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ORLANDO DIOCESE PALM BEACH DIOCESE VENICE DIOCESE

Honors for laity, clergy Prayers for priests Post Hurricane Michael Mexican parishes pitch in to help Central American asylum seekers

DAVID AGREN tion of anti-government protesters main murky, but the migrants Catholic News Service in Nicaragua have sent even more marching through Mexico said they people fleeing with some joining in either saw news reports, social me- HUIXTLA, Mexico | Members the caravan. dia postings or heard rumors about of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in this The problem, however, is espe- it. Many thought it was a way to find southern Mexican city rose early cially acute in Honduras as prices safety in numbers as they headed Oct. 24 to feed but a fraction of the rise, salaries stagnate and gangs north. Criminal gangs and crooked Central American migrants travel- prey on populations. Many Hon- cops in Mexico often prey on small ing in a caravan, which is trying to durans report being charged “war groups of migrants. traverse Mexico and reach the Unit- taxes,” or extortion, to live in their The caravan has captured wide- ed States border. own homes. spread international attention. It “Tortas! Take one. The road “This is an indignant reality also has caused controversy in the ahead is long,” Rafael Gomez yelled caused by the current situation in U.S. as President Donald Trump from the bed of a white pickup to the our country,” the Honduras bish- has tweeted his displeasure. Trump passing migrants as they streamed ops’ conference said in an Oct. 20 has threatened to cut foreign aid to out of town in the predawn hours. statement on the caravan. Central American countries in re- A large caravan of migrants from Central America, trying to reach They had slept in the streets in what “It’s forcing a determined group taliation and adamantly stated the the U.S., climb on a truck Oct. 21 in Tapachula, Mexico. (UESLEI resembled an impromptu refugee to leave behind what little they migrants will not enter the U.S. MARCLINO, REUTERS | CNS) camp. have, risking themselves without Governments in Guatemala and “God bless you,” the grateful any certainty on the migrant route Mexico have tried to impede the “We don’t want to return to with infants and carried toddlers recipients responded as they took toward the United States, with the caravan. Honduras after all of this effort on their shoulders. the ham sandwiches and head for desire of reaching the promised Mexico closed its end of the to get here. We only want to live Chiapas is Mexico’s poorest Mapastepec 40 miles ahead. ‘American dream,’ which would bridge at its border with Guatema- a better life,” said Elias Ruiz, 21, state, but people along the route The caravan left Honduras Oct. allow them to resolve their eco- la, prompting migrants to swim and a construction worker who fled shared bottles of water, bunches of 13 and has swelled to at least 4,500 nomic problems, improve their liv- raft across the Suchiate River, which San Pedro Sula after being un- bananas and surplus clothing and participants, according to the Mexi- ing conditions and, in many cases, separates the two nations. able to support his wife and in- cushions with the passing throngs. can government. preserve their physical safety,” the Mexico also sent two plane- fant son. Parishes in the Diocese of Tapa- Nearly 1,700 people already bishops said. loads of Federal Police officers to its Ruiz hit the road after having chula have collect supplies for the have requested asylum in the They bitterly noted, however, the southern border, but the caravan to pay tattooed gangsters the war caravan and fed its hungry par- country, but most of the migrants country has come to depend on re- pushed past them. tax. Work also was spotty and he ticipants, with the parish in Huixtla interviewed told Catholic News mittances as Hondurans in the U.S. “Their hands are tied,” Huixtla couldn’t make ends meet. distributing 3,000 tamales and Service they want to arrive in the supported family members back Mayor Jose Luis Laparra Calderon “If you don’t pay them, they’ll kill other provisions. Karime Alejandro U.S., where an uncertain welcome home. said of the Federal Police. He point- you,” he said of the gangs. “They say, Garcia, 19, and Dana de los Santos, awaits. “We have preferred to be happy ed to the presence of foreign jour- ‘We’ll make an example of you.’ The 17, brought bags of clothes collected Catholics working with mi- with remittances as a solution to nalists and human rights groups for example is they kill you.” at St. Bartholomew Parish to the grants describe the caravan as the our internal problems. What’s new preventing the Federal Police from Upon decamping Huixtla, the highway as the caravan passed the response to a desperate situation about this caravan is the massive taking a heavy-handed response. caravan slowly snaked along the town of Villa Comaltitlan. in Central America’s northern tri- way thousands of people, the ma- Caravan participants act un- coastal plain of Chiapas state un- “Every barrio was collaborating angle — Guatemala, Honduras and jority young, are going with the fazed in the face of Trump’s threats der scorching temperatures. People as it could, some collected clothes, El Salvador — as poverty, violence hope obtaining sufficient resources and expressed hope that he has a walked until they were tired, then others water, food,” Alejandro said. and drought push people to risk the to transform Honduras,” the bish- change of heart or a higher power hitchhiked, hopping aboard pick- “Little by little we’re working to treacherous road through Mexico. ops said. intervenes. Almost all shared fears ups, dump trucks and tractor trail- have something we could give our Political unrest and the persecu- The origins of the caravan re- of being returned. ers. People even pushed strollers brothers.” n

