Living Relationship with God

Team 4 will present a more subdued topic this time compared to last time.

Every relationship involves some type of risk. Do we have a living relationship with God or are we simply trying to practice religion?

Dale Lakes Eagle Scout Project

We will match donations collected on Friday, March 18 for this project.  Please give your cash or check to Tim or Anthony.

Please help support parishioner, former student and scout Dale Lakes’ Eagle Scout project to create an outdoor classroom that will be used by members of the IHM community. The classroom, to be located behind the school, will be a resource for all teachers and students in grades K through 8, Vacation Bible School, PRP, Christ Renews His Parish and other parish small groups. The project will be completed during the summer of 2011.

Stuff you need to know

• Christ Renews His Parish Men’s Retreat—April 9 and 10
• Lenten Lunch with the Lord by Fr. Mark Burger—Every Monday through out Lent. 
• Matthew Kelly coming to St. Thomas More —April 6
• 2011 Answer The Call—April 16, bring your money to the meeting.
• For The Love Of Kids: Parents, Kids & Boundaries—April 16 (I realize that this is the same time as ATC but FTLOK are good conferences, as well)
• Fatherhood Celebration—June 19

Follow Us

You can get all of this information on our website http://www.fathersteam.org.  On the Follow Us page, you can learn about the different ways of getting notified about FATHER Team by liking our Facebook page or by following us on Twitter.

Upcoming Calendar

http://www.fathersteam.org/calendar/

• Living Relationship with God
  Friday, March 25, 2011 @ 6:00 AM at Hageman Hall
  
  Every relationship involves some type of risk. Do we have a living relationship with God or are we simply trying to practice religion? Presented by Team 4
• First Friday Rosary
  Friday, April 01, 2011 @ 5:30 AM at Hageman Hall
• Why should I even try?
  Friday, April 01, 2011 @ 6:03 AM at Hageman Hall
  
  At times everything seems to be out of control and I find myself wondering why I should even try to make a difference. Presented by Team 5
• How your relationship with your Mother affects your relationship with your kids and your wife?
  Friday, April 08, 2011 @ 6:03 AM at Hageman Hall
  
  For Dads: Who comes first, your mom or your wife? Your mother may put you on a pedestal, or alternatively, knock you off a pedestal, which may affect your relationship with your wife and kids. Learn how Father’s just like you are discovering how to ensure Mom’s love is not taken for granted and their wife and children remain the most special people in a man’s life. Presented by Team 6
• What is really going on during the Mass?
  Friday, April 15, 2011 @ 6:03 AM at Hageman Hall
  
  A new found respect for the Catholic Mass once you know what is truly happening, you will never say you are bored again. Presented by Team 1

Tell the Truth

Team 3 is at bat this week with a topic we all struggle with to certain degree.

Oh what a better world it would be if we all would just….tell the truth.  How do we live a life of truthfulness that sets an example for our children and cause them to tell the truth? 

Prayer Requests

Steve Fortin’s brother Tom Fortin passed away on Friday.  Please keep him and his family in your prayers.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/cincinnati/obituary.aspx?n=thomas-fortin&pid=149211999

Roster Check

Please take a few moments to verify your current information in our roster.  A simple shared password protects that page and should be obvious (read the password hint).  Please send any additions or updates to info@fathersteam.org.

Stuff you need to know

• Sex in the Marriage, As God Intended It: Meeting Materials—The handout from that meeting.
• Lenten Lunch with the Lord by Fr. Mark Burger—Every Monday through out Lent. 
• Matthew Kelly coming to St. Thomas More on April 6
• 2011 Answer The Call  on April 16, bring your money to the meeting.
• For The Love Of Kids: Parents, Kids & Boundaries on April 16 (I realize that this is the same time as ATC but FTLOK are good conferences, as well)

Follow Us

You can get all of this information on our website http://www.fathersteam.org.  On the Follow Us page, you can learn about the different ways of getting notified about FATHER Team by liking our Facebook page or by following us on Twitter.

