Matthew Pinto

Saturday, September 20th, 7:00 PM.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Carmel, IN

5:30 Mass
6:30 Dinner
7:00 Talk

Matthew Pinto is co-founder of CatholicExchange.com, a premiere Internet portal for Catholics. He is also a co-founder and former president of Envoy Magazine , which received the 1st Place award for General Interest Catholic magazines in 1998 and 1999 from the Catholic Press Association. The author of Did Adam and Eve have Belly Buttons?... and 199 other questions from Catholic Teenagers (Ascension Press, 1998) and creator and co-author of the Friendly Defenders Catholic Flash Cards, Matt is a well-known speaker whose work has focused primarily on youth and young adults.

Raised a Catholic, Matt "woke up" to the Faith after being challenged by an Evangelical Protestant friend. Unsettled by his friend's strong objections to Catholicism, Matt searched for answers. For two years, he spent hundreds of hours reading Catholic books and listening to cassette tapes. This study led him to firm convictions about the truth of Catholic teaching.

While running a successful advertising business, Matt felt God calling him to full-time work for the Church. He sold his business and entered the apostolate of apologetics and evangelization, working for Catholic Answers of San Diego, CA. Matt then accepted a position with the Diocese of San Diego, working with the diocesan newspaper and in youth and young adult ministry. The young adult evangelization program he developed has become a nationally recognized model for success. Matt's desire to broaden his apostolate of evangelization was realized when he joined forces with author and apologist Patrick Madrid (Surprised by Truth, Pope Fiction, Basilica Press) to launch Envoy Magazine
in November 1996.

Matt is a 1987 graduate of Temple University with a bachelor's degree in communications and a minor in sociology. He has appeared on numerous television and radio programs, including Life on the Rock, Mother Angelica Live!, and Living His Life Abundantly explaining and defending the Catholic Faith, and has conducted seminars on a variety of Catholic issues throughout the country. A native of Philadelphia, Matt and his wife Maryanne reside in
West Chester, PA, are the parents of three boys, sons Michael (4), Andrew (2), and newborn James.

Rosalind Moss

4:00PM

Born and raised in a Jewish home, Rosalind in her adult years embraced Jesus as the Messiah of the Jewish people. Her initial conversion took her from a 15-year business career as a successful executive with corporations in New York and California to full-time Evangelical ministry, earning a master's degree in Ministry from Talbot Theological Seminary. A series of events in the Summer of 1990 set her on a compelling course to find out if the Catholic Church is in fact the Church Christ established 2,000 years ago. After 18 years of Evangelical Protestantism, she entered the Catholic Church at Easter 1995.

Now a staff apologist at Catholic Answers, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the Catholic faith through all forms of media, Rosalind travels around the world speaking and teaching at parishes and conferences. Rosalind is the editor of Home at Last, 11 Who found their Way to the Catholic Church, which includes her own journey to the Church. She is also a frequent radio guest on "Catholic Answers Live," and together with Kristine Franklin, co-hosts EWTN's "Household of Faith" and "Now That We're Catholic!"

What: Visiting the elderly. We'll stop at two
retirement facilities and visit and play games with
the residents.

When: Saturday, November 1, 2003

Where: Crowne Pointe and Manor Care of Summer Trace in Carmel

Meet at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel @ 11:00 am
Lunch- Panera Bread in Carmel @ 12:30 pm
Manor Care in Carmel @ 2:00 pm

All are invited to Jeff and Donna Spray's home for a
light meal after this event! (15817 Stargrass Lane in
Westfield close to OLMC) *Contact them if you plan on
being there 867-4325 or sprayd@olmc1.org

Mr. Matthew Kelly

7:00 Talk

8:30 Reception

The next event of the Frassati Society is a truly special event as Mr. Matthew Kelly joins us as part of his annual “Twelve Days of Christmas” tour with a message for the New Year. Society members have been blessed with numerous visits from Mr. Kelly over the years

Each year at Christmas, Kelly visits a number of communities to evoke the meaning of this scared time of the year. “Rediscovery Catholicism” was the resounding theme of his 2002 presentation; a message Society members were blessed to hear at the 2003 Conference during Kelly’s presentation there. During last year’s “Twelve Days of Christmas” tour, more 10,000 listened as Kelly revealed the essence of Catholic Spirituality and the relevance of the Church in today’s society.

