Annual Men's Retreat
Mar
8
to Mar 10

Annual Men's Retreat

  • Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Crucified One Lives!

Finding Comfort in the Passion of Christ

This retreat season coincides with the centennial of the arrival of the Passionists in Sierra Madre. What a wonderful, providential opportunity to focus on the Passion of Christ so central to Passionist spirituality and to the mission of Mater Dolorosa.

The Passion of Christ and the sufferings of the members of His Body, the Church, form one mystery. This retreat will provide the opportunity to gain a deeper awareness and understanding of this mystery: The Passion of Christ and the sufferings of his Body - member for member - are one.

The earliest Easter proclamation was "The Crucified One Lives." As the gospel account of "Doubting Thomas" makes clear, he found comfort in the wounds of Christ, Crucified and Risen. And Christ's Body, the Church, still bears wounds.

In the spirit of the Passionists we will consider ways in which we might find comfort in the Passion of Christ. Doing so brings us into closer union with God, invites us to a deeper knowledge of ourselves, and impels us to respond to the needs of others, especially those who are poor, suffering, or wounded in any way.

Registration: St Denis Weekend

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Come Follow Me
Jan
30
5:00 PM17:00

Come Follow Me

Seminarian Prayer Meeting

Come join four new seminarians as they share their journey toward the priesthood.

Oliver Coughlin ~ Jose Pacheco ~ Paul Laseon ~ Michael Lee

5:00 - Adoration
5:30 - Social hour & food (please feel free to bring something to share)
6:30 - Rosary
7:00 - Reflections
8:00 - Group Discussions
8:30 - Prayer and Final Blessings

Please contact Chris Alturas with any questions: (424) 343-6797

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Family Thanksgiving Dinner
Nov
10
5:00 PM17:00

Family Thanksgiving Dinner

  • St Louise de Marillac Church (Msgr Pierce Hall) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

You and your family are cordially invited to join us for the Second Annual “CMF Family Thanksgiving Dinner”. Join us for a special evening of gratitude with a potluck dinner, talent show, DJ Ernie's Dance Party, and heartfelt tributes to veterans, police officers, and are departed loved ones. Come together as a community and give thanks for God's blessings.

This is a potluck event, and they would like a head-count about a week prior so they know how many chairs/tables to set up. Please use the form below to RSVP if you will be able to attend.

Please RSVP by Friday, November 3rd.

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Living With The Cross
Sep
6
6:00 PM18:00

Living With The Cross

  • St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

ManUP & Catholic Men’s Fellowship

will be hosting an evening of Reflection, Grouping & Fellowship called:

“Living with the Cross”

The evening includes a one-hour program where 5 Deacons will give a short reflection with mediation/group questions. Then the program will end with group discussion to share your experiences with your fellow brothers in Christ.

Speakers:

  • Dn. Chuck McDaniels, St. Rita’s Church in Sierra Madre

  • Dn. Steve Hillmann, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Rowland Heights

  • Dn. Ray Gallego, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Rowland Heights

  • Dn. Alfred Guerrero, St. Denis Church in Diamond Bar

  • Dn. Dan White, St. John Vianney Church in Hacienda Heights

Snacks will be served but feel free to bring additional snacks and drinks.

For additional details, please refer to the flyer: Flyer

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3-Day Men's Retreat
Aug
18
to Aug 20

3-Day Men's Retreat

  • Sacred Heaert Retreat House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Men’s Weekend Retreat

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28

Is your heart longing for peace?

The Carmelite Sisters at the Sacred Heart Retreat House invite men to come on a weekend retreat led by Fr. Larry Richards.
This retreat begins on Friday evening and goes into Sunday mid-morning. It is led by a priest retreat master speaking at five conferences and he will also be available for confession. Meanwhile the Carmelite Sisters will lead prayers such as Night Prayer, meditative reflection periods, and the Rosary. All periods between activities will maintain a silent environment intended to support your interior intimacy with Jesus while mealtime conferences help supplement conference material.

We follow County of Los Angeles Public Health guidelines. At this time, we are not requiring Indoor Masks.

If you have any questions, please contact us at (626) 289-1353 x2203

To register: Registration

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Into The Breach
Aug
5
8:30 AM08:30

Into The Breach

“Into the Breach” is a plea by Bishop Thomas Olmsted for men to step up and lead their families and communities to Heaven by leading more godly lives and setting the example for others.

