"Fresh Start to Your Spiritual Life" on January 7th

Please join us for a ‘fresh start to your spiritual life’ talk and interactive discussion with Fr. Luke Meyer on Friday, 1/7/11.  The evening will start at 7:00pm at Sts. Anne & Joachim Church – social hall.  Additional social time with refreshments will take place after the discussion wraps up.  For free childcare, please call Katie at 701-205-2474 for the contact list (they come to your house – on site childcare not provided).  Bring a friend.  All young adults age 21-39 welcome!  Sponsored by Frassati Fellowship at Sts. Anne & Joachim.

Discussion of Rediscovering Catholicism on Monday, December 20th at 7pm and B&N

The Young Adult book club will meet to discuss Rediscovering Catholicism by Matthew Kelly on Monday, December 20th at 7pm at Barnes and Noble.  Email fmcyainfo@gmail.com for more information.

Latest Book is Letters to a Young Catholic by George Weigel

Our latest book club book is Letters to a Young Catholic by George Weigel.  If you're interested in getting the FMCYA subsidized copy at $7 please email fmcyainfo@gmail.com.  We'll plan on meeting for discussion of the book in February.  Here is the book on Amazon if you're interested in learning more about it: http://www.amazon.com/Letters-Young-Catholic-Art-Mentoring/dp/0465092705/ref=tmm_pap_title_0

Mass of the Solmenity of the Immaculate Conception Followed by Basketball!

Why not attend the Holy Day of Obligation Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 7pm on Wednesday, December 8th and join in for a few games of basketball in the gym after?!

Looking for Women's Volleyball Players

The Real Presence Radio Women's Volleyball Team is in need of two more players for the Tuesday night winter league starting next Tuesday and ending in February. Cost is $34.50 per player and games are played at Ellen Hopkins Elementary in south Moorhead. Game times are 7:30pm and 8:15pm. Please email fmcyainfo@gmail.com if you are interested.

FOCUS is looking for Missionaries!

The NEED, the WITNESS, the CALL - Rooted in Scripture and Tradition, missionaries with the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) work in teams to bring the fullness of life to the college campus.  Hundreds of young adults who care about their Catholic faith make a difference every day; would you like to be one of them?  To learn more visitwww.focusonline.org/apply or contact FOCUS missionary Amy Dyrness. 701.367.4767.adyrness@focusonline.org.

Potluck & Discussion on "Living as today's Catholic" - Friday, December 10th @ 6:30pm

Introduction to the Spiritual Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Discover The Charisms God Gave You on December 7th from 7-9pm

Introduction to the Spiritual Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Discover The Charisms God Gave You on December 7th from 7-9pm in The Gathering Place at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Moorhead (218 10th St S).  Learn about Charisms, take an inventory and start discerning your spiritual gifts!  All are welcome - sponsored by the Fargo-Moorhead Catholic Young Adults.  Childcare available upon request.  Please RSVP at fmcyainfo@gmail.com.

Vote for the Next Young Adult Book for December/January

Vote on the poll on the left side of the blog for the next book club book!  If you would like to vote for one that isn't listed put it in the comments below and I'll add it to the voting.  We'll start it in mid-December.

All Souls Day Mass, Cemetery Visit and Dinner - Tuesday, November 2nd

We'll meet at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church for All Souls Day Mass at 5:15pm followed by a visit to the cemetery to pray for the dead (the Holy Souls in Purgatory) and have the opportunity to acquire a Plenary Indulgence for them.  We'll go out for dinner at a sit down restaurant (TBD) and discuss Indulgences, Purgatory and Saints.  Please email fmcyainfo@gmail.com to RSVP.

Guys Night - Thursday, November 4th @ 6:30pm

Young Catholic men! You are invited to join in a group that meets monthly to celebrate our faith and share an evening of fellowship.  A typical evening consists of prayer, education, or discussion beginning around 6:30 and lasting 20-45 minutes.  We then follow with some form of fun fellowship activities.  (Typical activities have included: backyard football and volleyball, cards, board games (Settlers of Catan), bowling, Xbox Rockband, and Texas Hold’em poker.)  Some snacks and beverages (soda and beer) are provided, but you are invited to BYOB if you desire.  (Attendees must be over the age of 21.)  Guy’s fun night is typically held on the first Thursday of the month.  Please send an email to guys.fun.night@gmail.com for additional information or to join the group.

