Open to 6-12th grade boys and their fathers
Community Center
Tuesdays | Martes
6:30 - 8:30pm
Dinner Provided | Cena Sera Servida
Contact Fraternus Commander: Fraternus@stphilipministries.com
Tuesdays | Martes
6:30 - 8:30pm
Dinner Provided | Cena Sera Servida
Contact Fraternus Commander: Fraternus@stphilipministries.com
Tuesday, October 27th | Martes, 27 de Octubre
Kindness vs Envy
Amabilidad frente a envidia
Reminder: Bring your Sword and Spade booklet to frat nights!
Challenge for Humility vs Pride
This week, pay attention to what happens when someone corrects you. Your first instinct may be to explain yourself, make an excuse, or point out what the other person did wrong. Resist it. When you are wrong, admit it plainly. Say, “I was wrong,” or “You’re right,” without adding an excuse afterward.
El desafío: Humildad frente a soberbia
Esta semana, presta atención a lo que sucede cuando alguien te corrige. Es posible que tu primer impulso sea justificarte, poner una excusa o señalar lo que la otra persona hizo mal. Resiste ese impulso. Cuando te equivoques, admítelo abiertamente. Di: «Me equivoqué» o «Tienes razón», sin añadir ninguna excusa a continuación.
Challenge for Humility vs Pride
Envy wants another man to have less. Kindness learns to be glad when another man receives something good. This week, think of someone you are tempted to envy or resent. Instead of comparing yourself to him, pray for him by name.
El desafío: Humildad frente a soberbia
La envidia desea que otro hombre tenga menos. La bondad aprende a alegrarse cuando otro hombre recibe algo bueno. Esta semana, piensa en alguien a quien te sientas tentado a envidiar o hacia quien sientas resentimiento. En lugar de compararte con él, ora por él, mencionándolo por su nombre....
A group of Brothers that are ready to challenge themselves to serious holiness.
Open to 9-12th grade registered fraternus brothers
HAWC Groups exist to challenge Senior fraternus Brothers into deeper spiritual and intellectual growth and to equip them as leaders and Captains.
1st Monday of the month | Primer lunes del mes
5:30 - 7:00pm
Next meeting: November 9
Próxima reunión: 9 de Noviembre
More announcements:
Subscribe!
Subscribe to Fraternus using the link below - this is the only way to get your materials, like the NEW Daily Sword&Spade, and your insignia.
Need assistance filling out the new membership form? Here is a quick video to walk you through the process.
Keep inviting more brothers to join us, even though rush is over, the opportunity to bring more brothers into our mission continues!
Commander's Intent - Blessed by the Field Guide
When I opened the Sword & Spade Field Guide on Sunday and saw that this week's virtue was humility, I laughed out loud. It hit me right between the eyes.
I had been holding on to some grievances against a family member, and I realized that my own pride was keeping me from letting them go. Through the readings, meditation on humility, and the direction they gave my prayer that day, I was able to humble myself, forgive this person, and seek forgiveness in return.
I hope the Sword & Spade Field Guide is as much of a blessing to you as it has been to me. I encourage each of us to make use of it every day, beginning and ending our days with its readings, reflection, and prayer.
2026 - 2027 Planned Excursion Dates:
We are hosting Excursion 2 coming up in November! Reminder to sign up!
Subscribe to Fraternus using the link below - this is the only way to get your materials, like the NEW Daily Sword&Spade, and your insignia.
Need assistance filling out the new membership form? Here is a quick video to walk you through the process.
Keep inviting more brothers to join us, even though rush is over, the opportunity to bring more brothers into our mission continues!
Commander's Intent - Blessed by the Field Guide
When I opened the Sword & Spade Field Guide on Sunday and saw that this week's virtue was humility, I laughed out loud. It hit me right between the eyes.
I had been holding on to some grievances against a family member, and I realized that my own pride was keeping me from letting them go. Through the readings, meditation on humility, and the direction they gave my prayer that day, I was able to humble myself, forgive this person, and seek forgiveness in return.
I hope the Sword & Spade Field Guide is as much of a blessing to you as it has been to me. I encourage each of us to make use of it every day, beginning and ending our days with its readings, reflection, and prayer.
2026 - 2027 Planned Excursion Dates:
We are hosting Excursion 2 coming up in November! Reminder to sign up!
Key Reminders
The Ranch 2026 King’s Message talks and Men’s talks were recorded and are now available to view in your Fraternus Member Portal.
The Ranch 2026 King’s Message talks and Men’s talks were recorded and are now available to view in your Fraternus Member Portal.
- Visit the Fraternus Portal to log in to your member portal. If it's your first time logging in, you will need to create your login - make sure to use the same email address you created your membership with.
- Select “My Courses” in the menu on the left-hand side of the screen.
- Scroll to the bottom of the course list, and you will find the two courses: “Radical Repair” and “Cor Ad Cor Loquitur”.
- Is there someone in your community with financial need that would benefit from the gift of a Fraternus Chapter membership? Chapters can gift memberships. Speak with your Commander for more details.
July 14–18, 2027 (HAWC Retreat is July 12-14)
Fraternus Ranch registration for 2027 is open! That's right, you can go ahead and lock your spot in now! Register before December 8th for early bird pricing!
Fraternus Ranch registration for 2027 is open! That's right, you can go ahead and lock your spot in now! Register before December 8th for early bird pricing!
- The week focuses on virtue, brotherhood, leadership, and outdoor challenge
Scott Schwieger,
St. Philip Chapter Fraternus Commander
Fraternus@StPhilipMinistries.com
Fraternus@StPhilipMinistries.com
Kroger Plus Cards
Fundraising opportunity for trips!
Money earned through Kroger Plus will go towards our trip fees. The more money you earn, the more money off your trip! Tell your friends and families to use this as well to help us offset these costs.
- Visit http://krogercommunityrewards.com/
- Click "My Account"
- Scroll to the bottom and enroll in Community Rewards
- Search for St. Philip Catholic Church or use our organization number EJ426
Tarjetas de Kroger Plus
¡Oportunidad de recaudación de fondos para viajes de verano!
El dinero ganado a través de Kroger Plus se destinará a nuestras tarifas de viaje. ¡Cuanto más dinero ganes, más dinero para tu viaje! Dígales a sus amigos y familiares que también usen esto para ayudarnos a compensar estos costos.
- Visite http://krogercommunityrewards.com/
- Dar clíc en "My Account"
- Desplácese hasta la parte inferior e inscríbase en Community Rewards
- Busque St. Philip Catholic Church o use el número de nuestra organización EJ426
Growing in Virtue Annual Fundraiser: Fundraiser invitations went home with the girls last week. We hope you will all be able to attend the Growing in Virtue event on Sunday, March 5th. Please RSVP at the following link and be sure to invite at least one person to come with you!
Recaudación de fondos anual Growing in Virtue: las invitaciones para la recaudación de fondos se enviaron a casa con las niñas la semana pasada. Esperamos que todos puedan asistir al evento Growing in Virtue el domingo 5 de marzo. Confirme su asistencia en el siguiente enlace y asegúrese de invitar al menos a una persona para que lo acompañe.