Upcoming Calendar

http://www.fathersteam.org/calendar/

• Tell the Truth
  Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 6:03 AM at Hageman Hall
  
  Oh what a better world it would be if we all would just….Tell the Truth. How do we live a life of truthfulness that sets an example for our children and cause them to Tell the Truth? Presented by Team 3
• Living Relationship with God
  Friday, March 25, 2011 @ 6:00 AM at Hageman Hall
  
  Every relationship involves some type of risk. Do we have a living relationship with God or are we simply trying to practice religion? Presented by Team 4
• First Friday Rosary
  Friday, April 01, 2011 @ 5:30 AM at Hageman Hall
• Why should I even try?
  Friday, April 01, 2011 @ 6:03 AM at Hageman Hall
  
  At times everything seems to be out of control and I find myself wondering why I should even try to make a difference. Presented by Team 5
• How your relationship with your Mother affects your relationship with your kids and your wife?
  Friday, April 08, 2011 @ 6:03 AM at Hageman Hall
  
  For Dads: Who comes first, your mom or your wife? Your mother may put you on a pedestal, or alternatively, knock you off a pedestal, which may affect your relationship with your wife and kids. Learn how Father’s just like you are discovering how to ensure Mom’s love is not taken for granted and their wife and children remain the most special people in a man’s life. Presented by Team 6
• What is really going on during the Mass?
  Friday, April 15, 2011 @ 6:03 AM at Hageman Hall
  
  A new found respect for the Catholic Mass once you know what is truly happening, you will never say you are bored again. Presented by Team 1

• When communication breaks down & barriers build up.
• Upcoming events
• Website Changes
• Upcoming Calendar

When communication breaks down & barriers build up.

Team 2 starts out Lent with something that we really don’t want to talk about:

Real marital communication takes time, effort, and planning. It is not for the fainthearted. If you want to have good communications with your wife you will need to put some effort into it. Marriage depends on good communications; poor communication is the number one reason for failed marriages. We can get so wrapped up in our daily struggles that we avoid putting in the effort needed to communicate with our wives and children.

Upcoming Events

• 2011 Answer The Call  on April 16
• Matthew Kelly coming to St. Thomas More on April 6

Website Changes

I have been secretly working on a face lift for our website www.fathersteam.org.  I have tried a few things over the years for it to be a decent resource for the group.   I have noticed how people have been using the current website and identified some key improvements:

• reduce or eliminate the need for another login—people found registering cumbersome and would often forget their password.  Only resource required to protect is the “roster” which will be protected by a simple, shared password.
• better social media integration—Start cross posting our information on twitter and facebook as a recruiting and discussion tool.
• simpler navigation and overall design
• provide multiple ways of people receive updates

The platform that I have been working with has served its purpose but really has not evolved, as others have.   I am still migrating data and configuring the new site.  Any and all feedback is encouraged!  The old site is sill available via www.fatherteam.org (not plural).

Upcoming Calendar

The complete calendar is on our website:  http://www.fathersteam.org/

• When communication breaks down & barriers build up.
  Friday, March 11, 2011 @ 6:03 AM at Hageman Hall
  
  Real marital communication takes time, effort, and planning. It is not for the fainthearted. If you want to have good communications with your wife you will need to put some effort into it. Marriage depends on good communications; poor communication is the number one reason for failed marriages. We can get so wrapped up in our daily struggles that we avoid putting in the effort needed to communicate with our wives and children. Presented by Team 2
• Tell the Truth
  Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 6:03 AM at Hageman Hall
  
  Oh what a better world it would be if we all would just….Tell the Truth. How do we live a life of truthfulness that sets an example for our children and cause them to Tell the Truth? Presented by Team 3
• Living Relationship with God
  Friday, March 25, 2011 @ 1:00 PM at Hageman Hall
  
  Every relationship involves some type of risk. Do we have a living relationship with God or are we simply trying to practice religion? Presented by Team 4
• First Friday Rosary
  Friday, April 01, 2011 @ 5:30 AM at Hageman Hall
• Why should I even try?
  Friday, April 01, 2011 @ 6:03 AM at Hageman Hall
  
  At times everything seems to be out of control and I find myself wondering why I should even try to make a difference. Presented by Team 5
• How your relationship with your Mother affects your relationship with your kids and your wife?
  Friday, April 08, 2011 @ 6:03 AM at Hageman Hall
  
  For Dads: Who comes first, your mom or your wife? Your mother may put you on a pedestal, or alternatively, knock you off a pedestal, which may affect your relationship with your wife and kids. Learn how Father’s just like you are discovering how to ensure Mom’s love is not taken for granted and their wife and children remain the most special people in a man’s life. Presented by Team 6

In this issue:

• Sex in the Marriage, as God intended it
• B.Y.O.B. Friday
• Calendar Changes
• 2011 “Answer the Call” Conference
• Upcoming Calendar

Sex in the Marriage, as God intended it

Gentlemen, the big moment has arrived.  We welcome Dr. William Wester, a retired Catholic sex therapist who also attends IHM.  He conducted discussions like this as a therapist and did many pre-Cana discussions.

