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Iron Men

Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.

Proverbs 27:17

Find a men’s group near you!

Acushnet

The Men of St. Joseph meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month at St. Francis Xavier School in Acushnet. A meal is served at 6:30pm, followed by an inspiring presentation and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Confessions are available during Adoration. Contact Jay Hamel at jayhamel8@yahoo.com for more information. The Men of St. Joseph are affiliated with St. Francis Xavier Parish in Acushnet.

Assonet

St. Bernard Parish is home to the Men of St. Joseph. For more information on their meeting schedule contact Rick Houghton at rhoughtonjr@msn.com.

Attleboro

The That Man is You! program meets on in the parish hall at St. Mark Church in North Attleboro on Saturday mornings from 6:30-8:00am for breakfast, a presentation and discussion. Contact Armand Brunelle at armand.brunelle@me.com for more information.

Centerville

The Men’s Spirituality Group meets for prayer, discussion and brotherhood on the first Monday of each month beginning on October 3 at 6pm in room M1 at Our Lady of Victory Parish in Centerville. This year, they will be using a video program entitled “The Spiritual Life-The Keys to Growing Closer To God” as well as the book “Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence.”

Seating is limited so please sign up with Deacon Ted: telukac@comcast.net or leave a message at 774-487-7438.

East Sandwich

The Men of St. Joseph is open to all men. Sessions address the various challenges that Catholic men are facing in today’s world. Meetings are held on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, from 7:00-8:00pm (doors open at 6:45pm). Contact Kevin Boyar at at kevin@bdcapecod.com The Men of St. Joseph are affiliated with Corpus Christi Parish in East Sandwich.

Fraternus is a group for men and their sons. Meetings include dinner, an activity (like dodgeball), a short presentation on a virtue and age-appropriate discussion for young men (ages 11-18). Contact Joe Della Morte at joe.dellamorte@comcast.net for more information. Fraternus is affiliated with Corpus Christi Parish in East Sandwich.

East Taunton

“Faith and Fromage” is a gathering of men which combines fellowship faith and food. Men discuss a variety of Catholic content (books, video series etc.) and apply it to their lives. The group meets in the Holy Family Parish Hall in East Taunton on Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:0pm. Contact David LeClair dleclair12@gmail.com for more information.

Easton

Holy Cross Family Ministries hosts Brothers of the Carpenter, a monthly reflection and fellowship for men. Attend any or all sessions on the first Thursday of the month, 7 pm – 8:30 pm, at The Father Peyton Center, 518 Washington St., N. Easton, MA. Evening will include Holy Hour with spiritual reflection and Rosary; Confession also offered. Fellowship and refreshments to follow. No cost but pre-registration is appreciated. Contact Craig Dyke at CTDyke@hcfm.org or 781-917-7300 or register online at www.museumoffamilyprayer.org/brothers-of-the-carpenter

Falmouth

The That Man is You! program meets at St. Anthony Parish in Falmouth on Saturday mornings from 5:00-8:00am.

The TMIY! program addresses the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture, especially those relating to their roles as husbands and fathers. The program harmonizes current social and medical science with the teachings of the Church and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of Man fully alive!

Contact Deacon Paul Harney for more information at pharney@falmouthcatholic.org

Fall River

The Fall River Ironmen gather for a Monthly Men’s Holy Hour on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:00pm.  Each month the Holy Hour is hosted by a different parish in the deanery. During the Holy Hour men pray the Rosary and listen to a brief reflection.  Also, a priest is available to hear Confessions.  Light refreshments are served after Adoration.  Contact Dcn. Chris Paul at cpaul@dioc-fr.org for more information.

Upcoming Months:

  • September 12: Hosted by Our Lady of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Parish, 306 South St., Somerset
  • October 10: Hosted by St. John of God Parish, 1036 Brayton Ave., Somerset
  • November 14: Hosted by St. Anthony of the Desert Parish, 300 North Eastern Ave., Fall River
  • December 12: Hosted by St. Bernard Parish, 30 South Main St., Assonet

Holy Name Parish hosts a men’s breakfast on the 3rd Saturday of each month.  Men may gather with the parish community for Mass at 8am in the church (located at 709 Hanover St.).  Confessions are offered after Mass.   Men may walk or drive the short distance to Holy Name School (850 Pierce St.) for breakfast (8:30am) and a presentation (9:00am).  The program concludes by 10:00 am.

Mashpee

The men of Christ the King meet on Thursdays from 6:00-7:30pm via Zoom. The group alternates between Bible study and book study. Contact Dcn. David Laird at dll1964@comcast.net for more information.

Pocasset

The That Man is You! program meets at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Pocasset on Saturday mornings from 7:00-8:30am.

The TMIY! program addresses the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture, especially those relating to their roles as husbands and fathers. Contact Dcn. John Burkly at johnburkly@gmail.com for more information.

Seekonk

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in Seekonk is home to two men’s groups.

Men’s Fellowship is held on the 1st Saturday of the month. The gathering begins at 8:30am. Contact William Kearney at billkearney54@gmail.com for more information.

The Men of St. Joseph meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00pm. Contact Bob Bertoncini at 0711papa@gmail.com for more information.

South Dartmouth

The men’s group at St. Mary, S. Dartmouth meets every Tuesday evening from 6:30-7:45pm at the parish center for prayer, fellowship, formation (usually a video) and discussion.  The group also gets together regularly to do service work in the community. Please contact Tom Neves at nevesrealtor@gmail.com for more information.

Taunton

The Men of St. Joseph meets at St. Andrew the Apostle Parish hall on the 1st Saturday of the month for breakfast, fellowship, faith formation and discussion. Contact Richard Mullen at rpmull@comcast.net for more information.

Wareham

The Men of St. Joseph meet in the faith formation center at St. Patrick Church in Wareham on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm. Contact Dcn. David Murphy at davidmurphy@stpatrickswareham.org for more information.