 
 
Teen Book Club / Bible Study
Currently reading "The Secret Life of Bees," and the book of Exodus from the Bible at the same time! Interested? You can catch up! Read through page 160. Our next meeting is Sunday Nov. 9.
     
Teen Mass Band
We meet most Monday nights to learn praise and worship music. We need someone who can play electric bass, electric guitar, and drum set!