St Denis CMF and the St Denis council of the Knights of Columbus are partnering to bring this one-day men’s conference to you. Topics we will cover include:

  • What Authentic Masculinity Looks Like

  • Why Men Need a “Band of Brothers”

  • Why Strong Fathers are so Needed

  • Why Family Life is Under Attack

  • Why Men Need to Pray

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Annual Men's Retreat
Mar
3
to Mar 5

Annual Men's Retreat

  • Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Who is Jesus Christ? Who am I? Finding the divinity within.

We often try to discover the complex relationship between ourselves and Jesus Christ. We want to know what it should be, how deep it should be, what does Christ want of us, is Christ within us, and if so, where can we find the divine within us? We will attempt to explore all such questions and provide a deep dive to help discover where Jesus Christ resides deep inside us.

This retreat will lay paths for this exploration, and we invite you to join us on this epic adventure to the interior of our souls.

Requested payment is $275, with a $50 deposit at time of registration. Please do not let the cost stop you from attending. The Retreat Center will work with any budget restrictions you might have - they want you to come experience the retreat regardless of your financial situation.

St Denis Weekend Registration: Registration

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Jan
28
7:30 AM07:30

Super Saturday Conference

  • St Louise de Marillac Catholic Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This Is My Beloved Son

Just as the father of the prodigal son welcomes his son with open arms, so, too, does our Lord want to envelope us into Himself, in spite of our faults and our brokenness. Our identity is in God the Father, and as beloved sons of the Father, we must conduct ourselves as beloved sons in our marriages and families, at work, and in our communities.

Featured Speakers:

Fr. Steven Guitron - Pastor of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pomona

Dcn. Tony Mercado - St. Mary's Catholic Church. He is also the Chaplain of the Fullerton and Placentia Police Departments.

Dr. Phil Chavez - founder and president of The Men's Academy - Christian Manliness Ministry

Ticket Reservations: Tickets

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I Thirst...Orange County
Nov
19
7:30 AM07:30

I Thirst...Orange County

Highlights of "I Thirst Orange County" include Mass celebrated by Bishop Timothy Freyer, uplifting music, exhortations on evangelization from inspiring speakers who are equipped to spread the Good News through prayers and the commissioning of all participants to be sent out to spread the Good News.

To Register ($30): Registration

Parking is FREE, but you will need to purchase your own meals at a local restaurant.

For additional information: I Thirst

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Nov
14
6:00 PM18:00

Annual CMF Thanksgiving Potluck

As we are approaching November and Thanksgiving, let us gather together for fellowship. We are having our annual Thanksgiving Pot-Luck with our families. The link to RSVP and sign up for what dish to bring is here: RSVP

This year St. Louise de Marillac will host this event. We will gather in Monsignor Pierce Hall adjacent to the parking lot.

If you have any questions please feel free to call Gil Alderete 626-841-98090

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Quest Retreat
Oct
14
to Oct 16

Quest Retreat

  • Santiago Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our culture attacks fatherhood trying to make it irrelevant, and many men have lost the sense of mission when it comes to family…and so that’s created a passivity that robs men of what their role is supposed to be. 

The Quest Retreat will challenge men to encounter Christ --the ultimate example of manhood. Men will reflect on their role as fathers and the impact that they will have on their families as they become engaged fathers and active in their Catholic faith. 

We invite all fathers and father figures to sign up today and embark with other men on a journey of faith, fraternity and fun!

The Quest Retreat for fathers and father figures will take place at Santiago Retreat Center located in a 500-acre nature setting (Check-In is Friday, October 14th at 7:30 pm)

Cost is $120 for the weekend, which includes lodging and meals.

*Applications are available at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Covina, CA.  Make Check Payable to Sacred Heart Church.  If any questions, contact us at (626) 470-7579  or email: fatherhoodquest@gmail.com

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Rosary Crusade
Oct
7
4:30 PM16:30

Rosary Crusade

“We are now standing in the face of the greatest historical confrontation humanity has ever experienced. I do not think that the wide circle of the American society, or the whole wide circle of the Christian community realize this fully. We are now facing the final confrontation between the Church and the anti-church, between the Gospel and the anti-gospel, between Christ and the Antichrist. The confrontation lies within the plans of Divine Providence. It is, therefore, in God’s plan, and it must be a trial which the Church must take up, and face courageously.

