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  • Family and friends of
     L. G.B.T.  Catholics at
    St. Martha Catholic Church

    An invitation

    This gathering of family and friends of LGBT Catholics is an invitation to build bridges with our parish LGBT family and friends and the Church.  
    “Good bridges take people in both directions… We have a responsibility to make everyone feel visible and valuable.” (James Martin, SJ).

     

    Goals and Purpose of the Family and Friends of LGBT at St. Martha

    1. St. Martha Catholic Church proclaims and demonstrates that LGBT families are welcomed and loved. 
    2. We pray with and for LGBT families especially those in our parish.
    3. We listen to family and friends of LGBT and hope to understand the joys and the challenges of their families. 
    4. We call to mind that with Jesus, there is no us and them.  There is only us.   
    5. To help, support, and love families and help them follow the teachings of Jesus Christ and His Church.
       
     
    Psalm 139
    “I am the chosen child of God, precious in God’s eyes, called the Beloved from all eternity and held safe in an everlasting embrace.”  
    Henri Nouwen, LIFE OF THE BELOVED       
                                 
    We will gather once a month.  For dates, time and location, please email  Francine at Francine.puglia@gmail.com
     

    At each gathering, we will:

    • Gather and share our stories and how we can pray for each other and for all LGBT. 
    • Share the hope and joys of being a family or friend of an LGBT person   
    • Pray the rosary
     

    Essentials for our monthly gathering and our commitment to each other:

    • Confidentiality in this group is essential, required, and expected. 
    • Each person has their own feelings and perspectives.   
    • When a person is sharing, we listen with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. 
    • Silence is very welcomed when we pray and when we share.   It gives us an opportunity to listen for God and his voice speaking in our hearts.  
    • With our prayer and our love, we strive to create a sacred space where all are welcomed.   
    • Sharing aloud is optional.   You may choose to simply attend and silently pray with the group. 
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