National Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry
By Pat Roe
December 4-8, 2002

Every two years there is National Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry. This year the conference is in Denver, Colorado. This is a great opportunity for all of those who work with young people to hone up on their skills and learn new and innovative ideas.

We are so fortunate to have this conference within driving distance so there is no flight expense to attend. The Diocese of Rapid City is contracting a bus keeping the travel expense at only $50.00 per person. So far there are 25 people attending from this diocese.

I would like to issue an invitation to all of those who work with our young people in Our Lady of the Black Hills to attend this conference. The total cost is $475.00 per person (including registration, motel room, and travel). If you would like more information on this conference or would like to sign up to attend, please call Pat Roe at 787-5168 or Contact Pat.

• Conference Theme: "Magnify the Lord"

As we engage young people in the challenge of discipleship, we allow them a closer look into the life of Jesus and the mission of the church through the witness of our own lives. We pray that our souls proclaim the greatness of the Lord and that you spirit rejoices in God. We celebrate the magnificence of the gift of our common faith and ministry.

• Date - December 4-8, 2002
• Keynote Speakers
  • Dr. Carole Goodwin from the Archdiocese of Louisville
  • Rev. J-Glenn Murray, SJ from the Diocese of Cleveland
  • Mr. Mike Yaconelli for Yreka, California

Jim and Barb Scherr won our Name this Newsletter contest presented in the September issue. For their efforts they each received a prize.

One of our parishioners is available for tutoring in upper math classes. Tom Reeve is willing to donate his time and talent. If interested please call Tom at 787-4553.

Youth Rally for High School (Grades 9-12) on November 24, 2002, at St. Thomas More High School in Rapid City

• Keynote Speaker - John Crudele
• Music provided by Glen Gauer's Praise and Worship Band
• Breakouts featuring: Decision Making/Drug Prevention, Mission Work, NCYC & World Youth Day, and Stress Balancing
• Dance with music provided by a DJ
• Lots of Food, Fun, and Dancing

Registration Forms are available in the Church narthex.

For more information please call Pat Roe at 787-5168 or Contact Pat.

"CHRIST IN YOUTH" - Youth Rally for Middle School Youth
(Grades 5-8)

November 17, 2002, at the Belle Fourche Community Center.

• Anna Scala will return as Keynote Speaker
• Great music provided by a South Dakota group
• Break-out sessions featuring the issues facing our youth
• Parent Workshop the night before

Registration Forms are available in the church narthex. Cost is only $25.00 per person. (This rally is limited to the first 500 paid registrations received)

For more information please call Pat Roe at 787-5168 or Contact Pat.

When Kickball Goes Bad
By Greg and Nancy Sass

The first annual Kickball Kickoff was a huge success. The teachers were on one team and the students were on the other. It didn't look too good for the teachers - strikes, missed catches, and fast kids! Then the teachers decided to get tough and took over the lead. The tide was changing, and things were looking up. Then Greg Sass came to the plate. He kicked the ball and ran towards first. He hit a hole and did a nice tuck and roll. He got up and made it to first and on to second on an overthrow. Finally made it home when he discovered something didn't feel right. Lo and behold he had broken his collarbone. So a flying trip to ER and three x-rays and forty-five minutes later the diagnosis was confirmed. When it was all over the only question he asked was, "Who won?" The teachers had prevailed!