Hello to the St
Joseph’s Community!
My name is Aaron Pohlen and I am the new Director of Youth Ministry. I am very excited to become a member of such an amazing community! I look forward to meeting each of you in the coming weeks.
My name is Aaron Pohlen and I am the new Director of Youth Ministry. I am very excited to become a member of such an amazing community! I look forward to meeting each of you in the coming weeks.
I grew up in rural Northwest Iowa.
Yes, it is true that Iowa has a lot of corn and pigs, but there is so much more
in the state than agriculture. I went to a small catholic grade school and high
school. I also attended a regional youth group where I grew and encountered the
Lord in a different way than even in my catholic high school. After high school
I attended college seminary at the University
of St Thomas in St
Paul, MN and St John Vianney Theological
Seminary in Denver, CO. This past year I decided that God was
not calling me on toward ordination but was calling me to serve the youth in
the Church.
My hobbies include water-skiing, wake-boarding, and snowboarding. When the weather is nice I enjoy spending time
outside. I also enjoy listening to music and spending time with friends!
The middle school and high school
youth group times will be staying the same for the foreseeable future as I get
to know the needs of the parish. As a reminder here is the normal schedule:
Sunday – Confirmation 3-5pm, eQuip: High School Youth Group
5-7pm, Mass 7pm
Monday – The WALK: Middle School Youth Group 6-7:30pm
Tuesday – nothing
Wednesday – Deep End: Discussion Group 7-9
I will be having a mandatory parents meeting for parents of
students who will be in the Confirmation program is year. This is primarily sophomore
and juniors.
If you have questions, or need
anything, please feel free to contact me by phone or text at 712-541-7327. My email address is st.joeyg@gmail.com.
I have also created a new youth group Facebook
account (Aaron A Pohlen) so that you can keep up to date with the youth group.
Registration Forms for middle and high school can be found
in the lobby of the church or in the parish office. After the mass please fill
them out and return to the office before August 31. If the form is returned
after August 31 there is an additional $5 charge.