This year, in “How to Make New Year’s Resolutions that Will Change Your Life Forever” Kelly will speak about setting goals and forming new habits that help us become the “best-version-of-ourselves” and to embrace the life Jesus calls us to in the gospels.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear a powerful and inspiring message filled with practical insights that will deeply impact our daily lives.

Mr. Kelly’s presentation will be held in the Church at Our Lady of Mount Carmel at 7:00 p.m. and a special reception with Mr. Kelly for will held immediately following in the lower level.

From amidst a culture occupied with speed, noise, and activity, has emerged a man with a vision of life and a tireless passion for sharing that vision. Dynamic, and extraordinarily engaging, Matthew Kelly comes to the aid of individuals searching for some meaning in life deeper than the pursuit of material things.

Born in Sydney, Australia, Matthew Kelly began his Catholic ministry in 1993 at the age of 19. Since then, over two million people have attended his talks, seminars, and retreats. Against the backdrop of his travel to fifty countries, millions more have been touched by his writings and appearances on radio and television programs.

In the wake of devoting the past decade of his life to his international speaking schedule, Kelly has also gained acclaim as an author. His most recent books include the highly definitive work, Rediscovering Catholicism, The Shepherd, The Rhythm of Life, A Call to Joy, and Mustard Seeds. Collectively his seven titles have been published in seven languages and have sold more than 700,000 copies.

Both as a speaker and as a writer, Matthew Kelly possesses a powerful ability to combine the ageless tool of storytelling, with a profound understanding of today's culture and the highest Christian ideals. As a result he captures our imaginations and helps us to see our struggles in a new light. With his keen sense of humor and heartwarming charm, Kelly seems to effortlessly elevate and energize people to pursue the highest values of the human spirit.

Exploring the challenges of our modern world, Kelly brilliantly puts into context the unchanging truths of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. From an age inordinately preoccupied with doing and having, Kelly's message rings out with a truth that is unmistakably challenging and attractive - "Who you become is infinitely more important than what you do, or what you have."

Matthew Kelly/'s message is both timely and timeless. His example is authentic and inspiring. His passion for life is refreshing and challenging. It is certain that he will continue to be, with increasing influence, one of the most sought-after and endearing spiritual voices of our time.

Mr. Joseph Pearce

5:30pm Mass, 6:30 dinner, 7:00 Talk

Joseph Pearce is the author of numerous acclaimed biographies of major Catholic literary figures.

He is a Writer in Residence and Professor of Literature at Ave Maria College in Michigan, Editor-in-Chief of Ave Maria University Communications and Sapientia Press, as well as Co-Editor of the The Saint Austin Review (or StAR), an international review of Christian culture, literature, and ideas published in England by the Saint Austin Press.

Mr. Pearce regularly speaks at a wide variety of religious, cultural, and literary events.

Mr. Jeff Cavins

Lunch 11:30 AM, Talk 12:00 PM


Jeff Cavins is known as an exciting public speaker with a deep love for Jesus and communicates his zeal to both adults and youth with clarity and enthusiasm. He has presented over 3000 one-hour talks on various faith-related topics. After twelve years as a Protestant pastor, Jeff returned to the Catholic Church under the guidance of Bishop Paul Dudley. His autobiography, My Life on the Rock, chronicles his amazing and often humorous story of his return.
Over the past several years, Jeff developed an extremely useful and practical, interactive Bible Timeline system which enables students to understand the chronological flow of the Scriptures. Jeff used this approach at Franciscan University, Steubenville, Ohio, where he taught "Introduction to Scripture" for one year and also presents it in seminar form across the country.
Jeff received his MA in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville with Catechetical Certification. He received with honors a BA in Humanities from Antioch University, Yellow Springs, Ohio. He received Bible training from Christ for the Nations Institute, Dallas, Texas and Institute of Ministry, Bradenton, Florida. He graduated from Brown Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota, a school for radio and television broadcasting.
Jeff guest-hosted the Mother Angelica Live show and recently stepped down as producer and host of a live talk show "Life on the Rock" for young adults on Eternal Word Network (EWTN). He plans to develop a new radio call-in show in Shakopee-Minneapolis. The radio show will be produced by Twin Hearts Media and will air on radio station KSMM, in which Cavins is a partner. (Cavins joined Twin Media last year.) The program will allow him to continue his speaking tours, teachings, books, tapes, and Catholic cruises.
Jeff is a contributing author for the new books Catholic for a Reason: Scripture and the Mystery of the Family of God and Catholic for a Reason II published by Emmaus Press.
Jeff and his wife Emily reside in Minnesota with their three daughters, Carly, Jacqueline and Antonia

