Our November meeting will be Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 6:45 am, in the meeting room off the commons.

Our meeting will start at 6:45 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend 8:00 am Mass

We will continue our discussion of

Men of the Word - The Good News - A Bible Study for Men Chapter 7

Books are available at the meeting.

The Monsignor Francis Byrne Council 5476 at St Bridget has graciously provided the books! Thanks Doug and Mike!

Remember to bring your Bible!

Thanks to Steve G for volunteering to facilitate our November meeting!

Thanks to Wayne for facilitating our October meeting!

After we finish Men of the Word, we will discuss

Doctors of the Church by Pope Benedict XVI

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!

Men,

Father Seth will be leading us this Saturday from 8am-1030am at Saint Bridget for a Men's Catholic Conference.

Please join us for Mass and the Rosary at 8am.  Rosary will be led by Bob R.

This will be followed by a presentation and discussion on Evangelization led by Father Seth from 9am-1030am.

Coffee and bagels will be provided!

Please spread the word!  Evangelize!!

Please rsvp to Frank at fxdevenoge@gmail.com - mobile - 8048145607

Peace,

Frank

Our October meeting will be Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 6:45 am, in the meeting room off the commons.

Our meeting will start at 6:45 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend 8:00 am Mass

We will continue our discussion of

Men of the Word - The Good News - A Bible Study for Men Chapter 6

Note that Chapter 6 utilizes Lectio Divina - for mor info on Lectio Devina go to:

https://www.simplycatholic.com/lectio-divina-reading-scripture/

The books will be available at the meeting,

or email lshadowen@aol.com

and we’ll figure out a way to get a book to you before the meeting.

The Monsignor Francis Byrne Council 5476 at St Bridget has graciously agreed to provide the books! Thanks Doug and Mike!

Remember to bring your Bible!

Thanks to Wayne for volunteering to facilitate our October meeting!

After we finish Men of the Word, we will discuss

Doctors of the Church by Pope Benedict XVI

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!

Our September meeting will be Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 6:45 am, in the meeting room off the commons.

Our meeting will start at 6:45 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend 8:00 am Mass

We will continue our discussion of

Men of the Word - The Good News - A Bible Study for Men Chapter 5

The books will be available at the meeting,

or email lshadowen@aol.com

and we’ll figure out a way to get a book to you before the meeting.

The Monsignor Francis Byrne Council 5476 at St Bridget has graciously agreed to provide the books! Thanks Doug and Mike!

Remember to bring your Bible!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate our September meeting!

Thanks to Wayne for facilitating our August meeting!

After we finish Men of the Word, we will discuss

Doctors of the Church by Pope Benedict XVI

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!

Our August meeting will be Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 6:45 am, in the meeting room off the commons.

Our meeting will start at 6:45 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend 8:00 am Mass

We will continue our discussion of

Men of the Word - The Good News - A Bible Study for Men Chapter 4

The books will be available at the meeting,

or email lshadowen@aol.com

and we’ll figure out a way to get a book to you before the meeting.

The Monsignor Francis Byrne Council 5476 at St Bridget has graciously agreed to provide the books! Thanks Doug and Mike!

Remember to bring your Bible!

Thanks to Wayne for volunteering to facilitate our August meeting!

Thanks to Mike for facilitating our July meeting!

After we finish Men of the Word, we will discuss

Doctors of the Church by Pope Benedict XVI

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!

Our July meeting will be July 13, 2024 at 6:45 am, in the meeting room off the commons.

Our meeting will start at 6:45 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend 8:00 am Mass

Our meeting will continue to serve as the COR program for the Knights of Columbus. We look forward to knights joining us!

We will continue our our discussion of

Men of the Word - The Good News - A Bible Study for Men Chapter 2

The books will be available at the meeting,

or email lshadowen@aol.com

and we’ll figure out a way to get a book to you before the meeting.

The Monsignor Francis Byrne Council 5476 at St Bridget has graciously agreed to provide the books! Thanks Doug and Mike!

Remember to bring your Bible!

Thanks to Frank for agreeing to facilitate our July meeting!

Thanks to Martin for facilitating our June meeting!

After we finish Men of the Word, we will discuss

Doctors of the Church by Pope Benedict XVI

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!

June Meeting - Saturday June 1, 2024

Our June meeting will be June 1, 2024 at 6:45 am, in the meeting room off the commons.

