Episode Summary

In this episode of Stella Shores Podcast, we sit down with Rachael Gruters, President of Vinea Virtutis Homeschool Ministry, and Jenna Danos, Director of Parish Mission at St. Rita Catholic Church in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, to explore how their homeschool co-op is forming faithful families through community, prayer, and parish life. If you're a homeschooling parent living in the South Walton County area, this is your invitation to learn more -- and consider signing up for a ministry rooted in virtue, support and the joy of raising children in the faith. Together, they share how God is moving in the heart of the parish through intentional Catholic homeschooling, family fellowship, and outreach along the Emerald Coast.

What You'll Hear in This Episode:

• The story behind the Vinea Virtutis homeschool ministry
• How parish life at St. Rita supports families on their faith journey
• Encouragement for new homeschoolers and those discerning it
• Ways families are building connection through mission and minisry
• The vital role of hospitality, prayer, and presence in parish life

Resources & Links

• Learn more and register for the Vinea Virutis Homeschool Co-op at St. Rita Catholic Church (25-26 School Year): https://saintritaparish.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2907497
• Learn more about St. Rita Parish: https://www.saintritaparish.org/
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Stella Shores Podcast - Episode 1

Join us for the very first episode of the Stella Shores Podcast as we sit down with Natlie Blackford, a local mother and devoted Catholic who's brining families together one bead at a time. Discover how she's spreading the love of the Rosary through prayer meetups across Okaloosa and Walton Counties -- from beach parks to playgrounds along the Emerald Coast. For more information on her Rosary prayer meetup's, email Natalie at Nblackford842@gmail.com . Our Lady, Star of the Sea, pray for us!