Catholic Owned Volume 1, Issue 22

Volume 1, Issue 22 February 29, 2024

Where Catholics Forge Practical Connections in the Marketplace

In This Issue 1. From the Founders

6. This Week

2. About Catholic Owned

7. Oremus

3. New Member Spotlights

8. Classifieds

4. Business Directory

9. Ultima Verba

5. Ss. Perpetua & Felicity

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SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR Monsignor Oscar F Castaneda

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From the Founders

Dear Catholic Owned Readers, Welcome to the twenty-second issue of Catholic Owned Magazine!

As we continue to walk through Lent, we find strength in uniting our sufferings to those of Our Lord. In addition to the Stations of the Cross, Lenten retreats and more, we have the First Friday and First Saturday of the month this week. These two devotions can nourish our souls, so if you aren’t already practicing these, you can begin this weekend.

Please pray for us, and be assured of our prayers for you.

O Mother Immaculate, pray for us!

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with fraternal affection,

MATTEO ONORI & BROOKE JOINER Co-Founders, Catholic Owned

About

Catholic Owned

Catholic Owned exists to propagate Knowledge of, Devotion to, and Love & Admiration for the Immaculate Heart of Mary, in reparation for the many sins & blasphemies against her.

We achieve this by helping Catholics forge practical connections in the marketplace & beyond, helping them make more connections more easily, and make one less compromise at a time.

Over time, our community members can be more free to pursue ever greater devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus through the Immaculate Heart of Mary- what is known to be the sweetest path to sainthood.

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About Our Business Partners The businesses in our directory are vetted, recommended members of our community. They have all committed to the

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Faithful to the Magisterium

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Regularly practicing, sincere Catholic in good standing

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Prays the Rosary or practices other sincere devotion(s)

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Operates business in accordance with the principles of the Catholic faith

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New Member Spotlight

Rose Abdallah Bednar Owner & Creative Director, Flourish & Bloom Creative

Servicing clients in the Broward County area

Specializing in: Altar Florals Design Custom Wedding & Event Florals Water color artwork for wedding stationary, pro-life cards, and fine paper goods I’m a certified floral designer and artist. I source fresh flowers for churches that are liturgically appropriate throughout the year. I also provide quality custom floral designs for weddings and events, including large floral installations. I work with my clients to carefully design the florals that they envision for their special day.

As an artist, I also create custom artwork that can be incorporated throughout the couple’s wedding stationary suite and beyond, ensuring a cohesive design throughout the event.

My business was born from the face that I have always been an artist. As I explored many creative outlets over the years, I found floristry to be the most fulfilling for me. As I started doing flowers for my local Catholic Churches, I found it to be a wonderful way I can give back to God for blessing me with my talents. I currently do the flowers for All Saints and St. Gregory, and enjoy serving my community.

Most of my clients come to me through a shared connection in faith and shared moral values.

One example where this really shined was with the mother of a very special bride that I worked with recently. She shared with me that they chose to work with me because my business is unapologetically pro-life. That meant so much to me.

I am Catholic and my faith is the foundation of my business.

I am unapologetically pro-life, so Flourish & Bloom is unapologetically pro-life.

I like to make art that is inspired by my faith and I will never compromise my faith in any business relationship. For me, God comes first.

A favorite quote that inspires me and moved me to do what I do is, “Your talent is God’s gift to you.

What you do with it is your gift back to God.” My favorite Bible verse is John 3:16.

Click Here to get in touch with Rose today!

Rose with her family

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New Member Spotlight

Floriani Sacred Music

Nonprofit Revitalizing Sacred Music in America music, as they have grown so proficient as to perform, often while conducting themselves, for Masses, weddings and concerts. The choristers’ own love for sacred music is infectious to those who hear them, almost inevitably moving the heart and soul of the listener.

In the Vatican II document, “Sacrosanctum Concilium,” sacred music is said to be “a treasure of inestimable value, greater than that of any other art.” Our mission is to inspire a renaissance of sacred beauty through the music of the Church, whereby hearts might be able to encounter Christ, the Source of Beauty.

St. Florian is our patron, from whom we take our name. He is Giorgio’s Confirmation saint, and is attributed by Giorgio to have saved him from nearly drowning. Giorgio did not know when he chose him as his saint that St. Florian is the patron of drowning victims!

Our favorite quote would be the one Floriani Sacred Music is dedicated to serving the Church and saving the mentioned above from Sacrosanctum culture through the beauty of sacred music. We believe in the power of Concilium, as it establishes the preSacred Beauty to awaken and deepen a desire for Christ and His eminence of sacred music, as an art, in the liturgy.

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By singing for liturgies, performing educational concerts, and teaching, both in person and remotely with our online course, Gregorian Chant Academy, and our Chant School Podcast, we introduce people of all musical backgrounds to the Church’s rich heritage of liturgical music.