Mr. Christopher West

5:30 PM Mass 6:30 PM Dinner 7:00 PM Talk NOTE: THIS IS A SUNDAY

The March meeting of the Frassati is truly one not to be missed as members get a rare look into Pope John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body” straight from one of the world’s authorities on the subject – Mr. Christopher West.

Mr. West teaches the “Theology of the Body” as a faculty member of the St. John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver and at the John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family in Melbourne, Australia. He also serves as the Theology of the Body Staff Advisor for the GIFT Foundation, a not-for-profit lay Catholic apostolate dedicated to promoting the Church’s teachings on marriage and sexuality. His books, extensive lecturing, numerous tapes, and his radio and TV appearances have sparked an international groundswell of interest in John Paul II’s teaching.

Mr. West’s speaking engagements have been far-reaching; more than 1,000 public lectures since 1997 delivered on four continents. His speaking appearances, retreats and seminars focus on Christian anthropology, the Creed, morality, the sacraments, marriage, sexuality and family life. He has participated in numerous television and radio productions including EWTN radio, Ave Maria Radio, St. Joseph’s Radio and EWTN’s Family Covenant Program, Living His Life Abundantly, and A Closer Walk.

We are truly blessed to host Mr. West on March 7th. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear his compelling interpretation the of Holy Father’s teaching.

Frassati Society Spring Service Project

The Frassati Society of Young Adult Catholics will be serving the hungry in the Diocese of Lafayette at the Kokomo Rescue Mission on Saturday, April 24, 2004. The Kokomo Rescue Mission, located on Mulberry Street in Kokomo, is a non-denominational Christian social service agency providing a Christ-centered response to the problems of poverty and homelessness in North Central Indiana. In 2003 the Mission will celebrated 50 years of service to the community.

If you are from the Carmel area, you can meet us at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in front of the school at 10:00 a.m. to be a part of the carpool. Those in charge of the Mission have asked us to be there at 11:15 a.m. Since there is some preparation involved, they would like us to be on time. We will be serving food in two shifts. The first shift begins at 11:30 a.m. and is for residence at the Mission. The second begins at 12:30 p.m. and is open to the public. All are welcome to join us in serving the hungry. What a wonderful way to honor our patron and fulfill some of our Lenten/Easter promises!

Sister Joseph Andrew Bogdanowicz, O.P

5:30 PM Mass
6:30 PM Dinner
7:00 PM Talk

Calling All Young Adults! The Frassati Society of Young Adult Catholics is pleased to welcome Sister Joseph Andrew Bogdanowicz, O.P to its monthly meeting on Saturday, May 1st. Sister Bogdanowicz, a founding member of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, is a dynamic and humorous speaker, as well as a published writer on various issues in the Church, including religious vocations, and John Paul II's Theology of the Body. She will discuss the role of women and men in the Church today. She is a dynamic and humorous speaker, as well as a published writer on various issues in the Church, including religious vocations, John Paul II's Theology of the Body, and women's role in the Church today. The meeting will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel (OLMC) in Carmel, Indiana at 7:00 p.m. immediately following 5:30 p.m. Mass and dinner. Dinner is provided at no charge in the Holy Family Room at OLMC.

Of particular note, in November of 2002 she was invited by the Alliance of Independent Feminists to speak to Harvard Law School students on "The Genius of Women: A Nun’s View," offering her unique perspective on the significance of gender differences in God's plan. Certainly a unique choice of speaker given the audience, the Law School’s own web site states, “Rare is the occasion for Harvard Law School students to hear a nun present her views on gender.”