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Connect with Young Adult Catholics in the Archdiocese and strive together for holiness!
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We are here to inspire, equip, and unify disciples of Jesus Christ to boldly live witness to the Gospel.

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October 2023

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1 Month View October 1, 2023	2 4:30p THEOLOGY OF THE BODY 6:30p Holy Trinity YA Social + Service Month View October 2, 2023 THEOLOGY OF THE BODY Monday, October 2, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Young adults ages 18-35 are invited to join Fr. Matthew for Theology of the Body reading group on Mondays at Ike Box, starting August 14, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. No reading required ahead of time. Read More Holy Trinity YA Social + Service Monday, October 2, 6:30 PM Join us every Monday at 6:30 pm as we journey together toward sainthood: First Mondays are our social events: bonfires, trivia, and board games are our frequent favorites. On second and fourth Mondays, we discuss the life of a given Saint of the week. Finally, third Mondays are our service nights. Read More	3 Month View October 3, 2023	4 Month View October 4, 2023	5 Month View October 5, 2023	6 7:00p FIRST FRIDAY HOLY HOUR & SOCIAL HOUR Month View October 6, 2023 FIRST FRIDAY HOLY HOUR & SOCIAL HOUR Friday, October 6, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Join St. Michael’s young adult community Friday, October 6 at 7 p.m. for our monthly Holy Hour + Social Hour. The theme for this year’s Holy Hours is based on the Hymn “Adore Te Devote”. Each month we will contemplate the mystery of Christ in the Eucharist in a unique way. The Holy Hour also includes live music, a group rosary, and an invitation to respond to Christ’s Eucharistic presence with sincere desire and petition. This month’s Social will be our “Fall Kick-off” with a chance to meet new friends and enjoy some seasonal snacks and treats. Invite your friends! Questions? E-mail ark@stmichaelportland.com Read More	7 Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit 9:00 17th Annual Rosary Bowl NW Month View October 7, 2023 Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit October 7 - October 12 The Grotto is hosting an exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles from around the world in The Grotto Conference Center. The exhibit consists of illustrations and descriptions of 48 miracles from around the world since the 3rd century. The exhibit will be open Oct. 7-12. All are welcome. There is no charge to view the exhibit. Exhibit Hours Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Read More 17th Annual Rosary Bowl NW Saturday, October 7, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Come pray with us at the 17th Annual Rosary Bowl NW – A Marian and Eucharistic Celebration on the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary: Saturday, October 7th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the East Salem Community Center. Read More
8 Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit Month View October 8, 2023 Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit October 7 - October 12 The Grotto is hosting an exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles from around the world in The Grotto Conference Center. The exhibit consists of illustrations and descriptions of 48 miracles from around the world since the 3rd century. The exhibit will be open Oct. 7-12. All are welcome. There is no charge to view the exhibit. Exhibit Hours Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Read More	9 Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit 4:30p THEOLOGY OF THE BODY 6:30p Holy Trinity YA Social + Service Month View October 9, 2023 Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit October 7 - October 12 The Grotto is hosting an exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles from around the world in The Grotto Conference Center. The exhibit consists of illustrations and descriptions of 48 miracles from around the world since the 3rd century. The exhibit will be open Oct. 7-12. All are welcome. There is no charge to view the exhibit. Exhibit Hours Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Read More THEOLOGY OF THE BODY Monday, October 9, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Young adults ages 18-35 are invited to join Fr. Matthew for Theology of the Body reading group on Mondays at Ike Box, starting August 14, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. No reading required ahead of time. Read More Holy Trinity YA Social + Service Monday, October 9, 6:30 PM Join us every Monday at 6:30 pm as we journey together toward sainthood: First Mondays are our social events: bonfires, trivia, and board games are our frequent favorites. On second and fourth Mondays, we discuss the life of a given Saint of the week. Finally, third Mondays are our service nights. Read More	10 Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit 7:00p YCP: Executive Speaker Series - Steve Fein Month View October 10, 2023 Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit October 7 - October 12 The Grotto is hosting an exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles from around the world in The Grotto Conference Center. The exhibit consists of illustrations and descriptions of 48 miracles from around the world since the 3rd century. The exhibit will be open Oct. 7-12. All are welcome. There is no charge to view the exhibit. Exhibit Hours Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Read More YCP: Executive Speaker Series - Steve Fein Tuesday, October 10, 7:00 PM The Portland Chapter of Young Catholic Professionals invites all young adults in their 20s and 30s to a free Executive Speaker Series with Steve Fein, Managing Partner at Moss Adams! Join us at Saint Thomas More Catholic Church in Portland for a time to socialize and meet other young adults, enjoy complimentary appetizers and beverages, spend time in prayer together, and learn from Steve's experience. YCP's Executive Speaker Series are free events open to the public in which experienced professionals share their career and faith journeys, challenging young professionals to "Work in