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Family Life Ministries

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.
2012 dates: January 30 - March 19
                        September 24 - 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.
2012 dates: January 21, February 18, March 17, May 19, June 16, August 18,
                 September 15

For information on Natural Family Planning Methods and Teachers Click Here

Social Justice Commission: The commissions agenda includes promoting respect for all human life from conception to natural death, advocating on behalf of the poor for economic justice, working of the common good in society and the world, and encouraging good stewardship of God's creation. Chairperson: Sheila Lien. For information on USCCB Social Justice activities, go to www.usccb.org.

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
Flash Paper Document Rachel's Vineyard Brochure
2012 dates: April 27-29, Rapid City
                       Bismarck, ND, TBA


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.
2012 dates: March 15 - May 24
                        September 6 - November 15

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.
2012 dates: January 5 - February 23



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

Married Sweethearts Mass, Dinner, and Dance:
February 11, 2012

Celebration of Marriage Mass and Luncheon: September 16, 2012

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