Young Adult Game Night - Friday, November 5th at 7pm

Join us for a Young Adult Poker, Catch Phrase, Mad Gab, Phase 10 and more at Sts. Anne & Joachim Catholic Church on Friday, November 5th @ 7pm.  Refreshments will be provided.

Sponsored by Frassati Fellowship.

All are welcome!

Free Dance Lessons - Friday, October 29th and November 12th @ 7pm

Free dance lessons will be offered in the social hall at Sts. Anne & Joachim on Friday, October 29th and Friday, November 12th @ 7pm.  These lessons are in anticipation of the 1st Annual Sts. Anne & Joachim Fall Dance (Friday, November 19th @ 8pm).


No age limit!  Bring the whole family!

Next Book: Rediscovering Catholicism

Based on the results of the poll on the blog our next book for the Young Adult Book Club is Rediscovering Catholicism by Matthew Kelly.

Books are available for free at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Moorhead.  They are located in the Gathering Place.

If you want to be involved in the book club discussion please let me know so I make sure you are notified of the discussion date. Please contact me via fmcyainfo@gmail.com

Theology Oktoberfest Tomorrow Night!

Theology Oktoberfest tomorrow night, October 7th at 7pm at Studio 222 on 222 N Broadway in Fargo.  Christopher Dodson will be speaking on the topic "The Cafeteria is Closed: Accepting Catholic Social Doctrine".  Drinks will be available for purchase.

FMCYA Advertising - Which do you like best?

We're working on some new advertising for the Young Adults.  Please vote on which one you like the best on the poll on the side of the blog:

Road to Emmaus

Eucharist

Creation of Adam

Thomas

Vote for the Next Young Adult Book for October/November

Vote on the poll on the left side of the blog for the next book club book!  If you would like to vote for one that isn't listed put it in the comments below.  We'll start it in mid-October.

Wednesday, September 29th - Young Adult Marriage Enrichment Evening

There will be a Young Adult Marriage Enrichment Evening on Wednesday, September 29th at 7pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church.  It will begin with a talk and discussion regarding faith, marriage, family and children from Mark Krejci, Doctor of Psychology.  There will also be games and dessert.  Childcare will be provided upon request.  Please RSVP with fmcyainfo@gmail.com

Saturday, September 25th - An Atheist and an Orthodox Christian Priest Exchange Ideas (Debate)

Two Life Journeys/Two Worldviews

Professor Davis Cope, PhD & Father Oliver Herbel, PhD

An Exchange on Selected Topics:        -Fundamentalism

        -Evolution

Audience Question and Answer Period

Where:

Fargo Public Library in the Community Room

When:

Saturday, September 25 at 2 pm

Saturday, September 18th - Trip to Maplewood State Park

On Saturday, September 18th the Young Adults will meet at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Moorhead and head out for a picnic, hikes, biking and games! Hopefully the leaves will be changing!


RSVP to fmcyainfo@gmail.com

Theology Oktoberfest!

Fantasy Football League

Some people have expressed an interest interest in having the Catholic Young Adults do a Fantasy Football league - please let me know if you're interested ASAP and we'll get a group started (we only have two weeks until the regular season starts).

Our Next Book is: The Godless Delusion by Patrick Madrid and Kenneth Hensley

Based on the results of the poll on the blog our next book for the Young Adult Book Club is The Godless Delusion by Patrick Madrid and Kenneth Hensley.

I will be ordering books for anyone interested next week so please let me know if you want me to order you a book.  Cost of the books are $10.17 on Amazon, but the Young Adults will cover some of the cost so it will be just $6 each if you get your book through me.

If you don't want me to order you a book but still want to be involved in the book club discussion please let me know as well so I make sure you are notified of the discussion date.

