Nourish for Caregivers
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We are pleased to share that, with the support of our parish geriatric care manager, Amy Juarez, we have started a Nourish for Caregivers ministry here at Saint Alphonsus. Nourish for Caregivers is a Christ‑centered Catholic program that supports the practical, emotional, and spiritual needs of all caregivers—those caring for aging parents, spouses, children, neighbors, or anyone in need. Their mission is to strengthen and encourage caregivers through the gift of faith.
Catholic Philly article: Caregivers Are Not Alone, and a New Ministry of St. Alphonsus Parish Offers Them Support
Our parish will be one of five Nourish groups in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia—two of which, also in Montgomery County, were started by Amy. Two additional groups are located in Chester County.
Contacts:
Maryanne Burgmann and Lisa Dukissis. St. Alphonsus group leaders -[email protected]
Amy Juarez, Geriatric Care Manager: [email protected] 215.853.7676.
See our St. Alphonsus Nourish group schedule below. Each gathering will focus on a faith‑based caregiving topic.St. Alphonsus Parish invites you to meet on the3rd Thursday of each month.3:00-4:15 pmHeld in the Church Narthex Meeting Room2026-2027 Nourish Meeting DatesJune 18, 2026 Staying Organized & Preparing for What’s Next July 16, 2026 End of Life-Planning For and Making Decisions August 20, 2026 One is Enough: Learning to Live One Day at a Time September 17, 2026 Staying Engaged- Keeping Them Engaged October 15, 2026 A Season for Everything-the Ebbs and Flows November 19, 2026 Walking With Christ, Nourished by Grace December 17, 2026 Coping with the Holidays January 14, 2027 Realities of Stress and Learning to Cope February 18, 2027 Speak Up! Overcoming the Challenges of Advocacy March 18, 2027 Our Faith and Spiritual Tools to Feed Us April 15, 2027 The Thing About Compassion May 20, 2027 A Season for Everything - the Ebbs and Flows June 17, 2027 Family Dynamics: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly July 15, 2027 The Gains in Change - Losses and Growth August 19, 2027 One is Enough: Learning to Live One Day at a Time September 16, 2027 End of Life: Planning For and Making Decisions October 21, 2027 Challenges of Managing Your Loved Ones Wishes November 18, 2027 Coping with the Holidays December 16, 2027 More in Music-Where Words Fail, Music Speaks If you can't make a monthly meeting at St. Alphonsus, here are schedules for other Montgomery County meetings.
For more information about the Nourish for Caregivers ministry, please visit
nourishforcaregivers.com
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