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Happy October!
We have so much to discover this month...in addition to a change of seasons and many pumpkins, we celebrate many amazing saints and Our Lady of the Rosary. There are only seven weeks left in Ordinary time. In the first week of October, we celebrate: St. Therese, the Holy Guardian Angels, St. Francis of Assisi, and St. Faustina. Look for more October Saints here. And find more ideas in "Liturgical Living for Busy Families".
In October we finish Ordinary Time for this Liturgical Year. This is the time that we grow and learn. What can you learn this month to grow closer to God? What can you do to help bring your family deeper in faith?
Please remember to pray for all those affected by Hurricane Helene and, our nation as we prepare for the upcoming election. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, Pray for us. Jesus, we trust in You!
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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The Florida Catholic Bishops Introduce
Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
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Living the Truth in Love
The Heart of the Priesthood
By Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach
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Joy of the Family
Pick Up Your Cross
By Cathy Loh, DOPB Director of Marriage, Family Life, Faith Formation and Youth Ministry
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Divorce Recovery Healing Weekend
December 13-15, 2024
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month join Catholics for Family Peace in prayer and to promote awareness and compassion to those in our community affect by violence.
Visit the link below for more information and resources.
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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. | |
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The story of Our Lady of the Rosary is based on the legend that Mary appeared to Saint Dominic and taught him to pray the rosary in the early 13th century:
The vision:
According to the story, Mary appeared to Dominic while he was struggling to preach in France and gave him the rosary as a tool to fight heretics.
The rosary's development:
The rosary is a combination of repetitive prayers and scriptural meditation that helps the practitioner contemplate the events of Jesus and Mary's lives. The word "rosary" comes from the Latin word rosarium, which means "rose garden".
The feast:
The feast of Our Lady of the Rosary was originally called the Feast of Our Lady of Victory, which Pope Pius V established to thank God for the Christian victory over the Turks at Lepanto. Pope Gregory XIII changed the name to the Feast of the Holy Rosary in 1573, and Pope Clement XI extended it to the universal Church in 1716. The feast is now celebrated on October 7th.
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4 Simple Ways to Celebrate
St. John Paul II
October 22nd marks the feast day of Saint John Paul II. Born in 1920 in Wadowice, Poland, Saint John Paul II was known as Karol Karol Józef Wojtyla or “Lolek” growing up.
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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.
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SAINT OF THE MONTH
St. Francis of Assisi
This time of year, people in various places may notice something odd. A procession of animals, everything from dogs and cats to hamsters and even horses, is led to churches for a special ceremony called the Blessing of Pets. This custom is conducted in remembrance of Saint Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures.
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Raise Faithful Resilient Kids with Bold Books
Teach your child the truth about his or her God-given identity through fun & engaging stories.
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