Verso l'Alto is filled with friends, laughter, and living life to the fullest. Everything we do is open to all 9-12th graders. You don't have to go to a certain school, church, or be Catholic to come.
Verso l'Alto meets Sundays 7-9pm from September-May (in the youth room at Saint Bernard), offers several retreats a year, an annual June mission week, and other special events! Contact Joni with questions and to join our email list.
SPRING 2023
Subject to change! Join the email list for the most current info.
All events are 7-9 pm in the St. Bernard Youth Room unless it says otherwise!
Sunday, January 15 //
New Year's Party
Sunday, January 22 //
Sunday, January 29 //
Sunday, February 5 //
Sunday, February 12 //
Super Bowl Sunday Brunch
Details TBD :)
Sunday, February 19 //
Mardi Gras/Lent Kickoff
Sunday, February 26 //
Lent Bible Study I
Sunday, March 5 //
Lent Bible Study II
Sunday, March 12 //
Lent Bible Study III
Sunday, March 19 //
Lent Bible Study IV
Sunday, March 26 //
Lent Bible Study V
Sunday, April 2 //
Sunday, April 9// No Verso
Happy Easter!
Sunday, April 16 //
Sunday, April 23 //
Sunday, April 30 //
Spring Open House Night
Karoake • games • walking tacos • prize raffle
8th graders now welcome!
Sunday, May 7 //
Guys and Girls Night
Details TBD :)
Sunday, May 14 // No Verso
Happy Mother's Day!
Sunday, May 21 //
Senior Night
Alumni welcome back
Dress: Grad party dressy (sundresses, khaki's)
Subject to change! Join the email list for the most current info.
All events are 7-9 pm in the St. Bernard Youth Room unless it says otherwise!
Sunday, January 15 //
New Year's Party
Sunday, January 22 //
Sunday, January 29 //
Sunday, February 5 //
Sunday, February 12 //
Super Bowl Sunday Brunch
Details TBD :)
Sunday, February 19 //
Mardi Gras/Lent Kickoff
Sunday, February 26 //
Lent Bible Study I
Sunday, March 5 //
Lent Bible Study II
Sunday, March 12 //
Lent Bible Study III
Sunday, March 19 //
Lent Bible Study IV
Sunday, March 26 //
Lent Bible Study V
Sunday, April 2 //
Sunday, April 9// No Verso
Happy Easter!
Sunday, April 16 //
Sunday, April 23 //
Sunday, April 30 //
Spring Open House Night
Karoake • games • walking tacos • prize raffle
8th graders now welcome!
Sunday, May 7 //
Guys and Girls Night
Details TBD :)
Sunday, May 14 // No Verso
Happy Mother's Day!
Sunday, May 21 //
Senior Night
Alumni welcome back
Dress: Grad party dressy (sundresses, khaki's)
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What happens on a Sunday night at VLA? You can expect to arrive and hang out - catch up, eat snacks, shoot hoops - then get started with games (usually competitive, usually make everyone laugh, super not cheesy, we promise or your money back... JK it's free). Most nights there's a talk by a junior, senior, core team member, or guest speaker. After the talk, everyone splits into small groups to discuss the topic and how it affects them, what they really think about it, ask questions, and whatever else comes up. Some upcoming and past topics include Eucharistic miracles, organized religion, arguments for the existence of God, and different ways to pray. Every night ends with prayer. Everyone in high school is always welcome!
"Let no one have contempt for your youth, but set an example for those who believe, in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity." - 1 Timothy 4:12
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Why "Verso l'Alto"? Our name is the motto of a Catholic saint named Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati (the guy rock climbing in that picture). In Italian, it means "to the heights!" He was a normal young man who loved his friends, adventures, serving the poor, and Jesus. He inspires us! Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, pray for us! |
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Joni Mulvaney Director of Youth, Young Adult Ministry, and Digital Communication jmulvaney@smapgh.org Office: 412-561-0570 |