We will follow the normal format for this topic, including small group breakouts.  Dr. Wester has graciously offered to stay after to answer any additional questions.  Something to plan for if your schedule allows it.

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B.Y.O.B. Friday

Next Friday is a first Friday Rosary.  Bring Your Own Beads at 5:30AM and join us in prayer.

Calendar Changes

Note:  We have rearranged the calendar over the next few weeks to accommodate our guest for the “Sex in the Marriage” topic.

• 2/25/11 – Team 4:  Sex in the Marriage (changed)
• 3/4/11 – Team 6:  Does God Really Care? (changed)
• 3/11/11 – Team 2: When communication breaks down & barriers build up. (unchanged from here on)

2011 “Answer the Call” Conference

David Borne and Steve Green are coordinating this event for us.  Please bring your money if you are planning on attending.

The 2011 ANSWER THE CALL CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE will be held Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Good Shepherd Parish in Montgomery, OH, northeast of Cincinnati.   Cost is $30.  Free Parking.  Lunch not included.

The speakers listed below are for the Men’s “Answer the Call” Conference

Brother Loughlan Sofield, S.T., is a Missionary Servant of the Most Holy Trinity, and an accomplished speaker, author and professor.  He is Senior Editor of Human Development magazine, been recognized for his work on the laity, and is co-author of numerous books.  Brother Sofield has served on the faculty or lectured at many universities around the world, most recently in the area of clergy education.  Brother Sofield has consulted with over 200 dioceses on five continents.

Fr. Mark Burger is pastor of Visitation parish in western Cincinnati. He has been recognized at earlier conferences as one of the most impactful presenters. He will lead us into a deeper relationship with Christ and guide us through the Reconciliation Service.

Fr. Anthony Brausch is a priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. He was ordained in 2002. Fr. Brausch teaches philosophy at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary of the West in Cincinnati. Fr. Brausch did his studies in philosophy in Rome from 2004-2008. Fr. Brausch has served as parochial vicar and, subsequently, administrator of Our Lady of the Visitation Parish; he has taught at Elder High School where he still serves as the chaplain for the Elder Football Team; and he is the weekend celebrant at St. Margaret of York Parish.

Upcoming Calendar

The complete calendar is on our website:  http://www.fathersteam.org/

• Sex in the Marriage, as God intended it
  Friday, February 25, 2011 @ 6:03 AM at Hageman Hall
  Is there anyone we can talk to about sex in our marriage, can you talk to your spouse about it; are your relations in the bedroom an indicator of the health of your overall relationship? Ever wonder what’s normal for couples in their 30’s, 40’s or 50+? Join us for our first ever discussion on this subject. Presented by Team 4
• First Friday Rosary
  Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 5:30 AM at Hageman Hall
• Does God Really Care?
  Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 6:03 AM at Hageman Hall
  If God does indeed care for us then why will God lets bad things happen to good people? Presented by Team 6
• When communication breaks down & barriers build up.
  Friday, March 11, 2011 @ 6:03 AM at Hageman Hall
  Real marital communication takes time, effort, and planning. It is not for the fainthearted. If you want to have good communications with your wife you will need to put some effort into it. Marriage depends on good communications; poor communication is the number one reason for failed marriages. We can get so wrapped up in our daily struggles that we avoid putting in the effort needed to communicate with our wives and children. Presented by Team 2
• Tell the Truth
  Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 6:03 AM at Hageman Hall
  Oh what a better world it would be if we all would just….Tell the Truth. How do we live a life of truthfulness that sets an example for our children and cause them to Tell the Truth? Presented by Team 2

In this issue:

• Relativism – How to defend your Family
• Calendar Changes
• Let’s talk about sex
• 2011 “Answer the Call” Conference
• Upcoming Calendar

Relativism – How to defend your Family

Team 5 presents this week:

Moral relativism is the view that ethical standards, morality, and positions of right or wrong are culturally-based and therefore subject to a person’s individual choice. We can all decide what is right for ourselves. You decide what’s right for you, and I’ll decide what’s right for me. Moral relativism says, “It’s true for me, if I believe it.” This idea of interpreted truth and morals utilized for the convenience of Society poses a real threat to our Catholic faith and to our individual families.

