WINTER CAMP RETREAT
Registration Deadline: Wed. December 29, 2010

I will be in my office from 10:00a - 2:00p
on Wednesday (12/29)

The offices are closed so please call me at 248-840-7671 when you are at church to turn in your camp forms. I will come to let you in. I apologize for the confusion with the church offices being closed this week. If you attempted to turn your camp forms in at Mass on Sunday or to the offices yesterday or today, I am sorry.
THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY - NO EXCEPTIONS!

If you can COMMIT to attending the retreat but can not make it tomorrow to turn in your registration, please call me and I will reserve your spot.

Hope you can make it to Winter Camp 2011! The Teen Council has done a great job planning this retreat and it is sure to be a blast!

God bless!

Christmas Schedule

There is NO 5:00p Youth MASS on Sunday, December 26, 2010.
Other Mass times remain as scheduled - 8:15a, 10:15a and 12:15p.
Regular Mass Schedule resumes on January 2, 2011.


Remember that New Year's Day is a Holy Day of Obligation. You SHOULD attend Mass.
You can also attend the 5:00p Vigil Mass on New Year's Eve (12.31.2010). The Youth Band will be providing the Music Ministry for this Mass.

12.26.2010 & 01.02.2011

WINTER CAMP 2011

Pre-Christmas Party (12/19/2010)

A Digital Christmas

One Last Christmas

B.A.S.I.C. Pre-Christmas Party

The Sounds of Christmas

IMPACT Night - 12.12.2010

Winter Camp 2011

The Story of Jonah

This little girl is great! Imagine if we all took the lesson from this story to heart and lived the love God has shown us.

The story of Jonah from Corinth Baptist Church on Vimeo.

Eternity: Smoking or Non?

Eternity: Cast Away

This clip from CAST AWAY demonstrates the loneliness and isolation of Hell. We used this clip last Sunday (11/28) as a lead into our discussion on Hell. It illustrates our being cut off from everything else when we choose Hell over Heaven.

Cast Away: Man Makes Wilson, Makes Fire from Duncan Toms on Vimeo.

"Earth, I think, will not be found by anyone to be in the end a very distinct place. I think earth, if chosen instead of Heaven, will turn out to have been, all along, only a region in Hell: and earth, if put second to Heaven, to have been from the beginning a part of Heaven itself."

~ C.S. Lewis [The Great Divorce, p.7]

Fall Camp 2010 photo files

Click here to see and download photos.

Fall Camp 2010 Afterglow Video

B.A.S.I.C. Movie Night [11.14.2010]

BRING YOUR FRIENDS - ALL ARE WELCOME!!!


The movie we are showing is rated PG-13 for some brief language. If you'd like to know the title of the movie please contact David Graves via telephone. Information provided below.

Devil's Night Church Patrol [10.30.2010]

You need a permission slip to participate!

Halloween Party [10.24.2010]

You must have a permission slip to participate

I.M.P.A.C.T. Series - Modern Miracles [Oct. 3 , 10 & 17]

It seems like God used to be in the business of miracles and today it doesn't seem so - look at the scriptures, they are overflowing with miracles (the many signs and wonders of God, Jesus and the disciples). Is God still in the business of miracles? Have there been any miracles in our time? Do you believe in miracles? What is a miracle?

On the following Sundays
10/03 - What is a Miracle?
10/10 - Miracles in Scripture
10/17 - Do you believe in Miracles?

B.A.S.I.C. Fall Camp Retreat 2010

Parent & Teen Contact Information

ALL PARENTS AND TEENS PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING ONLINE FORMS:
click on the links below...

TEEN Contact Information

PARENT Contact Information

B.A.S.I.C. Kickoff

It all starts at the 12:15p Mass...

YOUTH MASS
12:15 - 1:15p
Let's kick off the year of youth ministry with the source and summit of our faith! All are welcome...

For Sunday (9/12) only the Youth Mass will be moved to the 12:15p. There is still a 5:00p Mass, but it will not be a Youth Mass.


FAMILY PICNIC
1:30 - 2:30p
Parents - come with your families to catch a glimpse of B.A.S.I.C. & to get some info. about this year.


TEEN BLOWOUT
2:30 - 5:30p
There will be tons of food! Tons of fun! Lots of games and craziness!! Bring a change of clothes and towel. BE PREPARED to have a blast and bring a friend because ALL are welcome!!!

