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Redshirts ‘09… the last stand

Dec 13

Posted by yaab in Redshirts '09, The Redshirts (Lourdes YSG)

This weekend saw the last official act of the Redshirts 2009. The last part of their journey as a group.

It all began with a day together at DABCEC in the spring, and continued through their overnight at Guildford, the trip to Lourdes, the reunion at DABCEC and then finally this last weekend together at Dalesdown.

It was a lovely end to a fantastic journey. Of course, for the individuals the journey may not end there. All will have the chance to go to Lourdes again, maybe even as part of Redshirts 2010… so it’s not really the end of anything, just the last time that this years Redshirts will be together as a group. If that makes sense??

Anyway, enough waffle… here are some pictures of the weekend:

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World Youth Day 2011. We almost have a leadership team… Almost!

Dec 7

Posted by yaab in WYD 2011, World Youth Day

This Sunday about 25 people gathered at DABCEC for the final day of selection for World Youth Day leaders. This was the last of three selection days, each of which aimed at exploring what World Youth Day is about, what leadership is about and what Ray needs to consider in selecting his team!!

At the end of the day, Ray thanked everyone for having taken part in the process and told them that they would know the leadership team soon…

Have a look at the Twitter feed on the right hand side of this page for some photos of the day.

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Advent Prayers from YAAB!

Nov 25

Posted by yaab in Prayer & Spirituality

http://advent09.yaab.co.uk

We are pleased to announce the launch of our youth prayer website for Advent 2009. Each day has a reflection and a prayer, all of which takes about a minute each day.

http://advent09.yaab.co.uk

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It’s National Youth Sunday

Nov 22

Posted by yaab in National Youth Sunday

As well as being the Feast of Christ the King, today is also National Youth Sunday. On this day we pray for our young people and we celebrate the role that they have to play in the Church.

What happened in your parish this weekend?

Leave a comment and let us know…

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Redshirts helping out at the Richard Stewart Lecture

Oct 30

Posted by yaab in The Redshirts (Lourdes YSG)

The Richard Stewart Lecture is held each year in the diocese, and aims to celebrate some aspect of ecumenism i.e. how we co-operate with Christians of other traditions. This year’s lecture was particularly interesting as it was given by H.E. Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor, the Archbishop Emeritus of Westminster, and former Bishop of our own diocese.

The Redshirts were invited to help out by marshalling, working the doors (in a non-bouncer way!), helping people to their seats and in a number of other roles.

Some of the Redshirts in the Narthex at Worth

Some of the Redshirts in the Narthex at Worth

Eight of the Redshirts turned up to help and their assistance was greatly appreciated. Bishop Kieran even thanked them especially in the presence of the Cardinal.

Engaging in acts of service around the diocese is a huge part of the vision of the Redshirts. The group originated in the A&D Lourdes pilgrimage, but is now spreading in its scope.

If you want to know more about the Lecture, then Independent Catholic News has a great article.

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Youth Gather 2009… you had to be there.

Oct 18

Posted by yaab in Youth Gather, Youth Gather 2009

Well, Youth Gather is over for another year, and what an amazing day.

Highlights included a very lively Mass, a 6-mile walk, live music from a Jazz Band, Praise & Worship with Adoration and a lovely final liturgy from St. Richard’s. Guests included the A&B vocations service, a few local charities, CAFOD, and many others.

Here are some of the photos, courtesy of our Twitter Feed and a few staff at St. Wilfrid’s…

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Mass

Bishop Kieran and the other celebrants at Mass

Bishop Kieran and the other celebrants at Mass

Gathered in the wedge at St. Wilfrids

Gathered in 'the wedge' at St. Wilfrid's

..and some more people

..and some more people

The Jazz Band from St. Pauls performing for us

The Jazz Band from St. Paul's performing for us

A great chance to plug World Youth Day 2011

A great chance to plug World Youth Day 2011

Make up your own caption... answers on a postcard

Make up your own caption... answers on a postcard

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Make up your own caption... answers on a postcard

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The Redshirts in Crawley

Sep 15

Posted by yaab in Redshirts '09, The Redshirts (Lourdes YSG)

This weekend about 40 of this year’s Redshirts gathered together at the Friary Hall in Crawley for a chance to catch up and reflect on their time in Lourdes. It was an amazing weekend, and we were grateful to Bishop Kieran for dropping in and for Fr. David Parmiter for coming to celebrate Mass with us on Saturday night.

Here are some photos…

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Thinking ahead to Madrid…

Sep 7

Posted by yaab in WYD 2011, World Youth Day

On Sunday about 25 people came to DABCEC for a day, to meet others, to have fun, and to think about World Youth Day and leadership.

Potential World Youth Day leaders at DABCEC

Potential World Youth Day leaders at DABCEC

The purpose of the day – which was the second of three – was to think about World Youth Day and to think about leadership. It was also to help Ray in putting his team together for 2011… You can’t accuse the man of not planning ahead now, can you!?

World Youth Day takes place every two or three years and can attract literally millions of pilgrims. The diocese of Arundel & Brighton has had a presence there for many years now, and we are hoping to send a large group in two years time.

a bit of team building!

a bit of team building!

The next leadership discernment day will be December 6th.

World Youth Day 2011 will be in Madrid, Spain

World Youth Day 2011 will be in Madrid, Spain


Official WYD 2011 site

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Redshirts 2009 – share your memories…

Jul 31

Posted by yaab in Redshirts '09, The Redshirts (Lourdes YSG)

Well, the week in Lourdes is over. It was amazing.

Redshirts serving in Lourdes...

Redshirts serving in Lourdes...

Redshirts 2009, post a comment and let us know how you found it. What were the highlights? How did you grow during the week?

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A final report before we go home…

Jul 30

Posted by yaab in Redshirts '09, Staying in touch, The Redshirts (Lourdes YSG)

Very soon we will leave for the train station to help the pilgrimage load and prepare the train. After that we hit the road with our pilgrimage for 2009 at an end.

Since yesterday we have had an amazing 24 hours.

We did the talk yesterday afternoon. A few hundred people turned up, and all were very impressed with our drama, singing and testimonies. In the evening we had a celebration, variety show and a final night prayer and walk to the grotto.

This morning Bishop Kieran celebrated the final Mass. Very sad, very moving, but also a sense of great joy. What an amazing week.

Preparing our final Red Carpet

Preparing our final Red Carpet

Two of our leaders, Pete and Ruth...

Two of our leaders, Pete and Ruth...

Bishop Kieran celebrates the final Mass

Bishop Kieran celebrates the final Mass

You have NO IDEA how long it took to get this shot!!

You have NO IDEA how long it took to get this shot!!

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