Mothers & Othershere

Message from the Family MinisterThis has been a wonderful start to 2015. As a group we have been able to pull off some major events, like the Lover’s Celebration and the Mother’s Day Tea. The successes of this year were made possible through the leadership of the Core Team and the tireless work of our members.

This summer looks to provide some well earned rest as we look forward to another exciting Fall Session. I would like to say a word of welcome to those of you visiting for the first time! I would also like to invite you all to register for our yearly retreat at the end of summer.

Yours in Christ,

Ryan Stopper, Family Minister

2015-2016 M&O Core Team

Christine ZinkSr. Co-Chair

Ryan StopperFamily Minister

Core Team MembersMonica ZentnerCherilyn Inouye

Marcia Ducusin25th Anniversary Chair

Summer 2015

www.stvincentparish.org mothersandothers1990@gmail.com (253) 839-2320 www.facebook.com/mothersandothers1990

Annual Golf Tournament sponsored by

Join our annual fundraising event!! Lunch & raffle following four man scramble. Dixon Golf is hosting a Hole-in-one challenge & have a 50/50 $$$ prize for closest to the pin challenge. Questions, please email Margaret Poe at mothersandothers1990@gmail.com

Summer Retreat at Gwinwood

August 15 - 16, 2015Join us on our annual retreat, at Gwinwood Retreat Center in Lacey, WA. The space is limited so please contact the parish office for your reservations and pay your $45.00 fee to reserve your space. Additional $5 if paid after 5

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church

25th Anniversary CelebrationCome and celebrate 25 years of friendships, fun, support and service at the Mothers & Others 25th Anniversary Celebration. The celebration will be on the evening of Saturday, Oct. 24th in the Parish Hall. There will also be a special gathering for all past Co-Chairs on the evening of Friday, Oct. 23rd. Invitations will be mailed as the event gets closer. Please email photos or special memories of M&O to Marcia Ducusin at  vicandmarcia@comcast.net  to be shared as part of our celebration.

We would like to welcome

Isabelle Milstenborn January 29th,

2015 weighing 7 lbs 15 oz

Mothers & Others 2015Summer CalendarJune4 Golf Tournament PrepAll hands on deck. We will be assembling swag bags and

wrapping up the raffle baskets. Please come and help us out.

June6 Golf TournamentOur annual fundraising event! If you want to help, contact Margaret

June 9 Core Team Meeting Let’s wrap up the golf tournament and talk about next year!

June 11 Penny’s Park (Playground at Church School) Pack a lunch and let’s play at 11am

June 18 Treasure Island (4106 SW 325th St, Federal Way)Come join us for a picnic lunch and run out some energy at 11am

June 25 Penny’s Park (Playground at Church School) Pack a lunch and let’s play at 11am

July 2 No Gathering!!! Happy Fourth of July!July 9 Penny’s Park (Playground at Church School) Pack a lunch and let’s play at 11am

July 14 No Core Team Meeting Enjoy the summer!!

July 16 Children’s Museum of Tacoma Let’s meet at the train at 10am and enjoy the “pay as you will” Children’s Museum in Tacoma (1501 Pacific Ave) (Train fare: $1.50/adult, 75¢/child)

July 18 Summer Social Come join us for a summer evening get-together, see evite for details!

July 23 Penny’s Park (Playground at Church School) Pack a lunch and let’s play at 11am

July 26 Coffee & Donuts! Come help us serve the parish. Contact Christine Zink for info.

July 30 Norpoint Spray Park(At Norpoint Center) 11 am Pack the kids,towels, sunscreen& picnic

Aug 6 Treasure Island (4106 SW 325th St, Federal Way)Come join us for a picnic lunch and run out some energy at 11amAug 11 Core Team Meeting Let’s get ready for fall

Aug 13 Owens Beach Park- Pack a picnic lunch & your beach fun bag and join us at 11am

Aug 15-16 M&O Retreat Gwinwood, 6015 30th Ave SE, Lacey, WA 98503. Cost is $45. Contact the parish office if interested in joining us. Some meals are provided, but we will need to contribute as well.

Aug 20 Penny’s Park (Playground at Church School) Pack a lunch and let’s play at 11am

Aug 27 Norpoint Spray Park (At Norpoint Center) 11 am- Pack the kids, towels, sunscreen & picnic

Sep3 Alderwood Park(208 Browns Point Blvd NE) Pack a lunch and let’s play at 11am

Sep 10 Welcome Back Brunch Come have brunch with Mothers & Others, catch up with old friends and make some new ones

Sep 12 Fall Festival It’s back! Come join us for some family fun at St. Vincent’s. We’re leading the children’s activities from 3-5.

Mission Statement: Mothers & Others is a peer support ministry for caregivers of all ages serving to

build community and focus on support through educational, spiritual, service and social opportunities.