Catholic Owned Volume 1, Issue 29

Volume 1, Issue 29 April 25, 2024

Building the New Catholic Economy

In This Issue

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1. From the Founders

7. This Week

2. About Catholic Owned

8. ESTG 2024 Excerpts

3. HUGE News from Catholic Owned!

9. Oremus

4. From the Desk of Monsignor

10. Sapientia de Sanctis

5. New Member Spotlights

11. Classifieds

6. Business Directory

12. Ultima Verba

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Acknowledgements GLORIA DEO REGINA CAELI

SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR Monsignor Oscar F Castaneda

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OUR SPONSORS OUR READERS CONTRIBUTORS Grace Williams

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Matteo Onori & Brooke Joiner

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From the Founders

Dear Catholic Owned Readers, Welcome to the twenty-ninth issue of Catholic Owned Magazine. Christ is Risen, Alleluia!

This week, we humbly and gratefully announce to you that our App is officially available in the Apple App and Google Play Stores! Visit the Updates Page and click the Store of choice to be taken directly to the Catholic Owned App page. Download, click sign up to create a free account, and dive right in to explore!

In this week’s Issue, you’ll enjoy Monsignor’s article discussing the Institution and importance of the Eucharist, some exciting event spotlights, several feast days to celebrate, Sapientia de Sancti, and the Ultima Verba.

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.

with fraternal affection,

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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.

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From the Desk of Monsignor

Dear brothers and sisters,

The sixth chapter of the Gospel of St. John contains Jesus' discourse on the Bread of Life.

"I am the Bread of Life that comes down from heaven... and the bread that I will give is my flesh.” (John 6:48-51) In these words, Jesus describes the entire plan of His life, from the Incarnation to the Crucifixion. His flesh given for the life of the world was surrendered on the Cross of Calvary. Saint Paul says, 'The bread we break is the participation in the body of Christ and the cup we bless is a participation in the Blood of Christ.

"This is the bread that came down from Heaven...the man who feeds on this bread will live forever." (John 6:58) The bread which is produced from the earth can only feed our physical hunger. "Your ancestors ate manna in the desert but they died (John 6:49) but once it has received the invocation of the Holy Spirit and the words of consecration at the Mass have been said by the priest, it is no longer bread but becomes His Body. He said, "This is my Body to be given for you, do this as a remembrance of me." (Luke 22:19) St. Irenaeus of Lyons says that the Eucharist consists of two realities, one earthly and one heavenly. So also our bodies, when we receive the Eucharist, we are no longer corruptible but have the hope of the resurrection to eternity."

He who feeds on my Flesh and drinks my Blood has eternal life and I will raise him up on the last day" (John 6:54) There is no doubt that the first Christians believed and understood the Mass as the fulfillment of the Passover sacrifice, and they also recognized Jesus as superior to the traditional Passover lambs. He is the "Lamb of God" who takes away the sin of the world. (John 1:29) Christ Himself linked the Last Supper event with His sacrifice of Calvary offering His Body and Blood for our salvation.

In every Mass, Christ's sacrifice of Himself is made present. The effects of that sacrifice are brought to us by the action of the Holy Spirit. We meet Him in communion because He Himself has willed that we should know Him and receive Him as He is. He promises eternal life to those who reverently eat His Body and drink His Precious Blood.

"The man who feeds on my flesh and drinks my Blood remains in me and I in him." (John 6:56) Eucharistic Heart of Jesus, increase in us our love for You! Rev. Fr Oscar F Castaneda Catholic Owned Magazine

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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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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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A personality test based on the Cardinal Virtues, a system for understanding human personality, effective after 2500 years Named after Alexander the Great, King of Macedonia, celebrated as a military genius, strategist, diplomat, and master of organizational politics

The Alex Test offers a holistic approach to: assessing individuals' readiness for the workforce emphasizing the cultivation of good habits and essential skills for success.

Developed by Dr. Jean-Francois Orsini, esteemed professor, author & serial entrepreneur, knight of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem and a third-order Dominican and father of six daughters

Visit goAlexTest.com for more information & to take the test!

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Join us for a retreat that allows opportunities for young adults to network and navigate their Catholic faith in a supportive community.

