Upcoming Events
Contact Jeff Falanga for more information on any events. (813) 671-4434
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MONTHLY YAM SOCIAL: St. Stephen Young Adult Ministry (YAM) invites you to our Young Adult Gatherings which take place at Buffalo Wild Wings (Boyette Road location) on the first Friday night of each month. We'll meet at 7:30 p.m. Why not attend the 6:00 p.m. Mass beforehand? Hot wings are on us! Contact Jeff Falanga if you plan on attending. All are welcome! Bring a friend!
THEOLOGY ON TAP - SPRING:
Theology-on-Tap is a lecture and discussion series for young adults in their 20's and 30's, single or married, sponsored by parishes in the Tampa Bay area. We met at local eating establishments for food, drink, and lively discussions about our faith. We gather at 7 PM, and the discussion begins at 7:30 PM.
Tuesday, February 12
Stations of the Cross
Kathy Filippelli
Tuesday, February 19
Sacraments of Initiation
Fr. John Gerth
Tuesday, February 26
Sacraments of Healing
Fr. Bill Wilson
Tuesday, March 4th
Sacraments of Service
Speaker TBA
We have a great location for these meetings:
Logan’s Roadhouse
(right off the Veterans’ Expressway by the AMC Theater)
9218 Anderson Rd.
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 884-5229
XLT TAMPA BAY:
All Teens, Young Adults, and Adults are invited. The night begins with praise & worship music led by a live band transitioning between upbeat and prayerful songs. This leads into a witness talk or teaching followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament enhanced by more live music.Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm. All dates are on 3rd Tuesday night of the month except March due to Holy Week.
- February 19, 2008 - St. Thomas Aquinas, New Port Richey
- March 11, 2008 - Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, St. Petersburg
- April 15, 2008 - Christ the King, Tampa
MORE DIOCESAN YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY EVENTS:
Young Adult Day of Reflection on March 15, 2008
Young Adult Retreat on May 30 - June 1, 2008
SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: The Campo Family YMCA is looking a group of volunteers to help monitor their MSM (Middle School Madness) event. These events are twice a month on Saturday evenings. The group, if big enough could do one Saturday a month, but these events are becoming so popular with your middle schoolers that we need to keep them as safe as possible.
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2008 - SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: A coming together of the young people of the world to celebrate faith in prayer, informal gatherings, and festival events. The Diocesan Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry is planning this trip.
Basic Itinerary
July 12-13 Travel to Sydney
July 14 Arrive in Sydney, transfer to budget accommodations
July 15 Morning: Free time
Afternoon: Opening ceremonies and Mass with Cardinal Pell
July 16 Morning: Catechesis
Afternoon and Evening: Festivals
July 17 Morning: Catechesis
Afternoon: Welcoming ceremonies with the Holy Father
July 18 Morning: Catechesis
Afternoon: Festivals
Evening: Live Stations of the Cross
July 19 Morning: Preparation for pilgrimage
Evening: Vigil with the Holy Father
Night: Outside in the park
July 20 Morning: Mass with the Holy Father
Afternoon: Pilgrimage back to Sydney
Evening: Free time
July 21 Depart for and arrive in Tampa
Package Includes
1. Roundtrip Airfare from Tampa to Australia (July 12th to 21st, 2008)
The precise dates of departure and return are subject to airline capacity and availability. The confirmation of space on flights will take place anywhere from 24 months to 10 months in advance of departure.
2. WYD registration
Youth in Europe will register our group for WYD through the official WYD website and make the payments as required by WYD, including the Vatican’s solidarity fee.
3. Transportation in Australia
4. Breakfast daily at hotel. WYD provides lunches and dinners with registration.
5. Budget accommodations: Could be a two-star hotel or hostel with multi-bedded rooms.
6. Tour guide assistance in Sydney
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