The Men’s Council Oktoberfest

“Help each other to live and to grow in the Christian faith so as to be valiant witnesses of the Lord. Be united, but not closed. Be humble, but not fearful. Be simple, but not naive. Be thoughtful, but not complicated. Enter into dialogue with others, but be yourselves.”

Pope Benedict XVI, Genoa, Italy, May 18, 2008

Thanks to All Those Who Supported
the Men’s Council Oktoberfest!

Thank You! to everyone who attended our recent Oktoberfest. There was a large crowd, great food, frosty beer, and enthusiastic dancers that made this a real special Oktoberfest celebration! We hope everyone had a great time and will plan to be back again next year! A special thanks to the German-American Brass Band for their authentic oompah-music and to our “50/50” Drawing winner Araceli Ceballos who donated back a part of her winnings to be used for the Men’s Council St. John Eudes School Scholarship.

The core mission of the St. John Eudes Men’s Council is to serve God. And its members fulfill this missionby being messengers of Christ through their actions in our local and parish communities. The Council supports the pastor, priests, sisters, laity and community by sponsoring various parish activities and helps fulfill the needs of other ministries. It sponsors and hosts a number of religious, spiritual, and social functions scheduled throughout the year.






The Men’s Council has a long history of service to St. John Eudes Parish, School and community. Being the

first ministry established in the parish in 1963 to help assist the newly assigned pastor, Fr. Grill, to build a new church and school, it’s members have been active in supporting the parish’s mission ever since. Through the years the Men’s Council has provided support to many community groups and parish ministries including MEND, FISH, St. Vincent DePaul, Concern, St. Joseph Table, SJE Swim Team, Seder Meal, SJE School scholarships, Music Ministry, Children’s Choir, Building Fund, seminarian support and various other items of support for the priests and parish. Current activities include presentation of the Christmas Manger and Easter Scene, Pastor’s Annual Dinner and Breakfast, Hollywood Bowl Night, Santa Anita Day at the Races, January Family Luncheon, Weekend at Laughlin, Family Luau, Parish Hospitality, Facilities Committee and the Carnival Beer Garden and Bingo. The Council also sponsors recycling of aluminum cans for the parish, which is promoted each week in the Parish Bulletin and helps raise funds for its projects.

 

All men of the parish are members of the Men’s Council and are invited to join in all meetings. Meetings are generally held on the second Tuesday of each month and meeting notices are placed in the parish bulletin. For more information about the Men’s Council and how to become actively involved, contact Steve Boskovich at (818) 903-6620.

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