Welcome to St. Patrick Youth (SPY)
teens encountering the heart of Jesus
Saint Patrick Youth (SPY) Group
Marlene Lopez
Youth Ministry/Confirmation Coordinator
Register For SPY 2025-2026 School Year
SPY Registration
Cost: $100 until 8/31
Kerygma Retreat Dates:
The Kerygma day retreat is an invitation to understand our mission and purpose as parents in an active community at St Patrick.
- Aug 23 - Kerygma 101 -English, with Fr. Piega
- Aug 23 - Kerygma 101 -Spanish
- Aug 30 - Kerygma Deep Dive -English, with Deacon Ralph
- Sept 13 - Kerygma 101 -English, with Fr. Piega
- Sept 13 - Kerygma 101 -Spanish
SPY Start Dates:
Newcomers Welcome: anyone new to SPY! 9/7, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Parent Info Meeting: 9/7, 7-8:30pm
SPY Spectacular: everyone registered for SPY! 9/14, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Parent Ministry Small Groups: 10/5, 7-8:30 p.m.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT SPY?
Highlights and Upcoming Events:
Current Highlights:
- Regular SPY registration open until 8/31
- Kerygma 101 & Deep Dive date options below
Summer SPY Nights
Sunday, 6/29
6:30-8:30pm
All 6th-12th Graders Welcome
Bring a water bottle.
Bring a towel.
Maybe a change of clothes.
Bring a dinner snack to share.
Bring a friend or be ready to make a new one!
Consider Donating to SPY
Once a week...
Once a month...
Once a year...
It all makes a difference in our ever-growing program!
- Amazon Wishlist: http://stpspy.org/amazonwishlist
- Donate Directly to SPY Programming: https://ppay.co/iTM-vagT_YI
- Sponsor A SPY (Scholarship Fund): https://ppay.co/lwkKBBR7wDk
Please be sure to note you would like your donation to go to SPY in the memo line & send a screenshot or email to Marlene so that we are aware of your generosity!
SPY Sneak Peek to What's Ahead
- SPY New-comers Welcome:
ALL teens new to SPY (incoming 6th-12th) September 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- SPY Parent Info Meeting:
ALL parents new & veterans! Learn the ropes of our SPY Ministry programming & see what's new this year. September 7, 7-8:30 p.m.
- SPY Spectacular
ALL teens (incoming 6th-12th)
September 14, 6:30-8:30pm
NCYC (National Catholic Youth Conference)
Indianapolis, IN
November 19-23
Incoming 10th-12th Grade
This transformational event is an opportunity to journey on a pilgrimage with over 22,000 Catholic youth & chaperones at a nation-wide conference.
HUGE PRICE REDUCTION, thanks to a SPY sponsorship applied to lessen the overall costs!
Cost Estimate: $1,350 (less with fundraising & NCYC scholarship!)
High School Teens: Incoming 10th-12th Grade (3 spots left!)
Late Registration DEADLINE: August 31
- Nonrefundable deposit: $400 due at time of registration
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- Possible St. Patrick Scholarship: $250
- Possible Fundraising Individual Funds Earned: $300-$500
Email Marlene to collect information on our teen essay application, initial cost estimates including travel expenses, payment timeline, timeline of travel, and the required pilgrimage pre-prayer meeting dates with our teens.
PLENTY of fundraising opportunities available & scholarships will be available through the summer.
SPY Peer Leadership Program
Apply to Join the Clover Crew for the 25-26 School Year!
When Will the Clover Crew Meet?
(2) Assigned Tuesdays of the month, 6:30-8:30pm
- Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday
What are the Expectations?
- Participate in the sacraments regularly (go to confession, receive the Eucharist)
- Behave as a role model both during and outside of SPY events
- Pre-Confirmation Teens: Continue with your Confirmation Prep Pathway classes and all requirements
- Post Confirmation Teens: Join a St Patrick ministry in addition to SPY Nights, such as Dive Deep! Scripture Study, be a Lector for Mass, Choir/ Band, Extraordinary Ministers, Altar Servers, the WELL, Hospitality, etc.
This Week's Notes:
- Add our fall retreat: Altar the Attitude to your calendars! 8/22-24
Contact Marlene or Sign Up Here: http://stpspy.org/mass
SPY Teen Participation in Mass
Life Teen Mass
Sundays, 5 pm
We would love to have our teens take the lead on Sunday evenings at the 5 pm Mass, before our SPY Nights!
Is your teen interested in being more involved at our parish & engaging on a deeper level during Mass?
We need our teens in the following areas:
Life Teen Band
- drums or the cajon
- singers
- guitar
- trumpet
- violin
- What else can you play?
Greeters/ Ushers
Lectors
Extraordinary Ministers (post Confirmation teens only!)
Candle Bearers
Altar Servers
Sacristan
We're Recruiting Adult Disciples (Volunteers+)
Join our SPY Team!
Join our SPY Ministry Team!
Recruitment Event/Info Meeting: July 20, 11am or 6pm
Team Trainings: July 27 & August 17
Our Program is growing and we need your help! Whatever your talents or skills, we would love for you to be a part of our team! Not sure you have any talents or skills to use towards working with teens?? Oh, but you do! And God is calling YOU!
Current Areas of Need:
- Fundraising Team
- Teen Outreach Team
- Retreats & Special Events Team
- Logistics & Technology Team
- Music Ministry Team
- Prayer Team
- Admin Team
- Confirmation Team
Interest Form:
Email Marlene Lopez:
ym@stpatrickhutto.org