The above was spoken in Philadelphia in 1976 by the future Pope St. John Paul II while he was visiting the United States, at the time as the Archbishop of Krakow. These prophetic words send chills down our spines, and for good reason. We are watching them play out before us like a scene in a well-scripted play.

But we—all of us—were given a glimpse at the last page of that script at Fatima, and we saw this:

“In the end, my Immaculate Heart will Triumph.”

Our Lady’s been promised a victory, but we are called to help bring it about, to rally under her banner and reclaim our world—which finds itself in the grip of this trial—for Jesus Christ.

In that spirit, we ask you to gather with us, once again, for the 2nd Annual Rosary Crusade, Triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, brought to you by the Avila Army.

Last year over 10,000 registered. This time, we expect even more for this live, online event, featuring dozens of your favorite Catholic leaders including Cardinal Arborelius, Bishop Strickland, Lila Rose, and Curtis Martin. Every day we are receiving confirmations of more and more authors, speakers, and spiritual warriors who want to be present for one of the most powerful online events of the year. So please make plans to be there, too!

This worldwide rosary will begin at 6:30 pm Central on October 7, 2022, on the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, a day of special graces.

You will need to register in advance to receive the link to join in.

 

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Men's Retreat
Aug
19
to Aug 21

Men's Retreat

  • Sacred Heart Retreat House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This Classic Men’s Retreat begins on Friday evening and goes into Sunday mid-morning. It is led by a priest retreat master speaking at five conferences and he will also be available for confession. Meanwhile the Carmelite Sisters will lead prayers such as Night Prayer, meditative reflection periods, and the Rosary. All periods between activities will maintain a silent environment intended to support your interior intimacy with Jesus while mealtime conferences help supplement conference material.

For more information and to register, please visit their website: Registration

Flyer

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Quakes Family Night
Jul
15
6:00 PM18:00

Quakes Family Night

The St. Denis Knights of Columbus are once again sponsoring a Family Game Night at our local Rancho Cucamonga Quakes stadium. And our very own Father Dennis is scheduled to throw out the first pitch!

Please bring your entire family to this wonderful event. This family night includes reduced prices on hot dogs and drinks! You can purchase tickets here: Tickets

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Men's Weekend Retreat
Mar
18
to Mar 20

Men's Weekend Retreat

  • Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Embracing God’s Gift of Hope

It was amazing to be back on the beautiful Mater Dolorosa grounds. It was also incredible that after being the first retreat weekend that was cancelled due to the 2020 lockdowns, ours was the first retreat weekend to enjoy some post-pandemic treatment. Masks were optional, and the dining room was open for the first time. We also had two conferences inside. It was such a blessing to be able to enjoy things being so close to “normal”.
St. Denis had the largest representation of men, which was also wonderful, and it was great that Jay was able to make his first retreat with us this year.
The feedback from the men was very positive, and we hope more of our brothers will be able to join us next year!

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Be A Saint!
Jan
10
to Jan 12

Be A Saint!

  • Sacred Heart Retreat House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Inspiration to be Holy Men

Retreat Master: Bishop James Wall

Another wonderful retreat put on by the Carmelite Sisters. It was nice to have multiple men from St. Denis attend this time!

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Men's Conference
Nov
2
8:00 AM08:00

Men's Conference

Come and enjoy this event made especially for you.

Enjoy Morning Mass, prayer, fellowship, inspiring speakers & testimonies,delicious food, raffle, music, receive special blessings, and much more.

Featured Speaker: Fr. Thomas Reynolds

Tickets are $5.00 - includes breakfast & lunch
Click here to purchase tickets: Tickets

Flyer: Men’s Conference

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Oct
18
to Oct 19

5th Annual Overnight Retreat

  • Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come join your CMF brothers for a night under the stars, and participate in:

  • Sacrament of Penance & Reconciliation

  • Holy Mass

  • Eucharistic Adoration

  • Spiritual Talks

  • Prayer of 1000 Hail Marys

Featured Guest Speaker: Gilbert Alderete, CMF President

Admission: $20.00 (covers dinner, drinks, snacks and breakfast)

Flyer: Men’s Retreat

For information, please call/text:
Oscar - (661) 912-9502
Tony - (661) 203-9973

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The Free Man
Sep
20
to Sep 22

The Free Man

  • Santiago Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Please join like-minded men as we draw closer to becoming the men God created us to be, by spending the weekend with Retreat master, Bishop David O'Connell who will encourage us as we dig deep into our hearts for true freedom.

