Mission Statement
The mission of the Office of Marriage & Family is to
assist families in living a Christ-centered life in accord with
Catholic Church teaching on human sexuality, marriage and responsible
parenthood. Our programs promote growth throughout the different
stages of life, fostering the dignity of the human person from
conception to a natural death. We are dedicated to proclaiming
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~OMF Corner~
- NEW! "HANNAH'S HOPE" - A
Support Group for Infertility
One in seven married couples experiences infertility - you
are not alone. We invite you to join us on the second Thursday
of each
month at the Pastoral Center in St. Cloud as we
share our stories, support each other in prayer, and share resources
following Catholic teaching for infertility treatment. Questions?
Call Laura at
(612) 616-0712 or email HannahsHopeMN@gmail.com.
The first two
meeting dates are Thursday, Dec. 11, and Thursday, Jan. 8,
from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
- 1st Instruction in Natural Family Planning -
December 11- 6:30 p.m. - Please call our office to register.
- A Mass of Hope and Healing - January 21 -
6:30 p.m. - St. Mary’s Cathedral
For for anyone who has experienced the loss of a child through
adoption, abortion, miscarriage,
stillbirth,
SIDS, accidents, suicide or illness. Parents, grandparents, family
members and friends are also invited. In addition we wish to include
couples who suffer from infertility. A reception will follow.
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Marriage Moments
(week of 12-2-08)
As we begin the holy season of
Advent, Christians bump up against what the rest of the world
regards as the
holiday season. Who does most of the decorating, buying, cooking,
and cleaning
up around your home? Is it shared? Is it hectic? Is it too much?
Simplify.
(Tips courtesy of Susan
Vogt)
See For
Your Marriage for additional resources.
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Parenting Pointers
(week of 11-28-08)
The day after
Thanksgiving has been dubbed "Black Friday" by merchants
since it's the start of
the Christmas shopping season. It's also called "Buy Nothing
Day" by those who
are trying to reduce consumerism. Sure you're going to buy
presents some time
but buy less, save yourself the stress of fighting crowds,
spend the time playing
with your kids today. That's the most meaningful present you
can give.
(Tips courtesy of Susan
Vogt)
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Legislative
Action - See the latest Action Alerts from the
National Committee for a Human Life Amendment (NCHLA). Check
back often as things can change quickly!
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Below are audio
portions from the
Military Advocacy Training held July 12
in St. Cloud.
Linda Ritchie, who is actively involved
in the Befrienders Ministry, offers advice and tips on
listening and advocacy skills.
Click here to listen
Time: 20:25
Mike Mynczywor, LICSW from the St. Cloud
VA Medical Center provides referral information for returning
military regarding their health care and
dental needs.
Click here to
listen
Time: 32:45
Yolanda Von Itter, Family Assistance
Coordinator with the Family Assistance Center at Camp
Ripley. The National Guards role in keeping in contact
with families through deployment and reintegration.
Click here to listen
Time: 7:25
Below
is an audio portion from Diocesan Ministry Day held Oct.
1, 2007 in St. Cloud.
Gail Mossman, MN National Guard State
Youth Coordinator.
She represents the MN National Guard as a State Partner
in the MN Operation: Military Kids program.
Click here to listen
Time: 1:02:38
NB:Large file
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Military
Support
Many men and women from central Minnesota are
members of the United States military and are serving both in
the United States and overseas. Some of these brave men and women
will be returning home this summer. About the same time, others will
be deployed, maybe for the second time. How does the Church and
parish reach out to families while their loved-one is deployed?
What are the soldiers and families needs during this time of
separation? How does the parish community welcome the soldier
home and assist the family through the subsequent months as they
reintegrate?
To assist military families, an advocacy program is being initiated. An advocate
is a person or persons in each parish who can coordinate the needs of the soldiers
and families from their parish. Click
here for more details.
PRAYERS
for those serving in
our military.
click here
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Partially funded by the
Annual Diocesan Appeal, we will continue our work of strengthening
families, promoting the
dignity of each person and proclaiming Christ to the world.
"You have a mission to fulfill, a mission of love
which must begin in your homes,
in the place where you are,
with the people you are closest to;
and only then spread out."
-- Mother Theresa of Calcutta
The Office of Marriage & Family is a member
of the National Assosication for Catholic Family Life Ministers (NACFLM).
NACFLM is a growing association of professional ministers within
the Catholic Church who work with, for and beside families.
Visit their website at: www.nacflm.org |
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