MOMS

Ministry of Mothers Sharing...

Welcome! Ministry of Mothers Sharing (MOMS) awakens in women an awareness of the inner sacred self and teaches them new ways to inspire and affirm each other through this personal and spiritual growth. Women claim their own giftedness and bring these gifts to the Christian community.

Objectives

• gathers women together to form a network of mutual spiritual support.
• provides group experience of learning, praying and ministering to each other.
• introduces women to opportunities for personal and spiritual growth in a faith sharing group.
• increases communication skills and the use of prayer rituals in the home.

Structure: MOMS is a parish-based peer ministry. MOMS: A Personal Journal is used as a guide through the series of eight sessions. Learn to share with other mothers the stress, concerns, and positive experiences that have influenced your personal growth. Experience the support of other women as you discover the depth of your spirituality.

Who: For mothers of all ages; women who devote their time to the spiritual and physical upbringing of their children; women who live with many demands on their time and energy; women who need a place to receive personal and spiritual nurturing.
When: Morning, afternoon, or evening. The day will be set upon the availability of the facilitators. Sessions generally are offered in September and January.
Where: Site to be determined for each session.
Requirements: The ability to make a commitment to an initial eight-week period; the ability to keep confidentiality; the desire to grow by sharing; the ability to support other mothers in their personal growth.
How: Fill out the registration form and return it with payment to St. Joseph Parish. Cost is $30, which includes the book MOMS: A Personal Journal by Sr. Paula Hagen and Vickie Jennett.
Additional Info: Childcare will be available for day sessions only. You must reserve a place for your child.

The Ministry of Mother's Sharing (MOMS) began at St. Joseph Parish in 1996 under the team leadership of Mary Waterhouse and Mary Hauschildt.  At that time six other parishioners  were invited to help develop the program.  They were:  Becky Gassmann, JoLeah Hurst, Nancy Landis, Jodee Lohr, Lona Sedlacek, and Renee Wiebel.  Since it's beginning over 250 women from our parish have gone through the 8 week program.

MOMS, a ministry of the Benedictine Sisters of St. Paul;s Monastery in St. Paul, Minnesota, was co-created by Sr. Paula Hagen, Vickie Jennett, and Patricia Hoyt.  The objective of the program was to gather mothers, of all ages, together to form a network of mutual support along with the opportunity to provide a group experience of praying and ministering to each other.

Contact Info: If you have any questions, please contact Mary Hauschildt, Pastoral Minister at 319.377.4869