Revised Weekend Schedule for 2016
As you may know, 7 years ago in an attempt to improve the overall men’s weekend retreat experience, the Board of Directors selected Dr. Joseph Capista and the Six Three Group to serve as a Pilot Group to investigate and moderate various aspects of the weekend retreat. Over this time period we have seen the introduction of guest speakers as well as a variety of subtle program and schedule changes in our weekend retreat. This year we will continue the process and introduce a change in format that we feel is best communicated in advance. Below you will find a link to our new weekend retreat schedule for 2016. One significant change is that we plan experience the retreat with a single retreat master, Fr. Joseph Corley. Fr. Corley will deliver retreat conferences in the Upper McShain meeting room. This will leave the Our Lady’s and St. Joesph’s Chapels open (and quite) so that retreatants my use them for private silent reflect.
Recruiters are encouraged to get familiar with the new schedule so that they may answer any questions presented by their recruits and other retreatants.
VIEW THE 2016 PILOT GROUP SCHEDULE
The Argentinian (Good Francis)
Welcome Pope Francis!
by: Two Knight Show (aka. John Harris & Chris Sidoti)
In anticipation of the Pope’s visit to our area later this month, please listen to the song “The Argentinian (Good Francis)” we posted on our songs page by our friends Two Knight Show (aka John Harris and Chris Sidoti)! We hope you enjoy the song and will share it with your friends and family!
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2015 Six Three Guest Speaker Bill McGarvey
2015 Guest Speaker, Bill McGarvey
McG-Media LLC Founder/Owner, Bill McGarvey,
As an author, editor, musician, producer and entrepreneur Bill McGarvey has had extensive experience in all facets of media.
As the editor-in-chief of BustedHalo from 2004-2010 he presided over a seven-fold increase in traffic while winning multiple awards and having the publication’s content picked up/featured in numerous venues, including New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Atlantic, USA Today and The Houston Chronicle.
He is co-author of The Freshman Survival Guide, which was published by Hachette Book Group in April 2011 and is now in its 12th printing with 50,000 copies sold. In late 2013, the book was featured on The Late Show with David Letterman.
Bill is a culture columnist for America magazine and the owner of CathNewsUSA.com—an aggregator of Catholic media content with 7,500 subscribers to its daily email newsletter. A graduate of Georgetown University, Bill has written also for the Washington Post, NPR, Commonweal, America, The Tablet (London), Factual (Spain), Time Out New York, and Book magazine.
As a musician, Bill is a singer/songwriter who has numerous albums to his credit. He has toured throughout the United States as a solo artist and with his former band Valentine Smith. His music has been featured on network television and films and has been critically acclaimed by the New York Times, Washington Post, the Chicago Tribune, Billboard and Performing Songwriter.
Passing of Joseph F. O’Donnell
It is with great sorrow that we inform you of the passing Joe O’Donnell in the early hours of January 4, 2015. As soon as we have further details regarding services for Joe we will make them available here.
Update 1/5/2015 (2:03 pm):
Joe’s viewing will be at O’Leary’s Funeral Home on Springfield Rd. near Holy Cross Church on Friday evening January 9, 2015 beginning at 6pm. The funeral mass will be at St. Kevin’s Church in Springfield at 12:30 on Saturday January 10, 2015. Joe’s obituary will be referenced here as soon as it is made available.
Pete Fantacone Awarded Inisgnia of Chevalier
Pete Fantacone, Sr.
Please join us in congratulating fellow SixThree man Peter Fantacone, Sr. who was named a “Chevalier” of the Legion of Honor; the highest distinction bestowed on U.S. soldiers who fought at Normandy, Provence/Southern France or Northern France.
Last month Pete received a letter December 23rd, 2014 from the French Consulate in New York proclaiming the gratitude of the French people toward our very own American hero. It read as follows: Read more
A Reminder to Keep Christ In Christmas
You may recall a couple years ago when a fellow Six Three Man, Joe McAvoy , wrote and recorded a spiritually inspired Christmas tune to remind us to keep Christ in Christmas. Joe circulated his work around the internet to help raise money for the families of victims involved in the Sandy Hook shooting in New England.
We thought it would be nice to repost Joe’s song to remind us again of the true meaning of Christmas.
| Please enjoy the music and consider doing something special for a neighbor in need this season. Then share this link on facebook. |
by Joe McAvoy (Germany Hill)
A Final Word From Our 2014 Captain
Gentlemen,
Our 2014 C.A. Captain Dr. Stephen Humbert asked us to share with you some final personal thoughts regarding our 2014 retreat. But before we do that, the Six Three Executive would like to thank Dr. Humbert for sharing with us his special brand of motivation and heartfelt devotion to the Six Three Group. Dr. Humbert and his family are living proof of the impact that one man can have on the lives of his family (8 currently active Humbert’s in Six Three).
…one more thing…it’s not too early or too late to register for our next Retreat!
