Hurting & Healing

You are not alone in your times of need. The Catholic Family Institute encourages couples to turn toward God during pain, loneliness and sadness.

CFI's "Power of Prayer"

If you (or someone you know) is struggling with marriage or family challenges, please complete our prayer form and place it in the CFI Prayer Request box located in the Narthex Office or CFI mailbox in the Parish Office. The CFI Team will pray for your intentions at our meetings and they will be brought before the Lord during weekly adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament. You may also submit your request online. Confidentiality is respected.

Retrouvaille: a Lifeline for Troubled Marriages

Retrouvaille means "rediscovery." The program offers tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage relationship. Thousands of couples headed for cold, unloving relationships or divorce have successfully overcome their marriage problems by attending the program. It is not a retreat, marriage counseling, marriage self help or a sensitivity group. There are neither group dynamics nor group discussions on the weekend. It is not a time for hurting; it is a time for healing.

Upcoming Retrouvaille of Northern Illinois & Northwest Indiana Weekends:

• February 19-21, 2010 in Rockford, IL
• April 16-18, 2010 in Joliet (Romeoville), IL
• June 25-27, 2010 in Chicago, IL

For additional weekends throughout the nation, information regarding the Retrouvaille ministry such as who it is designed for, what happens during the weekend, and locations, please visit the Retrouvaille website or call (800) 470-2230.

Retrouvaille of Northwest Indiana C.O.R.E. Community

Attention all Retrouvaille Alumni! C.O.R.E. meetings are held monthly at St. John the Evangelist Parish. If you have ever attended a Retrouvaille weekend, please consider joining us on the 3rd Friday of the month at 7 PM in the Parish Office. > Visit our website

Rachel's Vineyard:
Healing the Pain of Abortion - One Weekend at a Time

Visit our Respect Life Ministry webpage for local weekend dates or the Rachel's Vineyard national website for detailed ministry information.

Annulment Support

Although the Marriage Tribunal, (219) 769-9292, is directly responsible for the annulment procedures in the diocese, St. John the Evangelist Pastoral Associates offer information and education to divorced individuals who are seeking a declaration of nullity regarding their previous marriage bond. We encourage interested persons to read the material available on the diocesan website.

Referrals

Although the Catholic Family Institute does not offer counseling, the nature of our programs is such that participants often find the need to seek professional resources. Deacon Robert Viviano is available to help in this process: (219) 365-5678.