Ardagh and Clonmacnois Diocesan Youth Ministry

AYM Newsletter May 2010
This newsletter will be released on a monthly basis to inform people of the Diocese about upcoming youth ministry events and current news. If you would like to include an upcoming event, youth initiative or news item in an upcoming edition, please let us know on (090) 6473358 or email info@aym.ie. Also you can visit our website on www.aym.ie

PRE-EXAM QUIET PRAYER
Make some time for prayer and quiet contemplation. Pray with Fr Patsy McDermott and Marion Carroll.
Ardagh and Clonmacnois Youth Ministry Centre, First Floor, St Mary's Hall, North Gate Street, Athlone.
Commencing 3rd June 8pm to 9pm.

EXAM MASSES
Exam mass venues and times are as follows:

Carrick-on-Shannon - St George's Church Friday 28th May 8pm

Drumlish - Drumlish Parish Church Tuesday 1st June 8pm

Mullahoran - Mullahoran Parish Church Wednesday 2nd June 8pm

Athlone - Franciscan Friary Tuesday 8th June 7.30pm

KNOCK SUMMER FESTIVAL 2010 "WALK BY FAITH"
Prayer, music, reflection, talks, workshops and more.
25th to 27th June 2010. 18 - 35 year olds.
Cost €70 inc. food and accomodation. If you prefer not to stay you can also come and go for the day.
A group from AYM will be attending the festival if you would like to go or if you know of any young adults who might enjoy the weekend.
Phone (090) 6473358 or email info@aym.ie if you are interested.
See www.knock-shrine.ie/youthfestival for more information.

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

Taize 2010 *Final few places*
Last few places available for our trip to Taize in France this summer 2010 (15th to 23rd August). Cost €350 approx. Deposit €100 required. Places limited to 20. For young adults aged 17 and over. Accomodation is camping but if you prefer there are rooms available in Taize. If you are interested in travelling you can email us on info@aym.ie or phone (086) 8255178.

World Youth Day Madrid 2011
Why not join Ardagh and Clonmacnois Youth Ministry Pilgrimage to WYD 2011 from 8th to 23 August?

To date we have organised and participated in five World Youth Days in Paris, Rome, Toronto, Cologne, and Sydney. Join us in Madrid in 2011. Remember WYD 2011 in August is going to be hot! There will be huge crowds and the pilgrimage can be physically demanding. What they don't tell you is that it's also great craic!

Deposits of €200 now being taken.

VOLUNTEERS
If you would like to get involved with Ardagh and Clonmacnois Youth Ministry at a Diocesan or Parish level let us know. We are always looking for new volunteers and new ideas. It doesn't have to be a huge commitment - even an hour here and there would be great!