Teens are encouraged to join the Parish Youth Group. 
It's a great opportunity to have fun, make new friends, and help others!

Activities of the Youth Group of St. Monica's are ongoing. 
Even children in First Grade and beyond are welcome at some activities!
Please call Michelle Stark (693-1907) if you are interested in joining in on the fun!

St. Monica's Youth Group is working with St. Barbara’s Parish. Father Phil Massetti, Jeff McHale & Michelle Stark and members of the Parishes are striving to develop a more vibrant & in-depth out-reach to the youth of the Parishes and the area.

 

 

The Youth Group had been very busy over the recent holidays.  They've volunteered for the VISION program, made gingerbread houses, gone Christmas caroling, volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and recently cheered Special Olympic athletes...don't miss out on the fun- call Michelle Stark!

 

Current and Upcoming Events:

 

Sat. May 19th- Car Wash at OLOS parking lot 11AM to 3 PM

 

Sun. May 27th- Providing a meal for the men of Mother Teresa's Haven at St. Joseph's

 

Ongoing:  The group will be collecting cans for recycling to raise money for group activities.

 

Please call Mrs. Stark if you'd like to attend an event.

 

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Recent Events:

 

Youth Group brought Trick or Treating fun to Wesley Village

Attending: Ashley Kessel, Barry Pawloski, Gaetano Buonsante, Shaun Pawloski, Hallie Stark, Alexia Smith, Faith Kessel, Jacqueline Stash, Rachael Stark, Julianna Buonsante, and Isabella Romani

 

On October 29, 2011, the St. Monica Youth Group turned the tables on the residents of Wesley Village by creating a homemade "town" for the residents to go "trick or treating".

 

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Youth Group visits Pro-Life Center

Attending:  Gianna Paoloni, Hallie Stark, Betty Caffrey (Pro-Life Center), Rachael Stark, Barry Pawloski, Julianna Buonsante, and Gaetano Buonsante

 

Recently, the St. Monica Youth Group visited the Pro-Life Center in Wilkes-Barre.  While there, they presented items donated for the center by the St. Monica parishioners.

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Youth Group visits St. Vincent de Paul soup kitchen



Recently our youth group presented a check to the St. Vincent de Paul soup kitchen from money raised during a yard sale.
Pictured (front): Nina and Zac Sypniewski, Rachael Stark, Soup Kitchen Representative, Hallie Stark, Nicole Zaleppa and Amber Rodda
(back):  Barry and Maria Sypniewski, Michelle Stark


Youth Group visits St. Joseph's Center


On Sunday, June 12th, the youth group spent the afternoon with residents of St. Joseph's Center in Scranton.  While there, a donation of $70 was made. 
Pictured are youth group members along with some residents of St. Joseph's:
Front- Hallie Stark, Nina Sypniewski
Middle- Cathy Norton, volunteer coordinator, Jared Saporito
Back- Amelia Poplawski, Nicole Zaleppa, Rachael Stark, Zac Sypniewski,
and Julianna Poplawski.

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The youth group recently had a lemonade stand which raised $90 that was donated to the SPCA of Wyoming Valley



Pictured are: Julianna Ritsick, Nicole Zaleppa, Morgan Maslousky, Cary Moran of the SPCA along with Miss Rose, accepting the check from Hallie Stark, Tatum Maslousky




On March 26th, the youth group participated in Bowl for Kids' Sake at Stanton Lanes in Wilkes-Barre.  The group raised over $200 for Big Brothers/ Big Sisters!


Pictured: (front row) Michelle Stark, Hallie Stark, Amber Rodda;
(back row) Jared Saporito, Greg Cajka, Rachael Stark, and Chuck Stark




The St. Monica Parish Youth Group recently held a "Senior Prom" for the residents of Wesley Village Personal Care/ Independent Living Home.  About 30 residents and 8 youth group members took part in singing, dancing, and plenty of fun!

Scenes from the "Senior Prom"






















Youth Group helps Habitat for Humanity


On Sunday, 10/31/10, the Youth Group of St. Monica's Parish held a bake sale after Mass to raise money for Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity.  The sale raised $110, plus Price Chopper of Wyoming donated a $10 gift card.  From the money raised, lunch was provided for the volunteers working on a home in Edwardsville on 11/6/10; $100 was donated to the charity as well.
Pictured are Brittney Winsock, Liz Folglietta, Rachael Stark, Jared Saporito, Alex Kish of Habitat for Humanity, Molly Askew, Russ Roberts of Habitat for Humanity, and Brian Mapes.  Absent from photo were: Kat Sokirka, Addison and Cassidy Orzel.
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In November, the St. Monica Youth Group prepared a Thanksgiving dinner which they shared with one of the homebound parishoners. 
Clockwise from left:  Theresa Ragula, Brain Mapes, Rachael Stark, Liz Foglietta, Jared Saporito, Kat Sokirka



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In December , the youth group made gingerbread houses which they raffled off to the CCD students of the parish.

Youth group with their houses:  Molly Askew,  Rachael Stark, Greg Cajka, Brittney Winsock, Liz Foglietta, and Hallie Stark


Winners of the houses with Youth group:
Front row: Brett Kostik, Liz Moore, Bruce Rowlands, Lincoln Heck, Rachel Voychuk, James Gashi, Amber Timinski
Back row: Brittney Winsock, Michelle Stark-advisor, Greg Cajka, Rachael Stark, Hallie Stark


Michelle Stark, Youth Group Coordinator 693-1907