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Dear Friends,
We hope you are having an amazing fall! The weather has stuck around just a bit for us and we are here for it!
Advent will be here before we know it. The skies seem to be getting darker sooner each day. We pray that these resources help you and those you serve grow closer to Jesus in this time of your life. May this Advent be a time of deep expectation for you - knowing the certainty of Christ love for you, even in your darker days. May His light bring out that joy within your heart that you had as a child. May you know his peace deep within your heart, friends.
We are always praying for you. We really mean it. 😊
The YAM team: Drew and Yazmin
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Advent is a time of expectant waiting and hopeful anticipation before Christmas. We’re waiting for God to come into our lives as a baby and watching for God’s presence in the world around us. We have listed a few things that will help you prepare for this special season that is all about preparing our hearts for the coming of Christ. How will you live Advent this year?
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The global Catholic Church calls this annual celebration “World Youth Day” to remind people that every year is an opportunity to celebrate and accompany young people. However, because the term “World Youth Day” is often associated with the major international event that has taken place every two or three years since 1985, we refer to the Christ the King Sunday experience as the “Annual Celebration of Youth and Young Adults.” Please be aware of the use of this term within the Pastoral Guidelines from the Vatican Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life and recognize how it is being used.
Every single Catholic community in the world is encouraged to celebrate youth and/or young adults on Christ the King Sunday: November 21, 2021
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Every parish, high school and college campus, diocese, eparchy, and ecclesial movement in the world is encouraged to do something special for the Global Celebration of Young People taking place on Christ the King Sunday 2021.
What are you planning to do this year?
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Gold Mass for Scientists
Monday Nov. 10 | 5pm
Gold Mass for Scientists and Science Students at Benedictine University, followed by the talk "Wonder in Faith and Science" by Dr. Chris Stoughton. Event details
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Vianney Visit
November 18-20
Take a closer look and experience college seminary. Meet current seminarians. Learn about the life of a seminarian. Meet other young men from Joliet discerning God's will in their lives. Take a tour of the University of St. Thomas campus, along with many other activities. Register at the events tab at www.vocations.com
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Saints and Sinners - Trivia Night
Saturday, Nov. 13 | 7pm
Question: Who is interested in partying it up with some saints, feasting on some yummy food, and winning BIG at St. Pet's YA Saints & Sinners Trivia Night?? Answer: YOU ARE!!!
Join us St. Pet's young adults - click here for details.
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Retreat: Living for Jesus in a Distracted World
November 20-21 at the Bellarmine Retreat House in Barrington IL.
As we celebrate the feast of Christ the King, Michael Pederson, S.J. and Matthew Zurcher, S.J. will prayerfully explore the joy of focusing on and following Jesus in a distracted world. The young adult retreatants will be invited to rejuvenating silence in which to ask: Who is Christ calling me to be? Register here.
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The Last 4 Things
Tuesday, Nov. 23 | 7pm
St. Petronille YA is hosting Kenneth Cramer. Currently a teacher of Theology at Montini Catholic HS and a very extensive background in Catholic Psychotherapy. He was featured on EWTN and has given many talks throughout the country. What better way to celebrate the month of souls and saints than to hear Kenn drop some truth on it all! Details
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Adoration
Wednesday, Nov. 24 | 7pm
L'Alto Young Adult Network invites you and other young adults ages 18-38 for Adoration with praise and worship music led by Seminarian Alex Lorang at Old St. Mary Church. For question, contact Danielle: dkuboushek@stmarymokena.org or click here.
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St. Joseph Saturday Retreat
Saturday, Dec. 11 | 9-1pm
St. Joseph Saturday is a FREE half-day retreat (open to all young adults in their 20s and 30s), where young adults are encouraged to “look upon work with the eyes of faith” and see God’s presence in their vocations and professional lives. Register HERE!
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Holy Hour and Social
Third Wednesday or every month | 7pm
St. Petronille invites you to their Young Adult Holy Hour and Social. The first hour will be a mix of silence, prayer, and reflection. Following the holy hour, all will be invited to join us for drinks at a local Glen Ellyn bar for some fun and socializing! Plus, first round of drinks are free! Click here for details
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St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
Feast Day: Nov. 13. Mother Cabrini was the first United States citizen to be canonized. Her feast day is November 13 and she is the patron saint of immigrants and hospital administrators. Get to know the great American saint through the Spotify playlist inspired by her life and legacy — featuring artists The Brilliance and Brother Isaiah, and themes of journey and welcoming others. Click here.
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IG Live: FemCatholic
Did you miss our first IG Live? Our friend Danielle talked to Drew about @femcatholic, a project for the promotion of women through education, encouragement and empowerment. Watch the recording here. Follow us on IG for more live interviews. Who should we invite next?
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Radiant Magazine
Radiant is a resource that encourages Catholic women in their 20s and 30s to step into their identity in Christ and embrace the mission God has entrusted to them. We are here to equip faithful women like you to thrive on this side of heaven.
Spirituality, Relationships and Culture: Click here
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Run the 2022 Chicago Marathon with Our Lady of the Angels
Run to support Mission OLA in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon in 2022. Registration is OPEN! Sr. Stephanie (2:53 marathoner, NCAA D1 cross-country and track athlete, as featured in Runner’s World) can write a training plan for you. Each team member will be paired with a member of the prayer team to pray for them and more. Click here for details.
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The Pope Video
People who Suffer from Depression: Let us strive to be close to those who are exhausted, to those who are desperate, without hope. Let us pray that pray that people who suffer from depression or burn-out will find support and a light that opens them up to life.”
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