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A “Eucharist for Families with Young Children in Mind” is celebrated the third Sunday of each month from September to May in the chapel, directly below the apse of our sanctuary. It is conducted by Mother Marie Swayze. The sacred space is arranged with the children in mind providing each child the opportunity to view pictures shown as the Gospel is read from his or her spot on a carpet mat. Children are also invited to share in the sermon by acting out the story, creating art work on the theme or any other appropriate media along with their parents or guardians who also participate in the Eucharist. Children assist in setting the Eucharistic table and all receive the Holy Communion. Simple hymns and prayers are part of the service.
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The Junior Youth Group provides an exciting balance of fun, fellowship and service to the community for our fourth through sixth graders. These young people are given the opportunity to explore their talents as well as how to use those special talents to help others.
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The All Saints' Senior Youth Group, made up of youth from 12 to 18 years, in 7th to 12th grade, meets once or twice a month, often after church for activities such as bowling, ice skating, sleepovers, snowboarding, miniature golf, rock climbing and picnic/swim parties. Service to the community takes many forms: making food for an area shelter; grocery shopping for the local food pantry; a December gift ingathering of toys for the Salvation Army; helping beautify gardens at the free-will Clinic; making of desserts for area soup kitchens; and adoption of a platoon for which members shop, write letters and mail a monthly package. Fundraising events include the annual hoagie sale and a now-famous bake auction,sponsored to help pay for an end-of-year retreat celebrating the year of friendship and honoring graduating seniors.
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