parenting tip of the month
Vacations or ‘Stay-cations’ are a wonderful time to step away from the busy-ness of everyday family living and reconnect with each other. As you laugh and play this March break, do not forget to stay connected to your faith. Be the family that plays and prays together. Take some time to talk about Lent and how it leads us to the great celebration at Easter!
MARRIAGE TIP OF THE MONTH
Marriage in the Catholic Church is a sacrament: our love for each other is to mirror the love of God for each person. When you look at your relationship, do you see it truly reflecting the total love and giving of God’s love? Love is a choice and the decision to love can and should influence how we treat our spouse. When we purposely act in ways that reflect God’s love, our marriages are better and will then echo, through our relationship, a visible love showing God’s invisible love to the world.
From: Teresa Hartnett, Family Ministry Office, 905-528-7988 ext. 2250
http://hamiltondiocese.com/offices/family-ministry/
MARRIAGE TIP OF THE MONTH
Marriage in the Catholic Church is a sacrament: our love for each other is to mirror the love of God for each person. When you look at your relationship, do you see it truly reflecting the total love and giving of God’s love? Love is a choice and the decision to love can and should influence how we treat our spouse. When we purposely act in ways that reflect God’s love, our marriages are better and will then echo, through our relationship, a visible love showing God’s invisible love to the world.
From: Teresa Hartnett, Family Ministry Office, 905-528-7988 ext. 2250
http://hamiltondiocese.com/offices/family-ministry/
download the amen app
Download the Amen app. It's the free Catholic prayer app that inspires your daily conversation with God through faithful meditations and nourishing Scripture.
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the diocesan wedding anniversary mass
Are you celebrating your 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th, or 60+ Wedding Anniversary in the year 2024? If you are, you are cordially invited to join couples from across the Diocese of Hamilton for a Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King in Hamilton at 1:30 pm. (Space allows room for Anniversary couples only - those married 60 years or more may bring one guest if you require assistance). Registration will be available online in December at www.hamiltondiocese.com
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RETROUVAILLE
Marriage Support - Help for Every Marriage Does your marriage feel like it is more trouble than joy, does it feel stagnant or disconnected? Is it causing you constant stress? The solution is Retrouvaille – whose one purpose is to help couples restore their marriage and rebuild a loving relationship. This is a practical program, where sharing is not required except between the couple themselves. It is designed to improve communication, build stronger marriages, and help couples reconnect. For struggling couples, including those who may be considering separation or divorce. The next Retrouvaille weekend is March 8-10, 2024. For more information call 905-664-5212 or email teamrecine@gmail.com. |
PROJECT RACHEL
Struggling After an Abortion?
Either your own, or someone else’s? Do you feel alone, emotional, or angry? Project Rachel is available to help. This confidential service allows people to work through their feelings on an individual basis, with a trained counsellor, to find hope and healing. Please contact us at 905-526-1999 or toll free at 1-888-385-3850.
Struggling After an Abortion?
Either your own, or someone else’s? Do you feel alone, emotional, or angry? Project Rachel is available to help. This confidential service allows people to work through their feelings on an individual basis, with a trained counsellor, to find hope and healing. Please contact us at 905-526-1999 or toll free at 1-888-385-3850.
Grief Relief
Has someone you cared about died? Are you grieving the loss of the person’s presence in your life? Are you looking for relief from the feelings associated with the loss of this loved one? Are you wondering if your feelings are normal? You are not alone! The Diocese of Hamilton has grief programs to help. Find out more on the Diocesan website at https://hamiltondiocese.com/offices/family-ministry/grief-support, or call Teresa at 905-528-7988 ext. 2250. We have programs running in both Waterloo and Hamilton this fall.
Has someone you cared about died? Are you grieving the loss of the person’s presence in your life? Are you looking for relief from the feelings associated with the loss of this loved one? Are you wondering if your feelings are normal? You are not alone! The Diocese of Hamilton has grief programs to help. Find out more on the Diocesan website at https://hamiltondiocese.com/offices/family-ministry/grief-support, or call Teresa at 905-528-7988 ext. 2250. We have programs running in both Waterloo and Hamilton this fall.
THE SANCTUARY COURSE FOR CATHOLICS
SANCTUARY MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRIES
How can a church become a sanctuary—a place where individuals living with mental health challenges feel safe, supported, and a sense of belonging? The Sanctuary Course for Catholics was created to inspire and equip communities of faith that are asking this important question. Developed in consultation with mental health professionals, theologians, and people with lived experience, this eight-session study guide explores key mental health topics and examines meaningful ways to offer companionship, support recovery, and promote wellbeing.
For more information: https://sanctuarymentalhealth.org/catholics/
For more information: https://sanctuarymentalhealth.org/catholics/
SEPARATED / DIVORCED SUPPORT GROUP WATERLOO
Life changes are never easy. After a separation or divorce, you may be feeling isolated or need of support and healing to adjust to your new life? Come together with others to realize there is a ‘second act’. Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of every month - 7:30-8:30 pm – next two sessions are November 21, and December 19, 2023. Feel free to come early and join our Parish in prayer - 7:00pm Mass. We will meet in the Parish Centre (basement) of St. Michael Parish, Waterloo at 7:30pm. To register: Phone 519-884-9311, or Email: parish@stmichaelw.ca
Life changes are never easy. After a separation or divorce, you may be feeling isolated or need of support and healing to adjust to your new life? Come together with others to realize there is a ‘second act’. Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of every month - 7:30-8:30 pm – next two sessions are November 21, and December 19, 2023. Feel free to come early and join our Parish in prayer - 7:00pm Mass. We will meet in the Parish Centre (basement) of St. Michael Parish, Waterloo at 7:30pm. To register: Phone 519-884-9311, or Email: parish@stmichaelw.ca