We've posted the 10 Challenges that Matthew Kelly presented to us this fall. Please check it often. We can all make our lives dramatically different a year from now. The link is to the right under "Our Links" or you can get to it by clicking here: Matthew Kelly's 10 Challenges.
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We meet on Saturday mornings at 6:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall from September through May. Our next meeting is this Saturday, September 28, 2019. Group 2 will provide breakfast.
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Sunday, December 7, 2014
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Announcements from Saturday, December 6, 2014
This week's (12/6) announcements:
- Thanks to Group 5 for breakfast. We will not meet again January 24, 2015, at which time Group 6 will provide breakfast.
- There is a choir concert at 2:30 p.m. on December 14. Please consider attending.
- The Denver Catholic Biblical School will begin at Our Lady of Fatima in the fall. This is a great program and prayerfully consider attending. For more information go to http://sjvdenver.edu/programs-of-study/biblical-school/
- The homily theme for Advent is "He is Coming."
- If you have not yet paid for the retreat in January, please contact Rich Phillips.
- Please continue to pray for our Parish and for all of our prayer requests. Please especially keep Todd Browne and his family in your prayers.
Friday, December 5, 2014
Last Session of the Fall Semester - Saturday, December 6, 2014
Brothers in Christ,
Saturday we will view the last presentation of Living Everyday with Passion & Purpose. This will also be the first Saturday of the month so we will be doing a Rosary in the Church at 7:30 a.m. as well.
This will be our last session until after the Men's Retreat in January.
Looking forward to seeing you Saturday.
In Christ!
Saturday we will view the last presentation of Living Everyday with Passion & Purpose. This will also be the first Saturday of the month so we will be doing a Rosary in the Church at 7:30 a.m. as well.
Looking forward to seeing you Saturday.
In Christ!
Saturday, November 22, 2014
Announcements from Saturday, November 22, 2014
This week's (11/22) announcements:
- Thanks to Group 4 for breakfast. Group 5 will do breakfast in two weeks.
- We will not meet next Saturday (11/29) for Thanksgiving. Our next meeting is December 6, which will be our last meeting until after the retreat in January.
- Please consider attending the retreat in January. Registration is due now.
- Mass on Thanksgiving Day is at 8:15 a.m.
- G.I.F.T. Program on December 2 is by Father Denis Garrou, chaplain to Colorado’s prisoners, who will speak on "The Sacrifice of Inconvenience: The Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy." Soup supper at 6 p.m., followed by the presentation. Bring a hat, scarf or gloves for the Samaritan House.
- The Parish penance service is on Wednesday, December 3, at 7 p.m.
- Please continue to pray for all of our prayer requests.
Friday, November 21, 2014
Session 6, Part 1 - Living Everyday with Passion & Purpose
"Let no one ever
come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of
God's kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your
smile." Mother Teresa
This week Matthew Kelly talks in depth about the necessity of making a difference in other peoples lives if you want to be happy. "The greatest power you have is the ability to make a difference in other peoples lives. Yet it’s the most unemployed ability of humankind."
Looking forward to seeing you Saturday!
This week Matthew Kelly talks in depth about the necessity of making a difference in other peoples lives if you want to be happy. "The greatest power you have is the ability to make a difference in other peoples lives. Yet it’s the most unemployed ability of humankind."
Challenge of the Week –during the next week each day when
you wake ask yourself; “who’s day can I make today”? After the question
is answered in your mind, make it an objective to make that persons day.
Do this for a minimum of seven days and thank God for the opportunity to
express that part of you which is him.
Looking forward to seeing you Saturday!
Monday, November 17, 2014
Announcements from Saturday, November 15, 2014
This week's (11/15) announcements:
- Thanks to Group 3 for breakfast. Group 4 will do breakfast next week.
- Please consider attending the retreat in January. Registration is due now.
- Thanksgiving boxes are available for pick up this weekend.
- We are wrapping up Stewardship Commitment. Please return your commitment card if you haven't done so already.
