Steubenville East 2024 – “Illuminate” – July 26-28, 2024
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” -John 1:5
Good news! The Steubenville East Youth Conference you've heard about is coming up this summer, and registration is open now!
Right now I am looking for a commitment as to whether you intend on joining us for this awesome weekend, so that I can reserve an appropriate number of spots as well as line up chaperones and take care of logistics. I will need a $50 deposit to reserve your place, although if that presents a problem, contact me and we can work out something else. Please fill out the online form (link above) to reserve your spot! (Note that this deposit is non-refundable for any reason).
Meet at St. Mark:
12:30pm Friday, July 26, 2024
Return to St. Mark:
3:30pm Sunday, July 28, 2024
Location:
Mass Mutual Center (Springfield, MA)
Cost:
$400 per person (estimated)
We'll fundraise to lower the cost to participants, financial aid available in case of hardship.
This cost includes special $15 early bird discount available until March 15, 2024.
Includes:
Conference registration, lodging, all meals, round trip transportation, conference T-shirts
What is Steubenville East?
Sponsored by the Franciscan University of Steubenville in Steubenville Ohio, Steubenville East is a powerful Catholic youth conference for high school teens. It is an opportunity for youth to spend a weekend with their peers who share their faith, to strengthen their relationship with God, to experience the power and beauty of their Catholic faith through the Sacraments, and to learn and grow in their faith - in a way they may not have every experienced before. This is accomplished through dynamic keynote speakers, celebration of Mass, opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, great entertainment, Eucharistic adoration, vibrant praise & worship music, and small group time. It is a life-changing event you'll never forget! I urge you to consider taking a leap of faith and find out what God has in store for you - you will not be disappointed!
As a small aside, for those who are in the Chosen confirmation prep program, some of the speakers in the DVD segments are part of the Steubenville ministry team.
What speakers/entertainers will be there?
This year, music will be provided by Ricky Vasquez. Fr. Jonathan McElhone will be our spiritual leader. Other members of the ministry team include host Bob Lesnefsky and speakers Noelle Garcia and David Calavitta.
How many people will be there?
There are usually over up to 3000 students and chaperones at Steubenville East, the regional conference for the northeast US. This year there will be 19 Steubenville conferences nationwide, serving over 50,000 teens.
Who can go?
The event is open to youth who will be entering grades 9-12 in the fall of 2024, as well as 2024 high school graduates. In other words, anyone currently in grades 8-12. All participants must attend as part of a group.
What if I can't afford it?
Our goal is to make attending the conference available to everyone. We'll be hosting a number of fundraisers over the next 7 months to raise money for the trip. By helping at these fundraisers, the money you earn can be applied to your balance. I'm only looking for the initial $50 up front; the rest will be due in May. Scholarships are available in cases of financial hardship - I don't want money to be the reason you don't come. Please contact me to make arrangements.
Got any other questions? Don't be afraid to contact me!
God Bless!
Jared Forcier
Youth Minister
St. Mark Church
Phone: 203-876-1621
Email: jared@stmarkyouthgroup.org