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Catholic Young Adults of Montgomery is a ministry of the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry in the Archdiocese of Mobile. CYAM is vibrant deanery-wide organization engaging young Catholics between ages 21 and 39 in Montgomery and the surrounding region. The Catholic Young Adults of Montgomery seek to unite young adults to Jesus and His Church, so as to provide a place of belonging and a real relationship with God through catechesis, fellowship, charity, and sacraments.
Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Mobile and the Knights of Columbus, we provide a variety of opportunities for fellowship, faith formation, and spiritual growth for young adults from all parishes in the River Region area.
We hold monthly group events focused primarily on faith formation, called Brewing the Faith; semester-long Small Groups, focused on forming and strengthening personal relationships; and various Social Events focused primarily on fellowship. As we grow, we hope to be able to offer opportunities for service projects as well, which will focus on giving back to the community in tangible ways through works of mercy.
Please join our mailer, like us on Facebook, and/or email us with any questions you might have.
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Events
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Small Groups
Many young adults today have moved to new cities to pursue their careers, away from their family, friends, and parish. Most go to Mass at a new church and have no one to sit with and feel alone. We all crave and need community. Small groups are a way to build relationships and friendships with other young Catholics who are in similar places in life by getting to know others on a deeper level and be challenged to grow in their faith together. While it may be intimidating to join a group where you don’t know anyone, we ask that you commit to the group you sign up for for the whole semester (Spring: Jan-May; Summer: May-Aug; Fall: Aug-Dec) to get the most out of your group. Small groups are also great for those who are busy because they take very little time. Groups typically meet for about an hour and a half every other week.
For the Spring 2019 semester, we are offering one women’s group and one mixed group. Please sign up using the “Small Group Registration” form on this page. Sign-ups will only be available from Dec 15-21, and spaces are very limited–it is first come, first served!
Small group meetings kickoff the week of Jan 12-18. This is when you’ll meet your leader and other group members and get more details about your group, so it is very important that you are there. You will receive an email from your group leader after you sign up with the location for your first meeting which will take place the following week. Please make sure you buy the book listed for your group.
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Brewing the Faith
“Brewing the Faith” is a fun and casual monthly meeting where young adults gather to enjoy each other’s company over dinner and drinks while exploring various issues relevant to the Catholic faith. Guest speakers include both religious and lay members who discuss a wide range of topics, providing a space for intelligent conversation and growing in the faith.
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Past topics
"Liturgy"
Most Reverend Thomas J. Rodi, Archbishop of Mobile
"Discipleship: How to be a Christian Leader"
Carly Hale, Fomer FOCUS Missionary
"To Struggle with God: Carrying the Cross"
Tom Riello, Theology Department Head, MCPS High School Campus
"How to Have a Productive Lent"
Laurie Gulley, Principal, MCPS St. Bede Campus
"Spiritual Resolutions: A New Year's Resolution to Grow in the Spiritual Life"
Fr. Pat Arensberg, Pastor Holy Name of Jesus, Semmes, AL
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Recurring events
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Every Sunday @ 1:30 PM. John Knox Manor (Narrow Lane Rd). Holy Spirit Nursing Home Outreach. Come spend an hour visiting with residents. Questions: John Klein (334-530-2913. Leave a message)
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Every Tuesday @ 7 PM. St. Bede Parish Hall. Tom Riello’s Bible Study.
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Every Tuesday @ 7 PM. St. Peter Church. Holy Hour for our country.
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Every Tuesday @ 7 PM. Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Holy Hour.
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Every second Tuesday @ 1:30 PM. Seton Haven (Atlanta Hwy) Seton Haven Outreach. Meet monthly to celebrate birthday parties for residents. Contact Elaine Beyerle (334-281-4588).
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Every Wednesday @ 7 PM. Holy Spirit Church Library. Tom Riello’s Bible Study
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Every FIRST Friday @ 8:30 PM. Holy Spirit Church. Two Hearts Vigil of Adoration and Reparation. Rosary begins at 8:30 PM, followed by Mass at 9:00 PM and then all-night Eucharistic Adoration.
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Every FIRST Saturday @ 9:00 AM. Holy Spirit Church. Two Hearts Vigil of Adoration and Reparation (continued). Mass begins at 9:00 AM, followed by rosary at 9:40 AM.
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Every FIRST Saturday @ 12:00 PM. Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. First Saturday Devotion. The Sister Servants of the Eternal Word from Casa Maria in Irondale, AL will lead us in First Saturday devotions. Lunch is provided. Confession will be available. The sisters also have a children’s program.
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Looking for service projects?
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Volunteers Needed: St. Jude Social Services. If you would like to help, in any way, please contact Sr. Barbara at 334-265-6791.
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Interested in Volunteering at the St. Jude Soup Kitchen? Volunteers are need every Saturday morning. Call 334-265-6791.
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Holy Spirit’s St. Vincent de Paul Society is looking for volunteers to help with various projects. For more information about their group, visit their website or contact Nora Cammak at 334-717-8047.
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