Our Lady of Good Counsel, Pray for Us St. Raphael's Council of Catholic Women
September 2010 - Year for Priests http://st-raphaels.com/ccw.html CCW Newsletter
CCW President’s Message 40 Days for Life Dear Sisters of the St. Raphael Council of The Diocese of St Pete will be pa r ci- Catholic Women: Welcome Back....Wow, pa ng in the largest 40 Da ys for Life our Church ha s gone through a lot of (thus far) “conducted along with hun- changes in just these last few summer dreds of ci es across America and months. We ha ve not only one, but two around the globe. The mission is to bring new priests and also a new and exci ng together the body of Christ in a spirit of season of service to Our Lord, Jesus unity during a focused y40 da campaign St. Raphael Catholic Church Christ through the ac vi es of our Coun- of prayer, fas ng, and peaceful ac vism, cil. I hope all of you had a prayerful sum- with the purpose of repentance, to seek mer filled with God's blessings. It's me God’s fa vo r to turn hearts and minds now to con nue to work on from a culture of death our personal journey toward spir- to a culture of life, thus itual growth through the missions bringing an end to CCW OFFICERS of our Council: Leadership, Spirit- abor on in America.” President: uality and Se rvice. The Leader- People will be pra ying Claudia M. Soucy ship Commission needs your in front ofe th Wom- voice to join with other Catholic en’s Health Center at Women and to be a voice for 4131 Central Avenue 1st Vice President: Rosemary Early those who have none. The Spirit- from 7 AM to 5 PM uality Commission serves to fo- Monday-Saturday 7 2nd Vice President: cus us on the spiritual aspects of our AM to 1 PM on Sunday beginning Sep- Lillian McClelland faith. The Service Commission helps us tember 22 to October 31. You can stop remember that we are called by Jesus to by any me during those hours. Bishop be servants while we are on this earth. Lynch will lead a “kick off” Prayer Service Recording Secretary: Kathy Guckenberger "Jesus did not come to be served but to on Tuesday September 21 at 7 PM in serve and give his life for the ransom of front of the Clinic. St. Ra phae l will be re-
Corresponding Secretary: many." Ma hew 20:27-28. Thank you sponsible for the en re day on Saturday, all my sisters for your love and service October 2, and Tuesday, October 12. Call Bernadine Quartetti last season. I know we touched many Maggie Moren to sign up 525-6873. hearts. ~ Claudia Soucy Treasurer: Marty Foreman
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Mark your calendars for October 16. Pat Sippel. Contact Ruth at 526-1258 for Doors open at 11 AM for a more info or to help. We need dona ons Newsletter Editor: delicious luncheon for our door priz- es, opportuni es Louise Barrett and great fun for on- and any used jewelry. If any- ly $10. We will also one can help, Newsletter & Website Designer: have a used jewelry sale. please bring Bring your friends and what- your dona on to Theresa McCormick ever ga me you want to pla y. Ruth the Gi Shop any Ma ck is co-chairman with her daughter Sunday. SEPTEMBE R 2010 - YEAR FOR PRIE STS ST. RAP HAE L'S CO UN CI L O F CA THO LI C WOME N PAGE 2
CCW Calendar 2010-2011 Saturday September 18 Fr. Mitch Pacwa St. Patrick’s, Largo; Reserva ons needed Tuesday September 21 7 PM; Bishop Lynch “kick off” Prayer Service 40 Days for Life September 22-October 31 40 Days for Life Wednesday September 22 The Relics of St. John Bosco, St. Jude Cathedral Thursday September 23 The Relics of St. John Bosco, St. June Cathedral Saturday-Sunday September 25 -26 Christ Renews His Parish Weekend, St. Raphael's Saturday October 2 General Mee ng Saturday October 16 Card Party Thursday-Sunday October 21- 24 Parish Fall Fes val Friday-Sunday October 22-24 FCCW Conference/Tampa Thursday October 28 Pregnancy Plus Banquet at St. Paul’s Saturday November 6 General Mee ng Monday November 9 LPD Conference @ Most Holy Name General Mee ng Schedule: September-May; 7:35AM Rosary, 8AM Mass, 8:30 Con nenta l Breakfast, & Mee ng
CRHP Fr. Mitch Pacwa The women of Christ Renews His Parish forma on team Fr. Mitch Pacwa will be coming to St. Patrick’s in Largo on extend an invita on to you to experience a wonderful September 18. There will be Mass at 8 AM, followed by weekend. Come and enjoy the love and wa rmth of Christ talks with the theme “Some heard Thunder, Some heard Jesus as you join us September 25th & 26th for a well de- God”. Bring your own lunch. Retreat over by 3:30 PM. served weekend of faith, fellowship and spiritual renew- Mail your $20 check to St. Patrick’s 1507 Tro er Road, ual. Yo will make new friends, rediscover and rekindle the Largo, Fl. 33770. ($10 for students, children under 12 free) fire within, no ma er where you are in your fa i th jour- Registra on is necessary to a end the Seminar. Please ney. Contact Celeste Brown 527-3159 or Debbie Craig 526 register early, they expect to be sold out. Call 584-2318 -0806. "Come to Me, all you who labor and are hea vy lad- to see if there is s ll room. Your na me will appear on the en, and I will give you rest." Ma 11:28. registra on list which will be at the door of the church on the da y of the event.
Relics of St. John Bosco On September 22-23, the relics of St. John Bosco will be in Save the Date our Diocese. This is an amazing chance for us to pray and √ Ma hew Kelly will be in Ocala at Blessed Trinity be inspired by the life of a Saint. Instead of us going on Church November 6, 9 AM-4 PM. Contact Marybeth pilgrimage to Rome, St. Bosco’s relics are traveling to us , Finster for more deta ils at 521-1957 $50 the faithful, right where we live. The relics will be at St. Jude beginning Wednesday, September 22 at 7 PM with a √ Thursday, October 28 Pregna ncy Plus banquet at St. welcome prayer service. The Knights of Columbus will be Paul’s. More details next month. honor guards for an all night vigil. Bishop Lynch and √ Dr. Sco Ha hn will be at Light of Christ Church, Clea r- priests from the Diocese will celebrate Mass at 8:15 AM water on January 29, 2011. Contact Julie Mussleman on Thursday, September 23. for more details at 526-5229.
September Papal Intentions General: That in less developed parts of the world the proclamaƟon of the Word of God may renew people’s hearts, encouraging them to work acƟvely toward authenƟc social progress. Missionary: That by opening our hearts to love we may put an end to the numerous wars and conflicts which conƟnue to bloody our world. SEPTEMBE R 2010 - YEAR FOR PRIE STS ST. RAP HAE ST. L'S RAP CO HAE UN L'S CI L COO F UN CA CI THO L O LI F CCA WOME THO LI N C WOME N PAGE 3
From our Pastor, Fr. Tim Second Vice President Appointed Dear CCW members , I am reminded of a true story from Lillian McClelland has been appointed as Se cond Vice a television news reporter who told of a situa on she President. Lillian will fill the remainder of the term of experienced while repor ng in Iraq. She firs t reported Ava Abner who submi ed her resigna on in July. We are from Iraq early on in the war, was then given a new as- grateful to Ava who served as CCW's 2nd VP for one signment away from Iraq for a number of years, and then year. She will con nue to serve in many ways with the went ba ck again recently. The reporter noted that when CCW and our Parish. Thank you, Ava, for your service to she firs t came to Iraq that the women always walked a the Lord as 2nd VP. Thank you, Lillian for filling this posi- few steps behind the men in public. But a er five years on for our CCW. away, she returned to happily find that ma ny of the re- stric ons that were once required of them were no long- Thank You, Lily Riconda er enforced. She was saddened, though, to see that the- CCW member Lily Riconda passed away June 3 and le a se women were s ll walking behind the men, some mes $3,000 bequest to CCW. This is the le er sent to lily’s even fa r t he r behind than before. The reporter wa s im- son, John, “Dear Mr. Riconda, On beha lf of our Board of pelled to ask some the local Iraqi women why they were Directors and membership, thank you so much for the s ll doing this demeaning act. One of them looked into gi of $3000 from your Mother, Lily Riconda.e Sh was the eyes of the reporter and said in a serious tone: “Land such a lovely lady and we wanted to find the most mean- mines.” Behind every Iraqi ma n is a very smart Iraqi ingful project to honor her memory. The Council has woman! I must say, of course, that smart women are chosen to build a special gro o to St. Joseph in our beau- not exclusive to Iraq. The work of the Church is especially ful church and will place a plaque there dedicated to dependent upon the intelligent, dedicated, and faith- your Mother. If not rfor he special gi , we could not ac- filled endeavors of our wonderful Catholic women, here complish this worthwhile project. The project is just in and throughout the world. That was true for Jesus who its beginning stages and I will send you a photo when it is had women assis ng him during his public ministry and it completed. Again, thank you, Lily, and family for this spe- is s ll true today. The na onal mission statement for the cial gi . Sincerely, Cla udia Soucy, President, St Raphael CCW states in pa rt to “support, empower and educate all Council of Catholic Women Catholic women in spirituality, leadership and service. . . [and to] respond with Gospel values to the needs of the Church and society in the modern world.” That is certain- Mothers Day Collection for Pregnancy Plus ly a noble and worthwhile mission that puts into prac ce by Maggie Moren what we believe in faith. Thank you sincerely for your Last Mother’s Da y weekend, CCW collected ba by items con nued Chris an example and dedica on, pa r cularly a er all the Masses for Pregnancy Plus Medical (PPM), a to this local faith community of St. Raphael parish. God diocesan outreach to women in crisis pregnancies. God bless you always! was looking out for us and PPM as everything that they had run out of, was what we collected and brought to PPM sThere wa a young mother who had just come in for a sonogram who helped us Special Thanks to Celeste Brown put the ar cles away. If she was thinking abor- CCW member Celeste Brown has been cooking for our on when she came, she wa s not thinking it when she le . There were so many nice Parish for over 25 years. She is a professional caterer things and handmade blankets in many who also donates countless hours and her delicious beaul fu colors, too. PPM was thrilled and cooking to feed the Youth Group members and CRHP they said it wa s “Christmas”. The money par cipants year a er year. Celes te donated her me to pa rishioners gave will be used for formula supervise 4 recep ons last May/June - the good bye re- and other needs. Thank you to everyone cep ons for Monsignor Caverly and Fr. Spille , and the welcome pa r es for Fr. Tim and Fr. Dominic. Thank you, who was able to help in this worthy project. Celeste for ALL you do behind the scenes to love and nurture our Parishioners and Shepherds. We are so blessed to ha veu yo among us . SEPTEMBE R 2010 - YEAR FOR PRIE STS ST. RAP HAE ST. L'S RAP CO HAE UN L'S CI L COO F UN CA CI THO L O LI F CCA WOME THO LI N C WOME N PAGE 4
Member News ol Irwin, Doris Lovering, Jenny Perillo, and Judy Robe rge . Joining in 2009 were Kim Early, Linda Gaughan, Joan Congratula ons to the rela ves of our CCW mem- Grayson, Susan Hicks, Van Rourk, and Beth Scognamiglio. bers who made their Confirma on on April 18th at St Our newest members, joining in 2010 are Barbara Alder- Raphael’s-Lindsey Armstrong, Sarah Longino, Court- ney Condon, Alexandra Early, Elias Sasserath, and fer, Nancy Angel, Margaret Bonanno, Maria Cianca, Mary Jo Cillian, Karen Cocker, Lynn Denson, Jo Ann Devine, Kyle Kubala. Janet Dupont, Evelyn Farragher, Julie Fischer, Linda From CCW Member Anita Currier: April 19 th at the Fullerton, Sharon Gremald, Tanya Harrington, Dominga Bayfront Hospital Volunteer Banquet I received a Hart, Tara Kipp, Fran Ma l o ne y, Bl anca Michaels, Mar- 100 hour pin. It was a complete surprise that I had yann Miller, Irene Morley, Margaret Nusca, Lila put in that much me. I speak with stroke pa ents Overbey, Susan Pivec, Vinny Renaud, Lisa Richard, Mary and their ca regivers . As stroke survivor I understand Satchwell, Jamie Scarpino, Shelly Shukys, Pa Sidote, their feelings and give assurance. Marianne Skarupa, Alice Snider, Marjorie Strahsmeier, Wendell and CCW Member Jane Winstea d's daugh- Karen Stuart, Martha Stykowski, Ka ren Taylor, Hila ry ter, Melissa, is engaged to Thomas Grant and their Watson, and Bernade e Zeender. These are 50 incredi- wedding will be next yea r at St. Raphael's on June ble women. Thank you, Lord, for bringing these women 11th, 2011 with Fr. Anthony Coppola officia ng. The to us. Winstead’s are so excited for Melissa and Thom- as. Melissa and Jane are ha ving fun talking Joining St Raphael CCW about the wedding plans! It’s easy to join St. Raphael’s Council of Catholic Women. From CCW Member Mary Poulin: Da vid and I recent- Simply drop an envelope marked CCW in the weekend ly enjoyed a visit from Ct. family members- a grand- collec on. We need your name, address, phone, email daughter, her husband and our 3 great granddaugh- address, birth da y and birth month and a check for $15 ters. Fortunately our Fl. weather was just perfect for payable to St. Raphael CCW. Dues are payable a er Janu- them. ary d1 an late by June. Membership gets you to be pa rt of a great group of women whose job it is to serve God From CCW Member Ga il Brazzell: "thank you" to the in our family, Parish, community and world. We ha ve a pa rishioners at St. Raphael who prayed for and Mass inten on said for our members monthly. You do helped ma ke possible the wedding of our son, Brian what you can, when you can and this way, with 292 to Kerry Brazzell by Monsignor Caverly in January. members, we get a lot done for St. Raphael’s. Women of Now a similar request goes out for my daughter, Na- all ages, professions, interests and talents are welcome talie and her fiancé Jeff who have announced their and urged to join. inten ons to ma rry in November this year! Thanks again to all. From CCW Member Kim Early: Alexandra Early, Fr. Spillet Farewell Receptions Granddaughter of Rosemary Early and daughter of We had recep ons a er each Mass the weekend on May Kim Early was confirmed on April 18th at St. Raphael 28/29 to say farewell to Fr. Spillet who was reassigned to Catholic Church. Monsignor Ca verly presided over St. Scholas ca Parish in Lecanto. Fr. Spille was delight- the Mass and the Praise Band did a lovely job (as ed by the respons e as many, ma ny pa rishioners lined up usual) with the music. Richard and Kim Early will be to wish him well. We had lively gatherings and were going on a cruise to the Bahamas leaving May 7th. happy to see so many a end these events. Fr. Spillet This is to celebrate Kim's youngest sibling turning 40! said the notes in the cards brought a tear to his eye. The What a great reason to party! school children appa rently sent him some touching cards. He will miss us and we have missed him.
New CCW Members Since Our Last Directory We are honored to have the following women become CCW members since our last membership directory was published in September 2008. Joining in 2008 were Na- talie Arena, Marybeth Finster, Lisa Ha nsel, Judy Hill, Car- SEPTEMBE R 2010 - YEAR FOR PRIE STS ST. RAP HAE ST. L'S RAP CO HAE UN L'S CI L COO F UN CA CI THO L O LI F CCA WOME THO LI N C WOME N PAGE 5
will be held at Clearwater Central High School. Vocation News For registra on or more info, Contact Email: Seminarian Chris McBride [email protected] Phone: 352- This summer was filled with lots of packing and unpack- 564-2463 ing. I found myself packing for 5 separate trips. This was definitely a good thing, because it ma de my summer New Seminarian Dan Angel even ul. The first month of my summer was relaxing. I We are blessed and honored to ha ve a third sem- spent me with my family and friends as well as my par- inarian from St. Raphael’s enter the seminary this ish. The next seven weeks I spent at Our Lady of Good year. Dan Angel joins his older brother, Bob Angel, and Counsel Ca mp in Inverness, FL. I had a great me working Chris McBride. These awesome young men are sons of with the kids up there and ge ng a chance to enhance CCW members Nancy Angel and Becky McBride, This is my leadership skills. It was challenging at mes to work from the Diocesa n webs ite: “Dan is a na ve of St. Pete with a wide range group of other counselors and bring and a graduate of Holy Family Ca tholic School. In 2006, he our talents together for the benefit of the kids. At the graduated from Northeast High School as the salutatori- end, though, I reminded myself I am here for God and the an. He a ended the University of Central FL where he was kids. It was not only a job, but it was a gi . I am blessed to majoring in marine biology. In addi on to working with have such an experience. In the last couple weeks before I Shamu at Sea nWorld, Da enjoys reading, swimming, run- made my way back down to Miami I went to our seminar- ning, and volunteering. He was very ac ve in the Catholic ian convoca on. We all gathered together in brotherhood Campus Ministry program at UCF which helped him to before our new year. It is a special few da ys to converse discern a call to the priesthood. Realizing he could not out and pray with everyone together. I also went on a camp- swim God, Dan transferred into St. John Vianney College ing trip with our troop. I enjoy the outdoors and ge ng a Seminary this August.” chance to spend me with my father and li le brother. Thank you for all your prayers this summer and please Ordinations keep in your prayers Mrs. Karen Cocker. Also, keep in About twenty St. Raphael pa ris hioners were able to prayer the new seminarians as they begin their journeys a end the ordina on for our new priest, Fr. Dominic Co- this year, especially Dan Angel. rona, by Bishop Lynch on Saturday, May 15 at the Cathe- dral of St. Jude. It was an amazing and moving Mass. Fr. Seminarian Bob Angel Dominic and fellow seminarian Da ya n Machado studied This summer I was assigned to St. Catherine of Sienna in for many years before taking this step to the priesthood. Clearwater under Fr. Ken Malley. There were many high- We are grateful for these men of God and pray they will lights, including a ending a week-long 'Theology of the be filled with all the graces needed to be good and holy Body' conference, chaperoning teens of the parish to priests. Steubenville @Atlanta, and just ge ng to see the ni y gri y details of what a priest goes through in parish life. Fr. Malley wa s a fantas c role model and priestly Student Perspectives guide through my firs t summer of service.. I would just TEACHER: Winnie, name one important request prayers for my overall con nuing discern- thing we have today that we didn't ment. While I certainly feel that tug of priesthood, you have ten years ago. WINNIE: Me! never know what Gods ha up his sleeve. Please pray that I stay focused on Christ, and grow especially closer with TEACHER: Rodney, why do you always get so dirty? Mary this year; she is the mother and mys cal spouse of RODNEY: Well, I'm a lot closer to the ground than you all priests. God bless! ~Bob Angel are. TEACHER: George Washington not only chopped down his Marian Peace Conference father's cherry tree, but also admi ed it. Now, Louie, do November 6-7. Many well known speakers including you know why his fa t he r didn't punish him? LOUIE: Be- Ivanka Elez who was the firs t person to see the Mother of cause George s ll ha d the ax in his hand. God in Medjugorje, Fr. Donald Calloway from the Divine TEACHER: Now, Simon, tell me frankly, do you say prayers Mercy Shrine in Stockbridge, MA and Fr. Da vid Toups, before ea ng? SIMON: No sir, I don't have to, my Mom is Pastor of Christ the King Parish in Tampa $60. Conference a good cook. SEPTEMBE R 2010 - YEAR FOR PRIE STS ST. RAP HAE ST. L'S RAP CO HAE UN L'S CI L COO F UN CA CI THO L O LI F CCA WOME THO LI N C WOME N PAGE 6
Member News From CCW member Ba rba ra Dipelhofer: “We made a trip to Ct. to bring my da d’s ashes to Congratula ons to CCW Member Lu Fischer who will their final res ng place and visit with our family we celebrate her 90th birthday Sept 8 and Virginia brought our granddaughter back with us for her Thomas who celebrated 90 in August! yearly six week visit with us. We also met our son’s From CCW Member Miriam Ludes: It has been a busy fiancée’s family. Wel al had a nice visit at a back yard summer! We were in China for 12 amazing days. We picnic and beau ful fireworks display. were awed by the man-made Great Wall, Terra Co a
Warriors, by the beauty of the land and the Three Lesser Gorge. Praise the Lord for his marvelous Our New Deacon crea on! We also enjoyed visits from children and by Deacon Jim Grevenites grandchildren and ha ving three of the grandkids by themselves for a week. We are now looking forward So, who is this new Deacon and where did he come from. to going to Panama to celebrate my mother’s 105th That, of course, is one of the first ques ons someone birthday. She is not doing very well. Please keep her new is asked, so, here is an answer to some of that. It is in your prayers. a delight to be here at St. Raphael, not only is the loca- on wonderful but most importantly, the energy and the From CCW Member Sandy Imbriani: Praise God in the excitement of the pa ris hioners is great. My wife Leslie Highest for his cons ta nt love and mercy. He has and I, who lived in the Chicago area most of our lives, taught me to keep my faith in spite of the small met over 35 years ago on a blind date. Before moving to obstacles put in my path this last year. My knee is Florida in October 2001 most of my business scareer wa healed (enough), I have a loving family, true friends, spent in law enforcement and the corporate world of and for eth 4th year, a job at St. Raphael's school as a safety, security and sanita on for a ma jor franchise re- classroom assistant. What a blessing to be pa rt of this tailer in the Chicago area. I studied for the Permanent church family. Please pray for those that Diaconate in Chicago and wa s ordained by the late Jo- are spiritually weak, out of work, for our economic seph Cardinal Bernardin in 1994. 2001 wa s the whirlwind recovery and for our soldiers abroad. year for us as we married off a daughter, sent a son to From CCW member Kim Early: The Early family, the Air Force, quit jobs, sold a house, moved to Florida, Rosemary (CCW 1st VP), Kim, Richard, Alexandra, and bought a Ma & Pa Motel on Clearwater Beach. While Rachel and Liz went on a 7 day cruise on the Carnival living in the Clearwater Beach area I immediately became Dream from July 31-August 8. We cruised to Nassau, ac ve as a Deacon at St. Brendan dChurch, an then in St. Mar n and St. Thomas. We ate lots of great food, 2003, I began to work in all aspects of parish ministry and saw beau ful beaches and relaxed by the pool. It was ma na gement un l leaving this past August, moving from a great me for our en re family. the gulf coast to the bay coast. Along the way, we sold the motel and moved to the Largo area where we res ide From CCW member Mary Poulin: David and I will be with Baxter, (our dog). In addi on to my work at St. traveling to CT. It's a li le early for the pre y foliage. Brendan, in 2006 I was appointed the Assistant Director CCW member Gina Longino wrote and illustrated a of the Diaconate for the Diocese of St. Petersburg, a posi- book, a children’s story, called “Livvy and Buggles” on I s ll hold. We have four wonderful grandchildren “Age knows no bounds and cousins ma ke the bes t of who live in Windemier FL with their mom and dad, other- friends. With eight cousins, one might think Olivia wise known as our da ughter Melonee and son-in-law, would have someone to play with, but except for her Brian, and we have a son, Chris, who works in the Quan- sister Taylor, who's a wee li le baby, everyone else is co Va. area. As I men oned, we are delighted to be quite a bit older. Without a playmate she's feeling here at St. Raphael and I am looking forward to ma ny pre y lonesome un l her cousin Michael, five years happy years as both the parish Business Manager and her senior, sets out to ma ke her smile… This lively, Deacon serving with Fr. Tim, Fr. Dominic, and the en re unforge able tale is perfect for preschool and staff. Please do not hesitate to call me or stop by to chat, beginning readers and helps li le ones realize that even if it is because of business. With Christ’s Love, Dea- making someone else happy feels good. con Jim Grevenites SEPTEMBE R 2010 - YEAR FOR PRIE STS ST. RAP HAE ST. L'S RAP CO HAE UN L'S CI L COO F UN CA CI THO L O LI F CCA WOME THO LI N C WOME N PAGE 7
About our New CCW Members married for 20 years and they have three kids. 16, 14, and 9. Two kids are at St. Pete Ca tholic, and one New CCW Members Lynn Denson is married to Bruce here at St. Ra pha el ’s . I joined beca us e I wanted to and ha s 3 kids - Minor 10, Mitchell 7, and Mae 4. meet more people in our pa ris h. Lynn works as a Speech-Language Pathologist. She joined CCW because it seemed like a dynamic group New CCW Member Ka ren Taylor says, “I ha ve been a of faith filled women who really made a difference in member of St. Raphael since I was a child, I a ended our parish. eThat is th kind of group I want to be a SRS from 1-8 grades. My parents and many of my part of! I hope that my prayers added to the pra yers extended family are all parishioners as well. My hus- of all the wonderful CCW women will bring people band Chris and I were ma rried at St. Raphael almost closer to Christ. s17 yr ago and all 4 of our children have a ended St. Raphael Catholic School. Ryan (14) graduated last New CCW Member Marjorie Strahsmeier says, “I am excited about joining the CCW and knowing our year, Ka e (13) is in 7th grade, Ashley (11) is in 5th grade and Trevor (7) is in 1st grade. St Raphael’s has members. I haven' t yet decided how I will fit in so always been home to my family. I am currently work- give me a li le me to find out where I will be best ing part me, I am an RN working as an Early Inter- belong. My husband and I are re red.s I wa a full ven onist with the Early Steps Program. My flexible me home maker although I did work in our office for work schedule allows me to be there for my family. I a number of years. I raised 4 children and today try am very blessed to be so involved in their ma ny to help my daughter with her two li le girls. I enjoy being with my grandchildren, reading and a ending school and spor ng ac vi. es I am very happy to fi- nally join CCW, I ha ve thought about it for years but the symphony. kept pu ng it off. I have go en to know a member New CCW Member Linda Fullerton writes, “ My and her dedica on to helping others and her strong daughter, Sophie, will be entering the 8th grade this faith ha ve inspired me to want to join this group of year. I am a writer and MBA candidate (class of '11, ladies. I hope to be as ac ve as I can whenever my yay!) Our family moved to Florida from Maine in family schedule allows. I look forward to mee ng 2009. I look forward to mee ng new friends in CCW.” many more women of our parish. New CCW Member Lisa Richard says, “I have been New CCW Member Julia Gramaila says, “Many peo- married to Kent for 19 years. We are bless ed with 5 ple call me "Julie"; I was named Julia in honor of my boys- Nick 15, Noah 14, Sam 10, Jonah 8 and Eli maternal gra ndmother, Julia Da ly, and my maternal 4. We joined St. Ra pha el ’s when we moved to St. great-grandmother, Julia Sullivan. I am a stay at Pete 14 years ago. I joined CCW for the opportuni- home mother. I used to be a registered nurse, and ty to have fellowship with wonderful Catholic women my specialty was pediatrics. I worked in Chicago and who give life to our parish and many of its wonderful Boston as a registered nurse. My hometown is Chica- ministries. Plus, I like AMBLAB's informa ve emails go, and I us ed to reside in Boston. We moved to St. about our church community! Pete in 2003 and currently live on Snell Is le. New CCW Member Pa Sidote says, “My son Brian I am married for 19 years to Bruce Gramaila. I have 2 and I relocated from Indiana to St.. Pete 7 years children: Bridget 15 who a ends St. Pete Ca tholic ago. Brian started kindergarten at St. Raphael Catho- High School; and Brendan 12 in middle school at St. lic School and is going into middle school (6th grade) Raphael's Catholic School. Rosemary Early encour- at SRCS this year. Wow...how me flies! I grew up in aged me to join CCW. I would like to become a more Miami and a er gradua ng from FSU pursued a ca- ac ve member of my parish. Also, it will be nice to reer in direct ma rke ng mostly in Chicago. I am a get to know more women at St. Raphael's Church. single pa rent and went ba ck to school to become an √ What do you do when you see an endangered animal educator in elementary educa on. I joined CCW be- ea ng an endangered plant? cause I wanted to meet other Ca tholic women from my church and get involved in my community. I look √ If a parsley farmer is sued...... can they 'garnish' his forward to being a pa rt of CCW. wages? New CCW Member Tanya Harrington has been a √ Why do they lock gas sta on bathrooms? Are they member of St. Raphael since 1994. She has been afraid someone will clean them? SEPTEMBE R 2010 - YEAR FOR PRIE STS ST. RAP HAE ST. L'S RAP CO HAE UN L'S CI L COO F UN CA CI THO L O LI F CCA WOME THO LI N C WOME N PAGE 8
Kathi Newton. Thanks Monsignor for his warmth and In Your Prayers . . . kindness. Thanks everyone who prayed, brought food or Sick by Lu Perrin assisted Joyce and her family in the pas t 9 months. Please keep the following in your prayers: Ka - ren Cocker, Jane Ellis, Ryleigh Russo, Marga- ret Swing, Ka y Tolhoek, Joe Kolbe, Mon le Su erlin, CCW Member Relative Death Becka Reidy Mayra Nunez, Theresa McCormick, Roland Our sympathies to CCW member Mary Lanning Brophy Ferrer, Melissa LeClair, Bernice McCune, Alice who lost her brother, Tom Lanning on May 5th to cancer. Baio, John Lee, Don Thompson, Leonard Ingrada, Yolanda and Richard Gallagher lost Marvin Frisch, their William McCormick, Donna Lynch, and Mary brother in law. Marvin, in his late 80's, passed away in Calabro. Homebound, Assisted Living: Louise Chicago and the Gallaghers travelled there for his funeral. and Francis Halsmer, Joan Malone, Nellie Bonita- Therese Johnson’s hubby losts hi sister, Jeanne Johnson , Truus Stuimer, Elsa Tugman, and Ann Walsh Bose to cancer. Nursing Homes: Irene Morley, Julie Schiavi, and DJ Thompson Monsignor Caverly’s Gala Weekend Monsignor Caverly spent some enjoyable me in Ireland Deceased by BernadeƩe Bailey this summer. He will be ba ck as Pastor Emeritus at the Our deepest sympathies go to all who have lost a beloved end of September, and resume helping at the parish by family member or friend. In May Victoria Quezon, Tom celebra ng Mass from me to me. For those who were Lanning, Judith DeCosmo, Robert Guest, Sco Cleary not able to a end, here is a recap of the Gala weekend died. In June Marvin Frisch, Lily Riconda, Jack Nugent, May 22/23 we had to honor Monsignor’s re rement. We Joyce Kubala, and Jeanne Bose died. In July, Fred Kramer, began the weekend at the Vinoy with 500 people, includ- Angela Binger, and Enrique Quevedo died. August deaths ing several priests, from many pa ris hes . Monsignor sat at were Katherine Borghe and Za c h Goodwill. May the a table in the middle of the 50 tables- surrounded by souls of all the faithful depa rted, through the Me r c y of "his" people. The food was great, and the program had God, rest in peace. Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord, speeches from our very own CCW member Pat McGuire and let perpetual light shine upon them. Amen. who is Parish Council president and a song performed by CCW member Carol Irwin- in which we all sang the chorus of "thank you for giving to the Lord..." There was a DVD CCW Member Deaths presenta on made by CCW member Louise Barre in Lily Riconda was 96 when she died June 3. Lily came to FL collabora on with Allen Smith and Ken Dandar. Mon- in 1979 from MN. She was ac ve in the CCW for many signor received several standing ova ons and ma de a years and a member of the Be rea ve ment ministry. She speech expressing his gra tude. He said if he had to do it was also a member of the American Associa on of Uni- all over again, he would have picked his same life, and he versity Women (AAUW). While in eMN, sh worked at a has enjoyed being a priest tremendously. The next da y, Cenacle Retreat House for 17 years. Lily is survived by her we had over 250 people a end the Parish wide recep on son, John of Ft. Washington, MD; daughter, Dorothy Pyle in the Parish Center. Thanks to everyone who brought of Maui, HI; 5 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. delicious food. It wa s a very classy event. We ha d gor- geous bouquets from Greg Creamer and his wife, CCW CCW member Joyce Kubala died at Hospice June 29 sur- member Barbara, from Ar s c Fl owe rs at both recep- rounded by her family: Paul, Courtney 18, Kendal d16 an ons. We had over 50 amazing CCW members helping us Kyle 15. Joyce lived each day with grace and courage, and with food, set up, serving and cleaning. her beau ful smile and kind heart. We will miss her. Even those who do not know Joyce personally have been Higher Power changed and brought closer to God. Thank you EVERY- A Sunday school teacher said to her chil- ONE who brought food to the Kubala's Recep on. We dren, " We ha ve been learning how pow- had well over 200 people at the Mass and a huge honor erful kings and queens were in Bible guard for Joyce. Mass was beau ful from start to finish. mes. But, there is a higher power. Can Thanks Praise Ba nd, thanks CCW members Celeste who anybody tell me what it is?" One child organized the recep on and her helpers Ca rol Irwin and blurted out, "Aces!" Our Lady of Good Counsel, Pray for Us St. Raphael’s Council of Catholic Women October 2010 CCW Newsletter
C.C.W. Luncheon Gala Affair Calling All Catholic Women on Nov. 8 Cards, Games, Jewelry and Opportunities Celebrate with other Catholic women as the Mark your calendars for Oct 16. Doors open at Lower Pinellas Deanery of the Council of 11:30 AM for a delicious luncheon and great fun Catholic Women gather for their Fall Conference. for only $10. We will also have a used jewelry Come and join women from nearby Parishes for sale. Bring your friends and whatever game you Mass, Rosary, encouragement and fun and be want to play. Ruth Mattick is co-chairman with nourished by a delicious lunch and an inspiring her daughter Pat Sippel. We need donations for talk given by Sabrina Burton-Schultz Diocesan our door prizes, opportunities and any used Director of Life Ministry. We will meet at Most jewelry. If anyone can help, please bring your Holy Name of Jesus Church, 5800 15th Av S, donation to the Gift Shop any Sunday. Send your Gulfport, Nov. 8 from 8:45 AM to 2 PM. Register reservations to Marlene D’Abramo 3800 by Nov 1. Lunch costs $13 per person. Make Huntington St. N.E. St. Pete FL 33704 or call checks payable to CCW. Send to Bernadette Marlene at 521-2507. See you there. Bailey, 4701 Lansing St NE, St Petersburg, FL 33703. Questions? Call Bernadette 521-0924. President’s Message by Claudia Soucy Hope to see you there! Dear Sisters of the St. Raphael's CCW: Fall finds us hoping and praying for a little cooler weather 40 Days for Life but with our family of sisters in our Council, we The National “40 Days for Life” Campaign began can create some of our own coooolllllll. Thank September 22 and runs through October 31. Over you so much for attending our "cool" General 212 cities are involved in this large nationwide Meetings. It is heartwarming for our Board of and interdenominational pro-life event. In past Directors and Commission Chairmen to see so years, during these 40 days, some abortion clinics many of our members. I know the business side closed, there were drops in abortions and new of things sometimes gets a little tedious, but it's volunteers became part of the pro-life movement. what we have to do to run our Council. We The three parts of 40 Days for Life are prayer, need and appreciate your support. So stay "cool" fasting and peaceful vigil outside the abortion by attending as many meetings and activities as facilities. The kick- off on September 22 was you can. Blessings from Rapid City. (We will be attended by about 100 people including Bishop learning to make rosaries at our November 6 Lynch, our own Fr. Corona, Fr. Blum, Fr. General Meeting.) Magnifico, and Fr. Breen who is brand new to the Cathedral. Several St. Raphael teens were there Papal Intentions with our youth minister Jonathan Campbell and General: That Catholic Universities may more Roger Davey. The Bishop used Jane Winstead’s and more be places where, in the light of the photo on his blog about the event. On Tuesday Gospel, it is possible to experience the October 2 and Saturday October 12, St Raphael harmonious unity existing between faith and will have the duty to maintain the peaceful vigil reason. on the sidewalk in front of The Women’s Health Missionary: That the World Mission Day may Center on 4131 Central Avenue. There will be a afford an occasion for understanding that the task 40 Days for Life Midway Celebration Mass at the of proclaiming Christ is an absolutely necessary Cathedral at 6 PM Tuesday October 12. Bring service to which the Church is called for the finger food to share for a reception following benefit of humanity. Mass.
