Men Alive
“God is glorified
when men are fully alive”
- St Irenaeus
menALIVE journey
menALIVE was founded in 2003 by a small group of Catholic lay men: some married, some with families, some single. They shared a common desire to respond to the question concerning the composition of current Catholic congregations, "Where are all the Men?”
They considered themselves to be “ordinary” men who had experienced something powerful through the Church. They were convinced that there is something greater than themselves to live for. The group wanted other men to encounter what they had experienced. Out of this desire was founded menALIVE: A National Catholic Ministry for men. It is built on the belief that a man is not alone and that he can see where God is at work in his life and in the life of the world around him. A man does not have to 'battle' through life on his own. God meets each man at whatever stage or circumstance he is at.
menALIVE was established in both St Paschal’s and St Gerard’s churches in March 2021 after a men’s weekend was arranged at the OLA parish hall. It was a grace-filled experience for the 32 men who attended this weekend event. Since then, small groups of men have met weekly, to share their stories, reflect on scripture and pray together. We also enjoy sharing special events like a Christmas BBQ. We always welcome friends old and new.
For more information about the national movement visit: https://www.menalive.org.au
Let’s meet
Currently there are four local menALIVE meeting groups welcoming all men 18yrs+
Dark Tonic Roasters 18 Corrie Street every Tuesday 6.30 - 7.30 am
Ph Tim Jones 0420 799 876
Dark Tonic Roasters 18 Corrie Street every Wednesday 6.30 - 7.30 am
Ph Chris Scharf 0411 112 576
Brendan Scarce house Geebung Thursday 10am
ph. Brendan 0432 148 025
Tim & Chris Saturday bike ride 6am Fox Coffee, Ellison Rd
ph. Tim 0420 799 876
Testimonials
“I'm part of the new small group which was set up after the Men Alive weekend in March and I've barely missed a meeting so far. I love the fact that you can just be yourself, with no masks, no pretence, just say how you really are. You don’t often get that chance and with people you really trust. I've got so much from the group, I was living in my own bubble, imagining I was the only person who was feeling a certain way. Time and time again after sharing something, I would find out the I'm not the first man to go through these things or feel that way. And more importantly, to hear this from other normal guys, makes me feel like there’s no shame, I am normal too”. (Mike)
“I enjoy getting to meet people in a different setting than I would normally be at, and hearing from people who are at different stages of life”. (Peter)
“I enjoy hanging out with men to share your ups and downs. Some men think it's not for me when it’s described to them, the thought of getting up early in the morning to go through the Bible is a bit off-putting, then they find out the true value of the meetings and then they’re hooked”. (Jono)
“The menALIVE group in very welcoming and the fact that you can be fully vulnerable without being judged, is great, no matter what you say, you are accepted back the next week”. (Tim)
“One of the most amazing parts of the small groups for me is the Bible study. The readings speak to us all in different ways, this really is the living word in action. I hadn’t really experienced that before. There’s always gold in other experiences. I love that the group gives me a chance to sit with the bible, and teachings for a while, in a way you can’t do on your own. We’re learning from Jesus’s life and applying his lessons to our current times”. (Mike)
Contact us to discover more: Tim Jones 0420 799 876