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November 16, 2019 to February 2, 2020 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MUSEUM 1 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511 • 203-865-0400 • kofcmuseum.org Open 10-5 daily • Free admission & parking • Gift shop 2019 Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference Committee Ken Santopietro, director St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Thomaston Aaron Joseph, co-director St. Martha Parish, Enfield Fr. Jim Sullivan, chaplain Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Waterbury Steve Rugens, Dave Craig, Mark McCann, William Mitchell, Sam Todzia, Walt Finneran, Kelsey Doherty, Andrew Donarumo, Dcn. Joseph Koletar Special Thanks to Cary Dupont, president of St. Paul High School and all of his student volunteers and administration who volunteer to make our conference a special event. Special thanks to Archbishop Blair, Bishop Cote and Bishop Caggiano, who allow their Dioceses to assist us with communications and endorse our mission of a statewide Catholic Men’s Conference. A standing ovation for our Parish Captains, who volunteered to share their CCMC experience with their parish brothers, and hang up posters and distribute information. ANNOUNCEMENT The date of the 13th Annual Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference next year is October 17, 2020. R E C O G N I T I O N of the Exhibitors & Sponsors in 2019 Angel Sponsor: Catholic Cemeteries Association Program Sponsor: Father McGivney Guild SAINT JOSEPH: OUR PATRON - ACTS Connecticut Chapter Brian O’Connell Homeless Project (Brian’s Bags) Catholic Biblical School, Archdiocese of Hartford Connecticut Catholic Conference - Crossroads4Christ Young Adults Daughters of St. Paul, Pauline Media - EWTN Global Catholic Network George Willett Sound &Video - Good News Fund with Fr. Nadolny Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center Knights of Columbus, Connecticut State Council Mark McCann, Author, “To the Ends of the Earth” Series Office of Catholic Social Justice, Taskforce of Human Trafficking Office of the Diaconate, Archdiocese of Hartford Office of Faith Events, Diocese of Norwich Our Lady of Calvery Retreat Center - Proud Catholic Company Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Society of the Missionaries of the Holy Apostles Sons of St. Joseph Men’s Ministry - Vinny Flynn, Author & Speaker The Catholic Cemeteries Association of the Archdiocese of Hartford, Inc.
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Men’s Conference Program Adoration & Confession available all day * Welcoming Prayer/Thoughts Fr. James Sullivan, CCMC Chaplain 8:30am-8:40am Sam Todzia, Master of Ceremonies Opening Talk Our Path to Holiness 8:40am-9:25am Bishop Juan Miguel Betancourt, SEMV Auxiliary Bishop of Hartford Yesterday, Bishop Betancourt celebrated his one-year anniversary as a bish- op. We are honored to have him join us this year to kick off the 12th Annual Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference. Bishop Betancourt will bring his knowledge of scripture and spirituality in his opening talk, setting the table as it were for the rest of the day, enlightening us as to what our path to holi- ness entails, what are the challenges that we face, and how to overcome them.
AM Keynote Holiness is Becoming the Complete Christian 9:30am-10:15am God Desires You to Be Fr. John Bartunek, LC, S.Th.D. “The Devil doesn’t want you to become a saint. But becoming a saint is the whole purpose of your existence. In his talk, Fr Bartunek will help you understand why deciding to become a saint is so important, and how you can follow through on that decision consistently and courageously through understanding the five elements of being a complete Christian.” 10:15am-10:30pm 15 Minute Break Draw A Path Holiness, Masculinity, Defending the Truth, 10:30pm-11:15pm Faith and Family Fr. Jeffrey “Skip” Thompson, MSA, Holy Apostles College We will encourage husbands and fathers to embrace their own role as defender of truth, faith and the family based on St. Joseph’s rapid- ly emerging role as the saint of our times. Our Lady of Fatima warned of this final battle. Scripture, Church teaching, and sound research will equip Catholic men to defend our Church and children. A sensitive dis- tinction will be made between sinner and sin in order to save vulnera- ble souls and yet counter dominant sexually perverse agendas, includ- ing “gender theory,” that seeks to steal our children and ruin families.
* Adoration & one-priest Confession in Chapel. Beginning mid-day, 10+ priest confessors in Gymnasium.
Men’s Conference Program Adoration & Confession available all day * Mapping Your Way Finding Spiritual Direction & Devotion 11:20pm-12:05pm Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers Diocese of Portland, OR Deacon Harold will examine Satan’s strategy for destroying a man’s relation- ship with God. He will develop a battle plan to combat the effects of sin in the hearts and lives of men and their families, and provide the tools men need to foster devotion and be spiritual leaders in the family, the Church, and society. 12:10am-1:30pm Fellowship & Exhibitors’ Period Beginning 1:15pm Mike Loin, Jr. & the ROCK Band LUNCH PERIOD Those with a GREEN lunch ticket go at 12:15pm. Those with a RED lunch ticket go at 12:45pm. During this time, CONFESSIONS* are being held in the Gymnasium, which is adjacent to the Cafeteria. The ADORATION* Chapel will be open 8:30am-3:00pm.
