CNE Newsletter - September 5, 2025

Dear Friends,

My husband and I eagerly await that feeling of freedom when we drop off our kids at their first day back to school. But a few weeks into September, freedom turns into frenzy as life begins to get very busy! Take some time away from the hustle and bustle to join us for prayer and fellowship at one of the upcoming events this fall:

First, the Marriage & Family In-Service on September 30, 2025 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at St. Mary of the Assumption, Springboro. This workshop provides formation and fellowship for all in leadership roles: clergy, parish evangelists, marriage apostolate leaders, and NFP instructors. This year's theme is "Creating Contexts for Connectivity and Community" and speakers include Fr. Alex McCullough, Brad Bursa, Ph.D., and Josh Englefield, DSW, LISW-S. The cost is $10 per person to cover lunch and materials.

Second, The Gift of Fertility: Mother & Daughter Workshop on
October 4, 2025 from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. This is a chastity workshop for moms with their middle-school age daughter(s) geared toward facilitating an in-depth conversation on the changes that happen during puberty while strengthening their bond. Speakers include Mother Seraphina Marie, FDM, Abby Garcia of The New Eve Foundation, and Ann Stein. The cost is $30 per family for materials, a light breakfast and lunch.

Lastly, The St. Gerard Mass of Hope for the Blessing of Children on October 16, 2025 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at St. Bartholomew, Cincinnati. This free event is for married couples who are experiencing primary or secondary infertility, miscarriage or stillbirth. In addition, all families and friends of married couples on the fertility journey are welcome to attend. We implore the intercession of St. Gerard Majella, the patron saint of expectant mothers, by hosting a Mass on his feast day, followed by a reception with delicious hors d’oeuvres and resources. Please visit our website for more information and to register online, and reach out to the Marriage & Family Evangelization team with any questions. We look forward to seeing you!

Sincerely in Christ,
Adriana Vasquez

St. Gerard Mass of Hope For
the Blessing of Children
Thursday, October 16 2025
St. Bartholomew Church

All married couples, family and friends are invited to the annual St. Gerard Mass of Hope for the Blessing of Children. Hosted by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, this free event provides an opportunity for prayerful support for married couples experiencing infertility or pregnancy loss. It includes Holy Mass on the feast day of St. Gerard Majella, the patron saint of expectant mothers, followed by a reception with fellowship, delicious hors d’oeuvres and resources.

The Gift of Fertility:
Mother & Daughter Workshop

October 4th, 2025

St. Bartholomew Catholic Church

The Gift of Fertility: Mother & Daughter Workshop is co-hosted by the Our Lady of Divine Providence Family of Parishes and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. The workshop is designed to provide a Catholic context for moms and their daughters ages 10-14 to deepen their bond and learn about God’s beautiful plan for growing up.

Starting with Holy Mass at 8:30 a.m., this workshop will include three presentations highlighting the dignity and vocation of women, the Theology of the Body, chastity, modesty, the biology of the reproductive systems of men and women, and the development of a baby in utero. Mothers will be provided tips on teaching their daughters about the conjugal act, a topic that will not be taught at this event. A fun activity is included, along with time for moms to speak with their daughters privately.