Walking with Moms in Need is a nationwide initiative that equips Catholic parishes and parishioners to assist, accompany and bring hope to mothers in need. Parenting women or women facing challenging pregnancies should see the Church as a place where they can find help. In coordination with the Archdiocese of Detroit and Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan the Walking with Moms in Need ministry seeks to make each parish in the Archdiocese a place where moms and their babies are welcomed and supported and where the dignity of every human life is upheld and valued.
Through this ministry we will:
· Increase the parish outreach and support of local pregnancy centers and mothers facing difficult or unexpected pregnancies.
· Raise awareness of existing resources for pregnant and parenting moms in need and their families.
· Spiritually support mothers in need.
· Promote a Culture of Life.
As Pope Francis has reminded us, our parishes are called to be “islands of mercy in the midst of a sea of
indifference.” Everyone in a given parish community should know where to refer a pregnant woman in
need. Walking with Moms in Need hopes to help parishes do just that.
Our parish Walking with Moms in Need group helps to coordinate several events in support ofwomen and life each year. Want to help one of our committees?
Email gospeloflife@sjvshelby.org and we will put you in touch with one or more events of your choice:
Quarterly Rosaries for Life
Need: Volunteers to lead a prayer or a decade of rosary. Greeters to hand out the programs.
Giving Tree Partner with Christian Service
Need: Coordinate with Mary’s Mantle and Crossroads Care Center about needs. Help with
sorting and distribution of items received.
Lifespan Christmas Card Sale
Need: Ordering and pick up of Christmas Cards from their office in Troy.
Help after Mass on weekend to sell Christmas Cards and count money.
Knights of Columbus Mother’s Day Collection Partner
Work with Knights of Columbus helping with advertising, collection, and distribution of items
for their annual baby bottle and diaper drive.
Parish Liaison for Crossroads Care Center & Mary’s Mantle
Need: Assist representative helping to meet needs expressed. Aid in planning and helping
with outreach and volunteer opportunities.