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After Lunch Program PM Keynote Navigating the Interior Life - 1:35pm-2:20pm Beginning & Deepening Your Walk With God Dan Burke, Avila Institute, SpiritualDirection.com Dan’s story of conversion and pursuit of truth highlights the individuals that demonstrated the extraordinary love he needed to come home. Based on his book, Navigating the Interior Life: Spiritual Direction and the Journey to God, Dan will talk about the universal call to holiness, prayer, and the three Ways of the Interior life (stages of growth and how to get through them). Dan reveals why so many saints were religious and specific prac- tices that religious use to help in their spiritual growth that help them to say “yes” to God and how they can be easily applied to non-religious alike. Beyond the sacraments and prayer, there is no more powerful tool than spiritual direction. * Adoration & one-priest Confession in Chapel. Beginning mid-day, 10+ priest confessors in Gymnasium.
Men’s Conference Program Adoration & Confession available all day * See the Signs Behold the Man 2:25pm-3:10pm Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers Diocese of Portland, OR With humor, frankness, and passion for the Catholic faith, Dea- con Harold speaks to the heart of the new evangelization, and pro- vides real world advice to help overcome the difficulties and temptations of living everyday as a man of God, with particular em- phasis on men as imitators of Christ the Servant (Matthew 20:26-28).
3:10pm-3:25pm 15 Minute Break 3:25pm-3:45pm St. Joseph’s Golden Hammer Challenge & Thank you 3:45pm-4:00pm Eucharistic Procession 4:00pm Vigil Mass in the Auditorium St Joseph’s Golden Hammer Challenge Our 1st ever “nailing contest” will be held in the Cafeteria throughout the day. The objectives and directions for timing your nailing prowess are posted there. Using manly hammers, it is a test of skill! The fastest time to sink 3 nails will compete onstage against our CCMC Chaplain, for- mer carpenter, Fr. James Sullivan, using a one-of-a-kind golden hammer for the final contest. The winner receives their picture with Father on stage. Through- out the day, men will receive unique, donated CCMC logo t-shirts as they are shot out of an air cannon from the stage. Forge your path while having fun! * Adoration & one-priest Confession in Chapel. Beginning mid-day, 10+ priest confessors in Gymnasium.
Biography of Bishop Juan Miguel Betancourt, SEMV Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, in 1970, Bishop Betancourt is the son of Mi- guel and Gloria Betancourt. He is a member of the Society of the Servants of the Eucharist and Mary (Esclavos de la Eucaristia y de Maria Virgen), which he joined after graduation from college. He has served as Vicar Gen- eral of the community. Bishop Betancourt was ordained a priest on April 21, 2001. At the time of his appoint- ment as Auxiliary Bishop of Hartford, he was serving on the faculty of The St. Paul Seminary School of Divinity in St. Paul, Minnesota, as Vice Rector of Formation, Associate Academic Dean and Assistant Professor of Sacred Scripture, and as the Pastor of the Church of St. Francis de Sales of St. Paul in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is a graduate of the University of Puerto Rico with a Bachelor in Natural Sciences, and received a Master of Divinity degree from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico in Ponce. Following his priestly ordination, he earned a Li- centiate (S.S.L.) in Sacred Scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome. Fluent in English, Spanish and Italian, he has proficiency in other languages as well. Bishop Betancourt has served on the Presbyteral Council of the Archdio- cese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, and as a Board member of the National Conference for Seminarians in Hispanic Ministry. His professional expe- rience also includes teaching at the University of St. Thomas and in the Diaconate Program for the Archdiocese of St. Paul Minneapolis, and at the major seminary, Regina Cleri and the Pontifical University in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He was appointed by Pope Francis as Auxiliary Bishop of Hartford on Sep- tember 18, 2018, and was ordained as bishop on October 18, 2018 by the Most Reverend Leonard P. Blair in the Cathedral of St. Joseph, Hartford. Bishop Betancourt has chosen as his motto “Ecce Agnus Dei,” which trans- lates, “Behold, the Lamb of God” (John 1:29.36). Like his patron, Saint John the Baptist, Bishop Betancourt hears the call to point to and direct every- one to Christ’s heart full of love and mercy as he endeavors to configure himself more to the Lamb of God.
