Mary & Martha is a St. Martin de Porres Women's Faith Sharing Ministry.

In Luke 10:38-42, we recognize the need to be more like Mary…to sit at the feet of Jesus, well, to sit anywhere and be still and listen! We also strive to get everything done like Martha and know that as moms, wives, employees, and with the numerous hats we wear, it is necessary to do both. The timing of what to do when is what is important. We want to learn to live in the “and” and be both Mary & Martha depending on what is needed. Jesus’s words to Martha point this out, “Mary has chosen the better part.” At that moment, she was where she needed to be. 
 
Participation in the group is open to all women in the Parish who have a desire to grow in their faith in a safe, confidential environment. Mary & Martha allows women to meet in different kinds of spiritual programs, events and activities throughout the year. Women choose to participate in one or all of the Mary & Martha events  according to interests.  All gatherings offer time for Faith-sharing, Prayer and Fellowship in order to build a community of faith-filled women. 

There are events that require registration such as Fall/Spring Bible Studies and Day Retreats.  Other events such as Fellowship Friday on the 3rd Friday each month for Lunch or Evenings, Walking Through Lent Rosary, and other fellowship events do not require registrtation...you just show up.  We send a monthly email with upcoming events for women who are on the Mary and Martha email distribution list.  To be added to the Mary & Martha Email list or ask further questions, please email  stmdp.maryandmartha@gmail.com

The Mary & Martha Facebook Group is closed to protect confidentiality and is only accessible by Facebook invitation.  If you would like to added to the Facebook group for prayer intentions and event notifications, send a Facebook Friend Request to Susan Conner Brown who is our ministry leader.  Susan will then add you to the group.        

You are welcome to ask any of the Mary and Martha Ministry Leadership Team questions.  We hope you will join us!
Victoria Graner, Vee Beaudoin, Susan Conner Brown, Cindi Friedel, Janelle Huurman, Jackie Kyanko, Lydia Marques, Lori Pearson, Jennie Reeder,  Rosie Sprague, Christine Tombarge