Upcoming events.
menALIVE - MEN’S WEEKEND
💪 menALIVE Men’s Weekend – Aberfoyle Park
📅 Saturday 15 – Sunday 16 November 2025
📍 Nativity Primary School Performing Arts Centre, London Road, Aberfoyle Park
Join us for the menALIVE Weekend — a powerful opportunity for men of all ages (18+) to recharge, reconnect, and rediscover purpose. Across a day and a half, you’ll be re-energised, inspired, and strengthened in your faith and your calling as a man of God.
The weekend includes:
Inspiring talks and powerful testimonies
Workshops exploring faith, challenges, and personal growth
Quiet reflection and the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Fellowship with other men seeking to live authentically in Christ
Conducted by the experienced menALIVE South Australian Team, the event concludes with Sunday Mass at 11:00 AM.
💵 Investment: $50 — includes all sessions, meals, and refreshments.
🎟️ Concessions available.
🍽️ Morning tea, lunch, dinner, and refreshments provided.
Schedule:
Saturday 15 November: Registrations from 8:00 AM for a 9:00 AM start | Concludes 9:00 PM
Sunday 16 November: Start 8:00 AM | Concludes with 11:00 AM Mass
🔗 Register here: Click to Register
📞 Enquiries:
Kim Lawless — 0449 021 123 | kim.lawless@bigpond.com
Paul Ridings — 0472 848 371 | pridings55@gmail.com
💰 Direct Deposit Details:
Account Name: Men Alive SA
BSB: 105-900
Account Number: 176 506 540
Reference: HF + Your Last Name
🗓️ RSVP by 10 November 2025
YMG North November Session 2025
📖 NOVEMBER YMG SESSION – LUST
Speaker: Fr. Terrence
Theme: Finding Freedom as Men of God
Date: 21st of November
Time: 6:00pm – 9:30pm
Dinner is provided
Lust is one of the greatest battles men face today. But God calls us to live in true freedom, not slavery to our desires.
This month, join us as we welcome Fr. Terrence, who will speak powerfully into the struggle of lust and how Christ gives us the strength to overcome temptation and live as men of purity and purpose.
Through Scripture and teaching, Fr. Terrance will open up what it means to fight for holiness, the tools God gives us to resist temptation, and how brotherhood and grace can lead us into lasting freedom.
This session is for any man seeking:
Freedom from lust and sin
A deeper purity of heart
Brotherhood, faith, and transformation
💬 Don’t miss this night of challenge, teaching, and hope.
YMG South November Session 2025
📖 NOVEMBER YMG SESSION – LUST
Speaker: Ben Ryan
Theme: Finding Freedom as Men of God
Date: 7th of November
Time: 6:00pm – 9:30pm
Dinner is provided
Lust is one of the greatest battles men face today. But God calls us to live in true freedom, not slavery to our desires.
This month, join us as we welcome Ben, who will speak powerfully into the struggle of lust and how Christ gives us the strength to overcome temptation and live as men of purity and purpose.
Through Scripture and teaching, Ben will open up what it means to fight for holiness, the tools God gives us to resist temptation, and how brotherhood and grace can lead us into lasting freedom.
This session is for any man seeking:
Freedom from lust and sin
A deeper purity of heart
Brotherhood, faith, and transformation
💬 Don’t miss this night of challenge, teaching, and hope.
Youth Retreat - Charis SA
✨ Encounter Jesus – Youth Retreat (Ages 15–30)
Hosted by CHARIS SA
📅 Saturday, 25 October 2025 | 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 St Peter Claver Catholic Church, 8 Stuart Rd, Dulwich SA 5065
🎙️ With Fr. Steve Tynan MGL
“The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, ‘Follow me.’” – John 1:43–46
Join us for an incredible day of prayer, worship, and encounter as we come together to deepen our relationship with Christ. Led by Fr. Steve Tynan MGL, this retreat is an invitation for young people aged 15–30 to rediscover the beauty of faith, fellowship, and the power of God’s love.
Expect powerful talks, uplifting praise, small group reflections, and time before the Blessed Sacrament — all designed to help you experience the living presence of Jesus in your life.
🍽️ Lunch provided.
💛 Donations appreciated to help cover event expenses.
📱 Scan the QR code or visit www.charis-sa.org to register.
📞 For enquiries: 0407 060 715
YMG Cleaning Bee – Saint Luke’s Catholic Parish
🧹 YMG Cleaning Bee – Saint Luke’s Catholic Parish
📅 Saturday, 25th October 2025
🕗 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 Saint Luke’s Catholic Parish
Join the YMG Adelaide community for a morning of service and fellowship as we come together to care for God’s house. Bring your energy, a willing heart, and help keep our parish space beautiful and welcoming for all.
🙏 Confession will be available from 9:00 AM for those who wish to take part in the sacrament.
☕ Light morning refreshments provided.
Let’s serve with joy, build brotherhood, and make a difference together!
