Our Lady of Perpetual help

Our high school ministry is open to all 9th -12th graders, whether you go to St. Mary or St. Ursula or no church at all - you are most welcome here! Our youth ministry program is a place for students to come as they are and be surrounded by friends, laughter, and love. Contact Bryanna Pateras with questions and to join our email/text list.

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My Story:  After working in the business world for a year, I heard God's calling for my life to become a Youth Minister! I was drawn to youth ministry because of my desire to lead others towards Christ. My life has been transformed by Jesus and I want nothing more than to bring that same love and joy to others and to introduce them to the life-changing message of the Gospel. I know firsthand the struggles of growing up in the current culture, but the love and goodness of Christ has led me to see the light admist the darkness. By the Grace of God, I have been given the opportunity to share that same light with all the teens I encounter.

Interests: My favorite saint is St. Teresa of Calcutta! Chocolate Chip Cookies are my go-to snack. I tore my ACL playing soccer in my sophomore year of High School, but thankfully, that did't scare me away from competing at the collegiate level where I met some of my best friends- go gators! Instagram is my social media of choice. Adoration with praise and worship opened my eyes to the True Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist & I'd love to talk with you about it. If there is a beautiful sunset, I am definitely taking a picture of it. I am always down for a good nature hike!  Bible in a Year with Father Mike Schmitz is life changing - round 3 here we come. The surrender novena is my constant prayer, "O Jesus, I surrender myself to You, take care of everything!"

I am excited to be here at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish and journey in faith with all of you very soon. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or to set up a time to introduce yourself. I can’t wait to meet you all soon!