Witness for Christ." Read More	11 Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit Month View October 11, 2023 Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit October 7 - October 12 The Grotto is hosting an exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles from around the world in The Grotto Conference Center. The exhibit consists of illustrations and descriptions of 48 miracles from around the world since the 3rd century. The exhibit will be open Oct. 7-12. All are welcome. There is no charge to view the exhibit. Exhibit Hours Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Read More	12 Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit Month View October 12, 2023 Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit October 7 - October 12 The Grotto is hosting an exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles from around the world in The Grotto Conference Center. The exhibit consists of illustrations and descriptions of 48 miracles from around the world since the 3rd century. The exhibit will be open Oct. 7-12. All are welcome. There is no charge to view the exhibit. Exhibit Hours Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Read More	13 Month View October 13, 2023	14 Month View October 14, 2023
15 Double Feature with Jason Evert Month View October 15, 2023 Double Feature with Jason Evert Sunday, October 15 One Day - Two Talks given by Jason Evert from the Chastity Project! Read More	16 4:30p THEOLOGY OF THE BODY 6:30p Holy Trinity YA Social + Service Month View October 16, 2023 THEOLOGY OF THE BODY Monday, October 16, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Young adults ages 18-35 are invited to join Fr. Matthew for Theology of the Body reading group on Mondays at Ike Box, starting August 14, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. No reading required ahead of time. Read More Holy Trinity YA Social + Service Monday, October 16, 6:30 PM Join us every Monday at 6:30 pm as we journey together toward sainthood: First Mondays are our social events: bonfires, trivia, and board games are our frequent favorites. On second and fourth Mondays, we discuss the life of a given Saint of the week. Finally, third Mondays are our service nights. Read More	17 Month View October 17, 2023	18 Month View October 18, 2023	19 Month View October 19, 2023	20 Month View October 20, 2023	21 9:00 Exploring Sisterhood Intercongregational Virtual Retreat for Religious Life Discernment Month View October 21, 2023 Exploring Sisterhood Intercongregational Virtual Retreat for Religious Life Discernment Saturday, October 21, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM You are invited to this virtual inter-congregational retreat for religious life discernment! Open to Catholic women between the ages of 20-45. This is sponsored by the six Congregations of Women Religious who are members of National Religious Vocation Conference (NRVC) in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) Member Area. For more information and to register, contact Sr. Chero Chuma, CSJP cherochuma@csjp.org /425-503-4520, or Sr. Diane Tomkinson at dtomkinson@osfphila.org. Read More
22 Month View October 22, 2023	23 4:30p THEOLOGY OF THE BODY 6:30p Holy Trinity YA Social + Service Month View October 23, 2023 THEOLOGY OF THE BODY Monday, October 23, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Young adults ages 18-35 are invited to join Fr. Matthew for Theology of the Body reading group on Mondays at Ike Box, starting August 14, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. No reading required ahead of time. Read More Holy Trinity YA Social + Service Monday, October 23, 6:30 PM Join us every Monday at 6:30 pm as we journey together toward sainthood: First Mondays are our social events: bonfires, trivia, and board games are our frequent favorites. On second and fourth Mondays, we discuss the life of a given Saint of the week. Finally, third Mondays are our service nights. Read More	24 Month View October 24, 2023	25 6:30p St. Alice YA Holy Hour + Social Month View October 25, 2023 St. Alice YA Holy Hour + Social Wednesday, October 25, 6:30 PM Join us for a Holy Hour followed by a social. Read More	26 Month View October 26, 2023	27 6:00p Encounter Young Adult Group Month View October 27, 2023 Encounter Young Adult Group Friday, October 27, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Join the Mount Angel Abbey Monks and other young adults for Encounter Young Adult Group! We are continuing with our new schedule: (Optional: 5:15 Vespers Evening Prayer) 6:00: Welcome and Dinner (Guesthouse Westminster Room) 6:30: Introduce Lectio Texts and time to meditate with them either at Adoration in (Abbey Church), Guesthouse, or out in the front lawn. Confessions Available: 6:45pm (Abbey Church) 7:20: All meet in the Abbey Church for Benediction and Compline After Compline: head to the Brewery and get drinks 8:20: Start small group discussions on lectio texts 9:20: Start to wrap up discussions 9:30: Closing prayer +Open to ages 18-35. Our new start time is 6:00pm, yet, you are welcome to come to Vespers as an optional choice. If you can't make it for dinner at 6:00pm no worries, feel free to come after and meet us at the Abbey Church to get your lectio sheets. *Please consider a donation of $10 to help with costs for the night. Please RVSP by emailing us @ encounter@mtangel.edu or RSVP here on our Facebook Event Page Read More	28 Month View October 28, 2023
29 Month View October 29, 2023	30 4:30p THEOLOGY OF THE BODY 6:30p Holy Trinity YA Social + Service Month View October 30, 2023 THEOLOGY OF THE BODY Monday, October 30, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Young adults ages 18-35 are invited to join Fr. Matthew for Theology of the Body reading group on Mondays at Ike Box, starting August 14, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. No reading required ahead of time. Read More Holy Trinity YA Social + Service Monday, October 30, 6:30 PM Join us every Monday at 6:30 pm as we journey together toward sainthood: First Mondays are our social events: bonfires, trivia, and board games are our frequent favorites. On second and fourth Mondays, we discuss the life of a given Saint of the week. Finally, third Mondays are our service nights. Read More	31 Month View October 31, 2023

