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OLS Moms Group General Information (updated 2-1-26)

 

Hello!  Come join us at a Moms Group Meeting and see what we are all about. We meet on Thursday evenings once a month in the Family Center and also have other activities planned for 2025-2026.  Our meetings have a “theme,” which includes a speaker or activity. The schedule of meeting dates is shown below. 

 

Some meeting topics/activities include:  A Fall Walk on campus, Christmas Cookie exchange, Speakers on family preparation for  Advent & Lent,  A Psychologist speaking on child/family matters, Prayer topics,  Advent Reflection & dinner, Moms Mentor Panel, Recipe Swap and Taste meeting, Moms Dinner Out,  monthly planned Playgroup activities and outings (see sep. list of playgroup dates below).

 

Come meet some great moms who have kids ranging from infants up to college age/adult, and even a couple of grandmothers! 

 

Please join us at any time of year, even if you missed the other meetings. If you have any questions, contact Karina Weglarz at (734) 679-3175. If you would like to get on our email newsletter list, contact Elaine Ciaramitaro at [email protected].
 
February Meeting: Come and learn about 33 days to consecration in a way to get ourselves ready for Lent.
 
April Meeting:  Speaker - Maria Sinistaj
Join us for the next Moms Group Meeting on Thursday, April 16, from 7:00-8:30 pm in Family Center Room 3. Our speaker will be Maria Sinistaj, Spiritual Director, who has spoken to us before on Meditative Prayer and recently wrote a book titled, “Encountering Jesus: Your 18 inch Journey to Healing.” Maria will lead us through a short guided meditation on a bible passage. Then we will discuss our prayer experience and the steps on how to do the meditations. You do not need to have the book to attend, but you can purchase it on Amazon. If you have any questions, contact Elaine at [email protected].
 
 
CARES of Farmington Hills Donation List ideas for Moms Group Meetings 2026: 

FEBRUARY 19: Body, hair, hand care Items; toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash
MARCH 19: Paper Towels and Toilet Paper (There is a High Need for these).
APRIL 16: Birthday Cake supplies: We can assemble “Birthday kits” at the end of the meeting.Cake mix, frosting, aluminum foil pans, candles, Birthday napkins, plates, cups, balloons
MAY 21:  Breakfast items ( including all types of cereal)
Donations are not mandatory, and you don’t need to donate every month.
 

Please join us even if you missed our first meeting or have not been to the group for a while.  New members can join at any time.  Come meet some great moms who have kids that are from ages infant all the way up to college age/adults & grandkids! Bring a Friend! **Please note that there will be no babysitting provided for the meetings.

If you have questions or would like to get on our email newsletter list, contact Elaine Ciaramitaro at: [email protected].

OLS Moms Group Meeting Schedule 2025-2026

Wednesday or Thursday Evenings, 7:00-8:30 pm

in the Family Center.  See date for Room location.

 

September 18, 2025       FC Rooms 3&4
October 16                     FC Rooms 3&4
November 19                 FC Rooms 1&2
December 10                 FC Rooms 1&2
January 15, 2026           FC Rooms 3&4
February 19                   FC Rooms 3&4     (Ash Wed. Feb. 18)       
March 16                      
April 20                                                       (Easter is April 5)
May 18                          
June 15                          

OLS MOMS Group Playgroup- meets at 10:15 a.m.

Location OLS Youth Group Room

 

Contact Coordinator for Info:

Heather Soderquist

[email protected]

(248) 516-5451

 

Rough format of gatherings:  

10:15 am      Arrival (contact Heather if you will be attending for entry

                                 location instructions)

10:30 am      Welcome song, introductions, opening prayer

10:40 am      Topic & Story 

Kids playtime & Mom talk time

 

 

2025-26 Moms Group Playgroup Dates

 

March 16

April 20

May 18

June 15