***PARENTS***
BASIC will be providing the main dish, side dishes and beverages. Please bring a dessert to place on our dessert table and share. You are welcome to bring it before the 12:15p to the Davidson Center. Thanks and see you at the Kickoff! God bless!

LIFE WASH Car Wash

LIFE WASH
Saturday, September 18, 2010
@ Sts. Cyril and Methodius
10:00a - 3:30p

To benefit Mary's Mantle and the LIFE SPAN Trip to Washington D.C.

This is a SERVICE OPPORTUNITY for all teens at St. Anastasia - perhaps a way to earn service hours for NHS or if your in ninth grade - to complete a service requirement for Confirmation.

There are two shifts or you can work the entire day...
FIRST: 9:15a - 12:45p
SECOND: 12:30 - 4:30p

If you'd like to sign-up to volunteer please contact Lynn Gura (from Sts. Cyril & Methodius) and let her know which shift you'd like to help with and that you are from St. Anastasia.
e-mail: guras4life@cavtel.net or call: 248-340-2400

Golf Outing: Teen Volunteers NEEDED

Teen Volunteers are needed for...
The 17th Annual
William B. Davidson Golf Outing
Saturday, August 21, 2010

This is a Great Opportunity for You to:

• Help your parish youth ministry program
• Get service hours important for NHS
• Hang out with other awesome teens
• Get some sun on a beautiful day
• Get a FREE T-Shirt and FREE Food

The SHIFTS:

10:00a - 1:00p

• Approximately 20 teens needed to help set-up the course for the golf outing, check golfers in and tag their golf bags, and take their bag to the proper cart.
  

4:15p - 6:00p

• Approximately 10 teens needed to clean-up the course, thank golfers for supporting the youth ministry program, and to take their golf bags to their cars.
  

IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP - PLEASE CONTACT DAVID GRAVES ASAP!!!

Detroit Tiger's Game

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PERMISSION SLIP

White Water Rafting 2010

The white water rafting trip was definitely one of the best BASIC retreats. Surprisingly, the nine-hour car ride there was almost as fun as the activities in West Virginia, but then again, that depends on whom you have in your car. On the first day we helped cut down rotting trees and fix headstones in a historic cemetery. Though it may sound dull, it was a really rewarding experience, especially since I got to demolish a tree or two with an axe. But it was also great to know that I was making a difference and was doing some good in addition to having fun.

After we left from the cemetery, there was a dramatic change in the landscape. Much more sunlight poured into the cemetery, and the tombs looked better groomed. That night Father Mark And Father JJ came out to perform an evening Mass. That was quite the experience, and I really enjoyed the intimacy of the small service, even though I could have done without all the smoke from the fire piercing my eyes.

On the second day, the real fun began. This was the day that we rode the rapids. Our group was lucky enough to have Father JJ in our raft. That in it of itself was pretty awesome. On the raft we did some surfing, riding, fighting with other rafts, attempting to jump to other rafts (Jeff Sliney), pushing people off the rafts, and most importantly, flipping our own rafts. The most exhilarating part of the ride was getting everyone on our raft to move to the back, then we headed upstream towards the rapids, and finally we flipped our raft vertically. And to top the trip off, all who dared climb the 20-foot rock plateau got to jump off into the rocky depths below (don’t worry there’s no way that you can actually hit any of the rocks on your way down). The cameraman videotaped us and determined who did the coolest tricks off the rock, so I recommend that you forget your fear and attempt a spin flip, double front flip, or something completely crazy…. like a belly flop.

Overall, the white water rafting trip was an amazing experience and a great way to get closer with all the BASIC teens and Core members, and with Father Mark and Father JJ. Oh, and I forgot to mention, if you can play guitar and/or sing, bring your guitar, plenty of popular songs, and your singing voice, because there will be a campfire sing-along and some bizarre story-telling. The White Water Rafting trip is expensive, but it’s worth every penny. Don’t hesitate. Don’t ask who else is going. Just do it. ~ Josh Ross (Class of 2010) ~

FREE Teen Driving Clinic

All teens who have a driver's license are invited to take advantage of this unique opportunity provided by the Michigan State Police and Ford Motor Company. This clinic is for those who ALREADY have a license (ages 16-21) - to learn advanced driving skills with a Michigan State Trooper.

See the informational flyer for more information on the clinic and how to register.

