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Deacon Jamie Zapata, director of diocesan Hispanic Ministry, assist Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito during Mass at the diocesan Encuentro. Deacon Zapata is retiring Father Martin Nguyen, left, and Father Luis Salazar from his post in June, and this was the last Encuentro Father Bernard Evanofski censes the monstrance with pray duing their ordination to the priesthood May 28 that he will organize. (LINDA REEVES | FC) the Holy Eucharist during the Corpus Christi procession at St. James Cathedral in Orlando. (JACQUE BRUND | FC) around Holy Cross Parish in Palmetto May 29. (BOB REDDY | FC) Family, friends, We are one Parish faithful rejoice universal processions Church In the presence of more than 1,200 fam- honor the Lord ily, friends and supporters, the two men were or- dained priests by Bishop John Noonan. The ordi- More than 400 people attended the diocesan nation Mass reflected their diverse heritage. The Encuentro May 22 in West Palm Beach. The solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood St. Philip Phan Van Minh choir, dressed in red “I think it is interesting to learn about how the of Christ (Corpus Christi) is a tradition that dates and white, sang two traditional Vietnamese songs Hispanic population is growing,” said Nancy backs centuries and is often marked by a Eucha- for Father Martin Nguyen. Galvez, a native of Mexico now living in Florida, ristic procession. Father Luis Salazar, 52, is a native of Colombia. who is a parishioner of St. Luke in Palm Springs. The Eucharist is central to the Church and is It was on a Cursillo retreat that the seeds of a vo- “The Hispanic population keeps growing. I moved fundamental to our Catholic belief and life. The cation were planted, but it was in deep prayer in here 10 years ago. I came for my family. I wanted Blessed Sacrament is carried outdoors to show front of the Blessed Sacrament that he accepted better work and I wanted to send my children to that the Lord is not confined merely to within the the call to the priesthood. good schools.” four walls of Church. Click on the ORLANDO DIOCESE above for Click on the PALM BEACH DIOCESE for more Click on the VENICE DIOCESE above for more more on this story. on this story. on this story.

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At left, during the ordination Mass May 28 at St. James Cathedral, Bishop John Noonan leads the community in prayer for the ordinands Martin Nguyen, right, and Luis Salazar, who lay prostrate to symbolize their unworthiness and their dependence on God. Above, Isabel Andica, mother of newly ordained priest Father Luis Salazar, presents the gifts to Bishop Noonan. (Photos by Jacque Brund | FC) Family, friends, faithful rejoice JULIE CONREY and GLENDA MEEKINS with my mother to my guardian angel and going of the Florida Catholic staff to Mass every weekend. My mother had a special Father devotion to novenas.” Martin ORLANDO | On May 28, Luis Salazar and Both of his parents showed respect for God, Nguyen, left, and Martin Nguyen entered St. James Cathedral as demonstrated moral values and a sense of re- Father deacons and left as priests. sponsibility. “I was encouraged by my father to be Luis In the presence of more than 1,200 fam- a man of rules and values,” he said. “Those helped Salazar ily, friends and supporters, the two men were or- me be the man I am today. It’s not directly tied to pray dained priests by Bishop John Noonan. Both are the vocation, but it is the lifestyle that is necessary duing from opposite sides of the world, and in their faith to be a priest.” their journeys they’ve traveled many miles. Although she is no longer living, the person ordination The ordination Mass reflected their diverse who probably had the biggest impact in Father to the heritage with readings, prayers and music in Viet- Nguyen’s decision to pursue a vocation was his priesthood namese and Spanish. The St. Philip Phan Van grandmother. “She was dying of cancer and I sat May 28 at Minh choir, dressed in red and white, sang two by her bedside reading religious books to her. She St. James traditional Vietnamese songs. showed me how to live a Christian life and that Cathedral Father Salazar, 52, is a native of Colombia made a huge impact. She died when I was 11 years in who came to the United States in October 2002. old. I think she would be so incredibly proud to see Orlando. A banker for 20 years, he worked as a janitor and where I am today,” he said. at a dental lab when he arrived here. It was on a Father Nguyen, 26, came to the United States Cursillo retreat that the seeds of a vocation were from Vietnam when he was 16 years old. He had planted, but it was in deep prayer in front of the never before left his native country, much less Blessed Sacrament that he accepted the call to the flown on a plane. He visited the seminary when he priesthood. was a senior in high school, and answered God’s “It took three or four years to answer the call,” call. It was during his pastoral year, between the he said, adding his family played a pivotal role second and third year of theological studies, that in his early faith formation. “My grandmothers he felt an incredible joy and affirmation doing and on both sides gave me a prayerful life. My grand- living the life of a parish priest. mother on my father’s side and I used to pray the rosary together. At home I remember praying Please see ORDINATION, A2 June 10-23, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY A2 Tradition of blessing of the cup and paten continues

STAFF REPORT and patens are of particular sig- The chalice has the image of Jesus nificance to these men who were in the center with the four evan- ORLANDO | On the eve of their ordained May 28. gelists: Matthew, Mark, Luke and ordination to the priesthood, the Father Salazar’s chalice and pat- John. The chalice was used by Bish- two men waiting to be ordained, en was given to him by the commu- op Dorsey in his home chapel. Fa- along with fellow seminarians, nity of Holy Name of Jesus Parish ther Nguyen’s paten was presented priests, family and friends, gathered in Indialantic, where he served his to him by his mother, Mai Nguyen, to pray vespers, also known as eve- pastoral year. He chose the design and will soon be engraved. ning prayer. It is part of the Liturgy of Jesus with the Twelve Apostles. The homily during ordination of the Hours or Divine Office, which “I loved it and knew it was the vespers is customarily given by the is prayed by all bishops, priests, chalice I wanted once I saw it,” Fa- “baby priest,” the youngest priest deacons, and many men and wom- ther Salazar said, “because it rep- ordained the previous year. This en in consecrated life throughout resents Jesus calling his Twelve year’s honor went to Father Chris- the day fulfilling Jesus’ command Apostles and I am going to be one topher Dorsey. He reflected on his to “pray always” (Lk 18:1). of those chosen by Jesus to exercise past year and emphasized the need It was during vespers that the his priesthood.” to have the confidence that comes At left, is the chalice and paten of Father Luis Salazar, which features a chalices and patens, given to Fa- Father Nguyen’s chalice is also when one speaks “as an emissary design of Jesus with the Twelve Apostles. The chalice of Father Martin ther Luis Salazar and Father Martin sentimental as it was given to him for Christ.” In closing, he reminded Nguyen, right, features the image of Jesus in the center with the four Nguyen as gifts, were blessed by by the late Bishop Norbert Dorsey the men, “You are in Christ’s heart evangelists: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. (Glenda Meekins | FC) Bishop John Noonan. The chalices the week before he passed away. and in the heart of his people.” n ordination: Families played inspirational roles in the lives of two newly ordained priests

From A1 as he has been assigned to serve at everything.” St. James Cathedral. Particularly moving during Father Salazar hopes to focus the ordination was the moment Although he left Vietnam, the on families and children during in which the newly ordained men values instilled in him by his moth- his ministry, which will begin at were assisted by mentor priests er, grandmother and his culture Resurrection Parish in Lakeland. in arranging the stole and wear- still remain very much with him. “I love working with families,” he ing the chasuble. All the while, the “My country is poor, and even at a said. “I engage in dialogue with choir chanted Psalm 110:4: “Christ young age we learned the values of children through sports such as the Lord, a priest forever in the line hard work, dedication and sacri- soccer, running and volleyball.” He of Melchizedek, offered bread and fice,” he said. “Those are the things is an avid soccer player and hopes wine.” that are so beautiful in the Viet- to continue to play the game even These men fall in the line of this namese culture. My mother and as a priest. first priest mentioned in the Old grandmother made tremendous Being ordained during the Year Testament and in apostolic succes- sacrifices for the people they loved.” of Mercy is especially significant sion, a long journey indeed. Their During his second year in the for both men. “I think being or- journey is also a witness to others. seminary, Father Nguyen was sent dained shows the mercy of God to- Edwin Rios, a discerner of several to Washington, D.C., to learn sign ward me,” Father Salazar said. “At years and a recent high school language. He had served in a par- the same time, I am called to be a graduate, said, “I can see a fulfill- ish with a small deaf community minister of mercy for the people of ment of the work and prayers of and fell in love with the language. God.” these men. I hope to get accepted to It is one area in which he’d like to “Only love and mercy heal the the seminary. If God takes me that Following his ordination, Father Luis Salazar offers a traditional first focus during his ministry. “I want wounds of violence and anger,” Fa- way, I will gladly follow.” blessing. (Jacque Brund | FC) to reach out to the deaf and bring ther Nguyen said. “We can’t grow After the ordination, Father the good news of the Gospel. They and become better by focusing on Salazar’s mother, Isabel Andica, deserve to hear the good news pro- the negative. Mercy isn’t condon- perhaps put it best when she said, claimed to them.” The next phase ing everything. Mercy, love, is the with tears in her eyes, “It is a joy in of his journey will not lead him far, final answer and God’s love heals the Lord that is indescribable.” n

Father Martin Nguyen and his mother joyfully leave St. James Cathedral after the ordination Mass. (Glenda Meekins | FC)

Bishop John Noonan lays hands upon Fathers Martin Nguyen, left, and Luis Salazar, right, at their priestly ordination, while Father Miguel Gonzalez looks on. (PHOTOS BY Jacque Brund | FC) A3 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic June 10-23, 2016

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Summer is a word through the Sacrament Bishop with our brothers and sis- your understanding of the Mass WRITER/PHOTOGRAPHER often synonymous with “a time to of Baptism, we also learn John ters of our faith family to and why the Eucharist is central to Katherine Laguna refresh” or “to take a break” or “do the importance of spiritual nourish us spiritually. our faith. [email protected] something fun.” What will you do nourishment offered to us Noonan In brief, the Eucharist is In this issue you will learn about 407-246-4924 during the summer months? during the celebration of the sum and summary of the ordination of Father Martin To submit a request for news coverage Everyone has a different re- Mass in the reception of our faith: Our way of think- Nguyen and Father Luis Salazar. in the Diocese of Orlando, email news@ sponse. 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Julie Conrey Church’s youngest canonized the attack, she died, but first she ness and mercy? Starting with fam- Florida Catholic correspondent saints. She was born Oct. 16, 1890, forgave Alessandro saying she ily and friends, extend forgiveness. in Italy and was one of seven chil- wanted him in heaven with her. As Pope Francis said, “Pardoning ORLANDO | During this Jubi- dren. As a child, her family lost their Alessandro was convicted and offenses becomes the clearest ex- lee Year of Mercy, Catholics might farm and they were forced to work sentenced to 30 years in jail for Ma- pression of merciful love, and for us ask themselves how they can be- for other farmers and share a home ria’s murder. After Msgr. Giovanni Christians it is an imperative from come merciful and open their with the Serenelli family. Her father Blandini visited him in jail, Ales- which we cannot excuse ourselves. hearts to receive God’s mercy in died when she was 9 years old, and sandro wrote him a thank-you note At times how hard it seems to for- their lives. her mother and siblings worked in and told him of a dream he had of give. And yet pardon is the instru- The saints of the Church could the fields while Maria stayed home Maria giving him lilies that burned ment placed into our fragile hands be guides. During the next few to cook, mend clothing and take in his hands. to attain serenity of heart.” months, the Florida Catholic will care of her baby sister. After his release from jail, Ales- Another way to live this example highlight saints of mercy who When Maria was 12, one of the sandro visited Maria’s mother to of mercy and forgiveness is to vol- blazed trails toward a path to heav- Serenelli children, Alesandro, ask for forgiveness. She said if Maria unteer with the Refugee Resettle- en with merciful hearts. made improper sexual advances on had forgiven him, she could do no ment Program of Catholic Charities her. When Maria refused him, Ale- less. He prayed to Maria every day of Central Florida. Helping these Srt. Ma ia Goretti sandro threatened her with a knife and called her “his little saint.” He families of different faiths and dif- Feast day: July 6 if she did not do what he wanted. became a lay brother of the Order of ferent nationalities shows God a She pushed him away saying, “No! Friars Minor Capuchin, and worked desire for persecuted brothers and This saint reminds us of the spiri- It is a sin! God does not want it!” He as a gardener and receptionist at an sisters to be welcomed in heaven. tual work of mercy to “forgive all in- stabbed her 14 times before run- abbey until he died in 1970. For volunteer opportunities and juries” because God forgives us. ning away. How can Catholics follow St. application processes, visit at www. St. Maria Goretti is one of the Approximately 24 hours after Maria Goretti’s example of forgive- cflcc.org/volunteer/. n St. Maria Goretti

COMMENTARY Remembering the ‘bishop of the moon’

Editor’s note: On June 18 the During his visit, Bishop there is story about his ad limina Pope Paul Diocese of Orlando will be 48 years Borders mentioned apostolorum visit to Pope Paul VI VI greets old. The anniversary of the Diocese in 1969. Canon law requires all Bishop of Orlando is a chance to reflect on to the pope that he bishops to come to Rome to appear William the community and identity as a before the pope every five years D. Borders Catholic people in Central Florida. was the ‘bishop of the and to venerate the tombs of the during an moon.’ blessed apostles Peter and Paul, ad limina Renae Bennett who were martyred in Rome. The visit in Special to the Florida Catholic term ad limina apostolorum means 1969. (FILE along with clergy and religious in “to the thresholds of the apostles” PHOTO) ORLANDO | Pope Paul VI ap- diocesan service, and not least, his and refers to the visits to these pointed William D. Borders as the life as a man of prayer. tombs. first bishop of Orlando. At its cre- All of these qualities and skills This visit by Bishop Borders to ation, the Diocese of Orlando en- came into play as he worked to Rome occurred after the Apollo compassed 13 counties: Brevard, bring the idea of a diocese into 11 mission when astronauts Neil Highlands, Indian River, Lake, reality. He established the infra- Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed Marion, Okeechobee, Orange, structure of the diocese, setting up the lunar module on the moon July Osceola, Polk, Seminole, St. Lucie, a chancery and chancery offices, 20, 1969. Pope Paul VI, who used Sumter and Volusia. Bishop Bor- and appointing chancery officials, the telescope at the Vatican Obser- dition which discovered that ter- of Miami for the honors. Cardinal ders’ words to the Orlando com- directors of diocesan services and vatory to view the moon, followed ritory left. Since Cape Canaveral, Cooke’s claim was based on his be- munity at his installation Mass of lay organizations to lead them. the mission through television re- launching site for the Apollo moon ing vicar of the Military Ordinate June 18 were, “I come not to be Among the many accomplish- ports. missions, was in Brevard County with a base at Cape Kennedy, while ministered to, but to minister.” ments occuring during his epis- During his visit, Bishop Borders and part of the Diocese of Orlando, Archbishop Carroll claimed that Bishop Borders was a “Hoosier,” copacy were the formation of par- mentioned to the pope that he then in addition to being bishop of his jurisdiction was based on the born and raised in Washington, ish councils, the presbyterate, the was the “bishop of the moon.” Re- 13 counties he was also bishop of tradition that the moon is always Ind. He was ordained for the New Sisters’ Council, the formation of sponding to the pontiff’s perplexed the moon. over Miami. Orleans Archdiocese in 1940, parish and high school education reaction, the bishop explained However, Bishop Borders had Bishop Borders departed the Di- served as a chaplain in the U.S. boards, a migrant ministry apos- that according to the 1917 Code of rivals to his claim of episcopal ju- ocese of Orlando in 1974 when he Army during World War II, taught tolate and a campus ministry pro- Canon Law (in effect at that time) risdiction. At a prelaunch banquet was appointed by Pope Paul VI as at the Catholic student center at gram. He was also a leader in ecu- any newly discovered territory was at Patrick Air Force Base, Cardinal archbishop of Balitimore. n Louisiana State University, and at menical and interraccial relations. placed under the jurisdiction of Terence Cooke of New York vied the time of his appointment to Or- Regarding the bishop’s wit, the diocese from which the expe- with Archbishop Coleman Carroll Bennett is the diocesan archivist. lando was serving as rector of St. Joseph Cathedral in Baton Rouge, among many other duties. Hum- ble, kind, courageous, and colle- gial, he was a man of service who listened. Appropriately then, his episcopal motto was “Auscultabo Ut Serviam” (“I will listen, that I may serve”).

Bishop Borders served in the Di- 34172-0610 ocese of Orlando for six years. He was known for his pastoral warmth and humor, his sense of account- 35731-0610 ability to God, his administrative ability, his involvement of laity A5 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic June 10-23, 2016 Graduates share joys of receiving Catholic education

LINDA CALDWELL ing the final months of their senior Special to the Florida Catholic year. Never losing his faith in God, Joe lost his battle to cancer April 30. ORLANDO | Between May “Two weeks ago, you really 17 and 25, Bishop John Noonan showed who you were about when celebrated a Baccalaureate Mass one of your classmates, Joe Skinner, for each of the five Catholic high died,” Bishop Noonan said. “Joe schools in the Diocese of Orlando. was an example of the spirituality This Mass is opportunity to honor of the class of 2016. He was a leader the graduates and to thank God of faith. I heard many of you speak for the many blessings that he has on his focus on God. Joe showed us brought forth upon the students, how to love fully. So, in memory of faculty and families during their Joe Skinner, I present this Light of years of schooling. During his hom- Faith Award to you, the graduating ily, Bishop Noonan urged the grad- class of 2016.” uates to strive to make a difference It was a poignant moment for the and to follow the example of those class. Tom Doyle, president of the who have made a significant impact school, said the surprise announce- on our world. ment was humbling. “Today, I say to you, the gradu- “This award truly belongs to ates of the class of 2016, as you our students,” Doyle said. “While Seniors of Trinity Catholic High go through life, be inspired, be (Bishop Moore) presents the oppor- School in Ocala show their inspired by greatness,” Bishop tunities, the students are the ones enthusiasm about graduation Bishop John Noonan greets members of the class of 2016 of Bishop Noonan said. “And realize that you who choose to live our Catholic during the Baccalaureate Mass Moore Catholic High School outside the Basilica of the National Shrine all seek the truth, the good and faith in their many experiences. … May 25. (Stephen Dowell | FC) of Mary, Queen of the Universe May 23. (Linda Caldwell | FC) the beautiful. For by that inspira- We are honored that our students tion you seek and by that grace you have been recognized for the way tral Catholic High School wrote: “I rience that I won’t forget. I have bring, above all, Christ to others.” in which they live the Gospel.” have had the honor of spending my learned the importance of giving to As the Baccalaureate Mass for Also during the Baccalaureate high school years in a school com- others with a gentle spirit and ap- Bishop Moore Catholic High School Masses, two seniors were recog- munity that promotes our faith and preciation for all God’s creation.” neared its end May 23, Bishop nized for writing the best essays on teaches us to discern God’s hand in According to the National Catho- Noonan stood before the graduates, what their Catholic education has our lives.” lic Educational Association, nation- clutching a Light of Faith Award meant to them. Alex Rivera of Father Amanda McRae of Bishop Moore wide, 85 percent of Catholic high close to his heart. Lopez Catholic High School, Day- Catholic High School, Orlando, school graduates will attend college Continuing with the theme of his tona Beach, wrote: “My faith means wrote: “I have cultivated lifelong or join the military. In the Diocese homily, Bishop Noonan addressed everything to me. I am proud to be friendships. I have been a part of a of Orlando, that number rises to 99 the class, saying he was inspired by Catholic, and I am blessed to have team and learned what dedication percent. them from their earliest days when the opportunity to express my faith and teamwork truly mean. I have Two graduates from Trinity they first celebrated Mass together in school every day.” shared meaningful experiences Catholic High School in Ocala have as a class; throughout the years as Michael Schofield of Trinity on retreats and grown alongside been accepted to the U.S. Naval they celebrated sports victories, Catholic High School, Ocala, wrote: my peers both inside and out of Academy and the U.S. Air Force served as missionaries in Orlando’s “Catholic school taught me more the classroom. Bishop Moore has Academy, and two from Bishop Students from Santa Fe Catholic sister diocese in the Dominican about caring for others than any shown me what it means to be a Moore Catholic High School in Or- High School receive Communion Republic, made an impact on the other school could have, and for child of God.” lando have been accepted to the at a Baccalaureate Mass May 18. lives of their Morning Star peers that I am grateful. It has not only Daniela Davila of Santa Fe U.S. Coast Guard Academy and the (Randy Hale | FC) and more; but most importantly taught me the importance of love Catholic High School, Lakeland, U.S. Naval Academy. as they rallied around their class- and understanding, but also accep- wrote: “Being in a Catholic school As of May 31, Orlando Diocese ies. During their senior year, gradu- mate, 17-year-old Joe Skinner, as he tance and inclusion.” throughout my four years of high graduates have collectively earned ates of Catholic schools performed battled a rare form of leukemia dur- Max Diaz of Melbourne Cen- school has been one great expe- $34.2 million in scholarship mon- more than 38,000 service hours. n Four from Dominican Republic realize high school dream

LINDA CALDWELL Before arriving in Central Florida mance in school and the potential Scarlyn Maria Special to the Florida Catholic they attended a school operated by seen in them in the Dominican Re- De Los Santos the diocesan Mission Office in the public. They are the second group Nova prays ORLANDO | Taking their place mountainous and remote region of of students from the Dominican Re- during the in line for the graduation ceremo- Orlando’s sister diocese in San Juan public to graduate from a Diocese Baccalaureate nies at their respective high schools, de la Maguna. The school opened in of Orlando Catholic high school. Mass for the four students realized a dream that 2002 to teach children in the fringes Luis Jose Aybar De Los Santos and graduates of some would say seemed impos- of society. In an area where there Blander Brioso graduated from Father Lopez sible. was no electricity, no indoor plumb- Bishop Moore Catholic School in Catholic Scarlyn Maria De Los Santos ing and no paved roads, the school Orlando last year. High School. Nova and Alfredo Victoriano Vi- also brought hope to the people, Sister Mackay said all four have (Andrea cente, graduates of Father Lopez because now their children would bright futures ahead of them. De Navarro Catholic High School in Daytona have opportunities through educa- Los Santos Nova has earned a full- | FC) Beach, and Wendis Pinales Luci- tion never before afforded to them. ride scholarship to St. Thomas Uni- ano and Johan Pinales, graduates “Graduating from high school versity in Miami Gardens, where of Trinity Catholic High School in represents for them recognition of she will study biology in prepara- Ocala, are from an extremely poor who they are and the potential they tion for medical school. Victoriano region of the Dominican Republic. have for doing good for their com- will attend Daytona State College They left behind friends and family munities and the world at large,” where he plans to study hospitality to attend Catholic high schools in said Ursuline Sister Bernadette management. While Luciano has he will study computers. for them would be that they contin- the Diocese of Orlando on a schol- Mackay, director of the Mission Of- yet to select a college, she also plans “In her speech, the valedictorian ue to dream outside of the box, be arship that has changed their lives fice. on entering the medical field, and at Father Lopez said, ‘Be amazing,’ attentive to all those around them, and will impact their communities She said these four students were Pinales plans to attend the College and I thought these kids are amaz- and to love insistently as they have back home for years to come. selected because of their perfor- of Central Florida in Ocala, where ing,” said Sister Mackay. “My dream done — therefore, be amazing.” n June 10-23, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY A6 Blessed Trinity celebrates 50 years of serving the Lord

Christine Commerce our brothers and sisters. We are Our Lady of La Salette assumed Florida Catholic correspondent Christians and followers of Jesus ministerial responsibility for the Christ. We are called to serve and parish. The first La Salette pastor ORLANDO | Blessed Trin- bring forth Jesus Christ. For 50 was Father Hector LaChapelle, ity Parish, which is celebrating years, you have served the Lord, and the parochial vicar was Fa- its 50th anniversary this year, is and we pray that God will bless ther Norman Farland. In 2005, nestled among the neighborhoods us.” the old church was modified into on Anderson Road, where orange Bishop Noonan recalled some parish offices, and a new church groves once stood. of the history that took place in was dedicated by then-Bishop Carolyn Tresnan moved to the early 1960s at the time when Thomas Wenski Dec. 17. In Feb- Orlando 52 years ago and joined Blessed Trinity was coming to ruary 2011, a new welcome center Blessed Trinity when it was still a fruition. Between 1963 and 1965, was built that included a chapel mission, and Mass was celebrated 9,000 new houses were being and meeting rooms. Father Ro- at that time at Conway Elemen- built in the area, Lyndon B. John- land Nadeau, current pastor, said tary School. Tresnan, who serves son was president, gas cost 32 it was fitting to celebrate the feast as a lector, parish council member cents per gallon, and the average of the Holy Trinity and the par- and 50th anniversary committee house cost $14,000. People were ish’s anniversary, as it signifies member, recalled working with watching the “Sound of Music” 50 years of faith and life shared many parishioners over the years, at the movies and listening to the there. who helped make the parish a re- Monkees, Beatles and the Beach “We are feeling the surge of life ality. Boys. and energy,” Father Nadeau said. “A lot of people who built this In 1965, Archbishop Hurley “Our 50th anniversary will have place are not here anymore,” she named the parish Blessed Trin- us looking back to see where we said. “We were working with them ity, and in early 1966 he appoint- have been and on Sunday, the to get to this. It’s a good example ed the first pastor, Msgr. Terrell youth ministry will have us look- of what disciples are supposed to Solana, who celebrated the first ing ahead.” do.” Mass of the new parish at the Immediately following the The parish has been holding Conway public school. Later in Mass, Bishop Noonan blessed a From left, Missionaries of La Salette Fathers William Slight, parochial monthly celebrations to com- 1966, Father John Caulfield, who bronze statue in memory of the un- vicar of Blessed Trinity, and Roland Nadeau, pastor, are joined by memorate its 50th anniversary, also served as principal at Bishop born, and the youth ministry pro- Deacon Miguel Pagan and Bishop John Noonan for the celebration and May 22, the feast of the Holy Moore Catholic High School, be- vided brunch. The Knights of Co- of the parish’s 50th anniversary. (Andrea Navarro | FC) Trinity, Bishop John Noonan cel- came pastor. The parish rectory, lumbus donated the statue as a gift ebrated Mass to observe the mile- known as the “White House,” is for the anniversary. It depicts Jesus Knights of Columbus, has been a the living body of Christ. It’s very stone. now named after him. The first holding a baby with the words: “I member of the parish for 30 years. community-oriented here,” said “Blessed Trinity has become Mass in the first church was will never forget you. See, upon the Ligas, who is now 85, said the Ligas, whose children’s children a very special place where you celebrated on Christmas Eve in palms of my hands I have written church has had many children have been baptized at the church. encounter God,” Bishop Noonan 1967. In 1991 a new era began for your name,” Isaiah 49:15-16. baptized, confirmed and married “It’s like any other anniversary. It’s said. “The Holy Spirit transforms Blessed Trinity when the Con- John Ligas, who is the director there. an anniversary of joy and remem- us in a mission to serve God and gregation of the Missionaries of of the pro-life committee with the “I believe Blessed Trinity is brance.” n Catholic Charities expands into Sumter County with grant

