Crossing the Goal Together in Christ

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8:45 - Music Program begins in Cathedral

9:00 Opening Remarks

9:15 Conversion: Peter Herbeck 9:50 - Music & Break

10:10 Transformation: Danny Abramowicz 10:45 - Music & Break

11:00 Mission: Curtis Martin

11:35 Eucharistic Procession/Adoration

followed by Preparation for midday program

12:15 Mid-Day Program o Lunch (Cathedral High School) o Confession & Adoration (Lower Level: Parish Center) o Visit Exhibitors (Cathedral High School) o Reflection & Fellowship Book signings by CTG team members o 1:30 The Gift of Priests in this Year for Priests: Curtis Martin 2:00 Q&A Collection for expansion of CTG ministries. There will be no collection during Mass.

2:45 - Music and Break

3:00 A Call to Action: The Cor Unum Story Fr. Paul O’Brien 3:40 - Break, Preparation for Mass, Worship Music

4:00 Celebration of Mass Cardinal Seán O’Malley, OFM Cap (Celebrant & Homilist)

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April 17, 2010

Dear Brothers in Christ –

We are pleased that our 6th Boston Catholic Men’s Conference is being held in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, which is the mother church of the Archdiocese and the region. This beautiful house of God is a gift of our Catholic predecessors who were immigrants that labored and sacrificed to build this glorious and holy gathering spot for generations to come.

We are so pleased to have Danny Abramowicz, Peter Herbeck, Curtis Martin & Brian Patrick here from EWTN’s Crossing the Goal program and Father Paul O’Brien from St. Patrick’s parish in Lawrence. These men have devoted their lives to ministry in the Church and particularly ministry to Catholic men. They speak as a team and we think this will enhance the integration of all of our keynote addresses, and help us to focus on “crossing the goal” of our lives to reach the eternal destiny that Christ wants for us.

This Boston Catholic Men’s Conference wouldn’t have been possible without the help of: x Father Kevin O’Leary, Rector of the Cathedral, for his welcome & hospitality. x Corey Bassett-Tirrell, Paul Milanazzo and the dedicated staff of the Cathedral. x Cathedral High School for the use of their gymnasium and restrooms! x Our many volunteers & parish captains who inspire us with their dedication. x The priests of the Archdiocese and surrounding Dioceses who are here for Confession and Deacon Pat Guerrini for helping with the liturgy. x Our speakers for their commitment to being here with all of us! x Martin Doman for his support of the Conferences and for being with us once again! x George Martell (www.georgemartell.com) for providing event photography & marketing. x Father Reed & the team from CatholicTV for filming & promoting the Conference x Antonio Enrique and the staff from TheBostonPilot.com, the staff of The Anchor, and Dom Bettinelli for their help promoting the conference. x Fr. Mike Harrington & the Vocations Office for their help with Adoration. x ParishComm for their help with these program booklets. x Our colleagues on The Women’s Conference Organizing Team. x Cardinal Seán O’Malley and the staff of the Cardinal’s Office for all their help.

The Boston Catholic Men’s Conference Organizing Team Bob Allard, Jim Baker, Bob George, Bob Gohn, Joe Kolb, Scot Landry, Phil Lohnes, George Martell, John Spadaccini, Tim VanDamm, Andreas Widmer and George Willett.

GUIDE TO CONFERENCE VENUES Speaking Program – Cathedral (Main Church)

Adoration – Cathedral (Lower Level Chapel – exit on Union Park, go downstairs)

Confessions – Cathedral (Lower Level Parish Center – exit on Union Pk, go downstairs)

Exhibitors – High School (Exit on Union Park – go across the street)

Lunch Distribution – Union Park Street (eat lunch in cafeteria, on street or in Cathedral) 7

7 8 8 BRIAN PATRICK Moderator

As host of the Son Rise Morning Show on Cincinnati’s Sacred Heart Catholic Radio, Brian Patrick shares weekday mornings with Greater Cincinnati’s Catholic Christians in prayer, reflection, and thoughtful discussion about our journey of faith and Church traditions. The show is now being offered to EWTN Radio for national and global syndication.

A broadcast veteran of television and radio for nearly 35 years, Brian is an active volunteer, mentoring men who struggle with addiction, speaking openly of his own recovery and conversion.

He served a three-year term on the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Communications Committee and has been involved with Christ Renews His Parish and the Cursillo community in the Diocese of Covington, Kentucky, serving on several formation teams. Brian is the founder of GNN, The Good News Network, a not-for-profit media ministry spreading the Word of God through the electronic media of television, radio and the internet.

