The All Saints Men’s Club: Sharing in Valuable Fellowship, Prayer and Service

It’s so easy to get wrapped up in the demands of work and home, and it can be hard to find the time to focus on faith and fellowship. It can be particularly difficult for men to gather with those who are like-minded and have time to share the Catholic faith.

Here at All Saints, we have an opportunity for men to gather, learn about the parish, and spend time together. The All Saints Men’s Club (ASMC) also provides service opportunities.

Gabe Moreno has been in the ASMC since 2015. He appreciates how the ASMC allows men of the parish to create strong bonds with one another.

“The ASMC is full of faithful men who want to help raise each other in faith, family, and service,” Gabe says. “These men want you to be the best version of yourself in all aspects and are very willing to listen, commiserate and provide helpful feedback that allows other men to be heard, listened to, and become the person they know they can be.”

The ASMC meets at 6:00 p.m. on the first Monday of the month in the Fellowship Hall — dinner is included — and the meeting begins at 7 p.m. Throughout the year, ASMC members help with the St. Joseph Dinner, Spring Picnic, Fall Fest, St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Toys for needy children, Habitat for Humanity, FORE! All Saints Golf Tournament, and Lenten Dinners. Many ASMC members are a part of the That Man is You! program. The ASMC also offers a yearly retreat for members and a dinner and Mass for members and their families.

“Taking part in the ASMC helps me feel a part of the community,” Gabe says. “I can see that the work we do as a club directly impacts the community.”

Catholic men can look around the secular world and feel like they are very alone — the ASMC seeks to strike down that thought. Men are there for one another to share experiences and provide a support system in the Catholic faith.

The ASMC also hosts two major fundraisers —the FORE! All Saints Golf Tournament and a vehicle raffle. The FORE! tournament supports the school’s endowment, and the Kraig Frick Memorial Scholarship, which provides tuition assistance at the school. The tournament is held in early May.

The ASMC vehicle raffle raises funds for the capital needs of the parish. Over the past two years, the ASMC has raised more than $50,000 for the church to replace and repair the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units.

Gabe has enjoyed getting to know other men of the parish on a much deeper level. It has also been a great way for him to volunteer and just get more involved in the All Saints community. With the separation brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic, Gabe also just enjoys the opportunity to be around other people.

“All men of the parish are welcome to join us at our monthly meetings,” Gabe says. “Join us for fellowship, food, and friendship. The ASMC is a great way to stay informed and make a difference in the life of our parish.”

If you would like to learn more about the All Saints Men’s Club, please email AllSaintsMensClub@yahoo.com.