Catholic Owned Volume 1, Issue 28

Building the New Catholic Economy

In This Issue

GLORIA DEO

REGINA CAELI

Acknowledgements

SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR

OUR SPONSORS

OUR READERS

CONTRIBUTORS

Grace Williams

Matteo Onori & Brooke Joiner

Slaves of Jesus and Mary

Monsignor Oscar F Castaneda

From the Founders

Dear Catholic Owned Readers,

Welcome to the twenty-eighth issue of Catholic Owned Magazine Christ is Risen, Alleluia!

This week, please take a look at our updates for when the App is out so you know what’s coming You’ll enjoy two New Member Spotlights this week, Monsignor’s article discussing the beauty of the Eucharist, plus a reflection on our use of the Holy Name, Sapientia de Sancti, and the Ultima Verba. As usual, many new events are found in our classifieds, along with updated Mass times for selected parishes.

We also want to remind you of our Eastertide Shopping Guide, which has Easter Reflections and content through May 26. Click HERE for your free copy.

May God bless you.

MATTEO ONORI & BROOKE JOINER Co-Founders, Catholic Owned with fraternal affection,

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.

In practical terms, we are building the New Catholic Economy.

Over time, our community members can make fewer compromises and be more free to pursue ever greater devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus through the Immaculate Heart of Marywhat is known to be the sweetest path to sainthood.

Updates from Catholic Owned

As you may know, our App is in the final stages before launching in the Apple and Google Play Stores. We want you to be in-the-know about how things will evolve when that happens!

Once the app is live, you can expect these changes:

Businesses and Events will be in an interactive, searchable format in the App, updated DAILY

The magazine will move to a bi-weekly publication, with two issues per month only The magazine will only be available in the app

The App is also accessible on the web. Similar to your other favorite apps, you will be able to access Catholic Owned in the App Stores or on the Web using a computer.

Stay Tuned for Our Launch Day, Coming Soon!

From the Desk of Monsignor

Dear friends of Catholic Owned,

During the Easter Season, the Church celebrates the Resurrection of Christ with special emphasis and solemnity during 50 consecutive days The whole liturgical life of the Church revolves around the Eucharistic sacrifice and the Sacraments.

"The Church affirms that for believers the sacraments of the New Covenant are necessary for salvation" (Council of Trent 1547) and "Sacramental grace" is the grace of the Holy Spirit given by Christ and proper to each Sacrament

During the Lord's day, the preeminent day for the liturgical assembly (Sunday), the faithful gather to listen to the word of God and take part in the Eucharist.

At the the Last Supper celebrated in the Upper Room, on the night He was betrayed, our Savior instituted the Eucharistic sacrifice of His Body and Blood. This He did in order to perpetuate the sacrifice of the cross

throughout the ages until He should come again. The Eucharist is therefore the source and summit of the Christian life. The faithful initially celebrated the Eucharist in people's homes (Acts 2:46-47), taking their food with gladness and simplicity of heart and of being of one heart and one soul. (Acts 4:32)

The phrase "breaking of Bread" mentioned in Acts 2:46 is because Jesus used this rite which was part of a Jewish meal, when the master of the table would bless, break and distribute the bread It was in this action that the disciples recognized Jesus after the Resurrection and it was also this expression that the first Christians used to designate their Eucharistic assemblies. It signified that all who ate from the "one broken bread which is Christ, entered into communion with Him and formed one body with Him, our Savior and the Lord (I Cor 10:16-17).

During the next few weeks, we will discuss how the whole Divine Liturgy finds its center and most intense expression in the celebration of the Eucharist It is in that sense that it is also called the Sacred Mystery The Eucharistic species reserved in the tabernacle after each Mass are called the "Most Blessed Sacrament because the Eucharist is the Sacrament of sacraments.” O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine, all praise and all thanksgiving be every moment thine. Amen

Fr Oscar F Castaneda

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The businesses in our directory are vetted, recommended members of our community. They have all committed to the Founding Pillars of Catholic Owned

2 Faithful to the Magisterium

1 Regularly practicing, sincere Catholic in good standing

3 Prays the Rosary or practices other sincere devotion(s)

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New Member Spotlight

Roger Bockweg

Agent, Catholic Order of Foresters

Growing the faith through fraternal outreach activities

Keeping Catholic families financially bulletproof with Catholic life insurance & annuities

As an independent agent for the Catholic Order of Foresters, I help grow the faith by creating and executing fraternal outreach activities, while also helping protect the financial futures of Catholic families. I can do this all while transparently being truly Catholic in all my actions and deeds.

