Catholic Owned Issue 1, Volume 31

Volume 1, Issue 31 May 23, 2024

Building the New Catholic Economy

In This Issue 1. From the Founders

6. This Week

2. About Catholic Owned

7. Sapientia de Sanctis

3. From the Desk of Monsignor

8. Classifieds

4. Extended Referral Contest

9. Ultima Verba

5. New Member Spotlights

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Acknowledgements GLORIA DEO REGINA CAELI

SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR Monsignor Oscar F Castaneda

Contact Us

OUR SPONSORS OUR READERS CONTRIBUTORS Grace Williams

Slaves of Jesus and Mary

Matteo Onori & Brooke Joiner

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From the Founders

Dear Catholic Owned Readers, Welcome to the thirty-first issue of Catholic Owned Magazine.

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 the next installment from Monsignor about the Blessed Virgin Mary, Sapientia de Sancti, and the Ultima Verba.

Last, we are EXTENDING the referral contest with FOUR great prizes available. Please refer to THIS PAGE for the full details!

with fraternal affection,

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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 Dear friends in Christ,

The Church has always taught and confessed Mary's real and perpetual virginity even in the act of giving birth to the Son of God made man. In fact, Christ's birth did not diminish his mother's virginal integrity but sanctified it. The Liturgy of the Church celebrates of Blessed Mother Mary as Ever Virgin, in Greek "Aeiparthenos". (Catechism of the Catholic Church 499).

How is it then that the Bible mentions brothers and sisters of Jesus?

"Is He not the carpenter, the son of Mary and the brother of James, Joses, Judas and Simon and are not His sisters here with us?" (Saint Mark 6:4) In Semitic usage, (a group of languages Hebrew, Aramaic, Arabic) the terms brother and sister (adelphos [Greek]and its feminine adelphe) are applied not only to the children of the same parents but also to nephews, cousins, nieces, half brothers , half sisters, etc. It is important to observe that those so called "brothers" of Jesus in St. Mathew 13:55 are mentioned at the crucifixion (John 19) as sons of another Mary the wife of Clopas (Mathew 27:56 and Mark 15:40) Also Salome, mentioned in St. Mark's Gospel, is the mother of the sons of Zebedee and the sister of the Virgin Mary; therefore, her children were Jesus’ relatives.

As it is in Genesis 13:8, Lot is called Abraham's brother when in reality he is his nephew. (Gen 14:14) There is also no doubt that the word was also used in Mark 6:17 in reference to Philip as 'brother" of Herod Antipas when he was really his half brother.

In a later Church tradition, many argued for a broader translation and by the mid-second century, in the Protoevangelium of James 9:2, Christians were told that the "brothers" of the Lord were probably children of St. Joseph from a previous marriage.

“Mary has produced, together with the Holy Ghost, the greatest thing which has been and will ever be, the GodMan Jesus our Lord and will consequently produce the greatest saints that will be in the ends of time.” (True Devotion to Mary, Saint Louis de Montfort) Immaculate Heart of our ever Virgin Mother pray for us now and at the hour of our death.

Fr. Oscar F. Castaneda

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New Member Spotlight

Saul A. Padilla, RIA

Managing Member, Greenwich Creek Capital Management, LLC

Serving US Domestic and International clients For Saul, the impact on his clients and the drive Using our to serve them comes from a greater purpose. “I unique and cannot separate faith and business. I cannot successful risk operate in a certain way on Sunday and differently M-F. My faith plays a big role in the management business and is what motivated me to start process, we GCCM. It was a call to put talent to work for the actively benefit of others.” manage small Indeed, we are called to use our talents for the and large greater glory of God. Saul mentioned his favorite investment reading from Matthew 25:14-30, “The Parable of portfolios using the Talents.” In addition to his years of experience and education, he credits the Grace currencies, of God with his ability to innovate his unique risk bonds, stocks, management process that has captured every and bear and bull market that has ensued since commodities starting his firm.