True freedom is found in Jesus Christ. Men tend to carry their burdens in life alone, as if there is no one else to help. The troubles of life, anxiety, work loads, and most especially sin, hold us in bondage. Come see and hear men like yourself share how God has transformed their lives. Real men with real stories and testimonies will share how a relationship with Jesus has set them free. You will make friends that will last a lifetime, and realize you are not alone in this fight.

We will enjoy fellowship, and develop ways to strengthen our faith while enjoying the serenity and rugged beauty of the majestic Silverado Canyon.

"So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed." John. 8:36

ITEMS TO BRING:

  • Blanket or sleeping bag and pillow for bunk-style sleeping accommodations

  • Toiletries: towel, toothbrush, body wash, etc.

  • Flashlight

  • Hiking Boots or Walking Shoes

  • Bible, Journal, Prayer Book and Rosary

  • Open Mind Heart and Soul

$195 Includes:
Meals & Lodging
Dynamic Speakers
Sacrament of Confession
Prayer & Reflection
Fellowship with Catholic Brothers

For more information, please contact Francisco Munoz:
(626) 422-2307
francisco.munoz.cmf@gmail.com

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Men's Silent Retreat
Aug
23
to Aug 25

Men's Silent Retreat

  • Sacred Heart Retreat House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come Holy Spirit

Rev. James B. Farnan

The Holy Spirit is moving the men in the Church to return to the heart of the matter. The Church needs holy men who will witness to God’s Fatherly love.

Father James will guide your retreat that includes inspiring talks, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Eucharistic Adoration, Holy Mass, and time for personal reflection.

Join with other men who are striving to live out heroic virtue and learn how to grow as spiritual leaders in their families.

For information/RSVP: 626-289-1353, ext. 204  
retreatcoordinator@carmelitesistersocd.com

Retreat Flyer

Registration Form

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Super Saturday Conference
Mar
30
8:30 AM08:30

Super Saturday Conference

Created in a Holy Image

“God created mankind in His image; in the image of God, He created them.”
-Genesis 1:27

CMF put on another wonderful conference this year, at the beautiful Church of the Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills. After some uncertainty, Mark Wahlberg was able to leave an active movie set to come make and appearance, share some thoughts, and even stay for Mass. But Mark almost played second fiddle to his older brother, Jim, who definitely stole the show with his powerful testimony about finding God…in prison…with the help of angels, including a certain Mother Teresa. The speakers were all terrific; the music was outstanding; and the free Wahlburgers were delicious….until the fire department came. (No joke…grease fire…had to evacuate…and then the folks at Wahlburgers shipped in burgers from their store several miles away to make sure all men were fed.) Hightlight for some of the guys was having Mark Walhberg hand-deliver their lunch to them: Special Delivery. Overall, this conference rocked! (Keep an eye out in the slides for our own Mike Kellogg, who led the guys in the second Joyful Mystery of the Rosary.)

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Living in the Peace of Christ
Mar
15
to Mar 17

Living in the Peace of Christ

  • Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Be Not Anxious!

Another wonderful retreat. There is a new Retreat Director, Dr. Michael Cunningham, and all the guys thoroughly enjoyed his two presentations. It was a beautiful weekend with some great talks on letting go of your anxiety/worry, since most of what we all worry about is over things that won’t even come to pass.

Please mark you calendars for March 20-22, 2020 so you can be sure to join us next year!

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40 For 40
Mar
12
12:00 AM00:00

40 For 40

Please pray for the men who are participating in this session of 40 for 40.

Refer back to this website occasionally to see when the next sign-ups will be taking place for your chance to participate in this powerful program.

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Feb
16
12:00 PM12:00

Into The Breach

A Call To Battle

The Knights of Columbus and Catholic Men’s Fellowship ministries, in partnership, presented Bishop Olmsted’s Apostolic Exhortation: “Into the Breach”, and it was an amazing success. We were joined by around 50 brothers - young, old, friends, strangers…but we all banded together in fellowship.

Promotional Short-film: A Call To Battle

And a very special THANK YOU to our Sisters in Christ who served as Prayer Warriors and sat with Jesus while our conference was taking place: Pat, Liz, Toni W, Sonia, Ligia, Toni S, Maureen, Stacy, Nancy and Amy. You were truly a blessing.

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