Florida Respect Life Conference • Mother shares story of daughter’s murder and forgiveness for kidnapper • • Death and life with dignity • Bishop removed from governance Support for Florida’s Panhandle WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | Oct. 26-Nov. 8, 2018 FLORIDACatholic ORLANDO DIOCESE Catholic Charities provides the calm after the storms ELIZABETH WILSON De la Rosa knew her only option Florida Catholic correspondent was to leave the island to keep her mother healthy. They arrived in ORLANDO | Ten days after Hur- Central Florida in November 2017 ricane Michael pummeled Florida’s and were living in a hotel with as- Panhandle, Catholic Charities of sistance from FEMA until she was Central Florida mobilized a crew referred to Catholic Charities of of six to assist in recovery efforts. Central Florida in May. Disaster Loaded with a van full of supplies, case manager Greta Roubert was the caravan headed to Port St. able to help secure an apartment Joe, the coastal town located just for de la Rosa by assisting with three 10 miles from where the monster months of rent and utilities. She is storm hit land. also working with de la Rosa to con- “Supporting our sister diocese nect her family with other social in their time of need, knowing they service agencies who can assist her are trying to maintain their families with the care of her mother. and communities, allows us the op- “The help of Catholic Charities portunity to serve when they need and Greta has been tremendous to us the most,” said Julie Yetter, senior establish ourselves economically in director of operations. Florida, as well as emotionally and Catholic Charities crews physically,” said de la Rosa. “It has throughout Florida will rotate to allowed us to take a breath. Because best meet the needs in the region. I am a full-time caregiver, it’s been The Central Florida team members a difficult process. Without Catho- arrived just as volunteers from the lic Charities, it would have been Archdiocese of Miami departed. impossible. There is no adjective They will be dispersed during their to describe how grateful I am and five-day mission to maximize relief what it has meant for us.” efforts. Sadly, the tragic scene is a Unfortunately, de la Rosa’s situa- A U.S. flag is seen amid rubble Oct. 11 after Hurricane Michael swept through Mexico Beach in Florida’s familiar one for many. tion is not unique. A year after Hur- Panhandle. The Category 4 storm raged through Florida and into Georgia Oct. 10 as the most powerful “One of the things we found ricane Maria, many people are still storm to hit the continental United States in decades. (JONATHAN BACHMAN, REUTERS | CNS) with the individuals and families struggling to establish a new life for coming from Puerto Rico last year themselves. While also providing ‘Everyone wants to help was that they had suffered such a relief efforts in the midst of the cur- traumatic event, they needed more rent, turbulent hurricane season, immediately at the time than just a meal,” Yetter said. “They Roubert said that victims of the 2017 or right after the disaster. needed someone to listen and that’s hurricane season are in dire need of who we are. That’s who Catholic help. Where are the services Charities is.” “Families are still coming over,” Meantime, employees who said Roubert. “We help with rent two weeks, one month, stayed behind will continue to tire- and utilities and connect them three months down the lessly serve storm victims in and with community resources. Many around Orlando. don’t speak English, so we can pro- road? Catholic Charities “It’s been a year, but it seems like vide translation assistance. We will took a step back and yesterday,” said Katherine de la help when additional family comes Rosa tearfully as she recalled los- over and provide food and, in some really evaluated the ing her home, her belongings and cases, help with medical expenses. situation to say we’re her life as she knew it when Hur- We’re here for whatever they need.” A family sits by a fire outside their destroyed home Oct. 13 in Mexico ricane Maria struck Puerto Rico “Everyone wants to help imme- here.’ Beach as they prepare to eat MREs (meals ready to eat) following as a deadly Category 4 storm in diately at the time or right after the Hurricane Michael. (CARLO ALLEGRI, REUTERS | CNS) September 2017. Her mother was disaster,” added Yetter. “Where are — Julie Yetter diagnosed with kidney failure and the services two weeks, one month, Catholic Charities was also lieve that no one has an idea how needed emergency surgery. She was three months down the road? Cath- among the first to respond when much God can do and how he can released from the hospital only days olic Charities took a step back and ceived compassionate care in the Central Florida was hit by Hur- give you strength to continue,” she before Hurricane Irma struck, fol- really evaluated the situation to say days and months following Maria ricane Irma last fall. Staff mem- said. “Sometimes you see every- lowed closely by Hurricane Maria. we’re here. We’re here to walk with and that number continues to grow. bers and volunteers personally thing as dark and very difficult and Without power or water, they were you after the event. We’re here to “We offer an abundance of min- affected by the storm took time to out of order, and then God comes left to care for a still-healing wound walk with you when you feel alone istries aimed at meeting the most coordinate mobile food pantries in and clears the mind and reassures and manual dialysis treatments and there’s no one there.” basic needs that individuals and hardest-hit areas to care for their you to persist in faith, that things that had to be administered four From the earliest days following families have,” said Gary Tester, ex- brothers and sisters in Christ. They will get better one day at a time.” n times a day. Hurricane Maria, Catholic Chari- ecutive director of Catholic Chari- remain committed to assisting with “I had to drive 30 minutes to get ties has been a welcoming and re- ties of Central Florida. “With mul- roof repair, mold removal, reloca- To support disaster relief services water. My mother