Florida Divine Mercy Tour features Fr. Michael Gaitley

Florida Divine Mercy Tour 2015:

Jan 26, 2015 Mary Help of Christians Tampa FL

About 220 souls came out for the first stop of the Florida Divine Mercy Tour. Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC gave an inspiring talk on St. Maximilian Kolbe and his desire to save every soul, as quickly as possible, through consecration to Jesus through Mary. 

Mark Fanders, Fr. Steve Ryan, Fr. Michael Gaitley, Kay and Tom Conroy

, Julie and Kate Musselman

Jan 27, 2015 SS Peter and Paul the Apostles Catholic Church Bradenton, FL

Bonnie LaVigne and the great Knights of Columbus team at Ss Peter and Paul in Bradenton hosted approx 360 people on the second stop of the Divine Mercy Florida Tour.

Fr. Gaitley gave a talk on his personal conversion story- from surfer/volleyball player in Southern California, to college decision of UCLA vs Steubenville,  to discerning the call to the priesthood. Fr. Gaitley inspired all with the message of Divine Mercy, highlighting the miracle he received from the healing of his Father's cancer and his father's conversion to the faith.

Fr. Gaitley with KOC grand knight Mark Gallagher, Julie Musselman and Bonnie LaVigne Jan 28, 2015 St. Patrick Catholic Church Largo FL

On a chilly night, the Florida Divine Mercy Tour had the third stop at St. Patrick's in Largo. Fr. Michael Gaitley celebrated mass with the school children at 8 am and then gave a talk on St. Maximilian Kolbe and Fr. Gaitley's own conversion story at 7pm to the adults of the parish. Fr. Dominic Corona, Sr. Kathleen Luger and Claire Obordo hosted about 235 souls. Special thanks to the ladies who provided coffee and hot chocolate in the parish hall after the talk!

Janet, Claire Obordo, Marybeth Finster, Fr. Gaitley, Kate and Julie Musselman, Fr. Dominic Corona, Sr. Kathleen, Mark Fanders ​​

Jan 29, 2105
St. Raphael Catholic Church & School
St. Petersburg FL

School Children made Welcome Sign for Fr. Gaitley to celebrate 50th anniversary of School

Fr Gaitley speaks to the 4th-8th graders at St Raphael School about Divine Mercy

Julie Musselman, Fr. Kevin Mackin, Fr. Michael Gaitley, Marybeth Finster

Jan 29, 2015 St. Stephen Catholic Church Valrico FL

Almost 500 souls packed St. Stephen's Catholic Church Thursday night to hear Fr. Michael Gaitley share the message of Divine Mercy. 

Patty Zumpano, and Divine Mercy team volunteers with Fr. Gaitley and Julie Musselman

Jan ​30​, 2015

Cathedral of St Jude   St. Petersburg FL

Cathedral Rector, Fr. Joseph Waters opened the night by introducing Fr. Michael Gaitley. Fr John Blum, Fr Tony and Fr. Archambault joined Fr. Waters in attendance. The recently redone Cathedral was a beautiful spot for about 330 souls to gather to hear the beautiful message of God's love for the most broken, weak and sinful souls.  Marybeth Finster and a team of Volunteers from St. Raphael's hosted the evening.

​ Jan 31, 2015 Our Lady of Lourdes Dunedin FL

The week culminated in a half day retreat at Our Lady of Lourdes. Confessions began at 8 am with penitents in long lines to confess their sins. Mass was celebrated by Fr. Michael Gaitley and Fr. Gary Dowsey, pastor at 9 am. Fr. Gaitley gave his first talk about Vatican II and the enrichment of faith at 10 am. In that talk he discussed the life of Pope St. John Paul II and his message to the world of Divine Mercy. After a short break, a second talk was given by Fr. Gaitley. Over 540 souls joined in this day of recollection and prayer. Olivia Hoegstrom and team did a fantastic job hosting the event. Eric Hoegstrom provided music for the mass in a prayerful and reverent way.

33 Days retreat saves College woman's life

I received this email and share it with Jamie's permission:

Jamie from California

"My name is Jamie  and I am a junior at the University of San Diego. I recently finished the 33 days to Morning Glory retreat (after a recommendation from my parish priest at home) and I have never felt more enlightened, invigorated or inspired. I was going through college, living the typical college lifestyle- and my faith was suffocating. I was also in rehab for an eating disorder. My parish priest recommended making this 33 day spiritual retreat and I can’t even put into words how drastically it changed my life. This consecration was nothing short of saving my life! I have never felt a freedom like this and I want to share this with everyone I possibly can!"