Summer Events

Parent/Teen Golf Outing Sponsor Blitz
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 & Wednesday July 7, 2010
1:00 - 3:00p
Help us make this years Golf Outing a success and join us on these two days to promote the golf outing a local businesses and ask for their support. Meet at St. Anastasia at 1:00, receive some food and your assignment and go to work, return at 3:00. Please RSVP by Monday, July 5, 2010.

Water Balloon Madness
Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 6:30p - Davidson Center
Bring clothes that can get wet, a towel and lots of energy.

Dodgeball Finger Dart Battle
Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 6:30p - Davidson Center / Gym
Chaos in the gym... join us on Sunday to play some dodgeball, have a finger dart battle or just hang out in the Davidson Center...

Bowling Party
Monday, July 26, 2010 ~ 6-8:00p at Sterling Lanes
ONLY $5.00 ~ includes 3 games, shoe rental, 2 slices of pizza and a pop
If you'd like to come to the B.A.S.I.C. Bowling Party please to the BASIC WEBSITE and complete the online registration form - please fill it out ASAP if you are definitely coming. Sterling Lanes is located at 14 Mile Rd. and Schoenherr.

Coffee House - Rescheduled
Date: Sunday, August 29, 2010
Join us at Cafe Zuzu at 7:00p for great food and drinks, and some fellowship and dialogue about the TWO STORIES OF CREATION in the Bible. Fr. Mark Prill will be opening this discussion about the stories of Creation...hope you can all make it... keep checking the BASIC WEBSITE for the date.
Cafe Zuzu is located on the NW corner of Rochester Rd and Long Lake (same plaza as Boston Market)

William B. Davidson Golf Outing
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Watch your mail... We will need tons of help that day at the golf course and at the BBQ dinner at the Davidson Center. Please make sure your contact me when you get the letter with the various volunteer times... YOU CAN EARN NHS hours FOR YOUR TIME AT THE GOLF COURSE.

William B. Davidson Golf Outing

On Saturday, August 21, 2010 - St. Anastasia will be holding its Seventeenth Annual William B. Davidson Golf Outing at Sylvan Glen Golf Course (Troy). It will be followed by a BBQ dinner at St. Anastasia's Davidson Center at 6:30p. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT the St. Anastasia high school youth ministry program - B.A.S.I.C.

• B.A.S.I.C. offers a safe environment for teens to come together to discuss Catholic Christianity, faith and many life issues.
• David Graves, the Youth Ministry Coordinator, along with a dedicated group of volunteers are committed to bringing the Good News that Christ brought to the world to the young people of St. Anastasia and the greater Troy community.
• B.A.S.I.C. is open to any high school teen and their friends!!!

PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING THIS INVALUABLE MINISTRY...
SIGN UP OR DONATE!!!

If you register on or before Sunday, June 20, 2010; you could WIN a chance to PLAY in the golf outing for FREE!!!

Pictures...

Postponed Events

F.E.A.S.T. - Seeds of Faith & Service

FEAST was postponed due to weather conditions 2 weekends ago. We will be having FEAST this Saturday, May 22, 2010 [10:00a-12:15p] at St. Anastasia. Join us for some service in the garden and for a meal discussing Faith and Works. Please bring gardening gloves and the little gardening shovels.

BIBLE STUDY: Why Jesus?

This four week BIBLE STUDY Series will begin THIS Wednesday, May 19, 2010 from 7:00-8:15p. All high schoolers are welcome including those who will be in high school in the FALL of 2010. At this bible study we will take a closer look at the prophesies and scriptural truths about Christ Jesus. Bring your bible and a friend!

The Bible Study is held at the Catholic Book Store FAITH@WORK located on the NW corner of the John R / Wattles intersection next the the Goalie's Den. If you have questions or need directions please call David Graves at 248-840-7671.

Bible Study

BIBLE STUDY SERIES

Begins this Wednesday (5/12)
7:00p at Faith@Work

Brothers and Sisters in Christ

The BASIC BASH was a blast!!! Glad you all come make it, and to those who couldn't attend - we missed you!!! I want you to know that BASIC is NOT over for the summer. There are a ton of events that will be happening throughout the summer months... so keep an eye on the website, your e-mail, facebook and texts. All who attended the BASH on Sunday took the following online survey. If you were not there at the BASH, please take a few moments (15 minutes) to complete the ONLINE SURVEY. It will provide me with valuable information to help plan future BASIC events and activities.

