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KEVIN WONDRAsH Parishioner Christopher Speece is one of News Service the ambassadors. He’ll typically make the visits with his MONONA, Wis. | “Hello, we’re from daughters, Clare and Monica. Immaculate Heart of Mary in “The initial conversations have been much more positive than I thought they would be,” Monona. We understand that you re- Speece said, expecting negative reactions or cently moved into the area. We just door slamming in his face, but “that really wanted to welcome you to the neigh- hasn’t happened.” Speece will give the standard welcome, of- borhood.” fer the pie and bulletin, and “we just got into That greeting — along with an ap- conversations from there.” ple pie, a bulletin and a smile — are He added religion topics didn’t come up unless the new neighbors would talk about it. what the parish’s “Apple Pie Ambas- “It was more a friendly visit,” he said, but sadors” have given out nearly 50 times added that he’s hoping to see them at church since May. soon. He seconded the fact that ambassadors Earlier this year, the Immaculate Heart meet a variety of people while making the of Mary Parish Council came up with the visits, saying conversations typically last be- idea for the ambassadors to serve as a tween five and 15 minutes. “welcome wagon” for people who recently Those he met included a business owner moved into the area, both Catholics and who told his success story, a woman from Af- otherwise. rica who came to the U.S. to help her daugh- They are invited to check out the parish, ter who is expecting her first child, and even which is in the Diocese of Madison, and they some people he had previously met at a also are informed of some of the bigger events neighborhood block party and were looking that have a presence in the neighborhood Tom Coffey receives a pie and a church bulletin Sept. 27 from Christopher Speece and for a church. such as the parish festival and fish fries. his daughters Monica and Clare, parishioners at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Monona, Some also have been Catholic, but not ac- An Immaculate Heart of Mary parishioner Wis. The family serve as “Apple Pie Ambassadors,” welcoming new families to the tive Massgoers. parish neighborhood. (KevIN WONdrASH, CATHOlIC HerAld | CNS) who is a realtor sends program leader Sharon “Evangelization takes place by building re- Coffey a list of the new homes sold in Monona lationships first,” Speece said. every month. their own residences. of varying ages, marital status, and religion. “I hope it continues for the long term ... “We’d eventually like to get to the whole The visits are typically done in pairs and If no one is home, the ambassadors will eventually every person that moves into parish boundaries,” Coffey told the Catho- usually on Saturdays when people are likely try again on later dates before leaving a door Monona gets a visit from IHM,” he said, and lic Herald, Madison’s diocesan newspaper. to be home. Parishioners’ children some- hanger with a greeting from the pastor, Fa- he hopes to meet a parishioner in the future “Right now, we’re just getting started and we times go along, too. ther Chad Droessler, and information about who the first person he or she met upon kind of want to feel our way through these Coffey said she hopes the ambassadors the parish. moving to Monona was an Apple Pie Am- houses (in Monona).” will make a connection and a friendship, Along with meeting new neighbors, the bassador. n From there, she assigns which of the dozen “and maybe it will grow into something.” ambassadors “get to know different people ambassadors -- ranging in age from their 30s “We’re coming in contact with all different in the parish too” through making the visits Wondrash is a reporter at the Catholic Her- to 60s -- is to make the visit, typically close to kinds of people,” she added, including people together, Coffey said. ald, newspaper of the Diocese of Madison.

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The American flag waves atop two fire towers before the Blue Mass Sept. 29 at St. James Cathedral, Orlando. (MARJORIE DURANTE | FC) Students from St. , Orlando, pet one of seven horses from the Orlando Police Mounted Unit before the 16th annual Mass. (GLENDA MEEKINS | FC). First responders honored for self-sacrifice GLENDA MEEKINS ‘I was deeply moved to of the Florida Catholic staff see so many brothers Prayer to St. , the ORLANDO | A massive Ameri- and sisters in uniform can flag billowed outside the front Holy Michael, the Archangel, de- doors of St. James Cathedral, sig- took the time to be fend us in battle. Be our safeguard nifying a special Mass that honors present and be part of against the wickedness and snares those who serve and protect. of the devil. May God rebuke him, During the 16th annual Blue today’s liturgy.’ we humbly pray; and do you, O Mass, the more than 1,000 gathered Prince of the heavenly host, by the turned their heads as they sat in the — Eddie Cruz power of God cast into Satan pews and witnessed the Pipes and and all the evil spirits who wander Drums of both the Orlando Fire- through the world seeking the ruin fighters and the Orange County honor and remember his childhood of souls. Amen. Sheriff’s Office process in as they friend who died Sept. 11, 2001. Both played “America the Beautiful.” Dominic Marchese and his friend The of the event Sept. 29, were sons of firefighters and fol- Deacon Sgt. Edgardo “Eddie” was simple — pray for the men and lowed in their fathers’ footsteps. Cruz felt God not only needed him women who protect the community In his homily, Bishop John in law enforcement, but also in the Members of the Honor Guard take part in the liturgy during the Blue every day. Noonan referred to the story of Fa- diaconate. This was his first year at- Mass. (GLENDA MEEKINS | FC) Seminarian Adam Marchese and ther , chaplain for the tending as both a Florida Highway his father, Dominic, retired chief of Fire Department Patrol trooper and a deacon. The Blue Mass is celebrated on see for themselves with our bishops, the Speedway Fire and Rescue De- and the first recorded victim of the “Being able to partake as the the feast day of St. Michael, St. Ga- our priests and all of our people in partment, were among those par- terrorist attacks. The day before he deacon of the word in the Blue Mass briel and St. Raphael, , the , unified to sup- ticipating in the Mass. Adam Mar- died Father Judge offered a hom- was an honor for me, because I was who fought to defend the word of port this worthy cause, to keep our chese recalled when he was a child ily, in which he said, “Good days amongst a lot of heroes and hero- God. community safe and protect our and how his father was involved and bad days. Up days. Down days. ines who are willing and ready to “St. Michael is our archangel citizens.” with the division of forestry as a Sad days. Happy days. But never a give their lives to protect others,” for law enforcement and for our Patty Becker, assistant principal firefighter. boring day on this job. You do what he said. “I was deeply moved to peacekeepers,” said Chief Pete at St. Anthony Catholic School in “We always prayed that he was God has called you to do, you show see so many brothers and sisters in Gauntlett of the St. Cloud Police Lakeland, agreed. That is why she safe and knew that he would be up. You put one foot in front of an- uniform took the time to be pres- Department. brought her seventh- and eighth- taken care of. At the same time, other. You get on the rig and you go ent and be part of today’s liturgy. As “The support of the Mass to the grade classes to the event. there were moments when we knew out and you do the job — which is an active law enforcement officer, I law enforcement community helps “I think they need to fully enjoy he’d been covered in flames,” he re- a mystery and a surprise. You have can attest that with the help of God, us in the unity that is brought forth, the rituals of our faith and the honor called. “It was really scary. I was 8 no idea when you get on that rig, no keeping Christ as the center of my not only with our law enforcement that we can give back to our citizens years old at that time.” matter how big the call; no matter life in my professional career is pos- peacekeepers, but the children and our community,” she said. “It is Adam Marchese joined his dad how small. You have no idea what sible, and I am able to use proper who attend today. I think it’s vital to a community greater than where at the Blue Mass for the first time. God is calling you to, but he needs judgment when confronted with maintain that relationship as role we are locally and they need to see His father has come for 16 years to you. He needs all of us.” adversity.” models to our children, that they the bigger picture.” n Oct. 20-Nov. 9, 2017 Florida Catholic YOUR OR NDO COMMUNITY

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All our doubts PUBLISHER speaks to the people of brothers in our sister Diocese and 70 years of service this year. emerge, all our frailty, and we ask Bishop John Noonan Thessalonica, a young of San Juan de la Maguana God calls each one of us by ourselves: “But will there truly be community, quite recent- in the . name, in giving us a title life after death? Will I still be able to DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Jennifer Drow ly founded; yet, despite I had a chance to visit the of priest, and king. It is the see and embrace again the people [email protected] the difficulties and the schools which you helped to gift of a beautiful covenant, an ex- I have loved?” The root and foun- many trials, it is rooted in build; to speak with the stu- traordinary love bestowed upon dation of our faith teaches us how WRITER/PHOTOGRAPHER the faith, and celebrates dents filled with eagerness each one of us. 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Editor’s note: On Sept. 27, in an effort to break down barriers of SUPPORT CATHOLIC fear and suspicion surrounding CHARITIES refugees and immigrants, launched “Share the On Oct. 21-22, parishes will Journey,” a worldwide campaign participate in the Catholic Charities calling on all Catholics and of Central Florida annual collection, the faithful to “build bridges of allowing the faithful to answer understanding and hospitality.” God’s call to feed the hungry, give These are some of Catholic Charities drink to those who thirst, clothe of Central Florida’s stories about the naked and accompany the stranger. Catholic Charities provides how they “Share the Journey.” vital social services to people in need, regardless of their religious, GLENDA MEEKINS social or economic background, of the Florida Catholic staff to improve lives of individuals and the community — from refugee resettlement, financial stability and ORLANDO | Lusinga is a man housing to hurricane relief. who has known the heartbreak, stress and tragedy of civil conflict. To see the services provided by Catholic Charities, to volunteer or As a child, Lusinga never imag- to make an online donation, visit ined that the political climate in cflcc.org. Register as a volunteer at his native country, the Democratic cflcc.org and/or subscribe to Catho- Republic of the Congo, would force lic Charities Facebook group “Wel- him to leave his birthplace. The coming the Stranger in Orlando” Second Congo War left his family where you will be informed of the no choice. In 1999, when he was 19, After waiting for two years Lusinga reunites with his two eldest daughters at the Orlando International needs and volunteer options. Lusinga, his parents and siblings Airport Sept. 29. “Today, we are a united family again.” (GLENDA MEEKINS | FC) made the difficult decision to make the six-month journey from Momba more years. lic Charities Refugee Resettlement to Zambia on foot. That would be The High Com- Program. the first of many agonizing choices missioner for Refugees (UNHCR) “Today, we are a united family Lusinga — choices that would change his advised him to resettle in the again,” Lusinga said of his joyful re- greets life forever. and then apply for re- union. one of his daughters He spent 15 years in refugee settlement for his older daughters. Today the future looks bright at the camps in Zambia after fleeing his Heartbroken, he left with his wife for Lusinga and his family. The Orlando war-torn homeland, and there he and two youngest children for the girls will receive a medical exam airport. was faced with even more chal- United States in November 2015, and shots to prepare them to go to (ANDREA lenges. only three months after finding his school. Catholic Charities will help NAVARRO “It was difficult,” he recalled. long-lost children. them with enculturation for the | FC) “They gave us tents and some land Catholic Charities Refugee Re- next 30 to 90 days. to live.” settlement caseworker Rand Ab- However, volunteers often con- Yet, despite the struggles of ev- duhadi met them at the airport. To- tinue working with the families eryday life, Lusinga met . gether with Nicole DeCarufel, they long after. The children will also The two married and soon cel- assisted Lusinga in the application participate in the ESOL (English ebrated the birth of two children process for the girls’ immigration, as a second language) program — Mulumbia and Musange. Sadly, already begun by the U.S. Confer- through their public school system Florence died from childbirth com- ence of Catholic Bishops’ Office of to help them learn the language of plications in 2008. Resettlement. their new home. n Now single, Zambian law would Catholic Charities spent the next not permit Lusinga to keep his chil- six months helping Lusinga and his dren because he had no one to care wife find jobs, learn the language RESPECT LIFE MONTH for them. His mother-in-law took and helping the girls become famil- the girls back to the DRC. He would iar with American customs. lose touch with them for the next “They did not leave me,” Lusinga October is seven years. said of Catholic Charities. “They Respect Life While living in camp in Zambia, helped me the whole time.” month and Catholics across Lusinga married another woman, Despite Lusinga’s paltry wage, he the country Mosonda. The two had two daugh- managed to save the $1,000 needed and the diocese ters — Helena Kyama and Katempa. to pay for the application and fees particpate in Then, in August 2015, a business- that would ultimately make his life chains, man Lusinga had known for some family whole again. The wait was where the time was traveling and recognized agonizing. faithful stand Lusinga’s oldest two daughters. “You can’t know how it’s been in- and pray along They were no longer in the DNC. side me,” Lusinga said. “When they sidewalks They were in Mununga, Zambia. told me they were coming, I felt diz- and outside Lusinga immediately took the ziness. But yes, the time has come. abortion clinics. two-day bus ride to Mununga to re- Thank God we’re here. Praise God. This group unite his family. Once again, his joy His name be glorified.” gathered in was short-lived. He was in the pro- After waiting two years, Lusinga Melbourne cess of a resettlement application, was reunited with his two eldest Oct. 1. (PAM but he realized adding his oldest daughters Sept. 28. Once again, he STIMPSON | FC) daughters to the application could held them close thanks to Catho- delay the process another five or Oct. 20-Nov. 9, 2017 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 4

Pet blessing

Bishop John Noonan visits a Catholic Charities pre-literacy class open to refugees and those seeking asylum as part of Pope Francis’ Share the Journey initiative. The class covers the basics of reading and writing while exposing students to American culture to assist them in adapting to their new home. (GLENDA MEEKINS | FC) Catholic Charities offers refugees beginning language classes

GLENDA MEEKINS of the Florida Catholic staff ‘This class helps open them up to feeling more comfortable and part of their community ORLANDO | In the hopes of sharing and understanding the integration. The more language skills they develop, plight of adult refugees, Bishop the more they can share.’ John Noonan, a former teacher and principal, visited a pre-litera- — Debbie Cruz cy class offered by Catholic Chari- ties of Central Florida. The eight- week introductory course offers counties. Many of the refugees Program and Comprehensive Ref- those learning English the added are also assisted by volunteers ugee Program (sponsored by vari- opportunity to acquire much- who reinforce what has been ous state and national agencies). needed skills for everyday living learned. Of that group, 330 have participat- in America, from grocery shop- “This process can take a long ed in this entry-level course. ping to reading road signs. time depending on the individu- “We are welcoming the strang- “Students develop reading, als’ educational background and er, as it says in Matthew,” said writing, speaking and thinking life experience, but it impacts the Carolina Toro, refugee resettle- skills through the use of games, community in a huge way,” said ment coordinator. “They go from songs, pictures and other activi- Katherine Diaz, the pre-literacy the client who walks in the door ties,” said Debbie Cruz, director of program director. “When they and won’t look at you because it’s comprehensive refugee services. arrive, they come without any a cultural thing to seeing them a “This class helps open them up knowledge. Our teachers help month later looking at you, trying to feeling more comfortable and them get a library card and learn to get things from the vending ma- part of their community integra- how to use the transportation and chine because they’ve learned the tion. The more language skills school system.” money; saying good morning and they develop, the more they can Over the past year, 2,250 fami- goodbye and making the effort to share what they bring to the ta- lies have arrived through the learn their ABCs. I feel extremely ble — the cultural richness that Catholic Charities Resettlement proud of them.” n they’re bringing that will make our community better. We are WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG making them feel part of the body of Christ.” Catholic FloridaYour Faith. Your LiFe. Your CommunitY. The program began in October 2014 when staff learned English Sign-up for our classes at local colleges were too advanced for many refugees who EXCLUSIVE were not literate in their own lan- online newsletter guage. Students often go through the course twice, then move on to Franciscan Blase Romano blesses animals at the San Pedro a level one course, before moving Spiritual Center Oct. 1. Pet blessings are held at various parishes across into higher level courses offered www.thefloridacatholic.org/newsletter the Diocese of Orlando and at San Pedro to celebrate the memorial in Orange, Seminole and Osceola of St. Francis of . (ANDREA NAVARRO | FC)

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The Church’s preference is that Catholics be buried in the consecrated ground of a Catholic cemetery, but other cemeteries may be chosen. (MARJORIE DURANTE | FC)

Editor’s note: The following express. Bereaved family and There needs to be direct com- disposed of in a fitting and dig- be cremated shortly after death? is an article by Michael friends often will have to make munication with the parish and nified way, consonant with the When burial of the body is Heinlein originally published many decisions about their loved funeral home. Usually, funeral human dignity that should be af- chosen, several factors need to be May 7, 2017, in Our Sunday one’s funeral, but often may not homes are fully aware of each forded to everyone, made in the considered. It’s most common to Visitor Newsweekly, located be fully prepared to do so. When- parish’s expectations and regula- image of God as we are. choose respectful and appropri- at www.osv.com. It is ever possible, the Church recom- tions. But it is important to be in Cremains must also be bur- ate attire, mindful of the respect reprinted with permission. mends that the family should be communication with the parish ied — they are not to be placed to be shown toward the body. involved in planning the funeral directly. Perhaps someone can in the home, spread on land or Consideration should be given to Many people who attend a rites — from choices of texts and be appointed within the family to at sea, etc. This need not be only display some Christian symbols Catholic funeral for the first time readings to music and liturgi- be the point person for this com- in a cemetery grave. One popular in or near the casket at the time will often remark how beautiful it cal ministers. They may wish to munication, depending on the method to afford cremains their of a wake or to be buried with the is. Steeped in centuries-old cus- make decisions on some of these circumstances. proper respect is to use a co- deceased — such as a , ro- tom and ritual as Catholic funeral components and not on others. lumbarium — or niches, akin to sary or . rites are, that’s understandable. They may leave some or all of the BURIAL OR mausoleums — which cemeteries The Church advises that, But the most important aspect decisions up to the parish staff as CREMATION? and parishes in more frequency where possible, friends and fam- about Catholic funerals is that well. One of the first decisions that are constructing to contain cre- ily should be included in taking they express the Christian hope This guide is meant to explain needs to be made is whether the mains. part in the preparation of the in eternal life and the resurrec- the Catholic funeral rites and deceased will be buried or cre- It is also preferable that Catho- body. tion of the body on the last day. give some guidance on the deci- mated. Cremation is allowed, so lic graves be marked in some way. Every component of the Catho- sions that will need to be made — long as this option isn’t chosen Although, burial at sea is also MASS OR NOT? lic funeral rites should express in light of Church teachings — at to express anything contrary to permitted — so long as the body The decision that needs to be these fundamental beliefs and the time of a loved one’s death. It Christian hope — particularly or cremains are in a sealed con- made at this stage is whether the hopes. Our funeral rites are not might also be helpful in prepar- the hope in the resurrection tainer (not spread openly) — and funeral will take place in the con- “a celebration of life,” as they are ing some notes on our own fu- of the body. Nonetheless, the a marker might not be possible in text of Mass or not. It is preferable referred to sometimes, but a priv- neral. Church’s tradition recommends these circumstances. to celebrate the funeral Mass in ileged opportunity to return to burial over cremation. More and The choice of burial or crema- the presence of the deceased’s God the gift of the deceased, hop- GUIDING PRINCIPLES more families are opting for cre- tion also will indicate how much body. “The Mass, the memorial of ing to usher them into paradise While death might seem like mation today to decrease funeral of the remainder of the funeral Christ’s death and resurrection, with the aid of our prayers. Our the end of the road, Christians expenses. But the decision should events take place. If burial of the is the principal celebration of the love for the departed is expressed believe it is just a beginning. “In be based in all the facts, so make body is chosen, the funeral is of- Christian funeral” (OCF, No. 5). after death, above all else, in our the face of death, the Church sure to compare the costs when ten held within a few days. If cre- Catholic funerals express the prayer for them. confidently proclaims that God discussing options with the fu- mation is chosen, that time could Christian’s union in Christ’s When a loved one dies, those has created each person for eter- neral director. be extended a bit — although it death and our hope to share in his left here to ensure their proper nal life and that Jesus, the Son of In either case, a place of burial is preferable to celebrate the fu- resurrection. It’s most fitting that and dignified burial can often get God, by his death and resurrec- needs to be chosen. The Church’s neral as soon as possible and not the life of grace inaugurated for bogged down by all the decisions tion, had broken the chains of sin preference is that Catholics be delay it for too long. Also if cre- the deceased’s soul that began in needing to be made. In that case, and death that bound humanity” buried in the consecrated ground mation is chosen, will there still a church at baptism is returned to we often will miss the oppor- (Order of Christian Funerals, No. of a Catholic cemetery, but other be a viewing of the body and will God in thanksgiving at the Mass. tunity to focus on the faith and 1). This maxim guides the Chris- cemeteries may be chosen. The the body be brought to church for hope the Catholic funeral rites tian approach to funerals. point is that bodies need to be the funeral Mass, or will the body Please see FUNERAL, 6 Oct. 20-Nov. 9, 2017 Florida Catholic YOUR OR NDO COMMUNITY

FUNERAL homily or reflection, prayers and Consideration possibly music. should be FROM 5 The wake is also a time to cel- given to display some ebrate any popular devotions that Christian might have been particularly sig- symbols in Christian funerals “offer wor- nificant in the faith life of the de- or near the ship, praise and thanksgiving to ceased — such as the rosary or the casket at the God for the gift of life which has Divine Mercy chaplet. time of a now been returned to God” (OCF, Another option for the wake is wake or to be No. 5). to celebrate the Office of the Dead. buried with There are times that a funeral This comes from the Liturgy of the the deceased Mass might not be chosen. Perhaps Hours — the Church’s daily prayer, — such as our loved one had been separated composed of psalms, readings and a crucifi x, from the Church for a long time prayers. This will likely require rosary and a funeral Mass wouldn’t seem more preparation and other min- or Bible. the most appropriate. Or maybe isters to celebrate it appropriately, (MARJORIE the burial needs to take place on so it is good to discuss any devia- DURANTE a day when no priest is available tions from normative practice with | FC) or on a day when the Church pro- a member of the parish staff. hibits the celebration of a funeral Sometimes there are additional Mass (Holy Thursday, triduum, viewing hours before the funeral solemnities of obligation, Sundays itself, or it is one last opportunity during the seasons of Advent, Lent for close friends and family to be sage or holy image would be help- about this, so it is a good idea to ask his or her death, called a Month’s and Easter). with their loved one’s remains be- ful to incorporate into any such when communicating with parish Mind Mass. Into the future, it is There could be other pasto- fore the funeral. mementos. staff if anyone hopes to share some also customary to arrange for ral reasons for this as well, which Since the Catholic funeral rites words of remembrance. Mass intentions for the deceased, should be considered when meet- REMEMBRANCES do not usually envisage the oppor- perhaps on their birthday, anni- ing with parish staff during the It is customary to distribute tunity for eulogies at the funeral AFTER BURIAL versary or death date. We can also planning stages. These would in- some kind of small remembrance Mass, the vigil is often a fitting First and foremost, we show obtain indulgences for them, such clude the life of the deceased and cards during wakes or funerals. time for those wishing to speak a our love for the dead through our as the indulgence available for - the circumstances of death. To It is a good idea to remember that word in memory or in honor of the prayer. A centuries-old custom is to iting a cemetery during November, express our love for the deceased the deceased is best served by our deceased. Particular parishes and celebrate a Mass for the deceased a month the Church traditionally it is recommended that, if a funeral prayers, so a prayer, Scripture pas- dioceses will likely have guidelines on the one-month anniversary of sets aside to pray for the dead. ■ Mass is not chosen, a memorial Mass should be scheduled for the deceased’s intention at a later date. COMMUNITY BUSINESS DIRECTORY A funeral outside of Mass may be officiated by a deacon, priest or Don’t be left out! Reserve your space for the year! To advertise in this directory, please call 1-888-275-9953 bishop — or in some cases, even a lay minister, depending on cir- ATTORNEYS WINTER SPRINGS cumstances. ORLANDO If Mass is not chosen, a funer- Andrew J. Chmelir, P.A. al Liturgy of the Word and final Bankruptcy Law commendation of the deceased is Attorney-at-law celebrated. 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Not all pregnancy resource center, 600 School’s Legacy Gala: Saturday, Soup bowl supper: including judges, attorneys submissions will be printed E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Nov. 4, Rosen Shingle Creek, Saturday, Oct. 28, 6-10 p.m., and all members of the legal due to space limitations and Springs, is in need of volunteer 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando. St. Mary Magdalen Parish Life profession. Catholics reaffirm other considerations. lay counselors (training provided), Celebrates legacy of the school’s Center, 861 Maitland Ave., their commitment to justice nurses to perform ultrasounds mission while honoring individuals Altamonte Springs. Benefits and their faith. 407-422-2005. (training provided), administrative for service and philanthropy to the included in events, even if they Pathways to Care, a program Free parking available at the assistance, handymen, help with community. Honorees are: Larry may have left the area. of Catholic Charities of Central northwest corner of Orange light cleaning, and receptionists. Kelly, Katie Walsh, Joe Bert, and “Catholics Returning Home”: Florida, and its ministry to Avenue and Robinson Street. Also accepting donations of baby Bill Orosz. For sponsorship, tickets St. Parish, 5323 homeless men, women and Please arrive early. items, especially diapers and wipes. and more information: Jenny E. County Road 462, Wildwood. veterans recovering from a Drop off during office hours. 321- Vasquez, vasquezj@bishopmoore. Informal sessions offered 422-4168. org, 407-293-7561. for non-practicing Catholics who are seeking answers to ANNOUNCEMENTS runs through July 2018. Requires questions about returning to 35-40 hours a week. Accepting SECULAR MASSES/PRAYER the faith. Deacon Dan Pallo, applications now. Laura Firtel, Catholic Charities mission 407-484-7736, [email protected]; [email protected], 352- market (formerly food pantry) COMMUNITIES SESSIONS 391-9338. Hope CommUnity Center, 407- needs donations. Please consider 880-4673, ext. 231; www.ndmva. Lay , first Interpreted Mass for the “Souper Supper”: Saturday, donating personal care items such Oct. 21, 6:30-8 p.m., All Souls social org, click on service sites, National Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon, deaf: Sundays, 11 a.m. Mass, as: toothbrushes, toothpaste, Direct and then Apopka. Annunciation Parish, 1020 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 1014 hall, 810 S. Oak Ave., Sanford. mouthwash, floss, hand soap, Features more than 20 homemade Catholic Charities of Central Montgomery Road, Altamonte N. Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach. body wash, shampoo/conditioner, Springs. Lay Carmelite order of An American Sign Language soups along with breads, desserts, deodorant, feminine care products, Florida seeks volunteers for the drinks, live music and door prizes. following programs. Visit www. the Blessed Mary is an interpreter will be provided to toilet paper, diapers and baby association of mainly laypersons sign. Meet in the café, 10:15 a.m., Proceeds benefit the Society of wipes. Mission Market, 1771 N. cflcc.org /volunteer or contact St. Vincent de Paul. Cost: $8 for [email protected] or 407- who commit themselves “to for a “deaf coffee chat” with Semoran Blvd., Orlando. Donations live in the following of Jesus pastries. 386-255-0433. adults; free for children 11 and accepted Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.- 658-1818, ext. 1026. under. 407-739-7910. • Refugee Youth Services Christ” according to the charism, 4:30 p.m. 407-658-1818, ext. 2335. traditions and spirit of Carmelite Basilica Concert Series 2017- Program seeks adults to serve order. Terri West, terrilynnwest@ 18: Basilica of the National Shrine as mentors. Mentors are caring RETREATS/DAYS gmail.com, 407-925-6274, http:// of Mary, Queen of the Universe, friends and positive role models, VOLUNTEERS www.lcarmacc.com. OF REFLECTION 8300 Vineland Ave., Orlando. and help youths with learning Season tickets: $75 by Oct. 6. NEEDED English, understanding homework San Pedro Center retreats: maryqueenoftheuniverse.org, 407- assignments, and making sense Various dates, 2400 Dike 239-6600. St. Vincent de Paul Orlando of a new culture. Must be at least SUPPORT Road, Winter Park. For more • Ave Maria: A Celebration of provides volunteer opportunities 18, participate in training, have MINISTRIES/ information or to register: www. Our Lady, Oct. 22, 3 p.m. through its stores and food background check and commit to sanpedrocenter.org/retreats- pantries for students needing at least three hours per week. Be • Christmas with the Basilica PEER GROUPS programs, 407-671-6322. volunteer hours. Apply at a mentor and change a life. Jacob. Choir, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. • “The Franciscan Way of Life”: svdporlando.org. [email protected], 410-218-4041. Sunshine Seniors, third • From Sea to Shining Sea, Feb. Friday, Oct. 27, 4 p.m.-Sunday, Sign language volunteers: • Hospitality volunteers are Thursdays, noon (except in the 18, 2018, 3 p.m. Oct. 29, 1 p.m. Learn how to carry Parishes throughout the diocese needed to staff front desk of the summer), Blessed Parish, out the charism and witness of • Come to Us Creative Spirit: A need volunteer American Sign food pantry in Orlando. Volunteers 4545 Anderson Road, Orlando. the in your own daily Celebration of Pentecost, May 20, Language interpreters to help deaf are needed three-four hours each Enjoy a potluck lunch, outings and journey. Cost varies. 2018, 3 p.m. or hearing-impaired individuals week to greet guests, gather food faith. Turner Flynn, 407-277-1702. • San Pedro book club: “My Life “Lighting Lives” annual JMJ fully participate in the celebration bags, organize the reception area Separated and divorced: With the Saints” by Father James gala: Saturday, Oct. 28, 5:30-9:30 of Mass each week. Position and restock the front counter. • Mondays, 7:30 p.m., Holy Martin, Saturday, Oct. 28, 9:30- p.m., Hilton Altamonte Springs, requires yearlong commitment to • Pantry needs individuals Redeemer Parish, 1603 N. Thacker, 11:30 a.m., St. Augustine Building 350 Northlake Blvd., Altamonte serving one Saturday or Sunday or groups (maximum of five) to Kissimmee. Sylvester, 407-406-0707. Springs. Annual fundraising 100. Led by Father Blase Romano. Mass per week, and a diocesan sort and stock food donations. • Catholic Divorce Survival event for JMJ Pregnancy Center, Read about Father Martin’s own background screening. Must be Volunteer shifts are Monday- Guide, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., a nonprofit offering free services spiritual journey and the saints 18 and older. www.cflcc.org/ Friday, 9 a.m.-noon, and 1-4:30 Cost: $30, scholarships available; to women and families faced who influenced him throughout volunteer. p.m. first Fridays, Mass and dinner, with challenges during or after his life. Free. Donations are Notre Dame Mission • Emergency Family Services social; St. Margaret Mary Parish, pregnancy. Tickets, sponsorship: welcome. Volunteer/AmeriCorps Program clerical/administrative volunteers in 526 Park Ave. N., Winter Park. Lori Prolove.org/events; Kelly Locke, • Franciscan hermitage retreat: based at Hope CommUnity Orlando to assist with data entry, Reinneck, lori@stmargaretmary. [email protected], 321-945-0523. Thursday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m.-Sunday, Center, Apopka, is still recruiting copying, filing and organization. org, 407-645-0284. Florida Faith Symposium: Nov. 5, noon. Silent retreat guided additional volunteers for the Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Coffee and conversation, Tuesday, Nov. 7-Wednesday, by Franciscan Father Vianney Notre Dame AmeriCorps team. • Receptionist with Family second Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Our Lady Nov. 8, Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 Cunningham, and Jeanne and Tony Opportunities are open to serve Empowerment Program in of Lourdes, 1014 N. Halifax Ave., International Drive, Orlando. Walter of the Secular Franciscan in a low-income community of Winter Haven: Volunteers answer Daytona Beach. Terre, 386-238- More than 500 faith and state Order. Limited to eight retreatants immigrants, people of color and phones, greet guests, schedule 3631. government leaders participate and fills up quickly. working poor. Volunteers gain job appointments, operate copy and in workshops that provide • “Divorce Care Ministry Adults • Senior day: Praying with the skills, earn a stipend of $12,530, an fax machine. Monday-Friday, 9 information and insight into and Children,” Mondays, 6:30-8 art of Seiger Koder, Thursday, Nov. education award of $5,775, health a.m.-noon. Martha.Murphy@cflcc. programs related to child welfare, insurance for themselves, and if p.m., Holy Name of Jesus, 3050 N. 9, 9 a.m.-noon. See Father Koder’s org; 863-299-7983, ext. 103. Highway A1A, Indialantic. Program prints on display and discuss their juvenile justice, and family needed and qualified, a child care recovery and resilience. Early-bird subsidy. Service sites in Apopka • Refugee resettlement mentors teaches children how God’s love interpretations. Mass and lunch. in Orlando to “adopt-a-family” can strengthen and help them find Free. registration before Oct. 16: $125. and Orlando include teacher www.faithsymposium.com/. assistants and tutors, serving to help introduce newly arrived hope and joy; parents can attend refugees to American culture the adult Divorce Care program Arts and crafts bazaar with survivors of domestic violence, and help them learn and practice the same evening. 321-773-2783. a cause: Friday, Nov. 17-Saturday, working at a credit union, working COMMUNITY English. Nov. 18, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, with first-generation college • Sunshine Seniors, every third EVENTS Nov. 19, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Stephen students, being an educator • Furniture pickups and Thursday, 12 noon (except in the Parish gymnasium, 575 Tuskawilla around farmworker rights, helping apartment setups in Orlando: summer), Blessed Trinity Parish, 50th founding celebration Road, Winter Springs. Handmade immigrants to become citizens, Volunteers help staff pick up 4545 Anderson Rd., Orlando. Enjoy of Holy Spirit Parish: Fridays, holiday and beach decor, Advent providing resident services in low- furniture and set up apartments a potluck lunch, outings and faith. through Tuesday, July 31, 2018, wreaths and calendars, garden income neighborhoods and serving for refugees before they arrive. Call Turner Flynn at 407-277-1702. 4 p.m., 2309 Holder Road, Mims. plants, and gifts. No commercial in other social justice-related Must be 18 or older and able to lift Original founders and their vendors. Supports the parish’s positions. Bilingual Spanish/English furniture. children are urged to contact the holiday outreach which serves the helpful but not necessary. Service • Volunteer medical parish office, 321-269-2282, to be local communities. term began September 2017 and professionals such as MDs, PAs, Oct. 20-Nov. 9, 2017 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 8 Priests continue work beyond retirement