came with me be- assuring presence to families fac- tilingual staff, many of whom have tion assistance, air-conditioning provided by Catholic Charities USA cause I could not leave her alone,” ing unbelievable hardship. Case experience as immigrants and refu- repair and more. and Catholic Relief Services, visit remembered de la Rosa. “She still managers and clergy were stationed gees, we understand the challenges While the road to recovery may cflcc.org/donate and designate the had her wound and chance of infec- at the airport, greeting families who facing newly arriving families. Our be long for all storm victims across donation “Disasters 2018.” Dona- tion was high. To keep a dialysis pa- arrived with nothing but the clothes mission is to embrace all those in Florida, de la Rosa has come to be- tions help provide basic necessities tient free of infection without water on their backs. They prayed with need with hope, transforming their lieve that all things are possible to those impacted by 2018 disasters, is a feat. It’s only because God was them, gave them food, helped them lives through faith, compassion and with faith and reliance on God. “It including Hurricanes Florence and there with us that it was possible.” to find shelter. Fifty-six families re- service.” has been a very hard year, but I be- Michael. Oct. 26-Nov. 8, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 2 May we pray unceasingly, ‘Stay with us Lord’

My Sisters and Brothers in Christ: blind, to lose faith? My daily prayer Basilica of the National Shrine of Archbishop Christophe Pierre, During the month of October, is that God guide me to assist each Mary, Queen of the Universe to of- papal nuncio for the United States, the Gospels we proclaim have been one of you in your faith journey that fer diocesan and papal honors to said to be a disciple — whether we from St. Mark, Chapter 10. The last you might not become blind. Partic- 175 lay men and women, religious are a bishop, priest, deacon, reli- Scripture reading from this chapter ipation in the celebration of the holy sisters and clergy who are recog- gious or layperson — means “learn- is proclaimed on Oct. 28. It would Mass and reception of the Eucharist nized as outstanding examples of ing from the Master and evangeliz- be good for you to pick up is the greatest opportunity selflessness, service and fidelity to ing using the method modeled by FLORIDA a Bible and read the entire given to us to avoid blind- the Church. It is my humble privi- the Master.” Discipleship “begins Chapter 10 of St. Mark, ness. lege to present these honors to with ourselves, our families, com- Catholic to reflect upon the whole The bread of life is al- these individuals. How wondrous munities and parishes, in which DIOCESE OF ORLANDO chapter and the message ways reconciling. Could that we are able to open our eyes we can experience and share God’s Vol. 79, No. 24 St. Mark conveys to us our blindness be caused to God’s gift of so many disciples love. 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DIOCESAN HONOREES: MARY, MOTHER OF GOD MEDAL PAPAL HONOREES Harmonizing ministries to the mission of the Church. Chaplain to His Mr. Ronald Koetter Holiness Mr. Richard Logue Mr. Henry “Chip” Allen Mr. Pete Connelly Mrs. Loan Ho Hoang Ms. Donna Mercado Mr. Quoc-Bao Trieu Ms. Marissla Silva Father John Bluett Ms. Alice McMahon Mr. Tim Ball Father Sean Cooney Mr. Minh Ngoc Hoang Father Peter Mitchell Nguyen Mr. Dave Smith Father Patrick Sheedy Mr. Joseph Nha Vu Nguyen Mrs. Toni Ball Mr. James Cooney Mrs. Hoa Thi Hua Deacon Fred Molina Mr. Sang Ngoc Nguyen Mr. Bob Svoboda Ms. Mary Ellen Pollock Mrs .Anita Behler and Deacon Nuoc Van Dang Ms. Maureen Kane Father John “Stan” Mr. Son Van Nguyen Mr. Sterling Tilley Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice Mrs. Mary Jane Sevick Mr. Tim Behler Mrs. Hue Vuong Dang Mr. Troy King Murray Mr. Thong Vu Nguyen Ms. Emily Tilley Father Paul Henry Mr. Kevin Shaughnessy Mr. Robert Berardi Mr. Hien Duc Dinh Mrs. Christy King Mrs. Nhung Dinh Ngo Mrs. Thu Thi Nguyen Mr. Phong-Huy Nguyen Father Peter Henry Mrs. Linda Shaughnessy Ms. Peggy Blickenstaff Mr. Thu Van Dinh Mr. Roger Kozlowski Mr. Thanh Dinh Ngo Ms. Cara O’Keefe Tran Father Richard Walsh Mr. Peter Stauder Father Clyde Bonar Mr. Anh Hung Do Mrs. Lee Kozlowski Mr. Anthony Tuan Anh Father Raymond O’Leary Mr. Martin Minh Cong Sister Joseph Barden, Mrs. Mary Webb Mr. Kevin Bowler Mrs. Nhan Thi Do Mr. Jim Krakowski Nguyen Mr. John Olivari Tran R.S.M. Mr. John Wettach Ms. Anita Brady Mr. Bau Vu Nguyen Mr. Patrick O’Malley Dr. Truc Chinh Tran Mr. Toan Huu Doan Father Robert Kurber Sister Immaculata Knox, (posthumously) Mr. Vuong Tien Tran Mrs. Sue Brown Mr. Al Dotson Father Timothy LaBo Mrs. Chau Thi Nguyen Mr. Ed Pauley R.S.M. Mr. Hai Huu Truong Mr. Mike Brown Mrs. Lily Phuong Duong Mr. Hien Van Le Mr. Chien Van Nguyen Ms. Cathy Petroff Sister Tuyet-Mo Marie Benemerenti Honor Mr. Dominic Bac Van Mr. Hieu Huu Truong Mrs. Bach-Dang Thi Bui Ms. Diana Friends Mr. Joseph Long Tien Le Mr. Dung Duc Pham Nguyen, I.C.M. Ms. Joan Faulkner Nguyen Mr. Nuoi Dinh Truong Mrs. Tuyet-Mai Uong Father Robert Fucheck Mr. Kia Le Mr. Kevin Pham Sister Dorothy Sayers, Mr. Dan Gilardi Bui Mr. De Gia Nguyen Mr. Trace Trylco M.P.F. Mr. Walter Gardner Ms. Rafaela López Mr. Tung Van Pham Ms. Andrea Krazeise Mr. Joe Castille Mr. Hieu The Nguyen Mr. Jim Valentine Sister Elizabeth Marie (posthumously) Mrs. Phuc Hoang Ly Ms. Angela Raymond- Ms. Angie Romagosa Mrs. Huynh Hoa Nguyen Stoup, S.S.J. Mrs. Zel Castille Deacon Joe Gassman Sister Bernadette Jones Mr. Steve Valentine Mrs. Van Tuong Cat Father Michael Giglio Mackay Mrs. Huy My Nguyen Ms. Marianne Rhode Dr. Carlos Vélez-Munich Sister Virgina West, Knight of St. S. N.D.de.N. Mr. Roland Cayer Mrs. Mary Ann Gilbert Father Donald Mainardi Mr. Joseph Tuan The Mr. Victor Rivera Mrs. Marisel Vélez Gregory the Great Nguyen Mr. Thomas Aglio Mrs. Annette Cayer Father William Gohring Mr. Reinardo Malavé Father Joseph Roberts Deacon Paul Volkerson Mr. Allan Keen