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Fall Appeal 2025 | Director's Message
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You've dedicated your life to the Lord, but have you surrendered your day to Him?
A fundamental resource of the CMCS Mission is Bishop Perry's Virtues of a Catholic Man (PDF). This outlines the qualities that define a Catholic man and guides us in making Christ the focal point of our lives. I would like to emphasize one of the eight virtues:
"A Catholic man has a clear understanding of what or whom he would sacrifice himself for if necessary."
Naturally, we all interpret this through our personal experiences, so let's explore this concept with a deeper perspective from the writings of our founding bishop:
"We need intentional living in order to navigate the mixed messages and false advice we pick up from the culture so that we can improve on the many ills that our society suffers today. Notice, the popular culture speaks to us loud and clear especially through the lives of celebrities and stars of stage and screen and sport that: ‘You should commit to nothing and no one, so that you might have everything!’ But, there are those who commit to nothing and lose everything. Christian philosophy has always set forth that life is lived best if there is some thing or some one we are willing to live for, even die for. For the Christ we love and admire did just that with us in mind. The saints and martyrs of Christianity lived in such a way."
Due to our commitment to intentional living, Catholic men have access to the core elements of our Faith, such as the daily readings, the Sacraments, and the rosary, among others. As CMCS-Men, we have these virtues clearly defined for us, along with (PDF) A Man's Prayer, which provide guidance, particularly during moments of darkness and confusion in life.
Many CMCS-Men have shared that when they feel distracted from nurturing their relationship with Jesus Christ, these resources help to refocus their hearts on how they can live for Christ. By dedicating each day to Him, we begin to see transformative changes in our lives.
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"Try not to do too many things at once.
Know what you want, the number one thing
today and tomorrow. Persevere and get it done."
~ George Allen, Head NFL Coach
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If our efforts resonate with you on a personal level and it has been a while since you've contributed, we invite you to support our Catholic mission as we embark on our Fall Appeal. Your involvement can make a significant difference in our journey together!
We currently need $875.00 to reach our target of $1,000. Thank you for your generosity and support! This campaign will run until the first day of fall, September 22, 2025, or unless we reach our goal before then.
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On behalf of Bishop Bartosic and the CMCS Team, we want you to know that you are in our prayers, and we kindly ask that you keep our important mission together in yours as well.
with gratitude,
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Frank J Casella,
CMCS Co-founder & Executive Director
“A good man is not a perfect man; a good man is an honest man, faithful and unhesitatingly responsive to the voice of God in his life.”
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You can also give to CMCS using PayPal, or by sending a check made out to CMCS to:
Catholic Men Chicago Southland
C/O Bishop Mark Bartosic
Vicariate VI Office
3525 South Lake Park Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60653 |
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Catholic Men Chicago Southland
Apostolate of Most Reverend Mark Bartosic
Executive Director, Frank J Casella
Phone calls by appointment via email.
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