Calendar Changes

Note:  We have rearranged the calendar over the next few weeks to accommodate our guest for the “Sex in the Marriage” topic.

• 2/18/11 – Team 5: Relativism – How to defend your Family (unchanged)
• 2/25/11 – Team 4:  Sex in the Marriage (changed)
• 3/4/11 – Team 6:  Does God Really Care? (changed)
• 2/11/11 – Team 2: When communication breaks down & barriers build up. (unchanged from here on)

Let’s talk about sex

In preparation for our first ever discussion on sex and intimacy in marriage (Sex in the Marriage: as God intended it) scheduled for 2/25, we are planning to engage Dr. William Wester, a retired Catholic sex therapist who also attends IHM.  He conducted discussions like this as a therapist and did many pre-Cana discussions.  He asked us to submit questions related to sex and intimacy as it relates to the health of our marriage – anonymously – ahead of our meeting.  Please consider your appropriate questions on the topic and fill out a index card at the meeting Friday. Each index card will be sealed in a separate envelope.  Again, please review the syllabus topic and consider your questions for submissions.

2011 “Answer the Call” Conference

The 2011 ANSWER THE CALL CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE will be held Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Good Shepherd Parish in Montgomery, OH, northeast of Cincinnati.   Cost is $30.  Free Parking.  Lunch not included.

The speakers listed below are for the Men’s “Answer the Call” Conference

Brother Loughlan Sofield, S.T., is a Missionary Servant of the Most Holy Trinity, and an accomplished speaker, author and professor.  He is Senior Editor of Human Development magazine, been recognized for his work on the laity, and is co-author of numerous books.  Brother Sofield has served on the faculty or lectured at many universities around the world, most recently in the area of clergy education.  Brother Sofield has consulted with over 200 dioceses on five continents.

Fr. Mark Burger is pastor of Visitation parish in western Cincinnati. He has been recognized at earlier conferences as one of the most impactful presenters. He will lead us into a deeper relationship with Christ and guide us through the Reconciliation Service.

Fr. Anthony Brausch is a priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. He was ordained in 2002. Fr. Brausch teaches philosophy at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary of the West in Cincinnati. Fr. Brausch did his studies in philosophy in Rome from 2004-2008. Fr. Brausch has served as parochial vicar and, subsequently, administrator of Our Lady of the Visitation Parish; he has taught at Elder High School where he still serves as the chaplain for the Elder Football Team; and he is the weekend celebrant at St. Margaret of York Parish.

Upcoming Calendar

The complete calendar is on our website:  http://www.fathersteam.org/

• Relativism – How to defend your Family
  Friday, February 18, 2011 @ 6:03 AM at Hageman Hall 
  Moral relativism is the view that ethical standards, morality, and positions of right or wrong are culturally-based and therefore subject to a person’s individual choice. We can all decide what is right for ourselves. You decide what’s right for you, and I’ll decide what’s right for me. Moral relativism says, “It’s true for me, if I believe it.” This idea of interpreted truth and morals utilized for the convenience of Society poses a real threat to our Catholic faith and to our individual families. Presented by Team 5
• Sex in the Marriage, as God intended it
  Friday, February 25, 2011 @ 6:03 AM at Hageman Hall 
  Is there anyone we can talk to about sex in our marriage, can you talk to your spouse about it; are your relations in the bedroom an indicator of the health of your overall relationship? Ever wonder what’s normal for couples in their 30’s, 40’s or 50+? Join us for our first ever discussion on this subject. Presented by Team 4
• First Friday Rosary
  Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 5:30 AM at Hageman Hall
• Does God Really Care?
  Friday, March 04, 2011 @ 6:03 AM at Hageman Hall 
  If God does indeed care for us then why will God lets bad things happen to good people? Presented by Team 6
• When communication breaks down & barriers build up.
  Friday, March 11, 2011 @ 6:03 AM at Hageman Hall 
  Real marital communication takes time, effort, and planning. It is not for the fainthearted. If you want to have good communications with your wife you will need to put some effort into it. Marriage depends on good communications; poor communication is the number one reason for failed marriages. We can get so wrapped up in our daily struggles that we avoid putting in the effort needed to communicate with our wives and children. Presented by Team 2

In this issue:

• Dealing with loss, tragedy, issues with friend or neighbor
• BYOB Friday
• Calendar Changes
• Let’s talk about sex
• 2011 “Answer the Call” Conference
• Upcoming Calendar

Dealing with loss, tragedy, issues with friend or neighbor

Team 3 starts off the weekend with:

Help us to recognize when others are going through tough times and have the courage and empathy to offer help.

