A new and exciting family ministry is joining the St. Michael’s roster.
The mission of St. Michael’s HomeLife ministry is to encourage and empower our parishioners to enrich the quality of family relationships and strengthen family values through the use of excellent resources that enable family life to flourish.
“The Intentional Family” campaign has begun
138 Families Enrolled and Counting...
We collected 591 Homelife Appraisals!
What is an intentional family? An intentional family develops a plan that guides action.
Join the parish as you participate in a self-appraisal of your family life and create a customized 120 day plan to build yourself a stronger family.
Visit the HomeLife Centers at Church and CCD to explore the variety of resources available to help you find spiritual encouragement during your current life’s season.
The Intentional Family Podcast with 3 motivational talks: "Marriage Masterpiece" " Minivan Years" and "Becoming an Intentional Family" are available free of charge. Click here to listen to our Intentional Family Podacsts!
Check out our "HomeLife Pointers" which offer spiritual encouragement for each season of life. Visit "HomeLife Pointers" page by clicking here!
If you have any suggestions, questions or would like further information on anything please contact Kelly Lamb at:
FunFaith@Home
Saint Patrick’s Day on Wednesday March 17th is a religious holiday celebrating the Saint who converted Ireland’s pagan population to Catholicism. This feast day presents an excellent opportunity to weave our faith into the everday activities of our family life.
1. Visit www.domestic-church.com for excellent online biographies of Saint Patrick for
children of all ages.
2. Watch the DVD, St. Patrick: The Irish Legend starring Patrick Bergen, an action packed, shot on location depiction of the life of St. Patrick. This is an excellent option for having a faith based movie night with your older children.
3. Serve an Irish breakfast of Irish sausage, bacon, black or white pudding, eggs, tomatoes, potatoes, baked beans, brown or soda bread and Irish tea.
4. Corned beef and cabbage is this holiday’s national meal in the U.S. Shepherds Pie would be a appropriate substitute as St. Patrick was a shepherd during his years of captivity,
Pray as a family this piece of the great ‘prayer left to us by Saint Patrick The Breastplate of Saint Patrick
Christ with me, Christ before me,
Christ behind me,
Christ in me, Christ beneath me,
Christ above me,
Christ on my right, Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down,
Christ when I sit down, Christ when I arise,
Christ in the heart of everyman who thinks of me.
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,
Christ in every eye that sees me,
Christ in every ear who hears me.
I arise today
Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,
Through belief in the threeness,
Through confession of the oneness,
Of the Creator of Creation, Amen.
Strong Families Class 100 Course
THE CHALLENGES FACING YOUR FAMILY ARE GREATER THAN EVER BUT COACHES ARE ON THEIR WAY TO HELP YOU BUILD A STRONG FAMILY
We think you have what it takes to be a Strong Family. That’s why we’re inviting you to take part in the Strong families Class 100 Course being offered by HomeLife at St. Michael’s. It’s an outstanding experience where you’ll laugh and learn biblical tools to gain even more closeness, caring skills and commitment in your most important relationships. We know you’re busy- but you’ll never regret or waste one minute of time gaining skills you need to build a strong family.
Who: Singles, Spouses, Parents, Grandparents
What: Strong Families Class 100 Course
When: Friday Nights, 7-8:30pm, 2/12&26, 3/12&26, 4/9&23, 5/7&21 (8 sessions in all)
Where: St. Michael’s Living Room
Cost: $13/person/ pre-paid. Includes cost of all materials including the “Leading from Strengths” online instrument.
Topics include:
3/12: Strength Training: How to blend differences into close-knit relationships.
3/26: A Winning Offence: Impart a powerful tool
called “The Blessing”
4/9: The Passing Game: Practical ideas for passing down the faith to your children.
4/23: Fumble Recovery: Building a close-knit family when you come from a broken past.
5/7: Clear Signals: Keys to communicating positively and effectively.
5/21 The 2-Degree Difference: How small things change everything.
Hosted by: Kelly and Michael Lamb.Call HomeLife at 908-489- 8258.Registration is limited so don’t delay.Visit strongfamilies.com to learn more.
HomeLife Center
The center is located inside St. Michael's in the vestibule near the handicap entrance and at CCD in the
Pick up the free Intentional Campaign CD featuring 2 excellent talks:” Marriage Masterpiece” and “Becoming an Intentional Family”.
Intentional Family Recipe Cards offer great ideas to take you marriage relationship and parent/child relationships to the next level.
Questions, Ideas, Suggestions?Contact Kelly Lamb at klamb@stmichaels-westend.com or call 908-489-8258
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