Our meeting will start at 6:45 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend 8:00 am Mass

Our meeting will continue to serve as the COR program for the Knights of Columbus. We look forward to knights joining us!

As decided at our May meeting we will begin our discussion of

Men of the Word - The Good News - A Bible Study for Men Chapter 1

The books will be available at the June meeting,

or email lshadowen@aol.com

and we’ll figure out a way to get a book to you before the meeting.

Chapter 1 is also available as a preview at

https://www.kofc.org/en/resources/who-we-are/our-faith/11443-men-of-the-word.pdf

Thanks to Martin for agreeing to facilitate our June meeting!

Thanks to Frank for agreeing to facilitate our July meeting!

After we finish Men of the Word, we will discuss

Doctors of the Church by Pope Benedict XVI

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!

Our May meeting will be May 4, 2024 at 6:45 am, in the meeting room off the commons.

Our meeting will start at 6:45 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend 8:00 am Mass

Our meeting will continue to serve as the COR program for the Knights of Columbus. We look forward to knights joining us!

We will continue our discussion of Chapter 3 of

Bishop Robert Barron’s book, This is My Body

St. Bridget has graciously provided the books. They will be available at the April meeting.

We also need to decide what our next topic of discussion will be.

Please bring your ideas or email them to lshadowen@aol.com!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate our May meeting!

 Thanks to Steve G for facilitating our April meeting!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!

Our April meeting will be Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 6:45 am, in the meeting room off the commons.

Our meeting will start at 6:45 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend 8:00 am Mass

Our meeting will continue to serve as the COR program for the Knights of Columbus. We look forward to knights joining us!

We will continue our discussion of Chapter 2 of

Bishop Robert Barron’s book, This is My Body

St. Bridget has graciously provided the books. They will be available at the April meeting.

 Thanks to Steve G for volunteering to facilitate our April meeting!

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

Our March meeting will be Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 6:45 am, in the meeting room off the commons.

Our meeting will start at 6:45 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend 8:00 am Mass

Our meeting will continue to serve as the COR program for the Knights of Columbus. We look forward to knights joining us!

We will begin our discussion of

Bishop Barron’s book, This is My Body

St. Bridget has graciously provided the books. They will be available at the February meeting.

 Need a volunteer to facilitate our March meeting! Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer!

Thanks to Mike K and Wayne S for facilitating our January meeting!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!

Our January meeting will be Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 6:45 am, in the meeting room off the commons.

Our meeting will start at 6:45 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend 8:00 am Mass

Our meeting will continue to serve as the COR program for the Knights of Columbus. We look forward to knights joining us!

We will continue our discussion of

Revitalizing Catholicism in America - Nine Tasks for Every Catholic

focusing on Chapter 4, which describes the nine tasks

The book can be purchased on multiple websites

For our February and March meetings as part of St. Bridget’s Eucharistic Revival, we will discuss Bishop Barron’s book, This is My Body. St. Bridget has graciously offered to provide the books.

The books will be available at the January meeting.

Thanks to Mike K and Wayne S for volunteering to facilitate our January meeting.

Thanks to Steve G for facilitating our December meeting!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!

WHO:                       SBMMFF participants and spouses/significant others
WHAT:                      25th (!) Annual Pot-luck Christmas Party
WHERE:                   Special thanks to Leon and Laurie for hosting the dinner this year at their home, 13 Willway Ave, Richmond, VA 23226
WHEN:                     Friday, 12/8  6:30 - 9:00 pm
WHY:                        Back by popular demand!!
WHAT YOU MUST DO:   Email lshadowen@aol.com if you are coming and what dish you will bring (main dish, side dish or dessert).  Remember we're a hungry crowd!!  Please try to bring dishes that do not need to be heated.  Thanks!

Remember, please try to bring "hungry-man" portions!!

SEE YA THERE!!!!

Our December meeting will be Saturday, December 2 at 6:45 am, in the meeting room off the commons.

As we discussed at our October meeting, our meetings will start at 6:45 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend 8:00 am Mass

Also as we discuss in October, our meetings will serve as the COR program for the Knights of Columbus. We look forward to knights joining us!

We will continue our discussion of

Revitalizing Catholicism in America - Nine Tasks for Every Catholic

The book can be purchased on multiple websites

Thanks to Steve G for volunteering to facilitate our December meeting.

Thanks to Paul F for facilitating our November meeting!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!

Our November meeting will be Saturday, November 4, at 6:45 am, in the meeting room off the commons.

