Office of Natural Family Planning

Infertility Support Valentine's Mass

melissa.barnason@mercy.net — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:31:54 +0000

On February 13, at 7:00 PM, Bishop Edward Rice will celebrate a special Mass for those who suffer from Infertility and the members of the Archdiocesan Infertility Support Group. Valentine refreshments will follow in the Lally Room. Come celebrate this feast of Christ's Love for you.

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Annual Infertility Support Valentine Mass

melissa.barnason@mercy.net — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:53:30 +0000

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Winner of the 2011 Seminary Homily Contest - William Dotson

melissa.barnason@mercy.net — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:57:53 +0000

Rev. Mr. William Dotson, a fourth year seminary student at Kenrick Glennon Seminary, won the 2011 annual Homily Contest sponsored by the Office of Natural Family Planning. Each year seminarians submit a homily on the Natural Family Planning. These homilies are read and assessed for their content by a group of couples who practice Natural Family Planning . Deacon Dotson's homily can be read in it's entirety here at the link provided. It is exceptional!

William Dotson Homily.pdf

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Churches of St. Louis Playing Cards

melissa.barnason@mercy.net — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:52:35 +0000

Catholic Churches of St. Louis playing cards, Volume I and II, are now available for purchase from the Office of Natural Family Planning. Each deck is $7 with all proceeds benefitting the Archbishop Robert J. Carlson Adoption Fund.

Featured churces Volume I ... by the numbers: St. Stephan, Sts. Peter and Paul, Most Holy Trinity, St. John the Evangelist, St. Pius, St. Nicholas, Seven Holy Founders, Immaculate Conception, St. Michael, Our Lady of the Rosary, John the Baptist, Mary, Queen of Peace and Christ the King.

Featured churches Volume II Our Lady's Deck: Our Lady of the Holy Cross, Our Lady Help of Christians, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Our Lady of Good Counsel, Our Lady of Sorrows, Our Lady of Victory, Our Lady of Lourdes - University City, Our Lady of the Pillar, Our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our Lady of Providence, Our Lady - Festus, Our Lady of Mercy.

(and don't forget the Trivia Night October 15th!)

For more information contact Melissa Barnason at 314 997 7576 or melissa.barnason@mercy.net

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Trivia Night to benefit Archbishop Carlson Adoption Fund

melissa.barnason@mercy.net — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:04:33 +0000

The Archdiocesan Department of Natural Family Planning is hosting a trivia night to help couples dealing with infertility offset some of the costs of adoption.

$20 per person or $160 per table of 8.
Feel free to bring your own food and soda.
Beer, wine, soda and light snacks will be provided. No outside alcohol permitted.
Bag raffle
Silent Auction

Where: St. James the Greater, 1360 Tamm Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63139

When: October 15, 2011

Games start: 7:00 p.m.

Doors Open at 6:15 p.m.

Please make your check payable and mail to:

The Archdiocesan Department of Natural Family Planning

11700 Studt Rd., Ste. C

St. Louis, MO 63141

Phone: 314-997-7576

E-mail: melissa.barnason@mercy.net

Office of Natural Family Planning

Summer Newsletter - The Chart - now available

melissa.barnason@mercy.net — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:32:31 +0000

See this summer's newsletter for the amazing testimony of a local Obstetrician and his family!

newsletter2011summer.pdf

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Infertility Support Discussion Group Meetings

melissa.barnason@mercy.net — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:28:33 +0000

A discussion group meeting will be held on the second Wednesday of each month from 5:30PM to 7:00PM at the St. John's Mercy medical Center, Department of Fertility Care Services, 11700 Studt Road, Ste C, (1 block south of Olive on Studt Rd., east of New Ballas Road). Th is group has been formed to provide an opportunity to meet with others experiencing infertiliyt to share insights, feelings and experiences. Please call to confirm meeting time and date for to obtain more information - 314.997.7576.

Upcoming dates:

July 13, 2011

August 10, 2011

September 14, 2011

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43rd Annual Humane Vitae Mass and Celebration

melissa.barnason@mercy.net — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 19:21:19 +0000

Join Bishop Edward M. Rice for Holy Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis at 5:00 PM on Saturday, July 2, 2011 to celebrate the 43rd anniversary of Pope Paul VI's encyclical, Humanae Vitae. Dinner catered by Pasta House will follow in Boland Hall.

Adults $12.00
Children (ages 2-11) $5.00
Maximum Family Charge $50.00

Reservations for the dinner are necessary. Payment may be made at the door or sent to:

Archdiocesan Office of NFP

11700 Studt Ave, Ste C

St. Louis, Mo 63141

For questions or to make reservations, please call (314) 997-7576.

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In recognition of Infertility Awareness Week

melissa.barnason@mercy.net — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:52:18 +0000

If you or someone you know if suffering with Infertility, please know that your Church wants to be there for you.

In Your Hands
An Infertility Support and Discussion Group

The Archdiocesan Department of Natural Family Planning is sponsoring an infertility discussion group called "In God's Hands." The group meets monthly (check the Calendar page for dates and times.)

Location: St. John's Mercy Medical Center
Department of Fertility Care Services
11700 Studt Road, Suite C
(One block south of Olive on Studt Road, east of New Ballas Road).

Watch for information on quarterly seminars from this group. For next scheduled meeting dates and seminars see the calendar page or call 314.991.0327.

There is also the opportunity to join an online group called the Friends of St. Gianna.

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Who won?

melissa.barnason@mercy.net — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:28:32 +0000

Each year Seminarians compete in a homily contest on Natural Family Planning. This year's winner is Jason Signelness and here is his homily!

Seminary contest winner2011.pdf