Lenten Conferences - Diocese of Buffalo

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The 10th Annual Catholic Men's Conference will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Cardinal O'Hara High School in Tonawanda.  Speakers will include:

• Allen Hunt, nationally known author and radio talk show host
• Bishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv.
• Sammy Violante, "mentor, coach and survivor"

The theme for this year's conference is "Servant Leadership - The Challenge"

They are asking that those who are able, please bring non-perishable food items to be collected at the entrance.  All donations will be distributed locally to those in need.  

For more information and to register, visit the Catholic Men's Fellowship site HERE.  

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The Station of the Cross/WLOF Radio  presents the Buffalo Women's Lenten Conference on Saturday, March 17, 2012.   

The theme for the day of reflection is, “Behold, I Make All Things New” and is to be held at the Hearthstone Manor at 333 Dick Road in Depew, NY.

Speakers will include:

• Maryalice Demler, Emcee 
• Teresa Tomeo author, syndicated talk show host
• Leah Darrow from Catholic Answers
• Mother Yarrow Yaqob the "Mother Teresa of Baghdad"
• Fr. Rick Poblocki, host of "Calling all Catholics," Mass Celebrant and Homilist

Music will be provided by Marian Grace.  This conference is open to all women age 14 and up and a boxed lunch is included in the registration fee.  There is a discounted price for early registration and students receive 25% discount.  Invite all of the women you know!  For more information and to register, click HERE.  

Edited to add:

"We are very excited to announce a special limited time promotion for the upcoming Catholic women's conference, "Behold I Make All Things New." We're offering every woman who purchases tickets through January 30th a chance to win the opportunity to have lunch with our speakers the day of the event. What better way to spend your lunch the day of the conference than with Teresa Tomeo, Leah Darrow, Mother Olga and Maryalice Demler?   Time is limited so we encourage you to buy your tickets now. Call 1-877-888-6279 or visit www.wlof.net  for tickets and details."

Blessings,

Sarah Buttino

Conference Coordinator

2011 Catholic Men's Conference in Buffalo

Fr. Larry Richards

The annual Men's Conference promises to be a most memorable one this year!  The guests include Jesse Romero, Fr. Larry Richards and Mike McCoy.  I offer a challenge to all men who read this post to visit the official Men's Conference website HERE and check out the early-bird registration information and schedule.  Please, prayerfully consider attending even if you feel reluctant.  Men, bring your sons.  Sons, invite your dad.  Pay for the tickets and tell your Catholic friends or fellow Christian men about this amazing opportunity.  Though this is a Catholic men's conference, any Christian man is welcome to attend.  Included in the day will also be lunch, time for confession and fellowship.

We are committed men 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. 

 --Men's Conference 2010

Jesse Romero

Mike McCoy

"As iron sharpens iron, so man sharpens his fellow man."

                                                                                          Proverbs 27:17

Advent Day of Reflection for Men to be Held in Buffalo

The Catholic Men’s Fellowship of Western New York is sponsoring an Advent Men’s Day of Reflection to be held on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at the St. Columban Retreat Center located at 6893 Lake Shore Road, Derby, NY 14047. Rev. Msgr. Jim Wall will be the principal celebrant and retreat master and Deacon Jim Jaworski will be the co-leader of the retreat. The theme for the day will be the special meaning of the Advent season to all men as they live the Gospel each day. The day’s events will begin at 9:00 AM and conclude by 3:00 PM. The events include: Celebration of Mass, time for group discussion and individual reflection, coffee, continental breakfast and lunch. The cost is just $30.00 for the day which includes everything. Attendance is limited to the first 100 men, so register early, as it is unlikely that there will be any registration at the door.

You can register by sending your name, address, phone number and check for $30.00 to the Catholic Men’s Fellowship, P.O. Box 443, Buffalo, NY, 14201. If you need more information, call the Catholic Men’s Fellowship and leave a message and our phone number at (716) 635-8333, and someone will get back to you.

Also, SAVE THE DATE:

The 8th Annual Men's Conference

ACCEPTING THE CHALLENGE
Living as Catholic Men in a Changing World

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Cardinal O'Hara High School

39 O'Hara Road, Tonawanda, NY 14150

For the eighth year men will gather from all over Western New York to celebrate men's spirituality. Through prayer, listening, sharing, Reconciliation, and Eucharist, we will renew our faith and strengthen our resolve as Catholic men in our Diocese, our parishes and our communities

Calling All Men in the Diocese of Buffalo

PARISH MEN’S GROUP FORMATION

Are you interested in starting, joining or leading a Men’s Group in your Parish?

If you are, the Catholic Men’s Fellowship of WNY can help. We are offering a free short course on how to organize and sustain a Men’s Group in your Parish. This informational program will take place on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 10:00 AM in the Msgr. Tobin Room at St. Benedict’s Parish at Main Street and Eggert Road in Eggertsville. The program will last no longer than two hours and will provide practical guidance and examples of how to form and maintain a Men’s Group in your Parish. Advance registration is not required. We hope to see you there!

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If you need contact phone number for further information, let me know in the comment box.

Fr. Larry Richards' Message to Men