Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Encourage Devotion to the Real Presence
From Joseph Karl Publishing's newest series, The Real Presence, based on the teachings of Servant of God, Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J.
Monday, October 3, 2011
God Moments, A New Voice, St. Luke Productions, and The Real Presence
God Moments II arrives, Paul A. Ray finishes his manuscript, a team article about Saint Luke Productions is submitted for consideration, and Apostolate Films continues its work on a very special project.
God Moments II: Recognizing the Fruits of the Holy Spirit
Catholic author and Apostolate Films team member Andre Bottesi
at work on a very special project.
Nancy Carabio Belanger, Paul A. Ray, and Michele Bondi Bottesi
submitted their article about the wonderful work being done
at Saint Luke Productions.
Joseph Karl Publishing, Apostolate Films, and True Love Leads To Life
begin new series of projects focusing on The Real Presence,
based on the teaching of Servant of God Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J.
If you are looking for life-changing material
worthy of your great dignity,
you will find it here.
God is so in love with us!
God Moments II: Recognizing the Fruits of the Holy Spiritarrived today!
Catholic author and Apostolate Films team member Andre Bottesiat work on a very special project.
Nancy Carabio Belanger, Paul A. Ray, and Michele Bondi Bottesisubmitted their article about the wonderful work being done
at Saint Luke Productions.
Joseph Karl Publishing, Apostolate Films, and True Love Leads To Lifebegin new series of projects focusing on The Real Presence,
based on the teaching of Servant of God Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J.
If you are looking for life-changing material
worthy of your great dignity,
you will find it here.
God is so in love with us!
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Abortion Providers, Workers, Volunteers, and Pro-Choice Advocates To Receive Formal Pro-Life Summons Soon
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Our thanks to the extraordinary parish of Ss. Cyril & Methodius Slovak Catholic Church, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S.A., where the beautiful pictures were taken. God is at work in you!
The Rochester Avon Historical Society Welcomes Gene Kortsha Tuesday, October 4, 2011
If you live in the area, you won't want to miss this brilliant speaker and award-winning author.
Avon Historical Society welcomes Gene Kortsha as the guest speaker for our Brow
n Bag Lunch on Tuesday, October 4, from 12 noon – 1:00p.m. at the Rochester Community House, 816 Ludlow Street in Rochester. An American citizen since 1961, he earned a B.A. in Chemistry and a M.S. in I
ndustrial Hygiene and Health Services from Wayne State University. Gene worked for General Motors for 29 years, serving the last 13 as corporate director of Industrial Hygiene. Born in Albania, this man’s journey to get to America is chronicled in his book, One Man’s Journey to Freedom: Escape From Behind the Iron Curtain (Joseph Karl Publishing: 2010). Growing up in Europe and escaping from regimes of the infamous dictators including Stalin, Hitler, Mussolini and Tito, his life is amazing.
Bring your lunch if you wish. Cookies and coffee
will be provided. Admission is free. For more information call (248) 651- 6178 or (248) 656 – 1125.
http://therochestercitizen.com/rahs-welcomes-gene-kortsha-p708-111.htm
From the back of the book:
The first 15 years of his life were spent in exile. After returning to Albania, he experienced firsthand the martyrdom of his homeland through World War II, the civil war that followed, and the subsequent brutal communist domination. He was forced to leave his medical studies, imprisoned, released, and then sent to work in one of the poorest regions in the North. While forced into hard
labor he received the physical conditioning necessary for his tenth attempt at escaping the country. He left behind his parents and brother and risked risk a fate worse than death--capture—hoping for a future and a life free from oppression.
The miraculous story of One Man’s Journey to Freedom: Escape From Behind the Iron Curtain provides a powerfully moving account of the heroic resistance against the destruction of humanitarian principles and persecution behind the Iron Curtain, and reminds us that history could repeat itself at any time and in any place.
