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Hope Abides

Sep 25, 2008

We've begun a new semester of LIFETEEN here at St. Joseph's Church in Charlton. We are firing on all cylinders and we are very excited about the coming year. Our teens are our inspiration. WE LOVE YOU GUYS!!!

Recently, I was able to attend the LIFETEEN liturgy and music conference in Phoenix, AZ. What I discovered was a new energy and a new day that God is creating in Youth Ministry. Our God's message to His young people is one of tremendous love and respect. He won't ever make you love Him, but He will never stop loving you!!!

So rejoice!! God hears you. Hope abides in knowing that He has not forgotten you. Our prayer for you is that through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, you are lifted and fulfilled with the awesome Glory of Jesus and that this transforms your life...you accept His Word...and become everything God wants you to be.

Rejoice!!

"Savior, He can move the mountains...our God is Mighty to Save, Mighty to Save!!" Mighty to Save, by Hillsong

Peace,
Kenny

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Rescue is Coming!

Kenny's Blog

Feb 20, 2008

David Crowder, one of our favorite Christian artists writes this in "Rescue is Coming"...

There’s a darkness in my skin My cover’s wearing thin, I believe
I’d love to start again, go back to innocent And never leave

Don’t give up now
A break in the clouds
We could be found

There’s nothing wrong with me It’s just that I believe things could get better
And there’s nothing wrong with love I think it’s just enough to believe

Rescue is coming!!

And there’s nothing wrong with you
And nothing left to do
But believe something bigger
And there’s nothing wrong with love
I know it’s just enough to believe

Don’t give up now
A break in the clouds
We will be found

Rescue is coming, Rescue is coming NOW!
by David Crowder, CD "A Collision"

This message is THE message for you. Whether you are struggling this Lent to keep your promise to God of sacrifice and penance or you are lost in your life and are looking for answers. Particularly, if you don't know why you are here and are struggling with questions of faith and life and meaning...this message is a message from God. He has not forgotten you and he urges you to "Don't give up". He is coming with all the power of the heavenly Host and he will rescue you.

Our lives are confusing sometimes and we ALL experience doubts and sadness, pain and suffering, dissappointment and failure. If you feel like this is too much for you to bear...hold on...speak with someone and don't let go...because God hasn't let go of you. You are here for a reason. You have a purpose in this life...and it just might be to prove to yourself that you CAN do this. Please know that God really loves you and he made you for Himself...to love and cherish...and a God who is pure holiness, pure goodness, pure strength, pure hope, pure forgiveness and pure love does NOT make mistakes.

You are not alone, He is with you and so is your community. Talk to someone, reach out and speak. A good place to start is your parents, priest or youth minister.

Easter is coming. A new life of innocent, pure, forgiven faith can be yours no matter what has happened. Know this and begin the journey to Him now, with a prayer:

"God, you know me, my inner heart...I'm here, waiting for you because I believe in you...I'm sorry I hurt you...I want to know you...enter me and be my God again..."

Don't give up. Rescue is coming.

May God give you His peace,

Kenny

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"Illuminate"

Kenny's Blog

Jan 15, 2008

Our first "Illuminate" event was great...thank you to all you guys who came out to St. Joes Thursday, it was great to see you and praise God with you.

In a world of confusion and craziness, our God meets us where we are. He comes to us in the Blessed Sacrament to allow us to extend our worship of Him to this place...in this time...with reverence and awe at His Majesty.

Next month we hope to continue with even greater miracles and encouragement. Tell your friends and we'll see you there.

Peace,
Kenny

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Fr. Bob's Message

Fr. Bob's Blog

Dec 10, 2007

"Whoever sings prays twice"...these words of St. Augustine can help us get into the beauty of music as we worship God....I am so grateful for the generous and loving service provided by our church musicians...In particular I want to salute the 5:00 p.m. Mass Music Team...May God bless you for your prayer-filled service in the Lord's name....In seeking to present contemporary music of praise, you render us all a great gift, and demonstrate the relevance this medium has for young people and others who find it an attractive source of worship of God.

Music is the heart and the soul of life.....it lifts our moods...takes us out of ourselves....and helps to bring spice and joy to life. In our prayer....it lifts us to the heights of our Spirits...we can almost touch God....as we sing...meditate....listen...and voice our prayers in song...God Bless!

Fr. Bob

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Kenny's Blog

Nov 15, 2007

Christ the King

So, our year has gotten off to a great start with several Masses to celebrate Jesus and several events including a flag football game. As we move toward Advent beginning with Christ the King, I was thinking of our experience day in and day out with Jesus our King.

Do we know that a King reigns in our hearts?

For you teenage girls, did you know that he seeks your heart to be your King? Not a King of dominance and brutality...not a King of rude comments and embarassing and hurtful words...not a King who is untrustworthy. He is a King who sees your beauty inside and who wants to sweep you off your feet and bring you to a new level of living...to give you a NEW LIFE!

For you teenage boys, did you know that he seeks your heart to be your King? Not a King of dissappointment and sorrow...not a King who demeans you and makes you feel incompetent...not a King who wants you to suffer through feeling guilty and not worthy. He is a King who sees your strength and honor inside. He is a King who knows you can fight side by side with Him in the battle to change the world back to His heart...a new purpose...a NEW LIFE! Don't lose heart, for your King calls for you and offers His own self as a sacrifice to win you back.

Know this and be lifted.

Peace,

Kenny

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