CHRISTINE COMMERCE Msgr. priest came from Africa to visit his today.” Florida Catholic correspondent David three-room country school. The For a time, Father Page not only Page following September, he entered a fulfilled his duties as a priest, but ORLANDO | Many envision re- visits with seminary boarding school run by also served as the editor of the Flor- tirement as a leisurely time of life Coleen Jesuits. Father Page hoped to travel ida Catholic. However, he said his to pursue hobbies, travel and other Kelly to Africa to help the people there. greatest accomplishment over the activities. But that’s not the real- Mast, His second choice was New Jersey, years has been helping build up the ity Msgr. David Page has come to left, and where his sister lived. However, in parishes he served, especially es- know. supporters 1958 he was assigned to St. Augus- tablishing the building program at Father Page, a retired priest at of Divine tine under the leadership of Arch- Holy Name of Jesus, and Christ Re- Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Indi- Mercy bishop Joseph P. Hurley, who had news His Parish retreats, in which alantic, still logs a 30-40 hour work- Radio in established a fund to pay for tuition 3,000 parishioners have taken part. week, anointing the sick, celebrat- Melbourne for priests and build churches dur- The program has since spread to 40 ing Mass and hearing confessions. last May. ing the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s, when additional parishes. The 85-year-old native of (ALINA C. $4 million dollars was raised for the “It’s very effective for young is one of 52 priests officially retired SELVA | FC) education of priests. At the time, 40 adults who have been away from in the Diocese of Orlando, where percent of the priests were from Ire- the Church,” he said. “It has he served most recently as pastor land. brought joy and purpose and a way of Holy Name of Jesus for 23 years. be celebrating 60 years as a priest vocations. Father Page said the “Florida is really blessed with for spreading the faith. It has be- Father Page also has served in three next year. collection is important to help en- a lot of vocations. When I came, come a very vibrant community as other parishes including St. James Like Father Page, many of the hance the life of retired priests. there were no vocations in Florida. a result.” Cathedral, St. Mary Magdalen in retired priests, who are still able, “Without the support of the Florida is really flourishing be- When Father Page isn’t busy Altamonte Springs and the Church continue to be active and help out people, we wouldn’t have flourish- cause of the support of the people, with hospital work, funerals, visit- of the Epiphany in Port Orange, at their parishes. On Nov. 12, a col- ing parishes, schools and the large the support of their faith and Arch- ing the sick and celebrating Mass, which he helped establish in 1962. lection for retired priests will take number of priests and sisters,” he bishop Hurley who did more for he enjoys reading, walking and “It’s a very enriching experience place to assist with their spiritual, said. Florida than George playing golf. He said he gets to visit to be retired as a pastor in a parish pastoral and medical needs. The Father Page’s dream of becom- did for our country,” Father Page family in Ireland every year or two, that I have worked for in all these money collected also allows them ing a priest began at 14 years of said. “His vision and foresight was and he still hopes to make it to Af- years,” said Father Page, who will to participate in retreats and con- age when an Irish responsible for what the Church is rica one day n Sisters speak of they joys found through their vocation

CHRISTINE COMMERCE judging himself. He doesn’t over- be afraid to say, “yes.” Florida Catholic correspondent play being wounded. In Scriptures, “I had a special encounter with we are constantly called to be the God’s love, and at that point I felt ORLANDO | Sara Marquard face of joy, peace, forgiveness and God wanted more of me,” Sister has never doubted she wanted to compassion. We look at Jesus and Acosta said of her vocation. “I was be a religious sister. She has been that is what we see.” looking for happiness and I found it discerning religious life since she Attendees also got the opportu- in Jesus.” made her confirmation five years nity to ask questions during a panel The sisters explained they had ago; now it’s only a matter of which discussion, participate in reflec- many opportunities because of order she wants to join. tion, and end with a Mass with the their vocation that they may not “I always had a strong feeling religious sisters of the Diocese of have had otherwise, such as partici- that I wanted to be a sister,” said Orlando. pating in a pilgrimage to , and the 19-year-old from DeLand, who Victoria Gordillo, a 22-year-old ministering to the people in Puerto would pray daily in middle school, parishioner from St. James Cathe- Rico and Hawaii. However, Sister which was when she felt an over- dral and graduate of Seminole State Power said the key to joy in religious flowing love for God. “My fam- College, said it was great to have the life is love. ily helped me stay on track. I never six religious sisters there to guide “A lot of people enter religious life stopped praying even when I didn’t them. “I was hoping to discern to escape temptation, to be a higher want to pray.” God’s will for my life,” she said. “It’s status, but the key is love,” Sister Marquard was among 10 women nice to have a small group of people Power said. “My idea of spirituality from Florida who participated in to come together to find out the was the mountain of perfection. I “Come and See,” a women’s dis- same thing.” thought what I was supposed to do cernment retreat Sept. 30 at the San Sister Maria Teresa Acosta of the was to climb a mountain of perfec- Pedro Center. Servants of the Pierced Hearts of tion and keep track of my sins and Sister of St. Joseph Kathleen Jesus and Mary said it’s important overcome them. I have left that so Power, diocesan associate director for women to follow their heart and far behind. It’s really quite simple. “Come and See,” a Women’s Discernment Retreat, is a chance for of vocations, led the fifth annual re- decide to embrace God’s call sooner The thing I have to do is to love each the women to interact with the sisters from four different religious treat geared toward women 18 and rather than later. She added do not person who comes into my life.” n congregations. (ANDREA NAVARRO | FC) older. She said it was an opportu- nity for the women to interact with sisters from four different religious GREGORY SCHWENDEMAN congregations. The day began with ATTORNEY a morning prayer followed by a talk Elder Law • Estate Planning • Probate • VA Planning titled, “How shall I put on the atti- Medicaid Planning • Guardianship • Litigation tude of Christ?” 1696 West Hibiscus Blvd. Ste. A | Melbourne, FL 32901 “How many struggle with our Tel: 321-345-5945 Fax: 321-345-5417 11461-1020 limitations, and we so often push [email protected] | www.AmyBVanFossen.com against our limitations. Yet, God 10186-1020 who had everything did the oppo- site,” Sister Power said. “Jesus does not cling to the greatness; he chose to live with limitations. He was oth- er-centered. He didn’t spend time www.thefloridacatholic.org | Oct. 20-Nov. 9, 2017 FLORIDACatholic PALM BEACH DIOCESE Don’t forget ‘Fathers’ day Oct. 29

LINDA REEVES of the Florida Catholic staff St. Ann School WEST PALM BEACH | Second- fourth- graders graders here put a lot of thought, show off talent and prayers into their gift a gift they project, and are totally excited made to about presenting it to a special honor father they admire, praised and clergy. raved about, They will “Father Nestor has faith. He is present fun and nice, and he is the best it during priest I have ever met,” said An- a family drew Orris, a student in Danielle Mass on Twist’s second-grade class at St. Priesthood Ann School. Sunday, He was obviously impressed Oct. 29, with Father Nestor Rodriquez, pas- at St. Ann tor of St. Ann Parish and School. Parish in Twist’s 30 second-graders West Palm worked weeks in advance to make Beach. a colorful and creative apprecia- (PHOTOS tion card decorated with flowers BY LINDA and a big “We Are Praying for You” REEVES | FC) message on the front. The card will be given to Father Rodriquez during a family Mass at St. Ann planned on Priesthood Sunday Oct. 29. “It is not like an ordinary card. We made a spiritual bouquet,” suggestions for Priesthood Sun- FYI Gabby Joey Basile explained about the day. One idea is to create a card of Fuentes card with a list of prayers inside gratitude. Another is to organize The following are some Priesthood and Reese that the children are offering up projects for children in religion Sunday ideas: Skowron • Publish and distribute short have made in appreciation for Father Rodri- classes and schools. She also sug- a video guez and his priestly service to gested purchasing or making a biographies on a pastor and other clergy of your parish. production the parish, school and the chil- gift for a clergy member or work that will be • Offer a spiritual bouquet of dren. on organizing a simple parish re- presented or other prayers in the Priesthood Sunday, always the ception after Mass. The Serra Club on name of a parish priest. last Sunday of October, is a time set also hosts its annual Clergy Ap- Priesthood aside to reflect on the priesthood preciation Dinner Oct. 27 at West- • Plan a dinner or reception for Sunday, and a day promoted by the USA chester Country Club in Boynton clergy. Oct. 29, Council of Serra International to Beach. • Ask the pastor to share his during encourage children and adults “Priests and from the vocation story during an event. a family and parish families to recognize parishes of South County are in- • Offer a card or gift of thanks. Mass. priests and show them they are vited,” she said. “We are honored • Pray for a deceased priest. appreciated and loved. that Bishop Gerald Barbarito will The Serra Club of South Palm be attending.” Beach is part of the international Priesthood Sunday is a time for share thoughts about the priests life. video as part of computer classes. Serra organization. The group is the laity to jump into action and here. Father Brian Lehnert heads “He is always doing stuff for us,” “It is about three minutes long,” established with specific goals in come up with thoughtful ideas. All up the diocesan Office of Voca- said Dominic lost for words but said Gabby. “We went around to mind: foster and promote voca- are encouraged to develop a little tions and is the former pastor of St. wanting to praise his grandfather every class gathering messages of tions to the priesthood and reli- something special, but it could be Thérèse de Parish in Wel- in admiration. appreciation and thanks.” gious life, support clergy and reli- something as simple as a hand- lington, where he currently assists. Andrew gave some priestly tes- The clergy at St. Ann will cer- gious, and assist and inspire club shake, a pat on the back or a hug. “He baptized me,” said Noah about timony, talking about “stuff” that tainly be delighted Oct. 29 when members to grow in holiness and The thankful St. Ann students the priest that was part of his big the clergy do in his life. “They they are gathered with their par- faith. only had wonderful things to say day and family celebration. teach us about God. They lead us ish family and are presented with “Priesthood Sunday is when all about the priests here in the Dio- “Is it OK if we mention dea- and bring us closer to Jesus. They the gifts of thanks. The priests and parishes throughout the Diocese cese of Palm Beach with whom cons?” Dominic Demes asked. “My teach us songs and give people deacons will without a doubt get of Palm Beach honor and affirm they have come in contact over grandfather is my favorite.” the body of Christ,” explained the plenty of thank-yous and special the priests and deacons,” said Jean their very young life. Obviously, Dominic’s beloved clergy young man. words of appreciation that day Waddington, Serra Club president. some of the priests have made a grandfather is Deacon Dennis Along with the card, the entire from members of their flock. “We encourage our Serra Club big impact on the youngsters and Demes. Deacon Demes and his school body related messages and “They (the students) are learn- members to place notices in bulle- were part of special times in their wife, Susan, St. Ann principal, songs of thanks in a video pro- ing what priesthood is all about,” tins and have all ministries at their life. have 10 grandchildren, and four duction created and produced by said Susan Demes. “They are parish level make a special effort “My favorite priest is Father of them attend St. Ann School. Ap- Gabby Fuentes, a sixth-grader, and learning about how much the to celebrate this event.” Lehnert,” said Noah Gonzalez parently Deacon Demes is a big in- Reese Skowron, a seventh-grader. priests love them and serve Waddington made a couple of when we asked the students to fluence and big part of Dominic’s The two girls spent time on the them.” n Oct. 20-Nov. 9, 2017 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 2

Karen O’Neill and Frances Bell, carrying a statue of the Blessed Mother, lead walkers during the annual Catholic Charities Birthline/ Lifeline walkathon Oct. 7 at Emmanuel Parish in Delray A large number of students from St. Vincent School in Delray Beach. Beach turn out to support the Catholic Charities Birthline/Lifeline walkathon Oct. 7 at Emmanuel Parish in Delray Beach. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) Prayer warriors walk and pray for life

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DELRAY BEACH | To best honor Mother Mary and advocate for life, Karen O’Neill and Frances Bell donned comfortable sneakers. The staff members of the Birth- line/Lifeline office in Boynton Beach were thrilled to lead walk- ers of the center’s annual charity fundraiser. The two also carried a statue of Mary as they walked. “It is so nice to be here walking with the other walkers and carry- ing Mary,” O’Neill said. “This is the first time I have done it.” The large statue of Mary repre- sented the mother with child. The beautiful image was displayed on a platform and surrounded by Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito and Father Brian King, episcopal secretary A father pushes his child in a stroller as he takes part in the Catholic fresh pink roses. for the Diocese of Palm Beach, walk in prayer during Catholic Charities Birthline/Lifeline walkathon Oct. 7 at Emmanuel Parish in O’Neill and Bell participated Charities Birthline/Lifeline walkathon Oct. 7. Delray Beach. with hundreds of other walkers Oct. 7 during the annual Catho- parish, reciting rosary prayer for Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito was reminding those gathered to stand to pray for respect for life. “Prayer lic Charities Birthline/Lifeline respect of life, unborn and born — among the walkers as he held ro- up for life, which is “a gift from is the most powerful tool we have. walkathon held at host Emmanuel life from conception to death. The sary beads and prayed along with God.” (The power of the rosary) cannot Parish in Delray Beach. The fund- sun slowly dropped from the sky others. Before the walkathon, he “We must continue to proclaim be underestimated.” raiser is celebrating its 10th year, as the prayers filled the air and the celebrated Mass at Emmanuel the truth. We must continue to All are encouraged to continue and was aimed at raising funds to hand-held candles lit the way for Church. That Saturday was the proclaim what we love, what we to pray for Birthline/Lifeline and support the ministry dedicated to the prayer warriors. feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. believe and don’t be afraid,” he for the end of today’s culture of promoting a culture of life through “The large turnout at the walk- During his homily, he spoke about said, encouraging all to continue death. n its numerous programs, and serv- athon represents a show of sup- October being Respect Life Month, ing women and children in need port for Birthline/Lifeline and the an annual program called for by through outreach and services. pro-life movement,” said Kath- the U.S. Conference of Catholic Walkers of all ages included stu- erine Bowers, Birthline/Lifeline Bishops. dents, families with children, reli- program director. “People are “The theme for this year’s pro- gious sisters and priests. They held always generous when it comes gram is ‘Be Not Afraid,’” he said, rosary beads and candles as they to the walkathon financially and strolled around the grounds of the through their participation.” Get a William E. Boyes Get a Newsbrief John Farina for Hurricane Irma repairs. Dur- Peter Matwiczyk Knights help ing the storm in September, the spiritual center center’s facilities received dam- • Wills, trusts and guardianship litigation age, and windows and doors • Estate and trust planning and administration hit hard by Irma were blown out. Mark Chauvin Checkout out the Members of the Knights of and Ed Souza both past grand WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG Columbus Santa Maria Council Knights, made the presentation Catholic 3300 PGA Blvd., Suite 600 [email protected] FloridaYour Faith.Checkout Your LiFe. Your CommunitY. out the 4999 presented a $4,500 dona- in September to Passionist Fa- WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 newsletter [email protected] tion to Our Lady of Florida Spiri- ther Paul Wierichs, center presi- Catholic 561-694-7979 [email protected] tual Center in North Palm Beach dent. FloridaYour Faith. Your LiFe. Your CommunitY. 11202-1020 newsletter

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NORTH PALM BEACH | The diocese’s annual Encuentro and the in-depth fact-finding project as- sociated with it is complete, reveal- ing common issues on the hearts of Hispanic/Latino Catholics. Now the data is being complied for the next phases of the initiative aimed at better serving and ministering to the fastest-growing segment of the Catholic Church and helping them grow in faith. The diocesan Hispanic Minis- try Office organized the diocesan Encuentro Oct. 1 at host St. Paul of the Cross Parish in preparation for the regional and then national V Encuentro in 2018. Delegates from various participating parishes at- Children present a song during the diocesan Encuentro Oct. 1 at St. Paul of the Delegates from various parishes participate at the tended with information they ob- Cross Parish. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) diocesan Encuentro at St. Paul of the Cross Parish. tained after their own parish meet- ings and one-on-one conversations standing, the V Encuentro has three respect for others.” back after they go through forma- Center, Hispanics made up less with Hispanics/Latino Catholics. focal points: to be attentive to the He and his wife have apparently tion and receive the sacrament of than 7 percent of the total U.S. Deacon Daniel Daza-Jaller, a particular needs of the Hispanic/ instilled service and faith into the confirmation.” population in 1980. By 2014 the His- seminarian for the Diocese of Palm Latino community in the U.S.; to hearts of their six girls, ranging in Another hot topic on the minds panic population more than tripled Beach, attended the event, and said discern what the particular gifts ages from 2 to 23. All but the oldest and hearts of Hispanic/Latino to 55.3 million. Here in the five- his involvement clearly opened his and charisms that God has given child, Flavia, was born in America. Catholics is immigration. New im- county Diocese of Palm Beach, fig- eyes to various needs and concerns this community, in order to thank The three oldest children are en- migration policies, administration ures indicate that there are 385,000 of the Hispanic/Latino commu- God for these and to put them at the rolled at local colleges. Flavia, 23, actions and directives are appar- Hispanic residents and 287,000 are nity, which he feels are the same service of the new evangelization in wants to be a pharmacist. Evlaia, ently causing anxiety and concern Catholic. as “those of the rest of the Church, the U.S.; to reach out to third- and 20, is studying computer science, in Hispanics and Latino families, Deacon Daza-Jaller was born in both in the United States and fourth-generation Hispanics, es- and Erlinda, 18, has aims on being young and old alike, legal and un- and moved here with his around the world. pecially the youths, many who are a veterinarian’s assistant. documented, who share bonds of parents when he was 8 years old. “They want to see more support leaving the Church.” He said 60 per- The family worships together on blood and country. Statistics in- “As a young Hispanic immigrant for families, through counseling cent of Catholics here in the United Sundays and everyone in the fam- dicate that America is home to an on the verge of priestly ordination, and other programs,” said Deacon States below the age of 18 are His- ily serves in some type of ministry. estimated 11 million unauthorized I feel that everything that the V Daza-Jaller, who is preparing for the panic. In addition to ministry work, Jose, immigrants. Encuentro is about affects me and priesthood and his ordination next Jose Pedro-Margarito is a mem- Melchora and the girls help clean Deacon Daza-Jaller said that my ministry directly. It is my joy- year. “They want more opportuni- ber of St. Mark Parish in Boynton the church and volunteer to help to address immigration concerns filled duty to be attentive to what ties to learn about the faith and form Beach. He moved to Florida from out wherever needed. “It is impor- along with providing legal services the Spirit is telling us through it. In lay leaders. They want the youths to Guatemala in 1985 and began at- tant to show them how to get in- and workshops, some parishes have many ways, this V Encuentro pro- know and feel that they are part of tending St. Mark Parish six years volved in service,” said Jose. developed relationships with local cess is the capstone to my semi- the Church and have a voice. They ago. He and his wife, Melchora, Nathaly Rodriguez, 18, with roots law enforcement to lower the sense nary formation, and the transition want to worship in a way that pre- know about Encuentro and have stemming to , grew up at of fear that many undocumented into priestly ministry. It calls and serves and promotes their cultures taken part in conversations as part Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish in immigrants have today. challenges me to be attentive to the and devotions. They want more of the Encuentro process. One im- Delray Beach and is very involved in “The immigration issues are gifts, talents and needs of the His- involvement and dedication from portant issue to them both is faith youth ministry there. She attended some that highly worry many of our panic/Latino community in our their priests. This obviously spoke formation and instilling Christian the diocesan Encuentro as a parish Hispanic faithful, especially those diocese. Moreover, it invites me to me in a particular way. They ul- values, virtues and hope in chil- delegate, and will go to the regional who are currently undocumented to be radically available to all per- timately want to know that God and dren. Encuentro with other young adults or have family members and friends sons in our diocese, regardless of the Church care for them and want “Passing along the faith to the selected from other parishes. that are (undocumented),” he said race, ethnic background, religion, to help them grow and progress.” children is important,” said Jose, “I want youths to be more in- adding many undocumented, who etc., so as to be an agent of the new Deacon Daza-Jaller will attend a landscape business owner. “The volved in the Church,” she said want to take part in the life of the evangelization, trusting that the the national V Encuentro Sept. children are the future Church. It expressing her concerns about the Church, are simply afraid due to Gospel of Jesus Christ alone can 20-23, 2018, in the Diocese of Fort is important to show and teach the next generations, their faith and their current situation. fully respond to the deepest desires Worth, Texas. “From my under- children about service and about the Church. “So many do not come According to the Pew Hispanic of our hearts.” n Volunteers at EnCuentro Dedicated volunteers gather to take a break during the diocesan Encuentro Oct. 1. The men and women under the direction of Tomas and Paula Rodriguez, head volunteers, are all from St. Luke Parish in Palm Springs. They gave time and talents to help feed the more than 350 people from various parishes who attended the Encuentro. Diocesan ministry leaders praised their efforts to help make the event sucessful. (COURTESY OF DIOCESAN HISPANIC MINISTRY) Oct. 20-Nov. 9, 2017 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 4 Powerful women empower other women

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PALM BEACH GARDENS | With the aim of deepening understand- ing of the various offices, aspects and levels of its organization, the Council of Catholic Women pro- vided two days of opportunities for members to learn, meet new peo- ple, bond and pray, and worship in the celebration of Mass. Gathering under the theme “Be Fluid and Flow Like Water,” Tammy Farr, new president of the Diocese of Palm Beach Council of Catho- lic Women, welcomed members Tammy Farr, president of the attending the diocesan council’s diocesan Council of Catholic Leadership Symposium Oct. 6 and Women, welcomes those 7 at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel attending the organization’s Members of the Council of Catholic Women gather to hear talks at the start of the diocesan Council and Executive Meeting Center in leadership symposium held Oct. of Catholic Women Leadership Symposium Oct. 6 and 7 in Palm Beach Gardens. (PHOTOS BY LINDA Palm Beach Gardens. 6 and 7. REEVES | FC) Women from parishes and coun- cils throughout the diocese attend- The council leadership team is ed the event with general sessions, certainly a strong and qualified presentations and two guest speak- mix of women capable of helping ers. Linda Clark represented the Na- other women grow, develop and be- tional Council of Catholic Women come strong leaders in Christ for the and Jean Beazley is with the Florida Church. The diocesan leadership Council of Catholic Women. team members are women known “It is my hope and desire that the in local Catholic circles. They in- women leave here with more confi- clude past council officers and dence and strengths to go back and presidents, and diocesan and par- invest in themselves and in their ish ministry heads, all of whom play councils,” Farr said. “I also hope various active roles in their spiritual they feel a great sense of sisterhood communities and councils. They and bonding with their council sis- also take on leadership roles in their ters in Christ.” own professional careers. A total of 13 members of the Palm “We have a wonderful agenda for Beach diocesan leadership team, you,” said Ghaffari at the start of the formally known as the Council De- symposium. “We want to teach you velopment Team, helped with vari- so much. The women have worked Members of the Council of Catholic Women start their diocesan leadership symposium by standing in ous training sessions. Lena Ghaf- hard for you. This sisterhood and prayer, followed by the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. fari, chairwoman of the team, em- the bonding are special. We want phasized the event’s theme of water, the women of the council to be- a strong and powerful God-given come a sisterhood. It is important substance that is life-sustaining, because when you know each oth- Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery flexible and flows everywhere. er, you become a team. You become “We need to keep flowing and unbreakable. We are all one team. growing in development,” she said. We want everyone to bond.” n All Souls Day Mass ursday, Nov. 2, 2017 at 10 a.m. Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery will be celebrating the Holy Sacrifi ce of the Mass on All Souls Day, Thursday, Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. His Excellency, the Most Reverend Specials Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of the Diocese Thursday 50% off all bottles of Palm Beach will be the main celebrant. of wine up to $100 All clergy, parishioners, families and 3 COURSE SUMMER Menus–$30 and $40 pp friends of the Diocese of Palm Beach are HAPPY HOUR invited to attend this Mass in remembrance 3-7 p.m. 50% off all of our beloved Faithful Departed. drinks at the bar Bar Food $5-$8 Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery is located SUNDAY SPECIAL exactly 1 mile west of State Road 7 (US-441) Piatto della Nonna $20 and 3 miles west of the Florida Turnpike at LIVE MUSIC 10941 Southern Blvd. in Royal Palm Beach. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY For additional information, please feel e decision to have yourself or your loved ones eventually laid to rest at Our Lady Queen of Peace LOCATION PHONE OUR HOURS: free to contact us at 561-793-0711 Catholic Cemetery is one decision you will never regret. 2401 PGA Blvd. Monday-Sunday 11593-1020 561-775-0186 11138-1020 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 10941 Southern Blvd. • Royal Palm Beach ..