 Please contact me via fmcyainfo@gmail.com

Vote for the Next Young Adult Book for August/September

Vote on the poll on the left side of the blog for the next book club book!  If you would like to vote for one that isn't listed put it in the comments below.  We'll start it in a couple weeks!

Picnic and Volleyball at Gooseberry Park - Monday, August 16th @ 6pm

Picnic and volleyball at Gooseberry Park on Monday, August 16th at 6pm.  Bring some food to share, we'll provide the meat and we'll follow it up with a game of volleyball.  Last time it rained so say some prayers that it won't this time so we can play volleyball!  Please RSVP so we know how much meat to bring and bring something to share!  Email fmcyainfo@gmail.com or on the side of the blog to RSVP.

Calendar Page

Check out the calendar page via the link on the top left corner of the page for a preview of upcoming events!

NFP Awareness Week: July 25th - 31st

Next week is Natural Family Planning Awareness week.

If you don't know much about NFP you should look into it, you won't regret it - couples who practice NFP have a divorce rate of less than 4%!

More information from the US Bishops:

http://www.usccb.org/prolife/issues/nfp/index.shtml

Jason Evert on Catholic Answers radio talking about NFP:

Catholicism = Epic

Charismatic Prayer Gathering the Second Saturday of Each Month

For: Any who have attended a Life in the Spirit Seminar (or something similar)

What: Praise and worship songs with a time of ‘free praise’ in-between and some silent time. 

Optional prayer teams at the end for those who would like to receive individual prayer.

When: The second Saturday of every Month (next meeting is August 14th)

Time: 7:00-8:30pm

Location: Daily Mass Chapel at Sts. Anne & Joachim Church, Fargo

(side door is locked, so use the front main doors to enter the building)

Catholic Answers Forums Feed Added to Blog

A live feed from the Catholic Answers Forums, a Catholic Blog List as well as other good Catholic links has now been added to this blog!  Check it out on the left side.

Grill out with the priests from St. Joseph - Wednesday, July 7th

Grill out with the priests from St. Josephs at 7pm (Msgr. Mike and meet Fr. Todd - just moved in!) followed by lawn games at the nearby park.  Please bring something to share and RSVP so we know how much meat to buy!  Kids are welcome.

The Pope, Some Paint and Pinot Noir - June 22nd and 23rd

An evening of wine, discussion, and creativity for adults!

On Tuesday (June 22nd) and Wednesday (June 23rd) evenings from 6:30 to 9:00pm at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Fargo.


-Lively discussion of Pope Benedict’s address to artists
-Instruction and experience of drawing and painting a still life with acrylic on canvas
-Sipping wine and eating appetizers!


Cost is $50.

Please register by calling 701.866.7321.

Sheyenne River Valley Expedition

Come on an extended weekend of spirituality and outdoor adventure in the beautiful Sheyenne River Valley.
Each day will include celebration of the Holy Eucharist, morning and evening prayer, outdoor expeditions and great food and Catholic fellowship.  June 25-27th, cost is $60 for food and lodging (please register by June 23rd).

I apologize for this being last minute.

The registration form is below:

Movie and Discussion: Amazing Grace - Tuesday, June 22nd

We'll be watching the movie Amazing Grace (about the end of the slave trade in England) followed by a discussion on the Catholic points of the movie.  Meet in the Holy Family Room at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 7pm.  Popcorn will be provided - bring your own beverage.  Please RSVP in the comments or on the side.  Childcare available upon request.

Location:
St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 218 10th St S, Moorhead, MN

Young Adult Basketball Every Wednesday Starting June 9th!

Young Adult Basketball will be starting on Wednesday, June 9th at 8pm in the gym at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Moorhead.  Everyone is welcome - bring a friend.  Please enter through the NE door.

Next Book Club Book for August: The Quiet Light by Louis De Wohl

Voting for the next book for the Young Adult Book Club has completed!  We'll be reading The Quiet Light by Louis De Wohl and meeting in the middle of August for discussion.  I've read it and it is quite good.