Glenda Meekins munity, joined forces with Catho- added. “This is now an added tool of the Florida Catholic staff lic Charities. According to Barbara to help manage the volume. We Crewell, United Way community want to provide for any obstacle in LEESBURG | On May 24, the services director, the agency was taking care of families.” United Way of Lake and Sumter looking for a service provider to United Way interim CEO Alan counties presented a check for handle its case management. Holden said he is excited about the $30,000 to Emergency Family Ser- Joanne Lepold of Catholic Chari- partnership with Catholic Chari- vices, a program of Catholic Chari- ties of Central Florida was asked to ties. ties of Central Florida. This capacity manage this because of thorough “They do an amazing job of car- grant underwrites the cost of hir- vetting standards used by Catholic ing for the people as well as check- ing a part-time caseworker to help Charities. ing up on their stories and making manage Catholic Charities expan- “Without Joanne, the partner- sure that they network with other sion into Sumter County. ship would not have worked,” organizations to make the money The program helps those who Crewell said. “She has done a fan- and their resources stretch as far are facing financial emergencies tastic job of vetting the clients, de- as they possibly can.” such as job loss, medical expens- veloping relationships with other Mary Lou Mroczkowski serves es, major car repairs, a divorce or agencies and sharing resource as a part-time caseworker out of other unexpected expenses due information that helps us better the Lazarus Free Medical Clinic to natural disasters or death in serve the neediest members of our located at the San Pedro Jesus Mal- the family. The mission of Catho- communities.” donado Mission Church in Wild- lic Charities of Central Florida is The partnership increased wood. She plans to set up other to provide vital social services to Catholic Charities’ caseload from satellite offices at nearby parishes. Alan Rettig, left, and Joanne Lepold of Catholic Charities of Central people in need, regardless of their about 400 cases per year to 800 The capacity grant includes mile- Florida receive funds for a new caseworker in Sumter County from religious, social or economic back- cases per year, all supported out of age so that Mroczkowski can travel Alan Holden, left, United Way interim CEO. (Glenda Meekins | FC) ground. the Leesburg office located on the to clients. The inclusion of mileage The partnership began in May campus of St. Paul Parish. in the grant will enable Catholic ine collaborative effort between happens with collaboration,” said 2015, when the United Way, whose “It was only right that we would Charities to better serve its clients Church and community. One Alan Rettig, director of preventing mission is to unite people and re- help put another person in there to in both counties. plus one equals more than two homelessness at Catholic Chari- sources to build a stronger com- help take care of the job,” Crewell “This partnership is a genu- because there is a synergy that ties. n A7 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic June 10-23, 2016 Diverse cultures united by Eucharist Jennifer Powers he wants to be one with us. Like he Florida Catholic correspondent was on Calvary, he sees the misery of his people. You miss something if you ORLANDO | With hundreds of don’t know him.” faithful following behind, Bishop Father Emmanuel Akalue, pastor John Noonan carried the monstrance of Our Lady of Grace in Palm Bay and containing the Blessed Sacrament a native of Nigeria, gathered people through the Holy Doors of Mercy at from several African nations to be a the Basilica of the National Shrine of part of the celebration. “The Eucha- Mary, Queen of the Universe in Orlan- rist is integral to African Catholic do May 29 to begin the Corpus Christi identity,” he said. “It is the center of procession. our personal relationship with Christ. Overhead, a canopy protecting the Through exposition, adoration, and Eucharist was carried by seminarians Benediction, we feel intimately con- as the Knights of Columbus led the nected with Jesus — the love and cen- way. Altars of repose from the Haitian, ter of our lives.” Filipino, Brazilian, Hispanic, Korean, Each community prepared an al- Ukrainian, Polish, Vietnamese and tar of repose with fabrics, icons and African communities lined the route, other expressions of the faith from reflecting the rich faith expressions of their culture. Catholic Filipinos the universal Church and the cultural from various parishes throughout diversity of the faithful in the Diocese the diocese collaborated to prepare of Orlando. Bishop Noonan rested the their altar and music for the event. monstrance at each altar as he knelt to “Every year, we are excited to take offer prayers and blessings, while the part in this. It is a team effort,” said respective community played songs Mila Ecle, a parishioner of Sts. Peter of adoration on native instruments and Paul in Winter Park. “This (pro- Bishop John Noonan arrives at the African altar of repose as people from various African nations and sang in their own language. cession) represents our true religion, bow in reverence to the Blessed Sacrament. (Photos by Jacque Brund | FC) Prior to the procession, Bishop our devotion and faith in honoring Noonan presided at the Mass of the the body of Christ.” solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Along with honoring Christ, some Blood of Christ. altars showed diversity in devotion to “We are all searching for a miracle, the Virgin Mary, with icons such as but we experience one each time we Our Lady of Czestochowa of Poland, come to Mass,” he said in his hom- Our Lady of Perpetual Help of Haiti, ily. “May we be one in the Lord Jesus and Our Lady of Aparecida of Brazil. Christ because of the word and the Maria and Shawn Williams from Eucharist.” Most Precious Blood Parish in Oviedo Dating back to the 13th century, brought their six home-schooled chil- eucharistic processions offer the dren to participate. Their son, Adam, faithful the opportunity for adoration made his first holy Communion just as one body, regardless of language or weeks before, so this eucharistic feast culture, and to witness, outside the day was even more special for them walls of the church, belief in Christ’s as a family. “We wanted them to be a presence in the Eucharist. part of the heritage and practice of the “This means a lot to us,” said Marie Catholic faith,” said Shawn Williams. Delius of Our Lady of Fatima, a Hai- “This was our first time at a proces- tian mission in Orlando. “In Haiti, sional like this, and we wouldn’t have A Korean musician plays songs they go all in the streets, as Jesus went missed it. To see the diverse cultures of adoration on a native Seminarians carry the canopy protecting the Blessed Sacrament through the community, to show that was really wonderful.” n instrument. during the Corpus Christi procession. St. Timothy offers weekly eucharistic processions in The Villages

Jennifer Powers Francis to ‘bring Christ unto oth- sidewalks, so we were in the street. Florida Catholic correspondent ers,’” said Father Ed Waters pastor. Cars and golf carts would stop until Initially, the processions had be- we passed by. People were so re- LADY LAKE | Since the begin- gan at noon most Sundays. It start- spectful.” ning of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, ed out small, but as word spread, The route was kept short, about parishioners at St. Timothy Parish more people joined in, until there 20 minutes of walking. A record- in Lady Lake have been bringing were about 20 to 25 people walking ing of Gregorian chant was played the message of Christ in the Eucha- the three-quarter mile route. The during the procession. Afterward, rist to the streets through weekly Knights of Columbus led the group the priest blessed the people and Eucharistic processions. through the neighborhood streets, everyone silently departed. Walking the route, riding in golf while one of the three priests of the “Father Ed has been an amaz- carts, and kneeling at the end of parish carried the monstrance with ing leader. He inspired everyone their driveways, Catholics in The the Blessed Sacrament. to get behind this movement,” said Villages, a senior living commu- “People signed up for the week, Barbara Schwartz, a parishioner nity, have taken part in more than then it would begin at their address who has walked in all but one of the 20 eucharistic processions since last and wind through their neighbor- processions that ended May 21. “It December. hood. They told their neighbors, was a wonderful experience to see “The parishioners of St. Timothy who came out of their houses to people join in.” Parish have a great devotion to the stand, kneel, bow or make the sign St. Timothy will pause the pro- holy Eucharist through daily Mass, of the cross as the procession passed cessions for the summer, resuming Benediction and our 24-7 adoration by. It was a very moving thing to see again in the fall, then concluding chapel. During the Year of Mercy, and do,” said Donna Boswell, a sac- them at the end of the Jubilee Year Parishioners of St. Timothy in Lady Lake participate in a eucharistic we have been challenged by Pope ristan at the parish. “There are no Nov. 20. n procession. (Stephen Dowell | FC) June 10-23, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY A8

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DIOCESAN EVENTS COMMUNITY “Come and See” retreat EVENTS for women: Saturday, June 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., San Pedro “Cave Quest” vacation Center, 2400 Dike Road, Winter Bible school: Monday, June Park. Sponsored by the Office 20-Friday, June 24, 5:30-8:45 of Vocations for single Catholic p.m., St. Augustine Parish, 375 women 18 and older. Peace, N. Sunset Drive, Casselberry. prayerfulness, vigil Mass, A week of “following Jesus, and sharing with sisters. Fee: the Light of the World.” $30. Register by June 1. Sister Cost: $30 for one child; $40 Kathleen Power, 904-610-9228, for two or more in the same [email protected]. immediate family. Marilyn Napoletano, 407-695-3262, ff@ saintaugustinecc.org. MASSES/PRAYER World Youth Day stateside: Saturday, July 30, 2-8 p.m., Holy Society of the Divine Savior Father Eugene Grytner raises the monstrance with the Blessed Sacrament SESSIONS Family Parish, 5125 S. Apopka to provide a blessing to parishioners who participated in the Corpus Christi procession at St. Thomas Vineland Road, Orlando. Young Aquinas Parish in Bartow May 29. Father Grytner led the procession along with children who had received Annual global rosary adults ages 18-40 are invited their first Communion and the parish choir. It started in the church parking lot and continued through relay for priests: Friday, June to come celebrate World Youth the neighborhood streets for about three-quarters of a mile. See more on Corpus Christi processions in 12, 12:30 p.m., Basilica of the Day with others who could the diocese on Page A16. (COURTESY) National Shrine of Mary, Queen not travel to Poland with the of the Universe, 8300 Vineland Orlando pilgrims. Get a taste of • Receptionist with Family wipes. Drop off during office Ave., Orlando. Pray the World Youth Day’s spirituality, Empowerment Program in FYI sorrowful mysteries while other theme and the cultural hours. 321-422-4168. Winter Haven: Volunteers To submit parish, school, diocesan shrines from over 50 countries experience of Poland. Features answer phones, greet guests, pray other mysteries to thank Polish food, a keynote on mercy, or related event information to be con- schedule appointments, operate sidered for publication in the Diocese God for priests and ask for Mass and adoration. kzeiler@ copy and fax machine. Monday- SUPPORT protection and loving care of orlandodiocese.org. Friday, 9 a.m.-noon. Martha. MINISTRIES/ of Orlando and Florida Catholic Our Lady. 407-239-6600, www. [email protected]; 863-299- calendar of events, please visit www. worldpriest.com. 7983, ext. 103. PEER GROUPS orlandodiocese.org/submit-an-event. VOLUNTEERS • Refugee youth mentor Submissions should be received 4-6 Separated and divorced: NEEDED in Orlando to help refugee weeks prior to the date of the event. RETREATS/DAYS children learn to speak English • Mondays, 7:30 p.m., Holy Not all submissions will be printed and learn American culture. Redeemer Parish, 1603 N. due to space limitations and other OF REFLECTION Mission Office of the Thacker, Kissimmee. Sylvester, One-two hours weekly, flexible considerations. Diocese of Orlando seeks 407-406-0707. San Pedro Center retreats volunteers with the 2016 goal schedule. Must be 21 or older. listed below, various dates: of completing three major • Refugee resettlement • Catholic Divorce Survival 2400 Dike Road, Winter Park. constructions projects in mentors in Orlando to “adopt-a- Guide, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 For more information or to Orlando’s sister Diocese of San family” to help introduce newly p.m., Cost: $30, scholarships evening. 321-773-2783. register: www.sanpedrocenter. Juan de la Maguana, Dominican arrived refugees to American available; first Fridays, Mass Bereavement support org/retreats-programs, 407-671- Republic. Help needed includes culture and help them learn and and dinner, social; St. Margaret groups: 6322. concrete, carpentry, painting, practice English. Mary Parish, 526 Park Ave. N., • Blessed Trinity Parish, Winter Park. Lori Reinneck, • Catholic Jedi academy for stucco, and plumbing and • Furniture pickups and Building L, 5 S.E. 17th St., [email protected], 407- high school students: Sunday, electrical. Construction mission apartment setups in Orlando: Ocala, multiple groups; and 645-0284. June 12-Friday June 17. Are dates: July 23-30, July 30-Aug. 6, Volunteers help staff pick up first Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. you ready to train with the Oct. 15-22, Oct. 22-29. Emmett furniture and set up apartments • Coffee and conversation, Compassionate Friends, San Pedro Jedi Masters and Sapp, esapp@orlandodiocese. for refugees before they arrive. second Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Our Ocala chapter, for bereaved become a true disciple of Christ? org or www.orlandodiocese.org/ Must be 18 or older and able to Lady of Lourdes, 1014 N. Halifax families who have experienced Spend the week journeying ministries-offices/mission-office. lift furniture. Ave., Daytona Beach. Terre, 386- the death of a child. Peggy 238-3631. down the path of discipleship, Catholic Charities of • Volunteer medical McClaskey, 352-694-2978. discussing what holds us Central Florida seeks professionals such as MDs, PAs, Families with incarcerated • First Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m., back from showing our faith volunteers for the following RNs, OBGYNs, EKG technicians, loved ones: St. Stephen Parish Enrichment and discovering ways to live programs. Visit www.cflcc.org endocrinologists, orthopedic • Third Saturdays, 8:45 a.m., Center 1, Room 103, 575 our Catholic faith every day. /volunteer or contact Carly. surgeons, certified health St. Mary Magdalen Parish, Tuskawilla Road, Winter Springs. Overnight camp. $420. [email protected] or 407-658- educators, general and nurse Mother Teresa Room, 861 For anyone who has lost a loved • Celebrating St. Anthony 1818, ext. 1026. practitioners needed at each Maitland Ave., Altamonte one, spouse, parent, child or of Padua: Saturday, June 18, • Hospitality volunteers are clinic. [email protected], Springs. 407-463-5780 or email sibling. 407-699-5683. facilitated by Franciscan Father needed to staff front desk of Lazarus Free Medical Clinic in [email protected]. • Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m., Anthony Aarons. Mass, talks the food pantry in Orlando. Wildwood; Erin.Burley@cflcc. • Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m., Holy St. Mary Magdalen Parish life on St. Anthony, patron saint of Volunteers are needed three- org, St. Luke’s Free Medical and Name of Jesus, 3050 N. Highway center, Mother Teresa Room, lost things and souls, time for four hours each week to greet Dental Clinic in Eustis; Kelly. A1A, Indialantic. “Divorce Care 861 Maitland Ave., Altamonte prayer and reflection, snacks guests, gather food bags, [email protected], St. Thomas Ministry Adults and Children.” Springs. Rosemary Kazyk, 407- and lunch. $35. organize the reception area and Free Medical Clinic in St. Cloud. Program teaches children how 831-1212. • Retrouvaille, Friday, July restock the front counter. Life Choices Women’s God’s love can strengthen and • Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Our 15-Sunday, July 17. Is your • Pantry needs individuals Center, a Catholic pro-life help them find hope and joy. Lady of Lourdes Parish, 201 marriage breaking your heart? or groups (maximum of five) to pregnancy resource center, 600 Parents can attend the adult University Blvd., Daytona Beach. Retrouvaille is a diocese- sort and stock food donations. E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Divorce Care program the same Pat Beeman, 386-788-7128. endorsed program to restore Volunteer shifts are Monday- Springs, is in need of volunteer communications and trust to Friday, 9 a.m.-noon, and 1-4:30 lay counselors (training your marriage. Thousands of p.m. provided), nurses to perform couples have been helped. • Emergency Family ultrasounds (training provided), Information or registration: 352- Services clerical/administrative administrative assistance, 274-4614, retrouvaille.org. All volunteers in Orlando to assist handymen, help with light calls are strictly confidential. with data entry, copying, filing cleaning, and receptionists. Also and organization. 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Above, people from various parishes throughout the Diocese of Palm Beach process with banners representing their parishes and ministries during the diocesan 2016 Encuentro held May 22 at host St. Ann Parish in West Palm Beach. At left, A large group of Hispanics gather together in prayer and worship during the May Encuentro. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) We are one universal Church LINDA REEVES FYI of the Florida Catholic staff The diocesan Office of Hispanic Ministry WEST PALM BEACH | More than 400 people attended the di- distributed several documents about initia- ocesan Encuentro May 22 in West Palm Beach, and many were tives aimed at meeting the needs of and amazed with the talks, which focused on the diverse, dynamic and better serving the growing Hispanic popula- changing realities of the ever-growing Hispanic/Latino popula- tion. The following is a statement written by tion of the Catholic Church. leaders. “I think it is interesting to learn about how the Hispanic popula- “From our own national identities, we tion is growing,” said Nancy Galvez, a native of Mexico now living became Hispanic. In some way in our minds, in Florida, who is a parishioner of St. Luke in Palm Springs. “The the national boundaries are being erased, Hispanic population keeps growing. I moved here 10 years ago. I but without forgetting our own families and friends in our country of origin. We will always came for my family. I wanted better work and I wanted to send my keep the values that identify us (cultural children to good schools.” values, social values, moral values, linguistic The bilingual Encuentro or Encounter was held at host St. Ann values). Parish. This was the 29th year for the event organized by the di- “We, as Hispanics or Latinos, will keep ocesan Office of Hispanic Ministry led by Deacon Jamie Zapata. our identity wherever we go. By sharing our All were invited to the afternoon of talks, discussions and sharing identity and values, we may integrate better in preparation for a national convention in 2018 called by the U.S. instead of isolating ourselves. Before Hispan- Conference of Catholic Bishops. ics, we are Catholic. We belong to the great “The purpose of the Encuentro is to call all Catholics to become Deacon Jamie Zapata, director of diocesan Hispanic Ministry, assist Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito during Mass at the diocesan family of God which is the Church, and this is disciples,” said Deacon Zapata. “All Catholic leaders are invited to where we definitely meet our American broth- join together to provide a renewed vision, to identify leadership. Encuentro. Deacon Zapata is retiring from his post in June, and this was the last Encuentro that he will organize. ers and sisters: as Catholics. The big National Encuentro 2018 will provide the parameters and “We are one, universal Church. Here we guidelines for the process of integration that we now begin at di- “This is the future of our Church,” said Father Nestor Rodriguez, erase away another boundary by seeking ocesan and parish levels. pastor of St. Ann Parish. Since coming to the parish, Father Ro- Church integration through the task of evan- “We have 300,000 Hispanics in our diocese,” said Deacon Za- driquez added a 1:30 p.m. Spanish Mass to the Sunday schedule af- gelizing others, through the practice of charity pata about the diverse five-county Diocese of Palm Beach. “The ter parishioners requested it. “Sixty five percent of Hispanic Cath- and justice, all in the hope of a better and numbers are growing, but we are not reaching out to them.” olics are under the age of 18,” he added. “We need more resources.” more just world: the kingdom of God. One report from Florida Trend publication indicates that 19 He is concerned about the great number of Hispanic youngsters “We cannot fall into the game of compet- percent of Palm Beach County’s population alone is Hispanic. The and fears losing them to other religions or to the secular world. ing with each other, nor segregation, nor largest groups are Mexicans who make up 3.7 percent of the popu- Organizers reported that 24 parishes with a Hispanic ministry seeking power. ‘Those who want to be first, lation, Cubans make up 3.3 percent, Puerto Ricans are 3 percent were represented at the Encuentro. Also attending were members will be the servers to others.’ If all of us live and South Americans are 3.8 percent. of other parishes, diocesan officials and clergy. Among the speak- the Gospel of the Lord, and seek unity ‘so the Figures from the 2010 Census indicated that by 2050 the His- ers was featured guest Father Rafael Capo of the Southeast Pasto- world will know that you are my disciples and panic population could reach 132.8 million in the United States. ral Institute, an educational and service organization that assists believe,’ then we will be truly witnesses of our That projected number would be 30 percent of the American pop- the Catholic bishops of the southeastern United States. faith, and our Church will be a testimonial of ulation. The 2010 Census shows that 68 percent of Hispanics are communion in Christ.” Catholic. Please see encuentro, A2 June 10-23, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY A2

Above, Father rafael Capo of the Southeast Pastoral Institute, an educational and service organization that assists the Catholic bishops of the southeastern United States, gives a presentation at Encuentro focused on the history of Hispanic ministry and the growing number of Hispanics and Latinos. At right, children process with signs featuring peace, unity and love messages during the diocesan Encuentro. (PHoToS BY LINDA rEEVES | FC) ENCUENTRO: All Catholic leaders are invited to join together to provide a renewed vision, to identify leadership

From A1 different parishes showing their classes and Bible studies in Span- at St. Joseph Parish in Stuart. He interests and support. ish. officially takes over the director’s “It is a great joy to be with you Over the years, Deacon Zapata post July 1. The afternoon event included and knowing the Holy Spirit is continued to recruit people to All are asked to pray for Dea- talks, sessions, discussions and among you,” he said. help with Hispanic ministry at the con Zapata as he begins a new reflections. A highlight was dur- At the conclusion of the pro- various parishes and missions. He journey, focusing more on family ing Mass with main celebrant gram, a tribute was given to Dea- said volunteers from the various and new callings. Prayer is also Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito con Zapata, who is retiring in June. parishes have worked “together encouraged for Father Bermudez when participants united in Bishop Barbarito thanked him for as a diocese, showing unity and as he continues the work of Dea- celebration of their Catholic his ministry work since 1989 serv- showing togetherness” evangeliz- con Zapata and focuses on min- faith and sang and prayed to- ing the needs of the growing cul- ing together, an important mis- istering to the diverse Hispanic/ gether, and appeared to be filled tural groups of the diocese. sion of the ministry and the pas- Latino people, nurturing the new with the Holy Spirit and love of As the population grew over toral plan. generations of Hispanic Catholics, Christ. the years, the Hispanic Ministry As the ministry turns a chap- and working toward evangelizing Father Duvan Bermudez, Bishop Barbarito welcomed continued to change and expand ter and moves forward, Deacon and converting Hispanics as the parochial vicar at St. Joseph the people attending Mass, some to meet the needs of the people, Zapata passes the torch to Father population continues to grow and Parish is Stuart, takes part in wearing bright yellow, green, blue adding programs and initiatives Duvan Bermudez, parochial vicar change. n the mass during Encuentro. He and red T-shirts representing vari- including Spanish Masses at par- will become the new diocesan ous parishes and carrying parish ishes, Spanish-speaking priests director of Hispanic ministry as banners. He expressed his delight for the sacrament of reconcili- of July 1. at the turnout of people from the ation, and religious formation

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Adam Marciano and Hannah Garrett, graduates of St. Clare School in North Palm Beach, receive the Father William O’Shea Distinguised Scholar Award scholarship from Knights of Columbus Santa Maria Council 4999. Also shown are Ted Ring, far right, past grand Knight of the council, and Father O’Shea, pastor of St. Clare Parish and council chaplain, for whom the scholarship is named. (COURTESY) Knights award the Little Flower and St. Joan of Members of the Knights of Columbus Council 7514 gather with Franciscan Father Mark Szanyi, far right, Arc. Columbiettes are associated and other Franciscan priests serving and visiting St. Lucie Parish in Port St. Lucie during an appreciation scholarships with the national organization evening organized by the council. (LINDA REEVES | FC) The Knights of Columbus San- and affiliated with Knights of ta Maria Council 4999 awarded Columbus councils. The women several scholarships to St. Care assist the Knights with their ac- graduates in May. Past Grand tivities and are focused on help- Knights councils, Serrans Knight Ted Ring and Father Wil- ing those in need. This spring, liam O’Shea, pastor and council longtime members of the Martin chaplain, presented $2,500 to Columbiettes, who have served both Adam Marciano and Han- more than 30 years and continue honor priests, religious nah Garrett. The eighth-graders to be active, were recognized and were recognized and awarded for presented with tokens of appre- academic excellence, spiritual- ciation. LINDA REEVES ity and community service. The They include Theresa Weiner of the Florida Catholic staff ‘The Franciscans are wonderful. They scholarship is named after Father and Catherine Kelly, original O’Shea, who is admired and loved charter members; Joan Fisk; Ma- help make the parish feel like home. The by the Knights of Columbus and rie Cicala; Nancy Rider; and Rose PORT ST. LUCIE | This members of the St. Clare com- Cavallo. Jo Decarlo, 102, was also spring, there were several or- parish feels like a family.’ munity. Adam and Hannah plan acknowledged. An outstanding ganizations and parishes in the to continue their education next member over the years with the diocese that thought it would Carol Errico school year at Cardinal Newman local organization and serving be nice to honor clergy and reli- High School in West Palm Beach. with other auxiliaries for the past gious men and women, and show In Palm Beach Gardens, the Beach County gathered in sup- 51 years, she faithfully attends them how much they are appre- Knights of Columbus Santa Ma- port of Father Julian Harris May meetings, joins in activities and ciated for their hard work and ria Council 4999 hosted a reli- 15 at St. Thomas More Parish in Women’s group has served in leadership positions service. gious appreciation dinner at the Boynton Beach. A special Mass over the years. For example, the Knight of Co- Abacoa Golf Club in Jupiter. The and celebration was organized celebrates 40 Officers of the organization in- lumbus Council 7514 in Port St. dinner has become a tradition. for Father Harris, pastor, who is years of service clude Barbara Guido, president; Lucie went all out by organizing This year marked the 29th celebrating 25 years of priest- Donna Katula, vice president; a special evening in May for St. dinner, and priests and deacons hood. The Martin Columbiettes Aux- Lucille Masser, secretary; Carole Lucie Parish priests, and invited and religious men and women “Our job as Serrans is to affirm iliary 6241 is celebrating a 40-year Khulmeier, treasurer, Rosa Jack- all parishioners. The Knights de- were special guests for the eve- the vocations of our priests,” said anniversary. The organization son, financial secretary; Joan signed specially made plaques ning. Jim Anderson, club president, was created April 25, 1976, and Cannell, sentinel; Eleanor Rob- for each of the parish’s Francis- The featured speaker was Pas- who encouraged all the Serrans some of the first charter members inson, past president; and Vilma can priests. A dinner featuring sionist Father Damian Towey to attend the special day. Father of the group still serve and live in Stevenson, district deputy. Italian food and dessert, and of Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Harris, according to Anderson, is the spirit of the Catholic organi- A membership drive is in prog- entertainment was held at the Center in North Palm Beach. a firm supporter and member of zation dedicated to patronesses ress. For information, call 772- council’s hall near the parish. During the evening, Ed the Serra group, which is dedi- Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Theresa 781-5023. Michael Schmidt, grand Olowin Jr., grand Knight, pre- cated to promoting vocations Knight of the council, had high sented $5,000 to Father Brian to the priesthood and religious praise for Franciscan Father Lehnert, director of the diocesan life. Club members also gather Mark Szanyi, the parish’s pas- Office of Vocations and Semi- in prayer for vocations and or- tor. “Father Mark is a wonderful narians. According to a council ganize special events during the role model for everyone,” said spokesman, “the donation rep- year for the men and women who Schmidt. “We appreciate all he resents the (Knights’) ongoing serve the local Church. does for us.” firm support of vocations to the Anderson encourages all to The ladies auxiliary helped priesthood.” The money is slated “show support and affirmation”

the Knights with the evening. for a seminarian burse fund de- to the priests of the diocese and 34184-0610 “The Franciscans are wonder- signed to support the men now the religious men and women ful,” said Carol Errico of the in formation who will one day serving here in a variety of par- auxiliary. “They help make the serve as priests of the Diocese of ishes and ministries in dedi- parish feel like home. The parish Palm Beach. cation to Jesus Christ and the feels like a family.” The Serra Club of South Palm Catholic Church. n A5 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic June 10-23, 2016