All of my work includes educational meetings with Catholics, aimed at helping them become financially bulletproof I pray before each meeting, asking the Holy Spirit to “reveal financial issues I can help with If there are none, please send me on to the next family “ This approach makes for a low pressure, high learning environment

With the Catholic Order of Foresters, the best quality and quantity of life insurance is within reach. In fact, in most cases, this peace-of-mind is available for less than what many will spend per week at the coffee shop. The impact on my clients is that they have peace of mind. Financial peace of mind for Catholic families who can rest assured that their spouse and children will not be impoverished if they were to pass away means they can focus on what’s important and be covered in case of disaster This is best illustrated with a simple math problem:

If one has a newborn in the home, that child will likely be living in that home about 20 years. That said, if someone is making $100K a year, if they died, to replace 20 years of lost income requires two million dollars

The life insurance policy would replace that lost income for the family In this example, we do not account for future potential increases for merit and inflation, though they are also worth considering.

Fraternal Life Insurance & Annuities in Five States, incl. Florida Click Here to get in touch with Roger Serving Catholics by:

The Catholic Order of Foresters makes this kind of coverage affordable for Catholic families As a non-profit fraternal benefit society, we exist ONLY for the purpose of serving our members. Because we have no shareholders to pay, we have some of the most affordable life insurance in the country for baptized Catholics and those married to them. COF doesn’t stop there

COF’s Investment Policy Statement mandates that the invested assets of the organization be managed in a manner that is consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church For devout Catholics, this makes a significant difference.

Not only is there peace of mind financially, but there’s also peace of conscience. Our clients enjoy the benefits of knowing their family is protected, and that the funds are being managed without even a remote participation in evil You can read more about our investing policy by clicking here. Taking our commitment to the Catholic community a step further, COF offers a special benefit in which 5% of the face value of the policy will be committed to the insured’s favorite Catholic charity upon their passing at no cost to the insured or their beneficiaries. These gifts can make a significant difference for the charities, and we have careful requirements to ensure the charities are authentically Catholic

In addition, we provide a variety of fraternal outreach to serve and care for the Catholic community Programs include scholarships for homeschool, grade school, high school and college students, mission trips for those aged 18-24, Adopt-A-Seminarian, and other year-round efforts to feed people spiritually, physically and mentally. Spirituality Tap Ins are special events where COF sends a Priest or Deacon into a bar or coffee shop to deliver an evangelistic talk to the public

Serving Catholics is all that we do at COF

Please consider an appointment with me today I would love to show how COF could benefit your family now and for years to come This assessment is free and resulting coverages could cost less than your weekly coffee. I look forward to meeting virtually or in person during one of my monthly visits to South Florida, where I enjoy family and serving Catholic friends all year round.

New Member Spotlight

Renee Smith, M.S. CCC-SLP

Owner & Pediatric Speech Therapist, Grace Therapy Solutions

Serving Children via Telehealth throughout Florida

Helping Children to: communicate functionally advocate for their individual needs improve academic achievement connect socially with peers, family & friends

Grace Therapy Solutions provides virtual speech and language services to children with communication needs all throughout Florida. Parents often struggle to keep up with children and family members’ appointments, sports, hobbies, etc. This makes teletherapy a convenient option for families who want to participate in their child’s speech and language therapy sessions from the comfort of their own home!

As a daughter of immigrants, the importance of hard work was instilled in me as a child. My parents encouraged me to, not only follow my passions, but to find a way to make my passions work for me Upon entering the field of speech-language pathology, I knew that I wanted to someday have my own private practice In 2022, I married my husband who is in the military and moved away from my childhood home in Florida to live in North Carolina With my husband’s job causing him to spend so much time away from home, and with our first baby on the way, I realized that I needed to find a way to stay home while still contributing income to our household. That’s what inspired me to make my private practice virtual- so that I can be a stay-athome mom and still live out my passion of helping children improve their communication skills. Throughout my career as a speech therapist, I have worked with children of all ages who have various types of disabilities that might affect their communication, i.e. Language Disorders, Speech Sound Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sound

Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Emotional Behavior Disorders, Learning Disabilities, etc. The treatment I provide as a speech therapist is individually tailored to each client’s needs, therefore positively impacting the ability to communicate functionally, advocate for his or her wants/needs, improve academic achievement, and connect socially with peers So far as a speech therapist, I have helped dozens of children master their speech and language goals and graduate from speech therapy, being able to say all speech sounds correctly, perform at grade/age level in language arts, and communicate functionally with family and friends