WHEN: Saturday May 25th 10:00AM- Monday May 27th 3:00PM WHERE: Cursillos de Cristiandad (Retreat Center) Miami, Fl 33157 COST: $150 per person Committed to providing formation and education of adult leaders Quality resources A network of support and communication.

Christ is truly present throughout each TEC weekend through sacramental opportunities such as Mass and Reconciliation, as well as Eucharistic Adoration, engaging speakers, discussion, and lots of fun while spending time with peers.

To Register: Visit www.sonshinetec.com & click “register today”

Believing that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is the core message of our Christian faith, TEC offers young adults the opportunity to encounter and integrate the Paschal Mystery at a time of passage through young adulthood.

New Member Spotlight

Roger Bockweg

Agent, Catholic Order of Foresters Fraternal Life Insurance & Annuities in Five States, incl. Florida Serving Catholics by: 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.

Click Here to get in touch with Roger

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.

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

She worked for over 20 years as a Church Music Grace Therapy Solutions provides virtual speech and Director and Music Teacher, and is currently doing language services to children with communication so at All Saints Catholic Church and School in needs all throughout Florida. Parents often struggle Sunrise, Florida. At 8 years old, I started singing with to keep up with children and family members’ my mother in the church, whether it was as part of appointments, sports, hobbies, etc. This makes tele- the school choir or as a cantor at weekend Masses, therapy a convenient option for families who want and continued singing at Masses with her as an to participate in their child’s speech and language adult. She set the ultimate example of how to use therapy sessions from the comfort of their own the gifts that God has blessed you with to glorify Him in return. I recognize that God has blessed me home!

As a daughter of immigrants, the importance of hard with the gift to be able to help children with work was instilled in me as a child. My parents communication needs. So it is my duty to be able to encouraged me to, not only follow my passions, but share this gift with families. to find a way to make my passions work for me. My Catholic faith also inspired the name of my Upon entering the field of speech-language practice – Grace Therapy Solutions. As Catholics we pathology, I knew that I wanted to someday have know that the only real solution to any of our my own private practice. In 2022, I married my problems, difficulties or obstacles in life lies in husband who is in the military and moved away offering them all up to the Lord because he is the from my childhood home in Florida to live in North Ultimate Solution. And we are only granted solutions Carolina. With my husband’s job causing him to through His loving grace. God’s grace is healing. spend so much time away from home, and with our Throughout my career I have prayed for the grace to first baby on the way, I realized that I needed to find be patient and loving during trying times. And I am a way to stay home while still contributing income to constantly giving grace to my clients who struggle our household. That’s what inspired me to make my daily to communicate, and to parents who might be private practice virtual- so that I can be a stay-at- juggling countless responsibilities. home mom and still live out my passion of helping Growing up with a musical mom, our favorite saint was always St. Cecilia. She is the patron saint of children improve their communication skills.

Throughout my career as a speech therapist, I have music and musicians, mainly singers. She used her worked with children of all ages who have various voice to worship and glorify God. As a speech types of disabilities that might affect their therapist, I like to think that my helping children to communication, i.e. Language Disorders, Speech use their voice is glorification to God as well.

Sound Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sound

Click Here to get in touch with Renee!

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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 17

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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

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

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/

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

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Health & Wellness Services (cont’d) 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

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

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

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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 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 Catholic Owned Magazine

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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 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.

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Thurs., April 25: St. Mark, Evangelist, The Greater Litanies Fri., April 26: Ss. Cletus and Marcellinus, Popes and Martyrs Sat., April 27: St. Peter Canisius, Doctor Sun., April 28: Fourth Sunday After Easter Mon., April 29: St. Peter, Martyr Tues., April 30: St. Catherine of Siena, Virgin Weds., May 1: St. Joseph the Worksman Thurs., May 2: St. Athanasius, Bishop, Confessor & Doctor of the Church Fri., May 3: Sacred Heart of Jesus (First Friday) Sat., May 4: Immaculate Heart of Mary (First Saturday), St. Monica, Widow Sun., May 5: Fifth Sunday after Easter Mon., May 6: Rogation Mass Tues., May 7: St. Stanislaus, Bishop & Martyr, Rogation Mass Weds., May 8: The Vigil of Ascension, Rogation Day

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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

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

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

Our Lady of Belen Chapel 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)

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April 25: St. Mark the Evangelist

St. Mark was born in Cyrene, a city in what is now Libya, and his mother later had a home in Jerusalem where Christians would meet. He was one of two Evangelists who was not one of the Twelve Apostles, and it is believed that he met St. Peter during the latter’s travels to the various Christian communities in Antioch and Asia Minor, sometime before writing his first epistle.

