Take a few hours each week to appreciate the ministry of your motherhood no matter the age of your children.  

 

PURPOSE
MOMS (ministry of mothers sharing) gathers mothers together to form a network of mutual, spiritual support.  It is for mothers with wisdom to share; mothers who are searching for answers and meaning in their vocation of motherhood; mothers who find motherhood fulfilling, challenging, rewarding and/or frustrating.  Single mothers, married mothers, new mothers, and experienced mothers all have found a safe place to share the common bond of motherhood.  
 
GENERAL INFORMATION
Who should join?
• WOMEN who currently devote, or have devoted, time to the spiritual and physical upbringing of children;
• WOMEN who live with many stressful demands on their time and energy;
• WOMEN who need a place to receive personal and spiritual nurturing and support among peers.
 

What is the ministry about?
MOMS is an 8 week peer ministry in which you explore your own spirituality and share with other mothers the stresses, concerns and positive experiences that have influenced, or are influencing, your own spiritual growth.  A MOMS group meets once per week for eight sessions (Monday evenings from 7:30-9:30pm).  The MOMS ministry is a parish-based peer ministry using the book MOMS: A Personal Journal.  You will use a journal to record your thoughts and reflections on selected topics.  The weekly sessions are based on your journaling and involve a facilitated discussion among all participants.  Three volunteer facilitators, who are mothers in the parish, lead the sessions.  Each group typically includes 10 to 12 participants.  You will experience the support of other women as you discover the depth of your own spirituality.  You must be able to commit to attending 8 weekly sessions.
 

When will the session begin?
The session will be held from September 27, 2010 to November 15, 2010, Monday evenings from 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
 

Where will the sessions be held?
All sessions will be held in the Chapel at Holy Trinity.  The 8 week session costs $40.00 and includes one copy of the journal, M.O.M.S. - A Personal Journey, by Sr. Paula Hagen and Vickie Jennett.
 

TOPICS:
Weekly topics may include, and are not limited to the following:
• Self Esteem & Self Acceptance: What influences me at this time in my life?  How do I learn to be in control of these influences?
• Stress, Worries and Anxiety: What are the sources of my stress and anxieties?  How can I deal with them more productively?
• Everyday Spirituality: How do I define spirituality for myself?  How do I develop and maintain a healthy relationship with God?
• Feelings: How can I find ways to express myself more constructively?
• Personal Growth: How can I improve my own spirituality?  How do I find time for personal and spiritual reflection each day?
• Expressing Values in Friendships: What do I value in my relationships with friends?  How can I strengthen those friendships?
• Forgiveness: What is the true meaning of forgiveness?  What does it mean to accept and love the person(s) who may have hurt me?  What are the steps to forgiving others and additionally - asking for forgiveness for myself?
• Continuing the Journey: How will I continue my personal spiritual growth?
 

CONTACT INFORMATION:
To learn more, please contact Biz Blee, Sarah Grabarz or Sonja DeCarlo at momshtdc@gmail.com