I learned how to integrate my faith in my work by following the example of my mother, Gizel Abdallah. She worked for over 20 years as a Church Music Director and Music Teacher, and is currently doing so at All Saints Catholic Church and School in Sunrise, Florida. At 8 years old, I started singing with my mother in the church, whether it was as part of the school choir or as a cantor at weekend Masses, and continued singing at Masses with her as an adult. She set the ultimate example of how to use the gifts that God has blessed you with to glorify Him in return. I recognize that God has blessed me with the gift to be able to help children with communication needs So it is my duty to be able to share this gift with families

My Catholic faith also inspired the name of my practice – Grace Therapy Solutions As Catholics we know that the only real solution to any of our problems, difficulties or obstacles in life lies in offering them all up to the Lord because he is the Ultimate Solution And we are only granted solutions through His loving grace God’s grace is healing

Throughout my career I have prayed for the grace to be patient and loving during trying times. And I am constantly giving grace to my clients who struggle daily to communicate, and to parents who might be juggling countless responsibilities.

Growing up with a musical mom, our favorite saint was always St. Cecilia. She is the patron saint of music and musicians, mainly singers. She used her voice to worship and glorify God. As a speech therapist, I like to think that my helping children to use their voice is glorification to God as well.

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 m ed doing flowers for

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 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.

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 Click Here to get in touch with Rose today! favorite Bible verse is John 3:16

Rose with her family

New Member Spotlight

Floriani Sacred Music

Nonprofit Revitalizing Sacred Music in America

Floriani Sacred Music is dedicated to serving the Church and saving the culture through the beauty of sacred music. We believe in the power of Sacred Beauty to awaken and deepen a desire for Christ and His Church

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

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 mentioned above from Sacrosanctum Concilium, as it establishes the preeminence of sacred music, as an art, in the liturgy

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.

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

Please consider a recurring or one-time taxdeductible donation: SUPPORT THE FUND FOR VOCATIONS

New Member Spotlight

Richard Roselli, LCSW, MSSW-MFT

Owner/ Director, RCCS, LLC

Serving clients via telehealth in South Florida & beyond

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?

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

“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

Business Directory

Business Services

AlexTest, LLC, Dr. Jean-Francois Orsini

Alexander the Great Cardinal Virtues-based personality test that helps engaged individuals with good habits get jobs and helps organizations recruit and coach them.

Website: www.goAlexTest.com

Tepeyac Leadership, Inc., Cristofer Pereyra

Nonprofit forming lay Catholic leaders for civil society. Their upcoming event, The Hour of the Laity: Lumen Gentium (THL2024) is a lay conference taking place in Orange County, California from November 7-9, 2024. Learn more and register by visiting the website.

Website: www THLconference org

Health & Wellness Services

Grace Therapy Solutions, Renee Smith, M.S. CCC-SLP

Pediatric speech and language tele-therapy for children with communication disorders across the state of Florida

Ph: (954) 408-1805

Email: office@gracetherapysolutions.com

Website: www.gracetherapysolutions.com

Instagram: https://www instagram com/gracetherapysolutions/ Facebook: https://www facebook com/profile php?id=61557229872910

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.

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

Business Directory

Health & Wellness Services (cont’d)

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

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 & beyond.

Ph: 954-336-7473

Email: rbednar29@gmail com

Instagram: https://www instagram com/flourishandbloomcreative

Financial & Insurance

Catholic Order of Foresters, Roger Bockweg

A non-profit fraternal benefit society since 1883, dedicated to growing the faith through fraternal outreach and keeping Catholic families financially bullet-proof with Catholic life insurance. Serving five states, including Florida.

Phone: 513-379-5315

Email: rbockweg@catholicforester org

Website: www catholicforester org

Facebook: https://www facebook com/catholicforester

Instagram: https://www instagram com/cofoutreach/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CatholicForester

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/catholic-order-of-foresters/

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/

Website: https://www.alvaleon.com/

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

Business Directory

Religious Goods

Website: https://store.latinmasshelper.com/ and https://latinmasshelper.com/ 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

Nonprofits

Catholic Young Professionals Miami

Want to grow in your faith & career? Young professionals ages 20s-30s are welcome the last Monday of the month! No registration needed.

