Basilica Catholic Motherhood
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About Us
PurposeThe purpose of the Catholic Motherhood Ministry is to encourage mothers of all ages in our vocation of Motherhood while strengthening our knowledge and love of our Catholic faith. We welcome all mothers to our group, regardless of age or number of children.
Usual ActivitiesFellowship - Activities vary, and are announced here and in our monthly email and Google Chat.
Babysitter Directory - We maintain a listing of babysitters who are known to us. The listing is available only to those who have signed up for our emails or Google Chat. Email [email protected] to be added to the babysitter directory.
Prayer Chain - We share prayer requests for each other and our family and friends via our Google Chat and email.
Meal Train - We support mothers after childbirth by announcing the birth to the members and offering a meal sign-up.
Donations - We are always looking for ways to share the blessings we have received by passing on household items to others in our community who need them. At times we organize a donation table at the church for drop-off/pick-up.All mothers who are parishioners, visitors, or friends are welcome to join the Catholic Motherhood Ministry.
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Connecting with Us
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Motherhood Community Email
August Newsletter
There is a lot going on in our Motherhood Community!
Read our August 2025 email newsletter here.
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Events
Second Tuesday Motherhood Fellowship
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Sunday, August 31, 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Our Basilica Motherhood Community is sponsoring a Young Ladies' Clothing Swap on Sunday, August 31 from 10am to 1:30pm in Varallo Parish Hall. Donations of gently used clothing and accessories suitable for teen- through college-age girls will be welcomed from anyone. Drop off your donations in the designated place under the stairs leading to Varallo Parish Hall by Sat., Aug. 30, and to volunteer. Click for details.Read More -
Monday, September 1, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The Knights of Columbus, Council 610 are hosting their annual Labor Day picnic at Camp Columbus on Monday, September 1 from 11am to 4pm. They will be selling RAFFLE TICKETS after the Basilica Masses from August 9 through August 31. DONATIONS NEEDED for White Elephant Yard Sale. Click for details.Read More -
Saturday, September 27, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
The Basilica Blanket Club for pro-life crochet/knitting/quilting will hold its fall meeting on Sat., Sept. 27 at 12:30pm in Varallo Parish Hall. Most of our meetings are open to non-members, and those who would like to learn or participate but aren't yet members, but this one will be a craft swap/free sale event for club members only.Read More -
Saturday, October 4, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Basilica Motherhood Ministry is hosting a fall retreat reflecting on Mary as our guide in motherhood, Sat., Oct. 4, 8am-12pm in Varallo Parish Hall, The morning will include Mass, talks, small groups, and fellowship. Optional book series will follow. RSVP by Sept. 28 (click for RSVP link and other details).Read More
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St. Gianna Pregnancy Loss Ministry
Amy Weissman is heading up a new ministry in connection to the Motherhood Community. The St. Gianna Pregnancy Loss ministry will offer one on one support to anyone experiencing a loss during pregnancy either miscarriage or stillbirth. Ladies who reach out during these difficult times will be connected to moms who have faced similar circumstances as well as provided with a list of community resources.
If you have experienced a prior loss and would like to be a part of the support team, please contact Amy at [email protected].
If you or someone close to you is experiencing a loss, please contact Amy for support and resources at [email protected].
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Meal & Prayer Requests
Meal Trains & Spiritual Bouquets
To request a meal train or spiritual bouquet for yourself or another, please reach out to [email protected]New Babies
Congratulations to Basilica moms who have recently given birth!Christina & Matt Nuar welcomed their fifth child, Augustin (Gus) Maximus, on March 10, 2025
Hans and Rachel Anderson welcomed baby Catherine Lois on August 23, 2025. MEAL TRAIN for the Andersons.
Katie and Jordan Halabrin welcomed baby Philip Wells on August 20, 2025. MEAL TRAIN for the Halabrins
Lizzie and Caleb Garcia welcomed baby Ruby Joan on August 19, 2025. MEAL TRAIN for the Garcias
Ellen & Andrew Berryesa had their baby, Florian Christopher, on August 14, 2025. MEAL TRAIN for the Berryesas
Maggie & Jared Cohen had their first baby, Mary Elise, on August 13, 2025. MEAL TRAIN for the Cohens
Jennifer & Jonathan Sicherman had their first baby, Dean, on July 17, 2025.
Stephanie & Peter Loehr had their baby, Dominic Michael, on July 15, 2025.
Maria Acosta & Cintron had their baby Efren on July 14, 2025.
Hannah & Andrew Vassil welcomed baby Helen Dolores on July 7, 2025.
Malia & Diego Aguilera welcomed baby Beatriz Ivana on June 25, 2025.
