Retrouvaille Ministry
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Retrouvaille is an effective yet affordable Catholic ministry which provides hope and healing
for married couples who live with the disappointment and pain of marriage problems whether at the beginning stages of dissatisfaction, on the brink of divorce, or even divorced.
During this challenging time in your life, God’s love and support can come from compassionate Catholic people and organizations that can guide us to a new life journey with the following support:
The following resource is for those who may still have hope to work on their marriage:- Retrouvaille (English)
- a weekend experience combined with post-weekend sessions.
- Designed to provide the tools to help put your marriage in order again.
- Main emphasis of the program is on communication between husband and wife.
- Will give you the opportunity to rediscover each other and to examine your lives together in a new and positive ways.
First, the Friday-Sunday Weekend, where couples learn how to communicate in a sincere, respectful, and loving way. Next are the vital follow-up workshops (“Post Sessions”) to address specific issues. Finally, couples attend monthly support meetings (“CORE”: Continuing Our Retrouvaille Experience).
Retrouvaille works! ‘In a recent study of over 5,000 respondents, 76% of all couples that completed the entire program were still together five years later.’
For more information visit their website at: www.helpourmarriage.orgFor more detailed information, see the Retrouvaille Ministry Resource information below.***
2024 Weekend Programs
English Date Location June 28, 2024 Los Angeles August 9, 2024 Santa Clarita November 1, 2024 Santa Clarita December 13, 2024 Los Angeles Marriage Help Retrouvaille Website
https://retrouvaille.org/
800-470-2230 (English)
Español Fecha Ubicación Junio 7, 2024 San Fernando Septiembre 6, 2024 San Fernando Septiembre 6, 2024 Los Angeles
Retrouvaille Website (Español)
https://es.helpourmarriage.org/
Retrouvaille en Español Los Angeles
Mayra Perez-Carrillo (818) 723-8704
Carlos Perez-Carrillo (818) 741-5172
Retrouvaille en Español San Fernando
Adolfo y Dora Rubio (818) 367-4198
Salvador y Maria Acosta (626) 934-7452 - Retrouvaille (English)
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RESOURCES AND IDEAS FOR HELPING MARRIED COUPLES
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Refer Married Couples To Retrouvaille
Refer married couples to Retrouvaille when one or both spouses are experiencing frustration, anger, resentment, and/or are unable to communicate respectfully or on a meaningful level. Couples can be married anytime and do not have to be Catholic.
Add “Hurting Couples” To Your Prayers Of The Faithful
Pray for all married couples, especially those in crisis. Pray that God will soften any “hearts of stone, heal the broken-hearted, and restore relationships and families.”
Postcards, Etc.
Place Retrouvaille material in each church vestibule, the parish office, priests’ offices, confessionals, and the parish school office. You can request Retrouvaille postcards or other materials at no cost.
Bulletin Announcements
Rotate monthly bulletin announcements (English/Spanish) to help your parish become aware of Retrouvaille Weekends, which occur year-round throughout California.
In your listing of “Ministries,” please include “Marriage Help…Retrouvaille…HelpOurMarriage.com… 800-470-2230”.
Pulpit Announcements
You can request an informative 30-40 second pulpit announcement script for the presiding priest or your deacon; call 909-900-5465. If preferred, a Retrouvaille couple can make a 60-second announcement following each Mass to inform your parishioners of the availability of this ministry for any married couple experiencing difficulties in their relationship.
Speakers
A Retrouvaille couple can give a ten-minute overview of this successful Catholic program to your marriage-related ministries or school parent meeting.
Parish Schools
At the beginning of the school year, or whenever registration takes place, provide each school family with a handout to inform them of this ministry. Thirty days are required to print large quantities.
Priest Presenters
HELP NEEDED! Along with the three Presenting Couples, priests are an indispensable part of the Presenting Team. Minimal time is required. Retrouvaille Presenting Teams collectively save more marriages than any other ministry.
ALL OF THE ABOVE ARE PROVIDED FREE TO YOUR PARISH
If you have any questions and would like to learn more, please get in touch with Annette Vichot at:
(213) 637-7228
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[email protected]
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