Newsletter 1 St. Raphael’s CCW Calendar Saturday, October 9- Knights of Columbus Benefit Dinner Parish Center Tuesday, October 12- St Raphael’s Day for Vigil at Abortion Clinic 40 Days for Life Tuesday, October 12- 40 Days for Life Midway Celebration Mass 6PM at the Cathedral Saturday, October 16- Card Party in Parish Center Thursday, October 21- Sunday October 24 Fun Fest Friday, October 22- Sunday, October 24- FCCW Conference/Tampa Thursday, October 28 Pregnancy Plus Banquet at St Paul’s Saturday, November 6- General Meeting Monday, November 8- LPD Conference at Most Holy Name Saturday, December 11- Christmas Breakfast Saturday, January 8- General Meeting
General Meeting Schedule September -May; 7:35AM Rosary, 8AM Mass, 8:30 Continental Breakfast and Meeting
Special Upcoming Events
FCCW Conference Banquet of Life & Silent Auction Florida Council of Catholic Women is holding its Fall Join us Thursday, October 28 for the Pregnancy Plus Conference Oct. 21-24th at the Crown Plaza. All seven Banquet at St Paul’s. The guest speaker will be deaneries will be present: Pensacola-Tallahassee, Johnette Benkovic. CCW member Maggie Moren is Orlando, Venice, St. Petersburg, St Augustine, Palm volunteering for this event. Tickets are $50 per person Beach and Archdiocese of Miami. This year the St and can be reserved by mailing a check to Pregnancy Pete Diocese is the host. Our deanery, LPD, has been Plus 1213 16 St. N. St. Pete FL 33705. Doors open at assigned the Fund Raiser. You can support your St 6PM. Call Laura Ready at 550-4236 for information. Petersburg Diocese in this endeavor by purchasing a ticket of tickets for these “opportunities” The cost is $1 Matthew Kelly each or $5 for six. Louise Barrett is president of Lower Matthew Kelly will be in Ocala at Blessed Trinity Pinellas Deanery and Ann Kovach is chairman of this Church November 6, 9AM -4 PM. Contact Marybeth particular event. Call Louise at 821-2561 for info Finster for more details at 521-1957, Tickets are $50.
K of Columbus Dinner/Dance for Pinellas Hope Marian Conference Call the Church Office at 821-7978 for tickets to a The 16th Annual Prayer for Peace Marian Conference dinner dance on Saturday, October 9. Doors open at 6 Consider attending the 16th Annual Prayer for Peace PM, dinner is at 7PM. The profits will go to Pinellas Marian Conference on Saturday, November 6 to Hope, a program to help the homeless. Tickets are $20 Sunday, November 7. There will be many well known per person. speakers including Ivanka Elez who was the first person to see the Mother of God in Medjugorje, Fr. St Raphael Fun Fest Donald Calloway from the Divine Mercy Shrine in This year’s Fun Fest is Thursday, October 21 through Stockbridge, MA and Fr. David Toups, Pastor of Sunday, October 24th. This is a great time to meet Christ the King Parish in Tampa. Cost is $60. parishioners and neighbors who come for rides, games, Conference will be held at Clearwater Central High food and entertainment. Parish and School volunteers School. For registration or more info, Contact Email: make this event possible. Let’s make this year better [email protected] or phone (352)564- than last year! 2463.
Retreat with Sr Briege McKenna Dr. Scott Hahn There will be a retreat with Sr Briege McKenna and Fr. Dr. Scott Hahn will be at Light of Christ Church, Kevin Scanlon on Saturday, December 4 at the House Clearwater on Jan. 29, 2011. Contact Julie Mussleman of Prayer in Clearwater for $25. Call 724-9505 to for more details at 526-5229. register.
Newsletter 2 Notes from our Clergy and Seminarians From Father Tim, Our Pastor Vocation News by Seminarian Chris McBride Life at the seminary is going well so far. It’s funny that I can’t believe we are entering the month of October the topic for this newsletter is our favorite saints already! Time has passed by so quickly since my because I just saw one of my favorite saints last night, arrival at St. Raphael’s parish. Did you know that the St. John Bosco. As some of you know, I graduated Latin root for October (Octo) means eight? In the from St. Pete Catholic and our patron saint is John ancient Roman calendar, this was the eighth month of Bosco. He is very close to my heart. As a teacher and the year. The later Gregorian calendar changed it to the leader of the Church, he brought many young people to tenth month. It reminds me of the old saying that Jesus Christ in a loving way. In a personal way, I “there are never enough hours in the day.” We believe he brought me to Christ with my time at St. apparently thought that there are not enough months in Pete Catholic and he continues to draw me to Christ a year either. Balancing our busy lives is always a here at the Seminary. But my favorite saint is St. Paul. challenge, especially for us pastors. There seems to He is the saint I chose when I went through RCIA. All never be a good time for prayer; but truthfully, there is I knew about him at that time was about him being never a bad time for prayer either. We do not need to blind and healed. Eventually I found out he was a add more hours in a day or months in a year to include convert like me. I look to St. Paul when I grow weak God in our appointment calendars. St. Benedict taught and weary because he was steadfast in faith and that if we make prayer a foundational part of the daily evangelizing. Thank you for your prayers and constant routine of life then all other activities will be an support. extension of that prayer. In other words, it is not about Vocation News by Seminarian Bob Angel adding it on to the backend but making it a priority by Our previous rector told us that there are many more putting it up front on our daily list of things to do. And saints in the world than the Church officially recog- to think, St. Benedict did that before we added on nizes. That being said, I would have to answer that my those extra months. God bless you. P.S. Be sure to favorite 'saint' is John Paul II (he'll be canonized soon look at the new tile by Our Blessed Mother’s statue enough, I'm not worried). After my father, he tops my and on the other side of the church on the floor where list of 'heroes' who I've modeled my masculinity after. St. Joseph will soon be located. The tile on the side Being a voice of uncompromising hope and carrying walls by Our Lady makes it appear more like a Grotto. an accessible presence of healing, John Paul II truly Thank you so much CCW members for making this was another Christ to this world. His great work, the possible. Theology of the Body, further points us towards the From Fr. Dominic full integration of our desires, and the meaning of our being created as male and female. If I'm called to I am the son of Louis and Angelee Corona, and was ordination, I pray to be a 1/5 of the priest he was for born in Tulsa, OK. I am of Italian descent, and the the world. youngest of six children. The names of my siblings Vocation News by Seminarian Dan Angel are: Marie, Rita, Laura, Louis and Joanne; these names One of my favorite saints would have to be St. Francis were arranged in chronological order from oldest to of Assisi. He was the saint I chose for Confirmation, youngest. I feel very blessed to have come from a very but like many kids at the time I didn't have a loving family. We are a very close family that really particularly good reason why. As I furthered along my enjoys spending time together. As a sophomore in high journey in faith and learned more about St. Francis, as school I experience the death of my mother due to well as myself, I could tell that it was more than just a breast cancer. This was a very difficult time for all of coincidence that I chose him. At the University of us in the family. Several years after my mother’s death Central Florida I studied biology along with some my father met Nilce, a widow. A few years later they other sciences and worked for a while at SeaWorld. I got married. Nilce is of Brazilian descent, and comes then discovered that St. Francis was not only the from the city of Rio de Janiero. Some of my interests patron saint of animals, but of ecology and zoos too. are spending time with family and friends, reading, The area of study I ended up being most interested in. going to the movies as well as spending time in And besides that, his spirituality has also impacted my outdoor activities. I am truly enjoying my ordination to life. One of my favorite quotes by St. Francis is, "start the priesthood; I thank God for the gift of serving the by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and people here at St. Raphael Catholic Church. Sincerely suddenly you are doing the impossible." So I can in Christ, Fr. Dominic Corona firmly say that I did not end up choosing him, but he chose me.
Newsletter 3 Youth Ministry by Jonathan Campbell Pennies for Priests/ Other Projects by Ann Kovach Matthew Kelly gives an entertaining talk based on his St. Raphael CCW thanks Lou and Connie Balsamo for bestseller A Call to Joy wherein he compares each of their donation of a can of “pennies for priests” and our lives to a billboard ad. Whether we know it or not, several empty pill bottles. They have been very loyal life is like a gigantic billboard advertising campaign to these Council projects. Penny for Priests was begun that shouts something to the world. What are we years ago as a way to support our seminarians. The telling the world? Are we pointing to Christ? Is penny is an outward symbol of each prayer that you anyone going to be in Heaven because of you? “I offer for a priest. At the May convention funds from want to thank you. I’m here because you cared enough this project, which are collected throughout the year, to share the Good News with me.” Imagine the are merged and a check is given to the Bishop for the unspeakable joy of meeting people in Heaven whom Vocation Fund. The Bishop accepts this gift and you helped get there! God calls each and every one of immediately calls on the Director of Vocations to us to play an important role in this adventure, this come up and receive the check. The empty pill bottles battle, this beautiful plan of salvation. From the are also collected throughout the various parishes in bottom of my heart I thank you for answering this call. CCW and then given to the International Chairman for The world needs more people like you – more distribution to places where they are needed. organizations like CCW. Know that I will be praying Cancelled stamps are also saved for the missions. with you and for you as we move forward this fall. These are only a few of the Diocesan Council of Our youth ministry events – LIFETEEN, Catholic Women projects that enable us to support the EDGE, and Confirmation – kicked off this past month. many organizations in need of our help. These This semester’s curriculum is “the Person of Christ.” donations will be taken to our DCCW Board meeting Christ comes to meet us in a number of ways. We talk at Bethany on September 30th and will be given to the with Him as a friend in prayer. We receive Him in the proper chair person. Thanks again, Lu and Connie! Eucharist. We encounter Him in others through love, relationships, and service, in our family and friends St. Gianna’s Center and in a special way in the poor, the sick, and the We have a blessed resource for women in our suffering. And we meet Him face to face in His Word community. St. Gianna’s Center for Women’s Health – Scripture and Tradition through His Church. The and FertilityCare provides professional instruction on aim of youth ministry here at St. Raphael’s is to help planning families naturally and on enhancing the lead teens closer to Jesus Christ through relationships, woman’s reproductive health from the first menses prayer, service, the Sacraments, music, adventure, and (period) through to menopause. The Center also works fun! To learn more about the specifics of this ministry, with infertility problems. The website for our local St. visit http://www.st-raphaels.com/youth-ministry.html. Gianna’s Center for Women’s Health and FertilityCare Let’s decorate our billboards with giant arrows is http://www.stgiannacenter.com/ pointing to the Cross, to Love, to Truth, to Jesus. Let’s or call 798-2340. help others – especially those most in need – find true happiness, true peace, and true joy. Let’s help lead Humor for the Over 80 Group each other closer to Heaven. From the bottom of my Jack, 92, and Jill, 89, are excited about getting married. heart I thank you for your love and support and I look While discussing the wedding, they passed a drug store forward to working with you this year. God bless! and Jack suggested they go in. Jack addressed the pharmacist, "We're about to get married. Do you sell St Raphael Blog heart medication?" Pharmacist: "Of course we do." What is St. Raphael’s blog? It is a feature of our parish Jack: "How about medicine for circulation?" Pharma- website with regular entries which have pictures and cist: "All kinds" Jack: "Medicine for rheumatism?" sometimes videos as well as written descriptions of Pharmacist: "Yes." Jack: "Medicine for memory various ministries and events at our Parish. Allan problems, arthritis, and Alzheimer's?" Pharmacist: Smith is the editor of Saint Raphael Messenger on our "Yes.” Jack: "What about vitamins and sleeping pills?" Parish Website. CCW member Jane Winstead provides Pharmacist: "Absolutely.." Jack: "Everything for hundred’s of photos for this site. If you want to be “in heartburn and indigestion?" Pharmacist: "We sure the know” you can sign up for alerts when there are do..." Jack: "You sell wheelchairs and walkers and new posts. http://saintraphaelmessenger.blogspot.com/ canes?" Pharmacist: "All speeds and sizes." Jack: "Then we'd like to use this store for our wedding registry..." Joining St Raphael CCW
Newsletter 4 Deceased by Bernadette Bailey It’s easy to join St Raphael’s Council of Catholic Please remember the following in your prayers: Ronald Women. Simply drop an envelope marked CCW in the Macri who died in July, John Merman and Lee weekend collection. We need your name, address, Blanchard (Barbara Matirne’s mother) who died in phone, email address, birth day and birth month and a August and Patricia Deininger who died in September. check for $15 payable to St Raphael CCW. Dues are Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual payable after Jan. 1 and late by June. Membership gets light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of you to be part of a great group of women whose job it all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest is to serve God in our family, parish, community and in peace. Our deepest sympathies go out to all who world. We have a Mass intention said for our members have lost a beloved family member or friend. monthly. You do what you can, when you can and this way, with over 280 members, we get a lot done for St Founding Member Son Dies Raphael’s. Women of all ages, professions, interests St Raphael Catholic Church founding members Pat and and talents are welcome and urged to join. Patty Macri (who moved several years ago to Crystal River FL) contacted the Church office and asked we Epilogue to "Thank You, Lily Riconda" send out notice about their son Ronald's recent death in by Bernadette Bailey case any of you know the family. Ronald Macri passed At our September CCW meeting President Claudia away July 25 after a short illness in Grass Valley, CA. Soucy announced Lily Riconda’s $3,000 bequest to Ronnie was the eldest Macri son with siblings Victoria, CCW, and that a special grotto to St. Joseph would be David and Richard. He is survived by two grown built in the church with a plaque there in memory of children and grandchildren. The Macri family was very Lily. Since the Italians have a special devotion to St. involved at our parish and school. The three Macri Joseph, what better way to honor the memory of Lily boys were altar servers and all Eagle Scouts at our own Manfredo Riconda. This all fell into place, you might Troop 219. (Patty was a sacristan at our Church when say, coincidentally. But I don't think so. Father Tim Masses were held at the Women's Center) Patty and wanted to bring the statue of St. Joseph into the church Pat are terribly saddened at the loss of their 60 year old even before he knew of Lily's bequest. And Lily made son. If you would like to send them a card here is the it happen! I am sure she is pleased. This reply came address: Patrick and Patricia Macri 481 S Winterset from Lily’s daughter, Dorothy Ann, "I was delighted to Avenue, Crystal River FL 34429 get your email and really happy about the CCW and St. Raphael's plan. I don't know if you are aware that my CCW Member Husband Dies Dad's birthday was March 19, the Feast of St. Joseph, We extend our sympathy to CCW member Pat and that his full name was Leo Joseph Riconda, so the Merman on the death of her husband John on August grotto and statue of St. Joseph could not be more 17. He died while he and Pat were in Ocean City NJ fitting and appropriate. Amazing!! Lily is still for the summer after a quick illness. "directing traffic"!! Thanks so much for keeping us John is survived by his wife Patricia and daughters informed and be sure to tell the CCW and the new Patricia Ziegler, Christine Woolf, Stephanie Sloss, and priest at the Church about how appropriate the grotto Elizabeth "Lisa" Bender, eight grandchildren, brothers, and St. Joseph are for my Dad." Msgr. Raymond F. Merman, Richard Merman and sisters, Patricia Lemanowicz and Nancy Brown. A Sick by Lu Perrin Memorial Mass was conducted in PA at St. John the Please keep the following in your prayers: Karen Baptist Church and John was buried in Mays Landing, Cocker, Jane Ellis, Joan Priest, Mary Donatelli, Louise NJ. If you wish to send a card to Pat while she is still and Francis Halsmer, Ginger Williams, John Lee, Jack in NJ, her address is Pat Merman, 115 2st St. Ocean Lyons, Virginia Workman, Mayra Nunez, William City NJ 08226 McCormick, Leonard Ingrada, Donna Lynch, Ryleigh Russo, Margaret Swing, Kay Tolhoek, Joe Kolbe, Member News Montile Sutterlin, and Mary Calabro. -From CCW member Rosemary Early: I am now a member of the St Raphael School SAC Board as Homebound and nursing home: Nellie Bonitati, D J community representative. Remember to save your Thompson, Truus Stuimer, Elsa Tugman, Julie “Box Tops for Education”. Schiavi, Irene Lewis, Anastasia Rossi, and Ann Walsh -CCW Member Eileen Edwards sends her regards to all her CCW friends. She is living at the Fountains, a beautiful assisted living facility overlooking the water.
Newsletter 5 -From CCW member Julie Fischer: In August, my 14 -Congratulations to CCW member Arelis Diaz who yr old daughter, Brianna, had the experience of a was the speaker at the September 25 Magnificat at the lifetime when she went on a Christian Medical Mission Cathedral. Arelis Diaz is a woman of vision. She had a trip to Haiti with 13 others, most of them Dr's and vision of freedom for her family and in 1966, she and medical professionals, including Brianna’s uncle and 2 her husband, Orestes, immigrated to the United States of her cousins who were doctors. She felt called to from Cuba. Arelis says, “I believed in God and tried to serve the people of Haiti and had an extreme peace live by his law but nothing else.” In 1997, while facing about the whole trip. Initially, Brianna was overcome a serious health problem she experienced a vision of with emotion and the living conditions. After settling the Divine Mercy. It was an instantaneous conversion in, she was fine for the rest of the trip. On the mission and from that time she has felt compelled to share its field, Brianna learned to take blood pressure, fill consolation. injections for the Dr's, extract teeth, drain abscesses, Her mission has taken the form of ministering to the give injections, treat infections, rehydrate sick infants sick and infirm. Arelis lives for Jesus; to respond to his and pray with those who had lost so much. Throughout call on a minute to minute basis. She is the hands and the week they moved their clinic every few days in feet of Jesus bringing comfort and consolation to those order reach even the remote areas of Haiti. Brianna to whom she is led. “When the Holy Spirit knocks on became extremely attached to the children and babies your door, you open it to Him for everything.” (From and held every one of them that came to the clinics. the Magnificat Brochure) She took 750 Silly Bands to pass out to the children. - CCW Member Susan Langston preformed in a She had made over 100 necklaces with religious production called SheVolution, a celebration of women medals on them that Fr. Tim blessed before her trip. on September 25. She said when she would place a necklace around their -From CCW member Mary Kay Heraty: Hubby Mike necks they would look at it and see an image of Jesus and I have had a busy summer. In June, we went to a or Mary and begin to cry and then give her a smile and high school graduation in Pittsburgh. Next, we went to a hug. The team was able to exceed their goal and saw Mike’s 50th college reunion at Ball State University in over 2100 patients in 6 days. It was definitely a life Muncie IN. Then on to Mike's 55th high school changing trip for her. Not only was her heart touched, reunion and football but I believe they touched her soul as well. In return, I dedication to his senior year team, in Clarion Pa. and also believe that she touched the people of Haiti. She last but not least, my nursing reunion from De Paul came back with a sense of purpose, determined, that Hospital School of Nursing in St. Louis Mo. We are she too will one day become a Dr. and be able to serve home at last and relaxing from all the celebrations. in a deeper capacity to the most needy of the world. As - From CCW member Susan O'Gara. I am blessed a parent, I am humbled and proud that at the age of 14, and thrilled to be performing for 8 weeks at the Show Brianna was able to give of herself and share her faith Palace Dinner Theatre in Hudson as Aunt Eller in to those in need. Oklahoma. This is one of only 2 equity theatres in our -From CCW member Julie Musselman: My children area, the other being American Stage. Members of Joey, Will, Mary, Kate and I went and prayed at the CCW could get a large discount if I make the Central Avenue abortion mill after viewing the relics reservation in my name and then they call and pay. of St John Bosco. We saw a couple we know from the The price for friends of the cast is only $38.50 for Cathedral there, Pete and Kathy Lefferson. It was a dinner and the show. Go to the website peaceful time to pray the rosary. We will be going http://www.showpalace.net/ to find the times of the back many days thru November. Please come out and matinees (4 weekly) and evening (2 weekly) shows. It pray any time! runs Oct 1st through the matinee on November 20th. -From CCW member Mary Beth Finster who heads Going by US 19, the drive is less than 50 miles and the Wednesday morning Bible study "Please send out a takes about an hour and 15 minutes if traffic is not personal thank you to all in CCW for the wonderful heavy. The buffet is very good. flat screen. What a tremendous gift. We tried it out -From CCW member Angela Soucy: My with the Bible study materials and it plays so nicely. granddaughter Christie Pelletier and I just Thank you also to the Musselman’s for donating that returned from a long weekend in Buffalo NY where we beloved older TV so many years ago, it got us through celebrated the Baptism of my15th great grandchild, many programs for certain." Noah Richard who is 2 months. It was a very special - CCW Member Lillian McClelland and hubby Art occasion as he wore my baptism gown which is now will be celebrating our 51st Wedding Anniversary on 97 years old. We had flight delays due to bad weather board a ship in the Canadian waters. but we made it home safely.