Biography of Fr. John Bartunek, LC, S.Th.D. Fr. John Bartunek, LC, S.Th.D, received his BA in History from Stanford University in 1990. He comes from an evangelical Christian background and became a member of the Catholic Church in 1991. After college he worked as a high school his- tory teacher, drama director, and baseball coach. He then spent a year as a professional actor in Chicago before entering the religious Congregation of the Legionaries of Christ in 1993. He was ordained a Catholic priest in 2003 and earned his doctorate in moral theology in 2010. He has taught moral theology at various eccle- siastical institutions at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. He provided spiritual support on the set of Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ while researching the 2005 Catholic best seller, Inside the Passion, the only authorized, behind-the-scene explanation of the film. Fr. John has contributed news commentary regarding religious issues on NBC, CNN, Fox, and the BBC. He also served as the English-language press liaison for the Vatican¹s 2005 Synod of Bishops on the Eucharist. His most widely known book is called The Better Part: A Christ-Centered Resource for Personal Prayer . It is the first of three meditation books that make up his “Complete Christian Collection”. The other two are: Seeking First the Kingdom: 30 Meditations on How to Love God with All Your Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength, and Go! 30 Meditations on How Best to Love Your Neighbor as Yourself. In 2016 he published a series of meditation books delving into the spiritual values behind the natural world: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter Meditations. A compilation of his many online answers to questions about the spiritual life was published in book form as: Answers: Catholic Advice for Your Spiritual Questions. He continues answering fresh questions on- line at SpiritualDirection.com. His ongoing series of Do-It-Yourself online Catholic Retreat Guides are available in multiple formats at RCSpirituality.org. Only 1 hospital in CT named to Top 100 list Saint Francis is proud to be recognized for providing safe care of the highest quality with the best patient experience.
&RQQHFWLFXW&KDSWHU “And every day, the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.” ACTS 2:47
Are you looking for a different experience for you or your parish? Look no further – Try an ACTS Retreat! An ACTS retreat is a parish-based, three-night Catholic lay retreat offered to MEN and WOMEN separately under the guidance of a Catholic Guide. The retreats are also open to all faiths. Retreat activities focus on Adoration, Community, Theology and Service. Scripture and the teachings of the Catholic Church are the foundation of the retreat. The goals are to renew yourself spiritually, to strengthen your faith and its application in your daily life, and to create lasting and supporting friendships and in doing so bring renewed energy to your parish. Participants return to their parish faith communities with a deeper love for each other and a desire to become more involved.
For more information about attending or sponsoring a retreat please go to WWW.ACTSCT.ORG Biography of Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers – known around the world as the “Dynamic Deacon” – is one of the most sought-after speakers in the Church today. His areas of expertise include marriage and family life, discerning the will of God, the sacraments, male spirituality, pro-life issues, evangelization, prayer, and many others. Deacon Harold holds a Bachelor of Arts De- gree in Economics and Business Administra- tion from the University of Notre Dame, and a Master of Theological Studies Degree from the University of Dallas. He co-hosts the Eternal Word Television’s Network’s popular radio program, “Morning Glory”, and the weekly broadcast “Living Stones” on Mater Dei Radio. Deacon has also appeared as a guest on numerous other national and international radio programs, including “Catholic Answers Live” and “Vocation Boom Radio.” In addition, he is the host or co-host of several popular series on EWTN television and is featured on the award-winning Chosen faith formation program by Ascension Press. Deacon Harold is the author of the best-selling book, Behold the Man: A Catholic Vision of Male Spirituality, co-author of Ignite: Read the Bible Like Never Before, and has written the acclaimed new book, Father Augustus Tolton: The Slave Who Became the First African-American Priest. Deacon Harold is featured on The Greatest Commandments: A 40-Week Spiritual Journey for Married Couples, a vibrant marriage-enrichment program rooted in biblical values and designed to help husbands and wives know God better, trust Him fully and love Him completely throughout the course of their married lives. Retaining a deep love of Benedictine spiri- tuality which he gained during his time discerning a call to that religious community, Deacon Harold is a Benedictine Oblate of Mt. Angel Abbey. He is also a member of the Fellowship of Catholic Scholars and the Con- fraternity of Catholic Clergy. As the president and CEO of The Saint Joseph Center, Deacon Harold oversees that nonprofit organization’s endeavors, which include hosting an international institute for Catholic male spirituality, coordinating dynam- ic speaking tours and life-changing retreats, and developing products and services that support family life. Most importantly, he is married to his lovely wife, Colleen, and they have four beautiful children. They live in Portland, Oregon, where Deacon Harold is assigned to Immaculate Heart Catholic Church. o e Away an est Awhile
303 Tunxis Road | West Hartford | 860.760.9705 | holyfamilyretreat.org Biography of Dan Burke Dan is the President of the Avila Founda- tion, the parent organization of Spiritual- Direction.com, the Avila Institute for Spir- itual Formation, Divine Intimacy Radio and Divine Intimacy Radio – Resources Edition, Into the Deep Parish Programs, the Apostoli Viae (Apostles of the Way) Community, the High Calling Seminary Preparation Program, and the FireLight Student Leadership Formation Program, author of the award-winning book, Navigating the Interior Life – Spiritual Direction and the Journey to God, Finding God Through Meditation-St. Peter of Alcantara, 30 Days with Teresa of Avila, Into the Deep, Living the Mystery of Merciful Love: 30 Days with Thérèse of Lisieux, and his newest book The Contemplative Rosary with St. John Paul II and St. Teresa of Avila. In 2018, he launched the annual Avila Summit held at Hanceville, Alabama. Beyond his “contagious” love for Jesus and His Church, he is a grateful husband, father of four, and grandfather of one, the President and Chief Operating Officer of EWTN News, Inc., a regular co-host on Regis- ter Radio, a writer, speaker and pilgrimage director who provides online spiritual formation and travels to share his conversion story and the great riches that the Church provides us through authentic Catholic spirituality. Dan has been featured on EWTN’s Journey Home program and numerous radio programs.