PRICES AND MENU ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE 5 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Oct. 20-Nov. 9, 2017 Identity theft — nothing new Identity theft is a crime which to himself as a complete reversal BISHOP BARBARITO’S SCHEDULE affects many people. In fact, a of the of Adam and major credit bureau recently ex- Eve. He became one of us out of Oct. 20 — 10 a.m., Meeting, Oct. 29 — 11:30 a.m., Mass/ board of trustees, St. Vincent de Paul dedication, LeSage Parish Hall, St. perienced a breach which could love and reached out to us out of Regional Seminary, Boynton Beach; Sebastian Parish, Sebastian. impact over 145 million love, even to his going to 5:30 p.m., Mass/dinner, Friends of the Florida people. With personal his death on a cross un- Oct. 30 — 5:30 p.m., Social/din- Seminary, St. Vincent de Paul Regional information, criminals justly condemned as a ner, Passionist priests, Our Lady of Seminary. Florida Spiritual Center. Catholic can open credit ac- criminal. To save us, Je- Oct. 21 — 11 a.m., Altar Servers Nov. 1 — Pastoral Center closed in DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH counts, file tax returns, sus became like us in all Appreciation Mass, Cathedral of St. redirect Social Security things but sin. observance of All Saints Day. Ignatius Loyola, Palm Beach Gardens; Nov. 2 — 10 a.m., Mass, All Souls Vol. 78, No. 24 benefits, buy property Jesus, more than any- 4 p.m., Mass/dinner, 60th anniversary and many more serious one else, knew who he Day, Our Lady Queen of Peace Cem- of St. Jude Parish, Tequesta. etery, West Palm Beach; noon, Mass/ 9995 North Military Trail thefts. No one wants to was, but the devil tempt- Oct. 22 — 11 a.m., Mass, perma- Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 LIVING THE Remembrance Tree, Diocesan Council experience the signifi- ed him to steal this iden- nent deacons and wives retreat, Our 561-775-9500 • Fax 561-630-2698 cant loss and inconve- TRUTH IN tity. He placed before of Catholic Women, St. Vincent de Paul Lady of Florida Spiritual Center, North Regional Seminary, Boynton Beach, nience that can arise LOVE Jesus, in all three temp- PUBLISHER Palm Beach. Nov. 4 — 11:30 a.m., Mass/lunch, Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito from identity theft, and Bishop tations, a false identity of Oct. 23 — noon, Meeting/lunch, many times it is only who he should be as the Grandparents Pilgrimage, St. Edward Gerald Northern Deanery priests, St. Helen Parish; 4 p.m., Mass/blessing, sanctu- DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS recognized when it is too Son of God in his human Parish, Vero Beach. ary, Holy Name of Jesus Parish, West Dianne Laubert late. Barbarito nature. The devil tempt- [email protected] Oct. 24 — Diocese of Palm Beach Palm Beach. Identity theft is not ed him that he should be 33rd anniversary; 2 p.m., Meeting, a new crime which has Nov. 5 — 11 a.m., Mass, 30th an- DIOCESAN EDITOR a Savior of worldly pow- Finance Council, Pastoral Center, Palm come about with the rise of com- er, authority and wealth, flaunt- niversary of St. Peter Parish, Jupiter. Linda Reeves Beach Gardens. Nov. 7 — 10 a.m., Meeting, Pres- [email protected] puters and the digital age. There ing creation with fear, and not Oct. 25 — 11 a.m., Meeting/lunch, byteral Council, Pastoral Center; 12:30 561-775-9528 is a more serious form of identity one of love who was going to be Central Deanery priests, St. Edward theft that goes back to the very rejected by those he came to save. p.m., Meeting, deans, Pastoral Center. Parish, Palm Beach. Nov. 8 — 11 a.m., Taping of TV • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: beginning of creation. That theft The devil tried to steal God’s Oct. 26 — 11:30 a.m., Luncheon, Mass, Parallax Productions, West Palm Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275-9953, has to do with the attempt to steal identity from Jesus and to make Samaritan Center 25th anniversary, or customerservice@theflorida Beach. the very essence of who a person himself God by telling Jesus to get Quail Valley Golf Club, Vero Beach. catholic.org is and to replace one’s own es- down and worship him. Nov. 9 — 3:30 p.m., Blessing of sence with it. It comes down to, “I Jesus was keenly aware of the Oct. 27 — noon, Mass/lunch, Mary’s Shelter of the Treasure Coast, Notify us of address changes (temporary Catholic Charities volunteers, Cathe- Stuart. or permanent) as soon as possible. Please don’t like who I am and so I will many attempts of the devil to dral of St. Ignatius Loyola; 6:30 p.m., Nov. 10-16 — Meeting of U.S. change your address online at www. become someone else.” Identity have others steal his identity. 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Oct. 20-Nov. 9, 2017 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 6 Survey explores college Catholics and ‘Faith 101’ A survey offered by the Florida Catholic edition in Miami asked every Sunday because I could that about a quarter of adults in the walk there,” Perez said. “At home, U.S. (27 percent) claim the trend- why keeping the faith is often a challenge for college students I didn’t have a car.” ing label, up 8 percent since 2012. ‘RUDE’ ENCOUNTERS ‘GOD’S SEARCH FOR US’ CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO • 21 students (20.8 percent) said today,” Jackson said. A few students said they experi- During an October 2012 lecture and CHRISTY PIÑA their faith weakened. At UF, the Catholic Gators have enced “rude” encounters and did at Florida International University Florida Catholic correspondents • 18 students (17.8 percent) said Mission 10,000, an outreach initia- not return to church. In exploring on “Spirituality in the Contempo- that their faith stayed the same. tive aimed at finding, forming and why students stopped practicing rary Catholic Church,” MIAMI | Thousands of high • 2 students (2 percent) said they launching into lifelong - the faith during college, the survey Thomas Wenski reminded stu- school graduates entered college lost their faith completely. ship all 10,000 Catholic students at asked, “What caused it?” dents that the Church encompass- for the first time this fall. Before When students were asked what the university in four years. Similar • 29 students (29.71 percent) said es different forms of spirituality leaving home, they packed their kept them practicing Catholicism campus ministry engagement can they didn’t stop practicing. and private prayer, such as Bene- bags with essentials, from toilet- in college: be found at other colleges and uni- • 13 students (12.9 percent) cited dictine, Franciscan, Dominican ries, to laptops and headphones, • 44 students (43.6 percent) said versities across the state and coun- a change in routine. and Carmelite. notebooks and pens, clothes and campus ministry helped them try, whether Catholics are physi- • 10 students (9.9 percent) cited “Authentic spirituality, then, comfort food. But did they pack maintain their faith. cally present on campus or across lack of community. for the Christian, is not so much their faith? And if they did, how are • 24 students (23.8 percent) said the street at a nearby parish. • 9 students (8.9 percent) said about our search for God but about they engaging it on campus and in they did so independently. When asked if a local parish or the college environment affected God’s search for us,” said Arch- their lives? While college brings • 11 students (10.9 percent) said Catholic community kept them their practice. bishop Wenski. “It’s a big Church. many firsts, for many students it is a local parish helped. coming back, the reasons and re- • 7 students (6.9 percent) said it So we can talk within Catholicism also the first opportunity to prac- • 11 students (10.9 percent) said sults were varied: was inconvenient. of distinct spiritualities that fit the tice the faith on their own. they did not keep practicing. • 20 students (19.8 percent) said • 3 students (3 percent) cited in- temperament and personalities of From July to mid-August, the • Five students (5 percent) said they were moved by inspiring, re- dependent study. everyone.” Florida Catholic, Miami edition, they continued practicing because latable and relevant homilies. Students who selected “other” Archbishop Wenski noted that through the archdiocesan Office of friends. • 19 students (18.8 percent) said as an option wrote, “beliefs from Mass, whether it is celebrated in of Communications, released a The remaining students se- they continued to attend out of the Catholic Church toward the the , in the new form or survey via social media asking lected “other” as their answer and habit. LGBTQ community,” “being left the extraordinary (old ) form, past and present college students filled in various responses, includ- • 5 students (5 percent) said that out and unwelcomed,” “unintel- in the Byzantine or other Eastern about their faith experience on ing “God called me back,” “I was in music helped. ligent representation of the faith,” rites, is meant to bring all to pray campus. Participants selected college seminary,” and “my fam- • 4 students (4 percent) said they and “too preoccupied with all else” together. answers from multiple-choice op- ily” as reasons for continuing to felt a sense of fellowship and be- as reasons for stopping the practice Father Phillip Tran, Catholic tions or selected “other” to provide practice their faith in college. longing. of their faith in college. chaplain at the University of Mi- their own feedback. Exactly 101 • 3 students (3 percent) said they A student, who wished to re- ami, said he asks students to con- responses were received from stu- CATHOLIC GATORS enjoyed the community. main anonymous, noted, “Other sider changing their perspective dents who attended colleges in and Allie Jackson, a student at the Remaining students selected Catholics have led me away from from “How is church not pleasing out of state. University of Florida, felt encour- “other” as their option and re- Catholicism as a faith system, but I to me?” to “Why do I go to church?” Granted, this is self-selected aged by Catholic Gators and FO- sponded with “The ability to learn have retained my own private reli- “Hopefully the reason is not just and therefore not a scientific sur- CUS (Fellowship of Catholic Uni- and grow more through forma- giosity separate from the confines for you, but for God,” said Father vey. But here are the questions and versity Students) to dive into her tion,” “Jesus and friends,” and “It of the Church.” Tran. “Mass is ultimately an act of results: faith. was the right thing to do.” That response is similar to what worship oriented toward God, not “How did your faith change in “The group is filled with so For Aramis Perez, who attended many millennials and other adults for ourselves, and thus if you go, college?” offered four response op- much joy and love and if it weren’t college in Cambridge, Mass., it was define as being “spiritual but not and even if you don’t like it, it’s an tions: for such a powerful group that wel- as simple as having a church with- religious.” A Pew Research Center act of love because you’re purpose- • 60 students (59.4 percent) said comed me when I got to college, I in walking distance from campus. survey conducted between April fully giving that hour to God. Give their faith got stronger. definitely wouldn’t be where I am “I was finally able to go to Mass 25 and June 4 of this year revealed it a chance.” n

Sister Loretto Wolff, 94, dies COLUMN ‘The biological and psychological manipulation of sexual From 5 difference, which biomedical technology allows one to Dominican Sister Loretto Wolff, area and at Mary Immaculate see as open to free choice — which it’s not!’ 94, a native of Nebraska, who served Parish in West Palm Beach until life which includes how God has St. Jude School in Boca Raton and 2002. created that person to be. He has Pope Francis Mary Immaculate Parish in West A funeral Mass was celebrated emphasized that we cannot change Palm Beach and volun- Oct. 6 at the Domini- who we are, and trying to do so only As serious as the matter of iden- God. Identity theft is nothing new. teered in the southern can motherhouse in causes unrest and misery. In a most tity theft is in regard to stealing It is good for us to know ourselves Diocese of Palm Beach, Sinsinawa and Sister recent address to the Pontifical personal information by which one to our core and to accept ourselves died Oct. 2 at St. Dominic Wolff was buried in the Academy for Life, the pope stressed can set up a false account to divert as God has made us. It is also good Villa in Sinsinawa, Wis. community’s ceme- that the essential differences in our personal funds, even more serious for us to do this in regard to others. She made her first re- tery. She was preceded identities, including our gender, are and prevalent among us today is the Only accepting our identity, as God ligious profession as a in death by her father rooted in nature and ultimately re- theft of identity in regard to who we has made us, gives us true joy. n Sinsinawa Dominican and mother Joseph flect the plan of God for human life. are, especially in our relationship to 72 years ago and her final and Lorretto (Walsh) While very understanding of the profession Aug. 5, 1948. Wolff Sr.; two sisters, tensions of modern life which lead She taught for 32 years, Sister Wolff Margaret Schone- to an escape by means of changing nine while also serving as principal, baum and Elaine Filkins; and identity, the pope stressed, “The bi- and served as a pastoral minister for three brothers, Joseph Wolff Jr., ological and psychological manipu- six years, parish administrator for Vincent Wolff and Robert Wolff. lation of sexual difference, which nine years, librarian for four years, She is survived by her sibling, biomedical technology allows one and as a volunteer for 12 years. Sis- Dominican Sister Mary Wolff, to see as open to free choice — which ter Wolff served in Minnesota, Il- and three brothers, John Wolff, it’s not! — is thus likely to dismantle linois, Wisconsin, Montana, New Benedictine Theodore the source of energy that nourishes 10186-1020 Mexico, Oklahoma and Florida. Wolff and F. Patrick Wolff, and the alliance of man and woman and Here in the Diocese of Palm Beach, nieces and nephews. Memorials makes it creative and fruitful.” God she served as a librarian at St. Jude may be made to the Sinsinawa has given us an identity which can- Catholic School from 1993 to 1997 Dominicans, 585 County Road not be changed, although others, in- and volunteered in the Boca Raton Z, Sinsinawa, WI 53824-9701. n cluding ourselves, may try to steal it. 7 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Oct. 20-Nov. 9, 2017 Chris Stefanick will visit St. Jude in Tequesta LINDA REEVES FYI “I already have our tickets,” she “He is such an amazing speak- of the Florida Catholic staff said. “He is very dynamic. He is er,” said Angelina Viola, 15, of Holy Reboot Live: Nov. 2, 7 p.m., St. Jude Parish, 204 U.S. Highway 1, down-to-earth and relatable to the Spirit Parish who heard Stefanick TEQUESTA | One parish here is Tequesta. Featured speaker: Chris youths. You can feel the passion speak this summer in Orlando. “He pulling out all the stops and bring- Stefanick. All are welcomed to and conviction he has about what has such a beautiful look on life and ing in one of the most sought-after attend. Admission: $20. 561-748- he preaches. He is on a mission and faith.” Catholic speakers in the country 8805, www.diocesepb.org/REBOOT, it is contagious. He is like our youth Arnell Lexima, 23, of Holy Spirit to help faithful who need to hit the [email protected]. group’s hero.” also attended several programs led reset button and reboot their faith. Stefanick, who resides in Denver, by Stefanick. He was 18 when he Frank Faranda, director of stu- is married and the father of six chil- first heard the speaker at a youth dent ministries at St. Jude Parish in parish youth minister in California, dren. “I’ve personally seen him sev- conference. Tequesta, has been working for six and he was a diocesan director of eral times,” said Faranda. “I heard “He played a large part in my re- months to bring “Reboot Live,” led youth and young adult ministry in him in Philadelphia at a national version to the faith,” Lexima said, by evangelist Chris Stefanick, to his the Archdiocese of Denver, but he youth minister’s conference and explaining that he joined religion parish Nov. 2. He is extending an didn’t stop there. this summer at the Steubenville classes and formation to receive the invitation to St. Jude parishioners, Throughout the years, he has au- Youth Conference in Orlando. He is sacrament of confirmation shortly as well as parishioners around the thored or co-authored books. He is truly fantastic. He is a multigenera- after hearing Stefanick speak for diocese. known for his work “Chosen,” used tional speaker.” the first time. “We have an amazing event as part of the sacrament of confir- He is regularly featured on Cath- He was a senior in high school planned,” said Faranda, who has mation formation program in dio- Chris Stefanick olic Eternal World Television Net- and had strayed from the Church. worked in ministry for nearly 15 ceses across the nation. He is also work (EWTN) and Relevant Radio, Today, he is very active at his parish years. “We want to have a rebirth in the man behind Real Life Catholic, Kendel Jordan, a youth director a radio network mainly broadcast- and credits Stefanick for rebooting faith. We want to see our kids and a ministry which he says is a mis- at Holy Spirit Parish in Lantana, ing talk radio and religious pro- his faith. families throughout the diocese sion “to ignite a bold, contagious has met Stefanick and heard him gramming involving the Catholic This is Stefanick’s first visit to the living a deep, bold faith. We want faith in the heart of every Catholic speak at various events. She uses Church. His Reboot Live programs Diocese of Palm Beach. “To have to help make their faith come alive. in America.” As part of Real Life his books and videos as part of her are very well received. Basically, he someone of his magnitude here in We want them to know the joy of Catholic, he develops video presen- ministry work with youths. She is explains Reboot Live as being an the diocese is exciting,” said Faran- having Christ at the center of their tations and makes visits and gives planning to take a group of young instrument to “explore the basics of da. “He is typically sold out, booked life.” live presentations at various venues people with her to the Reboot pro- faith and how faith applies in daily up. We are excited that he is coming Stefanick began ministry as a and events. gram at St. Jude. life.” here.” n

Newsbriefs Catholic Charities extends hurricane assistance Catholic Charities opened four Hurricane Irma disaster response points this month in Fort Pierce, Pahokee and Belle Glade to help aid those who needed it the most. As part of efforts, Catholic Chari- ties USA sent four staff members from Catholic Charities in South Carolina to assist the local Diocese of Palm Beach charity set up the points. Since the storm hit Florida, Catholic Charities has worked with other first responders, local emer- gency officials and other nonprofits in providing food and water, and as a member of the Caring Com- munity Coalition for Disaster Relief addressing unmet recovery needs of individuals and families. This Michael DiFederico, 16, of St. Christopher Parish in Hobe Sound month’s initiative is an effort to ad- shows off a stack of shoes he collected for his Eagle Scout project. dress the need for long-term assis- (FAMILY COURTESY PHOTO) tance and support. “There are people who are not el- Teen reaches out to Many students in Haiti wear Lucas Velasquez, a student at St. Helen School in Vero Beach, poses igible for FEMA assistance and oth- hand-me-down shoes, which are with Sgt. William Offutt. (COURTESY OF ST. HELEN SCHOOL) ers who are just now recognizing children of Haiti worn out or may not fit, and some their actual damage,” said Sheila Michael DiFederico, 15, of St. children have no shoes, which Gomez, executive director of Cath- Christopher Parish in Hobe Sound exposes them to hookworm and Vero Beach school and city officials. Mayor Laura olic Charities of the Diocese of Palm and John Carroll High School in other soil-transmitted diseases Moss and Police Chief David Cur- Beach. “Some people have been out Fort Pierce was awarded the rank that enter through the feet. Mi- celebrates heroes rey were among special guests. of work since the hurricane and of Eagle Scout Sept. 20 for his ser- chael appealed to fellow class- St. Helen School in Vero Beach St. Helen clergy were also pres- are now falling behind on their vice work and project. Michael as- mates, teachers, parishioners and went all out to give thanks to and ent and joined in the celebration. monthly bills. Often after a natural sisted Djumy Septembre, a Port St. fellow Scouts of Troop 840. As part celebrate local heroes Oct. 5. Breakfast was served and certifi- disaster, the challenges to regain Lucie missionary who frequently of his project, he washed any dirty The students and school leaders cates, T-shirts and goodie bags stability last a long time, sometimes travels to Haiti providing assis- shoes and replaced frayed laces. organized a “Hometown Hero” filled with donations from 15 lo- even years. Catholic Charities will tance. He labeled the shoes according celebration and invited first re- cal businesses were distributed. be helping for the long run.” Dona- Michael earned his Eagle Scout to size. Financial donations were sponders and volunteers of the The students presented special tions are greatly appreciated to as- award for collecting more than collected for shipping and pur- community. Guests included en- gifts of personal writings, ex- sist in the effort. Please visit www. 500 pairs of sneakers for children chasing new sneakers and soccer forcement officers, animal shel- pressing thanks and apprecia- catholiccharitiesdpb.org in need in Haiti. balls for the children. ter volunteers, medical personnel tion. Oct. 20-Nov. 9, 2017 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 8

