Are you up for a serious conversation in a casual environment? Then the St. Patrick Men's Fellowship is for you.
Men of our parish and beyond gather monthly to discuss faith, family, and the world we're living in. We're a band of brothers looking to become better men, better husbands and better fathers. We're also there to support one another.
We mix things up with thought-provoking videos and guest speakers who inspire us to grow in our faith. We also leave time for questions and group discussions.
We meet on the patio at Willson's Pub 'N Grill on Union Lake Road, where we also break bread and share a beverage. Pizza is provided through donations. A cash bar is also available.
All men are welcome to join the Men's Fellowship Group. This group meets every fourth Tuesday on the patio of Willson's Pub 'n' Grill (2256 Union Lake Road; Commerce Township, MI 48382). Join us for fellowship, food and Connection in Christ. We hope to see you there!
Please contact Mike Christiansen at [email protected] for more information.
Our Men's fellowship will be starting the "Mission of the Family" 5 part series, beginning at our October 22 Fellowship meeting. This series will proclaim the truth and beauty of the Catholic vision of marriage and family life, and seek to inspire and prepare men to lead their families to live this vision in the modern world.
Into the Breach: The Mission of the Family FAQ
1. What is the Into the Breach: The Mission of the Family video series?
Into the Breach: The Mission of the Family is a 5-episode video series produced by the Knights of Columbus. This dynamic new series proclaims the truth and beauty of the Catholic vision of family life and seeks to inspire and prepare viewers to live this vision in the modern world. The series follows the Knights of Columbus’ highly successful Into the Breach video series on Catholic masculinity, which has been viewed nearly 1.5 million times.
2. What does each episode consist of?
Each episode focuses on a different aspect of the reality of Catholic marriage and family life, and features expert interviews with well-known Catholic commentators, as well as the powerful personal story of a Catholic couple who has lived the theme of the episode in their own married lives. Each episode runs approximately 12 minutes.
3. What is Into the Breach: The Mission of the Family about?
Much of our modern culture is beset by misunderstanding and contention about the nature, meaning, and purpose of marriage and family. In a world where many men and women feel lost and adrift in what to pursue in marriage and what married life should look like, Into the Breach: The Mission of the Family seeks to present the Catholic vision of marriage and family and inspire couples to live this vision.
4. What are the names of the 5 Into the Breach: The Mission of the Family episodes?
The 5 episodes are titled: The Catholic Family in a Post-Christian World, Marriage: The Foundation of the Family, The Gift of Children, Healing in the Family, and Creating a Legacy of Faith.
5. What is the goal of Into the Breach: The Mission of the Family?
The goal of Into the Breach: The Mission of the Family is to help Catholics grow in their faith, increase their understanding of the nature and purpose of marriage, and to strengthen and inspire them in living out their vocation as spouses and parents.
6. Where are the episodes available?
Beginning September 29, 2023, all 5 episodes can be found at our website kofc.org/missionofthefamily
7. How should the episodes be used?
Through Into the Breach: The Mission of the Family, men and women are invited to reflect on the meaning of the sacrament of marriage and family life. The series can be used by individuals, couples, or in group settings – particular Cor. To facilitate small group discussion, the series has a companion study guide. This study guide can also be used for individual reflection on the series.
8. Where can the study guide and other resources be found?
A study guide for guided small group discussion, as well as detailed instructions on program implementation and a toolkit for offering the program, can be found at kofc.org/missionofthefamily
9. Will the video series be available in other languages?
Into the Breach is currently available in English. Spanish and French versions will be available in the future.
10. Who is featured in the Into the Breach: The Mission of the Family video series?
Into the Breach: The Mission of the Family features dozens of speakers, including:
• Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly
• EWTN television host Dr. Ray Guarendi
• Augustine Institute president Dr. Tim Gray
• Sister of Life Sr. Maris Stella
• Speaker and author Sarah Swafford
• Speaker and author Dr. Carrie Gress
• Major League Baseball player Trevor Williams
• Former MLB Player Mike Sweeney
• Former MLB Player Darrell Miller