"This searing account of one man's life threatening struggle for freedom addresses the horror and real history that exists in the lives of prisoners. Gene Kortsha describes in vivid detail his personal experience along with a vivid portrayal of the fear, horror, and intimidation involved. His portrayal of his inner life during this time and of the people that surrounded him is in a league by itself." ~ Catholic Press Association
If you are looking for life-changing material
worthy of your great dignity,
Avon Historical Society welcomes Gene Kortsha as the guest speaker for our Brow
n Bag Lunch on Tuesday, October 4, from 12 noon – 1:00p.m. at the Rochester Community House, 816 Ludlow Street in Rochester. An American citizen since 1961, he earned a B.A. in Chemistry and a M.S. in I
ndustrial Hygiene and Health Services from Wayne State University. Gene worked for General Motors for 29 years, serving the last 13 as corporate director of Industrial Hygiene. Born in Albania, this man’s journey to get to America is chronicled in his book, One Man’s Journey to Freedom: Escape From Behind the Iron Curtain (Joseph Karl Publishing: 2010). Growing up in Europe and escaping from regimes of the infamous dictators including Stalin, Hitler, Mussolini and Tito, his life is amazing.Bring your lunch if you wish. Cookies and coffee
will be provided. Admission is free. For more information call (248) 651- 6178 or (248) 656 – 1125.http://therochestercitizen.com/rahs-welcomes-gene-kortsha-p708-111.htm
From the back of the book:
The first 15 years of his life were spent in exile. After returning to Albania, he experienced firsthand the martyrdom of his homeland through World War II, the civil war that followed, and the subsequent brutal communist domination. He was forced to leave his medical studies, imprisoned, released, and then sent to work in one of the poorest regions in the North. While forced into hard
labor he received the physical conditioning necessary for his tenth attempt at escaping the country. He left behind his parents and brother and risked risk a fate worse than death--capture—hoping for a future and a life free from oppression.The miraculous story of One Man’s Journey to Freedom: Escape From Behind the Iron Curtain provides a powerfully moving account of the heroic resistance against the destruction of humanitarian principles and persecution behind the Iron Curtain, and reminds us that history could repeat itself at any time and in any place.
"This searing account of one man's life threatening struggle for freedom addresses the horror and real history that exists in the lives of prisoners. Gene Kortsha describes in vivid detail his personal experience along with a vivid portrayal of the fear, horror, and intimidation involved. His portrayal of his inner life during this time and of the people that surrounded him is in a league by itself." ~ Catholic Press Association
One Man's Journey to Freedom: Escape From Behind the Iron Curtain
by Gene X. Kortsha
Winner of five 2011 book awards.
by Gene X. Kortsha
Winner of five 2011 book awards.
ISBN # 9781935356134
Paperback, 740 pages
Joseph Karl Publishing, 2010
$23.95
Paperback, 740 pages
Joseph Karl Publishing, 2010
$23.95
Available at:
Baker & Taylor
Joseph Karl Publishing
(www.josephkarlpublishing.com)
Amazon.com
(http://www.amazon.com/One-Mans-Journey-Freedom-Curtain/dp/1935356135).
Baker & Taylor
Joseph Karl Publishing
(www.josephkarlpublishing.com)
Amazon.com
(http://www.amazon.com/One-Mans-Journey-Freedom-Curtain/dp/1935356135).
If you are looking for life-changing materialworthy of your great dignity,
you will find it here.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Happy Feast of St. Therese of Lisieux
WE LOVE YOU!Happy Feast of St. Therese of the Little Flower,
our sister, friend, and advocate in heaven!
A little history, some lovely prayers, and her thoughts:
http://godisatworkinyou.blogspot.com/2011/09/happy-feast-of-st-therese-of-little.html
Wishing you and yoursa lovely, lovely day,
Joseph Karl Publishing
Friday, September 30, 2011
"I Will Hold It All Together"
Books, articles, photography, films, CDs, collaborations, and defending life: truly, with God all things are possible.
