Joy of the Family
E-Newsletter
August 2020
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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Another month has flown by in this "unprecedented" year of growth and understanding. In preparing this August edition of the Joy of the Family E-Newsletter, we realized just how much God has already taught us this year. We have had to stretch ourselves to communicate with and stay close to extended family and friends. We have been reminded of the importance of community. As we begin to reconnect, we appreciate the people around us so much more. We have learned to be creative in the ways we can help one another and build up the Body of Christ.
In the month of August we celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We pray for the intercession of Mary, Holy Queen of Heaven and Earth to intercede with Christ for us. Mary, full of grace, pray for us.
Thank you from our team and may God's peace be with you,
Cathy, Deacon Louie, Beth, Liliana, Erika, Cindy and Rosario
Please feel free to share this email with anyone and everyone! Together, let us build, unite and grow our Church.
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This month we would like to introduce to you Deacon Louie...
The Diocese of Palm Beach has been blessed to have Deacon Louie Romero serve as the Coordinator for the Marriage Preparation Ministry for over two years. He was ordained a Permanent Deacon in 2017 and serves at St. Andrew parish in Stuart. He has been married to his beautiful wife Leona for 28 years. They are blessed with three children, now all young adults. Their oldest son Fidel serves in the Marines, and daughters Sarah and Laura attend college. Both Deacon Louie and Leona have a passion for helping couples build strong, God-centered marriages and have extensive experience in ministering to couples in troubled marriages. Not only does Deacon Louie facilitate the monthly diocesan marriage preparation programs with Leona at his side, they both serve as Fully Engaged Pre-Marital Mentors to engaged couples and they are developing a new Marriage Boot Camp ministry to help couples whose marriages are faltering.
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Exciting News from the
Office of Faith Formation...
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Unique Online Formation is Available at...
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The Diocese of Palm Beach has partnered with Franciscan University's Catechetical Institute to receive authentically Catholic resources that help to form those within your parish or your school who are forming others.
We are pleased to announce the official launch date is August 26, 2020. Please email us if you would like more information. [email protected].
The catechists, RCIA teams, faith formation leaders, youth minsters, school teachers, and parents will have unlimited access to these unique online workshops at their convenience, even in the comfort of their own homes.
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Here's what is Happening
in Faith Formation, Family Life and Youth Ministry...
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Did you know?
The Diocese of Palm Beach has a trained Unbound Healing Ministry team!
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Unbound prayer is a ministry of healing in which a trained prayer team assists individuals in overcoming spiritual obstacles. This biblically-based prayer ministry uses a simple, personal way to pray with people through their burdens to help them find freedom in Christ. The Unbound model uses five Gospel keys to help access God's grace and unlock the door to freedom: Repentance and faith, forgiveness, renunciation, authority, and the Father's blessing.
Who may benefit from Unbound prayer?
● Do you struggle with unforgiveness?
● Do you struggle with repeated sin?
● Does fear or anxiety keep you from living a full life?
● Do you struggle with anger, resentment, depression, shame, guilt, insecurity or self-criticism?
● Do you struggle with an addiction to alcohol, drugs, food, gambling or pornography?
● Have you ever been involved in the occult or with new age practices?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you could benefit from Unbound prayer. Prayer teams are specifically trained to help you find healing in those areas of your life where you have been wounded and lead you to experience spiritual freedom using the Unbound model of prayer.
Prayer appointments are available through the Diocese of Palm Beach Unbound Healing Ministry. Call for a confidential prayer appointment: 561-775-9524
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Youth Ministers and Parish Catechetical leaders join for online training sessions
July was a great month for professional development and online discussions for parish leaders in our diocese, facilitated by youth ministry consultant Everett Fritz of St. Andrew Missionaries. Most recently, Fritz hosted Chris Bartlett, founder of Next Level Ministry, an organization that works to foster excellence in ministry leadership. Bartlett spoke to youth ministers and parish catechetical leaders about the domestic church and how to help parents step up to the role of sharing the faith with their youth and families. He encouraged parish leaders to think outside the box and discover new opportunities to evangelize families that may present themselves as a result of the Covid pandemic. Although many of us are experiencing smaller numbers of participants in our programs, the families who are registering and participating are fervent and seeking the Lord. And that is good news!
Stay tuned for more exciting news from the Office of Youth Ministry.
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Don't miss the August
Joy of the Family Blog
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The Domestic Church Versus the Perfect Family
By Cathy Loh-Diocese of Palm Beach Director of Marriage, Family Life, Faith Formation and Youth Ministry.
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Read and comment on our latest Blog! Learn what is meant by "domestic church" and why this is so important...especially in our current world.
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Coming Soon...
Our website link is getting a new look!
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Our Office of Marriage, Family Life, Faith Formation and Youth Ministry website will have a new look! We are updating the content and have included many new resources for parishes, ministries, and individuals.
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More Resources for Faith Formation...
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Watch, listen and read. Anywhere, anytime.
FORMED provides great Catholic content from more than 60 organizations to help parishes, families and individuals explore their faith anywhere. Supporting thousands of movies, children’s programs, e books, audio, parish programs and studies direct to your browser, mobile or connected device.
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Scholarship Available for Catholic Laity
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Each year Catholic Life Insurance is proud to offer two scholarships worth $2,000 each through the Msgr. Larry J. Droll Scholarship Fund. Applications are now being accepted. This scholarship assists Catholic laymen and women in pursuing graduate degrees that will help them qualify for professional positions in parish and diocesan ministry. For more information call 1-800-262-2548. The deadline to apply is September 14, 2020.
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Please read, share, and forward this e-newsletter to your friends, family and neighbors. Look for more resources, opportunities and celebrations of our faith in the future.
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Inspire our actions Lord, and accompany them with Your help, so that our every word and action may always begin and end in You.
Excerpted from Roman Missal, ICEL
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