Catholic Young Adults of Middle GA

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CYA is for 18-35 year-olds to have a community fostering love for Christ, appreciation for the church, and solid support through participation in social gatherings, guest speaker talks, open discussion, adoration, worship, and community outreach events.

07/15/2025

CYA Events



Hey CYAers,

Thursday Nights

This Thursday - Join us for Game Night in the Knights' Hall. Bring a snack/drink to share, your favorite board/card game, and we'll CYA at 6:30pm Thursday!

Next Thursday - Join us 7/24 for a talk by Bryce Wood about St. Joseph at the Knights' Hall beginning at 6:30pm!

July 31st - Join us for a talk for all sexes on Veiling by Michaela Browning in the Knights' Hall at 6:30pm!

August 7th - Join us for a talk on Mary - Queen of Heaven by Natalie Stallworth in the Knights' Hall at 6:30pm!

Other Events

1st Sunday Mass & Brunch - Join us Sunday, August 3rd, at the St. Jos 11:00am Mass followed by Brunch in Downtown Macon. Meet out the side door of the Church to determine the restaurant, and we'll walk/drive (weather determinate) over together after Mass.

Additional Help - If you are interested in leading any events currently happening, starting up a regular event, or just want to host something, we'd love to support you! Message James Griggers at any of the below options or text him at 478-955-6952.

Keep the group in your prayers and we look forward to C'ing YA there!

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06/21/2025

This Week @ CYA



Hey CYAers,

Thursday Nights

This Thursday - Join us for Catholic Trivia Night led by Preston Earle! Meet in the Knights' Hall at 6:30pm and bring some snacks to share.

Next Thursday - In celebration of Independence Day, we will meet for a cookout at Michaela's House (305 Willoughby Ct, Macon, GA 31216) on Thursday, July 3rd beginning at 6:30pm!

July 10th - The winners of this week's Trivia Night will plan the events for Thursday, July 10th, so more to come on that.

July 17th - Game Night with CYA in the Knights' Hall! Join us at 6:30pm and bring your favorite board/card games to share with the group. We'll have dinner that night, so don't worry about food.
July 24th - Join us in the Knights' Hall at 6:30pm for a talk on our Parish Patron Saint, St. Joseph. Bryce Wood will be leading a talk on his confirmation saint and the wonderful things we know about this silent witness known as the Terror of Demons.

July 31st - Join us in the Knights' Hall at 6:30pm as Michaela Browning discusses the history, tradition, and role of veiling in the Catholic Church. Male or female, veil-er or not, join us for an opportunity to learn more about this practice and discuss.

Other Events

1st Sunday Mass & Brunch - Join us Sunday, July 5th, at the St. Jos 11:00am Mass followed by Brunch in Downtown Macon. Join the group outside the side door after Mass and the group will determine where to eat. They'll also post in the GroupMe for those who cannot attend the Mass but may make it to lunch.

Changes in Fall

Leadership Team - we'll be bringing on some additional members for the coming year, as well as bringing back some CYA-favorite and requested events including Service Projects, Theology on Tap, and a Retreat!

Additional Help - If you are interested in leading any events currently happening, starting up a regular event, or just want to host something, we'd love to support you! Message James Griggers at any of the below options or text him at 478-955-6952.

Keep the group in your prayers and we look forward to C'ing YA there!

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05/16/2025

Upcoming Events



Thursday Nights

This Thursday - Join us for a talk on St. Joan of Arc given by Anna Varisco. Bring a charcuterie pairing (cheese, meat, crackers, etc.) or some French food to the Knights' Hall at 6:30pm!

Next Thursday - Join us for a talk on the Ascension (as it will be Ascension Day) by Sean Connelly on Thursday (5/29). We'll meet for in the Knights' Hall at 6:30pm!

Following Thursday - Join us for a pasta social at Logan Kavanagh's place. We'll meet at 6:30pm on June 5th at 6001 Thomaston Rd, Apt 101, Macon, GA. Bring your signature or favorite sauce and/or meat, Logan is providing the pasta, Andrew the garlic bread, and we'll have a great time together!

Other Formal Events

1st Sunday Mass & Brunch - Join us Sunday, June 1st, at the St. Jos 11:00am Mass followed by Brunch in Macon. We'll walk/drive (weather determinate) over together after Mass. Meet out the side door between the Church and Rectory with everyone. For those who are not able to meet at the Church, someone will message where they're headed!

Interested in other events with young adults? Join our GroupMe below to get the latest and greatest on what's going on in the community!

