Youth Forum @ Ladyewell

Lancaster Diocesan Pilgrimage

2010-04-10T18:05:00.015+01:00

There are three annual Diocesan pilgrimages to places of special devotion to Our Blessed lady, the first of which is to Ladyewell.

The Pilgrimage will take place on Saturday 26th June 2010. The pilgrimage will be led by Bishop Michael Campbell O.S.A.

see here for the Pilgrimage poster.

Remember: for groups of 10 or more please contact the team at Ladyewell on 01772 700181 prior to the event. Thanks

being Christian... is a pilgrimage.

2010-03-29T14:45:00.015+01:00

Yesterday (Palm Sunday) marked the 25th anniversary of the first World Youth Day. Every year the World Youth Day is celebrated worldwide on a diocesan level, then every three years there is an International World Youth Day. The next international World Youth Day will be held in Madrid 2011. (see last post)

The Pope, addressing the young people of the world in his homily yesterday, said
"In a special way, I would like to repeat to all the young men and women, on this 25th World Youth Day, that being Christian is a journey, or better: It is a pilgrimage, it is a going with Jesus Christ. A going in that direction that he has pointed out to us and is pointing out to us."

Full Text of the Pope's Homily available here.

Message the Pope on the occasion of the twenty-fifth World Youth Day available here.

World Youth Day 2011

2010-03-14T21:13:00.011Z

Long time no blogs... this is what happens when you can't get to Ladyewell!

Anyway - the Diocese of Lancaster Youth Service have now started the prepearation for World Youth Day 2011!

There are plans to take a group of from the Diocese to take part in the World Youth Day in Madrid next year.

If you are interested and are 18 or over at the time of the pilgrimage then there is more information available here.

Remember! if there is anyone who may also be interested - let them know

Belated thanks...

2009-06-07T22:47:00.001+01:00

Sorry i haven't had chance to upate the blog recently... anyway i'd like to thank Sister Roseann Reddy of the Sisters of the gospel of Life for her talk to the youth group at Ladyewell. Please check out their website.

Bishop Patrick O'Donoghue: A Tribute

2009-04-23T22:24:00.008+01:00

H/T to Edwina Gillett (VoiceXTRA)

Here is a tribute that one of the Ladyewell Youth made for Bishop Patrick. He saw it on Sunday at a party they held for him

Vita, Dulcedo, et Spes Nostra: Our life, Our Sweetness and Our Hope

2009-02-23T20:15:00.002Z

One of the Ladyewell regulars has written a somthing for the Diocecan Catholic Voice:

As young people when and where do we find that life, do we taste that sweetness, do we feel that hope? To whom do we send out that call?
For those of us that meet 3 Sundays each month at Ladyewell Shrine it has become a place to answer these very questions.
As we begin another year of prayer, catechesis and socialising, 'Youth Forum' continues to give those of us who travel from Preston, Lancaster, Blackpool and beyond, our weekly spiritual uplift.
Gathering to join in adoration of our Lord, to share in discussions and lessons on matters of faith and church teaching and to meet in fellowship with other young Catholics we are strengthened and renewed. The rest of our busy lives are put into context as we are called together to find support, instruction and joy from the great Giver of all gifts. The time we spend allows us to be called forward by our holy Mother and be drawn closer to Him. This year may we find hope, sweetness and life through all that we do together. Our Lady of Fernyhalgh, pray for us.

Thanks to Rosey Kennedy for putting this far better than I ever could...

Christmas At Ladyewell

2009-01-21T16:21:00.003Z

Here are a few pictures of the Christmas party at Ladywell... (which i missed as i was still hard at work ;-)

Quo Vadis??

2008-11-13T16:24:00.003Z

"Annuncio Vobis Gaudium Magnum..."

We announce to you all with great joy...that the Vocations Director of Lancaster Diocese is holding a day for vocations at Lancaster Cathedral on 6th December.

If you would like to attend or know someone who might be interested, please see the Vocations blog for further details on how to Book

http://lancastervocations.blogspot.com/2008/11/where-are-you-going.html

Help needed...

2008-10-15T19:27:00.005+01:00

Is there anyone reading this blog who would like to keep it up-to-date with posts about the prayer group, including social events etc...