Mr. Lan Tran Nguyen Mr. Cesar Calvet Mr. Bac Quang Chu Mrs. Martha Gravois Ms. Emmabel García de Father Tito Rojas Mr. Kim-Cuc Vu Mr. James Laria Mrs. Mary Tuyet-Mai Mr. James Croson Mr. Dominic Dien Deacon David Gray Malavé Ms. Dorothy “Dotty” Mr. Khanh Van Vu Mr. Mel Martínez Nguyen Mr. Kenneth Firling Quang Chu Father William Hanley Ms. Phyllis Mann Rua Mr. Ken Yontz Mrs. My Thi Nguyen Mr. Fred Haddad Mrs. Thoai Thi Chu Father Sean Heslin Ms. Mary Matheus Deacon John Rumplasch Father Frank Zammitt Dame of St. Gregory Mr. Ninh Viet Nguyen Mrs. Nancy Hagerty Ms. Shelly Cintron Dr. Frank Hildner Father Thomas Father Peter Sagorski the Great Mr. Phi Hoang Nguyen Dr. Paul Hagerty Mr. Vince Colonna Mrs. Hanh Kieu Hoang McMackin Mr. Emmett Sapp Mrs. Kathryn Martínez Papal honors to be given out Nov. 4 PRIESTS ers. He established many missions CAROL BRINATI These honors recognize and the fruit of the Holy Spirit, in Africa and petitioned the bishop Father John Bluett came to Flor- those within the Diocese of Or- yield the Spirit of the Lord to all to invite religious sisters from the ida as a missionary from Ireland ORLANDO | As the Jubi- lando who are outstanding ex- the people. Congregation of Immaculate Heart when just one diocese covered the lee Year of the Diocese of amples of selflessness, service Remarking about the “Confer- of Mary Reparatrix to serve in the entire state, the Diocese of St. Au- and fidelity to the Church. Bish- ral of Diocesan and Papal Hon- diocese for the benefit of Blessed gustine. He is one of eight children, Orlando marking its 50t an- op Noonan stated in the Proc- ors” Nov. 4, Bishop Noonan said, Trinity Catholic Church. and of the six boys, he is one of five niversary comes to a close, lamation of this Jubilee Year of “How wondrous that we are able Father Richard Walsh cele- who were ordained priests. His first Bishop John Noonan cele- the Eucharist, “I see the Lord’s to open our eyes to God’s gift of brates his 50th year of priesthood as assignment after Ordination in faithfulness to us through these so many disciples whose faith the Diocese of Orlando celebrates 1963 was as parochial vicar of St. brates God’s blessing of our 50 years, as we continue to grow enkindles the faith in the heart its 50th anniversary. Father Walsh Charles Parish and teacher/coach clergy, religious and laypeo- in numbers of faithful to the of all the people of the Diocese is one of the first priests to serve in at Bishop Moore Catholic High ple through the diocesan Lord.” In that Proclamation, he of Orlando. I look forward to this the diocese, arriving from Ireland School. As the Diocese of Orlando called upon the faithful to ob- prayer-filled celebration of God’s after his ordination in 1968. He has was established, he offered his lead- honor, the Mary, Mother of serve the jubilee year with re- goodness upon us.” served as pastor of the Church of ership to many committees of the God Medal, or papal honors newed fervor for the Eucharist This issue is dedicated to cele- Our Saviour and St. Margaret Mary diocese. He served as vice chancel- approved by Pope Francis. and through the blessing of the brating the papal honorees of the Parish. He is actively involved in lor for the diocese at its establish- Father, his only begotten Son, Diocese of Orlando. St. Margaret Mary’s mission to the ment, and later as chancellor, as people in Haiti. He is an advocate well as chaplain for Mercy Hospital. and supporter of the efforts of the He served as pastor of St. Margaret Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur to Mary Parish, and has served as pas- cese. His first assignment after ordi- in their formation of priesthood in the pioneers of the Diocese of Or- the farmworkers, and to those who tor of St. Stephen Parish since 1985. nation was as parochial vicar of Our Ireland and were ordained in 1968. lando, having arrived in the Diocese are blessed with special needs. He also led the Office of Family Life Lady of Lourdes in Daytona Beach Father Peter Henry celebrates his of St. Augustine after his ordination for many years. He was one of the in August 1968. He has served in 50th year of priesthood as the Dio- in Ireland in 1965. He has served as first priests to advocate for sponsor- many diocesan leadership roles, cese of Orlando celebrates its 50th pastor of Blessed Trinity Parish in CONSECRATED ing Vietnamese refugee families including chair of Bishop Moore anniversary. Father Henry is one of Ocala since 1988, the largest parish LIFE into the Diocese of Orlando in 1975. Catholic High School board of di- the first priests to serve in the dio- with a school in the Northern Dean- Father Bluett’s heart for the periph- rectors, member of the priests’ per- cese. His first assignment after ordi- ery, and one of the largest parishes Sister Joseph Barden, Sisters of eries is seen through the parish sonnel board, presbyteral council nation was as parochial vicar of St. in the Diocese of Orlando. Because Mercy, is a beloved principal in the ministry in Pathways to Care, an and college of consultors. He also Charles Borromeo, at that time the of his passion for Catholic educa- Diocese of Orlando, having arrived assisted-living facility for homeless leads the recently renewed par- cathedral of the Diocese of Orlando. tion, he was the founder of Trinity to serve in Florida from Ireland and veterans with injuries, and the ish formation committee. He has After serving in the diocese at three Catholic High School, offering stu- in 1971. She enjoys working with adoption of a parish in Haiti. served as pastor of St. John Vianney parishes, he was named pastor of dents the opportunity to continue teachers, students, and parents to Father Paul Henry and his twin and St. Mary Magdalen parishes John XXIII Parish in Geneva, Swit- or consider Catholic education dur- build up a school community of brother, Peter, journeyed together and principal of Melbourne Central zerland, in 1988 for the English- ing their high school years. He has faith, while remembering to reach in their formation of