Men in Christ
 2011 Events
"Guys Talking about Guy Stuff"
Beginning March 3, 2011: Utilizing a number of resources from top Catholic authors, we'll walk through the devastating consequences of the cultural view of sexuality, and learn how living God's truth regarding sexual love results in lasting peace and happiness in our lives.
- Meets 6 consecutive Thursday nights from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. View all dates.
- $20 registration fee - includes materials, food and beverages. Please present exact change when registering.
- Register in the Parish Office by March 1, 2011.
- For all men age 18 and over.
- For more details, contact Jim Czarnik at 219-682-8936 (cell) or jczarnik@sbcglobal.net
I Am Many Things...A Testimonial
I am many things… I am blessed to be a very happily married husband and father. I am a working professional with graduate degrees. I am an active parishioner at SJE. And I am a recovering pornography addict. However, with the help of God’s grace, the support and prayers of my wife and the Men in Christ ministry, I am now healing.
For many men, this temptation is seemingly impossible to overcome. But nothing, even this addiction, is impossible to overcome or conquer with the help of God, the sacraments, family, and others. The first step in my experience is most importantly admitting to self, God, and spouse (that was by far the hardest), that you have an addiction. Next is seeking help from whatever and whomever it takes. The Men in Christ ministry of St. John the Evangelist parish is a confidential group of men who help others that are struggling with this addiction while healing themselves.
Job 31:1 – “I have made a covenant with my eyes…” This is the motto of an internet filtering (and accountability) service. Having accountability to others, whether they are your spouse, deacon, or fellow church members is crucial. Several internet filtering services provide not only “blocking” of pornographic materials, but also regularly send e-mail summaries of “what your eyes have been seeing” to your accountability partner(s). From personal experience, this option was and continues to be invaluable to help me overcome this addiction.
“...God does not expect you to make that climb from the bottom of this dark pit on your own. He will stand at the top of the pit with His hand stretched down to you, helping you up and welcoming you when you reach the top again. ” St. Joseph, pray for us and help me become the husband, father, and son that God knows I can be and my family deserves.
Yes, I am many things…. now I am becoming a new creation in Christ who strengthens me! - anonymous SJE parishioner
Purity Challenge
"Deep within yourself, listen to your conscience which calls you to be pure . . . a home is not warmed by the fire of pleasure which burns quickly like a pile of withered grass. Passing encounters are only a caricature of love; they injure hearts and mock God's plan." - Pope John Paul II
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The Men in Christ ministry is dedicated to helping men . . .
- Untwist the lies that our culture has perpetuated concerning love and sex
- Understand God’s truth regarding the purpose and meaning of sex
- Experience incredible peace and joy by living your sexual life in accordance with God’s truth
- Develop proper, holy, loving relationships that enhance the dignity of women and transform men into warriors of virtue
- Build relationships with God, making him a fortress during times of temptation
- Learn to utilize the Church’s spiritual weapons for warfare on the sexual battleground
- Tap into a wealth of multimedia resources that specifically address men’s sexual issues
- Live in true freedom—liberated from the chains of sexual compulsion, with mastery over their will power to control their thoughts and actions
Ministry Coordinator: Jim Czarnik
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Contact Ministry Coordinator: (219) 682-8936 (cell phone)
Complete confidentiality guaranteed.
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