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Epiphany Fund

2009-07-11T06:46:00.002-05:00

The Epiphany fund does it again. Last year, the Epiphany Faith and Family Values 100 Fund beat the S&P 500 and Morningstar benchmark. At the end of the 2qr 2009, it is still ahead.

Investing with faith and family values has outperformed. Here is the Morningstar page. http://quicktake.morningstar.com/FundNet/Snapshot.aspx?Country=USA&pgid=hetopquote&Symbol=FOUSA069XQ

Read a prospectus for more details.

Wyoming Catholic College

2009-06-30T18:32:00.002-05:00

I just got back from a campus visit. They are a new Invest Catholic client. Check out the website.

Read the Epiphany Funds Newsletter

2009-06-18T12:09:00.003-05:00

We just sent out a newsletter. Check it out, and let me know what you think.

Companies funding good work

2009-06-18T12:04:00.001-05:00

Yesterday, I turned on the news for the first time in a long time. Man, it is negative. Above is a link to a positive story about a company funding a non-profit expansion.

Enjoy.

BB&T Chair thinks about TARP

2009-06-12T12:10:00.002-05:00

This is an interesting article. BB&T is a bank in the FFV 100.

Enjoy!

Attention Catholics

2009-06-11T16:31:00.004-05:00

I have talked to individuals and institutions. When people don't Invest Catholic, the common reason is that I am invested for return and live values in other ways.

Do you really believe that companies that make abortificents have better growth potential? I am really not trying to be crass, it just does not add up. Don't be fooled.

FFV 100 is down 27.28% in the last 12 months
S&P 500 is down 33.38% in the last 12 months

FFV 100 is the 100 largest companies that pass the Catholic Scorecard. This is actual year-to-date performance listed above and not a prediction of the future.

One of FFV 100 Stocks in the News

2009-06-10T22:09:00.003-05:00

YUM brands is in the news. Click above to read more.

For more information on the FFV 100, click www.investcatholic.com.

Catholic Church NOT Opposed to Stem Cell Research: Catholic Bioethicist

2009-06-03T15:02:00.001-05:00

Many people are confused about stem cell research. I have attached an article that can help.

US Conference of Catholic Bishops

2009-06-02T15:19:00.002-05:00

Click above to read the USCCB's Socially Responsible Investment Guidelines.

Baxter Recognized Amoung World's Most Ethical Companies

2009-05-27T13:11:00.000-05:00

Baxter International Inc. was recently included among the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute and recognized on Corporate Responsibility Officer magazine's 100 Best Corporate Citizens list for exemplary corporate social responsibility performance. Other recent sustainability-related highlights focus on the company's continuing commitment to make a positive impact in its local communities through partnerships with non-profit and governmental organizations, volunteer time and monetary donations, and grants through The Baxter International Foundation.

Happy Memorial Day

2009-05-25T09:52:00.001-05:00

St. Joan of Arc

Saint of Military Members

http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08409c.htm

What are stem cells?

2009-05-22T08:55:00.001-05:00

http://www.americancatholic.org/newsletters/CU/ac0102.asp

Allstate is hiring!

2009-05-21T15:00:00.001-05:00

With Nevada facing a 10.5 percent unemployment rate and the average work week dropping to a record low of 33.2 hours, current economic conditions may discourage entrepreneurs from starting a business in a trying environment. However, many entrepreneurial success stories were launched in bad economic times, and starting a business now may be a unique opportunity to take control of your own career by opening an Allstate agency.

Learn more!

GE's position on stem cell research

2009-05-20T15:37:00.002-05:00

Click the link above to learn about GE's postition on stem cell research.

T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods chains

2009-05-18T09:26:00.001-05:00

The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TJX) fits the business model requirement. Off-price family apparel and home fashion retailer TJX (operator of the T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods chains) is poised to gain market share in the era of the 'frugal consumer.' The First Call FY 2010/FY 2011 EPS estimates for TJX are $2.00 to $2.21.

The TJX companies pass the Catholic Scorecard. Click the title above to find out more.

Archbishop Raymond Burke

2009-05-15T16:21:00.001-05:00

“The respect for the dignity of innocent human life and for the integrity of marriage and the family are so fundamental to the common good that they cannot be subordinated to any other cause, no matter how good it may be.”
-Archbishop Raymond Burke
May 2009

New Follow the Star Newsletter

2009-05-14T12:11:00.002-05:00

Click the title above and check out our Newsletter.

More information on Proxy statements

2009-05-14T09:37:00.002-05:00

I have attached a Wikipedia link on proxy statements. Take a look and learn. Remember, if you have one share, you have a vote.

Proxyvote.com

2009-05-13T06:15:00.002-05:00

Have you ever voted a proxy? This is an election of corporate policy. You need to vote. This is your chance to influence corporate America.

If you are a mutual fund investor, you should make sure that the portfolio manager is voting your values. Mutual funds are a great way to bring like-minded people together to vote/influence corporate America.

Proxyvote.com is a site to vote proxies on-line.

Aflac tops in industry

2009-05-12T09:42:00.002-05:00

Aflac has a strong commitment to corporate governance. Read more by clicking the title.

Calling Catholics

2009-05-11T11:11:00.001-05:00

I am calling Catholics to learn about investing with your faith.