Pedometer-a-thon for WYD
The Shrine Church of Gerard Majella, Hollis, is conducting a pedometer-a-thon to help their youth get to World Youth Day, now until Oct. 16. If you want to participate as a walker or a sponsor, contact stgerardmajella2014@gmail.com or 718-468-6565. Sponsors give $5 for every 10,000 steps (5 miles) each volunteer takes. Proof can be submitted through a photo of the pedometer.
Confirmation Retreat
The School of Evangelization is sponsoring a retreat for confirmation candidates on Oct. 24, 4 p.m. at Most Precious Blood, L.I.C. The Catholic Scholars from St. John’s University will act as retreat leaders. The cost is $10 and the deadline is Oct. 14. Call 718-965-7300 ext. 5556 for more information.
XLT Fall Tour: Night of Praise
Franciscan University and Life Teen are teaming up to present, for the first time ever, the Steubenville NYC Youth Conference in the summer of 2015. But they’re not waiting until then to get the party started. XLT Fall Tour will help kick things off.
XLT is a night of inspiring Catholic teaching, relevant worship and eucharistic adoration. Invite your friends, family, even your bus driver. Catholic or not, all are welcome to this free event on Nov. 21, 8 p.m. at Most Precious Blood, Bath Beach.
For more information, visit lifeteen.com/nyc or contact Paul Morisi at the Office of Faith Formation, 718-965-7300, ext. 5556.
Tango for Young Adults
Each night will feature a beginner lesson for newcomers followed by learning new steps based off the previous week’s lesson. The first lesson will be on Oct. 10, 7-8 p.m. at Old St. Patrick’s Gym, Manhattan. There will be a social dance and Q&A after the new steps are taught. For more information, send an email to matthias.clock@gmail.com.
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