Newsletter 6
Our Lady of Good Counsel, Pray for Us St. Raphael's Council of Catholic Women
November 2010 http://st-raphaels.com/ccw.html CCW Newsletter
CCW President’s Message From our Pastor Fr. Tim Dear Si ste rs of the Council of Catholic Dear CCW members: November begins Women: I am enjoying my stay here in with remembering the saints and our Rapid City with my grandkids but miss beloved dead but ends with giving thanks you all ve ry much. Once again, you have and coun ng down the days to Christ‐ done such an outstanding job with the mas. The first Thanksgiving on tremendous success of the recent Card/ American soil was in 1621. Luncheon Party. Thanks go out to all Chief Massasoit and nine‐ St. Raphael Catholic Church who helped make it such fun, fellowship ty men of the Wampa‐ and faith inspiring event. I also want to noag tribe were the invit‐ thank al l our Prayer Warriors. I am awed ed guests, along with and inspired by our Passion for Prayer. fi y‐six white se lers, to What a beau ful ministry. I feel such a a meal prepared by only connec on to the Lord Jesus' command four pilgrim women and two CCW OFFICERS in John 14:13 "I will do whatever you ask teenage gi rl s. That seems like a lot of President: in my name, so that the Son may bring work for just a few women. Perhaps that Claudia M. Soucy glory to the Father." Keep up all your is why the Pilgrims did not celebrate good works and prayerful life, it certainly Thanksgiving again un l ye ars later. Put 1st Vice President: reflects Christ's spirit in our Council and aside the daily hardships of wilderness Rosemary Early Parish. With love, Claudia Soucy life, the pilgrim women must have said to the men, “Look, if you want this dinner 2nd Vice President: Christmas Breakfast Party again next ye ar, then YOU do it!” Thanks‐ Lillian McClelland Celeste Brown will be catering our CCW giving is always associated with feas ng. Christmas breakfast party, Saturday, De‐ Ea ng is required for survival, but Recording Secretary: cember 11 th a er the 8 AM Mass. Reser‐ feas ng is required for joy eand th cele‐ Kathy Guckenberger va ons are needed. Please mail your bra on of life. Ea ng can be done alone check of $7 payable to CCW to Louise but feas ng requires the company of at Corresponding Secretary: Barre , 820 24 th Ave. N, St. Petersburg, least one other person. The word Eucha‐ Bernadine Quartetti FL 33704, or drop an envelope marked rist comes from the Greek language and “CCW Christmas Breakfast” in the Sunday literally means “thanksgiving.” So, every me we gather together to celebrate the Treasurer: collec on. We are collec ng gi s for the Eucharist we do so with grateful hearts Marty Foreman Shore Acres Nursing Home Residents. Please wrap and mark a tag with the item to God for the sacred feast at Mass. As
name and size so they can give it to the we approach Thanksgiving Day, may we right resident. They need shirts, sweat‐ do our part to keep the day holy by hav‐ ers, robes, slippers, lo on, and other ing a profound sense of gra tude for clothing and toiletry items. There are what God has done for us this past year. Newsletter Editor: over 100 residents and our goal is to get On my part, I will take a look at the Louise Barrett enough gi s for everyone to have at “pantry” of my own life to count the many gi s and blessings bestowed upon least 1 Christmas present. We will be having the member exchange as well. me, especially since coming to St. Rapha‐ Newsletter & Website Designer: Bring ra gi fo a fe ll o w member and get el parish. My pantry overflows from that Theresa McCormick a gi ‐$10 value, par cipa on is op onal. blessing alone. May God also abundantly bless you! NOVEMBE R 2010 ST. RAP HAE L'S CO UN CI L O F CA THO LI C WOME N PAGE 2
CCW Calendar 2010-2011 Monday November 9 LPD Conference @ Most Holy Name Saturday December 11 Christmas Breakfast Saturday January 8 General Mee ng Friday January 21 Set‐up for Rummage Sale Saturday January 22 Rummage Sale Saturday February 5 General Mee ng Saturday February 12 Fashion Show Saturday March 5 Mini Lenten Re tre at Wednesday March 30 LPD Spri ng Conference @ St. Judes Saturday April 2 General Mee ng Monday‐Wed. May 2‐May 4 DCCW Conven on/Tampa Saturday May 7 General Mee ng, Installa on of Ne w Officers General Mee ng Schedule: September‐May; 7:35AM Rosary, 8AM Mass, 8:30 Con nental Breakfast, & Me e ng
CCW Game Day Card Pary St. Raphael Fun Fest We had 56 people at our CCW Game Day Card Party Oc t Parish and School volunteers made this wonderful event 16. People played scrabble, dominoes, cribbage and possible. Thanks to everyone who helped, as well as all various card games including bridge. Thank you to our those who a ended. chairman Ruth Ma ck and her daughter Pat Si ppe l who collected Thank You! an amazing number of opportuni‐ Thank you Ruth Ma ck for showing us how to make es. Thanks to the many who do‐ rosaries at the November CCW General Mee ng. nated these prizes. Marty Fore man cooked a delicious luncheon with help from others. We made about Upcoming Events $840 profit and had tons of fun which is always a great √ Retreat with Sr. Briege McKenna. There will be a combina on. You can watch our card party on vi de o at retreat with Sr. Briege McKenna and Fr. Kevin h p://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulsJbbVIrt0 . Scanlon on Saturday, December 4 at the House of Prayer in Clearwater for $25. Call 724‐9505 to regis‐ ter. CRHP Outreach Team by Celeste Brown Did you know that we have a CRHP outreach team? In √ Dr. Sco Hahn will be at Light of Christ Church, October, the women's CRHP 'traveling team' brought Clearwater on Saturday, January 29. A Former Pres‐ the Christ Renews His Parish program to St. Schol as ca byterian minister, Dr. Sco Hahn was once a mili‐ Parish in Lecanto, where Fr. Mike Smi th is Pastor, and tant opponent of the Catholic Church. Since being Fr. Tom Spille is Associate Pastor. It was presented to received into the Church in 1986 his powerful con‐ 24 par cipants, 22 of whom are going forward to be‐ version tes mony has become widely known.. Dr come the parish's first team. Last February, both the Hahn is one of the most inspira onal and influen al women and men's teams traveled to St. Thomas Aqui‐ Catholic theologians and biblical scholars in the nas parish in Ne w Port Richey to begin the program for United States today. He is the author of many popu‐ that parish, where Fr. Mike Lydon is Pastor. We have lar books and appears frequently on EWTN. The had teams stare ng th program in parishes around the special day is $20 which includes a box lunch and state for some 20 years, a prac ce that Monsignor begins at 10 AM‐ 3 PM. Contact Mildred Porter at Dechering started while he was with us at St. Raphael's Light of Christ at [email protected] or 531 church. ‐4355 for more informa on. NOVEMBE R 2010 ST. RAP HAE ST. L'S RAP CO HAE UN L'S CI L COO F UN CA CI THO L O LI F CCA WOME THO LI N C WOME N PAGE 3
Respect Life, Story of Life was so so and perfect and I could not gi ve him enough kisses. Alex passed away peacefully at around 2:30am, Bill Sweeny, grandfather to Alex, is a member of St. September 4 cradled in his mother's arms. We are abso‐ Raphael's. We have his permission to share this beau ful lutely sha ered and miss our son more than words could story of life wri en by Alex’s mom, Jennifer during and a er her pregnancy. “I was 20 weeks pregnant on May 6 ever describe. But we will be forever grateful for the me we had with him. We take solace in knowing when we received some news that would change our that Alex was surrounded by love during his en re life, lives forever. The doctors took us into a li le conference inside my womb and out. He never knew pain and room, and our hearts sha ered into ny pieces as the suffering. Now he is safe ein th arm of God, and we radiologist told us that she suspected our baby boy had look forward to being reunited with him some day. Trisomy 18, which was later confirmed Thank you for ke epi ng our family in your prayers. Love, via amniocentesis. What is Trisomy 18? Basically our son has one extra 18th chromosome in every cell of his pre‐ Jennifer, John, Tyler & Alex” cious li le body. Most people are familiar with Down’s Syndrome, or Trisomy 21, in which the person has an 40 Days for Life, Part 1 by Maggie Moren extra 21st chromosome. Trisomy 18 is not as common, and much more severe. 90% of babies born with Tri‐ Saturday, October 2, St. Raphael's prayer warriors somy 18 will not make it to their first birthday, and many came to the abor on clinic in hourly shi s to pray do not survive the pregnancy or are s llborn. Despite the star ng at 7AM and ending at 5PM. Abor ons diagnosis and grim sta s cs, our baby is s ll with are performed at the clinic each Saturday. As St. us now, and we intend to love him and enjoy him for as Raphael members prayed, God heard their pray‐ long as we possibly can. We have named him Alexander ers and sthere wa one save (which means that Francis. Alexander means “warrior” and we think this an abor on minded women changed her mind name suits him perfectly, as he is already such a fighter and is keeping her baby). One couple who re‐ for making it this far. We don’t know if we will have two gre ably did have the abor on was leaving the clinic minutes or two months with Alex, or if we will even be when they found that their car had a dead ba ery. The able to meet him alive. But we intend to celebrate every man went inside to tge jumper cables but the clinic could moment of his life. Even now, we are cherishing every not help them, so the women reluctantly ap‐ kick and roll the li le guy gives while he frolics away in proached the St. Raphael group and asked them if they my womb. Just like any other expectant parents, we are had jumper cables. No one had cables in their car, but excited to meet our son and shave hope and dreams for CCW member Mary Lou Price made a telephone call to him. Please don’t be afraid to ask about Alex or to share her son Sco , who came down and helped the couple. in the miracle of his life. The Bible says that The man was so grateful and thankful. He tried to pay “to everything there is a season...there is a me to Sco , but Sco refused telling him that he came because dance, and a me to mourn.” Judging from the nightly he knew they needed help. Our group lived out dance par es Alex is hos ng in my belly, he’s made it their Chris an faith and the couple experienced love very clear what me it is! We do not have false hope, from those praying outside eof th clinic, people who and we are painfully aware that Alex is going to die. But wanted to help by demonstra ng their concern and he is going to live first. Please help us celebrate his pre‐ love, not condemna on. Hopefully they will seek out cious life. P.S. If you would like to learn more about Tri‐ further help from Project Rachael, realizing that people somy 18, please visit www.trisomy18.org want to help them. Our group so impressed and li ed the hearts of others who were from other parishes, A er Alex’s birth: “Alex was born at 8:04pm on Septem‐ that a er leaving the site they made calls to one of the ber 3. He was 4 lb. 6 oz., and 17 inches long. Tall like his leaders of 40 Days for Life about their experience. In daddy! He was perfect in every way and we loved him turn I received a call telling me what an outstanding instantly. He had pink li le rosebud lips, a bu on nose, group of young people and their parents and what a and the cutest li le ears. We thought he looked just like wonderful witness they were. All in all, dwe ha over 40+ his big brother Tyler. He got to meet Tyler, parishioners from St. Raphael who come down to pray his grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. We had him that day. Awesome! Many thanks to those who came bap zed and it was truly the happiest me of our down to pray and those who could not come down but lives. John and I held him all night long. We sang to him, prayed with us from church or their homes. read to him, played with him, and loved him. His skin NOVEMBE R 2010 ST. RAP HAE ST. L'S RAP CO HAE UN L'S CI L COO F UN CA CI THO L O LI F CCA WOME THO LI N C WOME N PAGE 4
Seminarian Dan Angel Vocation News I am thankful for so much in my life, my family for start‐ To send a card to our Se minari ans: Their name c/o St. ers. They have always been a great support and example John Vianney Seminary , 2900 S.W. 87th Avenue Miami, for me in my life. And as I am journeying here in the se m i ‐ FL 33165. nary I am coming to an even greater understand of the true importance and beauty of this. Something else is just Seminarian Chris McBride being able to study here at St. John Vianney. On our Fall I hope you are all doing well. Thanksgiving is Break when I was vi si ng friends up at UCF, many of them right around the corner and it is a beau ful told me how they wished they could be taking the philos‐ me to be grateful for the graces God has ophy and theology classes that I am taking now. This has given us in our lives. Personally I am most grateful been a con nued mo va on for me, to really se e what a for God's forgiveness and love. He never ceases to amaze blessing it is that I am here right now. The blessing of my me in his boundless love and mercy. God's forgiveness studies (cause they always remind us that to study is to and love is a gi to be thankful for. Second, I am blessed pray), as well as the brotherhood that exists here. to have a suppor ve family, especially my parents. No ma er what is going on in my life they are always there 40 Days for Life, Part 2 by Louise Barre encouraging me to thrive. Good parents are a blessing What an amazing me at the 40 days for Life vigil outside from God. I cannot fathom being ungrateful for such a the All Women's Health Center Abor on Clinic on 4131 blessing. Lastly, I am thankful for the home I have found Central Avenue on October 2. There were se ve r al families in the Catholic Church. So many gi s have been given to represen ng the St Raphael Youth Group‐ Jamie, Ted, me since my conversion to the Catholic Church. I have Bradley, Thomas and Theo Scarpino; been blessed to a end Catholic School, become a boy Donna and Joey Condon; Beth, Alexis scout, and now study to be a priest. My friends, God is and Danielle Scognamiglio; Addys good! I encourage all of you to look at the blessings in and Elisa Sasserath; Saunya Talley; your lives. You will find many things to be grateful when Lisa, Kent, Jonah, and Sam Richard; you open your heart. God bless you! and Father Dominic, along with pa‐ rishioner Kieran O'Shea. We prayed Seminarian Bob Angel the Rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet I am thankful for so much in my life, my family for start‐ and sang some beau ful songs, including a poignant solo ers. They have always been a great support and example by young Joseph Condon. The teens held peaceful pro life for me in my life. And as I am journeying here in the se m i ‐ signs and the Life Teen banner was displayed on a car nary I am coming to an even greater understand of the with Bradley si ng on the car roof with a pro life sign. true importance and beauty of this. Something else is just Earlier in the day there were Nieves Ri vas, Winnie Young, being able to study here at St. John Vianney. On our Fall Mary Sto , Sue Bri , Mary Lou Price and hern so Sco , Break when I was vi si ng friends up at UCF, many of them Peter Zareas, Thomas Feldhaus, Pete McNally, Al m a Price, told me how they wished they could be taking the philos‐ Barbara Creamer, Vivian Gioia, Sco Materne, Mary ophy and theology classes that I am taking now. This has Beacher and Pat McDonald. Our Noon‐ 1PM hour team been a con nued mo va on for me, to really se e what a le the Clinic sidewalk in the prayers and hearts of those blessing it is that I am here right now. The blessing of my parishioners who followed us. Tara, Stephen, Trinity and studies (cause they always remind us that to study is to Mina Kipp, Bernadine Quarte , Terry Hamm, Jane Win‐ pray), as well as the brotherhood that exists here. stead, Carol Irwin, Kim Phillips, Debbi Reidy, Denise and Warren DeBord, Roseann Halsmer, Kathie Ne wton, Ber‐ nade e Bailey, Ursula Abner and Maggie Moren.
November Papal Intentions General: That vic ms of drugs or of other dependence may, thanks to the support of the Chris an community, find in the power of our saving god strength for a radical life‐change . Missionary: That the Churches of La n America may move ahead with the con nent‐wide mission proposed by their bishops, making it part of the universal missionary task of the People of God. NOVEMBE R 2010 ST. RAP HAE ST. L'S RAP CO HAE UN L'S CI L COO F UN CA CI THO L O LI F CCA WOME THO LI N C WOME N PAGE 5
photographer, and thanks to our students for praying at Joining St Raphael CCW Adora on. (Several had on Rays shirts) It’s easy to join St. Raphael’s Council of Catholic Women. Simply drop an envelope marked CCW in the weekend “I am just the same old boring person living "One Day at a collec on. We need your name, address, phone, email Time"‐ living life which is such a wonderful mystery.” address, birth day and birth month and a check for $15 From CCW member Martha Stykowski payable to St. Raphael CCW. Dues are payable a er Janu‐ News about CCW member Fran Clendenin: Though Fran aryd 1 an late by June. Membership gets you to be part of had a setback a er knee surgery and required two units a great group of women whose job it is to serve God in of blood, she is recupera ng slowly at her daughter's our family, Parish, community and world. We have a home in GA. Fran asks that we con nue to keep her in Mass inten on said for our members monthly. You do our prayers as she works through her physical therapy. what you can, when you can and this way, with 230 members, we get a lot done for St. Raphael’s. Women of From former CCW member Judy Eggerling: Did you ever all ages, professions, interests and talents are welcome put in the newsle er that Bob and I "permanently" and urged to join. moved back to Ne braska a er living in FL for 20 years? We're now at 208 Weeping Willow Lane, Ne li gh, NE 68756. We live ve ry close (3 blocks) from my 95 ye ar Welcome to our newest member: My name is Sharon old father and stepmother. My 3 sisters and brother are Willoughby. I am re red, but looking for a part me all very close to us on their ranches, as well as 2 brothers job. For the past 5 ye ars I was a caregiver to my two and 1 sister of Bob’s in Norfolk, NE. Our daughter Kara, granddaughters, Reese Mary and Tess Chris ne and lov‐ Joe and 2 granddaughters Abby,10 yrs and Dallas almost ing every minute of it. Now they are a ending school. I 9 yrs live in Castle Rock, CO which is an 8‐9 hour drive have another grandchild Michael who lives in West Palm away for us. Kevin s ll lives in St Pete. Beach that I am close to also. My major reason I joined CCW was to to humble myself in the sight of Our Lord From CCW member Julie Musselman: Marybeth Fi nste r and serve his people. and I just traveled to see Dr. Hahn in Mundeleine, IL at a Lighthouse event. He gave 3 great talks and shared so Another reason was to meet other Catholic woman to many interes ng facts eabout th church and our faith. socialize with to make friends with. I love praying to all Don't miss his local appearance in Clearwater at Light of the Saints and I do try to a end Mass each day and pray Christ Jan 29. to Our Blessed Mother Mary to honor her by saying the Rosary every night. I was fortunate to be raised in a From CCW member Sandy Imbriani: I am beginning an‐ Catholic loving home but unfortunate in losing my moth‐ other ye ar of delivering the Children’s Liturgy during the er Mary at age 8. I had aunts who had me on my knees 9:30 Sunday Mass. I am honored to share that oppor‐ saving novenas. How blessed sI wa and am now belong‐ tunity with Louise Barree . Sh inspires great things and I ing to St Raphael CCW. enjoy the me spent. I welcome moms that would like to help us, as well as some of the older siblings. It seemed From CCW member Miriam Ludes: I am back from my trip hard at first, but God always sends me just the right ma‐ to Panama. My mom was very happy to be able to cele‐ terials. Please pray for me. brate her 105th birthday with her two daughters, her grandchildren, and great grandchildren . Ye s, our whole From CCW member Susan Langston: I am so proud to be family was there! We had a Mass for her followed by a a part of an organiza on called Powerstories Theatre. recep on a ended by extended family and friends. Thank you to all of my friends and family that have sup‐ ported this wonderful cause! For those of you that have In thanksgiving for CCW member Susan O’Gara’s newest seen the show Shevolu on "We are on the move”. grandchild, Nora Anna, who was born Oct. 1 weighing in at 7 pounds 5 oz. Susan’s son Tadgh and wife Kathleen Fr. Dominic joined parishioners Maggie and Rod Moren, now have 4 boys and li le Nora. PS Susan has been ve ry Susan and Greg Langston, Bernade e Bailey, Bernadine busy in her lead role as Aunt Eller in the play Oklahoma. Quarte , Lynne Hensley, Larry Sharer, Louise Barre , Mary Wilson and Carol Irwin at the Pregnancy Plus Medi‐ CCW member Jane Winstead had a picture published in cal Banquet for Life on October 28. the St Pete Times. It was with an ar cle about the Ray's Baseball Team. Thanks Jane,r fo a great job as Parish NOVEMBE R 2010 ST. RAP HAE ST. L'S RAP CO HAE UN L'S CI L COO F UN CA CI THO L O LI F CCA WOME THO LI N C WOME N PAGE 6
St. Jude’s Medal 2010 her faith filled love and service to St Raphael's and the Diocese of St. Petersburg. The Saint Jude Me d al was established in 1999 by our Bishop Lynch to recognize the contribu ons of laity Past St Jude’s Medal Re ci pie nts include Bernadine Quar‐ throughout our diocese. The individuals (who are recom‐ te (09), dDon an Ruth Ma ck (08), Vivian Frank (07), Lu mended by their Pastor) have given “exemplary service Perrin (06), Ofelia Hoeppner (05), Terry Hamm (04), Be r‐ and shown extraordinary dedica on to their parish”. nade e Bailey (03), Celeste Brown(02), Truus Stuimer Congratula ons to CCW member Maggie Moren who will (01), Ginny Hansen (00), Jeane e Bolich (99). be awarded the 2010 St Jude Medal for St Raphael’s Par‐ ish on the Feast of Christ the King, Nov. 23. Maggie has Crocheted Dolls served St. Raphael’s si n ce 1995. Maggie’s working back‐ A man and woman had been married for more than 60 ground is in Human Re source s both at John Knox in MO, years. They had shared everything. They had talked and Target in both MO and FL (She helped open 10 stores about everything. They had kept no in FL). She al so worked for four years as a parish adminis‐ secrets from each other except that trator at St. Patrick Church in Tampa when her husband the li le old woman had a shoe‐ was transferred to this area. Maggie began working al‐ box in the top of her closet that she most full me as a volunteer at St Raphael's a er she re‐ had cau onedr he husband never red in 2000, later volunteering to help at Catholic Chari‐ to open or ask her about. For all of es and Pregnancy Plus Medical. She and her husband these ye ars, he had never thought Rod have four grown children and about the box, but one day the three grandchildren. At St Raphael's, Mag‐ li le old woman got very sick and gie worked many years as an RCIA team member. Maggie the doctor said she would not re‐ now serves as head sacristan and is on the liturgy com‐ cover. In trying to sort out their affairs, the lid le ol man mi ee. She has been a CCW member since 2002, and has took down the shoe‐box and took it to his wife's bedside. held several offices in the group. Maggie has cooked, She agreed that it was me that he should know what shopped, set up, organized and cleaned up for numerous was in the box. When he opened it, he found two cro‐ CCW events. Maggie has been a part of St Raphael Bi ble cheted dolls and a stack of money totaling $95,000. He studies. Maggie is al so an Extraordinary Mi n i ste r of Holy asked her about the contents. "When we were to be mar‐ Communion, altar se r ve r and reader at weekday and ried," she said, "my grandmother told me the secret of a weekend Masses. Maggie is part of the Adora on minis‐ happy marriage was to never argue. She told me that if I try, Communion to the homebound, and the Rosary min‐ ever got angry with you, I should just keep quiet and cro‐ istry. Maggie has taken Holy Communion to those at chet a doll." The li le nold ma was so moved; he had to Shore Acres Nursing home and helped with the monthly fight back tears. Only two precious dolls were in the box. Mass there for many eye ars. Sh has been the Respect Life She had only been angry with him two mes in al l those co‐chair, believing firmly in the dignity of life from the years of living and loving. He almost burst with happi‐ womb to the tomb. She has organized the Baby Bo le ness. "Honey," he said, "that explains the doll, but what fundraiser at St Raphael's and at other Parishes and about all of this money? Where did it come from?" "Oh," helped organize baby showers for Pregnancy Plus Medi‐ she said, "That's the money I made from selling the cal and Mary's Outreach. sMaggie wa a major organizer dolls." of our Parish/Diocesan 40 Days for Life Program, con‐ nec ng with other Catholic Parishes and Protestant Churches. In addi on, Maggie vol untee re d at Catholic What was the best thing before sliced bread? Chari es a er Hurricane Katrina helping those who came to the St. Pete area as refugees. Maggie was so One nice thing about ego sts...... they don't talk eff ec ve that she was hired as a temporary staff member about other people. for the reloca on project. Maggie has been on the board Does the Li le Mermaid wear an 'algebra'? of Pregnancy Plus Medical for the last three ye ars. She is now able pursue one of her dreams by returning to her How is it possible to have a civil war? love of art. Maggie uses oils and pastels. Some of her If one synchronized swimmer drowns...... do the beau ful works have been donated to the chari es she rest drown, too? supports. We are honored to have Maggie recognized for NOVEMBE R 2010 ST. RAP HAE ST. L'S RAP CO HAE UN L'S CI L COO F UN CA CI THO L O LI F CCA WOME THO LI N C WOME N PAGE 7
In Your Prayers . . . Deceased CCW Member Relatives November 2009‐October 2010. CCW Member Rela ves Sick by Lu Perrin who died ‐ Charles Bonita (Nellie Bonita ’s husband), Please keep the following in your prayers: Sue Jeanne Bose (Therese Johnson’s sister in law), Henry Car‐ Su erlin, John Lee, Karen Cocker, Jane Ellis, lomagno (Mary Carlomagno’s husband), Frank Ryleigh Russo, Margaret Swing, Kay Tolhoek, Joe Kolbe, Pasquarello(Mary Carlomagno’s brother), Ellie Duhamel Louise and Francis Halsmer, Mon le Su erlin, Fran (Barbara Dippelhofer’s friend), Francis Syno (Barbara Clendenin, and Mary Calabro. Dippelhofer’s father), Antonio Geronilla and Earl Layton Homebound and Nursing Home: Irene Morley, (Antoine e Falk’s father and stepfather), Ge raldine Nellie Bonita , D J Thompson Truus Stuimer, Graffum ( Mary Hanlon’s mother), Doug and Jennifer Elsa Tugman, Julie Schi avi , and Ann Walsh Hake (Kim Loxton’s sister and brother in law), Robe rt Jockers (Nancy Angel’s brother), Steven Lally (Colleen Deceased by Bernade e Bailey Lally’s son), Thomas Lanning, Jr. (Mary Brophy’s brother), May the souls of Anastasia Rossi, Alexander Kerschbaum, Be y Jean Louden (Ava Abner’s cousin), Olga Michaels Paul Cauchon, and Steven Lally and the souls of all the (Jo Ann Burkhart’s mom), John Merman (Pat Me r m an ’ s faithful departed rest in peace. Eternal rest, grant unto husband), Sr. Mary Nadicksbernd (Linda Mims and Judy them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. Geier’s aunt), Dr. Mark Nichter (J e n Ni c hte r’s husband), Amen. Our deepest sympathies go to al l who have lost a Michael Nusca (Margaret Nusca’s husband), Pat Sayer beloved family member or friend. (Joann Devine’s sister), Jenny Ze l lny (Donna Condon’s Aunt), Marvin Frisch (Yolanda Gallagher’s brother in law) Pac, Alberto, and Marta Tellechea and Sylvia Fernandez CCW member Dies (relas ve of Beatrice Crespo). CCW life member, Anastasia Rossi, 97, died October 2 at Westminster Palms Nursi ng Home. She was born in Brooklyn and Anastasia had a long and successful career in the Tax and Trust and Estates Departments of Ci bank. CCW Member Relative Death Anastasia married George Rossi in 1940. He passed away Life member Colleen Lally lost her son, Steven, 41, Octo‐ in 1994. They had no children. They had vaca oned in St. ber 13. Steven a ended St. Raphael’s Catholic School. He Petersburg for many ye ars and owned homes in St. Pe‐ is survived by his parents Thomas and Colleen Lally who tersburg and Brooklyn. A er re ring, she and her hus‐ now live in Leesburg FL; sisters, Mary Beth Workman and band, George, moved permanently to St. Petersburg. She Barbara Howe, and brother, Thomas Lally. Our deepest will be missed by her family, friends, and church family sympathy to the Lally family. If you would like to send a for her ge ne rosi t y and good humor. She is survived by card: Thomas and Colleen Lally 4251 S Pelican Isle her nieces, Kathleen Fawce of Greenwich, CT and Elaine Leesburg FL 34748 Nellessen of NJ. Due to her advanced age, Anastasia Rossi had been unable to come to our Church for several ye ars. In her ac ve ye ars, though, she was a devoted CCW “life member.” Please remember her soul in your prayers. A card may be sent to niece Kathy Fawce 108 Bi rch Ln Greenwich CT 06830
In Memory during November All Souls Month CCW Me m be r Deaths Nov 2009‐Oct 2010 We remember our dear CCW sisters who have died in the past year‐ Martha Farrell, Ginny Hansen, Joyce Kubala, Ruth McDonald, Margaret Racila, Lily Riconda, Anastasia Rossi, and Catherine Vale e
Our Lady of Good Counsel, Pray for Us St. Raphael's Council of Catholic Women
December 2010 http://st-raphaels.com/ccw.html CCW Newsletter
CCW President’s Message by Claudia Soucy Dear Sisters of the St. Raphael’s Council of Catholic Women: St. Nick was so happy and pleased to see all of you at the Christmas Party. He even told me that he did not have any reason to bring his coal with him. You’re all angels. . . . just as I thought. I’d like to wish you all a Happy and Blessed New Year. We have a busy month coming up and I know all of you will do your best to help in any way you can. Prayers and service are what we need to make this Council Year the best one of all. Remember, we are Wom- St. Raphael Catholic Church en of the Council, and we can make a difference in this world, our community, our par- ish, and our families.
Rummage Sale by Denise DeBord Make room for your Christmas presents and start cleaning out your clos- CCW OFFICERS ets, drawers and garages! We will have the St. Raphael Catholic Church CCW Annual Pack Rat Rummage Sale on Saturday January 22, 8am to 1pm. President: The setup/drop off will be Friday January 21 from 4pm to 8pm.but we do Claudia M. Soucy have some limited space for storage ahead of the event. We are working on transporta on arrangements for those who may need items picked up. 1st Vice President: Volunteer drivers with a truck, van or SUV are needed for advance pick up of Rosemary Early dona ons. Volunteers are needed for setup and sor ng on Friday, January 21 and are also needed for the sale and for clean up on Saturday, January 22. Call Denise DeBord 2nd Vice President: for ques ons, dona ons or to volunteer at 526-7580 or email her at Lillian McClelland [email protected]
Recording Secretary: Kathy Guckenberger Desserts for Pinellas Hope The Miller and Jenner families (son, Adam Miller, is heading this project) are
Corresponding Secretary: making dinner for the residents of Pinellas Hope on Thursday, December 30. There are 300 residents. We would like to offer them a selec on of Bernadine Quartetti desserts and are seeking your culinary talents. If you are interested in helping, please call Maryann Miller 550-0852. We would like to offer an Treasurer: assortment of cakes, pies, brownies, cupcakes and cookies. I will arrange a local drop Marty Foreman off on that day or the day before. Thank you all so much. Have a blessed Christmas!
God bless your heart this Christmas Day, Newsletter Editor: Louise Barrett God bless your home with joys that stay. God bless your friends and loved ones dear, Newsletter & God bless and keep you all New Year! Website Designer: Theresa McCormick DE CEMBE R 201 0 ST. RAP HAE L'S CO UN CI L O F CA THO LI C WOME N PAGE 2
CCW Calendar 2010-2011 Wednesday December 22 @7 PM at St Jude’s Our Lady’s Chapel: Diocesan Holy Hour for Voca ons Saturday January 8 General Mee ng Friday January 21 Set-up for Rummage Sale Saturday January 22 Rummage Sale Saturday February 5 General Mee ng Saturday February 12 Fashion Show Saturday March 5 Mini Lenten Retreat Wednesday March 30 LPD Spring Conference @ St. Judes Saturday April 2 General Mee ng & Elec ons Monday-Wed. May 2-May 4 DCCW Conven on/Tampa Saturday May 7 General Mee ng, Installa on of New Officers General Mee ng Schedule: September-May; 7:35AM Rosary, 8AM Mass, 8:30 Con nental Breakfast, & Mee ng
"Helping Hands for Karen Cocker" St Raphael School during a matching funds drive. CCW Addys Sasserath, a Mary Kay consultant, is having a donated $3,000 to the Building Fund, and using a be- "Helping Hands for Karen Cocker" fundraiser quest from deceased CCW member Lily Riconda, $2300 star ng December 5 through December. 14. You can went to the St Joseph enshrinement project to the right help Karen by purchasing the Sa n Hands Pampering of the Tabernacle in the new Church. Set which retails for $34. Karen is currently undergoing cancer treatment and 40% of all sales of Sa n Hands in Other Donations We Are Collecting either Fragrance Free or Peach will go to Karen. Sa n Here’s a new way to “Go green”, reduce waste, help Hands is a top selling Christmas gi . The Fragrance Free others and win/win. “Box Tops for Educa on” formula is all white so it's male friendly. You can order is found on many food product packages. The and pay online by going to www.marykay.com/addys or school collects ten cents per “Box Top for call Addys at 515-5674. ~ by Addys Sasserath Educa on” coupon you put in the box on our CCW table in the Narthex. Here are Spend the Day With Dr. Scott Hahn some other things you can bring to our Light of Christ Parish invites you to Spend the Day with mee ngs: empty, clean medicine bo les, used stamps, and Christmas and gree ng cards. Dr. Sco Hahn, January 29, 2011 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Mass at 8:30 am followed by registra on and re- freshments. The topics for the day: The Lamb’s Supper, Consecration to Jesus through Mary Le er and Spirit and Why Scripture Ma ers. Tickets are "Consecra on means to set aside for a sacred purpose. $20 including box lunch. For registra on, star ng No- Consecra on to Jesus through Mary according to the vember 15, visit: h p://www.locgwg.com/ or call the method of St. Louis de Mon ort is a method used by parish, 727-386-9248. Pope John Paul II. It helps us grow in holiness and in- crease our faith, hope, and love. It is a prayerful and CCW Donations focused method of drawing closer to Jesus than ever CCW is a great group for women to make friends and before. The method of consecra on set forth by St. Lou- share in fun mes. We do so much more- we raise mon- is de Mon ort consists of a 33-day period of prayerful ey and donate our me and talents to serve our parish prepara on followed by the actual act of consecra on and community. Here’s an update on our financial giv- itself." Individuals pray at home using a guide by St. Lou- ing. Have you no ced the TV in Mee ng Room B? CCW is de Mon ort. A group at St Raphael's will begin conse- donated it at a cost of $1,700 and it’s already been used cra on prepara on on Dec. 31, and pray for 33 days by many groups. CCW donated a $2,000 Scholarship to un l making the Consecra on prayer on Feb 2. Please call Marybeth Finster for more info. 521-1957 DE CEMBE R 201 0 ST. RAP HAE ST. L'S RAP CO HAE UN L'S CI L COO F UN CA CI THO L O LI F CCA WOME THO LI N C WOME N PAGE 3 Vocation News Seminarian Chris McBride To send a card to our Seminarians: Their by Chris McBride’s Parents, Bcky & Michael McBride name c/o St. John Vianney Seminary , 2900 From Becky and Michael McBride: We had a short visit S.W. 87th Avenue Miami, FL 33165. from Christopher over Thanksgiving holiday. It was won- derful to see Christopher and his brother Louis helping on the altar for Thanksgiving Masses. Christopher had a jam Seminarian Bob and Dan Angel packed few days. Some may not know that Christopher is By Bob and Dan Angel’s Parents Dave and Nancy Angel an Eagle Scout from our St. Raphael's Boy Scout Troop “Children in turn contribute to the growth in holiness of 219. The Troop holds an annual Christmas tree fund rais- their parents.” This line from the Catechism of the Catho- er for Summer Camp funding for our Boy Scouts. Setup lic Church pre y much sums up how our sons, Bob and day was Friday Nov 26 and Christopher, brother Louis, Dan Angel, have changed our lives. To say we are proud and several other Scouts/parents helped at the tree lot of them would be an understatement. They have made pu ng up the tent fly's and the tree corral. Christopher us proud since their births … but this journey they are returned to the Seminary on Nov 28th, and will be back taking us on now is extreme … for them and for us. We Dec 15th a er a few weeks of study and tests. That week are extremely humbled by their openness to this discern- will be short for us to see Christopher as several ac vi es ment of the priesthood and amazed every day by their are happening that he will be a ending in support of our faith and courage to explore and truly live their faith. Diocese. You will see Christopher at the Church Masses Bobby and Dan are doing very well this school year at St. over Christmas. He will need to return back to John Vianney College Seminary. They are both being the Seminary on Jan 9th. Seems long however it is a short challenged academically, yet have been able to balance amount of me as we also prepare ourselves for an annu- school work, campus du es, service work, exercising and al Scout winter ou ng the week a er Christmas. This will most importantly, their prayer me. They have always mark 2 - 1/2 years Christopher has completed of his dis- been very close, so a er years of being apart while Bobby cernment. When you see Christopher around the Church, was a ending UF and Dan was a ending UCF, they are please great him with support. Keep the communica ons truly enjoying spending this year together. These years in flowing to Christopher, he truly needs our prayers. Thank the Seminary are truly discernment years and the years in you all at St. Raphael's Church! the Seminary take them on a very educa onal, emo onal Please congratulate Louis McBride our youngest son for and spiritual journey. We ask for your con nued prayers earning the Pope Pius 12th award to be presented in Feb for them. We know it will be God’s will where this jour- 2011. It is the highest Religious award a Scout can earn in ney takes them! the Roman Catholic religion program within the Scou ng program. Louis created a Power Point presenta on on Voca ons for his project, presented to our Scout Praying for Vocations Troop, and received highest complements at his Board of The Diocesan Voca ons Office will have a Diocesan Holy Review. The Board members wanted copies to use for Hour for Voca ons on Wednesday, December 22 at 7 PM their Troop units at their Parishes. We have several other at St. Jude’s Our Lady’s Chapel. We also pray for Voca- Scouts in our troop who have earned the Ad Altare Dei ons and for our Seminarians each Wednesday at Adora- award (middle school Scouts) this month and we look for- on at St. Raphael’s Church a er the 8 AM Mass un l ward to their future to earn this award. Thank you Mrs. Benedic on at 6:30 PM. Lee Ann Kinzler, one of our Troop 219 Religious Award Councilor's for mentoring our fine Boy Scouts! God Bless....Becky and Michael McBride
December Papal Intentions General: That our personal experience of suffering may be an occasion for be er understanding the situa on of unease and pain which is the lot of many people who are alone, sick or aged, and s r us all to give them generous help. Missionary: That the peoples of the earth may open their doors to Christ and to His Gospel of peace, brotherhood and jus ce. DE CEMBE R 201 0 ST. RAP HAE ST. L'S RAP CO HAE UN L'S CI L COO F UN CA CI THO L O LI F CCA WOME THO LI N C WOME N PAGE 4
♥ Joining St Raphael CCW CCW member Kim Loxton now lives in Lake Mary and goes to Annuncia on Parish where our Monsignor Ber- It’s easy to join St. Raphael’s Council of Catholic Women. nard Caverly’s brother, Patrick Caverly, is pastor. Imag- Simply drop an envelope marked CCW in the weekend ine her surprise when she saw our Msgr. Caverly con- collec on. We need your name, address, phone, email celebra ng with his brother, Msgr. Patrick Caver- address, birth day and birth month and a check for $15 ly. “My children were so excited to see him! I had to payable to St. Raphael CCW. Dues are payable a er Janu- ask them to stop poin ng at him. A er Mass, everyone ary 1 and late by June. Membership gets you to be part of was going up to him and introducing them- a great group of women whose job it is to serve God in selves. When he saw us he gave us a hug and we our family, Parish, community and world. We have a "caught up" from the months past. Mass inten on said for our members monthly. You do what you can, when you can and this way, with 230 ♥ From CCW member Barbara Dipelhofer: “We will be members, we get a lot done for St. Raphael’s. Women of going on a cruise in January for our 50th Anniversary to all ages, professions, interests and talents are welcome the western Caribbean, They will stop at the Keys, Be- and urged to join. lize and Mexico. Just can't believe it is 50 years al- ready. Congratula ons Barbara and Henry! Member News ♥ CCW member Gina Przyborowski shared a prayer for all ♥ From CCW member Judy Roberge and her mom, CCW of us: "God our Father, walk through my house and member Nellie Bonita : Cordrey Charles Roberge take away all my worries and illnesses, and please joined his big sister Connelly Eleanor on October 20. watch over and heal my family in Jesus name, Amen." The Charles is for my father. (Eleanor is for my mother.) ♥ From CCW member Gina Longino: I became a grand- ♥ We are so happy for CCW member Barb Alderfer, "I mother for the 3rd me, but for my first granddaughter now have a store on the website and will be pu ng the on November 1st. My oldest daughter, Missy had Abi- toys on in the next few days. Here is the link to our gail Susan Fischer on November 1st making CCW mem- new store which sells "Allergy Pals" and other items ber Marlene D’Abramo a great grandmother for the h p://www.etsy.com/shop/StPeteStyle third me!! ♥ ♥ We are very proud of our CCW members who became From CCW member Addys Sasserath: I am very excited Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion in Novem- to share that my son, Trevor, was accepted to Ave Ma- ber- Linda Mims, Cheryl Anderson, Barbara Dippelho- ria University with a generous scholarship. Trevor plans fer, Nancy Angel, Judy Geier, Ann Kovach, Margaret on star ng in the Fall 2011. Ave Maria, outside Naples, Nusca, and Ava Abner is ranked 16th in the na on in Newsweek's ranking of the 25 Most Desirable Schools in a rural se ng. Even ♥ CCW member Sandy Imbriani makes children’s pon- more importantly, the respected religious journal First chos, and ladies scarves, hats, etc. She calls them Jelly Things, ranked Ave as the "Most Catholic Catholic Col- Bean wraps because the colors are so pre y. He r mom lege" in the U.S. and reports it as having academics su- taught her to crochet, and she can't seem to put the perior to almost all other Catholic schools. We are all hook down. I try to sell them, or give them away as ecsta c that God has blessed Trevor with this oppor- gi s. It’s great therapy. tunity to receive an excellent college educa on in an environment that is faithful to the Magisterium. Please ♥ CCW member Kim Loxton makes jewelry and has a keep Trevor and the other incoming freshman in your website www.Loxton.ETSY.com. prayers. ♥ CCW member Louise Barre has Polly Anna Digital Pro- ♥ CCW member Ann Kovach's writes “daughter Michele is duc ons and does wedding, bap sm, and other special working as Associate Director, Office of the Dean at the event videos. She has several short videos on youtube Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, if you want to see a sample of her work: Na onal University of Singapore. Her http://www.y outube.com/results ?searc h_query =TheLouise410&aq=f boss, Kishsore Mahbubani, was just ♥ CCW member Dolores Smith says she hasn’t been fur- listed in the pres gious top 100 Global ther north then Pinellas Park, but her children have Thinkers. I feel that she is very lucky to recently visited her from Denver, LA and the Ukraine. be working with such people.” DE CEMBE R 201 0 ST. RAP HAE ST. L'S RAP CO HAE UN L'S CI L COO F UN CA CI THO L O LI F CCA WOME THO LI N C WOME N PAGE 5
lazquez rest in peace. Eternal rest grant unto them, O In Your Prayers . . . Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the Sick by Lu Perrin souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Please keep the following in your prayers: Karen Cocker, rest in peace. Amen. Jane Ellis, Celia Vena, Ginger Williams, Margaret Swing, Joe Kolbe, Louise and Francis Halsmer, Mon le Su erlin, Sue Su erlin, Mary Margaret Winning, CCW Member Relative Death Deepest Sympathies to CCW member Mary Driscoll/ Ter- Fran Clendenin, Chris Winstead, and Mary ry Duval who lost their nephew/cousin, Jim Bonsey. Calabro. Homebound and Nursing Home: Irene Morley, Nellie Bonita , D J Thompson Truus Stuimer, Elsa "For somehow, not only at Christmas, but all the long Tugman, Julie Schiavi, Paul Smith, and Ann Walsh year through, the joy you give to others is the joy that comes back to you." John Greenleaf Whi er Deceased by Bernade e Bailey "Every tree throughout the world bloomed and bore May the souls of William McCormick, James Bonsey, Jean fruit on Christmas Eve, nature silently, but brilliantly, cel- Dowling, Bruno Hassen, Richard Pietrobono, Virginia ebrated the Birth of Christ." From a Tenth Century Legend Workman, Ann Gordon, Casey Marks and Francisco Ve-
Here is the prayer composed by Pope Benedict XVI, which was said at the conclusion of the Prayer Vigil for the Unborn on 27 Nov ember 2010: Prayer for the Unborn
Lord Jesus, You who faithfully visit and fulfill with your Presence the Church and the history of men; You who in the miraculous Sacrament of your Body and Blood render us par cipants in divine Life and allow us a foretaste of the joy of eternal Life; We adore and bless you. Prostrated before You, source and lover of Life, truly present and alive among us, we beg you. Reawaken in us respect for every unborn life, make us capable of seeing in the fruit of the maternal womb the miraculous work of the Creator, open our hearts to generously welcoming every child that comes into life. Bless all families, sanc fy the union of spouses, render frui ul their love. Accompany the choices of legisla ve assemblies with the light of your Spirit, so that peoples and na ons may recognize and respect the sacred nature of life, of every human life. Guide the work of scien sts and doctors, so that all progress contributes to the integral well-being of the person, and no one endures suppression or injus ce. Give crea ve charity to administrators and economists, so they may realize and promote sufficient condi ons so that young families can serenely embrace the birth of new children. Console the married couples who suffer because they are unable to have children and in Your goodness provide for them. Teach us all to care for orphaned or abandoned children, so they may experience the warmth of your Charity, the consola on of your divine Heart. Together with Mary, Your Mother, the great believer, in whose womb you took on our human nature, we wait to receive from You, our Only True Good and Savior, the strength to love and serve life, in an cipa on of living for- ever in You, in communion with the Blessed Trinity. Amen DE CEMBE R 201 0 ST. RAP HAE ST. L'S RAP CO HAE UN L'S CI L COO F UN CA CI THO L O LI F CCA WOME THO LI N C WOME N PAGE 6
An elderly Chinese woman had two large ∗ Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fan- pots, each hung on the ends of a pole which cy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. To- she carried across her neck. One of the pots day is special. had a crack in it while the other pot was per- ∗ Over prepare, then go with the flow. fect and always delivered a full por on of Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear pur- water. At the end of the long walks from ple. the stream to the house, the cracked pot ∗ No one is in charge of your happiness but you. arrived only half full. For a full two years this went on daily, with the woman bringing home only one and a half ∗ Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In pots of water. Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its five years, will this ma er?' accomplishments. But the poor cracked pot was ∗ Always choose life. ashamed of its own imperfec on, and miserable that it ∗ Forgive everyone everything. could only do half of what it had been made to do. A er two years of what it perceived to be bi er failure, it ∗ What other people think of you is none of your busi- spoke to the woman one day by the stream. 'I am ness. ashamed of myself, because this crack in my side causes Time heals almost everything. Give me me. water to leak out all the way back to your house.' ∗ However good or bad a situa on is, it will change. ∗ The old woman smiled, 'Did you no ce that there are Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does. flowers on your side of the path, but not on ∗ Believe in miracles. the other pot's side?'' That's because I have ∗ God loves you because of who God is, not because of always known about your flaw, so I planted anything you did or didn't do. flower seeds on your side of the path, and ∗ Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it every day while we walk back, you water now. them.' For two years I have been able to pick these beau ful flowers to decorate the ta- ∗ Growing old beats the alterna ve -- dying young. ble. Without you being just the way you are, Your children get only one childhood. there would not be this beauty to grace the ∗ All that truly ma ers in the end is that you loved. house. Get outside every day Miracles are wai ng every- where.
∗ If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw every- Life Lessons one else's, we'd grab ours back. ∗ Life isn't fair, but it's s ll good. ∗ Envy is a waste of me. You already have all you need. ∗ When in doubt, just take the next small step. ∗ The best is yet to come… ∗ Life is too short to waste me ha ng anyone. ∗ No ma er how you feel, get up, dress up and show ∗ Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. up. ∗ our friends and parents will. Stay in touch. ∗ Yield. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is fu le. ∗ Life isn't ed with a bow, but it's s ll a gi ." ∗ Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present. ∗ Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger. ∗ It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else. ∗ When it comes to going a er what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
Our Lady of Good Counsel, Pray for Us St. Raphael's Council of Catholic Women
January 2011 http://st-raphaels.com/ccw.html CCW Newsletter
From the Pastor’s Desk Denise if you need help with dropping off Dear CCW members: Happy New Year items. and a holy and healthy 2011! The month of January is named a er Janus, the two- CCW President’s Message faced Roman god of doorways. With one by Claudia Soucy face he would guard the front entrance What kind of New Year’s resolu on of the New Year, and with the other he should a Chris an watched the rear door of the old year. make? We have all St. Raphael Catholic Church I’m not sure what he was watching for been making these resolu- exactly. Advent gave us an opportuni- ons since the ancient ty to begin a new liturgical year by Babylonians began over 3000 watching for the coming of the Lord years ago. It's a New Year, Jesus and to be spiritually re- but really nothing special happens newed. This new calendar year CCW OFFICERS between December 21 and gives us yet another opportunity Jan 1st. Let's see, the #1 New Year's reso- President: for a fresh start. Cyclical me has always lu on... spend more me ge ng fit; Claudia M. Soucy been thema c of renewal, rebirth, and ea ng healthier. Excellent goals, but let's rejuvena on. The cycle of life from a look at 1 Tim 4:8 "Physical training is of 1st Vice President: Chris an perspec ve necessarily includes some value, but godliness has value for Rosemary Early resurrec on. As we begin this New Year, all things, holding promise for both the may we have the grace to con nually present life and the life to come." This is 2nd Vice President: watch for Jesus’ coming in our daily lives a reminder to us of just where our reso- Lillian McClelland and to look back at the many mes we lu ons should be. Let's resolve to love received His presence in the past—to be and know God more, to pray for wisdom Recording Secretary: spiritually two-faced. Like the nature of to make the best resolu on for each of Kathy Guckenberger God, the cyclical dimension of the spiritu- us following God's plan. Remember al life has no real beginning or ending. Psalm 37: "Commit your way to the Lord, Corresponding Secretary: You see, being two-faced isn’t always a trust in Him..." Missing you all, with a Bernadine Quartetti bad thing. Take care and God bless! Fr. wish for a Blessed New Year. Tim Treasurer: February 12 Fashion Show Marty Foreman Rummage Sale by Denise DeBord Bring your friends to our CCW Fashion We need your “stuff” for the sale of the Show in the Parish Center featuring
year! The St. Raphael Catholic Church clothes from Patchington's on CCW Annual Pack Rat Rummage Sale is Saturday, February 12. Doors open at 11:30, lunch at noon and on Saturday January 22, 8am to 1pm. The setup/drop off will be Friday, January 21 Fashion Show at 1 PM. Tickets from 4pm to 8pm. Volunteers are need- are $20 for adults and children Newsletter Editor: ed for setup and sor ng on Friday. Vol- 12 and under $10. Make check pay- Louise Barrett unteers are needed for day of sale and able to CCW and drop in the week- clean up on Saturday. Call Denise DeBord end collec on in an envelope marked Newsletter & for ques ons or to volunteer at 526-7580 “Fashion Show” or send to Roseanna Website Designer: or email [email protected] . Call Costa 1410 51st Av NE St. Petersburg FL Theresa McCormick 33703. We need helpers for cooking, making desserts, set up and clean up. We JANUARY 2011 ST. RAPHAEL'S COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN PAGE 2
CCW Calendar 2011 Saturday January 8 General Mee ng Sunday January 9 Concert @ St. Mary’s, 3:30PM “Music of the Christmas Season” Sing-a-long Tuesday January 11 Concert @ St. Mary’s, 6PM “An Invita on to Opera” Sunday January 16 Concert @ St. Mary’s, 3:30PM “first Fabulous Flute Fes val Friday January 21 Set-up for Rummage Sale Saturday January 22 Rummage Sale, Parish Center Sunday January 30 Concert @ St. Mary’s, 3:30PM “Around the World with Music” Saturday February 5 General Mee ng Sunday February 6 Concert @ St. Mary’s, 3:30PM “In Love” (8 voice professional choir) Saturday February 12 Fashion Show Sunday February 13 Concert @ St. Mary’s ,3:30PM “The King of Instruments” organ duo recital Sunday February 20 Concert @ St. Mary's, 3:30PM “with My Friends” solo contemporary music Saturday March 5 Mini Lenten Retreat with Fr. Tim Sherwood Friday March 18 Concert @ St. Mary’s 7:00PM Ensemble Mir, (20-voice chamber chorus) Wednesday March 30 LPD Spring Conference @ St. Judes Saturday April 2 General Mee ng & Elec ons Monday-Wed. May 2-May 4 DCCW Conven on/Tampa Saturday May 7 General Mee ng, Installa on of New Officers General Mee ng Schedule: September-May; 7:35AM Rosary, 8AM Mass, 8:30 Con nental Breakfast, & Mee ng
Spend the Day with Dr. Scott Hahn Boley Centers sent by Marty Foreman Light of Christ Parish invites you to “Spend the Day” with CCW treasurer Marty foreman works for this wonderful Dr. Sco Hahn, January 29 from 10 am to 3 pm. There is organiza on. “Established in 1970, Boley Centers is a a Mass at 8:30 am followed by registra on and refresh- private, not-for-profit organiza on serving individuals ments. The topics for the day are The Lamb’s Supper, with mental disabili es, the homeless and youth in Pi- Le er and Spirit and Why Scripture Ma ers. Tickets are nellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco and Sarasota Coun- $20 including box lunch. For registra on, star ng No- es. Each year, thousands of individuals are assisted in vember 15, visit: h p://www.locgwg.com/ or call the recovering their mental health and reaching their high- parish, 386-9248. est level of independence. With 42 housing and service center loca ons sca ered throughout Pinel- las County, the Organiza on provides a Bible Study by Mary Beth Finster wide variety of treatment, recovery and We have two wonderful Bible studies at St. voca onal services; a network of living oppor- Raphael’s. This is about the Wednesday morning tuni es in community residences and apart- study. Please mark your calendar for Wednesday Janu- ments; and a large staff of people dedicated to ary 26. The lesson that day is something every Catholic improving the lives of individuals and every single person needs to hear. It could be the with disabili es. Boley Centers' most important thing you hear this year and I am per- residen al op ons, from highly sonally asking all to clear their schedules if possible and structured group homes to per- come. Whether or not you have not been back in manent, supported apartments, months-please come to this lesson if not all the remain- provide affordable, a rac ve, ing 12 lessons. Fr. Tim will be speaking first. The lesson safe living opportuni es for over will give you 100% certainty (if you do not already have 1,200 individuals, making Boley it) that Christ established an authority for his Kingdom Centers a leader in residen al here on earth - the Catholic Church. Please invite some- services and housing opportuni- one that might be on the fence with this teaching. There es in the southeastern United will be scriptural background to this most cri cal topic. States.” JANUARY 2011 ST. RAPHAEL'S ST. RAPHAEL'S COUNCIL COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC OF CATHOLIC WOMEN WOMEN PAGE 3
February General CCW Meeting Cleaning for a Reason Please a end the next CCW General Mee ng on Febru- If you know of any woman currently undergoing Chemo ary 5. New members are always welcome. for any type of cancer, please pass the word to her that there is a cleaning service that provides free houseclean- Member News ing - 1 me per month for 4 months while she is in treat- ment. All she has to do is sign up and have her doctor fax ♥ From CCW member Jocelyn Ped- a note confirming the treatment. Cleaning for a Reason alino: My daughter, Jolaine had her will have a par cipa ng maid service in her zip code area second baby December 8. It’s a ba- arrange for the service. Contact h p:// by girl 6lbs 9 oz. Mom and baby are www.cleaningforareason.org/ or call (877) 337-3348. doing great! Praise God for this mir- acle and what a miracle it is. Jolaine is CCW member Fanny Abad's granddaughter, so this new baby is Our Soldiers Fanny’s great granddaughter! We have several CCW members who have a rela ve in the military. Let us keep these wonderful men in our ♥ From former CCW member Judy Eggerling who lives prayers. CCW member Debbi Craig’s in Nebraska: Happy Blessed New year to all you dear son, Marcus Craig is in the infantry of women of St Raphael; I love you and miss you a lot! the army and sta oned in Fairbanks, Please pray for our nephew Kody Kuchta, age 20, Alaska. He will be deploying for Af- who was le paralyzed chest down in auto accident ghanistan in May. He will be a cap- May 2010. tain in March. Another of Debbi’s ♥ From CCW member Susan O’Gara - Her newest sons is Nicolas who just became a granddaughter, Nora Anna was bap zed recently. Police officer and he could use our prayers, too. CCW Susan played the mayor in the movie, “Daniel’s Lot” member Carol Irvin’s son, Chris Koch is in the Navy which recently received the Dove Founda on Seal of aboard the USS Whidbey Island. In March he will de- Approval, garnering 4 out of 5 Doves. Susan is ployed to the Persian Gulf. He is a quartermaster. CCW blessed to be in control of one scene as the Mayor member Margaret Peck’s oldest son, Air Force Lieutenant talking to Gary Burghoff from Mash (he was filmed up General Allen Peck, is sta oned at Maxwell AFB, AL. He north so she never met him). This is a link to the trail- has served two tours in the Middle East, so his family is er h p://www.dove.org/reviewpopup.asp?Unique_ID=8637. thankful that he is stateside. CCW member Judy Hill has Susan says a few lines at the end of the trailer. two sons in the military. Keith Hill, Army, will go to Af- ghanistan January 10. He has made many 2 month tours. ♥ CCW member Joan Grayson loves to paint and David Hill, Marine, will go draw. “This is the Madonna and Child that I paint- to Afghanistan early Feb- ed for Noel 2010 and I wanted to share it with ruary. He has been in you. The inspira on for the pain ng came from Iraq for one tour and Af- a very old print that my grandmother had hanging ghanistan for two tours. on her bedroom wall for many years. She was CCW member Pam widowed and le with nine small children during Gehrich’s brother-in-law, the days of the Great Depression. They were Major D. Laine Gehrich, poor and at mes she must have been very wor- will be heading to Af- ried. But she was a true believer and I know that ghanistan at the begin- she prayed to God for help while looking at the ning of January. Blake print. Somehow everything seemed to work out Sa o, Army, has been in for her, my mother, my aunts and uncles. I Iraq and Afghanistan. He thought of that while I was doing the pain ng and is now in Ft.Benning, GA. how great her faith was. Those of us who believe His brother, Derek Sa o, are so lucky because we know the real reason for is on a tour in Afghani- this beau ful Christmas season. Have a very stan which will end in Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.” February. JANUARY 2011 ST. RAPHAEL'S ST. RAPHAEL'S COUNCIL COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC OF CATHOLIC WOMEN WOMEN PAGE 4
Winter Concert Series Christmas Breakfast & Nursing Home Gifts There will be a series of classical and contemporary mu- Fr. Tim, Fr. Dominic, Monsignor Caverly and Deacon Jim sic concerts at St. Mary, Our Lady of Grace Church (515 and 70 ladies a ended our delicious CCW 4th Street South). All Concerts are 60 minutes in Christmas Breakfast catered by CCW length and free of charge with a small member Celeste Brown. We collected post concert recep on in the Parish Cen- a record 140 Christmas gi s for ter with the ar sts. Shore Acres Nursing Home January 9 (Sunday 3:30 PM) “Music of the residents who were so Christmas Season”. Join the Choir of St Mary in a cele- happy to receive the bra on of music of the Christmas season, featuring a gi s. Thank you everyone who was able to help in carol sing for all! some way. In December, our St Raphael Youth Group January 11 (Tuesday at 6 pm) “An Invita on to Opera” went to the nursing home for an ice cream social with in the Parish Center! The St. Petersburg Opera Compa- the residents. ny presents a preview to their upcoming produc on of Rigole o. Maestro Mark Sforzini will give a “primer” to Thank you for the LPD Fall Conference opera, and discount ckets to the opera Rigole o will by Louise BarreƩ be for sale. I am the LPD President and I so appreciate your love and January 16 (Sunday 3:30 PM) “First Fabulous Flute Fes- support! Thanks to Marlene D'Abramo and Ava Ab- val” featuring the Saint Petersburg Flute Ensemble. ner who shopped and set up for the LPD Fall Conference Come hear what a choir of flutes can do. breakfast which was the Conference duty for St Raph- ael's. Thanks Rosemary Early, Kathy Guckenberger, Sha- January 30 (Sunday 3:30 PM) “Around the World with ron Willoughby, Terry Hamm, and Maggie Moren who all Music”. The William Picher – Michelle Rego duo will a ended. Bernade e Bailey, a former LPD Presi- feature music from around the globe for organ, piano, dent, helped set up and handled the reserva ons and trumpet, flute and voice. February 6 (Sunday 3:30 PM) registra on- ably assisted by Ann Kovach who is a former “In Love”. Herald Vocal Arts Ensemble, founded by DCCW President and former LPD President, who can do Michelle Rego, is an 8 voice professional choir that will anything and helps in every way all the me! Our list of present Love songs for the month of February. bakers is large- if have forgo en your name, please let February 13 (Sunday 3:30 PM) The “King” of Instru- me know. Thanks to Karen Muhlstadt, Cherie Mainene , ments. The Organ at St. Mary’s will be featured in a Mary Poulin, Angela Soucy, Martha Stykowski, Karen duo recital of music wri en especially for the “King” of Taylor, Eileen Brady, Bernade e Bailey, Marty Foreman, all instruments, given by local Catholic organ masters Therese Johnson, Ava Abner, Pat Viola, Terry Hamm, and Thomas Kurt and Timothy Williford. Robin Ahlquist. February 20 (Sunday 3:30 PM) Michelle Rego:“With My Friends” Join our Music Director, Michelle Rego, in a Desserts for Pinellas Hope solo recital along with some “guest stars” featuring High school parishioner Adam Mil- classical and contemporary music for keyboard, voice, ler, his family and the Jenner fami- and instruments. ly made dinner for 300 residents of Pinellas Hope on December 30. CCW March 18 (Friday at 7:00 pm) Ensemble Mir, a 20- member and Adam’s mom, Maryann Miller, was incredi- voice professional chamber chorus conducted by Dr. bly excited about all the desserts that appeared on her Ma hew Caine, will present a concert of the impres- porch Dec 30th like manna from heaven! Thanks to our sionis c music of 20th Century Bulgarian composer, wonderful bakers from CCW. The desserts complimented Todor Popov. The centerpiece Taco night for the homeless at Pinellas Hope. Way to go, of the concert will be Popov's Adam Miller, for volunteering at Pinellas Hope and mak- two choral cycles: Autumn Mo- fs and Sofia. Be among the ing dinner! first in the United States to hear this beau ful music! JANUARY 2011 ST. RAPHAEL'S ST. RAPHAEL'S COUNCIL COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC OF CATHOLIC WOMEN WOMEN PAGE 5
members, we get a lot done for St Raphael’s. All women are In You r P raye rs . . . welcome and urged to join. Sick by Lu Perrin Please keep the following in your prayers: Karen Cocker, CCW Annual Dues Jane Ellis, Celia Vena, Ginger Williams, Margaret Swing, Thank you Mary Donatelli, Mona Lund, Gina Joe Kolbe, Elsa Tugman, Louise and Francis Halsmer, Przyborowski, Jovita Tuazon, and Fran Vac- Mon le Su erlin, Sue Su erlin, Mary Margaret Win- caro, all of whom have paid their 2011 CCW ning, Fran Clendenin, Chris Winstead, and Mary dues. Dues are actually not due un l April 2011, but collec ng Calabro. Homebound and Nursing Home: Irene dues from 260 women and recrui ng new members is a huge Morley, Nellie Bonita , D J Thompson Truus task. Please consider asking a friend to join our group. Togeth- Stuimer, Julie Schiavi, and Ann Walsh er we aim to support one another and grow closer to God as we serve our Parish. Dues are $15 per year. Deceased by BernadeƩe Bailey May the souls of Alvaro and Juan Marin, Jason Wilson, Janet Concert at St. John Vianney Parish Hood, Dr. Luis Botero, Paul Smith, Sarah Hake, and Emil Eric Genuis is a talented young composer, virtuoso pianist and "Buddy" Angel rest in peace. Eternal rest, grant unto them, O acclaimed performer who is coming to St. John Vianney Parish Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of for a special musical event. The concert will take place in the the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. parish church at 4pm on Sunday, January 30. There is no Amen. charge for admission, and it is an event for the whole family. A free will offering will be taken at the conclusion of the con- CCW Member Husband Dies cert. The best way to describe his style of music is to hear it Our sympathy to CCW member Dolores Smith on the loss of firsthand on his website, www.ericgenuis.com. Mark your cal- her beloved husband, Paul. Un l recently, Dolores had been endars and don’t miss this special musical event. from Fr. Blum caring for Paul at their home. Paul was hospitalized briefly be- at St. John Vianney Parish fore Christmas and died December 28. Paul graduated from Temple University in PA. He was a US Army Air Corps veteran Scripture Scholar Presentation and a member of St. Raphael’s. Paul played so ball with the George Mar n, a parishioner St. Jude Cathedral and Scripture Gulfport Boomerang’s, Woodlawn Senior League and Kids & scholar and author of "Reading God's Word Today" and Kubs. He is survived by Dolores, his wife of 59 years; and their "Bringing the Gospel Of Mark To Life" will present "Oil Lamps children, Paula, Susan, Steven, Carole and Gregory; and 5 Used in Biblical Times" at St. Jude Parish Center in the Domini- grandchildren. We will miss Paul’s smiling face at St Raphael’s. can Room at 5815 5th Av N, Wednesday, January 26th, 12:30pm. If you would like to car pool, contact Louise Barre CCW Member Son Dies at 821-2561. CCW member Mary Wilson and hubby Eric lost their beloved son, Jason, age 38, on December 9. Born at Hahn Air Base in Germany, Jason came here in 1980 from Phoenix, AZ. He grad- Letter to God . . . uated from Gaither High School and Full Sail University, Orlan- do. Jason was a talented musician and song writer. He was an Hello God, I called tonight to talk a liƩle while. I need a amateur chef, and he liked to fish. He will be missed by his par- friend who'll listen to my anxiety and trial. You see, I ents, Eric and Mary Wilson; his son, Isaak; sisters Bri on can't quite make it through a day just on my own... I DeWi and her husband Shane, and Erin Adams and her hus- need your love to guide me, so I'll never feel alone. I band Jason, and their daughter Helaina; and his grandfather want to ask you please to keep, my family safe and Jim Pe tpren. A funeral Mass was held December 17 at St. sound. Come and fill their lives with confidence for what- Raphael’s. Jason was the first child of Eric and Mary Wilson. He ever fate they're bound. Give me faith, dear God, to face will be loved always and missed deeply by his family, his many each hour throughout the day, and not to worry over friends, and all who knew him in his short life. things I can't change in any way. I thank you God, for being home and listening to my call, for giving me such good advice when I stumble and fall. Your number, God, Member News, Joining St. Raphael CCW is the only one that answers every Ɵme. I never get a It’s easy to join St Raphael’s Council of Catholic Women. Simply busy signal, never had to pay a dime. So thank you, God, drop an envelope marked CCW in the weekend collec on. We for listening to my troubles and my sorrow. Good night, need your name, address, phone, email address, birth day and God, I love you, too, and I'll call again tomorrow! birth month and a check for $15 payable to St Raphael CCW. P.S. Please bless all my friends and family too. You do what you can, when you can and this way, with 293 JANUARY 2011 ST. RAPHAEL'S ST. RAPHAEL'S COUNCIL COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC OF CATHOLIC WOMEN WOMEN PAGE 6 Vocation News Thank-you notes to CCW To send a card to our Seminarians: Their name Monsignor Caverly: “May the Lord reward your kindness. c/o St. John Vianney Seminary , 2900 S.W. 87th Thank you for your Christmas gi ”. Avenue Miami, FL 33165. Kathleen Fawce , niece of deceased member CCW Anastasia Rossi: Anastasia’s family gratefully acknowledges Seminarian Chris McBride the Mass in her behalf Nov 30th. Please express our thanks to all the members of St Raphael’s Chris McBride will start his exci ng new semester January 10 as Council of Catholic Women. a transi on from this, his Junior year, to next year’s Senior year by taking 4 philosophy classes and a Spanish class. He will be Chris Taylor, Home and School President: finally focusing on his undergraduate college major-philosophy. “On behalf of the Home and School Board Once a week, he will be visi ng the sick and homebound. Chris of St Raphael School, I would like to had a really great me over the holidays. His oldest brother, thank ... the members of CCW who volunteered to make the Kevin came down from NY and the whole family was together. rummage sale at the fun Fest a success. We could not have done it without the support of CCW.” Seminarian Bob Angel From St. Raphael School: “On behalf of the St. Raphael Catho- Last summer, Bob Angel, a ended Part 1 of Theology of the lic School community, I would like to thank you for your gen- Body Ins tute. The Bishop was very impressed and wanted Bob erous dona on of $2,000 to the Catholic Founda on Match to con nue, in the hopes of being cer fied to teach the course Grant Program. Your generosity will be used to help pay tui- one day. So the week of January 3, Bob a ended Part 2. If you on for those students whose families value a Catholic edu- get a chance, check out tobinsƟtute.org and go to Tes moni- ca on, but cannot afford the full tui on. als ... look for the surfers for Bob’s tes mony. “In generous spirit pay homage to the Lord: be not sparing of freewill giŌs. With each contribuƟon, show a cheerful countenance and pay your Ɵthe in Seminarian Dan Angel the spirit of joy. Give to the Most High as he has Well, my first semester at seminary went very well. While being given to you, generously, according to your means. a busy few months, it has truly been a wonderful start. The aca- For the Lord always repays, and he will give back to demics at the seminary are very interes ng (and quite a change you sevenfold.” Sirach 35:7-10. from the biology I was previously studying), and the brother- It is people like you who make St. Raphael the wonderful hood I discovered there is definitely unlike anything I have ex- community it is. We are all very blessed to be a part of this perienced before. And while I had a great and joyful semester, I wonderful school and church. We truly appreciate your kind- have been extremely happy to be home. It has been a rejuve- ness. na ng few weeks with family and friends, one that has really reminded me of why the Lord has called me to where I am. And From Fr. Tim Sherwood: October 26 I would just like to thank you all for your con nued support, “Dear Council of Catholic Women, I want to extend my per- and especially for your prayers. Please know that we are pray- sonal thanks and apprecia on for your con nued support ing for all of you as well. And I hope you all have a happy and and assistance at St. Raphael. Without a doubt the Council of blessed new year! Catholic Women helps define a parish and make it work. Let me extend my sincere thanks for your recent contribu on. Not only did you recently add the le the devo onal space of Seminarian’s Uncle Dies the Virgin Mary and St. Joseph, you also provided the funds Seminarian Bob and Dan Angel lost their father Dave’s brother, for the vo ve candles at St. Joseph for $782.90 and surprised their uncle, on December 20. Emil "Buddy" Angel, 69, was killed us with another $3000 to be put to the Capital Campaign December 20 in Coral Springs, FL. He was walking and was hit Fund. Thank you. I appreciate your response to help support by a car driven by an unlicensed 15 year old driver who le the this fund and I know that this offering is one of the ways your scene. Our sympathy and prayers to CCW member Nancy An- group will con nue to support and help St. Raphael. gel, Dave and our Seminarians Bob and Dan.
January Papal Intentions General: That the riches of crea on be preserved, valued and made available to all, as a precious gi s from God to mankind. Missionary: That ChrisƟans may achieve full unity, bearing witness of the universal fatherhood of God to the enƟre human race.
Our Lady of Good Counsel, Pray for Us St. Raphael's Council of Catholic Women
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From the Pastor’s Desk ngton St. NE, St. Petersburg FL 33703. We The month of February is that me of year need helpers for cooking, set up and clean when we celebrate love and friendship. Did up. We also need door prizes. Contact you know that St. Valen ne’s Day, on Feb- Roseanna Costa 410-4167. ruary 14th, is the second largest day for sending gree ng cards? Over one million Joining St. Raphael CCW are sold annually, about half that of Christ- It’s easy to join St Raphael’s Council of Cath- mas cards sold. I’m sure you have heard the olic Women. Simply drop an envelope St. Raphael Catholic Church stories that surround St. Valen ne and how marked CCW in the weekend collec on. We he secretly sent out wri en messages of need your name, address, phone, email ad- love and support to the early Chris an com- dress, birth day and birth month and a check munity while in prison and before his mar- for $15 payable to St. Raphael CCW. Dues tyrdom on Feb. 14, 269 by order of the Ro- are payable a er January 1 and late by June. man emperor Claudius II. Thus, according to Membership gets you to be part of a great CCW OFFICERS us Catholics, was how the tradi on of the group of women whose job it is to serve God President: Valen ne card began. However, some histo- in our family, Parish, community and world. Claudia M. Soucy rians mark Feb. 14, 1445 as the first known We have a Mass inten on said for our mem- card, a love note, that was smuggled out of bers monthly. You do what you can, when the Tower of London as the birthday of the you can and this way, with over 230 mem- 1st Vice President: gree ng card. S ll others mark the Ameri- bers, we get a lot done for St Raphael’s. Rosemary Early can pre-Civil War days of the 1840s when Women of all ages, professions, interests
Esther Howland became the first commer- and talents are welcome and urged to join. 2nd Vice President: cial publisher of Valen ne cards. These his- Lillian McClelland torians are obviously not Catholic (ha ha). CCW President’s Message Nevertheless, this month gives us reason to Dear Sisters of the St. Raphael’s Recording Secretary: pause and truly appreciate and thank God Council of Catholic Women: I Kathy Guckenberger for all of our loved ones, both living and just had a thought, I know this deceased. Take a moment and write a note comes as a shock to many of you, Corresponding Secretary: to someone expressing your love for him or but I wanted to share it. Do you all know Bernadine Quartetti her. As I have so o en said to the children, the book, “Fi y Things to Do Before You the best way we can show our love for God Die” or the movie "Bucket List”? Well, I’m Treasurer: is by showing our love to one another. God wondering and pondering just what my Marty Foreman bless you! Fr. Tim Lord has for my bucket list. Where and what does he want from me? Hmmm…let’s February 12 Fashion Show see, travel around the world, go on that “Hearts and Flowers on Parade”, a Fashion cruise I’ve always wanted, see the Grand Show featuring clothes from Patch- Canyon, get into a size 6 bikini, win the ington's in Isla del Sol will be Satur- lo ery? Nice, but not as important as my
day February 12. Doors open at personal rela onship with Him. I vow to Newsletter Editor: 11:30 AM, lunch at noon and listen and be silent to hear his word, to Louise Barrett Fashion Show at 1 PM. Tickets serve the Lord as he asks. While I can trav- are $20 for adults and children 12 el and shop and see the world, I want to Newsletter & and under $10. Make check payable to make sure that my Lord is pleased with me Website Designer: CCW and drop in the weekend collec- and says, “Well, done, good and faithful Theresa McCormick on in an envelope marked “Fashion Show” servant”. Just a thought… or send to Marlene D’Abramo, 3800 Hun- With Love, Claudia Soucy FEBRUARY 2011 ST. RAPHAEL'S COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN PAGE 2
CCW Calendar 2011 Sunday February 6 Concert @ St. Mary’s, 3:30PM “In Love” (8 voice professional choir) Saturday February 12 Fashion Show Sunday February 13 Concert @ St. Mary’s ,3:30PM “The King of Instruments” organ duo recital Sunday February 20 Concert @ St. Mary's, 3:30PM “with My Friends” solo contemporary music Saturday March 5 Mini Lenten Retreat with Fr. Tim Sherwood Friday March 18 Concert @ St. Mary’s 7:00PM Ensemble Mir, (20-voice chamber chorus) Sat-Sun March19-20 Christ Renews His Parish Women’s Weekend Wednesday March 30 LPD Spring Conference @ St. Judes Saturday April 2 General Mee ng & Elec ons Monday-Wed. May 2-May 4 DCCW Conven on/Tampa Saturday May 7 General Mee ng, Installa on of New Officers General Mee ng Schedule: September-May; 7:35AM Rosary, 8AM Mass, 8:30 Con nental Breakfast, & Mee ng
March Mini Lenten Retreat LPD Spring Conference Our March Lenten Retreat will feature our Pastor, Fr. Tim Celebrate with other Catholic women as the Lower Pinel- Sherwood as our Retreat Master. The theme is “The Hid- las Deanery of the Council of Catholic Women gather for den Face of God: A Divine Mystery”. The Retreat will be their Spring Conference. Come and join women from held on Saturday, March 5. We will begin with Rosary at nearby Parishes for Mass, Rosary, encouragement and 7:30 AM, Mass at 8 AM, followed by a con nental break- fun and be nourished by a delicious lunch and an inspir- fast, our Lenten Retreat, and then our delicious lunch- ing talk given by Rose Llauget head of Founda ons of eon. Cost for the retreat is $10. All are welcome. Make Life, Adop on Services and co-worker Joan Woody. We your check payable to the Council of Catholic Women will meet at the Cathedral of St Jude’s Wednesday, (CCW) and drop it in the weekend collec on in an enve- March 30 from 8:45 AM to 2 PM. Register by March 25. lope marked “Retreat” or send your check to Marlene Lunch costs $13 per person. Make checks payable to D’Abramo, Registra on Chairman, 3800 Hun ngton St., CCW. Send to Bernade e Bailey, 4701 Lansing St NE, St NE, St Petersburg, FL 33703. We are looking forward to Petersburg, FL 33703. Ques ons? Call Bernade e 521- seeing you and sharing this special event. Fr .Tim says, 0924. See you there! “Bring your Bible”. Christ Renews His Parish Weekend "Shine like the Son" Women's Christ Renews His Parish DCCW Annual Convention Weekend is March 19-20, 2011. Please consider making The DCCW Annual Conven on is Monday/Tuesday/ this amazing weekend- Christ Renews His Parish, aka Wednesday, May 2, 3 and 4, 2011. This is a great event CRHP. You arrive Saturday AM, hear lots of great things, that is fun as well as educa onal. Hotel reserva ons can have special Masses on Saturday and Sunday, and an op- be made at Sheraton Suites, Tampa Airport, 4400 West portunity for Confession. You spend the night on a blow Cypress Street, Tampa, Florida 33607, phone (813) 879- up ma ress which you will remember many years later, 7196. Rooms are suites with breakfast included. Call eat yummy food and leave Sunday a ernoon refreshed Louise Barre for more reserva on details. and closer to Christ. Plus, you get to know a group of wonderful women as your new sisters in Christ.
