WELCOME EVERYONE: No matter who you are, no matter where you’ve been, no matter what you’ve done, you are invited, accepted and most welcome in our parish communities. We hope Christ will bring fullness into your life, and that we can provide you with the spiritual support and information you need.
 

The Southeast Rochester Catholic Young Adult Ministry
is for people in their 20’s and 30’s: singles, dating, engaged, married, divorced, widowed, college students and young professionals, the unemployed and the over-employed!

You Have Different Lives but One Quest – to live out your Catholic Faith in today’s world. Come share your journey, joys and sorrows with others who seek to know how God is working in their lives.

We Appreciate Your Gifts and Talents – Our philosophy is that young adults want to be involved on all levels: as communion ministers, lectors, musicians, on committees, in social events and in-service opportunities. Twice a year we hold a book discussion and a seasonal catechetical session. We offer a variety of these opportunities throughout the year. Check our website regularly!

Upcoming programs and Events

Understanding Moral Maturity"- reaching higher levels of moral reasoning - Tuesday evenings:
March 12, - "The Moral Decision-Making Process"
March 19 - "Building a Moral Reasoning Framework"
March 26 - "Use of Virtue as a Moral Standard"
April 2 - "Three Dimensions of Human Nature

All sessions run from 6:30 until 8:30 pm in the Blessed Sacrament School.  Workshops build upon each other, but may also be attended individually.  Don't miss this golden opportunity for spiritual growth and self-discovery.

THEOLOGY ON TAP
Monday, March 25 - "It Takes Siblings to Raise a Priest"  Presented by Abbi Kelly and Anthony Muscatella, siblings of Diocesan seminarians Aaron Kelly & James Muscatella

Monday, April 22 - "God Created Earth Day & Green Catholics".  Presented by Dr. Gerry Gacioch, Member of Pittsford-Mendon Tri-Parish Care of God's Creation Ministry.

Tuesday, May 21 - "Three Acres and a Cow:  The Catholic Economy (The Evolution of Economic "isms" in Catholicism)".  Presented by Jonathan Morasse, Adjunct Professor of History at Roberts Wesleyan College.

All three presentations will be held at 7:00 pm and Johnny's Irish Pub, located at 1382 Culver Road, Rochester, 14609


The  Frassati Society meets every Thursday night at 7:00 pm (September-June). 

For the past two years, we have been visiting the monks at Mt. Savior Monastery. During the spring months when they are in the height of the lambing season we have found that the new births bring such depth to our experience of prayer and contemplation that we have returned year after year. To learn more about Mt. Savior Monastery click here.

Service Opportunities

Blessed Sacrament Supper Program– YA Service Night at the Blessed Sacrament Supper Program is every third Thursday from 6:00 pm till @ 7:30 pm. 
The next ones are September 20, October 18 and November 15^th.
 

• The Supper Program serves dinner at 6:30 pm Monday- Friday to anyone who enters the door. We usually serve between 50 to 75 people.
• We do not have to prepare the dinner just prep the desserts, bread and beverages, serve the dinner and clean up.
• Wear a baseball style cap or hat if possible, or hairnets are provided.
• Aprons and gloves are also provided.
• The Supper Program Dining Room is in the basement of the Church.  Use the door to the right of the main Church side door. There is a doorbell in the upper left-hand corner if it happens to be locked. 
• We always need a team of 6 people so if you can make it let Sue know

 
QUIET REFLECTION
How has Jesus sent me forth to help build up the reign of God? How has God prepared me for the work that I am doing? Which of my colleagues are truly companions on the journey?

Lord you are our Father a loving parent who cares for us, your children. Here today we are just a few of your many million precious, loved and valued children. Help us to recognize the needs of our brothers and sisters - all made in your image. Hallowed be your name, not my name or any other. May your justice and truth reign on this planet which is stricken with poverty. When we ask for your kingdom to come. We do so laying all our resources at your feet. Help us, as part of your church, to be obedient to your call to look after people in need in your name. Give us your daily bread, and help us to share abundantly the plenty that we have been blessed with. Amen.
From Peter Shaw, Editor Tear Times and Prayer Diary.

Homeless Initiative– take supplies to homeless people under the supervision of a trained team of social workers, doctors and nurses.

RCIA– Rite of Christian Initiation

Becoming Catholic is a process that is unique to each person that comes in our doors. When you feel the time is right have a conversation with one of the staff about how to enter into the process formally. Until then we also have some meetings called inquiry sessions just to talk about the faith. Talk to any of our staff for more information.

Bringing Faith Alive – Living out your faith can be difficult when you are immersed in your studies, a new career or if you are starting a family. Your participation in Parish life may add a new depth to your spiritual experience and increase the dynamic relationship you have with God. For more information on the Southeast Rochester Catholic Young Adult ministry, please contact Sue Howard at 585-271-7240 or by email at susan.howard@dor.org

Parents With Young Children Events have their own page- Check it out!

LINKS

See our Links page to access:Diocese of Rochester Web Site, Spiritual Pilgrim, Today’s Bible Readings, Mass Times while you are traveling, The Busted Halo, Saints of the Day and the Pope App.