- G.I.F.T. Program on December 2 is by Father Denis Garrou, chaplain to Colorado’s prisoners, who will speak on "The Sacrifice of Inconvenience: The Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy."
- The Band of Brothers will not meet on Saturday, November 29 (Thanksgiving Weekend). We will meet again on December 6, which will be our final meeting until the New Year.
- Please continue to pray for all of our prayer requests.
Friday, November 14, 2014
Living Everyday with Passion & Purpose Session 5, Part 2 - November 15, 2014
Examine yourselves to see
whether you are living in faith. Test yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus
Christ is in you?—unless, of course, you fail the test. 2 Corinthians
13:5
This week Matthew Kelley expands his discussion about the seven levels of intimacy and how we need to apply them them to self and God.
This week Matthew Kelley expands his discussion about the seven levels of intimacy and how we need to apply them them to self and God.
Challenge
of the Week – write a list of key relationships in your life and determine the
level of these relationships. Is it on the level of cliché, facts, opinions, or
is it into hopes and dreams, feelings, needs, faults and fears? Ascribe a
level to each of those relationships and determine where you actually want that
relationship to be and how you will change it.
Saturday, November 8, 2014
Announcements from Saturday, November 8, 2014
This week's announcements:
- This week is Stewardship Renewal Week. Look for your card and return it.
- Let's all remember to thank Vinny for the often overlooked and underappreciated job of opening on Saturday morning and getting the coffee going.
- Thanksgiving box signup is this weekend.
- The men's retreat is January 16 - 18, 2015. Please prayerfully consider attending.
- Thanks to Group 2 for breakfast. Group 3 will provide breakfast next week.
- Please pray for all the intentions on our prayer list.
Friday, October 31, 2014
Session 4, Part 2 -Living Everyday with Passion and Purpose
This week Matthew Kelly touches
on two major obstacles we each face in the journey from point A to point
B. I look forward to continuing the journey with you this Saturday.
This is the first Saturday of the month so don't forget your
Rosary as we will pray it at 7:30 a.m. in the Church. Also we have been
asked to spread wood chips in the playground after the session so don't forget
your shovels, rakes, and wheelbarrows.
Challenge
of the Week – Journey through this week in a state of awareness that critics
determine the direction of your lives. This week make the determination
that your critics will not change the direction of your life and keep in mind
that your life will be the measure of your courage.
Friday, October 24, 2014
Session 4, Part 1 (10/25)
Brothers in Christ,
This
week Matthew Kelly asks, “What holds us back? What stops us from becoming the
best version of ourselves? What are the obstacles between us the way we
are right now and our best self.”
If
we are honest with ourselves, the answer(s) to this question is one we don't
like to face and probably try to ignore. In the session this week, some
of the small group questions may pose a personal challenge. Put thought
to the questions, resolve to answer them, ensure those answers change and take
another step toward point B.
Challenge of the Week - The challenge this week titled "First Things"
comes from group 5 and was developed during the group discussion last
week. When you wake each morning, what is the first thought that pops
into your mind? Is it family, work, God? This week start the habit
of waking up in prayer and thanksgiving. Make that first thought the
first step of the day toward being the best version of yourself.Friday, October 17, 2014
Passion and Purpose - Session 3, Part 2 (10/18)
I
have come so you could have life and have it abundantly - John 10:10
This
week Matthew Kelly talks with us about how we've let the fullness and
simplicity of life escape us. He encourages us to reawaken ourselves to
the simple things in our life and enjoy them.
Challenge
of the Week – On Sunday, (or the one day a week you have off), what one
thing can you do physically, emotionally, spiritually, intellectually, that
will make you a better version of yourself. Think about it, determine it,
DO IT. Step back from the hustle and bustle of life and look at the whole
picture. Think about it, determine that one thing, DO IT.
Sunday, October 5, 2014
Save the Date - Band of Brothers Retreat - January 16-18, 2015
The Band of Brothers Retreat will be from January 16 - 18, 2015. More details will be forthcoming, but please save the date in the meantime.