F.E.A.S.T. - Saturday, May 8, 2010 [12-3:00p] - Seeds of Faith & Service. We will be taking a short walk to plant some corn in a parishioners garden, return for some lunch and some conversation about our faith and how it should inspire us to serve. ALL ARE WELCOME for this event - ESPECIALLY IF YOU WERE ON FAST-A-THON!!!

There is NO B.A.S.I.C. this Sunday, May 9, 2010. It is Mother's Day! Spend some time with you families and do something nice for your mother!

KICK BALL - Sunday, May 16, 2010 [6:30p @ Jaycee Park] - All are welcome for this massive game of Kick-ball. Bring your friends! It's gonna be a blast!

I am excited for the upcoming events this summer and can't wait to see you all there!!!! God bless!

David

P.S. - THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR WHITE WATER RAFTING IS APPROACHING - May 19, 2010

BASIC BASH [05.02.10]

BRING A CHANGE OF CLOTHES AND A TOWEL!!!

BASIC Bible Study Series

Fast-a-thon CORN Cultivating Instructions

If you were on the Fast-a-thon Retreat this information is for you... It is very important that you follow these steps to ensure that your seed will grow and produce.

1. keep the pot in a warm place (make sure it is very warm - the desired temperature for the soil is 80 degrees)
2. water the plants once (1) every three (3) days to keep the soil moist
3. you only need one stalk of corn - if there are multiple stalks growing remove them and keep only one! (you could try planting the others at home to see if they grow)
4. the date for transfer to the garden at church will be Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 12:00p

YOUTH MINISTRY - Focus Group Meeting

Monday
April 26, 2010
at 7:00p

Pastoral Center:
106/108 and 107/109

On Monday, April 26, 2010 at 7:00p - ALL high school teens are ENCOURAGED to attend a focus group meeting where YOU will have an opportunity to share what YOU want from your parish youth ministry program. A professional moderator will be facilitating this discussion. This is very important to the continual growth and success of our youth ministry program (B.A.S.I.C.) and the development of our brothers and sisters in faith.

The Meaning of each Song at Mass

• Opening/Gathering Song: is intended to unite us and open our hearts to hear God’s voice. It gathers God’s people together in community.
• Kyrie: The sung Kyrie follows the penitential rite. The plea “Lord, have pity on us” can be heard throughout the Gospels (Matthew 9:27, 15:22, 20:30; Mark 10:47; Luke 16:24, 17:13). The Kyrie in the Mass is an acclamation of praise for the mercy of God.
• Gloria: was originally composed in Greek during the second century. The opening line of the hymn is taken from Luke 2:14, when the angel of the Lord after announcing the birth of Christ to the shepherds, praised God with a multitude of heavenly host. The Gloria allows us, assembled in the Holy Spirit, to express our praises and as a community, becoming one in heart and voice.
• Psalm: These are sung at Mass because they were originally written as hymns of praise by King David - you can find all these psalms in Bible in the Book of Psalms. The Responsorial Psalm is sung after the first reading. It corresponds to each reading and puts on our lips, words that sum up the day’s scripture; Recalling God’s great works for us.
• Gospel Acclamation and Acclamation of Eucharistic Prayer: Allow us to acclaim the presence of Christ in his Gospel and on the Altar, at the two most solemn moments of the Mass. We praise and welcome and greet the Lord, who is about to speak to us in the Gospel and profess our faith in liturgical song.
• Preparation of the Gifts: A song appropriate to the day and season may be sung during the collection and procession bringing the gifts.
• Sanctus: Core musical element of the Eucharistic Prayer. In this Acclamation we join the angels in the praise of divine glory. The first part of Sanctus is bases upon Isaiah 6:3 and Daniel 7:10. The second part is based on Matthew 21:9. The Sanctus invites us to lift up our hearts to the Lord in prayer and thanks AND unites Heaven and Earth (the Communion of Saints - the Angels and saints; both those who are Saints and our loved ones who have gone before us to Heaven and Purgatory). The meaning of the prayer is that the entire congregation joins themselves to Christ in acknowledging the great things God has done and in offering the sacrifice.
• Memorial Acclamation/Assent: (Christ has died, Christ has risen, and Christ will come again.) Recalling His death, His resurrection, His coming again. This is our Mystery of Faith. If this were not true we would not have a religion or faith. Thus we proclaim our faith at every Eucharistic celebration.
• Agnus Dei and Communion Songs: The Breaking of Bread (the gesture of Christ at the last Supper). This signifies the sharing in the one bread of life, which is Christ, who died and rose for the salvation of the world. We express our unity in the Christ we receive, becoming one with His sacrifice. We are supposed to stand united during Communion and praise God together for having given us his son as ransom for our salvation.
• The Closing Song: Sends us out inspired…Going in peace to love and serve the Lord; being Christ for others until the next gathering (I.E. going "BEYOND THE DOORS").

