March Meeting - Saturday March 7

Our next meeting will be the first Saturday of March, Saturday, March 7.. 

As discussed at our February meeting, we will try to cover two chapters, the 9th and 10th chapters of The Catholic Gentleman.

Copies of the book will be available at the meeting for $13.00.

If you’d like to get a copy of the book before the meeting, email lshadowen@aol.com and we’ll figure out how to get one to you.

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate the meeting.

Thanks to Gene for always opening and having the coffee ready!

Coffee starts at 6:30!

Shrine Pilgrimage/Diocesan Men’s Conference

Email from Mike:

Gents,

In order to avoid detracting from the Diocesan Men’s Conference, being held at St. Bede on Saturday, March 21, and to allow those wanting to attend that event, our Men’s Ministry Lenten Pilgrimage to the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is now scheduled for March 28.  As before, all parts of the Pilgrimage are of course optional and we frequently have small groups and individuals going in different directions a la carte. Unfortunately, due to availability and timing, we will not be able to dine as a group at the Irish Pub...so, sorry. Below is a tentative itinerary, with the various options, with links also below:

6:20 a.m.  Gather at front of St. Bridget

6:30 a.m.  Departure

8:30 a.m.   Arrival at Shrine Cafeteria. Coffee, etc. as needed

9:00 a.m.  Guided Tour of The Shrine

10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.  Guided Tour of the Franciscan Monastery, with Holy Land and Catacomb Replicas
( those going on this tour should leave the Shrine at 9:45 or so to make the very short drive over to the Franciscan Monastery)

10:00 a.m.—12:00 Noon  Private Time for prayer, visits to bookstore/gift shop (also available at Monastery) and/ or Confession. Confessions are available at both the Shrine and the Monastery and we are hoping Father Tochi will be able to hear confessions as well.

Also, the Shrine of Saint Pope John Paul II is about a 1 minute drive from the Shrine. Those wishing to visit can do so during this time period.

12 Noon. Suggested lunch time. Shrine Cafeteria, Catholic University of America dining options  (on-campus or bordering retail area)

Approximately 1:00p.m.  Stations of the Cross in the Crypt Church (lower level of the Shrine immediately following the 12:10 Mass)

2:00 p.m.  Private Mass in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel (lower level of The Shrine)
Celebrant is Father Tochi. Deacons attending can assist I’m sure.

Regroup in Cafeteria area following Mass for immediate departure back to St. Bridget.

Please let me know by replying to ckoz654@aol.com if you plan to go on the Pilgrimage and if you would be willing to drive if necessary. If a possible driver, also include how many your vehicle can comfortably fit. 

Thanks and best wishes for a fruitful Lent!

https://www.nationalshrine.org/

https://myfranciscan.org/

https://www.jp2shrine.org/jps/en/index.html

https://evangelizerichmond.org/events/2019-catholic-mens-conference/



Mike K. 

P.S.  Let’s also try to have a good showing at the Men’s Conference on March 21

March Meeting - Saturday March 7

Our next meeting will be the first Saturday of March, Saturday, March 7.. 

As discussed at our February meeting, we will try to cover two chapters, the 9th and 10th chapters of The Catholic Gentleman.

Copies of the book will be available at the meeting for $13.00.

If you’d like to get a copy of the book before the meeting, email lshadowen@aol.com and we’ll figure out how to get one to you.

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate the meeting.

Thanks to Gene for always opening and having the coffee ready!

Coffee starts at 6:30!

Shrine Pilgrimage/Diocesan Men’s Conference

Email from Mike:

Gents,

In order to avoid detracting from the Diocesan Men’s Conference, being held at St. Bede on Saturday, March 21, and to allow those wanting to attend that event, our Men’s Ministry Lenten Pilgrimage to the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is now scheduled for March 28.  As before, all parts of the Pilgrimage are of course optional and we frequently have small groups and individuals going in different directions a la carte. Unfortunately, due to availability and timing, we will not be able to dine as a group at the Irish Pub...so, sorry. Below is a tentative itinerary, with the various options, with links also below:

