A Special Teen Mass and Service Planned by Young People

By E. Richard Fortunato

It is my pleasure today to tell you about the work of a few young people from the Church of Saint Dominic of Southington, CT . St. Dominic is an upbeat parish in the suburban town of Southington, less than twenty miles southwest of the state capitol of Hartford. Several years ago, a young man who arose out of the ranks of the Youth Group of Saint Dominic under the guidance of Youth Minister Bev Montana, had the idea of organizing a Sunday afternoon to get as many teenagers as possible together for a special kind of spiritual event, structured specifically with a focus on the culture and lives of teens today.  Goldstein's plan grew with the help of other youth group members and college kids and it became a Catholic Teen Mass with the pastor, Fr. Ron May celebrating the Mass.  With Andy and his brother Keith's particular interest in music and a talent in musical presentations, they and others working with them made music for teens a part of the agenda and finally added a organized but relaxed mini-retreat opening the way to living life today as a Christian/Catholic teen.

St. Dominic Church, Southington, CT In the Winter Snow

This year, the Youth Group of St. Dominic has again extended the invitation to Teens throughout the community and surround area of Southington to join them.

I know they'll be pleased to welcome all teens to this special event, as detailed below. 

The Church of St. Dominic invites all teens to attend their annual TEEN MASS & Mini-Retreat to be held on Sunday, Feb. 17, at 3:30 pm at the Church of Saint Dominic located at 1050 Flanders Road, at the corner of Laning Street, Southington, CT.

The Program and Theme this year are based on Luke 4: 1-13 
"Jesus is Tempted in the Wilderness" CHOICES:  WHOM DO YOU SERVE?

Jeus is Tempted by Satan in The Wilderness

3:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Praise and Worship – "Live" Christian Youth Music featuring Christian Singer Mark Olszyk and the ACTS Band made up of members of the St. Dominic Community!!!

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm:  Youth Mass with Fr. Ronald P. May celebrating

5:00 pm – 6:00pm:   Mini Retreat including a faith sharing talk and a journey through the life of Christ via Google Earth!

6:00pm – 7:00 pm: Pizza, beverages and other goodies!                    
Please, come join us!  All youth throughout Southington and beyond are welcome. 

No tickets are required and admission is,                      of course, free.