Additional Help - If you are interested in leading any events currently happening, starting up a regular event, or just want to host something, we'd love to support you! Simply message in what you're up to or planning in the GroupMe and let people know they're welcome to join! If you need any help planning an event, message James Griggers at any of the below options or text him at 478-955-6952.

Keep the group in your prayers and we look forward to C'ing YA there!

Keep in Touch

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03/24/2025

This Week @ CYA



Hey CYAers,

Thursday Nights
6:30pm - Knights' Hall

This Thursday (3/27) - Join us for our discussion on the 6-10th Stations of the Cross! We will pray through them and discuss in a group format. Feel free to read them ahead of time if you would like. We are walking through the Stations found on Catholic.org . Bring a snack or drink to share with the group, and we'll CYA there!

Next Thursday (4/3) - We will have our final batch of the stations, with 11-15th Stations. Bring some snacks/drinks to share for the group.

Thursday (4/10) - We will reflect back on the Stations, and read through the Passion narratives in Scripture together.

Thursday (4/17) - Join us for Mass at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary, with dinner to follow with the Group!

Other Events

Feast of the Annunciation - Join us Tuesday 3/25 at 6:30pm at 523 Amanda Way for pizza and drinks to celebrate the Annunciation Solemnity!

Mass & Brunch - Join us on Sunday 4/6 for Mass & Brunch. We'll sit together at the 11:00am Mass (for those who can), and then meet out the side door to coordinate travel downtown for Brunch at Ocmulgee Brewpub. If unable to attend Mass, meet us down there at 12:30pm.

Stations of the Cross - Join us each Friday in Lent for the Stations of the Cross! One for Families is at 5:30pm and another is at 7:00pm. The Knights' Fish Fry begins at 5:00pm and runs until 7:00pm, so join us before or after the Stations for dinner as well.

Good Friday Events - Join us on Good Friday at 12:00pm for a showing of Passion of the Christ at 523 Amanda Way, followed by Stations of the Cross at St. Jos' at 3:00pm. Both of the above MUST begin on time, so please be prompt. We may also remain in Fellowship and prayer until the Veneration of the Cross Service that evening. More details on that in the coming weeks.

Faith & Fellowship - Join the Young Adults at Faith & Fellowship on Wednesday Nights beginning at 5:30pm with Dinner and 6:00pm with the Talk and Small Groups, all in the St. Joseph School Gym! Many members attend and have a wonderful time to have dinner together and discuss the faith.

Keep in Touch

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02/13/2025

Join us tonight at 6:30pm in the Knights' Hall of St. Joseph's for a discussion on the Love of God in your life as we approach Valentine's Day!

01/16/2025

CYA for Fr. Juan Carlos' Bday & Going Away



CYA tonight in the Social Hall at 6:00pm for Fr. Juan Carlos' going away and B-Day party. Find a Young Adult and join them! We'll C-ya next week as we continue our regular meetings.

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12/05/2024

TONIGHT - Hot Chocolate Social & Advent Discussion



Hot Chocolate Social & Advent Discussion

6:30pm in the St. Joseph Guest House
Bring a snack to share, we'll provide the Hot Cocoa and Mugs to keep!

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10/30/2024

All Hallow's Eve Party!



Hey CYAers,

Join Us This Thursday!

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10/02/2024

CYA This Week!



Hey CYAers,

Thursday Nights

This Thursday - Join us for our First Thursday Social in the Guest House beginning at 6:30pm! Bring your favorite soup to share as we start the fall with a great time of fellowship and friendship.

Next Thursday - we will begin our first of two talks on Catholicism, Civic Virtue, and Politics with Dr. Sonia Miles! Meet us in the Guest House at 6:30pm for some time of fellowship followed by Dr. Sonia's talk.

3rd Thursday - We will wrap up our Catholicism, Civic Virtue, and Politics talks with Fr. Casey Cole coming to speak! Meet us in the Guest House at 6:30pm for some time of fellowship followed by Fr. Casey's talk.

4th Thursday - We will have Guys/Girls Groups, so listen out for details on that! (We hear there may be pumpkins involved).

5th Thursday - All Saints' Eve Mass will begin at 7:00pm in the Church, so find a Young Adult and sit with them. We will follow that Mass with dinner Downtown, for those who are interested.

Other Events

Rebuilding Macon Community Outreach Day - Join us on Saturday, 10/5, for service projects around Macon as we help an elderly lady with yard work and painting her home. We will go to Daily Mass together then head over to help her! We would love to have as many people as possible! They recommended we bring 10-15 people for this project.


