REAL LIFE
Newsletter from the Office of Marriage & Family
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The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) are featuring the following this month:
April 7: Divine Mercy Sunday
USCCB LITURGY RESOURCE
Word of Life: April 2024
Word of Life is a monthly resource in English and Spanish for dioceses and parishes containing:
- Special Features
- Intercessions for Life
- Bulletin Quotes
- Bulletin Art
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Natural Family Planning Instruction for
April & May 2024
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A First Instruction in the Billings Ovulation Method will be offered in:
• Alexandria: Monday, April 15 & May 20 at 6:30 p.m.
• Little Falls: Tuesday, April 2 & May 7 at 7:30 p.m.
• Long Prairie: Monday, April 22 & May 20 at 7:00 p.m.
• Rice: Monday, April 1 & May 6 at 6:30 p.m.
• Sauk Centre: Thursday, April 18 & May 16 at 6:30 p.m.
• St. Cloud: Monday, April 22 & Thursday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m.
• St. Michael: Tuesday, April 2 & May 7 at 6:00 p.m.
• Wadena: Friday, April 26 & May 24 at 5:30 p.m.
For additional sites, information or to register
or contact Sheila Reineke at
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First Friday Adoration at the Capitol
The Minnesota Catholic Conference invites you to join their staff for Adoration at the Capitol. By bringing Christ to the Capitol, we can together pray for our elected officials at their place of work.
Join them the first Friday in May for any amount of time
from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. in the Governor's Dining Room (B420), located
on the basement level of the Minnesota State Capitol.
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I Do Every Day: In (Mental) Sickness and In Health |
“Every day doesn’t have to be a good day,” my husband graciously said as I lay deflated on the couch after he returned from work.
It had been a hard day. More accurately, it had been a hard few years. Unexpected and unwanted transitions. Unanticipated challenges with our kids. And uninvited struggles with depression and anxiety.
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Walking with Moms in Need
If you'd like to get more information on how your parish can assess, expand, and better communicate resources to pregnant moms and families in need, click here to learn more https://www.walkingwithmoms.com/
To get this initiative started in your parish, reach out to your pastor and then contact Janet in the Respect Life Office at 320-258-7616.
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Nominations open for the 2024 Humanae Vitae Award
July 25, 2024 will mark the 56th Anniversary of Humanae Vitae! We are blessed to have people in our diocese who have dedicated themselves to the promotion of Natural Family Planning and the principles of Humanae Vitae. If you know a person(s) who has demonstrated courage in promoting Natural Family Planning, submit your nomination in writing (500 words or less). For more information visit: https://stcdio.org/event/humanae-vitae-award-nominations-2024/
Send, fax, or e-mail nominations before May 1, 2024 to:
Office of Marriage and Family
Natural Family Planning Advisory Committee
305-7th Avenue North Suite 100
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
In-person Sponsor Couple Training, Saturday, April 20, 2024
Questions, contact Jan Zylla at jan.zylla@gw.stcdio.org or 320-258-7615. Your parish will be billed $125 per couple for the cost of training (which includes Fully Engaged supplies).
Honoring Marriage Day, Saturday, May 4, 2024
Held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sauk Rapids at 1:00 p.m. for couples celebrating their 5th, 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th or 60 plus anniversaries in 2024. Parishes are asked to send names and addresses of parishioners celebrating these milestone anniversaries via mail to the Office of Marriage & Family, 305 7th Avenue North, Suite 100, Saint Cloud, MN 56303 or email to Jan at jan.zylla@gw.stcdio.org or fax 320-258-7658 or online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HMD2024 by April 22. Invitations will be sent to the celebrating couples. Questions, call Jan at 320-258-7615.
Engaged Couples Retreat, Saturday, May 18, 2024
Humanae Vitae Mass & Award Reception, July 25. 2024
July 25, 2024 will mark the 56th Anniversary of Humanae Vitae! In celebration, we'll host our annual diocesan Humanae Vitae Mass & Award Reception at Saint Mary's Cathedral, Saint Cloud at 7:00 p.m. with Bishop Emeritus Donald Kettler. Questions? Contact Sheila Reineke, sreineke@gw.stcdio.org or (320) 252-4721 ext. 308.
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Twin Cities Retrouvaille
When: May 31-June 2, 2024; August 9-11, 2024; October 4-6, 2024; December 6-8, 2024
Where: Best Western Hotel, Eagan, MN
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Worldwide Marriage Encounter
For more than 50 years, Worldwide Marriage Encounter has helped over 3.5 million couples in almost 100 countries unlock the power of their relationships with new ways to do the “I do.”
The Marriage Encounter experience helps you listen, share, and connect more deeply.
There’s no group discussion. It’s just about the two of you learning to be the best, most loving and thriving couple you can be.
Nine in ten couples who attend a Marriage Encounter recognize a long-lasting positive effect on their lives.
When: May 3-5, 2024
Where: Christ the King Retreat Ctr, Buffalo, MN
Contact: Brent & Tracy Chessen @ 612-234-7440
When: October 4-6, 2024
Where: Christ the King Retreat Ctr, Buffalo, MN
Contact: Brent & Tracy Chessen @ 612-234-7440
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Beginning Experience - Central MN
Beginning Experience International Ministry programs and peer ministers serve those grieving the loss of a spousal relationship so they can move forward in life loving God, themselves, and others.
Central MN details
When: October 18-20, 2024
Southwest MN/Marshall details
Phone:
Tim L.: 507-530-6379
MaryAnn S.: 507-828-2866
Jean: 507-220-0668
Contact: swmnbe@gmail.com
When: April 5-7, 2024 & October 18-20, 2024
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