What a week it was here at Joseph Karl Publishing! We sometimes feel like master jugglers with so many different things going on all at once. Do you feel that way, too?
One day a few years back, I was driving toward my former parish for daily Mass after dropping my children off at their schools. Right there in the van, all of a sudden while on Hamlin Road, I felt the presence of God within me in a way I had never experienced before. Without a doubt I knew it was Him, and I also knew that if it was not for God's intervention holding me together, I would have exploded into millions of pieces. Imagine a human being containing almighty God, the Creator of the Universe!
And yet by His power, we are able to receive Him at every Holy Mass during Holy Communion.
God is so in love with us.
I wondered for one year what the significance of that event was. Then one afternoon, I was meeting with my friend and colleague Brian Dittmer at a coffee shop. We covered lots of ground during that meeting. After Brian left, I collected my things to leave, and all of a sudden I received an understanding of the significance of the experience I had in my van the year before. During that experience of God's presence within me so profoundly I thought I would explode, God had held me together. And there in the coffee shop, while working to accomplish all the things He asked through Joseph Karl Publishing, and often wondering how it could all be done, He made this vow: "I will hold it all together."
This is how we proceed with our heavenly assignments, fully confident that He will hold everything together. He does, through good times and in bad, in sickness and in health.
This week, I met with Roseann Nieman from Niemanart Graphics, head of graphic design at JKP. We are collaborating on Paul A. Ray's book cover for A New Voice for a Broken Soul, the brochure for True Love Leads To Life, the cover of God Moments III, and some other surprises we have in store for you.
I met with Mike Nykoruk of Highlights Studios to discuss Paul's book cover, a book in development for 2012, and an upcoming photo shoot. Mike recently completed the phenomenal cover image of Paul's book. Once the back cover text is edited, the text and Mike's images will go to Roseann Nieman who will integrate everything to complete the front and back covers. We just can't wait to present Paul's life-changing book to you.
A sneak-peek at a portion of Paul's book cover.
As soon as the cover is completely finished, we will notify our friends at Catholic TV, who filmed Paul at the Catholic Press Association Convention in Pittsburgh discussing his book, which will be released by JKP in December, 2012. We will share more information when it becomes available.
We also began pre-production of Apostolate Film's much anticipated documentary on the life and mission of a remarkable priest. We are overjoyed to be collaborating with Jason Salyers(http://www.youtube.com/user/SalyersJason), who directed the beautiful documentary film Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen: Servant of All. Publishing colleague and Marian Catechist Susan Schoenstein is our anchor. :>) Currently, we are collecting video, audio, personal testimonials, and photographs for the film's trailer.
Work continues on God Moments III: True Love Leads To Life which we hope to publish by the end of 2011. The pro-life stories are coming in, and we will be sharing them as we complete this life-changing and life-saving book. Look for those stories on True Love Leads To Life's blog: http://www.trueloveleadstolife.blogspot.com.
Also in development is the global new pro-life movement True Love Leads To Life. Currently the board of directors is collaborating to refine the mission statement and develop your personal pro-life summons. Your invitation will be coming soon! We are also developing the official brochure, which will also be designed by Roseann.
We continue with our point-and-shoot photography campaigns (God points and we shoot) and are expanding our pro-life image gallery as well as adding to and developing new series for JKP's gallery "God Is So In Love With Us." The newest series, one of my most favorite, is "Discover or Rediscover the One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic, and Pro-Life Church."
Following our interview with actor and director Leonardo Defilippis, writers Nancy Carabio Belanger, Paul A. Ray, and I have been co
llaborating on a very s
pecial article about the life-changing work at Saint Luke Productions,which will be celebrating its 30th anniversary of in just a few weeks. We will provide a link to the article when it is published.
