Young Adult Ministry
The spiritual and social needs of Young Adults aged 18-39 are more and more apparent to the Church! In an effort to address them, we will partner with other parish and Archdiocesan ministers and groups. If you are interested in attending, planning, or brainstorming please contact Ilana.
Offered to those who will be 18-35 years old by July ‘08 World Youth Day will be an amazing faith filled experience! If you’re a parent who yearns to spend some quality time with your high school student, learn about your faith, and wants to see a koala, you are welcomed too!
We will be traveling with members of the St. Raphael Parish to Australia for a pilgrimage to meet the Holy Father and thousands of young Catholics from around the world! It will be a truly amazing time.
The details are :
* July 12-21, 2008
* Air transport from Louisville to Sydney
* 3 Star hotel accommodations based on double occupancy with en suite bath
* Full Buffet Breakfast each day
* Four Dinners (excluding beverages)
* Meal vouchers for lunches and dinners while attending the conference
* Private Coach Bus and tour guide
* All WYD activities plus four days of sightseeing
COST: Approximately $4625 (does not include gratuity, some meals, extra activities, etc)
We must have at least 20 attending for this price. Please contact Ilana ASAP if you are interested.
The Cathedral of the Assumption
invites young adults from across the diocese to attend the Saturday 5:30 pm liturgy on October 27, 2007. Members of MOSAIC, the young adult group at the Cathedral, will be available after the liturgy to discuss opportunities for involvement in the group. A social gathering will follow the Mass.
The Cathedral of the Assumption is located at 433 S. Fifth Street between Muhammad Ali and Liberty Streets. For more information, contact Matt Hanka, 296-7759 or email at mhanka@yahoo.com.
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Young Adult Ministry Activity Calendar 2007
Kevin Wilson, Young Adult Minister, 456-6394
Wednesday, October 17th at 7:00 pm
Join us at the Jazz Factory to catch poet/monk Paul Quenon from the Abbey of Gethsemani. Brother Paul will be joined by 7 other poets and a supporting cast of musicians. Feel free to drop by or RSVP to Kevin Wilson .
Monday, October 22nd 7:00-9:00 pm
Filmmaker Morgan Atkinson will be on hand in the St. Francis of Assisi Parish Hall (1960 Bardstown Road) to field questions and to screen his latest project, Soul Searching, a documentary about the late Thomas Merton.
Monday, October 29th 7:00-9:00 pm
Visual artist
Dan Rhema will exhibit his amazing paintings and found-art sculptures in the St. Fancis of Assisi Spirituality Center (1960 Bardstown Road) and will attempt to speak about the ineffable near-death experience that led him to create his art.
Monday, November 12th 7:00-9:00 pm
Church historian Joseph Martos will facilitate a session in the St. Fancis of Assisi Spirituality Center (1960 Bardstown Road) on realistic expectations for marriage given our ever-changing social realities.
Saturday, November 17th
We will carpool from St. Francis to Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church to assist in preparing and sharing lunch for those in need. Please RSVP to
Kevin Wilson
Sunday, December 9th
Join us for a day long pilgrimage to the Abbey of Gethsemani. We will participate in the Divine Office with the Trappist monks and
Friday, December 14th 8:00-11:00 pm
Join us for a Christmas Party in the St. Francis of Assisi Parish Hall! The party features music by Americana recording artists Paul Burch & the WPA Ball Club.
Monday, December 17th 7:00-9:00 pm
Join us for an inter-faith event at the Passionist Earth & Spirit Center (aka "The Barn" at St. Anes 1924 Newburg Rd.). International scholar David Loy will lead a discussion on Buddhism and social ethics.
Events to look forward to (dates and details to be announced):
- Jewish scholar Stanley Rosenbaum will speak on the prophets and the biblical roots of social justice.
- Father Frank Brawner, a gregarious young priest from the diocese of Lexington, will offer “An Idiot’s Guide to Church History.”
- Activist and Glenmary priest, John Rausch will give two presentations. One on environmental justice in light of the current ecological crisis; and another on eating as a moral act.
- Wine Importer Christopher Webb will offer a walk through the history of wine including its sacramental usage. There will be a tasting for folks 21+.
- Author and Professor Donald Nugent will lead a discussion on Christian mysticism.
- Author and retreat director Jonathon Montaldo will facilitate “Choosing to love the world: approaches to contemplative living.”
- EWTN personality Father Mitch Pacwa will be on hand October 4, 2008 for 3 sessions and Mass. More details to follow.
Wednesday, October 17th 7:00-8:00
"Grace Anatomy-- Understanding the Eucharist and the Body of Christ" at Molly Malone's. Doors open at 6:00pm!
Kentucky Campus Ministry
A day long Leadership retreat for College Aged folks in December. More details to follow.
