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Faith Formation Dinner Theater

Thank You!!!!

Heartfelt Gratitude to all those who made our dinner theater an awesome success - Faith Formation Families, their children, Confirmation Candidates, Kitchen Crew  and set up team- Trevor DeMarco, Carol Ann DeMarco, Connor Kawola, Margo, Zack and Tom Perras, Brian Trexler, Tim Gowett, Marianne Denier, Sharon  and Rebecca Wichlens; Angie Monterello Nadine and Noah Perras, Nick Higgs and Chris Kawola.  Marie Fantauzzi, Sylvia D'Alberto and Catherine Lynch.

Catechists, Aides and Hall Monitors - a great big Thank You!

To our Pastor Fr David, thank you for your time and support!

To our Awesome Emcees Kathy Daley, Mark Gaetano, and Connor Kawola (not pictured)- Thank You!

To all our Youth Council Members who stayed right to the very end for clean up - thank you - Yeah Team!

Zack Perras and Tim Gowett are lighting the fires of a delicious dinner!

Music Director David Vredenburgh came to thank the kitchen crew - Brian Trexler and Margo Perras

Our Chief Cook - Trevor DeMarco -  a Chef in the making and only in grade 10!

Vickie Giulianelli, Ann Gaetano and Jackie Kawola - set up crew!

Our Pastor Fr David, enjoyed the festivities with the Firlet family Joe, Kathy ,Robert , Peter and Lauren.

Brian Trexler gave our dinner theater a two thumbs up - thanks for all your help Brian

Trevor, Margo and Sharon Wichlens  worked hard to serve up a great meal!

Confirmation Candidate - Olivia Stewart Green helped to serve the ziti dinner to one of many families.

Another Candidate and Youth Council member, Hollis Zecca worked hard serving her table.

Here's the D'Ambro family Scott, Luciano, LIsa and Giovanni - Tim and Theresa Higgins enjoying faith, fun and food!

Confirmation Candidate and Youth Council member Sam DeCelle- took his job seriously - Thanks Sam

Confirmation Candidate and Youth Council Secretary, Angie Corbett came early to serve the Stockman family, Tim and Susan.

Here are three Candidates that really loved serving others - like Jesus, Autumn Oest, Jackie Erno and Olivia Stewart Green

Thanks to all our Candidates  for making this evening a great success!

 

The Youth Council has selected the Gabby Foundation to be this year's Mechanicville area recipient of half of the funds raised from their upcoming Basketball Fundraiser. The other portion goes to help Carol Flike of Stillwater with her medical expenses from her recent lung transplant surgery and continued recovery. Come out and cheer on your team in Mechanicville Teachers vs. Stillwater Teachers! Then the alumni from the schools will entertain you in game two. Donations accepted at the door, raffles, t-shirt sales, and the snack bar will be open.

The Mechanicville/Stillwater Price Chopper Store has donated all our cups, napkins and two gift cards.  However, I wrote a letter to Mona Golub and just got a call from their corporate office and they will be making two large gift baskets for our raffle table!!  I will pick the baskets up in Clifton Park on April 13.  THANK YOU PRICE CHOPPER!

 

SUCCESSFUL BLOOD DIRVE - YOUTH COUNCIL THANK YOU: OUR GRATITUDE GOES OUT TO ALL OUR PARISHNIONERS AND THOSE WHO GAVE UP THEIR PRECIOUS TIME AND DONATIONS OF BLOOD – THANKS TO YOU WE HAVE SAVED MANY LIVES!!! 

YOUTH COUNCIL WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE: SHARON WICHLENS, JACKIE KAWOLA WHO MAINTAINED THE REGISTRATIONS 

TO OUR TEENS AND THEIR PARENTS WHO WERE FIRST TIME DONORS!!!

