St. Andrew Catholic Church

 Diocese of Palm Beach

Joy of the Family E-Newsletter July 2021

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We have so much to celebrate in July! It is the month we thank God for the birth of our Nation. Despite the turmoil around us take time to read the Constitution , the Declaration of Independence or even the Preamble of the Constitution! Here is a link to the Preamble of America by Schoolhouse Rock . Take a moment in July to work on the Virtue of Patriotism. "Patriotism means having a reasonable love and esteem for one’s own country." Read more about the Virtues of Patriotism, Piety and Justice Here . This month also celebrates many saints like, St. Elizabeth of Portugal, St. Maria Goretti, St. Sharbel, Sts. Joachim and Anne, St. Martha, St. Peter Chrysologus, and St. Ignatius of Loyola to name a few! July is the month of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus. We pray, Precious Blood, ocean of Divine Mercy, flow upon us! May God's Mercy and Peace be with you, Cathy, Deacon Louie, Beth, Liliana, Andy, Erika, Cindy and Rosario Please share this email with anyone and everyone! Together let us build, unite and grow our Church.

Let us Pray!

Bishop Barbarito's Independence Day Message

3 Resources to Make a Consecration to Mary with Children Here Thinking of Making a Marian Consecration? Get ready now to Consecrate in August! There are 2 Marian feast days in August to choose to conclude your 33-day preparation for Consecration to Jesus through Mary... Begin July 13 for Consecration on The Feast of the Assumption, August 15  Begin on July 20 for Consecration on the Queenship of Mary on August 22

Pray a Prayer to Avert Hurricanes Here

July 25 is the First World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly Watch this Message from Pope Francis

PRAYER FOR THE FIRST WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY

July 25 - 31 is Natural Family Planning Awareness Week Click here for More NFP Resources

Celebrate! Natural Family Planning Week Flyer

New Catholic scouting Partnerships!

Trail Life/Troops Fully Alive

American Heritage Girls

Information Meetings  July 29,  & August 5

From the Vocations Office

More Resources for Faith Formation and Family Life...

GROW IN YOUR ABILITY TO WITNESS THE FAITH AND IMPACT THE CHURCH

Join catechists, volunteers, faith formation and ministry leaders, and dedicated parents across the southeast at the FREE Southeast Catechist Conference. With 9 participating dioceses and nearly 90 presentations in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, this is going to be a powerful virtual gathering equipping you to be a strong evangelist and witness of your Catholic Faith. Register for Free Today

Family Activities for July From Sophia Institute Press This month, Sophia Institute Press offers opportunities to explore traditions, apply Catholic principles to Independence Day and Learn about saints! Check out the overview and activities below! Sophia Institute July Overview Sophia Institute Summer Activities

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Labels Author: Beth Zanotelli, Diocese of Palm Beach Coordinator of Family Life Ministries

Click Here For More Information About Encounter

Here's a chance to help someone in need... Catholic Charities is excited to announce a new collaboration with Eat Better Live Better to provide fresh and healthy foods to our community! Invite someone or stop by the second Tuesday of each month from 4p-6p at our St. Francis Center location (100 W 20th St Riviera Beach 33404) to get a bag of nonperishables and fresh fruit/vegetables. Click for more Information

Planning a Wedding? Click Here to see the "Steps to the Altar" in the Diocese of Palm Beach

Free Resources for the Diocese of Palm Beach

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.

The Diocese of Palm Beach has partnered with the Catechetical Institute from Franciscan University. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about countless subjects on the faith, at your own pace and for FREE. THE CREED  walks families through the Nicene Creed, which we recite each Sunday at Mass. The audio lesson for each of these 13 areas is roughly 10 minutes long and designed to teach the entire family at once.

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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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