priesthood in Catholic High School. As rector, he speaking community, and offered instituted many outreach oppor- out to the poor and less fortunate. Ireland and were ordained in 1968. currently serves the spiritual needs assistance to the Permanent Mis- tunities for those in need, includ- Sister Barden implemented a vol- Father Paul Henry celebrates his of pilgrims who traverse the region sion of the Holy See to the United ing expanding Catholic Charities unteer program in which parents 50th year of priesthood as the Dio- at the Basilica of the National Shrine Nations. He returned to the Diocese of Central Florida with multiple donate time during school hours to cese of Orlando celebrates its 50th of Mary, Queen of the Universe. of Orlando to serve as pastor of St. health clinics, and creating mis- assist teachers. She also ushered in anniversary. Father Henry is one of Father Peter Henry and his twin Ann Parish in DeBary in 2007. sion churches with the blessing of the first priests to serve in the dio- brother, Paul, journeyed together Father Patrick Sheedy is one of his bishop to serve migrant work- PLEASE SEE HONOREES, 4 Oct. 26-Nov. 8, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 4

HONOREES always with a smile on her face and she taught in a variety of Catholic AWARD DESCRIPTIONS the light of Christ in her heart. Sister schools. In 1995 she arrived in Flor- FROM 3 Nguyen is an advocate for religious ida to become the first principal of Chaplain to His Holiness women who have contributed to the fulfillment of the Church’s mission and vocations. She also participates on Holy Family Catholic School in Or- This honor is bestowed in recognition betterment of society. access to the internet with the help the local sisters council, She is a ser- lando, and she has grown the stu- of a priest’s many years of distinguished of a technology committee, made vant leader among the other sisters dent population to one of the larg- service to the Church. Only those priests who have reached the age of 65 and Knight or Dame of St. up of parents and parishioners. in her religious order serving in the est in the diocese. Under her leader- Gregory the Great Award During her tenure at Ascension, diocese, leading with a gentle yet ship, Holy Family Catholic School are considered worthy by their diocesan Catholic School in Melbourne, stu- firm hand of guidance. continues to expand its commu- bishop are eligible for this honor, with The award was founded by Pope dents participated in a fundrais- Sister Dorothy Sayers, Religious nity and mission outreach efforts, the title of Monsignor. Gregory XVI in 1831 and is bestowed ing program for work in Haiti and Teachers Filippini, grew up in Eng- meeting people in the peripheries. upon Catholic lay men and women who the Dominican Republic, as well land and heard the call of the Lord Students are involved with support Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice have made outstanding contributions to the Church and community. as outreach to the homeless. Sister early in life at the age of 11, and be- activities for children in underde- This is one of the highest honors the Barden never fails to find a reason gan participating in the celebration veloped countries. It is more than Holy Father can confer on any member of to speak about religious vocations of daily Mass. Even while among the students who are affected by the Church. It is a wonderful recognition, Mary, Mother of God Diocesan Medal to young people. Her mantra is to friends enjoying fun and games her infectious gift of spreading the directly from the pope, of sustained and Established in 2008, this award is “be joyful” and to show students she consistently heard a voice in good news; the faculty, staff, and outstanding service to the Catholic faith. bestowed upon local Catholics who dis- that religious sisters are not differ- her heart saying, “Can you give me families also bring forth the Spirit play extraordinary leadership and service, ent, just everyday people answering everything?” At the age of 15 she en- of the Lord within Central Florida. Benemerenti Honor especially in the areas of enkindling a deeper faith, forming leaders in Christ a calling from God. Though retired, tered the convent and began forma- Around the school and parish she The award was instituted by Pope and harmonizing ministries to the mis- Sister Barden continues to serve the tion. After final vows, she was asked Leo XIII and is bestowed upon men and sion of the Church. people of Ascension Parish in a va- to move to the United States where PLEASE SEE LAITY, 5 riety of ministries. Sister Immaculata Knox, Sisters of Mercy, arrived in Florida in 1961 COMMUNITY BUSINESS DIRECTORY from Ireland, one of the pioneering ATTORNEYS ATTORNEYS sisters to serve here. She came to the East, or “Space” Coast of Florida ALTAMONTE SPRINGS TITUSVILLE / OVIEDO where the population was boom- 11840-#### ing due to development of the U.S. space program and the need for clergy and religious was great. She Titusville/ helped to found Ascension Catho- Cocoa Beach/Viera lic School in Melbourne, and has 321-269-1511 taught and served generations of • Employment and labor 1188 Buttonwood Circle Elder law attorneys Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 children and families. Sister Knox • General corporate • Estate planning Oviedo 407-865-7473 is known for her spirit of God which • Supreme Court Certifi ed Circuit Court, • Medicaid/Nursing home planning 407-542-3965 Fax: 407-865-5979 11841-#### is effervescent, no matter the occa- Family Law and Appellate Mediator • Probate and Guardianships [email protected] sion or encounter. Whether teach- • Real estate closings ing, chairing education meetings, • Trained and experienced arbitrator www.robertwraschlaw.com www.AllenderLaw.com serving on the diocesan Board of ORLANDO WINTER SPRINGS

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Both have the eight-pointed cross, the insignia of the Order 1960s, retiring from that position of St. Gregory the Great, with a representation of St. Gregory in the in September of 2002. Morning Star middle. The cross hangs from a green laurel crown. School serves children with de- velopmental challenges. While an Florida, before the Diocese of Or- in Mount Dora, his home parish. In the center of the Pro Ecclesia organization of the Diocese of Or- lando was established. He culti- Joan Faulkner is the president/ Et Pontifice (“For Church and lando, the students of the school are vated, with the grace of God, the CEO of HOPE Helps. The mission In the center of the Benemerenti Pope”) Medal are Sts. Peter diverse, in ethnicity, religious and largest private, nonprofit social of the nonprofit is to prevent and re- (“That Deserves”) Medal is Christ and Paul, and at their feet is socioeconomic backgrounds. This service agency in the area, from a duce homelessness in Central Flor- who is flanked by the symbol Pope Francis’ coat of arms. They diversity perhaps speaks volumes one-person office in Orlando into ida by equipping individuals and of the papacy. (PHOTOS BY are surrounded by small Greek about the woman who has prayer- an organization that served nine families to become self-sufficient MARJORIE DURANTE | FC) crosses. fully and lovingly led these young counties. Aglio’s faith and commit- through housing, outreach, pre- people for more than 40 years. Sis- ment have consistently been shown vention, and education. Faulkner ously given more than $200,000 to Superintendent of the Year in Flori- ter Stoup is the visionary behind in outreach to the marginalized. He was one of the original volunteers. build a school for girls in the Dio- da. Hagerty High School in Oviedo Bishop Grady Villas, a community has clothed the poor; ministered Her efforts have built up the orga- cese of Mahenge, Tanzania. is named in honor of his exemplary for adults with special needs. She to prisoners; quenched the thirst nization into an Oviedo institution. Fred Haddad was instrumental service. heard parents’ concern about who of those who have no voice; and Since its grass-roots beginning in in the transformational growth of Allan Keen is a successful busi- would care for their children when comforted the sick through medi- 2006, the team at HOPE Helps has the Diocese of Orlando’s Office of nessman and has given of his time they no longer could. She patiently cal clinics and counseling. Aglio built a resource center, food pan- Finance. From 2000 to 2016, Had- and wealth for the benefit of God’s formed an idea and gently tapped was also appointed secretary of the try, and thrift store. They also host dad served on the diocesan Finance kingdom. He is a founding member the people who would make this Social Development Secretariat un- back-to-school events to make sure Committee, in addition to serving and past chairman of the Catho- dream a reality. Bishop Grady Villas der Bishop Thomas Grady. In that children in need have backpacks as committee chairman from 2012 lic Foundation of Central Florida; is a beacon of light for the more than capacity, he was responsible for and other school supplies. They to 2016. He served in this financial chairs the diocesan Real Estate 300 adults with special needs. The managing staff in charge of various also organize “Christmas in the advisory capacity to three bishops, Committee; serves as a member wait list for services is more than other outreach ministries such as City” each December to make sure while also leading and participating of the diocesan Debt Reduction 200. The organization is so success- Black Community Ministry, Farm- all families have food, photos and in various finance subcommittees, Committee; and helped to rebuild ful that it is endorsed by the state of worker Ministry, Haitian Commu- gifts. Most importantly, Faulkner as well as the diocesan cemetery a church destroyed by a hurricane Florida because of the care it shows nity Ministry, Hispanic Ministry, has brought dignity to thousands of board of directors. During Had- in Haiti. He is a graceful mediator these blessed individuals. Sister Mission Office, Prison and Jail families. Most Precious Blood Par- dad’s tenure on the diocesan Fi- in conflicts and seeks to serve God Stoup is a humble, unassuming Ministry, Refugee and Immigra- ish supports HOPE Helps with vol- nance Committee, he advised and as best as he is able. The loss of his person, praising God for her ability tion Services, and Respect Life Of- unteers, meeting space, food drives guided the bishop and Office of Fi- brother in recent years made its to help these holy people. Though fice. He is a member of St. Margaret and funding. nance toward improved processes, mark upon Keen by strengthening retired, she continues to minister to Mary Parish. Kenneth Firling has been a St. financial stability and operational his faith. The recent losses of his adults with disabilities. Cesar Calvet arrived in the Unit- Margaret Mary parishioner for excellence. Haddad’s business ex- dear partner and a business asso- Sister Virginia West, Sisters of ed States in June of 1961 as a part of more than 12 years and has initi- perience was relied upon as the ciate also provide him with reflec- Notre Dame de Namur, recently the Pedro Pan Program for Young ated the successful Haiti Outreach diocese issued, and ultimately refi- tion on the gifts of God and how he celebrated her 60th jubilee. She Cuban refugees. As an active mem- Ministry. He has a single-minded nanced, more than $100 million of brings forth these gifts for the flour- arrived in the Diocese of Orlando ber of St. James Cathedral, he serves devotion to the people of Haiti and tax-exempt bonds to help fund the ishment of God’s holy kingdom. after many years of service up with a spirit of humility. Calvet has their tremendous needs. Because expansion of parishes, schools and Ronald Koetter is an accountant North, and began ministering to served on the St. James Cathedral of his strong belief in relationship other ministries. In addition, Had- and has served faithfully on the fi- separated, divorced and widowed finance council for 