Instagram: https://www instagram com/cypmiami/

Facebook: https://www facebook com/CYPmiami

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14089807/

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

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

Business Directory

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 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

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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A Personal Reflection on The Holy Name of God

How many Catholics do you know who are constantly taking the name of Our Lord in vain?

Whether in an exclamation of shock, a joyful expression of surprise, or in total disbelief at what they have just heard, the habit of blurting out, “oh my --” is shockingly common amongst “those who call themselves His friends ”

Is it possible that you have also made this a habit in your day-to-day life?

We know it isn’t just us Catholics who engage in this behavior, as the three letter abbreviation has become a common response to just about any message or news in today’s world And the use of the full name of Our Lord, Jesus Christ as an expletive has reached unbearable heights in the mainstream culture

Combined with other vulgar language and themes, entertainment today has become everything that is against God and is misused in what is supposed to be a comedic or otherwise entertaining format

I was listening to a Fr Ripperger talk last week on the Sensus Fidelium channel and one thing that he shared has been on my mind since He shared a brief story that I will paraphrase here: If a husband were to watch a video in which someone was making fun of his wife and laughed at it, his wife would rightfully be offended If he continued to watch that same video repeatedly, knowing that the content was at the expense of his wife’s dignity, and continued to laugh every time he watched it, he would be hurting her every time he chose to watch that video and laugh along with it Their relationship would suffer real harm as a result

It is easy for us to see how this could lead to material harm in a marriage, because it is in human terms we can all understand. Fr. Ripperger went on to explain that this is exactly the same as us choosing to consume entertainment that makes a mockery of God and all that He is.

Whether it is a film we have seen before, or a content creator that we know uses foul language, electing to re-watch over and over again is akin to the husband offending his wife over and over. It’s hurtful to God when we choose to fill our time with entertainment that glorifies the taking of His Holy Name in vain, other profanities, and the indulgence in a plethora of sinful acts that the mainstream

culture deems acceptable It does real harm to our souls and faculties too

By consuming this kind of content regularly, not only are we contributing to the demand for it, but we are offending God We are choosing to be entertained by evil and laugh in His Holy Face while indulging our lower faculties

We can ask ourselves, is the content gossip, designed to create division or drama, or is it somehow disrespectful to another person who is made in the image and likeness of God? Even some Catholic sources fall into some of these categories and are best avoided for the sake of our souls and for the love of God and His Church In other cases, it could be that the creator of the content is living a sinful lifestyle, but isn’t creating necessarily inappropriate content We could ask ourselves, is that someone we should be supporting?

I understand that this is a tough realization, as I continue to wrestle with it myself It is uncomfortable, leaves one wondering what is okay for entertainment, and can even leave one with feelings of despair After all, we can’t only consume religious content, and it will vary based on the state and stage of life of each person

One suggestion in closing is to begin this discernment with the reading of this commandment, and asking oneself if the content one consumes is violating it If so, it could mean it’s time to make the courageous decision to leave that content behind, under the careful guidance of one’s spiritual director

“Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain: for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that shall take the name of the Lord his God in vain ” -Exodus 20:7

Oremus

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

-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

-For the souls in purgatory, and poor sinners who have no one to pray for them

-For the Traditional Latin Mass, especially in our area but also worldwide.

-For those suffering with cancer

-For the protection of human life in the US and the world

-For Baby Clementine, a beautiful baby girl lost to the evil of abortion, and for her father and mother who mourn her

Sapientia de Sanctis

"A humble soul does not trust itself, but places all its confidence in God."

"There is no such thing as bad weather. All weather is good because it's God's"

St. Faustina Kowalska (1905-1938)

St. Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)

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

Palm Beach County

Mary, Mother of the Light Maronite

Catholic Church & Academy

46 Willow Road

Tequesta, Florida 33469

Palm Beach County

St. Jude Catholic Church

204 N US Highway One

Tequesta, FL 33469

Palm Beach County

Broward County

Broward County

St Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church

840 George Bush Blvd

Delray Beach, FL 33483

All Saints Catholic Church

10900 W. Oakland Park Blvd

Sunrise, FL 33351

St. Gregory the Great

200 North University Drive

Plantation, FL 33324

Broward County

St John XXIII

16800 Miramar Parkway

Miramar, Florida 33027

Broward County

St. Mark the Evangelist

5601 South Flamingo Rd.

Southwest Ranches, FL 33330

7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 12:00PM (English)

