In the Religious Education Center many wonderful but hurting people gather each week. St. Charles Borromeo Parish supplies the space for a valuable healing ministries. All of these services offer a voluntary fellowship of men and women from all walks of life who meet together to overcome addictions or handle their effect. Information is available on request. Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting-Men and Women AA meets on Friday nights in the Religious Education center at 7:30PM and Sunday nights at 8pm Alanon Meeting Support group meeting for members of families of alcoholics. Alanon meets on Friday nights at 7:30 PM in the Religious Education Center Narcotics Anonymous Meeting NA meets in the Religious Education Center Sunday nights at 7:30 PM Naranon Meeting Support group meeting for members of families with narcotics addiction. Meetings will be held on Sunday nights at 7:30 PM in the Religious Education Center 1-800-964-6588 Sexual abuse is a grave wrong that can never be tolerated. It is also a crime that must be reported, investigated and responded to so that victims are protected and those who commit abuse are removed from ministry. An independent, toll-free number has been established by the Diocese of Camden to help callers report cases of sexual abuse by priest, religious, employees and/or volunteers. Calls are handled by a licensed clinical social worker. In accord with state law, cases of child sexual abuse are reported to the N.J. Division of Youth and Family Services and law enforcement. For information or to inquire about counseling and support services, call 1-800-964-6588. A weekly support group for victims of clergy sexual abuse meets each Monday from 7-8:30pm in Haddonfield. The support group is facilitated by an independent, licensed clinical social worker who has many years of professional experience helping those who have been sexually abused. The meetings are only open to victims of sexual abuse by clergy of the diocese and are strictly confidential. Victims who wish to attend the sessions should contact the diocese’s Victims’ Assistance Coordinator, Barbara Gondek, at 856-524-4552. The Diocese of Camden is offering a support program for divorced Catholics and their children. These are Christian based programs that help you and your family deal with the trauma of divorce. The adult session consists of support videos and group discussion. For children, the program offers insight and activities to help explain what is happening to them and how to deal with the changes in their life. These programs are available to anyone who is divorced or separated and for children 5-12 dealing with the divorce of their parents. Sessions will be held at St. Edward School, Pine Hill, 7-9PM on Wednesday nights starting Sept. 20th. Both sessions run concurrently. All are welcome and can start the program at any time. For more information, visit www.divorcecare.org or contact Mary Koenke at 856-583-6119 |