Women’s Guild
The Women’s Guild provides opportunities to all women of the parish for spiritual and community growth. We have socials during the year and a special Advent service to enhance our community and spiritual lives. Please look to the bulletin and website for upcoming scheduled events throughout the year. We hope you will join us this year!
Killgoar Education Foundation
The Killgoar Education Foundation is an endowment fund that provides critical support to Immaculate Heart of Mary School through tuition assistance and funding for other educational needs. Since 1998, generous donors have enabled the foundation to give well over $2,800,000 to the school.
Donate & Alumni Information
Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus (K of C) is an international fraternal organization promoting the sanctity of life, supporting the role and goals of the Catholic Church, and striving to make its members the best versions of Catholic/Christian men, husbands, and fathers.
Natural Family Planning
NFP classes provide instruction, information, referrals, and ongoing support for couples seeking to achieve or postpone pregnancy. It is completely natural, enhances communication, increases respect, is morally acceptable in line with the Catholic Church teaching, is a marriage builder and it’s 99% effective. NFP classes are based on the Billings Method and appointments are made upon request. for Pre-Cana needs, it is best to schedule 6 months prior to the wedding date. Please contact Paul and Christy Brown (certified Billings Ovulation Method Instructor, for more information. # 616-828-3681 or christinabrown77@gmail.com.
NFP Classes
NFP Resources and Insurance Information
Natural Family Planning (NFP) Services
Check out grnfp.org for a comprehensive list of local instructors and available classes.
To find out if your insurance will cover NFP services through My Catholic Doctor, please follow these steps:
- Contact Susan Miller: Email her at susan.miller@mycatholicdoctor.com or fill out the form at https://ccnfp.org/contact-us/. The CCNFP team will assist you in connecting with a collaborating clinician.
- Initial Medical Appointment: Most insurance companies require a brief medical appointment with a provider through My Catholic Doctor to obtain a referral for an NFP provider. This step is necessary to ensure that your insurance will cover future NFP sessions.
- Scheduling NFP visit: Susan and the CCNFP team will help coordinate this process and ensure that all requirements are met.
Local NFP Instructors:
Paul and Christy Brown
Billing Instructor
(616)-828-3681
christinabrown77@gmail.com
John and Rose MacKenzie, BSN, RN, CEN
Sympto-Thermal, Marquette, and Standard Day Instructor
(989) 640-5134
rosemaryamackenzie@mmnfp.com
Website to schedule: mmnfp.com/grandrapids
https://mycatholicdoctor.com/make-appointment/rosemary-mackenzie/
Amanda Solt, BSN, RN
Marquette and Standard Day Instructor
(248) 840-8973
Website to schedule: mmnfp.com/grandrapids
Laura Chapin, LMSW
Sympto-Pro Instructor
Franciscan Life Process Center
616-319-3841
lchapin@lifeprocesscenter.org
Method Overview:
Billings Method: The Billings Ovulation Method® is a natural method of fertility management that teaches you how to recognize the body’s natural signal of fertility – cervical mucus. Cervical mucus is a scientific and reliable signal of fertility.
Sympto-Thermal: Sympto-Thermal Method is based on three key signs of fertility: cervical mucus, basal body temperature and changes in the cervix. By observing and recording these signs you can identify fertility or infertility.
Sympto-Pro: SymptoPro Fertility Education is a sympto-thermal method of NFP which relies on a woman’s daily observations to determine her current state of fertility. It can be used at any stage of a woman’s reproductive lifespan, including long or irregular cycles, while breastfeeding, or while approaching menopause.
Marquette: The Marquette Method uses the ClearBlue Fertility Monitor or Mira monitor to measure hormone levels in urine to determine the beginning and end of the time of fertility in a women’s menstrual cycle. This information can be used in conjunction with observations of cervical mucus, basal body temperature, urine luteinizing hormone (LH) tests, and urine progesterone tests. Marquette Method uses ongoing evidence-based research and can be used in any phase of fertility. Marquette method is well-known for its objective measurements and high effectiveness for breastfeeding women who are avoiding pregnancy during the postpartum time.
Respect Life
Our Mission is to honor and protect LIFE from conception to natural death and to provide information and education so all will embrace this Christian mission. We encourage you to join us in this very important ministry. There are no application forms or tests, but we will appreciate your desire to make a difference and any energies you can offer to help us honor the sanctity of LIFE.
IHM Golf Leagues
Stay in shape and build community with fellow parishioners. Immaculate Heart of Mary has golf leagues for both men and women, so pick up your putter and the rest of your golf clubs to join!
The Men’s Golf League
The Men’s Golf League plays Thursday afternoons at Saskatoon Golf Course from mid-April to mid-September. Members are parishioners and non-parishioners. There are three flights arranged by tee times to accommodate individual schedules.
Contact Vince Williams at 243-9353.
The Women’s Golf League
The Women’s Golf League plays Thursday mornings at Indian Trails Golf Club May through August. The League consists of golfers of various abilities from Immaculate Heart of Mary, St. Paul the Apostle, and others. This is a great way to get out on the course every week and improve your game.
Contact
League play begins mid-May at Indian Trails!
