Vision: To Cultivate the Spiritual Growth of Catholic Men in the Chicago Southland |
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The CMCS Mission: Catholic Men Chicago Southland (CMCS) is engaged in fostering holy and courageous men and proclaiming the importance of husbands and fathers.
CMCS is a Catholic Apostolate of Bishop Mark Bartosic, founded in 2004 by Most Reverend Joseph N. Perry, Deacon John Rangel, and Mr. Frank J Casella. |
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Catholic Man Moment Message
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Click the button below to watch this week's Sunday Gospel reflection: |
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Sunday Gospel for October 5th 2025
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith."
The Lord replied,
"If you have faith the size of a mustard seed,
you would say to this mulberry tree,
'Be uprooted and planted in the sea,' and it would obey you.
"Who among you would say to your servant
who has just come in from plowing or tending sheep in the field,
'Come here immediately and take your place at table'?
Would he not rather say to him,
'Prepare something for me to eat.
Put on your apron and wait on me while I eat and drink.
You may eat and drink when I am finished'?
Is he grateful to that servant because he did what was commanded?
So should it be with you.
When you have done all you have been commanded,
say, 'We are unprofitable servants;
we have done what we were obliged to do.'"
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Fall Fundraising Reminder |
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Photo: 'When Men Put God First' - All that matters falls into proper place.
Copyright 2014 Frank J Casella - frankjcasella.pixels.com |
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Subject: Your Support Makes a Difference!
Dear Friends,
We want to share a quick update for the CMCS Fall Appeal. To keep our important work going, we rely on the generosity of supporters like you.
Our goal is to raise $1,000.00 to ensure the CMCS Apostolate and online ministry can operate debt-free through December 2025.
So far 65% of this goal has been met.
Every contribution counts—whether it’s $10, $25, $30, or $100, each dollar truly makes a difference! Time is of the essence.
We urge you to make your donation now, while it’s on your mind.
If you’re unable to contribute financially, your prayers are always appreciated. Thank you for your continued support and generosity!
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Nurturing Your Spirituality with Catholic Resources |
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Explore our inspiration blog featuring support, encouragement, and Catholic information related to our mission of fostering Catholic Men. |
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Support CMCS through your monthly phone plan! About twice a year, we receive a generous support check in the mail thanks to all the phone calls and data usage from many of you. Check out Charity Mobile, a Catholic Pro-Life phone company that thrives on partnering with like-minded individuals! When you call to sign up, please designate CATHOLIC MEN CHICAGO SOUTHLAND (charity ID #1245) as your charity of choice, and they will donate 5% of your monthly plan price to us! |
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Bishop Mark Bartosic with the CMCS cofounders, (L) Deacon John Rangel and (R) Mr. Frank J Casella. (Photo by Richard Mantoan). |
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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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