Catholic Life Ministries Northwest

“Form 990-ez, part iii - organizations primary exempt purpose the mission and purpose of catholic life ministries northwest (clm) is to inspire and support people of all ages and walks of life to be a power for good in the world, beginning with their primary relationships of marriage and family. Clm achieves this mission by creating and offering a variety of educational, counseling / therapeutic, spiritual, and service opportunities which are made available to individuals, couples, families, and / or the wider community. The goal of clm is to educate, support, challenge, and foster lifelong learning, growth, and service. Clm offers the added layers of emotional, mental, and spiritual care and development, addressing areas of forgiveness, healthy self-care. Effective communication, compassion, and inner healing.”

“FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 - STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS COUNSELING - The mission and purpose of Catholic Life Ministries NW include helping people succeed in their primary relationships: with spouse / partner, child(ren), extended family, and close friends, the people with whom we experience our greatest joys and deepest sorrows. When there is conflict in these relationships, those involved may be too close to the problem to solve it without help. In marriage and family therapy, clients can be helped to: 1) Stop the negative interactions. 2) Listen to one another for understanding. 3) Build more effective communication skills. 4) Restore love and friendship. 5) Build a new way of being together as a couple, family, or friends. Though not all relationships can or should be preserved, our organization believes that most relationships, with hard work and guidance, can and should succeed. Even in relationships that have experienced great trauma, there can be healing; there can be restoration to peaceful, life-giving relationships. This restoration of primary relationships is positive for couples, families, and the larger community. When a relationship cannot be restored, counseling can also serve to ease the path of break-up / separation and moving on with life. Client hours: 724 / Income: $53,075 / Expenses: $9,390”

“FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 29 - STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OUTREACH - Catholic Life Ministries NW prepares families, youth, and adults to fully engage in their Christian faith within the circumstances and relationships of their daily lives. Some events happened online; some events in person. One online class was offered in the Spring - Fire on the Earth - 6 sessions, each 1.5 hrs, w/ 19 participants. We had two in-person retreats: Spring - How Can I Keep from Singing - 20 participants; Fall - Becoming the Church Pope Francis (and the Holy Spirit) Wants - 29 participants. Monthly, we held evenings of reflection with prayer and Scripture in a hybrid format, averaging 10 - 12 participants. In May, we led a 3-day retreat on The Cenacle Missionary and the Spiritual Journey, for 55 retreatants. For June and July, the Fontanas volunteered in a shelter at the southern border, helping immigrants legally entering the U.S. Once home, we gave 4 presentations about immigration and efforts at the border to receive migrant individuals and families (40 participants). In August, we gave a marriage retreat at Bon Secours Conference Center for 11 couples - Christian Marriage Is Beautiful and Hard. This fall, volunteers assembled and distributed Friendship Bags to people in need. These bags include new socks, non-perishable snacks, face masks, hygiene items, a list of local resources for food, medical and mental health care, and housing, and a short prayer. As always, our annual group of lovely volunteers Christmas caroled at Mount St Vincent, an assisted-living facility - 100 carolers and residents. Total attendees/hours serving: 700 / Income: $840 / Expenses: $5,339”

“FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 30 - STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS PUBLICATIONS / WEBSITE - A primary way for Catholic Life Ministries NW to share educational and inspirational material with our sponsors and supporters is through the Weekly Essay. The Weekly Essay, written by Robert or Lori Fontana, or a guest author, appears online each week. Topics include Catholic / Christian perspectives on contemporary issues and inspiring accounts of courageous and insightful people / saints, past and present. Articles included in the 2024 Weekly Essay line-up are A Lesson of the Magi: God is not a Republican or Democrat; I Dont Like Jesus; Criminals or Refugees at the Southern Border?; Christian Marriage Is Beautiful and Hard; and We Dont Choose How Well DieBut We Can Choose How Were Going to Live! Monthly, most of the articles are printed in our publication, The Troubadour, sent online to about 235 households and mailed via post to ~ 40 subscribers at no charge. CLM also offers a free online marriage / relationship assessment. Circulation: ~ 275 / Income: $-0- / Expenses: $2,863”

“FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 31 - STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS SPIRITUAL DIRECTION - Catholic Life Ministries NW offers spiritual direction to people who want to deepen their spiritual life and discern a direction / course of action for their daily lives. The spiritual director walks with the directee to explore the role of God in her / his life and to discover ways to draw strength and purpose from their relationship with God. The spiritual director works with whatever spirituality the client brings and helps the client to uncover the value of spirituality in their own life. Spiritual direction is about helping clients become the best version of themselves, the person that they want to be. Client hours: 37 / Income: $2,800 / Expenses: $31”

“Advertising and promotion 359.”

“Continuing education 351.”

“COUNSELLING 845.”

“INSURANCE 714.”

“LICENSES 855.”

“Marriage institute expenses 226.”

“MEMBERSHIPS 893.”

“OFFICE EXPENSES 1130.”

“OUTREACH 942.”

“PAYPAL FEES 421.”

“PHONE 630.”

“Retreat and seminar expense 1801.”

“STRIPE FEES 1693.”

“PAYROLL TAX 8019.”

“WEBSITE 1054.”

“Machinery and equipment 343. 2750.”

“Accounts payable and accrued expenses 1704. 610.”