Devon Trading Company Blog
Dear Friends,
June is quickly approaching, and we wanted to remind everyone that Lumen Mundi & Devon will be closing for our physical inventory counts. We will not be shipping any orders during the week of June 5th through June 9th.
We urge you to place your orders in advance of this week, as shipping will temporarily cease at 5:30pm on Friday, June 2nd. Our goal is to resume shipments as soon as possible, likely on Monday, June 12th. We will keep you informed and send an update on Friday, June 9th so you can plan accordingly. Please feel free to leave messages for your sales representative or our customer service team during this time, and they will be in touch as soon as they are able to. Please see below for a special message for Memorial Day. |
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Memorial Day prompts deep reflection within the Lumen Mundi and Devon family (since Steve is a veteran) and reminds us of the courageous Americans who have made the ultimate sacrifice to secure our freedom. These words from Abraham Lincoln resonate strongly: "In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."
Over the span of 250 years, countless Americans have offered their lives on the altar of freedom, defending the cherished ideals that define our nation. These brave men and women, driven by love for their country and fellow Americans, have selflessly given everything, making their lives profoundly meaningful to a grateful nation.
Amidst the parades, celebrations, and barbeques, it can be easy to lose sight of the true significance of this holiday. Initially known as Decoration Day, it emerged during the American Civil War, a time when our nation endured its greatest loss of life in any conflict, past or present. Following World War I, it expanded to honor those who had perished in all U.S. wars, eventually becoming known as Memorial Day.
Genuine freedom can be unrefined, even unsettling, demanding great sacrifices. Our collective American history is replete with tales of brave individuals we commemorate on this day. As we revel in the company of family and friends, we implore everyone to pause and pray for those sacrifices, lifting them up to God - honoring them as we uphold the cherished values and beliefs that unite us as Catholics and as Americans.
Yours in Christ,
Gabrielle, Steve and the entire Devon/Lumen Mundi Teams
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Dear Friends,
As we enter the month of May, and leave Communion season almost fully behind us, we find ourselves almost one full year post-closing on our purchase of Devon Trading Company! How time flies! With that, June is quickly approaching, and we wanted to advise everyone that Lumen Mundi & Devon will be closing for our bi-annual physical inventory counts. As such, we will not be shipping any orders during inventory week; the week of June 5th through June 9th.
We urge all customers to place your orders in advance of this week, as shipping will temporarily cease at 5:30pm on Friday, June 2nd; we will use the weekend to prep our warehouse and begin counting on Saturday. With more than 15,000 SKUs, as you might imagine, this is a huge task, and we won’t be able to make exceptions to our “no ship” policy, except in extreme situations! Of course, accurate counts help not only our team, but, they also help you - our customers and friends - since our systems will all be updated to accurately reflect what we have in stock in our warehouse, which helps us to provide you with better and more complete information going forward!
As typical with a physical inventory of this size, our goal is to complete these counts and resume shipments as soon as possible, likely on Monday, June 12th. Should this change, and if we find shipments will be delayed further, an email notification will be sent out by Friday, June 9th, to keep you informed! You can also leave messages for your sales representative or our customer service team during this time, and they will be in touch as soon as they are able to update you further!
As always, we thank you for your support and understanding as we complete this very important task to make purchasing from the Holyland Treasures family of companies a much more pleasant task.
Yours In Christ,
Gabrielle, Steve and the entire Devon and Lumen Mundi Team
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Dear Friends, Mother's Day and Father's Day are significant celebrations that acknowledge and pay tribute to the crucial role of parents in our lives. Mary and Joseph, as the earthly parents of Jesus, serve as exemplary models of the sanctity of motherhood and fatherhood, highlighting the loving relationship between God the Father and His children. Mary is venerated as the epitome of motherhood in the Catholic tradition, having been chosen by God to be the mother of the Messiah. She lovingly cared for and nurtured Jesus, remaining loyal to Him even in the face of adversity. Likewise, Joseph is held in high esteem in the Catholic tradition for being a just and righteous man who obeyed God's will by taking Mary and Jesus into his home, providing and protecting them. As the patron saint of fathers, Joseph's selflessness and devotion to his family are an inspiration to all men. By celebrating Mother's Day and Father's Day, we honor the sacrifices and love that parents provide, reminding us of the significance of faith, love, and devotion in our families. As Catholics, we can use these special occasions to express gratitude to God for the gift of our mothers and fathers and seek Mary's intercession to assist us in becoming better parents, along with Joseph's guidance to be good examples to our children. Ultimately, these celebrations pay tribute to the family, which is the foundation of society and church. To honor these roles, customers can choose from a beautiful selection of items from Lumen Mundi and Devon. Our incredible inventory of products offers an excellent way to express gratitude to mothers and fathers on these special days – and every day, since we don’t need holidays to celebrate these important people in our lives! Customers can speak to their sales representative, our customer service team, or explore our websites to discover all the products we offer for Mother’s Day, Father's Day and throughout the year. May these days be filled with peace, love, joy and celebration of family! Yours In Christ, The Lumen Mundi and Devon Team |
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Mary and Joseph Product Spotlight
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