Inter-parish Mental Health Ministry Team
Church of Saint Gregory
Saint John Vianney Parish
Our Lady of the Snows Parish
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Our purpose
is to support our parishes’ awareness of,
accompaniment with,
and advocacy for
persons with mental health challenges and those who care for them.
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Our vision
Our parishes welcome and support people experiencing mental health challenges and those who care for them; through prayer and action we help one another recognize God’s presence in difficult times.
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Our core values
Welcome
Compassion
Confidentiality
Spirituality
Human dignity
Solidarity
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Spiritual Support Group
We offer a Spiritual Support Group for people over the age of 18 who are living with mental health challenges. The group provides a confidential and non-judgmental environment and faith-filled supportive relationships. Spiritual Support Group facilitators provide a listening ear but do not offer counseling or therapy. No sign-up is needed; come whenever you wish.
The Spiritual Support Group meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm at The Church of St Gregory, 330 N Abington Road, Clarks Green PA. Meetings last about 90 minutes.
To contact us or to learn more, email [email protected]
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Join our pilgrimage
to the Seton ShrineDuring this Holy Year of Hope and the year marking the 50th anniversary of the canonization of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, our NEPA Chapter of the Association is sponsoring a one-day pilgrimage to the Seton shrine and nearby grotto on Saturday, June 7.
All are welcome on the pilgrimage!Please go to the registration page for details.
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Mental Health Awareness Masses
Spring weekend to be announced
Our Lady of the Snows Church
and Church of Saint Gregory
Let us pray together for all who cope with mental health challenges. Information about parish and community support services will be available. Further information will be forthcoming.
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The Sanctuary Course for CatholicsJoin us as we explore the intersection of our Catholic faith and mental health. Our winter course has ended; new dates will be announced later in the year.
The course runs for 8 weeks; attend as many sessions as you wish. If you sign up for the in-person sessions and have an occasional need to instead participate via Zoom, you may do so.
Light refreshments and all materials are provided. There is no fee; all costs are covered by a Social Justice Trust Fund Grant from the Diocese of Scranton.
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What is The Sanctuary Course?
One in four people will be affected by a mental health problem at some point in their lives, yet the stigma surrounding mental illness causes many to remain silent and prevents faith communities from responding compassionately and effectively. This 8-session, small-group course explores the realities of mental health and illness and spurs faith-based conversations about these topics. It includes short films, summary presentations of online or print reading material, discussion, and prayer.
To learn more, email: [email protected]
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Resources for Mental Health and Wellness
The lists offered below are for informational purposes only. The Parishes of the Clarks Summit Deanery neither endorse nor promote the persons and organizations listed.
Please click here to access the resource PDF, Side 1
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To contact us, email: [email protected]
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