We are also working on a posting about the Catholic Revolver with Jerry Weber and will have information on Jerry's wonderful work up soon! And the phenomenal apostolate of Ellen Gable Hrkach at Full Quiver Publishing will be highlighted soon as well.
Award-winning author Gene X. Kortsha
And before the week comes to a close, we hope to deliver some books to award-winning author
Gene X. Kortsha, who is scheduled to give four talks at three different locations in the upcoming weeks. Gene is a brilliant speaker and will discuss history and humanity and the experiences documented in his book, One Man's Journey to Freedom: Escape From Behind the Iron Curtain, which the Catholic Press Association described as "In a league by itself." We hope to record several of his talks and create a CD companion to Gene's phenomenal, life-changing book.
God Moments II: Recognizing the Fruits of the Holy Spirit, will be delivered very soon and we await word on delivery of the first print run of this life-changing compilation.
Additionally, we are creating a storyboard for Apostolate Film's first short film, which will be on one of our favorite subjects, the Eucharist.
God provides, and He continues to hold it all together, just like He promised.
Praise be to Jesus Christ, now and forever.
~Michele
If you are looking for life-changing material worthy of your great dignity,
you will find it here.
What a week it was here at Joseph Karl Publishing! We sometimes feel like master jugglers with so many different things going on all at once. Do you feel that way, too?
One day a few years back, I was driving toward my former parish for daily Mass after dropping my children off at their schools. Right there in the van, all of a sudden while on Hamlin Road, I felt the presence of God within me in a way I had never experienced before. Without a doubt I knew it was Him, and I also knew that if it was not for God's intervention holding me together, I would have exploded into millions of pieces. Imagine a human being containing almighty God, the Creator of the Universe!
And yet by His power, we are able to receive Him at every Holy Mass during Holy Communion.
God is so in love with us.I wondered for one year what the significance of that event was. Then one afternoon, I was meeting with my friend and colleague Brian Dittmer at a coffee shop. We covered lots of ground during that meeting. After Brian left, I collected my things to leave, and all of a sudden I received an understanding of the significance of the experience I had in my van the year before. During that experience of God's presence within me so profoundly I thought I would explode, God had held me together. And there in the coffee shop, while working to accomplish all the things He asked through Joseph Karl Publishing, and often wondering how it could all be done, He made this vow: "I will hold it all together."
This is how we proceed with our heavenly assignments, fully confident that He will hold everything together. He does, through good times and in bad, in sickness and in health.
This week, I met with Roseann Nieman from Niemanart Graphics, head of graphic design at JKP. We are collaborating on Paul A. Ray's book cover for A New Voice for a Broken Soul, the brochure for True Love Leads To Life, the cover of God Moments III, and some other surprises we have in store for you.
I met with Mike Nykoruk of Highlights Studios to discuss Paul's book cover, a book in development for 2012, and an upcoming photo shoot. Mike recently completed the phenomenal cover image of Paul's book. Once the back cover text is edited, the text and Mike's images will go to Roseann Nieman who will integrate everything to complete the front and back covers. We just can't wait to present Paul's life-changing book to you.
A sneak-peek at a portion of Paul's book cover.
As soon as the cover is completely finished, we will notify our friends at Catholic TV, who filmed Paul at the Catholic Press Association Convention in Pittsburgh discussing his book, which will be released by JKP in December, 2012. We will share more information when it becomes available.
We also began pre-production of Apostolate Film's much anticipated documentary on the life and mission of a remarkable priest. We are overjoyed to be collaborating with Jason Salyers(http://www.youtube.com/user/SalyersJason), who directed the beautiful documentary film Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen: Servant of All. Publishing colleague and Marian Catechist Susan Schoenstein is our anchor. :>) Currently, we are collecting video, audio, personal testimonials, and photographs for the film's trailer.
Work continues on God Moments III: True Love Leads To Life which we hope to publish by the end of 2011. The pro-life stories are coming in, and we will be sharing them as we complete this life-changing and life-saving book. Look for those stories on True Love Leads To Life's blog: http://www.trueloveleadstolife.blogspot.com.