St. Peter affectionately refers to Mark as “my son” in his first epistle, so it is believed that Peter baptized Mark and that the two were close.

Acting as his secretary and interpreter, Mark traveled with Peter and documented his preaching at the behest of the people. It was under the sanction of Peter that Mark in fact wrote his Gospel, and it “so bore the impress of St. Peter’s character that the Fathers used to name it “Peter’s Gospel.” It is believed that the Gospel of Mark was written for the Roman Gentiles because Mark often describes various Jewish customs in order to aid understanding of the context in which Our Lord came.

Later, Mark traveled with Paul and Barnabus on their missionary journey to Antioch and was then sent to found the Church in Alexandria, Egypt, an important center of trade and power during ancient times. The Church in Alexandria is one of the original four main Episcopal Sees of Christianity. and the Coptic Orthodox trace their roots to it.

Followers of Mark in Egypt became known for their piety and ascetism. The severe self-discipline and avoidance of indulgence was a marked change from the culture of the day.

So different from the pagans of Alexandria were Mark’s teachings that they eventually martyred him. After serving as Bishop for two decades, they tied a rope around his neck and dragged him across the stones of the street two days in a row, until he was fatally wounded, after which they left him in a prison cell to die.

A remarkable contributor to the faith of uncountable souls, Mark’s Gospel is the oldest of the four and served as a source for the other three.

His Gospel is also unique in that it offers us details about the life and ministry of Our Lord that we just don’t see in the other three. For example, he describes the gestures and expressions of Our Lord, the words He spoke performing some of His greatest miracles, and even the deep sighs of Our Lord. He even notes that Our Lord “embraced” the children and slept “on a pillow” while in the boat during the storm.

Notably, St. Mark uses the word eutheos – meaning “straightaway” or “immediately” – more than 40 times to describe the urgency with which Our Lord carried out His ministry here on earth. Mark’s careful attention to recording such details from Peter’s teachings draws us closer to the life of Christ, and help us to encounter the Living God more intimately.

Signified by a lion with wings in art, St. Mark is the patron Saint of attorneys, captives, shoemakers, lions, notaries, glass workers, Egypt, and Venice.

St. Mark the Evangelist, pray for us!

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April 29: St. Peter, Martyr

St. Peter was attracted to John the Baptist’s teachings on penance, and he and his brother, Andrew were looking for the Messiah. It was his brother who followed Jesus when John said, “Behold the Lamb of God.” Later, Andrew found Simon and told him, “We have found the Messias,” and brought Simon to Jesus.

Immediately, Our Lord said, "Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is interpreted Peter.”

(John 1:42) From Matthew’s account of their meeting, we see Jesus said to the brothers, “Come ye after me, and I will make you to be fishers of men. And they immediately leaving their nets, followed him.” (Matthew 4:19-20) We can imagine Simon’s internal dialogue at such a series of events. On the one hand, he had a life and a business that was profitable, while on the other he had been seeking the Messiah. The remarkable thing is his ability to immediately recognize the Divinity of Christ and to give an immediate and definitive yes to His call.

Later, Peter made his profession of faith, and Our Lord made that statement that changed history forever: “Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-Jona: because flesh and blood hath not revealed it to thee, but my Father who is in heaven. And I say to thee: That thou art Peter; and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”

(Matthew 16:18) Peter was well established as the leader of the Apostles and is often referred to by name when the others are grouped as His crucifixion was ordered by the Roman “the Apostles.” Although he made many mistakes, Our Lord did what He said He would do, Emperor Nero during a widespread and Peter became the first persecution of Christians that took place Pope after the Ascension. He after a fire broke out in Rome and ravaged gave Peter the ability to the city. The Romans blamed Nero, so he perform miracles, and Peter’s claimed it was the Christians who started the preaching brought many souls fire. The campaign’s horrific nature was to Christ. He was arrested and described by historian Tacitus: “{The miraculously freed by an angel, Christians} were covered with wild beasts’ and many accounts of other skins and torn to death by dogs; or they were fastened on crosses, and, when daylight miracles exist.