Faustine & Luke Bessmer had their chird child, Cormac Patrick, on June 21, 2025.
Elizabeth & An Pham welcomed baby Raphael on June 9, 2025.
Ashley & Matthew Gabor delivered baby Cecilia Catherine on June 4, 2025.
Cynthia & Michael von Peters welcomed baby Charlotte Rose on April 30, 2025.
Leigh Anne & Ryan Nowicki welcomed baby Cameron Joel on April 2, 2025.
Sydney & Matt Wright welcomed their first baby, Julian Thomas, on March 21, 2025.
Francely Meza & Jose Meza Flores welcomed their new baby, Vianney Meza, on March 9, 2025.
Katie & Carson Braswell welcomed Ida Joan on February 20, 2025.
Brayden & Victoria Born welcomed Baby Scarlett on February 7, 2025.
Emily & Chase Meadows had their second baby, Juliette, on January 13, 2025.
Caelan & Patrick Shurina had their new baby, Thomas Dominic, on January 11, 2025.
Ellie & Ryan Weseloh had their second baby, Jude Elliott, on January 10, 2025.
Remy & Nolan Zeunik had their first child, Levi, on January 6, 2025.
Angela & Anthony Desmond, who recently moved here from Canada, had their third baby, Joseph, on January 4, 2025.
Meg Smith's family welcomed Thomas Nelson on December 31, 2025.
Allie & Jordan Darr had their baby boy, Levi Thomas, on December 23, 2024.
Sara & Jordan Hennessy gave birth to their new baby boy on November 22, 2024.
Sara & James Callebs welcomed baby Anthony Lawrence on November 18, 2024.
Amy & Doug Weissman welcomed their fifth child, Rosemary Veronica, on October 4, 2024.
Courtney & Brandon Bolton welcomed their second baby, John Henry Patrick, on October 2, 2024.
Julianna & Jae Maeng had their third child, Andrew Paul, in September 2024.
Anna & Aaron Kirkpatrick had their second baby, Amelia Lucille, in September 2024.
Peyton & John Arnold had their second baby on September 9, 2024.
Alyssa & Ryan Milligan had their first baby, Bridget Claire, on September 6, 2024.
Becky & Brandon Panganiban had their first baby, Leo Joseph, on August 24, 2024.
Josie & Tyler Ross had their first baby, Damian Wayne, on August 20, 2024.
Brisa & Nathen Freeman had their first baby, Isabella Rose, on August 18, 2024.
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Parish News
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Registration is now open for our OCIA programs for Becoming Catholic, as well as Religious Education for preK through 12th grade; Youth Group for 6th through 12th grade; and Youth Schola for 2nd grade and up. VOLUNTEERS are needed in these programs in various roles. Click for more info.Read More -
The Basilica has started a Pro-life Crochet, Knitting, and Quilting Club. Find out more at stspeterandpaulbasilica.com/crochet (click here). Email [email protected] for more information and to sign up.Read More -
The Basilica is collecting SPECIFIC items in August for the needy who use the services of the CHATT Foundation: Sugar, canned veggies, coffee creamer, kids' snacks, disposable dishes and napkins, paper towels, cleaning supplies, deodorant, laundry detergent, trash bags, ponchos, socks, underwear, blankets, backpacks/bags, tarps, and strollers. Drop off donations in the Basilica vestibule by August 31.Read More -
The Basilica is looking for volunteers with leadership ability to put their talents to use for the following important ministries:, Religious Education teachers, Community Outreach Coordinator, CarePortal Point Person, Hospitality Coordinators (receptions, etc.), Vocations Ministry Coordinator. Email [email protected] to inquire.Read More -
Knights of Columbus Council 610 is offering a special Father's Day gift of one year of free membership. You can claim this free gift or give it to a loved one. You may also join other Knights and their families at the Basilica Sun., June 15 at 10:30am for a prayer of consecration to the Holy Family.Read More
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Recommended for Mothers
Resources for Marriage Situations
Explore Catholic resources to help your marriage and navigate difficult marriage situations, including separation and divorce
Resources for Miscarriage
Behold Your Child - a Catholic ministry for those who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. Read 10/15/2023 article by Catholic News Agency here.
Read about Catholic teaching on our Funerals page.Healing Retreat
Here is an online retreat, put on by the "pray more novenas" group, for any who may be interested. It is called the "Healing Retreat" You can listen to various speakers on your own time, at your own pace.
St. Therese Novena
Here is a novena to St. Therese that begins Sept. 22 but can be prayed anytime.
St. Joseph Novena
Here is a novena to St. Joseph that begins March 10 but can be prayed anytime.
Sacred Heart Novena
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