Joseph Liguri shows off his Eagle Scout project on the grounds of St. Seniors at St. John Paul II Academy show their excitement during the conclusion of the Rose and John Paul II Academy in Boca Raton. (LINDA REEVES | FC) Candle ceremony May 19, held at the school days before graduattion. (LINDA REEVES | FC) Eagle Scout provides Friendships and bonds school with Stations LINDA REEVES on responsibilities of fundraising, at heart of farewell event of the Florida Catholic staff planning and design, installation and landscaping the area where BOCA RATON | The campus the devotional is now displayed for LINDA REEVES nior class president, to come for- of St. John Paul II Academy now prayer and reflection. of the Florida Catholic staff ‘We come together to ward. Hannah stood by the 2017 features a beautiful area with 15 Father Joseph Papes, school pray for our seniors. class candle while Laura stood by new Stations of the Cross thanks chaplain, blessed the stations May BOCA RATON | Seniors car- the 2016 class candle. to a student, who came up with the 24 during a short ceremony. Jo- rying yellow roses and wearing This is the last day we “We will pass the light of faith idea. But he gives Jesus credit for the seph’s family, classmates, faculty new Marian blue graduation gather in prayer with and leadership from the class concept. and staff members, and volunteers gowns were all smiles as they of 2016 to the class of 2017,” said “I was in the adoration chapel who donated some time to help the processed into the dining hall at our seniors. Today, the Laura, who lit Hannah’s candle. one night when the idea popped young man were all present. Father St. John Paul II Academy, kicking seniors will hand off the “Hannah, please bring this light into my head,” said Joseph Ligouri, Papes congratulated Joseph “on a off the school’s “Rose and Can- to your classmates.” a junior and member of Boy Scout job well done” and thanked him for dle” ceremony. leadership to the rising Laura then said farewell to Troop 323, who was trying to come enhancing “our campus with this “We come together to pray for the seniors. Her voice cracked as up with an idea for an Eagle Scout beautiful devotional.” our seniors,” said Brother Daniel graduates.’ she expressed her sadness about service project, a Scouting initiative “I am so proud of him,” said Aubin of the Brothers of Chris- leaving her tight-knit school fam- aimed at helping young men grow Christine Ligouri, Joseph’s mother. tian Schools, school president. — Brother Daniel Aubin ily and friends behind to begin in leadership skills and in service. “This project has helped his spiri- “This is the last day we gather in her new journey. As part of the project on the south tual growth.” n prayer with our seniors. Today, “We turn the page and begin a side of the academy, Joseph took the seniors will hand off the lead- new chapter,” she said. “We em- ership to the rising graduates.” death of a beloved teacher. In her bark on life. We have grown spiri- OBITUARY The May 19 service is an annu- closing, she formally passed on tually and academically. I thank al event brought to the school by her council position and title to you for the best four years of my Brother Aubin when he arrived Mia MacGilvray. life. I love you guys.” four years ago. The entire school “Mia, we wish you much suc- Everyone stood and applaud- Father Woodcock, body, faculty and staff, and fam- cess and support for the new ed and cheered. Tears of sadness ily members attended this year’s challenges and opportunities and excitement flowed from stu- event, which marked the final that will present themselves to dents, parents and educators. day of school for graduating se- you and the rest of the student The diocese graduated more retired pastor, dies niors. council officers,” Taylor said. than 300 seniors in May from The event, with the juniors Monique Mann, Taylor’s the three diocesan high schools. FORT PIERCE | Father Michael diocese during his priesthood in- and seniors at the center, began mother, was all tears as she St. Pope John Paul II Academy E. Woodcock, 71, died May 29 in cluding St. Thomas Moore, Boyn- with an opening prayer and a watched her daughter passing graduated its 125 seniors May 21 Fort Pierce. A native of England, ton Beach; St. Juliana, West Palm reading from the Letter of Paul to on the gavel. “That is my one and during ceremonies at host Flor- he was ordained to the priesthood Beach; St. Edward, Palm Beach; the Romans: “Let love be sincere; only daughter,” she said. She is ida Atlantic University in Boca May 12, 1973, by Bishop William and Our Lady Queen of the Apos- hate what is evil, hold on to what proud that Taylor, who used to Raton. Cardinal Newman High Borders, then bishop of Orlando, at tles, Royal Palm Beach. He retired is good; love one another with be shy, has flourished and blos- School in West Palm Beach held St. Margaret Mary Parish in Win- as pastor of St. Anastasia in 2002. mutual affection; anticipate one somed into the young woman she graduation ceremonies May 16 at ter Park, his home parish. Father During his final years, he resided another in showing honor.” is today during her four years at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for Woodcock began priestly minis- at Port St. Lucie Nursing and Re- Prayer for students followed, St. John Paul II Academy. Taylor the Performing Arts in West Palm try at St. Anastasia Parish in Fort storative Care Center. and then graduate Taylor Mann, has developed into a well-spoken Beach for its 123 graduates. John Pierce before the Diocese of Palm He is survived by his sister, Bar- student council president, took leader and is on her way to begin Carroll High School graduated Beach was created in 1984, and he bara Joslin of Mulberry, nephew her turn at the podium. studies at Boston University in 88 students May 20 at the Sun- came back to serve the parish be- Christopher Woodcock, and fos- Taylor spoke about the accom- the fall. rise Theatre in downtown Fort fore his retirement. ter son Ralph McFarland and wife plishment and leadership of the Senior Laura McKinney, out- Pierce. n He also served as a chaplain and Laura of Fort Pierce and their chil- class of 2016. She reflected upon going class president, stepped up teacher at John Carroll High School dren. A Mass of Christian burial the school year and its special to the podium to formally pass in Fort Pierce. Father Woodcock was celebrated June 4 at St. Anas- moments, celebrations and ups along her leadership role. She in- served several parishes in the tasia Parish. n and a few downs, including the vited Hannah Ross, 2016-2017 se- June 10-23, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY A6

REMEMBERING THE FALLEN

Above left, Alan Lebrun, a parishioner of Holy Name of Jesus, stands in prayer during a Memorial Day Mass on the grounds of Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery in Royal Palm Beach May 30. Hundreds gathered for the Mass, including Mike and Coleen McDonald, shown above right, as they sing and pray. Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito, right, was main celebrant. The Mass included prayers for military men and women who have died while serving the country, and for all veterans. Prayers were also included for all buried in the diocesan Catholic cemetery. Members of the Knights of Columbus and the Palm Beach Pipes and Drums from Lake Worh, seen at left and below, clergy of the diocese, faithful of various parishes, and members of the Boy Scouts and the Junior Air Force ROTC also took part in the celebration and procession. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) A7 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic June 10-23, 2016 Visions of faith: St. Clare in North Palm Beach Symbols of Christ and the Eucharist abound in the village’s first church building

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NORTH PALM BEACH | St. Clare Parish is named for the founder of the Poor Clare Sisters, a religious order in the Francis- can tradition. Born Chiara Of- freduccio in 1194, she became a follower and contemporary of St. Francis of Assisi. The Rule of Life she wrote for her sisters — the first monastic rule known to have been written by a woman — stressed prayer, work and a cloistered life. Several symbols adorn this window dedicated to St. Clare, the A pelican is an old symbol of Jesus. Scholars once thought that She died in 1253 at the age of patron saint of the Church. A cross is draped with the cord of the in times of famine, a mother pelican plucked at her own breast, 59 and was canonized two years Franciscans, from which the Poor Clare order sprang, with the releasing drops of blood on which her young could feed. The three knots of poverty, chastity and obedience. In the lower right- bird thus seemed to embody Christ, who gave his blood for the later by Pope Alexander IV. Pope hand corner is a shepherd’s crook, showing St. Clare’s position life of the Church. (PHOTOS BY JIM DAVIS | FC) Pius XII in 1958 declared her the as abbess of her order. Finally, the window shows a houselike tabernacle, a reminder of how she warded off marauding patron saint of television, among Saracens by showing them the Blessed Sacrament. several patronages including phones, gilders, laundry, gold- smiths, telegraphs, eye disease, embroiderers, needle workers and good weather. Her feast day is Aug. 12. St. Clare Parish was estab- lished in 1960 by Bishop Cole- man F. Carroll of Miami, who also shepherded Palm Beach County at the time. The con- gregation worshipped at first in a shopping center in Lake Park, Grapes and wheat are shown while a school went up at the as the basic substances from The Eucharist and a chalice are which the bread and wine of church site. The congregation pictured. the Eucharist are made. then met at the school while holding a two-year fundraising Two fish, their mouths drive for the church building. bearing When it was dedicated in 1969, it eucharistic bread, Jesus, represented as a lamb, sheds his blood into a chalice. The was the first church structure in swim in a picture recalls John the Baptist calling him “the Lamb of God North Palm Beach. multicolored who takes away the sin of the world.” Hurricanes Frances and Jean, field representing Far left, St. both in 2004, caused heavy the world Clare holds a damage to the school. Students and its monstrance, beauty. a container and staff were sent to All Saints used to safely School and St. Paul of the Cross hold the Eucharist. Left, while the school at St. Clare was Mary cradles repaired and renovated. About a prayerful Baby Jesus in 500 students and their parents this image that returned to the campus just in is displayed time for graduation ceremonies in a garden behind St. in May 2005. n Clare Church. June 10-23, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY A8

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Prima Vista Blvd., p.m., St. Patrick Parish, 13591 similar prayer ministry, contact Victims of abuse are encouraged June 12-17, St. Vincent de Paul Port St. Lucie, 772- 878-1215; Prosperity Farms Road, Palm Jim Fabes, parishioner, 561-371- to contact the diocesan victim Regional Seminary, 10701 S and Aug. 3-5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Beach Gardens. All young 1658, [email protected]. assistance coordinator Theresa Military Trail, Boynton Beach. St. Mary Parish, 1200 E. Main adults are invited and welcome. “Connecting Family, Fun Fretterd, 561-801-0999, to Theme: “Called to be his own: St., Pahokee, 561-924-7305. 561-626-8626 or nicole@ and Faith” family fun day: begin necessary emotional, Exploring the sacraments of Organized by Catholic Charities stpatrickchurch.org. Aug. 20, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Rapids psychological and spiritual initiation.” All deacons invited. Birthline/Lifeline. Workshops Water Park, Riviera Beach. healing. For more information Registration: 561-732-4424, Catholic Grandparents focus on clothing and personal Association chapter Special event pricing includes on diocesan policies and ext. 152; www.svdp.edu/events. style to promote self-confidence, admission and lunch. Sponsored procedures for reporting abuse Information: 561-732-4424, ext. meetings: Fellowship, prayer dignity and modesty. Finale and discussions. by diocesan Office of Marriage as well as to view the USCCB 164; [email protected]. includes fashion show open to and Family Life and Office of “Charter for the Protection • Southern Deanery: First Fortnight for Freedom the public. Mother/guardian Youth and Young Adult Ministry. of Children and Young Saturdays, 10 a.m., Ascension campaign: June 21-July 4, meeting planned the day prior Cost: $32.99 per person, plus tax. People,” visit www.diocesepb. Parish, 7250 N. Federal Highway, initiated by the Catholic bishops to the workshop. Registration Includes admission, luncheon org and click on Offices/Safe Boca Raton. 561-734-5308. of the United States. Catholics required. Cost: $75. Scholarships buffet and $5 discount parking Environments. are encouraged to participate available upon request. www. • Central Deanery: No voucher. www.diocesepb.org/ in the name of religious catholiccharitiesdpb.org/events. meetings June and July. Second rapids, 561-775-9557 or cloh@ Saturdays, 9 a.m., Cathedral freedom. Information: www. • Rosary gathering: First diocesepb.org. of St. Ignatius Loyola, 9999 MASSES/PRAYER Fortnight4Freedom.org. Saturdays, 9 a.m., near Jubilee of Mercy. This N. Military Trail, Palm Beach World Youth Day: July 26- Presidential Women’s Center year’s Jubilee of Mercy is being SESSIONS Gardens. 561-626-8027. Aug. 1, Krakow, Poland. Theme: in West Palm Beach, 100 observed through Nov. 20. Prayer gathering for “Blessed are the merciful, Northpoint Parkway, West Palm Prayer gathering: Fridays, The theme for the special year the unborn, babies and for they shall obtain mercy.” Beach. Led by Respect Life 5 p.m., on the sidewalks near A declared by Pope Francis is mothers: Saturdays, 9 a.m., 100 Interested youth groups should Office. 561-360-3330. Woman’s World Medical Center “Merciful like the Father.” All Northpoint Parkway, West Palm contact Anthony Marchica, that offers abortion services, 503 are encouraged to personally Beach, across the street from director of diocesan Office of S. 12th St., Fort Pierce. Treasure participate in the observance Presidential Women’s Abortion Catechetical Leadership, Youth Coast rosary group leads throughout the year by outreach COMMUNITY Center. Rosary recitation and and Young Adult Ministry rosary recitation for the end of to others with corporal and chaplet for the unborn prayer. Formation: 561-775-9500. Visit EVENTS abortion. 772-465-8298. spiritual works of mercy and 561-255-1534. www.diocesepb.org/krakow. Pray the rosary for life: by continuing to grow in and Permanent deacon Relic tour: June 18-19, Church Saturdays, 9-10 a.m., sidewalks witness faith. The Diocese of Charismatic praise and applications available: of the Little Flower, 2711 Indian just north of the Wellington Palm Beach continues to update worship meeting: Tuesdays Men interested in applying to Mound Trail, Coral Gables. Relics Regional Medical Center, 10101 its website with resources, 7 p.m., St. Jude Parish, 21689 become a permanent deacon of English martyrs St. Thomas Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. All suggestions and information to Toledo Road, Boca Raton. Main of the Diocese of Palm Beach More and St. John Fisher. invited to pray for the end of assist all in observing the special celebrant: Carmelite Father are asked to speak to their Organized in conjunction with abortions. 561-784-0689. year. Visit www.diocesepb.org/ Richard Champigny. Healing pastors for permission to apply Stonyhurst College in England, jubileeofmercy. View the events Mass last Tuesdays. 561-392- and download the application home of the relics. Morning section, to learn of special events 8172. from the diocesan website, Mass June 19 celebrated by RETREATS/DAYS planned for the holy year. Charismatic prayer Archbishop Thomas Wenski. 305- www.diocesepb.org/deacon- Catholic radio stations are meeting: Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., 446-9950. formation. 561-775-9540 or OF PRAYER available through the radio, St. Paul of the Cross Parish [email protected]. Mass with healing service: the Internet and application center, 10970 Jack Nicklaus June 20, 7 p.m., St. Lucie Parish, Our Lady of Florida Drive, North Palm Beach. Mass Divorce survival ministry Spiritual Center: Retreats and downloads: WPBV FM (98.3 program: Parishes in the 280 S.W. Prima Vista Blvd., FM, www.wpbvradio.com); WJPP and healing service takes the Port St. Lucie. Main celebrant: programs available for clergy, place of prayer meeting the Diocese of Palm Beach. 12-week religious, men, women, married (100.1 FM, www.wjppfm.com); program features 30-minute Franciscan Father Curt Kreml. and WDMC (920 AM, www. third Thursday of each month. Mass followed by adoration. couples, singles and people 561-626-1873. DVD segments on challenges in recovery programs. Season divinemercyradio.com). 772-878-1215. Monthly Mass and spiritual of a broken marriage. For the theme: “Be Merciful as Your Pro-life radio talk show: Exalt conference for high talk for home-schooled recently separated and divorced Father.” Reservations required Mondays, 2 p.m.; and Saturdays, school students: July 15-17, students and families: Third and those divorced for many except when stated. Location: 11 a.m., Catholic radio station Ave Maria University, 5050 Ave Fridays, 10 a.m., Our Lady of years. Sponsored by Office 1300 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm WJPP FM (Prince of Peace 100.1 Maria Blvd., Ave Maria. Theme: Florida Spiritual Center, U.S. of Marriage and Family Life. Beach. 561-626-1300 or www. FM). “CrossRoads” is a one-hour “Rejoice in the Lord always, Highway 1, North Palm Beach. Registration suggested; space ourladyofflorida.org: program featuring commentary, limited. To register: 561-775- again I say rejoice.” Fellowship, Middle schoolers and teens also • Centering prayer: news, features and guests from 9557. music by Martin Dorman and the the local area and from across invited. Spiritual reflection, talk AMU Band, presentations. Cost: Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m., main followed by 11:30 a.m. Mass. Catholic Charities events: chapel. the nation. Hosted by Anne For calendar of events, visit $175, includes lodging, meals, Lotierzo and Duane Berreth, 561-340-9881. • Silent directed retreat: June www.catholiccharitiesdpb.org/ conference and T-shirt. 239-348- directors of the Pregnancy Care Requiem Mass: Second 17-23. Cost: $550. Registration events. 4725 or conferences@avemaria. Center in Fort Pierce and Stuart. Saturdays, 10 a.m., Our Lady edu. and deposit required. • Foundations of Faith Listeners may tune in online at Queen of Peace Cemetery, 10941 • Intensive silent retreat/ Community Nursing continuing Steubenville Florida youth www.wjppfm.com. Southern Blvd., Royal Palm centering prayer: June 17-23, led education course: June 13-17. conference: July 22-24, Rosen Women of Grace ministry Beach. Offered for those who by Oblate Father Bill Sheehan. Open to licensed registered Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal program is seeking volunteers have been laid to rest during the Cost: $560. Registration: Basha nurses. Organized by Catholic Blvd., Orlando. High-energy to facilitate study programs previous month, all the deceased Perez, 407-869-0781. Charities Interfaith and Wellness music, keynote talks, breakout for English-speakers and also at the cemetery, and all the holy program. Earn International sessions, daily Mass, scrament • Day of reflection: July 6, 10 for Spanish-speakers. Training souls in purgatory. 561-793-0711. Parish Nurse Resource Center of reconciliation, adoration a.m.-2:30 p.m., led by Deacon sessions are held at St. Joan of Home-Schooled on the certificate. Cost: $695, includes and prayer. Led by nationally John Clarke. Part 2: Laudato Si’. Arc Parish ministry buildings, 319 Treasure Coast: Gatherings lodging, retreat environment, known speakers, worship team Cost: $30. Reservations required. S.W. Third Street, Boca Raton. for Mass monthly. Parish lunch, snacks and materials. and partnered with Franciscan • Annual young adult (18-30) Registration: Martha Nicolli, locations varies. 772-337-1530 Communter rate: $80 per University of Steubenville, retreat: July 8-10, led by retreat 561 212 8673 or mnicolli@ or AcevedoHomeschoolers@ day. Deposit required. Call Ohio. Check with a parish/ center Passionists and diocesan womenofgrace.com. hotmail.com. youth leader to attend. www. Bernadette for scholarship youth council peer leaders. Cost: Parish nurse meetings: Healing Mass: Last Thursdays, steubenvilleflorida.com. information: 561-345-2000, ext. $195. Registration and deposit Open to all registered nurses 7:30 p.m., St. Ann Parish, 310 256. Call Wendy Harper, course Cursillo weekends: Aug. required. interested in health ministry. N. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. co-educator, 772-999-3870. Visit 4-7 for men, and Aug. 18- • Spanish retreat: July 15- For dates, time and locations, 561-832-3757 www.catholiccharitiesdpb.org/ 21 for women, Our Lady of 17, “Sé misericordioso como call Catholic Charities, Interfaith Prayer meeting: Tuesdays, events. details&content_id=130. Florida Spiritual Center, 1300 vuestro Padre.” Presenter: Father Health and Wellness, 561- 7 p.m., St. Jude Parish, 21689 • Teen’s “Style for Life” U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Alfredo Hernandez of St. Vincent 345-2000, ext. 256; or email Toledo Road, Boca Raton. 561- fashion programs: July 27-29, Beach. Organized by the de Paul Regional Seminary in wellness@catholiccharitiesdpb. 392-8172. All are welcome. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., St. Lucie Parish, Cursillo movement. Prayer, Boynton Beach. Cost: $210. org. www.thefloridacatholic.org | June 10-23, 2016 FLORIDACatholic VENICE DIOCESE CORPUS CHRISTI Procession

At left, Father Remigious Ssekiranda and Father Bernard Evanofski lead a Corpus Christi procession around Holy Cross Parish in Palmetto May 29. At right, Father Evanofski censes the monstrance with the Holy Eucharist during the procession. The Parish hosted two processions — one each for the English-and Spanish-speaking communities —­ to symbolize the earthly journey and ultimately the heavenly journey the faithful take. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) Parish processions honor the Lord

Bob Reddy lenge of the fact Jesus Christ can of the Florida Catholic staff never be confined to a tabernacle or a Church building, the Holy Fa- Palmetto | The Solemnity ther added. “The Lord breaks out of the Most Holy Body and Blood of all attempts to circumscribe of Christ (Corpus Christi) is a tra- him.” dition that dates backs centuries At Holy Cross Parish in Pal- and is often marked by a Eucha- metto, there were two processions ristic procession. It is a celebration — one each for the English- and of the Eucharist and the Real Pres- Spanish-speaking communities. ence. The procession, which symbol- The Eucharist is central to the ized the earthly journey and the Church and is fundamental to our ultimate heavenly journey, in- Catholic belief and life. cluded stops at four temporary Occurring at parishes with- altars. in the Diocese of Venice and Father Bernard Evanofski, Pas- throughout the world, these Eu- tor of Holy Cross, said those who charistic processions included receive the body and blood of hymns, prayers, and Scripture Christ must open their hearts and readings. The Blessed Sacrament give themselves completely to the is carried outdoors to show that Lord. “This act of receiving Com- the Lord is not confined merely to munion is often taken for grant- within the four walls of Church. ed,” Father Evanofski said. “The “Clearly this miracle was not Lord invites us to be the bread for intended merely to satisfy hun- one another, just as He is the bread ger for a day, but rather it signals for us. We must live this each day.” what Christ wants to accomplish A principle symbol in the Eu- for the salvation of all mankind, charist is that of a journey. The Eu- giving His own flesh and blood,” charist is intended to nourish and Father Remigious Ssekiranda leads a Corpus Christi procession around Holy Cross Parish in Palmetto. Pope Francis said prior to a Corpus strengthen us on the road of life. It Christi procession in Rome. nourishes the faith and the hope to various byways that may seem so ney, the Eucharist nourishes the enables them to move forward as a A Corpus Christi procession move forward on that road rather attractive. Recognizing the diffi- faithful through the wilderness people, a parish, as a community serves as a reminder and a chal- than resort to the distraction of the culties and challenges of the jour- where no one can survive alone. It who support one another. n June 10-23, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY A2

Knights of Columbus Two Diocesan Knights honored Regional Staff Report Director Robert tions to the state for the past several years, and Marrah, left, especially for his diligent work in negotiating and Knight Orlando | The Knights of Columbus the State Council’s general liability insurance Walter Howell members based in the Diocese of Venice were coverage. Jr., right, stand well represented at the Knights of Columbus Father Bob Kantor, Diocese of Venice Chap- with Diocesan 112th annual Florida State Convention in Or- lain for the Knights and Pastor of St. Agnes Par- Knights lando May 27-29. In fact, two Knights were pre- ish in Naples, said, “I was thrilled to see two of Chaplain sented with top honors at the awards banquet. the four major awards for the Knights of Colum- Father Bob Robert Marrah, the Florida State Knight bus in Florida at this year’s state convention go Kantor at the Council Regional Director, was presented with to worthy Knights from our Diocese. … These Knights State the State Deputy Award. This award is pre- two men epitomize what it is to be a Knight of Convention in sented to the Knight personally chosen by the Columbus, men of faith and service, uphold- Orlando May State Deputy for his exceptional service to the ing charity, unity and fraternity.” Bishop 28. (Courtesy Knights of Columbus and the State Council. Frank J. Dewane was also present for the of Randy Walter Howell Jr., Knight District Deputy, re- opening breakfast.n Hale, KoC) ceived a special service award for his contribu- Fortnight for Freedom to be witnessed June 21-July 4 Staff Report Witnesses to freedom honored during Fortnight

VEE NIC | The Diocese of Venice “Witnesses to Freedom,” the theme of this year’s Fortnight, emphasizes reflecting upon the lives of women and men of faith from all over the world, who is joining Catholic arch/dioceses bear witness to authentic freedom in Christ. Each day of the Fortnight, June 21 to July 4, is focused upon different “Witnesses to Freedom.” They include: across the country to raise aware- ness for domestic and internation- • 1 June 2 — the Little Sisters of the Poor. The Roman governors made examples out of some Christians, al religious freedom concerns dur- Little Sisters were forced to sue the federal government in particularly converts. St. Felicity was a catechumen, while St. ing the fourth annual Fortnight for order to stave off potentially crushing fines on their ministry. Perpetua was a woman of noble birth, whose father was Freedom, June 21-July 4. Their case has recently been heard before the U.S. Supreme a pagan. They were killed in the amphitheater of Carthage The faithful are encouraged to Court, which remanded the challenges back to the lower in A.D. 203. take this time to reinforce their courts while vacating the early rulings against the sisters. • July 1 — Blessed Miguel Pro. As he faced a commitment to pray, to study the • June 22 — Sts. John Fisher and Thomas firing squad for serving the Catholic faithful in Mexico at a Church’s teaching, and to partici- More. They are well-known for opposing King Henry VIII’s time when Catholicism was outlawed and severely perse- pate in a public expression of their divorce and remarriage. Ultimately, it was their refusal to Revolution raged around them, boiling over to the Reign cuted, Jesuit Father Pro asked to have a moment to pray on position during the Fortnight. sign an oath of supremacy that led them to be executed. of Terror, their prayer came to a climax when 16 sisters fell his knees. He then he stood up, stretched out his arms in The theme of this two-week fo- • June 23 — the Coptic Martyrs. On Feb. 15, victim to the guillotine. the imitation of Christ on the cross and submitted himself cus, “Witnesses to Freedom,” em- 2015, 21 men were beheaded by ISIS for being Coptic • June 28 — Jesuit Father John Bapst. In to his martyrdom, shouting “Viva Christo Rey” (“Long phasizes reflecting upon the lives (Egyptian) Christians. Ellsworth, Maine, where he set up a Catholic parish and live Christ the King”). of women and men of faith from all • June 24 — St. John the Baptist. St. John the school, Father Bapst became caught up in a controversy • July 2 — St. Maximilian Kolbe. A Polish Francis- over the world who bear witness to Baptist links the Old Testament to the New Testament, over public schools. During that time, students read aloud can priest, while imprisoned in the Auschwitz concentration authentic freedom in Christ. Each preaching a message of repentance, challenging compla- from the Bible in school. Father Bapst had suggested that camp during World War II, he offered his life in exchange day is focused upon a different cency among the people of Israel. He also challenged the Catholic students not be required to read from the King for that of another man, a husband and father. “Witness to Freedom.” The U.S. immorality of the political leaders, opposing Herod’s mar- James Version of the Bible, because it was a Protestant • July 3 — St. Edith Stein. Convert, philosopher Conference of Catholic Bishops’ riage, a stance for which he was later beheaded. translation. After this, Know-Nothings attempted to destroy and martyr, Edith Stein, or St. Teresa Benedicta of the website dedicated to the Fort- • June 25 — Venerable Henriette Delille, ser- the parish and banned Father Bapst from Ellsworth. A mob Cross, embodies Catholicity in the fullest sense. Outspoken night for Freedom (www.fortnight vant of slaves. A free woman of color who lived in New tarred and feathered him, and attempted to set him on fire. against the Nazis, she was captured in 1942 and taken to 4freedom.org) includes links to bi- Orleans in the early 19th century, she affirmed the God- He was rescued and eventually cleaned up and brought Auschwitz, where she died in the gas chamber shortly after ographies about them. given dignity of persons of African descent during the era back to good health. she arrived. The USCCB website also in- of slavery. With immense love and courage, she confronted • June 29 — Sts. Peter and Paul the Apostles. • July 4 — St. Kateri Tekakwitha. Only 24 when cludes important resources on the dehumanizing conditions that the black population, These saints are often seen in the Church as a complemen- she died, she is revered today as the first Native American daily reflections, specific prayers, slave and free, endured. tary pair. Peter represents the institutional Church, while saint and an example of purity, prayer and, most especially, and tips on how the faithful can • June 26 — Blessed Oscar Romero. This Arch- Paul represents the charismatic or spiritual Church. Both are endurance in faith. take action. Lastly, to stay up-to- bishop of San Salvador opposed military rule and was shot associated with the Church in Rome, but what binds them The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ website date on current religious freedom to death while celebrating the Eucharist in the chapel of together, above all, is that they were utterly seized by Jesus’ dedicated to the Fortnight for Freedom (www.fortnight- issues, sign up for text messages Divina Providencia hospital. message. 4freedom.org) includes links to biographies about these from the USCCB by texting the • June 27 — Martyrs of Mopiegne. This com- • June 30 — Sts. Felicity and Perpetua. “Witnesses to Freedom.” word “FREEDOM” to 377377. munity of Carmelite nuns offered their lives as a sacrifice to Northern African Christians faced severe persecution Parishes are being encouraged restore peace to France and to the Church. As the French during the third century. Even when it was not widespread, to hold a Eucharistic Holy Hour during the Fortnight with the spe- cial intent of protecting religious the Diocesan website at www.dio- ples.org. fast and the movie “A Man for All and remarriage. During the Fort- freedom, as well as to have infor- ceseofvenice.org/events. Eucharistic Holy Hour of Free- Seasons.” For more information, night, the relics are visiting nine mation available on what people Fortnight for Freedom prayer dom in Naples: St. William Par- contact Fred or Barb Goduti at 239- select Arch/dioceses in U.S. as part can do to take action. service and movie nights: The Di- ish, 601 Seagate Drive, Naples, will 261-4810. of the celebration of religious lib- ocese will host two prayer services host 14 days of a Eucharistic Holy erty. ACTIVITIES DURING for religious freedom followed by Hour of freedom, following the STS. THOMAS The nearest opportunity to see THE FORTNIGHT a movie night featuring the movie daily 8 a.m. Mass, Mondays to Sat- MORE AND JOHN the relics will be in the Archdio- Fortnight for Freedom closing “Risen.” urdays, from June 21 to July 4. The FISHER RELICS cese of Miami. They will be ven- Mass : Bishop Dewane invites the One is scheduled for June 24, 7-9 service will include the Exposition Unique to the 2016 Fortnight for erated June 19, 7:30 a.m. to mid- faithful to a closing Mass for the pm., at Epiphany Cathedral Parish of the Blessed Sacrament, Scrip- Freedom, the U.S. bishops’ Ad Hoc night, at Little Flower Church, Fortnight for Freedom July 3, 5:30 hall, 310 Sarasota St., Venice; and ture reflection and rosary, and Committee for Religious Liberty 2711 Indian Mound Trail, in Coral p.m., at Epiphany Cathedral, 350 the other is June 27, 6-8 p.m., at St. will conclude with Benediction. and Stonyhurst College in Lan- Gables. For more information, call Tampa Ave. W., Venice. The Mass Agnes Parish hall, 7775 Vanderbilt Participate in solidarity with all cashire, England, are sponsoring the church at 305-446-9950 or visit is open to everyone and is for the Beach Road, Naples. Admission is those facing religious persecution. a tour of the relics of English mar- www.cotlf.org. n special intention of protecting re- free, however R.S.V.P. for the Ca- The Parish will also host a Memo- tyrs St. Thomas More and St. John ligious freedom. The Mass will be thedral event at holaday@epiph- rial Mass for Sts. Thomas More and Fisher. For more information and resourc- followed by a picnic at the Parish anycathedral.org or 941-484-9543; John Fisher June 22 at 8 a.m. and Both men were executed as trai- es visit www.dioceseofvenice.org/ Hall. R.S.V.P. is required by June or for the St. Agnes evening at 239- 12:10 p.m. The 8 a.m. Mass will be tors by King Henry VIII in the 16th conscience/fortnight-for-freedom 30. ested can Click on the link on 592-1949 or maggie@stagensna- followed by a continental break- century for opposing his divorce and www.fortnight4freedom.org. A3 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic June 10-23, 2016 Memorial Day services honor fallen heroes

