Trip to Denver
Are you currently in the 8th-12th grade? If so, then I want to invite you on an exciting trip to Denver, Colorado next summer from Thursday, June 22 – Thursday, June 29, 2017.
Holy Spirit Parish is taking a group of up to 16teens and 5 adult chaperones to Denver, Colorado for 7 days to attend the Steubenville Youth Conference, perform mission work including working with Mother Theresa’s Missionaries of Charity, and spend two days in the mountains hiking and whitewater rafting.
This week long trip will only cost you $140!!
*Students and adults will only pay $140
- $20 deposit to reserve your spot by Monday December 5, 2016
- 6 more payments of $20/month beginning January, 2017.
- Remaining expenses will be covered with fundraising.
Please take the time to look over the trip itinerary and fundraising events you need to participate in. If you are interested in joining us for this amazing trip to Denver, then fill out and return the form Denver TripRegistration Form and Contact Informationalong with the $20 deposit to the parish office by Monday, December 5. If you or your family has any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me.
Yours in Christ,
Jeff Benda
Coordinator of Catechesis, Preschool - Grade 12
Cell# 799-8299
Email:
Trip to Denver Itinerary
Thursday, June 22 – Thursday, June 29, 2017
Thursday, June 22
8:30 a.m. Mass at Holy Spirit
9:30 a.m. Depart on drive to Denver, Colorado
10:00 p.m. Arrive at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church to stay overnight with Jeff Benda’s brother-in-law, Fr. Wes Dessonville in Dominican Guest House.
Friday, June 23
7:45 a.m. Mass at St. Dominic’s followed by Breakfast in guest house.
9:00 a.m. Depart for ½ day hiking trip west of Denver.
4:30 p.m. Arrive for check in and showers at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Denver Airport before the start of the Steubenville in the Rockies Youth Conference that night.
Saturday, June 24
Attend Steubenville in the Rockies Youth Conference at Crowne Plaza Hotel
Sunday, June 25
Attend Steubenville in the Rockies Youth Conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel
1:00 p.m. Depart Crowne Plaza Hotel and spend afternoon at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver. Overnight stay at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church, 2905 Federal Blvd to stay with Fr. Wes Dessonville at Dominican’s guest house.
Monday, June 26
Volunteer with Missionaries of Charity in Denver
Overnight stay at Dominican Guest house
Tuesday, June 27
Volunteer at Samaritan House, run by Catholic Charities, in Denver
Overnight stay at Dominican Guest house
Wednesday, June 28
7:45 a.m. Mass at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church
8:30 a.m. Depart for drive to Idaho Springs, CO for 10:00 a.m. Whitewater Rafting Trip. Afternoon hiking trip. Overnight stay at Dominican Guest House.
Thursday, June 29
7:00 a.m. Mass at Dominican House
8:00 a.m. Depart for return to Fargo
10:00 p.m. Arrive back at Holy Spirit. Welcome Home!!
Return this form and $20 to reserve your spot!!
Denver Trip Registration Form & Contact Information
The purpose of this form is to collect information that will help us contact you and as we make arrangements for the trip to Denver, Colorado. Please print all information legibly and sign the bottom.
Full Name ______Birthday ______
Home Phone ______(Cell or other) ______
Mailing Address ______
City______State ______Zip code ______
Email ______
School ______Grade in 2016-2017 ______
Check here if a copy of all correspondence should go to the parents.
Complete the following information for the parents or guardian of the student participant.
Parent's / Guardian Name ______
Parent's Address ______(if different than the student)
Father's Phone (Day) ______Mother’s Phone (Day) ______
The following are special circumstances regarding the student that you should be aware of: ______
If under 18 the parents/guardian must read and sign this form.
I give permission for my son/daughter to take part in the Holy Spirit Catholic Church Trip to Denver, Colorado. We have read the information letter and understand the responsibility of our family participating in the fundraising events leading up to the trip. We also understand that if it is deemed necessary by the group leader to send my son/daughter home early for breaking the Contract of Behavior, we will be liable for the expenses incurred. We the undersigned have read this release and understand all its terms and execute it voluntarily and with full knowledge of its significance.
Signature of parent or guardian ______Date ______
All pilgrims must read and sign this portion.
I agree that while attending the event, I will participate in all activities and events scheduled. I will also follow the directions of those in charge, especially my chaperone and will treat them and our hosts with respect. If I choose to break the Contract of Behavior, I understand that I will be liable to a loss of individual freedom during the remainder of the trip and may be sent home at my own and my family's expense.
Participant signature ______Date ______
Payment Schedule & Fundraising
Payment Schedule
$20 Deposit to reserve spot by Monday, December 5, 2016
Six more monthly payments of $20/each beginningJanuary 1, 2017
= $140.00
Fundraising Events
Please note, that friends & family can participate in any of the following Fundraising Events and donate their time to you in order for you to fulfill your commitments. For example, if you are responsible to work 6 hours at a breakfast, your parent can come with you and you can each work 3 hours.
- Christmas Cookie Walk (Saturday, December 10, 2016)
Each student/chaperone is responsible for making a total of 12 dozen Christmas cookies, pieces of fudge, or other candy which must be delivered to the Social Hall before 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2016)
If you are unable to participate in this fundraiser, you will be assessed a total of $75 which must be paid by June 1, 2017
- Breakfast (Sunday, December 11, 2016)
Each participant is responsible for working 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Breakfast.
If you are unable to participate in this fundraiser, you will be assessed a total of $75 which must be paid by June 1, 2017
- Wine & Dine (Friday, February 10, 2017)
Each student/chaperone is responsible for setting up 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 9. You and one parent/adult will work the event from 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. as a server or kitchen helper. You are also responsible for soliciting/donating two silent auction items with a combined minimum value of $50 from local businesses or private donations.
If you are unable to participate in this one, you will be assessed a total of $300 which must be paid by June 1, 2017