BYOB Friday

Reminder: This Friday, February 4, is our monthly Bring Your Own Beeds Friday.  Rosary begins at 5:30AM.

Calendar Changes

Note:  We have rearranged the calendar over the next few weeks to accommodate our guest for the “Sex in the Marriage” topic.

• 2/11/11 – Team 1:  Apologetics – Defending the Catholic Faith  (changed)
• 2/18/11 – Team 5: Relativism – How to defend your Family (unchanged)
• 2/25/11 – Team 4:  Sex in the Marriage (changed)
• 3/4/11 – Team 6:  Does God Really Care? (changed)
• 2/11/11 – Team 2: When communication breaks down & barriers build up. (unchanged from here on)

Let’s talk about sex

In preparation for our first ever discussion on sex and intimacy in marriage (Sex in the Marriage: as God intended it) scheduled for 2/25, we are planning to engage Dr. William Wester, a retired Catholic sex therapist who also attends IHM.  He conducted discussions like this as a therapist and did many pre-Cana discussions.  He asked us to submit questions related to sex and intimacy as it relates to the health of our marriage – anonymously – ahead of our meeting.  Please consider your appropriate questions on the topic and fill out a index card at the meeting Friday. Each index card will be sealed in a separate envelope.  Again, please review the syllabus topic and consider your questions for submissions.

2011 “Answer the Call” Conference

The 2011 ANSWER THE CALL CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE will be held Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Good Shepherd Parish in Montgomery, OH, northeast of Cincinnati.   Cost is $30.  Free Parking.  Lunch not included.

The speakers listed below are for the Men’s “Answer the Call” Conference

Brother Loughlan Sofield, S.T., is a Missionary Servant of the Most Holy Trinity, and an accomplished speaker, author and professor.  He is Senior Editor of Human Development magazine, been recognized for his work on the laity, and is co-author of numerous books.  Brother Sofield has served on the faculty or lectured at many universities around the world, most recently in the area of clergy education.  Brother Sofield has consulted with over 200 dioceses on five continents.

Fr. Mark Burger is pastor of Visitation parish in western Cincinnati. He has been recognized at earlier conferences as one of the most impactful presenters. He will lead us into a deeper relationship with Christ and guide us through the Reconciliation Service.

Fr. Anthony Brausch is a priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. He was ordained in 2002. Fr. Brausch teaches philosophy at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary of the West in Cincinnati. Fr. Brausch did his studies in philosophy in Rome from 2004-2008. Fr. Brausch has served as parochial vicar and, subsequently, administrator of Our Lady of the Visitation Parish; he has taught at Elder High School where he still serves as the chaplain for the Elder Football Team; and he is the weekend celebrant at St. Margaret of York Parish.

Upcoming Calendar

The complete calendar is on our website:  http://www.fathersteam.org/

• First Friday Rosary
  Friday, February 04, 2011 @ 5:30 AM at Hageman Hall
• Dealing with loss, tragedy, issues with friend or neighbor
  Friday, February 04, 2011 @ 6:03 AM at Hageman Hall
  Help us to recognize when others are going through tough times and have the courage and empathy to offer help. Presented by Team 3
• Apologetics – Defending the Catholic Faith
  Friday, February 11, 2011 @ 6:03 AM at Hageman Hall
  Why be Catholic? Apologetics, the lost art of defending the faith, is regaining popularity as a tool needed to fulfill the mission of the church. Presented by Team 1
• Relativism – How to defend your Family
  Friday, February 18, 2011 @ 6:03 AM at Hageman Hall
  Moral relativism is the view that ethical standards, morality, and positions of right or wrong are culturally-based and therefore subject to a person’s individual choice. We can all decide what is right for ourselves. You decide what’s right for you, and I’ll decide what’s right for me. Moral relativism says, “It’s true for me, if I believe it.” This idea of interpreted truth and morals utilized for the convenience of Society poses a real threat to our Catholic faith and to our individual families. Presented by Team 5
• Sex in the Marriage, as God intended it
  Friday, February 25, 2011 @ 6:03 AM at Hageman Hall
  Is there anyone we can talk to about sex in our marriage, can you talk to your spouse about it; are your relations in the bedroom an indicator of the health of your overall relationship? Ever wonder what’s normal for couples in their 30’s, 40’s or 50+? Join us for our first ever discussion on this subject. Presented by Team 4

