Below are the advertisers in the July/August issue of Deacon Digest, listed alphabetically.  Website address, phone number and email address for each advertiser is listed, plus a short summary of the product or services offered by each advertiser. (See their ad in the July/August issue on page number in parentheses).

 

Abbott Church Goods-- A leading supplier of vestments and supplies for today's deacon. For a free Deacon Collection catalog, email Abbott at  info@churchsupplies.com ;  see their website address at www.CatholicDeacons.com or phone toll-free at 1-800-522-2688.(P.32)

 

Benedictine Monastery--Our Benedictine Sisters are prepared to custom-make your liturgical vestments, at a very reasonable cost. See our website at  www.benedictinesisters.org or call us at 520-325-6401 (FAX number is 520-321-4358) Email address is vestments@bspa.us (P.28)

 

Boric Religious Supply, Inc.--Serving the needs of all clergy, including many items for deacons, including albs, stoles, dalmatics, liturgical and spiritual books. Email for a free catalog at  boricrs@sbc.global.net or phone them toll-free at 1-888-412-2775; FAX number is 219-365-6916.(P.14)

 

Catholic Order of Foresters--Since 1883, Catholic Order of Foresters has reached out to those in need by supporting local court members benevolent fundraisers. Learn about our Matching Funds program; call toll-free at 1-800-552-0145; website address is www.CatholicForesters.org .(P.13)

 

Deacon Outfitters--We can provide fresh and innovative designs for deacons and wives clothing, in a wide variety of colors and sizes, at a very economical price. We look forward to serving you at www.deaconoutfitters.com or call us at 207-571-8274.(P.12)

 

Deacon Store--Vestments, jewelry, sacramental gifts, ritual and pastoral books, gifts and accessories for the permanent deacon; we have them ! Call us about our ordination gift registry also, at 1-877-224-3346, or visit our webstore at www.deaconstore.com. Catalogs available.(P.19)

 

Food For The Poor--Offering pilgrimages at no cost  for active deacons and deacon candidates in formation, we serve the poor in Latin America and the Caribbean. Website is www.foodforthepoor.org   Email Deacon Bernie Bonnick at bernardb@foodforthepoor.com  or call 954-427-2222 ext. 6219. (P.30)

 

Gaspard, Inc.--Since 1954, Gaspard has served the needs of clergy with handcrafted vestments and paraments that are moderately priced.  See our website at www.gaspardinc.com or email us at jason@gaspardinc.com and we may be reached by phone at (262) 784-6800, ext. 102. (P.9)

Genevieve Flynn- Quality deacon rings available in 14K or 18K gold, or in sterling silver. Call 816-333-6719 to request a complete diaconate brochure. All designs are copyrighted. See our website at www.genevieveflynn.com or email genevieve@genevieveflynn.com.(P.23)

 

Guest House--For clergy struggling with an addiction, Guest House has been there to help for many years. If you or someone you know is struggling, call us at 1-800-634-4155 (men religious) or 1-800-626-6910 (women religious). See our website at www.guesthouse.org . (P.21)

 

Holy Rood Guild-- We are designers and crafters of top-quality ecclesiastical vestments for deacons and all clergy. Website is www.holyroodguild.com and you can email us at holyrood@holyroodguild.com , or call us toll-free at 1-866-383-7292. (P. 6)

 

Homiletic Resource Center-- We feature vestments, albs, stoles, deacon's jewelry and apparel, and homiletic resources for diaconate ministry.  See our website at www.deaconsil.com or call Deacon Sil toll-free at 1-877-432-6745 and we'll be happy to serve you! (P.17)

 

Ignatius Press-- We offer the latest and best religious books, featuring novels by leading authors, books by Pope Benedict XVI including Saved In Hope and books about Pope Benedict by  leading authors. CD's and DVD's also available. Call 1-800-651-1531; see our website at www.ignatius.com .(P.2 & P.5)

 

 Kelly Counseling & Consulting-- A professional staff of licensed mental health practitioners offer services to dioceses, parishes, schools, mission-based organizations, business and religious communities. Website is www.kellycounselingandconsulting.com ; email info@Kellycounseling.com . (P. 22)

 

National Diaconate Institute for Continuing Education (NDICE)-- This is continuing education for deacons and deacon candidates,  will  be   July 20-23,2008 on the campus of Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio. Website is www.ndice.org ; email Deacon Hank Babin at hankndicek@msn.com  (P.29)

 

Pacific Catholic Diaconate Conference (PCDC)-- The deacons of Honolulu, Hawaii invite you to this October 25-November 1,2008 conference held on the cruise ship Pride of America. Website is www.deaconshawaii.org ; register by emailing Deacon Ro Choo at ronc@colcpa.com .   (P.15)

 

Paulist Press-- Informative books on diaconate ministry  by Deacon William Ditewig and other authors, plus a wide variety of  other religious books for deacons and their families. Website is www.paulistpress.com or call 1-800-218-1903; FAX is 1-800-836-3161.  (P.10)

 

Pax Creations--We offer a wide selection of top-quality deacon rings, deacon wives rings and a complete line of other diaconate jewelry. Call for a free catalog at 1-866-779-3336 or see our website at www.paxcreations.com .  (P.4)

 

Pontifical College Josephinum-- Two-session summer workshop sessions; one session focuses on homiletics for experienced homilists; second session has a focus on diaconate continuing formation. Website is www.pcj.edu ; to register, call 1-877-933.2266.   (P.27)

 

Priory Press-- Evangelia Cantata is a notated Book of Gospels  for Sundays, Solemnities  and selected feasts, using the Gregorian formula for the solemn tone. To see and hear sample pages, go to http://www.priorypress.com .    (P.16)

 

R.J. Toomey Company--Offering deacon shirts, embroidered polo shirts and microfiber jackets, plus deacon cuff links and other accessories for deacons are available, plus embroidered deacon and deacon wives briefcases and tote bags. Email Christine at christineringdahl@charter.net .(P.3)

 

Society of St. Lawrence--The diaconate community of the Ogdensburg, New York diocese has been providing deacon pins to our brother deacons and their wives for many years. For questions, call Deacon Kevin Mastellon at 315-782-5045 or email him at ktmastell@twcny.rr.com  (P.11)

 

Saint Joseph's College of Maine--Online studies leading to a Masters of Arts in Pastoral Theology and a Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies are offered. Visit our website at www.sjcme.edu/theology or call us at 1-800-752-4723.   (P.18)

 

St. Mary's University of Minnesota--Courses for lay-ecclesial and diaconal ministries occur in a distance-learning, online format with a two-week summer residency in Winona, Minnesota.  Website is www.smumn.edu/ipm or call  1-800-635-597, ext. 7500.  (P.7)

 

St. Mary-of-the-Woods College-- A distance learning format, with a limited time on campus, offering a Master of Arts in Pastoral Theology. Visit our website at www.smwc.edu or email us at mapt@smwc.edu for more information. (P.24)

 

World of Clergy--We can completely customize your deacon apparel; you can choose from a large selection of products, colors and sizes, with over 100 embroidered designs available. Visit our website at www.deaconapparel.com or call us at 1-877-225-3749.   (P.25)