Core Team Focus
April
Completing a year of TMIY is no small accomplishment. For many of the men, TMIY is the most spiritually significant journey they have ever taken in their entire lives. For those groups that are able, having a celebration as they complete a year of TMIY is appropriate.
End-of-Year Gifts
For any parish who reaches their spring contribution level, we will send a free end-of-year gift. For those unable to reach the spring contribution level, we would still like to offer these to you at close to our wholesale cost. All gifts will be $5/each + shipping. Gifts can be purchased through our store here.
Becoming a Man After God’s Own Heart: A free-standing Divine Mercy Image with the 7 Covenants of TMIY listed on the back. The image is great for a desk or prayer space.
The Revelation of the Father: Rosary with Miraculous Medal centerpiece.
The Unveiling of Love: The Miraculous Medal.
End-of-Year TMIY Certificates:
For all parishes, you have been sent a TMIY Certificate file in an email. Certificates can be printed on standard 8 1/2″ x 11″ size paper. We recommend 80 pound, ivory, cover stock paper for a nice certificate.
Though Steve does reference it briefly in the final session, distributing end-of-year gifts and certificates is optional. If you are going to give out certificates, every man who has been at least somewhat active in your group this year should get one. There is a place for him to sign along with either the core team leader or his small group leader. Have the men come up and sign these certificates, which formalizes the journey they have completed. We understand this will take a little extra time so please plan accordingly.
Timing of Appeal Funds and Free End-of-Year Gifts:
Shipping the end-of-year gifts so you have them prior to your last session requires a very quick turnaround. Therefore, we will take your verbal or written word (email) that you have reached the contribution level rather than waiting to receive your donation package in the mail. When you do reach the contribution level, please let us know and we can send out your gift.
Quote of the Month:
“Who would have thought? These men, near 100 in number, gathering at 6 am for instruction on our faith and fellowship, are now into their third year strong. There is no doubt that this is a testimony to the powerful work of the spirit and evidence that something is happening to draw these men back on a weekly basis.”