6:20 a.m.  Gather at front of St. Bridget

6:30 a.m.  Departure

8:30 a.m.   Arrival at Shrine Cafeteria. Coffee, etc. as needed

9:00 a.m.  Guided Tour of The Shrine

10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.  Guided Tour of the Franciscan Monastery, with Holy Land and Catacomb Replicas
( those going on this tour should leave the Shrine at 9:45 or so to make the very short drive over to the Franciscan Monastery)

10:00 a.m.—12:00 Noon  Private Time for prayer, visits to bookstore/gift shop (also available at Monastery) and/ or Confession. Confessions are available at both the Shrine and the Monastery and we are hoping Father Tochi will be able to hear confessions as well.

Also, the Shrine of Saint Pope John Paul II is about a 1 minute drive from the Shrine. Those wishing to visit can do so during this time period.

12 Noon. Suggested lunch time. Shrine Cafeteria, Catholic University of America dining options  (on-campus or bordering retail area)

Approximately 1:00p.m.  Stations of the Cross in the Crypt Church (lower level of the Shrine immediately following the 12:10 Mass)

2:00 p.m.  Private Mass in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel (lower level of The Shrine)
Celebrant is Father Tochi. Deacons attending can assist I’m sure.

Regroup in Cafeteria area following Mass for immediate departure back to St. Bridget.

Please let me know by replying to ckoz654@aol.com if you plan to go on the Pilgrimage and if you would be willing to drive if necessary. If a possible driver, also include how many your vehicle can comfortably fit. 

Thanks and best wishes for a fruitful Lent!

https://www.nationalshrine.org/

https://myfranciscan.org/

https://www.jp2shrine.org/jps/en/index.html

https://evangelizerichmond.org/events/2019-catholic-mens-conference/



Mike K. 

P.S.  Let’s also try to have a good showing at the Men’s Conference on March 21

March Meeting - Saturday March 7

Our next meeting will be the first Saturday of March, Saturday, March 7.. 

As discussed at our February meeting, we will try to cover two chapters, the 9th and 10th chapters of The Catholic Gentleman.

Copies of the book will be available at the meeting for $13.00.

If you’d like to get a copy of the book before the meeting, email lshadowen@aol.com and we’ll figure out how to get one to you.

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate the meeting.

Thanks to Gene for always opening and having the coffee ready!

Coffee starts at 6:30!

Kozak's Korner - Recommended Media (and a prayer request)

We all need to pray for Father Tochi as he travels home for a month. Parts of Africa have become very dangerous for Christians.

Nigerian priests face increasing threat of kidnapping, murder | National Catholic Reporter

https://www.ncronline.org/news/world/nigerian-priests-face-increasing-threat-kidnapping-murder

Family, Memory, Power | The American Conservative https://www.theamericanconservative.com/dreher/family-memory-fight-against-power/

Christians in the Public Square

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/01/01/decade-same-sex-gay-marriage-timeline-transgender-consequences-column/2776564001/

The Shame Of The Conformists

https://www.theamericanconservative.com/dreher/shame-of-the-conformists-christians-marriage/

The Catholic Gentleman | A blog for Catholic men that seeks to encourage virtue, the pursuit of holiness and the art of true masculinity. https://www.catholicgentleman.net/

Days Before Attack, Nigerian Bishop Warned of Poor Protection for Christians

https://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/days-before-attack-nigerian-bishop-warned-of-poor-protection-for-christians

Life, by the Numbers - The Catholic Thing

https://www.thecatholicthing.org/2020/01/24/life-by-the-numbers/

The Martini Curve Revisited | George Weigel | First Things

https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2020/01/the-martini-curve-revisited

March Meeting - Saturday March 7

Our next meeting will be the first Saturday of March, Saturday, March 7.. 

As discussed at our February meeting, we will try to cover two chapters, the 9th and 19th chapters of The Catholic Gentleman.

Copies of the book will be available at the meeting for $13.00.

If you’d like to get a copy of the book before the meeting, email lshadowen@aol.com and we’ll figure out how to get one to you.

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate the meeting.

Thanks to Gene for always opening and having the coffee ready!

Coffee starts at 6:30!