YMG North October Session 2025
🕊️ How to Be a Catholic Man
With Fr Olek
📅 Friday, October 17 | 6:00 PM
Join us for an inspiring YMG Adelaide session led by Fr Olek, diving deep into what it truly means to live as a Catholic man in today’s world. In a time where faith is often challenged and masculinity misunderstood, this talk will call men back to the heart of virtue, discipline, and authentic discipleship.
Fr Olek will explore how Scripture, the Sacraments, and daily spiritual habits can shape us into men after God’s own heart, strong, humble, and anchored in truth. Expect practical insights, powerful stories, and a call to live boldly for Christ in every part of your life.
Come hungry — dinner is provided.
All men aged 18+ are welcome.
BirthLine Picnic (BBQ)
🌼 Spring Market Picnic – Birthline Community
Date: Sunday, October 12
Time: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: St. Peters Youth Centre & Linde Reserve
Address: 2 Cornish St, Stepney SA 5069
Entry: Free Event
Register: TryBooking – Free Registration
Come along for a relaxed and joyful spring celebration! This community picnic and market day is a chance to gather with volunteers, supporters, families, and friends of Birthline to raise awareness and support for the incredible work they do.
Enjoy a beautiful day out featuring:
🎶 Live music
🍔 Food & drinks
🛍️ Local market stalls
🧺 Picnic space at Linde Reserve (bring a mat or camp chair!)
Every purchase made on the day goes directly toward supporting free, confidential services that Birthline offers to women and families facing unplanned pregnancies or pregnancy loss.
💜 Enjoy, connect, and discover the heart of Birthline.
📩 Questions? Contact Grace at birthline@birthline.org.au
YMG Camp (Forged)
🔥 YMG Camp: Forged – A Weekend to Be Transformed
Dates: 3rd - 5th of October
Location: Contact us!
Hosted by: YMG Adelaide
Who: Men aged 18–35
Cost: $50
Theme: Forged in Faith. Formed for Mission.
"As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." – Proverbs 27:17
This isn’t just another camp. This is a forge, where men are shaped, challenged, and transformed. Through brotherhood, fire, and faith,
YMG Camp: Forged will push you physically, mentally, and spiritually.
🔨 What to Expect:
🔥 Powerful talks and testimonies
🏕️ Campfires, prayer, and deep reflections
💪 Physical challenges, team games & outdoor fun
🧍♂️ Sharegroups & real conversations
✝️ Mass, Adoration & Reconciliation
🍔 Food, laughs, and raw brotherhood
Whether you’re new to YMG or a returning brother, this camp is designed to help you go deeper, be humbled, and come out forged in Christ — stronger, sharper, and ready to lead.
🎟️ Limited spots available. Don’t wait — register now and take the next step in your journey.
YMG North – Origin Night
🌟 YMG North – Origin Night 🌟
YMG is growing! 🚀 What started as a movement in the south has now spread north, bringing men together in faith, brotherhood, and transformation.
The first ever YMG North gathering marks the beginning of something powerful, a space for men aged 18–35 to come together, share life, grow in their Catholic faith, and form unshakable bonds of brotherhood.
This new chapter carries the same heart as YMG: to raise men who are anchored in Christ, committed to prayer, and ready to live boldly as sons of God.
📍 St Margaret Mary’s Catholic Church Hall
280 Torrens Rd, Croydon Park SA 5008
📅 Friday, 19th September
🕕 6:00 PM
🍽 Dinner provided
Come and be part of the origin story of YMG North. The call has gone out and it starts with you.
YMG September Session
📖 September YMG Session – Who is Man?
Speaker: Fr. Justin MGL
Theme: Biblical Lessons on the Masculine Soul
Date: 12th Of September
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location: Contact us!!!
What does it truly mean to be a man of God?
Join us this month as we welcome Fr. Justin from the Missionaries of God’s Love, who will be diving into the timeless question: “Who is Man?”
Through Scripture, Fr. Justin will explore the heart of masculine identity. What it means to be created as a man in the image of God, the unique mission men are called to, and how the lives of biblical figures can teach us to live boldly, humbly, and purposefully in today’s world.
This session is for any man seeking:
A deeper understanding of his identity in Christ
Wisdom from the Bible on authentic masculinity
Brotherhood, faith, and transformation
💬 Don’t miss this night of powerful teaching, prayer, and connection.
YMG August Social
🌳 Twister in the Park – YMG Social Day
Date: Saturday, August 23
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Angus Neill Reserve, Esplanade, Seacliff SA 5049
Hosted by: YMG Adelaide
Food & Drinks: Provided 🍔🥤
Come and join the YMG Brotherhood for an epic afternoon of laughs, connection, and some serious twists and turns, literally! We’re taking Twister outdoors for a fun, relaxed community day by the beach. Whether you're there to play, hang out, or just soak up the vibes and snag some BBQ, there’s something for everyone.
This is the perfect chance to invite a mate, meet new brothers, and grow our YMG community.
No registration needed — just rock up!
🌀 Faith. Fellowship. Fun.
💛 All men aged 18+ welcome.
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