Extraordinary Form (TLM) 2:00PM

9:00 AM Rosary, 9:30 PM Divine Liturgy (English & Syriac)

11:00 AM Divine Liturgy (English, Syriac, & Arabic)

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

Miami Dade County

Our Lady of Belen Chapel

500 SW 127th Avenue

Miami, FL 33184

Miami Dade County

Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite

Catholic Church

2055 Coral Way

Miami, FL 33145

Miami Dade County

St Agnes Catholic Church

100 Harbor Dr

Key Biscayne, FL 33149

7:00AM, 9:00AM (live-streamed), 11:00AM, 5:30PM

PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL

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

7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 12:00PM, 6:00PM (English)

1:30PM, 3:00PM (Spanish)

Adoration Thursdays 4:30-9:00PM

8:00AM, 10:00 AM (English)

12:00 Noon (Spanish)

6:00 PM (English)

4:00 PM (French & Creole) 2nd Sunday of the Month

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

12:30PM (Spanish)

Extraordinary Form (TLM)

9:30AM Rosary

10:00AM Missa Cantata

11:00AM (English)

1:30PM (Español)

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)

Opera Night

April 19, 2024 at 7:00PM

Events

Featuring, William, Madison, Yasa & Darren “The opera is full of the sheer beauty, lush harmonies and emotional depth of Romantic-era music but also has a breathtaking style all its own ”

St Ann Catholic Church

310 N Olive Ave

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

mmaus

9-21, 2024

all women of the parish to take a weekend away to encounter Christ, strengthen their nd grow in sisterhood This is an overnight retreat at a local Miami retreat center, from Friday night through Sunday afternoon Cost is $190, sponsorships available With St Augustine Catholic Church Register HERE

Clericus Cup International Soccer Match: Miami vs. Ecuador

April 23, at 7:00PM

Come watch Archdiocese of Miami priests face off in a soccer match against priests from the Archdiocese of Quito, Ecuador in the Clericus Cup International. Doors open 5:30PM, free admission.

St. Thomas University Soccer field

16401 NW 37 Ave

Miami Gardens, FL 33054

Rosary Makers at St. Jude in Tequesta

Wednesday, April 24th, from 9:30-11:30 AM in the Parish Center Conference Room. The Council of Catholic Women are meeting to make Rosaries for the Missions, no experience is necessary!

As a Rosary maker you will be aiding the cause for world peace, partnering with missionaries to spread the Gospel, helping to turn hearts and souls to God and the Blessed Mother and multiple prayers will be offered on your behalf in the far corners of the world! Questions? Contact Liz at (561) 308-7179

St Jude Catholic Church

204 N US Highway One Tequesta, FL 33469

CYP Miami Meeting

April 29, 7:30PM

Join us to network and grow as a professional. Appetizers and wine provided.

St. Raymond of Peñafort Catholic Church

3475 SW 17th St.

Miami, FL 33145

Events

Third Annual Run For St. Mark

May 11 at 6:30AM

Run for St. Mark: 5K race to benefit St. Mark Church and School returns for its third edition. For more information: Michael Peña, 954-560-2269, mikepena2269@gmail.com

St. Mark Church

On the grounds of the church and school and Archbishop McCarthy High School 5601 South Flamingo Road

Southwest Ranches, FL 33330

13th Annual Marian Eucharistic Conference

May 10-12, 2024

Featuring Raymond Arroyo, Johnette B Williams, Father Raphael Capo & more!

$190 registration includes lodging & meals. Visit www.aveconferences.com today to register!

Ave Maria University

Little Flowers Girls’ Club at St. Jude in Tequesta

Tuesday, May 21st, from 6:30 - 8:00PM

Little Flowers Girls’ Club is a Catholic Club for girls ages 5-15 and their moms. This year we will be learning about the Virtues of Mary our Blessed Mother through scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

“Surpassing Purity” To Learn More about the Little Flowers Club, please visit: stjudecatholicchurch.net/ministry/littleflowers/ For more information contact Cindy Fulmer at (561) 629-3889 or email cmfulm@gmail.com

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: July 19-21, 2024 Spanish, September 6-8, 2024 English

Learn more: www.helpourmarriage.org , 305-915-4607 , Miami@retrouvaille.org

Vocations Awareness Weekend

November 1 – 3, 2024, for men ages 17-35

Is God Calling You?

If you hear the voice of the Lord calling you to the priesthood, or if you want to learn more about seminary life and the priestly ministry, then Vocations Awareness Weekend is for you

If you would like to attend, please fill out the online registration form.