1st Sunday Mass & Brunch - Join us this Sunday, October 6th, at the St. Jos 11:00am Mass followed by Brunch in Downtown Macon. We'll walk/drive (weather determinate) over together, so meet us out the side door after Mass.

Book Study - We will be beginning the book "The Art of Living" by Dr. Edward Sri on the Virtues with the first meeting (and opportunity to pick up the book to start) on 10/19 at Michaela's House following Daily Mass.

3rd Saturday Game Night - Join us Saturday (10/19) at 523 Amanda Way, Macon, GA 31216 beginning at 6:30pm with Bring-Your-Own-Dinner and Board/Card Games to follow. Come join us for this wonderful event!

Group Details/Updates

Additional Help - If you are interested in leading any events currently happening, starting up a regular event, or just want to host something, we'd love to support you! Message James Griggers at any of the below options or text him at 478-955-6952.

Holy Hour for CYA - We now have a weekly Holy Hour in the Adoration Chapel at 8:00pm on Tuesday Nights. Come and spend a moment or an hour with the Lord in the Chapel to pray for your own intentions and those of the members of the group. There should always be a member of CYA present during this time*, so come by and join them in prayer. We have many members, and we would love to pray with and for you! *If you would like to commit to being at the Chapel during that hour, reach out to James Griggers and he will get you in the rotation.

Keep the group in your prayers and we look forward to C'ing YA soon!

Keep in Touch

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08/21/2024

CYA This Week



Hey CYAers,

Thursday Nights

This Thursday - Join us this Thursday beginning at the Guest House at 6:30pm. We are postponing the beginning of our study on Salvation until next month. We will instead be heading over to the SJS Gym to help prepare for Faith & Fellowship beginning next Wednesday! So wear some comfy clothes for set up and join us in helping ready the parish for this wonderful initiative!

Next Thursday - We'll be splitting into Guys Groups and Girls Groups, so reach out to James Griggers at 478-955-6952 to get in contact with the right people to join those groups. It's a wonderful opportunity to build community with young men and women in the parish, so join us for this monthly event!

Following Thursday - We will be back at the School Gym for a Social with Yard Games and Grilling! Feel free to park in the church parking lot and walk over or park in the lot beside the gate. We'll start at 6:30pm with various yard games, alcohol, and burgers, so come out and party with us!

Other CYA Events

1st Sunday Mass & Brunch - Join us Sunday, September 1st, at the St. Jos 11:00am Mass followed by Brunch in Downtown Macon at The Rookery. We'll walk/drive (weather determinate) over together after Mass.

Book Study - We will begin a book study on "The Art of Living" by Dr. Edward Sri on living the virtues in our daily lives beginning in September. If you are interested in this study, please reach out to James Griggers via GroupMe or text 4789556952 to get in the group. We will take our time through this book, as we look at the 4 Cardinal Virtues taught by the Church and their application for us today.

Theology on Tap - We are going to begin Theology on Tap in September, so watch out for more details. This is an event catering towards us as Young Adults with speakers from around the Diocese (and maybe beyond) talking on topics relevant to us!

3rd Saturday Movie Night - Join us Saturday (9/21) at 523 Amanda Way, Macon, GA 31216 beginning at 6:30pm with Bring-Your-Own-Dinner & Hangout and the Movie beginning at 7:30pm. We vote on a pre-determined set of religious-themed movies as a group there. Reach out ahead of time if you have any movies you would love to see added to the list!

Miscellaneous Updates

Faith & Fellowship - Wednesday nights beginning in the Fall, St. Joseph's will begin hosting a Wednesday night program with Dinner beginning at 5:30pm, Pastoral Talk beginning at 6:00pm and Small Group Discussion to follow. This is a parish-wide initiative, so you will have wonderful opportunities to build community and spend time with other Young Adults (who could be invited to CYA events), parishioners you've only ever seen in passing, and parishioners going through life with similar situations as you. This initiative was requested by the Bishop Parkes and St. Jos Church Leadership, so we'd love to see a great Young Adults turn-out if you can make it!

Additional Help - If you are interested in leading any events currently happening, starting up a regular event, or just want to host something, we'd love to support you! Message James Griggers at any of the below options or text him at 478-955-6952.

Keep the group in your prayers and we look forward to C'ing YA there!

Keep in Touch

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08/12/2024

CYA This Week



Hey CYAers,

Thursday Nights

This Thursday - Join us this Thursday at Mass for the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary! Mass begins at 7:00pm, so find a seat with us in the Sanctuary before it begins. We'll meet outside the side door and head downtown for some dinner afterwards.