Jamie also shared this meaningful quote from St. Maximilian Kolbe who was one of the biggest promoters of Marian Consecration in the 1920s and 30s:

"The Immaculata alone has from God the promise of victory over Satan. She seeks souls that will consecrate themselves entirely to her, that will become in her hands forceful instruments for the defeat of Satan and the spread of God's kingdom."

-St. Maximilian Kolbe

All Participant Packets now 25% off when you buy 10 or more!

Hearts Afire Parish-Based Program Participant Packets are included in our recently announced Lighthouse Catholic Media Lent Specials~

Call me to place your order and get your groups started!
Julie Musselman 727-709-8649 jkmuss@gmail.com

Here are all the details:
(Please note, participant packets do NOT include the paperback book)

33 Days to Morning Glory Participant Packet without the book  now just $14.96, regular price $19.95

The participant packet includes the 33 Days to Morning Glory Retreat Companion (workbook) and:

- Prayer card with Consecration Prayer

- "Collection of Daily Prayers" (a greeting-card sized compilation of the week's prayers)

- Rosary (colors will vary)

- How to Pray the Rosary Pamphlet

- Miraculous Medal

- Consecration Day Certificate (8.5 x 11, full-color)

Each item in this packet was thoughtfully chosen as an aid to bring participants deeper into understanding, preparing for, and living out their consecration to Jesus through Mary. 

Consoling the Heart of Jesus Participant Packet, without the book now just $14.96, regular price $19.95

The Participant Packet includes the Consoling the Heart of Jesus Retreat Companion (workbook) and"
 
- Consoler's Morning Offering Prayer Card
- 8"x10" Divine Mercy Image
- Rosary (colors will vary)
- Chaplet and Novena of Divine Mercy Pamphlet
- 8 ½" x 11" full-color Consoler's Principle and Foundation Certificate
- Way of the Cross Pamphlet
- Divine Mercy Message and Devotion Booklet

Does NOT include the book Consoling the Heart of Jesus.

Wisdom and Works of Mercy Participant Kit, without the One Thing is Three Book, now just $22.46, regular price $19.95

* Participant Packet includes:
-Wisdom and Works of Mercy: A Two-in-One Companion (workbook)
-Prayer Card with the Three Points of Communion
-10 Divine Mercy business card size prayer cards
-CD with the "Farewell Discourse" from The Gospel According to John

-8 1/2" x 11" full-color Three Points of Communion Certificate

 -Full-color bookmark with reading assignments

*Book: 'You Did It to Me': A Practical Guide to Mercy in Action by Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC 200 pages

Does NOT include the book The One Thing is Three, 

Book sold separately for $12.71 each 

Now is a GREAT time to plan your 33 Days to Morning Glory Consecration

We have some beautiful timing this liturgical year with Ash Wednesday beginning on February 18 and the next start date for a 33 Days to Morning Glory Consecration retreat starting February 20!

Those who start on February 20 will consecrate on the feast of the Annunciation, March 25, which will fall in the fifth week of Lent this year.

What a perfect way to spend your Lent, learning more about Mary through some of the greatest Marian Saints: St. Louis de Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta and Pope Saint John Paul II.

START TODAY to get your parish group going. We have simple directions that ANYONE can follow to gather friends, family and fellow parishioners together CLICK HERE.

First thing is to get your Coordinator Kit ordered so you have your leader guide and can begin to review the materials. CLICK HERE to purchase Coordinator Kit online as well a the paper back book.

For Parishes this lent we have VERY VERY low bulk pricing on the book. Please contact me to help you get your group started. I can provide ideas, answer questions and help with ordering and bulk pricing.

Julie Musselman
727-709-8649
jkmuss@gmail.com

After 33 Days the next step is ~

CONSOLING THE HEART OF JESUS by Fr. Michael Gaitley

For Parishes and groups that have already consecrated, the next retreat is Consoling the Heart of Jesus. Consoling the Heart of Jesus is a 10 week Do-it-yourself-Ignatian retreat.

Again, this is the perfect time of year to begin the retreat, leading up to Divine Mercy Sunday on April 12. If you begin around  February 1,and meet weekly for 10 weeks your group will conclude the Consoling the Heart of Jesus Retreat right at Divine Mercy Sunday. WOW!

