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Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ,
This month, in conjunction with the Church's annual World Day of the Sick, we are launching a new initiative to raise awareness for mental illness. Each month you will receive a "mental health minute" which will include facts surrounding mental health, as well as, insights from the Catholic Church. You are encouraged to share the information with your parishes communities may via Narthex monitors, parish Flocknotes, bulletins or simply in conversation.
Our hope is to raise awareness while dispelling the stigma surrounding mental illness in order to foster a deeper understanding of mental health and encourage compassionate support within the faith community. Thank you for your continued commitment to ensuring that all of Christ's flock are welcomed and included.
Blessings,
Natalie Morales, M. Ed
Director
Natalie Morales, M. Ed
Director
Masses and Healing Service
First Friday Mass and Healing Service
Following Mass, there will be Praise & Worship, Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament, and Healing Prayer Service. This is a special opportunity to encounter Jesus and invite the Holy Spirit to touch you deeply and heal those emotional, mental, physical, relational, or spiritual places that are in need of God’s healing graces. All are welcome!
For any questions, you can email or call Father Rafal Walczyk OSPPE at rafal@czestochowa.us or Call:215-345-0600
Mass & Healing Prayer Service at Our Lady of Fatima Parish
"When the time is right, I the Lord will make it happen." ~ Isaiah 60: 22
All are invited to Our Lady of Fatima's Quarterly First Friday Mass and Healing Prayer Service on March 7, 2025. Praise and Worship begins at 6:45 pm followed by the Mass and Healing Service. The pastor, Rev. Roland Slobogin, is the celebrant.
Prayer teams will be available for individual healing afterwards. Witness stories are welcome. Mark Griswold will provide music.
Our Lady of Fatima is located at ,1 Fatima Drive, Secane, PA 19018
The Annual Archdiocesan Mass Honoring the Gifts of Persons with Disabilities, The Deaf Community, Family, Friends and Caregivers
Archbishop Nelson Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist. There will be a reception immediately following the Mass. All are Welcome.
To RSVP, click HERE, visit www.opdarchphilly.org, or call the Office for Persons with Disabilities at 215-587-3530 with the number attending and any necessary accommodations. For more details see the flyer.
Workshops, Retreats & Other Opportunities
Spanish Mental Health Workshop - March 29, 2025
The Office for the New Evangelization and the Community Center at Visitation are co-sponsoring a workshop in Spanish about mental health. This event will be very similar to the Faith and Mental Health workshop we ran last year in English but it will take into account how mental health is viewed and addressed in Hispanic culture. Please share the attached flyer and link below with anyone who may benefit.
Forgiving Others and Inner Healing Retreat - March 26, 2025
This Lent, we will focus on one of Jesus' strongest mandates: forgiving others. Although this can be hard to do, we will discuss practical steps to guide you through the process. We will also learn what forgiveness is and what it is not. Even when we do forgive others, there can be painful memories that resurface. Learn how to achieve peace of mind and how to replace negative thought chatter with God's affirming words of love. The day includes morning hospitality, two conferences, Mass, the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, quiet prayer time, and lunch.
Bereavement Support Group
Join us at St. Margaret of Antioch parish’s (Narberth) Bereavement Support Group. It is Christ-centered and rooted in Catholic tradition, conveying God’s consolation through scripture, prayer, reflection, and sharing our faith. It is for people grieving the loss of a loved one, no matter how long ago. Many have also lost loved ones during and since the pandemic. This group will help people share the journey of sorrow, process grief, and grow spiritually.
Advance Registration Required.
Contact Tara: tplymouth@comcast.net or 215-808-7640
Calix Society
The Calix Society is an organization of individuals in recovery who manage through sobriety in the Catholic faith and the 12 Step Program.
Meetings are held on the Third Sunday of Each Month from 4PM to 6PM
Location: Malvern Retreat House.315 St. Warren Avenue, Malvern, PA 19355.
For more information visit www.malvernretreat.com
Missionary Disciple Skill Training: How to Pray with Someone
Every missionary disciple needs to be equipped with skills that will help us more intentionally accompany others into personal friendship with Jesus. One of those skills is the readiness to pray spontaneously with someone for their needs and intentions. Instead of saying, “I’ll pray for you,” we want to be ready to say, “Can I pray with you right now for that?” Join us for a training that will teach you this skill and give you a greater comfort level with praying with others. During this training you will learn a simple structure to follow that will help you know what to say when praying.
We will be convening in "Providence Hall" at Our Mother of Divine Providence Parish at 333 Allendale Rd, King of Prussia
The training is open to anyone who wants to help others encounter Jesus’ love, whether in your family, the parish or other mission field. It will include specific instructions on praying with minors.
The 2025 Catholic Psychotherapy Association Conference, May 1, 2, & 3, will be a pivotal exploration of the intricate intersections between addiction, trauma, and mental health within the framework of Catholic anthropology. Centered on an integrative perspective that combines mental health sciences with Catholic thought, our focus for 2025 is to comprehensively address the profound impact of addiction and trauma on individuals and communities.
These events offer valuable spiritual support however, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia does not guarantee the effectiveness of appropriateness for any individual's specific needs. These events are not intended to replace professional mental health treatment.