Peter traveled to Antioch and failed were burned to serve as lamps by through out the East, visiting night.” many of the communities Just as Our Lord foreteold, “But when thou started by the other Apostles shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy and evangelizing Gentiles and hands, and another shall gird thee, and lead Jews alike. We don’t know the thee whither thou wouldst not. And this He exact journey he took, but we said, signifying by what death he should know he returned to Jerusalem glorify God. And when he had said this, He multiple times and spent the saith to him: Follow me.” (John 21:18-19) last part of his life in Rome, St. Peter, First Pope, Prince of the Apostles where he was martyred for and Martyr, pray for us!

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April 30: St. Catherine of Sienna, Virgin Born on the Annunciation, March 25, 1347 to devout Catholic parents, she was one of twenty-five children, many of whom died in infancy and childhood. From an early age, she felt called to a life of holiness, and took a private vow of virginity at the age of seven. As she grew older, her mother and sisters insisted she prepare for marriage, and she listened to them for a time. Soon after, she repented of what she considered vanity and her family did all they could to deter her vocation. She endured all of their attempts to distract her with patience, humility and sweetness, uniting her heart to God. Finally, at the age of fifteen her family accepted her desires and she turned her attention to her pious and austere practices, serving the poor and comforted the sick, afflicted and prisoners.

At the age of 18 she joined the Third Order Dominicans, and spent the next three years in silence, prayer and fasting in her room at home. During this time, she experienced terrible difficulties of temptation and even a persistent spiritual darkness from the devil himself. She persevered and eventually the trials relented. She received visions of Christ where she spoke with Him. In one special instance, she “experienced she called a ‘mystical marriage’ to Jesus.” Guided by Our Blessed Mother, Jesus placed a ring on her finger that she could see for the rest of her life.

After her three years of solitary life, she felt called to leave her home and serve others and the Church more broadly. In her work, she and those she served experienced extraordinary graces. For example, God would multiply her provisions for the poor, or grant her extraordinary strength in carrying them to wherever the poor awaited her. She also nursed and cared for those with the Plague, seeking their conversion and preparing them for death.

She is reported to have been able to know the consciences and read the thoughts of other people, had the spirit of prophesy and a remarkable knowledge of the spiritual. Her followers called her “mamma,” as she was a spiritual mother to them.

She began receiving correspondence from leaders in many countries and spheres of influence, which caused her to become involved in Church and political matters.

Remember that from 1309-1377, the popes were in Avignon due to the politics in France. The Roman Catholics had lost respect for the Papacy, as the absence of the popes left them without leadership. She is credited for her efforts in lobbying Gregory XI to return the Papacy to Rome, an effort that eventually paid off.

She also advocated for a Crusade against the Muslims, and was sent to bring Florence back in full union with Rome.

After bringing Florence back from their obstinate disobedience, she returned to Siena and lived a life of prayer. She received the stigmata, though invisible to others, and had a vision where she took upon her own head the Crown of Thorns voluntarily, which is why she is often depicted with it.

Later, there was an uprising against the validly elected Urban VI, and an antipope was claimed.

She once again sent her letters to the various parties of the disagreement, urging them all to do what was right. She was humble and unrelenting in her support for reform in the Church while keeping full communion.

She had returned to Rome at the request of Pope Urban VI, the true pope, but her work had taken its toll. While there, she suffered a stroke and died at the age of 33. St. Catherine is the patroness against fire, illness, the United States, Italy, miscarriages, people ridiculed for their faith, sexual temptation, and nurses.

Pope Pius II canonized Catherine in 1461, and Pope Paul VI gave her the title of Doctor of the Church in 1970.

St. Catherine of Siena, pray for us!

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May 1: St. Joseph, the Worksman

The second official feast of St. Joseph featured in this guide is St. Joseph, the Worksman, or the Worker, as is more commonly used in modern times.

This feast of St. Joseph highlights and celebrates his meaningful contributions as provider for the Holy Family, and his patronage to workers everywhere.

