Family Matters
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Catholic Divorce Ministry |
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Playgroup |
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Marriage Enrichment |
Elizabeth Ministry
Women are God ’s instruments for bringing new life into the world.
Elizabeth Ministry volunteers are God’s instruments for supporting other women who bring (or wish to bring) new life into the world.
Today at St. Margaret Mary Parish, Elizabeth Ministry volunteers are helping other women celebrate their role in God’s plan of creation. Volunteers help during pregnancy and childbirth. They offer support when conceiving is difficult. They share many of the joys and sorrows that a mother experiences throughout her life span. Elizabeth Ministry volunteers do all these things with a love that only one woman can offer another.
| "My favorite part of the day is visiting the new moms... often there are tears - tears of happiness and
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Elizabeth Ministry volunteers are needed for the following teams: click on each team to see details.
| Meal Team | New Life Team |
| Ministry to the Sick Team | Baptism Buddies |
| Rosary Team | Pregnancy Partners |
| Miscarriage and Loss Team | Pro Life Team |
If you are interested in volunteering for this ministry please complete the three steps listed below in order to get started:
1. Complete the Personal History Information Form
2. Complete the Fingerprinting process through the Diocese of Orlando webpage and select Fingerprinting under the Employment heading on the left. Choose St. Margaret Mary and the church is covering the cost, so you do not need to pay.
3. Watch the Safety Training Video and complete questions. Click here to begin that process (you will need the code from your fingerprinting paperwork to login to the video).
To make a referral for a parishioner in need of any of the above services complete this easy link: Click here and out team will contact them. Elizabeth Ministry Referral Form
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For all ministry info contact Elizabeth Ministry Coordinator: Laura Jarosiewicz, 321-223-7910 |
In return, Elizabeth Ministry volunteers receive:
- Personalized assistance when deciding how best to use their talents
- Support and encouragement from ministry coordinators and fellow volunteers
- Assurance that their time and talent will be used effectively
- Feedback on the results of their service and on the success of the ministry
- Personal satisfaction in knowing that their efforts are greatly appreciated, make a real difference, and directly support the overall mission of the parish.
Catholic Divorce Ministry
Meets first and third Friday of each month in the Family Life Center; 7-9pm. A peer led support group for all those separated or divorced. For more info contact the Family Life Office at 407-645-0284, or lori@stmargaretmary.org.
For Adolescents:
Spectrum is a 12 week peer support group for adolescents that deals with issues of loss from changes in the family. Groups are hosted by various parishes in the diocese.
| Contact: | Judy Madding, at the Family Life Office of the Diocese of Orlando: 407-246-4867 |
| Diocese of Orlando Family Life website |
For Children:
Rainbows- Guiding Kids Through Life’s Storms.Rainbows is a 12-week support group for children ages 5-13 who are dealing with loss through separation, divorce, death or other painful transition.
Groups are hosted by various parishes in the diocese.
| Contact: | Judy Manning at the Diocese of Orlando: 407-285-4865. |
| www.rainbows.org |
SMM Playgroup
Playgroup has very often been the first point of contact for new parents. It provides parents of newborns, toddlers and preschoolers a chance to meet others in their community. Come and visit informally with other parents while the children socialize with their fellow parishioners too!
Group meets every Thursday at 9:30 am – 11:30 am in the nursery of the Family Life Center. E-mail Holly for more info at hollyhillary81@gmail.com or call the Family Life Office at 407-645-0284.
Marriage Enrichment
We are a “Marriage Building Church!”
A large and varied collection of resources for couples who want to live a holy and happy marriage can be found in English and Spanish at www.foryourmarriage.org and www.portumatrimonio.org.
Our Catholic Bishops pastoral letter on marriage, Love and Life in the Divine Plan, can be found in English and Spanish along with a study guide at www.usccb.org/loveandlife
Prayer cards with a “Prayer for Married Couples” in English and Spanish are available from the Family Life office.
Celebrate World Marriage Week every February.
Celebrate Natural Family Planning Week every July.
Programs offered throughout the year to include “Money-Habitudes”, “the Marriage Spa”, Natural Family Planning, “God’s Plan for Joy Filled Marriage” and more.
Contact Lori@stmargaretmary.org for more info.
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