Matching Gift Opportunity
Dear Men of Catholic Men Chicago Southland and Friends,
As we embrace the sacred season of Lent, I'm excited to share a unique opportunity for you to make a significant impact. An anonymous benefactor, who deeply believes in the power of sacrifice and generosity, has once again graciously pledged to match all donations up to $800.00 made to Catholic Men Chicago Southland from Ash Wednesday to Divine Mercy Sunday. This means every dollar you give will effectively be doubled! 
 
Our online resources—including articles and videos—are dedicated to the core principles of our Catholic Faith. Since 2004, we have operated debt-free, and your support will play a vital role in helping us manage our expenses and fund our annual event for this fiscal year and beyond. Don't miss this chance to prayerfully support CMCS and see your contribution, regardless of its size, create a lasting difference in the lives of Catholic men. 
 
Let’s transform this Lenten Season into a time of giving, fasting, and prayerful unity (PDF) as we rally to uphold our crucial mission of 'Living the Goodness of a Catholic Man'. Remember, CMCS is entirely supported by donors like you, providing essential stability for our apostolate. Our dedicated CMCS Team operates on a volunteer basis—no one receives a salary.
 
So let's unite and make a real difference in the lives of Catholic Men in the Chicago Southland and across the archdiocese. Thank you for your generosity, and may God bless you abundantly.
 
Thank you on behalf of Bishop Mark Bartosic and the CMCS Team, May God bless you double for what you give to us!
Frank J Casella, 
CMCS Co-founder & Executive Director
Direct Email: fjcasella@cmcsmen.net
Text Before Calling; 708-965-0209
 
“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.”

― John Fisher
 
PS. We are grateful to readers like you for allowing us to provide our free, authentically Catholic spiritual support to the men of Chicagoland without any subscription fees or paywalls. This commitment will remain steadfast. We kindly ask you to consider making a generous donation to CMCS, and please remember our mission in your prayers
You can also give to CMCS using PayPal, or by sending a check made out to CMCS to:
 
 Catholic Men Chicago Southland
C/O Vicariate VI Office
3525 South Lake Park Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60653

Lenten Quotations

 

"Fasting is better than prayer and almsgiving is better than both."
- Pope Saint Clement I

 

"Some demons can only be driven out through prayer and fasting."
- Jesus

 

"We also boast in our afflictions, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance proven character, and proven character hope—and hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts."
- Saint Paul, Romans 5:16

 

"It is only by sacrificing and suffering, offered as penance, that you will be able, by the grace of God, to convert sinners."
- Saint John Vianney

 

"I have done my part. May Christ teach you to do yours."
- Saint Francis of Assisi, final words on his deathbed

 

"My Lord has suffered as much for me."
- Savonarola, final words on his deathbed

 

"I am neither ashamed to live on account of my behavior, nor am I afraid to die, because I have so good a master."

- Saint Ambrose, final words on his deathbed

 

"Almsgiving atones for sin."
Sirach 3:30

 

"Jesus! Jesus!"
- Saint Joan of Arc, final words at her death

 

"Father, into your hands I commend my spirit."
- Jesus' final words on the Holy Cross

 

 

Source: Mary Foundation

 
The CMCS Mission: Catholic Men Chicago Southland (CMCS) is engaged in fostering holy and courageous men and proclaiming the importance of husbands and fathers to children and the family.
CMCS is a Catholic Apostolate of Most Reverend Mark Bartosic. Founded in 2004 by Most Reverend Emeritus Joseph N. Perry, Deacon John Rangel, and (Executive Director) Mr. Frank J Casella.
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Catholic Men Chicago Southland
Apostolate of Most Reverend Mark Bartosic
Founded in 2004 by Bishop Emeritus Joseph N Perry
Executive Director, Frank J Casella 

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