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what is shine service week?
SHINE, which stands for St. Joe’s Helping In Neighborhoods Everywhere, is St. Joe’s local service week for all incoming 7th grade through high school youth. The goal of this service week is to build community, grow in faith, and serve others.
It’s not just any week. It’s THE week you’ll be talking about all summer! Packed with opportunities to serve like Jesus, spend time with friends and meet other teens from our community, attend daily Mass, and enjoy great food and fun activities, this is a week you don’t want to miss. Your faith will grow, your friendships will deepen, and you’ll leave inspired. Space is limited. Invite a friend and register starting February 1st.
The day begins at 8:30 AM at St. Joe’s and wraps up at 3:00 PM. Each day features a unique service project, time for prayer and reflection, lunch, and exciting activities. All participants receive a SHINE t-shirt, and lunch is provided daily.
Please note: Participants 18 years and older need to comply with Archdiocese of Chicago Safe Environment compliance requirements. You will be contacted by Marilyn Williamson after registration to complete VIRTUS training.
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faq's
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Yes! We've been told in the past that this is one of the best weeks of the summer! Our time together will be filled with service opportunities, games, Mass, and more! You won’t want to miss this week, where your friendships will deepen, your love for Jesus will grow, and you will leave changed.
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To see our highlights from SHINE last year, please visit stjoseph-libertyville.org/shine-recap. This year will have a very similar schedule!
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Each day will have different service opportunities! The schedule for this year is still being finalized, but in the past we've served in the following ways: packing meals for people in need with Feed My Starving Children, reading books to children with disabilities, building beds for children that don't have beds to sleep on, volunteering at our St. Joseph Food Pantry, sorting food at the Northern IL Food Bank, hosting a community breakfast for parishioners and seniors in our community, and more.
Some of the service work will be done on St. Joe’s campus. Other service work will be done out in the community. Transportation to the different service projects will be provided by St. Joe’s, and all drivers/adult volunteers will have completed a background check and be in compliance with the Archdiocese of Chicago.
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Here is a typical schedule. This year's schedule is still being finalized, but it will be sent out to all parents/guardians before SHINE begins. Some new other items for this year's schedule will include water wars, Reconciliation, Eucharistic Adoration, and more.
8:30 AM - Daily Mass at St. Joe's
9:00 AM - Check in and welcome party
9:30 AM - Depart for our service opportunity for the day
Noon - Lunch break
Afternoon - Conclude service work and travel back to St. Joe's, different games and activities planned for each day when we get back
2:00 PM - Reflection on the day led by a St. Joe's priest or deacon
3:00 PM - The day concludes. See you tomorrow!
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Each participant should bring a water bottle, sunscreen, and wear close-toed shoes. Many service projects will take place outside, so please dress for the weather. You may get dirty, so don’t wear your favorite clothes! On Monday, you will receive your blue SHINE t-shirt that you will wear each day.
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Yes! This year, teens are required to attend all 5 days of SHINE so you can gain the most from the experience and build relationships.
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Yes, absolutely! This week is for incoming 7th grade through graduating high school seniors. All are welcome - you don’t need to be a St. Joe’s parishioner to participate!
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SHINE costs $100 this year. This covers lunch each day, transportation to the service projects, t-shirts, and any other supplies and materials. Payment is due at the time of registration.
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Please reach out to St. Joseph Youth Ministry at [email protected]!
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