Friday, October 3, 2014
Session 2 - Part II - 10/4/14
“Men
are like wine – some turn to vinegar, but the best improve with age.” Pope
John XXII
This week we will continue the journey of Living Life with
"Passion and Purpose" with a focus on prayer. This coming
Saturday is the first Saturday of the month so a Rosary will follow this weeks
session. Please join us in prayer. We are also praying at Planned
Parenthood at 10:00 a.m. Saturday.
Next
Week Challenge – “Life is short and we are dead an awfully long
time.” Continue the habit of spending 10 minutes in silence each
day but this week spend it in greater union with God. If you haven’t begun
the 10 minute habit, start it today.
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Planned Parenthood Vigil - October 4, 2014
Brothers in Christ,
I realize it is short notice;
however, the men's group is signed up for the 10:00 a.m. hour @ Planned
Parenthood this Saturday (10/4). If you are not committed to pray during another
time slot please join the group in praying for the "Right to
Life."
No one has signed up for the 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. hours and I've been asked to solicit volunteers for these hours as well. If you are available and would like to commit to one of these hours please respond to this email and let me know or contact Annette Brice.
In Christ!No one has signed up for the 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. hours and I've been asked to solicit volunteers for these hours as well. If you are available and would like to commit to one of these hours please respond to this email and let me know or contact Annette Brice.
Monday, September 29, 2014
Weekly Challenge
“Our
lives change when our habits change.”
In
order to foster a stronger relationship with Christ, we must make a concerted
effort to dedicate time to him on a daily basis. The challenge presented this
week entails developing a daily habit of spending 10 minutes a day in the
“classroom of silence” with God and only God. Optimally, this ten minutes
is a time set aside that is above and beyond any other times spent in the
presence of God such as Mass, Adoration, etc.
Friday, September 19, 2014
Meeting This Saturday (9/20) / Retreat Planning
Just a reminder that we meet
again Saturday (9/20) to continue with "Living Every Day with Passion &
Purpose." Group #1 is making breakfast.
Sam Berning
For those interested in
planning the Men's Retreat this year we will meet right after the meeting
Saturday.
In Christ!Sam Berning
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Band of Brothers Registration for 2014-15
The 2014-15 weekly sessions begin on September 6, 2014, at 6:00 a.m. in the Parish Center.
To register or for more information, please complete and return the following form: Registration Form, or send your name, telephone number and email address to FatimaBandofBrothers@gmail.com.
We are looking forward to a holy and educational year and hope to see as many men as possible there.
To register or for more information, please complete and return the following form: Registration Form, or send your name, telephone number and email address to FatimaBandofBrothers@gmail.com.
We are looking forward to a holy and educational year and hope to see as many men as possible there.
Monday, August 11, 2014
Weekly Sessions Begin Again On September 6, 2014
We will begin our weekly sessions again on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 6:00 a.m., in the Parish Center. We will be doing Matthew Kelly's series Living Every Day With Passion & Purpose. Contact Sam for details.
Enjoy the rest of the summer and we look forward to seeing everyone again.
Enjoy the rest of the summer and we look forward to seeing everyone again.
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Thanks for Leading the Rosary this Weekend
Thanks to those who led the Rosary this weekend (5/24 & 5/25) on behalf of the Band of Brothers. The Parish appreciates your prayers and leadership.
Friday, May 9, 2014
Final Meeting and Group Photo - May 10
Please be sure to join us
Saturday for the final meeting of the year when we will also take a photo of
the men's group. It is our hope there will be a good showing as this is
a tribute to the success of the group and the lives it has touched. The sacrifice
of getting up early is always worth it.
This week the Symbolon session is "Mary and the Saints: Our Spiritual Mother and the Communion of Saints." The session will cover:
In Christ!
This week the Symbolon session is "Mary and the Saints: Our Spiritual Mother and the Communion of Saints." The session will cover:
- Why Catholics pay so much
attention to Mary and the saints.
- The four basic dogmas the
Church teaches about Mary
- What Catholics really mean
when they say they pray to Mary and the saints.
- Why Catholics believe Mary
remained a virgin all her life if the Bible says Jesus had "brothers
and sisters"
- Why Mary is the "Queen
of Heaven"
- The Rosary
In Christ!
