CFM MAKES A DIFFERENCE

 

July 2026

  • Founding Day Rosary – Thank you to everyone who joined CFM's online rosary in celebration of our Founding Day and for keeping our movement in prayer.
  • Your Voice Matters – An update on the end-of-year membership survey and how your feedback will help guide the National Board as they meet this summer.
  • Membership Renewal – Renew your CFM membership and invite others to experience the blessings of faith, friendship, and family through Christian Family Movement.
  • In Memoriam – We remember and pray for Martha Moerer and Carol Langevin and all the faithful departed members of our CFM family.
  • A Living Testimony of Faith – Heart of a Champion: "How God Used Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) to Shape My Life" by Dan McHale, whose inspiring story reminds us of the power of prayer, family, and the CFM community.
  • Walk for Life – Celebrate the faithful witness of St. Lawrence Martyr CFM members who participated in the 39th Annual Walk for Life South Bay in support of mothers and their unborn children.
  • Family Fun with a Purpose – See how St. Lawrence Martyr CFM combined games, fellowship, and service by preparing 200 sandwiches for their parish Street Ministry.

June 2026

  • CFM Founding Day Celebration - Join fellow members online as we celebrate CFM’s Founding Day with a Rosary on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 8:30 PM EDT.
  • Online CFM Group Meeting - The online CFM group will gather on June 18, 2026, at 6:00 PM PT for fellowship, reflection, and sharing.
  • New 2026–2027 Program Guide: Traditions: Sacred and Secular - This upcoming program encourages families to rediscover the deeper meaning behind the traditions they celebrate and to move beyond routine toward intentional and faith-filled living.
  • Call for Feedback - Members are encouraged to complete the year-end survey and share feedback to help strengthen and guide future programs and activities.
  • Spring Animation Time - The National Board of Directors is reaching out to schedule Spring check-ins and looks forward to connecting with leaders.
  • CFM Sparks Faith Across Southern California - Inspired by the spirit of Pentecost, CFM continues to unite parishes and families across Southern California through evangelization and outreach. Recent highlights include the Grandparents’ Ministry Retreat at Mater Dolorosa in Sierra Madre, the St. Philomena Parish Ministry Fair in Carson, and the parish-wide Rosaries for Life event at St. Lawrence Martyr Parish in Redondo Beach.

May 2026

  • Honoring Mothers and Motherhood Across Borders - A thought-provoking Social Inquiry by Deacon Don Grossnickle, inviting us to observe, judge, and act in response to the realities of global motherhood.
  • Community Spotlight: Our Lady of the Fields (Baltimore, MD) - A thriving parish group sharing fellowship through monthly meetings, Lenten service, and plans for upcoming family-centered activities.
  • Lenten & Easter Journey: St. Joan of Arc Parish (San Ramon, CA) - A beautiful gathering of families walking through Lent and Easter with outreach projects, community Stations of the Cross, and Easter Egg Hunt that brought faith and fun together for everyone.
  • Fellowship & Fun: St. Lawrence Martyr (Redondo Beach, CA) - A lively St. Patrick’s Day game night filled with laughter, connection, and service supporting anti-trafficking efforts through simple acts of giving.
  • In Memoriam: Patricia Chicklon
  • CFM Online – May 12 and May 14, 2026
  • Founding Day Virtual Rosary via Zoom – June 17, 2026

April 2026

  • Faith, Family, Fellowship - Just One Click Away Discover how CFM’s online groups are making faith-sharing more accessible, flexible, and welcoming for families everywhere.
  • What Is CFM? The Elevator Statement - A simple yet powerful way to share the heart of CFM: helping others quickly understand our mission of faith, family, and fellowship.
  • An Easter Reflection - The act of “staying” can make all the difference.
  • Celebrating Marriage During World Marriage Week - Couples renew their vows and rediscover the beauty of their commitment in a heartfelt celebration of love and unity.
  • Packing Meals for the Hungry - Families come together in service, packing over 36,000 meals to nourish communities in need around the globe.
  • CFM Volunteers Pack Meals for Guatemala - A powerful example of faith in action as volunteers help reach a milestone of 2 million meals packed for families in need.

March 2026

  • Honoring a Legacy of Faith - Irene and Robert “Bob” Tomonto - We celebrate the lives of Irene and her son, Bob Tomonto, for their multigenerational family commitment to CFM leadership and authorship.
  • 50 Years of Covenant Love - Rick and Sandy Hoenig - Congratulations to Rick and Sandy Hoenig, CFM National Board Directors and Treasurer couple, on celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary.
  • Lent: Love in Action - CFM families are invited to share how they let faith radiate outward through prayer, sacrifice, and acts of charity and compassion
  • National Winter Board Meeting - Columbus, Ohio | January 30 to February 1, 2026 - A brief insight into formation, outreach, and future initiatives for CFM, plus our newest Board couple Tom and Kathy Rothermich’s reflection on their first meeting.
  • CFM Updates
    • Online CFM Groups: March 10 & 12 – All are invited
    • New National Office Address: P.O. Box 44083, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
    • Contact the office for 2025 tax receipts
    • Support the mission of CFM through prayer and financial contributions

February 2026

  • A CFMer Is Beatified – We joyfully celebrate the beatification of Enrique Ernesto Shaw
  • Chaplain Appreciation & Gratitude – February 14
  • CFM Goes Global – Registration is open for the 16th ICCFM World Family Assembly in Tagaytay, Philippines this July, 2026
  • CFM in Action 
  • Online CFM Groups – All are welcome
  • Lenten Prayer 
  • In Memoriam – We honor our departed members, including Irene Tomonto

January 2026

  • CFM in Action: Our Lady of the Wayside (Illinois) 
  • In Gratitude - Thank you to all who participated in our successful Giving Tuesday campaign 
  • CFM for Life - Deacon Tom reflects on how the CFM transformed “going to church” into truly becoming Church for more than 55 years
  • What 2025 Taught Our Families - A reflection on raising hopeful children 
  • Looking Ahead to 2026 - An invitation to recommit to ACT meetings and formation
  • Prayer for the New Year 2026 
  • National Office of CFM has a new mailing address: 
    P.O. Box 44083
    Pittsburgh, PA 15205

December 2025

  • Welcome to Our New National Chaplain, Fr. Tommy Green 
  • Support the Mission of CFM, December 2 is Giving Tuesday 
  • Waiting, Welcoming, and Wonder - Reflections on encountering Christ in the quiet moments of Advent and the joy of Christmas
  • Celebrating the Liturgical Seasons - An invitation for families to share how they live out the Church year
  • ICCFM Christmas Zoom Gathering, December 6, 2025 
  • CFM Online Groups Update - Virtual gatherings are ongoing and registration remains open for new participants
  • A Christmas Blessing for Families 

 

 

 

 

CFM and CFLA

CFM is a member of the Catholic Family Life Association (CFLA formally NACFLM), which provides resources for marriage and family life ministry. 

 

 

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