St. Joseph York Youth Ministry

St. Joseph York Youth Ministry SPARKS (grades 6-8) and IGNITE (grades 9-12) are two youth ministries in the York, PA, area.

Our mission is to combine FAITH with FUN and help every young person encounter the Person of Jesus Christ through the Truth and beauty of the Catholic Faith.

Just wanted to remind you that tonight is our final Ignite event of the school year before summer break (except for the ...
05/17/2026

Just wanted to remind you that tonight is our final Ignite event of the school year before summer break (except for the Summer Retreat!). Hope to see you all tonight.

IGNITE Year-End Finale is this Sunday, May 17th from 5–8pm in the SJY Youth Room!Join us for an ENGULF Holy Hour Night w...
05/14/2026

IGNITE Year-End Finale is this Sunday, May 17th from 5–8pm in the SJY Youth Room!

Join us for an ENGULF Holy Hour Night with Eucharistic Adoration, Confessions, games, activities, dinner, snacks, and dessert as we close out an incredible school year together!

In a world full of noise and distractions, there is nothing more important than spending time with Jesus truly present in the Eucharist. Adoration and Confession are powerful opportunities for peace, healing, grace, and encountering Christ personally. We are encouraging every teen to prioritize this night!

This event is also especially meaningful because it will be my last regular Ignite event as the Youth Minister here at St. Joe’s East York. I would love to celebrate, pray, and close out the year together with all of you one last time.

Please RSVP to [email protected] so we can plan for food. We can’t wait to see you there!

🎉 SPARKS YEAR END FINALE! 🎉Join us Friday, May 15th from 6:30–8:30 PM in the SJY Gym for an awesome end-of-year celebrat...
05/12/2026

🎉 SPARKS YEAR END FINALE! 🎉

Join us Friday, May 15th from 6:30–8:30 PM in the SJY Gym for an awesome end-of-year celebration with Sparks Middle School Catholic Youth Ministry!

🍕 Pizza
🔥 S’mores
🎮 Fun Games
🍿 Snacks
🎉 A blowout night to celebrate an amazing school year together!

Please sign up ahead of time: https://forms.gle/3NbYfwSfa4RoE9eL8

I also want to share that this will be my final Sparks event as Youth Minister here at St. Joseph East York. It has been such a blessing to walk with these teens and families over the years, and I would love to see as many of our Sparks students there as possible for one final celebration together.

Let’s end the year with an unforgettable night! 💙

What if hope is more than just wishful thinking?This year’s high school retreat, DAYBREAK: A Retreat on Mary’s Hope, inv...
05/09/2026

What if hope is more than just wishful thinking?

This year’s high school retreat, DAYBREAK: A Retreat on Mary’s Hope, invites teens to encounter the God who brings light into every darkness.

Looking to Mary—from the Annunciation to the Cross to Pentecost—we’ll discover what it means to trust God even when life is uncertain, difficult, or painful. Mary reminds us that hope is not pretending everything is easy. Hope is believing that God is faithful.

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” — John 1:5

Join us for a weekend filled with:
🔥 Powerful talks
🙏 Mass, Adoration & Confession
🌅 Morning & Evening Prayer
💬 Small groups & authentic community
🧗 Challenge course & fun activities
🤍 Time for silence, reflection, and encounter with Christ

The Church calls Mary the Morning Star because she points us toward Jesus, the true dawn that overcomes every darkness.

Come encounter the hope that never fails.

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/1bdDDPgj2UmPTiPh6

After much prayer and discernment, I want to share that I will be stepping down from my role as Youth Minister at St. Jo...
05/05/2026

After much prayer and discernment, I want to share that I will be stepping down from my role as Youth Minister at St. Joe’s East York, effective July 1st, as I transition into a new role as the parish’s Facilities Manager.

Serving the teens and families of Sparks and Ignite has been one of the greatest blessings of my life. I am incredibly grateful for the relationships built, the moments of encounter, and the ways God has worked through this ministry.

We still have some great things ahead to close out the year:
🔥 Sparks Year-End Finale – May 15 (6:30–8:30pm)
🔥 Ignite Year-End Finale – May 17 (5–8pm)
🔥 Summer Retreat – June 5–7 (my final event as Youth Minister)
-Sign up here: https://forms.gle/mArerYX8K2eHzeBk8

I’m committed to finishing strong and making these moments meaningful for our teens.

As we look ahead, updates about future Sparks and Ignite events will be shared once new leadership is in place. Please keep our parish and ministry in your prayers during this time of transition.

Thank you for being part of this mission. It has truly been an honor.

🔥 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! IGNITE: ALIVE IN CHRIST 🔥High school teens — join us TONIGHT from 5–8 PM for an incredible Easter...
05/03/2026

🔥 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! IGNITE: ALIVE IN CHRIST 🔥

High school teens — join us TONIGHT from 5–8 PM for an incredible Easter Season Night!

🍕 Pizza & Salad
⚽ Outdoor Games
✝️ Faith Talk + Real Discussion
🔥 Bonfire & S’mores

Come hang with friends, have a blast, and discover what it really means that Jesus is alive right now.

Bring a friend and come ready for an awesome night!

“Why do you seek the living among the dead?” — Luke 24:5

🔥 IGNITE: ALIVE IN CHRIST 🔥High school teens — join us this Sunday, May 3rd from 5–8 PM for an awesome Easter Season Nig...
05/01/2026

🔥 IGNITE: ALIVE IN CHRIST 🔥

High school teens — join us this Sunday, May 3rd from 5–8 PM for an awesome Easter Season Night!

🍕 Pizza & Salad
⚽ Outdoor Games
✝️ Faith Talk + Discussion
🔥 Bonfire & S’mores (weather permitting)

Come hang out, have fun, and discover what it really means to live like Jesus is alive. Bring a friend and don’t miss it!

“Why do you seek the living among the dead?” — Luke 24:5

Sparks Catholic Middle School Ministry is TONIGHT, May 1st from 6:30–8:30 PM in the SJY Gym!If your middle schooler need...
05/01/2026

Sparks Catholic Middle School Ministry is TONIGHT, May 1st from 6:30–8:30 PM in the SJY Gym!

If your middle schooler needs a fun, faith-filled night with friends, games, snacks, and an uplifting Easter message, this is it!

We’ll be celebrating the joy of the Resurrection and the good news that JESUS IS ALIVE!

Encourage your kiddos to come and bring a friend for an awesome night they won’t want to miss!

SPARKS Middle School Ministry is back this Friday, May 1st from 6:30–8:30 PM in the SJY Gym!Middle schoolers are invited...
04/30/2026

SPARKS Middle School Ministry is back this Friday, May 1st from 6:30–8:30 PM in the SJY Gym!

Middle schoolers are invited for an awesome Easter Season event filled with fun games, friends, snacks, and faith as we celebrate the good news: JESUS IS ALIVE!

Bring a friend and come ready for a high-energy night you won’t want to miss!

🔥 Ignite Service Event – This Sunday! 🔥Join us this Sunday from 2–4 PM at the Catholic Harvest Food Pantry as we help wi...
04/23/2026

🔥 Ignite Service Event – This Sunday! 🔥

Join us this Sunday from 2–4 PM at the Catholic Harvest Food Pantry as we help with behind-the-scenes service work like cleaning, sorting, and organizing donations. These simple tasks make a big impact and are a huge help to their ministry!

All teens in 8th–12th grade are welcome. It’s always a great time of service, teamwork, and fun.

Hope to see your teen there! 🙌

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2935 Kingston Road
York, PA
17402

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+17177557503

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