Man Up!
MAN UP! is focused on delivering quality men’s ministry programs to engage guys and challenge them to be the men their families deserve and the men our Catholic Church needs. It is open to all men of our parishes and Catholic men throughout the community, as guys are always encouraged to bring friends.
We meet in Shamrock Hall at St. Patrick Church of Merna for just over an hour every Friday morning throughout the year, beginning at 5:30 am. Our program wraps up around 6:45 am, so guys can make it to 7 am Mass, or get back home to help see the kids off to school or get right to work with a positive message to carry them through the day and week ahead.
New participants are always welcome to join us and there is no cost to participate.
Feel free to add your name to the MAN UP! distribution list and join a faithful band of brothers. It’s early, but you just need to MAN UP! because it’s time for guys to interact faithfully. To join us, please contact:
Phil Olinger:
Kevin Cook:
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is the largest Catholic men’s organization in the world. It was founded in 1882 by the Venerable Fr. Michael J. McGivney to care for widows and their children in his parish. The order has since blossomed into an organization that has become known as the “right arm the Church” because of its support of the Church through charity, family, right to life, and community activities. Any Catholic man 18 years or older who practices the Catholic faith may join the Knights.
Join the Knights of Columbus
St. Patrick Church of Merna
Contact Kurt Gibson:
St. Mary Church of Downs
Contact Grand Knight Tom Kretz:
OR: Contact Financial Secretary Randy McDannold: