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Bishop’s Message 03 OUR CLERGY, RELIGIOUS AND LAY ASSOCIATES New Priests And Sisters For The Diocese 04 The Signs of the Times New Caribbean Cardinal - Archbishop Emeritus Kelvin Felix 04 Profile: Cynthia Serrant 05 2013 ended dramatically for The Congregation Of The Daughters Of Jesus – Part III 05 many persons when on the morning of Christmas Eve, torrential rains OUR DIOCESE caused by a trough system passing Disciples On Mission: Margaret Augustine 06 through Caribbean, descended on Tell Fr. Ben 06 the southwest of the island causing flooding, landslides, and damage to Know Your Faith: roads, property, homes and vehicles. I Believe.... By the grace of God no lives were lost Liturgy Update: The Eucharist And Unity 07 in Dominica, but sadly many were lost on our sister islands of St. Lucia and Synod Implementation 08 St. Vincent. We pray for the souls of Legion Of Mary 2013 Annual General Reunion 08 those lost and we extend sympathy to Our Catholic Heritage - The History Of The Old Sts. John & their families. Many have questions as to why Lewis Church In Portsmouth 09 this is happened, Why these changes Veronique Henderson Celebrates 100 10 is the weather patterns? Why so much Around The Diocese 11 destruction and why so many deaths? But in 1 Thessalonians 5: 2-3 we read , Christmas Events Around The Diocese 12 “You know the day of the Lord will come St. Francis Xavier’s Banquet 13 like a thief in the night. When people Christian Leadership: Rethinking Our Mission As Catholic feel secure and at peace, the disaster will suddenly come upon them as the Schools And Christian Teachers 14 birth pangs of a woman in labour, and Harris Paint Supports Dominica Catholic Radio 14 they will not escape.” These are the A Church Dinner With A Difference 15 signs of the times. No one knows when a disaster may strike, an earthquake, Sixth Form Sisserou Singers Humanitarian Tour 2013 16 a storm, a landslide, a volcano, a Events & Notice Board 17 tsunami, an accident or the loss of a Prayer Corner 17 family member. So we must remain alert, prepare ourselves physically and OUR CHURCH IN THE CARIBBEAN mentally as best we can and especially A Three-Day Encounter On Biblical Animation Of All prepare our souls because we cannot Pastoral Life (ABP) 18 prevent disasters, they are inevitable. In Scripture we read “...Watch at all Response Of Church To Child Abuse 19 times and pray, that you may be able to OUR CATHOLIC WORLD escape all that is going to happen and Evangelii Gaudium - The Joy Of The Gospel 20 to stand before the son of Man.” Luke 21:36. Francis - Time’s “Person Of The Year” 20 Let us, as the New Year begins, KID’S CORNER 21 renew our commitment to God so that OUR YOUTH: EDUCATION, RECREATION AND FAITH not only will we have resolutions to lose weight, exercise, eat right, increase The Changing Face Of The Diocesan Youth Ministry 22 our savings, join a group, spend more CYCC Recognizing Christ In Christmas 23 time with family, but among all these The Social Communications Office resolutions we may also choose to Diocese of Roseau, Turkey Lane, P.O. Box 790 commit to a closer relationship with God, deepen our faith and love one Roseau, Commonwealth of Dominica another so that whatever may come Tel: (767) 448-2837 - (767) 448-8717 our way we may be ready. . Fax: 1(767) 448-3404 Email: [email protected] 02 OUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY JANUARY 2014 ISSUE Bishop’s Message Happy New Pastoral Year

We began our Synod from December 9 - 12, 2013, for Implementation Plan with the participants from the four Diocese enthronement of the Bible in all which comprise the Province of Churches in the Diocese and ; namely, St. John’s- encouraged the practice of Lectio Basseterre, Roseau, St. George’s Divina as a means of increasing our in and Castries. Five knowledge of the Holy Scriptures and participants, including the Bishop how they speak to us personally and represented the Diocese of Roseau collectively, so as to be better ready at that workshop. A similar planning for the New Evangelization being workshop for delegates from all promoted by the Church Universal. the Diocese of the Antilles will be The Solemnity of Christ the held in Trinidad later this month King this last year coinciding with to chart the way forward for such the end of the Year of Faith. The Biblical Animation in the region. Year opened on October 11th 2012 On the Diocesan level two weekend by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. workshops (January 18th & February His was a call to the Universal 1st, 2014, are organized for Clergy, Catholic Community to rekindle the Religious, and representatives of all lost enthusiasm required for the the parishes in the Diocese, to be continued practice of the Faith. The familiarized with that evangelical Holy Father emphasized the need for thrust. ear sisters and brothers in Clergy, Religious and Faithful alike Therefore, I encourage all Christ, you will recall that to “rediscover a taste for feeding parishes, schools, all church groups, Dwe convened our Diocesan ourselves on the Word of God which families and others, to intensify their Synod in October of 2010 under the is faithfully handed down by the practice of Lectio Divina in particular theme: Disciples on Mission: Gifted Church, and on the Bread of Life, the and other forms of studying and and Called. The subsequent Synod Eucharist, offered as assistance for praying the Scriptures, in general, Implementation Plan was launched his disciples.” so as to become more imbued with on the 1st Sunday of Advent the During this pastoral year we the Word of God. We need to nourish following year (November 27th, 2011). will continue our focus on the Holy ourselves for the New Evangelization At the time we set for ourselves ten- Scriptures as the primary tool for the ahead. year plan, broken in three segments New Evangelization. At its Annual We have also learnt of the of three years. In the first segment, Plenary Meeting held in Guadeloupe intention of the Holy Father, corresponding to the first three in April last year, the Bishops of , to convene an years, we focus on the Word of God the Antilles Episcopal Conference Extraordinary General Assembly (i.e. Evangelization). In the first year took the decision to promote in all of the Synod of Bishops next year, of that segment (November 2011 the Dioceses of the region, Biblical from October 5 – 19, on the theme: – November 2012) we focused on Animation of all Pastoral Life of the Pastoral Challenges of the family in the sub-theme: “Your Word is a Church. It means that the Bible has the context of evangelization. In so lamp to my feet, and a light for to become the basis of all pastoral doing the Holy Father is seeking to my path” (Psalm 119:105). In the plans and activities in the region. address the prime locus of any form second year 2012 - 2013, we focused Thankfully for us in the Diocese of of evangelization in the Church—the on the sub-theme: “Ignorance of Roseau, our Pastoral focus has been family. So we pray for the success of Scripture is Ignorance of Christ” in congruence with the present thrust that Synod. (St. Jerome). This third year we wish of the Antilles Bishops. Obviously, In conclusion, let me remind to focus on the sub-theme: Go and we need to do more to get our faithful you that the Pastoral theme for this Make Disciples, as mandated by more steeped in the knowledge and coming Liturgical year is: Go and Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew (ch. living of the Gospel message. Make Disciples (Matthew 28). Let us 28). The rationale being, after we In response to the requests of work together to build God’s Church, have fed ourselves on the word of the Bishops of the Antilles, a training as “Disciples on Mission: Gifted God what we are required to do is to workshop on Bible Animation of all and Called!” . evangelize. Pastoral Life, was held in St. Lucia

“IGNORANCE OF SCRIPTURES IS IGNORANCE OF CHRIST” 03 NEW priests and sisters for the diocese

From Left: Fr. John-Mark Ogu & Fr. Bartholomew Adamu From Left: Sr. Grace & Sr. Juliana Alexander he Diocese of Rosesu welcomes two Nigerian New Caribbean Cardinal - TFathers: Bartholomew Adamu and John-Mark Ogu. They Archbishop Emeritus Kelvin Felix arrived on our shores on November he Diocese of Roseau is extremely happy to receive the news of the

OUR CLERGY, RELIGIOUS AND LAY ASSOCIATES RELIGIOUS AND LAY OUR CLERGY, 14, 2013 to help alleviate our naming of Archbishop Emeritus Kelvin Felix as Cardinal of the Roman present shortage of personnel for TCatholic Church. He is among 19 Catholic prelates from around the ministerial and pastoral service in world who were elevated to the offce by Pope Francis. the Diocese. The announcement was made by the Holy Father during the Angelus at The two Fathers hail from the the Vatican on Sunday, January 12, 2014. In his announcement, the pope Diocese of Minna in Nigeria. We are stated that the new Cardinals “represent the deep ecclesiastical relationship very grateful to their bishop, the between the Church of Rome and the other Churches throughout the world.” Most Reverend Martin Uzoukwu, • Archbishop Kelvin Felix was born in Dominica on February 15, 1933. who is a classmate of Msgr. Eustace • He was ordained a priest on April 8, 1956 at the age of 23. Thomas. They were students in • On July 17, 1981 he was appointed archbishop of Castries and ordained Rome. archbishop on April 5, 1981. After a month of orientation • He retired on February 15, 2008. • Archbishop Felix served as into the Diocese, Fr. Bartholomew Principal of St. Mary’s Academy is now assigned as Parish Priest to from 1972–1975; Associate St. Theresa’s Parish in Salisbury General Secretary of the Caribbean while Fr. John-Mark is assigned to Conference of Churches from St. Peter’s Parish in Colihaut. We 1975–1981. He served as wish them joy and success in their President of the Antilles Episcopal ministry among us. Conference from 1991–1997 We also welcome the return and President of the Caribbean of the Congregation of the Sisters Conference of Churches from 1981–1986. of St. Joseph of Cluny which had • As Archbishop of Castries, he was closed pastoral operations in the Metropolitan of the Province the Diocese since 2009. We are which comprises the Archdiocese pleased to have with us Sr. Grace of Castries in St. Lucia, St. Ramlakhan, SJC and Sr. Jaya George’s in Grenada, Roseau in Archbishop Emeritus Kelvin Felix Marie Fernandes, SJC. They are to Dominica and St. John’s-Basseterre in Antigua and St. Kitts. be based in the parish of St. John- • He has also served on various Vatican committees, including the St. Lewis, Portsmouth, and will be Pontifcal Council for Family Life, the Pontifcal Council for Inter- religious Dialogue, Cor Unum and the Synodal Council for America. engaged with the ministry of CARE • Since his retirement as archbishop, Archbishop Felix moved back to of the Elderly, the Catholic Schools Dominica where he has been helping out in various parishes and served and the parish. as parish Priest of St. Patrick, Grand Bay and St. Mark in Soufriere. We wish them a fruitful The consistory, that it, the ceremony at which the cardinal are formally ministry among us and pray God’s instated, will be held in Rome on February 22, 2014. abundant blessings upon them. . cont’d on page 15

04 OUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY JANUARY 2014 ISSUE PROFILE: CYNTHIA SERRANT Lay Associate in Pastoral Care for the Parish of St. Joseph Tell us a little about yourself and Before we arrived in Trinidad, there your role in the Church in your was a heavy cloud cover and I could parish? not see anything below. This was just am Cynthia Serrant, single with after that plane went down in Melville no children. I am a Lay Associate Hall Airport. The plane had to circle Iin Pastoral Care, member of for about twenty-fve minutes before the choir, flower arranger, lector, a we could land. We were terrifed. I saw member of the Legion of Mary, former some persons raising their hands in catechist, instructor of parents and the air, some were crying. I took out godparents in preparation of baptism. my rosary. At a certain time I just I have been deeply involved in the remembered the image I has seen of Church for more than forty years. the Blessed Mother and I just smiled How did you start your services and as soon as I smiled the weather for the church? just cleared up and we landed safely. As a young girl I attended Mass This happened to me twice. Another on a regular basis and I can recall Cynthia Serrant time I was on my way to St. Martin going to Mass in the early morning at 5:30 a.m. with from Antigua and it was only myself and the pilot on the my neighbour and relatives and then there was that plane. I was actually sitting up front with the pilot. Again desire to deepen my relationship with the Lord and so I saw the vision of our Blessed Mother, it was raining a I started getting involved with the Church. I can recall lot but eventually we landed safely.

Fr. Huysmans and Sr. Elza giving instructions for people And I had another experience during the ASSOCIATES RELIGIOUS AND LAY OUR CLERGY, who were interested. It was like an adult education Charismatic Conference. I was before the Blessed program. We met once a month on Saturday. It was Sacrament for a long while kneeling down and then all a three-year course. But even after this program was of a sudden I saw a cross, a blue cross forming on the fnished I continued with other programs. I also attended monstrance and after the cross, I just saw a vision of the catechetical institute in St. Lucia in the summer for the risen Lord. So all this helped me to deepen my faith. three consecutive years. It was really deep and I really Because of the vision I saw on the monstrance, I have enjoyed the sessions. become very dedicated to the Blessed Sacrament and Over the years have there been any special adoring the Blessed Sacrament. As a result of that every moments, things that have deepened your faith or frst Friday there is a group with Deacon Curtis Victor touched you that you might want to share with us? that goes to the Retreat House. We have a vigil for the I can recall attending a conference in Trinidad. entire night with adoration of the Blessed Sacrament till And from the time I left the Canefeld Airport, I saw a next morning and we end with a Mass. About 14 of us vision of the Blessed Mary of Perpetual Help in front attended the vigil in January. It has been going on for of the plane. I thought to myself what does that mean. more than two years. cont’d on page 14 The Congregation of the Daughters of Jesus - Part III olitical upheavals in France impacted the life and the Congregation in Belgium, England United States ministry of the Congregation of the Daughters of of America and . From 1953, they were sent to PJesus; it was providential! The anti-religious laws Africa, South America and the Antilles (Caribbean). In imposed by the State, forced the sisters out of their unknown lands, the sisters faced signifcant challenges. schools and teaching and challenged their religious Courageously, trusting in God’s providence, the identity. By 1902, seventy-seven schools managed by the sisters faced the challenges and uncertainties of the sisters were closed. Sisters who remained in France had mission. The means of communication with France was to remove their habits and begin to wear secular clothes. limited and diffcult. Harsh winters and hot summers Some were forced into exile. In faith, others set out on affected the sisters. They struggled with cultural mission to serve God’s people in foreign lands. differences and language barriers but remained hopeful. Attentive to the calls of the Church to serve in In 1902, on their arrival in New York, two French sisters, lands far beyond the shores of France, the Congregation Mother Marie Ste. Elisabeth and Sr. Marie Sainte Zenaide responded generously. Its frst overseas mission was wrote: “How painful it is to arrive in a country where you in Natal, Africa in 1897; seven sisters sailed to Natal have no home, where not a soul in the world is waiting for in response to a call from the Church in Africa. Their you or thinking of you!... But hope is our guide…” mission in Natal was short lived; the sisters returned “This is to live in hope: to be born again with each to France and opened in Africa years later. From 1902 succeeding day, hear the insistent call…and go!” (Living onwards, sisters were sent on mission, giving birth to Tradition) .

LISTEN TO DOMINICA CATHOLIC RADIO MARPIN CHANNEL 94 05 Disciples on Mission Time * Talent * Treasure Tell Fr. Ben Margaret Augustine Dear Fr. Ben: Why does the bishop deliver his homily sitting down rather than am Margaret standing?

OUR DIOCESE Augustine, a Interested Imember of the Soufriere Roman Dear Interested , The reason a Bishop preaches while seated is because of the in the Parish of chair. The chair of a Bishop at his cathedral is a special symbol of the St. Mark. Bishop. This chair, the “cathedra,” is what gives the cathedral its name. Being born A cathedral is the place where the cathedra is permanently located. and raised into Cathedra means “chair” in Latin and “seat” in Greek (kathedra). the Catholic You can spot the cathedra because it usually has the coat of arms of faith, I have the diocese and the Bishop near it. Only the Bishop is allowed to sit in over the years the cathedra because this chair is the sign of the Bishop’s offce and Margaret Augustine been involved in the unity among all the parishes in the diocese. If the Bishop is not several church ministries. It has been part present and another priest presides at Mass in the cathedral, he must of my way of maintaining closeness with the sit in a different chair. church. My late mother Dorothy Abraham From the cathedra (or in Latin, “ex cathedra”), the Bishop exercises was my great inspiration, and my deepest the three primary responsibilities of his offce: “The offce of Bishop as interest was church decorating. For years, teacher, sanctifer, and pastor of his Church shines forth most clearly going in search of a variety of plants and in a liturgy that he celebrates with his people” (Ceremonial of Bishops, flowers to blend in with the celebration 11). of different occasions at church, was my This doesn’t mean that the Bishop can’t teach, bless, and lead delight. from anywhere else. But the cathedra is a primary symbol of his offce By 2002, I succeeded my mother, and of his responsibility to the diocese. From the cathedra, the Bishop and followed her method of collecting teaches, presides at prayer, and stands as the leader of all the faithful plants and flowers to decorate the church in the diocese. And because the liturgy is the source and summit of the for various feasts and occasions. I then Church’s activity and power, the people of the diocese gathered around realized that God has blessed me with this their Bishop at his chair is a powerful sign of the presence of Christ. particular talent, namely, the decorative The Bishop at his chair is also a sign of the Church’s unity because ideas, how to place and arrange the flowers the Bishop is our connection to all the other dioceses around the world at the entrance of the church, beneath and to the frst among Bishops, the Pope. The Pope is the Bishop of the choir left, and at the chapel altars. the Diocese of Rome, and he too has a cathedra in a church called the It all came naturally to me. I always take Cathedral Basilica of Saint John Lateran. two steps backwards and view/ admire When the Bishop is seated at the cathedra, especially when he the arrangements before concluding that is preaching, he is fully exercising his offce, especially the role of the task is fnished. It felt as though the teaching: flowers smiled right back at me. Then I The Bishop as herald of the faith leads new followers to Christ. would add the fnishing touches. As their authentic teacher, that is, one invested with the authority of My love for flowers continued to Christ, he proclaims to the people entrusted to him the truths of faith flourish and I value the church decorating they are to believe and to live by. Under the light of the Holy Spirit ministry even more, when I hear the the Bishop explains the teachings of faith, bringing forth from the remarks “Job well done Margaret, lovely treasurehouse of revelation new things and old. He works to make faith arrangements, the church is so beautiful”. yield its harvest and, like the good shepherd, he is vigilant in protecting My only formal training was a two- his people from the threat of error. (Ceremonial of Bishops, 15 day workshop conducted by a Japanese The Ceremonial (the Church’s guidebook for any liturgical group years ago. I continue to enhance my celebration with a Bishop) then states that “the offce of preaching is gift through my ministry in the church. proper to the Bishop, so that other ordained ministers fulfll this offce I recognize the importance of only in his name,” and “[u]nless he decides that some other way is recruiting and training a group of young preferable, the Bishop should preach while seated at the chair, wearing aspirants who can beneft from time-tested the miter and holding the pastoral staff” (17). techniques while including the new artistic The Bishop, and through him all the priests and deacons of a expressions for the glory of God and the diocese, are special signs of Christ. So when we look at the Bishop delight of those who come to worship. at his chair, we see Christ who is our Teacher, High Priest, and Good The ministry is rewarding in itself Shepherd. as it helps one to see and appreciate the Yours in Christ, beauty of creation in flowers and plants.. Fr. Ben

06 OUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY JANUARY 2014 ISSUE r te pedr f h Father.” the of splendor the are truly you that world the to proclaim and voluntary, was passion your that understand would they see crucified should you they when that so God, our Christ O glory, disciples, as much as they were capable of it, beheld your 568) (554-556, 3:21). (Philippians body” glorious his like to be body lowly our change will “which coming glorious his and resurrection his anticipates he and cross the of way by comes glory his that reveals Jesus 9:31), (Luke “departure” his about Aquinas). Elijah and Moses Thomas with Speaking (Saint cloud” shining the in Spirit the Jesus, man the in Son the voice, the in Father “the Trinity: the forth shows fguration Trans the all Above (547-550, 567) ruler “the over victorious be would cross his that but proclaimed demons of out driving below here evils The sin. of all slavery the from especially us abolish free to rather to come not did he people, some healed he Although Messiah. the him, in present is Kingdom the that fact the to witness bear to Jesus accompanied his words with words his accompanied Jesus 540, 566) of season liturgical the in way special a in his of obedience supreme the is which passion his of that Christ, the new Adam, and resists his victory proclaims Father. the by him given mission to the to regard obedience in his Jesus tempts Satan desert. the in Israel of temptations the and Paradise in Adam of temptation the recapitulate desert the in Jesus of temptations The 537, 565*) (535- baptism. our of fguring pre a is Jesus of baptism Son” beloved “his be (Matthew to 3:17) and the Spirit descended upon him. The him proclaimed Father The 1:29). (John world” the of sin the away takes who God of Lamb “the was He sinners. the among numbered be anticipate to to and life “Baptism” of public his death, he who was his without sin accepted inaugurate To What dowelearnfromthetemptationsofJesusin repentance fortheforgivenessofsins”(Luke3:3)? Why didJesusmanifesttheKingdombymeansof “Jesus Christwasconceivedbythepower of Why didJesusreceivefromJohnthe“baptismof Holy Spirit,andwasbornoftheVirginMary” flial love. The Church unites herself to this mystery What isthemeaningofTransfiguration? “You were transfigured on the mountain and your and mountain the on transfigured were “You I Believe.... signs andmiracles? the desert? 12:31). (John world” this of Know YourFaith and signs cont’d on page10 . (538- Lent. “IGNORANCE OF SCRIPTURES IS IGNORANCE OFCHRIST” OF SCRIPTURES IS IGNORANCE “IGNORANCE miracles its own divisions. St. Paul writes to writes Paul St. divisions. own its It unity. in must never together divide us. The Corinthian us community had brings that sacrament the the RomanMissal§321). among the brothers and sisters (General Instruction of the of and bread, one sign of charity the by the fact that one bread is in distributed all of unity of sign the of importance and force the clearly more out bring will which gave its name to the Eucharist in apostolic times, it. bread, the of breaking the or fraction require the of action The needs pastoral other or Communion Holy receiving those of number the when out ruled way no least some of the at faithful. Small hosts are, however, in to distribution for parts into it break to practice in way that the priest at Mass with a congregation is able and baked unleavened in the traditional shape, be made in such a though even bread, Eucharistic the that expedient therefore is It food. of appearance the have truly celebration Eucharistic the for material the that Roman the teaches: of Missal Instruction General the Eucharist, 227). you shouldloveunity”(St.Augustine,Sermon much how understand to clearly given are you bread is what we all are, many though we are. In this loaf of body, one loaf, one Table; Lord’s the of sacrament the many are one loaf, one body. That’s how he explained his of community: members initiated newly the that to teaches lesson Table,” same Lord’s the of Sacrament “The we allshareintheoneloaf”(1Cor10:16-17). although there are many of we, us are one single body, for so loaf, one is there as And Christ? of body the and Christ; of blood in sharing a not it is break we which the bread of loaf the in sharing a not it is the bless to letter his writes: in He Corinthians. this expresses Paul St. Table. Lord’s the around gather who all with the also but Lord with only not unity sharing and This communion meal. expresses Eucharistic the in Rite, sharing Communion our the to leads - sanctifcation and thanksgiving of Prayer the – Prayer Eucharistic The we are; what does the Eucharist teach us about unity? the importanceofunityamongus. his in Girasoli, feature address and in Nicola his homily stressed very much Archbishop Excellency His A h Ecait s h Scaet f nt. t is It Unity. of Sacrament the is Eucharist The the celebrating for bread the Concerning on Sermon Sunday Easter his in Augustine St. what is this and people, Eucharistic a are we If Nvme 2, 03, h Aotlc Nuncio, Apostolic The 2013), 24, (November Universe the Solemnity of King Christ the Jesus Lord The of of celebration Diocesan our t The EucharistandUnity Liturgy Update: Yu e te psl sy, w being ‘we says, Apostle the see “You h maig f h sg demands sign the of meaning The “The blessing cup which we which cup blessing “The cont’d on page10

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OUR DIOCESE Synod Legion of Mary Implementation 2013 Annual General Reunion By Msgr. William John-Lewis By Florence Itodo 013 Annual General Reunion on 8th of 2December took OUR DIOCESE place at Coulibistrie, a station under St. Theresa Parish, Diocese of Roseau, Dominica. The frst part of the activity started at 10:00 a.m. with the rosary led by Sr. Lucy, which was he new initiative of the Antilles Episcopal followed by the Holy Mass celebrated by the then Parish Priest Conference (AEC) of making the Word of God Fr. Joe at 10:30 a.m. Tcentral to all pastoral life (ABP) reinforces The priest, at the beginning of the Mass welcomed the our synod recommendations and invites us to legionaries present in a special way, and in his homily gave deepen our love and understanding of Sacred words of encouragement to the legionaries. He ended with a Scripture. In the next few weeks delegates from prayer asking God for revival and growth of legionary groups in every parish of the diocese together with their the country. Immediately after Mass, catena was recited which parish priests will meet with the bishop for two was led by the vice president of the Comitium, Sr. Vinna Royer. workshops on this new initiative. This was preceded The four delegates who attended the recent with a welcome remark meeting in St. Lucia, viz. Miss Noeliva Le Blanc, by Sr. Elvina John, the Sr. Lorraine Royer, ICM, Fr. Brancker John, president of the parish and Msgr. William John-Lewis will present praesidium, Our Lady of the philosophy that undergirds ABP and offer Grace. Then the Curia practical suggestions for its implementation in president, Sr. Jeanete our parishes. We will begin with a review of all Carriere gave the opening that we have already done as a diocese in the address stressing on the promotion of the Word of God as part of our need for legionaries to synod implementation, and marry the process of evangelize Our Mother Mary. And the Comitium president, Sr. ABP with ongoing post-synodal implementation Edmay Caprice Bleau also presented an address which stressed process. the need for increased effort, zeal and commitment by legionaries We are fortunate that we have already and for them to be acquainted with the content of the legion given extensive coverage to the foundational hand book. documents dealing with the Word of God, in Next was the particular, the Dogmatic Constitution on Divine interactive section of Revelation, Dei Verbum, and the fnal document the program where on the Synod of bishops on the Word of God participants were paired in the Life and Mission of the Church dealing for interaction with each with the Voice of the Word, the Face of the other. The entertainment Word, the House of the Word and the Roads of section which followed, the Word. Through various exercises we hope showcased fun and to re-emphasize the importance of being open amusement in the form to new ideas as a way of continuing to mature of songs, testimony, in the faith, and especially the non-negotiable prayer, motivational imperative of collaboration in ministry. words, drama, etc. by different praesidia. Intertwined with the We will conclude by inviting each parish to entertainment was the introduction of pairs. plan the way forward recognizing that Sacred Dining and wining was the last part of the program which Scripture is the Word of God inspired by the took place preceding the closing remarks, vote of thanks, and Holy Spirit and entrusted to the Church for the closing prayer. Then peaceful departure of participants ensued. salvation of all, and that biblical animation of all This year’s celebration was a great success; graced pastoral life is called to be an encounter with the with multitude of people, comprising legionaries and non- fullness of truth and its transcendent meanings, legionaries. All members of the executives – Sr. Edmay Caprice an encounter with life in the Spirit and the path Bleau (president), Sr. Vinna Royer (vice president), Sr. Florence to unity, and the joyful proclamation of the Itodo (secretary), and Sr. Sonia Christian (treasurer) -- were in encounter with the Lord, the path to conversion attendance. The correspondence offcer, Sr. Gloria Bardouille and solidarity. . was also present.. 08 OUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY JANUARY 2014 ISSUE Our Catholic Heritage Art * Music * Culture Celebrating our many talents The History of the old Sts. John &

Lewis Church in Portsmouth OUR DIOCESE By Bernard Lauwyck n a book published in 1844 we fnd the frst mention of “a small church” in Portsmouth or IGrand Anse. This small church was described in the ECCLESIASTICAL BULLETIN of ROSEAU as “altogether insuffcient to accommodate the faithful; and besides it was too low and of too humble an appearance.” Panama Canal. This was done by the French and had When French Priest Hyacinth Guillet was a workforce of about 20,000 men, the majority being appointed Parish Priest of Portsmouth in March from the . 1855, he “decided at once to build a new church” By The design and make of these altars are clearly making this personal ambitious decision, Fr. Guillet French. In front of the High Altar he constructed a set the Parish of Portsmouth on a course which led “labyrinth”, modelled on a French pattern, on the to a very painful period in the history of the parish floor with parquet made of various pieces of timber and culminated in his own tragic death in 1864 and taken from the forest of Dominica. He also imported a huge parish debt. “It was decided to break down the a new “harmonium”. I have written full-length walls already constructed” as the size of the proposed articles on each of these “treasures of Portsmouth” on church building was too large and ambitious,or bernardlauw.wordpress.com. according to Bishop Poirier “too fancy”. A new ceiling and roof was installed by Rev. The church, which was destroyed by the Father J. M Bourget FMI between 1910 and 1918. He earthquake of 21st November 2004 and its 20,000 also prepared the stone to construct a new bell tower aftershocks ,was to all accounts the work of Father which was renovated at a later date. Gustave Berthomé of the Congregation of the Sons of As this old roof and ceiling were completely Mary immaculate (FMI). It was completed by 1896. termite eaten and rotten, a new roof and ceiling We read in the ECCLESIASTICAL BULLETIN were installed, by contractor Mr. Sebastian Royer in of ROSEAU that nothing daunted French Father 1989, when Fr. Reginald La Fleur was parish priest. Berthomé: “no sooner was the presbytery finished Sr. Gisella Braekmans ICM took the initiative to tile than he set to work on the church. He raised the whole the sanctuary and processional aisle. After this was roof, added four feet to the church walls and inserted completed, Fr. Lafleur ordered brand new coubaril on each side above the windows 6 stained glass pews, which remain with us to this day. medallions representing the twelve Apostles. In 1896 Under the next parish priest, Fr. Charles Martin, he also built a new sanctuary... he put new flooring, the steeple was replaced with a steel framed one. Four made a new set of pews and had the whole church brand new stained glass windows were donated by a painted and decorated.” Canadian group of Dominicans under the leadership Father Bethomé was also instrumental in getting of Euphemie Douglas in 1994. They were installed Mr. Frederic Magloire to donate three beautiful marble just before the earthquake of 2004 but luckily they altars, which became the pride of Portsmouth. Mr. were salvaged and will be installed in the new church, Magloire had just returned from Panama where he presently under construction. . might have been part of the frst attempt to dig the THE RENOVATION OF THE OUR LADY OF FAIR HAVEN CATHEDRAL HOW CAN YOU HELP NAME ACCOUNT NUMBER • Put a little something extra in collection every month, envelope it and The National Bank of Dominica 100060310 label it ‘Cathedral Roof Renovation’. The First Caribbean Int. Bank 106965624 • Arrange for a standing order or direct debt from your bank account Bank of Nova Scotia 8932 monthly to any of the renovation accounts listed below. The Royal Bank of Canada 7284409 • Pay online by adding the appropriate account number to your pay bill National Co-operative Credit Union 0000300400 facility with your local bank. In order to facilitate the process, the Diocese has opened accounts at the All contributions will be most welcome. under-mentioned institutions TUNE IN TO DOMINICA CATHOLIC RADIO 96.1 FM 09 Veronique Henderson Celebrates 100 By Zandra Phillips eronique Henderson (better do are responsible for her long life. At the moment she known as Nurse Henderson) enjoys fairly good health, but is a little hard of hearing. celebrated her 100th birthday She has one daughter, two grandsons, fve great grand V th on December 4 , 2013. She children and fostered a number of children. resides at 42 King’s Lane, but a She was elated and honoured to be visited by His OUR DIOCESE reception was held at the home of Excellency President Charles Savarin and Mrs Savarin her daughter, Zandra Phillips at St on her birthday. She also received a visit from Hon Gloria Aroment to celebrate her birthday. Shillingford, Minister of Social Services, Community Veronique was born on Development and Gender Affairs. Nurse Roach, December 4th, 1913 in Grand President of the Dominica Nurses Association and Bay, but spent most of her life in Nurse Sorhaindo, who shared her birthday were present Roseau The last of nine children of to congratulate Veronique Henderson J.B. Henderson and his wife Marie her on her Sainte Henderson nee Fontaine of Bagatelle. special birthday. She joined the nursing profession in 1936 and D o m i n i c a worked at the old General Hospital in Roseau as a midwife Council on and general nurse. She also worked at Portsmouth Ageing sent a Hospital and later at both Grand Bay Health Centre and representative, the Roseau Health Centre. but later that In 1948 she was sent to (then British day she was Guyana) for training as a Public Health nurse and surprised as her was successful in all her exams, but on her return to relatives and Dominica had diffculty getting back into the service so close friends for a while she went into private practice and delivered including a number of priests and other distinguished babies at people’s homes and also gave general nursing guests continued the celebration. The highlight of the care to many. day was a scripture reading, which she did without She was later reinstated into the Public Service as glasses even though she had not seen it in advance. a Health Nurse at the Roseau Health Centre and also She was entertained and thoroughly amused worked at the Grand Bay Health Centre and again at everyone, as it took four generations to blow out the the Roseau health Centre until her retirement in 1973. 100 candles and cut the cake. The beautiful cake was Veronique is a devout Roman Catholic and believes made by her daughter and decorated by Mrs. Alix Boyd- that her love of God, and her practice of following a Knights. . healthy diet which she spent her life lecturing others to I Believe.... Liturgy Update: The Eucharist and Unity Cont’d from page 07 Cont’d from page 07 (Byzantine Liturgy) them: “When you come together the Corinthian community with as a church, I hear that there are its own divisions. We, too, have How did the messianic entrance into divisions among you” (1 Cor 11:18). our division in the parish, in the Jerusalem come about? The community had a whole meal diocese, in our nation and in the At the established time Jesus chose to as part of their celebration of the world. One writer poses this very go up to Jerusalem to suffer his passion Eucharist. St. Paul writes: “When challenging question: “How is and death, and to rise from the dead. As you come together, it is not really it possible that societies calling the Messiah King who shows forth the to eat the Lord’s Supper. For themselves Christian can offer the coming of the Kingdom, he entered into when the time comes to eat, each Eucharist weekly for years without his city mounted on a donkey. He was of you goes ahead with your own improving the relationships among acclaimed by the little children whose supper, and one goes hungry and persons in it? Is the Eucharist shout of joyful praise is taken up in another becomes drunk… Should I not the Sacrament of Unity?” the Sanctus of the Eucharistic liturgy: commend you? In this matter I do Yes, indeed! The Eucharist is the “Blessed is He Who comes in the name of not commend you!” (1 Cor 11:20- Sacrament of Unity. The Eucharist the Lord! Hosanna (save us!)” (Matthew 22). Perhaps it is because of abuses challenges us to seek unity and 21:9). The liturgy of the Church opens such as this that the Eucharist to be in unity with each other. Holy Week by celebrating this entry into became limited to the sharing of Otherwise, as St. Paul makes quite Jerusalem. (557-560, 569-570) . the consecrated bread and wine clear, it is not the Lord’s Supper, *Excerpt from the Compendium Catechism of only. These are the real elements the Eucharist, that we are eating. the Catholic Church, United States Conference of the Eucharistic celebration. . of Catholic Bishops We are no different from Sister Lorraine Royer, ICM 10 OUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY JANUARY 2014 ISSUE The Ephipany Choir Festival celebrated on January 5th Our Catholicommunity

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OUR DIOCESE Christmas Events around the Diocese Our Lady of Health Parish Christmas Breakfast on December OUR DIOCESE 22nd 2013 at Castle Bruce St. Vincent De Paul Christmas Packages for the Elderly was distributed on December 24th 2013 Christmas Revival held at each chapel of the parish from December 17-20 2013 One Day Pilgrimage to all the chapels in the parish on December SVDP Christmas Packages for the Elderly 14th 2013 SVDP Christmas Packages for the Elderly

North Western Vicariate Choir Festival

held at the Colihaut Catholic Church on December 15th 2013.

North Western Vicariate Choir Festival North Western Vicariate Choir Festival

Our Lady of La Soie Parish

Christmas Story Play & Extravaganza on December 15th 2013 at the Woodfordhill chapel Christmas Mass for the Sick & Elderly on December 4th 2013 at the Wesley Church

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12 St. Mark’sParish W December 20 December o r Atoy al a itro dcrtr n the and shared willingly decorator Paul Mr. LaPlaine. of interior team decorating an Paul, Anthony thanks Mr. welcoming, to and breathtaking was ambience The hearts. the our gladdened carols Christmas of while playing Group Youth Plaine La the by served meal thesuccessofthisevent. ensure Committee, Miss Marilyn Allan who worked tirelessly to ordinating team, headed by the president of the Finance at LaPlaine. Elderly onDecember15th Christmas Socialfor the 2013 attheCaribantic in Senior Citizens ChristmasAnnual TreatSenior e h ptos ee rae t a sumptuous a to treated were patrons the We co- Parish the by organised was event The Christmas banquet. It all happened on Friday on happened all It banquet. Christmas St. Francis Xavier held its festive candle – light of Parish the as remembrance, of night a hat Scottshead th at the Jones Beaupierre Primary school Primary Beaupierre Jones the at

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OUR DIOCESE Christian Leadership: Rethinking our Mission as Catholic Schools and Christian Teachers By Norris Prevost “Good Teacher, What must I do to inherit Eternal DACT, through its Past President, Ms Annette Life”. Mark 10: 17 Austrie, DACAMEN, Catholic Youth Secretariat, all s the New Year begins, SOS Christian Leadership collaborated with His Lordship Bishop Malzaire, OUR DIOCESE Team, welcomes and congratulates the newly in getting the SOS Christian Leadership Program, Aelected Executive of The Dominica Association introduced into our Diocese. On behalf of Our SOS of Catholic Teachers, (DACT), under the Presidency of Leadership Team therefore, I exhort our teachers, Brother Egbert JnoBaptiste, of the Community High sports teachers, coaches and sports organizers, to School. SOS Team is particularly impressed with recognize their leadership responsibilities and to go the Leadership step taken by the New Executive, in for the imperishable prize. As teachers, we exhort making the enhancement of their own Leadership, a you to recognize that you are Christian leaders. As priority. Their decision to include The SOS Christian such, your mission should be: “To develop Christian Leadership, Training Program as an integral part of leaders.” their Executive meetings, is a model that the Executives Goals vs Mission of other organizations should follow, especially those For many of you, this mission might not seem to Organizations, whether voluntary or non-voluntary, be correct. You might be more inclined to think of your whose Executives fnd that they are overloaded, stressed mission as:”Getting students to attain ‘A’ grades in out, and vexed at their membership, because all the work reading and mathematics.” of the organization, is left to them. In many cases, even Certainly, excellent achievements in Academics are the other Executive Members are leaving everything for important goals that teachers should set, and aim to the President to do. achieve. However, for Catholic Schools and Christian Being elected to a Leadership position, by itself, Teachers, these goals, should be within the greater does not automatically make one a leader. God has mission to which we are called, which is: “To develop given each of us the gift of Leadership. By electing us, Christian Leaders.” our peers are recognizing our gifts, and calling on us to Says one of our career teachers “As teachers, grow and improve our gifts and to use our improved gifts we are leaders. A truly effective leader develops other to help them to grow and improve their own. Yes, that’s leaders. Christian Leaders that we can trust, Christian what Leaders are called to do. To identify, recruit, Leaders that will serve community with integrity.” train new leaders and mould them into Teams, in To do this, one must work continuously on order to build organizations. improving God’s given personal Gift of Leadership. Why Seeds of Success will teach you how to identify not try SOS Christian Leadership Training Program. your most important goals, determine your priorities, Contact DACT Pres.: 2770653 [email protected] become a better family member, and communicate more or Norris Prevost: 2753420 [email protected].. effectively. Harris Paint Supports Profile:Cynthia Serrant Cont’d from page 05 Dominica Catholic Radio As a Lay Associate, what are some of the things that you do in the parish? When the priest is unable to go to Mero, I go and sometimes I go to Belles. It has been a very good experience for me. I can remember the very frst time I did it, I was a bit scared but now I have gotten accustomed and I have gotten boldness. Are there any challenges that you face as a Lay Associate? Sometimes I encounter diffculty in preparing for ministry. I usually pray before I start and when I get the introduction I am guided by the Holy Spirit and I pray to ask Jesus to guide me and then I open the book and I get exactly what I want from him. I also go on the computer to get some more ideas and then I put it together. If someone wanted to be a Lay Associate, what would Bishop Gabriel Malzaire receives a donation of 25 gallons of paint be your advice to them? from Harris Paint for the painting of the Radio Station roof on The person has to be very deep in the faith and call December 20th 2013 on the assistance of the Holy Spirit for guidance. .

14 OUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY JANUARY 2014 ISSUE eie bso. hs bsos h ae h odnr of ordinary the a are am who I bishops because Those all bishop. at retired it expect not did really I But it. heard the excitment, the shouts I and laughter I began When to believe that. expected never I because it believe “You have been appointed to be a Cardinal” and I did not were They said they and Coubaril. on?” going is “What said, I so excited in very Monastery the from Lucia St. catechist the for book from call a got I ringing. phone the a heard I and teachers collect to offce my to came I church. parish the at Catechism and Mass my after just felt, he said: “I Holy See.We, inthathonour. too,intheDioceseshare by held is he which in esteem high the and Church the to dedication selfless his of indication an doubt no is It for the great honour bestowed on him by the Holy Father. pope. new a for vote to eligible be will not Felix Archbishop 80, over is he as However, Pontiff. new a elect to is Church n fml tgte wr al t ejy h sumptuous the enjoy to able were together family and friends time, quick In served. be to preferred who elderly pleasant and prompt. Special assistance was given to the served. be to waiting while humming, diners hear to pleasure a was It softly. continued meals. carols Christmas before of sound prayers The by followed carol a with started He prayer. in us led Malzaire Gabriel Bishop Lordship, to His time. appropriate and the at carols singing meal, in participate the enjoy to all encouraged He Christ. harmony in and love peace, of night a to all us welcomed head table. All stood as the National Anthem was played. a few Gabriel special guests walked in to occupy their seats Bishop at the Lordship and Fr.Cathedral, Malzaire, the of Dean Martin, Charles His with Mrs. together and Williams, Williams Eliud Excellency His Savarin, Mrs. afew. whispered evening. the of grandeur and carols Christmas To of diners. sound all permeated the the air. From the word go, one felt ambiance, the warmth for the setting to perfect add a warm and created smiles dressed welcome charming smartly Their white. were and They black in tents. the and Chancery the between honour of ground a formed who adults few the and youth the by impressed were Fundraising Many Committee. Cathedral the and Dean the by organised who could not resist those participating in the pre-Christmas charmed dinner setting This presbytery. Cathedral the and House Bishop’s the between set grounds the on tents, up decorated beautifully and lit carefully dining under –- to forward looked well-wishers and Catholics When asked how he Felix Kelvin Emeritus Archbishop congratulate We One of the functions of the Cardinals of the Catholic h 6 The Service was at its best. Young and more mature were Ceremonies of Master the Lawrence, Raymond Mr. and Savarin Charles Excellency His p.m., 7:30 At New Caribbean Cardinal -Archbishop Emeritus Kelvin Felix th eebr 03 ws h eeig many evening the was 2013, December frst heard the news on Sunday afternoon A Church withaDifference Dinner frst heard the news and how he “We are in for a real treat”, real a for in are “We Cont’d from page04 “IGNORANCE OF SCRIPTURES IS IGNORANCE OFCHRIST” OF SCRIPTURES IS IGNORANCE “IGNORANCE By Bertha By Bertha Toulon Bishop’s office assoonpossible. the contact 22, Emeritus should interested February is who Anyone on 2014. Rome Archbishop in consistory the accompany to Kelvin a to of part be to delegation willing and able are who persons inhisadditionalministryforthe Church. to perservere him help to and Felix Emeritus Archbishop protect and guide to continues God Wethat Roseau. pray of Diocese pleased with our new Caribbean Cardinal who is from the Canada, AmericaandallpartsoftheCaribbean.” Rome, England, from called People day. that on through get are not could that several People were they because calling offce. still my in desk my at lunch my had I so p.m. The phone did not stop at all. It just kept on ringing 6:15 to p.m. 12:15 from desk the from move not could I calls. with loaded was I away right and surprised was I the region for a Cardinal, but I was not aware of that. So dioceses may looking have in had an idea that they were all aHappyNewYear! . Martin, the Cathedral Fundraising Committee and I wish His blessingsonusall. scene and behind the the scene. May God on continue to everyone shower and each on blessing God’s for pray to opportunity the used He execution. its and preparation the in participated who all present, were who all praised to arrange this marvellous occasion. He also thanked and Sybil Mrs. team her with able was out health, ill of spite in who singling Baron, resist not could Father them? What would the pre-Christmas dinner have been without kings. as role their accepting for also and us, with time quality spending for “Kings” three our thanked also He remembered. be always will gesture This presence. their with us gracing for wives their and Excellencies their of of thanks. He expressed his appreciation for the presence by Msgr. John-Lewis until Fr. Charles Martin gave the vote She madeherfamilyandDominicaproud. she represented Dominica at the Miss World Competition. charming Miss Leslassa Shillingford-Armour. Remember, Dominica, Miss reigning the by distributed were donors His hear to the three. delighted assisted were All Savarin. John-Lewis Charles Excellency Msgr. They accepted. are.” Orient graciously of kings three “We carol, well-known the Christmas Thomas of singing the Eustace for kings Msgr. three the be and to Malzaire Lordship His Gabriel Savarin, Bishop Charles Excellency John-Lewis His Msgr. sung. invited were of carols thought all one before No leaving entertained. diners the kept Lewis and tastybuffet. i Lrsi, ihp are Mlar invites Malzaire Gabriel Bishop Lordship, His extremely is Magazine Community Catholic Our Indeed, it was a treat! What a beautiful evening! Fr.evening! beautiful a What treat! a was it Indeed, The singing of Christmas carols continued, animated gracious by contributed prizes door Thirty-two Msgr.and Ceremonies of Master Our William John- .