Next Thursday - We'll begin a study on Salvation through Formed. Each week of the study will include hanging out and snacks beginning at 6:30pm, with the video beginning at 7:00pm in the Guest House (as possible). We'll close out with discussion from 7:30pm-8:00pm. Come out to learn or better understand what we believe as Catholics about Salvation.

Following Thursday - We'll be splitting into Guys Groups and Girls Groups, so reach out to James Griggers at 478-955-6952 to get in contact with the right people to join those groups. It's a wonderful opportunity to build community with young men and women in the parish, so join us for this monthly event!

Other CYA Events

3rd Saturday Movie Night - Join us this Saturday (8/17) at 523 Amanda Way, Macon, GA 31216 beginning at 6:30pm with Bring-Your-Own-Dinner & Hangout and the Movie beginning at 7:30pm. We vote on a pre-determined set of religious-themed movies as a group there.

1st Sunday Mass & Brunch - Join us Sunday, September 1st, at the St. Jos 11:00am Mass followed by Brunch in Downtown Macon at The Rookery. We'll walk/drive (weather determinate) over together after Mass.

Book Study - We are looking at beginning a study the beginning of September on the Virtues. More details to come!

Theology on Tap - We are going to begin Theology on Tap in September, so watch out for more details. This is an event catering towards us as Young Adults with speakers from around the Diocese (and maybe beyond) talking on topics relevant to us!

Miscellaneous Updates

Faith & Fellowship - Wednesday nights beginning in the Fall, St. Joseph's will begin hosting a Wednesday night program with Dinner beginning at 5:30pm, Pastoral Talk beginning at 6:00pm and Small Group Discussion to follow. This is a parish-wide initiative, so you will have wonderful opportunities to build community and spend time with other Young Adults (who could be invited to CYA events), parishioners you've only ever seen in passing, and parishioners going through life with similar situations as you. This initiative was requested by the Bishop Parkes and St. Jos Church Leadership, so we'd love to see a great Young Adults turn-out if you can make it!

Leadership Team - we'll be bringing on some additional members for the coming year, as well as bringing back some CYA-favorite and requested events including Service Projects, Theology on Tap, and a Retreat!

Additional Help - If you are interested in leading any events currently happening, starting up a regular event, or just want to host something, we'd love to support you! Message James Griggers at any of the below options or text him at 478-955-6952.

Keep the group in your prayers and we look forward to C'ing YA there!

Keep in Touch

Join us on our FlockNote , our GroupMe , or our Facebook Group . We're glad you're here!

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07/31/2024

CYA Updates



Thursday Nights

This Thursday - Join us for our First Thursday Social in the Guest House! Pizza & sodas will be provided, so bring a snack or drink to share and we'll CYA at 6:30pm Thursday! *If you are going to the Holy Hour for Vocations at 6:00pm, feel free to join us after! This is a wonderful time of Adoration and contemplation with the Lord focused on both our own and Parish-wide Vocations. If you have any interest in the priesthood or religious life, love someone who is considering it, or would like to see the Diocese of Savannah have more Vocations, come out and spend some time with the Lord asking for His intercession.

Next Thursday - Keep an ear out for next week's information!

Exciting Events

Emotional Virtue Book Study - For those participating, don't forget we are reading the rest of Emotional Virtue for the meeting this Saturday (8/3) at 9:45am at 523 Amanda Way, Macon, GA 31216. This will be the final meeting!

1st Sunday Mass & Brunch - Join us this Sunday, August 4th, at the St. Jos 11:00am Mass followed by Brunch in Downtown Macon at Piedmont Brewery & Kitchen. We'll walk/drive (weather determinate) over together after Mass.

3rd Saturday Movie Night - Join us Saturday (8/17) at 523 Amanda Way, Macon, GA 31216 beginning at 6:30pm with Bring-Your-Own-Dinner & Hangout and the Movie beginning at 7:30pm. We vote on a pre-determined set of religious-themed movies as a group there.

Changes in Fall

Leadership Team - we'll be bringing on some additional members for the coming year, as well as bringing back some CYA-favorite / requested events including Service Projects, Theology on Tap, and a Retreat!

Additional Help - If you are interested in leading any events currently happening, starting up a regular event, or just want to host something, we'd love to support you! Message James Griggers at any of the below options or text him at 478-955-6952.

Keep the group in your prayers and we look forward to C'ing YA there!

Keep in Touch

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830 Poplar Street
Macon, GA
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