Catholic Owned Volume 1, Issue 29

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-ninth issue of Catholic Owned Magazine. Christ is Risen, Alleluia!

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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

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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.

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From the Desk of Monsignor

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

About Our Business Partners

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)

4 Operates business in accordance with the principles of the Catholic faith

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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

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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.

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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

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.

Join us for our monthly events, featuring Catholic Professional Speakers, plus appetizers & wine

Every last Monday of the month @CYPMiami

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

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

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

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

Nonprofits

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/

Members Map

Each pin represents one of our member businesses.

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

Stay tuned to see us fill this map with pins!

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*The magazine will move to a bi-weekly publication, with two issues per month

This Week’s Feasts

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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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)

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!

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 “the Apostles ” Although he made many mistakes, Our Lord did what He said He would do, and Peter became the first Pope after the Ascension. He gave Peter the ability to perform miracles, and Peter’s preaching brought many souls to Christ. He was arrested and miraculously freed by an angel, and many accounts of other miracles exist.

Peter traveled to Antioch and through out the East, visiting many of the communities started by the other Apostles and evangelizing Gentiles and Jews alike. We don’t know the exact journey he took, but we know he returned to Jerusalem multiple times and spent the last part of his life in Rome, where he was martyred for Christ in October of 64.

His crucifixion was ordered by the Roman Emperor Nero during a widespread persecution of Christians that took place after a fire broke out in Rome and ravaged the city The Romans blamed Nero, so he claimed it was the Christians who started the fire The campaign’s horrific nature was described by historian Tacitus: “{The Christians} were covered with wild beasts’ skins and torn to death by dogs; or they were fastened on crosses, and, when daylight failed were burned to serve as lamps by night ”

Just as Our Lord foreteold, “But when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and lead thee whither thou wouldst not And this He said, signifying by what death he should glorify God And when he had said this, He saith to him: Follow me ” (John 21:18-19)

St Peter, First Pope, Prince of the Apostles and Martyr, pray for us!

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!

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

Modern tradesmen can relate especially well, but every worker has one or more difficult elements of their work that require their perseverance That’s why St Joseph

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

St. Gregory the Great, whose feast day we celebrated on March 12, instituted the first Major Rogation in Rome, a custom now celebrated on April 25. The occasion that prompted the tradition was described by Jacob de Voragine in his The Golden Legend (1275).

Following a sober and austere Lent, the Romans had returned to their ways of indulgence in food, wine, games and lust, and God had “sent to them a great pestilence,” the Roman Plague of 590. It was likely bubonic plague, and the infected died quickly once stricken, whether walking, eating a meal, or speaking with another person.

Interestingly, Voragine recounts that people would even die while sneezing, and that this is where the custom of replying to a sneeze with “God bless you” arose.

It was believed that such a cruel and sudden illness was sent by God for the excessive indulgence partaken by the Romans, so St. Gregory the Great instituted processions, Litanies. prayers and Masses to appease God’s Divine anger, avoid further chastisement and to beg for God’s mercy. The tradition of practicing Rogation Days continued after Pope St. Leo III introduced them into the Roman calendar in 816.

The Minor Rogation Days, or Rogationtide is celebrated on the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

before Ascension Thursday. It should be said that the name comes from the Latin rogare, meaning “to ask.”

Unlike the Major Rogation, Rogationtide began in France following a series of unusual natural disasters. Such calamities included earthquakes, a fire that destroyed the king’s palace, and the ravaging of fields and cities by wolves and wild beasts, where they also “devoured the children and old men and women.” The local Bishop, St. Mamertus instituted a three day fast plus praying of the Litanies, and finally the people were freed from their trials.

The traditions for all the Rogation Days include purple vestments and begins with Psalm 43:26, followed by praying the Litany of the Saints and a procession around the parish or beyond, the reading of Psalm 69, petitions, and then the Mass. Prescribed penance and fasting is also observed by the faithful.

When modern conveniences can damper our understanding of our heavy reliance on natural resources, it’s good to be reminded of just how powerful nature is, and how the wrath of God can be expressed in it. Humbling ourselves to the sheer power of God and the forces of the world He created, using the resources He has given us wisely, and begging for His mercy despite our shortcomings are the theme of of Rogationtide. May we observe these Days well!

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

Sapientia de Sanctis

"It is best to learn to silence the faculties and to cause them to be still so that God may speak."

"Let us run to Mary, and, as her little children, cast ourselves into her arms with a perfect confidence"

St. John of the Cross (1542-1591)

St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622)

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

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

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

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.

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

On September 28, 2023, Catholic Owned published the first issue of Catholic Owned Magazine That inaugural issue was sent to 116 Catholics and their families in South Florida Since then, another 28 issues have been published (including the one you’re reading now), and our App was developed and is now available in both the Apple App & Google Play Stores. Today, our community is comprised of 566 Catholics and their families, approximately 97% of whom reside in the tri-county area. We’ve also published two special edition shopping guides for Christmastide and Eastertide, and those have reached more than 3,000 readers across the country. We’ve featured 20 businesses in our regular issues, and 37 gift vendors in our special issues We are gearing up for a massive increase in the business directory, as this is the top request from our readers

But today, it’s important we reflect on our true mission here at 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.

And so, let us keep our eyes on our true purpose, turning to Our Mother, praying the Rosary, making or renewing our Marian Consecration, and developing a True Devotion to Mary on our path to living a fully Catholic Life.

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