TasYouth Weekly #3: Yound Adult Groups Start Next Week!

WEEKLY #3

Dear friends,

I hope you're all doing well.

We're hugely excited to announce our online young adults groups which will be starting next week! It's not too late to join so make sure to check out the details below.

We also have online study courses, a conference and First Friday Mass all coming up soon.

Feel free to contact me any time via email or for a chat.

Take care and God bless,

Tomasz

Young Adult Groups Start Next Week!
We are very excited to announce the details for both online young adult groups which will be starting next week! It's not too late to join so if you're keen, please email youth@aohtas.org.au and visit the event page for more info.

Illuminate
This will be a group discussion and reflection on the coming Sunday Gospel. We'll read through one of the readings, hear a short reflection, and then have the opportunity to share our own insights on the passage.
Day: Wednesdays (starting 5 May)
Time: 12-12:30pm
Frequency: Weekly
Age: 16-35
Medium: Zoom
More information on Illuminate

The Meet-Up
Description: These sessions will be an opportunity to check in with each other, hear a talk from a guest speaker, discuss the topic in small groups and pray together.
Day: Fridays (starting 8 May)
Time: 7-8:30pm
Frequency: Weekly
Age: 16-35
Medium: Zoom
More Information on The Meet-Up

Free Online Study
The Verbum Domini Biblical and Catechetical Institute will be starting two new FREE online courses which will be taught by Dr Christine Wood. Registrations for both courses are still open!

Philosophy 101: Key Thinkers in Western Culture
This will include the study of Ancient Greek, Christian as well as some modern philosophers to look at how their philosophies influenced modern western culture.
Day: Tuesdays (fortnightly) from 12 May 2020. Six sessions.
Time: 2pm-3:30pm
Register: Email christine.wood@aohtas.org.au
Medium: Teams/Zoom

God, Man, and the Universe
We will study the Christian belief in God through the creation narratives, focusing also on the human person, our origins and place in the Universe.
Day: Thursdays (fortnightly) from 7 May 2020. Six sessions.
Time: 10:30am-12pm
Register: Email christine.wood@aohtas.org.au
Medium: Teams/Zoom

Other Online Resources and Upcoming Events

Pentecost Pilgrimage
The Pentecost Pilgrimage has started with great success and some really fantastic talks and testimonies so far. It's not too late to register and prepare for Pentecost in a different and inspiring way.

Free Virtual Theology of the Body Conference
The Theology of the Body has played a pivotal role in the faith journeys of many young people who have found in it an answer to the deepest longings of their hearts. Now you can binge on this life-changing teaching for free from the comfort of your own home. The Theology of the Body Institute have organised a free virtual conference running next weekend which includes over 70 of the best TOB speakers from around the world. It will cover entry-level topics for those who haven't yet heard of this teaching, and deeper topics for those who have been introduced to it already. Make sure to check it out!

Live-stream Liturgies and Prayers this Week
The following are a number of Masses, liturgies and prayers that will be available for you to participate in via Live-stream.

First Friday Mass and Devotions to the Sacred Heart
Friday 8pm

Regular Sunday Holy Masses - St Mary's Cathedral Hobart
Sundays 10:30am

Prayers/Devotions
Holy Rosary with the Sisters of the Immaculata - 10am daily
Divine Mercy Chaplet with the Palavra Viva Community - 3pm daily
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration - Our Lady of Guadalupe chapel, FL

Mission Opportunities
Thanks to all those who have shown interest in the below initiatives. We will be in contact with you shortly regarding details. We are also happy to continue taking any further registrations of interest.

Hampers/Shopping Delivery
St Vincent de Paul Society has flagged a need for volunteers to assist with shopping and delivering hampers to the more vulnerable in our community. Please email youth@aohtas.org.au if you are able to help.

Blood Donations
Blood donors have decreased during this crisis time, however, blood donations are still much needed. We are keen to organise a group of young people to donate blood together in order to help those in need. Please email youth@aohtas.org.au if you are interested in this or would like more information.