DCCW Ad Campaign Collecting Christmas/ Other Occasion Cards Publicity Chairman Pat Farley is in charge of the ad cam- Save all your Christmas and other occasion cards for the paign for the DCCW Conven on. If anyone would be able Lighthouse of the Blind volunteers. They use the whole to help by pu ng an ad in the Conven on Program, card. Bring them to the next CCW mee ng or Fashion please contact Louise Barre 821-2561. Show. FEBRUARY 2011 ST. RAPHAEL'S ST. RAPHAEL'S COUNCIL COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC OF CATHOLIC WOMEN WOMEN PAGE 3
March for Life 2010 by Susan Langston humanity for the expression of mutual self-giving love and per- petua on of the human race. I had the privilege of chaperoning (along with 4 other chap- For a pregnant woman at any stage of life who needs emo on- erones) 28 students from the Academy of the Holy Names al or material assistance for her and her unborn child, the High School to par cipate in the 38th Annual March for Life church offers help through crisis pregnancy centers and parish Rally in Washington DC. The students joined over 200,000 programs such as Gabriel Project. The growth of 40 Days for others in praying for an end to abor on and a greater re- Life is proof that people are willing and able to help others spect for life from concep on to natural death. In addi on choose life over the culture of death. to the rally and March for Life, we visited exhibits in our hotel sponsored by the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. On There are people who suffer from guilt and separa on from Saturday, we had the incredible experience of praying the the Church because of par cipa on in an abor on at some rosary on the steps of the Supreme Court Building and then point in their life. Healing and God’s love, mercy and compas- to tour the Daughters of the Revolu on Museum and Li- sion are there for those who seek confession for what one may feel is an “unforgiveable sin.” Project Rachel and Rachel’s brary. Sunday, we toured the Franciscan Monastery and Vineyard, na onally recognized post-abor on programs ap- Commissariat for the Holy Land in America and made our proved by the Catholic Church, offer a confiden al process for way to the March for Life Mass at the Basilica of the Na on- healing and reconcilia on. al Shrine of the Incarna on. On Monday, we met with one of Congressman Bill Young's legisla ve assistants, Jenifer The fundamental human right, the presupposi on of every Nawrocki. She spent about 2 hours with our girls discussing other right, is the right to life itself. This is true of life from the women’s rights and current bills in session rela ng to abor- moment of concep on un l its natural end. Abor on, conse- on. She definitely gave our girls a fresh view of what is quently, cannot be a human right—it is the very opposite. (cf. need in our government and some have already expressed a Pope Benedict XVI, 2007 address to Austrian diploma c corps). different focus in college. Later that a ernoon, a er the We pray that our great na on will come back to its founding March For Life, we had a photo opportunity with Congress- principles, the first of which is that we are all created equal, man Young on the steps of the Capitol with his professional endowed by our Creator with certain inalienable rights, the photographer, Chief of Staff and several of his legisla ve most important being the right to life. assistants. It was quite impressive! We had to run to the PROJECT RACHEL – Call Toll-free: 888-456-4673; h p:// hotel to catch the bus to get to our flight. hopea erabor on.com/ Archbishop Thomas Wenski, Mi- ami; Bishop Victor Galeone, St. Augus ne; Bishop Robert Lynch, St. Petersburg; Bishop John G. Noonan, Orlando; Statement of the Catholic Bishops of FL Bishop John Ricard, Pensacola-Tallahassee; Bishop Gerald on the 38th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Barbarito, Palm Beach, Bishop Frank Dewane, Venice; Auxil- January 22, 2011. The first Sunday in October, since 1972, iary Bishop Felipe J. Estévez, Miami. has been set aside by the Catholic bishops in the United States to pray for a culture of life and an end to abor on. While surveys show there is growing support for strict limits on New Member! the availability of abor on, unborn babies are s ll dying from Welcome to new CCW chemical and surgical procedures that some mes cause the member Maria Flack. “A death of the mother. We are grateful for the decline in num- li le about me: I was born in bers to 82,000 reported abor ons in Florida for 2009 but we Cuba and came to the US in grieve over even one un mely death of one of God’s crea ons, 1962. I graduated from USF in 1976 with a business degree a unique and irreplaceable human being. in accoun ng. I am a CPA and recently re red a er 33 years We are concerned about the growing chorus of voices in socie- with the Internal Revenue Service. I am a member of Holy ty, even among the young people in our church, who reject Family and a widow. I have a one daughter Lesley who is an Church teaching about marriage as the proper union where a orney living in Philadelphia. I lost my son Mike in 2006 at one man and one woman form a lifelong partnership for the the age of 24 in a car accident. I have lived in St Pete since procrea on and educa on of offspring. The current infatua on 1976 and grew up in Tampa. Denise DeBord invited me to with sex as a recrea onal ac vity with li le thought about the join your group when I indicated that I wanted to do some person that could be created through the sexual union only volunteer work and keep busy in my re rement. Thanks for perpetuates abor on as a bad solu on for what is referred to making me feel so welcomed.” Maria was out there helping as a “problem pregnancy.” Pornography, sex ng, pros tu on with our Garage Sale. We hope she will enjoy her member- and other ills distort the sexuality with which God endowed ship in our CCW. FEBRUARY 2011 ST. RAPHAEL'S ST. RAPHAEL'S COUNCIL COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC OF CATHOLIC WOMEN WOMEN PAGE 4
Winter Concert Series Member News There will be a series of classical and contemporary music ♥ Congratula ons to CCW member Mary concerts at St. Mary, Our Lady of Grace Church (515 4th Satchwell on the birth of her grand- Street South). All Concerts are 60 minutes in length and son, Jack. Jack, (his mom is Diane, free of charge with a small post concert recep on in the Mary’s daughter) weighed in at 8 Parish Center with the ar sts. pounds. “We love him so much al- February 13 (Sunday 3:30 PM) The “King” of Instru- ready”. ments. The Organ at St. Mary’s will be featured in a duo ♥ CCW member Valerie Walker’s Uncle Lucho is a strong recital of music wri en especially for the “King” of all candidate in the upcoming presiden al elec on for Peru instruments, given by local Catholic organ masters this April. He is a man with a big heart and has worked Thomas Kurt and Timothy Williford. diligently to make things be er for the people who live there. Pray that God con nue to work through him for February 20 (Sunday 3:30 PM) Michelle Rego:“With My the good of the country. Friends” Join our Music Director, Michelle Rego, in a ♥ solo recital along with some CCW members Fran Clendenin and Terry Hamm thank “guest stars” featuring classi- everyone for the prayers which helped them recover cal and contemporary music from recent surgeries. for keyboard, voice, and in- ♥ Congratula ons! Joe Condon (son of CCW member Don- struments. na), Lincoln Nichter (on of CCW member Jennifer, Jacob Blue and Will Musselman, son of CCW member Julie, March 18 (Friday at 7:00 pm) Ensemble Mir, a 20-voice received the Arrow of Light Award. This is the highest professional chamber chorus conducted by Dr. award received in Cub Scou ng and the only one that Ma hew Caine, will present a concert of the impres- carries over to Boy Scouts. They along with two other sionis c music of 20th Century Bulgarian composer, scouts from their den will be crossing over the our Boy Todor Popov. The centerpiece of the concert will be Scout troop the middle of February. Popov's two choral cycles: Autumn Mo fs and Sofia. Be ♥ among the first in the United States to hear this beau - CCW member Antoine e Falk collected our prayer in- ful music! ten ons to take with her to Lourdes. This is an account of her trip. “We were almost stuck here or in NYC on our way out due to the icy condi ons in Heathrow, which Rummage Sale a Huge Success! was our first stop on our way out. The airlines told us Thanks to everyone who donated items, put up signs, re- that they could postpone our trip to Tuesday (4 days ceived goods on Wednesday or Thursday, set up Fri- later). I prayed to our Blessed Virgin Mary to resolve day, worked Saturday, or came to our Pack Rat Rummage this, and the airline representa ve, together with my Sale and bought items. Anything you did is deeply appre- daughter's idea, agreed to transfer our ckets to Virgin ciated. Our final tally is $4,603.55! (Jewelry $613, donut/ Atlan c Airlines, and for that we had to haul ourselves coffee $92.50, rummage $3515.50, special items all the way to Orlando to make it to a direct flight at 6 $382.55). The jewelry part really adds a lot! Special PM to Manchester. From Manchester, we took two thanks to Dolores Smith and Ethelyn Henderson who set trains into London, making us arrive on schedule. You up the jewelry sec on, and Chris Winstead and Pat Mer- also must have heard that, while in London, there were man who helped Dolores run the table. Our President several arrests made of suspected terrorists who were Claudia Soucy ran a great sale and kept everyone happy planning to a ack several European hotels in the same with coffee and donuts. "The Shop" let us use clothes style as the a acks staged in Mumbai, India last year. At racks, and Mary Brophy Lee Thi Store picked up all the least, that threat was out of the way. While there, I offered the inten ons, 4 pages long, entrusted to me, at remaining items. Special thanks to our Garage Sale Chair- four shrines: the Miraculous Medal Chapel on Rue de man Denise Debord who provided the specially printed Bac (where the incorrupt body of St. Catherine of La- signs and many supplies for the sale. Denise did all the leg boure is in state); the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris; work and organiza on right up to the sale week and even the Chapel of the Sisters of Charity in Nevers (where the came to the sale for a few moments on Saturday. Her son intact body of St. Bernade e is in state); and finally, at Daniel Traum died the Tuesday before the sale. Denise the Basilica in Lourdes where I prayed for the inten ons said, “I know Dan would be very happy with the sale re- and deposited these in the inten ons box. sults. He wanted it to be a big success.” FEBRUARY 2011 ST. RAPHAEL'S ST. RAPHAEL'S COUNCIL COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC OF CATHOLIC WOMEN WOMEN PAGE 5
In You r P raye rs . . . Scholarship Winner Heather Finster, the daughter of CCW member Marybeth Sick by Lu Perrin Finster, is an 8th Grader at St Raphael's School who won a ten Please keep the following in your prayers: Terry Hamm, thousand dollar scholarship to St Pete Catholic High School with Julie Fisher, Karen Cocker, Jane Ellis, Ginger Williams, her essay. Margaret Swing, Joe Kolbe, Elsa Tugman, Louise and Francis Halsmer, Mon le Su erlin, Sue Su erlin, “At a Catholic School, I learn. At a Catholic School, I pray. At a Mary Margaret Winning, Chris Winstead, Des Catholic School, I laugh. At a Catholic School, I cry. I have McGuire, and Mary Calabro. Homebound and Nursing Home: a ended St. Raphael’s Catholic School for eight years…and this Paul and Audrey Gise ,Irene Morley, Nellie Bonita , D J Thomp- is my last. I have learned, prayed, laughed, and cried as I could son, Julie Schiavi, and Ann Walsh never do anywhere else. A Catholic educa on has made a differ- ence in my life because it prepares me for the future, both body and soul. Deceased by Bernade e Bailey May the souls of Daniel DeBord and Truus Stuimer, rest in At a Catholic School, I learn. I can be confident in everything I peace. Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual do, because I will ALWAYS be assisted, challenged, nurtured, light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, and praised. I have helped and been helped, but I am also able through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. to share my knowledge and assist friends going to other schools. At a Catholic school, I am challenged. But what we CCW Member Dies learn is so much more than repea ng defini ons or memorizing terms. I’ve learned that history isn’t just history, science can be We are sad to lose CCW member Truus Stuimer, 91, who died used to solve problems, and math is a part of everyday life. I peacefully Jan 20 at Arden Courts Assisted Living in Seminole with encounter Christ in every class, every lesson…every face. her family and Hospice present. Truus, her husband, Harry, and children were born in The Netherlands. The Stuimer family At a Catholic School, I pray. Could I pray before lunch with all of was ac ve in the World War II underground resistance. They came my friends anywhere else? Could I go to adora on every to the US in hopes of a be er life for their children. Truus was Har- Wednesday and adore the Blessed Sacrament? Could I clutch ry’s beloved wife for 46 years, un l he predeceased her 20 years hands with my volleyball team and pray before the champion- ago; mother of son, Harry T.(Trudi), and twin daughters, CCW ship game? Could I ask my friends to pray for me? Where other member Marja Beaufait (Jack), and Joanne. She was grandmother than at a Catholic School is faith life so perfectly integrated with of Harry Jr (Karine’), Teresa "Tessa", John Beaufait (Heather) and academic? As my mom once told me, “Catholic educa on is like Monique Beaufait; great grandmother of Jus ce Beaufait and a well woven garment…every s tch, bu on, seam is intricately Kylee Stuimer; sister of Thomas Siersma, and deceased siblings woven into every facet of life making it seamless.” Our faith life P.J.H. "Piet" Siersma, J.D.A."Joke" van Kalleveen-Siersma, and extends beyond forty-five minutes of religion class. Our light A.C.G. "Pink" Mulder-Siersma; sister in-law to Paula Siersma-Rehm shines beyond our school walls. and Cees van Rhijn; daughter of Thomas Siersma and Clazina M. Siersma-van Calcar (both deceased); aunt, great aunt and friend to At a Catholic School, I laugh. Oh, and I do laugh! Crea ng mem- many. She was a homemaker and generous in giving of her me, ories as my classmates and I learn and grow, God reveals his volunteering for Morning Star School of Pinellas Park, Meals on sense of humor in so many ways, every day. From hilarious So- Wheels, Heritage Village [weaving], and also as an ac ve member cial Studies skits, to the an cs of our kindergarten buddies, to of Pinellas Weavers Associa on and St Raphael Parish. She a end- “accidently” praying to the patron saint of our opponents’ ed daily Mass for many years. In 2001, Truus was awarded the St school before a game, the rela onships I make, the funny mo- Jude Medal for service to our Parish. Our deepest sympathies to all ments we have, are just so much different than they would be of Truus’s family and friends. anywhere else. A Catholic School creates an environment where
I can learn and laugh while receiving an educa on that prepares me for a life me. CCW Member’s Son Dies Our Sympathies to CCW member Denise Debord and husband Finally, at a Catholic School, I cry. I know that I will cry when I Warren, on the loss of Denise’s son, Danny Traum. Daniel, 35, leave. I know that whenever I fall, fail, or falter, I always have a died January 18th unexpectedly at home. A na ve of Clearwa- network of support around me. They will never let me stay ter, he graduated from Clearwater High School and the Universi- down for long. It will be hard to say goodbye to the place I have ty of South Florida. He was a member of St. Raphael's Catholic received such a great Catholic educa on. I will look back at Church, and also a ended Calvary Chapel. He is survived by his when I have learned, prayed, laughed, and cried. However, as I parents Denise & Warren DeBord and Steven & Barbara Traum, near the end of my final year at St. Raphael’s, I cannot help but his sister Jennifer (Flip) Coleman and his brother Brady (Teresa) look forward to the next place on my journey where I will learn, Traum, a step sister, four step brothers and many special loving pray, laugh, and cry. St. Pete Catholic, here I come! friends. Danny a ended Wednesday evening Bible study at St Raphael’s. FEBRUARY 2011 ST. RAPHAEL'S ST. RAPHAEL'S COUNCIL COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC OF CATHOLIC WOMEN WOMEN PAGE 6
called me to the priesthood. Even when I've tried to wiggle Vocation News out of this path, I only need to remember when God spoke To send a card to our Seminarians: Their name most clearly to my heart and when I've briefly been allowed c/o St. John Vianney Seminary , 2900 S.W. 87th to touch that ecstasy of the infinite-they were all moments Avenue Miami, FL 33165. of priesthood. And, again, your prayers help move me to that clarity. In prayerful support of our parish, Bob. Seminarian Chris McBride It is great to be back at the Seminary a er a long vaca on. Seminarian Dan Angel January has gone by fast and is almost over, which also Hello again. Thank you all for your con nued prayers for all means St. John Bosco's feast day is coming up. He is one of of us here. It was a great Christmas break, but it is nice to be my favorite saints. Being a graduate of St. Petersburg back into the swing of things here at the seminary. A new Catholic is the likely reason. In this edi on I would like to semester always brings new challenges, but I know that as share some of his story. St. John Bosco is a 19th century long as I keep my gaze focused on the Lord he will guide me saint that gave his life to God and the Church in a radical through. I have been diving more into the Theology of the way by caring for underprivileged boys. Priests and people Body as this semester begins, and I have been reading a thought he was crazy for caring for such reckless boys who book that a friend has been pushing me to read for a while stole things, but what John Bosco saw was a need for love. now. It has opened my eyes to the beauty of our humanity, The boys needed to be loved rather than being ridiculed and and the call that we are all called to live out as man and rejected. He shared his faith with them and taught them woman. Please con nue to keep us in your prayer, and we about God. The boys loved him like a father because he will be praying for you all as well. loved them like they were his sons. The reason I share this story with you is not only because I love St. John Bosco, but by Louise Barre also because we can learn alot from the saints. They, too, Our Beautiful Church were human just as we are. We share the same struggles Our Church is not only beau ful on the outside and physical and faults. Some mes I complicate my life too much here at interior, but it is beau ful because of the people that are seminary and I wonder how it seems so easy for saints like within it- our Parish family. There was a young man from John Bosco to live as they did. In the lives of the saints they out of town visi ng his dad in St Pete. As he was driving over loved God where they were at in life just as He loved the bridge, he saw our beau ful Church. He was being sent them. They also gave their lives to him in complete to Pakistan with the military as a contractor that very day. surrender doing everything in his name. Truthfully, it is not Before heading to Tampa airport, he wanted rosaries for easy to live an authen c Chris an life. And God never said it himself and friends. So he stopped at our Church. He met a would be easy. He only said it would be worth it. group of parishioners talking on the walkway a er daily Mass and wanted to know where the gi shop was located. Of course, he did not know it is only open a er weekend Seminarian Bob Angel Masses. God wanted a special send off for this man. Ruth Gree ngs! I want to start off by thanking you for your Ma ck was there for Tuesday morning fun club, and she prayers and for con nuing your support of voca ons. As I opened the shop just for our visitor. Fr. Dominic welcomed approach a decision point of my voca onal journey, your him and prayed a special blessing with him. One of the Tues- prayers are o en what keeps me climbing this mountain of day Fun Club ladies offered to pay for the Rosaries for the priestly discernment. I am nearing my end at St. John man, and Ruth and her daughter donated 50 rosaries made Vianney, and the me is rapidly approaching where I will by our dear rosary makers. Was the man an angel come to have to apply to the major seminary. Christ has seemingly test our hospitality? I don't know. I only know what I saw, been leading me through a purga ve darkness in my and Tuesday morning I saw St Raphael's as a place of love prayer, but I trust in Him that even without 'feeling' the and kindness. Thanks to each of you who make St Raphael's spiritual comfort, I am on the right path. As a friend recently so special. pointed out, I have "reasonable evidence" that God has
February Papal Intentions General: That the family may be respected by all in its iden ty and that its irreplaceable contribu on to all of society be recognized. Missionary Inten on: That in the mission territories where the struggle against disease is most urgent, Chris an communi es may witness to the presence of Christ to those who suffer.
What Are YOU Giving Up For Lent?
Lent is not only about giving things up, it is also about adding good things to our lives!
Adding something for Lent can be life-changing!
Consider the Christ Renews His Parish Weekend at St. Raphael Catholic Church
ɍ Take time for God and strengthen your faith! ɍ Pray! ɍ Meet your sisters in Christ! ɍ Feel the positive effects on your life! ɍ Build a stronger relationship with God-look at the sacrifice he made for us! ɍ Let Christ refresh you! ɍ Be Inspired!
ɍ SAY YES!!!!
Don’t give up this opportunity!!
Contact Martha Ford or Heather Early [email protected] (727) 492-2314 [email protected] (813) 263-4737
Women’s Christ Renews His Parish Weekend
Shine Like the Son
March 19 & 20, 2011
Our Lady of Good Counsel, Pray for Us St. Raphael's Council of Catholic Women
March 2011 http://st-raphaels.com/ccw.html CCW Newsletter
CCW President’s Message LPD Spring Conference Dear Sisters of the St. Raphael’s Council of Celebrate with other Catholic women as the Catholic Women: Lenten season is upon us Lower Pinellas Deanery of the Council of and we all must be ready for the blessed res- Catholic Women gather for their Spring Con- urrec on of Our Lord on Easter Sunday. To- ference. You are invited to join women from day is an awesome first step. It is such a nearby Parishes for Mass, Rosary, encourage- pleasure to come together with all of you, my ment and fun and be nourished by a delicious sisters, and pray together in fellowship and lunch and an inspiring talk given by Rose St. Raphael Catholic Church friendship. I know it renews my spirit and Llauget head of Founda ons of Life, Adop on helps my soul soar towards the upli ing spirit Services and co-worker Joan Woody. We will of our Resurrected Lord. Thank you to our meet at the Cathedral of St Jude’s Wednes- Pastor, Father Tim Sherwood, for such a day, March 30 from 8:45 AM to 2 PM. Regis- meaningful prepara on during this Saturday ter by March 25. Lunch costs $13 per person. Morning Lenten Retreat. And also to all of Make checks payable to CCW. Send to Berna- you who share yourselves with each other to de e Bailey, 4701 Lansing St NE, St Peters- CCW OFFICERS add addi onal strength to our prayers. To- burg, FL 33703. Ques ons? Call Bernade e President: gether we are a powerful and prayerful force. 521-0924. See you there! Claudia M. Soucy With Love, Claudia Soucy
1st Vice President: From the Pastor’s Desk Rosemary Early Dear CCW members: I am reminded of a line promise to live a life of con- from a classic movie: “March is a muddy nual conversion; an ongo- nd 2 Vice President: month. Some people like it; farmers mostly.” ing, uninterrupted, and life- Lillian McClelland This year Lent starts late. Usually February me task some mes re- begins the season of Lent, but this year it ferred to as the “second Recording Secretary: starts in March—the muddy month. The li- conversion.” This circular Kathy Guckenberger turgical season of Lent provides a me for all and unending movement of us to clean off the mud that has encrusted of change, which also reminds me of the Corresponding Secretary: upon our souls. This requires a change of image of a circular scrubbing mo on, high- heart and the turning away from sin. The lights the call of every Chris an person to be Bernadine Quartetti Church also reminds us of the unending hu- spiritually clean, not only monks. The Cate- man need for purifica on. That means con- chism emphasizes that “this endeavor of Treasurer: stantly following the path of penance and conversion is not just a human work. It is the Marty Foreman renewal, and not just during the Lenten sea- movement of a ‘contrite heart,’ drawn and son. Con nual conversion is about turning, moved by grace to respond to the merciful and returning, to God. The mandate to over- love of God who loved us first” (#1428). May come the recurrent struggles of one’s sinful God grant us the grace to be so moved this tendencies is biblically based and part of the Lent. God bless. Fr. Tim ancient monas c tradi on. A monk would
Newsletter Editor: Desserts for Youth Group Fish Fries by Marty Foreman Louise Barrett We are calling all our CCW bakers and those who just shop the bakery department as well. Every Fish Fry in Lent, we CCW ladies can lend our services to the Life Teen Ministry by providing a Newsletter & variety of desserts. We will need about 8-10 bakers a week. Please contact Marty Foreman 894- Website Designer: 7766 to sign up for a par cular week so that we can spread ourselves out over the next 6 weeks Theresa McCormick of Fish Fry Fridays beginning March 11. What a wonderful way for us to interact with our Parish Youth. MARCH 2011 ST. RAPHAEL'S COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN PAGE 2
CCW Calendar 2011 Friday March 18 Concert @ St. Mary’s 7:00PM Ensemble Mir, (20-voice chamber chorus) Sat-Sun March19-20 Christ Renews His Parish Women’s Weekend Wednesday March 30 LPD Spring Conference @ St. Jude's Saturday April 2 General Mee ng & Elec ons Monday-Wed. May 2-May 4 DCCW Conven on/Tampa Saturday May 7 General Mee ng, Installa on of New Officers General Mee ng Schedule: September-May; 7:35AM Rosary, 8AM Mass, 8:30 Con nental Breakfast, & Mee ng
Parish Mission DCCW Annual Convention Fr. Mason will be conduc ng a Parish Mission Monday- The DCCW Annual Conven on is Monday, May 2 and Tues- Wednesday, March 21, 22, and 23. There will be a morning day, May 3 at Sheraton Suites, Tampa Airport, 4400 West session a er the 8 AM Mass un l 10:30 AM. The evening Cypress Street, Tampa (813) 879-7196. Rooms are nice session will be from 7-8:30 PM with a Penance Service in- suites with breakfast included. (This event is close enough cluded Tuesday, March 22 . that you can travel back and forth easily and avoid the hotel expense). Make reserva ons before April 6 to get the group Christ Renews His Parish Weekend rate of $109 for two in a suite. Conference registra on each day is $15. There may be a scholarship available if you are in "Shine like the Son" Women's Christ Renews His Parish need so contact CCW President Claudia Soucy. Weekend is March 19-20, 2011. Please consider making this amazing weekend- Christ Renews His Parish, aka CRHP. You On Monday, May 2, Mass is at 9 AM. The keynote speaker in arrive Saturday AM, hear lots of great things, have special the morning session is Pa Johnson, Na onal Council of Masses on Saturday and Sunday, and an opportunity for Catholic Women President. There will be a Leadership Confession. You spend the night on a blow up Workshop, “Commissions, Then and Now” in the a ernoon, ma ress which you will remember many years later, eat a Living Rosary and the 7pm Masquerade Murder Mayhem, yummy food and leave Sunday a ernoon refreshed and Dinner Theater ($32 Chicken/Vegetarian.) closer to Christ. Plus, you get to know a group of wonderful On Tuesday, May 3 there is an 11am Service Commission women as your new sisters in Christ. Workshop featuring Pinellas Hope. At 1:30-3pm the Spiritu- ality Commission Workshop will address “Women of the Masquerade Murder Mayhem, Dinner Bible”. Theater At 4:30pm we will a end the Bishop's Mass at St Patrick’s in Wear white clothing and a Mardi Gras type of mask to this Tampa and at 7PM return to the hotel for the “Bishop's Ban- unusual dinner party for DCCW and “bring zee jewels” all quet” ($33 Pork Loin/Flank Steak/Vegetarian) with speaker the while watching for the master thief and murderer. We Pat Livingston. Call Louise Barre to register 821-2561. have actresses Susan O’Gara, Mary Brophy, Mary Rachel Dudley, Louise Barre , Sr Kathleen Stagnaro, Pat Haley and Vi Vitale playing a ring of jewel thieves who come to the DCCW Ad Campaign Masquerade Ball to exchange jewels for cash, but much DCCW Publicity Chairman Pat Farley is in charge of the ad more happens. All this Monday May 2 at 7 PM at Sheraton campaign for the DCCW Conven on. If anyone would be Suites, Tampa Airport, 4400 West Cypress Street, Tampa. able to help by pu ng an ad in the Conven on Program, Dinner is $32 and you need reserva ons. Louise Barre 821- please contact Louise Barre 821-2561. 2561.
Amazing Fashion Show Our February 12 Fashion Show, “Hearts and Flowers on Parade”, was a fabulous success. We had delicious food (thanks Marty Foreman, Chris Winstead, and helpers), great prizes (thanks Kathy Guckenberger and helpers), beau - ful models, and 150 in a endance. Our net profit was $2,932.55. Thanks co Chairs Roseanna Costa and Rosemary Ear- ly, and of course, CCW President Claudia Soucy. MARCH 2011 ST. RAPHAEL'S ST. RAPHAEL'S COUNCIL COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC OF CATHOLIC WOMEN WOMEN PAGE 3
Focus 11 Cookies Marriage Preparation by Stephanie Graham We collected an abundance of delicious cookies from St In January, the St. Raphael Marriage Prepara on Team host- Raphael’s bakers for Focus 11, a special Voca on Awareness ed a party at the home of CCW member Cathy and Jay program for 6th graders in our Diocese. Thanks Karen Li lejohn for couples who had married at St. Raphael's in Muhlstadt, Winnie Young, Robin Ahlquist, Bernade e Bai- 2009-2010. It was a lovely evening with dining under the ley, Margaret Knepprath, Linda Mims, Angela Soucy, Mary stars and all the couples ge ng to know one another. A Lou Price and anyone else who baked cookies. We also had take-home gi for each couple was a beau ful crucifix, bakers from other Churches in the LPD- Holy Family, St made by Don Ma ck, from the wood of the pews in the old Paul’s Blessed Trinity, Most Holy Name and the Cathedral. church. Fr. Tim and Fr. Dominic a ended and everyone had Thanks to Linda Champion, a volunteer with the Voca ons a great me! The Marriage Prepara on Team includes Phil office, who took our cookies to Tampa for us. and Stephanie Graham, Jack and Lisa Lyons, Glenn and Janet DuPont, Gregg and Susan Langston, Cathy and Jay Li lejohn, Shore Acres Nursing Home by Louise BarreƩ Tony and Nieves Rivas, Ann and Dan Vickstrom and John and Mary Beth Sebesta who generously give of their me to Two residents requested help with obtaining some clothing. prepare St. Raphael's engaged couples for the Sacrament of One is a young man who was homeless before being hospi- Matrimony. (Thanks also to Cherie Mainen and Chris Pelle- talized with lower extremity paralysis. He is now at Shore er who are wedding co-coordinators at the actual ceremo- Acres slowly regaining his ability to walk. The other is a nies) young lady with a tracheotomy and lower body paralysis. She only had one pair of pants in her closet and was wear- ing a “pa ent gown" when she asked for something to Joining St Raphael CCW wear. We had a terrific response to our CCW email. There It’s easy to join St Raphael’s Council of Catholic Women. were enough shirts le over to give to 3 addi onal men. Simply drop an envelope marked CCW in the weekend col- Everyone was extremely grateful and wants you to know lec on. We need your name, address, phone, email address, how much your kindness means to them. birth day and birth month and a check for $15 payable to St Raphael CCW. Dues are due now, thanks! Winter Concert Series This is the last of a series of classical and contemporary mu- Retrouvaille Weekend sic concerts at St. Mary, Our Lady of Grace Church (515 4th Retrouvaille is a program to helps couples through difficult Street South). The concert is 1 hour in length and free of mes in their marriage. Retrouvaille provides tools to help charge with a small post concert recep on in the Parish get a marriage back on track and has helped tens of thou- Center with the ar sts. March 18 (Friday at 7:00 pm) En- sands of couples experiencing marital difficulty at all levels, semble Mir, a 20-voice professional chamber chorus con- including disillusionment and deep misery. The next pro- ducted by Dr. Ma hew Caine, will present a concert of the gram will be held April 15-17 at The Franciscan Center in impressionis c music of 20th Century Bulgarian composer, Tampa. For confiden al informa on and to register, call Todor Popov. The centerpiece of the concert will be Popov's Barry and Faith Peterson at 727-842-7971, or 800-470-2230. two choral cycles: Autumn Mo fs and Sofia. Be among the first in the United States to hear this beau ful music! And That’s How It Started…. ♦ One year, I decided to buy my mother-in-law a cemetery Christ Renews His Parish Weekend plot as a Christmas gi . The next year, I didn't buy her a "Shine like the Son" Women's Christ Renews His Parish gi . When she asked me why, I replied, "Well, you s ll Weekend is March 19-20. Please consider making this week- haven't used the gi I bought you last year!" And that's end, Christ Renews His Parish, aka CRHP. You arrive Satur- when things got a bit unpleasant... day AM, hear lots of great things, a end special Masses on ♦ My wife sat down next to me as I was flipping channels. Saturday and Sunday, and have an opportunity for Confes- She asked, "What's on TV?" I said, "Dust." And that's sion. You spend the night on a blow up ma ress which you when things got a bit unpleasant… will remember many years later, eat yummy food and leave Sunday a ernoon refreshed and closer to Christ. Plus, you ♦ My wife was hin ng about what she wanted for our up- get to know a group of wonderful women as your new sis- coming anniversary.She said, "I want something shiny ters in Christ. Contact Martha Ford or mar- that goes from 0 to 150 in about 3 seconds."I bought her [email protected] or Heather Early 492-2314. a bathroom scale. And then the fight started. MARCH 2011 ST. RAPHAEL'S ST. RAPHAEL'S COUNCIL COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC OF CATHOLIC WOMEN WOMEN PAGE 4
Member News ♥ CCW member Antoine e Falk is or- ♥ Baby steps DVD—Congratula ons to CCW member ganizing the UPMASA SE 10th Anni- Anita Currier who is grandmother to Dwain Currier, a versary dinner/ dance on Saturday video photographer with American Life League. He was March 19 at 7 PM at the Bayfront part of a team that produced a 6 minute DVD of the 16 Hilton. The ckets are $75 each. stages a baby goes through while in utero using 4 D There will be a Filipino band to play images. Please watch the amazing DVD at h p:// all kinds of dance/fun music, and www.babystepsdvd.com/ the female lead singer is fantas c. Antoine e is the incoming UPMASA SE Chapter presi- ♥ Mission trip to Costa Rica—CCW member Susan Janicki dent The fundraising is meant to provide healthcare to sent this in regarding her daughter Holly who is a grad- men, women, kids and infants of inner city Manila, and uate of St. Raphael’s School ’04 and St. Pete Catholic. also to provide scholarship to a needy but deserving She is in her junior year at CUA studying social work. medical student. If you are interested in joining us for Holly is going on a mission trip to Costa Rica the last dinner that night, email Antoine e at sally- two weeks in May and has been asked to involve her [email protected] home parish. On this trip, 14 university students have ♥ been selected to work in the local Catholic community CCW member Susan O’Gara with some movie recom- teaching, playing with children in an orphanage, being a menda ons: “Temple Grandin” is a true story and great presence to the elderly, and providing manual labor. movie! “The Glass Window” will be broadcast in Tam- She is asking for your prayers and thoughts about this pa by WMOR-TV32 on Easter Sunday, April 24, at 9PM. experience and if possible for financial assistance. Each There could not be a be er me for this inspira onal student has been asked to fund raise $1000 to $1200 story to be broadcast. Susan was also in a staged read- for the mission trip to help cover travel, lodging and ing of the comedic family drama "The Dog Story" by food while they are in Costa Rica, in addi on to sup- local playwright Ed Stevens at Shimberg Playhouse, por ng the local Catholic community. If you would like Straz Center for the Performing Arts. to help, make check payable to “CUA Office of Campus ♥ CCW member Sharon Willoughby is now working at the Ministry”. Send to CUA Office of Campus Ministry c/o Museum Of Fine Arts. “I thank God every day for Our Mission Trip: 620 Michigan Ave.NE Washington, DC Beau ful Church, Pastors, School, CCW and all the Min- 20064. Please print Holly Janicki on the memo line of istries affiliated with St. Raphael Catholic Church. We the check so it will be credited to Holly’s account for are a friendly, caring, body of people and all know this the trip. once they open our heavy doors entering to see smiling ♥ CCW member Barbara Alderfer writes, “God blessed faces.” me with the wonderful idea to renew or recycle wed- ♥ From CCW member Becky McBride: February was my ding dresses. When I create each bap smal gown, us- husband Mike’s 50th birthday. He stayed busy this ing a Mother or Grandmother’s wedding dress, I, not month with Boys Scout Troop business. The Cub Scouts only use the fabric, but I also use the design of the had five Scouts cross over to the Boy Scout Troop, was dress. Each gown is unique and originally designed. For a wonderful touch of Na ve American tribute in the more details about the gowns visit my store on ceremony, my son Louis par cipated as Chief Akela. www.etsy.com/shop/StPeteStyle. Click on “Special Our Boy Scout Troop celebrated six Scouts earning Reli- Order Bap smal/Christening gowns.” You can also gious Awards Feb 20th presented to them at Christ the email me at [email protected]. King Church in Tampa by Fr. Tim Cummings. Our Boy ♥ CCW member Bonnie Condon and helpers organized a Scout Troop also earned the St. Paul XI award, a first lunch for the homeless at Pinellas Hope in February me for us. Many thanks to Lee Ann Kinzler our Reli- 6th. Thanks to all who helped Bonnie and her family. gious Award Councilor commi ee member with Troop 219 and my husband Michael for guiding our Scouts to ♥ CCW member Maryann Miller is involved in a project to become reverent ci zens of our community. fix up a room and assist residents in grooming and clothing selec on for job interviews. ♥ CCW member Barbara Dipelhofer and hubby Henry renewed their vows at St.Jude for our 50th Wedding Anniversary and also took a cruise in January to cele- brate. They were married on January 7, 1961. Congrat- ula ons! MARCH 2011 ST. RAPHAEL'S ST. RAPHAEL'S COUNCIL COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC OF CATHOLIC WOMEN WOMEN PAGE 5 In You r P raye rs . . . CCW Member Dies CCW member Ginger Williams passed way Jan 28th. She was a Sick by Lu Perrin CCW member since 1997, but had been homebound for the Please keep the following in your prayers: : Richard past few years. Ginger is survived by her brother and sister-in- Haight, Don Ma ck, Julie Fisher, Karen Cocker, Jane law, David and June Williams; nephews, David and Mark Wil- Ellis, Margaret Swing, Joe Kolbe, Elsa Tugman, liams and her niece, Jane Jacobson. She was born in North Louise and Francis Halsmer, Mon le Su erlin, Dighton, MA. A er comple ng her educa on she moved to Pa- Sue Su erlin, and Mary Calabro. los Verdes, CA where she worked in airline travel. She re red and moved to St. Petersburg in 1995. Ginger was a warm, loving Homebound and Nursing Home: Paul and Audrey Gise, the and loyal sister and friend who will be truly missed by all who Cleary’s, Mrs. Baber, Lee Conkling, Irene Morley, Nellie knew her. The family would like to thank all of her dear friends Bonita , Richard Weinman, D J Thompson, Julie Schiavi, and who gave so generously their love and support during her ill- Ann Walsh ness.