Get started NOW organizing your parish group. We have simple directions to start Consoling the Heart of Jesus CLICK HERE.

Buy your coordinator kit for $44.95 right away online by clicking HERE . Coordinator kit includes the Leader Guide, the DVDs, the participant workbook and rosary, prayer card and certificate. It does NOT include the book. Book is purchased separately,


We do also offer very low bulk pricing on the Consoling the Heart of Jesus Book for parishes and dioceses, just contact me:

Julie Musselman
727-709-8649
jkmuss@gmail.com

Fr. Michael Gaitley announces Divine Mercy Florida Tour January 26- February 3

Make plans now to come and hear Fr. Michael Gaitley's important message on Divine Mercy. Fr. Gaitley will be speaking Monday January 26 through Friday January 30 at five different parishes.  Each night will consist of 1 talk beginning at 7 pm.      

Saturday January 31, Fr. Gaitley will give a half day retreat 8am-1pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Dunedin. Sunday February 1, Father will celebrate mass and be the main homilist at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pinellas Park. See full schedule below.

Admission is Free for all events and you do not need to register, just come and bring a friend! Fr. Gaitley will have his books and retreat materials available afterward.

Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC is a member of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception and author of the bestselling books, Consoling the Heart of Jesus, 33 Days to Morning Glory, and the new book You Did it to Me: A Practical Guide to Mercy in Action. When he is not traveling, Fr. Michael lives and works on Eden Hill in Stockbridge, Mass., home of the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy.

Florida Divine Mercy Tour 2015:

 

Monday Jan 26, 2015 7 pm

Mary Help of Christians

6400 East Chelsea St

Tampa FL 33610

Questions? contact: Kay Conroy, 309-269-5286, tomkayconroy@gmail.com

Tuesday Jan 27, 2015 7 pm

SS Peter and Paul the Apostles Catholic Church

2850 75th St W

Bradenton FL 34209

Questions? contact:Bonnie LaVigne 239-898-0687 ladyb2004@gmail.com

Wednesday Jan 28, 2015 7 pm

St. Patrick Catholic Church

2121 16th Ave SW

Largo FL 33770

Questions? contact:Claire Obordo 727-584-2318

​​Thursday Jan 29, 2015 7 pm

St. Stephen Catholic Church

5049 Bell Shoals Road

Valrico FL 33596 

Questions? contact:Patty Zumpano, (813) 653-0634, plzumpano@verizon.net

Friday Jan ​30​, 2015 7 pm

Cathedral of St Jude  

5815 5th Avenue North

St. Petersburg FL 33710

Questions? contact:Marybeth Finster mbfinster@tampabay.rr.com (727) 224-1156

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Saturday Jan 31, 2015 8 am-1pm RETREAT

Our Lady of Lourdes  

750 San Salvador Dr

Dunedin FL 34698 

Questions? Olivia Hoegstrom-352-238-6324 oliviaonair@gmail.com

Schedule of the day: 8am confessions,  9am mass,  2 talks, dismiss before lunch, about 1pm

Sunday Feb 1, 2015 MASSES ONLY

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

7809 46th Way No.

Pinellas Park FL 33781

(727) 541-4447

Fr Gaitley to offer all  Sunday masses, 8 am, 9:30 am and 11:30 am.

Monday Feb 2, 2015 7 pm

Ave Maria University

5050 Ave Maria Blvd.

Bob Thomas Student Union (Clancy Street)

University Ballroom - 1st Floor 

Questions? contact:Bonnie LaVigne 239-898-0687 ladyb2004@gmail.com

Tuesday Feb 3, 2015 at 7 pm

St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church  

200 N. University Drive. 

Plantation, FL 33324

Questions? contact:Margarita Kiang. margarak@gmail.com 954- 557 3069

All 33 Days to Morning Glory Materials now available for online purchase!

Our new retail online store now makes shopping easy and available anytime! 

33 DAYS TO MORNING GLORY COORDINATOR KIT withOUT the Book

This Coordinator Kit comes with everything needed to start a 33 Days to Morning Glory Small Group Retreat. 