The selection of the right portfolio manager can make a “There is no doubt in my mind that if I was able world of difference for individuals and families. to develop a highly efficient risk management Saul A. Padilla brings a unique expertise to his clients, process, it was due to the Grace of God and not and the result is peace of mind for them regardless of the help of my employers or my own talent. current market conditions.

Somehow, the right books and research material Saul’s experience began with several years at two of helped me put together the core of our risk the main investment bankers in the country and a large management process, which was fine-tuned by international bank. It was there that he realized that “no a couple of talented and very faithful one around me had the interests of my clients in mind. collaborators, my daughter and her husband.”

The industry is full of conflicts of interest that no one In closing, Saul shared about his devotion to the seems able or willing to fix.”

Immaculate Heart. “My wife and I are devoted to Following a thoughtful period of four years, he the Immaculate Heart of Mary and pray together discerned, along with his wife and confessor priest to the holy Rosary daily. We are strong believers resign from his employer and start Greenwich Creek that She is the way to heaven and Jesus. We Capital Management. attend Sunday and day of obligation mass as Since 2008, Saul has been helping bring his clients well as daily whenever possible. The latter, more peace of mind. He shared, “At the beginning of a new my wife than myself.” relationship, as you would expect, clients are nervous if Visit the the stock market is experiencing volatility. However, as Catholic Owned time goes by and they get accustomed to see little or Business manageable change in the net value of their accounts Directory in the during bear market cycles, they become very calm and App to get in relaxed. Giving them peace of mind in terms of their touch with Saul investment portfolios is our goal. This is the impact we Padilla! see across the board, not just on one or two clients.”

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Saul with his wife, Rosario

New Member Spotlight

Thomas Lahart Founder, Flight Foods Serving clients nationwide

Your local, faith-based supplement outlet for premium supplements at great prices The story of Flight Foods begins in a college dorm room, with a dream to have nutritious fuel as aspiring pilots.

Though majors in college shifted, the mission has stayed the same. Since August 2023, Flight Foods has been sharing its mission with others.

The company was started out of a passion for fitness and nutritional supplementation. Founder Thomas Lahart realized that fueling your body is just as important as fueling your spirit, and wanted to equip men and women with the right supplements to achieve their goals.

Flight Foods helps clients achieve their physical and health goals and find confidence in their bodies. One client lost 30 lbs and gained muscle by using their protein powders and this is just one example of how they are impacting their clients.

However, the bigger mission is that by bettering their bodies, their clients’ mental and spiritual life also increase.

Faith is at the center of the business. They find inspiration from the saints and named a couple of the products after St. John Bosco and St. Joseph of Cupertino. The goal is to be fit in body, mind, and spirit inspired by Fr. Capo.

“Embarking on the journey of life is like taking a unique flight, each person with their own destination and dreams. At Flight Foods, we're not just about nourishing bodies; we're here to fuel the passion and aspirations that propel individuals toward their chosen paths. Whether you're destined to soar as a pilot, illuminate minds as a teacher, heal as a doctor, empower communication as a speech pathologist, or conquer challenges as an athlete – Flight Foods is your co-pilot on this incredible voyage.

All that we do is centered in Christian principles, with a focus on Christ and the Eucharist. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (Phil 4:13). We have aligned our values with biblical teachings, expressing a commitment to getting stronger in mind, body, and spirit. We ensure that our products align with these principles to provide you with the best possible fuel for your own battle. "Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle" (Psalm 144:1).

The patron saint of Flight Foods is St. Hyacinth, and our Chaplain is Fr. Capo.”

You can find Flight Foods in the Catholic Owned Business Directory inside the Catholic Owned App!

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New Member Spotlight

Kathy Bowie

Sales Associate, Coldwell Banker Realty Real Estate Agent Serving Palm Beach County, specifically south County

Assisting: buyers in purchasing a home Sellers in selling their home Minimizing stressors as much as possible throughout the transaction Whether buying or selling a home, the real estate market in South Florida requires the expertise of a trusted Agent like Kathy Bowie.

