SUPPORT AND RECOVERY MINISTRIES
There are several new ministries at St. John Neumann dedicated to helping people in their journey through life. Here are some of the current and soon-to-begin ministries focusing on support and recovery.
Grief Support Ministry
The Grief Support Ministry is an adult support group who assist the bereaved in understanding the process of grief. They help individuals examine their feelings during this intense period and learn coping mechanisms to move through the process within a safe environment. Individuals will also receive additional support resources. The Grief Support Ministry meets the first Thursday of the month from 6-7:30pm and third Tuesday at
2-3:30pm in Rooms 115-116.
Return to the Flock
This is a new ministry to help non-practicing Catholics return to the Church. It’s called “Return to the Flock: Catholics Returning Home”. This 5 week series of sessions meet at 6:30pm at the church. If you know someone who has left the Church, please invite them to join us.
New series begins Tuesday, April 22nd at 6:30pm in the Youth Room.
Announcing our next Catholic Divorce Grief Recovery Program
This ministry is for an individual to help one heal from the hurt of divorce; whose divorce is final or is legally separated. As much as it seems logical to have someone familiar to accompany you on this journey, it is an individual -based program and produces the greatest benefit to the participant when presented in that way. This is not for married couples who are having challenges in their marriage. For questions or more information please contact Linda Richards, the program leader at lindarichmail@yahoo.com.
Some of the topics discussed will include: Why does it hurt so badly?, Taking care of yourself, The Power of Prayer, What does the Church teach about Divorce and many others. Program runs 13 consecutive beginning Thursday, May 1st at 6:30pm in Rm. 117.
Please register for the program using the form to the right and click SUBMIT when completed.
There are 2 books needed to participate. To purchase via Amazon:
Program Book:
"Divorced. Catholic. Now What?: Navigating Life After Divorce": Duffy, Lisa, Frese, Vince: 9780971823419: Amazon.com: Books
Program Workbook:
"Divorced. Catholic. Now What? Workbook: A Companion to Divorced. Catholic. Now What?": Duffy, Lisa, Frese, Vince: 9781728997339: Amazon.com: Book.