 TO OUR YOUTH COUNCIL MEMBERS WHO HELPED DISTRIBUTE FOOD TO OUR DONORS:

CHIRS KAWOLA

CONNOR KAWOLA

NICK HIGGS

ZACK PERRAS

TREVOR DEMARCO

ANGIE TYLOCK

NADINE PERRAS

BRIAN TREXLOR

 

Recent Items:

Come and See Living Faith Presented by:  Faith Formation Grades 6-10 
Sponsored by:  Youth Council 
  Saturday Evening Dinner Theatre For Faith Formation Families Grades 6-10 at 5:30pm on Saturday, March 12th at the Assumption Parish Center
Cost:   Free Will Donation 
Confirmation Candidates will be our servers!  
PLEASE SEE THE LIVING FAITH  SKIT LINE UP ! 

 





Youth Council Rake and Run!
On a cool crisp  yet  warm Autumn  Sunday afternoon, 38- Youth Council members, and 12 adult chaperones, Tom and Maria Welch, Lisa and Sharon Wichlens, Gary Gaetano, Michelle Guido, Patty Marra, Maro Perras, Christine Tylock, Brian
Trexler, Tom Mc Bride,  and Vickie Giulianelli went to four separate areas of Mechanicville and Stillwater  with rakes, gloves, and bags working for 3 hours raking  leaves for 17 families.  
After raking the leaves they signed this card below so that people would know that they were there to serve those in need as disciples of the Lord.    
Tom McBride followed the teams with his truck  picking  many bags of leaves to bring them to the McBride farm.  
Not all of our teens are represented in these photo's because they were still working in different areas of the two towns.  Be sure to check out the photos below!

























Youth Council Halloween Dance

Youth Council Halloween Dance and Fun House was a great success!!
Teens from Grades 6-8 danced up a storm and had a scary good time at the Fun House.  Youth Council members and adults spent several hours creating an unforgettable experience for the youth attending the Halloween dance.  The Friary was completely transformed into a scary good time as youth attending the dance lined up to go several times through the maze of the room of mirrors and crime scenes that would rival the tv show CSI. 
The costumes were fun and creative as kids came forward to the tune of Michael Jackson's song "Thriller"  to get judged for prizes.  The food was delicious and our kitchen crew headed by Barb and Stosh Fronczek with their assistants Anthony, Nick, Josh, Angie, James, and Nick  kept things going for the evening serving one treat after the other.  Most importantly our teens and adults gave the kids attending the dance a night to  remember for a long time  and a safe place to enjoy it.   Thank you  to all our adults and youth council members  for their hard work!  Yeah Team!! Check out the pictures below!


Angie and Mikayla 

Hollis and Trevor

Nick

Who's under this mask?

Our contestants dancing to the Thriller

Thriller keeps our teens moving up to the judges for best costumes 

A tree and a scarecrow very creative costumes won prizes 

Here are some of our Halloween Contestants

Everyone had a fun time! 

More contestants looking to win the prizes 

Angie and Alyssia - dancing up a storm 

Barb and Stosh our chief chefs kept our kitchen in high gear!

James and Josh having fun in between serving food. 

Michael, Anthony and Nick
Scenes from World Youth Day Liturgy Celebration: 
World Youth Day was started by Pope John Paul II 25 years ago!   The pope was energized by young people for he saw in them the exuberant presence of the Holy Spirit; a promised fulfilled that needs to be brought to fruition. Assumption/St. Paul & St. Peter the Apostle,  assembly  joined in prayer and affirmation as we recognized the gifts of our youth and encouraged their full and active participation in the life of our faith community. Check out the pictures below!!!


Youth Council Officers:  Mark Gaetano and Rebecca Wichlens getting ready for World Youth Day Celebration at Mass

Before Mass many of our teens were getting ready  for our World Youth Day Liturgy.  
Altar Servers:  Vinne and Robbie Varvaro lead our youth in the Entrance Procession.
Youth Council members follow Officers:  Rebecca, Nadine, Angie and Mark 

We have David Stagliano joining our World Youth Day Liturgy.  David is Associate Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Albany Diocese. 
 The procession continues with some of our youth council representatives Thomas Welch and Svetlana Morrell leading the way. 
  Mikayla, Zack are also representatives of our youth core team 
Jasime, Anthony, Alyssa, James, and Nick continue the procession for World Youth Day

Four of our Youth Ministry Adult Team Members:  Margo Perras, Sharon Wichlens, Tim Gowett and Barbara Fronczek, process in with Fr David, our pastor. 

