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:
St. Joseph Adoption Novena: March 10-18, 2024
Anniversary of Evangelium vitae: March 25, 2024
Walking with Moms in Need
USCCB LITURGY RESOURCE
Word of Life: March 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
March & April 2024
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A First Instruction in the Billings Ovulation Method will be offered in:
• Alexandria: Monday, March 18 & April 15 at 6:30 p.m.
• Little Falls: Tuesday, March 5 & April 2 at 7:30 p.m.
• Long Prairie: Monday, March 25 & April 22 at 7:00 p.m.
• Rice: Monday, March 4 & April 1 at 6:30 p.m.
• Sauk Centre: Thursday, March 21 & April 18 at 6:30 p.m.
• St. Cloud: Thursday, March 21 & Monday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m.
• St. Michael: Tuesday, March 5 & April 2 at 6:00 p.m.
• Wadena: Friday, March 22 & April 26 at 5:30 p.m.
For additional sites, information or to register
or contact Sheila Reineke at
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Is love only how someone makes you feel? |
No. It can include that, but it is primarily an act that involves the whole person, not just the emotions.
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February 14 - March 24, 2024
Sign up for a vigil hour and find more details here:
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The Law Offices of Travis R. Walker, P.A. offers this exploration into divorce rate statistics throughout the U.S. Learn the top reasons for divorce, current divorce rates, and a few tips for strengthening your marriage.
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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 of April and 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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The Slippery Slope of Euthanasia
Life Issues Institute reports that the slippery slope of euthanasia continues to loom large. As states pass or attempt to pass laws legalizing varying degrees of euthanasia, it is important to look to countries that have passed euthanasia legislation.
AP recently reported that the Netherlands has been euthanizing autistic people and others with intellectual disabilities. This bears little resemblance to the limitations first set up by Dutch advocates of euthanasia. But once a society determines that killing the patient is the answer to their suffering, the definition of suffering will quickly expand.
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It's not too late to check out the USCCB's Daily Lent Calendar to enrich your Lenten journey. Available in both English and Spanish. Bilingual Calendars
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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! In celebration, we'll host our annual diocesan Humanae Vitae Mass & Award Presentation on Thursday, July 25 at Saint Mary's Cathedral, Saint Cloud at 7:00 p.m. with Bishop Emeritus Donald Kettler. 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 the Office of Marriage and Family, Natural Family Planning Advisory Committee, 305-7th Avenue North Suite 100, Saint Cloud, MN 56303 Fax: 320-258-7658 e-mail: omf@gw.stcdio.org Questions? Contact Sheila Reineke, sreineke@gw.stcdio.org or (320) 252-4721 ext. 308.
Spanish Speaking Marriage Course, Saturday, March 16, 2024
Virtual Fully Engaged Sponsor Couple Training in English, Saturday, March 16, 2024
2nd Marriage Course, Saturday, March 23, 2024
Held at the Pastoral Center in St. Cloud from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for couples preparing to marry after the death of a spouse or an annulment. Marriage preparation must be completed at least three months before the date of the wedding celebration. It is recommended you complete the course well in advance (six months or more). Many couples take the course one year before their wedding.
Virtual Fully Engaged Sponsor Couple Training in Spanish, April 6, 2024
Engaged Couples Retreat, Saturday, April 6, 2024
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).
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Twin Cities Retrouvaille
When: April 5-7, 2024; 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: April 5-7, 2024 & 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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