Friday, May 2, 2014
May 3 Session - The Holy Spirit and the Life of Grace
Gentlemen,
The topic this week is "The Holy Spirit and the Life of Grace" and will cover:
In Christ!
The topic this week is "The Holy Spirit and the Life of Grace" and will cover:
- Who the Holy Spirit is
- How the Spirit operates in
our lives and in the life of the Church
- Why it is absolutely
essential that we come to know and love the Spirit
- The gifts and fruits of the
Holy Spirit
- The ways the Holy Spirit
makes us holy
In Christ!
-- "O Holy Spirit, descend plentifully into my
heart. Enlighten the dark corner of this neglected swelling and scatter
there Thy cheerful beams."
Monday, April 28, 2014
Annual Dinner - May 10
Brothers in Christ,
Please note, you'll soon be
receiving an evite to the annual Band of Brothers dinner to be held on Saturday
May 10th at 6:00 p.m. This year marks the 10th year of the Band of
Brothers and we wish to encourage all men who have attended at one time or
another through the 10 years to join us in this event. Many Brothers have
moved away or for some other reason been unable to continue with the group, you
are missed but not forgotten and it is our sincere hope you will reunite with
us for this special night. We are a Band of Brothers now and always and
much like a family you are required to visit once in a while.
A slide show of the last ten
years has been put together for this event and as I viewed it I realized how
truly blessed we have been to have the Holy Spirit as our guide through this
journey together.
The dinner will be a potluck
with the entree, drinks, appetizers, and incidentals funded by a $20.00 fee for
couples and $10.00 for individuals. Though the years this event has been
an excellent opportunity to cater to our wives or significant other and express
our appreciation for putting up with us. This year we will display our
talents on the grill with a formal dinner of kabobs. Areas of assistance
that will be needed are setup, cooking, entertainment, busing tables, and clean
up. We do this right including using the good china so clean up is the
area where most help can be utilized. I may have missed several guys so
spread the word to those who you haven't seen in the group for awhile.
At this time there are no plans
for child care and in a later email you'll be informed of what to bring, i.e.,
a side dish, salad, dessert, etc. I look forward to spending an evening
with a great group of guys and their wives and sincerely hope you will be
available to attend.
In Christ!
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Next Session - April 26
Brothers in Christ,
I pray your Lenten journey was
a spiritual experience and you are having a great Easter season.
Over the next three Saturday
mornings we will preview sessions of "Symbolon-The Catholic Faith
Explained". This program, developed by the St Augustine Institute
and presented by Dr. Edward Sri, focuses on our encounter with God in the
sacraments and moral life. The sessions we will review are The Paschal
Mystery, The Holy Spirit, and Mary and the Saints. If the series is received
well we will continue the program as the main curriculum next year.
On another note we are over due
for the annual Band of Brothers dinner and need to assemble a planning team for
it. If you are interested in being part of this team please attend the
planning session after group Saturday morning.
We have also received a request
to help a parishioner move Saturday morning. Both manpower and pickups
are needed so please let me know if you can help. The more guys we have
to help the quicker we can complete the move.
In Christ!
"We adore you O Christ and praise you because, by
your holy cross you have redeemed the world." St Alphonsus LiguoriSunday, April 20, 2014
Friday, April 18, 2014
Easter Altar Setup
Please help set the Altar up for Easter tomorrow (Saturday, 4/19) at 9:00 a.m. As always, many hands make light work.
Tenebrae
We won't have group tomorrow but there will be the Tenebrae
service which I highly encourage you to attend. The Tenebrae Service
will begin at 5 a.m. in the Church and is a power tradition of the
EasterTridum.
