Family Matters
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MOMS |
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DADS |
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Catholic Divorce Ministry |
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Playgroup |
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Marriage Enrichment |
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Military Support Group |
Elizabeth Ministry
Let's follow the example of Mary and Elizabeth... The Elizabeth Ministry is an outreach to women of the parish in need of special support during certain times such as pregnancy and adoption, infertility, miscarriage, child crisis, and having a child with special needs. Our purpose is to affirm, support, encourage and assist women in response to their needs. Elizabeth Ministers support other women and their children by bringing communion when needed, delivering home cooked meals, praying the rosary, offering resources, and one-on-one mentoring and support. If you are interested in our ministry, or know someone in need of support, call Laura Jarosiewicz.
| Contact: | Laura Jarosiewicz, 321-223-7910 |
| laurajaros@cfl.rr.com |
Catholic Divorce Ministry
Meets the 3rd Friday of each month in the Family Life Center; 7-9pm; an 8 week program using the book “Rebuilding” by Bruce Fischer as a guide. For more info or to register for the next class contact Liz at dmetzger1@cfl.rr.com. or call the Family Life Office at 407-645-0284.
For Adolescents:
Spectrum is a 12 week peer support group for adolescents that deals with issues of loss from changes in the family. Groups are hosted by various parishes in the diocese.
| Contact: | Terry O’ Sullivan, at the Family Life Office of the Diocese of Orlando: 407-246-4867 |
| Diocese of Orlando Family Life website |
For Children:
Rainbows- Guiding Kids Through Life’s Storms.Rainbows is a 12-week support group for children ages 5-13 who are dealing with loss through separation, divorce, death or other painful transition.
Groups are hosted by various parishes in the diocese.
| Contact: | Judy Manning at the Diocese of Orlando: 407-285-4865. |
| www.rainbows.org |
Playgroup
Playgroup has very often been the first point of contact for new parents. It provides parents of newborns, toddlers and preschoolers a chance to meet others in their community. Come and visit informally with other parents while the children socialize with their fellow parishioners too! Group meets every Thursday from 9:30am – 11:30 am in the Church Nursery. Contact Margaret Godwin at margaret_godwin@yhaoo.com or call the Family Life Office at 407-645-0284 for more information.
Marriage Enrichment
Marriage Enrichment An 8 week group for married couples on Pope John Paul's Theology of the Body, as explained by Christopher West. This program calls couples to a deeper understanding of the purpose of their marriage and to a deeper respect and reverence for the gift of sexuality. Segments of Christopher West's DVD series on "God's Plan For a Joy-Filled Marriage" will be the springboard for couples to participate in individual and group prayer, reflection and discussion. This small group meets for eight consecutive weeks, from 7-9 pm and is offered once a year. Babysitting available.
| Contact: | Mario and Lori Camchong mach@mach.flnet.org or |
| The Family Life Office, 407-645-0284 |
USCCB site for marriage resources: www.foryourmarriage.org
Ministry of Mothers Sharing (MOMS)
Complete SMM MOMS Resources
We are a Ministry!
We are about Mothers Sharing!
We are Women’s Spirituality!
Ministry of Mothers Sharing is about WOMEN coming together to Discover, Explore and Share of themselves in a sacred, faith-filled small community. Take time, Make time and Enjoy time – Ministry of Mothers Sharing MOMS. MOMS Brochure
On the Journey Retreats for all women sponsored by the Ministry of Mothers Sharing. 3 hour, experience of spiritual renewal. topics include: “Choice-making”, “Emptying Your Cup”, “In God’s Hands”, and “Listening with the Ear of Your Heart”. Contact Sally Fry at fry.salfry@gmail.com for dates of the next retreat. Offered continuously throughout the year. $10 per retreat.
| Contact: | Lori Reinneck, The Family Life Office, email 407-645-0284 |
New MOMS is the first step and is an 8 week session of self-discovery, mutual support and prayer with a small group of women. A structured program is followed in order to create an inner awareness of the sacred self and to build community among mothers of all ages and stages. We offer an evening option, a morning option and an option for “seasoned moms”, depending on response.
Continuing MOMS
Continuing Moms/Daytime Group: The mission of Continuing MOMS at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church is to expand the spiritual growth of women by the MOMS and provide a supportive, nurturing, welcoming community for mothers. We will achieve this through meetings that involve prayer, Gospel reflections, group discussion, special guests and applications to family life. By growing closer to Christ, we will be better, loving servants of our families, church and community. This group meets the third Tuesday of each month in the Upper Room. You must have completed the 8-week New MOMS program prior to joining this group.
Continuing Moms/Evening Group: This is another option for mothers who have completed the 8 week program and embraces the above mission of MOMS. This group offers a special community for working moms meeting the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7-9 p.m. in Holy Grounds.
§ Contact: Lori Reinneck, 407-645-0284,
Lori@stmargaretmary.org
| Contact: | Lori Reinneck, 407-645-0284 |
| Lori@stmargaretmary.org |
DADs
Letters from Dad
Turning the hearts of the fathers to their children and the hearts of their children to their fathers…Malachi 4:6
If God were to take you home today…what would your wife and children hold in their hands tomorrow that would let them know that they were the treasures of your life? The Answer… Letters from Dad
Letters from Dad is a ministry that teaches fathers how to leave a legacy of Faith, Hope and Love through the lost art of letter writing. It helps fathers learn to write letters of blessings to their wife, children and grandchildren. DADS is offered once a year and meets for 4 sessions one time per month.
| Contact: | Richard Sanfilippo at 407-252-0575 |
| bmlax@mindspring.com |
Military Support Group for Families:
Meets bimonthly in the Family Life Center on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. contact Amy Jo Felshaw for more info at felshaw@embarqmail.com