DIOCESAN EVENTS SOCIAL MEDIA FYI TV MASS Diocesan Annual Charismatic Follow what is going on around the Diocese of Palm Beach on social media. Face- To find more information on events, Televised Mass: Sundays, 10:30- Renewal Convention for the book is a simple way to be informed with the latest news in the diocese and spot visit www.diocesepb.org/events 11 a.m., CW34 WTVX. Produced by Haitian-Creole community: Oct. familiar faces of the Catholic community. Feel free to tag, share and comment or www.catholiccharitiesdpb.org/ the diocesan Office of Communica- 20, 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Oct. 21, 9 a.m.-9 on the postings on our Facebook pages: Diocese of Palm Beach; Diocese of Palm events. tions. Questions: www.diocesepb. p.m.; Oct. 22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Beach, Office of Catholic Schools; Palm Beach Vocation; Diocese of Palm Beach org/tv-Mass or 561-775-9529. To Vincent Ferrer Parish center, 840 support the televised Mass or to George Bush Blvd., Delray Beach. Youth Ministry; Diocese of Palm Beach Family Life; Catholic Charities Palm-Beach; Reboot Live: Nov. 2, 7 p.m., and Florida Catholic. St. Jude Parish, 204 U.S. Highway request a free Mass missal: 561- Commemorates 50th anniversary 775-9529 or Office of Communica- of the Charismatic Movement. 1, Tequesta. Featured speaker: Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito will Chris Stefanick, a youth ministry tions, 9995 N. Military Trail, P.O. Box veteran aimed at setting young 109650, Palm Beach Gardens, FL visit. Speakers: retired Auxiliary $15 for soup-to-go. Bowls created Call your parish office to make hearts and souls on fire for the 33410. Bishop Guy A. Sansaricq of Diocese reservations with the diocesan by local artists are also available for of Brooklyn, N.Y.; Father Jules Lord. Admission: $20. 561-748- Liturgy Office. Sessions in English a minimum donation of $15. http:// 8805, www.diocesepb.org/REBOOT, Campion, Father Luc Philogene and Spanish. Check with a parish. www.communitywalk.com/2017_ and Father Raoul Mambo, all from [email protected]. snack bar. Proceeds benefit youth Protection of Children soup_bowl_locations/2017_soup_ Haiti; Father Gustave Miracle of All Saints School auction: ministry. Vendors wanted and and Young People: The bowl_locations/map/2121331. Boston; and Father Yves Geffrard, Nov. 4, 6 pm, Jupiter Beach Resort, discount space pricing available Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach • Naturalization event for diocesan coordinator of Haitian 5 N. Highway A1A, Jupiter. Tickets by Oct. 15. 561-622-2565, is committed to the safety and Mexican nationals: Nov. 5, noon, Ministry. 772-466-9617, 772-971- available through the school office. [email protected], www. protection of all children and Mission, 9080. Proceeds benefit All Saints School cathedralpb.com. vulnerable adults in its care. 12896 County Road 512, Fellsmere. in Jupiter. 561-748-8994. Young adult study group: Annual Hispanic Charismatic Victims of abuse by Church Free consultations regarding AIM spiritual retreat for Sundays, 7-9 p.m., Holy Name of Renewal Conference: Oct. 28-29, personnel are encouraged to citizenship for Mexican residents. individuals with physical Jesus, 345 S. Military Trail, West 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; and Oct. 29, 8 contact the diocesan victim Preparation of naturalization disabilities: Nov. 10-12, beginning Palm Beach. 561-766-3563. a.m.-3 p.m., Cardinal Newman High assistance coordinator Lorraine applications for those who qualify. 3 p.m., Duncan Retreat Center, School, 5512 Spencer Drive, West Sabatella, 561-801-0999, to begin 561-345-2029. Prayer gathering: Fridays, 15820 S. Military Trail, Delray Palm Beach. Theme: “Mary, Star of necessary emotional, psychological 5 p.m., on the sidewalks near A • Temporary protected status re- Beach. Weekend retreat experience the New Evangelization.” Speakers and spiritual healing. For more Woman’s World Medical Center registration: Assistance is available in a loving, joyful, accessible and include: Father Pedro Repollet of information on diocesan policies that offers abortion services, 503 S. through Catholic Charities for accommodative environment. the Archdiocese of Newark, N.J.; and procedures for reporting 12th St., Fort Pierce. Treasure Coast Haitian nationals who need help Hosted by Achieve, Inspire, Father Mario Castaneda, pastor abuse as well as to view the USCCB rosary group leads rosary recitation in re-registering for temporary Motivate Ministry (AIM) at St. of St John Fisher Parish in West “Charter for the Protection of for the end of abortion. 772-465- protected status required by Joan of Arc Parish, Boca Raton. Palm Beach; and Father Quesnel Children and Young People,” visit 8298. U.S. Customs and Immigration Volunteer assistance provided. Delvard, pastor of www.diocesepb.org and click on Pray the rosary for life: Services. Re-registration procedures Volunteers are needed and Parish in Lake Worth. Donations: Offices/Safe Environments. extended through Jan. 22, 2018. Saturdays, 9-10 a.m., sidewalks just $10 in advance or $15 at the door. welcome to attend. 954-821-6077, Permanent deacon www.catholiccharitiesdpb.org. north of the Wellington Regional 561-439-2970. [email protected]. applications available: Men Medical Center, 10101 Forest Hill • Catholic Charities Respect Life Christmas bazaar/craft fair: All Souls Day Mass: Nov. 2, interested in applying to become a Blvd., Wellington. All invited to Ministry is seeking volunteers to Nov. 10, 9 a.m., St. Sebastian Parish, 10 a.m., Our Lady Queen of Peace permanent deacon of the Diocese pray for the end of abortions. 561- take on roles as respect life parish 13075 Federal Highway, Sebastian. Cemetery, 10941 Southern Blvd., of Palm Beach are asked to speak 784-0689. representatives, who are essential Craft items, bake sale, jams and Royal Palm Beach. Main celebrant: to their pastors for permission to to help build culture of life and jellies, white elephant sale, raffles, Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito. All apply. Download the application spread pro-life message. If you are religious items, lunch available. clergy, parishioners and families from the diocesan website, www. ANNOUNCEMENTS passionate about saving unborn Sponsored by Women’s Guild. 772- of the diocese are invited to pray diocesepb.org/deacon-formation. babies and other pro-life work and 664-6250. Charismatic group inviting for the faithful departed. Light 561-775-9540, lpowell@diocesepb. are interested in filling this role Concert: Nov. 11, 6 p.m., St. visitors: Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., reception follows. 561-793-0711. org. within your parish, contact Don www.ourqueen.org. Patrick Parish, 13591 Prosperity St. Paul of the Cross Parish center, Catholic Charities events Kazimir weekday mornings, 561- Grandparent’s Pilgrimage Farms Road, Palm Beach Gardens. 10970 Jack Nicklaus Drive, North • Annual State Respect 360-3330. and Mass: Nov. 4, St. Edward Orchid City Brass Band in the British Palm Beach. Mass and healing Life Conference: Oct. 20-21, • Project Rachel support: Parish, 144 N. County Road, Palm brass band tradition to honor service takes the place of prayer Resort and Spa, Tuesdays, 3 p.m., Catholic Charities Beach. Main celebrant: Bishop veterans. Admission: free and open meeting the third Thursday of each 250 Racquet Club Road, Weston. St. Francis Center, 100 W. 20th Gerald M. Barbarito. Hosted by to the public. Free-will offering month. 561-626-1873. Theme: “For the Least of Them.” St., Riviera Beach. Gather with diocesan Office of Marriage and appreciated. 561-626-8626, alan@ Catholic radio stations are Speakers include Dr. Anthony others who are struggling in the Family Life. Day begins with bus stpatrickchurch.org. available through the radio, Levatino, a pro-life advocate and aftermath of abortion. Meetings trip to Palm Beach, greeting at Craft show: Nov. 18, 9 a.m.- the Internet and application former abortionist; and Dr. Alveda designed to give hope and provide St. Edward followed by talk on 6 p.m.; Nov. 19, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., downloads: WPBV FM (98.3 FM, King, director of Civil Rights for the healing. 561-360-3325 historical stained-glass windows Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, www.wpbvradio.com); WJPP Unborn, an outreach of Priests for of the church, luncheon and Mass. • Respite services to St. Lucie 9995 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach (100.1 FM, www.wjppfm.com); Life, and niece of Cost: $25 all-inclusive, including County caregivers: Short-term or Gardens. Crafts, holiday and and WDMC (920 AM, www. King Jr. Cost: $90 per person by bus transportation from multiple temporary care of a few hours a occasion gifts, baked goods, divinemercyradio.com). Oct. 9; $100 per person after. locations. 561-775-9524, cloh@ week. 561-360-3321. raffle, children’s activities and Price includes meals. Group rates diocesepb.org, www.diocesepb. • Rosary gathering: First available. Online registration: org/grandparents. Saturdays, 9 a.m., near Presidential www.respectlifemiami.org. 954- 2017-2018 School of Christian Women’s Center in West Palm 981-2922, stateconference2017@ Beach, 100 Northpoint Parkway, Formation: Learn more about respectlifemiami.org Catholicism and prepare for West Palm Beach. Led by Respect Mar’ Shelter i.... • Faith Community Nurse ministry work. Available in English Life Office. 561-360-3330. Network meeting: Oct. 27, noon-2 and Spanish. Cost: $10. For Providing caring, educational, p.m., Holy Name of Jesus Parish, schedule of classes: 561-775-9544, 345 S. Military Trail, West Palm. spiritual and supportive housing www.diocesepb.org/schools-of- COMMUNITY Open to the public. 561-345-2006, environment for homeless, pregnant christian-formation. [email protected]. EVENTS women and their babies. Off ering Divorce survival ministry • Elder Affairs guardianship a pathway to self-suffi ciency, and program: Presented at parishes training program: Oct. 28, 9 Council of Catholic Women a life of dignity and respect. in the Diocese of Palm Beach, 12- a.m.-5 p.m., Embassy Suites, 1601 luncheon: Oct. 20, 11:30 a.m., Holy week program features 30-minute Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach. Family Parish, 2330 S.E. Mariposa Please visit our website at DVD segments on challenges of a Mandatory course for guardians Ave., Port St. Lucie. Cost: $7 in broken marriage. For the recently www.MarysShelterTC.org appointed by the court system. advance; $8 at the door. Games separated and divorced and those Approved by the Circuit Court in and raffle. 772-398-1357. divorced for many years. Sponsored Palm Beach County, sponsored Festival of crafts: Oct. 28, 8 by Office of Marriage and Family by the Palm Beach County Bar a.m.-2 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes, Volunteer Alway Neede Life. Registration suggested; space Association. Cost: $75. Registration 22094 Lyons Road. More than 60 limited. To register: 561-775-9524. Funded by Donations and required. 561-345-2000, ext. 208; tables of handcrafted items. Free Joy of the Family mission: www.catholiccharitiesdpb.org/ admission. Drawings, bake sale and Mary’s Shelter Thriˆ Store A multiyear mission sponsored events. refreshments. Proceeds benefit by diocesan Office of Marriage • 25th annual Samaritan needs of the parish. 561-445-4192 Upcomin event — Sav th Dat! and Family Life. Ongoing events Center Soup Bowl: Nov. 2, 11:30 International festival: Oct. 29, Fashion Show-January 16, 2018 Breaking the cycles of designed to explore and reflect a.m.-1:30 p.m., and 4:30-7 p.m. 1-5 p.m., St. Mark Parish, 643 St. upon the deeper meaning of Annual Gala-March 3, 2018 generational poverty at 41 different locations in Indian Mark Place, Boynton Beach. Foods family and life and how to find joy. Willoughby Golf Club, Stuart, FL and dependency River County. Proceeds from soup from seven different countries 561-775-9524, [email protected]. sales benefit Catholic Charities of the world, decorations and Workshops for extraordinary Samaritan Center that provides entertainment including mariachi For more info, visit www.MarysShelterTC.org ministers of holy Communion: transitional housing for homeless music. All welcome. Donation: $15 To Sponsor or Register for Events click the 11592-1020 For both new and experienced adults; $10 children under 10. 561- families with dependent children. Events tab on our website or call 772-223-5000 ministers at various locations. Donations: $5 per bowl of soup or 752-2988. WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | Oct. 20-Nov. 9, 2017 FLORIDACatholic VENICE DIOCESE

Many issues to consider during Respect Life Month STAFF REPORT regional headquarters of Planned Parent- ing support for H. Con Res 80, urging them These vigils gathered the community to- hood. to put Congress on record as rejecting as- gether, not only putting a focus on ending SARASOTA | October is National Re- Bishop Frank J. Dewane will celebrate sisted suicide as health care. The Diocese the death penalty and on Lambrix, but just spect Life Month, which seeks to protect all Mass Oct. 27, 9 a.m., at St. of Venice Respect Life Office is also spon- as importantly for the victims of his crime, life, from conception until natural death. Church, 2157 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers, in soring a conference on this topic Oct. 28 at for all victims of all crimes, for their fami- During October, the Respect Life movement support of 40 Days for Life. The Bishop will St. Charles Borromeo Parish, 2500 Easy St., lies, and especially for those who kill in the has been very active, and there is still time to then lead the prayer walk outside Planned Port Charlotte. The 9 a.m. conference will name of justice, including the governor, the take action. Parenthood at 8595 College Parkway. feature physicians Deacon Al Mauriello attorney general, the guards, the doctors Advocates are invited to participate in Respect life does not only focus on abor- and F. Michael Gloth, both of Naples, who administering the drugs and the spectators. the 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil outside tion, but much more. Cardinal Timothy will share their expertise on important is- Unfortunately, Gov. Rick Scott wasted no the Planned Parenthood abortion facili- Dolan, Chairman of the U.S. Conference of sues that everyone needs to face, whether time in signing the order of execution for ties on Central Avenue in Sarasota, and Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life for themselves or for a loved one. To register, Patrick Hannon for Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. Signed College Parkway and Winkler Road in Fort Activities, and Bishop Dewane, Chairman contact [email protected] or Oct. 7, Scott seems to schedule an execution Myers. This peaceful event, which contin- of the conference’s Committee on Domestic call 941-374-1068. each month going forward. Hannon was ues through Nov. 5, is an opportunity to Justice and Human Development, have ex- The faithful at six parishes held solemn sentenced to death in 1991, and if the execu- stand witness for the unborn. To register, pressed their strong support for H. Con. Res. prayerful vigils Oct. 5, the evening Florida tion takes place it would be the 26th under visit www.40daysforlife.com and search for 80, a resolution which expresses “the sense executed Cary Michael Lambrix by lethal Scott. ■ Sarasota or Fort Myers. of the Congress that assisted suicide puts injection. He was convicted of killing two To coincide with 40 Days for Life, a silent everyone, including those most vulnerable, people in 1983. Florida executions resumed To learn more about respect life activi- procession with a statue of Mary took place at risk of deadly harm and undermines the in August after an 18-month delay following ties in the Diocese of Venice, visit www. Oct. 7 in Sarasota on the feast of Our Lady integrity of the health care system.” a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the need for dioceseofvenice.org/respectlife or con- of the Rosary. The faithful gathered at St. The faithful are being urged to send a unanimous jury decisions for implementing tact Jeanne Berdeaux at Berdeaux@ Martha Parish and proceeded to the nearby message to U.S. House representatives urg- the death penalty. dioceseofvenice.org or 941-374-1068. Oct. 20-Nov. 9, 2017 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 2 Post Irma: A tale of two towns Stacie Mosquera Special to the Florida Catholic

Immokalee | Just seven miles of road and partially flooded farm- land separate the towns of Immo- kalee and Ave Maria. But while Ave Maria advertises itself on its web site as “Southwest Florida’s newest hometown,” Im- mokalee is a poor farming commu- nity made up of mostly immigrants and migrant workers. Hurricane Irma brought these two communi- ties closer after the storm roared through the already impoverished Immokalee. Phil Peterson, an Ave Maria resi- dent and former U.S. Marine, said there is a real sense of commu- nity in Ave Maria. After Hurricane Pictured above are some of the teens who volunteered to assist at Irma knocked out electricity and Guadalupe Social Services of Catholic Charities in Immokalee. gas throughout the town, Peterson said neighbors gathered together the daily distribution operations time. She and a friend had been try- in the street and had a block party. flowing. “We surprisingly kept it ing to gather Hurricane Harvey re- They set up grills, cooked food and organized as best as we could,” she lief donations when Hurricane Irma Volunteers from God’s Way Ministries of Delaware unload emergency helped each other clean up fallen said. hit Florida. supplies at Guadalupe Social Services of Catholic Charities in Imokalee trees and debris. Then community Rodriguez had help from a secu- “When Irma hit, we just decided following Hurricane Irma. (COURTESY PHOTOS) members headed to Immokalee to rity team — Executive Protection to be where we were most effective,” help aid its residents in their recov- Investigative Consultants LLC — Amanda said. “You look at all of the Knights of Columbus at St. Andrew of Columbus members came from ery. that had traveled from Chicago to pictures and say you wish you could Parish. The pair made light work of all over Florida to grill hot dogs and “It’s community coming togeth- aid in the disaster relief efforts. help. Instead of just saying it, I de- a tough job in the food distribution hamburgers for the hungry com- er not just to help each other, but “We wouldn’t have been able to cided to really get out and help do- area, tossing packages back and munity. to help a community up the road,” keep a handle on the crowd without ing stuff.” forth to one another in an effort to Guadalupe Social Services has Peterson said. “This is the fabric of them. They’ve been great,” she said. Ian Schmoyer, owner of JHS keep donations organized. since returned to its “normal” rou- America in a way that you never In the Guadalupe Social Ser- Builders in Fort Myers, said his Meanwhile, Hazel Pirnack of Na- tine. Staff members are making hear.” vices’ kitchen, which operates as a company had been collecting do- ples carefully backed her SUV up to appointments for financial assis- For two weeks, volunteers from soup kitchen under normal circum- nations for weeks. He and a small the distribution center doors. She, tance, the food pantry is open, the Ave Maria worked side-by-side stances, 19-year-old Estefania Var- crew of workers dropped off several her husband, Larry Pirnack, and a soup kitchen is serving hot meals, with other volunteers from Immo- gas put bottles of Gatorade, water pickup truck loads of donations on friend had purchased $2,000 worth and the shower program is back on kalee at Guadalupe Social Services and soda into coolers full of ice. Var- two consecutive days. of food and supplies for donation. schedule. But, according to Rodri- of Catholic Charities, located on the gas said she has lived in Immokalee Mother and son duo, Tania and “We’re all blessed,” Pirnack said. guez, the center is still welcoming property of Our Lady of Guadalupe since she was 7. She is a member of Anthony Muriel, came from St. “Some people are not.” donations, with the greatest need Parish. Young and old pitched in, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish and Parish in Cape Finally, on Sept. 23, wrapping up right now being financial support, helping to unload trucks full of do- helps with catechism classes. Coral. Tania Muriel said she had nearly two weeks of disaster relief as many people continue to arrive nations, handing out food, supplies, “I love it,” Vargas said. “It is the learned of the need through the operations in Immokalee, Knights seeking help. n diapers and water to long lines of only Catholic Church in town. Half residents who had lost practically of the people in town come — all everything in the storm. races and all backgrounds.” Local residents started lining up She felt compelled to volunteer outside the gates at 7:30 a.m., more her time after Hurricane Irma. than two hours early. Although ev- “I’ve always felt like it was a need eryone had different specific rea- after any natural disaster, a need to sons for coming to the distribution help the community. Immokalee site, most were desperate to receive is home. Everyone who lives here bottled water and food. Immokalee knows what home is.” residents spoke about how the hur- Volunteers also came from other ricane destroyed trailer homes. parts of the country. Roger Wood, There were needs for furniture, in- founder of God’s Way Ministries in cluding beds and couches. Milford, Del., brought a truck full Gary Snyder, another resident of supplies, which included white of Ave Maria and a member of the buckets full of cleaning supplies. Knights of Columbus, stood out- The buckets had been decorated by side the distribution center with a school children and had encourag- pen and a notepad, keeping a tally ing messages scrawled across them of all of the people who came to re- in bold colors. ceive aid. A group of young adults from Day after day, truckloads of Asheville, N.C., arrived in a modi- donations poured through the fied school bus loaded up with gates of Our Lady of Guadalupe. medicine, hygiene products, Volunteers worked in the intense canned foods and water. Another heat from the time they arrived at man brought donated goods from around 8 a.m. into the early eve- Iowa. ning. Other sources of aid came from Peggy Rodriguez, program coor- outlying areas. Amanda Dasilva, dinator for Guadalupe Social Ser- 17, made the hour-and-a-half drive Pictured is just some of the food donated to Guadalupe Social Services of Catholic Charities in Immokalee vices, was responsible for keeping from Cape Coral to volunteer her following Hurricane Irma. (COURTESY) 3 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Oct. 20-Nov. 9, 2017 Disaster recovery arrived to SW Fla. from near and far Bob Reddy of the Florida Catholic staff

Naples | Any person who has lived in Florida for at least one year Barbecue is served at St. Margaret Parish in Clewiston Oct. 6, thanks is rarely surprised by the number of to the coordinated efforts of the Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice, out-of-state license plates on roads the Divinci Group, Give to Live, and Sonny’s BBQ of Clewiston. The from seasonal visitors or vacation- food was prepared to help the people impacted by Hurricane Irma ers. on the road to recovery. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) What did surprise many is the number of out-of-state plates from people not wanting to vacation here, but help in the wake of Hur- ricane Irma. The initial wave of aid has ebbed since the first two weeks of over- whelming support following the storm, but the help continues. For example, the DaVinci Group, or- Catholic Charities board member Dick Rogan loads his vehicle with ganized with the charitable arm of food donated by the DaVinci Group that will be distributed to the Global Tel Link — “Give To Live” needy in East Naples following Hurricane Irma. — and Catholic Charities to pro- vide barbecue meals to people at St. Margaret Parish in Clewiston Oct. 6, and then at St. Peter the Apostle Parish in Naples Oct. 8. Mark Smith of the DaVinci Group and an adviser to Give to Live said he wanted to help, and by working through the office of Florida Gov. Rick Scott found a need within the Diocese of Venice. That need was not immediate help, but a hot meal to bring the community together and help everyone forget about the impacts of Hurricane Irma, at least for a short time. Included with the Members of the Doraville, Ga., Police Department deliver emergency meal was a gift bag for the children relief supplies to Guadalupe Social Services of Catholic Charities in and parents, which included small Immokalee a week after Hurricane Irma struck. things to make them smile. The barbecue meals, with food donated through the generosity of This truck is one of many from the Operation BBQ Relief of the Kansas local restaurants, went to two com- City Barbeque Society which served tens of thousands of hot meals munities where many people could across Southwest Florida following Hurricane Irma from their central least afford it were thrown out of location at Germain Arena in Estero. work for days and even weeks, if not permanently. “We just had to come a Bible and a personal note of sup- ever since. to help,” Smith explained. “We port and encouragement. Guadalupe Social Services of found Clewiston and East Naples Another huge response was Catholic Charities was the center needed a boost.” from Operation BBQ Relief, from of much outside help. A poor com- In the immediate aftermath of the Kansas City Barbecue Soci- munity in the best of times, the the hurricane, relief organizations ety, which set up their cookers at hurricane impacted many people. came from all across the country Germain Arena in Estero and took Among the groups coming in were bringing food, water, hot meals, orders for tens of thousands of hot officers from the Doraville, Ga., Po- cleaning supplies and hope. meals. Those meals reached St. lice Department, Univision Span- The “God’s Pit Crew” disaster Michael Parish in Wauchula, Our ish-language TV Station in Miami, Hot food dontated to St. Michael Parish in Wauchula following response team from Danville, Va., Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Im- plus individuals and groups from Hurricane Irma is distributed at the parish and at missions in Bowling also came to St. Peter the Apostle mokalee, Jesus the Worker Parish all over the nation. Green and Zolfo Springs. (COURTESY PHOTOS) Parish less than week after the in Fort Myers, St. Leo the Great Par- The groups mentioned are just storm. The team also went to Immo- ish in Bonita Springs and several a fraction of those which arrived the state and federal response. In CEO, said the outside help made kalee and Everglades City, bringing other locations. The group started at parish and Catholic Charities some cases, the outside help filled the difference in helping to avoid a with them “Buckets of Faith” which as volunteers from competition bar- locations throughout the Diocese. a critical need in areas where the humanitarian crisis in many of the included water, food, cleaning sup- becue teams from eight states that The supplies came in cars, pickup population was small and the for- hardest-hit and poorer communi- plies, personal hygiene items, and answered the need to a disaster in trucks, pulled trailers and even mal response was slow to arrive. ties of the Diocese. “The generosity much more. Led by founder Randy Oklahoma, and have been respond- multiple tractor trailers, and sup- Peter Routsis-Arroyo, Catholic was overwhelming and made a real Johnson, each bucket also included ing to disasters across the nation plemented what was arriving from Charities Diocese of Venice Inc. difference,” he said. n Oct. 20-Nov. 9, 2017 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 4 St. Vincent de Paul Society reaches out Bob Reddy HURRICANE IRMA RELIEF EFFORTS of the Florida Catholic staff Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice efforts of Catholic Charities Diocese Bonita Springs | More than a Inc. continues to need help to assist of Venice Inc., regional drop-off month after Hurricane Irma, there with relief and recovery efforts from locations are now available to receive is still much to be done to help peo- the devastation of Hurricane Irma in donations: ple get back to their pre-hurricane Southwest Florida. The response has • St. Joseph Parish, 3100 26th St. lives. been remarkable, but the need is still W., Bradenton, 941-756-3732. A few weeks after the storm great, in particular, for financial sup- • St. Thomas Moore Parish, 2506 struck, the disaster services of the port, as those affected have lost jobs, Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota, 941-923- Society of St. Vincent de Paul-USA lost wages or have the expense of 1691. major repairs. arrived and coordinated with the • Sacred Heart Parish, 211 W. Diocese of Venice and Catholic Online Charlotte Ave., Punta Gorda, 941-639- Charities to launch a diocesewide www.catholiccharitiesdov.org and 3957. parish-based relief effort called click on the Donate Now button. • Our Lady of Light Parish, 19680 Parish Recovery Assistance Cen- By Mail Cypress View Drive, Fort Myers, 239- ters (P-RACs). The P-RACs were in Pictured is the home of Lucia Lopez in Bonita Springs which received extensive damage from Hurricane Irma and the subsequent flooding Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice 267-7088. Sebring, Bonita Springs, Marco Is- Inc., Attn: Hurricane Irma Relief, 5824 Volunteers needed land, Naples, Everglades City and of the nearby Imperial River. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) Bee Ridge Road, PMB 409, Sarasota, Anyone with a trade skill who is in- Fort Myers. FL 34233-5065. “P-RACs are an all-inclusive Marco Parish in Marco Island, St. plained. “I learned a lot today (from terested in volunteering with Catholic In person Charities Diocese of Venice Inc. in the community-based approach to Agnes and St. Elizabeth Seton par- the SVDP P-RAC team members) You can bring financial donations to wake of Hurricane Irma is asked to call helping families immediately af- ishes in Naples, St. Leo the Great and how to get help. I have hope and any Catholic Charities office. 941-786-8087. Specifically, Catholic ter a disaster hits” said Elizabeth Parish in Bonita Springs, St. Cecilia that is more than I had before.” Regional drop-off points Charities is looking for volunteers with Disco-Shearer, CEO of disaster ser- Parish in Fort Myers, the pavilion in The P-RAC teams provided in- If you would like to donate nonper- skills in flooring, drywall installation, vices for SVDP-USA. The different Everglades City, and at St. Catherine formation on FEMA, Small Busi- carpentry, roofing, landscaping and organizations worked together to Parish Youth Center in Sebring. ness Administration and other ishable food, home cleaning supplies, gift cards, and diapers to support the much more to assist the neediest deliver critical information and re- They opened Oct. 2 and closed Oct. federal, state and local disaster pro- families get back into their homes. ferral services and immediate relief 14, helping hundreds of families. grams. In addition, they provided to the survivors of Hurricane Irma. One client who went to the Bo- clients with hygiene kits, cleanup The program focuses SVDP’s nita Springs location, which was buckets and other forms of help as While all of the P-RACs are works, but take additional time to efforts on the long-term case man- housed in the Diego Center of Cath- needed, and registered households closed as of Oct. 14, Hurricane Irma implement. In addition, the SVDP agement needs of affected people olic Charities, was Ynes Diaz, who with Crisis Cleanup for muck outs survivors can still call the SVDP ho- within the Diocese is coordinating after the first responder agencies lost the entire contents of her home and debris removal. tline, 1-888-507-2722, to get infor- additional long-term help on a case- departed. This differentiates the so- due to wind and flood damage. Her SVDP helps people in situational mation and receive counseling and by-case basis. ciety from the American Red Cross, family is safe, but insurance will poverty as a result of natural disas- long-term case management. “We are not going anywhere,” FEMA, the Salvation Army and oth- only cover a fraction of what was ters to get their lives back in order. Diane Clark of SVDP said that Clark said. “We will just transition ers, who take on immediate needs lost. Local SVDP volunteers dedicated there are long-term programs, such into what we always do — that is such as food, shelter and clothing. “It has been so hard to know countless hours to help families get as helping people replace the con- helping people get back on their The P-RACs were located at San what to do or where to go,” Diaz ex- through this crisis. tents of their homes that are in the feet.” n Fort Myers parish celebrates Our Lady in wake of Irma

Bob Reddy of the Florida Catholic staff

FTYEOR M RS | The Jesus the Worker Parish community was crippled by the impacts of Hurri- cane Irma when ferocious winds and flooding rains tore through Lee County Sept. 10. In two weeks, more than 12,000 people came to the Par- ish, which served as a hub for recov- ery, both spiritually and nearly as importantly as a Catholic Charities disaster response distribution site for food and water. As power was restored and peo- ple went back to work, the Parish’s The faithful of Jesus the Worker Parish in Fort Myers pray during annual Our Lady of the Rosary Fes- Mass on the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. tival took on a new significance. A procession at Jesus the Worker Parish in Fort Myers is one part of a of St. community of Fort Myers coming mysteries of the rosary, followed by two-day celebration of the Feast of Lady of the Rosary, the patroness Father Patrick O’Connor, Pastor of back strong.” traditional songs in both the Span- of Guatemala. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) Jesus the Worker, said the Catholic As a special treat, Father Di- ish and Mayan languages. At mid- Guatemalan has a special devotion onisio Mateo, a priest from a town night, there was a celebration of Our the music and the food. The adults The celebration continued fol- to Our Lady of the Rosary and so a in the Cuchamatane Mountains Lady of the Rosary with songs. love it because we are honoring Our lowing the noon Mass, with tradi- two-day festival held Oct. 7 and 8 of Guatemala, concelebrated the Maria Flores said the celebration Lady. You can’t have a better day tional Guatemalan foods and danc- was appropriate. The chance to cel- three Masses for the weekend. His was a welcome distraction as many than that.” ing. There was also the selection ebrate after the hurricane added to presence allowed for the incorpo- pick up the pieces of their lives af- Between the two Masses on Sun- of a Mayan princess from among the event. ration of the Guatemalan Mayan ter Hurricane Irma. “We had dam- day, there was a celebration of an the young ladies of the parish. The “The timing worked out great,” language, a dialect unique to the age and still have work to do, but outdoor rosary formed by people celebration concluded with a tra- Father O’Connor explained. “This region, but well-known among the many others are worse off than us. holding flowers and banners. This ditional Guatemalan community is something we do every year, but faithful living in Fort Myers. It has been hard, so this celebra- included a procession with a statue dance with music from the national after Hurricane Irma, it is a real cel- The Mass was followed by an tion is wonderful for everyone,” of the Virgin of the Rosary accom- instrument of Guatemala, the ma- ebration of the Hispanic Catholic hourly celebration of the different Flores said. “The children love it for panied by dancers. rimba. n 5 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Oct. 20-Nov. 9, 2017 Bishop Dewane to consult on USCCB Anti-Racism Committee

Staff Report racial tensions in the United APPOINTMENTS Florida States and demonstrations across VENICE | Bishop Frank J. the country. The conference Bishop Frank J. Dewane, in con- Catholic Dewane has been named as a formed the committee to respond sultation with the Priest Personnel consultant to the U.S. Confer- to this developing social tension. Board, announces the following DIOCESE OF VENICE assignments: ence of Catholic Bishops’ new Ad The committee will explore ways Vol. 78, No. 24 Hoc Committee Against Racism. the Church can address the root Effective Sept. 7 Jesuit Bishop George Murry of causes of contemporary manifes- Father Thomas Stabile, Youngstown, Ohio, chair of the tations of racism, the conference Franciscans, as priest-in-residence at 1000 Pinebrook Road Sacred Heart Parish, Bradenton. Venice, FL 34285 Ad Hoc Committee Against Rac- said. The bishops will also hold 941-484-9543 • Fax 941-483-1121 ism, revealed the board and con- public conversations about rac- Effective Sept. 19 sulting members of the Commit- ism and race-related problems. Father Bernard O’Connor, PUBLISHER tee Oct. 2. In the wake of violence in Fort Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, as Bishop Frank Dewane priest-in-residence at St. Ann Parish, Bishop Murry explained the Bishop Frank J. Dewane Myers during the summer 2016, Naples. DIOCESAN EDITOR new anti-racism committee Bishop Dewane hosted a Sept. 7, Bob Reddy would promote human dignity, the establishment of the com- 2016, ecumenical prayer service [email protected] which he hoped would channel mittee in August after white su- for peace and healing at St. Fran- which has become so common- 941-484-9543 social frustrations toward peace- premacists and neo-Nazis ral- cis Xavier Parish. That evening place that we are becoming de- ful solutions. “The problems of lied in Charlottesville, Va., and a the Bishop said “knowledge, re- sensitized.” • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: racism are deep and widespread 20-year-old man drove a car into spect, encounter and dialogue The culmination of the prayer Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275-9953, and will take time to heal.” the counterprotest, killing one are the key ingredients if real service was when everyone lit or customerservice@theflorida Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of and injuring 19. progress is to be made in soci- candles for a moment of silence catholic.org Galveston-Houston, president The Charlottesville violence ety and in local communities to and prayer for all who have been n Notify us of address changes (temporary of the conference, announced came after months of heightened end the cycle of extreme violence affected by violence. or permanent) as soon as possible. Please change your address online at www. thefloridacatholic.org or call Tammy at 1-888-275-9953. New evangelization diocesan director hired • ADVERTISING: Contact Valerie Casko at 407-373-0075 or Bob Reddy [email protected] ity, , and all will have to share with one another facilitates the need for both post- of the Florida Catholic staff • CLASSIFIED ADS: Contact Mike Carlock at through the anointing of the Holy and encounter the fire of God’s love secondary professional develop- 1-888-275-9953, or Spirit. Previously he was assigned together; to go out and ment, as well as a grow- [email protected] Vnicee | The Diocese of Venice as Director of Religious Education make disciples, answer- ing desire on the part of has announced a reorganization and Youth Ministry at St. Andrew ing the Church’s call to Catholic adults for com- State Offices: 50 E. Robinson St., Suite which includes a new Director of Avellino Parish in Flushing, N.Y. be missionary disciples prehensive, systematic G, Orlando, FL 32801-1619; P.O. Box 4993; Orlando, FL 32802-4993; 407-373-0075; Toll- Evangelization and subsequently Mazrin, who earned a B.A. in the- ourselves.” and lifelong adult faith free 1-888-275-9953; Fax 407-373-0087 a new Director of the Institute for ology and an M.A. in theology from In a related move, Da- formation. Catholic Studies and Formation. Franciscan University of Steuben- vid Glasow moves from Prior to joining the Di- EXECUTIVE & EDITORIAL STAFF: Joshua Mazrin joined the Dio- ville, Ohio, said he is excited about Director of Evangeliza- ocese of Venice in 2016, Associate Publisher: Ann Borowski Slade cese as Director of Evangelization, the opportunity to work within the tion to take on new re- Glasow taught theology Editorial/Online Director: Jean Gonzalez having most recently worked for Diocese, and has family in the No- sponsibilities as Director at Dennis J. O’Connell Business Manager: Pat Spencer Copy Editor: Mary Rose Denaro the Diocese of Brooklyn, N.Y., on komis area near Venice. He can of- of the Institute for Catho- High School in Arling- Marketing Advertising Associate: Michael speaking engagements for retreats, ten be heard using the catchphrase, lic Studies and Forma- Joshua Mazrin ton, Va. He holds a B.A. Carlock Diocesan conferences, curriculum “To God be all the glory.” tion, having served in the in political science from Advertising Graphic Designer: development and seminars, and as “It is a great blessing that gives Diocese Chancery for more than a James Madison University, an M.A. Michael Jimenez Director of Firefall Ministry at Most me much joy and excitement to be year. At the Catholic Institute, Gla- in theology from Franciscan Uni- Advertising Sales Associate: Valerie Casko Precious Blood Parish in Brooklyn. so graciously welcomed into this sow’s priority will be to increase the versity of Steubenville, and a Ph.D. Advertising Sales Associate: Tim Shea He also ran a ministry teaching Diocese,” Mazrin said. “I look for- profile of the school and expand its in systematic theology from The Have a comment/want more info/ others about Christian spiritual- ward to the many opportunities we educational offerings. 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Fort Myers | A student guez and David Thompson from About 34,000 commended from Bishop Verot Catholic High Verot; Jack Koscho, Doug Polk, students placed among the top School in Fort Myers and another Kaitlyn Beckmann, Ryan Blechta 50,000 scorers of the more than from Cardinal Mooney Catho- and Ramil Cabo from Mooney; 1.6 million students who entered lic High School in Sarasota have and Madeline Grucci and Andrew the 2018 competition by taking been recog- Myers from St. John Neumann the 2016 Preliminary SAT/Na- nized as be- Catholic High School in Naples. tional Merit Scholarship Qualify- ing in the ing Test (PSAT/NMSQT). n top 1 percent Matthew Leonard speaks during the Diocese of Venice Scripture of all high Conference at Our Lady of Light Parish in Fort Myers Oct. 7. (BOB school se- REDDY | FC) niors. V e r o t ’ s Olivia Hum- Scripture Conference enlightens pel of Punta Garrett Turner Gorda, a nd Bob Reddy Mary? Penetrating the Power Mooney’s Gar- of the Florida Catholic staff and Mystery of the Immaculate rett Turner of Conception,” which explored the Sarasota are

Fort Myers | Having the powerful and convincing tes- 2018 National 10075-1020 ability to share the faith with oth- tament to Mary’s centrality in Merit Schol- ers can be challenging. To help get Catholic doctrine by using salva- arship semi- over that fear, the Diocese of Ven- tion history. Leonard also spoke finalists. ice Office of Evangelization pre- about the mystery of Mary’s mys- This desig- sented a program to give people tical marriage to the Holy Spirit nation makes the tools needed to take what they through Scripture and the writ- both seniors learn to spread this knowledge ings of St. . two of only Complimentary to their family, their Parish, and “More than some sidelight, Olivia Humpel 16,000 stu- Consultation their community. some extra devotion, she is an es- dents nation- Approximately 100 people took sential and pivotal player in our wide to be recognized among the part in the Diocesan Scripture salvation who deserves more hon- 1.6 million juniors who entered RN Health Advocates LLC Conference held Oct. 7 at Our or and veneration than we could the competition by taking the Lady of Light Parish in Fort Myers. ever give,” Leonard said. 2016 PSAT. Ge th M  fro Your Healthcar It featured speakers from the St. There was also a presentation Next, semifinalists can be con- Empower yourself or your loved one Paul Center for Biblical Theology on the new St. Paul Center video sidered for qualification as final- • Family support in managing healthcare when you can’t be there in Steubenville, Ohio, which was series, “The Bible and the Sacra- ists by completing the National • Coaching, coordinate care, collaborate with all providers founded by Scott Hahn. The basis ments.” Finally, there was a pre- Merit scholarship application, • Private and Customized Initial Health History Document Services for the talk was the St. Paul Cen- sentation of tips on how to lead which also provides an opportu- 11326-1020 ter’s popular “Journey through Bible study and share the faith nity to compete for scholarships. • Individual wellbeing and preventative coaching • ½ hour complimentary “Meet and Greet” consultation Scriptures” series, which many with others. n In addition, a number of Dioce- parishes actively use throughout san Catholic high school students the Diocese. For information about outreach ef- have been named commended Contact Mar or Charlen Today! Matthew Leonard, St. Paul forts of the Office of Evangelization, students in the 2018 National Mer- 239-908-6905 • [email protected] Center president and executive call 941-484-9543 or email evangel it Scholarship Program, including Visit online at: www.innerstrengthadvocates.com producer, gave his talk, “Why [email protected]. Leah Bombassaro, Isabella Rodri- 7 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Oct. 20-Nov. 9, 2017

Pet blessing

Left, Father Anthony Hewitt, Pastor of St. Francis Xavier Parish in Fort Myers, blesses animals Oct. 4, the Feast of St. . Above, Father Matthew Grady, Administrator of Incarnation Parish in Sarasota, prepares to bless the animals of students and parishioners Oct. 4. (COURTESY PHOTOS) Veterans Day Mass at National Cemetery

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Sara sota | Honoring veter- ans who sacrificed everything in the defense of the many freedoms cherished today, the Diocese of Venice will host the eighth an- nual Veterans Day Catholic Me- morial Mass at Sarasota National Cemetery Nov. 11. Celebrated by Bishop Frank J. Dewane, and concelebrated by the priests of the Diocese, the Mass will honor the veterans, including more than 12,000 who are buried in the National Cem- etery, while serving as an impor- tant reflection of who we are as Catholics. “We honor those who have giv- en the ultimate sacrifice, many of whom are buried nearby,” Bishop Dewane said. “We also pray for the families they may have left behind, for those who served and returned, and for those who con- tinue to serve in the armed forces today.” The service begins at 2:45 p.m. with an opening ceremony of patriotic music, hymns, and the presenting and posting of the colors. The Mass will immediate- ly follow. After the Mass, Bishop Dewane and the priests, escorted Bishop Frank J. Dewane pauses for a moment of silence and prayer at the graves of Sarasota National Cemetery following a Mass on by the Knight of Columbus color Veterans Day 2016. (FILE PHOTO) corps, will proceed to the nearby graves where they will stand in are asked to wear their uniforms cese of Venice, with special as- at Clark Road), approximately with handicapped parking and silent prayer. This will be accom- for the occasion. Priests from sistance from the fourth-degree five miles east of Interstate 75. golf carts available to shuttle panied by the playing of “Taps.” across the Diocese of Venice are Knights of Columbus. A water station and restrooms those who need extra assistance. All are welcome to attend the invited to concelebrate. The Mass Sarasota National Cemetery is will be in place for the ceremo- Guests are encouraged to arrive Mass. Active military personnel is being coordinated by the Dio- located on State Road 72 (exit 205 ny. There will be ample parking, early. n Oct. 20-Nov. 9, 2017 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 8

inscripción para el plan de Ample seating and parking. Gail many opportunities for young floridacatholicchamber.com, DIOCESAN EVENTS formación en español. Las clases Ardy, [email protected], adults to build communities. www.floridacatholicchamber. se realizarán los días viernes de 7 941-484-9543. Through programs like Theology com. Your generosity is p.m. a 9 p.m. El costo por todas on Tap, intramural sports teams, awesome. Thank you to Sugar Bowl Show of Faith and Wine, Lee County, las clases será de 25 dólares. and Parish-organized social everyone who donated to Shows, Nov. 12, 2 p.m., Venice Oct. 27, Resurrection Parish; Nov. Este año se enseñará todo el events, there is something Catholic Charities Diocese of Performing Arts Center, Venice. 30, Our Lady of Light Parish; Jan. Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica. available for everyone Venice Inc. to assist with relief Proceeds will go to the Sugar 11, St. Columbkille Parish; Feb. Para aquellos que se registren throughout the Diocese. Young and recovery efforts from the Bowl Fund for families in the 22, Our Lady of Light Parish, each y asistan al 80% de las clases adults (18-39) are encouraged to devastation of Hurricane Irma in community who are experiencing in Fort Myers; and March 15, a se les dará una certificación participate in these opportunities Southwest Florida. Your response a financial hardship. Sponsored joint meeting with Faith and Ale, diocesana. Para inscripción, to enrich their faith and make was remarkable. Your kindness is by Catholic Charities and the St. Leo the Great Parish, Bonita información sobre fechas y friends: much appreciated and will help local Knights of Columbus Springs. Doors open at 6 p.m. lugares donde se darán las clases: so many people get their lives Councils. Feature Beatles • Naples area, Theology on Faith and Wine Lee County is a http://dioceseofvenice.org/ back on track. However there is tribute act The Nowhere Tap, Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., first Catholic faith community socially programs/hispanic-apostolate/ a still a great need, in particular Band, with period costumes Tuesdays, St. John the Evangelist uniting women to develop plan-de-formacion-en-espanol/. for financial support, as those and authentic instruments. Parish; second Tuesdays, St. friendships and apply the Gospel Información: pastoralhispana@ affected have lost wages or may Tickets: $25 or $35. www. Agnes Parish; third Tuesdays, St. to lives. Dynamic speakers diocesofvenice.org. need to move as their homes veniceperformingartscenter.com. Peter the Apostle Parish; fourth share their stories and spark are uninhabitable. If you would Youth Rally, Nov. 4, Charlotte Come to the Water, day Tuesdays, St. William Parish. conversation. Season tickets: like to make a donation, please Harbor Event Center, Punta of prayer, Nov. 15, 9 a.m.-2:30 • Lehigh Acres area, LOFT, $40. Information and to register: visit www.catholiccharitiesdov. Gorda. For seventh- to 12th- p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help third Mondays, 6 p.m., St. www.faithandwineleecounty. org and click on the Donate graders. Presenters include Retreat Center, 3989 S. Moon Raphael Parish, 2514 Lee Blvd. com. Now button or mail a check to: Paul Kim, Sara Swafford, and Drive, Venice. All are invited. 239-369-1831. Priesthood Sunday prayer Catholic Charities Diocese of the Ike Ndolo Band. Mass will Includes continental breakfast, • Fort Myers area, “Rooted at cards. The Council of Catholic Venice Inc., Attn: Hurricane Irma be celebrated by Bishop Frank lunch, two conferences, and St. John XXIII,” first Thursdays, Women of the Diocese of Relief, 5824 Bee Ridge Road, J. Dewane. Registration ONLY opportunities for the Sacrament 7:15 p.m. Kelly Evers, 239-561- Venice invite you to join them in PMB 409, Sarasota, FL 34233- through local Parish youth of Reconciliation, private 3022. celebrating Priesthood Sunday, group, religious education 5065. meditation and prayer. Concludes Legal help available for Oct. 29, in a special way by program or Catholic school. Red Masses, celebrated by with Mass. Early registration needy. Legal Services sending your priests a VDCCW George Smith, gsmith@ Bishop Frank J. Dewane to pray discount, 10 days prior: $30; $35 Inc. (CLS), a not-for-profit legal Seminarian Fund “In Honor Of” dioceseofvenice.org. that the Holy Spirit grant graces thereafter. www.olph-retreat. aid organization, in partnership card. Every donation will be a and guidance upon those who 40 Days for Life. The fall org, 941-486-0233. with the Diocese of Venice, great help and amount will not work in the civil system. campaign runs now through “Witnessing Faith with serves legal needs of its income- be revealed to recipient. Send Nov. 5 outside the Planned $1 plus donation to: VDCCW • Oct. 23, noon, St. Catherine Bishop Dewane,” last eligible clients in South Sarasota Parenthood abortion facilities Seminarian Fund, Cornelia Parish, 820 Hickory St., Sebring. Fridays, 10:30 a.m., on 1660 County without regard to on Central Avenue in Sarasota, AM in Naples, and 1410 AM Zanetti, 5808 Gulf Drive, No. 204, • Oct. 24, 5:30 p.m., Ave Maria creed, race, age, sex, disability, and College Parkway and and 106.7 FM in Fort Myers. Homes Beach, FL 34217. School of Law, 1025 Commons ethnicity or status in the U.S. CLS Winkler Road in Fort Myers. Listen anywhere online at Magnificat breakfast, Nov. Circle, Naples. attorneys volunteer pro bono. Join in praying and witnessing RelevantRadio.com. Join Bishop To request an appointment: 941- 4, 9:30 a.m., Holiday Inn Airport, • Oct. 25, 5:30 p.m., St. for life by signing up on your Frank J. Dewane for his monthly 244-0308, CenacleLegal@gmail. Fort Myers. Speaker: Franciscan Martha Parish, 200 N. Orange St., parish’s commitment days talks. You can also find them at com. CLS offices are located at Father David Tickerhoof of Our Sarasota. or register directly online: http://dioceseofvenice.org/our- 237 N. Nassau St., Venice. Follow Lady Queen of Martyrs Parish, Fort Myers Prayer Walk www.40daysforlife.com (choose bishop/bishop-frank-j-dewane/. on Facebook at Cenacle Legal Sarasota. Send $20 check, for Life and Mass, Oct. 27, 9 location). Spiritual adoption and Services. payable to Magnificat Fort a.m. St. Francis Xavier Parish, Rescheduled Charismatic Novena of Masses for Life, Television Mass for the Myers, to Joanne Tarantino, 2157 Cleveland Ave., Fort Renewal Golden Jubilee 25th of each month. Both homebound in the northern 3315 Bermuda Isle Circle, Unit Myers. Prayer walk follows Celebration, Nov. 5, noon-8 began on of the portions of the Diocese, 9:30 128, Naples, FL 34109 (239-200- on sidewalk outside Planned p.m., Charlotte Harbor Event Annunciation, March 25, and a.m. on the CW Network; in 8592); or Barbara Tay, 20230 Parenthood, 8595 College & Convention Center, Punta continue through Christmas. the southern portions of the Burnside Place, No. 1703, Estero, Parkway (intersection of Winkler Gorda. A notification has been www.dioceseofvenice.org/ Diocese, 10:30 a.m., on WFTX- FL 33928 (646-296-2335). Must be Road) to pray the rosary. Those sent to all existing registrants respectlife; Jeanne Berdeaux: TV (FOX-4). Check your local postmarked by Oct. 27. who have difficulty walking or and registration remains open. 941-441-1101, Berdeaux@ listings for channel information. Faith and Ale, Nov. 9 and standing can pray before the Theme: “A New Pentecost for dioceseofvenice.org. Leaflet missals are available upon Jan. 18, 2018, Our Lady of Light Blessed Sacrament in the church. a New Evangelization.” Joint Save the dates. Diocesan request by calling 941-484-9543 Parish, Fort Myers; Dec. 7 and Jeanne Berdeaux, Berdeaux@ English/Spanish session for Women’s Conference, Feb 3, and asking about the TV Mass April 5, Resurrection Parish, Fort dioceseofvenice.org, 941-374- youth 13-17. Dynamic speakers, 2018, Bishop Verot High School, or by writing: TV Mass, Diocese Myers; Feb. 15, St. Columbkille 1068. praise and worship, Eucharistic Fort Myers; Diocesan Men’s of Venice, 1000 Pinebrook Road, Parish, Fort Myers; March 15 Benefit concert, Oct. 28, 6 Adoration, reconciliation Conference, Feb 24, 2018, Venice, FL 34285. Gail Ardy: 941- (joint meeting with Faith and p.m., Wyndemere Country Club, and Holy Mass. Adults: $20; Bishop Verot High School, Fort 486-4714, ardy@dioceseofvenice. Wine Lee County), St. Leo the Naples, starring Paul Todd and youth: $10. Registration: Myers; Anniversary Mass (North), org. Great Parish, Bonita Springs. www.dioceseofvenice.org. Paul Todd Jr. Benefits the Judy Epiphany Cathedral, Venice, Safe Environment training. Faith and Ale is a Catholic Information: www.dvccr.org. Sullivan Family Resource Center Feb 17, 2018; Anniversary Mass As part of the Safe Environment apostolate that offers men an of Catholic Charities which serves Vocation Awareness (South), St. Leo the Great Parish, Program, the Diocese of Venice encounter with Catholic faith those in need in Naples. Silent Weekend, Nov. 10-12, St. John Bonita Springs, March 10, 2018. requires that all employees and and Christ through fellowship auction, cocktails and dinner, Vianney College Seminary, World Youth Day 2019. those volunteers who work with and quality Catholic speakers. followed by the show. Cost: $60 Miami. Visit is open to young Diocese is planning a group children and/or vulnerable adults Information and tickets: www. includes dinner and show. Cash men 16 and older. Time of trip to World Youth Day be fingerprinted and trained in faithandale.com. bar. Reservations: Lynn, 239-370- prayer, talks, sports, and other 2019 in , Jan. 19-28, Safe Environment. For class times Carnival spectacular, Nov. 7872; Monica, 239-470-2035. fun activities with seminarians 2019. Includes four-star hotel and locations, contact your local 9, 5-10 p.m.; Nov. 10-11, 3-11 End-of-Life Decisions: A and priests of St. John Vianney. accommodations, nonstop flights parish or Diocesan school or p.m.; Nov. 12, 3-8 p.m., St. Catholic Perspective, Oct. 28, 9 No cost and transportation is and other perks. Contact your visit www.dioceseofvenice.org. Joseph Catholic School, 2990 a.m.-noon, St. Charles Borromeo provided. Vocations Director Parish youth director, DRE, or Report all abuses against minors 26th St. W., Bradenton. Rides, Parish, 2500 Easy St., Port Father Eric Scanlan, scanlan@ George L. Smith, Diocese Youth to the Florida Department games, kids zone, bingo, food, Charlotte. Deacon Al Mauriello, dioceseofvenice.org; Vocations and Young Adults Director, of Children and Families at live entertainment and more. M.D., and F. Michael Gloth, Office, 941-486-4720. [email protected], 1-800-962-2873. To report Prices for rides, games and food M.D., of Naples will share their Post-abortion reconciliation 941-484-9543. abuse by Diocesan personnel vary. Pay-one-price ride ticket expertise and answer questions. and healing. Don’t suffer Courage Apostolate, for or volunteers, call the Diocesan available as well as individual [email protected], in silence. There is healing men and women with same- Victims Assistance Coordinator ride tickets. 941-755-2611, 941-374-1068. through Project Rachel. Next sex attraction, to diminish fear, Barbara DiCocco at 941-416-6114. [email protected]. Joint Catholic-Lutheran gathering: Nov. 11. Contact anxiety, misunderstanding, Fifteenth Hispanic fall commemoration, Oct. 31, Fonda, 239-719-7210, project. misguided compassion, and festival, Nov. 4, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 11 a.m., Emmanuel Lutheran [email protected], resentment or anger. It will also COMMUNITY St. Jude Parish, 3930 17th St., Church, 790 Tamiami Trail, for confidential details and help ensure that those with Sarasota. Music, dance, food, kids Venice. Catholics and Lutherans location. Video testimonials: same-sex attraction will not look EVENTS activities, culture. 941-955-3934. will join together for a prayer www.dioceseofvenice.org/offices/ Vocation dinner dance, outside the Catholic Church for Florida Catholic Chamber service commemorating the respect-life/post-abortion-help. Nov. 17, 6 p.m., St. John the assistance. Initially, a chapter will of Commerce meeting, Oct. 500th anniversary of the Veterans Day Mass, Nov. Evangelist Parish, 625 111th Ave. meet in Port Charlotte area for 24, 11:30 a.m., St. Francis Xavier . Led by Bishop 11, 2:45 p.m., Sarasota National N., Naples. Support Diocesan those from both Sarasota and Parish, 2055 Cleveland Ave, Fort Frank J. Dewane, and Bishop Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72/ seminarians and thank the Fort Myers. Contact Franciscan Myers. All Catholic businesses Marcus Lohrmann of the Clark Road. Eighth consecutive priests with a night of fun, food, Father James Gigliotti, current and parish outreach groups Florida-Bahamas Synod of the year for the Mass celebrated by dancing and entertainment. Chaplain: 817-229-0752. Local are welcome. Complimentary Evangelical Lutheran Church Bishop Frank J. Dewane along Sponsored by Knights of Courage email: courage@ lunch. Participants are asked in America. Discussion and with the priests and deacons Columbus. Paul Curti, 612-616- dioceseofvenice.com. to bring diapers size 4 and 5 luncheon follow. All are invited. of the Diocese. All are invited; 5535, https://stjohntheevangelist. Young adult opportunities. and wipes to help Community Plan de Formación en active military personnel weshareonline. The Diocese of Venice offers Pregnancy Clinics. R.S.V.P.: toni@ Español, Está abierta la encouraged to wear uniform. org/2017VocationsDinner. 9 FLORIDA NEWS Florida Catholic Oct. 20-Nov. 9, 2017

R eSPECT life month Is enough being done to abolish capital punishment? Question pertinent as pope states death penalty is always wrong

Jean Gonzalez one were there, it would seem no politicians are once again using the of the Florida Catholic staff one cared and the state could just death penalty to incite fear for po- get away with it, while people are litical gain,” said Karen Clifton, ex- ORLANDO | The drive to Starke just watching “Jeopardy” at home. ecutive director of the Catholic Mo- in north Florida is indeed stark. … I stand there because of my faith bilizing Network. “As Catholics, we Joe Koechler knows that drive all and in response to Christ’s com- are called to seek responses to harm too well, and remembers the first mand to bear the fruit of justice. … that are not only retributive, but also time he sat in a bus traveling down Capital punishment is not peace restorative. The death penalty favors a long, sparse stretch of road toward and it certainly is not just.” vengeance over reconciliation and Florida State Prison. Father Egitto added as a leader in transformation. It is not restorative. “You say, ‘Oh my God, we’re in the his community, he feels he has a re- Continuing to choose death over life middle of nowhere.’ But that’s why sponsibility to offer his parishioners not only denies the Gospel, but falls they would put the prison here,” “the opportunity to live their faith.” all too closely to the temptations of said the retiree and parishioner of It is a belief also shared by the Holy our society.” Our Lady of Lourdes in Daytona Father, who recently spoke about Beach. “You meet wonderful people capital punishment. Pope Francis SOBERING FACTS up there at the vigils. For us, we are couldn’t have made himself more Florida is one of those states being a voice on this life issue.” clear: The death penalty is “contrary where the undercurrent is fierce, Koechler has attended the prayer to the Gospel.” and it comes as no surprise to Mark vigils held yards in front of the death “It is, in itself, contrary to the Gos- Elliott, executive director of Florid- house before executions since 2009. pel, because a decision is voluntari- ians for Alternatives to the Death Of those 28 executions (three un- ly made to suppress a human life, Penalty, who said, “Florida has re- der Gov. Charlie Crist and the rest which is always sacred in the eyes lied heavily on executions for almost Above is a under Gov. Rick Scott), he had only of the Creator and of whom, in the 200 years.” CNS file photo missed one because of an emergen- last analysis, only God can be the “After the Civil War up until 1950, of people participating in cy appendectomy. After eight years, true judge and guarantor,” the pope Florida had the highest per-capita a prayer vigil in Koechler recognizes the familiar said as he marked the 25th anniver- rate of lynchings in the U.S.,” El- front of Florida faces gathered for prayer, such as the sary of the Catechism of the Catholic liott said. “Hard-fought progress State Prison. At 80-something woman dedicated to Church at the Vatican Oct. 11. for human rights, civil rights and left, is a view the cause and the same few report- The Christian faith, he said, al- criminal justice reform comes very of the gurney ers and cameramen who occasion- ways has insisted on the dignity slowly in the Deep South. The death where inmates ally cover a vigil. of human life from the moment of penalty is mired in misinformation are strapped The trip is long and isn’t cheap, conception to natural death. So, the and misperceptions that perpetuate at the time but Koechler said it is worthwhile Church has a continuing obligation support for death.” of execution. because it creates awareness of to speak out when it realizes some- Florida was one of only five states (FLORIDA the realities of the death penalty. thing that was accepted in the past that imposed more than one death DEPARTMENT He attends the vigils to pray for the actually contradicts Church teach- sentence in 2016, and it was one of OF victims of crimes, their families left ing. six states that carried out execu- CORRECTIONS) behind, the officials who pursue “Therefore, it is necessary to reit- tions last year. That latter trend con- the death penalty, the convicted on erate that, no matter how serious the tinues. After a 19-month hiatus that Punishment Project/Harvard Law she was dead or alive, until they dis- death row and their families as well. crime committed, the death penalty spanned from January 2016 to Au- School report states four of the U.S. covered her horrific fate. Susie had He also goes to remind others that is inadmissible, because it attacks gust 2017, the Sunshine State, under counties with “the most extreme been held captive, raped, strangled state-sanctioned murder, regard- the inviolability and dignity of the the direction of Scott, has resumed and excessive use of death sentenc- and dismembered. She was 7 years less if it is of a convicted murderer, person,” Pope Francis said. executing death row inmates. Two ing between 2010-2015” were in old. is wrong. men have been killed within six Florida — Duval, Hillsborough, Mi- Lane spoke to the Florida Catho- “You stand, sometimes in the IS ENOUGH BEING DONE? weeks of each other, and the execu- ami-Dade and Pinellas. Addition- lic while on a speaking tour through heat and sometimes in a lightning There are many opponents of the tion of Patrick Hannon is scheduled ally, the report noted these “outlier Texas, another death penalty-hard- storm, and you wait to hear that the death penalty who agree whole- for Nov. 9. counties” are plagued by “persistent ened state. Her tour was sponsored execution has happened,” Koechler heartedly with the pope and see his Elliott added the challenge for problems of overzealous prosecu- by Journey of Hope, an organization said. “You know where it is going to public declaration as a much-need- death penalty abolitionists and tors, ineffective defense lawyers and she co-founded in the early 1990s happen. There is this huge bell (part ed shot in the arm for the abolition- criminal justice reform advocates racial bias.” that brings together both the fami- of the vigil) near where we stand. We ist movement. is to “effectively convey fact-based lies of victims who are murdered stand in silence but we know when According to the Catholic Mobi- information to new and receptive SHARING STORIES and the families of death row in- the execution happened because lizing Network, a national organiza- audiences.” That has proven to be BEYOND NUMBERS mates, along with exonerees, with the bell is rung. We’re told that the tion working in close collaboration difficult, but Elliott said advocates To teach people about the re- the goal of healing through forgive- prisoners are able to hear that bell with the U.S. Conference of Catho- should find hope as facts are on alities of the death penalty beyond ness. rung as well.” lic Bishops to end the death pen- their side: statistics, Elliott’s organization has “Our stories, our voices are very alty and promote restorative justice, • With the rulings of Hurst v. Flor- allied with other advocacy groups effective because not just statistics SPIRITUAL 2016 ended with the fewest number ida and Ring v. , more than for a project in which “experienced and logic and principles, but real- RESPONSIBILITY of executions in a quarter-century, 100 people on Florida’s death row storytellers,” who include murdered life stories of people with real-life While Koechler stands in vigil in and with the lowest number of peo- could file motions in the courts dis- victims’ family members, exonerees experiences of the death penalty, front of Florida State Prison, other ple sentenced to death since 1976, puting their death penalty sentence. of death row and others, offer first- hopefully, will bring a different per- Catholics across Florida hold vigils when capital punishment was rein- • The death penalty costs taxpay- person accounts of the oppressive spective beyond that gut-level reac- at the same time in their own par- stated in the United States. The or- ers and the state an average $1 mil- and ineffective nature of the death tion,” she said. “I can’t tell you how ishes. Koechler is grateful his pas- ganization boosts a 2016 Pew Report lion-$1.5 million per attempt, which penalty. many times I have heard the phrase, tor, Father Phil Egitto, supports the that showed opposition to the death local state attorneys must weigh For some 40 decades, Marietta ‘If something happened to my child, effort and attends the vigil himself. penalty to be the highest it has been whether it is even fiscally respon- Jaeger-Lane has been a devastated I would want to kill him.’ Everyone The priest said it is imperative so- since 1976, and showed support for sible to pursue the death penalty family member who speaks to oth- has that response. I had that re- ciety and the media realize people the death penalty under 50 percent, versus life in prison without the pos- ers as she puts a human face on the sponse. But it cannot stay there.” care about abolishing the death its lowest in more than decades. sibility of parole. death penalty. In 1973, during a A lifelong Catholic, Lane heav- penalty. “Despite ever-growing public • In Florida and in many death family camping trip in Montana, her ily relied on her faith during those “I go because people are executed opposition to the death penalty, a penalty states, most of the death daughter, Susie, the youngest of five, months of uncertainty, and more in our name as a citizen of the state dangerous undercurrent has been are focused in a small was kidnapped. For long, agonizing of Florida,” Father Egitto said. “If no developing in this country where number of counties. The 2016 Fair months the family did not know if Please see death penaltY, 10 Oct. 20-Nov. 9, 2017 Florida Catholic FLORIDA NEWS 10 Bishop responds to guilty plea connected to priest’s murder

ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC need, including those who were Gregory of Atlanta and Bishop incarcerated and considered to be Gregory J. Hartmayer of Savan- ST. AUGUSTINE | Steven James dangerous. He strongly nah, gathered outside Murray, indicted by a Burke Coun- opposed capital punish- the Richmond County ty, Ga., grand jury for the April 2016 ment and in 1995 left a Courthouse in Augusta murder of Father Rene Robert, has signed Declaration of in January to issue their agreed to plead guilty to his crime Life with his personal appeal for the state of for a sentence of life in prison with- records declaring that Georgia to drop the out the possibility of parole. A sen- should he become a vic- death penalty in the tencing hearing is scheduled for tim of a homicide, he did case. Oct. 18 in Waynesboro, Ga. not want those convicted “We have great re- “I am pleased an agreement has of his crime executed no spect for the legal system been reached between the state of matter how heinous the and we believe Murray Bishop Felipe Estévez speaks Jan. 31 at the Richmond County Georgia and Steven Murray,” said crime or how much he deserves punishment Courthouse in Augusta, Ga. (ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC) Bishop Felipe J. Estévez of the Dio- may have suffered. for the brutal murder, cese of St. Augustine, adding Mur- Murray, 29, had ad- Father Robert but the sentence of death non-lethal means are available to without parole. ray deserves to be punished for the mitted in interviews only perpetuates the keep society safe from an aggres- On Sept. 28, the Florida bish- brutal murder of Father Robert. to killing Father Robert, who be- cycle of violence,” Bishop Estevez sor, then authority must limit itself ops appealed to Gov. Rick Scott to “This decision is just and will help friended him as part of his prison said at a news conference. “It is un- to such means. The death penalty commute Michael Lambrix’s death Father Robert’s loved ones find clo- ministry. Murray had been charged necessary and denies the dignity of only contributes to an ever-grow- sentence to a life sentence without sure without the anguish of endur- with first-degree murder, which all persons.” ing disrespect for the sacredness parole. But the execution went for- ing years of court proceedings.” carries a sentence of life or death. The Church recognizes that of human life and feeds a sense ward. Father Robert was a 71-year-old Saying “justice needs to be the state has the right to carry out of vengeance rather than justice. Lambrix received two death sen- priest of the Diocese of St. Augus- tamed by mercy,” Bishop Estevez, the death penalty if necessary to Society remains safe when violent tences for the 1983 murders of Clar- tine. He ministered to anyone in along with Archbishop Wilton D. protect its residents; however, if criminals are imprisoned for life ence Moore and Aleisha Bryant. n DEATH PENALTY: Despite ‘incremental improvements,’ Florida’s death penalty ‘remains deeply flawed’ From 9 She added the money saved by he has recited every logical reason Recinella said. “As soon as we talk death penalty that includes investi- using life without the possibility of why the death penalty should be about doing human things it pushes gating why our state has the highest so when the man who kidnapped parole could be used for something abolished: its economic ramifica- against the fallacy that they are not number of exonerees in the nation; Susie called Lane exactly one year not funded at all — victim ministry. tions; its racist implications; its judi- human beings. That is the core is- why we sentence to death so many after he had killed the girl. Lane’s “Healing takes time and what cial flaws that lead to improper use sue. That is why Pope John Paul II in people with diminished culpability story of grief is common among victims’ families need is to be held, by prosecutors and judges; ineffec- ‘Evangelium Vitae’ stressed that no such as severe mental illness; and victims’ families, as they endure to be loved, to be prayed for and to tive counsel of defense; inability for matter what evil a person has done, how to utilize more wisely the mil- the thought of their loved ones’ ter- be listened to without judgment,” the incarcerated to offer evidence they do not lose their humanity.” lions of tax dollars that would be rifying last moments. Again, Lane Lane said. “It is in the context of a to clear their names on appeal be- saved if the state of Florida no longer feels fortunate to possess her faith community that values the sacred- cause of “procedural bar”; and the ENOUGH PROGRESS? carried out executions.” because without it, she could not get ness of life and the gift of forgiveness fact innocent people have died at Florida’s capital sentencing More could be done, and while past that grief. that a person can find healing. the hands of the state. statute was amended this year to the conference does work with leg- “For me, that is one of the pre- “We have to remember, just be- While those facts should sway require a unanimous jury recom- islators, and the bishops of Florida cious values of my faith. I know my cause something is the law, doesn’t proponents of the death penalty mendation to impose a death sen- meet annually with the governor to little girl sits with God. I know she make it moral,” Lane continued. to “switch sides,” it doesn’t always tence. A 2016 amendment to the discuss issues of importance to the is praying for me,” said Lane, who “People of faith should be up front work, creating a frustrating and fig- statute also repealed a provision of Church, advocates are still needed now lives in Punta Gorda where she and out loud on this issue.” urative brick wall on the issue. Yet, Florida’s death-penalty law that had from the pews. Forgiveness, prayer, is a member of Sacred Heart Parish Dale Recinella is also someone Recinella continues to speak, many permitted judges to override a jury’s mercy, healing and restorative jus- there. “My story is about my spiritual who shares his personal stories re- times with his wife, Susan, at his recommendation of a life sentence. tice are common themes for those journey of how God can get you past volving around the death penalty. side. During an execution, he is with When asked what future steps who advocate for abolishment, that grief and anger and vengeance. A lawyer, author of several books on the inmate, and his wife stays offsite should be made in the Florida Legis- which they add is truly a pro-life is- We become whole and happy when the subject and prison chaplain, his with the family of the incarcerated. lature to move closer to abolishment sue. we learn to forgive. Otherwise we stories reveal intimate portraits of Over the years, he has learned how of the death penalty, Ingrid Delgado, The question is whether the faith- are chained to an event of the past, those living in the 6-foot-by 9-foot facts combined with personal sto- associate for social concerns/re- ful are ready to pick up the mantle and nothing will change the loss of cells and the families outside the ries can change hearts and minds. spect life for the Florida Conference of the cause. And if they do, would it a loved one.” prison walls. “I’ve shared with people about of Catholic Bishops, said while the make a difference? All the advocates Especially not the death penalty, Inmates are offered a spiritual the Christmas cards and the Valen- unanimous jury legislation is an interviewed for this article agreed it Lane added. It does not offer the clo- adviser when they are moved to the tine’s Day cards and the Fathers Day “incremental improvement,” Flori- would, including Recinella. sure and healing that prosecutors death house following a death war- cards that death row inmates ask for da’s death penalty “remains deeply “The fact of the matter is that and government officials tout. Ven- rant or an execution order. Recinella to use and send to the people in their flawed.” the support for the death penalty geance is a punishment that does has served in that role many times, life. We’ve had people come up to us “Passage of the unanimous jury at large, and this includes Florida, not equate justice, Lane said, at least and each experience is tough on and say, ‘I never thought of these in- bill serves as a beginning, and not has thinned so much that if the pro- not the restorative justice that is set the seasoned chaplain. In his books mates on death row having families. the end, of this conversation,” she lifers came to understand the death by the example of God in the story of and during countless presentations I never thought of them loving them said. “It is imperative that our state penalty is a life issue too, it would tip Cain and Abel. God did not kill Cain as an opponent of the death penalty, or other people loving them,’” Dale leaders conduct a review of Florida’s the balance.” n as punishment for killing Abel. In- stead, God offered banishment and TOURS OF THE ICONIC marked Cain to make sure no one would hurt him. 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Above left is Archbishop Joseph P. Hurley in his formal portrait. Above right, with date palms rising in the distance, the archbishop is seen celebrating Mass atop an improvised altar in one of many rural areas he purchased to build the Catholic Church in Florida. (FLORIDA CATHOLIC AND ST. AUGUSTINE DIOCESE FILE PHOTOS) Archbishop Joseph P. Hurley Priest recalls visionary leader of Catholic Church Msgr. David Page FYI Special to the Florida Catholic Msgr. David Page is not shy to speak about his admiration of INDIALANTIC | Coming from Archbishop Joseph P. Hurley, who served as sixth bishop of St. a real estate family background in Augustine from 1940 to his death in 1967. Cleveland, Archbishop Joseph P. The Irish-born priest, who is pastor emeritus of Holy Name of Jesus Parish Hurley was a devoted patriot and in Indialantic, describes his mentor, archbishop and friend as a visionary, an In the above iconic photo, Archbishop Joseph P. Hurley, second from zealous Catholic from his earliest accomplished faithful servant of the Church and an American patriot. It’s no left, is seen rising from his seat as a sign of respect as Archbishop years. surprise that Msgr. Page is also not shy about his opinion that Florida Catho- Alojzijc Stepinac of Zagreb, Yugoslavia, second from right, enters a After ordination to the priest- lics might not understand how important a role Archbishop Hurley plays in courtroom Oct. 11, 1946, on charges of collaborating with the Axis. hood and a doctoral degree, he the history of the Church in the Sunshine State, and that the archbishop’s would later gain the favor of Fa- legacy should be enshrined. ther Edward Mooney, who was ap- “When all other bishops at the time were putting money in stocks and pointed apostolic delegate to bonds, Archbishop Hurley put money into land, always investing in land,” and Japan where Hurley performed said Msgr. Page, a former executive editor of the Florida Catholic news- so well as his assistant by standing paper and a priest for almost 60 years. Yet, there is no Archbishop Hurley up to the Japanese authorities that High School in Florida or even an Archbishop Hurley parish hall anywhere in he was soon rewarded with an en- Florida. And that really bothers Msgr. Page. But the monsignor hopes there viable position with the Vatican’s might be a concrete remembrance of the archbishop in the future. Secretariat of State. “There are parishes and schools in all seven dioceses on land he pur- To get an adequate appreciation chased,” Msgr. Page said. “We owe a tremendous deal to this man.” of Hurley’s courageous diplomatic According to the St. Augustine Diocese, the organizations Archbishop Hur- service to the Church and ultimate- ley started or fostered are still flourishing statewide, including 74 parishes, ly to our country, it’s imperative to 100 schools (including high schools, elementary schools and schools for read “Vatican Secret Diplomacy, students with special needs), four Catholic hospitals, Catholic Charities, and Joseph P. Hurley and Pope Pius XII” the land purchase for St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary, among other (2008 Yale University Press) by Jesu- accomplishments. From the personal collection of Archbishop Hurley’s niece Mercedes it Father Joseph R. Gallagher. This To celebrate the life of Archbishop Hurley, the St. Augustine Diocese will Hughes, this photo was taken in December 1953 at Immaculate masterful volume, based largely on celebrate a memorial Mass Oct. 30, the 50th anniversary of the archbishop’s Conception School in St. Petersburg, an African-American parish that Hurley’s secret Church and state death, at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine (38 Cathedral Place), begin- later merged with St. Joseph in Tampa. records, gives the almost incredible ning with a 5 p.m. talk by Bishop John Noonan of Orlando and Mass at 6 account of his secret diplomatic p.m. with the bishops of Florida. Invitations are extended to all the faithful in dealings with the Top 10 U.S. gov- Florida. ernment officials, including Presi- Msgr. Page hopes priests who had served with the archbishop will be able dent Franklin D. Roosevelt. to attend the celebration. An accomplished writer in his own right, the mon- In his ardent love for the Church signor, who served as Archbishop Hurley’s assistant in Rome during the final and country, the future archbishop session of Vatican II in 1965, penned a history about the archbishop in time • Wrongful Death & Serious Injury • Elder Abuse & Neglect seriously risked his diplomatic and for the celebration. The Florida Catholic asked if we could share the history with our readers. Msgr. Page obliged enthusiastically. • Auto Crashes • Medical Malpractice Church career by secretly engaging In his text, found on this page, it is easy to spot Msgr. Page’s admiration • Abuse & Neglect of Physically & Developmentally Challenged with the U.S. government without the knowledge of the Vatican. The and love for a man who put the Florida Catholic Church on the map, literally Home visit if needed contents of this secret correspon- and spiritually. Abogados que hablan español Catholic Lawyer • Boston College Grad “I stayed up all night when he died. I cried. It’s one of the few times in Former Jesuit Volunteer Corp Member dence revealed invaluable infor- Licensed in seven states my life I did so,” Msgr. Page recalled. “Our Church would not be where it is (FL, GA, VA, MD, DC, PA and NY) Parishioner – St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church mation about the Nazi persecution 10610-1020 today without his vision and accomplishments.” 407-839-0866 • www.maherlawfirm.com Please see HURLEY, 12 Oct. 20-Nov. 9, 2017 Florida Catholic FLORIDA NEWS 12

HURLEY gave his famous and controversial sites for future parishes and high The following was printed in the July 3, 1942, edition of the nationwide CBS Radio speech in schools, as well as for hospitals and Florida Catholic by its publisher, Archbishop Joseph P. Hurley. From 11 which he denounced “the murder- large tracts of land for proposed ju- ous hosts of Nazi ,” who nior colleges and institutions such without provocation invaded Po- as Camp San Pedro. He became of Catholics and Jews in Germany land, Holland, Belgium and Luxem- known as “10-acre Joe” and priests and . This leaked informa- burg and asserted that Nazi victo- joked that he may already have par- tion became the basis of several ries would mean the end of religion. ish sites on the moon! important editorials and articles Space here does not allow treat- Of the 36 bishops who have in the Florida Catholic newspaper, ment of his subsequent, important served here as ordinaries for the which made national headlines diplomatic involvement when seven present-day Florida dioceses, and were after reprinted verbatim from 1945 to 1950, he was surpris- since the Florida Church was first in . ingly rehabilitated and redeemed established under Bishop Augus- Bishop Hurley, being a very by the Vatican which honored him tin Verot in 1870, Bishop Hurley’s perceptive and loyal patriot and as the first American ever for the service of 27 years as bishop of St. churchman, saw the real danger of position equivalent to that of full Augustine was by far the longest of Hitler eventually destroying the rest papal diplomat or nuncio to Mar- any Florida bishop. The average for of the world and the Church. Hence, shal Tito’s Federative Republic of the other Florida bishops has been he was a very early champion of the Yugoslavia. Both the Vatican and less than 10 years. Archbishop Hur- U.S. joining the Allies against the U.S. government officials were ley’s main accomplishment, how- Nazis at a time when this was un- pleased to have such a strong and ever, was not confined to bricks and thinkable, especially to many U.S. friendly agent behind the Iron mortar. He was above all, a totally citizens of German and Irish an- Curtain. dedicated churchman who sought cestry. Divisions in Yugoslavia, how- God’s glory and will first of all. No In return for Hurley’s efforts ever, eventually resulted in Tito doubt, this is why he was so dedicat- in nurturing Catholic support for becoming more anti-religious and ed to Catholic formation and educa- the U.S. intervention in the war putting Cardinal Stepinac on trial. tion, particularly for our youths and against the Nazis and in particu- A New York Times photo of Hurley, clergy. lar for helping silence the trouble- standing whenever Stepinec, led by With adequate numbers of chil- some pro-German, anti-Jewish guards, entered the courtroom, got dren in a parish, he always insist- radio priest from Detroit, Father worldwide attention. ed the first parish building would Charles Coughlin, as well as for After the end of WWII, Hurley not be a church, but an auditori- dealing with Ireland’s Cardinal was honored by Pope Pius XII with um, usually a modest Butler-type Joseph MacRory’s protest against the personal title of “archbishop.” building to house both a church the presence of American troops Just as he had been such an effec- and the beginning of a school. in Northern Ireland, the U.S. gov- tive, national champion against Na- Fortunately, he did not burden the ernment would reward indirectly zism, so now he became one of the Church by building elaborate and Hurley and the Florida Church. As Church’s most powerful spokesper- expensive churches. When Vati- WWII began, the city of St. Augus- sons against communism. Again, can Council II opened in Octo- tine was facing economic disaster he effectively used the Florida ber 1962, he had arranged for the when at Hurley’s request, Presi- Catholic newspaper to denounce groundbreaking of 12 new par- dent Roosevelt personally assisted their every move and was even suc- ishes, preferably with schools. It by locating the huge navy base in cessful in preventing several com- was that kind of dedication which Jacksonville. munist leaders from setting foot on enabled him to establish so many Many people may have looked Florida soil by having pastors warn new high schools, not only in the askance at Hurley’s secret assis- their parishioners with the ringing Orlando Diocese, but throughout tance to the U.S. government in of church bells. the state of Florida. helping turn aside the popular re- It was after returning from Yu- He also arranged for the pas- sistance against the U.S. joining the goslavia and empowered with the tors to go searching in Ireland forces under the command of General de Gaulle; others wanted to but did not succeed. Allies to fight Hitler. As it turned new honorary title of archbishop for convents of sisters as teachers Still others thought that their duty lay, above all, in remaining in their country to endure out, Hurley was proven correct and that Hurley began, in earnest, with who contributed so much to make all the sufferings so that they would be able, whenever it should become necessary, to sustain the moral of the people. prophetic in seeing the real danger building up the Church in Florida our elementary grades and high Remained at Posts of the Nazis conquering the world. — although long before his return schools what they are today, as well “We remained at our posts and we were right in doing so. For nearly two years, we have not ceased to fight against a propaganda which has not lacked means and While his secret dealings with the in 1950, he was setting the stage for as to teach our children in public which, using every resource at its disposal, has continually attempted to undermine U.S. government at first greatly up- future greatness by utilizing the schools. No wonder at the end of the morale of the poeple and to carry on the grim work of making an openly avowed accomplice of Hitlerism. set the Vatican, later even the Vati- services of his new auxiliary bish- the century, more than 30 years af- “For some time we had hopes; but, in October, 1940, we were faced with tragic can would appreciate how Hurley op, Thomas McDonough, in estab- ter Hurley’s death, the St. Petersburg reality: Franco-Hitlerism ‘collaboration’ was officially proclaimed. Since then wehave devoted ourselves to our campaign. made the Church look good by early lishing some new, large parishes in Times included Archbishop Hurley “Try to picuture what such a campaign would be in a country where nothing had on effectively publicizing the Nazi Miami and Fort Lauderdale, and on the basis of his extraordinary been foreseen or organized, where those who wished to fight on had no contact with one another; where we did not know one another, each struggling on his own, with little death camps and destruction of the purchasing land for the $2 mil- leadership and accomplishments success, without the least possible liaison with our companions in the fight, without Jews. His Florida Catholic editorials lion Mercy Hospital to serve as the as one of its top 25 Floridians of the leaders, without a program, without any means of action. “Try to picture what such a campaign would be in a country where the whole press were quoted extensively nationally “Mayo Clinic of the South.” Twentieth Century. is controlled by the State, subject to a strict censorship; where the police have a hand and beyond, calling on Catholics in In 1952, he announced a new No doubt, Archbishop Hurley’s and an eye on everything that is printed; whose propaganda has had to be carried on, under difficulties by means of hand-written, copied or typed sheets, which we transmit the early 1940s to take the lead on “Missionary Burse Fund” which incredible legacy will continue to from hand to hand, not daring to entrust them to the mails. behalf of the Jewish victims of the would help educate seminarians bless the Florida Church for many Channels Controlled “Try to picture what such a campaign would be in a country where all private Holocaust. and finance clerical education as years to come. According to Father correspondence is subjected to a double censorship—that of the French authorities, and Soon, it appears, the Vatican be- well as future growth of parishes Michael J. McNally’s invaluable that of the occupation authorities—since, even in the so-called ‘free’ zone the Germans exercise an inexorable control over postal communications. came aware of Hurley’s unortho- and institutions. While his new book, “Catholicism in South Flor- “Try to picture what such a campaign would be in a country where espionage and dox, secret diplomacy and he was parish “quota system,” alienated ida,” 90 percent of the huge parish ‘informing’ are elevated to the heights of a State institution; where you always hesitate to speak, wondering whether the questioner will not be the first to denounce you. quietly “kicked upstairs” by making many of the pastors, he did succeed and institutional buildings in Mi- “But nevertheless, Christian brethren of America, England and of the whole free him bishop of the backwoods Dio- in raising over $4 million, which he ami and South Florida during the world, despite such difficulties our propaganda has finally been organized. We finally learned to recognize one another, to assemble some resources and, under the noses of cese of St. Augustine. proceeded to invest in Florida real Archbishop Coleman Carroll peri- all the police, we have been printing some pamphlets, copies of which are being sent to Despite the loss of Hurley’s diplo- estate. od following Hurley’s death was on you to the extent and measure of their publication. Distributed by Buses matic connections, the U.S. govern- At the time, this was very unusu- the land purchased by Archbishop “These pamphlets are meeting with a great success. They circulate, are passed on ment adroitly, but no doubt falsely, al and creative, as most dioceses in- Hurley. and read within the family; but the cost of print-mg them is high and transporting them adds to expense, for despatching them by mail or train would be out of the question. promoted Hurley’s new appoint- vested only in stocks and bonds. But While it is difficult to prove, with- Brave boys, of proven devotion, carry them in packages from town to town, making use ment as a bishop in Florida as a Hurley was truly a prophetic vision- out adequate research, it is safe to of a thousand ruses to throw the police of both governments off the track. “Need you be told that a good many of us are by this time under suspicion and clear signal that the Vatican want- ary whose foresight has proved to say that the vast majority of all the therefore persecuted? But that is a matter to be taken up later. The persecution that ed the U.S. to join the Allies against be immensely valuable, even to this Catholic parishes, institutions in we are undergoing is our ‘sport’; it is a part of our present metier, and we are not complaining. Why should we complain since this will be our crown of glory! Hitler. As a result, now-Bishop Hur- day. Even after those investments, Florida today in all seven dioceses “But what we must by all means avoid is that we should be left without resources ley became even more active and the archbishop continued till his owe their existence, in large part, to to carry on. In a country despoiled by the invader, in a country where existence is becoming more and more difficult for everybody, resources are becoming rarer. “Help probably more effective than ever. death in 1967 in investing about the remarkable foresight and pro- us! Help us because we are fighting desperately for a cause which is also yours! The On July 6, 1941, Bishop Hurley $300,000 each year in new land phetic vision of Bishop Hurley. n cause of God, of , of morality, of all civilization !” 13 FLORIDA NEWS Florida Catholic Oct. 20-Nov. 9, 2017 ‘Our strength as humanity came out of blackness’ A young man wearing Miami plays host to National Black Catholic Men’s Conference typical African garb Priscilla Greear ‘This conference ... is Father Smith highlighted a com- receives Florida Catholic correspondent Communion to entice young people munity effort to get funds to reopen at the Mass the Holy School in India- celebrated MIAMI | Speakers challenged to come back to church napolis through the Notre Dame at Notre participants of the National Black ACE Academies network targeting Dame d'Haiti Catholic Men’s Conference to “si- and make it relevant, for the underserved. The conference Church lence the mind” amidst recent vio- them to take leadership also celebrated diversity among in Miami lence and racial strife and find soul African-Americans. during food for life in Christ. ... and share with other “Education to me is key to liber- the 14th They exhorted the 320 men and young adults.’ ate our people,” he said. “We’ve got National 20 young people to boldly go forth people from the , South Black in their communities to reach Af- America who are natives of those Catholic rican-Americans in psychological — Father Charles Smith countries and places, and they are Men's and spiritual conflict — including able to bring that culture to share Conference, the younger generations leaving And spiritual health starts with that to enrich the African-American held Oct. 5-8. the Church for other denomina- mental wellness, said Father Ricar- culture.” (Roberto tions. Participants hashed out ho- do Phipps, an assistant professor of Albert Doyle, 71, of Holy Re- Aguirre listic health topics ranging from psychology and counseling at La- deemer Parish in Miami appreci- | FC) mental wellness and spirituality of Salle University in Philadelphia. In ated the message of being proud of Black Lives Matter to the nurture a workshop he discussed the need his roots in spite of obstacles placed of “black power” and psychological for accurate education on mental before him, such as his experience strengths of African-Americans. health and illness in parishes to of being taught growing up to be They sang praise music led by Men overcome its stigma. Worry, stress subservient to whites. But with to- in the Fire, worshipped at Notre and anxiety become a concern day’s youths he’s concerned about a Dame d’Haiti Mission and had their when they hurt relationships, work new type of passivity and overcon- blood pressure checked at a health and basic functioning. But in the sumption of media. fair promoting physical fitness. black community, Father Phipps “Why are young people not vot- And they found inspiration to build said that people needing treatment ing? My son says it’s not going to ministries meeting practical needs prefer to tough it out while others make a difference. My forefathers whether through housing, educa- think that therapists of other races and the people who came before tion or job placement following in- won’t understand them. me died for the right to vote,” he carceration. “For treatment sometimes it is said. “We have to silence more, si- The conference titled “The chal- medication, sometimes psycho- lence the mind. Now there are good lenge is to silence the mind” was therapy. Hopefully it’s a combina- things on the internet, but that’s held Oct. 5-8, at the Doubletree Ho- tion because research says that is not what they’re looking at. Other tel by Hilton Miami. Sponsored by the best way to approach mental things are influencing them.” the National Black Catholic Clergy illness as well as people having He makes a priority to discuss Caucus, the Josephites, and the strong support networks, being tied current issues with his young adult Bowman-Francis Ministry of Indi- into other resources like churches children. “We’ve got to get these anapolis comprising three Society and spiritual supports, being able minds right. The way I do is take an of the Divine Word priests com- to learn self-coping skills to keep hour each day and we sit and have a missioned to recharge Catholic Af- themselves on a level playing field family moment, sit for an hour and rican-American youths and young in terms of stress,” he said. “We talk about different things happen- adults, the event was coordinated in have a vested interested because we ing in life and society.” regional partnership with Katrenia see what the effects are in bringing Donald Edwards, Miami Arch- Reeves-Jackman, the Miami direc- people back to church and in evan- diocese associate superintendent of tor of the Black Catholic Ministry gelization. If we don’t address real- schools, renewed his sense of mis- Office. life issues they won’t come back, sion and history as a black Catholic Society of the Divine Word Father because they won’t see the Church and his conviction that “all lives George Kintiba urged participants as important in their lives in what matter” as God’s gift. to embrace their blackness as men they’re struggling with.” “The message of this confer- of God, affirming how all mankind Divine Word Father Charles ence is yes we are black, but we are originated in Africa. He encouraged Smith and twin Father Chester first of all Catholic men who have them to begin each day with affir- Smith hope the conference planted a mission and ministry... to change mations of faith, zapping poisonous seeds to inspire participants to be the world, not to make everybody negative thoughts of victimization. the best Christian men they can think and be the way we are and “Our strength as humanity came be, and reach beyond themselves think, but ultimately to build up out of blackness and you have it, you to build “programs of substance” the kingdom of God which is made are it,” said Father Kintiba, a Congo- meeting community needs. One up of black people, white people, lese native and a doctoral student at challenge is to reach more inner- brown people, yellow people, ugly Howard University on the history of city black youths who are leaving people, pretty people … Catholic the African diaspora. “Be engaged the Church, less loyal than previ- people, people who are not Catho- in the Spirit, engage your spirit ev- ous generations with the closing of lic,” he reflected. “It’s important to ery single morning and talk posi- urban Catholic schools. me for others to recognize we are tively to your spirit. I don’t care how “Instead of staying there and authentically black and we bring hard it is out there because posi- working it out, these young people a specific cultural experience and tivity will run through your mind now say I’ll go elsewhere. Many of specific historical experience to 10897-1020 throughout the entire day.” our young people go to nondenomi- our and to the Catholic And they must never forget to national churches, mega churches,” Church of Miami. We’re very grate- pray, forgive and remember their said Father Charles Smith. “This ful for the Smith brothers and their history. “To nurture ourselves we conference and what we are doing ministry. We are grateful they have need to remind ourselves we are is to entice young people to come given us the opportunity to bring a strong people, about what we’ve back to church and make it rele- this conference to our archdiocese been through and that we are still vant, for them to take leadership in so others will know of our presence here,” he said. “We are God’s people, our churches and share with other and hear our voice as black Catho- a strong people, a praying people.” young adults.” lic men.” n Oct. 20-Nov. 9, 2017 Florida Catholic FLORIDA NEWS 14 Vice president meets with Central Florida community leaders MARJORIE DURANTE ricane Maria Sept. 20. “I know fam- event. “I applaud the recognition Special to the Florida Catholic ilies of this community are with a offered by Vice President Pence and heavy heart as people in Puerto other elected officials regarding KISSIMMEE | “The needs in Rico are suffering. It will be a long the incredible work being done by Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin way back, but we are making prog- the faith community to respond to Islands will be great, but the gen- ress,” Pence remarked, as he pre- those in need. He made it clear that erosity of the American people evi- sented data on basic services being without the faith community, there denced by this great community of slowly restored to the island. “We is no hope.” faith is a great step,” said Vice Presi- will not stop until the job is done.” Catholic Charities responded dent Mike Pence during his visit to After his stop in Florida, Pence promptly to the needs of the people Iglesia de Dios in Kissimmee Oct. 5. visited Puerto Rico to see the de- on the island, as well as Puerto Ri- “Florida’s generosity with the people struction firsthand. cans coming to Central Florida after of Puerto Rico is setting a standard “While the effects of Hurricane losing everything. “The incredible of what it means to be neighbors, Maria will be long-lasting, there level of response and support from friends and fellow Americans.” is great comfort in realizing the Catholics throughout Central Flor- Faithful from diverse denomina- power of people working together ida is being mirrored in other faith tions across Central Florida gath- spiritually and physically to help communities,” Tester said. “That Gary Tester, left, executive director of Catholic Charities of Central ered to listen to Pence’s address others,” said Gary Tester, execu- will surely help in the weeks and Florida (CCCF), and Julio Rivera, emergency services manager of CCCF, about the nation’s help to Puerto tive director of Catholic Charities of months to come. It is truly a bless- speak before Vice President Pence’s address to the community Oct. Rico, which was devastated by Hur- Central Florida, who attended the ing to be able to serve.” n 5. (MARJORIE DURANTE | FC) ‘Parish priest’ is tapped as new in archdiocese