Biography of Fr. Jeffrey “Skip” Thompson, MSA Fr. Jeffrey “Skip” Thompson is a priest and father of 3 children. After a tragic marriage and years as an agnostic, he returned to his senses and an active faith in Christ in 2002 and the Catholic Church in 2006. After ordination in 2015, he has logged 4 years as a late vocation priest while serving as Dean of Seminarians at Holy Apostles College and Sem- inary and Vocation Director and Bursar for the Missionaries of the Holy Apostles. He has extensive experience in politics and govern- ment advocacy, loves retreat min- istry, and plays at golf occasionally.
VIGIL MASS for the 28th SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME Principal Celebrants: Most Rev. Leonard P. Blair and Bishops & Priests of the Dioceses of Connecticut Processional Hymn O Come to the Altar Penitential Rite Gloria First Reading 2 Kings 5:14-17 Naaman went down and plunged into the Jordan seven times at the word of Elisha, the man of God. His flesh became again like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean of his leprosy. Naaman returned with his whole retinue to the man of God. On his ar- rival he stood before Elisha and said, “Now I know that there is no God in all the earth, except in Israel. Please accept a gift from your servant.” Elisha replied, “As the LORD lives whom I serve, I will not take it;” and despite Naaman’s urging, he still refused. Naaman said: “If you will not accept, please let me, your servant, have two mule-loads of earth, for I will no longer offer holocaust or sacrifice to any other god except to the L OR D.” Responsorial Psalm Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 R. (cf. 2b) The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power. Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done wondrous deeds; his right hand has won victory for him, his holy arm. R. The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power. The LORD has made his salvation known: in the sight of the nations he has revealed his justice. He has remembered his kindness and his faithfulness toward the house of Israel. R. The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation by our God. Sing joyfully to the LORD, all you lands: break into song; sing praise. R. The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power. Second Reading 2 Timothy 2:8-13 Beloved: Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of Da- vid: such is my gospel, for which I am suffering, even to the point of chains, like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained. Therefore, I bear with everything for the sake of those who are cho- sen, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, together with eternal glory.
This saying is trustworthy: If we have died with him, we shall also live with him; if we persevere, we shall also reign with him. But if we deny him, he will deny us. If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny himself.
Gospel Acclamation 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Alleluia, alleluia. In all circumstances, give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. Alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel Luke 17:11-19 Js Jesus continued his journey to Jerusalem, he traveled through Sa- maria and Galilee. As he was entering a village, ten lepers met him. They stood at a distance from him and raised their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master! Have pity on us!” And when he saw them, he said, “Go show yourselves to the priests.” As they were going they were cleansed. And one of them, realizing he had been healed, returned, glorifying God in a loud voice; and he fell at the feet of Jesus and thanked him. He was a Samaritan. Jesus said in reply, “Ten were cleansed, were they not? Where are the other nine? Has none but this foreigner returned to give thanks to God?” Then he said to him, “Stand up and go; your faith has saved you.” Homily Most Rev. Leonard P. Blair
The Nicene Creed I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of Heaven and Earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten not made, consubstantial with the Father; through Him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation, He came down from Heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary and be- came man. For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate, He suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into Heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and His Kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, Who proceeds from the Father and the Son, Who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, Who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins, and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Recessional Hymn This is Amazing Grace
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