Giorgio Navarini founded Floriani originally as a barbershop group as a student at Thomas Aquinas College, where he met Thomas, Joe and Graham, each of whom sang in his choir at different times.

Eventually, they moved on from barbershop to sacred music, and realized it was this which they truly loved to sing. Years later, after they’d all long graduated, they reconnected, quit their jobs, and moved to Arizona to begin Floriani as a non-profit men’s vocal ensemble with a mission to revitalize sacred music throughout the world.

Floriani is proud to have taught and developed a devoted children’s choir in Phoenix, AZ for almost three years. These young choristers have proved to be a remarkable testimony to the accessibility of sacred

Click HERE for full contact details.

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New Member Spotlight

The Fund for Vocations

Nonprofit Unlocking Vocations Nationwide Studies show that around 1/3 of those who want to makes vows as priests, friars and sisters are unable to due to student loans, since candidates must be debt-free to enter formation.

The Fund for Vocations eliminates the obstacle of student loan debt so that no vocation is lost.

By actively working to alleviate the debt burden for candidates, we have opened the door for over 300 future religious, and are actively supporting members of almost 100 traditional communities, including Dominicans, CFRs, Sisters of Life, Benedictines, ICKSP, and so many more.

When a young Catholic is accepted to formation with a traditional religious order but cannot enter because of their student loans, we make their monthly payments out of a donation-based fund.

We keep paying on a monthly basis until they take their final vows, after which we pay off the remainder within five years. If they discern out, they simply pick up where we left off.

The Fund for Vocations started as a mom-andpop apostolate of Corey and Katherine Huber, two very generous and faithful Catholics. They discovered a huge cause of the vocations crisis to be the burden of student loan debts. Most orders will not even allow someone to enter formation with loans. They created a fund out of which to award grants to young Catholics to support a new generation of religious. When they received a flood of applications, they expanded and fundraised to create a 501(c)3.

Click HERE for full contact details.

Many of our grant recipients would attest that they would not have been able to become religious without our help. One Mercedarian sister, Sr. Yvelyne Marie, HMSS, wrote, “I am beyond grateful for your support, not only financially but spiritually. I would not be a Religious today, if not for you.

Thank you so much for your immense generosity and sacrifice. May the Lord reward you and grant you many blessings. You are in my prayers and have a very special place in my heart. God bless you!!”

Our Catholic Faith is at the absolute center of everything we do. Our donors are inspired to give because they understand the importance of making the Church a light for the world, and the crucial role that Catholic religious play in that effort. We are changing the world and renewing a Christ-centered, vibrant Catholic culture by enabling passionate young religious to do God’s will.

Our nonprofit is very streamlined and has only two full time employees.

Mary Radford, our executive director, has a quote in her email signature from St. Catherine of Siena: “If you are what you should be, you will set the world on fire!” Our communications director, Elizabeth Latham has one from St. Ambrose: “It is not enough just to wish well; we must also do well.” Both are deeply devoted Catholics in love with their faith.

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New Member Spotlight

Richard Roselli, LCSW, MSSW-MFT Owner/ Director, RCCS, LLC

Serving clients via telehealth in South Florida & beyond I support individuals to better look at themselves and ask the hard questions that previously they were unwilling to ask themselves. Then, we devise a plan to get them where they want to go in life.

How does your faith play a role in the operation of your business?

I pray before and after sessions privately. I believe God has put me on this earth to be a healer and helper for others who are struggling. My belief in Jesus Christ is catalyst for this mindset.

Who is your favorite saint?

Mother Teresa, because of her dedication to her work, great love for God and discipline. She continues to be a great course of inspiration for me both personally and professionally.

I am a returning Catholic attending mass worship at Mary Mother of God Catholic Church in Tequesta, FL. I have come to greatly appreciate the contributions of Catholicism in the realm of mental health. In a properly balanced order, it can be a great compliment to the struggles we face in daily life.

I am a licensed clinical therapist in Virginia (LSCW) and Florida (LCSW) with over 22 years of experience working as a counselor and life coach. I help my clients become the very best version of themselves. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and substance abuse related issues. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My goal in life is to assist any person/s in need of recovery or growth.

I focus on inner strength and self exploration by providing counseling services to individuals, couples and families.

What inspired you to start your business?

My father was an addiction counselor who started an organization called DARE (Drug Addiction Rehabilitation Enterprise).

What kind of impact do you have on your clients?

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“We normally work for 8 to 12 sessions with cognitive behavioral therapy depending on the particular issue(s) which are presenting. We may include other empirical and experiential therapies, which we could discuss. Most patients see gradual lifting of symptoms within three months and consistent improvement with practice of techniques and ongoing implementation.”