Confirmation Candidates were presented to the assembly and were invited by Father David to extend a blessing upon them. 

Youth were part of the blessing upon their peers as Fr David prays over the Candidates

All parishioners extend their hands in the blessing. 

Fr David asked all  youth to join him at the table of the Lord. Here he told our young people to look at the assembly gathered as they extend a blessing upon them. 

Christian Leadership Institute

Youth Ministry News - Certificate of Appreciation by Victoria Giulianelli:

The Diocese of Albany presented a certificate of appreciation to Assumption/St. Paul and St. Peter Parishes for sending representatives from each parish to be trained and commissioned as peer leaders at the recent Christian Leadership Institute.

Congratulations to each parish and to their representatives: Thomas Welch and Rebecca Wichlens of St Peter the Apostle Parish and to Mikayla Gowett, Nadine and Zachery Perras of Assumption/St Paul parish.

Thank you parishioners for your prayers and thank you also David Stagliano coordinator of the Diocesan Youth and Young Adult Ministry programs. David is also a member of Assumption/St. Paul Parish and a native of Mechanicville.

Certificates of Appreciation - click here and here

 

    Youth Ministry would like to thank the following people for a successful blood drive that help to save many lives!  To all our parishioners for taking the time to donate your blood, to our volunteer core who help to manage the registration:  Patty DiNallo, Shirley Cyr, Beth Izzo, Patty Finnegan, Margo Perras, Cathy Zullo and to our young people who took time out from school and other activities to serve donors snacks to energize them after giving blood our heartfelt gratitude!

    Vincent Trexler was one of  8 blood donors giving  double red cell donations: Although Vince had to wait 90 minutes for the entire visit, the 2 units of blood that was collected would serve twice as many patients with a single donation.  Now we know why the two attendants were happy to see Vincent. 

    Emma Trexler, Angie Corbett, Mykayla Gowett, Sophie DeCastro and Hollis Zecca had fun serving snacks to our donors.

    Angie Tylock, Katelyn Pingelski, Nadine Perras, and Noah Perras also assisted our donors with yummy snacks!

    Lydia Tironi ( in turquoise tshirt) brought in two friends and Bill Herlt seated on the end, were happy to make a difference in our blood drive by giving their time and blood to save lives.

          

    Dear Team,

    Here are some photo's of the semi formal. Thank you for helping to make our dance a HUGE success. From top to bottom everything went well.  The food was outstanding that  included shrimp, chicken - fruit and other hors d'ourves made by team members and some parents.  Decorations were elegant and fancy and  everyone expressed how cool the gym looked.  Heartfelt gratitude to all our chaperones that made this fun evening happen in a safe environment. To our 7th and 8th grade servers thank you for helping to make the high school youth feel like adults.  
     
    All together everyone going  the extra mile made this semi an unforgettable event in the life of our teenagers!
    Have other pictures? Send them to our webmaster
     

     
    " All you Need Is Love" Semi Formal Fundraiser Sponsored by Assumption/St. Paul & St Peter the Apostle Youth Council was enjoyed by all !
     

     

    Angie Tylock, Mikayla Gowett  Brian Trexler, Nadine Perras and Katelyn Pingelski

    were proud that "All You Need is Love" dance helped to stock the shelves at the Mechanicville Food Pantry.

    Three chefs in the kitchen:  Nicholas Pishkula, Anthony Kilmer  and Stan Fronczek 
    kept the tummies of the teens happy during the  Semi Formal. 

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    Minutes from the Youth Core Team Meeting Sunday, January 17th
     
    Upcoming Events:
     
    Valentine Dance – High School Semi Formal

     
    The dance is scheduled for Saturday, February 13th. The theme is “All You Need is Love” and  to ensure that the tone set for this dance is about loving others admission fee will include a can of food for the food pantry – the cost is $10.00 – each can is  worth $ 1.00 off -  max of 5 cans. 
    The time for the dance   7:00pm – 10:30pm followed by the Awake – a – thon.
     
