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Mental Health Ministers serve as prayerful companions for those experiencing mental health challenges.

We provide support primarily through Holy Listening, that is listening in the healing presence of God.

01/25/2026

📖✨ Scripture Sunday ✨📖

“I am protected by my Guardian Angel.”
Today’s affirmation reminds us that we are never alone — God, in His love, appoints heavenly protectors to watch over us 🕊️

Jesus assures us that we are always seen and guarded (Matthew 18:10). God sends His angels to defend us from all evil and to guard us in every step we take (Psalm 91:11). Surrounding us with constant care, the angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, leading us toward safety, peace, and holiness (Psalm 34:7) ✨

May this affirmation bring comfort to your heart, courage to your spirit, and confidence in God’s constant protection as you walk the path of faith 🙏

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01/23/2026

💙 Caregivers, this morning is for you. 💙

Shepherd’s Heart Mental Health Ministry invites you to a Morning of Reflection and Prayer
✨ “The Circles of Life in a Caregiver’s Heart: Embracing Grief and Joy, Hope and Strength” ✨

📅 Saturday, January 24, 2026
⛪ St. John Neumann Church | St. Charles
🕣 8:30 AM Mass
🕘 9:00 AM–12:00 PM — Breakfast, presentations, prayer & fellowship

This gentle and grace-filled morning will offer space to reflect on:
🤍 Our lived experiences as caregivers
🙏 Christ’s presence in times of struggle
🌿 Finding time and space for self-care through reflection, worship & the Sacraments
🌈 Moments of joy even in times of grief
✨ Christ’s invitation to grow in hope and trust

Join us as we listen, share, pray, and accompany one another on the caregiving journey. You are not alone — and your heart matters 💞

📲 Register using the QR code or visit:
[www.sjnstcharles.org/the-circles-of-life](http://www.sjnstcharles.org/the-circles-of-life)

01/21/2026

🤗 Happy National Hugging Day! 🤗
Today is a beautiful reminder of how powerful simple human connection can be.

Research shows that hugging isn’t just comforting — it’s good for our bodies and minds. According to Psychology Today, hugs can:
✨ Release oxytocin, the “bonding hormone,” which helps reduce stress
❤️ Support heart health by lowering blood pressure
🧠 Ease anxiety and promote emotional regulation
🛡️ Strengthen our immune system by reducing stress-related responses

Even a 10-second hug can help our bodies feel safer, calmer, and more connected. In a world that often feels rushed or isolated, a hug can be a quiet act of healing.

Today, and every day, may we offer compassion freely, respect boundaries lovingly, and remember that connection is part of how God cares for us and through us.

🤍 You are not alone.
🤍 You are worthy of care.
🤍 You are deeply loved.

Source: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/close-communication/202205/4-significant-physical-benefits-of-hugging

01/19/2026

📖✨ Scripture Sunday ✨📖

“I am on a journey.”
Today’s affirmation reminds us that our lives are not rushed or random—they are guided 🕊️

Rooted in Psalm 23, we proclaim that the Lord is our Shepherd, and because He leads us, we lack nothing along the journey of life 🌿 Even when the path feels uncertain, God walks with us every step of the way.

As pilgrims longing for our true home (Hebrews 11:16), we embrace the road God has set before us with trust, hope, and faith ✨ And with courage, we pursue the dreams God has planted in our hearts — dreams shaped by His perfect timing and eternal purpose (Ecclesiastes 3:11) 💚

May this affirmation bring peace for today, courage for tomorrow, and confidence in the One who leads you always 🙏

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01/15/2026

🧠 Mental Health Minute 🧠

Did you know that serving others is good for your mental health?
When we offer our time, kindness, or compassion, our brains release endorphins—natural mood boosters—often called the “helper’s high.” ✨

Acts of service can:
🤍 Reduce stress
🤍 Improve overall well-being
🤍 Strengthen mental and emotional resilience

As St. Mother Teresa reminds us, “We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” Even the smallest act of care can make a meaningful difference—for others and for us.

If you or someone you love is struggling and needs immediate support, help is available 24/7.
📞 Call or text 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

Brought to you by Catholic Charities Mental Health Ministry 🙏

01/12/2026

🕯️ Monthly Day of Prayer for Mental Health🕯️

“The Gospel confers an immense value to our cry.” — Pope Leo XIV

Today, we pause to pray for those carrying heavy burdens, for minds seeking peace, and for hearts longing to be heard. 💛 God welcomes every cry, every whispered prayer, every moment of honesty we bring before Him.

May we remember that we are never alone in our struggles. Christ meets us in our vulnerability, surrounds us with grace, and calls us into healing and hope. 🙏✨

Let us hold one another in prayer today and always.

01/11/2026

📖✨ Introducing Scripture Sunday ✨📖

We’re excited to launch Scripture Sunday—a new weekly series of biblical affirmations rooted in God’s Word 🙌 Each Sunday, we’ll share Scripture-based truths you can pray, proclaim, and carry with you into the week ahead 💚

This week’s Scripture Sunday centers on trust and hope.
Grounded in Romans 8:28, we affirm that God is at work in every part of our lives—bringing good even from uncertainty. And echoing the praise of Ezra 3:11, we proclaim that God is good, faithful, and worthy of our love and trust 🙏✨

When life feels unclear, this affirmation reminds us to rest in God’s promises, believe in His purposes, and praise Him even as He is still working 🕊️

📖 Rooted in Scripture
🙏 Spoken in faith
💬 Shared for encouragement

Save it. Pray it. Share it with someone who needs this reminder today 💛

01/08/2026

🎨 Clay Your Stress Away 🌿
Feeling overwhelmed? Come unwind, get creative, and care for your mental health through art.

Join us for a relaxing pottery painting experience hosted through NAMI Northern Illinois, where you can slow down, express yourself, and connect in a warm, supportive space. 💜
No experience needed—just bring yourself and your imagination!

🗓 January 22, 2026
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Pottery Lounge
312 N Alpine Rd, Suite 104
Rockford, IL

This event is part of NAMI Northern Illinois’ commitment to supporting mental wellness and creating spaces for healing, creativity, and connection. 💙

✨ Spots are limited—come clay your stress away with us!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clay-your-stress-away-tickets-1978927952778?aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail&ref=eemail&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite

01/02/2026

🎉✨ Happy New Year from CMHM Rockford! ✨🎉

As we step into a brand-new year, we’re filled with gratitude for this incredible community and excitement for what God is unfolding next. 🙏💛

🌱 New beginnings
📅 Fresh events
🤝 New ways to connect, grow, and serve

We’re praying, planning, and dreaming big, and we can’t wait to share what’s ahead! Stay tuned for upcoming gatherings, meaningful opportunities, and some exciting changes coming to CMHM Rockford in the year ahead.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Here’s to a year of hope, growth, and faithful steps forward... together. ✨

12/26/2025

"Where two or three are gathered in My name, there I am with them." – Matthew 18:20 🙏

Come join us at St. Patrick's in St. Charles for a peaceful evening of prayer, where we’ll pray the Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy for those struggling with mental health and substance abuse. Let’s come together in hope and support, lifting up our community through prayer. 🌟

12/25/2025

From all of us at CMHM Rockford, may God bless you with a Christmas season full of hope, light, and joy! ⛪🎄❄️

Know of our prayers for you at this time, and as we enter the new year. 🙏

09/08/2025

If you are a caregiver of any sort, please join us for this 1/2-day retreat.

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https://catholicmhm.org/diocese-of-rockford-mental-health-ministry

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