https://www.sjcpetersburg.com https://www.sjcpetersburg.com/new-families-ministry <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Thrilled to Introduce This New Family Ministry! </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/fa99585f/dms3rep/multi/pexels-photo-27051229.jpeg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The sounds of coos and baby babble, the joy of seeing an increase in marriages and infant baptisms take place here in our community are beautiful and vibrant signs of the life of our Church! We know that raising a family is a season that comes with it unique calls and challenges for us as individuals who have discerned and entered into the vocation of Marriage and family life. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Our longing for holiness is not lost in the hustle and bustle of diapers and feeding times, school registrations, sports and work schedules, navigating new routines or adapting old ones to new circumstances and all the demands of this season. In fact, these are the unique ways our Lord calls us into mission beside him right here within the walls of our homes. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> He never asks us to walk alone in our sanctification and now, we have a place to walk with others as sojourners in the same pursuit of holiness. We are called to community and we invite you to endeavor to join in this special way. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Inspired by the teachings of St. John Paul II and the work of the John Paul II Institute, a new community for married couples and families is launching at St. Joseph. This ministry is designed to help families grow in faith, friendship, and discipleship alongside others walking a similar path. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Through quarterly gatherings, monthly small groups, and weekly family devotions, participants will find encouragement, support, and community for the journey. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Whether you are newly married with infants or small children or are veteran spouses with teens (or if you are somewhere in between), and you are striving for Sainthood and in the season of this nuclear family life you belong here. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> We invite you to join Liz and Adam Knapp for an introductory gathering on </span> </span> <strong> Saturday, August 1, at 10:00 AM in the Parish Hall. </strong> </p> <p> <strong> <span>  </span> </strong> </p> <p> <strong> Can't make Saturday? Come on </strong> <strong> Aug 2nd after the 0830 Mass in the Parish Hall. </strong> <span> <span> </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Scan the QR code on the flyer to complete the interest survey. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <strong> You don't have to pursue holiness alone. Come discover the beauty of growing in faith together as a family. </strong> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Reach out to csmith@sjcpetersburg.com </span> </span> </p> </div> Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:54:35 GMT https://www.sjcpetersburg.com/new-families-ministry thumbnail main image