1. Little Flower Men’s Night
June 4, 2016
The Mass
Fr. John Riccardo
Priest in the Archdiocese of Detroit, ordained in 1996
Graduate of University of Michigan
Studied at Sacred Heart Major Seminary (Detroit) Gregorian University (Rome)
Received Sacred License in Theology (S. T. L.) from Pope John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and the Family
Current: Pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Plymouth, Michigan
Previous service: Parishes in Troy and Dearborn
Former Director of Cardinal Maida Institute at St. John Center for Youth and Family in Plymouth, Michigan
Hosts Catholic Radio program Christ is the Answer, focusing on catechetical teachings
Expert on John Paul II’s Theology of the Body
Popular speaker and teacher at pro life and faith-based events

2. Little Flower Men’s Night
Opening Song
Remembrance
Matt Maher

3. Little Flower Men’s Night
Opening Prayer
Introductions

4. Little Flower Men’s Night Confraternity of St. Joan of Arc
The Mass
Fr. John Riccardo
Confraternity of St. Joan of Arc
September, 2012

5. Little Flower Men’s Night
Reflection . . .
What could I possibly give back to God for all He’s given me? Wow . . .
We prepare for a job interview! How do I prepare for the liturgy? We can’t do it by listening/reading only news of this world. Mass will be a “shock”.
God whispers -- we must listen for Him
“Lord, help me understand what’s happening here.”
Mass is a glimpse of heaven. The Lord (Eucharist) is between us on earth and the saints in heaven.
Words alone are not enough – God gives us himself to consume Him --- that’s magnificance!
God loves the world, but the world doesn’t know it – that’s why we are “sent out” at end of mass.
Mass: The Lord’s gift to you. Now go and spread it

6. Other opportunities to
deepen our faith . . .

7. Men’s Bible Study Adoration
Saturday Mornings
7:30 - 8:30 am
Little Flower Parish House
Adoration
Every Wednesday pm
First Friday of the Month – 8:45am - 4:30pm
“We must understand that in order ‘to do’, we must first learn ‘to be’, that is to say, in the sweet company of Jesus in adoration.”
--Pope St. John Paul II

8. Upcoming . . .

9. Paul Figliomeni’s House
Next Men’s Night
Saturday, July 9
7-9 pm
Called to Be a Disciple
Fr. Mike Schmitz
Paul Figliomeni’s House
2332 Carriage Drive
Toledo, 43615
Bring a friend!