A New Year for Marriage Prep

In the first month of 2017, Pope Francis spoke to the Roman Rota and discussed the importance of the family and the need for a “new catechumenate” for marriage preparation.  Here is the unofficial translation of the text. And we are rockin' right along with just that. We had to have our enrichment before the weekend this month, which is always a bummer. We are starting out small for some reason. Our gathering was small- and we were booted to the cafeteria. Fried chicken always helps with that, though. It was a gorgeous night for glow sticks on the playground for the kids. We had a new St. Matthews couple join us as well. We started the Discernment process by coming up with a list of strengths and weaknesses for our ministry. Make sure Discernment is on your calendar! March 11th at Sacred Heart!

Ron took notes from the enrichment so he and Patty could do it together later (how sweet). Don't mind the fried chicken grease all over his plate- or the huge slice of Denver's Birthday cake!

Check out all those strengths!

The January weekend was also really small with 6 couples. It was still a wonderful and intimate weekend. It was the Hoggatts first time as BTS and they are on fire! Yay! Also yay for Fr. Ed being able to speak Spanish! Great work, team!

Fr. Ed, the Pendletons, Hoggatts and Flahertys: January Dream Team!