Food, Fun and Faith on Tap at Men’s Meat N’ Greet

The third annual Men’s Meat N’ Greet is set for Saturday, May 3, on the Cathedral Camp grounds in East Freetown, from 5 to 8 p.m. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m.

The gathering will feature a barbeque, team events and supersized yard games, opportunities for fellowship, and a presentation by Jay Hamel, youth minister and men’s ministry leader at St. Francis Xavier Parish in Acushnet. All men of the Diocese are welcome to attend.

The event is being sponsored jointly by the Fall River Diocesan Secretariat for the New Evangelization and the Men of St. Joseph apostolate of St. Francis Xavier.

Planners say this Men’s Meat N’ Greet is not only for men who are already plugged into their parish and practicing their faith, but also for men who do not yet know the Lord or who are not currently living a life of faith.

Deacon Christopher Paul of the Secretariat for the New Evangelization, said, “The book of Proverbs says that ‘just as iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another’ (Prov 27:17). The Meat N’ Greet is an awesome opportunity to facilitate this sharpening and support for the men of our Diocese. Plus, what’s not to love about a great BBQ, a ton of bacon, catapult cornhole, potato cannons, and an inspiring talk by a great local speaker? It’s always a really fun atmosphere.”

On the grill at the Men’s Meat N’ Greet will be pulled pork, burgers, hot dogs, and 50 lbs. of bacon. There will be a variety of games such as catapult cornhole and target shooting with potato cannons and a giant slingshot. A team tractor pull will conclude the outdoor portion of the festivities before men will move inside for the presentation. The talk by Hamel, entitled “By Any Means Necessary,” will focus on the power of the cross and helping our families to get to Heaven.

The cost is $20. and registration is required. Interested men may sign up online here or by using the QR code on the event flyers available in the back of most parish churches.

Questions should be directed to Deacon Chris Paul of the Secretariat for the New Evangelization, at 508-658-9089 or by email, cpaul@dioc-fr.org

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