PETER HERBECK Conversion

Peter Herbeck is the Vice President and Director of Missions for Renewal Ministries. He has been actively involved in evangelization and Catholic renewal throughout the U.S., Canada, Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe for the past twenty five years. Peter is a co- host on The Choices We Face and a member of Crossing the Goal. He is also the host of a daily radio program, Fire on the Earth, a dynamic program focusing on Catholic mission and evangelization. He is the author of many books and pamphlets.

Peter and his wife of 22 years, Debbie, have four children, and live in Ann Arbor, MI.

DANNY ABRAMOWICZ Transformation

Bio: Danny Abramowicz is presently involved in full-time work with Crossing the Goal ministries which is an evangelization outreach to Catholic men nationally. It utilizes TV, internet technology, conferences, and leadership training seminars to accomplish its goal.

He has a long history of involvement with the NFL as a player, coach and broadcaster. Danny was born July 13, 1945, in Steubenville, Ohio. In 1967, Danny was drafted out of Xavier University in the 17th and last round by the New Orleans Saints. Danny's NFL career spanned eight seasons. Some of his accomplishments include the NFL's leading receiver and All-Pro in 1969. Danny was voted to the Saints Silver Anniversary Team and honored with the Legion of Honor and Hall of Fame at Xavier

Danny serves actively on the Board of Directors of EWTN, Crossing the Goal and the Donum Dei Foundation. Also, he serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors of National Fellowship of Catholic Men. Danny travels throughout the United States speaking at Catholic men's conferences. Danny and his wife, Claudia, have been married for 42 years and have three children and four grandsons.

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Please see the registration and check-in area for purchase.

9 Have you heard

“It has been wondrous and awesome! the good news Many of the participants in our small communities have now gotten involved in the activities of the about… parish.”

“All the people in our group have a special relationship with Jesus Christ and that has been really great to see and hear about.”

“The mutual support has been wonderful and our group became a strong community. For me, Jesus is certainly present in this situation.”

For more information, please contact Mary Ann McLaughlin or Ann Cussen,

Ofﬁ ce for Worship and Spiritual Life, “The members of our Pastoral Staff email: [email protected] decided to do ARISE together. The or phone: 617-779-3640 blessings of our working together are great but now to be praying together is even better!”

Presented by RENEW International 1232 George Street “There is a great comfort in knowing Plainﬁ eld, NJ 07062-1717 that thousands of people are sharing Phone: 908-769-5400 www.renewintl.org on the same topics in all the groups around the Archdiocese. Isn’t it great 10 that so many are coming to know Jesus in a more intimate way?”

10 CURTIS MARTIN

Mission Curtis Martin is the President and Founder of FOCUS, the Fellowship of Catholic University Students, one of the fastest growing movements in the Catholic Church. FOCUS was founded in 1998 as a national outreach to college campuses, both to secular and Catholic schools. Through small group Bible studies, large group leadership training, and one-on-one discipleship, FOCUS brings the fullness of life and truth in the Catholic Church to college students, & equips them with the tools to help them share this good news with their friends. FOCUS is working to play a vital role in the “New Evangelization” called for by Pope John Paul II. In 2009, FOCUS missionaries served on 39 campuses in 21 states, with plans to reach 100 campuses in the next ten years. He is the author of the best-selling book Made for More, and co-host the new ground-breaking show on EWTN, Crossing the Goal.

FATHER PAUL O’BRIEN A Call To Action: Cor Unum Meal Center

Father Paul B. O'Brien grew up in Boston, was educated at Boston Latin School and Harvard College, and received graduate degrees in theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. He has served in parishes in Concord, Chestnut Hill, and Chinatown, and was the Archdiocesan Secretary for Pastoral Services and Executive Director of Pilgrimage 2000. He is currently the Pastor of Saint Patrick Parish in Lawrence and the Chairman of the Cor Unum Meal Center and Labels Are For Jars.

CARDINAL SEÁN O’MALLEY

Mass Celebrant & Homilist

Cardinal Seán Patrick O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap., was born June 29, 1944 in Lakewood, Ohio, and was raised in Western Pennsylvania, where he entered a Franciscan seminary. At 21, he was professed into the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin and at 26 he was ordained a Catholic priest. After earning a master’s degree in religious education and a Ph.D. in Spanish and Portuguese literature from the Catholic University of America, he taught at Catholic University and founded Centro Católico Hispano in Washington, DC, an organization which provided educational, medical and legal help to immigrants.

Since his ordination to the episcopacy on August 2, 1984, he has served as the Bishop of the dioceses of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands; Fall River, Massachusetts; and Palm Beach, Florida. Pope John Paul II appointed him Archbishop of Boston in July 2003. Pope Benedict XVI named him a Cardinal in 2006.