20 years. He was building and our baptismal com- dad’s leadership included success- nance council of Holy Spirit Parish Catholics through the Family Life named chairman of the diocesan mitment to the mission of Christ, fully advising the bishop through in Mims, including as its chairman. Office. Later, serving as an annul- Finance Council in February 2018. he has worked tirelessly to involve a $150 million capital campaign, He served as a member of the di- ment advocate, Sister West brought He is also a member of the diocesan countless parishioners in this en- the largest capital campaign in the ocesan Finance Council for more healing to countless men and wom- Debt Reduction Committee and the deavor. As a result, many parish- history of the diocese, and one that than 10 years and agreed to serve en throughout Central Florida as diocesan Finance Council liaison ioners have taken mission trips to achieved success despite a chal- as a temporary president (which they dealt with the painful experi- to the Catholic Foundation of Cen- Haiti to partner with the people lenging economic environment in became a two-year agreement) ences of a broken relationship. She tral Florida. He serves on the board and develop programs to meet their the late 2000s. He is a member of St. until his recent retirement. He has also counseled hurting youth and of Bishop Moore Catholic High needs. Firling has also been suc- Margaret Mary Parish. assisted on search committees for created the Rainbows program for School, and continues to be an ac- cessful in getting other parishes in Nancy Hagerty (Stefanovic) and the employment of bookkeepers children dealing with grief after tive alumnus. Calvet also serves as a the Diocese of Orlando and beyond her husband, Paul, are founding and business managers in parishes divorce or the death of a loved one. commissioner on the Orlando Utili- to partner with parishes in Haiti. members of Most Precious Blood throughout the diocese. He offered She is very involved with a Haitian ties Commission Board, the board He and his wife are now personally Parish in Oviedo, established in his talents to review the financial ministry sponsored by St. Margaret of the American Heart Association mentoring a young Haitian man 2005. She was part of the parish equation for parish assessment for Mary Parish and travels frequently of Metro Orlando, member of the who lives with them while getting liturgy commission and parish the ministries served by Our Catho- to minister to the people in need. Hispanic Leadership Commission an education at the University of development committee, and par- lic Appeal. Koetter understands the Truly, Sister West lives the words of and the advisory board of the Ana Central Florida. ticipated in the 2006 synod for the mission of the Church and wherev- the foundress of her order: “Qu’il est G. Mendez University (a 60-year-old Daniel Gilardi is part owner of a Diocese of Orlando. Nancy Hagerty er he has lived, has offered his faith- bon le Bon Dieu/How Good is the Puerto Rican University with three food company that is also a major has also worked as school guidance fulness as he served on community Good God.” campuses in Florida). employer in Sanford. Twenty years counselor and helped pregnant stu- boards. James Croson contributes his ago he helped form the Father’s Ta- dents and drop-out risks at Crooms Andrea Krazeise is the found- time and talent both locally and ble Foundation with a commitment High School in Sanford. She retired er and director of the Pregnancy LAITY abroad. His generosity and ser- to give 50 percent of the profits to from Winter Springs High School. Center of Sanford and Oviedo. She vice has reached not only the local charity. Gilardi is president of the Dr. Paul Hagerty is a founding credits the late Father Albert J. For- Thomas Aglio first arrived in the Church, but Franciscan Missions in foundation and oversees the distri- member of Most Precious Blood nace as her “Apostle Paul.” His gift Diocese of St. Augustine to oper- Paraguay where he provided funds bution of the funds. The foundation Parish in Oviedo, established in paid for the first home of the San- ate the program that helped Cuban to build a sports center for impov- has given money to help the home- 2005. He was the first chairman ford Pregnancy Center. The centers refugees find a home in the United erished children and families. He less, to fight abortion, and also do- of the parish council. He has also serve 125-150 women each month States. The young people became generously gives of his business nated a large amount to Catholic served on the regional school plan- with love that empowers life-af- so enamored with Aglio that they expertise as a board member of projects in the Dominican Repub- ning committee for the Diocese of firming decisions. The work of the named him, Padré Segundo (Sec- the Catholic Foundation of Central lic, Peru, Kenya, Uganda and more. Orlando. Hagerty served as school Pregnancy Center is respected and ond Father). In 1962, Aglio created Florida. He has served on a number In the last three years, it has gener- superintendent for 11 years in Semi- Catholic Social Services in Central of committees at St. Patrick Parish nole County and was named School PLEASE SEE AWARDS, 6 Oct. 26-Nov. 8, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 6

