Director: Jill Sowers-Legner
Secretary: Kathy Cordes

Programs/events include marriage preparation and enrichment, spiritual growth and retreats, pro-life issues, natural family planning, and support for hurting and grieving families.

Contact Family Life Ministries for information on the following:

Bereavement Program: "Heal Your Grief."An eight-week non-denominational support group open to all Christian adults who have lost a loved one due to death. Contact Janece Rieman at 605.343.5547.
2010 dates: September 28-November 15

Natural Family Planning Ministry: Information/registration for Christian Family Planning seminars. For a schedule and registration form click here.  Attendance is required for all engaged couples and encouraged for married couples. 2010 dates: August 14, September 11, October 23, & November 13.

For information on Natural Family Planning Methods and Teachers Click Here

Pro-Life Commission: Promotes awareness, education, legislation, prayer and pastoral care on pro-life issues. Chairperson: Sue Jimmerson, PO Box 678,
Rapid City, SD 57709. For information on USCCB Pro-Life Activities, go to www.usccb.org/prolife/index.shtml

Rachel's Vineyard: A weekend retreat for any woman or man who has struggled with the emotional or spiritual pain of an abortion. All inquiries/registrations are confidential. Information: 1-877-Hope-4-Me or contact Carol Kling at 605.374.5639.
Web site: www.rachelsvineyard.org
Rachel's Vineyard Brochure

Retreat Ministry: Annual diocesan retreats. For information, call FLM, 605.343.3541

Separated and/or Divorced Support Group: For information on groups, contact FLM,

605.343.3541.
Beginning Experience, Level 1: "Encountering Life Alone." A nine-week support group for those newly alone due to separation or divorce. Held at St. Therese the Little Flower Church, Rapid City.
2010 dates: September 9-November 11

Level 2: "Happiness is an Inside Job," by John Powell, SJ. An eight-week support group for those who want to deepen their healing experience following significant loss. Held at St. Therese the Little Flower Church, Rapid City.

Special FLM Events: Contact FLM, 605-343-3541 for more information.

Celebration of Marriage Mass and Luncheon: September 19, 2010. For couples who are celebrating 25, 50, or more years of marriage.

Married Sweethearts Mass & Dinner Dance : February 12, 2011. Married couples are invited to celebrate their marriage commitment at Mass with Bishop Blase Cupich followed by dinner and dancing.