As humans, we are designed to work, and to do meaningful work. From Pope St. John Paul II’s encyclical Laborem Exercens: “Through work man must earn his daily bread and contribute to the continual advance of science and technology and, above all, to elevating unceasingly the cultural and moral level of the society within which he lives in community with those who belong to the same family.” Put more plainly, “The Church is convinced that work is a fundamental dimension of man's existence on earth.”

Therefore, it is fitting that one person of the Holy Family would be honored for his role as a Worker, and who passed on his trade to his Son, who then helped with the work as He grew.

It’s also good to point out that St. Joseph had to work in order to provide for the Holy Family. He had been charged with caring for Our Blessed Mother and Jesus, the Son of God. Despite being extraordinary in almost every way, they still had material needs that St. Joseph had to work to provide for. They had to eat every day, purchase materials to make clothing and shoes, and needed items for caring for their home. While they lived simply, they relied on St. Joseph’s skilled labor to take care of their needs. We have this in common with Our Lady and the Child Jesus. But as working adults in 2024, we also have something in common with St. Joseph.

A quick glance at St. Joseph’s work by a modern eye can dismiss the dignity and beauty of his trade. However, when examined more closely, we can see that his work itself was in fact very difficult physically, required expertise and careful attention to detail.

Carpenters are mentioned many times in the Bible, and the trade would involve the production of household items and farming tools. To get the wood to build such items, carpenters would need to find and cut down trees; then, they would use tools to chop, chip, smooth and prepare the wood. Using tools like axes, hammers, saws, planes, and chisels, the work required strength, patience, and stamina to finish a project, not to mention the engineering ability to create functional tools and furniture.

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the Worksman is such a valuable feast to celebrate.

Today, our children rely on us to provide for them, and in homes with one income, the other parent also relies on us to provide for them. This burden can be heavy, especially when economic times are tough and needs seem to grow every day. Relying on St. Joseph’s intercession and understanding of our struggles can be a source of great consolation and strength when the burden gets a little too heavy.

He can also remind us that the meaning of our work matters, that in doing our work we must remain just and right, and that our work can and should make a positive impact on the world. These principles guide our business at Catholic Owned, and those that we promote.

We encourage you to also be guided by them.

St. Joseph the Worksman, pray for us!

May 6-8: Rogationtide

before Ascension Thursday. It should be said that the name comes from the Latin rogare, meaning “to St. Gregory the Great, whose feast day we celebrated ask.” on March 12, instituted the first Major Rogation in Unlike the Major Rogation, Rogationtide began in Rome, a custom now celebrated on April 25. The France following a series of unusual natural occasion that prompted the tradition was described disasters. Such calamities included earthquakes, a

by Jacob de Voragine in his The Golden Legend fire that destroyed the king’s palace, and the (1275). ravaging of fields and cities by wolves and wild Following a sober and austere Lent, the Romans had beasts, where they also “devoured the children and returned to their ways of indulgence in food, wine, old men and women.” The local Bishop, St. games and lust, and God had “sent to them a great Mamertus instituted a three day fast plus praying of pestilence,” the Roman Plague of 590. It was likely the Litanies, and finally the people were freed from bubonic plague, and the infected died quickly once their trials. stricken, whether walking, eating a meal, or speaking The traditions for all the Rogation Days include with another person. purple vestments and begins with Psalm 43:26, Interestingly, Voragine recounts that people would followed by praying the Litany of the Saints and a even die while sneezing, and that this is where the procession around the parish or beyond, the custom of replying to a sneeze with “God bless you” reading of Psalm 69, petitions, and then the Mass. arose.

Prescribed penance and fasting is also observed by It was believed that such a cruel and sudden illness the faithful. was sent by God for the excessive indulgence When modern conveniences can damper our partaken by the Romans, so St. Gregory the Great understanding of our heavy reliance on natural instituted processions, Litanies. prayers and Masses resources, it’s good to be reminded of just how to appease God’s Divine anger, avoid further powerful nature is, and how the wrath of God can be chastisement and to beg for God’s mercy. The expressed in it. Humbling ourselves to the sheer tradition of practicing Rogation Days continued after power of God and the forces of the world He Pope St. Leo III introduced them into the Roman created, using the resources He has given us wisely, calendar in 816. and begging for His mercy despite our shortcomings The Minor Rogation Days, or Rogationtide is are the theme of of Rogationtide. May we observe celebrated on the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday these Days well!

