CRYS JANUARY MONTHLY E-MAIL

January 2010

"Vanity of vanities and all is vanity, except to love God and serve Him alone."

Excerpt from the `Imitation of Christ'

Events included in this e-mail:
 

• Cry's Day of Renewal – 1 day retreat – Save the date!
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Cry's Bible Study
• "Faith, Food & Fellowship"
• Cry's Retreat #40 – March 26^th!
• Friday Night Rosary & Fellowship
• Game Nights
• Prayer Chain
• Parish Ambassadors

DAY OF RENEWAL – Theme: The Imitation of Christ - Save the Date!

When:    Saturday, January 30th
               8:30am – 5:30pm
Where:   Mt Claret


Enter into the rich spiritual depth of the "Imitation of Christ" by Thomas a Kempis on this 1 day retreat with the CRYS community. Join us as we celebrate Mass, devotionals and hear from other young singles who will share their personal experience, inspirations and struggles to imitate Christ. Join us in small group sharing and talks. The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis can be found online by clicking here.

Costs:  $15 plus $5.00 for lunch (or bring your own lunch)

For more information contact John V. at 480.213.7492 or john.villapudua@ cox.net

Ultimate Frisbee

When:    Saturday, January 23rd
               4:00pm – 5:30pm
Where:   Los Olivos Park
                   2802 E. Devonshire Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016-8505

Come stretch out your legs. Work off that extra 5 servings of stuffing, 5 dozen cookies and 6.5 dozen tamales you had over the holidays. Join the Crys community in a spirited game of Ultimate Frisbee.

For more information contact Adam R. @  ajr4@ cox.net

CRYS BIBLE STUDY

CRYS is excited to host the sequel to the Great Adventure Bible Timeline, The Great Adventures in Matthew! This two-year course presented on DVD will take us through the 28 chapters of St. Matthew's Gospel. We will view the hour-long Bible study, followed by a 30-minute presentation from a featured guest, and close with 30 minutes of group discussion.

When:   1st and 3rd Saturday of the month
               2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where:  Diocese of Phoenix 
              400 East Monroe, downtown Phoenix (click here for a map)

Be sure to park in the Diocesan parking garage (if it's a game day, just mention you're there for the CRYS Bible Study). The garage is located just south of Van Buren on 5th Street. It's a bit tricky to find, so click here to get directions.

February 6^th - Ch. 16: Jesus Establishes the Church

February 20^th - Ch. 17: The Transfiguration

March 6^th - Ch. 18: Characteristics of the Christian Community

For more information contact John V. at 480.213.7492 or john.villapudua@ cox.net

Suggested Donation - $2.00

"FAITH, FOOD & FELLOWSHIP"

When:   Tuesday – Postponed till March
              7:00pm - 9:00pm
                
Where:  Sweet Tomatoes
              52 E Camelback Rd
              Phoenix, AZ 85012-1662
              (602) 274-5414 (NE corner of Central & Camelback Rd)

CRYS signature event, "Faith, Food & Fellowship" takes place on the 1st Tuesday of the month in a restaurant setting (unless otherwise noted). Come learn more about our faith and join in fellowship with other Catholic young adults. Remember to bring a friend or two!

Upcoming topics:

 TBD

Look for more info on this event in future emails.
*Suggested donation:  $5.00 (for clergy).

For more information contact John V. at 480.213.7492 or john.villapudua@ cox.net 

CRYS RETREAT #40

"Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord" 

When:    March 26-28

                   6 p.m. on Friday until 4 p.m. on Sunday

Where:  Mt. Claret Retreat Center

                  4633 North 54th Street, Phoenix

Cost: $75 per person

              (includes lodging and all meals)

Mark your calendars for CRYS #40!  The retreat is an opportunity to gather for a weekend in a casual environment to further our journey with Christ and share in His sacraments and community. Click here for more information.

If you are unable to attend, please join the community Rosary in support of the Retreat at 6 p.m. at Mt. Claret.

Questions? Contact Annette Garcia at 602.739.0069 or annetteg79@... 

ROSARY & FELLOWSHIP

When:    February 12^th, 6:30pm
Where:  Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
               7655 East Main Street, Scottsdale (click here for a map)

We meet in the Adoration chapel.

OLPH is located on Miller Road, just South of Indian School, where Miller is between Scottsdale Road and Hayden.

Please join us for this monthly gathering. We usually head out to dinner following the Rosary.

Questions? Contact Eric Nanneman at 602.369.8018 or enanneman@hotmail. com

CRYS GAME NIGHTS

Please join the CRYS community on Monday evenings as we meet for Holy Mass at St. Thomas the Apostle (24th Street & Campbell) at 5:30p.m. Following Holy Mass, we'll head over to the Fuddruckers (20th Street and Highland--click here for a map) for cards and conversation!

It's a great way to get a great start on a brand new week!  Come meet some new friends, learn a new game of cards or just hang out!

Questions? Contact Eric Nanneman at 602.369.8018 or enanneman@hotmail. com
 

PRAYER CHAIN
 
Help the CRYS community by praying at home!

Join the group praying on the CRYS E-mail prayer chain.  You will receive an e-mail once or twice a week with prayer intentions.  The form and frequency of praying for the intentions is up to you.  Send an e-mail to john.villapudua@ cox.net to join the CRYS community of prayer.  You do not need to be on the prayer chain to submit a prayer intention.

PARISH AMBASSADORS

We are looking for CRYS ambassadors to help ensure CRYS is represented in each parish. 

Please contact Rubett Garcia 602.920.2170 or Rubett.garcia@ yahoo.com.