Also in development is the global new pro-life movement True Love Leads To Life. Currently the board of directors is collaborating to refine the mission statement and develop your personal pro-life summons. Your invitation will be coming soon! We are also developing the official brochure, which will also be designed by Roseann.
We continue with our point-and-shoot photography campaigns (God points and we shoot) and are expanding our pro-life image gallery as well as adding to and developing new series for JKP's gallery "God Is So In Love With Us." The newest series, one of my most favorite, is "Discover or Rediscover the One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic, and Pro-Life Church."
Following our interview with actor and director Leonardo Defilippis, writers Nancy Carabio Belanger, Paul A. Ray, and I have been co
llaborating on a very s
pecial article about the life-changing work at Saint Luke Productions,which will be celebrating its 30th anniversary of in just a few weeks. We will provide a link to the article when it is published.We are also working on a posting about the Catholic Revolver with Jerry Weber and will have information on Jerry's wonderful work up soon! And the phenomenal apostolate of Ellen Gable Hrkach at Full Quiver Publishing will be highlighted soon as well.
Award-winning author Gene X. KortshaAnd before the week comes to a close, we hope to deliver some books to award-winning author
Gene X. Kortsha, who is scheduled to give four talks at three different locations in the upcoming weeks. Gene is a brilliant speaker and will discuss history and humanity and the experiences documented in his book, One Man's Journey to Freedom: Escape From Behind the Iron Curtain, which the Catholic Press Association described as "In a league by itself." We hope to record several of his talks and create a CD companion to Gene's phenomenal, life-changing book.
God Moments II: Recognizing the Fruits of the Holy Spirit, will be delivered very soon and we await word on delivery of the first print run of this life-changing compilation.Additionally, we are creating a storyboard for Apostolate Film's first short film, which will be on one of our favorite subjects, the Eucharist.
God provides, and He continues to hold it all together, just like He promised.
Praise be to Jesus Christ, now and forever.
~Michele
If you are looking for life-changing material worthy of your great dignity,you will find it here.
Working in collaboration with award-winning publishing partner
Nancy Carabio Belanger of Harvey House Publishing.
Nancy Carabio Belanger of Harvey House Publishing.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Joseph Karl Publishing Endorses "Courageous"
We absolutely loved this life-changing movie, which opens on September 30, 2011.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SHERWOOD PICTURES’ COURAGEOUS REACHES MORE THAN $2 MILLION IN PRE-SALES
CONTACT:
Monique Sondag 214-536-4319
Monique@Lovell-Fairchild.com
Film Opens Nationwide September 30th
CULVER CITY, CA (Sept. 29, 2011) – TriStar Pictures and Sherwood Pictures are pleased to announce that COURAGEOUS, the latest installment from Sherwood Pictures, has reached more than $2 million in pre-sales ticketing in anticipation of Friday’s national release.
Pre-sales numbers for COURAGEOUS more than double that of Sherwood Pictures’ most recent film, Fireproof, which opened at $6.8 million and went on to gross more than $33.4 million at the box office.
COURAGEOUS is the fourth release from the movie making ministry of Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia. The first release was Flywheel (2003), followed by Facing The Giants (2006) and Fireproof (2008). With each release, Sherwood Pictures continues to entertain moviegoers with films that affect lives through heartfelt stories of faith and hope.
“Such great advance momentum reaffirms that the topic of fathers is universal and that COURAGEOUS touches a nerve,” Sherwood Pictures Executive Producer Michael Catt said. “Present or absent, fathers shape lives and we’re excited to use drama, adventure, humor . . . to inspire men to the high adventure of full-on parenting.”
