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ONE DAY is just around the corner and we are looking for 3 youth bands to play. The band entry form is now available for download. Good luck and we hope to see you at "ONE DAY"

Click here to download form and rules

 NEW! THE "SHINE NEW ORLEANS" CAMP IS OFFICIALLY FULL. HOWEVER THERE ARE STILL SPACES AVAILABLE FOR THE ST. LOUIS, MEMPHIS AND GALVESTON CAMPS. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN "SHINING" PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT OTHER CITIES WE WILL BE SERVING THIS SUMMER. THANKS

THANK YOU!!!! On behalf of our family, I would like to say thank you for all of your prayers and support during our time of sadness and loss. Our loss of William turned out to be a blessing to others. The day William died his corneas were donated to Baylor College of Medicine to help 2 blind children gain their sight. Now they will hopefully be able to see through his eyes. Because of the outpour of prayers and calls and e-mails we have received we have been able to get through all of this. Please continue to pray for Williams parents (Lacy and Carrie) and for his siblings (Lacy III, Cissy, Coryn, Gerad, Katie, Andrea, and Ally) Even though William was 2 1/2 years young he left a huge impact on us. At his funeral service there were 21 Priests 2 Deacons and a Bishop. We even had Cardinal Daniel DiNardo stop by to pay his respects the day before at the rosary. As we begin to try to put some sort of normality back into our lives please continue with your prayers and know that you and your families are in our prayers and may God continue to use each and everyone of you to be a living witness to his mercy and grace.

Augie

We are happy to welcome Theresa Ebenhoeh from Kalamazoo MI. She is now a part of the SHINE development team. Welcome aboard.

We are happy to announce that SHINE is teaming up with The Diocese of Lake Charles Office of Youth Ministry to do a "City On A Hill" Diocesan Work Camp. This is open to anyone who would like to serve those still affected from the storms with the exception that most of the participants will be from the Lake Charles and surrounding parishes. Participants must be entering the 9th grade in the Fall of '08.

"ONE DAY" Houston is coming June 1st with Brian Johnson, Dave Clark and Augie Leal. The search is on the top Catholic Youth Praise Band from the Houston area to play at "ONE DAY" Click below for more details

You can hear Augie's music and at www.myspace.com/augieleal

Augie is currently taking dates for the Fall of '08. If you are interested in having him come out to do a concert, retreat or rally, e-mail him at augieleal@yahoo.com or call to book him.

Got questions about SHINE e-mail us at: shinecwc@yahoo.com

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Calling all SHINE family and alumni. Come celebrate our 10 year Anniversary with a Work Camp & Cruise. Even though it's still a year away it'll be here before you know it. Next summer ('09) We will gather down in Galveston, Texas for a 4 day work camp and then head out on a 4 day Cruise. This is open only to those who have attended a SHINE Catholic Work Camp over the past 10 years. We will take the first 300 who sign up. You must be at least 18 yrs old to attend. More details to come.

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