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Oremus

Please pray for these prayer intentions.

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

-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 -For the conversion of our Protestant brothers & sisters to the one true Church of Christ

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Sapientia de Sanctis St. John of the Cross (1542-1591) "It is best to learn to silence the faculties and to cause them to be still so that God may speak."

St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622) "Let us run to Mary, and, as her little children, cast ourselves into her arms with a perfect confidence"

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Events

Men: Pray!

Saturday, April 27 at 9:30AM Join us to pray the Rosary. Info: 305-608-3886 Ponce Circle Park 2810 Ponce de Leon Blvd.

Coral Gables, FL

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

A First Class Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis

Friday, May 3rd after the 7:30 and 8:30AM Masses A first class relic will be available for veneration.

Carlo put the Sacrament of the Eucharist at the center of his life and he called it “my highway to heaven”.

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

Diocese of Palm Beach 2024 International Marian Festival Sunday, May 5 at 2:00PM Bishop Gerald Barbarito will lead us in the procession around the Rosary lake, recitation of the Rosary in various languages, crowning of Our Lady and Eucharistic Benediction.

Emmanuel Catholic Church 15700 S. Military Trail Delray Beach, FL 33484

St. Gregory Annual Golf Tournament

Friday May 10, 2024 For sponsor opportunities and participation information, contact the Development office at 954-473-8170 or development@saintgreg.org. Registration forms are available now in the School, Rectory and Development offices. Registration fee is $175 per player (Spaces are limited) Plantation Preserve Golf Course

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

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Events

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

Camp Erin Family Bereavement Camp

Saturday, June 15, 2024 A FREE bereavement camp for youth (ages 6-17) and their families grieving the death of a significant person in their lives. Families attend a one-day camp experience that combines grief education and emotional support with fun, traditional camp activities. The last day to register is May 17, so apply soon!

For more information, contact CampErin@catholichospice.org or call 954-944-2709.

Or visit www.camperinsouthflorida.org to download a Camper Application.

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 Catholic Owned Magazine

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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

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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

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Jobs

Hiring Director of Stewardship

The Archdiocese of Miami Development Corporation is hiring for a Director of Stewardship who understands that stewardship involves lifestyle decisions in alignment with the Gospel. This role is responsible for the design, implementation and coordination of an Archdiocesan-wide comprehensive stewardship plan and system that strategically and consistently promotes vibrancy and the concept of time, talent, and treasure within all the parishes. View Full Job Listing HERE.

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 St. Gregory

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.

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

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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Ultima Verba

On September 28, 2023, Catholic Owned in reparation for the many sins & blasphemies published the first issue of Catholic Owned against her.

Magazine. That inaugural issue was sent to 116 In practical terms, we are building the New Catholics and their families in South Florida.

Catholic Economy.

Since then, another 28 issues have been Over time, our community members can make published (including the one you’re reading fewer compromises and be more free to pursue now), and our App was developed and is now ever greater devotion to the Sacred Heart of available in both the Apple App & Google Play Jesus through the Immaculate Heart of MaryStores. Today, our community is comprised of what is known to be the sweetest path to 566 Catholics and their families, approximately sainthood.

97% of whom reside in the tri-county area.

We’ve also published two special edition And so, let us keep our eyes on our true purpose, shopping guides for Christmastide and turning to Our Mother, praying the Rosary, Eastertide, and those have reached more than making or renewing our Marian Consecration, 3,000 readers across the country. and developing a True Devotion to Mary on our We’ve featured 20 businesses in our regular path to living a fully Catholic Life. issues, and 37 gift vendors in our special issues. Today is a special day and we have so much to We are gearing up for a massive increase in the celebrate. This milestone also marks a beginning business directory, as this is the top request of the rest of the story of Catholic Owned—a from our readers. story of which you are an integral part.

But today, it’s important we reflect on our true Thank you for being here for this journey, and mission here at Catholic Owned. we pray that you love the App that we have built Catholic Owned exists to propagate for you. Please let us know if there is anything at Knowledge of, Devotion to, and Love & all that we can do to serve you better. We will Admiration for the Immaculate Heart of Mary, see you in the App and in our next issue May 9!

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