Joy of the Family
E-Newsletter
May 2022
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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
May is here, and it is a month filled with celebration. This month we focus on Mary, the Mother of our Lord with these Marian Feast days (click on them to learn more!): May 13-Our Lady of Fatima; May 31-The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On May 29, we celebrate the feast of the Ascension, Jesus' bodily ascent into heaven after His resurrection. He opens the gates of heaven for all of us. The Ascension gives us Hope because we are reminded that Christ sits at His father's right hand, interceding on our behalf. As members of Christ's risen body, we await the day when we will be able to enjoy eternal happiness by his side.
There is another very special day this month...Mother's Day is on the 8th. We pray Aaron's Blessing for all our mothers: The Lord bless you and keep you! The Lord let his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you! The Lord look upon you kindly, and give you peace! Numbers 6:24-26. Also, look for more prayers for mothers below.
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, igniting a joyful witness of their faith to others. (contact us at Family@diocesepb.org)
May God's Mercy and Peace be with you,
Cathy, Deacon Louie, Beth, Liliana, Andy, Erika, Cindy and Rosario
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“The Five First Saturdays” is a special request by Our Lord and Our Lady to make reparation for all the sins against the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Our Lady promised personal salvation if we fulfill the five consecutive First Saturdays. The continued practice of the First Saturdays will help bring about a period of peace and the salvation of many souls as Our Lady promised (Fatima, July 13, 1917). |
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Happy 59th Anniversary of the
World Day of Prayer for Vocations!
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We pray that God may give young men and women the gift of understanding how to discern their service in the Church, the priesthood, diaconate, or consecrated life;
And for the gift of courage to follow His call.
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World Day of Prayer for Vocations publicly fulfills the Lord's instruction to, "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). As a climax to a prayer that is continually offered throughout the Church, it affirms the primacy of faith and grace in all that concerns vocations to the priesthood and to the consecrated life. The Church appreciates all vocations but concentrates its attention this day on vocations to the ordained ministries, that is, priesthood and diaconate, consecrated life in all its forms (male and female religious life, societies of apostolic life, consecrated virginity), secular institutes in their diversity of services and membership, and to the missionary life.
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The Feast of the Ascension is May 29
Join the Novena on May 20...
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Why the months of May and October are dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Ablaze Families exists to equip and empower parents to lead their kids to Heaven.
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Enjoy a Little Family Humor... |
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From the Office of
Marriage, Family Life, Faith Formation and Youth Ministry...
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This month we look back on a few favorite blogs from the beginning of the Joy of the Family E- Newsletter 2 years ago!
Please enjoy a couple of our favorites that you may have missed:
Author: Beth Zanotelli, Family Life Coordinator for the Diocese of Palm Beach
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Learn more about Catholic Scouting...
Become a Leader!
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Join this Priestly Ordination on May 14 |
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Diocese of Palm Beach Women's Retreat |
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Attention all Grandparents: |
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Click here for resources from the Catholic Diocese of Arlington for spouses experiencing infertility or pregnancy or infant loss
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Call 561-775-9524
for a confidential
Unbound Prayer appointment.
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.
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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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