"When Moses' hands, however, grew tired; so they took a rock and put it under him and he sat on it. Meanwhile Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side and one on the other, so that his hands remained steady until sunset."
- Exodus 17:12
- Exodus 17:12
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 third Tuesday of the month in the St. Joseph Room at the Parish Center. Upcoming dates include:
Past activities include:
- September 19, 2023
- October 17, 2023
- November 21, 2023
- December TBD - Holiday Gathering
- January 16, 2024
- February 20, 2024
- February 29, 2024 - Prayer Service (Rare Disease Day 2024)
- March 19, 2024
- April 16, 2024
- May 21, 2024
Past activities include:
- Book Study: We read Be Brave in the Scared by Mary E. Lenaburg, a Catholic mom of a special needs child.
- Prayer Service: On Rare Disease Day 2023, we supported and prayed for those who struggle with health issues.
- 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
- 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.
- National Catholic Partnership on Disability
