Mother to Mother

Who we are...

About Our Group
The Mother to Mother ministry began in September 1995 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Newburgh. Since that time, the group has reached beyond the walls of the church to welcome new families and to let women know that mothering matters.

 

Our Mission Statement
We, Mother to Mother Ministry of the church of St. John the Baptist, Newburgh, declare it our primary purpose to provide an intimate, safe atmosphere where women come and find encouragement, instruction, prayer time, and caring friends.

 

Mother to Mother is:

 

  • A Catholic women's group where mothers can come to know Jesus in a personal way;
  • A place where women can freely express feelings on motherhood, blending together frustrations, successes, and experiences;
  • A place where women will find emotional support during times of illness or death;
  • A place where mothers help welcome mothers home with new babies.

 

Our Invitation
Our doors are open to all mothers, including those of other parishes and faiths. We welcome "seasoned" mothers to share their wisdom and experience as well as first-time expecting mothers to share their joys and anticipations. New members are welcome at any time during the year. Whether you have lived in Newburgh your entire life or just moved here from far away, you will find our group to be a supportive community during your journey through motherhood.

Our Meetings...

We meet on the first and third Thursdays of every month during the school year. Our regular meetings are held in the Ruth and Naomi room in the lower level of the church. We begin at 9 a.m. and end by 11 a.m. On-site babysitting is provided by Background Checked and Safe Environment Certified Sitters. Nursing babies and little ones are welcome to attend the meetings with you if you prefer.

 

Our meeting topics include informative sessions focusing on parenting, marriage, spirituality, and health issues. We also have time to come together for prayer and fellowship. Members sign up to provide food at meetings

other activities...

In addition to meetings, there are other activities during the year. These include:

 

  • Play dates, lunch meetings, and field trips with our children
  • Walking Group
  • Couple's Night Out
  • Mom's Night Out
  • Service projects
  • Christmas Caroling at a local Nursing Home
  • Parish Egg Hunt
  • Summer picnic

Consignment Sales

Mother to Mother holds 2 Consignment Sales each year. Our sale is a not-for-profit sale. We are a moms’ group providing a service to those selling and purchasing gently used children and maternity items. The proceeds from the sale go to supporting our ministry as well as other family-centered ministries including: Birthright, Holly’s House, Pregnancy Resource Center, Habitat for Humanity, Make a Wish Foundation, Newburgh Food Pantry, The Marion Outreach Education Center, Inspiring Autism Spectrum Families, and many others.


Visit the sale website at www.mothertomothersale.org for info on how you can consign, volunteer, and shop. 

NEXT SALE IS FEBRUARY 7, 2026!

mother to mother prayer

Lord, we give you thanks for having given us children. They are our joy, and we accept with serenity the worries, fears, and labors which bring us pain. Help us to love them sincerely. Through us You gave life to them; from eternity You knew them and loved them. Give us wisdom to guide them, patience to teach them, vigilance to accustom them to the good through our example.

 

Please, Lord, support our love for our children. Support us in our journey of mothering. We look to Your own mother Mary, as our guide for support and comfort. And so, with Mary, we ask for strength and guidance to be the best mothers that we can be.

 


 Amen




For more information, please call the parish office at (812) 490-1000.

 

Or contact us at: sjbmother2mother@gmail.com