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Parishioners and parish leaders might well ask themselves:
How are separated and divorced persons treated in this parish? What is the
parishioners’ prevalent attitude toward persons who are separated or civilly
divorced? Pope John Paul II characterized the fundamental Christian attitude
that ought to permeate a parish’s response: “let these men and women know that
the Church loves them. . . . it is necessary to welcome them with charity and
kindness.”
read more
from the U.S. Bishops>
Spouses who are separated: the road to healing,
reconciliation, and rebuilding of your relationship can be a slow, painful one.
If you are willing to begin that journey, the Church has many resources like
pastoral counseling, Retrouvaille, and the Third Option program which can assist
you.
Divorced Persons: Relationships and circumstances
within your family may have changed, but God’s love for you is ever present and
does not come to an end. Grasp the hands of those who reach out to you in loving
concern. Extend your own hand to others whom you meet on the road to healing and
reconciliation. There is a home for you within our parishes and communities of
faith.
Continue reading this page to find helpful
articles and supportive groups and programs:
Need help with an annulment?
Attend First Step
The
Tribunal of the Diocese of Cleveland will be presenting a new program for
beginning the annulment process. The
First Step Program is meant to provide
individuals with a simplified method for the initial presentation of a case to
the Tribunal. The program will consist of two sessions. The first meeting will
be a general overview of marriage as understood by the Catholic Church and an
explanation of the Tribunal process. This meeting is also open to anyone who
would be interested in deepening his/her knowledge of marriage in the Catholic
Church and the annulment process. Individuals who would like to begin the
First Step Program will be given the appropriate materials at the conclusion of the
meeting. The second meeting will be an individual meeting, by appointment only,
for the purpose of presenting the completed materials.
Pre-registration for the first meeting is not necessary.
Places and Dates for Quick
Start Events are listed on the Tribunal Website>
If you have questions, please call Lynette Tait at the Tribunal, 216-696-6525 or
800-869-6525, ext. 4000.
District
Events and Workshops
Hope Workshop
for Separated/Divorced -
St. Joseph, Amherst, Starts February 4, 2013
Divorce Recovery Groups
The following
parishes are hosting
Divorce Recovery Groups
Call to sign up or
for more information.
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City |
When |
Day |
Time |
Place |
Contact
Person |
Contact
Phone |
Notes |
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Chesterland |
6/11-7/30/2013 |
Tues |
7-9 p.m. |
St. Anselm |
Karen Jubeck |
440-352-8282 |
Free.
www.divorced-separated.net |
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Strongsville |
Third Friday |
Fri |
6:30 - 8 |
St. Joseph |
Carol Petro |
216-334-2975 |
12 Steps to Peace,
3rd Friday each month |
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Willowick |
4/3-5/22/2013 |
Wed |
7-9 p.m. |
St. Mary Magdalene |
Karen Jubeck |
440-352-8282 |
Free.
www.divorced-separated.net |
DivorceCare &
DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K)
Topics covered will be:
What's Happening to Me /
The Road to to Healing /Finding Help /
Facing My Anger
Facing My Depression /
Facing My Loneliness /
What Does the Owner's Manual Say
New Relationships /
Financial Survival /
KidCare /
Single Sexuality
Forgiveness /
Reconciliation and Moving On /
Growing Closer to God
DC4K is a 12-week program
geared to introduce children ages 5 - 12
to the grieving process and
to give them the tools necessary
to develop healthier relationships within their own families.
the following parishes are hosting
DivorceCare and DivorceCare for Kids. Both are 12-week programs
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Dates |
Day |
Time |
Topic |
City |
Place |
Contact
Person |
Contact
Phone |
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4/11/2013 - 6/27/2013 |
Thurs |
7:00 -8:30 p.m. |
DivorceCare / Adults |
Brecksville |
St. Basil |
Mary Ann Webb |
440-792-4721 |
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6/5/2013 - 8/21/2013 |
Wed |
7-8:30 p.m. |
DivorceCare for Kids |
Brecksville |
St. Basil |
Mary Ann Webb |
440-792-4721 |
ONGOING SUPPORT GROUPS
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City |
Place |
Day |
Time |
Notes |
Contact
Person |
Contact
Phone |
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Cuyahoga Falls |
Immaculate Heart of Mary |
Meets 2nd Monday |
7:30
PM |
Akron
Sep/Div & Widowed Catholics Newsletter |
Frank Papa |
330-801-0527 |
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North
Olmsted |
St.
Brendan |
Meets 1st, 3rd, & 5th
Sundays |
7:00
PM |
Westshore
Sep/Div & Wid Catholics |
Jane McGonegal |
216-509-4570 |
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Peer Support Facilitator Training
Presented by: Department for Marriage & Family Ministry
TBA
For
registration - please contact Jane 216-334-2978 or
email:
jschwendeman@clevelandcatholiccharities.org
for
training information, contact Carol 216-334-2975 or
e-mail:
clpetro@clevelandcatholiccharities.org
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