The following items are included:

--Retreat Coordinator's Guide to assist you in starting a group
--DVDs of 6 Retreat Talks by Fr. Gaitley (approximately 36 minutes per talk)
--33 Days to Morning Glory Retreat Companion (Workbook)

and our free gifts included:

- Prayer card with Consecration Prayer
- "Collection of Daily Prayers" (a greeting-card sized compilation of the week's prayers)
- Rosary (colors will vary)
- How to Pray the Rosary Pamphlet
- Miraculous Medal
- Consecration Day Certificate (8.5 x 11, full-color)

$44.95 CLICK HERE to order Coordinator Kit

Available only in English.

Please note: The paperback book, 33 Days to Morning Glory, is NOT included in this kit. 

Click here to order paperback book in English for $14.95. 

Click here to order paperback book in Spanish for $14.95.(33 Dias hacia un Glorioso Amanecer) 

Contact Julie Musselman for special bulk parish pricing 727-709-8649 or email jkmuss@gmail.com

33 DAYS TO MORNING GLORY PARTICIPANT PACKET withOUT the book

This Participant Packet is the way to purchase the Retreat Compantion (workbook.) It is the designed for those who would like to join a 33 Days to Morning Glory Small Group Retreat, and already have the paperback book 33 Days to Morning Glory. The participant packet includes the Retreat Companion (workbook) and our free gifts to you: 

- Prayer card with Consecration Prayer
- "Collection of Daily Prayers" (a greeting-card sized compilation of the week's prayers)
- Rosary (colors will vary)
- How to Pray the Rosary Pamphlet
- Miraculous Medal
- Consecration Day Certificate (8.5 x 11, full-color)

Each item in this packet was thoughtfully chosen as an aid to bring participants deeper into understanding, preparing for, and living out their consecration to Jesus through Mary. 

$24.95 CLICK HERE to order Participant Packet 

Available only in English.

For Parish discounts contact:

Julie Musselman 727-709-8649  jkmuss@gmail.com

33 DAYS TO MORNING GLORY - DVDs

Watch this series weekly as an integral part of your 33 Days to Morning Glory Small Group Retreat. This two-disc set includes six sessions. Each session consists of an introductory talk and a main talk, and accompanies the lessons from the 33 Days to Morning Glory Retreat Companion (workbook.) 

Total run time: Approximately 230 min

$34.95 CLICK HERE to order DVDs

Available only in English.

For Parish discounts contact:

Julie Musselman 727-709-8649  jkmuss@gmail.com

33 DAYS TO MORNING GLORY CONSECRATION DAY CERTIFICATE Available in English and Spanish

This beautiful full-color certificate contains the 33 Days to Morning Glory Consecration prayer with space for a date and name. Printed on 8.5" x 11" card stock, this certificate is sure to become a treasured keepsake for all those that give their lives to Jesus through Mary. 

$.99 each CLICK HERE To order in English and to see enlarged Certificate

 OR

Esta hermosa certificado contiene la oración Consagración 33 Días con espacio para la fecha y el nombre. Impreso el 8,5 " x 11 " de papel de tarjetas , este certificado es seguramente se convertirá en un recuerdo atesorado para todos aquellos que entregan su vida a Jesús a través de María.  

$.99 Each CLICK HERE to order in SPANISH

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Youtube videos and parking lot signs promote 33 Days at Florida parish

Something visibly exciting is going on at St. Raphael Catholic Church in St. Petersburg, Florida. 33 Days to Morning Glory consecration organizers, Marybeth Finster and Lisette Shields are using creative ways to connect with parishioners and school families as a group of about 100 reads 33 Days November 29 through January 1.

The first step was to greet the group with the sign "Come, Holy Spirit, Living in Mary" as they enter for their weekly meeting.

 

Then, the daily prayers are displayed on signs at the school car line. The car line is where the parents line up to pick up their children at the end of the school day~ 

at 3pm, divine mercy hour:)

The 33 Day organizers are also using new media to spread the word and keep everyone up to speed during the 33 days retreat. Fr. Kevin Mackin, OFM,  associate pastor of the parish, has been recording YouTube videos to welcome and encourage participation.

CLICK HERE for Fr Kevin Mackin's invitation to join the consecration

CLICK HERE for Fr. Mackin's week 2 message:

Marybeth Finster commented," I personally feel the “tug of war” between the distractions of the day and what I should be meditating on. This helps me stay focused and on track."

More details to follow as this dynamic parish moves forward to January 1 Consecration.

If you would like to start a group at your parish, contact Julie Musselman for ideas and orders. jkmuss@gmail.com or 727-709-8649