YAGS Super Bowlin' Viewing Partay/BBQ

Super Bowl Party/BBQ

Sun, February 7, 2pm – 6pm

Where: Ben's (8493 La Jolla Shores Dr, La Jolla, CA)

The Indianapolis Colts vs the New Orleans Saints play in Super Bowl XLIV in Miami. We are watching. Kick-off is at 3 PM.

If you don't like football (what is wrong with you?) the commercials are usually just as entertaining - so is watching large men in pads and tights hit, grab, and claw at each other with reckless abandon for three hours.

I will bring turkey/veggie burger stuffs and a case of Bud. That is a party in itself already. More snacks, drinks, etc is welcome as always. If you can come, email me and let me know if you can bring anything (and what). All are welcome. Spread the word. If the cops come, it will be a big success (let's relive our college days).

-Huy
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Christian Unity Week Third Tuesday Taize

In honor of Christian unity week, members of the Newman Center Catholic Community and Good Sam's Episcopal Church came together for an evening of prayer Taize-style.  We gathered in the church in an intimate setting surrounding the cross and in the true ecumenical spirit of Taize, were joined in prayer by some of our friends from Good Sam’s.  It was especially nice to see new participants every month.  Taize prayer offered a chance for meditation and reflection through the reading of scripture, singing of simple chants, and moments of silence.  To me, having a gospel reading in between songs and a chance to offer personal petitions has really helped to create a point of focus for the prayer, something to think about while singing.    A nice addition to this week’s gathering was the guitar in the background leading us through the different songs and creating a more natural flow of things.

Overall, Tuesday Taize is a great opportunity to let go of all the thoughts and worries of the week and to just being present in the moment.

- Christina Tsutsumi

Our Mountain Getaway/ Ski trip (3/12 - 3/14)

We came upon a SWEEEEET deal on a SWEEEEET cabin at big bear lake. So we're gonna throw a Young Adult/ Grad weekend March 12-14. It will be the best event of the year (except Third Tuesday Taize)! I promise it. Even if you don't like to snowboard...

Skiing/ hiking/ tubing/ snowboarding/ games/ hanging out in the cabin and looking at the lake and mountains are all possible activities- I'm sure some people will do all of those things. I think we may even be able to convince one of our priests to join us, at least for the day!

The tentative schedule (come for all of it or some)

3/12 Friday PM arrive, party!
3/13 Saturday: Ski/ hike/ chill/ etc.
Saturday evening: party!
3/14 Sunday morning: possibly mass with our own priest, then drive back (or go hiking/ skiing again)

The price will be very cheap. Like probably on the order of $20 or so for the cabin for the whole weekend plus food which will be like $10 or so. Plus your lift ticket if you choose to ski/ ride. Or nothing more if you choose to hike (or swim!) The place is at the lake, about 3 hours (2.5 if you are fast) away.

Email me if you are interested and I will give you more details as we continue to plan and organize carpools.

Huy, Tiffany, and I are already on the roster. Time for you to add your name...let me know!

One Love,
Ben

Heads Up: Special Taize Prayer (1/19)

Young Adult posse,

A good opportunity is coming up. Next Week is Christian Unity week. One way that is good to celebrate/ participate in this is by coming to Taize prayer (next Tuesday Jan 19, 7pm at the Church) which will be held jointly this month with the Good Sam's episcopal community in the main Sanctuary.

Taize was founded as a unity prayer style between Protestant, Catholic and Orthodox Christians. So this event is referencing that ecumenical component of Taize.

It's an especially good time to try Taize for the first time. Also, if you have done Taize and know a few of the songs, it would be especially great for you to come and join in to make our voice of prayer that much stronger... So I guess the only people for whom it is not an especially good opportunity is those who've already been once but haven't learned the songs much? It's still nice for you to come too though...

Peace,
Ben