My counseling style is warm, interactive and connecting. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't deal in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and experiential counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific individual needs.

“Richard is excellent providing what his clients need to grow and flourish. He is caring and empathetic and creates a safe space for his clients.

He has experience helping with issues such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and relationships.” -Greta Wendorf, LMHC, CTP

Click HERE to view full contact details

New Member Spotlight Adrián Alvarado

Owner, Alva Leon Media Serving clients in South Florida & beyond The inspiration for starting Alva Leon comes from a lifelong love of art, storytelling, and the transcendental power of beauty. With the medium of visual storytelling, we open a world of possibilities to transmit the deep beauty of life which makes life worth living.

Through beauty and stories we are able to know ourselves more and to know God more.

Alva Leon is engineered to provide creative media solutions to any client’s needs. The founder, Adrián Alvarado is a dedicated Filmmaker, Video Producer, Editor, and Media Professional, committed to taking your media projects to the next level. Working on projects like “Mass of the Ages”, "Owls Among US: Ray", and working for a variety of companies and clients with a unique blend of artistic creativity and technical proficiency, Adrián excels at delivering your project on time and resonating emotionally with diverse audiences.An adept adaptability to emerging video production technologies has allowed Adrián to contribute to a wide array of projects, spanning various tones, styles, and languages.Throughout Adrián's career, he has used his technical skills along with his personable personality to make any project become a reality. The team behind Alva Leon is eager to collaborate with you and help bring your media visions to life. Leverage our extensive skills and experiences to achieve your creative aspirations and effectively engage your target audience. Reach out to Alva Leon and embark on an inspiring journey of visual storytelling together.

While working on “Mass of the Ages Part 3”, I, Adrián, had the honor and pleasure of planning and coordinating a film shoot in the state of Jalisco in Mexico. While there, we were able to interview a wonderful family. This family was humble and incredibly faithful. I was astounded by their incredible generosity and charity despite having so little. In this case, despite the interview being a professional endeavor, the family became great friends of mine and they continue to serve as wonderful examples to me.

“Through beauty and stories we are able to know ourselves more and to know God more.”

The Catholic faith informs everything we do at Alva Leon. It is a real blessing to be able to have worked with a wide variety of Catholic Clients like Mass of the Ages, OnePeterFive, FOCUS, Tridentine Brewing, the Knights of Columbus and more. In addition to corporate and cinematic clients, it is also incredible to do work for private individuals like capturing moments like weddings and confirmations. The way business is conducted is always with the aim to be in line with Church teaching and morals. e. Favorite saint, devotion, prayer or quote. A little sharing to inspire our readers and help them connect with you on a personal level. St. Maria Goretti and St. George are my favorite Saints, precisely because they are both so different, but both provide such incredible examples of bravery and purity. In particular, St. George was there for me when I first started to become interested in the Faith as I explored the Old Gothic Cathedral in Barcelona. I would create a Youtube video that was a reading of the original story of St. George, and this video would become one of my most watched and beloved. Later on, I would learn about St. Maria Goretti and she would become a great friend and confidant for me, and was even able to go to see all the places she lived in in Italy.

Truly both of these great saints are sources of comfort for me and have helped me through their intercessions in incredible ways throughout the years.

Click HERE to view full contact details & book with Alva Leon.

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Business Directory

Business Services

FocalPoint Coaching, Roberto Munoz

Providing Business Coaching, Executive Coaching, Sales Skills Training, Assessments (DISC, Sales Skills, EQ), Leadership Development Workshops. Serving Florida & beyond.

Ph: (954) 684-9083 Email: rmunoz@focalpointcoaching.com Website: robertomunoz.focalpointcoaching.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertomunoz2/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rmunozcoach/

Doctors & Medical Services Melissa Grace Therapy, Coaching & Fertility Care, Melissa Tablada I offer psychotherapy via telehealth for individuals and couples across the state of Florida. I offer coaching services for clients located around the country & worldwide. I offer Creighton fertility care services to clients located in the continental USA. Contact us for details.

Ph: 786-753-9391 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissagracetablada/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/melissatablada Email: melissagracetablada@gmail.com Website: www.melissagracetablada.com

Our Lady of Good Help Fertility Care, Katherine Hernandez

Providing the Creighton Model Fertility Care System as an effective and life-affirming way for single women and married couples to discover the truth of their reproductive health and embrace the gift of their fertility.

Women and couples can also be referred to a Natural Procreative (NaPro) Technology Medical Consultant to treat reproductive health conditions and evaluate the underlying causes of infertility and miscarriage.

Services provided via telehealth.

Website: Fertility Care - Our Lady of Good Help Fertility Care Email: katherine@ourladyofgoodhelpfertilitycare.com LinkedIn: Our Lady of Good Help Fertility Care: Company Page | LinkedIn

RCCS, LLC, Richard Roselli

I help my clients become the very best version of themselves. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and substance abuse related issues.

