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MYP TEEN OVERNIGHT RETREAT - May 7-8, 2010 at Mt. Manresa Jesuit Retreat Center |
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Thursday, May 13, 2010 |
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The 2010 MYP Teen Overnight Retreat took place on Friday, May 7, and Saturday, May 8, at Mt. Manresa Jesuit Retreat Center in Staten Island, NY. Twelve of our teens participated in the event that focused on "Building a City of God." The event was rectored by PJ Macari & Gary McComiskey. Talks were given by Team Members Kerin Megan Kriegsman, Tom Leavens, Jen McComiskey, Megan McComiskey & Richard Krauland. High points of the experience included activities, Talent Committees (& presentations), a Friday night Prayer Service and Mass on Saturday. A special (& sad) goodbye to Andrea DiBello, who's moving to Sarasota, FL in June. It was a great experience - we hope to plan for a full weekend retreat next year!!!
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MYP LENT DAY - Sunday, March 20, 2010 at St. Kevin's Church |
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Monday, March 22, 2010 |
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The MYP hosted Lent Day at St. Kevin's Church on Sunday, March 20, 2010. The goal of the event was to prepare the teens for the remainder of Lenten season and inspire them to work toward a renewal of faith on Easter. The event was rectored by Cathy Bishoff-Weinbaum & Diana Roach. Talks were given by Diana Roach, PJ Macari & Tom Leavens. Newest Team Member (and former MYP Teen) KerinMegan Carty Kriegsman observed & worked the event. Great participation from teens & Team contributed to a wonderful Day. Thanks to all who were a part of it!
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20th MYP COFFEEHOUSE - Saturday, February 20, 2010 |
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Monday, March 22, 2010 |
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The MYP hosted their 20th Coffeehouse on Saturday, February 20, 2010, at St. Mel's Church. The event was mixed with old & new - some new numbers (singing, poetry & dance) & some numbers from previous shows. It was great to see some MYP alumni, as well as raise money to support the program. The money raised at this event will contribute to costs related to the upcoming Teen Overnight on May 7-8, 2010, at Mt. Manresa Retreat House in Staten Island, NY. The prizes were a huge success - the decorations beautiful - the food & drink aplenty! Thanks to all who made this event such a great and successful time!
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MYP Overnight Retreat Permission Slip |
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Friday, February 12, 2010 |
Download and print permission slip for the MYP Overnight Retreat to take place Friday, May 7 to Saturday, May 8 at Mount
Manresa Jesuit Retreat House.
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THE 20TH MYP COFFEEHOUSE - Saturday, February 20, 2010 at St. Mel's Church |
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Friday, February 12, 2010 |
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The MYP will be hosting their 20th Coffeehouse on Saturday, February 20, 2010, at 7:30 PM. It will be held at St. Mel's Church, with proceeds contributing to the continued work of the MYP of NEQ program. Please contact Andrea D. at (718) 461-0367 for tickets/reservations. The night will be a celebration of the program & our teens. Tickets are $10.00 each.
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PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS... |
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Friday, February 12, 2010 |
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The MYP Team experienced two loses over the last two weeks. Ben Fabrizi's mother, Mary Fabrizi, passed away from health issues that she struggled with for many years. Cathy Bischoff-Weinbaum's father, John Bischoff, passed away after a long battle with cancer. Please keep Ben, Cathy & their families in your prayers during this difficult time.
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MYP SHOWNIGHT - Friday, January 29, 2010 at Holy Trinity Church |
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Friday, February 12, 2010 |
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The MYP held their first event of 2010 at Holy Trinity Church on Friday, January 29th. MYP ShowNight was rectored by PJ Macari, Tom Leavens & John Fodera. Twenty teens attended the event that included the Merry-Go-Round icebreaker, watching an episode of "Joan of Arcadia," followed by discussion & skits. We ended the evening with a prayer service. Holy Trinity generously allowed us the use of their Community Room & Chapel in the church. Thanks to all who helped make this evening a huge success!!!
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MYP CHRISTMAS DAY - Friday, December 11, 2009 at the Immaculate Conception Center |
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009 |
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The MYP hosted their annual CHRISTMAS DAY event on Friday, December 11, 2009, at the Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston, NY. The event was rectored for Jennifer McComiskey & Irene Roach. It was attended by twenty-two teens (from the parishes of St. Anastasia's, St. Mel's, Holy Trinity, St. Kevin's, St. Robert's & Holy Family). After a song-filled icebreaker & delicious dinner, the teens watched a short video and were presented a talk by Gary McComiskey. The small groups created gift baskets containing infant items that were to be delivered the St. Fidelis Mother & Child Residence in College Point, NY. The evening ended with a meditation & prayer service.
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MYP 'LET US GIVE THANKS' EVENT - Friday, November 20, 2009 at Holy Family Church |
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009 |
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The MYP hosted 'LET US GIVE THANKS' on Friday, November 20, 2009, at Holy Family Church. The event was attended by seventeen teens (from St. Anastasia's, St. Mel's, St. Robert's, St. Kevin's, Holy Family & Holy Trinity) and rectored by Andrea DiBello & Christina DePaola. The teens were presented talks from PJ Macari & Diana Roach, as well as guest/former team member Darlene Attanasio Schmitt. Small groups were asked to compose letters to Darlene's sister, Dina (& her family) to support her pending troop deployment to Iraq. The night ended with a spirited game of charades as well as a moving prayer service.
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MYP SUPPORTS THE JDRF WALKATHON - Sunday, October 25, 2009 |
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009 |
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The MYP participated in the walkathon to support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) on Sunday, October 25, 2009, at Flushing Meadows Park. MYP teens & team members were part of the team for Jackson Lerner, son of Lauren Norton Lerner (former MYP Teen & Team Member). The event was rectored by Cathy Bischoff Weinbaum & Diana Roach.
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MYP CHOICES DAY - Friday, October 16, 2009 at St. Kevin's Church |
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009 |
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The MYP Opening Day event for the 2009-2010 season was CHOICES DAY. The event was rectored by Tom Leavens & Gary McComiskey and held at St. Kevin's Church on Friday, October 16, 2009 (rescheduled from 09/13/09). Six teens attended the event that included talks, discussions & a prayer service.
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