Before the snow hit, iNFUSE 3 had a very successful retreat at Our Lady of Victory Camp. We stayed two nights in nice, warm cabins by a beautiful lake. On Friday night we ran Leadership training for high school students. The junior high students arrived Saturday morning, and we went non-stop until lunchtime the next day. We basically did… everything! We had several talks, testimonies, and small groups. The high school leaders really stepped up to the challenge of organizing 50 junior highs. We also had Mass, confession, AND Adoration. All in one day! Four priests came to OLVC to hear confessions. I wasn’t exactly watching how many people went, but the lines were long and the priests looked a little sleepy by the time they left! OLVC is one of the best places you can go to play… FLAG WARS! Which is like capture the flag, except better. There’s no better way to blow off some steam than to run around a forest for an hour. While flag hunting, of course.
After the retreat, we drove back to Sacred Heart Parish for our youth Mass and Lifenight. It was a social night, and we played a giant game of Dutch Blitz! Dutch Blitz is an amazing game when played regular sized. But imagine it with giant cards, full contact, and more people! Soooo obviously it went really well. If any of you wonderful readers are looking for stocking stuffers, I really recommend card games. Our first idea for a Lifenight social was a movie night – but this was so much more fun! There was way more bonding and memories. I’m so glad we steered clear of DVDs and went with games instead!
God has really blessed our music ministry! Every week at the youth Mass the band sounds more unified and confident. We have such musical talent here at Sacred Heart! So many people have stepped up to play and sing, but Cecile was having trouble finding a bass guitarist. Well, a bass player pretty much waltzed into the church yesterday during music practice, and asked if he could be involved! Isn’t God amazing? Sometimes I wonder why we worry about things at all – He always takes care of it.
Looking to the future, Infuse 3 has much cause for EXCITEMENT! This coming Sunday we are performing skits at a parish fundraiser. Let me tell you, the entire parish is looking forward to this event. It’s a Phillipino culture night; there’ll be dancing, entertainment, and a buffet! We’re all but drooling in anticipation. Plus, it’ll be nice to have a little reminder of warmer weather while the snow blows outdoors.
We’re also looking forward to our second supervisor visit at the end of the month! It seems like they just left us, and now they’re coming back! We’re all very excited, especially for our big team day. Snowman building competition, anyone? Thanks again for reading! Keep warm and toasty, wherever you are. My personal favourite way to stay warm is to find a heating grate… and sit on it. (For a prolonged period of time. With a good book. De-lightful!)
“As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” – John 15: 9-11
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