Dear Brothers and Sister in Christ,
Happy New Year! As we enter 2025, I encourage you to review the two resources below from the National Council for Mental Well Being:
Additionally, there are various mental health and well being events happening within our Archdiocese this month, one of which is taking place TOMORROW! Please review these events and share with anyone who may benefit.
May you have a blessed 2025!
Natalie Morales, M. Ed
Direct
You Are Not Alone! Community Prayer Event
TOMORROW
Saturday, January 4, 2025 – 8:30 AM
In times of loneliness, trouble, anxiety, confusion or panic, many people find that prayer helps them. With that in mind, our parish is inviting people from all over the community, whether religious or not, to pray together. There are various ways to participate. Please see the flyer for details.
Location: St. Margaret Church, 208 N. Narberth Ave., Narberth, PA
More info: View the flyer
WE Thirst: Christian Reflections on
Addiction Video Series
Thursday Evenings Jan 16 through Feb 13, 2025, 5:45 PM to 7:45 PM
Location: St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church, 910 Watkins Street, Philadelphia
Registration: There is no cost to attend, to register contact the rectory @ 215-463-1326 or email: stnicks910@verizon.net
For more info about the series, visit apeopleafire.org
Restore: Healing Retreat for Men and Women
Location: The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA
God longs for us to believe that we indeed are who He says we are: His beloved sons and daughters, carefully created, infinitely loved and valued beyond measure. Through unique, facilitated healing encounters, we listen deeply for the Holy Spirit’s promptings as He reveals the memories, the moments, the circumstances that caused dis-integration within us. With Him, we will untwist distortions, renounce lies, expose the habitual ways we get stuck in anxiety, fear or overwhelm and, most importantly, open to Jesus’ Love, which is the true balm for our wounded hearts. Come…and let Him Restore you!
Retreat Leaders: Father Stephen DeLacy and De Yarrison of You Are Made New Ministry
More info: youaremadenew.com/rest or email De at de@youaremadenew.com.
You're Invited to a Conversation on Mental Health
75% of mental illness occurs before a person turns 24, but when we think of someone with a mental challenge, we rarely picture a child. Join us to learn more about mental illness and its effects on 1 in 4 people, including our children.
Join PEAL and PA Parent and Family Alliance on January 16 for Overcoming the Social Stigma of Mental Health.
Attendees will be able to:
Join PEAL and PA Parent and Family Alliance on January 16 for Overcoming the Social Stigma of Mental Health.
Attendees will be able to:
- Learn facts to dispel myths and misinformation
- Learn how to be an ally to those living with mental health challenges
- Understand what mental health recovery means
- Learn about mental health supports available for school-age children both in and out of schools