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Marriage Preparation
From Civil Marriage to Marriage in the Church
Natural Family Planning
Second Marriage
Chastity Programs
Happy Marriage

Divorced, Separated & Widowed

Marriage Encounter
Interfaith Couples
Retrouvaille
(for troubled marriages)

Marriage Prayers of the Faithful

Office for Marriage and Family Life

Ministry with Separated/Divorced/Widowed


Other questions or needs, please contact:

Deacon Ralph Skiano, Associate Director
RSkianodiocese-sdiego.org


Workshops for the Separated, Divorced, and Widowed



Beginning Experience Weekend


Beginning Experience Weekend

A 3-day retreat in formation of
self-awareness,
spiritual reflection
and
personal growth.

Peer-group ministry to facilitate healing
for the separated, divorced or widowed.

May 4-6, 2012
Prince of Peace Abbey
Oceanside, CA

September 14-16, 2012
Marywood Retreat Center,
Orange CA

November 9-11, 2012
Prince of Peace Abbey
Oceanside, CA

For more information, contact:

Jeffrey Tisor (760)594-7274

Michelle Stout (949)589-5609

Jane Sapper (858)487-8558

Maureen Shultz (619)447-0622

Kathleen Tisor (760)744-1792

Inquiries in Spanish: Tillie Webb – (858) 240-7268

National website at www.beginningexperience.org
President - San Diego Beginning Experience Team
Cathy Savel
(619) 222-9093
Mymom54@aol.com

 

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Support Groups


Women

Christian fellowship/Bible study for women* hosted by St. Elizabeth Seton parish each Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to noon, at the church, 6628 Santa Isabel Street in Carlsbad, for prayer, praise and study of "Head to the Heart series: Learning to Follow God through the Study of Exodus."

*Infant care and Bible storytime for children available by calling Cathee, (760) 753-0341.

Men

Ministry for men, led by Deacon Ken Finn, focuses on Catholic evangelism in Scripture and Church teachings. Meetings are every Saturday at St. Mary's, Escondido, 1160 So. Broadway, from 6:30-7:45 a.m., followed by 8 a.m. Mass.

Men for Christ, fellowship for men, meets 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, from 7:30-9 p.m., in Cenacle Room, Old Rectory, at Our Lady of Grace, 2766 Navajo Road, El Cajon.

  • Information: Steve Faucher, (619) 449-9176

Widows/Widowers

Widows and Widowers of North County build friendship through religious/social activities.

  • Information: Call Claire Schlegel (858) 674-4324
    or
    Jackie Cohen (760) 726-4343

Divorced/Separated

New Paths: a support group for separated/divorced, meets Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart, Coronado.

  • Information: Call (619) 435-6136

Separated/Divorce Support Group

Find help and healing for the pain
from separation and divorce
in a supportive small group setting.

Each Sunday at 10:15 AM

New Support group forming September 12, 2010
(Cost: $20 for DivorceCare workbook)

St. James Catholic Church Ministry Center
625 South Nardo Ave., Solana Beach

2010 Event Schedule

For additional information,contact: Frank Grant, (760) 533-1520
or email fwgrant@earthlink.net for information

The Catholic Divorce Healing Ministry (DHM) at
St. Luke’s Catholic Church
1980 Hillsdale Rd., El Cajon

Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays:
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Rotates between two programs:

The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide
A new 12-week DVD program of recovery

DivorceCare
An effective 13-week DVD program of recovery

Once the first program is completed, the second DVD series is shown.
The programs are repeated and run continually throughout the year.

You can start and end your participation at any time.
No charge. Seating limited. Call to reserve your place.
Participation of all faiths is encouraged. 

For details contact:
Jessica at 619-401-6445
Email: jasewandsew@gmail.com

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Alcohol and Drug Abuse Resources


Resources for individuals, families and related or concerned others, on alcohol and drug-abuse treatment and recovery.

Information: Alcohol and Drug Services
County of San Diego
(619) 692-5717