The youth ministry at St. Pat's began on May 2001 with membership open to all parish youth and their friends who are students in 7th grade through high school.  Sixty-five teens already have registered for this ministry.  Being a new ministry and considering the number of parish youth in the membership grades, leader Jennifer Elliott is looking forward to welcoming new members who may join any time.  Adults who would like to work with our young people are encouraged to join the ministry as volunteers.

This is a ministry with a social setting but it also reaches beyond that to give moralistic direction and to teach Catholic principles.  This year, our youth group sponsored a Halloween party for younger children, which was a social activity involving fun and organizing and doing.  It was also a community service by the youth ministry. 

The group is already planning how to help meet the needs of others during the Christmas season and are seeking to join parishes within our cluster to hold a youth Mass sometime in the future.  Members would like to attend a Youthfest in Philadelphia to learn more about the role of the youth ministry in today's church.

Meetings usually are held once a month; in between meetings, letters and e-mails go out to members.  Jennifer appreciates the willingness of members to share in this stewardship of time and talent by being part of this ministry.  Anyone who would like to become part of this ministry, or to get more information, please contact Jennifer Elliott or her assistant Dana McClellan at our parish office at (610) 444-4364.