COURAGEOUS is the story of four police officers with one calling: to serve and protect. As law enforcement officers, the men are confident and focused. Yet at the end of the day, they face a challenge that none of them are truly prepared to tackle: fatherhood. With God’s help, they struggle to be able to find a way to serve and protect those that are most dear to them. COURAGEOUS is rated PG-13 (for some violence and drug content) and runs 129 minutes.
ABOUT SHERWOOD PICTURES
Sherwood Pictures is the movie-making ministry of Sherwood Church of Albany, Georgia, known for its authentic and faith-filled stories of everyday life. Executive producers are Michael Catt and Jim McBride; Alex Kendrick is director, and Stephen Kendrick producer. To date, Sherwood Pictures has produced Flywheel (2003), Facing the Giants (2006), Fireproof (2008), and now COURAGEOUS. www.SherwoodPictures.com
ABOUT TRISTAR PICTURES
TriStar Pictures is film label of Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group, a unit of Sony Pictures Entertainment. Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition and distribution; television production, acquisition and distribution; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; worldwide television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of entertainment in more than 142 countries. Sony Pictures Entertainment can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.sonypictures.com.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SHERWOOD PICTURES’ COURAGEOUS REACHES MORE THAN $2 MILLION IN PRE-SALES
CONTACT:
Monique Sondag 214-536-4319
Monique@Lovell-Fairchild.com
Film Opens Nationwide September 30th
CULVER CITY, CA (Sept. 29, 2011) – TriStar Pictures and Sherwood Pictures are pleased to announce that COURAGEOUS, the latest installment from Sherwood Pictures, has reached more than $2 million in pre-sales ticketing in anticipation of Friday’s national release.
Pre-sales numbers for COURAGEOUS more than double that of Sherwood Pictures’ most recent film, Fireproof, which opened at $6.8 million and went on to gross more than $33.4 million at the box office.
COURAGEOUS is the fourth release from the movie making ministry of Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia. The first release was Flywheel (2003), followed by Facing The Giants (2006) and Fireproof (2008). With each release, Sherwood Pictures continues to entertain moviegoers with films that affect lives through heartfelt stories of faith and hope.
“Such great advance momentum reaffirms that the topic of fathers is universal and that COURAGEOUS touches a nerve,” Sherwood Pictures Executive Producer Michael Catt said. “Present or absent, fathers shape lives and we’re excited to use drama, adventure, humor . . . to inspire men to the high adventure of full-on parenting.”
COURAGEOUS is the story of four police officers with one calling: to serve and protect. As law enforcement officers, the men are confident and focused. Yet at the end of the day, they face a challenge that none of them are truly prepared to tackle: fatherhood. With God’s help, they struggle to be able to find a way to serve and protect those that are most dear to them. COURAGEOUS is rated PG-13 (for some violence and drug content) and runs 129 minutes.
ABOUT SHERWOOD PICTURES
Sherwood Pictures is the movie-making ministry of Sherwood Church of Albany, Georgia, known for its authentic and faith-filled stories of everyday life. Executive producers are Michael Catt and Jim McBride; Alex Kendrick is director, and Stephen Kendrick producer. To date, Sherwood Pictures has produced Flywheel (2003), Facing the Giants (2006), Fireproof (2008), and now COURAGEOUS. www.SherwoodPictures.com
ABOUT TRISTAR PICTURES
TriStar Pictures is film label of Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group, a unit of Sony Pictures Entertainment. Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition and distribution; television production, acquisition and distribution; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; worldwide television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of entertainment in more than 142 countries. Sony Pictures Entertainment can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.sonypictures.com.
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Abundant Faith
Faith in Abundance
By Paul A. Ray
Author, Speaker, Joseph Karl Publishing Creative Director
http://tonguesasoffire.blogspot.com/2011/09/faith-in-abundance.html
By Paul A. Ray
Author, Speaker, Joseph Karl Publishing Creative Director
http://tonguesasoffire.blogspot.com/2011/09/faith-in-abundance.html
God is so in love with you!
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
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