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NAPLES | Memorial Day honors men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Origi- nally known as Decoration Day, it was first observed in 1868 before becoming an official federal holiday in 1971. Parishes across the Diocese of Venice celebrated Mass with the in- tention of remembering those who answered the call and made the ul- timate sacrifice in the name of free- dom. Many also observed Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memo- rials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. . One example of this was at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Na- ples, where prior to the Memorial Retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Robert McDonald plays Taps on a bugle at Day Mass of Remembrance there the conclusion of a Memorial Day Mass of Remembrance at St. John was patriotic music and a posting the Evangelist Parish in Naples May 30. (BOB REDDY | FC) As a tradition, members of St. John the Evangelist Parish’s Knights of the colors by Boy Scout Troop 226 of Columbus Council 11281 and Assembly 3308 tend to the graves and a Knights of Columbus color ers is a symbol of the Resurrection. or, an Army Commendation with of veterans at Lake Trafford Memorial Gardens in Immokalee. corps. Among those present were a Their sacrifice has granted us the Valor, and seven Purple Hearts. The (COURTESY) number of men and women wear- freedom to have the life God meant two veterans shared their experi- ing military uniforms, and many us to live.” ences and answered questions from ing to the graves of veterans. recognizing them and their service. others wore patriotic red, white and The Mass concluded with the the youth. The experience helped to The Knights joined with Naples The St. John the Evangelist blue clothing. playing of Taps on a bugle by World bridge the gaps between the youth Veterans of Foreign War Post 7369 Knights of Columbus have volun- During the prayers of the faithful War II U.S. Army veteran Staff Sgt. and the veterans who served their to clean the graves in preparation teered in this work to assist Post there was a reading and remem- (Ret.) Robert MacDonald. The Mass country. for Memorial Day, said Knight Bill 7369 in maintaining the recovered brance of the names of loved ones was followed by the Collier County Students from St. Martha Catho- Warvel. The VFW had found the site, and in helping to obtain the re- who served and died including Memorial Day ceremony at the lic School in Sarasota sang patriotic veterans section of Lake Trafford maining missing headstones. This those who died while serving in neighboring Hodges Funeral Home music and marched in a Memorial Cemetery totally abandoned a few annual effort by the Knights, many World War II, the Korean War, the at Naples Memorial Gardens. Day Parade during the “Tribute to years ago, with grave markers miss- of whom are veterans themselves, is Vietnam War, Operation Desert The youth of Epiphany Cathedral Heroes” celebration in Lakewood ing and completely overrun with a gratifying and deserving commit- Storm and the Gulf Wars in Iraq and Parish in Venice had the privilege Ranch May 29. debris and growth. Through the ef- ment to honor and remember those Afghanistan. of meeting two decorated war vet- The weekend before Memorial forts of many, the graves of approxi- who served our country. The work Father James Simko, Parochial erans during the weekly Sunday Day, members of the St. John the mately 111 veterans were recovered detail completed the cleanup with Vicar of St. John the Evangelist, said evening gathering: Hugh Oswald Evangelist Parish Knights of Co- and cleared. Crosses were placed on the honored burning of the grave it is important to take time to appre- and Randy McConnell. McConnell lumbus Council 11281 and Assem- each grave along with the American flags and a salute, all in preparation ciate their sacrifice, and their gift of is the most decorated Vietnam War bly 3308 traveled to Lake Trafford flag. Progress is being made to fully for new flags to replace them on Me- faith and hope that they pass onto veteran alive, having received two Memorial Gardens in Immokalee to identify the veterans buried there morial Day. n us. “The tradition of leaving flow- Silver Stars, a Bronze Star with Val- participate in the tradition of tend- and provide them with gravestones Science and arts focus of fun day

Families at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Naples were treated to a “Full STEAM Ahead” block party and fun day May 28. The STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and music) program allowed youth to have fun and show off their talents. Outdoor activities included a solar-powered boat competition, games, a bounce house and much more. Inside the parish hall the youth had the opportunity to show off their musical and artistic talents. The day was also a promotion for the “Full STEAM Ahead” summer camps which will take place at the parish for children of all ages. For more information about the At left, two boys compete in a solar-powered boat race during camps, call 239-451-3142. a family fun day May 28 at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Naples. Above, competitors prepare their solar-powered boats. (BOB REDDY | FC) June 10-23, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY A4 Three men put trust in God Faithful invited and encouraged Florida to attend ordinations to priesthood Bob Reddy ‘I am a “second-career” Catholic of the Florida Catholic staff or “delayed” vocation. DIOCESE OF VENICE VENICE | As June 18 approach- (I hope to) bring to the Vol. 77, No. 15 es, there is a sense of enthusiasm and humility which has embraced priesthood a variety of Deacon Deacon Deacon Charles the three Transitional Deacons Lawton Lang Grzegorz Klich “Chuck” Ruoff 1000 Pinebrook Road experiences particularly Venice, FL 34285 who will be ordained to the priest- 941-484-9543 • Fax 941-483-1121 hood on that day at Epiphany Ca- living through “ups and graduated from St. John XXIII ‘It is important that thedral in Venice. National Seminary in Weston, PUBLISHER Of the approaching ordination, downs” of life.’ Mass., a seminary specifically the faithful support Bishop Frank Dewane Transitional Deacons Grzegorz established for those seeking a each ordination as the — Deacon Charles Ruoff DIOCESAN EDITOR Klich, Lawton Lang and Charles vocation later in life. His seminar- Bob Reddy “Chuck” Ruoff have said they ian assignments have included priest being ordained [email protected] firmly believe they are answering St. Andrew Parish in Cape Coral, is a future link to the 941-484-9543 a call from God. They are fully ac- encounter at critical moments in Resurrection Parish in Fort Myers, cepting and confident in the fact their lives. St. Agnes Parish in Naples and St. continuation of the • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: that they have discovered God’s The ultimate decision did not Michael the Archangel Parish in sacraments.’ Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275-9953, divine plan for their lives. The come easy for any of the three, Sarasota. or customerservice@theflorida ordination by Bishop Frank J. De- but the call for a vocation to the Finding his vocation late in life, catholic.org wane will seal their faith in that priesthood is something each is Deacon Ruoff spent 20 years in — Bishop Frank Dewane Notify us of address changes (temporary commitment as priests. committed to and prepared for. government and politics, working or permanent) as soon as possible. Please All three have completed their Deacon Klich, 34, is from Hark- for every level of government in- their heart and spirit was truly change your address online at www. program of priestly formation and lowa, Poland, and has completed cluding municipal, county, state, opened to God and then their thefloridacatholic.org or call Tammy at course of studies with a focus on his studies at Ss. Cyril and Metho- federal and international. life took on new meaning. That 1-888-275-9953. philosophy, basic theology and dius Seminary in Orchard Lake, “I am a ‘second-career’ or ‘de- new meaning has carried them Church history, along with practi- Mich. He is currently on pastoral layed’ vocation,” he said. The men forward to this special moment • ADVERTISING: Contact Jane Radetsky at cal classes on how to celebrate the assignment at St. Francis Xavier from St. John XXIII National Sem- in their life, the culmination of 407-373-0075 or [email protected] Mass and hear confessions, etc. Parish, and previously served as inary, including himself, “bring to a dream that started when they • CLASSIFIED ADS: Contact Mike Carlock During ordination to the priest- a seminarian at St. William Parish the priesthood a variety of experi- were young boys. at 1-888-275-9953, or hood the ordinandi freely pres- in Naples and Our Lady of Lourdes ences particularly living through All are encouraged to attend [email protected] ent themselves to serve God, the Parish in Venice. ‘ups and downs’ of life.” the ordination of Transitional Church and the Bishop of the Dio- As a young man from Poland, Deacons Klich, Lang and Ruoff Deacons Klich, Lang and Ruoff on State Offices: 50 E. Robinson St., Suite cese of Venice and his successors. Deacon Klich said he was inspired each noted in different ways that June 18, 11 a.m., at Epiphany Ca- G, Orlando, FL 32801-1619; P.O. Box 4993; Orlando, FL 32802-4993; 407-373-0075; They will also make a renewed by the many saints from his home- they came to a point in their dis- thedral, 350 Tampa Ave. W., Ven- Toll-free 1-888-275-9953; Fax 407-373-0087 commitment to celibacy and land, and in particular St. John cernment for the priesthood when ice. A reception will follow. n promise obedience and poverty. Paul II who galvanized the nation EXECUTIVE & EDITORIAL STAFF: The reward for that choice is to as the first Holy Father he knew of General Manager: Ann Borowski Slade have their life filled with the mes- as a child. Editorial/Online Director: Jean Gonzalez sage of God. Deacon Lang, 39, a native of Business Manager: Pat Spencer Advertising Sales Manager: Bishop Dewane noted that the Sarasota, graduated from St. Vin- Jane Radetsky ordination of three priests comes cent de Paul Regional Seminary Copy Editor: Mary Rose Denaro at a critical time in the life of the in Boynton Beach in April. As a Marketing Advertising Associate: Church. The Diocese of Venice has seminarian, he served at St. Mar- Michael Carlock been blessed with 18 ordinations tha Parish in Sarasota, Epiphany Advertising Graphic Designer: since 2010. “It is important that Cathedral, St. Leo the Great Par- Michael Jimenez Advertising Sales Associate: Valerie Casko the faithful support each ordina- ish in Bonita Springs, and spent tion as the priest being ordained is time in the Dominican Republic Have a comment/want more info/ a future link to the continuation of for advanced Spanish studies, and have a story suggestion? 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St. John Neumann Catholic High School students help in the Casa Maria Soup Kitchen of St. John Neumann Catholic High School students participating in a service week Guadalupe Social Services of Catholic Charities. project in Immokalee help construct a home for Habitat for Humanity. Service retreat opens eyes of students St. John BoB Reddy the difference between Naples and as well as an office where people of the Florida Catholic staff Neumann Immokalee is stark. The Collier can receive monthly financial sup- Catholic County city is home to many farms port for emergency expenses. There High Immokalee | When a group of and food-processing facilities, and are also showers for the homeless School 21 St. John Neumann Catholic High is one of the poorest communities in the area and even a food pantry students School students talk about what in Florida. where families can pick up packag- participate they did for their summer vacation, During their retreat, students as- es of food to help them make ends in a service they will have compelling stories to sisted at Guadalupe Social Services, meet. week tell. a program run by Catholic Charities In the soup kitchen, where 75 project in For one week they opted to start Diocese of Venice Inc, where they to 125 people come through each Immokalee. their summer vacation by being served in the soup kitchen, stuffed weekday for a hot meal, the stu- Here they part of a Christian service retreat bags of food for distribution, helped dents saw the true face of Immo- pack bags in Immokalee. This is the second fold aqnd stuff envelopes for a pro- kalee. They learned that the food of food at year that a group from St. John Neu- motion campaign, and organized provided at lunch might be the only Guadalupe mann has journeyed to Immokalee the storage rooms. food many have all day. Social for a service retreat. “It is great to have the students Guadalupe Social Services re- Services of The service trip was organized by here,” said Julian Morgan, Guada- lies on donations and volunteers, Catholic Salesian Sister Suzanne Dauwalter lupe Social Services Program Di- including parishioners from St. Charities. of the faculty at St. John Neumann, rector. “We put them to work and Leo the Great in Bonita Springs who prayed each student would made sure they understood what and St. Peter the Apostle in Naples gain a renewed sense of Christian we do here for people each day.” who served while the teens visited. service from their experience. That included a tour of the facil- Epiphany Cathedral in Venice and Immokalee is about a 40-min- ity that has designated areas where Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish ute drive from the high school, but people can pick up donated clothes, in Nokomis are also regular sup- porters of the program. “We are at the heart of Immo- kalee,” Morgan said. “We help in- dividuals and families with small children each day. I pray for the students to see this and leave with a renewed sense of the world they live in. They made a difference this week, and saw how far a simple act of kindness can go in bringing hope to a child or a family.” During their retreat week, teens time for reflection, and Mass cel- plans to return in the future. “I’m also toured Immokalee and learned ebrated at Our Lady of Guadalupe happy that I can give back, even in about the struggle of the families Parish by Fathers Inna Reddy a small way. The reward is seeing who work and live there. Other Yeruva and Kollappalli Cyriac Bo- the faces of the people when they service activities included helping ban, Missionaries of Compassion receive their meal, perhaps the only to construct a house for Habitat for from India who assist with Catholic food they have all day. That is some- Humanity as well as providing day Charities. thing we all need to remember.” n care and tutoring for young chil- Students were humbled at wit- dren. nessing the impoverished condi- For more information about St. The activities were a mix of man- tions young children and adults John Neumann Catholic High ual labor and interaction with local experience, a stark contrast to life School, call 239-455-3044 or visit residents. The thanks received from in nearby Naples. Each student www.sjnceltics.com. those they encountered were what noted how powerful and rewarding filled the students’ hearts with joy. the experience was for them, some- For more information about Gua- The overall experience was a true thing they will carry with them for dalupe Social Services of Catholic encounter of seeing Christ in oth- the rest of their lives. Charities, call 239-657-6242, email ers, one student explained. Billy Hackett, a recent graduate [email protected] or Each day included daily prayer, of St. John Neumann, said that he visit www.catholiccharitiesdov.org. June 10-23, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY A6

Above, Incarnation Catholic School students examine items they found in Sarasota Bay during a May 24 visit to Mote Marine Aquarium in Sarasota. At right, the students learn about science and marine life from a Mote Marine instructor. (COURTESY PHOTOS) Incarnation STREAM kids visit Mote Marine Carol Darling cese that is a pilot school for the dents learned about sharks and our Catholic identity in all that we help them to grow in faith, knowl- Special to the Florida Catholic STREAM (science, technology, re- explored the Sarasota Bay wa- do and the STREAM educational edge and love,” Boyette contin- ligion, engineering, art and math) ter surrounding the aquarium. platform allows us to do just that,” ued. “We will be utilizing Mote’s Sara sota | Students in kin- initiative, which consists of the All grades toured the aquarium, Boyette said. “The students at In- educational resources, field trips dergarten through grade eight at integration of science in all sub- mammal center and “Oh Baby!” carnation learn that science and and mobile classroom to bring Incarnation Catholic School in jects. Dr. Vicki Parks, Diocesan exhibits. religion go together; they don’t op- the ocean to our students in the Sarasota took a field trip May 24 associate superintendent, said Curricular activities prior to the pose each other. They don’t just hopes of creating stewardship to Mote Marine Laboratory and Incarnation was designated as a visit prepared students for what learn science in the science room, through science. We also plan Aquarium for a day of tours and STREAM pilot school based on they would see and do at Mote. math only during math class, reli- to create a school garden and an classroom discussions. The day the commitment of Dr. Ann Davis, Marie Boyette, science teacher, gion only in the chapel. All subjects outdoor classroom for hands-on began with Mass, with the theme principal, and her staff to deliver a prepared a scavenger hunt work- are integrated and students use learning and to again incorporate of God’s creation, that included 21st-century STREAM-principled sheet for the students to complete their integrated knowledge to solve all the STREAM disciplines for a songs, readings, and the homily education to the students, while while exploring the exhibits. She age-appropriate real-life problems, complete and holistic education focused on the beauty that God has raising awareness of excellence explained how Pope Francis asked answer real-life questions with crit- for our students.” n created on earth with its waters, in Catholic education in the com- in his encyclical “Laudato Si” for ical thinking, creativity, collabora- land and animals, and on people munity. everyone to create a culture of tion and good communication. Information on STREAM is avail- who are made in God’s image. At Mote, younger students care and a civilization of love for “It is the objective of teachers able at http://www.ncea.org/ Incarnation Catholic School is learned about dolphins and wa- our earthly home. involved in the STREAM program department-news/10-character one of three schools in the Dio- ter science while the older stu- “As a Catholic school, we infuse to educate the whole child and istics-stream-school. New playground at Epiphany School blessed Bob Reddy thing we do, because we want to The playground has several of of the Florida Catholic staff thank those who helped make the latest modules that are color- this happen and to be assured ful and can stand up to the near Venice | The smiles and that you will be safe when you nonstop motion of active young laughter were the reward for a play here.” students. The two main mod- project that took five years to Following the blessing cer- ules include colorful twisting come to fruition. This was the emony, the young students slides and climbing areas. There result of a new playground at thanked the invited guests for are also two large covered sand Epiphany Cathedral Catholic their new playground with ap- boxes, a cave and benches. All of School in Venice where young plause, handshakes, high-fives the equipment is made with a du- students ran, climbed, slid and and a few hugs before they were rable plastic that will not get too screeched in delight as they ex- treated to snacks. hot in the sun and will be easy to plored their new play area. The money for the equipment clean. Father Jack Costello, Cathedral was raised thanks to the help of The old playground had out- Rector, blessed the playground Knights of Columbus Council lived its usefulness. Getting new May 27 before supporters, par- 7052, the Epiphany Men’s Club equipment and rethinking the ents, teachers and the preschool and several individual donors, space available behind the school children who will benefit the said Chris Coviello, the school’s cafeteria and next to the Parish most from the new equipment. development director. “There hall became a priority. Coviello “We do this blessing to pray for were fish fries during Lent and said that creating a special play the safety of the children who will all kinds of activities done to help area helped to motivate the sup- use it for years to come,” Father this happen. It took the support porters who realized the need Costello explained to the young of the entire Epiphany Cathedral and contributed generously to Father Jack Costello, Rector of Epiphany Cathedral, blesses new students. “This is an important community to make this happen.” the project. n playground equipement at the Venice school. (BOB REDDY | FC) A7 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic June 10-23, 2016 Early tropical storm reminds Florida residents to vigilant Staff Report HURRICANE INFORMATION VENICE | The 2016 Atlantic The following is a list of websites where you can learn more about hurricane season began June 1 how you can be better prepared in the event disaster strikes. and there have already been three National Hurricane Center: www.nhc.noaa.gov/prepare/ready.php named storms: Hurricane Alex Federal Emergency Management Agency: www.ready.gov/hurricanes formed in January and drifted out to Florida Division of Emergency Management:www.floridadisaster.org/ sea, Tropical Storm Bonnie formed dempublic.asp during Memorial Day weekend and Tropical Storm Colin brought heavy 2016 Atlantic tropical cyclone names rains to Southwest Florida June 6. With names such as Colin, Dani- Alex Earl Ian Matthew Richard Walter elle, Earl, Fiona and Gaston next on Bonnie Fiona Julia Nicole Shary Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell, second from left, poses with deputies and a young fan during a reception at St. Francis the list of names for potential future Colin Gaston Karl Otto Tobias of Assisi Parish in Grove City. A Blue Mass for first responders was storms, emergency management Danielle Hermine Lisa Paula Virginie celebrated there May 21. (COURTESY) officials stress the importance of preparation and vigilance. These are keys to safety and security from To best prepare for a storm, hav- centers, often located at parishes or the power of nature. ing an emergency plan is crucial. next to Catholic Charities offices, The Diocese is no stranger to Simple things people need to know will be sites where water, clothing, Blue Mass honors these devastating storms, with the or do include: knowing what evacu- food and other disaster relief assis- region having been struck by multi- ation zone you live in; having more tance can be distributed. ple storms through the years, some- than one evacuation route; having There is also the Disaster Ama- times causing terrible destruction. key documents ready in a water- teur Radio Network, DARN, which first responders Of the recent storms, the most no- proof container; knowing where the is a network of volunteer radio op- table were Hurricane Charley in nearest emergency evacuation shel- erators in each area of the Diocese Staff Report Following the Mass, the 2004 and then Hurricanes Katrina ter is; having a disaster supply kit that can connect with first respond- Knights hosted a reception in and Wilma in 2005. with essentials, including enough ers and direct help to where it is Grove City | There are times the Parish center. Grand Knight Experts with the National Hurri- food and water for a minimum of needed in the event normal com- in many people’s lives when they Chuck Kahler was master of cer- cane Center are forecasting a near- three to seven days. For a list of the munications, such as cell phone or become grateful for the efforts of emonies. Other guests included normal season, with 10 or more essentials for a disaster supply kit, the internet service, become inop- first responders. Sheriff’s depu- Charlotte County Sheriff Bill named storms (storms with sus- please visit www.floridadisaster. erable for extend periods of time. ties, firefighters and all first re- Prummell, Col. Thomas Rodgers, tained winds in excess of 39 mph), org/supplykit.htm. Catholic Charities in the Diocese sponders are there when others Maj. Earl Goodwyne, Capt. John up to eight hurricanes (winds in Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Venice has an extensive history in are in need. Westlake, Lt. Richard McDonald, excess of 74 mph), and up to four of Venice is at the forefront in pre- preparing for and executing short- The Knights of Columbus Sgt. Donald Ulrich, and Cpl. Mark major hurricanes (winds greater paring and responding to any disas- and long-term recovery efforts. The Council 7672 and Ladies Auxil- Crissinger. than 111 mph). ter that might strike. The organiza- teams are so highly regarded that iary of St. Francis of Assisi Parish Also attending were Cpl. Joseph Hurricane experts remind ev- tion updates its disaster prepared- representatives were sent to help in Grove City wanted the heroes Larker of the Lincoln Park, Mich., eryone that the number of storms ness plan each year, explained Peter support the Diocese of Trenton, N.J., in these uniforms to know they Police Department; Gil Ulrich, in a season does not translate to an Routsis-Arroyo, Catholic Charities following Superstorm Sandy in Oc- have prayers, support and love. faithful navigator of Knights of increased chance for any particular CEO. This update includes learning tober 2012. For 14 years the Parish and the Columbus Assembly 2782; and area being struck by one of these lessons from past disasters around Residents of the area who many council have worked together Council 7672 officers including devastating storms, but it does the country in order to better re- need help evacuating, such as the to make the annual Blue Mass Deputy Grand Knight Joseph Piz- mean there will be more opportu- spond in the future. elderly or handicapped, need to a success. Father Richard York, zuto, chancellor Robert O’Brien, nities. While it has been a decade Should disaster strike, Catholic contact their county emergency Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi warden William Kralick, and since Southwest Florida has been Charities would send a team to the management office to register for Parish, served as celebrant of guard Ron Kacprowicz; Ladies struck by a significant storm, hurri- epicenter of the disaster and then evacuation assistance. This system the Blue Mass May 21, with the Auxiliary President Jo Kahler, Vice cane experts note that in any given coordinate to set up relief centers — is updated each year so registering intention of praying for their President Joanne Sheafer, and year, the Florida peninsula has a 50 called PODs (points of distribution) in the past will not guarantee being selfless devotion. past President Jeanne O’Rourke. n percent chance of being impacted. — where the need is greatest. These on a list for 2016. n Graduates show appreciation for Catholic education Susan Laielli ner from St. John Neumann, wrote: the story of a motivating priest joy to have a full-time priest on our really helped open my eyes to the Special to the Florida Catholic “In ninth grade it was a life-chang- he will never forget: “It doesn’t campus, a blessing not felt had I meaning behind the traditions that ing decision to attend St. John Neu- seem so long ago that I was a ris- attended any other high school. are so highly valued and respected. Sara sota | Several area mann Catholic High School. I felt ing freshman eager to engage in He has been a significant factor in Mrs. (Johanna) Meyers helped me Catholic high school seniors par- God call me when he introduced the strong academics, athletics shaping my beliefs and my com- understand that I was not the only ticipated in the 2016 Diocese of me to my best friend and major and social experiences at Cardi- mitment to God. While in college one in search of answers and never Venice writing challenge, which influence in my life. My friend nal Mooney. I felt happy to be in I will remain active in community grew impatient with me when I encouraged students to reflect on showed me the importance of put- an environment where education service organizations and events, would stay after class to talk with their Catholic education and fu- ting God at the steering wheel and and religion went hand in hand. and I will seek out clergy who her. While attending Emory Uni- ture plans to maintain their faith letting Him guide my life to better It was, however, not until my can help answer questions about versity I plan to join a club and at- while attending college. things. Then, I became the child sophomore year when the great- my life and to keep on a spiritual tend Church to help me stay on the Participating seniors from that went to Church on Sunday. est connections to my faith began track.” path God has for me.” Bishop Verot Catholic High School Eventually, I became the influence to emerge — the introduction of Jessy McLean, first-place win- There were also three second- in Fort Myers, Cardinal Mooney my younger brother was following, (school Chaplain) Father Matt ner from Bishop Verot, wrote that place winners: Teresa Niehaus Catholic High School in Sarasota, and no longer questioned if God (Grady) to our high school. she was a former public school stu- of Bishop Verot Catholic High and St. John Neumann Catholic was real or not. It was apparent He “Father Matt is an incredible dent who never attended Catholic School, Raquel Cartaya of Cardinal High School in Naples shared their was within my friends.” spiritual leader who relates well Mass before choosing a Catholic Mooney Catholic High School, and insights through essays. Jake LaFemina, first-place win- to the students at Mooney and we education: “My freshman theology Riley Heslin of St. John Neumann Isabella Santos, first-place win- ner from Cardinal Mooney, shares are all fond of him. We all felt great course was very informative and it Catholic High School. n June 10-23, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY A8

Sunday all day; and Our Lady and Families at 1-800-962-2873. in support of marriage between Father Stan Fortuna, Michael DIOCESAN EVENTS of Mercy Parish, 240 Park Ave., To report abuse by Diocesan one man and one woman. People Gormley (Gomer), Chris Padgett, Boca Grande, 941-964-2254, personnel or volunteers, call will pray the rosary and carry signs and Arlene Spenceley. Closing Ordination to the priesthood, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 11 the Diocesan Victims Assistance of support. Claro and Line dela Mass celebrated by Bishop Frank J. Jun 18, 11 a.m., Epiphany a.m.-noon. Please call ahead. Coordinator Barbara DiCocco at Cruz, 941-629-4872; Tony and Aida Dewane. $175 per person, includes Cathedral, 350 Tampa Ave. W., Parish Vocation Ministry 941-416-6114. Gabarda, 941-628-2829. lodging, meals and fees. 239-348- Venice. Transitional Deacons 4725, [email protected], Grzegorz Klich, Lawton Lang and Team is a new initiative of the Young adult outreach nights, Vocations Office to promote a Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., St. John www.avemaria.edu/news-events/ Chuck Ruoff will be ordained by conferences. Bishop Frank J. Dewane. All are culture of vocations in every parish COMMUNITY XXIII Parish, Fort Myers. Dinner welcome and a reception will in the Diocese. These lay teams will EVENTS gatherings are divided into two follow in the Parish hall. be dedicated to raising awareness groups: “Rooted” for ages 22 to 30 for vocations to the priesthood (June 30, July 28); and “Converge” Fortnight for Freedom Summer camp, Monday-Friday PRAYER GROUPS and religious life, promoting for ages 18 to 21 (July 14). Lois closing Mass, July 3, 5:30 p.m., (except July 4), through July 29, 8 prayer for vocations, and inviting Kittenplan, [email protected]. Venice Ultreya, first Tuesdays, Epiphany Cathedral, 350 Tampa a.m.-4 p.m. St. Charles Borromeo young people to consider the call 7 p.m., Epiphany Cathedral Parish, Ave. W., Venice. Celebrated by Catholic School, 21505 Augusta Vacation Bible school at area God has for them. To be part of Soy Building, 350 W. Tampa Ave., Bishop Frank J. Dewane with the Ave., Port Charlotte. Each week parishes: this ministry, speak to your Pastor Venice. Cursillistas are welcome. special intent to protect religious has a different theme: Inventors • Epiphany Cathedral, 350 or contact Father Eric Scanlan, Weulcia: 941-484-3076. freedom. Workshop, It’s a Bugs Life, Artful W. Tampa Ave, Venice, June Vocations Director, scanlan@ Spirit of Love prayer group, Antics, Walk Like an Egyptian, Let 13-17, 9 a.m.-noon. www. Catholic Charities Diocese dioceseofvenice.org, 941-486-4720. Epiphany Cathedral Parish, 350 W. of Venice Inc. annually serves it Snow, Marvelous Mazes and All epiphanycathedral.org. Legal help available for Tampa Ave., Venice. Marge: 941- about 40,000 people in need in Ball. Cost: $25 per day or $100 per • Resurrection, 8121 Cypress needy. Cenacle Legal Services Inc. 484-1135. the 10 counties of Southwest week. Early care and after-care Lake Drive, Fort Myers, June 13-17, (CLS), a not-for-profit legal aid Cursillo, course about Jesus, Florida. The agency has 31 service available. 941-625-5533, info@ 9 a.m.-noon. 239-481-7172. organization, in partnership with the Church and you. Joan Cushin: locations throughout the Diocese stcbs.org. • St. John the Evangelist, 625 the Venice Diocese, serves legal 4105 N.W. 24th Terrace, Cape of Venice that offer a variety Fort Myers young adult 111th Ave. N., Naples, June 13-17, needs of its income-eligible clients Coral, FL 33993; 239-283-2680; of programs. Catholic Charities outreach. Parishes in Fort Myers 9 a.m.-noon. Jasmine Dina, 239- in Sarasota County without regard [email protected] depends greatly on volunteers to will be hosting a rotating young 566-8740, [email protected]. to creed, race, age, sex, disability, help administer assistance to their adult outreach on Thursdays in Cenacle prayer group, Fridays, ethnicity or status in the U.S. CLS • San Pedro, 14380 Tamiami clients. Volunteer opportunities are June for ages 22-30. The evenings 12:15 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes attorneys volunteer pro bono. To Trail, North Port, June 13-17, 9 always available. Please consider are 7-9 p.m. as follows: June 16, Parish center, 1301 Center Road, request an appointment: 941- a.m.-12:30 p.m. Anne, 941-426- becoming a Catholic Charities St. Francis Xavier Parish; June 23, Venice. 941-497-2931. 244-0308, CenacleLegal@gmail. 4729. volunteer and make a positive Our Lady of Light Parish; and June People of God Charismatic com. CLS offices are located at 237 • St. Cecilia, 5632 Sunrise Drive, impact in someone’s life. For more 30, St. John XXIII Parish. For more prayer group, Thursdays, 7 p.m., N. Nassau St., Venice. Follow on Fort Myers, June 20-24, 9 a.m.- information, please email judyb@ information, contact the individual St. Joseph Parish center, 3100 26th Facebook at Cenacle Legal Services. noon. 239-936-3635. catholiccharitiesdov.org or visit parishes. St. W., Bradenton. Marcy: 941-720- Television Mass for the • St. Agnes Parish, 7775 Vander- www.catholiccharitiesdov.org or Worldwide Marriage 7622 or [email protected]. homebound in the northern bilt Beach Road, Naples, June 20- call 941-488-5581. Encounter Convention, June Faith of God Charismatic portions of the Diocese, 9:30 25, 9 a.m.-noon. 239-592-1949. Project Rachel post-abortion 17-19, Tampa Convention Center. prayer group, Mondays, 7 p.m., a.m. on the CW Network; in • Our Lady of the Angels, 12905 healing retreat, upcoming Theme: “Loving and Serving With St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish the southern portions of the State Road 70 E., Lakewood Ranch, dates being scheduled and shared Joyful Hearts.” Preregistration center, 12001 69th St. E., Parrish. Diocese, 10 a.m., on WFTX-TV July 11-15, 9 a.m.- noon. Julie anonymously. This Year of Mercy required. www.wwme2016.org. Tony and Lucy Martinez: 941-776- (FOX-4). Check your local listings Santiago, santiagojulie94@yahoo. is the perfect time to experience 1785; [email protected]. for channel information. Leaflet “God and Country” com. a Project Rachel retreat. For Cenacle for Life prayer missals are available upon request celebration, June 18, noon, St. confidential information, contact • St. Francis Xavier, 2157 group, Mondays, 8:30 a.m. in by calling 941-484-9543 and asking Joseph Parish, 3100 26th St. W., Fonda, 239-719-7210; Fonda. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers, July 11- the chapel; 7 p.m. in the ministry about the TV Mass or by writing: Bradenton. Patriotic celebration [email protected]. 15, 9 a.m.-noon. 239-334-2161. center, St. Peter the Apostle Parish, TV Mass, Diocese of Venice, 1000 for senior veterans will include a • Incarnation, 2901 Bee Ridge Naples. Marilyn Melone: 239-775- Novena of Masses for Pinebrook Road, Venice, FL 34285. color guard, music, hot dogs and Life. Masses will be celebrated hamburgers. All welcome. Cost: $5; Road, Sarasota, July 18-22, 9 a.m.- 7518; Rosetta Hunt: 239-775-6456. Gail Ardy: 941-486-4714, ardy@ 12:30 p.m. 941-921-6631. throughout the Diocese monthly dioceseofvenice.org. free for senior vets. 941-756-3732. Cenacle for Life prayer Dec. 25, for a greater respect for all • St. Martha, 200 N. Orange group, Tuesdays, 6 p.m., St. John Safe Environment training. Eucharistic Holy Hour of human life. For complete schedule, Ave., Sarasota, July 25-29, 9 a.m.- the Evangelist Parish, 625 111th As part of the Safe Environment freedom, Mondays-Saturdays, visit www.dioceseofvenice.org/ noon. Patty, 941-366-4210, ext. Ave N., Naples. Praying continually Program, the Diocese of Venice June 21-July 4, following daily respectlife. Join in this special 3236; [email protected]. for a culture of life. 239-248-0694. requires that all employees and 8 a.m. Mass, St. William Parish, observance of the life of Jesus in • St. Thomas More, 2506 Gulf those volunteers who work with 601 Seagate Drive, Naples. Marian Movement for Priests the womb of our Blessed Mother. Gate Drive, Sarasota, Aug. 1-5, 9 children and/or vulnerable adults Includes exposition of the Blessed prayer group, 3:30 p.m., Sundays, a.m.-noon. 941-923-1691, www. Theology on Tap. Exciting be fingerprinted and trained in Sacrament, Scripture reflection, Incarnation Parish conference stthomasmoresrq.org. program for young adults (18-39) Safe Environment. For class times rosary and Benediction. Fred or room, Sarasota. Pat Bretherton: allows them to learn about the and locations, contact your local Barb Goduti, 239-261-4810. 9th annual Youth 941-371-7443; Kathy Carol: 941- faith while building community. parish or Diocesan school or visit Marriage rally: June 25, Conference, July 15-17, Ave Maria 379-3683. This year Theology on Tap will www.dioceseofvenice.org. Report noon-2 p.m., intersections of University. All high school-age be held at various parishes all abuses against minors to the Olean Boulevard and Tamiami youth from incoming freshman throughout the Diocese. Each Florida Department of Children Trail South, Port Charlotte. Rally is to outgoing seniors are invited. location will host a series of weekly Speakers include: Franciscan talks and discussions on relevant topics in a relaxed atmosphere. Free baby-sitting, icebreakers, trivia, and food and drinks are provided. BYOB. Upcoming dates: • Venice area, “Upper Room Coffee House,” Fridays, 7-9 p.m., Santa Maria Chapel, Epiphany Cathedral School, Venice. • Naples area, Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. First Tuesdays, St. John the Evangelist; second Tuesdays, St. Agnes; third Tuesdays, St. Peter • Basics of arthritis pain the Apostle; fourth Tuesdays, St. • Surgical and non-surgical treatment William. • Minimall invasive surgical treatment Year of Mercy information. • Anterior Hip Replacement The Year of Mercy continues until Nov. 20, the Solemnity of Christ the • What to expect before, during and after surgery King. For more information: http:// • Partial and ACL sparing knee replacement dioceseofvenice.org/jubilee-year- Visit jointimplant.com for seminar dates and to reserve your seat. of-mercy/. Visiting the Holy Doors of Mercy. Pope Francis is encouraging everyone to make Board Certified (AOBOS) Orthopedic Surgeon a pilgrimage to all diocesan Specializing in Joint Replacement and Reconstruction of the Hip and Knee cathedrals and other designated churches to visit a Holy Door of Mercy. In Diocese of Venice: 35135-0610

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STAFF REPORT 2 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Oct. 9-22, 2015 Florida Catholic staff Papal chair a labor of faith, love What do you prefer LINDA REEVES for your renewal? ST. LOUIS | The Florida Catholic of the Florida Catholic staff BELLE GLADE | A religious took top honors at the 2016 Catholic brother here believes his assignment to lead the construction of a chair Pope Francis used during his visit e-Edition in Print Media Conference June 1-3, includ- to America was from God, and that the job was about much more than building a piece of furniture. ing two first-place awards and four “I said to myself is God pick- ing me to do this?” said Salesian other awards. Brother Salvatore “Sal” Sammarco, Please cut alOng the dOtted line and return this sectiOn. a religious brother serving St. Philip I want to support my diocesan FloridaCatholic with my paid subscription: or Both? Benizi Parish in Belle Glade. He was The Catholic Press Association astonished when he received a call 1 year print, $26 e-edition, $20 1 year of print plus June 17 from representatives of the e-edition subscription, $35 Archdiocese of New York expressing 2 years print, $49 1 year, out-of-state, $32 awarded a first place for best cov- the need for a craftsman to direct the building of a presider’s chair for Name: ______Parish: ______Pope Francis. “They said, ‘Would CREDIT CARDS — WE WELCOME Address: ______erage of the papal visit to Cuba and you coordinate the construction of VISA • MASTERCARD • DISCOVER Salesian Brother Salvatore Sammarco, who serves St. Philip Benizi Catholic the pope’s chair?’ I said, ‘Yes.’” Florida Parish in Belle Glade, was selected to lead construction of the chair ______Fast-forward three months. The ______the U.S. The winning package in- Holy Father used the chair dur- Pope Francis used when he celebrated Mass at Madison Square cardhOlder naMe Email: ______Support YOUR CAtHoLIC NEWSpApEr ing Mass celebrations at Madison Garden in New York Sept. 25. (LINDA REEVES | FC) (RequiRed foR e-edition) ______Square Garden Sept. 25. The Mass cardhOlder signature cluded six articles, written by staff attended by thousands was part of Phone: ______the pope’s agenda during his Sep- faith at all came by to check on was the Lord. My job is serving the ______sUBscRiBe TOdaY PhOne nuMber members Jean Gonzalez and Linda tember visit to the United States be- the progress of the work. Cardinal Lord. It was not just about building • Make checks payable to: florida Catholic fore heading back to Rome Sept. 27. Dolan stopped by Aug. 6. “He was a chair.” He reflected back on see- PO Box 4993, Orlando, FL 32802-4993 ______Call toll free at: or ing the Holy Spirit working at his card nuMber 1-888-275-9953 Brother Sammarco was invited to surrounded by reporters and cam- • Order safely online: thefloridacatholic.org Reeves, along with correspondents the Madison Square Garden Mass. eras,” said Brother Sammarco, who best as people reached out to help ______order safely online: www.thefloridacatholic.org He said that he would never forget hid in the back corner of the work- in the building of the papal chair, as • Pay via credit card using form to the right card exPiratiOn date / 3 digit security cOde the celebration or his chair experi- shop as the cardinal approached men joined in faith and efforts, and Laura Dodson, Ana Rodriguez-Soto ence. “When I think about it, I feel so with a crowd of people at his side. as people of different cultures and emotional,” he said. Salesian Brother Salvatore Sammarco, left, and day laborer Hector “He called out, ‘Where is Brother faiths gathered in that little two-car Brother Sammarco is a member Rojas, an immigrant from Mexico, assemble a chair Aug. 6 that was Sal?’” garage workshop hoping to see and and Angelique Ruhi-Lopez. of the Salesians at St. Philip Benizi constructed in Port Chester, N.Y., for use by Pope Francis at Madison Designs were provided to the touch the chair or join in prayer or Florida Catholic newspaper received a first-place award in the in Belle Glade, a town with a large Square Garden. (GREGORY A. SHEMITZ | CNS) team created by Steve Cohen, a conversations. population of poor families with Madison Square Garden production When asked about what will Reeves penned a profile on Sale- low-income households. As part Fausto Hernandez of the Domini- tools. designer. “There were no carvings happen with the chair, Brother category best circulation campaign. of his work, he ministers to young can Republic, Francisco Hernandez Word quickly spread. A woman or symbols,” said Brother Sammar- Sammarco said he hopes it will be people of the parish and commu- of Nicaragua and Hector Rojas of from the local parish donated a table co. “It is not a throne. It is a simple shipped back to Port Chester “where sian Brother Salvatore “Sal” Sam- nity at large as part of outreach and Mexico were selected to work with saw belonging to her late husband. piece.” it was born.” When asked about his St. Philip’s youth programs. Brother Sammarco. “The men were Other people visited bearing tools. The chair stands 64 inches high next project, he said that he is back His gentle, easy-going personality beside themselves when they found Food for breakfast and lunch were and is 3 and a half feet wide. The top working in quiet Belle Glade, but he marco, a religious brother serving and demeanor perfectly reflect the out that they had the job,” said supplied. The spirit of giving and of the chair has an elliptical curve, is inspired by the experience. He is ries with readers — Who’s who in Designer Michael Jimenez’s spirituality of St. John Bosco, found- Brother Sammarco about the three helping caught on and grew. Soon and the body is trimmed with dark planning to begin a carpentry min- St. Philip Benizi Parish in Belle er of the community, who used immigrants selected as part of his the men had everything they need- pieces of oak. The seat is covered istry aimed at giving youngsters the Catholic Church. In the series, “Priest Retirement Collection” ad gentleness and love in everything team, who were actually seeking ed and began work. with white canvas. “I cut a big oval skills that might lead to jobs or sim- he did. This spirit is at the heart of work. “They had work, and it was a Prayer was incorporated in the hole in the back of it to lighten it,” ply give them tools for life. Glade, who was selected to lead Salesian ministry and life, and the special job. They were very honored. day. Brother Sammarco also gave explained Brother Sammarco about “I hope I will be able to do that which has appeared in the paper won honorable mention for best community is dedicated to helping They kept telling me over and over public witness to his great faith and the heavy piece. “There is a big piece here,” said Brother Sammarco. “I disadvantaged youths. again how thankful they were.” love of God. “We began the day with out of the middle.” Inside the chair would like to be able to teach special construction of the chair Pope Brother Sammarco worked 23 Brother Sammarco left for New a decade of the rosary,” he said. “We the crafty brother placed prayer in- skills to people. It would be wonder- for the past two years, Davis offers single color ad originating with the years as a carpentry instructor at York with little more than a bag. “I had a simple breakfast and started tentions from people who stopped ful. That is the dream.” Don Bosco Technical High School went up there without tools or ma- working. It was a beautiful experi- by to visit. He also encouraged When asked about prayers he put Francis used when he celebrated in Patterson, N.J., directing young chines. We didn’t have a place to ence of work and prayer. We felt people to sign the chair before it was in the chair, he said, “I asked God to a question and answer with a local publication. The judges said the ad people in the fine art of furniture work. The local union of contractors blessed every day.” finished. The signatures include one bless the community of Belle Glade. building for homes and churches. gave us a two-car garage to use,” he The carpenters bonded and from a Jewish man who visited the I asked God to bless the youths, my Mass at Madison Square Garden. He is known for his craftsman skills said about the building supplied by shared, and friendships were made. workshop and admired the work Salesian community, my family and priest or woman religious. had a good use of color, imagery among the Salesian circles in the the Communications Workers of “We were like a family. We worked and and spirit of the men. the Holy Father.” He also said that Northeast, where his order’s eastern America Local 1103 in Port Chester, and prayed. The men would ask re- The men on the team were lo- he continues to pray for the men he Along with a story on seminarians’ province is located. N.Y. “I looked at it and it looked like ligious questions. They talked about cal. Fausto Hernandez was selected worked with on the project, all la- In the third-place win of best and space that provided a “clean, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of a stable,” said Brother Sammarco their joy from working on the chair from the Don Bosco Workers Mis- borers and the poor, and the people experiences traveling to Washing- New York was helping with the who was happy to get the space. “I and how profound it was, and how it sion in Port Chester, which is dedi- he met along his memorable jour- coverage of vocations to the priest- clear message,” and a “good logical/ chair-building project. A priest in thought to myself we will clean it was affecting them.” cated to protecting the rights of low- ney in New York. the New York area suggested Brother up. I swept it out and moved things.” One of the men, a fallen Catho- skilled workers and finding work for “The experience has been some- ton, D.C., to see the pope, Gonza- Sammarco to lead the construction. He hung image of an Our Lady lic, told Brother Sammarco that the laborers. Rojas, a painter and car- thing that I will hold onto and trea- hood, religious life or diaconate, emotional blend and a good call to The concept was to keep things sim- of Guadalupe on one wall. He also experienced had changed his life. penter, and Francisco Hernandez, sure,” he said. “I met so many faith- ple in keeping with the Holy Father’s placed a statue of St. Joseph on the “I went to Spanish Mass with him,” a carpenter, were picked from Obre- filled people.” n lez also wrote a story chronicling a love for simplicity. Cardinal Dolan left side of shop and an image of said Brother Sammarco. The man ros Unidos Mission in Yonkers, N.Y., judges applauded Davis’ format. action.” and other organizers also wanted St. Don Bosco on the right side. He remains in contact with Brother associated with Catholic Charities For more information about help- immigrant laborers to help with the dusted off a picture of the pope and Sammarco as he now journeys back of New York and dedicated to worker ing Brother Sammarco with his new White House staffer who grew up in project because reaching out to im- hung it up and strung rosary beads home to the Church and to the Lord. safety and fair wages. carpentry ministry or making a do- “The key to a Q & A is the strengths The paper’s newest writer for migrants is at the heart of many of on it. Now, he was in business and People from near and far, Catho- “It was not about me doing the nation of tools or machines, call 561- Lakeland whose infant daughter re- Pope Francis’ messages. opened shop, but he was without lics and people of all faiths or no work,” said Brother Sammarco. “It 996-3870. of the ‘Q,’ and this series of articles Sunday Word, Father Brian Camp- ceived a papal blessing in the hall- comes through. Questions like the bell, parochial vicar of Our Lady ways of the U.S. Capitol. Rodriguez- Florida Catholic newspaper received a first-place award in the challenges to the Church from im- Queen of the Apostles in Royal Soto offered a first-person account category best coverage of the papal visit to the U.S. and Cuba. migrants, priest stereotypes, what Palm Beach, was awarded third of returning to her native Cuba for seminary did not prepare them for, place for a series of his columns the papal visit, and both Dodson Second, third and honorable men- an “outstanding submission” that what one question would they ask that appeared in September 2015. and Ruhi-Lopez offered stories tions in this category went to the “demonstrated a complete docu- God, their most spiritual moment. One judge wrote, “I think the writer chronicling the Meeting of Families diocesan newspapers of Brooklyn, mented strategy for print circula- Read the stories to get the ‘A’ part.” makes nice connections between in Philadelphia. N.Y.; Washington, D.C.; and New tion campaign.” The campaign The paper also took an honorable everyday life experiences and the Judges described the package as: York City, respectively. “It displays featured the question “What do you mention in the same category for its Scriptures. Conversational and “Very well-done pieces that find the our commitment to offer the best prefer?” as it highlighted the choic- “Priest Jubilarians” special section, easy to understand and enjoy.” local story in an international event. stories possible for our readers, es of the printed paper, its electronic which offers profiles of 25-year and “We couldn’t be more proud of Pieces are well written and well most of whom could not be physi- edition or both. 50-year jubilarians of the Orlando, our editorial, advertising and busi- paced, giving readers a window on cally present for the visits.” Two editorial awards focused Palm Beach and Venice dioceses. ness teams,” Borowski-Slade said. the emotions of the event.” For the second straight year, the on the paper’s excellence in cover- Writers of those profiles included “We are not a large staff, but we “Our staff beat out larger dioc- whole Florida Catholic staff took age of vocations. Jim Davis, a con- staffer Gonzalez, along with Davis are a talented one. And it is always esan newspapers that were in the home first-place honors for its print tributor of the Palm Beach Diocese and correspondents Marjorie Du- humbling and uplifting to receive heart of the papal visits,” said Ann circulation promotion campaign. edition, was recognized with a rante and Linda Caldwell in Or- national kudos for our hard work.” n Borowski-Slade, managing editor. The judges said the campaign was third-place award for a popular se- lando. STATE KNIGHTS CONVENTION

At left, three Florida seminarians participate in Mass May 28 during the Florida State Knights of Columbus Convention held in Orlando. The seminarians participated in the Mass celebrated by Archbishop Patrick Pinder of Nassau, Bahamas. The three-day convention gathered Knights from across the state along with Florida’s bishops and priests. In a show of its commitment to vocations, the Knights presented a check for $10,000 to each of Florida’s six dioceses, the Miami Archdiocese and the Nassau Archdiocese for vocations. Above, Bishop John Noonan of Orlando greets Debbie and Donnie Goolesby, state deputy. Bishop Noonan gave the opening prayer and blessed the gifts given to state directors and district deputies at the State Deputy’s Appreciation Breakfast May 27. (RANDy HAle | KNIGHTS) June 10-23, 2016 Florida Catholic QUICK READS A10

