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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Men's Faith Sharing Group at St. Joseph's
is to provide a forum for men to advance in their personal growth as
husbands and fathers, and in their relationship with and their love for
our Lord Jesus Christ through fellowship with other men in the parish
and community.
Men that belong to a Men's Faith Sharing Group believe that:
- They have one thing in common - they realize that they can't do it alone and care enough to seek each others guidance. Don't fool yourself - you can't do it alone.
- They take their faith beyond Sunday and into the week - they believe that God is alive and His Holy Spirit will guide them.
- They meet on a regular basis, with men just like themselves, under a confidential creed that creates a safe haven.
- They invite the Holy Spirit to guide them and keep their lives centered on what really matters.
- They talk about things that are common amongst all men.
- Most important - they hold each other accountable for change.
WIVES - Do some of these phrases sound familiar?
- He doesn't talk to me about his day
- He's quick with his temper
- He's forgotten how to have fun
- He thinks that work is more important than family
- He doesn't feel like he should share in the work around the house
- He's lost respect for my opinion
HUSBANDS - Do some of these phrases sound familiar?
- Relating to your wife kind of slipped away
- You don't realize that you're angry - but you are
- You don't have time to play with the kid's - life is too serious
- Nobody understands the pressures I feel at work
- I HEAR my wife when she talks - but I don't always LISTEN
MEN - Here's the reality of how we are, whether we want to admit it to ourselves or not.
- Men don't talk - unless they have a safe haven
- Men sometimes stray from the things they used to value
- Men change - but not always for the better
- Men do get wiser and better - but they don't always know how to channel these changes
You are invited to find out how getting to know other Christian men can work God's miracles in your life. No obligations - Trial runs are encouraged.
Ask your wife - How would she rate you as a husband, father and friend? All in one package - 10 you're amazing, 1 you're a trade-in. Any thing less than 8 and that's your cue to come talk to us.
Ask yourself - How am I feeling in my daily walk with Christ? If you're wondering what it means to really pray and know how God is working in your life, that's another cue to come talk with us.
Additional Resources: To learn much more about Men's Faith Sharing Groups, log on to the "NFCM - National Fellowship of Catholic Men" website www.catholicmensresources.org
For any questions concerning the St. Joseph Men's Faith Sharing Ministry, please contact:
Leonard Brown
263-7229
brownlt@peoplepc.com
Tom McDaid
263-1964
or
Bob Matejewski
467-2893
bobmatski@comcast.net
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