Fast-a-thon CORN Cultivating Instructions

If you were on the Fast-a-thon Retreat this information is for you... It is very important that you follow these steps to ensure that your seed will grow and produce.

1. keep the pot in a warm place (make sure it is very warm - the desired temperature for the soil is 80 degrees)
2. water the plants once (1) every three (3) days to keep the soil moist
3. you only need one stalk of corn - if there are multiple stalks growing remove them and keep only one! (you could try planting the others at home to see if they grow)
4. the date for transfer to the garden at church will be Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 12:00p
   

B.A.S.I.C. Night Live [Sunday, April 18, 2010]

BASIC Night Live [Sunday, March 28, 2010]

Spring Lock-In

BASIC Night Live [Sunday, March 14, 2010]

B.A.S.I.C. Night Live [March 7, 2010]

Fr. JJ wants YOU! to show St. A's how to Praise & Worship God. BASIC Night Live will begin at 6:15p in the Church this week Come dance and sing for GOD!

B.A.S.I.C. Night Live [Sun. February 28, 2010]

Winter Camp 2010 Reflection

Winter Camp was a really enriching experience for me. I grew more in my faith and I learned a lot about different topics varying from the Corporal Works of Mercy and Mary. I was so fortunate to be able to plan such a wonderful retreat with my fellow Teen Council members. Going to Winter Camp was also a really rewarding experience. I learned to build more trust in my friends. I also got to know my friends a lot better. It is great when a person can be in a setting where no one judges them and they can be completely open. I think everyone who went to Winter Camp learned a lot about themselves and other people. I hope that I can take everything that I learned on the retreat and in B.A.S.I.C. and apply it to my life. Winter Camp was inspiring to me and it reminded me that I will always have God and the people who love me to get me through life. ~ Carol Monis, AHS Junior

Detroit Pistons Game

Pistons Permission Slip

Souper Bowl of Caring 2010

NO BASIC - February 7, 2010

BASIC Variety Show Performers

Special Thanks and PRAISE to our Variety Show "Acts"...
Michael Brosseau
Scott Clancey
Sarah Curran
Josh Ross
Joshua Anderson
Carol Monis
Amber Dalian
Haley Stoll
Chrissy Courtney
Trevor Todor
Rosie Burton
Jake Collison
Kristi Kotrapu
Laura Sullivan
and...
A.J. Pipas & Ed Schneider

BASIC Variety Show [Jan. 31, 2010]

BNL - 01.24.2010

BASIC Variety Show [Jan. 31, 2010]

Will Our Teen Have Faith?: A presentation about youth and religion...

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The presentation is FREE
Thursday, January 28, 2010
St. Anastasia Catholic Church
Davidson Center
7 - 8:30p

Our Day at Gleaners Food Bank

Last Saturday, January 9, a group of 10 teens from St. Anastasia took a trip to Gleaners Food Bank to volunteer for a few hours. We arrived and received a brief orientation and nutrition lesson from our host and began immediately packing snack packages for kids whose families can not afford to feed them three meals a day. This program is called Kids Helping Kids (K.H.K.). During our brief time at Gleaners our group packaged 4 pallets of food totaling in 1680 lbs. of food for those less fortunate. We came back to St. Anastasia for lunch and had a great discussion about how and why people struggle to support their families... even with something as basic as food.

Kids Helping Kids is a program that combines volunteerism, nutrition education and hunger awareness for school-aged children. K.H.K. encourages sharing and helps the less fortunate. For more information and ways you can help visit the Gleaners Community Food Bank website.

God bless!

Fall Camp 2009

BASIC Variety Show [Jan. 31, 2010]

B.N.L. [Sunday, January 3]

Service Opportunity: GLEANERS FOOD BANK

TIME TO SIGN UP FOR THE

GLEANERS FOOD BANK SERVICE PROJECT
Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010

Permission Slips are due
this Thursday [01.07.10]

Winter Camp 2010

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REGISTRATION PACKETS AVAILABLE
under downloadable forms in right-hand column