ROCÍO GRANADOS who strengthens me.” So he asked Although he does not know yet La Voz Católica staff the Lord “to be transformed by the what the new bishop will be as- grace of God, so I can serve well as signed to do, the archbishop said MIAMI | A native of who de- an auxiliary bishop.” Bishop-designate Delgado would scribes himself as “a parish priest,” Father Delgado said his vocation remain a few more months at St. has been named auxiliary bishop came at an early age in his native Katharine Drexel, so they can cel- of Miami by the . Father Peru, but he did not heed the call ebrate his appointment as a com- Enrique Delgado is the first native until the age of 35, when he lived in munity. of Peru to be named a bishop in the Miami. That’s when he entered St. “It’s a gift because (the new bish- U.S. and the 11th auxiliary bishop to John Vianney College Seminary in op) has many talents. I hope to work serve the South Florida community. Miami. Then he studied four years together with him and help Arch- Archbishop Thomas Wenski at St. Vincent de Paul Regional bishop Wenski with his pastoral made the announcement at a press Seminary in Boynton Beach. He duties,” said Auxiliary Bishop Peter conference Oct. 12 in the archdioce- was ordained June 29, 1996, by Mi- Baldacchino. san Pastoral Center. Father Delgado ami’s late Auxiliary Bishop Agustín The ordination of Bishop-desig- Father Enrique Delgado, left, newly named auxiliary bishop for is currently pastor of St. Katharine Román, the first native of Cuba to be nate Delgado has been scheduled Miami, stands with Archbishop Thomas Wenski, center, and Auxiliary Drexel Parish in Weston. appointed bishop in the U.S. for Dec. 7 at St. Mary Cathedral. n Bishop Peter Baldacchino. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC) “I am grateful that Pope Francis “Bishop Román came to Peru to has thought of Miami to send us ordain me for the Archdiocese of a second auxiliary bishop. And in Miami,” Bishop-designate Delgado selecting a suitable priest for bish- said, because his whole family lived op, he chose from one of our own,” there at the time. Since then, seven 9-Day Just a few spaces left! Archbishop Wenski said at the start of his 11 siblings have come to live in of the presentation. the United States, while four remain “I never expected this, because I in Peru with his father. His mother BOOK NOW always see myself as a parish priest. died some time ago. Pilgrimage Deadline Nov. 15 A priest who relates to the people in Father Delgado was born in Lima their everyday lives,” said the new Dec. 26, 1955. He studied at the Uni- bishop-designate. “Now I think the versity of Lima and obtained a mas- Feb. 26-March 6, 2018 call is more extensive, to shepherd ter’s degree in economics in 1982 the , helping Arch- with a specialization in finance and bishop Wenski here in the Archdio- accounting. 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The maker of ‘Virgin’s dresses’ XXII CONFERENCIA CARISMATICA Carmen Ruiz, 88, Carmen CATOLICA HISPANA Ruiz, D    P B 88, “the puts her gift for Virgin’s dress- “MARIA, ESTRELLA DE LA NUEVA EVANGELIZACION” embroidering at maker,” CELEBRANDO EL 50 ANIVERSARIO DEL has been MOVIMIENTO CARISMATICO the service of Our embroi- dering Lady of Charity exclu- Octubre 28, sábado de 8 a.m. a 6 p.m., sively y domingo 29 de 8 a.m. a 3 p.m. GRACE PINEY for the La Voz Católica correspondent image of Gymnasium de Cardinal Newman High School Cuba’s 5512 Spencer Drive (por Sequoia) • West Palm Beach, 33409 patron- MIAMI | Her name is Carmen ess for a PREDICADORES: Ruiz and her hands are blessed. number Padre Pedro Repollet, Arch. de Newark, N. J. She creates things that turn sacred. of years. Until now, she has declined to (PHOTOS Padre Mario Castañeda, Padre Quesnel Delvard, be identified, recognized or, even BY Párroco Parroquia St. John Fisher, Párroco de la Parroquia Sacred Heart worse, praised. She does not mince Grace Diócesis de Palm Beach Diócesis de Palm Beach

words: “I don’t work for this life; I Piney 11563-1020 work for God and life eternal.” | FC) Para más información llamar al 561-371-0496, Ruiz embroiders the dresses 561-439-2970, 772-529-9091, 561-628-5841 worn by the image of Our Lady of Charity that is housed at her shrine can be used; when she sees them, a chasuble, the curtain for the tab- in Miami. Every Sept. 8, on her feast she gets inspired. That’s what hap- ernacle.’ That’s what I wanted to do. day, Our Lady of Charity wears pened when he brought her several And God has more than granted it a new dress. Her wardrobe also square pieces of mother-of-pearl, because I have not only made altar changes during Holy Week, Pen- each between three and five cen- cloths, I’ve lost count of how many. tecost and Christmas, and some- timeters in size. Ruiz turned them I’ve lost count of the number of sa- times for Mother’s Day. On those into a dress that seemed to be made cred cloths, of purifiers. … I’ve lost occasions, dresses from years past of lights. count of everything.” get re-used. “Sometimes I work on three She completed her first commis- Ruiz charges nothing for her dresses at a time,” she said. “I give sion for Our Lady of Charity in re- work. She also accepts no other priority to the one they want her to cord time: 18 days for two dresses, commissions. She embroiders ex- wear for the first time, but if I think one for the image and the other for clusively for Cuba’s patroness and of something else I start on that the replica that is raffled off. Previ- the Church, especially now that even if I’m working on another one.” ously, the work had taken between she’s turned 88 and her eyesight is Zelada said the image currently six months and a year. One time the weak. has more than 40 dresses, and Ruiz dress came in so late, it could not be “Most of the materials that are has embroidered or repaired nearly used on the feast day. used to make the Virgin’s dresses half of them. The earliest dresses In “Cachita’s room” in her house are donated, and many are brought were damaged in 1992, when Hurri- — “Cachita” is Cubans’ nickname over from the Vatican. The threads, cane Andrew flooded the basement for their patroness — Ruiz keeps and often the lace, are gold,” Ruiz where they were kept at the shrine. beads, pearls, semiprecious stones, said. “In the Church, when some- Some were preserved but are unus- Swarovski crystals and all types of one donates something for a spe- able. They are now part of the artis- threads and fabrics: apricots, silks cific purpose, you have to use it for tic and historical patrimony of the and lace. that purpose.” shrine. “They’re fabrics that seem to The French lace that decorated Ruiz has been sewing for liturgi- have been made by angels,” she the dress worn by the image this cal purposes since she was a child. said, as if in ecstasy. year cost more than $1,000, and the She learned to embroider at the Who will make the robes when donation totaled nearly two yards. Salesian school she attended. Since Ruiz is no longer around? “We don’t Ruiz said she is profoundly moved she finished her work ahead of time, know,” she said. “Zelada brings me when she sees the fabric and as- the sisters would put her to work the fabrics as if I were eternal.” certains its quality. Her emotion is embroidering purifiers and other But Ruiz is planning ahead. “I palpable as she speaks about the sacred objects. make as many dresses as I can.” She devotion of those who make the “I enjoyed it so much, I would tell knows there will always be an occa- donations. God, ‘I want to make an altar cloth, sion for the Virgin to wear them. n Ruiz was discovered by Rogelio Zelada, associate director of the archdiocesan Lay Ministry Office. As the custodian of the image since 1987, one of his duties is to specify the design of the dresses. Some years back he ran into a problem: The woman who had being doing the sewing had fallen ill and could no longer help. Then someone told him about another woman who embroidered. “Zelada and I have formed a tre- mendous team,” Ruiz said excited- ly. “He thinks of things and tells me … and I had already thought about them.” 11581-1020 She laughs while recalling other Pictured is a detail of one of Carmen Ruiz’s dress creations for the occasions when he has brought her image of Our Lady of Charity. The more than 40 dresses now in the materials with no clue how they collection are preserved flat, not hung. 17 JOYFUL LIVING Florida Catholic Oct. 20-Nov. 9, 2017 How a post-abortive, fallen- away Catholic found mercy

ANNE DIBERNARDO pray,” said Le Bel, adding that she eternal life, which is the path that Florida Catholic correspondent also believed reincarnation was an her Son Jesus left for us — the holy explanation for human suffering. Catholic Church.,” Le Bel said. “All MIAMI | To the outside world, In truth, she was feeling empty my past deceptions and objections Sandi Le Bel was a highly success- inside. In hopes of quenching her about the Church fell away.” ful woman living the dream life. She unrequited thirst for inner peace, in She draws a correlation between had a master’s degree, a nice home January 2000 she enrolled in a spiri- her experience and the scales that and cruised around the world, earn- tual development course at a local fell from St. Paul’s eyes. Her stub- ing a great salary working college, where an inter- born defense of abortion, reincar- as a marketing director for nationally known psychic nation and contraception melted a Fortune 500 company. talked about meditation, like wax. With filial trust, Le Bel as- A fallen-away Catholic, yoga, reiki, Kabala, sha- sured the Blessed Mother that she she had been experiment- manism, angels and as- would adhere to all of the Church’s ing with seemingly attrac- trology. teachings, even those outside her tive New Age philosophies “We were offered ev- comprehension. Whatever she did that promote inner peace ery alternative to find- not understand, she trusted Mary — until 17 years ago. In ing inner peace — except would work out. 11522-1020 March 2000, Le Bel was through Jesus Christ,” said Then, during the three-hour caught off-guard by a spir- Sandi Le Bel Le Bel, admitting that she drive to the airport, Le Bel under- itual tsunami that “shook sensed danger. stood why the sudden urgency to her to the core,” shattering all her On Sunday, March 12, 2000, ev- travel to : She had been misconceptions about the Catholic erything changed, she recalled. scheduled to start a master reiki Church. “One minute I was in my home class the following week. Reiki is “I had it all wrong,” said Le Bel, a alone, and the next minute my mind a superstitious New Age healing Pilgrimage national speaker and the new edu- was taken across a narrow suspen- practice. Le Bel feels the Lord used cation coordinator for the Archdio- sion bridge. I found myself envel- her experiences in Medjugorje to to celebrate cese of Miami Respect Life Ministry. oped in brilliant white light,” Le Bel help her understand the gravity of Le Bel took a timeout from hurri- said, describing the air as molecules the choices she was about to make. cane Irma preparations to trace for that reflected light like diamonds. Since her conversion, she has Divine Mercy the Florida Catholic the extraordi- “I knew I was in heaven. The first excelled as a ministry leader and nary graces that changed the trajec- person to come toward me was Je- served on the National Service Sunday 2018 tory of her life. sus....’” Committee Council for the Catholic Before embarking on her “road to Le Bel knelt before Jesus and for Charismatic Renewal. She has also Damascus,” she had closely aligned the first time in her life, without any been the keynote speaker at Marian in Poland herself with the feminism move- doubt, acknowledged him as the Di- and Charismatic conferences. also Prague, Budapest, ment and had two abortions — de- vine Son. She then saw the Blessed In hindsight, Le Bel can see how Medjugorje, Lanciano, Loreto, spite the fact that she was born and Mother. Later, Le Bel was struck each of her experiences has given raised in a Catholic home, attended with a deep sense of urgency to trav- her a unique perspective and pre- San Giovanni and Rome a Catholic high school, and married el to Medjugorje, an area in Bosnia pared her for her new role as the ed- a Catholic. where it is alleged that the Blessed ucation coordinator for the Respect “Gradually, I stopped attending Mother has been appearing since Life Ministry. April 3-19, 2018 Mass regularly and felt no need to 1981. 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Pro- At age 16, he encountered Christ in ductions Men Jan.19-21; Feb.2-4; March 2-4; April 6-8 | CNS) a personal way and later became Women Jan 12-14; 26-28; March 23-25; April 13-15 a successful businessman, but he ditched it all to establish the Mully Silent Retreat – Nov.3-5 Co-ed Children’s Family, a home to shelter house and weeding the garden. A The number of success stories “I New Year’s Eve – Co-ed kids who had been abandoned like half-year later, the woman’s hus- cannot even count,” Mully told CNS. he once had been. A film about his band put Mully to work on his farm But he can count about 30 former life, “Mully,” was shown at about outside the city. 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At to the Fatherless.” “They are coming to us, glad to the same time, he created violence. From the time he opened his first see the work that we are doing,” My mother, myself and my younger home in 1989, by his account, “with Mully said. “It does not stop there. The Hearing Aid brother (were affected). One day I my wife and I, we have rescued We export beans and vegetables to woke up and found out that they over 12,000; that’s about when this Europe, Germany, the . had gone. That was disaster on my movie was made (in 2015). Since It gives opportunities to over 1,300 side of life as a young child.” that time there was more — about members of our communities.” After eking out an existence for 3,000.” Mully’s model could be spread- Center of the 10 years, “I was completely hope- That number, Mully added, is ing. He said he’s fielded inquiries less. I felt I was rejected by society. only those who have completed from interested persons in Malawi, I needed something better. But I felt “the program.” “They have become Zambia, South Africa, Uganda and wanting to commit suicide, want- self-reliant in their future life,” he , but also from Europe, the ing to take my life away,” Mully said. “We give them the best of United States and Canada. Treasure Coast recalled. But “through a man who health care, clothing and shelter, “My prayer, my desire is also invited me to his church, I heard love, fatherly and motherly love. to talk to the people around the the word of God and through the We help them spiritually to grow, globe and also in America that we spirit of God and through the Lord give them spiritual nourishment may take a step of faith and move Staffed by doctors of audiology, The Jesus Christ, it changed completely as well as prayer,” he said, as well as forward to help our people in our my life.” education from kindergarten and countries to help these children Hearing Aid Center of the Treasure Mully said he knocked on doors grade school to high school and who need to be adopted,” Mully until one opened for him. 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FLorida Bishop concerned CAR BOMB KILLS HUNDREDS about impact of Civilians Miami Schools find evacuate from order on poor the scene room for Puerto WASHINGTON | A part of Presi- following an Rican students dent Donald Trump’s Oct. 13 execu- Oct. 14 explosion tive order on health care that would in Mogadishu, MIAMI | Catholic schools in the end subsidies to health insurance Somalia. Before Miami Archdiocese are accepting companies aimed at helping indi- concluding his students and enrollment inquiries viduals with low to modest incomes weekly general from Puerto Rican families dis- is of “grave concern,” a U.S. bishop audience Oct. placed to Florida after the devas- said. “The Affordable Care Act is 18, Pope Francis tating impact of Hurricane Maria. by no means perfect,” said Bishop expressed his An informal survey conducted in Frank J. Dewane of Venice, but he sorrow and early October by the Miami Arch- warned that attempts to improve it denounced diocesan Office of Catholic Schools “must not use people’s health care the "massacre which caused indicated that some 50 students as leverage or as a bargaining chip.” more than 300 from Puerto Rico — including two “To do so would be to strike at the deaths, including from the U.S. Virgin Islands — had heart of human dignity and the fun- several children." already been placed in Catholic el- damental right to health care. The (Feisal Omar, ementary and secondary schools poor and vulnerable will bear the Reuters | CNS within the archdiocese and more brunt of such an approach,” he said enrollments are expected in the in an Oct. 14 statement. Bishop De- coming months. wane, chairman of the U.S. Confer- “They are still in the process of ence of Catholic Bishops’ Commit- ing the Clean Power Plan, President WR O LD Cardinal Antonio Canizares Llovera arriving since flights out of Puerto tee on Domestic Justice and Human Barack Obama’s signature policy to of Valencia. Rico are difficult to get and very ex- Development, said the USCCB “will meet U.S. commitments under the “What has happened is very seri- pensive. We expect to receive more closely monitor the implementa- climate accord to limit global Caritas ous — an act of sedition, fraud and students in the coming weeks,” tion and impacts of this executive warming, would adversely affect betrayal, a coup against the rule of said Hope Sadowski, coordinator order by the relevant administrative the health of people around the appeals for help, law and a violation of the nation’s of foreign students and adminis- agencies.” He said flexible options country, especially in low-income fears malnutrition constitutional order and the coex- trative executive assistant in the for people to obtain health cover- communities, and would harm the istence in freedom of all Spaniards.” Office of Catholic Schools in Mi- age are important strategies, but he environment. The concern is that if MANILA, Philippines | Caritas The cardinal’s comments appeared ami. also cautioned that “great care must greenhouse gas emissions are not in the Philippines is appealing for in a newsletter circulated Oct. 7-8, as Sadowski said the Miami Arch- be taken to avoid risk of additional limited, thousands of people will help for 400,000 people displaced hundreds of thousands of Spaniards diocese is asking the schools to harm to those who now receive become sickened or even die from in Marawi as fears grow of malnu- rallied against Catalan indepen- keep a tally of the Puerto Rican health care coverage through ex- increased air pollution in commu- trition and displacement problems dence. He said Spanish Christians enrollments and to do everything changes formed under the Afford- nities located near coal-fired power resulting from ongoing terrorist should follow the Gospel’s “calls they can to facilitate the emergen- able Care Act.” plants. Faith-based environmental attacks. Father Edwin Gariguez, not for fragmentation and division, cy enrollments wherever possible. advocates also expressed appre- executive secretary of Caritas Phil- but for unity and integration,” and Group accepts hension that not cutting power plant ippines, also is seeking help to re- resist a “reprehensible act contrary emissions would hasten climate store Marawi’s St. Mary’s Cathedral, to truth.” NOATI N decision for girls change and negatively impact the reported ucanews.com. He said it to join Boy Scouts planet. Coal-fired power plants are was important to restore the cen- Kenyan bishops Las Vegas victims the nation’s largest source of green- tral place of worship of the Catholic IRVING, Texas | The leaders of house gas emissions. “This contin- community in the predominantly urge calm remembered at the National Catholic Committee on ues to be the way that the Trump Muslim city on Mindanao Island. NAIROBI, Kenya | Kenyan Cath- Scouting said they “accept and work administration has decided to tack- The Maute group, which claims olic bishops have urged the citizens funeral Masses with the new membership policy of le climate change, which is to pull to have links with Islamic State, to guard the country’s peace, as a WASHINGTON | Immediate the Boy Scouts of America” to admit back on just about everything the launched terrorist attacks May 23, prolonged election standoff took its makeshift memorials in Las Vegas girls. “We were informed this morn- previous administration has done,” resulting in a standoff with Phil- toll on the economy and the social to the 58 victims killed during the ing” of the policy change, said an said Dan Misleh, executive director ippine security forces. Gunmen conditions of ordinary people. The Oct. 1 outdoor country music con- Oct. 11 statement by George Sparks, of the Catholic Climate Covenant. took the cathedral’s vicar, Father bishops said the matter is grave, cert are being replaced by memo- the national chairman of the group, Teresito Soganub, hostage and de- while highlighting growing anxiety rial services, vigils and Catholic and the committee’s national chap- Exemptions stroyed religious images, including among the people and increased funerals at the victims’ hometowns lain, Father Kevin Smith, a priest photographs of Pope Francis and polarization along political and eth- across the country and in Canada. of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, expanded retired Pope Benedict XVI, as they nic lines. “God has given us given us Many of the services are taking N.Y. “Once we have had more time on mandate rampaged inside the church. Father only one country, our nation Kenya, place in Calif., since 33 of the vic- to review the policy and a chance to Soganub was freed Sept. 17. Gov- and it is upon every Kenyan to stand tims, more than half of those killed consult our national membership, WASHINGTON | The Trump ernment casualties have continued firm and say no to everything that at the Route 91 Harvest Festival, we will be able to comment fur- administration Oct. 6 issued in- to rise as the conflict drags on, de- will take away from the peace,” the were from the Golden State. ther about how this new policy will terim rules expanding the exemp- spite repeated promises by Philip- bishops said in an Oct. 12 statement Bakersfield, California, two reflect changes in the makeup of tion to the contraceptive mandate pine military commanders that it signed by Bishop Philip Anyolo, hours north of , was Catholic-chartered units,” they said. for religious employers, such as the will soon be resolved. As of Oct. 8, chairman of the Kenya Conference home to three victims of the The vote to accept girls as members Little Sisters of the Poor, who object at least 158 soldiers and police had of Catholic Bishops Conference. “If shooting. A memorial service was was unanimous, according to a on moral grounds to covering con- been killed in action and more than the election goes on as schedule held there Oct. 6 at St. Elizabeth spokeswoman for the Boy Scouts. traceptive and abortion-inducing a 1,000 wounded. d, we call upon Kenyans to turn Ann Seton Catholic Church for drugs and devices in their employ- out and exercise their democratic Jack Beaton, a 54-year-old father Concern about ee health insurance. Leaders of the Unity needed as right peacefully,” said Bishop Anyo- of two. U.S. Conference of Catholic Bish- lo. “If for any reason the election is More than 800 people attended efforts to dismantle ops praised the action as “a return Catalonia considers rescheduled, we call on Kenyans to the service where Beaton was re- Clean Power Plan to common sense, long-standing independence remain calm and peaceful.” membered as a fun-loving friend, a federal practice and peaceful coex- The crisis started Sept. 1, when hard worker, a kindhearted neigh- WASHINGTON | An Environ- istence between Church and state.” MADRID | A Spanish cardinal the Supreme Court nullified the bor and a devoted husband and mental Protection Agency decision The contraceptive mandate was defended his country’s unity as a election of President Uhuru Kenyat- father of an 18-year-old daughter to roll back an Obama-era regula- put in place by the Department of “moral good” and condemned “se- ta over irregularities and illegalities. and 20-year-old son. He and his tion to curb carbon dioxide emis- Health and Human Services under dition and fraud” by secessionists, The court ordered a repeat election wife, Laurie, attended the concert sions from power plants met with the Affordable Care Act. While pro- as politicians in Catalonia prepared in 60 days, but political positions to celebrate their 23rd wedding an- disapproval and pledges to work to viding an exemption for religious to debate independence at a region- have hardened, even as the Inde- niversary. He died in her arms after keep key components of the plan employers, the new rules maintain al parliamentary session. “Many of pendent Electoral and Boundaries putting his body on top of hers to in place from Catholic organiza- the existing federal contraceptive us feel intense pain, as if a dagger Commission planned to conduct protect her. tions. Advocates said that rescind- mandate for most employers. had been thrust into our guts,” said the repeat polls Oct. 26. 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New saints Pope: ‘Christian life is a love story with God’ Junno Arocho Esteves when such education was limited fairs to consider attending the ban- Catholic News Service almost exclusively to boys. quet. An estimated 35,000 pilgrims — “This is how love grows cold, not VATICAN CITY | Like the Catho- many of them from the new saints’ out of malice but out of preference lic Church’s newest saints, Chris- countries of origin — attended the for what is our own: our security, tians are called to live their faith as Mass, the Vatican said Oct. 15. our self-affirmation, our comfort,” a love story with God who wants a In his homily, Pope Francis re- the pope said. relationship that is “more than that flected on the day’s Gospel reading Despite constant rejection and of devoted subjects with their king,” from St. Matthew in which Jesus re- indifference, God does not cancel Pope Francis said. counts the parable of the wedding the wedding feast but continues Without a loving relationship feast. Noting Jesus’ emphasis on the to invite Christians to overcome with God, Christian life can become wedding guests, the pope said that “the whims of our peevish and lazy empty and “an impossible ethic, a God “wants us, he goes out to seek selves” and to imitate the Church’s collection of rules and laws to obey us and he invites us” to celebrate new saints who, he said, not only for no good reason,” the pope said with him. said yes to God’s invitation, but wore during Mass Oct. 15 in St. Peter’s Pope Francis uses incense to venerate an image of Mary during the “For him, it is not enough that “the wedding garment” of God’s Square. “This is the danger: a Chris- canonization Mass of new saints in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican we should do our duty and obey his love. tian life that becomes routine, con- Oct. 15. (Paul Haring | CNS) laws,” Pope Francis said. “He de- “The saints who were canonized tent with ‘normality,’ without drive sires a true communion of life with today, and especially the many mar- or enthusiasm, and with a short were killed in 1645 during a wave of of St. Peter’s Basilica bearing images us, a relationship based on dialogue, tyrs, point the way,” Pope Francis memory.” anti-Catholic persecution; and the of the martyrs, as well as pictures of trust and forgiveness.” said. “The robe they wore daily was At the beginning of the Mass, “Child Martyrs of Tlaxcala,” three Sts. Angelo da Acri, an Italian Capu- However, he continued, Jesus the love of Jesus, that ‘mad’ love that Pope Francis proclaimed 35 new children who were among Mexico’s chin priest known for his defense also warns that “the invitation can loved us to the end and offered his saints, including: the “Martyrs of first native converts and were killed of the poor, and Faustino Miguez, be refused” as it was by those who forgiveness and his robe to those Natal,” , a group of 30 priests, for refusing to renounce the faith. a Spanish priest who started an “made light” of the invitation or who crucified him.” n laymen, women and children who Tapestries hung from the facade advanced school for girls at a time were too caught up in their own af- Long-term recovery ahead for communities hit hard by wildfires