NATION 16 months — because victims/sur- Because of a 2015 Supreme Court told police the attackers yelled ra- Pope to attend vivors cannot be compensated until ruling, a divided Senate had a June 6 cial slurs and beat them with cricket a plan for reorganization is finalized deadline to give the bill royal assent. bats, sticks and rods. Police arrested ecumenical prayer Five bishops and approved. … We are submitting But asked if the deadline would be five people in connection with the our plan now in the hope of com- met, the Conservative leader of the assaults and said the attacks were service in Sweden named to ‘Amoris pensating victims/survivors and Senate, Claude Carignan, told re- “isolated incidents” and were not VATICAN CITY | Pope Francis Laetitia’ group promoting healing sooner rather porters, “no, no, impossible.” racist in nature. will attend two ecumenical events than later,” Archbishop Bernard A. and celebrate Mass with Catholics WASHINGTON | The chairmen Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis Catholic patriarch when he visits Sweden Oct. 31, ac- of five USCCB committees have said during a news conference May VATICAN cording to organizers. The pope’s been appointed to an informal 26. leads interfaith attendance at an ecumenical com- working group on the implementa- prayer for peace Pope: Good priests memoration of the 500th anniver- tion of Pope Francis’ recent apos- sary of the Protestant Reformation tolic exhortation “Amoris Laetitia.” WORLD BAGHDAD | Chaldean Catholic get their hands dirty in Lund, Sweden, will include a The hope is that the working group Patriarch Louis Sako of Baghdad VATICAN CITY | Like the Good prayer service in Lund Cathedral would have a fuller understanding Albino refugees called for reconciliation and an end Shepherd, good priests do not and a public event at Malmo Arena, of the range of activities to imple- to all forms of extremism at an in- privatize their time and demand to said a joint press release June 1 from ment the document by mid-Sep- warned to avoid terfaith gathering he hosted in the be left alone, but rather are always the Lutheran World Federation and tember, said Archbishop Joseph Iraqi capital to pray for peace in Iraq, willing to risk everything in search the Pontifical Council for Promot- E. Kurtz of Louisville, Ky., USCCB certain areas Syria and in the wider Middle East. of the lost sheep, Pope Francis said ing Christian Unity. However, the president, who announced the ap- CAPE TOWN, South Africa | Speaking to Christians, Muslims, at the closing Mass of the Jubilee for pope’s complete itinerary “will be pointments June 1. The working Albinos in a Malawi refugee camp Yezidis and Mandaeans as well as Priests and Seminarians. published at a later date,” Jesuit group will marshal the resources have to be warned not to walk ambassadors and members of Iraq’s “He stands apart from no one, but Father Federico Lombardi, Vatican of the USCCB to assist bishops with alone outside the camp, a Church parliament May 30 at the Queen of is always ready to dirty his hands. A spokesman, told journalists June 1. the positive reception and ongoing official said after a national news- the Rosary Church, the patriarch good shepherd doesn’t know what “It was important that no one would implementation of “Amoris Laeti- paper reported the May 24 killing said the gathering represented “an gloves are,” the pope said June 3. think that just because we released tia” in U.S. dioceses. Working group of a 38-year-old farmer. The death opportunity to correct perceptions, Celebrating the feast of the Sacred the joint statement, that they were members include Bishop Michael brought to 18 the number of people relationships and choose the way Heart of Jesus with thousands of the only” events in the pope’s sched- Burbidge of Raleigh, N.C., chairman with albinism killed in Malawi in that leads to peace, reconciliation priests in St. Peter’s Square, the ule, Father Lombardi said. Pope of the Committee on Clergy, Con- the past two years. Believed to bring and building of mutual trust.” pope said the feast serves as a call to Francis, Bishop Munib Younan, secrated Life and Vocations; Arch- wealth, the body parts of albinos are Each person is called “to move contemplate two hearts: “the heart president of the Lutheran World bishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul sought for use in magical rituals. quickly to unify efforts of spreading of the Good Shepherd and our own Federation, and the Rev. Martin and Minneapolis, chairman of the “Because of these hunters, we warn the culture of tolerance, love, peace heart as priests.” Junge, general secretary, will lead a Committee on Canonical Affairs albinos to stay away from certain ar- and friendship and to deepen the “The heart of the Good Shep- common prayer service “based on and Church Governance; Bishop eas and sometimes not to leave the values of belonging to this multi- herd reaches out to us, above all to the recently published Catholic-Lu- Richard J. Malone of Buffalo, N.Y., camp at all,” Rufino Seva, Malawi cultural nation,” he said and urged those who are most distant. There theran “Common Prayer” liturgical chairman of the Committee on La- country director for Jesuit Refugee people to avoid “all forms of extrem- the needle of his compass inevita- guide. The guide is based on “From ity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth; Service, said in a May 25 telephone ism.” He also reminded the congre- bly points, there we see a particular Conflict to Communion,” a joint and Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron interview from Lilongwe. “It is very gation that “the heavenly laws of all ‘weakness’ of his love, which desires document that highlights the ecu- of Detroit, chairman of the Com- risky for them to walk alone,” he religions plea to establish justice to embrace all and lose none,” he menical developments between the mittee on Doctrine. Archbishop said. Albinism is a genetic condi- among people” without oppression said. two churches. Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia, tion in which pigment is partially and discrimination. a delegate to last October’s Synod or completely absent from the skin. “We have had enough of wars. of Bishops on the family, agreed to Symptoms include blindness and The Iraqi people are tired of hear- It’s time to travel, explore new coordinate the effort. greater susceptibility to skin cancer. ing about death, destruction and displacement on a daily basis, all of places and meet new people! Archdiocese offers Canada’s House which are against the divine will,” he said. $65 million in sends assisted 2 FOR 1 remuneration suicide bill Indian bishops SAVINGS ST. PAUL, Minn. | Sixteen to Senate condemn attacks months after entering Chapter 11 OTTAWA, Ontario | The Cana- on Africans of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, the dian government’s assisted suicide Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minne- legislation, which the nation’s bish- NEW DELHI | Bishops in India apolis filed a plan for reorganization ops describe as “fundamentally un- have condemned a series of attacks May 26 as part of the bankruptcy just” and an “affront to human dig- on Africans in New Delhi, calling it process. The plan identifies more nity,” easily passed third and final a disturbing trend and against In- than $65 million in assets the arch- reading in the House of Commons dian culture. “Africans, and for that diocese anticipates will be available May 31 and was sent to the Senate matter nationals of any country, are to compensate victims of clergy sex- for final approval. By a vote of 186- our esteemed guests. 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Carol Glatz Over the course of the day June say: ‘I have a case.’ I’m sorry, (but Catholic News Service 2, the pope led three separate you mean) ‘I have a person.’ And meditations — each nearly an this is very clerical,” he said, ad- VATICAN CITY | Mercy recog- hour long — in three of Rome’s mitting “it has even happened to nizes that life is short and that so four basilicas: St. John Lateran, St. me often.” much good needs to be done that Mary Major and St. Paul Outside Such language separates the there is no time to waste in making the Walls. Live video links let cler- pastor from the person so “they amends, Pope Francis told priests. gy follow the readings and reflec- don’t touch me and I don’t dirty “That is why it is so important to tions from different locations. my hands. And then I do a ‘clean,’ forgive completely” and let go of Introducing how his Ignatian- ‘elegant’ pastoral ministry where I paralyzing self-pity so mercy can inspired spiritual exercises would don’t risk anything.” get “its hands dirty” and make rep- work, the Jesuit pope apologized At noon, the pope went to St. aration for the wrongs committed, for “the family endorsement.” He Mary Major, where he laid red ros- he said in a retreat for clergy. said guiding personal prayer with es and prayed before the basilica’s Mercy does not overlook the Ignatian spirituality allows people famous Marian icon “Salus Populi harm caused by sin, “rather it “to feel and savor the things of Romani” (health of the Roman takes away evil’s power over the God” deep within themselves. Ac- people). future. It takes away its power over tion and conversion are spurred, There, Italian priests and semi- life.” he said, by first feeling and being narians from outside of Rome To help priests and seminarians moved by what God is saying or reflected on turning to Mary for better understand the proper role showing. the courage to imitate her. Mary mercy must play in their lives and Sitting behind a simple wooden shows people “the only power ca- ministry, Pope Francis led thou- desk, supplied with a small bottle pable of winning human hearts is sands of men on a spiritual retreat of water and a glass, the pope pre- the tenderness of God,” Pope Fran- Pope Francis carries a bouquet of flowers as he arrives to give a talk in Rome. The aim, he said, was for sented his first meditation in St. cis said. Mary creates a place that at a retreat for priests at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome. (CNS priests to be ready to receive mercy John Lateran, which hosted Rome is “inviting, not at all like a tribu- photo | L'Osservatore Romano, handout) in order to show it even more. diocesan and religious priests and nal or an office.” seminarians and those working in “Unless we can see into peo- the Roman Curia. ple’s suffering and recognize their Through the use of many vivid needs, we will have nothing to of- examples and personal, colorful fer them,” the pope said. anecdotes, Pope Francis said be- The pope told the priests that cause God’s love and mercy are “almost all the great saints were limitless, priests must ask what great sinners” or they had the hu- barren and parched places are mility to see “it was by sheer grace” most in need of this life-giving that they avoided the worst of sins. water. “What are the wounds that At the Basilica of St. Paul’s Out- need this precious balm? What is side the Walls, Pope Francis said the sense of abandonment that caring for the poor and the sick is cries out for loving attention?” the hallmark of the Church. When He explained that moving from it comes to the poor, the Church estrangement to embrace starts has “always followed the prompt- with a clear recognition of one’s ings of the Spirit.” He said the peo- own sins and the feeling of shame ple can forgive a priest’s sins “ex- and embarrassment, which lead cept that of attachment to money.” to a heartsick sense of “nostalgia,” “This does not have so much to which compels the straying child do with money itself, but the fact to return back to the house of the that money makes us lose the trea- father. Referring to the parable of sure of mercy. Our people can sniff the prodigal son, the pope said out which sins are truly grave for when the son returned home, the a priest, the sins that kill his min- father restored the young man’s istry because they turn him into a dignity, despite his sinful nature. bureaucrat or, even worse, a mer- The contradictory feeling of cenary,” he said. shame and embarrassment can The pope emphasized that in hit priests “when the people kiss the confessional, a priest can be our hands and we look at our own an instrument that allows people most intimate miseries and we are to have a genuine experience of honored by the people of God,” he “God’s merciful love for the sin- said. ner.” He also advised them to “That is how we have to see our- learn from good confessors, who selves: poised between our utter help penitents amend their ways shame and our sublime dignity”; and who are gentle with sinners, sinful and selfish, yet cleansed without acting like “a bureaucrat and chosen to feed God’s sheep or a judge” who only “sees ‘cases’ and multiply his graces. to be dealt with.” “Only mercy makes this situ- “This is the key to our judgment: ation bearable” in keeping the that we treat others with dignity, two extremes in balance, he said, that we don’t demean or mistreat and it triggers the desire to make them, that we help raise them up amends. and that we never forget that the Speaking off-the-cuff, the pope Lord is using us, weak as we are, as said priests have to be careful with his instruments,” he said. n

35753-0610 how they speak and never refer to individual people as “a case.” Contributing to this story was “Without realizing it, we might Junno Arocho. June 10-23, 2016 Florida Catholic VATICAN NEWS A12 Deacons in Rome, share reflections on ministry, challenges

Cindy Wooden told members of the International cese of Brooklyn, N.Y., a popular Catholic News Service Union of Superiors General that he blogger and multimedia editor for thought it was a good idea to estab- the Catholic Near East Welfare As- ROME | Thousands of perma- lish a commission to study the role sociation, focused on the ministry nent deacons and their wives began of New Testament deaconesses and of deacons in the workplace. Many their Year of Mercy celebration by the possibility of women serving as of the almost 45,000 permanent cutting straight to the heart of what deacons today. deacons in the world continue to it means to be a deacon, how the The Normans said that was work in secular jobs to support their ministry impacts their families and a great idea. “I’m very hopeful,” families even after ordination. the challenge of explaining their vo- Kimberly Norman said. Deacon But a deacon is a deacon no mat- cation to others, including bishops Norman agreed, saying, “Clearly, ter where he is, Deacon Kandra and priests. women have had leadership in the said. He is called by the Church to The pilgrims divided into lan- Church, but it’s not recognized by be on the “front line,” wherever he guage groups and hundreds of ordination.” is. “The deacon is called to be a wit- English-, German- and Portu- Deacon Anthony Gooley of the ness to compassion,” helping those guese-speaking deacons and their Archdiocese of Brisbane, Austra- who are hungry or poor, whether families gathered May 27 at Rome’s lia, and a lecturer in theology at materially or spiritually. “They Basilica of Santa Maria Sopra Mi- Permanent deacons and their wives attend a conference at the the Broken Bay Institute, told the might work in the cubicle next to nerva. Basilica of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva in Rome May 27. Attendees crowd that deacons were instituted yours,” he said. Whether alone or with their were participating in the Jubilee of Deacons, a celebration of the in the early Christian community to As a witness to the dignity of wives, dressed in clerical collars or Holy Year of Mercy. (Paul Haring | CNS) minister to people whose particular work, Deacon Kandra said, the T-shirts because of the afternoon needs were not being met by the deacon is called to stand up for just heat, they began sharing experienc- in Omaha, Neb., said deacons are a deacon. It’s about “relationships, disciples. wages and decent working con- es of formation, homiletics training born in families, most of them fall not ministries,” Deacon Keating They have the same mission ditions, but also to improve the and ministry assignments even be- in love and start families before dis- insisted. today to reach unserved or under- workplace environment by “quiet- fore the formal program began. The cerning a vocation to the diaconate, Kimberly Norman, whose hus- served populations, he said. In fact, ing gossip,” listening to grievances, Jubilee of Deacons concluded May and they often are called upon to band, James, is a deacon at Our their potential contribution to the speaking up for those without a 29 with a Mass celebrated by Pope minister to other families. Lady of Sorrows Basilica in Chica- new evangelization “is limited only voice. Francis in St. Peter’s Square. Deacon Keating insisted that a go, said Deacon Keating was right. by imagination and by the will of “Some of the most important In the informal conversations deacon who has had proper for- Speaking of her husband, she said, those who engage in placements missionary activity in the world to- and the sharing afterward, the mation in prayer, theology and the “Yes, he is a better man. Yes, he is a and pastoral planning in the dio- day may begin in unlikely places, women were active participants. sacraments “will become a better better husband.” The preparation ceses.” not in a jungle or desert of some far- Many of them had accompanied husband,” his wife “will actually and ministry “has strengthened our “Too often a deacon is left to work off country, but around the water their husbands to formation class- fall more in love” because he will be marriage.” out the details of his own pastoral cooler, or on a bus, or over coffee in es, and all of them are directly im- converted to a closer relationship Deacon Norman said his wife ministry,” Deacon Gooley said, the company cafeteria,” he said. pacted by their husbands’ minis- with Jesus and a greater availability has changed, too, and is a particu- and arrangements are made with “What began on the altar on Sun- tries. to others. larly good example and reminder to “a handshake deal with the parish day,” Deacon Kandra said, “contin- Deacon James Keating, direc- However, he said, that avail- him to make more time for prayer. priest.” His remarks led to a ripple of ues in the world and in the work- tor of theological formation at the ability is not so much about time The jubilee for deacons began agreement around the basilica. place on Monday.” n Institute for Priestly Formation and activity, as it is about “being” just two weeks after Pope Francis Deacon Greg Kandra of the Dio- new saints canonized Pope: Jesus restores life through compassion, not magic Junno Arocho Esteves Fathers of the Immaculate Concep- shelters for the suffering. Catholic News Service tion. Banners bearing the image of Reflecting on the day’s first read- the two new saints hung from the ing and the Gospel, the pope noted VATICAN CITY | Even in the façade of St. Peter’s Basilica as some that both dealt with “amazing signs midst of suffering and death, 40,000 people joined members of of death and resurrection” involv- Christians can become witnesses the two saints’ religious orders for ing the deaths of young children of of the Resurrection and the power the outdoor Mass. widows “who were then given back of God’s compassion, Pope Fran- Born in Sweden in 1870 and bap- alive to their mothers.” cis said as he proclaimed two new tized into the Lutheran Church, In the Gospel, Jesus asks a widow saints. St. Mary Elizabeth Hesselblad had to give him her son as he sees her ac- In the Sunday Gospel reading, immigrated to the United States in companying the body for burial. In Jesus’ raising of a young widow’s 1886 to earn money for her fam- doing so, the pope said, Jesus “takes child was not a magical perfor- ily back home. After working as a our death upon himself to free us mance, but rather a reminder that nurse, she became a Catholic in from it and to restore our life.” During the canonization Mass for two new saints, celebrated by Pope he takes death upon himself to re- 1902. Moving to Rome, she dedi- The pope said that by experienc- Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican June 5, Mother Brigida store the suffering to new life, the cated her life and her religious or- ing Christ’s passion in their own Graziosi and Sister Aloisia Uttenthal, both with the Bridgettine order, place votive candles near relics of the saints. (Paul Haring | CNS) pope said June 5. der to prayer and work for Christian lives, Christians can “find God’s “Jesus is no wizard. He is God’s unity. St. John Paul II beatified her response to the desperate and at tenderness incarnate; the Father’s in Rome in 2000. times indignant cry that the expe- was a fierce persecutor of Chris- “So it is with each and every sin- immense compassion is at work in In the 17th century, St. Stainslaus rience of pain and death evokes in tians and became of “herald of the ner. Jesus constantly makes the vic- Jesus,” the pope said. Papczynski founded the first Polish us.” Gospel,” are also “a kind of resur- tory of life-giving grace shine forth. At the beginning of the Mass in religious order of men at a time of “He tells us that we cannot flee rection.” Pope Francis said that like He says to Mother Church: ‘Give me St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis seemingly endless war, famine and from the cross, but must remain at St. Paul, Sts. Mary Elizabeth Hes- your children,’ which means all of canonized St. Mary Elizabeth Hes- disease when many Poles, especial- its foot, as Our Lady did. In suffering selblad and Stanislaus Papczynski us. He takes our sins upon himself, selblad of Sweden, who re-founded ly soldiers, did not prepare them- with Jesus, she received the grace of also serve as “exemplary witnesses takes them away and gives us back the Bridgettine sisters in the early selves for death. The order promot- hoping against all hope,” he said. to this mystery of the Resurrection,” alive to the Mother Church,” the 1900s, and St. Stanislaus Papczyn- ed social justice and prayers for the Experiences of conversion, such especially for Christians during the pope said. n ski of Poland, founder of the Marian dying while establishing clinics and as that of the Apostle Paul, who once Holy Year of Mercy. A13 NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS Florida Catholic June 10-23, 2016 Archbishop, immigrant advocates decry plans for stepped-up raids

Catholic News Service deported a mother and her 14-year- Calif., chairman of the Catholic Le- old daughter from the South Texas gal Immigration Network, wrote to WASHINGTON | Archbishop Family Residential Center in Dilley, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles said in Texas. ICE took the action despite Johnson about recent raids that had a May 25 statement that a planned knowing that the family was afraid netted 121 undocumented immi- increase in federal immigration of being killed in their home coun- grants in a three-day span, many of raids is “yet another depressing sign try, that their asylum claim had nev- them mothers and children. of the failed state of American im- er been heard, and despite knowing “Our organizations have first- migration policy.” The raids were that attorneys had requested a stay hand knowledge that these actions announced in mid-May. of removal and were in the midst of have generated fear among immi- Archbishop Gomez’ comment filing an appeal, according to Katie grants and have made their com- was echoed by Seattle Auxiliary Shepherd, managing attorney for munities more distrustful of law en- People hold signs May 17 at a protest in Los Angeles against plans Bishop Eusebio L. Elizondo, chair- the Cara Family Detention Pro Bono forcement and vulnerable to misin- to deport Central American asylum seekers. (Lucy Nicholson, man of the U.S. bishops’ Commit- Project, which provides legal repre- formation, exploitation and fraud,” Reuters | CNS) tee on Migration. The archbishop sentation and undertakes advocacy the two bishops told Johnson. “To is chairman-elect of the committee. on behalf of mothers and children send migrant children and families Bishop Daniel E. Flores of the immigrants receive help at the “These operations spark panic held in federal family detention back to their home countries would Brownsville, Texas, also issued a diocesan respite center at Sacred among our parishes,” Bishop Eli- centers. “ICE swiftly deported the put many of them in grave danger statement May 25 about the new Heart Church in McAllen at con- zondo said in a May 25 statement. mother and her child, informing because they would face threats of wave of deportation raids. “Children tinue north to other states. “No person, migrant or otherwise, counsel only after the fact. It is out- violence and for some, even death.” and families should not be used as Michelle Mendez, who repre- should have to fear leaving their rageous that, knowing that her ap- CLINIC is one of four partners in pawns in a politics of deportation sents some clients for CLINIC and home to attend church or school. peal was in the works and that she the Cara Project. The others are the aimed more at maintaining the il- does training and legal support as No person should have to fear being had expressed a fear of return, ICE American Immigration Council, the lusion that we have a viable immi- well, also moderates a closed Face- torn away from their family and re- chose to hustle the family out of the American Immigration Lawyers gration policy in this country than book page for women who were de- turned to danger.” detention center in the dark of night Association and the Refugee and at actually addressing the issue,” tained. Introduced just last October, While saying he recognized the and put them on a plane before the Immigrant Center for Education he said. “The entire system needs the group, she said, now has 750 federal government’s role in uphold- courthouse doors opened,” Shep- and Legal Services. “This family is reform; it fails to protect the most members. Having worked in direct ing immigration laws, he said the herd said in a May 25 statement. just the latest in the string of lives basic of human goods. Those flee- services for many years prior to join- deportations would not be “an effec- “Just like in January, we are see- destroyed by a government that ing violence should be accorded due ing CLINIC, Mendez said, “I learned tive deterrent” to migration because ing mothers and children who are refuses to administer our refugee process protection.” that clients, despite lacking sophis- these “vulnerable populations” are confused, disoriented, and terrified protection system with the care it The Brownsville Diocese, which tication in some areas, had on their facing a humanitarian crisis in their for themselves and their children,” requires. Sadly, ICE’s harsh enforce- is in the Rio Grande River Valley, has phones What’s App or something home countries. she added. ment tactics will put many more had an increase of immigrants with that’s cheaper to call internationally On May 24, U.S. Immigration and In January, Bishop Elizondo and vulnerable people at risk,” said the numbers as high as 200 on some and Facebook, because they want to Customs Enforcement personnel Bishop Kevin W. Vann of Orange, Cara Project’s Shepherd. days. Mostly from Central America, connect with folks all over.” n Pope to appoint advisory board in removing negligent bishops

Carol Glatz mally takes a “very serious” lack the heads of religious orders also able to issue the decree for remov- and “it never existed” as an estab- Catholic News Service of due diligence for a bishop to be come under the same standards of al,” it said. lished procedure. The new pro- removed, however, when it comes due diligence. In every case, the congregation’s cedures spelled out in the “motu VATICAN CITY | Pope Francis to a failing to protect children and With the new procedures, wher- decision must be approved of by the proprio” came after a year of study will set up a panel of legal experts vulnerable adults from abuse, a “se- ever there is a serious indication of pope, who — before making that fi- by numerous experts, he said, and to help him in deciding whether to rious” lack of due diligence “is suf- negligence, the Vatican congrega- nal decision — will be assisted by a are meant to address the need for remove a religious superior or bish- ficient” grounds for removal. tion charged with overseeing a par- “college of jurists” he has appoint- greater accountability by bishops op from office for failing to protect The new procedures are “clearly ticular jurisdiction “can begin an ed, it said. The “college” would be a and superiors of religious orders. n minors and vulnerable adults from an important and positive step for- investigation.” The offices include sort of review board, that is, a body sex abuse. ward by Pope Francis,” said U.S. the Congregation for Bishops, the of advisers and not a tribunal, Je- Vatican offices will continue to Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston, Congregation of Institutes of Con- suit Father Federico Lombardi told Sacraments investigate claims of negligence on head of the Pontifical Commission secrated Life and Societies of Apos- Catholic News Service June 6.  ORDINATION  the part of bishops, ordinaries or re- for the Protection of Minors. tolic Life, the Congregation for the He said the Congregation for the ligious superiors under their juris- The measures are meant to es- Evangelization of Peoples, and the Doctrine of the Faith would not be diction. But the pope — who makes tablish “a clear and transparent Congregation for Eastern Churches. involved in these investigations the final decision about a bishop’s means for ensuring greater ac- If a bishop’s removal is deemed since the accusations do not deal removal from office — will now countability in how we, as leaders appropriate, the congregation will with the crime of abuse, but with be assisted by a papally appointed of the Church, handle cases of the produce, “in the briefest time pos- “negligence of governance.” “college of jurists,” according to abuse of minors and vulnerable sible, the decree for removal,” the The proposal last year by the procedures that take effect Sept. 5. adults,” he said in a written state- new norms said. The congregation Council of Cardinals to have the In an apostolic letter given “motu ment, released June 4. “We are will then “fraternally exhort the doctrinal office investigate and proprio” (on his own initiative), dat- grateful that our Holy Father has re- bishop to present his resignation judge claims of “abuse of office” ed June 4, the pope reaffirmed that ceived the recommendations from within 15 days. If the bishop does by bishops who allegedly failed With pride, joy and love, bishops of a diocese or eparchy and our commission members and that not give his response in the time to protect minors had only been a we congratulate those responsible for other kinds they have contributed to this new called for, the congregation will be suggestion, Father Lombardi said, DEACON CHUCK RUOFF on his upcoming ordination of particular Churches can be “le- and significant initiative.” to the priesthood. gitimately removed” for negligence. While all members of the Church In order for it to be grounds for re- have a duty to safeguard and pro- May God bless you always and moval, such negligence — either tect children and others from LEWIS keep you close to His Heart. through omission or commission abuse, bishops of dioceses and ep- Mom Agnes, sisters Lisa and Susan, & COMPANY brother-in-law Sam, — will have had to cause “serious archies, apostolic administrators and nieces and nephews: Nicole, harm to others,” including indi- and vicars, and those who lead a Michael, Matthew, Thomas and Juliann. viduals or a community, the letter territorial prelature or abbacy must Learn Rosary Making Ordination is June 18 at Contact us for a catalog and introductory offer. 35253-0610 said, and “the harm can be physi- be especially diligent “in protecting Epiphany Cathedral, Venice. cal, moral, spiritual” or to property. the weakest of those entrusted to rosaryparts.com • 1-800-342-2400 The letter clarified that it nor- them,” the pope’s letter said. It said June 10-23, 2016 Florida Catholic CLASSIFIEDS A14

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By feigning that the 14-day rule to acknowledge authentic moral and existed as embryos. Humans earliest point at which an embryo’s It is also worth emphasizing was somehow an ethical tenet concerns, but to circumnavigate in their tiniest stages are indeed biological individuation is assured. that the 14-day rule, despite pro- grounded in biological facts, pro- those very concerns by means of unfamiliar to us, and they Before this point, embryos testations to the contrary, has not moters of the rule devised a clever the convention, and achieve par- hardly look anything like can split in two or fuse to- actually restricted real-world hu- way of offering lip service to the ticular pragmatic outcomes, most “one of us.” Yet the unde- gether. So some people man embryo research to any ap- moral status of the human em- notably — the continued expansion niable conclusion that ev- reason that at this stage a preciable degree, because scien- bryo. They implied that one could of the research, the minimization of ery one of us was once an morally significant indi- tists have lacked the ability, until show respect for the human em- “public outcry and backlash,” the embryo remains an indis- vidual comes into being.” quite recently, to culture human bryo through the establishment of continued availability of research putable scientific dogma, Most people have an embryos in the lab for any length of such a rule, even though the rule funding, and the avoidance of le- causing a “fingernails instinctive moral aware- time beyond about a week. In fact, objectively demonstrated no more gally restrictive embryo-protective on the chalkboard” phe- ness when they reflect it was only in 2016 that several new respect for vulnerable humanity measures that might be debated by nomenon for researchers on the reality that adults studies figured out how to grow than German researchers during justly concerned legislatures. every time they choose to OPINION come from embryos. A human embryos beyond what the the war would have had they de- The ultimate goal of a conven- experiment on embryos particular conclusion or- 14-day rule might forbid. The rule, clared a “14-year rule,” namely, tion like the 14-day rule has been or destroy them for re- Father Tad ganically follows, namely, thus, was an agreed-upon conven- that only concentration camp in- to establish the idea, erroneous at search. Pacholczyk that any decision to inter- tion of no practical significance mates below the age of 14 would be its core, that prior to a certain ar- To enable scientists to rupt an embryo’s growth for any researchers who may have experimented upon. bitrarily determined time point, get beyond the knowledge and development involves been carrying out experiments Whether 14 days or 14 years, developing human beings can be that they’re experimenting on or a willingness to destroy a prospec- on embryonic humans in recent such rules at root constitute mere deemed sufficiently different from destroying fellow humans, clever tive infant, child, teenager and decades. Considering the fact that contrivances to justify unethical us that an “us and them” chasm stratagems and justifications have adult. Even the natural potential the rule may now actually begin science. As bioethicist Daniel Cal- can be used to justify their violent had to be devised. Among the more for the splitting and fusing of em- to hamper what some of them are lahan observed back in 1995: “I exploitation. n successful of these approaches has bryos does not substantively alter interested in doing, they are push- have always felt a nagging uneasi- been the well-known “14-day rule.” the fact that adults arise from em- ing, unsurprisingly, to “revisit” and ness at trying to rationalize the kill- Father Pacholczyk, Ph.D., earned his This rule, as noted in a recent article bryonic origins when traced back “recalibrate” the rule. ing of something for which I claim doctorate in neuroscience from Yale in the journal Nature, represents: far enough along their particular Historically speaking, the 14- to have a ‘profound respect.’ What and did post-doctoral work at Har- “a legal and regulatory line in the developmental trajectories. If any- day rule arose largely as a mecha- in the world can that kind of respect vard. He is a priest of the Diocese of sand that has for decades limited thing, the possibility that an early nism for justifying what had previ- mean? An odd form of esteem — at Fall River, Mass., and serves as the in vitro human embryo research embryo might divide and make ously been considered immoral, once high-minded and altogether director of education at the National to the period before the ‘primitive twins means that a decision to even unthinkable, research. The lethal.” Catholic Bioethics Center in Phila- streak’ appears. This is a faint band destroy such an embryo might in- rule enabled serious human rights Hence, the broader strategic goal delphia (www.ncbcenter.org). Hearing focuses on need to protect religious minorities

