Diocese of Palm Beach
Joy of the Family
E-Newsletter
February 2021
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

As we begin this second month of 2021, take time to honor the Holy Family! There is a great deal of focus on the Holy Family as first we honor the Blessed Mother with each Hail Mary and especially each Rosary we pray; and this year we honor St. Joseph is a special way. Pope Francis has declared it the year of St. Joseph. Look here for books, articles and other resources to honor St. Joseph. The 33 days of preparation for Consecration to St. Joseph begins on February 15 if you would like to Consecrate on the Solemnity of St. Joseph on March 19. Look for resources below.

May God's Mercy and Peace be with you,

Cathy, Deacon Louie, Beth, Liliana, Andy, Erika, Cindy and Rosario

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Meet the Team
This month we would like to introduce Rosario Solis….

Rosario is our Natural Family Planning Speaker and Certified Instructor of the Billings Ovulation Method. She graduated from Cosmetology School but soon after learning about the beauty of NFP, decided to switch careers and teach NFP to other couples. After completing the education requirements to become a certified instructor, she began working part-time at the Office of Family Life 21 years ago.
Rosario and her husband Eduardo have been married for 38 years and have six children and three granddaughters. They are very active within the Hispanic community. They enjoy speaking and promoting NFP at Camino al Matrimonio, the Spanish Marriage Preparation Program, as well as at other Spanish Lay ministries. Additionally, they are mentor couples for the Fully Engaged Marriage Preparation Program.

Rosario's favorite phrase to share with newlyweds is "NFP is marriage insurance" Why? Because practicing NFP fosters virtues that are necessary for a healthy marriage. NFP fosters trust in God, not only in a couple's sexual relationship but in all areas of life.

Let us Pray!
Ash Wednesday is February 17
Lent begins on February 17, use the CRS Rice Bowl Calendar to track your Lenten Journey. This Lent reflect on how caring for our neighbor is caring for Christ.
Pope Francis proclaims this year:
The Year of St. Joseph
Unbound Prayer
Is there an area of your life where you feel stuck? Or is there someone you are unable to forgive? Are you consumed by negative feelings of anxiety, fear, or helplessness? Unbound ministry can help you find the freedom that Christ won for you on the cross. 
Call 561-775-9524 for a confidential prayer appointment.

Join us for the Father/Son
Virtual LoveEd Sessions

February 26-27, 2021

Author: Beth Zanotelli, Diocese of Palm Beach Coordinator of Family Life
More Resources for Faith Formation and Family Life...
Ways to take action:
  • Share the social dilemma on social media with those who most need to see it.
  • Use the Social Dilemma game and discussion guides to examine the impact of the dilemma with others.
  • Get people together and host a Social Media Detox event.
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To learn more about Consecration and St. Joseph read one of these books:
What does it mean for a person to be consecrated to St. Joseph? Well, it basically means that you acknowledge that he is your spiritual father, and you want to be like him. 
To learn even more...

read "Encountering St. Joseph" an article by Jen Settle. She is the Co-Author of Consecration to Jesus Through Saint Joseph
Check out this video about Family Consecration
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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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