In her business with Coldwell Banker Realty, she assists buyers who are purchasing a home, and sellers who are selling their home. Both represent significant decisions in the financial life of an individual or family, and being able to rely on a local expert can make a huge difference in how the transaction goes.

What sets Kathy apart is how she listens deeply to the needs of her clients. By understanding their needs, she creates the right strategy for their situation, which helps her clients to achieve their goals.

Kathy also recognizes that buying or selling a home can be one of life’s biggest upheavals, with many moving parts and the life of the client to consider. Her goal is to minimize the stressors inherent in such a significant transition as much as possible. Whether for an individual or a family, the active management of the all the elements of the transaction can make all the difference in the world.

Kathy shared that it was her own experience purchasing a home that inspired her to go into real estate as a career. Her experience was extremely stressful, so she committed herself to this profession so that she could help other people have smoother transactions that she had. She loves her career and 11

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sees it as a ministry serving those in her community.

When dealing with such important transactions, there can be quite a few issues that arise.

Kathy’s strength is in solving those problems that can occur. She helps the customers see the “whole picture”- the many moving parts that come together to complete the transaction. With a consultative and warm approach, her clients enjoy being informed and at ease because they can trust she is on top of all of the details.

Her clients also benefit from how Kathy’s Catholic faith guides her.

“I adhere to the golden rule- to treat others as you want to be treated. I am always honest and I operate with high ethical standards. My attendance at Daily Mass helps me to stay calm during the ‘storms of real estate.’”

Indeed, the market isn’t always as we wish it would be, but having the expertise and faithaligned guidance that Kathy provides can be pivotal when the right time to buy or sell (or both) comes.

Kathy also shared about her favorite saint.

“My favorite saint is St. Andre Bessette. He was the humble doorkeeper at a high school in Montreal. He put a statue of St. Joseph facing Mt. Royale and prayed to St. Joseph to help him build in a church in St. Joseph’s honor. It became reality and this was how the custom of burying St. Joseph began. I was fortunate to see the Oratory in Montreal, and it was very moving.

With her specific expertise in south Palm Beach County, Kathy serves Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Boca Raton, West Palm and beyond.

When you have real estate questions or are ready to start the conversation about buying and/or selling a home, get in touch with Kathy Bowie of Coldwell Banker Realty.

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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.

Find Roger Bockweg’s full contact details in the Catholic Owned Business Directory only inside the Catholic Owned App.

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 home!

Him in return. I recognize that God has blessed me 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 children improve their communication skills. was always St. Cecilia. She is the patron saint of 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.

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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.

Find Rose Bednar’s full contact details in the Catholic Owned Business Directory only inside the Catholic Owned App. Rose with her family

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This Week’s Feasts

Thurs., May 23: Pentecost Thursday Fri., May 24: Ember Friday in the Octave of Pentecost Sat., May 25: Ember Saturday in the Octave of Pentecost Sun., May 26: Holy Trinity Sunday Mon., May 27: St. Bede the Venerable, Confessor & Doctor of the Church Tues., May 28: St. Augustine, Bishop & Confessor Weds., May 29: St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, Virgin Thurs., May 30: Corpus Christi Fri., May 31: Queenship of Blessed Virgin Mary Sat., June 1: St. Angela Marici, Virgin Sun., June 2: Second Sunday after the Pentecost Tues., June 4: St. Franciscus Caracciolo, Confessor Weds., June 5: St. Boniface, Bishop & Martyr

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Contest runs from May 9-May 31 and is available to local South Florida members only.

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Sunday Mass Times & Locations HAVE MOVED!

Dear friends, you can now access our expanded & searchable Parish Mass Times Directory ONLY in the Catholic Owned App! Filter by Sacrament, view updated Mass times, Confession times & Adoration Times.