Find a Young Adult ministry near you
Young CAtholic professionals: portland chapter
- Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) is a national nonprofit on the mission to challenge, train, and inspire young adults working in various professions to "Work in Witness for Christ".
  
  With the enthusiastic support of Archbishop Sample, the Portland chapter of Young Catholic Professionals helps fill a need in our community by fostering Catholic identity, encouraging community, and inspiring action and witness.
- Learn more about YCP Portland
SERVICE AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Catholic Charities Oregon
- The mission of Catholic Charities Oregon is to assure that essential, life-saving services and supports are accessible to the most vulnerable Oregonians.
  
  Their center for volunteerism provides meaningful opportunities for people to engage with Catholic Charities of Oregon and their communities. By giving their time and energy in service to others, volunteers help make our mission possible.
Augustinian Volunteers
- The Augustinian Volunteers are recent college graduates who feel called to spend a year in service to others while living in an intentional community. Volunteers serve with local community partners in social service, campus ministry, and education placements.
  
  By engaging in a way of life inspired by the Augustinian Friars, volunteers experience personal and spiritual development as they build relationships with fellow volunteers and those they serve.
The Capuchin Franciscan Volunteer Corps (Cap Corps)
- The Capuchin Franciscan Volunteer Corps (Cap Corps) offers men and women the opportunity to work in direct service with the poor while living a simple lifestyle in community with other volunteers.
Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest
- Jesuit Volunteers serve full-time with local organizations throughout the Pacific Northwest while living in community with other program members. Step into an unforgettable year of exploration, reflection, and friendship.
NET Ministries
- NET Ministries challenges young Catholics to love Christ and embrace the life of the Church through Catholic youth retreats, parish and school discipleship, and youth ministry resources.
The Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS)
- FOCUS missionaries are young adults whose lives have been transformed through an encounter with Jesus Christ. Together, we are answering the Church’s call for a New Evangelization: the call to re-propose the gospel of Jesus Christ to our generation in a way that is relevant to everyday life.
Notre Dame Echo Program
- Earn a Master of Arts in Theology at the University of Notre Dame while serving in a parish or school in one of the Echo partner dioceses located throughout the United States.
  
  Echo students benefit from a robust formation program that integrates their work, study, and life of faith to serve the Church and explore a career in ministry, all while growing as a disciple and leader in catechesis and evangelization.
  
  Study theology for two summers on campus at Notre Dame
  
  Work full-time during the academic year in a Catholic parish or school while taking courses online
  
  Engage in intellectual, human, and spiritual formation in community
  
  Receive a competitive stipend, housing, and health insurance benefits (basic medical, no vision or dental)
Pacific Alliance for Catholic Education (PACE)
- The Pacific Alliance for Catholic Education (PACE) is a two-year graduate teaching program serving Catholic schools in the western United States. PACE program participants teach full-time in K-12 Catholic schools, live together in intentional communities, and earn tuition-free graduate degrees in education. Our teachers are currently serving in 37 Catholic schools in 16 cities in Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, and Washington State.

We are here to inspire, equip, and unify disciples of Jesus Christ to boldly live witness to the Gospel.