    The dance will include a Bust- a –move dance contest and there will be breathalyzers on site. 
     
    The number of Chaperones needed are 12 but not including Brother Ron and Ms G. Members of the team will contact the following people to chaperone the dance: Andrea DiDomenico ,Cathy Zullo, Margo Perras, Brian Trexler, Gary and Denise Gaetano – 
     
    Joelle and Meghan said they will get more chaperones by  Sunday, January 31st.
     
    Decorating for the dance will take place Friday, February 12th at 2:00pm
    Decorations include:  ( White trees and pink lights) Nancy DeStefano will contact Barb about the decorations.
    Meghan McKeever and Barb are working on the flyers and posters.
     
    AWAKE- A- Thon
    The Awake – a – thon is scheduled to take place right after the dance – the hour begins from 7:00pm – 7:00am. Members who don’t come to the dance, bring a can of food to this event for the food pantry.
    Clean up after the dance first and then the evening will begin with a prayer service, icebreakers and the “story of the Mat”
     
    The hours will include – board games, karaoke – midnight buffet and a movie.
    The team would like to end the Awake – a- thon by having Mass at the close of it? 
     
    Forms for the awake – a thon will be available online and will also be given to our teens at our next meeting with them – on Sunday, January 31st @ 12:30pm (after the retreat team meeting)
     
    The forms include – ground rules for the awake a thon – medical permission and on site activity forms.
    Members of the adult core team will contact parents to give them the necessary information and details of our upcoming events.
     
    Basketball Benefit:
    Committee: Ann, Jackie, Meghan, Meagan, and Joelle.  Snack bar: Nancy, Margo, Cathy and Chelsea.
    Meghan McKeever is making a flyer with the symbol of a tree – that signifies youth council charities are for youth – community  and global benefits such as helping with the relief effort of Haiti.
    Chrissy Cavotta of Fly 92 has agreed to be our mc for the basketball benefit! We will have a half-court shootout and other fundraising ideas.
     
    Next meeting for Core team:  Sunday, February 7th at 10:30 am
    Topics for discussion:  Red Cross Blood Drive + Basketball benefit 

    Some photographs of the Living Nativity - click on pictures to enlarge

    Several of our Assumption/St. Paul & St. Peter the Apostle Youth Council members participated in "The Living Nativity" as a joint effort between the youth of Stillwater United Church and our youth.  This event was a wonderful way to start our Christmas Season and a memorable one seeing our young people transform into Angels - Christian DeStefano, Lauren France, Angelina Corbett, Nadine Perras Joelle, DiDomenico, Andrea Mastropietro, Nicole Manupella and  Emma Trexler,  Shepherds: Danny Rabbitt, Zack and Noah Perras  Kings: Alex Cervini and Brian Trexler Mary; Meghan McBride, Living Nativity Narrator: Chelsea DeStefano 
     

    Brain, Alex, Vickie and Meghan are getting ready for the Living Nativity

    Angels are practicing their part for the Nativity with our Narrator.

    Sweet Angels!!

    Angels - are praying all goes well!

    Meghan McBride with baby Jesus

    Mary( Meghan) and Joseph heading to the Nativity

    Event the animals are getting into the act.

    Rev. Charlie Woodman and Father Jim Kane

     

    Thank You!

    Dear Core members, 

    Thank you for your hard work - you made the Rake and Run a great success! 

    40 teens - 11 adult chaperones - 18 families in Mechanicville, and Stillwater were served by our Youth Council.  

    Together we  made this sunny warm day in November one great day to Remember!!!

    Click here for pictures

     

    DECEMBER

    • Sunday, December 6 Youth Ministry Core Team Meeting

    Change of Date: Youth Ministry Core Team Meeting will be on December 6, not December 13

     

    • Saturday, December 5 - Youth Council is sponsoring a Christmas Semi –Formal for Grades 6-8  students from Mechanicville and Stillwater.  