Deceased by BernadeƩe Bailey CCW Member Relatives Die May the souls of Ginger Williams, Mireya Barrios, Emmanuel Our CCW member Pat McGuire lost her mom, Katheryn Moran, Officer David Crawford, James Garvey, Katheryn McChesney, who passed away peacefully Feb 27 with her family McChesney, and Veronica Jane Felice, rest in peace. Eternal about her in New Jersey. CCW member Lu Perrin lost her fi y rest, grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine five year old nephew, James Garvey who lived in Palm Harbor. Bernade e Bailey lost a friend in New Port Richey, Veronica upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through Jane Felice. Our sympathies to all the family members and the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. friends.
Member News . . . (continued) other groups of two women at this about to be blessed table CCW member Louise Barre writes: I know for a fact, this relocated to new tables, where they were welcomed warmly me, that the ones I am wri ng about are real people, not by people they were about to meet for the first me. Gra- angels in disguise. They acted like angels this past Saturday at cious, smiling faces, happy to move so others could be to- our Fashion Show, and I thought I almost saw wings. These gether. Gracious, smiling faces, happy to accept changes and ladies/children will remain anonymous because their acts of meet new friends. Suddenly, there was a table available for charity were done from the goodness God has cul vated nine. It was truly God at work through the kindness of our within them and the acts were done with no desire for recog- CCW ladies. ni on. The scene: our Parish center filled with 155 women Icing on the cake:The Fashion show desserts were amazingly and 3 brave men. The tables are filled nearly to capacity with delicious. So was this: one of the ladies who moved to anoth- a vacant seat or two sca ered and it was difficult to see er table bought opportunity ckets for the kids of the newly where there was a vacancy. A beau ful family needing nine seated "nine group" as a special treat. One of those ckets seats arrived looking for a table together. ended up being a winning cket- the party of nine won both The Problem: no empty table for nine. Like the ones who a gi basket and a gi cer ficate from Patchingtons. The came to Jesus at the wedding in Cana when the wine ran out, child in turn, gave the gi cer ficate to the kind woman who intercessors for the family's need approached the Fashion had vacated the table earlier and given the child the cket to Show Commi ee when the sea ng "ran out". It was an im- begin with! At this point, the fashion show became THE possible task. There were no empty tables, never mind more place to be- so much love it was contagious! than two seats at a table open, anywhere in the Parish Cen- Epilogue: Everyone live happily ever a er (at least for the ter. It was a moment to close one's eyes, compose one's rest of the a ernoon) filled with a delicious lunch, the pleas- thoughts, and then smile and say, "Of course we will find ure of being together, having watched the amazing models someplace to seat you, but we will have to divide your (our very own CCW members and some of the cutest kids in group." I assure you, there was NO PLACE to put this group the universe and even a bride with her wedding party) and and we had no idea how we would do this. the Fashion Show made a great profit. To all the CCw mem- The solu on: It is good to work with the Lord. There was a bers-you make our Parish a beau ful place, and I imagine table with two open seats, or so we thought. The ones who your guardian angel and mine are very happy to come with belonged in the seats we thought were empty, (but weren't us to St Raphael's. a er all) graciously joined friends at another table and three MARCH 2011 ST. RAPHAEL'S ST. RAPHAEL'S COUNCIL COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC OF CATHOLIC WOMEN WOMEN PAGE 6
Together may we walk with our Lord to his passion and Vocation News rise again with him come Easter! To send a card to our Seminarians: Their name, c/o St. John Major horum est caritas "The greatest of these is love". Vianney Seminary , 2900 S.W. 87th Avenue Miami, FL 33165. Special Thoughts Seminarian Chris McBride by LPD Spiritual Moderator Deacon Grote Hello everyone, Right now I am on break with the rest of the Some things put forward in scripture, as ideals for us, seem seminarians. We are enjoying some me with our family and u erly impossible of a ainment. ‘Be holy, for I, the Lord your friends. This semester is going very well for me and I appreciate God, am holy’ (Levi cus 19:2). ‘You must therefore be perfect, all of your prayers and support for me. just as your heavenly Father is perfect’ (Ma hew 5:48). Perfec- on, u er holiness. And Jesus’ words about loving our enemies, In reflec on, lent is a me of fas ng and prepara on for Easter, and praying for them (Ma hew 5: 44), can seem beyond our the Resurrec on of Jesus Christ. It is a beau ful me to draw reach. Yet, we must learn a way of understanding the highest near to God through some suffering, remembering the ideals of scripture. So, for instance, when Jesus says, ‘when importance of prayer and the Eucharist in our lives. Lent asks us anyone hits you on the right cheek, offer him the other one as to remember that Christ suffered for us which is why we have well’ (Ma hew 5:39), that saying has to be related to the me Christ at the center of our lives. He wants our lives and asks us when Jesus himself was struck on the cheek, and his own re- to offer it up for him. Lent is a me to become more selfless. sponse was, ‘If there is some offence in what I said, point it out; Par cipa ng in the celebra on of the Eucharist and in our but if not, why do you strike me?’ (John 18:23) We reach the community are a couple of ways to embrace the spirit of Lent. holiness of loving, and the perfec on of being u erly upright, Throughout these forty days, I pray that you may draw near to only in God’s way, and in God’s me. We reach it while s ll be- Jesus and in fas ng you may suffer with him, remembering his ing frail and failing. And, in fact, we do not reach that ideal at sacrifice and love for you. all. Rather, it is something done in us, by God’s doing and bless- ing. Lord, sow in the depths of my being your goodness and Seminarian Bob Angel holiness, and in the ways you know best. Let me rely on you, Lent for a Catholic can be a "2nd chance" resolu on of the new and not on my own efforts. Let me be in your hands, and trust year. We love to dream big, but as finite men and women, we you, in childlike faith. Just some thoughts as we enter the holy can o en fall short of our goals and become discouraged. Lent season of Lent. for me offers a chance to re-enter that sense of commi ng Peace and good to all, Deacon Joe Grote ourselves to Christ in a very specific way. We embrace sacrifice, rather than running from it; we sit in the dry desert rather than seeking to grasp for the Easter feast before its me. For my From The Pope’s Lenten Letter by Pope Benedict XVI own journey, I hope to give myself over to Christ in a renewed, Dear Brothers and Sisters, through the personal encounter perhaps more focused way...it's easy for me to get distracted in with our Redeemer and through fas ng, almsgiving and prayer and fill the me with my own thoughts. I need to let prayer, the journey of conversion towards Easter leads us to Christ do the talking this Lenten season. rediscover our Bap sm. This Lent, let us renew our ac- ceptance of the Grace that God bestowed upon us at that Seminarian Dan Angel moment, so that it may illuminate and guide all of our ac- ons. What the Sacrament signifies and realizes, we are So it's that me of the year again...Lent is approaching fast, and called to experience every day by following Christ in an ever I'm excited to experience this season of penance and an cipa- on for our Lord's Resurrec on at the seminary for the first more generous and authen c manner. In this our i nerary, me. Okay, so maybe "excited" isn't the right word to use, but I let us entrust ourselves to the Virgin Mary, who generated am looking forward to deepening my understanding of this im- the Word of God in faith and in the flesh, so that we may portant me in our Church and to really be able to give it over immerse ourselves – just as she did – in the death and res- to the Lord. I know that this Lent will bear much fruit for my urrec on of her Son Jesus, and possess eternal life. From own spiritual journey, so I ask for your prayers at this me, and the Va can, 4 November, 2010 please know that you all are in my constant prayers as well.
March Papal Intentions General: That the naƟons of LaƟn America may walk in fidelity to the Gospel and be bounƟful in social jusƟce and peace. Missionary Inten on: That the Holy Spirit may give light and strength to the ChrisƟan communiƟes and the faithful who are persecuted or discriminated against because of the Gospel.
Our Lady of Good Counsel, Pray for Us St. Raphael's Council of Catholic Women
APRIL 2011 http://st-raphaels.com/ccw.html CCW Newsletter From the Pastor’s Desk Dear CCW members: On March 25th, the Solemnity of the Annuncia on of the Lord, I told the people at morning Mass that this used to be New Year’s Day in the old Julian calendar. People in Medieval mes would tra- di onally celebrate New Year’s for one week, from March 25th to April 1st. But since 1582, we have been celebra ng New Year’s Day on Janu- ary 1st according to the new Gregorian calendar that was ins tuted by Pope Gregory XIII. However, some people thought that the new calendar was much St. Raphael Catholic Church too radical and refused to change, so they con nued to follow the Julian calendar and celebrated New Year’s for the week of March 25th to April 1st. These same people were later referred to as “April Fools.” Human beings are creatures of habit, and this bit of trivia reminds us of how hard it is to change. Last month I wrote about how the season of Lent can assist us in the never-ending spiritual process of changing our hearts and turning away from sin. Easter will soon be upon us, and there is s ll much CCW OFFICERS more that needs to change in our lives to conform to Christ. Some ninety days have passed since our New Year’s Day resolu ons and four weeks since our Lenten abs - President: nences and already the strong tendencies to slip back into our old, bad habits have Claudia M. Soucy begun. As the old saying goes, “Old habits die hard.” Breaking the chains of our slav- ery to sin is never easy, but the changing power of God’s grace can free from our life 1st Vice President: as prisoners of old, bad habits. St. Paul urges us in his first le er to the Corinthians to Rosemary Early be “fools for Christ” (1Cor. 4:10). So, as we prepare for Easter, may the Lord give us the grace to make those radically “foolish” changes in our lives that are necessary to nd 2 Vice President: conform to Christ. God bless you always. Fr. Tim Lillian McClelland
Recording Secretary: CCW President’s Message Kathy Guckenberger Dear Sisters of the St. Raphael’s Council of Catholic Women: I have some news…I think I might be pregnant…APRIL FOOLS…..You didn’t believe it did you? I’m sure you Corresponding Secretary: didn’t, but it gave us a pause, something to think about. What is really real and Bernadine Quartetti what’s not. Can you believe everything you hear or read? Not at all. Can you believe what you see on television? Not at all. But, you can believe in the Word of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. You can believe in his good deeds as told to us from his Holy Treasurer: Marty Foreman Bible. We can believe in his abiding Love for us all. We can trust everything we read about Him. The Lord is the Way, the Truth and the Light. This is what we can all be- lieve, even on April Fools Day. God Bless and Happy Spring to All. With Love, Claudia Soucy
Desserts for Youth Group Fish Fries by Marty Foreman We are calling all our CCW bakers and those who just shop the bakery de- Newsletter Editor: partment as well. Every Fish Fry in Lent, we CCW ladies can lend our ser- Louise Barrett vices to the Life Teen Ministry by providing a variety of desserts. We will need about 8-10 bakers a week. Please contact Marty Foreman 894- Newsletter & 7766 to sign up for a par cular week. There will be fish fries April 1, Website Designer: 8 and 15th. What a wonderful way for us to interact with our Theresa McCormick Parish Youth. APRIL 2011 ST. RAPHAEL'S COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN PAGE 2
CCW Calendar 2011 Monday-Wed. May 2-May 4 DCCW Conven on/Tampa Saturday May 7 General Mee ng, Installa on of New Officers General Mee ng Schedule: September-May; 7:35AM Rosary, 8AM Mass, 8:30 Con nental Breakfast, & Mee ng
Fr. Dominic Will Be a Star caring for our grandchildren, other children, or elderly Fr. Dominic Corona will be Mr. Black at the Masquerade parents; ministry or shopping for neighbors; cooking Murder Mayhem Dinner Theater on Monday May 2 for meals for the sick or bereaved, a ending wakes and fu- the LPD who is in charge of entertainment at the DCCW nerals, and volunteering at schools. It is the equivalent Annual Conven on. of 482 full work weeks, or almost 10 full me employees working at no cost for a year. Our reported volunteer Guests are to wear white clothing and a Mardi Gras type hours in the community are 5,003. That equals approxi- of mask to this unusual dinner party for DCCW and “bring mately 125 full work weeks, or the labor of almost 2.5 full zee jewels” all the while watching for the master thief me employees working at no cost for a year. Our report- and murderer. Actresses Susan O’Gara, Mary Brophy, ed volunteer hours in organiza onal ac vi es are 3,245 Mary Rachel Dudley, Louise Barre , Jeannine Storer, Pat or almost 1.5 full me employees working at no cost for a Haley and Vi Vitale playing a ring of jewel thieves who year. come to the Masquerade Ball to exchange jewels for We do less for Interna onal (788 hours) and Legisla ve cash, but much more happens. All this Monday May 2 at (70 hours), but every hour is helpful. 7 PM at Sheraton Suites, Tampa Airport, 4400 West Cy- Please keep track of your volunteer hours in 2011. You press Street, Tampa. Dinner is $32 and you need reserva- will be surprised at all you do. ons. Louise Barre 821-2561.
Financial Donations by Marty Foreman “Come Aside and Rest Awhile” Treasurer Report March 1, 2010 to Feb 28, 2011 The Diocese is planning a retreat at Bethany Center for These amounts include the moneys collected and dis- anyone involved in Pro-Life work including pregnancy bursed by our organiza on and the es mated value of support and Respect Life Ministries on Friday, April 29. donated goods. Registra on begins at 9 AM and the day will conclude I. Church and Family Concerns: $10,159 includes gi s with Mass celebrated at 2 PM. The presenter is Msgr. to clergy, church and school, honorariums, dinners, John Cippel, Pastor Emeritus of St. Frances Cabrini Parish. recep ons, days of recollec on, Masses, and card It is at Bethany Retreat Center and there is a $12 Regis- par es tra on fee to cover lunch. Checks may be made payable II. Community and Interna onal: $3,170- Dona ons to to the Diocese of St. Petersburg. For more informa on anything in our community and interna onal causes, contact: Sabrina at [email protected] or 344-1611 *325. Mail include es mated value of goods donated. your registra on to Diocese of St. Petersburg Office of III. Dues: $683 for NCCW, DCCW, and LPD, and dona- Life Ministry P.O. Box 40200, St. Petersburg, FL 33743. by ons to DCCW Heavenly Benefactors. IV. NCCW Pro- Sabrina Burton Schultz jects: $248 to Water for Life Project IV. Miscellaneous: $651. Volunteer Hours Total: $14,911 We have tabulated the total hours for members who re- ported their volunteer hours in 2010. Many thanks to our St Raphael’s CCW volunteers. Our reported volunteer Dues due in April hours at Church are 9,742. That equals approximately Thanks to the lovely ladies who 243 full work weeks, or the labor of almost 5 full me have already paid their yearly $15 employees working at no cost for a year. Our volunteer CCW dues which are due in April hours helping family are 19,285. This includes volunteer every year. Try to at least one new member! APRIL 2011 ST. RAPHAEL'S COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN PAGE 3
DCCW Annual Convention Joining St Raphael CCW The DCCW Annual Conven on is Monday, May 2 and It’s easy to join St Raphael’s Council of Catholic Women. Tuesday, May 3 at Sheraton Suites, Tampa Airport, 4400 Simply drop an envelope marked CCW in the weekend West Cypress Street, Tampa (813) 879-7196. Rooms are collec on. We need your name, address, phone, email nice suites with breakfast included. (This event is close address, birth day and birth month and a check for $15 enough that you can travel back and forth easily and payable to St Raphael CCW. Dues are payable a er Jan. 1 avoid the hotel expense). Make reserva ons before April and late by June. Membership gets you to be part of a 6 to get the group rate of $109 for two in a suite. Confer- great group of women whose job it is to serve God in our ence registra on each day is $15. There may be a schol- family, Parish, community and world. We have a Mass arship available if you are in need so contact CCW Presi- inten on said for our members monthly. You do what dent Claudia Soucy. you can, when you can and this way, with over 230 mem- bers, we get a lot done for St Raphael’s. Women of all On Monday, May 2, Mass is at 9 AM. The keynote speak- ages, professions, interests and talents are welcome and er in the morning session is Pa Johnson, Na onal Coun- urged to join. cil of Catholic Women President. There will be a Leader- ship Workshop, “Commissions, Then and Now” in the a ernoon, a Living Rosary and the 7pm Masquerade St. Raphael’s Celebrates 50 years Murder Mayhem, Dinner Theater ($32 Chicken/ Vegetarian.) (1962 to 2012) by Chris Winstead On Tuesday, May 3 there is an 11am Service Commission Calling all of our wonderful CCW la- Workshop featuring Pinellas Hope. At 1:30-3pm the Spir- dies to contribute to our cookbook ituality Commission Workshop will address “Women of celebra ng 50 years. the Bible”. We would love to add your recipes, At 4:30pm we will a end the Bishop's Mass at St Patrick’s fond memories, anything that in Tampa and at 7PM return to the hotel for the “Bishop's would make our cookbook extra Banquet” ($33 Pork Loin/Flank Steak/Vegetarian) with special! We would love to have at speaker Pat Livingston. least 500 recipes. We have so many Call Louise Barre to register 821-2561. wonderful cooks here at St. Raphael’s. I am sure we can reach that goal easily! Project Gabriel Training You can type your recipe (this is the easiest way) and The Gabriel Project is a parish-based crisis pregnancy in- send it to me by email. The publisher provides an online terven on within the Catholic Church. Gabriel ministry is database that makes it very easy. Handwri en recipes a fresh expression of God's unending love for each and are fine also. We would also love to have a few volun- every one of His children. Through the Gabriel Project, teers to assist in typing in any handwri en or printed rec- church members offer immediate and prac cal help to ipes. Please call Chris Winstead for more informa on any woman in need (in an unplanned or “crisis” pregnan- 481-3936 cell or 368-8704 home. You can also reach cy). The presenter is Dr. Marcella Colbert, Founder of Chris by email [email protected] . We will Project Gabriel and Director of the Respect Life Office, provide a recipe box on the CCW table in the narthex so Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Please you can drop off any recipes you may have. Please in- join us Saturday, April 9 for morning Mass at clude your name and contact informa on in case Chris 8:30, registra on begins at 9:00 am at Espir- has any ques ons. Feel free to add a story to your recipe itu Santo Parish, 2405 Philippe Parkway, if you like. We want any and all recipes. These are the Safety Harbor. Dona ons to defray costs categories we will use: Appe zers, Beverages, Soups, Sal- will be accepted on the day of the event. No ads, Vegetables and Side Dishes, Main Dishes, Breads and one will be turned away for inability to do- Rolls, Desserts, Cookies and Candy, and nate. For more informa on or to register, This and That. Even if it is a duplicate recipe most people contact: Sabrina at [email protected]; 344- prepare recipes in different ways. Please spread the 1611 *325. by Sabrina Burton Schultz word. This is a fundraiser to support your church and school. APRIL 2011 ST. RAPHAEL'S COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN PAGE 4
St. Raphael Handmaiden of the Lord 2011 Through a life lived saying “yes” to serving God, family, ed St. Joseph School and St. Raphael School. Although Dave friends, church, community, and those in need, Charlo e was not Catholic, he converted and entered the Catholic Overbey represents an ideal Handmaiden of the Lord. An Church through St. Raphael’s in 1993…and another prayer ac ve member of St. Raphael’s Council of Catholic Women of Charlo e is answered. since 1967, Charlo e served as CCW Treasurer, worked on A er all of Charlo e’s children completed college, Charlo e CCW’s Membership Commi ee, helped prepare and serve wanted a college degree, too. Her prayer is answered. Char- CCW banquets, assisted CCW communica ons as a “branch” lo e completed her AA degree at then-St. Petersburg Junior of its telephone tree, and helped out, whenever asked to College, and her BA in English at University of South Florida. serve, in many other ways. In addi on to her long-standing Dave, her children and grandchildren a ended her gradua- service to St. Raphael’s, Charlo e volunteered for 18 years on from USF in 1990. Charlo e and Dave were blessed at the St. Petersburg Free Clinic. As a trained and licensed with a long, full, and happy marriage. They were married for Registered Nurse (RN), Charlo e helped provide medical 54 years…another prayer answered! Upon Dave’s re re- and health assistance to those in need. She just “re red” ment, she and Dave were able to travel beyond the con - from the Free Clinic three years ago at age 85! nental US. They visited Italy, Australia, England, Germany, Also, as a long-term member of the Pinellas County Medical Canada, Hawaii and Alaska. They enjoyed being together on Auxillary, Charlo e, assisted the Auxillary in their communi- these trips, experiencing life in a different country, and ty service efforts. mee ng new people. With a life-long love of learning, Dave and Charlo e a ended classes together at USF-St. Pete Born in a German-Irish Catholic family in Cincinna , Ohio, campus. and named a er her parents Charles Bischoff and Anna Sul- livan Bischoff, Charlo e Ann was an only child. She a ended Dave died in October 2001 and Charlo e stayed ac ve – Catholic grade school and high school. Her parents sacri- a ending daily mass, serving St. Raphael’s, going out with ficed, providing her a Catholic educa on during the tough her friends in CCW – especially the birthday group, and en- economic mes of the Depression. Charlo e is fond of re- joying her family. She con nued “tooling around” St. Pete in calling that one of her classmates in high school was Doris her car un l last year when a fractured pelvis slowed her Day, who had movie star looks and talent for singing and down a bit. dancing even then! Today, Charlo e lives at home with her daughter Peggy and A er high school, Charlo e a ended nursing school and grandchildren Colleen and li le Charlo e. Her daughter Bar- received her RN from St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Covington, bara and her son Louis live nearby with their families: Bar- Kentucky. She was a young nurse of 22, fresh from passing bara’s husband Glenn and children Marlo and Natalie; and her state board exams, when she met the love of her life… Louis’ wife Lila and children Jennifer and David. Charlo e’s David Terrell Overbey, Jr., a young 24-year old intern at St. daughter Anne lives in California with her husband Craig and Elizabeth’s Hospital. Dave was taken with Charlo e and kept children Andrew and Chris n. Charlo e’s son David lives asking her out but, although she was a racted to Dave, she just outside Washington, DC in Virginia. was afraid. When Dave’s internship ended, he headed back Remember Charlo e’s prayer for a large family? The first of to Louisville, Kentucky, and Charlo e began praying that Charlo e’s grandchildren, her granddaughter Colleen, will they’d meet again. Her prayer was answered, and Dave be married this June. Charlo e soon gains a grandson-in-law called Charlo e and asked if she’d go out to a movie with Corey, and with this marriage and others to come, we ex- him if he came up to visit. Charlo e agreed and the rest is pect that Charlo e’s prayer for great-grandchildren will be history. answered. Charlo e and Dave moved to St. Petersburg, Florida where Charlo e’s life is a testament to the fact that saying “yes” to Dave began his private prac ce in Internal Medicine, with serving the Lord comes with benefits…most importantly, the specialty in Cardiology. Charlo e was his part me nurse benefit of answered prayers . and back up assistant, helping with pa ents, insurance, and billing. Dave prac ced medicine in St. Pete for 37 ½ years. Charlo e wanted a large family, and her prayer was an- swered. She and Dave had five children. Charlo e and Dave provided a loving home and a Catholic upbringing, and their children (Anne, Peggy, David III, Barbara, and Louis) a end- APRIL 2011 ST. RAPHAEL'S COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN PAGE 5
Elementary educa on, has been a Math/Science co- In You r P raye rs . . . ordinator for her school. She can be reached at 424 Sick by Lu Perrin 5432. Please keep the following in your prayers: ♥ Jane and Wendell Winstead celebrated their 20th Van Rourk, Bob Morley, Richard Haight, Don wedding anniversary at Wednesday night Mass on Ma ck, Julie Fisher, Karen Cocker, Jane Ellis, March 23. Father Tim gave the couple a special Margaret Swing, Joe Kolbe, Elsa Tugman, blessing at the end of Mass. Jane wore the same Louise and Francis Halsmer, Mon le Su erlin, Sue dress she wore for the wedding in 1991. Jane and Su erlin, and Mary Calabro. Homebound and Nursing Wendell's children, Tommy Lightkep and Melissa and Home: Paul and Audrey Gise, the Cleary’s, Mrs. Baber, Joey Winstead, a ended the Mass to help celebrate Lee Conkling, Irene Morley, Nellie Bonita , Richard the happy occasion with them. Jane, who is usually Weinman, D J Thompson, Julie Schiavi, and Ann Walsh. behind the camera at parish events, had to leave the photography du es to her sister-in-law, Chris Win- Deceased by Bernade e Bailey stead, who did an admirable job with Jane's camera. May the souls of Nicholas Michaels, Paul Osterhout, Jim ♥ From CCW member Judy Hill: My son Keith and Ve- Colravy, Jane Salisbury Ellio , Mark Stanciu, Barbara ronica delivered a healthy boy at 3:30am March 19. Nelson, and Diane Halmo, rest in peace. Eternal rest, Thank you all for your prayers. He was 6#13oz. grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Our deepest sympathies to all who have lost a beloved family member or friend.
