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It is that time of year again - Fall Retreat is back! Our 2019 Fall Retreat will be held on Saturday, November 30 and Sunday, December 1. The retreat will begin at Saint Mary's Parish Center at 10 a.m. on Saturday and end following the Life Teen Mass on Sunday. It is truly one of our best events of the year! Click here to register now! You do not want to miss this, so sign up today!

On Saturday, September 28, Life Teen SMASH will have its annual Apple Picking Trip to Clearview Farm in Sterling, MA. We will meet at Saint Mary's at 9:30 a.m. and return around 4:00 p.m. The trip includes apple picking, pumpkin picking, and lunch. The cost to attend is $30, but you may want to bring a few extra dollars to buy some delicious cider donuts from the bakery! This is always a really fun day, so don't miss out! Click here to sign up now!

We will be heading to Canobie Lake Park for the day on Tuesday, August 27. We will meet at Saint Mary's at 9 a.m. and return around 6 p.m. The cost to attend is $35. Please bring some money for lunch and/or games This trip is open to BOTH high school teens and middle school kids. Space is limited, so sign up now before it's too late!

Join us on Thursday, August 29 as Life Teen SMASH goes on a Castle Island Adventure! Although the trip is free to attend, you MUST SIGN UP if you plan to go so that we know how many people are going to come. We will meet at Saint Mary's at 3 p.m. and return around 8 pm. Please bring some money for dinner or a "schnap dog" at Sullivan's! Click here to sign up now!

Join us on Tuesday, August 20 for an awesome day down at Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park in Connecticut! Brownstone Park is a water park featuring rock climbing, zip lines, inflatable obstacles, and more. It is sure to be an awesome day! We will meet at Saint Mary's at 8 a.m. and return around 8 p.m. (exact time will be determined by the traffic). The cost to attend is $35, but please bring some spending money for food and snacks throughout the day. There are only a limited number of spots available, so click here to sign up now!

On Thursday, August 22, we will be having a special Destination Mass and Dinner with Father Chris. We are also excited to be joined by our friends from Life Teen Fatima in Sudbury and St. Mary's Life Teen in Dedham! We will meet at Saint Mary's at 5 p.m. and travel to a secret undisclosed location for Mass and dinner together as a group. The cost to attend is $20, but space is limited and registration closes on Tuesday, August 20 at 5 p.m. Please remember to bring some spending money with you!

If you plan to attend, click here to register now!

On Saturday, August 24, we will be going to Gillette Stadium to watch the New England Revolution take on the Chicago Fire. We will meet at Saint Mary's at 5:30 p.m. and return around 10:30 p.m. The cost to attend is $35 (please bring extra money for the concession stands). This trip is open to both high school and middle school. Click here to sign up now!

Join us for a Mystery Night on Wednesday, August 7. We will meet at Saint Mary's at 8:30 p.m. and return at 11:45 p.m. We have some pretty exciting stuff planned, so don't miss out. Space is limited! Click here now to sign up and join us! Don't bother asking where we are going or what we are doing... It's a mystery... It is recommended that teens bring athletic attire/a change of clothes.

Join us for a Mystery Day on Thursday, August 8. We will meet at Saint Mary's at 11 a.m. and return around 6 p.m. Space is limited, and we need to confirm our numbers by Wednesday morning, so please click here to sign up now! It is going to be a blast! Teens should bring some money for lunch as well as athletic attire/a change of clothes.

This trip is open to both Middle School and High School.

Registration for Boys' Retreat 2019 is now online! Retreat will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 9 and end around 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 10. The cost to attend is $20. It is going to be a lot of fun, so sign up now by clicking here on the link! NO GIRLS ALLOWED!

Our annual Life Teen SMASH Harbor Cruise will be held on Tuesday, August 13. We are so excited to have youth groups and parishes from around the Archdiocese join us for this special event. Get ready for an awesome night of music, dancing, and fun on Boston Harbor! We will be meeting at Saint Mary's at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13 and returning around 11:45 p.m. Sign up and reserve your ticket by clicking here! The cost to attend is $25. Please bring extra money if you would like to purchase anything from the snack bar.

We will be heading to McCoy Stadium on Saturday, August 3 to see the Pawtucket Red Sox take on the Rochester Red Wings. All middle school and high school teens are welcome to attend! We will meet at Saint Mary's at 4 p.m. and return around 11 p.m. (after watching some special post-game fireworks). Tickets cost $20 per person. Please bring extra money if you would like to purchase food at the concession stands. Only a limited number of tickets are available, so click here to sign up now!

We will be heading to Six Flags New England for the day on Wednesday, July 24. We will meet at Saint Mary's at 8 a.m. and return around 8 p.m. The cost to attend is $40. Please bring some extra money for food, games, etc. This trip is open to BOTH high school teens and middle school kids. If you plan to come, please click here and sign up before the end of the day on Monday, July 22.

One of the best events of the Summer O' Fun is back - the Life Teen SMASH Summer O' Fun 2019 All Nighter! The All Nighter begins on Friday, July 26 at 7 p.m. and ends on Saturday, July 27 at 6 a.m. The cost to attend is $35. If you plan to attend, please click here to register online. It is going to be a ton of fun, so don't miss it! Come well rested, because you probably won't be getting any sleep!

Registration for Girls' Retreat 2019 is now available! The Girls' Retreat will be run by some of our awesome female Core members! Retreat will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 19 and end around 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 20. The cost to attend is $10. It is going to be a lot of fun, so sign up now by clicking here on the link! NO BOYS ALLOWED!

Our Summer O' Fun White Water Rafting Trip will take place from Wednesday, July 31 to Friday, August 2. The cost to attend is $200, which covers whitewater rafting, the ropes course, accommodations, and most meals. Teens should bring some spending money for snacks/lunch on the way to and from Maine. The cost will go up to $225 on Monday, July 22. There are only a limited number of spots, and this trip will sell out, so sign up before it's too late!

Our annual Summer O' Fun Scavenger Hunt is back! Join us on Saturday, July 6 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a day of fun seeking items and completing challenges. Although the Scavenger Hunt is a free event, you must register online by Friday, July 5 at noon if you plan to attend. Click here to sign up now!

On Thursday, June 27, we will be having a special Destination Mass and Dinner with Father Chris. We will meet at Saint Mary's at 5 p.m., travel to a secret undisclosed location for Mass, and enjoy some dinner together as a group. The cost to attend is $20, but space is limited and registration closes on Tuesday, June 25 at 1 p.m.

If you plan to attend, click here to register now!

Mrs. Dowling and Mrs. Gill are still looking for some teens to help out with Summer Religious Education from Monday, June 24 through Tuesday, July 2. You do not need to be there every day to help out! If you want to help out, please click here and register as a volunteer.

We are also looking for volunteers for Vacation Bible Camp from Monday, August 12 to Friday, August 19. To help out with Vacation Bible Camp, please click here and register as a volunteer.

Our annual Welcome Luau will be held on Sunday, June 2 after the 6 p.m. Life Teen Mass. If you will be entering the 8th or 9th grade in the fall (or have just been waiting for an invitation to check out Life Teen), we hope to see you there! There will be a cookout, games, and a great opportunity to make new friends! Anyone finishing 7th grade through 12th grade is welcome. Invite a friend!
*Disclaimer: Hawaiian shirts are not required, but strongly encouraged.