If so then please leave a comment on this post or pass your e-mail address details to Fr Philip and we can add you to the list of contributors.

New Link added

2008-10-15T18:35:00.002+01:00

It's been a while, but the Lancaster Vocations Blog has been updated recently. It is part of the mission of every Baptised Catholic to promote vocations in any way they can - not just to Priesthood and Religious life, but also promote the vocation to marriage or celibate single life.

If you do know anyone who may feel called to the Priesthood, but doesn't know what to do why not pass the link on...

http://lancastervocations.blogspot.com/

Is it September yet???

2008-08-18T20:37:00.002+01:00

It seams like ages since the last youth meeting at Ladyewell, there is nothing really that new to say apart from the fact that the meeting times are changing for September.

The actual times are the same - 7 till 9pm, but there will be a meeting every week EXCEPT the First Sunday of the month.

Bye for now...

That time of year again...

2008-07-02T20:29:00.002+01:00

I can't believe it is July already and as such the next few months will be filled with various annual pilgrimages both at home and abroad. As a result this coming Sunday will be the last Youth Forum at Ladyewell until 14th September.

Hope to see you all there on Sunday.

almost forgot... here is a preview of the new poster being sent out very shortly:

Prayer group meeting

2008-06-17T10:13:00.004+01:00

Just to let you know we will be meeting this at Ladyewell from 7pm on Sunday 22nd.

What better way to prepare for this than going to St.Kentigern's in Blackpool to support Rosie O raising money for World Youth Day...see earlier post.

BBQ this sunday....more info

2008-06-13T17:38:00.001+01:00

This Sunday we are meeting at Fr Luiz's for a BBQ at 7pm. Fr Luiz lives at St Mary's, 59 Main St, Hornby, near Lancaster LA2 8JT. you have to go up the M6 to junction 34, turn left, travel 4 or 5 miles (through Caton) and then you get to Hornby - the church is on the left, opposite the Anglican church.

see you on sunday, and bring a friend. the more the merrier.

Rosie O's World Youth Day fundraiser

2008-06-12T11:44:00.007+01:00

You may or may not already know but Rosie O'Donnell is holding a fund raising event to raise money for world Youth Day Trip... Here is a poster:
Can you all please ask your PP / Priest in charge to include in the Sunday notices / Parish Newsletters to try and encourage as many people as possible to come everyone welcome. All proceeds to support Rosie's trip to World Youth Day in Australia.

Social again??

2008-06-09T23:36:00.001+01:00

Ok so i have not updated the blog in a while, but some of us have work to do...

Anyway it is the perfect time of year again so we're going to have a BBQ.

Not at Ladyewell this time - Up at Fr. Luiz's parish in Hornby.

more details to come shortly...

After the Chinese buffet...

2008-05-19T20:09:00.003+01:00

Ok, so i wasn't there for the buffet, but i turned up just in time for Fr. Luiz to buy everyone a drink.

Thanks again to Lizzie for the picture - Next time you'll be in the middle :-)

Next prayer group social

2008-05-12T10:26:00.006+01:00

The proposal is that for next week (Sunday 18th May) to meet at 7pm outside Greyfriars and then go to the 'All you can eat' Chinese restaurant - Buffet @ Preston. If you have not been before have a look at the website: http://www.buffetatpreston.co.uk/

If you are interested or if you have any questions please feel free to add a comment on this post and i will pass it on to Paul Smith who is making the reservations.

There is also a student discount available so please bring proof of being a student

the voice of the group...

2008-05-01T12:38:00.002+01:00

As it always gets to the week before the social and nobody can decide what they want to do i have added a poll to the blog to get you thinking about it...

If you pick 'other' be ready to say what you have in mind on Sunday so there is a chance of planning something

Pictures...

2008-04-30T20:58:00.004+01:00

2008-04-27T23:05:00.002+01:00

It took me a while, but here are the first few pictures
PS Thanks Lizzie

Youth Forum Posters

2008-04-23T22:26:00.003+01:00

We now have a couple of posters to advertise the youth Forum.

Here is the latest one:

Pix coming soon...

2008-04-21T12:41:00.001+01:00

We hope to have some pictures to post in the very near future...

Now Open

2008-04-20T18:24:00.001+01:00

The Blog site is now open for use - We hope to update newmeeting times each week and advertise any other events.