Ph: 703-634-3080 Email: richard@rccs.life Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/-rccs-llc-fairfax-va/798625

Thrive OB/GYN, Dr. Ana Garcia Iguaran

We are a concierge obstetrics practice, we come to your house for prenatal care We deliver our patients in Palm beach, Broward and Dade counties (hospital birth only) Contact us for details.

Ph: 954-743-6076 Email: manager@thriveobgyn.hush.com Website: www.dranagarciaiguaran.com

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Business Directory

Event & Floral Services

Flourish & Bloom Creative, Rose Abdallah Bednar

Floral design for weddings & special events. Specializing in Catholic Church altar flowers. Also offering custom water color wedding invitation design and stationary, prolife greeting cards, and fine paper goods. Servicing the Broward County area.

Ph: 954-336-7473 Email: rbednar29@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishandbloomcreative

Home Services

Strimbu Holdings, Andrei Strimbu Providing high end general contracting services, complete remodeling, plus all styles of flooring and gardens. Serving Broward County & beyond.

Ph: 954-632-1956 Email: strimbuholdings1@gmail.com Email: strimbuflooring@gmail.com

Media

Alva Leon Media, Adrián Alvarado

Multimedia Company focused on Cinematography, Photography and more!

Serving South Florida & beyond, available for remote work.

Ph: (941) 284-2999 Email: contact@alvaleon.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alvaleonmedia/

Real Estate

Avery St. James Real Estate Group, Manny Martinez

We take the stress out of buying, selling, and investing in real estate for families in Palm Beach County and beyond.

Ph: 561-292-5185 Book your free strategy call: https://calendly.com/talktomanny Email: manny@averystjames.com Website: palmbeachlistings.io

Recreation

Velocity Warehouse, Robert Tanon

Service provider for race car drivers. By racers and for racers, we strive to be a one-stop shop for everything racing. We offer race car storage, transportation, track support, race prep, rentals, coaching, builds, modifications, & sales of racing gear, equipment, & tires. Specializing in Mazda MX5 Miatas, RX8s, & RX7s. Serving Fort Lauderdale, all of Florida & beyond.

Ph: 888-300-1270 Address: 740 NW 57th St. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Email: info@velocitywarehouse.com Website: www.velocitywarehouse.com Facebook: www/facebook.com/velocitywarehouse Instagram: www.instagram.com/velocitywarehouse Catholic Owned Magazine

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Business Directory

Religious Goods Latin Mass Helper

It's our goal to make hard-to-find traditional Catholic products and resources easily available, at the cheapest price possible, with free and fast shipping options. Featuring Missals & more!

Email: thomas@latinmasshelper.com Website: https://store.latinmasshelper.com/ and https://latinmasshelper.com/

Nonprofits Floriani Sacred Music

Men’s vocal ensemble that performs Catholic sacred music for Masses and concerts, trains choirs in the method and content of traditional sacred music, and leads sacred music retreats for parish choirs.

Website: https://www.floriani.org Email: florianisacredmusic@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florianisacredmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/florianisacredmusic Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@FlorianiSacredMusic

The Fund For Vocations We support vocations to traditional religious orders faithful to the Magisterium by unlocking the vocations of their future members.

Website: https://fundforvocations.org/ Email: info@fundforvocations.org Phone: 877.556.6338 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fundforvocations/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fundforvocations Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@fundforvocations7057

Mother of Divine Grace School, Laura Berquist

Offering a Catholic, classical approach to distance learning. Providing K-12 curriculum, ongoing training for parent educators & Learning Support classes. Serving over 6,300 students worldwide & WASC Accredited.

Ph: (805) 646-5818, Mon-Thu 8am to 4pm PT Email: receptionist@modg.org Website: Mother of Divine Grace School (modg.org) Facebook: Facebook Instagram: @modgschool Twitter: @MODGSchool Pinterest: https://pin.it/7njdXmv YouTube: https://youtube.com/@modgschool783

Open Hearts for Orphans, Lisa Murphy

Providing resources for orphaned, abandoned, and at-risk children around the world with medical intervention, meeting basic needs, providing “Say Yes” grants to families in the adoption process, and through the advocacy of our ARISE program. openheartsfororphansorg@gmail.com Ph: 561-827-2222 Email: openheartsfororphansorg@gmail.com Website: https://openheartsfororphans.org/ Donations can be made on the website, via Meta, Paypal, Venmo, text-to-give or by mailing a check.

Text “GIVE” to 561-375-2700.

