Conference

Catholic Men’s Conference
"Fueled by Faith, United in Christ our hope!"
March 28, 2009
Vendor Display Registration Form

The Catholic Men’s Fellowship is now accepting requests for display space at its annual conference to be held at the Essex County Richard J. Codey Arena (Formerly South Mountain Arena) on Saturday, March 28, 2009. Applications are accepted from non-profit organizations and ministries that lend support to the conference objectives. The final decision to accept or reject an application is at the judgement and discretion of the Archdiocese of Newark. Interested parties should complete the registration application below and return it with appropriate fees to the address provided.

A space fee of $____ is required for one table with two chairs. Additional tables are $____ each. All display staff who choose not to purchase a conference admission ticket for $____ may purchase lunch on site for $___. Paid parking is not included in the conference ticket fee. Checks should be made payable to Catholic Men’s Fellowship.

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Music

Catholic Underground

What is Catholic Underground?

Catholic Underground ©, a.k.a. CU, is a cultural apostolate of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal - www.franciscanfriars.com. It is a direct response to a call that began with Pope John Paul II, and is continued by Pope Benedict XVI. JPII said that because the Gospel lives in conversation with culture, we must be fearless in crossing the cultural threshold of the communication and information revolution now taking place.

The first part of the evening is Eucharistic adoration, and begins with Vespers (Evening Prayer). This is the universal prayer of the Church - prayed by the Catholics throughout the world in every time zone and in every language. After Vespers, there is a time of simple praise. This provides a window for each person to personally encounter Jesus Christ. The beauty of the darkened Church illumined by candles helps us enter the mystery of our Lord's presence in the Eucharist. The holy hour ends with solemn Benediction.

The second part showcases Catholic artists. Here we experience the “new evangelization”. The Underground includes music, poetry, visual art, dancers, film, drama, etc.

We end our evening as we began. With the prayer of the Church. Compline (Night Prayer) is simple and beautiful. It concludes with a hymn to Our Lady, Daughter Zion. Mother of the New Jerusalem.

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Purpose

Conference Date: March 28, 2009

More Conference Details Coming Soon!
Please contact us at CatholicMen@rcan.org

Location

Essex County Richard J. Codey Arena

Richard J. Codey Arena at South Mountain (formerly South Mountain Arena) is located in West Orange, New Jersey and is part of the Essex County Parks system. Located within South Mountain Reservation, the largest parkland in Essex County, it is conveniently located close to the Turtleback Zoo and the Essex County Park and Ride.

Recently renovated by the architectural firm Gregory Comito & Associates, it boasts two beautiful rinks, a pro shop, skate rental area, a food concession area, press boxes, party rooms and locker rooms.

Directions to RCJ Arena

From: NJ Turnpike | Garden State Parkway | Route 80 East | Lincoln Tunnel | Holland Tunnel

South Mountain Arena is located at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange, NJ

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From the NJ Turnpike: To exit 15W to Route 280 West. Get off at exit 10 (West Orange). At the top of the ramp, make a the at the light onto Northfield Ave. Go through seven traffic lights. Arena is located 2 blocks beyond the seventh light on the left.
From the Garden State Parkway: Get off at Exit 145 to Route 280 West (The Oranges) Take 280 West to Exit 10 (West Orange). At the top of the ramp, make a left at the light onto Northfield Ave. Go through seven traffic lights. Arena is located 2 b1Ocks beyond the seventh light on the left.
From 80 East: Exit onto Route 280 East. Get off at Exit No. 7 (Pleasant Valley Way). At the traffic light, make-a left. Go to second traffic light. Make a left onto Northfield Ave. The arena will be one-quarter of a mile down on the right-hand side.
From the Lincoln Tunnel: Follow signs for the New Jersey Turnpike. Follow turnpike south to Exit 1 5W. Take Route 280 West. Get off at exit 10 (West Orange). At the top of the ramp, make a left at the light onto Northfield Ave. Go through seven traffic lights. Arena is located 2 blocks beyond the seventh light on the left.
From the Holland Tunnel: Take the Pulaski Skyway to U.S. 1&9 South. Exit for Route 280 West. Get off at exit 10 (West Orange). At the top of the ramp, make a left at the light onto Northfield Ave. Go through seven traffic lights. Arena is located 2 blocks beyond the seventh light on the left.