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The St. Pius Young Adults are a Catholic community of young adults fostering relationships with each other, the Church, and Christ. We are men and women in our 20s and 30s, who are single, divorced, widowed, and married, with and without children. Together, we build Christian community through exploring and sharing our faith, praying and worshiping, socializing, and serving others in order to grow in faith and transform the world.
Sign up for our email list and stay informed about upcoming activities through our monthly newsletter. You can also track what is happening on our Facebook group or via Twitter. I hope to see you soon at one of the events below!
Sean Allen
Director of Young Adult Ministry
574-272-8462 x165
c: 858-354-9006
sallen@stpius.net
Upcoming Activities:
ULTIMATE FRISBEE
Mondays, 6-8pm
St Pius - Athletic Fields
Join us for a casual pick-up game on the St Pius athletic fields (behind the church). Cleats are helpful but not required. All levels of play welcome.
Contact:
- Mike Shaul – mikeshaul@gmail.com or 574-386-4671
- Aaron Fitz – afitz105@gmail.com or 574-210-8846
VOLLEYBALL
Mondays, 8-10pm
St Pius - Aux Gym
Join us for casual competition on the indoor volleyball court. All levels of play welcome.
Contact: Allison Krisch – akrisch@stius.net
SPRING BIBLE STUDY
Tuesdays, April – May, 7-9pm
St Pius - Holy Cross Room #3
Enliven your faith through studying scripture with other young adults! Each evening we study the readings for the upcoming Sunday Mass, to better understand how they speak to our lives.
Contact: Sean Allen – sallen@stpius.net or 858-354-9006
GAMES WITH GRANDMA
Thursday, May 3, 7-9pm
Michiana Health & Rehab (1420 E Douglas Road, Mishawaka)
Provide needed socialization and recreation with the residents as they recovery from medical issues. We play Euchre, Uno, dominoes, or other games with the residents, and then discuss issues of illness, aging, and isolation among the young adult volunteers. This new facility is located near the southwest corner of Douglas Rd and Fir Rd.
Contact:
- Mark Kimmet – mkimmet@gmail.com or 720-837-2677
- Stephanie Polei – stephaniepolei@gmail.com or 812-345-3526
- Connie Adams – constance.l.adams@gmail.com
HAPPY HOUR
Thursday, May 9, 5:30pm-7:30pm
O'Rourke's Pub (1044 Angela Blvd, South Bend)
Mix and mingle with local young adults age 21 & up!
Contact: Beth 574-276-4825, Katie 574-286-8559, or Matt 574-850-6146
HOSPITALITY at the CATHOLIC WORKER
Saturday, May 12, 10am-1pm
Our Lady of the Road Drop-In Center (744 S Main St, South Bend)
How familiar are you with the situation of those who struggle to meet their basic needs of food and shelter? Join forces with other local young adults as we participate in the Catholic Worker’s ministry with the homeless in South Bend. Meet at the Drop-In Center to spend time in conversation with the guests, clean up from breakfast, and discuss issues of poverty. Wear clothes that can get dirty and consider bringing clothing donations.
Contact: Sean Allen – sallen@stpius.net or 858-354-9006
MASS & DINNER SOCIAL
Sunday, May 20
- 5:30pm Mass at St Pius X Church
- 7:00pm Dinner at Houlihan's (4240 N Main St, Mishawaka)
Meet other young adults or get to know better those you've already met. Sit together for Mass, or meet afterward either in the church or at the restaurant. Children are welcome!
Contact:
- Christi Balsbaugh – cbalsbaugh@yahoo.com or 517-719-4381
- Stephanie Polei – stephaniepolei@gmail.com or 812-345-3526
PENTECOST – 50th Day of the Easter Season
Sunday, May 27
5th ANNUAL SUMMER PICNIC
Sunday, June 3
Normain Park (200 E McKinley Ave, Mishawaka)
Celebrate the warm summer weather with a cookout! The park has a covered pavilion, playground, sand volleyball pit, and grass space to play cornhole or other games. Burgers, brats, hotdogs, lemonade, and water will be provided. Bring a side dish or appetizer to share and non-perishable donations for the St Pius Food Pantry. Beer and wine are allowed in the park (BYOB). There will be kid-friendly activities, so bring your children!
Contact: Theresa & Mike Shaul – miss_trey@hotmail.com or 574-850-0877
Other Activities:
ADULT BASKETBALL (age 21 & up, parish-wide)
St Pius X Gym
- Wednesdays: 7-10pm – Pick-Up Ball
- Sundays: 6-9pm – Pick-Up Ball / League Play in Winter
Contact: Brad Ferrari – ferrarib@msu.edu
"Dear young people, the Church needs genuine witnesses for the new evangelization: men and women whose lives have been transformed by meeting with Jesus, men and women who are capable of communicating this experience to others. The Church needs saints. All are called to holiness, and holy people alone can renew humanity."
– JP2 in his Aug 2004 Message for WYD