The following is a brief synopsis of the SLY meeting:

• INTRODUCTIONS: We were graced with Father Simon's presence for this meeting, as well as our guest speaker, Deacon Chick O'Leary.
• STRUCTURE: We spoke of the structure of the group and how most of our meetings should go. We also discussed things that we wanted in the future of the group. Below is a breakdown of the meetings structure as well as some ideas that were expressed during the meeting.

               I. Opening Prayer

                    a. Prayer

                    b. Music

                    c. Moment of Silence

                II. Worship

                     a. Group Discussions

                     b. Chris' Worship

                     c. Adoration, etc...

                III. Planning

                     a. Events

                     b. Community Service

                     c. Fundraisers

                IV. Chat/Fun

           IDEAS EXPRESSED: creating committees to take charge of meetings, more icebreakers, retreat, start and end each meeting with a parable or scripture to set the mood for the meeting as well as departure, Charismatic retreats, World Youth Day, Adoration, Youth Mass, and a Suggestion Box.

• DA VINCI CODE BOOK DISCUSSION: Chick engaged everyone with his great knowledge of the subject, taking in consideration questions of the group and providing us with a greater knowledge of the subject.

            Some topics discussed: Fiction vs. Non Fiction, Mary Magdalene, The Holy Grail,The "Other" Gospels, The Knights of Templar, The Priory of Scion and Opus Dei.

• PLANNING:

            PICNIC: We have discussed our PICNIC, and although the location has not been set (please look for future emails and notices that will tell where the location of the picnic will be) we have decided that it will be next Sunday, July 23rd. We will all be going to the 10AM Mass and meeting after Mass to go together to the location. If you do not go to 10AM Mass, please meet us at Church around 11AM. SLY will be paying for all the burger patties and hotdogs, but everything else will be a potluck. Please refer to your emails with letting us know what to bring.

            CAMPING TRIP/RETREAT: We also discussed our Camping Trip/Retreat which will be on August 4th-5th. Please let us know know if you will be joining us, and if your parents would like to join as a chaperone.

If you have not received the emails or would like to start receiving them, please let us know at SaintLambertYouth@gmail.com. Please email this address with food donations for the PICNIC and responses regarding the Camping Trip/Retreat.