As we discussed at our October meeting, starting in November, our meetings will start at 6:45 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend 8:00 am Mass

Also as we discuss in October, our meetings will serve as the COR program for the Knights of Columbus. We look forward to knights joining us!

We will continue our discussion of

Revitalizing Catholicism in America - Nine Tasks for Every Catholic

The book can be purchased on multiple websites

Thanks to Paul F for volunteering to facilitate our November meeting.

Thanks to Mike K for facilitating our October meeting!

Get Ready!  It’s time to Oktoberfest! 

 We’ll be at Doug’s home again this year – thanks to Doug and Shellie!

 Hope you can join in this year!  The link below is live to register and pay in advance.

 See you there!

Best,

Fritz aka John M

Our October meeting will be Saturday, October 7, at 7:00 am, in the meeting room off the commons.

The meeting will start at 7:00 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend 8:00 am Mass

We will begin our discussion of

Revitalizing Catholicism in America - Nine Tasks for Every Catholic

The book can be purchased on multiple websites

Thanks to Mike K for volunteering to facilitate our October meeting.

Thanks to Frank D for facilitating our September meeting!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!

Our September meeting will be Saturday, September 9, at 7:00 am, in the meeting room off the commons.

The meeting will start at 7:00 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend 8:00 am Mass

We will wrap up our discussion of the The Virtues by John H. Garvey focusing on the last section “The Crown of Virtues”

The book can be purchased on multiple websites including

The Catholic University of America Press https://www.cuapress.org/9780813236223/the-virtues/

Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Virtues-John-Garvey/dp/0813236223/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1TOGLG1WJTSMT&keywords=the+virtues&qid=1678140452&sprefix=The+virtues%2Caps%2C79&sr=8-2

We will also decide what we will study next - bring your ideas!

Here are a couple:

Men of the Word: The Good News

shopcatholicinfo.com

This Bible study is geared towards all Catholic men, not just Knights of Columbus, and is conveniently divided into 12 sections. We could also pitch our Saturday morning meetings to the Knights, which might bolster our attendance numbers.

Revitalizing Catholicism in America

Nine Tasks for Every Catholic

Revitalizing Catholicism in America provides nine practical action items every faithful Catholic can undertake - nine steps which, all together, will form the building blocks of a renewed Catholic subculture. No matter what your specific gift or walk of life, you have a role to play in revitalizing Catholicism in America. This book will show you how.

Thanks to Frank D for volunteering to facilitate our September meeting.

Thanks to Steve G for facilitating our August meeting!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!

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Our August meeting will be Saturday, August 5, at 7:00 am, in the meeting room off the commons.

The meeting will start at 7:00 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend 8:00 am Mass

We will continue our discussion of the The Virtues by John H. Garvey

 The book can be purchased on multiple websites including

The Catholic University of America Press https://www.cuapress.org/9780813236223/the-virtues/

Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Virtues-John-Garvey/dp/0813236223/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1TOGLG1WJTSMT&keywords=the+virtues&qid=1678140452&sprefix=The+virtues%2Caps%2C79&sr=8-2

Thanks to Steve G for volunteering to facilitate our August meeting.

Thanks to Steve S for facilitating our July meeting!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!

Our July meeting will be Saturday, July 8, at 7:00 am, in the meeting room off the commons.

The meeting will start at 7:00 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend 8:00 am Mass

We will continue our discussion of the The Virtues by John H. Garvey

 The book can be purchased on multiple websites including

The Catholic University of America Press https://www.cuapress.org/9780813236223/the-virtues/

Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Virtues-John-Garvey/dp/0813236223/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1TOGLG1WJTSMT&keywords=the+virtues&qid=1678140452&sprefix=The+virtues%2Caps%2C79&sr=8-2

Thanks to Steve S for volunteering to facilitate our July meeting.

Thanks to Steve G for facilitating our June meeting!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!

Saturday, March 11 we’ll make our annual Pilgrimage to Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

Tentative Itinerary, everyone participates as they choose:

6:15-6:30 am Depart by carpool from St. Bridget

9:00 - 10:00 am Guided tour of the Shrine

9:30-11:00 am Welcome to witness the ordinations of Dominicans deacons in the Upper Level of the Shrine

10:00-11:15 am Private prayer, Confessions, optional visit to the Saint Pope John Paul II Shrine

11:15 am Private Mass celebrated by Fr. Paul Kkonde (the same priest who joined us last year from St. Edward) in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel on the lower level of the Shrine

11:50 am-12:50 pm Private prayer, Confessions, optional visit to the Saint Pope John Paul II Shrine

12:50 p.m Regroup outside the Crypt Church for those who want to pray the Stations of the Cross

After Stations of the Cross (~1:45 pm) Depart for lunch at the Dubliner

Please email Mike K at ckoz654@aol.com if you plan to go.