In this issue:

• Spaghetti Dinner
• Avoiding the 7 Capital (“Deadly”) Sins
• 2011 “Answer the Call” Conference
• Upcoming Calendar

Spaghetti Dinner

Please review the following notes about the Spaghetti Dinner. Even if you did not signup and have availability, please help out where you can.

• Thursday-Please show up in the Cafeteria around 6PM on Thursday, January 27.
• Friday–Need volunteers to setup, serve and cleanup starting at 3PM on Friday, January 28 throughout the entire event.

Avoiding the 7 Capital (“Deadly”) Sins

Moving on to Team 2:

Being able to name our demons is an essential part of growth and healing. Learn to combat the vice in our life with the contrary Theological and Cardinal Virtues.

2011 “Answer the Call” Conference

The 2011 ANSWER THE CALL CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE will be held Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Good Shepherd Parish in Montgomery, OH, northeast of Cincinnati.

The speakers listed below are for the Men’s “Answer the Call” Conference

Brother Loughlan Sofield, S.T., is a Missionary Servant of the Most Holy Trinity, and an accomplished speaker, author and professor.  He is Senior Editor of Human Development magazine, been recognized for his work on the laity, and is co-author of numerous books.  Brother Sofield has served on the faculty or lectured at many universities around the world, most recently in the area of clergy education.  Brother Sofield has consulted with over 200 dioceses on five continents.

Fr. Mark Burger is pastor of Visitation parish in western Cincinnati. He has been recognized at earlier conferences as one of the most impactful presenters. He will lead us into a deeper relationship with Christ and guide us through the Reconciliation Service.

Fr. Anthony Brausch is a priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. He was ordained in 2002. Fr. Brausch teaches philosophy at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary of the West in Cincinnati. Fr. Brausch did his studies in philosophy in Rome from 2004-2008. Fr. Brausch has served as parochial vicar and, subsequently, administrator of Our Lady of the Visitation Parish; he has taught at Elder High School where he still serves as the chaplain for the Elder Football Team; and he is the weekend celebrant at St. Margaret of York Parish.

Upcoming Calendar

The complete calendar is on our website:  http://www.fathersteam.org/

• Avoiding the 7 Capital (“Deadly”) Sins
  Friday, January 28, 2011 @ 6:03 AM at Hageman Hall 
  Being able to name our demons is an essential part of growth and healing. Learn to combat the vice in our life with the contrary Theological and Cardinal Virtues. Presented by Team 2
• Spaghetti Dinner
  Friday, January 28, 2011 @ 5:00 PM at IHM Cafeteria
• First Friday Rosary
  Friday, February 04, 2011 @ 5:30 AM at Hageman Hall
• Dealing with loss, tragedy, issues with friend or neighbor
  Friday, February 04, 2011 @ 6:03 AM at Hageman Hall 
  Help us to recognize when others are going through tough times and have the courage and empathy to offer help. Presented by Team 3
• Sex in the Marriage, as God intended it
  Friday, February 11, 2011 @ 6:03 AM at Hageman Hall 
  Is there anyone we can talk to about sex in our marriage, can you talk to your spouse about it; are your relations in the bedroom an indicator of the health of your overall relationship? Ever wonder what’s normal for couples in their 30’s, 40’s or 50+? Join us for our first ever discussion on this subject. Presented by Team 4
• Relativism – How to defend your Family
  Friday, February 18, 2011 @ 6:03 AM at Hageman Hall 
  Moral relativism is the view that ethical standards, morality, and positions of right or wrong are culturally-based and therefore subject to a person’s individual choice. We can all decide what is right for ourselves. You decide what’s right for you, and I’ll decide what’s right for me. Moral relativism says, “It’s true for me, if I believe it.” This idea of interpreted truth and morals utilized for the convenience of Society poses a real threat to our Catholic faith and to our individual families. Presented by Team 5
• Does God Really Care?
  Friday, February 25, 2011 @ 6:03 AM at Hageman Hall 
  If God does indeed care for us then why will God lets bad things happen to good people? Presented by Team 6

In this issue:

• Snow
• Apologetics – Defending the Catholic Faith
• 2011 “Answer the Call” Conference
• Spaghetti Dinner
• Upcoming Calendar

Snow

Important: FATHERS Team will be canceled if Forest Hills School District is delayed or canceled on Friday.

