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The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) offers young people the opportunity to grow as individuals and as contributing members of their teams, their parish and their community. A flourishing CYO program adds to the strength and vitality of the parish and offers the opportunity to build Christian community among its participants.

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CYO News

Don't forget to look at the calendar for upcoming events!

Fall Sports signups have ended. If you missed the signup period, please contact Carolyn to see if there is anythign that can be done.

Congratulations to 7th grader Diego Racanco who won the Archdiocese of Philadelphia championship in the shot put. Diego threw 37' 2.75", his best throw of the season, to place first in the entire Archdiocese. Diego placed first in the Region and Area championships to qualify for the Archdiocesan Championship. Evan Walsh, another 7th grader, also qualified for the Archdiocesan Championships, and placed 19th in the 100 meter dash. Congratulations to Diego, Evan, and the entire track team!

Thank you to everyone who helped out and/or attended the CYO Closing Ceremonies and Awards. Thanks for a successful year!

The following students should be commended for their exemplary service to the CYO ministry program, completing at least 1/3 of the activities offered by CYO this year:

Junior CYO (out of 26 activities)
9 activities – Jimmy Farrell and Danielle Hebling
10 activities – Shane Atkinson, Jenna Kasman, and Nicole Bachich
12 activities – Bridgette McCoy
14 activities – Brian Smart
15 activities – Casey Farrell
17 activities – Brogan Murphy
18 activities – Devon Lavery

High School CYO (out of 34 activities)
12 activities – Anathae Wallace
17 activities – Tommy Smart
18 activities – Justin Gavaghan
20 activities – Brendan McCoy
21 activities – Colleen Sweeney
23 activities – Paul McGee and Kristen Rothermel
25 activities – Katie Smart

Congratulations to the Christian Athlete Award winners from each team. Each team presented a Christian Athlete medal at the CYO Awards ceremony. The winners are:

5/6 volleyball: Sloane Hubler
7/8 volleyball: Casey Farrell
5/6 boys B basketball: Nick Halczak
5/6 boys A basketball: Matt Kuhlmeier
7/8 boys basketball: Brian Smart
7/8 girls basketball: Anna Tarnovski
HS boys basketball: Paul McGee
HS girls basketball: Taylor Wasserleben
4-8 track: Evan Walsh & Brogan Murphy
5/6 baseball: Gus Lawn
HS Volleyball: Sean Gallagher

Also, a big congratulations to the 8th Grade St. John Neumann Christian Athlete Award winners, chosen by their coaches, teachers, and priests as examples of exemplary Christian values overall in team sports. This year's winners were Brian Smart and Bridgette McCoy. Congratulations Brian and Bridgette!

 

CYO Ministry

The following students should be commended for their exemplary service to the CYO ministry program, completing at least 1/3 of the activities offered by CYO this year:

Junior CYO (out of 26 activities)
9 activities – Jimmy Farrell and Danielle Hebling
10 activities – Shane Atkinson, Jenna Kasman, and Nicole Bachich
12 activities – Bridgette McCoy
14 activities – Brian Smart
15 activities – Casey Farrell
17 activities – Brogan Murphy
18 activities – Devon Lavery

High School CYO (out of 34 activities)
12 activities – Anathae Wallace
17 activities – Tommy Smart
18 activities – Justin Gavaghan
20 activities – Brendan McCoy
21 activities – Colleen Sweeney
23 activities – Paul McGee and Kristen Rothermel
25 activities – Katie Smart

Congratulations to senior Tommy Smart on receiving the St. Timothy Award from the Archdiocese for outstanding leadership and service to church and community. This is the highest youth ministry award given out by the National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministry. The award recognizes juniors and seniors who live as disciples of Christ, setting a positive example for other youth; witness to their faith by exhibiting Catholic morals and integrity; demonstrate Gospel values through service to others; and exhibit Christian leadership in parish, school, and/or community.

See the OYYA website for upcoming events such as:

  • Local World Youth Day - July 19-20
  • The Link - first Saturday of each month
  • Various activities in our Bucks vicariate as well as around the Archdiocese

CYO Sports

Fall Sports signups have ended. If you missed the signup period, please contact Carolyn to see if there is anythign that can be done.

Congratulations to the Christian Athlete Award winners from each team. Each team presented a Christian Athlete medal at the CYO Awards ceremony. The winners are:

5/6 volleyball: Sloane Hubler
7/8 volleyball: Casey Farrell
5/6 boys B basketball: Nick Halczak
5/6 boys A basketball: Matt Kuhlmeier
7/8 boys basketball: Brian Smart
7/8 girls basketball: Anna Tarnovski
HS boys basketball: Paul McGee
HS girls basketball: Taylor Wasserleben
4-8 track: Evan Walsh & Brogan Murphy
5/6 baseball: Gus Lawn
HS Volleyball: Sean Gallagher

Also, a big congratulations to the 8th Grade St. John Neumann Christian Athlete Award winners, chosen by their coaches, teachers, and priests as examples of exemplary Christian values overall in team sports. This year's winners were Brian Smart and Bridgette McCoy. Congratulations Brian and Bridgette!

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Congratulations to 7th grader Diego Racanco who won the Archdiocese of Philadelphia championship in the shot put. Diego threw 37' 2.75", his best throw of the season, to place first in the entire Archdiocese. Diego placed first in the Region and Area championships to qualify for the Archdiocesan Championship. Evan Walsh, another 7th grader, also qualified for the Archdiocesan Championships, and placed 19th in the 100 meter dash. Congratulations to Diego, Evan, and the entire track team!

Congratulations to the 11th and 12th grade boys' basketball team coached by John Walsh, who won Region 11 and advanced all the way to the Archdiocesan semifinals!

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Youth Activities Board

Father Ronan
Chair
Peg Rothermel
Vice Chair
Ed Wilkowski
Secretary
Barbara McGee
Treasurer
Carolyn Smart
Athletic Director
Vacant
Ministry Director
At Large Members:
Marcy Gavaghan
Kevin Lavery
Tara Murphy
John Sweeney
Katie Smart
Justin Gavaghan

Adult Advisors:

Jim & Marcy Gavaghan
Tara George           
Kevin & Joanne Lavery
Paul & Barbara McGee
Frank & Tara Murphy
Peggy Rothermel
John & Janet Sikina
Carolyn Smart
Ed & Maryann Wilkowski

 

High School Core Group:

Tommy Smart
Taylor Wasserleben
           
Justin Gavaghan
Brendan McCoy
Paul McGee
Katie Smart
Colleen Sweeney
Kristen Rothermel
Collin Murphy

 

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