Shrine Pilgrimage

Email from Mike:

Gents,

We need to be flexible on the Shrine trip this year. Currently, it is set for March 21, with Father Tochi coming with us. However, we learned later that the Diocesan Men’s Conference was also scheduled for that date at St. Bede’s in Williamsburg. I’m waiting for Fr. Tochi to return from Nigeria to see if our trip needs to be moved to March 28 so he can attend the Conference and whether he would be able to go on the pilgrimage if it’s moved to the 28th. Please stay tuned.  In the meantime, please let me know ( if you haven’t already) how many of you are planning to attend the Men’s Conference on March 21.

March Meeting - Saturday March 7

Our next meeting will be the first Saturday of March, Saturday, March 7.. 

As discussed at our February meeting, we will try to cover two chapters, the 9th and 19th chapters of The Catholic Gentleman.

Copies of the book will be available at the meeting for $13.00.

If you’d like to get a copy of the book before the meeting, email lshadowen@aol.com and we’ll figure out how to get one to you.

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate the meeting.

Thanks to Gene for always opening and having the coffee ready!

Coffee starts at 6:30!

March Meeting - Saturday March 7

Our next meeting will be the first Saturday of March, Saturday, March 7.. 

As discussed at our February meeting, we will try to cover two chapters, the 9th and 19th chapters of The Catholic Gentleman.

Copies of the book will be available at the meeting for $13.00.

If you’d like to get a copy of the book before the meeting, email lshadowen@aol.com and we’ll figure out how to get one to you.

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate the meeting.

Thanks to Gene for always opening and having the coffee ready!

Coffee starts at 6:30!

March Meeting - Saturday March 7

Our next meeting will be the first Saturday of March, Saturday, March 7.. 

As discussed at our February meeting, we will try to cover two chapters, the 9th and 19th chapters of The Catholic Gentleman.

Copies of the book will be available at the meeting for $13.00.

If you’d like to get a copy of the book before the meeting, email lshadowen@aol.com and we’ll figure out how to get one to you.

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate the meeting.

Thanks to Gene for always opening and having the coffee ready!

Coffee starts at 6:30!

Evening of Recollection will be at Benedictine on February 5th

Due to a function taking place at St. Bridget, our Evening of Recollection for Men on Wednesday February 5th will take place at the Benedictine Abbey 12829 River Rd, Richmond, VA 23238.  The schedule will be the same 6 PM until 740. We will be back at St. Bridget in March.

February Meeting - Saturday February 1 - NEED A FACILITATOR!

Our next meeting will be the first Saturday of February, this coming Saturday, February 1. 

We will discuss the 8th chapter of The Catholic Gentleman.

Copies of the book will be available at the meeting for $13.00.

If you’d like to get a copy of the book before the meeting, email lshadowen@aol.com and we’ll figure out how to get one to you.

NEED A FACILITATOR!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate the meeting.

Thanks to David for facilitating our January meeting.

Thanks to Gene for always opening and having the coffee ready!

Coffee starts at 6:30!

February Meeting - Saturday February 1 - NEED A FACILITATOR!

Our next meeting will be the first Saturday of February, this coming Saturday, February 1. 

We will discuss the 8th chapter of The Catholic Gentleman.

Copies of the book will be available at the meeting for $13.00.

If you’d like to get a copy of the book before the meeting, email lshadowen@aol.com and we’ll figure out how to get one to you.

NEED A FACILITATOR!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate the meeting.

Thanks to David for facilitating our January meeting.

Thanks to Gene for always opening and having the coffee ready!

Coffee starts at 6:30!

February Meeting - Saturday February 1

Our next meeting will be the first Saturday of February, this coming Saturday, February 1. 

We will discuss the 8th chapter of The Catholic Gentleman.

Copies of the book will be available at the meeting for $13.00.

If you’d like to get a copy of the book before the meeting, email lshadowen@aol.com and we’ll figure out how to get one to you.

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate the meeting.

Thanks to David for facilitating our January meeting.

Thanks to Gene for always opening and having the coffee ready!

Coffee starts at 6:30!