Please come to our next monthly meeting to participate in planning this new ministry in our family of parishes that is supported by the Archdiocese.
Mother of God Mental Wellness Ministry Meeting
Thursday, May 28 at 7:00 PM in the St. Charles Church Library &
Thursday, June 25 at 7:00 PM in the St. Charles Church Library
All are welcome to learn about this ministry, help with finding out about the needs of our family of parishes, and plan future activities that raise mental wellness awareness and offer emotional and spiritual support. Questions? Please email Carolyn at MGFPmentalwellness@gmail.com.
Our meetings are usually held on the 4th Thursday of every month, unless we plan differently due to holidays or events.
We focus on awareness, education, and support.
For more information, contact Lisa Averion at laverion@catholicaoc.org.
June Mental Wellness Moment
By the Mother of God Mental Wellness Ministry
The Mother of God Mental Wellness Ministry is pleased to announce the continuation of our Monthly Mental Wellness Moment with resources picked based upon the results of the survey topics that you, the parishioners, have completed.
St. Dymphna’s Bookshelf (monthly book series): We are pleased to offer Searching For and Maintaining Peace by Fr. Jacques Philippe. For those seeking to acquire the peace of Christ in this time of “agitation and inquietude” then this is a must read! Fr. Philippe shows us how to respond to fear and anxiety provoking situations with the Gospel. Copies are available at the St. Charles Church Library, at the Dayton Metro Library, and on Amazon. The University of Dayton Library can request copies from other libraries.
Prayer Opportunity: The free Ascension: Catholic Bible app is offering a podcast series starting June 8th based on a book about prayer in daily life with a foreword by Pope Leo XIV, The Practice of the Presence of God. To access the series, download the app and search for Catholic Classics with this book title in the podcasts section.
Local or Online Resources: If you are looking for local mental health providers that align with Catholic teachings, please see catholictherapists.com to search for a Dayton/Cincinnati/Columbus metropolitan area list. Some offer telehealth appointments.