Register Now for Six Three Retreat
Here is Dr. Humbert’s hand written comment:
…one more thing…it’s not too early or too late to register for next Retreat!
Register Now for Six Three Retreat
Guest Speaker Gary Zimak for SixThree 2014
We are happy to announce that we have booked a very special dynamic and inspiring guest speaker for our 2014 Six Three Group retreat! Gary Zimak is an Catholic Evangelist, Author, Radio Host and popular Catholic speaker. Gary is a regular guest on EWTN and hosts his own show Following The Truth on BlogTalkRadio Monday – Friday at 8PM Eastern.
We are excited to have Gary on retreat with us this year and look forward to him supplementing our spiritual retreat with his unique perspective and insights.
Register today to see Gary on our Annual Six Three Retreat June 13 through 15, 2014
Here is a little more about Gary
If you would like to learn more about Gary Zimak, please read “his story” below or visit his website to find out everything Gary is working on. www.followingthetruth.com
Gary’s Story
In 2008, Gary Zimak was working as a project analyst when he felt the call to form Following The Truth, an apostolate dedicated to teaching the truths of the Catholic Faith. Initially performing his work for the Lord on a part time basis, Gary had a life changing experience in 2011 when he consecrated his life to Jesus through Mary. A few months later, he became a FULL TIME Catholic lay evangelist!
Using a combination of radio, writing, social media and live talks, Gary puts his communications skills to work for the Lord and His Church. The author of the best-selling book “A Worrier’s Guide To The Bible”, Gary is well known as an authority on the art of combating anxiety by establishing a deeper relationship with Christ. His second book “Listen To Your Blessed Mother” focuses on Mary’s words in Sacred Scripture and is receiving a great deal of attention. Gary hosts a daily radio show on BlogTalkRadio and is a regular guest on Catholic Answers Live, EWTN’s The Son Rise Morning Show and Catholic Connection with Teresa Tomeo and Relevant Radio’s Morning Air. Additionally, he is a frequent guest on numerous other Catholic radio shows. Gary is a member of Catholics United for the Faith, the Knights of Columbus and The Catholic Radio Association and resides in New Jersey (just over the bridge from Philly) with his wife Eileen and twin daughters, Mary and Elizabeth. He is an instructor for RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) at Sacred Heart Parish in Riverton, NJ, a member of the leadership team for the men’s group That Man Is You! at Corpus Christi Parish in Willingboro, NJ and the chaplain for the Catholic Business Network of South Jersey.
Adhering to the principle of the “2 S’s” (Simple and Substantial), Gary Zimak presents the authentic teaching of the Catholic Church in a way that can be understood by the ordinary “person in the pew”! Having been a Catholic who “went through the motions” for most of his life, Gary understands the importance of getting to know Jesus Christ and the teachings of His Church. He can assist you in achieving the peace that can only be found by having a personal relationship with the Lord!
2014 Annual SixThree Spiritual Retreat
This event is complete but we have left this page active for reference.
Visit the 2014 Wrap Up page for more about our 2014 retreat
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We are pleased to announce that our 93nd Annual SixThree Spiritual Retreat at Malvern is scheduled for June 13-14-15, 2014.
Our goal this year is to continue to incrementally improve the spiritual quality of the SixThree retreat experience and begin a trend of growing the number of annual retreatants for years to come. This year we are planning an exciting retreat which includes:
- C.A. Captain for 2014: Dr. Stephen Humbert
- Retreat Director St. Joseph’s Hall: Fr. Michael Shea, C.M.
- Retreat Director Our Lady’s Hall: Fr. John Corbet. O.P.
Our 2014 Annual Six-Three Spiritual Retreat at Malvern is scheduled for:
June 13, 14 & 15, 2014
Suggested good will offering is $235
Passing of Anthony Ricciardi
It is with a heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of Anthony Ricciardi, a former Six Three man and Man of Malvern
ANTHONY G., JR., on Nov. 11, 2013, formerly of S.W. Phila. Loving husband of Helen (nee Lafferty). Devoted father of Diane (Michael) Cavallo, Anthony (Kelli), James (Whitney), Michael (Jennifer). Brother of Carmel DeCesaris and the late John. Also survived by his grandchildren, DJ, Marissa, Mikey, Matthew, Kiki, AJ, Trey, Macy. Brother-in-law of Barbara Ricciardi, Ed, Agnes, Anthony and Jeanne Trotter, Peggy, and Jimmy Lafferty and the late Domenic DeCesaris, the late Joe and Maria Lafferty and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday, 6 to 8 P.M., and Funeral Saturday, 8:30 A.M., at D’ANJOLELL-STIGALE MEMORIAL HOME, 3260 Concord Road, Aston PA. Funeral Mass, 10 A.M., St. Joseph Church. Interment SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery.
Condolences can be made at www.danjolell.com
– See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/philly/obituary.aspx?n=anthony-g-ricciardi&pid=167994141#sthash.Siqbgemu.dpuf
