Men's Fellowship Conference is February 28

The annual Catholic Men’s Fellowship of Northeast Ohio “Answer the Call” conference. Is scheduled for Saturday, February 28, at Hoban High School. Men’s Fellowship groujps from area parishes will participate as usual.

Here is the schedule:

8:00am - Registration Begins (along with coffee and donuts)
9:00am - Start of Conference
12:00pm - Lunch and Confession
4:00pm - Closing Mass with Bishop Richard Lennon
5:00pm - Adjourn

The registration fee covers coffee and donuts in the morning and lunch. The registration fee through the parish Men’s Fellowship for groups of 10 or more is $20 or for groups of 5 to 9 $25. Single registration is $40. Student registratin is $15. Priests,Deacons, Brothers or seminarians register free.

For ,more information, click on the headline to see program details or contact Hank Richard 330-644-4514

Speakers this year are:

DANNY ABRAMOWICZ
Former NFL all-pro wide receiver and coach, author of the book “Spiritual Workout of a Former Saint”, and creator and co-host of the new EWTN show “Crossing the Goal” Danny Abramowicz returns to our conference. From a life of ego and booze to a Godly man, Danny is in demand as a speaker for men’s organizations all around the country. He pulls no punches! You’re going to hear from the real deal!

FR. PHILIP CHAVEZ
From the Armator Institute of York, PA., Fr. Chavez is a priest of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity. Ordained in 1993, he has been involved in pro-life work as well as the concerns of marriage and family. Now, embarking in men’s outreach, he presents a forum to restore the hearts of men and strengthen their spirit to build stronger families and a more vital society.

GERRY FAUST
“My dreams may not have turned out like I wanted them to, but I have been so blessed. I just want to help others understand that they can have the same blessings…..”

A popular speaker in Northeast Ohio, former Notre Dame Football coach Gerry Faust will speak on “Faith, Family, Friends and Football”. A 1958 graduate and three time letterman from the University of Dayton, Gerry loves his faith and brings enthusiasm and optimism to our conference.

MOST REVEREND BISHOP GEORGE MURRY, SJ
Appointed fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Youngstown by Pope Benedict XVI, Bishop Murry holds a Master’s of Divinity degree from the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley, CA, as well as a Master’s and a Ph.D. in American Cultural history from the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. A member of the United States Conference of Bishops he serves on the education and domestic policy committees as well as the board of Catholic Relief Services. In November, 2007 Bishop Murry was elected secretary of the USCCB.

There also will be a talk on Reconciliation by the Rev. Fr.. Michael Gurnick of the Diocesan Vocation Office.