Families: The Little Way

THE LITTLE WAY! Raising a family is easier in community! The Little Way is a family ministry made up of several parts, all aimed towards helping families with young children grow deeper in our faith. This ministry is entrusted to the patronage of St. Therese of Lisieux, in the spirit of her “Little Way” to Christ. St. Therese thought of herself as a small child reaching up to her Father, imploring Him to pick her up and keep her close. Her “Little Way” teaches us that small acts of love, however mundane, are great when done for God. So too, we strive to bring families and their littlest members closer to the love of their Father, in small, simple ways.

Not part of a young family? Have an unpredictable schedule? You can still help! Please prayerfully consider volunteering in support of young families.

• Meals for Mamas Program:  A volunteer-based effort to bring meals to families with a new baby. Volunteers are alerted when a need for meals arises, and can choose which day to bring a meal as schedules allow. New volunteers are always welcome! To join the volunteer email list, please email Jen at: jhikel@roadrunner.com.

• Welcoming Ministry: Outreach to families who are unfamiliar with our parish (for example, families going through Baptism preparation, or families who have just moved). If you would like to serve as an 'ambassador' to a new family, please contact Tracy Guerrette in the parish office.

Find us on Facebook at: The Way We Grow-St. Paul the Apostle Parish
or email: thewaywegrow@yahoo.com. 

OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT WITH THE LITTLE WAY:

• Westgate Manor Visits:  Young families have the opportunity to visit Westgate Manor 1-2 times per year to sing nursery rhymes to the residents.  

• For Little Ones:  Join us on the THIRD Tuesday of each month, from 10:00-10:40 in the St. John's Church Hall (snack and socialization afterwards!). FMI, email Vanessa at: vanessa.rehmeyer@gmail.com. Each month, we feature engaging programs for ages 0-5 (older siblings welcome), such as:
  • Music for Little Ones ~ Children and their parents have the opportunity to learn basic rhythm and listening skills, sing nursery rhymes and seasonal hymns, and move around to classical music!  
  • Science for Little Ones
  • Art for Little Ones
  • Story Time for Little Ones

• Emmanuel Ministry: Grief support for pregnancy loss through miscarriage

To learn more, join our group on Facebook.

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