For stock donations, please email: donate@openheartsfororphans.org Check donations may be mailed to: Open Hearts for Orphans P.O. Box 8074 Delray Beach, FL 33482

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Nonprofits (cont’d) Students for Life at FIU

Providing free diapers, wipes, baby formula, and other items to new families on campus. We are a very active pro-life campus ministry, tabling weekly, collecting donations for pregnancy resource centers, hosting guest speakers, attending political rallies, and more.

Email: studentsforlifeatfiu@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentsforlifefiu/ Donations can be made via Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/studentsforlifefiu

The Men’s March, Jim Havens & Fr. Stephen Imbarrato

In participation with God’s grace, we will abolish the ongoing, daily mass murder of innocent children in our nation by (1) providing an opportunity for real men to gather together and maximize their influence in a brotherhood of authentic love for vulnerable women and children all throughout the Nation; (2) educating and inspiring all to LEAD ON LIFE without exception and without compromise according to their state in life; (3) demanding the U.S. Supreme Court take up a case to affirm PERSONHOOD NOW for every preborn child.

Email: jimhavens@themensmarch.com Website: www.themensmarch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themensmarch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themensmarch Tune into The Simple Truth: https://thestationofthecross.com/programs/the-simple-truth/

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Members Map Each pin represents one of our member businesses.

Most are here in South Florida, and some serve our community nationwide.

Stay tuned to see us fill this map with pins!

Our members in other areas:

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Ss. Perpetua & Felicity, March 6

Saint Perpetua and Saint Felicity lived in the second century in Carthage, the latter the servant of the former. In addition to other historical documents, much of their story was recorded in Perpetua’s own diary. In addition to her example of remarkable faith, her diary is special because it was written by a Christian woman in the second century. She was literate because of her noble upbringing, which was necessary for us to have the diary, and also a life of privilege she left behind for Christ.

Born in about 182 AD, Vivia Perpetua was married and had given birth to one son who was still a nursing infant when she was baptized. She and her servant, Felicity, along with other catechumens, were apprehended and held in the cruelest of conditions in prison, though they later were moved to a more reasonable accommodation in the prison, and permitted visitors thanks to the lobbying efforts of two deacons.

Perpetua suffered greatly because her baby was kept from her in the beginning of her imprisonment, and also because her mother and brother worried terribly for her. She described the period of this separation as “many days.” Eventually, she was permitted to keep the baby in prison with her. She wrote, “My prison had suddenly become a palace, so that I wanted to be there rather than anywhere else.”

Perpetua and the other catechumens spent their time praying, hopeful and looking forward to their martyrdom, though they didn’t know when it would be.

Perpetua was radically faithful, and asked God for a vision so she could tell her brother and the others what He revealed to her. She received it, and soon they were taken to the governor to be judged.

During the hearing, Perpetua’s father appeared with her young son to once again persuade her to recant.

He “dragged me from the step, and said: 'Perform the sacrifice--have pity on your baby!'” she wrote.

She stood firm, refused to sacrifice to the Roman idol and said, “I am a Christian.” Afterwards, the governor condemned the whole group to be mauled by animals in the arena.

The Christians returned to their prison and awaited their sentence. Perpetua’s father refused to return her baby to her. Felicity was eight months pregnant,

a state in which Roman law would not permit her to be martyred. After the group prayed fervently, she gave birth to her baby, as she desired to be martyred with them rather than wait until later.

The next day, “the day of their victory dawned, and they marched from the prison to the amphitheater joyfully as though they were going to heaven, with calm faces, trembling, if at all, with joy rather than fear.”

The spectacle of their martyrdom was gruesome, with the crowd calling for them to be scourged before the beasts were released into the arena.

Many miracles were reported, including Perpetua entering a state of ecstasy and being completely unaware of the suffering of her mauling by a cow. In the end, the glorious martyrs were slain in the middle of the arena, with Perpetua even guiding the hand of her executioner for the fatal wound. “It was as though so great a woman, feared as she was by the unclean spirit, could not be dispatched unless she herself were willing.”

A fearless and holy saint who was willing to give her very life for the truth that is Christianity, St. Perpetua reminds us that we too must be willing to give everything, up to and including our lives. In her wisdom, the Church celebrates this feast day during Lent, a time when we strive for sainthood and take up our own crosses ever more fervently.

Ss. Perpetua and Felicity, pray for us!

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This Week’s Feasts

Fri., March 1: First Friday, Sacred Heart of Jesus Sat., March 2: First Saturday, Immaculate Heart of Mary Sun., March 3: Third Sunday of Lent Wed., March 6: Ss. Perpetua and Felicity, Martyrs

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Sunday Mass Times & Locations

Masses are submitted by subscribers, who have confirmed that one can receive the Eucharist kneeling, on the tongue. Please submit your favorite Mass to brooke@catholicowned.com to have it featured!

