Third Day of Spring Break

The rainy night made for tranquil sleep. This morning the clouds eventullay gave way to beautiful sunshine for an amazing hike and view at Cumberland Falls.

The Thrill of Zip-lining, most of us had never experienced this before. It was not a particularly long or fast Zipline, nor were there any big drops, but it was still exilerating and a great first experience.

A short, scenic drive from our cabins found us in Cumberland Falls State Park. We hiked close to five miles on trails and paths that had beautiful vistas and rumblings of waterfalls at most every turn.

Unwinding by the fire. Reading The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe complete with English accents.

Second Day of Spring Break

Our day started with a hike around our campground and we found some of God’s unexpected nature; including caves, waterfalls and an unground creek. A few people may have fallen in. Then we went on a 5 mile kayaking trip and got to see and hear all of God’s creations.

“My favorite thing I saw was the beautiful blue sky and the clouds as we looked up while we were kayaking.” – Lily

“I was really surprised by how far off the trail we went, and by how much fun it was.” – Natalie

“The most beautiful thing I saw today was the rocks.” – Joey

Day One of Spring Break

What a blessed day yesterday. A lovely visit to the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington Kentucky; magnificient French architecture – flying butresses and all, gorgeous stained glass windows, and Mass on the main Altar.

Next came a visit to Big Bone Lick State Historic Site Bison Preserve and Salt Springs. How interesting it is to explore one of the southern effects of the Wisconsin Glacial Advance.

Good food at Applebee’s. And a nice campfire with Evening Prayer to finish our day.

Last Day of Mission Camp

Our own campus, here at St Peter Parish, needed a little TLC. One work team went out to our New Cemetery to clean up and beautify the cemetery.

The rest of the crew spent the day weeding and mulching. We layed mulch in the front of St. Peter School and Clare Hall, weeded and mulched around the Rectory, and we pulled a plethera of weeds on the playground behind School, before laying a nice thick layer of mulch throughout the playground so our School kids and daycare can have lots of fun and play safely.

Throughout the week, we have discovered how rewarding it is to find that, although we are young, we have so much to contribute to our communities. And when we make the effort to participate and share our time, care and concern for others, the Lord does indeed bless us as we grow in His Likeness, as his disciples.

Thank you to all, for all your prayers, love and support of Middle School Mission Camp.

Day Three of Mission Camp

Day three of Mission Camp we went to Holy Hill, where they never disappoint in giving us plenty of meaning full work to do. We painted picnic tables and benches, trimmed bushes and trees, weeded and swept walking paths and stairs, and we dusted pews and swept floors in the main Church and Oratory and St Therese Chapel.

We enjoyed a great picnic lunch at the Stations Way Picnic area, climbed the Tower – it was a beautiful day so we could see forever from the top of the tower, we visited the gift shop and hiked the Ice Age Trail.

How blessed and privileged we are to have contributed to the upkeep of this National Treasure, right here in our back yard. Our hard work helps to bless the many pilgrims that visit this National Shrine seeking the Lord through the intercession of Mary, Help of Christians.

Day Two of Mission Camp

Father Jonathon led us in Morning Prayer and the Chervenka Family fed us a hearty, nourishing breakfast.

Then it was off the Slinger’s Upper Fireman’s Park to mulch the Frisbee Golf Course. It helped us grow as a disciple of Jesus because we made a safe area for people to hangout and play. It also took the load off of people who would have had to do that job.

After we finished our hard work, we were rewarded with a swim at Tillie Lake, thanks to the Heppes. We had so much fun swimming and playing on the big lawn. They have a beautiful home and can’t thank you enough for letting us swim and play.

Thank you for all the love and support so we can grow as disciples of the Lord, learn to do good and work as a team.

First Day of Mission Camp

We are so excited for Mission Camp. We will spend the week serving the community of Washington County.

Today we visited the residents at Serenity Villa. We felt that we were helping others, because they don’t always get visitors and it makes them happy to be able to talk to someone and feel loved when people come to visit.

This helped me grow as a disciple because I learned how giving your time to help others is so rewarding because we got to help them feel happy and loved. I loved learning that we can help them feel like they are valuable to society. It also made me so happy serving them.

A visit to Annie’s farm last night was great fun with a bonfire and feeding te donkeys. Annie fed us tacos.

Steubenville Sunday Morning

After an awesome night of Adoration, Praise and Worship, it is time to wrap up this years theme with an action plan for our lives and close the conference with Holy Mass. We commit to remaining close to the Sacraments, being more intentional about our daily prayer and forming holy friendships to encourage one another in good and virtuous choices throughout our daily lives.

We spoiled ourselves with a great meal at Olive Garden and then a fun afternoon in the sun at Forest Arend Park with swimming and water park.

After a tiring time swimming we stopped for an Ice Cream Treat at Flap Doodles.

Saturday Night Adoration

Saturday Night Adoration at Steubenville is always epic., we spend the whole weekend preparing our hearts for this profound encounter with our Lord. Between the music and all the people, we experienced God in a new way. The Holy Spirit’s presence moved people in many ways. Some laughed hysterically, some sobbed, and many people stood up with their arms raising up to God. It was amazing to witness teenagers like us

worshiping the Lord.

Rocking with Jesus at Steubie Roch

We are having a great time at Steubenville! It is our second day at the conference and we are all enjoying our time here. The theme of the conference is Belong and for the last two days we have learned more about ourselves and grown in our relationships with God and gotten closer with each other. The talks have been so informative and so interesting to listen to and we look forward to each one and our attentions are captivated the entire time.