Catholic News Service blessing to all. indicated that “a significant por- The message was sent to San tion” of the high school had been SANTA ROSA, Calif. | The Dio- Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. destroyed. After Cardinal Newman cese of Santa Rosa “has been hit Cordileone in Northern California, High School officials were able to hard” and “is in an ongoing state of and Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. assess the damage, they reported uncertainty” because of Northern Gomez in Southern California. that the news was better than first California wildfires that began the In a statement Oct. 12, the chair- thought and that most of the high night of Oct. 8, said Bishop Robert man of the U.S. Conference of school’s facilities, including the F. Vasa. Catholic Bishops’ domestic policy chapel and retreat center, were “un- Fanned by warm winds, they committee called for prayer for all scathed.” devastated a vast swath of North impacted by the fires. “Today we However, they verified that the li- California’s wine country and ask for the intercession of Almighty brary, the main office building and forced 20,000 to evacuate. The fires God as wildfires rage in Northern portable buildings that housed sev- left at least 31 people dead, and hun- California,” said Bishop Frank J. De- eral classrooms were lost. Another dreds of others were missing. News wane of Venice, quoting from Verse classroom building suffered roof reports said that 21 fires spanned 10, from Isaiah 41. “Do not fear: I am damage and some of its windows 300 square miles and that as of late with you; do not be anxious. I am were blown out. Of the athletic fa- Oct. 12, most were zero percent your God.” cilities, the school’s baseball infield Area residents walk through a neighborhood destroyed by wildfire contained. “As brave men and women re- and dugouts were damaged. in Santa Rosa, Calif. (Jim Urquhart, Reuters | CNS) In Southern California, a de- spond to these disasters, battling The diocesan chancery also was structive wildfire broke out in the the fires and helping people to safe- “in the heart of a severely fire dam- hit hard by the fires — Sonoma, solace and help.” Anaheim Hills. By Oct. 12, it was 65 ty, we call upon God for improved aged part of the city, but fortunately Napa, Lake and Mendocino coun- He added: “We all need to recog- percent contained. However, fire weather, for the blessing of rain and was entirely spared,” Bishop Vasa ties. Bishop Vasa called on all Cath- nize that this is a long-term recov- weather warnings remained in ef- favorable winds, to assist them,” said in his statement, but it was be- olics of the diocese to help their ery and we are not yet done with fect for Los Angeles, Santa Barbara the bishop said. “We pray that ing used as an evacuation center brothers and sisters who “have been the active fires. There is always and Ventura counties. those who are missing or are still in and would remain closed to dioc- severely impacted by the devastat- need for ardent, consistent and de- “Santa Rosa is extremely smoky harm’s way will be found and pro- esan staff “for the unforeseeable ing fires and are in immediate need vout prayers. I know that we can all with the sun a mere red ball,” the tected. May God grant eternal rest future.” of your prayers. Please do not hesi- count on you for this as well.” bishop said in an Oct. 10 state- to those who have died, and bring “So I am currently working from tate to offer your help though ongo- In a letter to the Cardinal New- ment. He also noted that for the them into glory with him forever.” my car and trying to visit a few of ing prayer, donations and emotion- man High School community, many hundreds who have lost their Bishop Dewane acknowledged the evacuation centers,” the bishop al support.” Church officials said that until fur- homes, “the sense of great helpless- that the natural disasters and other said. “You may even be inspired to ther notice, all students, families ness is palpable.” calamities the nation has endured “In the city, they estimate that offer your home to a family who and staff “are to stay away from the A CNN report noted how fast- as of late have left many feeling 1,500 homes and businesses have has lost everything. Simply imag- campus as it is in the evacuation moving the fires are, saying they weary, but “we know that God can- been lost,” he continued. “I have ine yourself and your family going zone and the site is not safe.” “torched 20,000 acres in 12 hours.” not be outdone in generosity and met numerous folks who are in through what many are experienc- School officials were working on In an Oct. 13 telegram to two Cal- charity.” He prayed God would shelters and who have no home to ing now in reality, and act accord- a way to hold classes in another lo- ifornia , Cardinal Pietro provide all “with new wellsprings which to return. The sense of great ingly,” he advised. cation, suggesting they might come Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, of love” to help those “hurting so helplessness is palpable. That help- Bishop Vasa said he would try up with a “hybrid” solution, offer- conveyed Pope Francis’ “heartfelt deeply today.” lessness extends to the caregivers to send occasional updates to the ing some classes online. They in- solidarity and his prayers” for all In Santa Rosa, Bishop Vasa re- who know that short-term solutions people of the diocese. “I appreciate vited families from the high school affected by the disaster, especially ported that most of the parishes are necessary, but also severely in- the outpouring of concern and es- and St. Rose Elementary School to those mourning the loss of loved in the diocese were fine, but that a adequate to meet the long-term pecially prayers. When people ask an evening meeting Oct. 12 on the ones and residents “who fear for Catholic high school and elementa- needs.” how they can help, I answer that I “state of the schools” to share in- the lives of those still missing. The ry school that share a campus suf- The six-county Diocese of Santa really do not know. I do know that formation and “how we plan to go cardinal added the pontiff sent his fered serious damage. Early reports Rose includes four of the counties prayers are the greatest source of forward.” n 21 SUNDAY WORD and SCRIPTURE Florida Catholic Sept. 8-21, 2017 Things to be sure of It’s the law! Sunday, Oct. 22 to Rome,” he would be seen as a traitor to his Sunday, Oct. 29 movie “The Ten Commandments” with Is 45:1, 4-6; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 7-10; fellow Israelites who hoped that the Messiah Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; Charleston Heston, a classic film that 1 Thes 1:1-5b; Mt 22:15-21 would cast out their enemies (like the Romans) 1 Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40 dramatically portrays this event of the and restore the lost kingdom of David. On the giving of the law by God to Moses after “The only thing you can be sure of is death other hand if Jesus were to say something like, Have you ever heard the old tune Israel’s exodus from . and taxes.” We have all heard that phrase, right? “Don’t pay taxes to the Romans, they are the from Johnny Cash, “I fought the law Often when we think about the law, Ah yes, the two things we dread — death wicked enemies of Israel,” then the and the law won”? Most of us know, we think of the Ten Commandments, and taxes. This Sunday we hear Jesus Pharisees would have a statement from some kind of personal experience but in reality there is a total of 613 com- speak one of his most well-known state- made in public to turn Jesus over for — eh hem — the truth of Mr. Cash’s fa- mands (or mitsvots). Each command is ments: “Render to Caesar what is Caesar’s merciless prosecution by the Roman mous song. A person can only fight the very sacred to the devout Israelite and and to God what is God’s” (Mt 22:21). Je- authorities. law for so long until it finally catches sometimes a source of debate as how sus’ answer to the Pharisees tricky ques- In customary fashion, Jesus up. If you are a man or woman about to best observe each law. When Jesus is tion sheds some helpful light on some throws the question back to his op- to take vows as a monk, , brother or asked in today’s Gospel lesson “which other matters that we can be sure of, so ponents: “Whose image and name sister, you may have heard the phrase law is the greatest commandment,” it let’s take a look. is on your coins?” “Caesar’s,” said ‘If you keep the rule, the rule will keep was one of those trick questions posed Today’s Gospel begins where last weeks the Pharisees. Jesus then gives a re- you.” You and I may or may not be big to trip up Jesus, a setup by the Pharisees ended: the parable of the wedding party Sunday sponse pregnant with meaning and fans of rules/laws, yet we know that and Sadducees. That would be like ask- for the king’s son. The Pharisees under- Word elegant wisdom: “Give to Caesar every stable society and relationship ing a child in front of his or her grand- stood Jesus’ parable as a challenge to what is Caesar’s and to God what be- has them. Without rules and laws you parents, which of the four grandparents them for refusing to embrace God’s plan Father longs to God.” have chaos, neglect and abuse. In to- is his or her favorite one? Uh oh! of salvation for the world by sending his Brian His answer gave proper recog- day’s Gospel, Jesus is asked by a Jew- Without wasting time, Jesus answers only Son as the Messiah of Israel. Feeling Campbell nition to a few things his listeners ish scholar of the law as to which of the with the very words of Moses from the slighted by Jesus and disbelieving his di- could be sure of. First, Jesus will not laws in the Bible is the greatest law? Torah. The first and greatest command vine claims, the Pharisees want to prove be confounded, cornered or tricked. Jesus answers the scholar’s question is to love God with all that we have and to the public once and for all that Jesus is ‘God’s Second, the kingdom of God cannot with insight and exactitude. Let’s take are (Dt 6:5). The second greatest com- not who he claims to be. They conspire to kingdom can be confined to one specific political a look at what he said and its meaning mandment is to love our neighbors as trip Jesus in his words by asking a “darned structure or human philosophy. It is for us today. ourselves (Lv 19:18). In effect, what Je- if you do and darned if you don’t” kind of be found, a heavenly/spiritual/transcendent During the time of Jesus, the New sus has done is to affirm all 613 laws by question. Their question is couched with a permeate reality. Third, God’s kingdom can Testament books were not yet in exis- narrowing them into two levels — those flattering statement; to butter him up a bit and change be found, permeate and change any tence; they would start to be written that deal with God and, secondly, all the more, they hide behind a false façade that earthly political system or human around 20 years after his resurrection. laws that detail our relationship with they believe him. These leaders are will- any earthly philosophy from the inside out. This Thus, whenever the word “Scriptures” others. Even the way that the Ten Com- ing to go against the deepest grain of their political can happen personally and com- are used as we read in the or mandments are laid out, the first three own conscience so as to bait Jesus for an system or munally when Jesus is embraced the Epistles of St. Paul, it would be a ref- are regarding our relationship with God answer that could lead to his final demise: by faith and his teaching is put into erence to the Jewish Scriptures, what and the following seven deal with our “Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” human action here and now (Thy kingdom Christians today call the . relationship with others. One may wonder what’s the big deal philosophy come, thy will be done on earth … There was some disagreement among We have a lot going on in our lives: about this question. Remember that Is- from the ). Indeed, Israel’s dreadful enemy, the Jews of Jesus’ day as to which books family, country, friends, work, school, rael had once been a powerful kingdom the Roman Empire, within 300 years were to be considered sacred Scripture, finances, hobbies, special interests, etc. ruled by the Davidic dynasty. Approxi- inside out.’ will itself be utterly transformed by but all the factions of Judaism did agree All of these take up our time and energy mately 1,000 years before the birth of Je- Christianity, becoming known as that the five books attributed to Moses because they are so very important. But sus, under the reign of King David, Israel had the Church. Fourth, with care- were the most sacred. These books are what is missing in this list I just gave? As conquered all of their enemies, had their own ful discernment, one ought to respect legiti- called in Hebrew the “Torah” (law). great and good all of these things are, if currency; they were a powerful people. Unfor- mate earthly lawful authority. One can be both The Torah consists of Genesis, Exo- you and I wish to be disciples of Jesus tunately, by the time of Jesus they have not had a a faithful citizen of heaven and earth as long as dus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuter- Christ, they must fall in second place king for over 400 years. The once-mighty nation one’s conscience and faith is not being violated. onomy. As the four Gospels tell us the to God. When you and I put God first had been conquered, scattered and tattered by We need to participate and get involved in the story of Jesus and provide details of his in our lives, then everything else will foreign empires. world around us. Fifth, Jesus embraces death on teachings, similarly the Torah provides fall into proper place and make better Now, in the time of Jesus, they were under the a cross from his Roman executioners. Through the foundation for understanding the sense. Is God first in our lives? He better heavy hand of Caesar’s empire — Rome. If we it Jesus will conquer Israel’s greatest enemy — revealing of God’s self to humanity from be, for as Jesus says, it’s the law! n feel the heat of taxes burning a hole in our pock- death’s hellbent empire over sinful humanity. the very moment of creation all the way ets come this April, imagine how the Israelites So no matter how bad we think things may to the establishment of Israel as a nation Father Campbell is a priest of the Diocese felt paying out their hard-earned income — in be, God has the power to transform and redeem when God gives the law of the Covenant of Palm Beach and parochial vicar at huge percentages — to their cruel conquerors. even death — and taxes too. These are things we to Moses on Mount Sinai. Some of us Our Lady Queen of the Apostles in Royal If Jesus were to say, “Of course, pay your taxes can be sure of. n may have had the opportunity to see the Palm Beach. Respect, don’t just tolerate other religions, Vatican officials say

Hindu Matthew Fowler sity and richness of the one human The path to mutual respect be- women Catholic News Service family,” said the message from the tween communities has no room pray for Pontifical Council for Interreli- for intolerance, which spawns peace Oct. VATICAN CITY | Peace and gious Dialogue. “violence in many parts of the 1 at the harmony will not result from mem- Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran world,” the message said. Thus, a Sri Bunar bers of different religions simply and Bishop Miguel Ayuso true culture of respect is required Maha Shiva tolerating each other; respect and Guixot, respectively the president for peacemaking and harmonious Hindu appreciation of customs and cul- and secretary of the pontifical, living between communities. temple in tural diversity is required, top Vati- extended their best wishes to the “We are challenged then to go Yangon, can officials said in a message to world’s 1.1 billion Hindus for the beyond the confines of tolerance Myanmar. the world’s Hindus. feast of Diwali, a three-day reli- by showing respect to all individu- (Nyein Chan “Respect creates space for every gious festival, which was to begin als and communities for everyone Naing, person and nurtures within us a Oct. 19 in most parts of the world. desires and deserves to be valued EPA | CNS) sense of ‘feeling at home’ with oth- The festival focuses on the victory according to his or her innate dig- ers. Rather than dividing and iso- of truth over lies, light over dark- nity,” said the Vatican officials. lating, respect allows us to see our ness, life over death and good over The message to Hindus was re- differences as a sign of the diver- evil. leased Oct. 16 at the Vatican. n Sept. 8-21, 2017 Florida Catholic SUNDAY WORD and SCRIPTURE 22 Remember to be humble Scripturereadings Friday, Oct. 20 Thursday, Nov. 2 Sunday, Nov. 5 practice of St. Paul, who referred or of any other member of the to himself as a spiritual father to faithful, especially the leadership Rom 4:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11; All Souls Mal 1:14b–2:2b, 8-10; Ps 131:1-3; his readers (1 Cor 4:15) and to Tim- in faith that husbands and wives Lk 12:1-7 Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; 1 Thes 2:7b-9, 13; Mt 23:1-12 othy (2 Tm 1:2) and Titus (Ti 1:4). and mothers and fathers must ex- Jn 6:37-40 Let me share a secret that per- There is no doubt that the practice ercise, we need to be able to look Saturday, Oct. 21 haps I should not share. When I of the early Church challenges any first for the good of those whom Rom 4:13, 16-18; Ps 105:6-9, 42-43; Friday Nov. 3 have to prepare a homily or write fundamentalist interpretation of we serve, not to impress anyone Lk 12:8-12 Rom 9:1-5; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; a column about a particular set of this passage, denying the reality of with our own successes. Lk 14:1-6 readings, I usually look back to see spiritual fatherhood. The difficul- Christian leaders who fail in Sunday, Oct. 22 what I have written be- ty with this passage goes this task, who do what they do out Is 45:1, 4-6; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 7-10; Saturday, Nov. 4 fore on those readings. much deeper, though. of vainglory and the desire for at- 1 Thes 1:1-5b; Mt 22:15-21 St. Charles Borromeo, bishop That involves going back By forbidding the ti- tention or profit, are deserving of Monday, Oct. 23 Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29; Ps 94:12- every three years to the tles of “Rabbi,” “Father” the condemnation of Malachi in 13a, 14-15, 17-18; Lk 14:1, 7-11 last time these readings and “Master,” what Je- today’s first reading. Those who Rom 4:20-25; (Ps) Lk 1:69-75; appeared in the Lec- sus is condemning is give themselves in humble service Lk 12:13-21 Sunday, Nov. 5 tionary. As I reviewed not having a spiritual are able, with St. Paul, to express the articles I wrote in my relationship of leader- their prayerful gratitude for those Tuesday, Oct. 24 Mal 1:14b–2:2b, 8-10; Ps 131:1-3; 1 Thes 2:7b-9, 13; Mt 23:1-12 parish bulletin over the ship, paternity or disci- who have received the word of Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21; 14 years when I was pas- pleship, but looking for God from them: “For this reason Ps 40:7-10, 17; Lk 12:35-38 Monday, Nov. 6 tor of St. Juliana in West honor or privilege in any we too give thanks to God unceas- Palm Beach, the articles Sunday relationship. The specif- ingly, that, in receiving the word of Wednesday, Oct. 25 Rom 11:29-36; Ps 69:30-31, 33-34, 36; I have written for local Word ic accusation against the God from hearing us, you received Lk 14:12-14 Rom 6:12-18; Ps 124:1-8; Lk 12:39-48 Spanish weeklies for the Father scribes and Pharisees not a human word but, as it truly Tuesday, Nov. 7 past 13 years, and the ar- makes clear that, in Je- is, the word of God, which is now Thursday, Oct. 26 ticles I’ve written for the Alfredo sus’ view, this is exactly at work in you who believe.” Rom 12:5-16b; Ps 131:1cde, 2-3; Florida Catholic since Hernández what they have been None of us likes to be reminded Rom 6:19-23; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 14:15-24 2013, I find no evidence doing — looking good to be humble. It is only in true hu- Lk 12:49-53 Wednesday, Nov. 8 that I have ever put pen in their roles, while im- mility, though, that any of us who to paper (or fingers to keyboard) posing burdens on the people. His are called to serve as leaders in Friday, Oct. 27 Rom 13:8-10; Ps 112:1b-2, 4-5, 9; about this Sunday’s readings. concluding words demonstrate the Church can hope to imitate Rom 7:18-25a; Lk 14:25-33 Now, there were some years the lesson that all of us, leaders our true leader, Jesus Christ. We Ps 119:60, 68, 76-77, 93-94; Lk 12:54-59 where these readings were in the faith and members of the are called to serve each other in Thursday, Nov. 9 skipped, due to All Saints Day or Christian community, are meant humility. Saturday, Oct. 28 Dedication of Lateran Basilica All Souls Day falling on Sunday. to receive: “The greatest among I ask you to pray especially for Sts. Simon and Jude, apostles Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 There were years where national you must be your servant. Whoev- your priests and seminarians, es- Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; elections seemed worthy of com- er exalts himself will be humbled; pecially during Vocations Aware- Jn 2:13-22 ment in writing to the parish or but whoever humbles himself will ness Week, which begins precisely Sunday, Oct. 29 Friday, Nov. 10 my readers. I wonder, though, be exalted.” Sunday, Nov. 5, that they may be Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; whether the basic discomfort of Thus, the question I, as a priest, true spiritual fathers who are fa- 1 Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40 St. Leo the Great, pope and doctor having to comment about Jesus’ and all of us, as Christian faith- thers precisely as they give them- of the Church critique of religious leaders of his ful, need to ask myself this week- selves in loving and sacrificial Monday, Oct. 30 Rom 15:14-21; Ps 98:1-4; Lk 16:1-8 day might have led me to rejoice end is whether I truly am willing service to the community they are Rom 8:12-17; Ps 68:2, 4, 6-7, 20-21; too quickly at the opportunity to let others be exalted instead of called to serve. Pray as well that Lk 13:10-17 Saturday, Nov. 11 to look at something else, rather me, which means allowing my- many more young men will hear St. , bishop than these challenging readings. self to be humbled. As human the call and respond to it gen- Tuesday, Oct. 31 Rom 16:3-9, 16, 22-27; Ps 145:2-5, 10- Certainly, one of the challenges beings, we all like to be admired tly, looking not for honors, but to Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126:1-6; Lk 13:18-21 11; Lk 16:9-15 the Gospel presents today is that and talked about, but if one takes share the loving cross of Christ. n Jesus tells us: “Call no one on on any role of Christian leader- Wednesday, Nov. 1 Sunday, Nov. 12 earth your Father.” This presents ship, whether that of the clergy (in Father Hernández is academic a challenge to the Catholic prac- seminary formation we talk a lot dean and Director of Liturgy at St. All Saints Wis 6:12-16; Ps 63:2-8; 1 Thes 4:13-18 or tice of referring to priests by that about humble service and the true Vincent de Paul Regional Semi- Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1bc-4b, 5-6; 1 Jn 4:13-14; Mt 25:1-13 very title. We can respond with the meaning of spiritual fatherhood) nary in Boynton Beach. 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Faith brings hope even at moment of death, pope says

Junno Arocho Esteves quently to greet pilgrims and kiss ity: pure vanity,” the pope said. “We that man was tempted to react with Catholic News Service babies. realize with regret that we have not anger and desperation.” Making sure one child was kept loved enough and did not look for Jesus’ invitation to “not be VATICAN CITY | Christians warm, the pope pulled up the hood what was essential.” afraid,” he said, is a call for all Chris- can find hope even at the hour of of the baby’s jacket before he was Before raising Lazarus from the tians to guard the “small flame” of death, which faith teaches is not a taken back to his parents. dead, Jesus’ mourns his friend’s faith within that keeps them from closed door but a wide-open pas- Continuing his series of talks on death, the pope noted. Christ’s be- falling into “the precipice of fear” sage to a new life with Christ, Pope Christian hope, Pope Francis re- havior shows that despite hope in that comes at the moment of death. Francis said. flected on death, which is “a reality the resurrection, Christians can Departing from his prepared re- While all men and women are that our modern civilization tends “feel sorrowful when a dear person marks, Pope Francis asked pilgrims “small and helpless in front of the to eradicate” so completely that passes away.” to close their eyes and “think about mystery of death,” Jesus’ victory “when death comes to us or those “Christian hope draws from the our own death and imagine the mo- over death assures Christians of around us, we are unprepared.” approach that Jesus takes against ment that will come when Jesus will the joy of the resurrection, the pope Past civilizations, however, “had human death: if this (death) is pres- take us by the hand and say, ‘Come, said Oct. 18 during his weekly gen- the courage to look death in the ent in creation, it is nevertheless a come with me, get up.’” eral audience. face,” he said, and viewed death gash that disfigures God’s plan of “There hope will end and it will Despite chilly temperatures in not with fear but as “an inescapable love, and the savior wants to heal us be a reality, the reality of life,” Pope Pope Francis waves as he leaves Rome, thousands gathered in St. reality that forced man to live for of it,” the pope said. Francis said. “Jesus himself will his general audience in St. Peter's Peter’s Square to greet the pope something absolute.” In another instance, he contin- come to each of us and take us by Square at the Vatican Oct. 18. who rode around St. Peter’s Square Death “shows us that our acts of ued, Jesus comforts Jairus after his the hand with his tenderness, his (PAUL HARING | CNS) in the popemobile, stopping fre- pride, anger and hatred were van- daughter’s death because “he knew meekness, his love.” n  C SSIFIEDS Florida Catholic Sept. 8-21, 2017

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