Catholic News Service Anderson said, citing the Iraqi Arch- norities were targeted, on the ba- A young diocese of Erbil as an example. That sis of their identity, by extremists Christian WASHINGTON | A Capitol Hill archdiocese, he said, is now home to groups and were politically mar- worshipper hearing May 26 focused on protect- most of the remaining Iraqi Chris- ginalized. Little was done to pro- lights a candle ing religious minorities, including tians and receives no money from tect them physically or legally, and during a Christians, from ongoing Islamic any government, instead relying on many saw their only protection 2015 Mass State persecution in Iraq and Syria. nongovernmental organizations in- option being to flee Iraq,” Kikoler for peace at Convened by U.S. Rep. Chris cluding the Knights. said. “Today, minorities often ex- a church in Smith, R-New Jersey, the hearing “As survivors of an ongoing geno- press concern that (ISIS) is only the Damascus, aimed to find a path forward fol- cide, they (Iraqi and Syrian Chris- latest iteration of that phenomenon Syria. (Youssef lowing the Obama administration’s tians) deserve to be prioritized, not and that in its wake a new extremist Badawi, March 17 recognition of Islamic left behind by American policy de- group will emerge and target them EPA | CNS) State militants’ slaughter of Chris- cisions,” Anderson said. He pointed again.” tians as genocide. Smith credited a out that of the 499 Syrian refugees Kikoler said that to prevent con- 280-page report commissioned by admitted to the U.S. as of mid-May, tinued marginalization and con- the Knights of Columbus titled “In none were Christian. flict, the U.S. needs to invest in Defense of Christians” as “perhaps “The U.S. should appropriate peacemaking efforts and address the most important push outside funding and work with the U.N. the issues that caused Islamic State the government” toward gaining High Commissioner for Refugees to gain power, even at the local level. “We must contain the ISIS threat nicates with international support- official recognition of the genocide. to make provisions for locating “The commitment to prevent and regionally, stamp out ISIS attempts ers to protect minorities in Iraq. Supreme Knight Carl Anderson, and providing status to individu- protect minorities must extend be- to further their cause elsewhere, Johnny Oram, executive direc- CEO of the Knights of Columbus, als — such as Yezidis and Chris- yond the current threat posed by IS. and focus on achievable programs tor of the Chaldean Assyrian Busi- presented his responses to the ques- tians — who have been targeted for We must endeavor to ensure that in in the region, locally and domesti- ness Alliance of Detroit, spoke at the tion posed by the hearing’s title, genocide. Many of these genocide 10 years we are not yet again meet- cally. A young man or woman who hearing in favor of assimilation pro- “The ISIS Genocide Declaration: survivors fear going into official ing in the wake of another failure has a job and some hope for a better grams for Iraqi refugees in the U.S. What’s Next?” Anderson argued U.N. refugee camps, where they are to protect vulnerable minorities in future is less likely to turn to terror and protection programs for Chris- that the United States should focus targeted. Thus they are overlooked, Iraq and Syria,” Kikoler said. and to ISIS,” Crane said. tians wishing to remain in Iraq and on protecting indigenous religious and find it nearly impossible to ac- David Crane, former chief pros- Sarhang Hamasaeed, senior pro- Syria. and ethnic groups, punishing Is- quire official refugee status or im- ecutor of the Special Court for Sierra gram officer at the U.S. Institute for “We have a moral obligation here lamic State, assisting genocide vic- migrate,” Anderson said. Leone who indicted warlord presi- Peace, echoed the other hearing to step up as the leader of the free tims in gaining refugee status and Both Anderson and Naomi Kikol- dent Charles Taylor of Libya, also speakers and suggested that, given world and help the thousands of developing effective measures to er, deputy director of the Simon- spoke at the hearing. He said more the Iraqi government’s failure to Christians and other religious mi- address future religiously motivated Skjodt Center for the Prevention investigation was needed to deter- serve its minorities, the U.S. might norities escape displacement and human rights abuses. “Repeatedly, of Genocide at the U.S. Holocaust mine whether Islamic State had continue working with the Alliance death, give them hope when they we hear from Church leaders in the Memorial Museum in Washington, committed genocide, but that the of Iraqi Minorities, an advocacy have lost it, and to reassure them region that Christians — and other stressed the need to prevent future U.S. should focus on curbing Islamic group formed under the Washing- that they have a place that they can genocide survivors — are last in line atrocities in the region. State’s power and implementing “a ton-based Institute for Peace that come to if they so choose,” Oram for assistance from governments,” “For over 10 years religious mi- Marshall Plan for the Middle East.” influences Iraqi policy and commu- said. n June 10-23, 2016 Florida Catholic SUNDAY WORD and SCRIPTURE A16

Scripture Your relationship with the Lord readings Friday, June 10 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16; Ps 27:7-9c, 13-14; is the heart of the matter Mt 5:27-32 Sunday, June 12 sion. He gained their trust so that mush. It spoils and smells. It is not the relationship with Christ, in 2 Sm 12:7-10, 13; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 7, 11; the Galatians would listen to the even salvageable in banana bread. that “a person is not justified by Saturday, June 11 Gal 2:16, 19-21; Lk 7:36—8:3 or 7:36-50 “Jesus Story.” The banana skin is necessary and works of the law but through faith St. Barnabas, apostle This week, Paul addresses those good as it protects and preserves in Jesus Christ” (Gal 2:16). Being a Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Ps 98:1-6; Mt 5:33-37 Last Sunday, we began reflect- trying to figure out which rules of the banana fruit. decent upstanding church mem- ing on the second read- religion to follow and In the same way, the rules of ber who uses your envelopes and Sunday, June 12 ing. Paul’s letter to the which rules to ignore. He religion protect and preserve your helps with the fish fry and makes Galatians gives a strong sidesteps the debate and relationship with the Lord. As the sure your kids receive the sacra- 2 Sm 12:7-10, 13; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 7, 11; message to help those goes to the heart of the purpose of the banana skin is to ments is the banana skin, while Gal 2:16, 19-21; Lk 7:36—8:3 or 7:36-50 confused about what we matter: the relationship. protect and preserve the banana your living relationship with the believe and how we are Religion is sometimes fruit, the purpose of the rules of Lord is the heart of the matter. Monday, June 13 to live. mislabeled as a system religion is a flourishing relation- For Paul, his relationship with St. Anthony of Padua, priest and doctor of As the second reading of rules. Regarding oth- ship with the Lord. Yes, there are the Lord was so strong and inti- the Church for five consecutive Sun- ers, “Do not steal.” “Do rules. Yes, there are better ways mate, he could say, “I live no lon- 1 Kgs 21:1-16; Ps 5:2-3b, 4b-7; Mt 5:38-42 days is from Galatians, not kill.” “Honor your and worse ways to live your rela- ger I, but Christ lives in me.” He you can treat it like a TV Sunday mother and father.” Re- tionship with the Lord. But the was so strongly in Christ that he Word Tuesday, June 14 series. As a TV episode garding God, “Keep holy living heart (the banana!) is your no longer saw himself as separate 1 Kgs 21:17-29; Ps 51:3-6b, 11, 16; Mt 5:43-48 stands on its own, each Father the Sabbath.” “Support relationship with the Lord. from Christ. Sunday’s homily stands the Church.” “Fast, pray, The original core rules became What could possibly cause Paul Wednesday June 15 on its own. Yet as a TV David and give alms.” known as the Ten Command- to change his life? Why did he give series builds on each Scotchie What might be over- ments. Beginning with, “I am the himself so completely to Christ? 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14; Ps 31:20-21, 24; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 episode, a homily gains looked is that the rules Lord your God, you shall have no Paul discovered the same amaz- strength when it builds on follow from the relation- other gods before me,” a living ing grace that forgave the sinful Thursday, June 16 the previous homilies, summariz- ship. Your relationship with the relationship with the Lord meant woman (Lk 7:36—8:3). “He has Sir 48:1-14; Ps 97:1-7; Mt 6:7-15 ing the previous week and antici- Lord is the heart of the matter. a new way of life. In other words, loved me and given himself up for pating what is to come. How you live it out — the rules — a person has to “drop their nets” me” (Gal 2:20). The rest is com- Friday, June 17 The message from last week follows from the relationship. The and put their relationship with mentary. 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20; Ps 132:11-14, 17-18; was to claim your authority and rules of religion exist to protect the the Lord first. Before any other Next Sunday, we look at how Mt 6:19-23 tell your story. The story of your relationship with the Lord. relationship or activity — includ- your relationship with the Lord conversion is a powerful witness A banana has two parts: the ing family, work, health, wealth, radically changes all of your rela- Saturday, June 18 to those who are confused. skin and the fruit. No one eats the status and reputation — the Lord tionships. The Galatians were confused. skin. Yet who would buy a banana is to come first. To take to prayer: Spend some 2 Chr 24:17-25; Ps 89:4-5, 29-34; Mt 6:24-34 They did not know whom to trust. without a skin? Without a skin, Paul, in his letter to the church time with the Lord reading Gala- So Paul told the story of his conver- the banana fruit quickly becomes in Galatia, claims the primacy of tians. n Sunday, June 19 Zec 12:10-11; 13:1; Ps 63:2-6, 8-9; Gal 3:26-29; Lk 9:18-24 Faith working through love Monday, June 20 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18; Ps 60:3-5, 12-13; Mt 7:1-5 Sunday, June 19 ger I, but Christ lives in me” (Gal ters, for it makes everyone count. dates for city, county and state of- Zec 12:10-11; 13:1; Ps 63:2-6, 8-9; 2:20), things change. Your new Paul is only spelling out what fice, and for Congress. To put into Tuesday, June 21 Gal 3:26-29; Lk 9:18-24 relationship with the Lord radi- Jesus proclaimed. Jesus called law the four principles of Catho- cally changes all of your rela- his followers not only to love their lic social teaching (dignity of the St. Aloysius Gonzaga, religious Last week we saw how religion tionships. families, but to love their enemies. human person, subsidiarity, the 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36; Ps 48:2-4, is like a banana. The banana has Paul writes, “There is neither They were not only to pray for common good, and solidarity), 10-11; Mt 7:6, 12-14 two parts: the skin and the fruit. Jew nor Greek, there is neither their friends, but to pray for their your vote in the state primary on Banana skin in itself is inedible. slave nor free person, there is not persecutors. Even as Jesus forgave Aug. 30 matters. Wednesday, June 22 Banana fruit without the skin is male and female; for you are all the authorities who lynched him, Our bishops reflected, “A basic Sts. John Fisher and Thomas More, mush. The banana skin protects one in Christ Jesus” (Gal 3:28). saying, “Father, forgive them for moral test for any society is how it martyrs and preserves the banana fruit. Paul is not talking about individ- they do not know what they are treats those who are most vulner- 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3; Ps 119:33-37, 40; Banana skin and fruit together, ual differences and relationships. doing,” his Church is to forgive. able. … We are one human fam- Mt 7:15-20 you have a delicious and healthy He is talking about social groups The Church is to be a light shining ily, whatever our national, racial, treat. such as black and white, the 1 per- in the darkness for all to see. ethnic, economic and ideological Thursday, June 23 Similarly, the living heart of cent and the working class, the Our bishops’ document, differences. We are our brothers’ 2 Kgs 24:8-17; Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9; Mt 7:21-29 religion is your relationship with college-educated and the drop- “Forming Consciences for Faith- and sisters’ keepers, wherever the Lord through his Church. out. ful Citizenship,” notes that our so- they may be.” Friday, June 24 The rules of religion are the ba- The groups you belong to give ciety is far from this shining vision Next week, Paul tells us that nana skin. The rules protect and you identity. You are who you are where everyone counts. Although we are freed from self-indulgence Nativity of St. John the Baptist preserve the relationship with through your family, friends, pro- we are a country pledged to pur- and freed to be our brothers’ and Is 49:1-6; Ps 139:1b-3, 13-15; Acts 13:22-26; the Lord. Rules and relationship fession, social class, church, eth- sue “liberty and justice for all,” we sisters’ keepers. With God, every- Lk 1:57-66, 80 belong together like banana skin nicity and gender. These group- are too often divided across lines one counts. May we, children of and fruit. ings define us. They also oppose of race, ethnicity and economic God in Christ Jesus, live who we Saturday, June 25 In Paul’s language, we are not us. Our social groupings tell us inequality. In opposition to the really are. Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; Ps 74:1b-7, 20-21; made right with God through our who counts and who does not. principle of solidarity, structures To take to prayer: What group Mt 8:5-17 efforts and “works of the law.” We Paul makes an incredible of sin such as racism dominate re- is it easy for you to discount and are made right with God through claim. “For in Christ Jesus, neither lationships between peoples. overlook? Talk to the Lord about Sunday, June 26 our faith in Jesus Christ, accepting circumcision nor uncircumcision The Florida state primary is it. n that “he has loved me and given counts for anything, but only faith Aug. 30. While over 70 percent of 1 Kgs 19:16b, 19-21; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; Gal 5:1, 13-18; Lk 9:51-62 himself up for me” (Gal 2:20). working through love” (Gal 5:6). registered voters vote in the gener- Father Scotchie is the pastor of Through baptism into the While the differences between al elections on Nov. 8, only a very Most Precious Blood Parish in death and resurrection of Christ, social groups are real and divi- small percentage of the electorate, Oviedo. His most recent book you have become children of sive, they do not count in the reign about 20 percent, votes in the pri- is “A Prayer for Hope.” He can God in Christ Jesus. When you of God. “Faith working through mary. The state primary has great be reached on Facebook or at can say with Paul, “I live no lon- love” is the one criteria that mat- power to narrow the field of candi- [email protected]. 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Morris Jereme Derek Saunders Luke Joseph Fleming Shelby Jo Morris Krista Maria Sciulla Julia Coral Flynn Rachel Lynn Murphy Henrik Julian Seibert Bailey Marie Fortier Junco Camille Nelson Bethany Hope Seltzer Ally Shea Fraser Anh Thi Quynh Nguyen Alex Joseph Simon Joseph Conrad Gaeta Teresa Marie Niehaus Matthew Jacob Sinclair Brianna Lynn Garrett Reagan Elizabeth Nowell Jordon Elisa Soto Blake Eric Gee Mikayla Nicole Otzko Gillian Nicole Takais Cooper Saejun Gibson Mathew Alexander Pagan Dane Phillip Thomas Patrick John Gilles Benjamin Gabriel Pasterz Kate Kim Todd Ariana Josephine Giordano Kathleen Laura Pendy Alec Rene Turgeon 36029-0610 Trevor David-Stephen Emma Janis Peterman Adrian Jose Urquiola Glasgow Nico Cole Piatigorski Hector Omar Valenzuela Deanne Rebecca Goodlunis Nathan Douglas Powers Kelsey Leigh Veasy Sara Mackenzie Hannon www.ctbling.com/wildislandtradingcompany Melissa Maria Rambow Andrew Thomas Vellela Emma Marie Heald Vincent Dante Randazzo Robert Christopher Voorhees B4 CLASS OF 2016 Florida Catholic June 10-23, 2016 St. John Neumann High School, Naples

57 graduates Darcee Bowe Thomas Costain TOP HONORS William Brewer Adrian Covarrubias James Allain Georgina Castro Cameron Criss McKay Ayres Conor Castronovo Anthony DeBella Alex Benavitz Makayla Connor Rodrigo Degiovani David Bodewig Macarena Corral Madison DeLaere Allison Denison Teresa DiMercurio Samantha Faulkner Joseph Ficarra-Bowers Lauren Fleisch Valedictorian Salutatorian Megan Gast Megan Gast George Hackett Zachary Gaydos MaryCarolynn Geier Riley Heslin Zachary Maas Raymond Gulapa Alexander Knowles Gregory Mathieu Conner Guthrie Cesar Lora Rebecca Matson George Hackett Hayley Lowe Hailey Metzger Emma Montecalvo Linzi Neely Megan O’Brian Ryan O’Janovac Victoria Owen Bruno Petkovic 35884-0610 Nicholas Prisco Naudia Reeves Sean Reilly Charles Renaud Camille Renner Congratulations Isabella Santos Sydney Shrader Elizabeth Smith Frances Soto What Is Your Nathan Standish 2016 graduates! Anne Stupinski Colin Sweeney Elizabeth Ullrich ROI? Allen Varble Gianni Vitiello German Zapata Take 99% of Bishop Verot students Wishing that brighter continuing onto college. Add in $11,973,000 earned in college scholarships opportunities come your and grants by the 2016 Senior Class of only 147. way and you achieve success in all of them!

it all adds up to success for your child. PK3–Eighth Grade 4355 S. Olive Ave. • West Palm Beach, FL 33405 Congratulations to the Class of 2016 Mrs. Katie Kervi, Principal Rev. Ducasse Francois, Pastor 35994-0610 5598 Sunrise Drive • Ft. Myers, FL 33919 • 239-274-6700 • www.BVHS.org 35812-0610 561-655-1922 • www.saintjuliana.org June 10-23, 2016 Florida Catholic CLASS OF 2016 B5

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128 graduates Zachary Gandiongco Kevin O’Rourke TOP HONORS Anthony Garcia Luis Ortiz Christopher Albritton Karlee Gibas Frank Ostermann Shanti Alexander Joshua Gilmore Taisha Pacheco Hernandez Chase Andrews Alyssa Godek Atal Patel Angelina Antonaccio Juliana Gooden Wendis Pinales Luciano Kyra Atkinson Hannah Guertler Johan Pinales Elise Atwell Jiarui Guo Sierra Porter Elijah Baes Laura Hamilton Lindsey Prendergast

Jonathan Baker Rebecca Haugland Cassidy Prusak Valedictorian Salutatorian Melany Batista Robert Hawkins IV Hanjie Qi Christopher Thomas Florimonte Spinelli Jose Betancur Kathryn Hearns Amanda Rasch Juwan Bracey John Hebert Tyler Raybin Zachary Bundarin Jesse Howanitz Jordan Reddy Brittney Tellez Myah Raye Vickers Chance Bush Chenxi Hu Brandon Reitz Haley Tellez Noah Vorisek Kayla Camp Sebastian Ibarra-Arbelaez Jeremiah Ricketts Mara Tiger-Potter Isabelle Vorwerk Audrey Caplan Mason Jacobi John Riggs Nicolas Torres Michael Waddell Jr. Kathia Marie Castaneda Yoojin Jung Anthony Rivera Ryan Tuten Weiran Wang Jeniffer Cevallos Kelsey Kaczynski Kinley Rogers Alexandra Uhle Amber Weber Kelsey Colbert Laura Kirkpatrick Jordyn Rollins Carson Vandeven Anthony Weber Kathleen Colitz Delaney Kwatkosky Alejandra Ruiz Hannah Veale Taylor Zeek Grace Curtin Cassandra Lawler Aimee Sanchez Fernandez Jean Carlos Vicente Rivera Natassja DeBra Zackary Leeds Claire Santangelo Chase DeCarlo Calista LeGeyt-Damm Brionna Saunders Christopher Demcovich Jr. Caitlin Lindsey Taylor Schanel Tiffany Do Trent Linn Michael Schofield Jr. Anthony Doyle Azaleia Lorenzo Preston Schofield Caitlin Dunne Austin Madrigal Carly Seaman Adriana Espinoza Ireland Maechtle Haley Sexton, Matthew Fernandez Anyssa Manssur-Murphy Brianna Shoemaker Hallie Fischer Matthew Martin Ian Simpson Congratulations Lynette Fisher Abigail Masterson Ryan Slaymaker Jamon Fisk Lauren McMurrer Thomas Spinelli to the class of 2016 Christopher Florimonte Sarah Meinel Ashley Sprague Laura Floyd Victor Musleh III Shamori St. Kitts Trinity Catholic High School Reid Foster Matthew Nelson Devon Stentiford 2600 S.W. 42nd St. • Ocala, FL 34471 36022-0610 Jenna Franke Samantha Niebla Phoebe-Marie Suazo 352-622-9025 • www.trinitycatholichs.org Lamboglia Savanna Freimuth Brandon Noboa B6 CLASS OF 2016 Florida Catholic June 10-23, 2016 Bishop Moore High School, Orlando IN MEMORIAM

285 graduates Christen Elizabeth Becerra TOP HONORS Alyssa Gail Behler Karla Vanessa Abarca Sabrina Blacha-Schlottman Emmanuel Antonio Abreu Sarah K. Blankenbicker Fernan Andres Alcala Nicole Leigh Borah Natalie Fiorella Alfaro Parker Bryant Boudreaux Brittney Marie Almanzar Katherine Nicole Branca Joseph Dennis Skinner Jessica Magali Amador Michael Alexander Brauman Austin Jacob Anderson The family of Bishop Matthew Michael Brockman Moore High School fondly Sebastian Angeli Emma Grace Browder Valedictorian Salutatorian remembers senior Joseph Kathleen Kane Carl Ty Breanna Nichole Aponte Denis Skinner, who died Lauren Margaret Brown April 30, 2016. Joseph Frida Avalos will always be in our Godfrey George Brown III Ian William Castillo Morgan Elizabeth Fenimore Amma Osabea Baadu hearts and prayers, and Hadley Weaver Bucken Bailee Madison Castillo Andre Javier Fernandez his inspirational spirit Courtney Elaine Baker will not be forgotten. Whitney Evans Burchfield Karly Vaitiare Castro Marjorie Anne Mary Catherine May he rest eternally in Sophia Elisa Ballesteros Ferrero Gabriel J. Carrillo Bennett Hill Cathcart peace with Our Lord. Lauren Nicole Bautista Natasha Castellano Joshua Ryan Chanin Marcus Sterling Figaro Robert Daiquan Cheathem Jr. Savannah Nicole Figler Grace McKenzie Hingtgen Mackenzie Taylor Cherry Justin Nicholas Flores Colin Michael Hoepker Deanna Elizabeth Choma Andrea DelSocorro Flores Juan Pablo Hormazabal Sophia Marie Cintron Joseph Lawrence Fontana IV Jack Ryan Hotaling Sofia Isabel Colón-Rivero Eric Forbrick John Vincent Iennaco Edmund John Corrado Stephanie Marie Fraley Jacob Evan Isola Mary Clare Costa Nicholas Alan Fries Valentina Izquierdo Salazar Richard Lee Cotarelo Victoria Rose Froehlich Isabella Jaramillo-Betancourt Colin Michael Crowe Justin Aaron Froehlich Dara Chenzira Anjhoné Jarvis Gabriel Ulysses Cubillos Collin Michael Galinas Jennifer Maeveen Jeffery Seamus Anthony-Thomas Julia Jane Galloway Jay Thomas Joyner Cushen Melanie Kacy Garcia Carson Davis Kahle Davis John Daly Maryann Rita Geagea Kathleen Elise Kane Jonathon Joseph Dang Gabrielle Rae George Ellieth Alejandra Kaufman Samantha Jean Daugherty Jennifer Elise Gibson Pittol Kyle Ronald Davis Yazmin Matilde Gil Joshua David Keeler Johan Ramon De Jesus-Trieu Michael Patrick Giordano Declan Teague Kelly Brianna Nicole DelOrbe Celia Marie Grassi James Patrick Kelly Stephen Benito DeLuca Jr. Samantha Marie Gravitte Sarah Elizabeth Kelly Kevyn deZavala Nicholas Robert Grzeszczak Gabriela Kristine Kiniry Regina Frances DiRico Joshua Arthur Guzman Kristen Elizabeth Kleier Michelle Carolina Dos Santos Gabriella Maria Guzzi Gabriella Sioux Koula Mary Margaret Doyle Patrick Ernest Haggerty Max Christopher Kucera Reina Lumbay DuBose Braxton Burton Haley Alexis Sydney LaDuke Tyler Andrew Dudash Ryan Thomas Hamlin Daniela-Mercedes Lamastus Amanda Elizabeth Egan Tyler John Hamlin Palmer Eugene Langevin Natalia Alesandra Escheu Christian Erik Hansen III Matthew Thomas Large Nathalie Vanessa Espinal Alain Amine Harb Sarah Kathryn Larkin Alessandro Emilio Esposito Collin James Hartmann Giulia Ribeiro Lassance Joseph Robert Esposito Virginia Lynn Harwood Andrew Joseph Lesczynski Kevin Estrella Jeremiah Joseph Helwig Rayshad Ammiel Lewis Hannah McBride Etscorn Olivia Claire Henke Hannah Michelle Lloyd Madison Sydney Faire Paul Warner Henrickson Luheng Lu Larissa Lynn Farley Anthony Marco Hernandez Eugenio Macouzet de Maria y Campos Cassandra Rose Farrell Rafael David Hernandez Diego Luis Faverio Victoria Cristina Hernandez Douglas James MacTye II Madelyn Carmen Felix Colleen Higgins Edwin Andre Madera 35877-0610 Kaitlyn Myriam Felix Katherine Kelly Higgins Please see BISHOP MOORE, B6 June 10-23, 2016 Florida Catholic CLASS OF 2016 B7

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FROM B6 Marcella Reis e Silva More Isabella MaryAnn Poma Gabriel John Scavone Gina Maureen Toffoli Ashley Marie Moses Riley Byrd Portmann Tara Amber Sciortino Caroline Marie Tomey Matthew James Mahoney Rigsby Harrison Mosley Molly Kate Powers Shannon Catherine-Ann Kallee Marie Topper Seaman Daniel Francis Mantzaris Jr. Jewell Elizabeth Murphy Leonardo Salvatore Proano Natalia Rocha Torres Patrick Secrist George Santiago Marantino Hannah Marie Murray Michael Anthony Rebera MyLinh Truong Sabrina Segura Jose Andres Marcano Emma Kathleen Nawrot Caroline Margarite Recio Carl Matthew Soriano Ty Jonathan Gregory Serráo Michael C. Marfori Andrew Anthony Nelson John Philip Reece Andres James Tyjéski Thomas Reid Shafer Angela-Maria Martinez Kendall Kay Neswold Giovanni Gabriel Reveron Samantha Marie Tagle Uy Elyse Marie Sheppard Laura Isabel Martinez Rebecca Lee Ngo Maria Jose Reyes Camila Judith Valdivia Loayza Marianna Grace Shurina Aaron Nikel Mason Lily Thi Nguyen Ruben Javier Rivera Mariana Mercedes Vargas Emily Cathleen Sierra Nathaniel James McComas Thanh Thi Nguyen Daniela Roa Haley Nicole Vázquez Joseph Denis Skinner Catherine Lidia McDonough Allison Christine Norris Fabian Alejandro Rodriguez Timothy Donald Vazquez Maureen Clare Sledge James Cavanaugh McIntyre Coleen Grace O’Keefe Jessica Nicole Rodriguez Wilfredo Xavier Vega Kiera Joy Sleigh Joseph Martin McKenna Nina Marie Olivardia Victoria Maria Rodriguez Ryan Joseph Violette Brauer James Anthony Smith Margaret Catherine McKenna Cristina Isabel Ortez Nicholas Dow Walker Shaun Alexander Rogozinski Simone Collins Smith John David McMahan Fernando Osorio Kailey Nicole Walsh Lauren Elizabeth Rostkowski Savannah Kathryn Smith Amanda Marie McRae Gabriel Osorio-Mazzilli Nicholas Anthony Welch Uriel Ruiz Zoe Lynn Smith Olivia Danielle Meier Andres Manuel Outerino Ryan Keith White Emily Victoria Ruiz Alec Christopher Soloway Philip Curtin Meister Emily Grace Owens Karen Andrea Wilhelm Cristian Enrique Ruiz-Ashley William Tyler South Maria Carolina Melich Lampo Ernest Page III Cole Gregory Williams Chase Elijah Rydstrand Brittany Marie Stewart Kelly Vanessa Mendiburo Colton Joseph Palmer Gabrielle Elizabeth Williams Amanda Sue Saab Maxwell Cole Stein Ryan Nathanial Milford Mixson Ramsey Pantaleon Hank Chandler Woodward Sergio Antonio Sagastume Domanik Longinus Stratford Alexis Nicole Monroe Wendy Parra Arturo Carlos Ydrach Pelfrene Fils Saint-Fort William Gordon Stricker Daniella MonsalveCongratulationsJulia Drew Paulino Matthew Scott Zaino Nakesha Saint-Hilaire Sean Patrick Sullivan Autumn Marie Montague- James Manuel Pedersen Emma Marie Zak James Victoria Quynh-Thu Phan Patrick D.J. Santambrosio Rodney Dexter Taylor Jr. Yinghong Zhao Sergio Francisco Montoya Nicolas Harry Picard Samantha Hanlon Saunders Alison Ann Tessitore Zander Trey Zimmer Justin William Moran Steven HarryClass Polk Jr. Samuel Thomasof Savard 2016!Rachel Nicole Thompson Christopher Reilly Zook