Apologetics – Defending the Catholic Faith

I know Bob Hilmer (and his team) are ready to gloat about the Green Bay will last week…let’s see what the weather does.

Why be Catholic? Apologetics, the lost art of defending the faith, is regaining popularity as a tool needed to fulfill the mission of the church.

2011 “Answer the Call” Conference

The 2011 ANSWER THE CALL CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE will be held Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Good Shepherd Parish in Montgomery, OH, northeast of Cincinnati.

The speakers listed below are for the Men’s “Answer the Call” Conference

Brother Loughlan Sofield, S.T., is a Missionary Servant of the Most Holy Trinity, and an accomplished speaker, author and professor. He is Senior Editor of Human Development magazine, been recognized for his work on the laity, and is co-author of numerous books. Brother Sofield has served on the faculty or lectured at many universities around the world, most recently in the area of clergy education. Brother Sofield has consulted with over 200 dioceses on five continents.

Fr. Mark Burger is pastor of Visitation parish in western Cincinnati. He has been recognized at earlier conferences as one of the most impactful presenters. He will lead us into a deeper relationship with Christ and guide us through the Reconciliation Service.

Fr. Anthony Brausch is a priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. He was ordained in 2002. Fr. Brausch teaches philosophy at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary of the West in Cincinnati. Fr. Brausch did his studies in philosophy in Rome from 2004-2008. Fr. Brausch has served as parochial vicar and, subsequently, administrator of Our Lady of the Visitation Parish; he has taught at Elder High School where he still serves as the chaplain for the Elder Football Team; and he is the weekend celebrant at St. Margaret of York Parish.

Spaghetti Dinner

Mark you calendar for Thursday, January 27 and Friday, January 28 for our annual Italian Dinner.

• Thursday—Need volunteers to roll meatballs
• Friday—Need volunteers to serve and cleanup.

Upcoming Calendar

The complete calendar is on our website: http://www.fathersteam.org/

• Apologetics – Defending the Catholic Faith
  Friday, January 21, 2011 @ 6:03 AM at Hageman Hall
  Why be Catholic? Apologetics, the lost art of defending the faith, is regaining popularity as a tool needed to fulfill the mission of the church. Presented by Team 1
• Avoiding the 7 Capital (“Deadly”) Sins
  Friday, January 28, 2011 @ 6:03 AM at Hageman Hall
  Being able to name our demons is an essential part of growth and healing. Learn to combat the vice in our life with the contrary Theological and Cardinal Virtues. Presented by Team 2
• Spaghetti Dinner
  Friday, January 28, 2011 @ 5:00 PM at IHM Cafeteria
• First Friday Rosary
  Friday, February 04, 2011 @ 5:30 AM at Hageman Hall
• Dealing with loss, tragedy, issues with friend or neighbor
  Friday, February 04, 2011 @ 6:03 AM at Hageman Hall
  Help us to recognize when others are going through tough times and have the courage and empathy to offer help. Presented by Team 3
• Sex in the Marriage, as God intended it
  Friday, February 11, 2011 @ 6:03 AM at Hageman Hall
  Is there anyone we can talk to about sex in our marriage, can you talk to your spouse about it; are your relations in the bedroom an indicator of the health of your overall relationship? Ever wonder what’s normal for couples in their 30’s, 40’s or 50+? Join us for our first ever discussion on this subject. Presented by Team 4
• Relativism – How to defend your Family
  Friday, February 18, 2011 @ 6:03 AM at Hageman Hall
  Moral relativism is the view that ethical standards, morality, and positions of right or wrong are culturally-based and therefore subject to a person’s individual choice. We can all decide what is right for ourselves. You decide what’s right for you, and I’ll decide what’s right for me. Moral relativism says, “It’s true for me, if I believe it.” This idea of interpreted truth and morals utilized for the convenience of Society poses a real threat to our Catholic faith and to our individual families. Presented by Team 5