Ministry of Mothers Sharing (MOMS)
The Ministry of Mothers Sharing is an outreach ministry of
the Sisters of St. Benedict of St. Paul's Monastery. Through an
eight week journey of personal exploration and spiritual growth,
women of all ages and roles including single parent mothers, foster
mothers, grandmothers and godmothers, are empowered to claim the
sacredness of their vocation, their family, their faith, and
friendships.
Our Mission
To awaken women of all ages and life experiences to claim their
sacred vocation through a spiritual process grounded in Baptism and
shaped by Benedictine values.
You will share concerns, joys and positive experiences that have
influenced your personal growth. The book, MOMS - A PERSONAL
JOURNAL, will guide you through the nine-week session led by a team
of facilitators who have already gone through the MOMS program. You
will experience the support of other women as you discover the
depth of your growing spirituality. Many other groups of women from
St. Joseph's and the surrounding area have already made the journey
through the MOMS program. We welcome women of all ages to join
us!
Who should join?
- WOMEN who need a place to receive personal and spiritual
nurturing
- WOMEN with children of any age. From new mothers to
grandmothers with years of experience, your input and perspective
help strengthen our understanding of motherhood.
- WOMEN who wish to celebrate the joy and many blessings of
motherhood.
Session Schedule
MOMS meet on Sunday evenings or Thursday mornings. Sessions are
held twice a year, Spring and Fall. Upcoming session dates to
be announced in the weekly bulletin.
An 8-week Session Welcome Gathering will begin January 19, click here for
a registration form.
During the eight week sessions, women gather for a group
experience of learning, praying and ministering to each other. They
are introduced to opportunities for personal and spiritual growth
in a faith sharing group. Women increase their communication skills
and the use of prayer rituals in the home. It is a time for women
to connect with,support and affirm other women in prayer.Twice a
year, the eight week sessions are scheduled for Thursday mornings,
and Sunday evenings. Aside from the 8 week sessions, MOMS hosts
parish wide events.
For Additional Information, Please Contact:
Christine Piccioni
636-294-3525
ccpiccioni@aol.com
330 Trailhead Way
Dardenne Prarie, MO 63368
Amy Porter
636-978-1239
amyj.porter@gmail.com
1133 Treeshade Drive
Saint Peters, MO 63376
Visit St Paul's Monastery:
http://www.stpaulsmonastery.org/6-moms/introduction.html
"For the friendship of true women,
Lord, that has been and ever shall be, since a woman stood at a
woman's side by the Cross of Calvary."
Adapted by Paula Hagen, OSB from the
MOMS Personal Journal.