St. John Vianney College Seminary

2900 SW 87th Avenue

Miami, FL 33165

Ministry Groups

SoulCore

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

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

Every Second Saturday of the Month

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament all night

St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Andre Bessette Chapel

3455 Alton Rd

Miami Beach, FL 33140

Alpha- Questions About Life Answered

Join us every Tuesday at 8:00PM as we begin a new series looking at life’s biggest and important questions. Come experience community & a reawakening of faith.

St. Augustine Catholic Church

1400 Miller Rd

Coral Gables, FL 33146

Volunteer Opportunities

Catholic Hospice seeks volunteers

The Volunteer Services Department of Catholic Hospice offers an array of volunteer opportunities for individuals looking to join an organization committed to providing care to vulnerable populations Catholic Hospice volunteers can choose to serve in a number of special programs: Companion Care, Acts of Kindness Project, Camp Erin, We Honor Veterans, Pet Peace of Mind and more

Share your compassion and companionship Your help means the world to those facing difficult times Provide companion care, assist with pet care, shopping or other tasks Families are grateful for any time you can spare

To learn more about volunteer opportunities, please contact the Volunteer Services Department at 305-351-7052 or VolunteerServices@catholichospice org

Catholic Hospice

14875 NW 77th Ave #100

Miami Lakes, FL 33014

Jobs

Seeking Experienced Sales Producer

Catholic Owned is hiring for the role of Sales Associate

The ideal candidate would have a minimum of two years of experience in sales, be serious about their Catholic faith, have a coachable demeanor, a strong network of Catholic contacts, and desire to be part of Building the New Catholic Economy This role is remote and commission-based Please email your resume and an introduction to brooke@catholicowned com to be considered We look forward to speaking with you!

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.

Employment opportunities at Saint Gregory Catholic Church

1. Plant Manager for the Church and School

2. Church and School Custodian/Maintenance Department Assistant

3. Assistant Director of Religious Education

4. Finance and Tuition Office Clerk/Secretary

5. Parish Director of Communications and Marketing

6 Coordinator of Special Events and Fundraising

7 Parishioner Services and Volunteer Coordinator

Resumes can be submitted via email to the attention of Father Davis, Pastor of Saint Gregory, at frdavis@saintgreg.org Deadline for submission is May 10th.

Seeking Female Roomate/ Room for Rent Housing

Fully Furnished Room for Rent, Hammocks Area in Miami

In a gated community near Miami Dade College, Miami executive Airport, and West Kendall Baptist Hospital.

Rental price is $850 per month and includes internet, water, electricity, gym, swimming pool, laundry, private parking spot, full sized closet, and balcony with a view. Please no pets, and requires a Background Check, security deposit needed to move in.

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

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.

Ultima Verba

Fides intrepida, meaning, ‘Daring Faith’ is what we are called to in this life

Would you describe your faith as daring?

The concept is easier for some than it is for others to adopt and to live out. Some would argue it is easier for zealous converts, while others would argue that the lifetime graces of being raised in the one true Faith produce it. Still others would be inclined to claim that tradition versus modern practice in our faith is the deciding factor. In reality, God can use any poor sinner He chooses to be radically faithful. So we can ask, how can this look in our lives today?

In many cases, it is a call to do more for the love of God and souls. It is a ‘yes’ in response to the Holy Spirit speaking interiorly to our souls We have the option to ignore it, since God wants our complete ‘yes,’ but we are wise to heed this call Perhaps it is a calling to speak out for the unborn, to attend events and hear the stories of the survivors and lost ones to this incredible evil It could be a calling to volunteer with the RCIA/OCIA program at your local parish and to

help usher in more souls to the one true Church God may be asking you to take up the vocation that you have so long delayed in embracing, as He has waited patiently at the door of your heart He could be calling you to start a business, something completely new to you and you really don’t know how to do it.

Or, God could be calling you to a career change, a trip across the world to serve the poorest of the poor, or something else entirely. It doesn’t have to make sense, and always remember, God equips the called.

In all of these cases, and in your unique circumstances, fides intrepida is what is needed to say, ‘yes.’

Daring faith is needed because the journey will be difficult, but the reward for such faith is immense- signal graces and provisions are among the biggest consolations on such a journey

So, what is the ‘more’ that God is calling you to in your life right now? And, will you choose a daring faith and be so bold as to say ‘yes’?

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