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May 26: Holy Trinity Sunday

The Mystery of the Holy Trinity is central to our Catholic Faith- that one true God exists in three Divine Persons, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Beautifully described in the Catechism, paragraph 237: “The Trinity is a mystery of faith in the strict sense, one of the “mysteries that are hidden in God, which can never be known unless revealed by God.” To be sure, God has left traces of His Trinitarian being in His work of creation and in His Revelation throughout the Old Testament. But His inmost Being as Holy Trinity is a mystery that is inaccessible to reason alone or even in Israel’s faith before the Incarnation of God’s Son and the sending of the Holy Spirit.”

In a sense, the three Persons of the Trinity finally being revealed to God’s people marks yet another fulfillment of the Old Covenant, with the imposition of the New. Jesus gave His disciples the Great Commission, saying, “Going therefore, teach ye all nations; baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have 27

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commanded you: and behold I am with you all days, even to the consummation of the world.” (Matthew 28:16-20) Today we celebrate the unknowable mystery of the three Persons in One God, the beauty and majesty of this fundamental Truth, and recommit ourselves to fulfilling what God has called us to do as our part in the proclaiming of this Truth and the salvation of souls. For some, it is a more literal participation as a deacon or priest, bringing the Holy Trinity to souls for their salvation. For others, this involves carefully discerning God’s will for the religious life, marriage, parenthood, work or operating a business, ministry work, missionary work, or anything else that He has called us to do, and carrying out this work in the context of the Great Commission.

The liturgical season ahead corresponds to the Church Age, which began at the Pentecost and continues to our current day. It is the time in Salvation History where the work of the faithful must be done. So as the season of Eastertide has now officially come to a close, may we invite the Holy Trinity into our hearts with a renewed vigor, and may we take up our work for the Great Commission with renewed urgency, bringing the God and all that He has commanded us to those entrusted to us.

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Requests are anonymous unless you include a name in the prayer request.

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Sapientia de Sanctis St. Josemaria Escriva (1902-1975) "When you approach the tabernacle, remember that He has been waiting for you for twenty centuries."

St. Camillus (1550-1614) "Think well. Speak well. Do well.

These three things, through the mercy of God, will make a man go to Heaven."

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Events

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PLUS easily submit an event to the community to help spread the word about events important to you.

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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.

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.

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Ultima Verba

As we end the month of Mary, we celebrate the 3) The queen mother of Israel interceded in Queenship of Mary on the 31st. Let us consider behalf of the subjects of the kingdom. She was these three core truths of Our Blessed Mother their most powerful, and therefore preferred, and her role as Queen Mother of the King: advocate. Her specific place of honor and 1) A queen mother played a significant role in intercession is dramatically illustrated in the the establishment of her son upon the throne in following passage from 1 Kings chapter 2. It was Israel. Because the king had many wives, he in response to a subject making a request to entrusted the education of his children to their Bathsheba, the Queen Mother of King Solomon. mothers. As a result, the queen chose the heir to “Very well,” replied Bathsheba, “I will speak to the throne and hence she was responsible for the king for you.” Then Bathsheba went to King his reign and closely linked with the exercise of Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah (the one his kingship. Without their mother, no king requesting), and the king stood up to meet her would have reigned in Israel. and paid her homage. Then he sat down upon 2) The queen mother in Israel had a powerful his throne, and a throne was provided for the influence in the kingdom. This power and king’s mother, who sat at his right. “There is one authority flowed from her status as Gebirah small favor l would ask of you,” she said. “Do not (queen mother) and not from her as a person. refuse me.” “Ask It, my mother,” the king said to This is an important distinction for us to grasp, her, “for I will not refuse you.” and is analogous to the power of the Pope or Two points stand out-- ‘he paid homage to her,’ other members of the Church hierarchy. The and ‘I will not refuse you.’ power comes from the status or role itself, and it As Catholics, we want to be like Christ who is is for that reason that we would be subservient the King. We can infer that He is similar to the and obedient to the individual holding that role. historical kings in his relationship with His This can be a difficult concept to accept, but it is Mother, so we can and should aim to mimic Him one we as Catholics can find comfort in as well. in this same posture towards the Queen.

Our Lady, Queen of Heaven & Earth, pray for us!

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