“On this Good Friday may we never forget the true meaning of Easter - 'For when He was on the cross, I was on His mind." -- Unknown
“On this Good Friday may we never forget the true meaning of Easter - 'For when He was on the cross, I was on His mind." -- Unknown
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Fifth Week of Our Lenten Journey
As we've journeyed through
"The Passion of the Christ" I hope it has been as powerful for you as
it has been for me. I can't think of a better way to wrap up this joint
journey than to traverse together the steps Jesus took during his passion by
praying the Stations of the Cross. This Saturday (4/11) we will begin the
session by praying the Office of the Hours and then the Stations of the
Cross...after breakfast. If time allows we will adjourn to the Parish
Center and break into groups to share Lenten experiences.
Don't forget that at 11:00 a.m.
The Band of Bros. is scheduled to pray together at Planned Parenthood in
observance of the Forty Days for Life.
"When you feel the assaults of passion and anger,
then is the time to be silent as Jesus was silent in the midst of His
ignominies and sufferings." St John
of the CrossFriday, April 4, 2014
Reminder - Easter Box Table Setup
Just a reminder that we need help tomorrow (4/5) following our session to set up the tables for the Easter Box intake. Please give a few minutes of your time. We will also need help on Sunday with the delivery. Thanks.
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Help With Easter Box Setup on April 5
Please plan on sticking around for a few minutes after Saturday morning's session to set the tables up for the Easter boxes intake this weekend. Many hands make light work, and it should only take a few minutes if there is a lot of help.
Help is also needed delivering the boxes on Sunday (4/6) around noon. Please consider adding this important mission to your Lenten preparation.
Todd has additional information if you have questions.
Help is also needed delivering the boxes on Sunday (4/6) around noon. Please consider adding this important mission to your Lenten preparation.
Todd has additional information if you have questions.
Friday, March 28, 2014
Session 4 - The Carrying of the Cross
Lord, grant us
strength of purpose that we may faithfully bear our crosses each day.
The above prayer is from stations of the cross celebrated by Pope John Paul II on Good Friday 1991. Through this prayer we are presented with a challenge to reflect more deeply about how we carry the crosses we bear. Join the group this Saturday as we reflect on Jesus' carrying of the cross in "The Passion of the Christ."
The above prayer is from stations of the cross celebrated by Pope John Paul II on Good Friday 1991. Through this prayer we are presented with a challenge to reflect more deeply about how we carry the crosses we bear. Join the group this Saturday as we reflect on Jesus' carrying of the cross in "The Passion of the Christ."
Passion of the Christ - The Scourging
This was for the week of 3/22.
Brothers in Christ,
This week we will view what is the most difficult part of
the movie for me to watch. Before "The Passion of the Christ" I
accepted the scourging as being akin to a harsh whipping but as it turns out it
was so much more.
Jesus knew he would be scourged. He knew that before he died from the torture of the cross he would have to endure a brutal beating at the hands of the Romans. He accepted that beating, and his body was ripped open at the post. He was taking the punishment of the sins of the world so that we might not have to suffer the consequences of our transgressions. By his stripes we are healed.
Jesus knew he would be scourged. He knew that before he died from the torture of the cross he would have to endure a brutal beating at the hands of the Romans. He accepted that beating, and his body was ripped open at the post. He was taking the punishment of the sins of the world so that we might not have to suffer the consequences of our transgressions. By his stripes we are healed.
See you Saturday!
Friday, March 14, 2014
The Passion of the Christ, Session 2
I greatly appreciated the
opportunity to view and discuss the first session, the of the movie with the
group. This week the session will cover the time between the Agony in the
Garden and the Scourging when Jesus was accused of blasphemy.
As I think about what to draw out of this part of the movie two main things come to mind, the hypocrisy of the Pharisees and the rejection of Jesus. When applied to my own life I must admit there are instances when I've been much like the Pharisees in these two areas. I pray we all receive the grace to increase our faith and strengthen our resolve to do God's will.
As I think about what to draw out of this part of the movie two main things come to mind, the hypocrisy of the Pharisees and the rejection of Jesus. When applied to my own life I must admit there are instances when I've been much like the Pharisees in these two areas. I pray we all receive the grace to increase our faith and strengthen our resolve to do God's will.
Then Peter remembered the word Jesus has spoken:
"Before the cock crows you will deny me three time."