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OUR DIOCESE Sixth Form Sisserou Singers Humanitarian Tour 2013 By Leandra Lander OUR DIOCESE

Mount Carmel Home in Morne Daniel Coulibistrie village ean Lawrence- Calibishie had become a little ritual stop for the Mathurin wrote in her SFSS after the tour. Before we could ourselves retire, Jpopular Christmas we had to share some songs with the villagers infront song, “Chonjé toute moun of A & A Low price centre, great supporters of the choir. ki fè nou kontan...toute sa It seemed that the crowd grew every year, and this year mwe ka di’w say kultè nou. was no different. We used the opportunity to pay tribute Chonjé sa, pa oubliye.” to the recently deceased International Hero, Nelson - “Remember those who Mandela with an African Medley. made us feel happy..... We pray that our audiences are always blessed by All I am saying, that’s our the songs we sing. . Mahaut Senior Citizens Home culture, remember, don’t forget.” The Sixth Form Sisserou Singers see music not as a pastime but as a tool for sharing love and joy with people. It is a medium to heal and care. The Christmas tree, gifts, decorations and lights set the mood for Christmas. But for many of us, our fondest memories of Christmas are best captured in the nostalgic singing of favourite songs, and the music of the season. The Sixth Form Singers understands the wonders and power that music has and how it can heal and comfort people. On December 15th, the 35 strong group under the direction of ‘Aunty’ Pearle Christian, brought this very same comfort to many ill and shut-in Dominicans across the island. Our day began at the Mount Carmel Home in Morne Daniel. After about six renditions of traditional carols such as ‘ Away in a Manger’, ‘God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen and even ‘Jesus is Born’ by Jamaican Noel Dexter, the choir went on to greet and spend a short time talking with the residents. We then stopped at the Mahaut Senior Citizens Home to bring some Christmas joy to the residents there. The journey continued to the CHANCES home for abandoned youth in Jimmit. A short stop in the village of Coulibistrie was also eventful and exciting. While our audience were few in numbers, they were most appreciative. The Portsmouth Home for the Aged was our fnal stop on the west coast. They too were appreciative of the wonderful and cheerful songs as they clapped and sang. One lady in particular felt she could get up and dance.

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Diocesan Youth Commissionjanuary Day of Planning & • Reflectionth Legion of Mary • 11 : Our Catholic Community Magazine Budding Writers Workshopth from 9:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m. 2000th Meeting Anniversary Celebration OUR DIOCESE • 25 :

Memorial at the of St.Pastoral Blaise Center from 9:00 a.m. rd february Come celebrate with us!! 23rd World Day of Prayer for the Sick • 3 th: - Blessing of throats Valentine’s Day For Wednesday January 22nd 2014, • 11th: Our Catholic Community Magazine Budding • Photographers14th: Workshop Our Lady of Lourdes Praesidium in Soufriere • 15 : invites all Legionaries and friends Special Collection - Peterat the the R oseauApostle Presbytery Meeting to join for the celebration of the 2000th meeting Roomrd from 9:00 a.m. • Feasts23 : & solemnities at the St. Mark’s Church. The Parish Priest and Spiritual Director of the Memorial of the Blessed Peter Donders Praesidium Archbishop Kelvin Felix will be january th presiding at the Holy Mass. • 14 : Memorial of the Miraculous Infant Jesus - Patron of Bellesth We would appreciate your presence. • 19 : Memorial of St. John Bosco - Patron of Dublancst • 31 :Feast of the Presentation of the- Patron Lord of Lower Penville nd february • 2 : Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes - Patron of Cochraneth • 11 : - Patron of Soufriere THE Diocesan Retreat Prayer Corner centre At ROSALIE Close to the ocean and the Rosalie Prayer for a Blessing in the River New Year O sacred and adorable Trinity, hear our prayers Is open to all groups: Church related on behalf of our holy Father the Pope, our Bishops, our clergy, and for all that are in authority over groups and others - and can welcome us. Bless, we beseech Thee, during this year, the whole Catholic Church; convert heretics and as many as 35 participants. unbelievers; soften the hearts of sinners so that Available for they may return to Thy friendship; give prosperity retreats, workshops, to our country and peace among the nations of seminars, etc. the world; pour down Thy blessings upon our friends, relatives, and acquaintances, and upon For one day or more. our enemies, if we have any; assist the poor and the sick; have pity on the souls of those whom last Meals are provided. year has taken from us; and do Thou be merciful For information and reservation, contact to those who during this year will be summoned Fr. Michel Favalier, FMI before Thy judgment seat. May all our actions be Tel: 446 1414 Cel: 245 9630 or e-mail: preceded by Thy inspirations and carried on by Thy assistance, so that all our prayers and works, [email protected] having been begun in Thee, may likewise be ended through Thee. Amen. Send us your parish events & notices Call us at 448 2837 or https://www.catholic.org/clife/prayers email us at [email protected]

LISTEN TO DOMINICA CATHOLIC RADIO SAT CHANNEL 7 & 112 17 A Three-day Encounter on Biblical Animation of all Pastoral Life (ABP) By Sr. Lorraine Royer n December 10-12, 2013 the four bishops Divina, guidelines for ABP pastoral activities, Bible of the Province of Castries, Archbishop based liturgies and the enthronement of the Bible ORobert Rivas of the Archdiocese of Castries, during the three-day encounter, team building and Bishops Gabriel Malzaire of the Diocese of games and group and individual prayer in Encounter Roseau, Kenneth Richards of the Diocese of St. with God’s word also enriched the experience. John’s-Basseterre and Vincent Darius of the The three-day Biblical encounter facilitated by Diocese of Grenada and 72 Msgr. Mike Stewart, Vicar participants experienced General of the Kingstown a three-day encounter on diocese; Maria Diaz-James, Biblical Animation of All CELAM’s Caribbean ABP Pastoral Life (ABP). The representative; and Deacon encounter was held at the Mike James AEC General Benedictine monastery in Secretary concluded with OUR CHURCH IN THE CARIBBEAN OUR CHURCH IN Castries, St. Lucia. the presentation of diocesan Biblical Animation of all plan outlines for Biblical Pastoral Life is a response Animation of all Pastoral to the priority set by the Life in the four dioceses of Bishops of the Antilles the Province. Episcopal Conference (AEC) The objectives for our at their Annual Plenary Diocese of Roseau are as Meeting (APM) in April this The delegates from our Diocese of Roseau: Sr. Lorraine Royer, Fr. follows: year to make the Word Brancker John, Bishop Gabriel Malzaire, Msgr. William John-Lewis & 1. A greater consciousness of God, central to their Ms. Noeliva LeBlanc and appreciation of Sacred commitment to the New Evangelization of the region. Scripture And too give priority to the study, meditation and 2. To arrive at a common vision of Bible-based mission flowing from the Bible. pastoral life for the Diocese. Major Church Documents on the Word of 3. All ministries to emanate from Sacred Scripture God, namely, Dei Verbum, the Second Vatican 4. Encourage Bible Study and continued practice Council’s Dogmatic Constitution on Divine of Lectio Divina Revelation; Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s Apostolic January 18 and February 1 are dates scheduled Exhortation Verbum Domini; and Pope Francis’ for the initiation of the Clergy, Religious and parish recent Exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium The Joy of delegates into Biblical Animation of All Pastoral the Gospel added richness to the encounter. Lectio Life. . SUBSCRIBE FOR ONE YEAR TO Please tick as appropriate - (12 monthly issues)  Local: (pick-up) EC$ 24.00 ‘OUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY’  Local: (mailed) EC$ 40.20  Caribbean: EC$ 48.00 NAME: (Mr, Mrs.,Ms.)………………………………………..  International: EC$ 64.20 (or equivalent)  Online: EC$ 24.00 ADDRESS: ………………………………………………….. Payment must be sent to: …………………………………………………………..... The Editorial Committee Diocese of Roseau …………………………………………………………..... Turkey Lane, P.O. Box 790 Roseau TEL: ………………………………………………….... Commonwealth of Dominica

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18 OUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY JANUARY 2014 ISSUE Response of Church to Child Abuse AEC sets zero tolerance on any and all forms of minor. Moreover, this principle is applicable sexual abuse of minors by Priests, Deacons or not only to cases of sexual abuse of minors by Religious in all dioceses of the Region clerics but also to all such cases which involve he Antilles Episcopal Conference has religious or lay persons who are in the employ promulgated the Revised Common Norms for of ecclesiastical institutions.” Diocesan Policies dealing with allegations of The law clearly defnes a minor as one who T is below the age of eighteen years as well as sexual abuse of minors by priests and deacons in e. “a person who habitually lacks the use of which the AEC Bishops make unequivocally as their reason”. own the position of Pope John Paul II that “there Sexual abuse of a minor is expanded to is no place in the priesthood and religious life for include also “the acquisition, possession, those who would harm the young.” Bishops will also f. or distribution by a cleric of pornographic see to it that applicable civil law on the reporting of images of minors under the age of fourteen, for abuse of minors by clerics or by religious and lay purposes of sexual gratification, by whatever persons in the employ of ecclesiastical institutions means or using whatever technology”. The Criminal action for the crime of sexual abuse

to designated authorities is to be scrupulously THE CARIBBEAN OUR CHURCH IN followed. of a minor “is extinguished by prescription The revised Norms were unanimously g. after twenty years, with due regard to the right of the Congregation for the Doctrine approved by the AEC Bishops on 18 April 2013 at of the Faith to derogate from prescription their Annual meeting in Guadeloupe and approved in individual cases” and the prescription in a by the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the case of sexual abuse of a minor begins to run Faith on 3 July 2014 and by Decree of the Vatican from the day on which the minor against whom Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples to the crime was perpetrated “completes the apply to all dioceses of the AEC on 18 November eighteenth year of age”. 2013 While taking each and every allegation seriously It is clear that our present Holy Father, like his care must also be taken in the preliminary predecessors, is taking this matter very seriously h. investigation to respect and protect the dignity and has announced his intention to set up a special and good name of all parties. Further, the rights committee to address this issue. of both the alleged victim and accused must be safeguarded at all times during the process. These Revised Common Norms inform and Special assistance must be made available to guide all Diocesan Protocols regarding sexual both the alleged victim and the accused. abuse of minors by priests and deacons. The These Common Norms guide the action of the revised law, while attempting to be pastoral in its Catholic Church in cases of the crime of sexual approach, seeks to recognize and defne the rights abuse of minors by priests and deacons. They enjoin and obligations of all concerned, including the on every Bishop to be responsible for the common victim and accused. The following can be noted: good of the faithful entrusted to his care, especially There is a zero tolerance on any and all forms of the children and vulnerable young persons. And sexual abuse of minors. the law calls on every Bishop to respond effectively, a. Children must be protected – programs of education and prevention, in some instances in responsibly and compassionately to the violation b. conjunction with what is already being done at of the young people’s physical integrity, emotional the national level, are highly encouraged. and psychological health and human dignity. Formation programs for priests, deacons and AEC Common Norms were originally approved religious must reflect a genuine and authentic and promulgated on the 23rd of April, 2007 becoming c. expression and appreciation of chastity and particular law for all the dioceses of the Conference. celibacy. Also must include programs that However, in view of the notable developments in law foster awareness and protective environments and jurisprudence related to this matter during the for children. past decade, the Congregation for the Doctrine of These crimes are prosecuted not only by canon the Faith invited all Conferences of Bishops around law but also civil law and cooperation with the the world in 2011 to revise their norms in light of d. civil authorities is of utmost importance. “The bishop must see to it that the statutes of civil the changes in the legislation. law regarding the reporting of such crimes to The revised AEC Norms are available on the designated authority are scrupulously line at http://aecrc.org/wp/revised-common- followed in every case of sexual abuse of a norms-2013/ .

“IGNORANCE OF SCRIPTURES IS IGNORANCE OF CHRIST” 19 Evangelii Gaudium - The Joy of the Gospel n 24 November this year, the Solemnity of Jesus talking about the importance of homilies as the one Christ, the King of the Universe, in conclusion to the opportunity each week most priests have to encourage OYear of Faith, Pope Francis published the apostolic Catholics to live the faith. He provides detailed exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (‘The Joy of the Gospel’) suggestions on reading the biblical texts for the Mass, that followed up the Synod of Bishops held in Rome in writing the homily and delivering it. 2012 on ‘The New Evangelisation for the Transmission of • The Pope recognises that some church teachings and the Christian Faith.’ positions on modern issues are confusing to many Evangelii Gaudium is a long people, especially outside the church. document. Yet it is easy to follow, He affrms Church teaching that and its central message, about how a women cannot be priests since Jesus personal relationship with Jesus Christ chose only men as his apostles, but he OUR CATHOLIC WORLD OUR CATHOLIC in His Body the Church naturally drives also says women must be involved more us out joyfully to evangelise others, is in Church decision making. He also direct. It is a classic expression of Pope insists that the defense of the life of the Francis’ thought, and preaching unborn flows from the conviction that as seen in his daily homilies at Mass, every life is sacred, and is a position his speeches and audiences. that will not change. The exhortation has fve chapters. • Pope Francis says that the heart of In Chapter One, the Holy Father begins Pope Francis the Christian moral message is love for with the Church and how we need to transpose everything one another, which must motivate Christians to share into a missionary key, going beyond our comfort zones to the Gospel, help the poor and work for social justice. take the Good News of Christ joyfully to the peripheries. • He warns of “spiritual worldliness” which leads He next discusses the crisis of community in the modern apparently good Catholics to be concerned almost world, brought about in part by trickle- down economics exclusively with power or appearances or judging others and consumer culture, which generates individualism and rather than recognizing their own sin and reaching out indifference. In Chapter Three, he explores certain aspects to others with the same mercy God offers them. of evangelisation, such as the need to inculturate the • The Pope highlights Mary not only as a model of faith Gospel and the role of preaching. Chapter Four is about and fdelity, but as a strong woman and mother who the social dimension of the Church’s mission, especially shared many of the joys and sorrows facing people her preferential option for the poor - “I want a Church that today and, therefore, understands the challenges they is poor for the poor” (198) - and the need to build peace, face. . justice and fraternity. The Holy Father concludes the exhortation with a brief chapter on the spirituality of being Pope Francis - a missionary disciple. Here is a summary of the main features of Pope Time’s “Person of the Year” Francis’s apostolic exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium: He spoke out against frivolous spending by the • With a mix of conversational style and formal papal Church magisterial language, Pope Francis sets forth a vision The average set of cardinal’s clothes costs as much as for giving the entire Church, at every level, a missionary $20,000. In October, Pope Francis urged offcials to dress thrust; he anticipates some objections and confusion, more modestly and to not squander such money. In the but asks everyone to give it a try. same month, he ordered a German bishop to explain how • He calls for renewal and rethinking the way every he had spent $3 million on a marble courtyard. person and every institution – from the Pope and the He denounced the judgement of homosexuals Roman Curia down to the parish and its parishioners – Pope Francis has stated several times that the Church live their faith and focus their energies. has no right to interfere spiritually in the lives of gays • The Pope recognises the Church must be realistic about and lesbians. Though Francis maintained the right of the the challenges individuals and the world pose to belief Church to express opinions on homosexuality, he believed today, but – as a Jesuit – he encourages an Ignatian that Christians should not judge or ridicule. This led to reading of the situation, looking for the people, places The Advocate, a gay rights magazine, naming Francis and trends where God is present. The practice should the ‘single most influential person of 2013 on the lives of lead to greater consolation, joy and courage in sharing LGBT people.’ the Gospel. He held a major ceremony at the chapel of a youth • Pope Francis sees the Christian life as being based prision on knowing and experiencing God’s love, mercy In March, the Pope held a major Holy Week service at and salvation offered to all through the death Casal del Marmo jail for minors, rather that the Vatican. and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Evangelisation During the service, the pope washed and kissed the feet programmes and catechesis must be designed to help of 12 young offenders to commemorate Jesus’ gesture of people return to that basic knowledge and experience humility towards his apostles on the night before he died. and help them understand church teaching in light of During the service, he broke tradition by washing the feet God having revealing himself as loving and merciful. of women and Muslims. • He apologetically spends a long section of the document cont’d on page 22 20 OUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY JANUARY 2014 ISSUE how jesus’ early followers told the good news The News Times write what they are doing:

JESUS IS ALIVE!!! KID’S CORNER (AP, Jerusalem) Word has been received here that Jesus of Nazareth, called the King of the Jews, rose to life again Sunday after his death last Friday. Eyewitnesses say He was crucified last Friday on Golgatha Hill outside the city. He was buried in the tomb of Joseph of Arimethea. His body was discovered missing from the tomb early Sunday morning by Mary Magdalene and other followers of His. Authorities say He later appeared to Question of the Month several of His disciples and to two men on the road to Emmaus. Abraham traveled with his nephew. What was his nephew’s This news is the greatest news, and the name?

