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Service Opportunities

Senior Luncheon Volunteer

Need volunteer hours? Looking to bring a smile to someone? Join others serving lunch to the senior population of St. Mary’s parish at their fall Senior Luncheon.
  • When:Thursday October 16th, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
  • Where:Kohler Hall, Parish Life Center
  • What:Serve sit down lunch and bus tables
  • Perks: Eat a free meal
  • Contact to sign up: Kathleen Finn at 651-429-7771, option 1 or [email protected]

Praise & Worship Concert Volunteer

  • When: Friday, November 7 (and 10/28 for Heart Gram volunteers)
  • Where: St. Mary’s Church
  • What: We need your help to make the parish’s annual praise & worship concert a success! There are multiple volunteer opportunities; click sign up link for detailed descriptions.

Welcome Team (arrive by 5:15pm on the concert night)
Heart Gram Team (create the grams on 10/28 from 7:30-8:30 PM in the PLC; work at the table at the concert)
Children’s Choir: attend rehearsals, help with the kids at 5:15 on the concert evening
Participate: in the “Your Way’s Better” dance. NOTE: you will have to learn this on your own!

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Youth Group Meetings

Monthly Next Level Youth Group Gatherings

Next Level is a collaborative high school youth ministry effort of East Metro Catholic Churches. Every month, a different parish will host a gathering for all the teens from all these parishes. Check out our fall schedule below!

Small Groups

St. Mary’s is doing something new for high school students – a model known as small group discipleship. Small groups are small groups of teens (generally 6-8 total) that meet on a regular basis with adult mentors who lead them in conversation about their faith and how we live it out. Groups are flexible, parent-partnered, Catholic, and the next level. Each group will choose when and where they meet on a schedule that works best for them and decide together what topics they want to explore. We hope this flexibility and opportunity for mentorship, discussion, and prayer will allow young people to become disciples of Christ in our world today.
If you are interested in having your teen join a small group, contact Michelle Boris at [email protected].

Leadership

Youth & Young Adult Marketing Team

High schoolers and young adults – are you looking for ways to use your talents and interests to help evangelize St. Mary’s in our digital world? Interested in learning new skills that can be useful in the work world or college?
We’re looking for high schoolers and young adults with imagination, creativity and prayerfulness to be part of our new volunteer Youth Ministry Marketing Team. As part of the team, you’ll work with members of St. Mary’s Media and Marketing Committee to digitally communicate all the exciting things happening in our parish.
The time commitment is minimal and very flexible to your school and work schedules. Questions or want more information? Contact Michelle Boris at [email protected] or Anne Simons at [email protected].
Note: We are also looking for mature, Confirmed high school teens to serve as peer ministers by helping lead Confirmation small group discussions for 8th grade Confirmation candidates on Tuesday evenings this year.

Summer Trips

We are partnering with the Next Level parishes from around the area to offer three incredible summer experiences for high schoolers. Read on to learn more about each opportunity. St. Mary of the Lake parishioners will be able to participate in fundraising opportunities at the parish and earn funds toward whatever trip they attend.
We want all teens to be able to participate in these life-changing experiences. Financial support is available; please reach out to Michelle Boris at [email protected].

Poland Pilgrimage

When: May, 2026
Where: Poland
What: A 7-9 day pilgrimage to Poland, following St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. John Paul II, St. Faustina, and Divine Mercy.
Who: Current 8th-12th graders and parents
Cost: Estimated between $4,500 and $5,500*
Poland Pilgrimage Form
*Note: St. John’s in Little Canada is working on a fundraising plan that would allow each student to fundraise their own cost, with the amount fundraised dependent on the work of the individual.

Catholic Heart Workcamp Mission Trip

Registration open until spots filled
When: June 21-26, 2026
Where: Champaign, IL
What: Serve those in need while growing in your faith. Daily worksites, nightly programs, friends, faith, and fun! See the detailed information sheet attached.
Who: Current 8th-12th graders and young adults ages 18-20
Cost: $900 – Fundraising Available. A nonrefundable $100 deposit due with registration. Please do not let cost be an impediment – please reach out for options!
Register for Catholic Heart!
Catholic Heart Workcamp Mission Trip Information Sheet 2026
St. Mary’s, St. Bridget’s, St. Gregory’s (our partner parishes) during the 2025 CHWC trip to Billings, MT. We will share a bus with them again in 2026!

Steubenville Youth Conference (Mid-America)

Registration open until spots filled.
When: July 23-28, 2026
Where: Springfield, MO
What: A weekend conference full of prayer, sacraments, and speakers where teens experience a life-changing encounter with Christ and leave as transformed disciple-makers.
Who: Current 8th-12th graders
Cost: TBD but less than $600
Pre-register for Steubenville
Next Level group at the 2025 Steubenville Conference in Denver, CO.

Stay Connected!

Questions about high school youth ministry? Please contact Coordinator of Young Adult Ministries, Michelle Boris at [email protected] or (651) 429-7771, Option 1.

Stay in touch for all updates and announcements about high school youth ministry opportunities by joining Flocknote or GroupMe.

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Parents and guardians, please complete the following forms for your youth to participate in these groups and/or be featured in photos from youth events.

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