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Mission

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Mission

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  1. Mission To organize an annual Carolinas' Catholic men's conference that focuses on the sacraments and features national Catholic speakers who pointedly challenge each participant to grow their Catholic Faith, Deepen their relationship with Christ, and live up to their callings as Catholic men, husbands, & fathers. and to provide communications and forums throughout the year to reinforce the conference messages and aid men in continuing their spiritual journey. 

  2. Description • Website • www.cltcmc.org • Affiliations • Independent 501(c)(3) organization • Official Program of the NC State Council • Work in conjunction with SC State Council • Work with organizers for potential Raleigh Conference Fall 2013 • Work with support & participation of Bishop Jugis & Diocese • Components • Annual Men’s Conference • Monthly e-mail reflections for Men • Monthly “Men’s Forums” in local Councils

  3. Annual Men’s Conference

  4. Men’s Conference Experience • Speakers: Straight-talk, Nationally recognized, compelling • Strong presence of Knights of Columbus • Mass with Bishop Jugis, Holy Hour with Bishop Curlin • Participation from Priests & Deacons throughout the Diocese • Catholic vendors & ministries • Breakfast & lunch • Confessions available • Men’s fellowship

  5. Highlights from past Conferences • 700 men attended in 2012, over 300 Knights attended • 600+ men attended in 2011 • Significant dollars raised for charities, bought Ultrasound in 2012 • Prominent coverage in Catholic News & Herald • Several councils report new membership from conference • Several hundred men received the Sacrament of Reconciliation • Overwhelmingly positive feedback from attendees, most men went back for the second conference

  6. Monthly E-mail Reflections

  7. Sent to 1000+ attendees from past conferences Informs of upcoming events Provides monthly reflection geared to men & additional online resources

  8. Men’s Forums

  9. Men’s Forums • Format • Rosary with meditations • Priest, Deacon or layperson Reflection for men • Fellowship & Refreshments • How to set up • Secure Priest or Deacon, potential witness, & venue • Choose date (substitute Social meeting?) • Buy refreshments • Encourage Council members & men from parish to attend • Inform Core Team (Len Kobylus) who will: • Send invitations, collect RSVPs through EventBrite • Publish schedule & encourage Men’s conference attendees to attend E-mail Len Kobylus at lkobylus@carolina.rr.com to set up a Men’s Forum

  10. 2013 Men’s Forums to date Jan 28 - Sacred Heart, Salisbury with Cory Flemings Mar 2 - St. Matthew, Charlotte Marriage Forum Mar 14 - Holy Spirit, Denver with Corey Flemings Mar 19 - 40 Hours at St. Patrick w/ speaker & reception Apr 26 - St. Gabriel, Charlotte with Fr. Scarcella June 5 - St. Ann with Fr. Reid

  11. What can you & your Council do? • Attend the annual Men’s Conference – Register Today! • Promote the Men’s Conference in your Council & Parish (resources available at www.cltcmc.org) • E-mail blasts • Announcements at Council meetings • Personal invitation • Host a Men’s Forum for your Council & Parish • Invite your priest or Deacon (or Core Team can provide speaker) • Contact Len Kobylus lkobylus@carolina.rr.comto set up

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