Here's a synopsis:
"A stimulating historical novel about the great St. Thomas Aquinas, set against the violent background of the Italy of the Crusades. He tells the intriguing story of St. Thomas who - by taking a vow of poverty and joining the Dominicans - defied his illustrious, prominent family's ambition for him to have great power in the Church."

Here it is at Amazon.

I am going to be ordering some copies and handing them out (in exchange for $12.21) at the discussion of Pierced by a Sword on June 17th.  If you'd like a copy please let me know via the comments.  If you cannot afford the full price of the book right now, just let me know and the Young Adults can help out.

Pierced by a Sword Book Discussion on Thursday, June 17th

The Young Adult book club will be meeting to discuss Pierced by a Sword at Atomic Coffee on Broadway in Fargo (222 Broadway N) on Thursday, June 17th at 7pm.  See you there!

Directions here

Babies Movie

There's a new documentary out entitled "Babies". It's playing at Century 10 in Fargo. Word is that you should see it. Besides, how can you go wrong with babies?

Here's a review from Decent Films:

http://www.decentfilms.com/reviews/babies

And here's the trailer:

Papist Picture of the Day

A good Catholic blog called American Papist puts up Catholic related photos with funny taglines, I'll post them periodically, comment if you like it...

“And so I’m down court and I’m like, Levada, throw me the ball I’m totally open!”

Photo: AP

via AmericanPapist

Dorothy Day Food Pantry - June 9th @ 6pm

We'll serve at the Dorothy Day Food Pantry.  We will meet there (1308 Main Ave, Moorhead) and we will be working with the Senior High students from St. Joe's to help serve.  We'll be done by 8pm.

Picnic and Volleyball at Gooseberry Park - Thursday, June 3rd @ 6pm

Picnic and Volleyball at Gooseberry Park in Moorhead at 6pm.  Please bring something to share and we'll provide the meat - RSVP by commenting on this post or RSVP on the side of the blog so we know how much meat to bring.  Families welcome!

Young Adult Book Club - May/June

Our book for May/June is Pierced by a Sword by Bud Macfarlane. We'll meet near the end of June to discuss it.

Order the book free here.

If you are not currently receiving the book club emails and would like to please let me know in the comments.

Please vote in the poll on the side of the blog for the next book you would like us to read or make a suggestion in the comments of this post.

Pray to End Abortion - Thursday, May 27th

Thursday, May 27th at 6pm - Pray to end abortion followed by burgers! We'll meet and pray the Rosary at the abortion mill (512 First Avenue North, Fargo) at 6pm and then we'll enjoy some burgers from J.L. Beers next door!

Dorothy Day Food Pantry - Tomorrow

Just a reminder that we'll be serving at the Dorothy Day Food Pantry tomorrow.

Pro-life or Pro-choice?

Pray to End Abortion - Friday, April 23rd

Friday, April 23rd at 6pm - Pray to end abortion followed by burgers!  We'll meet and pray the Rosary at the abortion mill (512 First Avenue North, Fargo) at 6pm and then we'll enjoy some burgers from J.L. Beers next door!

Dorothy Day Food Pantry - Wednesday, April 14th

On Wednesday, April 14th at 6pm we'll serve those in need at the Dorothy Day Food Pantry.  We will meet there (1308 Main Ave, Moorhead) and we will be serve alongside the Senior High students from St. Joe's.  We'll be done by
8pm.  No need to RSVP, just show up!

Trolley Ride - Monday, April 12th

Monday, April 12th at 5:45pm we'll meet in the St. Joe's West parking lot for our annual Young Adult Trolley Ride.  There will be food, games, fun and if we'll keep up our streak of learning about wine by going on a tour of the Maple River Winery in Casselton.  Cost is $7 per person.  Space is limited so if you're interested RSVP ASAP by emailing me.

Welcome!

Welcome to the new blog for the Fargo-Moorhead Catholic Young Adults. We're based out of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Moorhead, MN. I'll be posting Young Adult events going on in the Fargo-Moorhead area as well as articles on things going on in the world that apply to young Catholics doing their best to live lives faithful to Jesus Christ and His Church!