MARTIN DOMAN

Worship & Music Ministry

Martin Doman has been writing, performing, and ministering as a Catholic musician for over fifteen years. He has been featured on EWTN's "Life on the Rock" and "Backstage" programs, and has released several CD's of Catholic music. Martin coordinates the Eucharistic praise and worship ministry for the Diocese of Harrisburg, PA. Martin and his wife, Charlene, live in Dallastown, PA and have six beautiful children. This is Martin's fourth year leading the music for the BCMC.

For more information on Martin's ministry, please visit www.martindoman.com. • Martin wrote the 2008 Conference’s Bicentennial Themesong: You Are Our Legacy, and the 2007 Boston Catholic Men’s Conference Theme Saint Patrick’s Breastplate. 11

11 12 12 GUIDE FOR CONFESSION

“To those who have been far away from the sacrament of reconciliation and forgiving love, I make this appeal: Come back to this source of grace; do not be afraid! Christ himself is waiting for you. He will heal you, and you will be at peace with God!”

- Pope John Paul II

The basic requirement for a good confession is to have the intention of returning to God like the Prodigal Son and of acknowledging our sins with true sorrow before his representative, the priest.

BEFORE CONFESSION x Try to recognize sin in our lives – Modern society has lost a sense of sin. As a Catholic follower of Christ, I must make an effort to recognize sin in my daily actions, words and omissions. The Gospels show how important is the forgiveness of our sins. Lives of saints prove that the person who grows in holiness has a stronger sense of sin, sorrow for sins, and a need for the Sacrament of Penance or Confession. x Make an examination of Conscience – What sins have I committed since my last confession? A good confession is one in which I confess all the mortal sins I am aware of and their frequency. A short examination could follow the ten commandments along these lines: o Do I give God time every day in prayer? o Have I used God's name in vain: lightly or carelessly? o Have I tried to observe Sunday as a family day and a day of rest? o Do I honor and obey my parents? Have I neglected my duties to my spouse and children? o Have I engaged, in any way, in sins against human life? Have I been angry or resentful? o Have I stolen what is not mine? Do I waste time at work, school, and home? o Have I lied? Have I gossiped? Am I critical, negative or uncharitable in my thoughts of others? o Have I consented to impure thoughts and actions? o Do I envy the families or possessions of others? Are material possessions the purpose of my life?

DURING CONFESSION x Remember that the priest can help you – If you need assistance – especially if you have been away for some time – simply ask the priest and he will help you by "walking" you through the steps to make a good confession. x A helpful way to begin is: “Bless me Father for I have sinned. It has been ... since my last confession. These are my sins.” x Tell your sins simply and honestly to the priest. If you are not sure about the degree of seriousness of something you confess, just ask the priest to help you. x After the confession of sins, the priest will give you a penance, and then absolve you of your sins. Try to perform your penance soon. The priest may also ask you to say a short act-of-contrition. x An act of contrition: “O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended you. I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of heaven and the pains of hell; but most of all because they offend you, my God, who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of your grace, to confess my sins, to do penance and to amend my life. Amen.” x At the End of Confession – Listen to words of absolution, the sacramental forgiveness of the Church through the ordained priest. As you listen to the words of forgiveness you may make the sign of the cross with the priest. x After Confession – Reflect on God’s infinite mercy. Imagine God embracing you with the big hug that the Joyful Father did in the parable of the Return of the Prodigal Son. 13

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EXHIBITORS Cathedral High School Gymnasium

Speaker Tables (in Back of Church) Exhibitors (cont’d) Crossing the Goal Olan Mills Martin Doman/Christ Music Pauline Books & Media Sister Disciples of the Divine Master Exhibitors St. Benedict Center Ancient Order of Hibernians in America Thomas More College Blessed John XXIII National Seminary Ursuline Sisters Boston Catholic Engaged Encounter Wilderness Outreach Brotherhood of Hope World Apostolate of Fatima Boston Division Catholic Family Conference Choose Life, Inc. Archdiocese of Boston Ministries Circle Media Catholic Charities of Boston Emmaus Journey CatholicTV EWTN Charismatic Renewal Human Life International Marriage and Family Ministries Office Knights of Columbus Office for the New Evangelization Knights of Columbus Insurance Pro Life Office Legion of Mary: Sancta Maria House Project Rachel Lighthouse Catholic Media Propagation of the Faith, Boston, Inc. Little Brothers of St. Francis St. John's Seminary / Masters of Arts in Ministry Magdalen College The Catholic Cemetery Association Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers The Pilot Massachusetts Catholic Conference Vocation Office Massachusetts Citizens for Life Massachusetts State Council Knights of Columbus Men's Conference Tables Miles Christi Religious Order Recordings/DVDs Montrose School T-Shirts and Seat Cushions Oblates of the Virgin Mary