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Celebrations  GRADUATION  Santa Fe High School, Lakeland

80 graduates Kara Ann Donnelly TOP HONORS Tesia Marie Doriguzzi Alexander Arcia Joseph Mackenzie Dotson Alberto Jose Atanes Jiaming Fan Daniel Michael Barrios Gabrielle Noel Fazekas Samantha Madelyn Nicholas Alexander Fazekas Bainbridge-Blocker Noah Bonson Frye The McFadden family is pleased to Adam Michael Bodolay Langley Everette Gault announce the eighth-grade graduation of Robert Dale Burzynski AIMEE McFADDEN Gavin M. Grant from St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School Lindsay Michelle Chritton Alexander Louis Gutierrez in Altamonte Springs. John Kenneth Costello Valedictorian Valedictorian Valedictorian Adriana Sofia Hall Adriana Hall Your parents Tom and Danielle, your Mikael Geraldo Cruz Shawn Proctor Claudia Stangl brother Tommy, grandmother Adele and Michael Tyler Hancock Daniela Alejandra Davila- your “Uncle Mike” are so proud of you. Vega Chance Kenneth Hiers Joseph Girard Preziosi Clayton Frederick Spence Kudos on your Christian Living Award Britney Abigail Deas Meghan Lynn Kelly from St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School Brian Damian Prisbe Claudia Marie Stangl and your Altar Server Award from James Albert Albay de Padua Matthew Jordan Kelly Shawn Michael Proctor Jeffrey Joseph Stone Knights of Columbus Council #5618. Mark Joseph Devlin Brandon Kevin Kenemuth Eduardo Xavier Quintana Madeline Mackenzie Taylor Yang Kong Kamden Lubrano Rand Zoe Elizabeth Thiede John Leslie Kromer Walker Ellsworth Richards Juliana Christine Whalen HyunChang Lee Christopher Clay Ritter Justice Omar Whitter Ting Li Michael Philip Rivera Nancy Nicole Widick John Kevin Littlejohn Jr. Cassidy Laurel Robertson Jiacheng (David) Xie Andrew Joseph Massarella Ty’ree Ha’Kim Rodman Hao (Tony) Xu John Joseph McIntire Enrique Jose Rosales Zhiqin (Mason) Yang Juan Esteban Morales Corona Han (Shirley) Sa Andrew Thomas Yarnell Elijah Tadar Muhammad John David Saliba Genpei (John) Zhang Timothy Joseph Ober Ryan Nolan Santiago Kaili (Alex) Zhang Gabino Olivares Zachary Taylor Scott Jiarui (Janet) Zhong Kelvin Ortiz-Hilton Alyssa Laine Sidwell Pengyu Zhu Jesse James Outlaw Kayla Marie Snell Ying Tong Zhu Derek William Peeples Logan Alan Christopher Yan Alejandro Perez Spang Henry KaDerian Perry IV 35872-0610 36001-0610 June 10-23, 2016 Florida Catholic CLASS OF 2016 B9 Melbourne Central Catholic High School

142 graduates 14 GRADUATES OF MCC HONORED AS VALEDICTORIANS Victoria Adams John Stewart Adler Shannon Elizabeth Ament Garrett Cole Arnold Anthony Lamont Baker Jr. Alyssa Gabriella Barella Jenna Kathleen Barnak T’Qwuan Aquille Berkley Scott Shannon Robert Jacob Maximillian Concetta Bingjie Nicole Frederic Bikoi Yana Ament Borell Crowell Diaz Ginevra He Hennessy Aaron Jonathan Blaylock Robert James Borell Leroy Brown Jr. Christopher John Browne Jr. Adriana Carpinelli Caetano Yixuan Cao Sandra Elizabeth Carley Reuben Walter Carmona Brandon Alexander Carpenter Brett Gregory Mary Anne Yunuo Eileen Xiaoyang Kevin Hymel Jr. Johanning Kelley Laird Liu O’Connell Sang Roxana Mariana Carpio Anni Chen Christian Wayne Harnden Austin Jeffrey Nickle Di Tang Zachary Vordermark Wells Michelle Marie Carroll Bingjie He Daniel Jose Nunez Linxiao Tang Sijia Wen Andrew Taylor Christian Cobbold Nicole Lee Hennessy Eileen Barbara O’Connell Cameron Michael Tanner Peter Douglas Wilkie Joseph Giovanni Conigliaro Blake Nicholas Hildreth James Patrick O’Connell Hannah Nicole Taylor Yadirah Iyhana Williams Michael Giovanni Conigliaro Morgan Marie Hunter Nneka Amarachukwu Ryan Mathew Taylor Tian Xing Onwuanaibe Aaron Brandon Converse Brett James Hymel Jr. Kait-lynn Veronica Tombling Qian Xu Ingrid Calderon Ortiz Arielle Marie Cortes Madeline Mae Ix Cimone Nicole Toppin Kiana Samand Zanganeh Alexis Rene Pell Ryan Carlton Craft Angelique Denise Jackson Katrina Megan Torres Erzhen Zhang Charlotte Ann Perlman Jacob Richard Crowell Kejia Denise Jackson Kenneth Dale Vilardebo Luming Zhao Kristopher Wallace Perry Feiyang Dai Dorota Jagnesakova Scott Thomas Wagenblast Shaojie Zheng Sean Paul Perry Amanda Rose Dalton Gregory James Johanning Kiley Jean Walker Joseph Ronald Petrick Otto Anthony De Vries Autumn Olivia Keany Joshua Allen Walts Emil Christopher Pizzulo Andrew Ryan Deese Mary Kate Kelley Yijin Wang Mark Thomas Potter Liliana Sofia DeMore Zachary Alexander Krebs Stella Quintero Maximillian Thomas Diaz Michaela Thérèse Kruszeski John Tyler Ragozino Matthew Diriwachter-Penley Connor Scott Kwoka Megan Elizabeth Raleigh Jordan Michael Dodi Nia Allese LaFlore Riley Marissa Rhines-Parry Madison Renee Donovan Anne Christine Laird Michael Brian Ridyard Rongjian Du Anastasia Olivia Laneuville Ty Matthew Rieder Jiayu Duan Colman Taylor LaRoche Marissa Kay Robertson Candice Anne Ellis Madison Richelle Lierman Andrew Joseph Rocque Paul Anthony Engrand Siyi Lin 1509 S.E. 27th Street, Cape Coral, FL 33904 Payton Alyssa Roe 36039-0610 Samantia Gianna Ercolani Shu Liu Kyle Francis Ruiz Building Faith, Hearts and Minds William R. Chaplow Erdman Yunuo Liu Sophia Natalia Ruiz Sidney Brooke Foster Quinn Michael Lowdermilk Manuela Sanchez Congratulations and Blessings to Kyra Colleen Fournier Rui Ma Xiaoyang Kevin Sang Delaney Elizabeth Fuller Xiaoyang Ma Our 2016 Graduates from All at Timothy William Schneider Concetta Kathleen Ginevra Yuanxi Ma St. Andrew Catholic School and Parish Byron Emmanuel Silva Anna Maria Gleich Robert Patrick MacDonald Christian Keith Smallwood Brandon Pierce Goetz Ajani Jameel McPherson “ Commit to the Lord whatever you do, Michelle Marie Smeen Maurice Gordon III Trevor Durand Mills Proverbs 16:3 Kaz Thomas Soyk and He will establish your plans.” Lucas Gumieira Marques Ahmed Mohammed Keegan David Stinnett Shaye Destiny Hall Amanda Esther Molina Zhuo Sun 239-772-3922 | www.standrewcs.org Sarah Ann Mulla B10 CLASS OF 2016 Florida Catholic June 10-23, 2016 Father Lopez High School, Daytona Beach

91 graduates Wenting Cun Caroline Maloney Herrero TOP HONORS Scarlyn Maria De Los Santos Benjamin William Higgs Imani B. Alexis Nova Michael Anthony Hill Daniel Angelo Anderson Brooke Macel Denison David Antony Hills Lauren Nicole Anderson Troy Allen Denston Maya Elizabeth Howell Oscar Riley Arline Dominic Paul DiGioia Angelique Paige Hudson Angelina Carina Barilla Noah Fraser Dunn Drew David Hutchings Brooke Ashton Becker Brady Michael Dymicki Allen Thomas Jackson Jr. Simryn Bhoola Sarah Courtney Eads Alexander Marvin Jean-Mary Shelby Lorena Bischoff Emily Nicole Edwards Demontre James Johnson Patrick Walsh Bowler John Reilly Ferguson Valedictorian Salutatorian Winifred Soledad Johnson Bailey Alexander Melissa Jimenez Castillo Kacey Erin Finch Ryan Christopher Jones Gillespy Jean-Mary Lucy Elle Cloer Margaret Katherine Frison Joshua Alan Kidwell Thomas James Collier Bailey Anne Gillespy Rachael Maureen Koelker Erin Kate Nunn Coughlin Jake Shepard Godbee Nicholas David LaPlant Kathryn Alyce Novak Terrence Christopher Regan Jr. Summer Gwynne Cowan Austin Uriah Gonzalez Catherine Thao Uyen Le Connor Armand Nyborg Meghan Elizabeth Register Noelia Monica Cruz Jennifer Rae Graham Logan Dean LeCras Nicholas James Ohlwein Jose Alexander Rivera Alexandria Lemaire Rafael Vicente Pallais Matthew Benjamin Roof Patrick Thor Lessard Sydney Nicole Parks Juwan Kaliso Tyree Ross Ariana Diane Lucas Richard Perez Matthew William Ryan Brittany Nicole Marino Selena Marie Moralez Perez Angelo Robert Scotto Abigail Nicole Marvin Ryan George Thomas Potee Alexandra Elizabeth Shuman Chase Keith Massi Mia Angela Deposoy Prado Frederick Todd Smith Danni Mei Atawit Promasen Angelina Ferrante Suggs Jonathan Paul Michalos Nicholas Reagan Rando Brittany Rose Tessensohn Laurie Ann Mojica Madelyn Kennon Rayos Nicolas Christian Theriault Sadie Donahue Tolbert Dante Xavier Torres Alfredo Victoriano Vicente Caroline Lisa Votaw Nolan E. Wherry Hogan Bain Wilder Marquis Sherard Williams II DeVonte K. Woods FATHER LOPEZ Adrienne Marie Yaryan Shengchi Zhou CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Celebrations  GRADUATION 

John Randall Radetsky John graduated from Lake Mary High School A Valued Education since 1959 on May 25, 2016. John was a four-year varsity letterman for LMHS baseball and earned a scholarship to Oklahoma State University where he will attend in the fall. Congratulations, Congratulations, John! We are proud of your accomplishments and excited for your future. May God guide, protect and bless you as you enter this new chapter in your life. Class of 2016! Know that you are loved and always keep the faith. Love, Mom, Eric, Paige, Leah, Meme and Grandpa

35880-0610 “Be strong and steadfast! Do not fear nor be

35825-0610 May God’s Blessings go with You. dismayed, for the Lord, your God, is with you wherever you go.” — Joshua 1:9 June 10-23, 2016 Florida Catholic CLASS OF 2016 B11

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Palm Beach Fort Pierce County Pope John Paul II High, Boca Raton 88 graduates TOP HONORS

Francis Jahael Abraham Dana Michelle Ageeb Aya A. Al-Turk Corey Manuel Alves Eryc Tyler Anderson Melissa Aponte Alexander Harrison Atamer Maximillian Thomas Assaly Valedictorian Salutatorian Logan Bryce Lauren Allison Severyn Gage Baltos Jones Kenney Ryan William Baskerville Yurel Beasejour-Joseph Chelsea Marie Keen Victor Manuel Rodriguez- Anthony Lee Beringhaus Moreno Duane Robert Kelly Jr. Benjamin Martin Santangelo Ryan Rohde Boehning Lauren Allison Kenney Keenan Markez Bryant Jordan Julia Salerno Andrew Garrison Laszewicki Quintin Scott Burkhamer Matthew Warren Schorner Dimitri Tyree Lewis Congratulations Tongwei Cai (Tony) Jacob Alexander Sneed William Reid Link Trevor Daniel Cardin Chase David Solesky Aaron Nathaniel Lore Hanfeng Chen (Frank) Colin James Stanton Jialin Lou (Katrina) to the Zhuoyan Chen (Amy) Scott Harrison Stacy Jr. Yangyi Luo (Edward) Christopher Clements William Anthony Stacen Alexander Marrero Summler Nathan Pierce Davis ClassClass ofof 20122016 David Nikolai Marrero Emily Marie Tobar Darren Ronel Decius Makayla Marie McMinn Chase Dillon Trefelner Alexa Rae Delgado Brock Samuel Miller Cristian David Umpierre Samantha Paige Failla Austin Paul Moll Charlotte Alice Warner Carl-Michel Fevrius Christopher Owen Kyle Cameron John Weideman Robert Anthony Giesemann Jr. Montpetit Sara Ann White Scott Carlos Morgan Eric Michael Gilreath Mason Tyler Wilfong Royce David Neil Alexandra Lee Glenn Logan Hunter Willems Mary Kathleen O’Leary James Isaias Green Quentin Fredrick Woody Wenhao Pan (Vincent) Peter Thomas Green Yunge Xiao (Rita) Anthony James Paparella Timothy Allan Green Michael Ryan Pena-Ariet Zenghui Xiong (Gordon) Yaotian Guo (Ben) 3402 Delaware Ave Mario Pasquale Presutti Jingbo Yuan (Tim) Christina Marie Hess Fort Pierce, FL 34947 Nicholas Jonathan Ramirez Shengnan Zhu (Lexi) Yingjie Huang (Charlotte) 772-464-5200 Miguel Paolo Deang Reyes Jr. Elliot Michael Zirwas 35918-0610 Patrick Joseph Huot Rachel Lorrean Richardson John Joseph Zorc www.JohnCarrollHigh.com Elston Everette Jones Patrick Michael Riley Jeremy Christian Zuvich Logan Bryce Jones B12 CLASS OF 2016 Florida Catholic June 10-23, 2016 St. John Paul II Academy, Boca Raton 125 graduates Chiemeka Mennen Fevecque Alina Paula Livelli TOP HONORS Catherine Mari Ford Joseph Vito Loscalzo Kathryn Grace Aiello Paige Malone Fraser Travis Shawn Maesel Tiffany Brooke Apthekar Nicholas John Frontera Taylor Anne Mann Jared Douglas Barton Alandra N. Zambelli-Fumagali Zachary Joseph Markle Nicholas Harrison Bjordahl John Jacob Fumero II Mary Margaret Marten Michael Edward Blackman Ethan Connor Gable Alexander Briano Mascot Katherine Alexis Brooks Cole Thomas Gamble Frank Joseph Massaro Patrick Michael Brower Gabriela Fernanda Garcia Laura Katherine McKinney Tessa Rae Bundonis Emma Jean Gibney Ryan Aloysius McMahon Chase Alexander Caldararo Cullen Charles Gray Blake Scott McNeal Valedictorian Eric Salutatorian Amparo Maria Pareja Avila Daniel Raymond Carmona Jonathan Dexter Gray Francisco Ramon Mendez James Heinlein Christopher Albert Castellon Vincent Charles Gray Jr. Charles Edward Metzger III Christopher Maury Catanzaro Gianna L. Guarnieri Dominic Jeffrey Milanese Dominic Anthony Polimeni Joseph Patrick Silk Michael John Chiste Katelyn Grace Guinan Brandon Douglas Manley Miller Jake Polowczyk Colin Joseph Smith Samantha Kayla Christiansen Madisyn Leigh Hahn Kayla Nicole Molbogot Elisabeth Carrie Privitera Lauren Elizabeth Switalski John Gabriel Clynes Robert John Hall III Timothy James Morris Jonathan A. Pugh Bailee Rhea Szymanski Jeffrey Brendan Cogswell Emily Burns Hankey Giovanna Vono Motta Nikolas Barna Ramadan John James Tierney Angela Michelle Constantine Peter Anton Harrigan Jr. Nadia Rose Mousa Margaret Meera Raman Francisco Jose Tomas Courtney Lauren Crouse Julia Hartmann Madeline Rose Murray Nicholas Ramondini Jr. Lauren Elizabeth Turner Julie Brooke Cruz Eric James Heinlein Wendy Nevelus Jordan Bryce Rand Matthew James Urbanek Zachary Ryan Czulada Daphne Taylor Hood Lauren Victoria Nevirs Tristan Cole Rand Jaelyne Monique Vigoa Chelsea Ann daCosta Peyton Elizabeth Jara Nico Anthony Niro Noah Austin Roberson Rayshard Bernard C. Wallace Jared Marc Dawson Zachary Karl Kadel Olivia Grace Nocera Lina Victoria Rocha Velez Yuhao Wei Mitchell Anthony Deaunovich Alexandra Rose Kaleel Megan Elizabeth Notoris Anthony Santino Roselli Katelyn Bliss Wigderson Danielle Sarah Donahue Laurel Ruth Kilbourne Hailey Parker Nowicki Dillon Michael Rucinski Kelly Michelle Williston Ciara Lale Doyle Jonathan Barclay Laria Michelle Jean Olearczyk Allison Ruggiero YuZe Xia Jon’Carlos Duford Reegan Oliver Leen Amparo Maria Pareja Avila Olivia Leigh Sadusky Ethan Ray Ybanez Reilly Ellison Edwards Audrey Chanel Lepore Jenna Marie Parker Morgan Nicole Schwartz Valerie Claire Yunis Georgia Kathryn Eliopoulos Haiqing Li Lorenzo S. Piediscalzi Anthony Taylor Serena Katherine Rose Yurt Brian Ronald Flynn-Fallon Zijie Shao Jordan Christopher Zakka 36017-0610 June 10-23, 2016 Florida Catholic CLASS OF 2016 B13 Cardinal Newman High School, West Palm Beach

123 graduates Olivia Fasulo Emma McCarthy TOP HONORS Cole Fendrich Molly McLoughlin Tytionia Adderly Daniella Fernandez Alexandra Moor Michelle Agnello Isabel Filippone John-Sebastian Morrow Kaitlyn Baich Camille Fonseca Joseph Mudano Brielle Barba Leonardo Forconi Andrew Nassif Brianna Bates Adriana Galarraga Riley Neeld Genevieve Beaudoin Jake Gandhi Justin Nelms Emily Beck Luciano Garcia-Baylleres William Nissen Taylor Brindle Olivia Gladstone Max Nuevas Alexa Cabrera Valedictorian Salutatorian Warren Goulbourne Grace O’Connell Sophia Mangonon Ashley-Kate Story Antonella Calderon Trevor Grill Frederick O’Donnell Christopher Cammarata Taylor Groth Trevor Olds Kyle Cartales Mariana Sanchez Jenna VonLangen Chloe Gullickson Steven Olsen Nicholas Cerbone Calli Seberg Andre Wade Kristina Gusmano Michael Otano Brian Chapman Luke Simpson Cameron Walsh Dylan Heger Stefan Panozzo Carencha Charles Bailey Skiles Megan Walsh Erin Hennessey Grant Papenfuss Xavier Charles-Walters Anne Skivington Emily Weiss Mariela Hunt Lorena Parrilla Samuel Chenette Sebastian Smith Chase White Luke Hynes Emil Pedral Chloe Christie Carl St. Arnaud Brooke Williams Rachael Ihnken Scott Perry Gabriella Coffield Natalie Stanford Michael Williams Oswaldo Jimenez James Petrokus Delaney Cole Ashley Story Isabel Winn Nikolas Kaufmann Tyler Porter Jillian Conforti Shaun Stratton Jeramey Worthen Nicolas Kramer Alexa Potenza Michael Cronin William Sullivan Kayla Yanes Daniel LeeBove Chloe Powery-Doxey Gabrielle Cuevas Catherine Talks Taylor Yanoschak Alan Long Chadwick Pyle Mark D’Alessandro Alyssa Thomas Andrew Zakala Monica Lopez Delaney Quest Pietro Damasceno Brandon Timmer Summer Love Joshua Rene Katherine Deck German Torres Sophia Mangonon Michael Ricci Anne Dorfman Esteban Valentin Netra Mantena Ronald Richbell Julie Dulman Thomas Van Otteren Ryan Marro Francesca Romano Chad Erickson Andrew Vodopija Benjamin Martinez Dominique Samedi Stephen Faber

Celebrations  GRADUATION  Cardinal newman HigH SCHool 561-683-6266 512 Spencer Drive • West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Theresa Marie Donahue of Blessed Sacrament Parish graduated magna cum laude from Belmont Abbey College with a B.A. degree in accounting. She is the daughter of Tom and Patti Donahue of Clermont. Entering the college in 2012 with a Catholic Leadership scholarship, Theresa’s activities included working as an assistant coach with Special Olympics North Carolina, starting a women’s fitness program on campus and volunteer work within the Diocese of Charlotte. The baccalaureate Mass and graduation ceremony was held May 14 at Mary Help Congratulations of Christians Basilica Piazza.The college founded in 1876 bears the Benedictine motto: “That in all things may God be glorified.” Class of 2016!

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Musi cian, actor, cardinals, lawyer Catholic college grads get bevvy of advice

Catholic News Service you can make the same choice (as St. Vincent) as you leave St. John’s.” WASHINGTON | Speakers at Across the country at St. Mary’s commencement exercises at U.S. College in Moraga, Calif., graduates Catholic colleges and universities heard from alum Mahershala Ali, this year ranged from musician and who currently stars in the award- composer Harry Connick Jr. and ac- winning Netflix original series tor of stage and screen Mahershala “House of Cards.” His other roles Ali to cardinals and bishops and a have included playing the head of former college president. security in last fall’s “The Hunger As commencement speaker at Games: Mockingjay — Part 2.” Loyola University New Orleans May He offered graduates advice 20, Connick both regaled crowds about the power of perseverance, and drew upon his multifaceted ca- patience and prayer in their lives af- reer and his Catholic upbringing as ter college. He told them they would he shared advice for a meaningful need all three to truly pursue their and successful life beyond gradua- dreams. tion. “We are simply the culmination “If you work and pay attention to of our actions and the seeds of our the smallest details of your work, actions are our thoughts,” Ali said your relationships, your faith, May 21. “We have a responsibility you’ll find that over time, you will to our spirit and I feed and clothe have created a lot of great things — mine through prayer and medita- things of worth, things of substance tion, cultivating a relationship with and quality,” he told the graduates. the divine source of guidance, the Connick, a native son of New majestic dance of call and response. Orleans, received an honorary doc- “You have the capacity to leave torate of music from Loyola. In his a lasting impact and indelible im- address he cited the philosophies of pression upon this world as evi- Pope Francis, the Jesuits and St. Ig- denced by this day, your right of natius Loyola, founder of the Jesuit passage,” he told the graduates. order. With self-deprecating humor, “Claim the sacred spaces of your he also drew upon his career as a minds; nurture and cultivate a vi- musician, actor and entertainer, ref- sion of fulfillment; and move to- erencing family life, his upbringing ward that destiny with patience, in the Crescent City and past work perseverance and prayer.” Graduates celebrate at the University of Notre Dame at the conclusion of the May 15 commencement on the film “Dolphin Tale” and TV In Atchison, Kan., New York ceremony in Indiana. (Barbara Johnston/University of Notre Dame | CNS) shows “Will and Grace” and “Amer- Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan called ican Idol.” on graduates at Benedictine Col- Network, whom she called a model His philanthropy work includes lege May 14 to “dream and dare” to of work and prayer. “You must pray his efforts on Musicians’ Village in make a difference in difficult cir- and put your life in God’s hand,” she the city’s Ninth Ward, the hardest cumstances. said. “Your rock is Jesus. You know hit by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Cardinal Dolan, who received an what Jesus would do, so I say do it.” He founded the village with fellow honorary degree from the college, At the university’s arts com- New Orleans native and musician said he has seen the possibilities of mencement exercises, Paul M. Branford Marsalis in the aftermath a Benedictine College education in “Mickey” Pohl, a former member of the storm. a student he met in a refugee camp of Franciscan University’s board Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of in Iraq. of trustees, received an honorary Brooklyn, N.Y., addressed gradu- The camp was filled with “refu- doctorate of Christian ethics for his ates of Vincentian-run St. John’s gees your own age who had lost work defending religious freedom. University May 22. He spoke about families and homes and careers Pohl spoke at length about how the immigration issue in the United and possessions — everything but religious freedom in the U.S. is be- States. The bishop also received the their faith and that thirst for learn- ing threatened. He leads a team of President’s Medal, the university’s ing that gives them hope in a terrain attorneys with the Jones Day law Harry Connick Jr. gives the Boston Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley highest honor, during the ceremo- blotched by international bullies, firm representing more than 50 commencement address at delivers the homily at the May ny on the campus in the borough of by bombs and blood,” he said. “And Catholic organizations, including Loyola University New Orleans 13 at the Franciscan University Queens. there is Josh Radick, your fellow Franciscan University, in lawsuits May 20. of Steubenville in Ohio. “I find the topic of immigration alumnus, smack dab in the middle against the federal contraceptive to be truly important to the Church of all that.” mandate. want to leave me, too? Do you love plan and that there is an interaction and to the world,” said Bishop Di- He called all the students to “There is a war going on out there me? and interconnectedness to what Marzio. “This topic is very appro- be like Josh, following “the call to in which we are thrust whether we Cardinal O’Malley encouraged God asks of us and how we live out priate here at St. John’s because greatness he sensed on this cam- like it or not. There is a war being graduates to use Peter’s answers: our lives. you have a very high percentage of pus.” fought for your soul and there is a You are the Christ. To whom else “Jesus came to announce that he immigrants and children of immi- In Ohio, Laura M. Meeks, the for- war being fought for the soul of our should we go. Yes, Lord, you know was going to make all things new, grants here and you’re in Queens, mer president of Eastern Gateway nation,” he said. that I do. but he was going to invite all of us to N.Y., one of the most ethnically di- Community College in Steuben- A day earlier Boston Cardinal “The correct answers need to be make that happen, that we wouldn’t verse counties in the United States. ville, delivered the keynote address Sean P. O’Malley received an hon- on your heart as well as your lips,” just be passive bystanders,” he said “The immigrants of our diocese at Franciscan University’s science orary doctorate of sacred theol- he said. “Here at Franciscan Univer- during undergraduate commence- seem to live in harmony much like commencement ceremony May 14. ogy during Franciscan University’s sity, you have such an extraordinary ment exercises at DAR Constitution the situation here on this campus,” She noted that the class was baccalaureate Mass. In his homily, opportunity to deepen your life of Hall in Washington. The university he continued. “St. Vincent de Paul, graduating during the Year of Mercy he spoke about Christ’s disciples as faith, hope and love.” is located in suburban Arlington, the founder of the Vincentian (or- and in the same year Blessed Teresa students, particularly St. Peter. He On May 15, Washington Cardinal Va. der), has educated you with a spe- of Kolakata will be canonized (Sept. noted three questions that Christ Donald W. Wuerl told Marymount “Never give up the hope, never cial mission to serve the poor and 4). Meeks also noted the March 27 asked in the Gospels and how it was University’s graduates that their give up the vision, never give up the the downcast. You are our educated death of Mother Angelica, found- like a final exam on his teachings: generation faces great challenges dream you can make this a better future leaders and it is our hope that ress of the Eternal Word Television Who do you say that I am? Do you to the idea that we are part of God’s world,” Cardinal Wuerl said. n