Established in 2012, Totally Yours began as a gift shop to provide religious goods to Catholics and non-Catholics alike. The dream was to expand to something much more. To become a place for all to come and learn about the Catholic Faith. To make accessible to all, resources and studies that would not only teach about the Catholic Church but help those searching a closer relationship with the Lord.

I wanted this to be a place not only for growth in knowledge of the Faith but also, a place where like-minded people could meet and share their faith with others, in an effort to grow closer to Jesus Christ and develop a personal relationship with him.

It took almost three years before the Study Center was opened thus fulfilling this dream. To meet the desires of those seeking to learn, there are group studies offered almost daily. Morning and evening studies are available.

Our mission is to provide an atmosphere that encourages growth in faith and knowledge of the Catholic Faith, with the belief that this knowledge will lead to a deeper and more personal relationship with the Lord. We cannot love what we don’t know and it is through knowledge that our love of the Lord moves from our head to our heart.

Our Lord said "I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing" (Luke 12:49)

We are here to set hearts on fire through diverse studies of the Bible, the Catechism of the Catholic Church and various programs which delve more deeply into specific aspects of the Catholic faith. This is a place where one can find peace and love of God and of neighbor.

Our faith is a Gift from God. A gift that is to be nurtured and shared. Evangelization is a requirement of our faith.

Books

Bibles, Prayer Books, Devotionals, Theology, Reference, Lives of the Saints, fiction and non-fiction stories, books in Spanish (libros en español), etc.

Statues

Indoor and outdoor, many sizes, many subjects. Jesus, Mary, Saints, Angels, etc.

Rosaries

Wide varieties of rosaries are available. Silver, gold, gemstones, wood, plastic, etc.

Religious Art

Framed and unframed, posters, sacred images, oil paintings and more.

Jewelry

Rings, bracelets, necklaces, pins, medals, etc.

Accessories

Scarves, t-shirts

Gifts

All occasions: Birth, Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults), Wedding, Anniversary, Vocational, Toys, Encouragement, Greeting Cards

Free gift wrapping available upon request!

Owner

Dolores Romano
Telephone: 407-321-8855
email: dolores@totallyyoursagiftshop.com

Location

1434-1438 West 1st Street Sanford, FL 32771

Hours

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 10am -4pm
Saturday 10-2 (Closed the 1st Saturday of each month)
Closed Sunday and Monday
By appointment only, need to call mobile-phone 407-321-8855

Father Michael Gaitley’s "33 Days to Morning Glory, Consoling the Heart of Jesus", "The One Thing is Three" and "You Did It To Me". Symbolon - Used originally for RCIA but now, due to its popularity, is used for a variety of adult studies. A Biblical Walk through the Mass and many other topics are explored. New studies are offered all the time depending on the interests of the participants.

Most studies involve DVD presentations followed by group discussions
90 minute meetings
Weekly mornings (10:30 am) and/or evenings (6:00 pm or 7:00 pm)
Cost of materials varies from $10 to $25
Offered to older children and adults
Range in size from 4 to 12 participants

Basic, Advance and Master Catechism

The Catechism Classes are partly independent study. They involve test questions to be answered on your own using the Catholic Dictionary, Father Hardon’s Handbook and computer research. They then meet with the group to discuss the test questions. Certificates of completion are offered by Intermirifica for those who complete the course with a passing grade. This course is approved by the Holy See.

Term of course ranges from 16 to 35 weeks
Cost of Materials $30 to $65
Class offered for adults (male and female)
Class size ranges from 5 to 12 participants

A wide variety of Christian/Catholic books and DVDs are available to borrow or rent. There are reference books such as the Catholic Dictionary, Catechism, Bibles and Codes of Canon Law. Also, novels both fiction and non-fiction, biographies of Saints and other known Catholic figures, Inspirational stories, self-help, and much more are available.

Seating is available for those who would like to stay and read during regular store hours
Library membership is required to borrow books and/or rent DVDs
There is no cost to take out books with a membership (Limited to 3 at a time)
DVDs rent for a $1 per day and $3 per week per DVD (Limited to 3 at a time)
Cost of Membership starts at $20 annually, which includes $15 worth of free DVD rentals
Must be 18 or older to join

Faith based, full-length movies are shown on a 65" flat screen TV, including stories about Jesus, Mary or the Saints. Current movies such as God’s Not Dead, War Room and Woodlawn, among others, are shown.

Matinée – 10:30 am – third Wednesday of every month
Evening – 7:00 pm – third Saturday of every month
No Cost
Call ahead to reserve space, as seating is limited
Movies are open to singles, couples, and families (when topic is appropriate for children)

Study Center

Prayer of the Rosary - first Saturday of every month
Holy Hour – first Sunday of every month
Celebration of Special Masses - ocasionally
Local Artists Presentations

Gift Shop

Local Artists Presentations

All Soul's Chappel

Consecrations - Divine Mercy and "Totus Tuus"

The Marist Laity is a third order of Mary. We strive to learn how to live more like Mary, the mother of God, in humble obedience to God while supporting His Church.

Meets every second Saturday of the month at 9:30am
No cost

Clients belong to Catholic local communities from the areas of Sanford, Deltona, DeBary, Lake Mary, Heathrow, Longwood, and Casselberry. Customers ages range from 30 to 90 years old. Seventy percent (70%) are female while thirty percent (30%) are male.

Clients visit the store to buy, to hang around, to read, to study, to watch movies, to listen to music and to pray. Occasionally, Masses are celebrated at the Study Center. Clients behave more like family than clients.

Many of the inquiries are done by phone and orders end up placed via email.

Anita is a thirty-nine year old Hispanic woman and a single mother of a seven year old girl. Prior to the decade that she has lived in Sanford, The Big Apple sheltered her for seventeen years. However, the New Yorkian, now a Floridian, was born in Cali, Colombia.

She works as a medical billing specialist for Dr. Bonilla, a physician. Having a flexible schedule and working from home is a perfect combination for Anita. It gives her the opportunity to visit Totally Yours to read and participate in the study classes.

She enjoys reading and watching religious movies! Goes to mass every Sunday. One does not have to be her friend to enjoy a kind conversation with her.

A sixty-five years old client from Iowa who has been living in the Longwood area for seventeen years. Although she misses the northen seasonal changes, she does not complain about Florida's weather.

Mother, wife, sister, daughter, and excellent neighbor, she belongs to some of her parish's organizations. One of her best ways to find inner peace is the discipline of daily Bible reading.

Mark, her husband, is a retired engineer and a happy member of the fraternal benefit society Knights of Columbus. He likes to watch sports and once a year joins the Cubs for an exciting baseball game. He grew up with a constant reminder of what God can do to a man’s soul and immersed himself in Church activities since a very young.

Both used to pray the Rosary at Dolores' house. Now they come to the Study Center. Parents of three children, six grandchildren. They enjoy movies, music and attending Church activities with friends and family. They are an active Catholic couple.

Reach out to more people
Evangelize even more
Increase sales
Grow the space
Generate daily posts for Facebook
Create the habit of checking the calendar

These goals are for both the Study Center and Gift Shop.

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