Labor Day Donation

I am sorry I have not been able to update my blog since July! My schedule was busy during Vacation Bible School, and then I was gone again. I was back in August for the Altar Servers' Picnic. I had more friends with me at the picnic this year, and some of us made it into the Herald! Basically, my time here in August was spent at the Church or the pool. I was able to get my mother to pick me up early a few weeks ago, because I really wanted to go to the pool before it closed for the summer. Besides going to the pool, I was able to get back into serving the Traditional Latin Mass (well, at least shadow), serving other Masses, and going on a road trip to visit family!

I wanted to wait until the end of the summer before turning in the money (that I raised for Divine Mercy Care), because I was hoping to get more orders. The estimated total was a little over $130 (my mother will help me on a later blog, because the PayPal thing was a little confusing for me), which would have been enough to buy a layette basket for a mother in need.

On Labor Day, Divine Mercy Care had a fundraiser called the Run for the Unborn. I was invited to be at the crafts table, and help other children make duct tape creations. I did not charge a fee, because the other crafts activities did not cost money, so it would not have been fair. I did get permission to set out a container for donations (thanks to my mother for being what she called my "PR rep").

Some of the exciting news from the Run for the Unborn is that I recruited two team members! Caroline and Andrea sat, and talked with me and my mother, and they left their duct tape creations for me to sell. They also want to use their artistic talents to help Divine Mercy Care! Feel free to place orders for them to fill!

At the end of the event, we had $31 in the "donations" bucket, plus the $166 from all the sales from Easter until Labor Day. WOW! I was a little frustrated that my total was then $197 ... just $3 more would make it an even $200, so I put in $2 from my wallet (my mother only had coins, which I did not want to turn in) and Andrea talked her father into donating another $1.

When I turned in the $200 to Ms. Gray of Divine Mercy Care, she said that the $200 would be able to pay for a non-stress test for a mother in need! I do not really know what that means, but I am happy to know how we were able to help. Thank you to everyone who has helped with my modest apostolate!

I just got my tablet yesterday, so I can update more frequently, instead of having to go to the library all the time!

Ad Iesum per Mariam,


GF,
President & Founder

Prayer Request!

 My mother just sent me an e-mail about someone I admire. I first met him at the Cardinal O'Connor Conference this year, and he let me have his staff badge after the Marriage March. Please add your prayers for Mr. Thomas Peters to mine.

 Mr.Peters helped me start my blog; if it wasn't for Mr.Peters I wouldn't be blogging.

Thank you Mr.Peters!

"The entire team here at CatholicVote asks that you to pray for our dear friend, Thomas Peters.

Thomas was involved in an accident yesterday evening and has sustained major injuries. He is awake, responsive, and in stable but critical condition. Family and friends are with him.

Out of respect for Thomas and his family, we will share additional information as is appropriate."

Available Colors and Designs

This is my collection of duct tape ... so far. 

It is past my bedtime now. I am going to bed so I can serve at the early Mass tomorrow before Vacation Bible School!

Step-by-Step Ordering of Custom Billfolds (with Photos)

Just like with the wallets, people have said that photos would help with ordering custom billfolds. The one pictured was ordered after Mr. Vogt was on EWTN Radio!

 1. Choose a base color or design.

 2. Choose a trim color or design (pouch pictured).

 3. Choose a trim color or design (if different from pouch).

 4. Choose a trim color or design (if different from #2 or #3; attachment to flap pictured).

 5. Choose a flap color or design.

6. Choose a buckle color or design.

Step-by-Step Ordering of Custom Wallets (with Photos)

Some people have said that photos would make ordering easier. I am making this particular wallet for Vacation Bible School. We are raising money to help Military Missionaries. (I have deceased relatives who served, and an uncle who is still in the Army. I also have a friend who is a Catholic Priest and Navy Chaplain, and my Pastor is a former Marine.) The people in the Military also need Jesus in the Sacraments, especially the Eucharist. The money we raise will help the Military Archdiocese bring Jesus to the people in the Military. 

 1. Choose a base color or design.

 2. Choose a trim color or design (pouch pictured).

 3. Choose a trim color or design (if different from pouch).

 4. Choose a trim color or design (if different from #2 or #3; sealing flap pictured).

5. Choose a buckle color.

New Products

Hi everyone, I am excited to tell you about my new products! I hope to post photos this week, but in the meantime, here's a list:

- bags
- wallets with photo windows
- planes
- bumper stickers

 O:-)

P. S. If you want custom bumper stickers, and I have to ship them, you have limited colors and designs. There are also size limitations, but I'll have to comment what the measurements are.

Sorry I haven't posted in a while!

I am sorry I haven't posted anything new for a while! As my school year was coming to an end, my mother and I went on trips, and I was busy making wallets before my father picked me up for summer visitation.

It's been an exciting few months, thanks to Mr. Brandon Vogt! I first found out about him because my mother follows him on Twitter. A while ago, my Parish bulletin advertised that Mr. Vogt would be speaking in our area, so my mother and I thought we should go. It was really neat to hear him talk because a lot of the things he talked about ... I already do on here! After Mr. Vogt finished with his talk, I asked him for his autograph, then my mother suggested that I tell him why I wanted to come. I told him about my blog, gave him my QR code, and he was so kind to buy a wallet from me! Well, Mr. Vogt interviewed me, and posted it on his blog http://brandonvogt.com/giovanni-interview/

Well! Once Mr. Vogt's blog was posted, I started getting e-mails within hours! I had a lot of wallets to make in just two days. My mother sent me a text a few days after my father picked me up: Mr. Vogt was on EWTN Radio talking about me! My mother was checking e-mails and responding to them for me, so that people wouldn't think they were being ignored. (Thank you, mother!)

Besides just being busy, and not being home, we have been having computer problems at home. I'm trying to save up for a tablet with a camera, so that I can update more regularly.

Thank you again to everyone who has contributed to my apostolate. Divine Mercy Care, and the families they serve, will appreciate all your help!

I will be filling the orders that came in while I was gone, and writing "thank you" cards. After I finish that, I hope to be able to sit down and update my records for you. Please keep me in your prayers this week: I am a Captain for my Vacation Bible School, so please keep everyone involved in VBS in your prayers!

Until next time ... O:-)