If you haven’t already volunteered and if you might be able to drive, please let Mike know. Our tradition is that drivers eat lunch gratis, compliments of the various passengers…

March Meeting - Saturday March 4

Our March meeting will be Saturday, March 4, at 7:00 am, in the meeting room off the commons.

The meeting will start at 7:00 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend 8:00 am Mass

We will be reading/discussing The Spiritual Maxims in The Practice of the Presence of God with Spiritual Maxims by Brother Lawrence.

 The book can be purchased on multiple websites. For example, it is available for $2.49 at The Practice of the Presence of God [Baker Books, 1989]: Brother Lawrence: 9780800785994 - Christianbook.com (Thanks Steve S!)

 Links to pdfs of the reading for our March meeting are

Here - Spiritual Maxims

and

Here - Character and Thoughts

We will also decide what materials to use for our next meetings. Bring your ideas!

Here are some ideas:

Doctors of the Church—Pope Benedict

Word on Fire new film series Wonder: The Harmony of Faith and Science

Live Not by Lies—Rod Dreher

The Economics of the Parables—Fr. Robert Sirico

The Virtues—John Garvey

Thanks to Steve G for volunteering to facilitate our March meeting.

Thanks to Martin A for facilitating our February meeting!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!

Our February meeting will be Saturday, February 4, at 7:00 am, in the meeting room off the commons.

The meeting will start at 7:00 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend 8:00 am Mass

We will be reading/discussing The Letters in The Practice of the Presence of God with Spiritual Maxims by Brother Lawrence.

 The book can be purchased on multiple websites. For example, it is available for $2.49 at The Practice of the Presence of God [Baker Books, 1989]: Brother Lawrence: 9780800785994 - Christianbook.com (Thanks Steve S!)

 In addition, here is a link to a pdf document of pages 31-60, letters, the readings for our February meeting

We also decided that we would re-institute singing a hymn at the beginning of our meetings and also read and briefly discuss the Sunday Mass readings

Thanks to Martin A for volunteering to facilitate our February meeting.

Thanks to Martin A for facilitating our January meeting!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!

Hope everyone had a joyous Christmas and is looking forward to the New Year!

Our January Saturday meeting will be Saturday, January 7, at 7:00 am, in the meeting room off the commons.

The meeting will start at 7:00 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend 8:00 am Mass

As decided at our December meeting, the first three months of 2023, we will be reading/discussing The Practice of the Presence of God with Spiritual Maxims by Brother Lawrence.

 The book can be purchased on multiple websites. For example, it is available for $2.49 at The Practice of the Presence of God [Baker Books, 1989]: Brother Lawrence: 9780800785994 - Christianbook.com (Thanks Steve S!)

 In addition, here is a link to a pdf document of the first thirty pages, the readings for our Saturday January 7th meeting (Thanks again Steve!)

We also decided that we would re-institute singing a hymn at the beginning of our meetings and also read and briefly discuss the Sunday Mass readings

Need a volunteer to facilitate our January meeting.

Thanks to Martin and David for facilitating our December meeting!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!

WHO:                       SBMMFF participants and spouses/significant others
WHAT:                      24th (!) Annual Christmas Party
WHERE:                   Special thanks to Steve and Betty for hosting the dinner this year at their home, 4912 Lockgreen Circle, Richmond 23226
WHEN:                     Saturday, 12/10  6:00 - 9:00 pm
WHY:                        Back by popular demand!!
WHAT YOU MUST DO:   Email lshadowen@aol.com if you are coming and what you can bring

From Steve: This year we thought we’d make it simpler for folks and not do pot luck but just ask folks to bring easy to handle food (like a cocktail party menu/“finger food”) — we’ll be providing ham biscuits, turkey biscuits and chicken nuggets so if folks could provide things like cheese puffs, sausage balls, fruit and cheese trays, small sandwiches, cookies, brownies, etc. that would be terrific. Thanks!

SEE YA THERE!!!!

