St. Denis' Men: The Way, the Truth and the Life

Welcome to our new members, and welcome back to those that joined us last year.  We hope you all had a good summer.  On Tuesday, September 28, 2021, we will begin our Fall program for our Men’s Faith group at St Denis.

Purpose: To enrich the lives of Men by providing opportunities for men to enjoy a sense of brotherhood and spiritual growth.  Our study focuses on Jesus’ words and example in the Gospel, as well as trusting in the gifts of the Holy Spirit to help us through our journey in this life, with the goal of Pursuing the Way, the Truth, the Life.

Agenda:  “Metanoia”, a program with Father Dave Pivonka and available on WildGoose.TV.  A description of the program is posted below. 

Expectations:

1. Watch a 25 – 30 minute video prior to attending our meeting, as we will discuss the video during the meeting. Note that there are ten episodes in this program, and we will cover an episode each meeting.  We expect to complete the program in ten meetings.
2. There is also a Study Guide for Metanoia. There is an introduction, as well as one page for each of the episodes.  The Study Guide provides a Synopsis, Key Texts, Discussion, and Reflection relevant to the specific episode.  It would be helpful to read through the respective episode page prior to attending our meetings, spending a little time reflecting on the episode.  The study guide is on the Metanoia webpage.  However, I have also attached a PDF copy of the Study Guide to this email.

Meeting Dates: The 2^nd and  4^th Tuesday of the month – the tentative Metanoia schedule is included below.  No worries if you miss a meeting or two; as you can still watch the videos.  If you miss a meeting, just join us for the next meeting. 

Time: 6 pm to 7 pm

Location: St. Denis School Cafeteria for initial meeting on September 28^th.   Later meetings location TBD, depending upon several factors.  We will continue to monitor the meeting guidelines and allow for some social distancing and open windows at our meetings.  Each participant is welcome to distance as they feel appropriate, and can wear a mask if more comfortable doing so.   

For our meeting on September 28^th, please view:  Metanoia – Episode 1 – WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM?

To access the Metanoia videos, you must access and join Wild Goose TV.   The link to WildGoose.TV is immediately below.   Once on the webpage, “JOIN” and you should have access to the various programs of Wild Goose TV.   Note that when you JOIN, you will have an option to make a contribution to WildGoose TV or can join for free access. It’s your choice. If you join for free, and later decide you would like to make a contribution, you can donate at a later date.  Once you join, you merely need to sign in each time with your User Name and Password and watch the relevant episode from Metanoia.
To Join - visit WILDGOOSE.TV

We look forward to seeing you all on September 28^th at 6pm to begin Metanoia and turn more to Jesus.  Bring a friend that may enjoy our group and this program. 

If you have any questions, please reach out.  Pursuing the Way, the Truth, the Life.      Steve and John


Excerpt from the press release announcing Metanoia last year, providing a short description of the program:

Metanoia: A Journey With Christ Into Conversion
from the producers of The Wild Goose

Let well-known author, international speaker, and president of Franciscan University Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, guide you through the Holy Land into a more profound understanding of Jesus’ deep and abiding love and his call to conversion. 

Metanoia is a new 10-part documentary series from The Ministry of the Wild Goose and 4PM Media. Through captivating stories and beautiful cinematography, the series, filmed on location in the Holy Land, leads viewers on an inspirational journey of grace, hope, repentance, and transformation.

Throughout the series, the episodes will unpack the meaning of metanoia. The Greek word means conversion but also to change, to repent, to turn, and to think differently. “As Christians, we are entreated to live an ongoing life of metanoia,” Father Dave explained. “This series invites us to a deeper and more profound conversion—a metanoia—that moves us from something to someone, as metanoia ultimately turns us to Jesus.” 

The half-hour episodes showcase the grand landscape and architecture of the Holy Land alongside stories of encounter and conversion from a Jewish convert, a biblical scholar, an Eastern-Rite sister, and many others. Granted access to the most beautiful and sacred locations in the Holy Land, the production crew captured the essence of metanoia on film.


Tentative Men’s Group Metanoia meeting Schedule - put it on your calendar

SEPT 28         1 - WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM?
OCT 12           2 - WHAT MUST I DO TO INHERIT ETERNAL LIFE?
OCT 26           3 - DEATH & LIFE
NOV 9             4 - SIN & MERCY
NOV 23           5 - JESUS PRAYS
DEC 14           6 - HUNGER & THIRST
DEC 28           CURRENTLY PLANNED TO BE OFF FOR HOLIDAYS
JAN 11            7 - JESUS CALLS & EMPOWERS
JAN 25            8 - JESUS’ POWER OVER THE EVIL ONE
FEB 8              9 - THIS TEACHING IS HARD
FEB 22            10 - DO YOU LOVE ME?

A NEW PROGRAM TO BEGIN IN MARCH

For more information contact John at [email protected]