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President's November Message
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Despite being late in the season, the Men’s BBQ this last Sunday was a perfect afternoon. The weather was just right as everyone enjoyed the fellowship, the information, and a grilled burger. Inspiration from Fr. Anthony, the Knight of Columbus, and our own President encouraged the group of over 80 brothers to get involved in a variety of ways. This is so important for today, and I hope our group can continue to
grow and contribute to the growth of the parish.
Our sign-up for Men’s Ministry interest sheet yielded 7 people who should plan on attending our November meeting on Tuesday, the 7 th in the Mission A/V room. This month our own Men’s Ministry member and Project Manager, Gary Dorighi, will update us on the structural improvements to the
Mission. Pizza and adult beverages will be available to those who get there at 7:00.
Also, remember to sign up for our Fall Retreat, open to all men of the Parish. For several years now, we have scheduled this for the weekend before Thanksgiving at the Franciscan Retreat House in San Juan Bautista. You can do this at the Men’s Ministry meeting, or through our website. Fun fact from Skip: the lake at St. Francis Retreat appears to be full of water again!
Finally, thank you to all who helped make the Men’s BBQ run smoothly. Your efforts were appreciated by all who were there.
I look forward to meeting new members.
Yours in Christian Brotherhood,
-Greg
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November Fellowship Meeting
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The Saint Joseph Men’s Ministry invite our members and all men in our Parish to attend their November Fellowship night. Come and make new friends.
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We will meet at the Mission Museum on Tuesday November 7th at 7:00PM
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This month our own Men’s Ministry member and Project Manager, Gary Dorighi, will update us on the structural improvements to the Mission.
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Wewill also review plans for our Fall retreat and Christmas Party.
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Pizza and adult beverages are available to those who get there at 7:00.
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What’s Going On Behind the Fence? Find out at the November 7th Meeting.
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The Weekly and the Parish website have provided reliable updates on the Museum Repair Project. But are you interested in some additional, fascinating details? Hear our own Men’s Ministry member and Project Manager, Gary Dorighi, describe what factors contributed to the need for this project. See renderings and photos of the engineering fix being implemented to ensure our Mission Museum, a California Registered Historic Landmark and the oldest building in Alameda County, is preserved for future generations. We will meet at the Mission Museum on Tuesday November 7th at 7:00PM. Come enjoy good food, drink, and the company of your fellow Men in the Parish.
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Fr. Anthony's All Men's Meeting
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Fr. Anthony’s meeting of all Saint Joseph men was held Sunday afternoon on October 29 in the Holy Family Picnic area. It was a clear and dry though blustery day. The Saint Joseph’s Men’s Ministry hosted the hamburger lunch. Over 60 men representing a spectrum of the parish attended.
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Speeches were given by Fr. Anthony, representatives of the Knights of Columbus, and our own Saint Joseph’s Men’s Ministry.
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Fr. Anthony proposed pulling together a team of 12 men from all aspects of the parish community to facilitate the mission of how God created us to be as men.
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Fr. Anthony encouraged all men of the parish to be involved either thru the Knights of Columbus, or the Men’s Ministry.
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In all, about 90 burgers were served up by our grillers.
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Thank you to the following brothers who help make the day a success:
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Ron Brazil, Ben Chew, David D’Silva, Gary Dorighi, Mike Gaffey, Jerome Hubacek, Louis, Lau, Tom Leen, Skip Phair, Al Rendon, Steve Radigan, Steve Skala, Ash Weerpass, and Lou Zenzen
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Thank You to the Men's Ministry
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Thank you to the Men’s Ministry from the Mission
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Mission San Jose would like express our appreciation to the Men’s Ministry for recently assembling three benches for our Patio Garden. The benches are a legacy gift from the Women of St. Joseph. Steve Radigan and Gary Dorighi spent two afternoons building the benches and tested them for R&R suitability (see pics). The benches are a beautiful upgrade and will be enjoyed by visitors and school children for years to come.
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Job Well done!
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Save the date for the Saint Joseph Men’s Ministry 2023 Christmas Party
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Our annual Christmas party will be held on Saturday December 2nd in the Mission Museum.
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We will attend the 5:30PM mass as a group and proceed after mass to the Mission Museum.
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The event will be a potluck celebration.
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More details will be provided at the November fellowship meeting.
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Register today to attend the Saint Joseph Men’s Annual Retreat
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The Saint Joseph Men’s Ministry invites all men of the Parish to attend their annual Thanksgiving Retreat at the Saint Francis Retreat Center nestled in scenic San Juan Bautista. The retreat begins with a social and dinner on Friday, November 17th and ends with Mass and Lunch on Sunday November 19th. The theme of the retreat is “Our Relationship with God and One Another in all facets of life.”
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This retreat is an opportunity to unplug and unwind from our busy lives and to give thanks to God for his many blessings. Together with like-minded men, we will pray, share fellowship, eat, and attend Mass in celebration of God’s gifts. One-, two- and three-day attendance and carpool options are available. Retreat costs per person are $190 for all 3 days (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), $140 for two days (Saturday and Sunday), and $95 for one day (No overnight).
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To register, send an e-mail to Axel Brisken (abrisken@sbcglobal.net), with your selection . Please include a phone number in your e-mail. Please make checks payable to "Saint Joseph Parish" and send them to the parish office labeled as Men's Ministry.
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We look forward to seeing you at this exciting retreat.
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Year at a Glance
Here is a link to our "Year at a Glance" calendar:
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