"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
— Matthew 11:28

Who We Are

We are a small group of mothers who have young or adult children with special health care needs.​

What We Do

God has given mothers of children with special needs a wonderful gift. As we try to navigate caring for our gifts, we offer each other a listening ear, prayer, support, and help along the way.

When We Meet

We meet at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month in the St. Joseph Room at the Parish Center. Upcoming dates include April 1 and May 6.

Upcoming Events

• H.O.P.E. Prayer Service: Join us on Thursday, February 27, at 7 p.m. in the Church to pray for those with health issues. After the prayer service, head to the Parish Center for fellowship, resources, and light refreshments. All are welcome.
• Guest Speaker: On Tuesday, March 18, at 7 p.m., the Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s Office for People with Disabilities will present “Called into Mission: The Armor of Advocacy.” Join us for an evening to reflect on the special needs journey and be empowered to “polish” your armor to go forth and advocate. (Location is TBD.)

 
Past Activities

• Prayer Services: The past two Februarys, we have sponsored a prayer service at which we supported and prayed for those struggling with health issues.
• Book Study: We read Be Brave in the Scared by Mary E. Lenaburg, a Catholic mom of a special needs child.
• Guest Speaker: Bob Wurzelbacher, director of Archdiocese of Cincinnati Respect Life Office, discussed the origins and mission of Belonging: Office for Persons with Disabilities. (See more information below.)

Join Us / Contact Us

For more information about this beautiful group or to join, please contact Laura Nanista at (513) 301-6317. 

Additional Resources

1. The Archdiocese of Cincinnati has launched Belonging, a ministry for persons with disabilities. The website has a ton of great information, however, some of the pages are currently under construction.
   
2. National Catholic Partnership on Disability