RHODE ISLAND MEN OF ST JOSEPH
AN ASSOCIATION OF CATHOLIC MEN COMMITTED TO JESUS CHRIST
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RESOURCES FOR PARISH MEETINGS:
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Breakfast Planning Check Sheet: A simple spreadsheet listing the monthly tasks and when and by whom they will be done. Add to it as your needs fit. (*.doc format)
Bulletin Insert: Sample insert announcing the upcoming meeting. Insert has been format to fit oneself page, front and and back, to save paper and printing costs. Remember to edit it to fit your needs (*.doc format)
Generic breakfast Agenda: A sample agenda for a breakfast meeting. (*.doc Format)
Speakers Guide: A short handout for invited speakers to give them a better idea what the Men of St. Joseph is all about. Don't forget to update the times and directions for your local group. (*.doc format) (Thanks to St. Francis deSales parish for this idea)
Reminder Post Card: Sample two-sided post card that can be mailed out at postcard rates remaining men of your next meeting. Simply change the text to suit our needs. Can also be used for any other purpose as you see fit. (*.doc format)
Name Tags with M.O.S.J. Logo: Names tag blanks with the MOSJ logo that can be printed on standard Avery 8660 30-up (across x10 rows) address labels. If needed just change the label type to accommodate your labels (in Word: go to - "Tools"/"Letters and Mailings"/"Envelope and Labels"/"options"/"product number") (*.doc format)
Door Signs: Yes we thought of everything, even signs to post welcoming the men to your meeting. After all, hospitality is something men usually don't do well. (*.doc)
Speaker Recommendation Form: Short form that you may copy and distribute at breakfast meetings asking men to suggest names for future guest speaker ideas. (*.doc format)
Men's Registration Sheet: A sample sheet to be used top invite men to participate in other parish activities or interested. If you ask them to sign up for something, remember to be sure to follow up with them! (*.doc format)
Prayer and Promises Cards: two-sided post card includes the promises of the men of St. Joseph on one side an d the prayer for the protection of St. Joseph on the other. Make many of these and let the men take them with them from your meetings. (*.doc format)
Politics and 501(c)(3) Corporations: Inviting a politician to speak at your parish? Its O.K. as long as he/she doesn't campaign. (S)He can speak about issues relevant to Church teachings he can not endorse a particular candidate or specific legislation. Here's the text of the governments exemption for nonprofit organizations. ( *.PDF format)
Pulpit Announcement: Sample annnouncement to be read at mass inviting men to the first breakfast meeting (*.doc format)
Guidelines for small sharing Groups: A great little handout settings some of the ground rules for small group discussions. (*.doc format)
Complete Pilgrim Guide: Includes background and introductory information in to the Men of St. Joseph, vision statement and Covenant. As well as 11 Monthly meditations, great for small group discussions. (*.doc format)
SMALL GROUP RESOURCES
Small group resource guide from "Word Among Us."
Signposts: How To Be A Catholic Man in the Word Today
"Written by two Catholic men who became involved in the growing Catholic men's movement and saw the need for resources designed specifically for Catholics. The fifty-two discussion plans, one for every week of the year, can be used in a small group setting or individually. Either way, they offer men the opportunity to grow in their love for God, the church, and their families, and to joyfully embrace the call to live in an authentic Christian life."
A few of good Books for discussion:
Fatherless in America:
Fatherless America, by David Blankenhorn
From the Publisher: "With passion and precision, Fatherless America demonstrates that whether our concern is with teenage pregnancy, crime, violence against women, educational failure, or child poverty, no social trend of our generation is more dangerous than fatherlessness. It weakens families, harms children, causes or aggravates our worst social problems, and makes individual adult happiness harder to achieve. This explosive book goes beyond documenting the effects of fatherlessness on individual families to show how the very ideal of fatherhood is under siege - with devastating consequences for society at large. Fathers are increasingly seen as expendable - or as part of the problem. "Does every child need a father?" David Blankenhorn asks. "Increasingly, our answer is 'no,' or at least 'not necessarily.'"
Healing a Father's Heart: Post Abortion Bible Study for Men
Healing a Father's Heart: A Post-Abortion Bible Study for Men
By: Linda Cochrane, Kathy Jones
Description: After an abortion, the forgotten victim is the baby's father. According to the authors of this insightful Bible study, abortion inflicts pain on men as well as on women. These fathers are "silent, wounded warriors" who are suffering from fear, anxiety, anger, guilt, grief, and depression. Men who have lost a child to abortion often have an unexplainable need to defend their masculinity, causing confusion and strife in their relationships.
NEW
From the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Hearing Christ's Call: A Resource for Ministry with Catholic Men
An essential guide, the volume includes scriptural reflections on men's spirituality, along with guidelines for developing men's ministry programs on the diocesan and parish levels.
Wild at Heart
Wild at Heart: by John Eldredge
From the Publisher : God designed men to be dangerous, says John Eldredge. Simply look at the dreams and desires written in the heart of every boy: To be a hero, to be a warrior, to live a life of adventure and risk. Sadly, most men abandon those dreams and desires—aided by a Christianity that feels like nothing more than pressure to be a “nice guy.” It is no wonder that many men avoid church, and those who go are often passive and bored to death. In this provocative book, Eldredge gives women a look inside the true heart of a man and gives men permission to be what God designed them to be—dangerous, passionate, alive, and free.
Try some of these links for more resources:
The National Resource Center for Catholic Men is a national organization that serves regional and local Catholic men's fellowships and Catholic men's faith groups by providing resources, leadership training and communications. http://www.nrccm.org/resources
DAD's.ORG Need professional advice, guidance, or just a friendly affirmation of your calling to be a spouse and parent? Ever wonder what the Church says on a particular subject? Find help and answers in our resources archives below! http://www.dads.org/
Welcome to thecall.org!
We are committed men, principally Catholic, who recognize our need for God's help. We gather in Christ's presence in an atmosphere of trust, equality and anonymity to share personal feelings and experiences. We unconditionally accept each other and prayerfully support one another. www.thecall.org
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: Catholic Men's Ministries An Introductory Report by The Committee on Marriage and Family The Committee on Evangelization http://www.nccbuscc.org/laity/marriage/menministry.htm
United States Conference of Catholic Bishop's office of laity and family
Diocese of Providence
Diocese of Providence office of Vocations
Vatican Home Page
