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New MOMS Groups to Enhance Parish Life !
Parishes
Throughout
the Diocese
 Parishes throughout the diocese are experiencing the benefits of MOMS (Ministry of Mothers Sharing) which brings together mothers and grandmothers of all ages and offers practical support and spiritual renewal.

If you would like to see MOMS made available near you or just want to learn more about this ministry contact the Office of Family Ministry.

For information, contact  Jerry and Scottie Foley

 
Renew Your Romance
Marriage Encounter Weekend, September 19-21
Airport
Comfort Inn,
Warwick,
RI
 Worldwide Marriage Encounter is coming to Southern New England this Fall. This uplifting weekend experience may be the best thing you ever do for your marriage. Click here for more information.
For information and reservations,
contact  Jerry and Scottie Foley

 
Parish Family Ministry Liaisons
Fall Meeting
Family
Life Center,
North Dartmouth,
MA
 The next meeting of this group, representatives from each pastor to the Office of Family Ministry, will take place October 5, 2-4 pm.
For information and reservations,
contact  Jerry and Scottie Foley

 
Renew Your Romance
Marriage Encounter Weekend, October 17-19
Ramada Inn,
Seekonk,
MA
 Worldwide Marriage Encounter presents a second weekend in Southern New England this Fall. This uplifting weekend experience may be the best thing you ever do for your marriage. Click here for more information.
For information and reservations,
contact  Jerry and Scottie Foley

 
Anniversary Celebration Mass, October 19 at 3pm
Cathedal of
St. Mary of
the Assumption,
Fall River,
MA
 This annual celebration honours couples celebrating significant wedding anniversaries this year.
Please ask your pastor to contact the Office of Family Ministry with your name and an invitation will be sent to you.
For information,
contact  Jerry and Scottie Foley

 
"Theology of the Body for Ordinary Couples"
Family
Life Center,
North Dartmouth,
MA
 In 2009, Father Gregory Mathias will speak on this topic of interest to all couples.
Father Greg is a recent honours graduate of the John Paul II Institute for the Study of Marriage and the Family, Washington, DC, and is the Director of the Diocesan Office of Family Ministry and the pastor of St. Julie Billiart parish in North Dartmouth. Watch this space for the date and time of this presentation.

For information and reservations,
contact  Jerry and Scottie Foley

 
Attention Single Parents!
Contact
the Family
Life Center,
North Dartmouth,
MA
 A monthly newsletter for single parents is available upon request at no charge. Send us your email or postal address.

For information, contact  Jerry and Scottie Foley