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Upcoming Events:
Pizza Party & Game Night
When: Friday, Nov. 1st, 6:30-8PM
Where: St. Mary Parish Hall
Includes: Pizza, drinks and dessert
Cost: FREE
RSVP: Coming soon ....
Luminary Fundraiser
When: Weekend of Nov. 2, 3 at St. Mary & St. Philip; Weekend of Nov. 9, 10 at St. James
Where: At each Parish
Volunteer Signup: Coming soon ....
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3rd Annual Bowling Party @ Bowlero 10.4.19
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2019-2020 Calendar of Events:
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Youth Group Service Projects:
-- Helping serve at the semi-annual Veterans' Lasagna Dinner, Monday,
April 15th, 2019.
-- We created Easter cards and crafts for ~24 Homebound parishioners at
all 3 Catholic churches on Friday, April 5th, 2019. The children also led
Mary's Way of the Cross for the congregation at St. Mary's.
-- Preparing a meal for IHN House on Monday, March 11, 2019. Leaders
and youth members delievered the meal and Easter goodie bags and
shared in the meal with residents.
-- Helping serve at the semi-annual Veterans' Lasagna Dinner, Monday,
October 15th, 2018.
-- Helping at the "Grafton Celebrates the Holidays" Frosty StopSunday, December 3rd, 2017 from 12-4pm-- Meal preparation for IHN (Interfaith Hospitality Network)
St. Philip Parish, helping out however needed
Wednesday, November 22nd, 2017 from 2:00–4:30 pmPrepared a meal at St. Mary's Kitchen, then brought it to IHN to
share with the residents.
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Past Events:
2nd Annual End-of-Year Ice Cream Social
On Sunday, June 9th 2019, ~10 kids and their families joined us for ice cream to celebrate another great year for GCYG. All kids in grades 5-10 received a FREE small ice cream. We talked about the Worcester Bravehearts game on June 14th and the GCYG group event, including free baseball caps and a fireworks display after the game!
Mary's Garden Planting & Cinco de Mayo Party
On Friday, May 3rd, the youth had a great time planting flowers and sprucing up Mary's Garden at St. Mary's. Be sure to check it out the next time you are there!
For their hard work, the kids were treated to a Taco Fiesta with all the fixings for Cinco de Mayo, graciously provided by the Skrowneck family. There was an ice cream cake decorating contest, corn hole, hit the pinata, limbo stick and music. Check out our Facebook album here!
Everyone also listened to an inspirational message from Chris Stefanik on "Why does God let us suffer?" You can view the video here.
Serving at the Veterans' Lasagna Dinner Apr. 15th, 2019
The kids did a great job helping with setup, serving and cleanup at the Lasagna Dinner for our honored Veterans !
Check out our Face Book photo album here.
Making Crafts & Easter Cards for
Home bound Parishioners and
Leading Stations of the Cross
On Friday, April 5th, our youth made handprint Easter cards and crafts that were delivered to ~24 Homebound parishioners across all 3 Grafton Catholic Parishes. The parishioners were so happy to be remembered in this special way at the holiest time of the year.
Pictures coming soon.
2nd Annual Lenten Fish Dinner 
On Friday, March 22nd, everyone who attended thoroughly enjoyed the yummy baked haddock, green beans, mac-n-cheese and salad catered by Bushel 'N Peck in Grafton. Soft drinks, coffee & tea quenched our thirst and all the tasty desserts satisfied our sweet tooths. All graciously served by our GCYG Youth and Leaders.
What a wonderful way to break bread with our community!
Check out our Face Book photo album here!
Prepare a meal for IHN:
On Monday 3/11, the youth group helped prepare a full meal for the residents at IHN House in Worcester. Delicious turkey casserole, salad, fruits and yummy homemade cupcakes made for a great meal! We even made Easter goodie bags for the kids. The GCYG members enjoyed breaking bread and sharing in fellowship with the lovely families at IHN.
Check out our Face Book photo album here!
Dealing with Stress & Anxiety:
On Friday, March 1st, Fr. Leo lead a multi-media presentation in St. Mary Parish Hall on stress, anxiety, depression and other topics. He provided a lot of resources that will soon be posted on our website.
Then Fr. Hanlon lead a guided meditation in the Church. We hope to have the recording available online soon. With Faith, Family and Friends, we hope all our youth feel they can seek help to discuss their feelings and work through their issues. You have the support of many!
Snow Tubing at Ski Ward:
All the kids (and Ed) had great fun Snow Tubing at Ward Hill on Friday, Feb. 15th. It was an unbelivably warm 45+ degress out! We ended the evening with some food and headed back to St. Mary's!
What a great way to kick off Winter Break! Check out our Face Book Photo Album here!
Souper Bowl Sunday Collection:
We collected spare change in soup pots after all Masses during Super Bowl weekend, Feb. 2nd & 3rd, 2019. St. James collected a thrilling $1,384.00 to help the Grafton Food Bank and St. James' own food bank. St. Mary/St. Philip collected a whopping $942.77 to help Market Sunday.
What a way to TACKLE HUNGER! Those donations will go far helping feed hungry Grafton residents!Way to go Parishioners and
An Entertaining Evening with Fr. Ed Hanlon:
"Why got to Mass?"
On Friday, January 4th, 2019, Fr. Ed lead an entertaining and interactive discussion on the different part of the Mass and why it is to important to our Faith to attend weekly Mass.
Afterwards, the kids enjoyed playing basketball and playing games, working up a sweat and appetite that was satisifed by our Ice Cream Sundae Bar!
La Salette Christmas Festival of Lights:
Thursday, December 27, 2018. The group enjoyed a delicious family style dinner at Wright's Farm with yummy roasted chicken and sides. Then we roamed among all the beautiful Christmas Lights and displays at The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette's Annual "Festival of Lights". It was much warmer this year and an even bigger group!
Check out the photo album on Face Book here
First Annual Christmas Party Dec. 8, 2018:
We started off the evening with 4pm Mass at St. Mary. We
preceded downstairs to the Parish Hall where we lit the candles for the 2nd Sunday of Advent and discussed the history of the Advent Wreath.
We said grace and then everyone enjoyed pizza, salad, drinks and desserts. We had fun games and prizes. Mr. & Mrs. Rodrique spoke with the kids more about Advent and the meaning of preparing to receive Jesus. What a wonderful night with some new members and sharing good times!
Check out some photos on Face Book here.
Original Design Christmas Bookmark Contest!!
CONGRATULATIONS to our winner Myena Verdolino! Her artwork will be featured on the front side and the other artists will be featured on the back sides of the bookmarks that will be handed at Christmas Masses at St. Mary's with a wonderful free book from St. Mary's Parish.
