Ministry Leader: Kristina Turner

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QUINN’S PLACE

YOUTH GROUP

A safe place where all youth can gather

Friday’s 6-10pm Parish Community House 8-10 Drake Street

Hello all

The new youth group has been named Quinn’s Place in honour of Quinn Story.  Quinn Story, 17, was a Year 11 student at our Padua College in Mornington who tragically drowned at The Pillars in Mount Martha in June 2021.  Quinn was a thoughtful and kind-hearted person.  At the time the Dromana Junior Football and Netball Clubs posted a tribute to the teenager on their Facebook page.  “It is with great sadness we acknowledge the passing of Quinn Story, past player and valued member of Dromana JFNC and Beleura JFC,” 

Anthony Banks, principal at Padua College, posted a tribute to Quinn saying: 'Quinn was a talented musician and a creative songwriter and improviser, who loved drama and skateboarding,' 'Eternal rest grant unto Quinn, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him,'  Quinn’s death had a significant effect on members of the College community, and not only for those who knew Quinn personally. It is important to remind ourselves to seek help from others when we feel sad or vulnerable.”

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The youth in our community need a place where they can gather safely, be around good mentors and guides, feel free to open up and discuss any issues and also a place where they can socialize and have fun.  This new endeavour by St Macartan’s has, thanks to Monique Story (Quinn’s Mum) and her friends, over 20 parent volunteers and plenty of teenage youth who want to attend.  At the moment it is only open to high school aged youth and older.  There will always be at least four adult supervisors each night, plus our new    Parish Youth Worker - Kristina Turner. Who along with others will help guide the youth in various activities. Fr Jude and myself will also be regular visitors and participants, there to pastor and listen to the youth.

WHAT’S AT QUINN’S PLACE?

- Xbox gaming room

- Music room - guitar/keyboard/bongo’s

- Arts & Craft

- Cards

- Board games

- Table tennis

- Pool

- Music

- Guided activities

- Church open for private or guided prayer.

- Free Fish n Chips / Pizza / nibbles

- Free Soft drinks / Tea & Coffee

There will be:

- Cooking demonstrations

- Guest speakers

- Visiting counsellors

- Guitar lessons

- Entertainers

- Outings

Opportunities to participate in:

- Charity work

- Food service for the lonely and poor

- Coffee barista training

- Fund raising

- Choir and a music group for our Youth Mass

Contact Fr Jude or myself - 59752200 email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Blessings

Fr Geoff