Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

November is here, it is the Month of All Souls. 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18 urges us to "Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus." We are thankful for each of you and praying for you and your families.

Please let us know how we can better serve you and your parish as we carry out our mission of evangelization to help parishes bring people to an encounter with Christ and a deeper appreciation of the Catholic faith. (Contact us at family@diocesepb.org)

May God's Mercy and Peace be with you and your family,

Cathy, Deacon Louie, Beth, Liliana, Andy,

Maria, Cindy, and Rosario

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Diocese of Palm Beach

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Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach

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Divorce Recovery

Healing Weekend

December 13-15, 2024

A HEALING WEEKEND | This program provides for a safe environment for those who experienced a significant loss, primarily focused on the separation/divorce experience.

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The 24th Annual Catholic Men for Jesus Christ

Men's Rally

Saturday, January 11, 2025

8:00am - 1:30pm

Get ready for an electrifying experience at the Catholic Men’s Rally, featuring the dynamic and inspiring Father Mike Schmitz. This will be a sell out, so reserve your spot today!

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Visit our Diocese of Palm Beach Events page for upcoming local events, Holy Hours, and masses. On this page, you will find submitted events occurring in the five counties of the Diocese of Palm Beach. Events listed are hosted by a diocesan ministry or office, a school, or a parish. This is a good resource for finding fellowship or special activities.

Events Page

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MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS

FOR THE EIGHT WORLD DAY OF THE POOR

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

17 November 2024

Dear brothers and sisters,

The prayer of the poor rises up to God (cf. Sir 21:5). In this year dedicated to prayer in anticipation of the Ordinary Jubilee of 2025, this expression of biblical wisdom is most fitting as we prepare for the Eighth World Day of the Poor, which will be observed on 17 November...

for the Holy Souls in Purgatory!

Our Catholic Faith teaches us that the souls of the faithful departed must be entirely purified before they enter into eternal rest in Heaven. We know that the souls of most people who have died in friendship with God must be purified in Purgatory.

The Church views the act of praying for the souls in Purgatory with such importance that she has included this work in the seventh spiritual work of mercy: “Praying for the living and the dead.”

Let’s offer our prayers for the souls of those who are awaiting their eternal heavenly rest through this Novena

for the Holy Souls in Purgatory!

Let us pray - Holy Souls Novena

How do you celebrate November in your Catholic Home?

So excited to bring you some easy ideas for celebrating November in your Catholic home from Elizabeth Clare. Fun food recipes, kid friendly craft ideas, Liturgical Prayers and more. Check it out! Free printables too!

November Ideas

Mass with Littles

Advent & Christmas

Everyone Can Evangelize

We are all called to evangelize, and thanks to the gift of the Holy Spirit, we are well-equipped for this mission. It may not mean spreading the Gospel in a foreign land or going door-to-door with the Good News—and it may require overcoming some fears—but the Lord is asking each of us to step out of our comfort zone and evangelize one-on-one.

In this Year of Mission, Catholics across the U.S. are saying “yes” to a special form of heart-to-heart accompaniment called the Walk With One initiative.

Walk with One - Start Today!

Local Illustrator shares her talent with Catholic faith children books.

Meg Whalen parishioner at St. Helen Catholic Church recently spent the afternoon sharing her talents with the Pre-K class at St. Helen Catholic School. We saw the facebook post and knew we had to share her talent with our readers.

This is the most beautiful way to introduce your little one to the incredible story of salvation history!

Click here to view Meg's website

Journey through Advent with the whole Family!

Join art teacher Ms. Kim as she teaches children to draw different scenes from the Nativity story. With compelling storytelling, Ms. Kim points out key details from Scripture and Catholic tradition.

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Click to download Coloring Pages

Don't Stop On Christmas!

The Quest: A Journey through Advent to Epiphany is a virtues-based daily study for Catholic families. This beautiful hardcover book offers daily reflections that will gently lead your family deeper into the virtuous life and prepare you to greet Baby Jesus on Christmas and Epiphany.

Take your family on a Quest. Click here!

“For this reason, a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one. So, they are no longer two but one. Therefore, what God has joined together, no human being must separate.”

Mark 10:7-9

The Office of Marriage, Family Life, Faith Formation & Youth Ministry (MFLFFYM) is here to encourage couples at all stages of life to understand and live God’s plan for a happy, holy marriage by providing educational and spiritual resources.

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4 Holy Hours

Every marriage is a story of stories

Marriage is a vocation to holiness. From their first days as husband and wife through their golden years, married couples have the awesome task of witnessing to God’s faithful love to each other, their children, and society. No couple does this perfectly, and everyone needs help when love feels strained and the going gets tough. All marriages can grow in knowledge, faith, joy, and love. Whether you are just starting out in marriage or have fifty years under your belt, the advice, real life stories, and Church teaching here can help strengthen and bless your marriage.

FOR YOUR MARRIAGE

National Vocation Awareness Week

November 3-9, 2024

National Vocation Awareness Week (NVAW) is an annual week-long celebration of the Catholic Church in the United States dedicated to promote vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life through prayer and education, and to renew our prayers and support for those who are considering one of these particular vocations.

Palm Beach Vocations

Vocation Awareness Weekend

November 8-10, 2024

Take a weekend to experience the life of a Seminarian, at St. John Vianney College Seminary in Miami, FL. Open to High School juniors/seniors and men up to 30 years old.

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