Our December Saturday meeting will be Saturday, December 3, at 7:00 am, in the parish hall (basement)

The meeting will start at 7:00 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend Mass at 8:00 AM

NOTE: WE ARE MEETING IN THE PARISH HALL (BASEMENT) DUE TO SANTA’S BREAKFAST THAT MORNING

The following will be our points for discussion from Practical Theology by Peter Kreeft.

Chapters 330-358 and postcript

We will also discuss topics for next year. Bring your ideas!

Thanks to Martin A for volunteering to facilitate our December meeting.

Thanks to Tom R for facilitating our November meeting!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a mee

Our November Saturday meeting will be Saturday, November 5, at 7:00 am, in the meeting room off the commons.

Note: We will be in the meeting room off the commons

The meeting will start at 7:00 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend Mass at 8:00 AM

The following will be our points for discussion from Practical Theology by Peter Kreeft.

Chapters 310 - 330

You can purchase the book at:

The Catholic Company - https://www.catholiccompany.com/practical-theology-350-ways-your-mind-can-help-you-become-a-saint-i79986/

or at Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Theology-Spiritual-Direction-Aquinas/dp/1586179683/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3FJGW0G4LYK2X&dchild=1&keywords=practical+theology+peter+kreeft&qid=1610326011&sprefix=practical+theology+peter+%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-1

Thanks to Tom R for volunteering to facilitate our November meeting.

Thanks to Steve G for facilitating our October meeting!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!

Our September Saturday meeting will be September 10, at 7:00 am, in the meeting room off the commons.

SPECIAL TREAT!!

PANCAKE BREAKFAST BEFORE THE MEETING

BETWEEN 6:30 AND 6:45 AM!!

Bill A will be whipping up pancakes for the group so you don’t want to miss it!

We will be in the meeting room off the commons

We will start our regular meeting at 7:00 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend Mass at 8:00 AM

The following will be our points for discussion from Practical Theology by Peter Kreeft.

Chapters 270 - 289 | Eucharist / Confession

You can purchase the book at:

The Catholic Company - https://www.catholiccompany.com/practical-theology-350-ways-your-mind-can-help-you-become-a-saint-i79986/

or at Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Theology-Spiritual-Direction-Aquinas/dp/1586179683/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3FJGW0G4LYK2X&dchild=1&keywords=practical+theology+peter+kreeft&qid=1610326011&sprefix=practical+theology+peter+%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-1

Thanks to Steve S for volunteering to facilitate our September meeting.

Thanks to Paul F for facilitating our August meeting!

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

August SBMMFF Meeting - Saturday August 6, 7:00 am

Our August Saturday meeting will be August 6, at 7:00 am, in the meeting room off commons.

Note: We are switching to the meeting room off the commons starting in August.

We will start at 7:00 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend Mass at 8:00 AM

The following will be our points for discussion from Practical Theology by Peter Kreeft.

Chapters 251- 270 | Baptism and Eucharist

You can purchase the book at:

The Catholic Company - https://www.catholiccompany.com/practical-theology-350-ways-your-mind-can-help-you-become-a-saint-i79986/

or at Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Theology-Spiritual-Direction-Aquinas/dp/1586179683/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3FJGW0G4LYK2X&dchild=1&keywords=practical+theology+peter+kreeft&qid=1610326011&sprefix=practical+theology+peter+%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-1

Thanks to Paul F for volunteering to facilitate our August meeting.

Thanks to Frank for facilitating our July meeting!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!

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Our June Saturday meeting will be June 4, at 7:00 am, in the parish hall (basement).

We will start at 7:00 AM and finish by 7:55 AM so guys can attend Mass at 8:00 AM

The following will be our points for discussion from Practical Theology by Peter Kreeft.

Email from Frank:

We’ll be moving thru 210-230 on Saturday the 4th.

I’ll be covering 220-230.

Andrew will have 210-13 and 215

Martin will cover the Marian Suite with 214, 216, 217, 218.

 You can purchase the book at:

The Catholic Company - https://www.catholiccompany.com/practical-theology-350-ways-your-mind-can-help-you-become-a-saint-i79986/

or at Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Theology-Spiritual-Direction-Aquinas/dp/1586179683/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3FJGW0G4LYK2X&dchild=1&keywords=practical+theology+peter+kreeft&qid=1610326011&sprefix=practical+theology+peter+%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-1

Thanks to Frank D and team for volunteering to facilitate our June meeting.

Thanks to Steve G for facilitating our May meeting!

Email lshadowen@aol.com to volunteer to facilitate a meeting!