Sunday, July 27, 33 of our youth came back energized to OLG after a great weekend of music, swimming, and outdoor activities in Big Bear.

Father Bruce gave our bus a nice start Friday morning with blessing, with plenty of holy water for all!  We arrived safely for lunch at Camp Cedar Lake after a brief, 10-minute “pit stop” to allow the bus cool down after overheating. After some time relaxing, canoeing and swimming at the lake, the teens put together some awesome skits Friday evening – complete with “Happy Cows” commercial breaks – and capped off the night with evening prayers in the lodge. Saturday was a full day, starting with some challenging team-building activities in the morning. The “high ropes” courses, “Leap of Faith” and “Tarzan Traverse,” were a highlight of the weekend. Our youth climbed, jumped, and crossed out of their own comfort zones to experience the true meaning of team support. Deacon Scott joined us Saturday evening for the liturgy of the Word and an awesome homily. We send a heart-felt thanks to everyone who helped make this weekend possible – our chaperones, Deacon Scott, those who sponsored our youth on this trip, and to the OLG community for your prayers.  Peace.