Palm Beach County

Holy Spirit Catholic Church 1000 Lantana Rd. Lantana, FL 33462

7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 12:00PM (English) Extraordinary Form (TLM) 2:00PM

Palm Beach County

Mary, Mother of the Light Maronite 9:00 AM Rosary, 9:30 PM Divine Liturgy (English & Catholic Church & Academy Syriac) 46 Willow Road 11:00 AM Divine Liturgy (English, Syriac, & Arabic) Tequesta, Florida 33469

Palm Beach County

St. Jude Catholic Church 204 N US Highway One Tequesta, FL 33469-3726

Palm Beach County

St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church 7:00AM, 9:00AM (live-streamed), 11:00AM, 5:30PM 840 George Bush Blvd PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL Delray Beach, FL 33483

Broward County

All Saints Catholic Church 10900 W. Oakland Park Blvd Sunrise, FL 33351

8:00AM, 9:30AM (CHILDREN MASS) 11:00AM, 2:00PM, 5:00PM (ESPAÑOL)

Broward County

St. Gregory the Great 200 North University Drive Plantation, FL 33324

7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 12:00PM, 6:00PM (English) 1:30PM, 3:00PM (Spanish) Adoration Thursdays 4:30-9:00PM

Broward County

St. John XXIII 16800 Miramar Parkway Miramar, Florida 33027

8:00AM, 10:00 AM (English) 12:00 Noon (Spanish) 6:00 PM (English) 4:00 PM (French & Creole) 2nd Sunday of the Month

Broward County

St. Mark the Evangelist 5601 South Flamingo Rd. Southwest Ranches, FL 33330

8:00AM, 10:30AM, 5:00PM (English) 12:30PM (Spanish)

Miami Dade County

Belen Preparatory School 500 SW 127th Avenue Miami, FL 33184

Extraordinary Form (TLM) 9:30AM Rosary 10:00AM Missa Cantata

Miami Dade County

Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church 2055 Coral Way Miami, FL 33145

11:00AM (English) 1:30PM (Español)

Miami Dade County

St. Agnes Catholic Church 100 Harbor Dr. Key Biscayne, FL 33149

8:30AM, 10:00AM, 11:30AM (English) 1:00PM, 7:00PM (Spanish) PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL

Miami Dade County

St. Augustine Catholic Church 1400 Miller Rd Coral Gables, FL 33146

8:00AM, 10:00AM,12:00PM 5:00PM, 6:30PM 8:00PM (College Mass, all welcome)

7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 5:30PM

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Please pray for these prayer intentions.

Prayer intentions are published for six weeks unless removed or renewed. Please send to brooke@catholicowned.com.

-Pope Francis, all clergy and the Church -Families, especially those striving to raise their children in the Faith.

-Vocations and the discernment of young people -Holy Marriages to live out the pro life message -Couples struggling with infertility -World leaders, especially those of the United States -Those suffering with illness, in need of healing -Employment seekers struggling in the current economy -For the spread of True Devotion to the Immaculata -Catholic business owners who are walking the walk 21

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Lenten Stations of the Cross

Holy Spirit Catholic Church

Every Friday during the Lenten Season, beginning February 16 7:00PM

St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church

Each Friday during Lent, the Stations of the Cross will be available for the convenience of our community.

Fridays: in English at 12:00PM Fridays: the Rosary in English at 6:30PM, followed immediately by Stations of the Cross at 7:00PM Fridays: in Spanish Via Crucis a las 8:00PM

St. Jude Catholic Church

Join us as we follow Jesus along The Way of the Cross. Fridays 4:30PM in the Church during Lent.

St. Augustine Catholic Church Every Friday at 7:00PM in the Church.

St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church

Every Friday 5:00PM English and 7:00PM Spanish Join us on a walk through the 14 Stations of the Cross in the Church.

St. Agnes Catholic Church The Way of the Cross (Guided, English) Feb 23, 2024 7:30 am & every Friday during Lent The Way of the Cross is prayed standing, and at times kneeling. It should be done walking, stopping at each station, to remember Jesus' path to Calvary.

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Lenten Events Schedule

St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church

February 16, February 23 & March 1 from 6:00-8:30PM The Men of St. Mark invite you to enjoy a delicious menu and fellowship, with desserts and coffee provided by the Women of St. Mark. $12 for adults, $7 for children. In the St. Mark Parish Center

Emmanuel Catholic Church Every Friday During Lent, 4:30PM, join us for a fish fry! Then Stations of the Cross at 5:30PM inside the church, and Mass at 6:00PM. Tickets $12.

St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church

February 16, February 23 & March 1 from 6:00-8:30PM The Men of St. Mark invite you to enjoy a delicious menu and fellowship, with desserts and coffee provided by the Women of St. Mark. $12 for adults, $7 for children. In the St. Mark Parish Center

Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola

Every Friday during Lent, join us for a Fish Fry in the Main Hall of the Family Life Center. $15 per person, take out also available.

Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola 9999 N Military Trail Palm Beach Gardens, 33410

Lenten Mission: Fit with the Eucharist

March 12, 2024 6:30PM The Eucharist as Christ’s Strength for the journey for Body, Mind & Soul, featuring Father Rafael Capo Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola 9999 N Military Trail Palm Beach Gardens, 33410

St. John XXIII Young Adult Group Lenten Book Series Every Thursday from February 15-March 28, 7:45PM Join us to read and discuss Made for Heaven by Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR St. John XXIII Catholic Church 16800 Miramar Parkway Miramar, Florida 33027

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The Sapphire Jubilee

Events

Saturday, March 2, 2024. The Grand Auction is a long standing St. Gregory fundraising tradition that supports the enhancements and enrichments that our children are so blessed with at St. Gregory Parish and School. Help us celebrate the importance of faith, family, and friendship by supporting this year’s 65th Anniversary Sapphire Grand Auction event.

More information, ticket sales & sponsorship opportunities can be found HERE.

Adoration Hour of Mercy, Every Sunday

The Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy invite you on Sundays for an Adoration Hour of Mercy 2:50PM: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 3:00-4:00PM: Guided holy hour including a short meditation on Jesus’ passion and Chaplet of the Divine Mercy. Benediction at 4:00PM St. Augustine Catholic Church

Consecration to St. Joseph

Prepare for consecration, or renew consecration to Saint Joseph in 3 Saturday morning sessions with Fr. Humphrey, February 24, March 2 & March 9, 2024 10:00AM - 11:30AM, Consecration Date: March 19, 2024 (Tuesday) 7:00PM Prayer Garden Meeting Room, St. Gregory Catholic Church Register by February 21, for additional information, please call (954) 473-6261.

Marriage Retreats in Miami in 2024

Have you lost that loving feeling? Want to feel like saying, “I do” all over again, or just rekindle your marriage?

Come and join us in Miami for a weekend that will heal old wounds, help you learn to communicate more effectively and bring your marriage back to life. We can help put your marriage on the right path.

Upcoming Weekend Events: March 8-10, 2024 English, July 19-21, 2024 Spanish, September 6-8, 2024 English Learn more: www.helpourmarriage.org , 305-915-4607 , Miami@retrouvaille.org

40 Days for Life Mid-Campaign Baby Shower

Saturday, March 9, 9:00AM-12:00PM Join the prayer vigil and bring an item for babies-- baby shampoo, lotion, bottles, newborn diapers, wash cloths, formula, bibs, baby clothes, etc. Will be donated to Respect Life Pregnancy Center in Hollywood.

A Woman’s Center of Hollywood 3829 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33021

Catholic Women in Media, Lights in the Darkness

Saturday, March 16 8:00AM-3:00PM Day of worship includes Mass with The Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Confessions, Adoration & the Rosary, Keynote Speaker Alexis Walkenstein, Artisan Crafts & Trinkets. $35 registration fee includes breakfast and lunch. Visit pbdccw.org to register!

Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Parish 100 Crestwood Blvd S. Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 Catholic Owned Magazine

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SoulCore

Ministry Groups

Would you like to strengthen body, mind and soul? Join us every week as we combine the prayers of the Rosary with core-strengthening, stretching and functional movement. All are welcome at any fitness level! Please bring a mat and towel. Contact: Ramona Joachim: ramonajoachim@att.net, 561-866-4820 Daniella: daniella@soulcore.com -St. Joan of Arc Athletic Center: Mon & Wed @ 6:30pm -1020 SW 21 Lane, Boca Raton: Tues. 8:15am -Emmanuel Church (Delray Beach): Weds. 4pm -Boca Raton South Beach Park Pavilion: Sat. 6:30am

Domus Lux St. Kieran Young Adult Ministry Join us every Thursday at 8:00PM for a time of fellowship and community among other Catholic young adults.

St. Kieran Catholic Church 3605 S. Miami Avenue Miami, FL 33133

Rosary of the Dawn, Every First Saturday

Every First Saturday Join us at dawn to pray and give thanks along with Mary our heavenly Mother for all the blessings and graces received through her Immaculate Heart!

St. Mark the Evangelist, at the Piazza’s Fountain 5601 South Flamingo Rd. Southwest Ranches, FL 33330

Men’s Holy Hour

March 7 at 6:00PM at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Lantana, FL Men are invited to a Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions.

Afterwards, men can enjoy refreshments & fellowship.

For more information about the Holy League visit https://holyleague.com/ Contact Brian Burnett, Men’s Ministry, at HolySpiritMen@proton.me

Children’s Adoration Group

Last Sunday of every month, 9:15-10:00AM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with music, prayer, & guided meditation for Children & Families St. John XXIII Catholic Church

Adoration Night

Saturday, March 9, from 11PM-7AM, and every Saturday.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament all night.

