YPC (Youth Group)
Young People's Community
Don’t miss the opportunity to:
- Have a family of friends from all schools (& bring your old friends with you) and enjoy the camaraderie of great young people.
- Build close relationships as you share the joys & challenges of adolescence
- Be a hero & share in the adventure of the discipleship of Jesus as you serve those in need
- Develop our faith & personal spirituality – then share it & celebrate it as you apply your faith to daily life in the world
- Be a leader – share your gifts & skills as you work with others to organize & lead events
- Develop social & communication skills, critical thinking & decision making skills that will help you in your personal growth
- Discuss such topics of interest to you as self-image, relationships, fitting in, substance abuse resistance skills, handling pressure, etc.
Upcoming Events / Meetings
Meetings are held on Saturday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 PM.
- October 27
- November 17
- January 26 -- this meeting will start at 7 p.m.
- February 23
- March 15
- April 19
- May 16 from 7-9:30 p.m. The Award Ceremony will take place at 9:00. p.m.
Members must attend at least 5 meetings to qualify for awards
Scrip Program
Both of our Youth Groups are working together on a Scrip project in order to make a difference in the lives of the poor, especially women & children in Third World countries. In this Scrip program, families purchase gift cards that are used like cash for what they would normally spend in supermarkets, restaurants, and retail stores. The advance purchase of these cards nets a profit of 2-15%. We hope to get any families who are not already buying cards to support a Catholic school to join us in raising funds to help build orphanages, literacy centers, & small businesses, etc. The websites of the charities we support are
- through an in & out box in the vestibule of Sts Philip & James Church
- by mail through program director Diane O'Melia (610-209-4062) or Dianne1040@hotmail.com
- at Karen Truncellito's tutoring office at 305 Howell Court, Exton (Swedesford Chase) from 11AM-12PM Tues or Wed or by appointment (610-363-1484).
Leaders
Leader: Karen Truncellito (for info call 610-363-1484)
Adult Staff: Cathy Baylouny (communications & records), Sarah Bierle, Nancy Danbach, Laura Hullen, Kathy Partlow, Stephen Patrizio, Nick Truncellito
Documents/Forms
- Membership form
- Medical liability release form
- Scrip order form
Volunteer Information
Adult volunteers are always welcome to
- Help at meetings (lead discussions, assist with games)
- Share a skill (crafts, sports, etc)
- Organize or help plan sporting events, trips, fundraising events
- Be involved in publicity (photographs or articles about events)
- Drive for &/or chaperone service projects
All volunteers working with the Adult Staff must have attended a VIRTUS training session & completed a PA State Police Criminal Background Check & PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
