Next Meeting...THIS FRIDAY!

Our next meeting will take place this Friday, October 23rd, from 7:00 until 9:00 PM in the gym at Saint Mary Parish of Pinckney.

First Meeting was Glorious!

We had a high turnout, a tasty snack, and a challenging and fun soccer match at the first official meeting of the season. God blessed us with fantastic weather!

First Meeting: Day & Time Change!

What a way to start! Unfortunately, we need to move the first meeting on account of space availability and some important paperwork that needs to be filed before we venture outside of our home parish, Holy Spirit.

Therefore, the first meeting will be from 1:00-3:00 PM on SATURDAY October 10 in Holy Spirit's Activity Center. Please consider volunteering for one of our sign-up spots by clicking on the button below:

  

Conquest 2015/2016 is Here!

This is the first update to the blog in a loooong time! Well, we promise to keep the updates coming on a more regular basis from here on. Come back often because you will find up-to-date information about our schedule, activities, contacts, and more. You can subscribe simply by entering your email (see the box to the right). This is the easiest way to guarantee that you will never miss out on future updates because they will go straight to your inbox.

Many of the dads and boys met recently to set the schedule for this year and to gather ideas about goals and activities for the club. We reviewed the survey results, which showed a preference to maintain the every-other-Friday rhythm. We also welcomed some new families and we are very excited to encounter these fresh faces and ideas!

The dates for the first Campaign will be (Fridays at 7:00PM):

10/9

10/23

11/6

11/20

12/4

12/18

We are still finalizing locations for these, depending on availability and the activities that will be planned for each meeting.

CONQUEST 2014-2015 IS HERE!

It brings us so much joy to announce the official start of the 2014-2015 Conquest season! Conquest begins this year in early Fall and runs through late Spring. The season is broken up into what we call "Campaigns", with each campaign emphasizing a specific VIRTUE that forms the basis for everything we do. 

The Conquest program has undergone an overhaul in the last year or so and this means all new things to learn and fresh new ways for us to grow in Virtue. We can share more about this at the first meeting this Friday. It is anticipated that the cost for the program will run about $50 per boy this year. This includes a shirt and other goodies along with covering the Catholic learning materials and other tools for our education in Virtue.

Our meetings are scheduled for every other Friday from 7:00-9:00 PM in the Barn. You can check out the Calendar tab for all the dates in this Fall-Winter campaign stretch and add them to your own calendars. For your convenience, the dates are also listed here:

9/26

10/10

10/24

11/7

11/21

12/5

12/19

Check it out! Come this Friday (or whenever you can) to see what Conquest is all about. Feel free to search through the old blog posts. Learn what wholesome activities and excellent catechesis are available through this program. Decide for yourselves if it is the right thing for you to do.  

We are in need of families to share in some of the regular duties such as snack and activities throughout the season. Please visit the Volunteer tab to learn more and sign up. 

2014-2015 Planning Meeting

At 6:30PM this Saturday, September 6th, we have organized a planning meeting for the 2014-2015 Conquest season. The men will gather in the Barn to look ahead at the calendar and set a schedule for our meetings while the boys can have a little fun in or out of the Barn (weather permitting). 

This planning phase is so important because it is becoming ever more difficult to find days and times that permit the maximum participation from our families without overburdening them. Please plan to come and provide your valuable input.

Email us if you cannot attend or if you need directions to the Barn. 

...Like Tongues of Fire

We had another amazing meeting on November 22nd. It began as any other, but then...

The boys and dads received a "no-knock" surprise visit from General Michael Archangel, who promptly brought the boys to attention. He reminded them that they are part of God's Army, and the battles against the Enemy are fierce and widespread. Hard Work and Faith are necessary for them to succeed on the field of battle. The Rosary and Scripture are the most powerful weapons they have at their disposal. 



The boys also were taught about fire safety by one of our expert dads, Mr. Frederick. This comprehensive lesson included everything from how to start a fire to how to prevent it from getting out of control. Boys and fire. Enough said.

During snack, Deacon Jerry shared with the boys his recent experience in Rome. He was there at the same time that the first-class relics of the first Pope, Saint Peter, were on display for the faithful to venerate. These were some of his bones that are normally kept in a crypt below the main altar in St. Peter's Basilica. Now they know how that Basilica got its name!

Dodgeball has become synonymous with Conquest

Finally, the boys were able to take what they learned about fire safety to the outdoors for some hands-on training. This was done in a very controlled way with plenty of dad supervision, of course! With all these Catholic boys and men gathered together around these fires, it was hard not to envision the Apostles at Pentecost: