Fun in the sun at Mallow Faith Camp

THIS week saw the CDYS Youth Ministry St. Aloysius - Summer Faith Camp, for Boys and Girls (5-14 yrs) exceed expected numbers.

It was an action packed week, a summer camp with a twist!

Each day the young people started off with morning prayer followed by a variety of activities, such as drama, sports, music, arts and crafts and Good Shepherd Catechesis. The group were very fortunate to have Sr Marie Gretti, who gave freely of her time to give the young people the opportunity to have Adoration every day where they had an quiet time to sit and talk to Jesus.

The day finished with Mass, where the young people participated in the singing, the readings and altar severing. C.D.Y.S. were delighted to have local priest Fr Sean Corkery, Mallow saying Mass, Fr Greene (Carrigtwohill), Canon O’Brien and Fr Carvill (Mallow) were also present. They were all delighted to see the fantastic activities that the young people were getting involved in.

The camp was an opportunity for the young people to develop and grow in confidence and character, and to know and experience the love of God through the activities. Forty four children participated in the camp and had 20 leaders and junior leaders from Mallow Parish Youth Ministry - CDYS, Jesus Youth Movement and Pope John Paul II Award participants.

Again this year they were fortunate to have Sr Premila and Sr Angelita from the Missionaries of Charity, Blarney who delivered the Good Shepherd Catechesis.

Each day the leaders and junior leaders were very well looked after with the generous donation of sandwiches from SuperValu, Centra-Main Street, Food Capers, Choices Cafe, Lucey’s and Gretta’s. Margaret Hennigan was very busy baking every morning to supply the team with delicious cakes in which there were a rush to get to them.

St Aloysius Faith Camp would like to thank all those who helped make this camp a major success for its third year running. Planning is already under way for next year.

If you would like to get involved in this camp for next year please contact Bernadette, Mallow Parish Youth Ministry on 086 803 1126.

The Angels groups were thoroughly enjoying their drama section under their director Margaret Kennedy and many of the volunteers. Photos: Eugene Cosgrove

The Apostles were in full voice on Tuesday singing their hearts out under the excellent guidance of Noel Walsh and Brenda Greene and the fantastic volunteers who are all thinking of applying for Ireland’s Got Talent.

The Disciples were blessed with the fine weather and enjoyed their sports outside under the watchful eye of Eoin Crowley and Audrey Smith and the talented volunteers.

The Saints were busy in their arts and crafts guided by Michelle and a great team of volunteers.