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
the presence of Jesus Christ in our families and our daily lives. |
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~OMF Corner~
JULY 18 - 7:00 p.m. - Humanae Vitae Award Reception,
St. Mary’s Cathedral
Join us to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Humanae
Vitae! We will celebrate with Mass at Saint Mary's Cathedral Crypt
at 7:00 pm followed by the annual Humanae Vitae Award Reception. We
will honor Fr. Paul Zylla, recipient of the 2008 Award.
JULY 20-26 - Celebrate Natural Family Planning Awareness
Week
Learn about the benefits of Natural
Family Planning (NFP) while loving freely, totally, and faithfully. NFP
is effective. It's good for your health, your marriage, and your family. To
register for a first instruction class in the Billings Ovulation Method call
320-252-4721 or 1-800-624-9019.
AUGUST 15 - Assumption
of the Virgin Mary into Heaven -
Solemnity - * Holy Day of Obligation *
SEPTEMBER 29 - Diocesan
Ministry Day
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Marriage Moments
(week of 7-14-08)
What's a nightly walk have to do with your
marriage vows? You vowed, "
as long as we both shall live." A walk can not only keep
you healthy but help you
stay connected intellectually and emotionally so that thoughts
of divorce do not
come creeping to your door.
(Tips courtesy of Susan
Vogt)
See For
Your Marriage for additional resources.
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Parenting Pointers
(week of 7-18-08)
Stepparents: you can't replace your stepchild's
biological parent
but you can be a real parent. Real parents make mistakes (occasionally),
are hated
by their child (at times), and earn their honor slowly (over
years). Be patient
with yourself but step up to the plate when needed.
(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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PRAYERS
for those serving in
our military.
click
here
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
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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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