Men's Mile Marker 2024
WHEN: Saturday February, 24 2024
WHERE: St. Joseph's Church
4545 New Rd
Austintown, OH, 44515
COST: Free to attend
Day includes fellowship, food, fun and faith
For more detail please contact:
Chad Rachic - 330-507-8045
Bob Gugliotti - 330-559-1839
Click HERE to Register
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Vindicator Article from 3/4/2023
Men share faith journey
AUSTINTOWN — Men continuing on their faith journey was the focus of a weekend event that included testimonies and stories about what men have faced on those journeys.
More than 40 people attended the Men’s Mile Marker 2023 event at St. Joseph Parish in Austintown.
Chad Rachic of Austintown and a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish said this year’s event was very similar to that in 2022, with a focus on where men are in their faith journey.
”The difference is that every year men are at different spots in their lives. Discussion is on assisting each other and helping each other in a time of need,” he said.
Rachic said that men of faith are much more open to discuss things at events such as this as opposed to other venues and settings.
He said the daylong event had speakers discussing their own faiths, both in person and on videos.
”Men spoke about through their faith they needed God in their lives. Many of us are part of other men’s groups at different churches,” he said.
He said there were men from 15 churches, with some Catholic and some non-Catholic.
The event included testimonies, musical performances and fellowship.
Bob Gugliotti of Austintown and a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary, said he enjoys sharing fellowship and stories.
He liked how men were inspired by either a topic that someone brought up on the videos or something that was presented during the day.
”A lot of discussion triggered thoughts and feelings. They were able to do this in this setting where privacy was emphasized. We shared stories independently. It was nice to hear from a variety of people from various walks of life who have had different experiences,” he said. Gugliotti said there were different perspectives on faith based on different age group.
”Everyone was able to contribute something based on experiences that they have had,” he said.
Tom Bobby of Austintown with Immaculate Heart of Mary said as men come to functions like this, they realize that all men face challenges and problems.
”Everyone has problems in their lives and events like this allow for sharing of issues and providing of support. We are all here to help each other out. That is the unity created,” he said.
bcoupland@tribtoday.com
AUSTINTOWN — Men continuing on their faith journey was the focus of a weekend event that included testimonies and stories about what men have faced on those journeys.
More than 40 people attended the Men’s Mile Marker 2023 event at St. Joseph Parish in Austintown.
Chad Rachic of Austintown and a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish said this year’s event was very similar to that in 2022, with a focus on where men are in their faith journey.
”The difference is that every year men are at different spots in their lives. Discussion is on assisting each other and helping each other in a time of need,” he said.
Rachic said that men of faith are much more open to discuss things at events such as this as opposed to other venues and settings.
He said the daylong event had speakers discussing their own faiths, both in person and on videos.
”Men spoke about through their faith they needed God in their lives. Many of us are part of other men’s groups at different churches,” he said.
He said there were men from 15 churches, with some Catholic and some non-Catholic.
The event included testimonies, musical performances and fellowship.
Bob Gugliotti of Austintown and a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary, said he enjoys sharing fellowship and stories.
He liked how men were inspired by either a topic that someone brought up on the videos or something that was presented during the day.
”A lot of discussion triggered thoughts and feelings. They were able to do this in this setting where privacy was emphasized. We shared stories independently. It was nice to hear from a variety of people from various walks of life who have had different experiences,” he said. Gugliotti said there were different perspectives on faith based on different age group.
”Everyone was able to contribute something based on experiences that they have had,” he said.
Tom Bobby of Austintown with Immaculate Heart of Mary said as men come to functions like this, they realize that all men face challenges and problems.
”Everyone has problems in their lives and events like this allow for sharing of issues and providing of support. We are all here to help each other out. That is the unity created,” he said.
bcoupland@tribtoday.com
Vindicator Article from 3/5/2022
Christian men share stories of faith at Mile Marker in Austintown
AUSTINTOWN — Men shared their own personal stories of faith as they gathered for a day of support and fellowship at the annual Men’s Mile Marker event at St. Joseph Parish.
Chad Rachic, one of the event organizers, said the event allows men to get together and share their faith and stories while also taking part in fellowship through Scripture and song.
“This will continue to be an annual event. We did the first one in February 2020 before COVID hit. Many men from local parishes in the area want to be part of this,” Rachic said.
He said more than 55 people from a dozen parishes in the area attended.
Rachic said plans are to hold the event at different locations with the first event taking place at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Austintown.
The name of the event, Men’s Mile Marker, is because men are at different mile markers in their faith and personal lives.
“It shows men’s growth in their lives reaching different mile markers,” Rachic said.
Rachic said the event is an offshoot of the church’s men’s renewal program.
“Many of the team members share their stories of their faith and family,” Rachic said.
Jason Volovar, music director at St. Joseph Parish, said he received much positive and uplifting moments throughout the event.
“This is something that is much needed in this time for men to be able to share their stories and help each other. It’s a great chance to get to meet new people and also learn about Scripture. You can tell the people here really appreciate the Lord. People get to showcase how great God has been in their lives and helped them through obstacles in their lives. You learn that we all share many of the same things. To me it has been very rewarding to be here,” Volovar said.
Tom McGahagan of Immaculate Heart of Mary said he feels that being part of the event will include transformation.
“When we formed as a team, we felt that change in ourselves. We hope for transformation not only in ourselves but others. The men leave here and take the message of Christ to their families, friends and others,” he said.
bcoupland@tribtoday.com
AUSTINTOWN — Men shared their own personal stories of faith as they gathered for a day of support and fellowship at the annual Men’s Mile Marker event at St. Joseph Parish.
Chad Rachic, one of the event organizers, said the event allows men to get together and share their faith and stories while also taking part in fellowship through Scripture and song.
“This will continue to be an annual event. We did the first one in February 2020 before COVID hit. Many men from local parishes in the area want to be part of this,” Rachic said.
He said more than 55 people from a dozen parishes in the area attended.
Rachic said plans are to hold the event at different locations with the first event taking place at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Austintown.
The name of the event, Men’s Mile Marker, is because men are at different mile markers in their faith and personal lives.
“It shows men’s growth in their lives reaching different mile markers,” Rachic said.
Rachic said the event is an offshoot of the church’s men’s renewal program.
“Many of the team members share their stories of their faith and family,” Rachic said.
Jason Volovar, music director at St. Joseph Parish, said he received much positive and uplifting moments throughout the event.
“This is something that is much needed in this time for men to be able to share their stories and help each other. It’s a great chance to get to meet new people and also learn about Scripture. You can tell the people here really appreciate the Lord. People get to showcase how great God has been in their lives and helped them through obstacles in their lives. You learn that we all share many of the same things. To me it has been very rewarding to be here,” Volovar said.
Tom McGahagan of Immaculate Heart of Mary said he feels that being part of the event will include transformation.
“When we formed as a team, we felt that change in ourselves. We hope for transformation not only in ourselves but others. The men leave here and take the message of Christ to their families, friends and others,” he said.
bcoupland@tribtoday.com