CCW Member Relative Death Kitchen Prayer Our sympathies to Jo Ann Burkhart who lost her father From CCW Lynne Hensley: I purchased an an que plate Nicholas Michaels in Indiana. CCW member Cathy with a picture of Jesus and a prayer en tled "Kitchen Li lejohn lost her mother, Jane Salisbury Ellio , in Talla- Prayer." I had put it in a kitchen cabinet and recent- hassee. ly found it as I was cleaning. I now read the prayer when I get red of doing all the li le chores around the house. The words in the prayer are a reminder of God's reach and divinity. Kitchen Prayer- Member News "Lord of all pots and pans and things, since I've ♥ Mary and David Poulin have not me to be a saint by doing lovely things or been busy entertaining guests watching late with Thee or dreaming in the from AZ and CT, and showing dawn light or storming Heaven's gates, make them about our lovely li le city. me a saint by ge ng meals and washing up ♥ Bernade e Bailey will be back the plates. Although I must have Martha's in Kansas for Easter and for hands, I have a Mary mind. And when I black granddaughter Dorian's Confirma on. It's always fun the boots and shoes, Thy sandals, Lord I find. I to be with her son, Bryan's family. An added bonus is think of how they trod the earth. What me I seeing all the lovely spring me flowers. scrub the floor, accept this medita on, Lord, I ♥ Angela Soucy is proud and happy to announce the haven't me for more. Warm all the kitchen arrival of her 17th great grandchild born on 3/17, St with Thy love, and light it with Thy peace. Forgive me all my worrying Patrick’s Day, in Buffalo NY, named Eli Patrick. and make my grumbling cease. ♥ From CCW member Celeste Brown: My daughter, Thou who, didst love to give men Denise White, is available for hire as a Tutor, Grades food, in room or by the sea, accept 1-6. Denise has been teaching in the Pinellas school this service that I do. I do it unto system for 17 years. She holds a Masters degree in Thee." By Klara Munkers APRIL 2011 ST. RAPHAEL'S COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN PAGE 6
Vocation News Seminarian Dan Angel To send a card to our Seminarians: Their I am wri ng this to you on the Solemnity of the Annunci- name, c/o St. John Vianney Seminary , 2900 a on. I tell you this because as part of my Lenten journey S.W. 87th Avenue Miami, FL 33165. I have decided to ask our Blessed Mother to walk with me so that I may grow closer to her, and that she, in Seminarian Chris McBride turn, may help lead me closer to her Son. I am currently Hello everyone! I hope you are all doing well. The reading a book by Fulton J. Sheen called The World's First semester is just flying by! I cannot believe we are almost Love, and I wish to share this passage with you that has into April! It has been a very frui ul spring semester that impacted me greatly: "One of the most beau ful lessons has been full of graces. The annual silent retreat we had in the world emerges from the Annuncia on, namely, last month made a huge difference in my spiritual life in the voca on of woman to supreme religious values...As that it affected the rest of my life in a profound way. I the priest in the order of Redemp on, at the moment of opened my heart and allowed God to do with it what he Consecra on, brings the crucified Savior to the altar, so wanted and what a blessing it has been. It is amazing the mother in the order of crea on brings the spirit that what God can do when we con nue to open our hearts issues from the Hand of God to cradle the earth." So we to Him. I found this semester that my life is becoming ask Mary to lead us ever closer to her Son, that he may more like a prayer to God. When we entrust our lives to give us all the graces to say our own "Fiat"--"Be it done God in such a way that we become filled with an to me according to thy word." immensity of love, our life transform into a prayer; a love story to our Heavenly Father.
Seminarian Bob Angel I was recently no fied that I have less than 50 days le here in my stay at St. John Vianney. Gradua ng men have already received the packets for applica on to the Major seminary - St. Vincent de Paul in Boynton Beach. I have to admit, the stress of filling this applica on out on top of the assigned papers, regulated prayer me, and LPD Spring Conference overall demands of seminary life isn't making this the Thanks everyone who helped with the Lower Pinellas most pleasant Lent. However, I am o en blind to the Deanery of the Council of Catholic Women Spring Con- amount of grace that ference at St. Jude’s on March 30. We heard Rose Llauget speak about the Founda ons of Life Pregnancy has been poured out on me since my 'waking up' to the Centers and adop on services. Bernade e Bailey, Mar- faith when I was sixteen. It's so easy to forget where lene D’Abramo and Ann Kovach helped with registra on. God was for me during these past ten years, and I can Kathy Guckenberger made the beau ful table center- only imagine how He will walk and guide me in my me pieces. Also in a endance were Claudia Soucy, Maria le here on earth. Even in this desert of Lent and Flack, Louise Barre , Lu Perrin, Maggie Moren, Ava Ab- me of stressful transi on, there is so ner, Chris Winstead, Lynne Douglas, Charlo e Overbey, much to be thankful for. My prayers Roseanna Costa and Lillian McClelland. are with you all as we approach the celebra on of Christ's never ending light and everlas ng love.
April Papal Intentions General Inten ons: That the Church may offer new genera ons, through the believable proclama on of the Gospel, ever-new reasons of life and hope. Missionary Inten on: That missionaries, with the proclama on of the Gospel and their witness of life, may bring Christ to all those who do not yet know Him.
Our Lady of Good Counsel, Pray for Us St. Raphael's Council of Catholic Women
May 2011 http://st-raphaels.com/ccw.html CCW Newsletter
From the Pastor’s Desk Dear CCW members: I understand that the CCW takes a li le hiatus during the summer months, so this will be the last newsle er un l you resume again in the fall. May your summer me be res ul and enjoya- ble with family and friends, especially if you plan to be “up north” where it’s cooler. The month of May in Florida reminds me that the heat of summer is almost here. I say “almost” because I usually s ll have my windows opened at night at the beginning of the month. But by St. Raphael Catholic Church the end of the month the windows are closed and the air-condi oning is on day and night. I love the sound of the breeze and the crickets at night when I sleep, so I wait
CCW OFFICERS as long as I can before closing everything up. It’s funny how this is opposite of the folks up north. They are star ng to open all of their windows now that the bi er cold President: weather has passed. May is the month of plan ng and growing. In fact, Maia was the Rosemary Early name of the Roman goddess of growth and increase, and likely where the name of 1st Vice President: the fi h month of the calendar year came from originally. There is an old saying that I Kathy Guckenberger remember that goes “Cast not a clout ll May is out.” It basically means not to shed your winter clothing too quickly (clout is a rag or piece of clothing). Clearly, whoever 2nd Vice President: said this the first me was not a Floridian. However, I think the old saying can be a Denise Debord good reminder of the importance of our “spiritual clothing” during life’s journey. St.
Paul said it best in his le er to the Romans to “clothe yourselves with Christ.” Indeed, Treasurer: Marty Foreman don’t leave home without Him. May the risen Christ bless you always! ~ Father Tim- othy Sherwood Recording Secretary: Kathy Guckenberger CCW President’s Message by Claudia M. Soucy Corresponding Secretary: Dear Sisters of the St. Raphael's Council of Catholic Women: Congratula ons and Bernadine Quartetti welcome to our new Board Members and our Commission Chairman. They are ready, willing and most important able to lead us into the next season when we will Leadership Commission: begin anew in September. I want to thank all of you for your prayers and help Chris Winstead through the last two years. It was my privilege to be at the President's podium with such a successful and spiritual board and chairmen. Everyone had ideas and shared Spirituality Commission: Maggie Moren & Judy Geier them...we tossed back and forth ideas and then made the best decisions we could...and to all our beloved "helpers" who stepped in to make our Council so suc- Service Commission: cessful. I also want to remember Mary Simoneau, whose life was taken from us, but Roseanna Costa was always with us in spirit. See you all next year, and we'll con nue our spiritual walk with Our Lord, together Sisters in Christ. Love, Claudia (Note: Mary Simoneau was elected CCW President for the 2009-2011 term but passed away from cancer before she took office. May her soul, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.)
Newsletter Editor: Facebook Connection by Chris Winstead Louise Barrett Well we are finally a real page! If our wonderful CCW ladies want to go
Newsletter & to the page and join the group, that would be awesome. I am working on Website Designer: a calendar to keep everyone posted on all of our upcoming events and Theresa McCormick fundraisers!! The link is h p://www.facebook.com/st.raphaelccwladies. MAY 2011 ST. RAPHAEL'S COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN PAGE 2
CCW Calendar 2011 See you in September at our first mee ng Saturday, September 3, 2011 General Mee ng Schedule: September-May; 7:35AM Rosary, 8AM Mass, 8:30 Con nental Breakfast, & Mee ng
Italian Dinner for St. Vincent Our New Parish Secretary by Chris na LaPointe by Bonnie Condon. The St. Raphael Chapter of St. Vincent I am a Pinellas County na ve and now live in Safety Har- de Paul needs our help to help the poor of our Parish. bor. I’m married and we celebrated our five year anni- versary on April 29 (the most popular wedding day of the This is a fundraiser for our St. Raphael Chapter. An Italian year this year!) We have one son, Ma hew who is about Dinner will be held on Sunday, May 22. I am trying to get 3 ½. We are parishioners at Espiritu Santo Catholic Mazarro's to cater and am working out all of the finer details. There will be two sea ngs: one at 5:30 pm Church. I worked at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic and the other at 6:45pm. I will need Church in Palm Harbor for about ten years doing pre y help with set-up and clean up and much the same as what I will be doing here. serving of course! If any of the parishioners are willing to help From the LPD President by Louise Barre and/or contribute they can call or Please extend my deepest apprecia on to the women of email me, Bonnie Condon, at 580 - St Raphael's for all their support over the past two years 1238 or [email protected]. of my term as LPD President. They have helped at every Conference, a ended our events, and helped the Dean- Updated Report- Our Soldiers ery run successfully. The Deanery is very proud of the We have several CCW members who have a rela ve in way you serve your Parish, how welcoming you are to the military. Let us keep these wonderful men and wom- new members, and the energy and great ideas you all en in our prayers. CCW member Debbie Craig’s son, Mar- have. The table decora ons you provided for the March cus Craig (army) is in Afghanistan. CCW member Carol 30th Spring Conference through Kathy Guckenberger, Irwin’s son, Chris Koch is in the Navy. He is on route to and the floral arrangement for the DCCW President were Libya and will be deployed for 9 months. CCW member magnificent. Margaret Peck’s oldest son, Air Force Lieutenant General Thank you, women of St. Raphael. Please con nue your Allen Peck, is sta oned at Maxwell AFB, AL. He has loving support for the LPD new Co- Presidents, Gloria served two tours in the Middle East, so his family is Nelson and Louise Culo a, both from Holy Family. Sin- thankful that he is stateside. CCW member Judy Hill has cerely, in Christ's love, Louise Barre , outgoing LPD Presi- two sons in the military. Keith Hill, Army, is back stateside dent. a er a tour in Afghanistan. Perfect ming as he is father of a newborn son. He has made many 2 month tours. David Hill, Marine, is s ll in Afghanistan since early Holy Days February. He has been in Iraq for one tour and Afghani- We had a beau ful Holy Week with services that were stan for two tours. CCW member Pam Gehrich’s brother- filled with God’s splendor and grace. CCW member Mary in-law, Major D. Laine Gehrich, is in Afghanistan since Lou Price’s three grandsons, Sam, Max and Zacha- January. Blake Sa o, Army, has been in Iraq and Afghan- ry Price, brothers Jake and Jordan Hall- istan. He is now in Ft. Benning, GA. His brother, sted, Lauren Baylor, and Jerry Tomberlin Derek Sa o, is back stateside. Sharon Gremald has were bap zed, confirmed and received a sister, Kathy Gallardo, who will leave for Afghani- first Holy Communion at the Easter Vigil stan on April 15th. She is a MD/Ph.D who works with April 23. They are very amazing and the State Department in the coordina on of medical wonderful individuals and we will be care for the military. blessed to have them as fully ini ated members of our Church! MAY 2011 ST. RAPHAEL'S COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN PAGE 3
Mr. Black is Back Joining St Raphael CCW A er pretending to be dead, it looks like Black, aka Fr. Dom- It’s easy to join St Raphael’s Council of Catholic Women. inic is back: From Ms. White, “I guess by now you know that Simply drop an envelope marked CCW in the weekend col- I have been released from custody but what you don't lec on. We need your name, address, phone, email address, know is I am with Black spending his billions. He of course birth day and birth month and a check for $15 payable to St was just pretending to be dead with a li le help from a few Raphael CCW. Dues are payable a er Jan. 1 and late by good people we pulled it off.” From Mr. Black, who surpris- June. Membership gets you to be part of a great group of ingly enough is not dead a er all: “To my gang, I hope all of women whose job it is to serve God in our family, Parish, you are enjoying yourselves and staying out of trouble; of community and world. We have a Mass inten on said for course that doesn’t apply to Buffy who seems to always be our members monthly. You do what you can, when you can in the thick of things. Buffy is always looking for a party as and this way, with over 230 members, we get a lot done for you all know. I am enjoying my me away from the gang St Raphael’s. Women of all ages, professions, interests and and enjoying my water view property, but there may come talents are welcome and urged to join. a me when I request all of you to be present for another job. Especially due to your unique skill sets. In fact, Black’s DCCW Annual Convention Film Produc on may be a place that calls upon those unique talents that all of you possess. However right now I am en- Hearing about the Murder Mystery Play, it’s easy to tell that joying some much needed peace and relaxa on. Further- the DCCW Annual Conven on was an enjoyable event. Ma- more, although I am a pa ent man, never forget that you’re ria Flack, Bernade e Bailey, Louise Barre , Maggie Moren, dealing with a genius who foiled your plot for my demise. Denise Debord and Chris Winstead a ended the workshops, Trust must be re-established and an oath of loyalty and many more came to watch the play with Fr. Sherwood must be reaffirmed before I take any of you back, and Deacon Joe Grote who is the LPD moderator. The key- but then I always have been a quite forgivable note speaker was Pa Johnson, NCCW President. There and loving Boss. Sincerely, Mr. Black.” was a Leadership Workshop, a Living Rosary, Sheila Lopez from Pinellas Hope, a presenta on on “Women of the Bi- Fr. Dominic as Mr. Black ble”, the “Bishop's Banquet” with speaker Pat Livingston Fr. Dominic Corona will be nominated for an Obie and much more. Thanks to all who helped, especially Ann award based on his lead role as Mr. Black at the Kovach, Bernade e Bailey, Chris Winstead and Kathy Masquerade Murder Mayhem Dinner Theater on Monday Guckenberger who made the table decora ons, Susan O’Ga- May 2. Kidding about the award, but Fr. Dominic as gang ra who wrapped the LPD Gi Basket, and all those who leader, Mr Black did a great job with some very difficult helped set up the tables before the performance. characters in his gang. There were 166 in a endance, in- cluding Fr. Sherwood and 32 from St. Raphael’s CCW. Our Nice Sayings: LPD guests looked stunning in white clothing and Mardi Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Gras masks at this unusual dinner party for DCCW Conven- earth. Muhammad Ali. Sent by Marty Foreman on at Sheraton Suites in Tampa. Actresses Susan O’Gara Without God our week would be Sinday, Mournday, (Violet), Mary Brophy (Ms. White), Mary Rachel Dudley Tearsday, Wasteday, Thirstday, Fightday, and Sha erday, (Jade), Louise Barre (Buffy), Jeannine Storer (Prudence), Sent by Mary Satchwell Pat Haley (Rosy), and Sr. Elaine Taylor (CC) played a ring of jewel thieves who came to the Masquerade Ball to ex- Prayer is not a "spare wheel" that you pull out when in trou- change jewels for cash, but much more happened. All six of ble, but it is a "steering wheel" that directs the right path the ladies in the gang poisoned Mr. Black, who was up throughout. Sent by Joan Schiavi against serious odds. All things in life are temporary. If going well enjoy it, that will not last forever. If going wrong don't worry, that can't Deacon Jim at the April CCW Meeting last long either. We thank Deacon Jim Grevenites who spoke at our April When GOD solves your problems, you have faith in HIS abili- CCW Mee ng. He administered a short survey. Here were the “test” results of the majority of the CCW members pre- es; when GOD doesn't solve your problems HE has faith in sent. (We had several choices in each category). If God were your abili es. a Road Sign-One Way, Profession-Teacher and Counselor, A blind person asked St. Anthony: "Can there be any- Part of the Body-Heart, Animal-Lion, Tool-Level, Nature- thing worse than losing eye sight?" He replied: "Yes, losing Star. your vision!" MAY 2011 ST. RAPHAEL'S COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN PAGE 4
CCW Member Son Appointed St. Raphael’s Celebrates 50 years Bishop of St. Augustine (1962 to 2012) by Chris Winstead “Pope Benedict XVI has named Miami Auxiliary Bishop Fe- lipe de Jesús Estévez, 65, as bishop of St. Augus ne FL… Calling all of our wonderful CCW ladies to contribute to our Felipe de Jesús Estévez was born on February 5, 1946, in cookbook celebra ng 50 years. Cuba. (His mother is CCW member Estrella Estevez) He We would love to add your recipes, fond came to the United States through Opera on Pedro Pan, memories, anything that would make which brought 14,000 unaccompanied minors from Cuba our cookbook extra special! We would and finished his high school studies in Indiana. He holds a love to have at least 500 recipes. We Licen ate in Sacred Theology from Montreal University, a have so many wonderful cooks here at Master of Arts degree from Barry University and a Doctor- St. Raphael’s. I am sure we can reach ate in Sacred Theology from the Pon fical Gregorian Univer- that goal easily! You can type your reci- sity in Rome. He was ordained a priest in Fort Wayne, Ind., pe (this is the easiest way) and send it to in 1970. He was a member of the Canadian Society of For- me by email. The publisher provides an online database that eign Missions and was a missionary in Honduras un l 1975. makes it very easy. Handwri en recipes are fine also. We He was received into the Miami Archdiocese in 1975 and would also love to have a few volunteers to assist in typing incardinated there in 1979. He was made a prelate of honor, in any handwri en or printed recipes. Please call Chris Win- with the tle “Monsignor” in 1981, and named an auxiliary stead for more informa on 481-3936 cell or 368-8704 bishop of Miami in 2003. Assignments in the Miami Archdio- home. You can also reach Chris by email cwoodswin- cese included faculty member, St. Vincent De Paul Regional [email protected]. We will provide a recipe box on the Seminary, studies at the Ins tute for Spirituality, Gregorian CCW table in the narthex so you can drop off any recipes University, rector, St. Vincent De Paul Regional Seminary, you may have. Please include your name and contact infor- pastor, St. Agatha Parish, Miami, and director of campus ma on in case Chris has any ques ons. Feel free to add a ministry at Florida Interna onal University, Miami, He was story to your recipe if you like. We want any and all recipes. dean of spiritual forma on, St. Vincent De Paul Semi- These are the categories we will use: Appe zers, Beverages, nary.” (From the St Augus ne Catholic Diocese website.) Soups, Salads, Vegetables and Side Dishes, Main Dishes, Breads and Rolls, Desserts, Cookies and Candy, and “This and That”. Even if it is a duplicate recipe most people pre- Rosary Makers by Ruth Ma ck pare recipes in different ways. Please spread the word. This This is the appeal we received from Mary Anne-; she is the is a fundraiser to support your church and school. one we send the mission rosaries to for distribu on all over the world. These are real life examples of how ro- saries are desperately needed. Some members of Our Lady's Rosary Makers received a le er telling In You r P raye rs . . . of an island in the Pacific where there was only Sick by Lu Perrin one rosary. The people on the island placed the Please keep the following in your prayers: Van Rourk, Rosary over the hands of the statue of our Bob Morley, Richard Haight, Don Ma ck, Julie Fisher, Blessed Mother which stood at the fork of a path Karen Cocker, Jane Ellis, Margaret Swing, Joe Kolbe, Elsa on the island. Each islander would stop, take the ro- Tugman, Louise and Francis Halsmer, Flor Vidal (Adele sary, pray the beads and then carefully place it over Vidal’s daughter), Mon le Su erlin, Sue Su erlin, and Mary's hand, so the next passerby could use it too. A Nancy Mullins(Mary Sto ’s mom) . Homebound and nursing man in Zambia kno ed a tree bark into a rosary. home: Paul and Audrey Gise, the Cleary’s, Mrs. Baber, Lee Unfortunately, the Rosary did not last very long. Conkling, Irene Morley, Nellie Bonita , Richard Weinman, D A dal wave le 10,000 people homeless in Pa- J Thompson, Julie Schiavi, and Ann Walsh pua New Guinea. All during the crisis many people were begging for rosaries and bibles and their Deceased by Bernade e Bailey faith was the main force that sustained them May the souls of Mary Calabro, Jesus Araico, Monty Duvall, during the crisis. God Bless you. Dear rosary Barra Wilson and Lou Giraud rest in peace. Eternal rest, makers, please post one of more of these grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon stories with a plea for helpers or those who them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the will pay for supplies. mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Our deepest sympathies to all who have lost a beloved family member or friend. MAY 2011 ST. RAPHAEL'S COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN PAGE 5
both going to Africa, they will be in different countries. Vocation News Bobby leaves for Sierra Leone around May 24th and will To send a card to our Seminarians: Their not be returning un l the end of July. Dan will be leaving name, c/o St. John Vianney Seminary , 2900 for Liberia around June 8th and will not be returning un- S.W. 87th Avenue Miami, FL 33165. l mid August. They are both very excited about this op- portunity for service to others and sharing their faith. Seminarian Chris McBride Mom is a bit anxious about it all, especially a er witness- ing Bobby ge ng 5 shots, and Dan 6 shots, at the Health Seminarian Chris McBride is tenta vely assigned as a Department, and just picking up their prescrip ons for counselor at Camp Good Counsel for seven weeks this malaria pills! Bishop Lynch has asked that Bob and Dan summer. From Chris "Thank you CCW for all your love share as much of their experiences as possible. Whenev- and support. Bob, Dan, and I really appreciate the Easter er they can get internet access, they will be trying to blog boxes and gi s. It means a lot to us!" throughout the summer through Bishop Lynch's "For His Friends" Blog on the Diocesan web site. As always, we Seminarians Bob & Dan Angel just ask that you please keep them, and all the Seminari- by Nancy Angel First of all, on behalf of all the Semi- ans, in your prayers! Thank You, from Bob and Dan’s narians at St. John Vianney College Seminary ... THANK mom, Nancy Angel YOU for all the wonderful "exam week treats"! What a wonderful way to let them know we are thinking about Seminarian Gift Boxes and praying for them, especially during this stressful Would you consider filling up the back seat of a seminari- me. As exams and papers wind down, Dave and I are an's car with seven boxes of goodies a success? Abso- looking forward to heading to Miami Wednesday, May lutely! There were two boxes per seminarian plus one 11th, for Bobby's Gradua on from the Minor Seminary. extra box of “treats” for everyone. In addi on, there A er his summer assignment, Bobby will begin his stud- were gi cer ficates, cash, cards, Mass cards and $50 to ies at the Major Seminary, St. Vincent de Paul Regional each from our CCW. Chris McBride, Dan and Bob Angel Seminary, in Boynton Beach. Dan s ll has one more year returned to the Seminary the day a er Easter facing fi- in Miami at the Minor Seminary, then God willing, he will nals. Fr. Dominic started the project because he thought again join Bobby, in Boynton Beach. the seminarians needed to feel our love and support. With all these snacks to help them study, we hope they Both Bob and Dan are anxious to pack up and head home did well on finals and found me to exercise! Please re- Thursday, May 12th. They both will have a li le me at member to pray for them. Chris, Bob and Dan extend home, then off to their summer assignments ... in Africa! their thanks to each and every one of you for the great Bobby and Dan will be doing missionary work with Cath- boost you gave them! olic Relief Services for about 8-10 weeks. While they are
Summer Papal Intentions May General IntenƟons: That those who work in the media may always respect truth, solidarity and the dignity of each person. Missionary: That the Lord may grant the Church in China the capacity to persevere in fidelity to the Gospel and to grow in unity
June Papal IntenƟons—General: That priests, united to the Heart of Christ, may always be true witnesses of the caring and merciful love of God. Missionary: That the Holy Spirit may bring forth from our communi es numerous missionary voca ons, willing to fully consecrate themselves to spreading the Kingdom of God.
July Papal IntenƟons—General: That Chris ans may contribute to allevia ng the material and spiritual suffering of AIDS pa ents, especially in the poorest countries. Missionary: For the religious who work in mission territories, that they may be witnesses of the joy of the Gospel and living signs of the love of Christ.
August Papal IntenƟons—General: That the World Youth Day taking place in Madrid may encourage all the young people of the world to root and found their lives in Christ. Missionary: That Chris ans of the West, docile to the ac on of the Holy Spirit, may re-encounter the freshness and enthusiasm of their faith. MAY 2011 ST. RAPHAEL'S COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN PAGE 6
On Everyone's Call to Be a Saint who encourages us from within; it is the life itself of the by Pope Benedict Risen Christ, which has been communicated to us and (Zenit.org) Here is a transla on during the general audi- which transforms us. To say it again according to Va can ence held in St. Peter's Square. Dear Brothers and Sis- Council II: "The followers of Christ are called by God, not ters, …I would like to offer an idea of what holiness is. because of their works, but according to His own pur- What does it mean to be saints? Who is called to be a pose and grace. They are jus fied in the Lord Jesus, be- saint? O en it is thought that holiness is a goal reserved cause in the bap sm of faith they truly become sons of for a few chosen ones. St. Paul, however, speaks of God's God and sharers in the divine nature. In this way they are great plan and affirms: "[God] chose us in him [Christ], really made holy. Then too, by God's gi , they must hold before the founda on of the world, to be holy and with- on to and complete in their lives this holiness they have out blemish before him. In love he des ned received" (ibid., 40). us" (Ephesians 1:4). And he speaks of all of us. At the Hence, holiness has its main root in bap smal grace, in center of the divine design is Christ, in whom God shows being introduced into the paschal mystery of Christ, with his Face: the Mystery hidden in the centuries has been which his Spirit is communicated to us, his life as the Ris- revealed in the fullness of the Word made flesh. And en One. St. Paul points out the transforma on wrought Paul says a erward: "For in him all the fullness of God in man by bap smal grace and even coins a new termi- was pleased to dwell" (Colossians 1:19). In Christ the liv- nology, forged with the preposi on "with": "We were ing God has made himself close, visible, audible, tangible indeed buried with him through bap sm into death, so so that all can obtain his fullness of grace and truth (cf. that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory John 1:14-16). ). of the Father, we too might live in newness of Because of this, the whole of Chris an existence knows life" (Romans 6:4). However, God always respects our only one supreme law, the one St. Paul expresses in a liberty and asks that we accept this gi and that we live formula that appears in all his wri ngs: in Christ Jesus. the demands it entails. He asks that we allow ourselves Holiness, the fullness of Chris an life does not consist of to be transformed by the ac on of the Holy Spirit, con- realizing extraordinary enterprises, but in union with forming our will to the will of God. Christ, in living his mysteries, in making our own his a - tudes, his thoughts, his conduct. The measure of holiness Our Sympathies to... is given by the height of holiness that Christ a ains in us, Our sympathies to CCW member Terry Duval family on the of how much, with the strength of the Holy Spirit, we loss of her father in law, Monty Duval (her children's grand- mold all our life to his. It is our conforming ourselves to father). Monty Duval died April 27 in Jacksonville. He had Jesus, as St. Paul affirms: "For those he foreknew he also his funeral Mass May 3 here at St Raphael's. predes ned to be conformed to the image of his Son" (Romans 8:29). And St. Augus ne exclaimed: "My Our sympathies to CCW member Fran Clendenin on the loss life will be alive full of You" (Confessions, 10, 28). In the of her mother, Mary Calabro, 98, who died April 21. She Cons tu on on the Church, the Second Va can Council was born in Italy and moved to St Petersburg in 1973 from spoke with clarity of the universal call to holiness, affirm- Queens, New York. ing that no one is excluded: "The classes and du es of Lou Giraud, 102, St Raphael’s oldest parishioner died on life are many, but holiness is one -- that sanc ty which is Good Friday. He was a United cul vated by all who are moved by the Spirit of God, and States Army veteran, WWII. He who ... follow the poor Christ, the humble and cross- was a member of the American bearing Christ in order to be worthy of being sharers in Legion, Post 14 and was a Past His glory" (No. 41). Grand Knight of Council 257 in the Knights of Columbus in New However, the ques on remains: How can we journey on Brunswick, NJ. He is survived by the path of holiness, how can we respond to this call? daughter, Le y Giraud. Can I do so with my own strength? The answer is clear: A Our sympathies to CCW member holy life is not primarily the fruit of our own effort, of our Mary Wilson and her husband ac ons, because it is God, the thrice Holy (cf. Isaiah 6:3), Eric on the loss of Eric’s brother who makes us saints, and the ac on of the Holy Spirit in Louisiana.