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Pope Francis reminds us: “Christian families are missionary families... the salt of the earth and the light of the world... the leaven of society.” If you’re a student in grades 4th to 12th and have talent for art, music, writing poetry or creating videos; this is your chance to win prizes for your submissions. Deadline is February 15th. Details online at Catholic Student Contest or contact Socorro Truchan at struchan@diokzoo.org

Sessions will be held at St. Monica (Community Bldg), Kalamazoo, every Tuesday, starting March 5, 6:30 - 8:30pm. Cost for materials is $30 per couple. Register online: https://www.diokzoo.org/marriage-enrichment. For info call Keith & Hope Marotti at 269-353-1213 or Socorro Truchan at 903- 0199. Limited to 12 couples.

Boletín de diciembre 2018 para matrimonios y familias, en español. El Adviento es tiempo de espera y de preparar nuestros corazones y hogares para la llegada de Jesus en la Navidad. ¿Cómo te preparas? Advent is a time of waiting (in joyful hope...) by preparing our hearts and homes for Jesus at Christmas. How are you preparing?

Taking family, marriage, and parenting seriously and faithfully. The Domestic Church Newsletter is published monthly or bi-monthly, and offers resources for marriages and families in the Diocese of Kalamazoo and neighboring areas. Click on link for December edition.

October is the month devoted to the Holy Rosary. The purpose of the rosary is to help us meditate on the great mysteries of our salvation. The main focus is on Jesus - his birth, life, death, and resurrection. Pray it often or daily...on your way to school, to work. Pray it alone. Pray it with your spouse. Pray it with your family, your friends...

Celebrating the End of Summer and Beginning of Fall 2018. As families continue to enjoy the outdoors and celebrate the season with family reunions, weddings, baby showers, graduations, and other activities...Let us remember to protect and take good care of our neighborhoods, parks, roadsides and any other places entrusted to us by God, Creator of all good things...

Celebrating engaged and married couples. Dinner out on a weekday can be fun, inspirational and delicious (when someone else does the cooking, right?) If you are engaged to be married or married a few months to 50+ years...this night out is meant for you and your beloved! Check it out!

Stunning photography, animated short films and vibrant artwork characterize this year’s entries for the Diocese of Kalamazoo’s fourth annual Catholic Families Student Art Contest. The contest is coordinated by Socorro Truchan, Associate Director of the diocesan Domestic Church ministry office and prizes are provided by the generous support of the Knights of Columbus. This year’s contest theme, “Life is a Gift”, highlights Pope Francis’ call to be “sanctuaries of respect for life, proclaiming the sacredness of every human life from conception to natural death.”

Thank you to all the students, families and schools who participated in this (school) year's Student Contest. The theme: "Life is a Gift" - We received many beautiful art, writing, video and musical entries from very talented students around the Diocese of Kalamazoo and beyond...

Para vivir la Semana Santa, debemos darle a Dios el primer lugar y participar en toda la riqueza de las celebraciones propias de este tiempo litúrgico. Vivir la Semana Santa es acompañar a Jesús con nuestra oración, sacrificios y el arrepentimiento de nuestros pecados.

As a Lenten resource...join us for this movie preview, and experience a personal journey with Christ, as we walk through the modern-day sites in the Holy Land, and see the actual places where Jesus ministered over 2,000 years ago. DATE: Wednesday, February 28th at 4:00PM Contact: Socorro Truchan 269-903-0199 or struchan@diokzoo.org

You are cordially invited to attend a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Bradley for all the men and women who have lost their spouse and are widowed. DATE: October 11, 2017

Listen to what some couples are saying about D.O.D.D. “I gained more than I expected. I/we have a lot of tools to help our marriage grow and strengthen” and “I liked the emphasis of taking personal responsibility for making a marriage strong; instead of the blame game” and “I feel I have a lot of practice to do to change the patterns and will need to be patient with my spouse as we move forward in our sacramental life of marriage. Thank you all!” Register online : http://www.diokzoo.org/marriage-enrichment

Newsletter in Spanish for families. Please share with others in your parishes. Boletin en español para familias. Edicion de verano: JULIO y AGOSTO 2017. Summer edition: JULY and AUGUST 2017.

2017 National NFP Awareness Week will be celebrated on July 23-29. This year's slogan is: It's time! Say "Yes" to God's plan for Marriage! Natural Family Planning. The slogan focuses on God's gift of the nature of marriage to husband and wife.

Resource to determine top priorities for strengthening the married. Aid to educate all members about the nature and purposes of marriage as a natural institution and a Christian sacrament.

BREAKING NEWS!!! Those who join us for this conference will also be given the (FREE) gift of visiting the shrine/tomb of a new saint: Fr. Solanus Casey... REMINDER UPDATE: Registration deadline has been extended!!! JOIN us for one day only, May 23rd and receive financial aid...DATES: May 22-24, 2017 - LOCATION: St. Paul of the Cross Retreat and Conference Center in Detroit COST: $250 (includes 2-night lodging, 5 meals and materials) $115 for commuters (includes 5 meals and materials). Register by calling Socorro at 269-903-0199 or by mail (send check to: Carolyn Jurkowitz, Catholic Conference of Ohio, 9 E. Long Street, Suite 201, Columbus, Ohio 43215 (Memo line: "NACFLM Region VI")

We are excited to announce the finalists for this year's Catholic Families Student Contest. Easter and Springtime is a great time to celebrate our very talented youth! CONGRATULATIONS to these finalists, and to each and every student who participated this year and their families and schools, too!