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