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Andre Bessette Chapel 3455 Alton Rd. Miami Beach, FL 33140

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40 Days for Life

Volunteer Opportunities

February 14, 2024-March 23, 2024 from 7:00AM-7:00PM 40 Days for Life is an internationally coordinated 40-day campaign that aims to end abortion locally through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and a peaceful all-day vigil in front of abortion businesses. Join one of the local vigils this Lent!

Fort Lauderdale https://www.40daysforlife.com/en/fortlauderdale Miami https://www.40daysforlife.com/en/miami West Palm Beach https://www.40daysforlife.com/en/westpalmbeach West Palm Beach https://www.40daysforlife.com/en/westpalmbeachplannedparenthood

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Jobs

High School Theology Teacher

Archbishop Edward McCarthy High School located in Southwest Ranches, Florida (Broward County) is looking to hire a qualified and experienced High School Theology Teacher for the 2024-25 school year. This teacher will be expected to plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program for High School Theology. FULL DETAILS HERE.

Job Seeking

Luz Cotto is a legal assistant who also has experience as a leasing consultant. Seeking clerical, legal assisting, secraterial, or similar work in the Boca Raton area. Neat, organized and professional who is open to new opportunities, especially with a quality, Catholic Owned company. Please email lulicotto@gmail.com to get in touch about opportunities.

Housing

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Please contact Juan Burgos, MBA at 305-748-7731

Seeking Female Roomate/ Room for Rent Mature, Catholic female university student seeking a fitting living situation. Open to a Catholic roommate, a room for rent in a Catholic home, or other solutions. Within 20-30 minutes radius of STU in Miami Gardens, preferably towards Fort Lauderdale area. Please contact 786-748-5100.

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Theology Teacher Archbishop Edward McCarthy High School Archbishop Edward McCarthy High School located in Southwest Ranches, Florida (Broward County) is looking to hire a qualified and experienced High School Theology Teacher for the 2024-25 school year. This teacher will be expected to plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program for High School Theology. This candidate performs all duties and responsibilities in alignment with the mission, vision, and tenets of the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami.

Qualifications: · Required: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Theology or related field from an accredited United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) university/college. · Working towards attaining a Master’s Degree in Theology or related field from an accredited United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) university/college. · Practicing Catholic in good standing who fully adheres to and models the Roman Catholic Church teachings in faith and morals. · Knowledge and skill in use of instructional technology, including iPads in the classroom. · Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or similar forms is a plus. · Strong presentation skills with use of instructional technologies; engage students through project-based learning. · Excellent classroom management and demonstrated ability to engage students. · Excellent oral and written English language communication skills, including clear speaking voice. · Must have a professional demeanor.

To apply: Please send cover letter, resume, copies of all transcripts, and the Archdiocese of Miami Application for Employment –Schools form to cthomas@mccarthyhigh.org.

The ADOM Application for Employment- Schools form https://www.miamiarch.org/CatholicDiocese.php?op=job_openings

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Ultima Verba

In the midst of Lent, some things stay the same as the rest of the liturgical year, though the season as a whole calls us to something greater.

Two devotions that we encourage our community to continue are the First Fridays and First Saturdays Devotions.

In particular, the First Fridays Devotion has an extra significance, when we reflect on just how alone Our Lord was in the desert, and during His Passion, and how His Sacred Heart is still in many ways lonely. In the Act of Reparation to the Sacred Heart, we pray, “For the way you are deserted in your holy tabernacle, we will console you, O Lord.”

Another excerpt from this prayer hits home during Lent: “For the coldness of the greater part of your children, we will console you, O Lord.”

Perhaps Lent is a time to spend additional time on the First Fridays Devotion, adding a Holy Hour of Adoration and extra time keeping Him company.

The First Saturday of March is also during Lent.

One particular blasphemy against the Immaculate Heart stands out in this season: blasphemies against the divine and spiritual maternity of Our Blessed Mother.

Particularly on the way to Calvary, we can see how closely Mary was united to Our Lord as His loving and sorrowful mother, as one who followed Him all the way to Golgotha, and who suffered immensely alongside Him on the way.

When Our Lord spoke to her and John from the cross, He proclaimed her spiritual maternity of all mankind. And, when she held His Precious Body after they took Him off of the cross, it was just them- the Son of God and His Blessed Mother.

Anytime we see La Pieta we get a glimpse of how completely she is His mother, and how uniquely united to Him she truly is.

And so, during Lent, our regular devotions can provide us special opportunities to grow in holiness and in relationship with Our Lord Jesus Christ and His Immaculate Mother.

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