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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 in our 20s and 30s, single, divorced, widowed, and married, with and without children. Together, we build Christian community through exploring and sharing our faith, praying and worshipping, and serving others in order to grow in faith and transform the world.
Our primary method of communication is through our Facebook group: "St Pius Young Adults". If you are not on Facebook and would like to join our email list, send me a message. I hope to see you soon at one of the events below!
Sean Allen
Director of Young Adult Ministry
sallen@stpius.net
858-354-9006
Upcoming Activities:
AUTUMN BIBLE STUDY
Tuesdays, 7-9pm
St Pius Parish Library
The Bible Study group has decided to continue gathering throughout the fall months! This is the perfect time to join in and enliven your faith through studying scripture with other young adults. Each week you will learn about and discuss the Sunday Mass readings in order to better connect them with your own life.
Contact: Sean Allen – sallen@stpius.net 858-354-9006
ULTIMATE FRISBEE
Thursdays, 6-8pm
St Pius Athletic Fields
Are you looking for a fun way to get some exercise? Or a little spirited competition? We are playing ultimate frisbee on Thursdays – come on out and join the fun! Bring running shoes or cleats, if you have them, as well as both a white and a colored shirt to designate teams. It's about fellowship so all are welcome and a good time is guaranteed!
Contact:
- Jessica Stuifbergen – jstuifbergen@hotmail.com 574-276-2699
- Mike Shaul – mikeshaul@gmail.com 574-386-4671
HAPPY HOUR
Thursday, September 8, 5:30pm-8pm
Granite City (in the UP Mall)
Mix and mingle with local young adults (age 21 & up).
Contact:
- Allison Krisch – akrisch@stpius.net
- Mike Shaul – mikeshaul@gmail.com 574-386-4671
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Sunday, September 12, 10am
St Pius Aux Gym
Enjoy fellowship with other young adults at the Knights of Columbus pancake breakfast. Gather after the 8:45am Mass in the auxiliary gym. Parents, bring your kids! The cost is $5 for adults, $2.50 for kids 6-10 years old, and free for kids age 5 and under. Highchairs are available.
Contact:
- Brenda Harold – brendaharold717@gmail.com 574-234-5890
- Paul Harold – pedgarharold@gmail.com
MASS & BRUNCH
Sunday, September 19
- 10:30am Mass at St Pius X
- 12:00pm Brunch at Trio's (129 N Michigan St, South Bend)
Meet other young adults or get to know better those you've already met. Sit together for Mass, or meet afterward either in the back of the church or at the restaurant. Children are welcome!
Contact:
- Allison Krisch – akrisch@stpius.net
- Christi Balsbaugh – cbalsbaugh@yahoo.com 517-719-4381
CATHOLIC WORKER SERVICE DAY
Saturday, September 25, 10am-1pm
Our Lady of the Road Drop-In Center (744 S Main St, South Bend)
How familiar are you with homelessness and those who struggle to find shelter? Join forces with other local young adults as we participate in the Catholic Worker’s ministry with the homeless in South Bend. The Catholic Worker invites any and all young adults to come share in the labor and learn more about the people they work with. Meet at the Drop-In Center to spend time with the homeless guests, clean up from breakfast, and then work on facility improvement projects. Wear clothes that can get dirty.
Contact: Sean Allen – sallen@stpius.net 858-354-9006
MASS & DINNER SOCIAL
Sunday, September 26
- 5:30pm Mass at St Pius X Church
- 7:00pm Dinner at Mazatlan (507 E McKinley, 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 back of the church or at the rectory. Children are welcome!
Contact:
- Mike Shaul – mikeshaul@gmail.com 574-386-4671
- Christi Balsbaugh – cbalsbaugh@yahoo.com 517-719-4381
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