    Time:  7-9:30pm

    Place:  Assumption/St. Paul Parish Center 

    Cost: $10.00 includes food and drinks


     

    • Sunday, December 20 Christmas Party and Christmas Caroling to shut- ins

    Our youth will be singing to shut- ins at Cook Adult home and visiting homes in Mechanicville and Stillwater followed by a Christmas party at the Assumption Parish Center.

     

    Upcoming events:

     

    Basketball benefit - my meeting with the Principal of Mechanicville and Stillwater was a success!  We have a definite date of Friday, April 16th to use the Mechanicville gym for the basketball benefit and both Principals will work to get teachers to play the game.  

     

    Pictures from Rake and Run

     

     

    NOVEMBER 2009:

    • Saturday, November 21st   Thanksgiving Dinner – for Senior Citizens of Mechanicville and Stillwater.

    4:00pm – 6:30pm  - Youth Council and Confirmation Candidates will come dressed in their black slacks/ white blouses/shirts to serve our seniors. Teens will be assigned tables, taught service skills and be treated to pizza before the dinner begins.  Over 350 Senior citizens enjoy this delicious meal as well as those served through meals on wheels, and  Cook Adult Home.  

    • Sunday, November 29th      Living Nativity – Stillwater United Church– 5:15pm - 6:30pm 

    Youth Council will be participating in this collaborative event as part of the living nativity (includes real animals). Teens will have an opportunity to volunteer to be Angels, Shepherds and other members of the Nativity Scene.
    We need one youth to be a  narrator, someone to be Mary, one of the 3 kings.  Mary will be on a horse as well as one of the Kings!  The Living Nativity will take place at the Stillwater United Church in Stillwater across from the Post Office on Hudson Ave.
     
    • 5:15pm            Youth need to be present to put on costumes
    • 6:30pm            Program begins
    • Afterwards        Reception afterwards

    One week before we will need the names of participants so that they can be printed in the booklet – we will ask students this Sunday before or after the rake and Run to see who would like to volunteer.
     
    RECEPTION:  Dawn also asked for help from our youth and or adults with the reception to serve people and to bring some cookies and other baked goods.

     

    Breast Cancer Walk – Sunday October 11th  

    Sunday, October 11th Assumption/St Paul& St Peter’s Faith Formation and Youth Ministry will be participating in The Breast Cancer Mini-Walk  which will be starting at 12 noon at the Mechanicville Senior Center.  
     

    Halloween Dance – Saturday, October 24th  
         Youth Council is sponsoring a Halloween Dance for grades 6- 8  
         Date:  Saturday, October 24th

    Time:  7- 9:30 pm

    Cost:   $ 3.00  (costume only)  or $5.00 without costumes

    Place:  Assumption Parish Center 
         Prizes given – for costumes – come and have a great time

    Learn new dances  
          

    World Youth Day: Sunday, October 25th

Past Events

See You At The Pole Wednesday, September 23.

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This is a student-initiated student-led movement that started in the Ft. Worth suburb of Burleson, Texas, in 1990. SYATP brings students to their school flagpoles to intercede for their leaders, schools, and families, asking God to bring moral and spiritual awakening to their campuses and countries. In 2008, more than 48million teenagers met for See You at the Pole in all 50 states and the world!   
This event will take place at the Mechanicville High School flagpole on September 23rd where our parish Youth Council will lead other youth and adults with this year’s prayer service theme

  “ Go and Pray – be watchful and thankful” Colossians 4: 2

Go to:  www.syatp.com  to read all about See You At the Pole.   
 
YOUTH RALLY - Saturday, September 26th  - Our youth will be attending the Diocesan Youth Rally at St Clements parish Campus in Saratoga.  Many of our youth from all over the diocese will be gathered to enjoy a day filled with excitement, games food and more!

For more information go to www.stclementschurch.com 

 

 

Click here for the Youth Rally at St. Clement's Church

Click here for the Parental Permission Form