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.....this section is for reading..... This is the continuation of a little book called Saint Martin De Porres by Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D Martin’s Love for Mary artin had a very great devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. He prayed fervently to Mher, carrying one Rosary around his neck and another at his side so in free moments he would finger the beads. His devotion to Mary was rewarded with visions of her and she taught him to love God more. He loved Mary as his dearest Mother, for he knew that in this way he could be more like Jesus. When the Spaniards celebrated the national holiday, Martin covered Mary’s altar with flowers, which he often had in the monastery chapel. He often prayed before her picture in his monastery cell. The Blessed Virgin appeared to him and talked with him. Martin felt a son’s love for the Mother of God. She was close to him during his life and especially at his death. .

LISTEN TO DOMINICA CATHOLIC RADIO MARPIN CHANNEL 94 21 The Changing Face of the Diocesan Youth Ministry By Mahalia Paul outh Ministry in the Diocese is getting a facelift, with interested in offering their time or talent on the Diocesan a number of new initiatives. For the last seventeen Youth Ministry Team is welcome to join. Yyears, the Diocesan Youth Secretariat has planned One of the frst initiatives of the Diocesan Youth and organized numerous programmes and activities for Commission is the formation of the Dominica Catholic youth on parish and diocesan levels. In response to our last Youth Movement. The Dominica Catholic Youth Movement Synod, the Diocesan Pastoral Council has been reviewing (DCYM) will encompass all registered Catholic and affliated and evaluating the structure of the various Secretariats youth groups in the Diocese of Roseau. It will allow for and Commissions within the Diocese of Roseau. In an greater opportunities for fellowship and networking and effort to strengthen and implement our vision for Youth improved communication. The Diocesan Youth Offce will Ministry, the Youth Secretariat has been restructured to coordinate leadership training, special programming and form a Diocesan Youth Commission (DYC). The new Youth support for registered youth groups. The DCYM will not Commission is composed of individuals appointed by the replace the Parish Youth Ministry Programmes. It will be Bishop of Roseau and commissioned for a period of 3 years an additional resource to what may already be in place in at a time. The role of the Commission is to: many parishes and a welcome help for those parishes that 1. Assist in developing long-range diocesan responses may have weaker youth ministry programmes. The DCYM to the needs of youth. will focus primarily on building and supporting youth 2. Provide a forum to share ideas and programmes. groups within the parish setting. An important aspect of 3. Endorse programmes of interest and beneft to the DCYM is the request that all youth groups include an those involved in youth ministry in the diocese. adult advisor. Youth groups, who currently do not have 4. Approve policies, which impact youth ministry. an adult advisor, will be assisted by the Diocesan Youth 5. Liaise with other commissions within the diocese Offce in identifying a suitable person. Four members of 6. Ensure representation of youth on the Diocesan the DCYM will be elected to serve on the Diocesan Youth Pastoral Council (DPC) Commission. 7. Implement the vision for ministry for youth and The Diocesan Youth Commission is now on a drive young adults. to register all Catholic youth groups across the Diocese. 8. Ensure that youth activities are in harmony with One registration form is to be completed by all youth OUR YOUTH: EDUCATION, RECREATION AND FAITH RECREATION EDUCATION, YOUTH: OUR the diocesan pastoral plan group leaders. Forms may be completed electronically 9. Advocate for youth at the diocesan level. on the Diocesan Website or may be picked up at the 10. Facilitate communication between the Diocesan Diocesan Youth Offce or Parish Offces. A competition is Youth Commission and the AEC Youth Commission. being launched to design a logo for the Dominica Catholic Members of the new Diocesan Youth Commission Youth Movement under the theme “Youth Empowered for are: Mrs. Mahalia Paul - The Coordinator of Diocesan Youth Discipleship and Service”. The deadline for receipt of entries Ministry (Chairperson), Fr. Brancker John – Chaplain for is March 17, 2014. A cash prize will be offered and the Youth, Mr. Wallace Williams – Deputy Chairperson, Ms. winner will be announced at the annual Diocesan Youth Kimone Joseph – Recording Secretary, Mr. Webster Marie, Rally. More details are available on the Diocesan website Mr. Kereem Ferrol, Ms. Ivo Jno Baptiste, Mr. Davis Letang, (www.dioceseofroseau.org). Sr. Bernadette Peter The Diocesan Youth Commission wishes to thank all To assist in implementing the plans of the Youth those who have served in youth ministry over the years Commission, a Diocesan Youth Ministry Team, composed and we look forward to your continued service and support of volunteers, youth leaders and past Youth Secretariat as we launch our nets further into the deep. . members has been formed. Any youth or adult who is

Pope Francis - Time’s “Person of the Year of the Church. Pope Francis became the frst Pope to Cont’d from page 05 take effective action against such atrocities. He amended He personally called and consoled a victim of rape Vatican law to make sexual abuse of children a crime, A 44-year-old Argentinean woman, raped by a local and he also established a committee to fght abuse. policeman, was one of thousands to write a letter to Pope He spoke out against the Church’s ‘obsession’ with Francis in 2013. The woman was surprised when she later abortion, gay marriage and contraception received a phone call from Francis himself – who consoled In a voice of reason, Francis shocked the Catholic world the woman and told her, “You are not alone.” when he stated that the Church was an unhealthy He snuck out of the Vatican to feed the homeless More recently, it has been discovered that Pope Francis obsession with abortion, gay marriage, and contraception. regularly leaves the Vatican at night to feed the homeless. He criticized the Church for putting dogma before love, Dressed as an ordinary priest, he joins Archbishop Konrad and for prioritizing moral doctrines over serving the poor Krajewski to feed the poor of Rome. and marginalized. He auctioned his motorcycle to benefit the homeless He invited homeless men to his birthday meal In October, Francis donated his own Harley Davidson On December 17, Pope Francis invited a group of motorcycle to fund a hostel and soup kitchen in Rome. homeless men and their dog into the Vatican to share his He fought child abuse birthday meal along with his staff. The Pope had decided The Catholic Church has been rocked in recent years by that he wanted a small birthday event, which would do allegations and admissions of child abuse by members some good, rather than a large and expensive event. .

22 OUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY JANUARY 2014 ISSUE CYCC Recognizing Christ in Christmas By Andrea Seaman here is no better time than the present to be reminded of what Christmas truly means . People Thave seemed to lose the ‘Christ’ in Christmas as it has become commercialized and centered around people’s selfsh needs. How then have the members of the Cathedral Young Catholic Christians (CYCC) recognized Christ during this Christmas season despite all the negative distractions? The month of December started with a Senior Citizens Social for members of the Cathedral Chapel. Most of the seniors who attended were very much involved in Church life when they were younger and some of them are still involved today. Members of CYCC treated the seniors with singing, Senior Citizens Social dancing and light refreshments. A special performance by the Waitukubuli Intermediate Dancers greeted the seniors as the day’s activity progressed. The event continued with sharing by seniors on how they use to spend their Christmas, reminding the youth present of the importance of family, togetherness, serving the poor and more importantly the eager anticipation of attending midnight Mass. The members of the group enjoyed the precious time spent with the seniors of their church and look forward to another such activity for the coming year. Christmas would not be the same for CYCC if AND FAITH RECREATION EDUCATION, YOUTH: OUR the annual participation of gift packaging was not Senior Citizens Social done. A few members assisted the St. Vincent De Paul Society with the annual Christmas packages which are usually distributed to the less fortunate in the Diocese. The gifts delivered to them remind us of the Maggi who brought gifts to the Christ child. Recognizing ‘Christ’ in Christmas this year brings us a step closer to receiving salvation as young people within the Church. The CYCC members concluded the year with our annual Christmas Dinner celebrated in the mists of our Parish Priest, Fr. Charles Martin who continues to give as much support to the youth as possible. The members joined in singing carols and played fun games. It was truly a memorable moment. Annual Christmas Dinner As we climaxed the month of preparation, we also begin the New Year with much joy and compassion. The members of the Cathedral Young Catholic Christians (CYCC) wish to take this moment to thank God for the activities undertaken in 2013. Special thanks are also extended to Mr. & Mrs. Jeffers Paul, Miss. Kerri- Anne Remie, Mrs. Josephine Dublin, Mrs. Kalene Richards, Parish Priest and Youth of the St. John & Lewis Parish and the parishioners of the Parish of Our Lady of Fair Haven Chapel who have contributed to the development of the group in one way or another. On behalf of the members of CYCC, we pray that God grant you His grace, wisdom and peace for 2014. The group looks forward to a more productive year flled with serving as Christ have served. . Happy New Year!!!!! Annual Christmas Dinner

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