One of the perks of belonging to a big family (Ever is one of 12) is huge, loud, chaotic family gatherings. But the recent Easter gathering we hosted at our home—featuring a stampede of 16 young cousins—gave us a needed reminder. Read more at our current feature article at the USCCB’s ForYourMarriage.org here.
In the Joy of Our Risen Savior,
> In search of some new ideas to kickstart your family’s sense of teamwork or work ethic (or lack thereof…just kidding!) when it comes to chores and all the daily work of your household? Check out our previous Level 3 Household Economy posts here!
> “Spring Cleaning and Easter Newness” (TeachingCatholicKids.com) includes some helpful pointers.
> “For Parents Finding it Too Difficult to Spring Clean” (Aleteia) includes this quote from author Marie Kondo, ““Up until now, I was a professional tidier, so I did my best to keep my home tidy at all times. I have kind of given up on that in a good way for me. Now I realize what is important to me is enjoying spending time with my children at home.”
> Interested in learning more about the Trinity House Community ministry, and more specifically, the ministry’s fast-growing Trinity House Community Groups for families? Soren will share a brief “how-to” overview and take questions in a webinar for the Catholic Family Life Association this Thursday, Apr. 18th, at 1 pm EST. Save your spot here.
> The Theology of the Body Educators will feature Soren & Ever in a webinar on Fri. Apr. 26 at 1 pm EST. Learn more about how you can bring the Heaven in Your Home Gatherings to your parish. Save your spot here.
> Soren will join the hosts of EWTN’s Son Rise Morning Show tomorrow morning, Wed., 4/17, at 7:50 AM EST to chat about the ministry and the newly-released Heaven in Your Home Letters & Guide: Inspiration & Tools for Building a Trinity House.
> What a blessing it was to spend last Saturday with 40 married couples at the Full of Faith: Your Marriage is Hallowed Ground retreat at St. Bridget’s in Berryville, VA! A special word of thanks to Fr. Paul Grankauskas, Pastor, and to Calvin Smith, Director of Religious Education, and his wife Beka! The three talks we gave focused on renewing the God-given vision for your marriage, identifying the most common obstacles, and developing a strategy with your spouse to deepen God’s life of communion in your marriage and family.
> Congrats to the Basilica of St. Mary in Alexandria, VA, on the launch of their Trinity House Community Group last Friday! Learn more here.
> And a big word of thanks to the Catholic Campus Ministry at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, VA, for hosting Trinity House Community board member Deacon Mark Voorheis last Thursday for a talk on the Trinity House model!
> Mark your calendars and bring your entire family to enjoy one of the many upcoming Trinity House Community Gatherings, including: 6:30 PM, Sat., Apr. 20th, St. Theresa in Ashburn (learn more and RSVP here) | 6:00 PM, Sat., Apr. 27th, Precious Blood in Culpeper | 11:15 AM (Spanish) and 6:45 PM (English), Sat., May 4th, Christ the Redeemer in Sterling (learn more here on p. 9) | 6 PM, Wed., May 8, St. Joseph Catholic Church in Saint Johns, MI (learn more here on p. 6) | 6:30 PM, Sat. May 18th, St. John the Apostle in Leesburg (learn more here) | 6:30 PM, Sat., May 18th, Sacred Heart in Manassas (learn more here).
> Begin planning now to launch your own parish’s Trinity House Community Group this September! Learn more here and schedule a 15-minute call/zoom with our team here. For just $499 ($399 if you subscribe by May 31st), your parish can access all the tools needed to host 5 transformative “Heaven in Your Home Gatherings” for families, including videos, discussion questions, marketing templates, catechetical resources, ongoing support, and more. Ready to subscribe and launch a Group at your parish? Here’s where you can take the first step.
“Our parish’s Trinity House Community Group has been a joyful experience…the kids look forward to having fun at church, while the parents can have meaningful adult discussions about relevant, at home topics. Running a household doesn’t come with a manual, but this program is about as close as it gets to one.”
– Dan and Andrea Palcic, Leesburg, VA