Matthew 26:75
Friday, March 7, 2014
Lenten Journey - "The Passion of Christ"
Brothers in Christ,
Our Lenten Journey this year
will revolve around the movie "The Passion of Christ." This
journey through the passion which will be viewed in five separate sessions:
- Agony in the Garden
- Accusations of Blasphemy
- Scourging at the Pillar
- Carrying the Cross
- Crucifixion
I look forward to seeing you
Saturday!
In Christ!
Sam Berning
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Lenten Journey - Passion of the Christ
As part of our Lenten journey, we will be watching the Passion of the Christ over the next five weeks, beginning this Saturday (3/8). Although this can be a difficult movie to watch, it is a small sacrifice to make to commemorate the much greater sacrifice made by our Savior, and will certainly help us to begin to appreciate the magnitude of that sacrifice.
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Planned Parenthood Vigil - April 12, 2014
As part of the commemoration of the 40 Days of Life, Our Lady of Fatima will be conducting a vigil at the Planned Parenthood facility at 7155 E 38th Ave, near Stapleton, on Saturday, April 12, 2014. Band of Brothers will be covering the 11:00 a.m. to noon time slot. All are strongly encouraged to support this important ministry.
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Seven Pillars of Catholic Spirituality - Week 3
Brothers in Christ,
In the last couple of weeks we discussed four of the seven pillars of Catholic spirituality, Confession, Contemplation, The Mass, and The Scriptures. This week you don't want to miss discussion of the remaining three, Fasting, Spiritual Reading, and Praying the Rosary. I'm looking forward to the final session and pray this series is good preparation to Lent for everyone.
In the last couple of weeks we discussed four of the seven pillars of Catholic spirituality, Confession, Contemplation, The Mass, and The Scriptures. This week you don't want to miss discussion of the remaining three, Fasting, Spiritual Reading, and Praying the Rosary. I'm looking forward to the final session and pray this series is good preparation to Lent for everyone.
In Christ,
Sam Berning
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Matthew Kelly's Seven Pillars of Catholic Spirituality
Brothers in Christ,
You are invited, and
encouraged, to join the group over the next three weeks in a journey through
the Seven Pillars of Catholic Spirituality as presented by Matthew Kelly.
Matthew Kelly is a dynamic and
motivational speaker with a passion for increasing the faith of
Catholics. If you are unable to join us you're encourage to view the
program on You Tube...but be aware, if you view it yourself it won't come with
breakfast.
In Christ!Friday, January 17, 2014
Sundancer Winter Interlude
Gentlemen - as you know the Sundancer Winter Interlude is
being held on Saturday Feb 8th here at OLOF and is being chaired by Woody
Ritchey. The details below are what will appear in this week's bulletin:
Join us for the
WINTER INTERLUDE
An evening of music, wine tasting
live & silent auction items
February 8th –
6:30 to 10pm
Being held in Our Lady of Fatima Gymnasium
Tickets are $35/person
Purchase tickets after each mass or in the
parish office
or online at www.blacktie-colorado.com
All proceeds benefit our Lady of Fatima School
Woody will be bringing tickets for sale this
Saturday at the BoB meeting and I am sure he would appreciate the men's group
showing their support by purchasing tickets for this worthwhile event. Please
bring cash or checks if you are inclined to support the event.
Many thanks
Meeting This Saturday (1/18)
Join us for Scott Hahn's
presentation on the Real Presence and the Second Coming this Saturday
morning. There is an enlightening relationship between the two.
Group 3 is handling breakfast.
In Christ!
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Reminder - Band of Brothers Photos
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Band of Brothers at OLOF, so now would be an opportune time to put together a slide show of the times we've shared together as a group. I know many of you have taken photos of the group over the years and ask that you forward them to me so we can all enjoy them. If anyone has a flair for putting together slide shows and would like to undertake this task please let me know.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Sam
Meetings Resume This Saturday (1/11)
Our weekly sessions resume this Saturday (1/11) at 6:00 a.m. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
A Holy, Healthy and Happy New Year to All
May you and your families have a holy, healthy and happy New Year! Best wishes for a wonderful 2014.
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