THANK YOU TO OUR PRIESTS! We are blessed by so many wonderful priests here today, in the Archdiocese of Boston and in surrounding dioceses. Please take a moment today, search out one of these fine priests, and thank him. Let us continue to pray for them during this Year for Priests. Pro-Life Office Respect Life 5 Wilson St. Education Office Natick, MA 01760 66 Brooks Drive 508-651-1900 Braintree, MA 02184 [email protected] 617-746-5864 Pro-Life Office Archdiocese of Boston “Building a Culture of Life” Project Rachel Pregnancy Help: Boston Pregnancy Help: Metro West 5 Wilson St. Brighton Marine Health Ctr. 5 Wilson St. Natick, MA 01760 77 Warren Street, Suite 251 Natick, MA 01760 508-651-3100 Brighton, MA 02135 508-651-0753 [email protected] 617-782-5151 [email protected] 15

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First Reading – A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41)

When the captain and the court officers had brought the apostles in and made them stand before the Sanhedrin, the high priest questioned them, “We gave you strict orders, did we not, to stop teaching in that name? Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and want to bring this man’s blood upon us.” But Peter and the apostles said in reply, “We must obey God rather than men. The God of our ancestors raised Jesus, though you had him killed by hanging him on a tree. God exalted him at his right hand as leader and savior to grant Israel repentance and forgiveness of sins. We are witnesses of these things, as is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him.” The Sanhedrin ordered the apostles to stop speaking in the name of Jesus, and dismissed them. So they left the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been found worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name. THE WORD OF THE LORD, Thanks Be to God.

Psalm (Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13): I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me. x I will extol you, O LORD, for you drew me clear and did not let my enemies rejoice over me. O LORD, you brought me up from the netherworld; you preserved me from among those going down into the pit. x Sing praise to the LORD, you his faithful ones, and give thanks to his holy name. For his anger lasts but a moment; a lifetime, his good will. At nightfall, weeping enters in, but with the dawn, rejoicing. x Hear, O LORD, and have pity on me; O LORD, be my helper. You changed my mourning into dancing; O LORD, my God, forever will I give you thanks.

2nd Reading – A Reading from the Book of Revelation (Rev 5:11-14)

I, John, looked and heard the voices of many angels who surrounded the throne and the living creatures and the elders. They were countless in number, and they cried out in a loud voice: “Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches, wisdom and strength, honor and glory and blessing.” Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, everything in the universe, cry out: “To the one who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor, glory and might, forever and ever.” The four living creatures answered, “Amen, “and the elders fell down and worshiped. THE WORD OF THE LORD, Thanks Be to God.

Gospel – A Reading from the Holy Gospel According to Saint John (Jn 21:1-19)

At that time, Jesus revealed himself again to his disciples at the Sea of Tiberias. He revealed himself in this way. Together were Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, Zebedee’s sons, and two others of his disciples. Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We also will come with you.” So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. When it was already dawn, Jesus was standing on the shore; but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, “Children, have you caught anything to eat?” They answered him, “No.” So he said to them, “Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something.” So they cast it, and were not able to pull it in because of the number of fish. So the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord.” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he tucked in his garment, for he was lightly clad, and jumped into the sea. The other disciples came in the boat, for they were not far from shore, only about a hundred yards, dragging the net with the fish. When they climbed out on shore, they saw a charcoal fire with fish on it and bread. Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish you just caught.” So Simon Peter went over and dragged the net ashore full of one hundred fifty-three large fish. Even though there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, “Come, have breakfast.” And none of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” because they realized it was the Lord. Jesus came over and took the bread and gave it to them, and in like manner the fish. This was now the third time Jesus was revealed to his disciples after being raised from the dead. When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” Simon Peter answered him, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my lambs.” He then said to Simon Peter a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Simon Peter answered him, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Tend my sheep.” Jesus said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was distressed that Jesus had said to him a third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep. Amen, amen, I say to you, when you were younger, you used to dress yourself and go where you wanted; but when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.” He said this signifying by what kind of death he would glorify God. And when he had said this, he said to him, “Follow me.” THE GOSPEL OF THE LORD, Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ.

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On behalf of our brother knights and their families throughout the Archdiocese of Boston

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For information on joining the Knights of Columbus, call or write Past State Deputy Richard F. Guerriero, Executive Secretary 470 Washington Street Norwood, MA 02062 781-551-0628 [email protected]

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