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Our new staff person in charge of middle school youth ministry is Leah Huber. She may be reached at skdassociate@saintdrexel.org with any questions about middle school youth ministry. ------------------Coming Soon----------------- Middle School Nursing Home Service Night (coming back in September!) Our middle schoolers have will be starting up a second year of monthly service nights at Citizen’s Nursing Home playing board games with and visiting the residents there. There is limited space each month, so please sign-up in advance. Click here for the flier/permission form. -------------------Recent Events------------------- Middle School Rally – “Faith in the Family!” Friday February 4^th, 7:30-10pm – St. Timothy’s, Walkersville Middle school youth and their parents joined youth from all over Frederick and Washington Counties for our annual middle school rally. This year we welcomed Anne Marie Cribbin, a dynamic speaker, performer, musician, and storyteller. Hershey Park Trip, Saturday August 21^st Our annual middle school and high school Hershey Park Trip was our last hooray for the summer. Our teens spent one of their last days of freedom in style as they enjoyed rollercoasters, games, and a killer waterpark. Middle School Rally – “Oops, My Catholicism is Showing!” Friday April 23^rd , 7:30-10pm – St. Timothy’s, Walkersville Middle school youth and their parents joined youth from all over Frederick and Washington Counties for a night with APEX Ministries… two funny guys who like to throw things at each other. These juggler storytellers entertained and challengeed us to live our faith in our daily lives. Middle School Fun Night – Friday May 7^th at Mount St. Mary’s Our Annual Regional Middle School Fun Night was Friday 7 May at the Mount St. Mary’s ARC arena.  For the fifth year in a row middle schoolers from all over Frederick and Washington counties enjoyed a night of swimming, basketball, volleyball, board games, movies, and just hanging out.  About 100 middle schoolers from all over to attend this event, and it was a blast!  Youth Rally for Life, Thurs Jan 21^st – St. Peter’s Libertytown Middle and high school youth and their families joined together in prayer on the eve of the March for Life in Washington DC. There was a pro-life talk, Bishop Rozanski celebrate Mass for us, and wrapped up by praying the rosary together. Hershey Park Trip, Sunday August 23^rd Our annual middle school and high school Hershey Park Trip was our last hooray for the summer. Our teens spent their last day of freedom in style as they enjoyed rollercoasters, games, and a killer waterpark. Click here for pictures from the event. Middle School Youth Ministry Games Night, Wed July 8, 7-9pm We had a great turn out for our games night! From human bingo to hummana-hummana, dodgeball to knock-out, and twister to risk, there was something for everyone! Thanks to the Middle School Youth Ministry Planning Team for putting the event together! Middle School Pool Party, June 26^th, 2009 Our Middle School Pool Party at Fort Detrick brought about 25 of our middle schoolers and their friends together for a night of fun in the water. It was great to see everyone come out for our first summer event! Click here to check out the pictures from the night! First Annual Youth Ministry Awards Night, Saturday May 9^th Our teens give generously of their time and talents and we took time to thank them for their contribution at this first annual Awards Night! We recognized all of our youth who have volunteered in the last year in any of our ministries and also out in the community. We also presented awards to youth who have provided exemplary service to the community. Middle School Fun Night at Mount St. Mary’s, May 1^st Our annual middle school fun night at Mount St. Mary’s was on Friday May 1^st. Middle schoolers from all over our region gathered together for this event where we took over the Plex (the sports facility) at the Mount. There was swimming, basketball, volleyball, wallyball, games, movies, and snacks galore! Click here for pictures and videos from the event! Regional Middle School Rally, Feb 6^th, 7:30-9:30, St. Timothy’s Our first annual regional middle school rally “BFF: Boundaries, Friendships, Faith, WWJD?” was led by nationally known Catholic singer, speaker, and youth minister Bob Rice. Over 150 middle schoolers attended the event with about 80 parents. Middle School Snow Tubing Trip, January 18, 2009 Our annual Middle School Snow Tubing Trip up to Ski Liberty was Sunday January 18^th. At a balmy 30 degrees it was a heat wave compared to the week before so we were able to enjoy the wind in our faces as we dashed down the hill. Click here to check out the pictures (and video clips!) from the day! Hershey Park, Sunday Aug 24^th Our last hooray of the summer before the start of school was a trip up to Hershey Park to celebrate the start of the new year. From the new Fahrenheit (and the hour and half wait in line) to the killer waterpark we said goodbye to summer in style. skdyouth@saintdrexel.org ~ 301-360-9581 ~ 8428 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick MD 21702