Please join us at our next installment of Grounds for Faith on Friday, August 13, 2010. Linda Hart will present the topic: “The Christ Child Society: Challenging Poverty: One Child at a Time.”  We will also be collecting monetary donations, new socks, and new underwear for the Christ Child Society. This event sponsored by CYO & Community Services, Akron, and is an opportunity for young adults to come together to listen to a speaker, enjoy coffee and refreshments, discuss, and socialize.   All single and married young adults are invited to attend.  Events are held at Guardian Angels Parish 1676 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. Copley , Ohio 44321 . Doors open at 6:45 and the speaker begins at 7:00.  Babysitting is available on-site during the event from 6:45-9:00 for children ages   0-12.  If you need babysitting you must RSVP by the Monday before the event.  A donation of $2.00 per child is appreciated but not required.  Please e-mail us at groundsforfaith@yahoo.com with questions, babysitting RSVP’s, or if you would like to receive our e-mail newsletter.

(exalt = amazing people, amazing band, amazing CHRIST!! Starts with a FANTASTIC speaker, some praise music, scripture and reflection, Eucharistic Adoration, worship music, Benediction, and ROCKIN OUT TO CHRIST’S LOVE!) 7:00 p.m. at the Center for Pastoral Leadership (CPL) or Borromeo Seminary; 28700 Euclid Ave, Wickliffe 44092

Young Adult Life (YA’L) Summer Retreat!!! -- -- Dudes & Chicks…

August 7, 9:30 a.m. – August 8, 2:00 p.m. – Hosted at St. Mary parish, 340 N Main St, Hudson 44236.  Dudes and Chicks: What Does it all Mean? This is a retreat where we discover why God created us male and female. It will help us see the masculinity and femininity as complimentary not competitive. Dudes & Chicks will be led by Jen Ricard and Ryan Mann and is open to all young adults ages 18-29 but you must have graduated from high school. Cost is $35.00. While the retreat at St. Mary's ends at 2:00 p.m., we will meet later that day at the FEST at the Center for Pastoral Leadership. Registration forms are available on this site in the photos section (the second page is really the back side of a tear off), and in the LIFE TEEN bins in the Courtyard Narthex at St. Mary's. Questions: LIFE TEEN office 330-653-8118, ext. 253, Ryan Mann ryanjmann@gmail.com, Ron Nowak 440-339-8364

The FEST is a free, one day Catholic family festival. It features live music, games and activities, and much more! This year’s music lineup includes newsboys, the Afters, and Matt Maher.  The day ends with an incredible Mass and an awesome fireworks display. It's an opportunity to come together as a people of faith, celebrating the wonderful things God has done in our lives and in our world.  www.thefest.us.