Marriage. Martinez has served the member of the St. James Cathedral munion, a faith formation catechist, of Orlando. From 1985 to his retire- AWARDS community as an elected official. community ever since. Sevick has a and minister to the sick. Stauder has ment in 2000, he tirelessly helped FROM 5 He served as Orange County mayor genuine relationship and connec- held countless offices in the Knights create the structures by which the from 1998 to 2000 and was elected tion with those wishing to enter the of Columbus, exercising leadership Diocese of Orlando managed its to the U.S. Senate in 2005, serving Catholic faith, and journeys with by example, reminding his peers temporal goods for the flourish- supported by the local commu- faithfully until 2009. He acquired them through the Rite of Christian they are to be good Catholic gentle- ment of the kingdom of God. Wet- nity and dozens of churches. Over seats on the committees on Bank- Initiation of Adults (RCIA) process. men. tach’s solid approach to financial the years, the center has served as ing, Housing and Urban Affairs; She has worked countless years Mary Webb has been a parish- matters of the diocese allowed for a model for similar organizations Energy and Natural Resources; and with youths preparing for their Sac- ioner of Our Lady of Lourdes in its financial stability and growth as throughout Florida. Krazeise is a Foreign Relations. He also served raments: first Reconciliation, Holy Melbourne since July 1975. During Central Florida also grew. Further, witness through her way of life to on the Select Committee on Ag- Eucharist and Confirmation. Se- these last 43 years, she has worked he was regarded as an individual the Church’s mission and better- ing, and later secured seats on the vick now lives in a retirement com- tirelessly in many ministries. She who consistently aimed for fairness ment of society. Armed Services Committee and the munity and continues to be a leader served as an extraordinary minis- and justice in business operations James Laria has demonstrated Commerce, Science and Transpor- as she gathers the community in ter of holy Communion, sacristan, even during uneasy or difficult cir- care and concern for families, par- tation Committee. prayer, leads them in the rosary, member of the art and environ- cumstances. Wettach was also an ticularly children, through his ser- Alice McMahon has been in- and brings forth Real Presence to ment committee, serves as minis- enormous supporter of religious vice as the pro-life coordinator for volved in numerous ministries at all she meets. ter of hospitality and more. Webb sisters and encouraged all diocesan both the third and fourth degrees St. Margaret Mary Parish and all Kevin Shaughnessy is a mem- has a great love of priests, brothers staff to live out their faith in their of the Knights of Columbus. His of them involve outreach to the ber of St. James Cathedral and ac- and sisters who have committed work and to thrive through greater commitment to life, to the Church, marginalized. She treats those in tive in various parish ministries. themselves to full-time ministry education. He was a great believer and to the Lord is entirely evident need with the utmost dignity and He has served as president of the St. in the Lord’s name. She has served, in recognizing and acknowledg- in his attitude and behavior. Laria respect always. Those whom she James Cathedral School board as not only at Our Lady of Lourdes, but ing individual achievements and has been chairman of the parish fi- serves know she is their friend. She well as the Bishop Moore Catholic also at Ascension and Holy Name of milestones. Wettach was a long- nance committee of Blessed Sacra- is humble, gentle, kind and quiet High School board. Shaughnessy Jesus parishes in the care of priests time parishioner and volunteer of ment, Clermont, as well as a mem- about what she does, never drawing has also been involved with Bishop for many years. St. Margaret Mary Parish in Winter ber of the parish council. He has attention to herself. She has always Grady Villas, a diocesan residential John Wettach was the builder of Park. He was born into eternal life served as an extraordinary minister cared for others, beginning with her community for adults with intellec- the financial office of the Diocese April 25, 2018. n of holy Communion and as a minis- own parents for whom she cared tual or developmental disabilities, ter to the sick. He was also a found- until their deaths. Christ said, “By since its inception in 2000. Shaugh- ing member of the parish’s prison their fruits you shall know them,” nessy has served on the board of di- ministry program and continues in and Alice’s fruit basket is overflow- rectors, participated in major fun- that role today at both a parish and ing. draising efforts and volunteered at diocesan level. Joseph Nha Vu Nguyen escaped the residences. Shaughnessy is the Richard Logue created the ini- North Vietnam during political tur- leader of the local Catholic Law- tial Refugee Resettlement Program moil in 1954 and immigrated as a yers Guild of Central Florida and at Catholic Charities of Central refugee to Orlando in 1975. In 1980, has served as its president. He is a Florida in 1975 as a service ministry he graduated with a Bachelor of supporter of and participant in the to refugees arriving from Vietnam. Engineering Technology from the annual Red Mass celebrated in the In the 41 years he served Catholic University of Central Florida. He is diocese since 1986. He has long ad- Charities of Central Florida, he built a devout Catholic and participates vocated for the dignity of those on one of the state’s largest refugee and in the celebration of daily Mass. He the peripheries of society. immigrant programs. He person- contributed his time, talents and Linda Shaughnessy is a long- Premier Catholic Funeral Home ally touched the lives of thousands treasure to building up the parish time parishioner of St. James Cathe- of individuals new to the United community of St. Philip Phan Van dral and has a long and sustained States, many of whom came from Minh. He has deep concern for history of commitment to serving ON-SITE CREMATORY exceedingly difficult situations. the poor and has been coordinator others in the Orlando community, • SIMPLE and TRADITIONAL CREMATION Many of these individuals have re- for the parish’s social outreach for in particular those who have spe- mained in touch with him and with many years. He was a member of cial needs. Whether it is organizing • TRADITIONAL BURIAL Catholic Charities of Central Flori- the pastoral council and twice its fundraisers, chairing meetings or da. Logue retired in 2016. He truly president. Although retired, he con- sponsoring events, she commits her • ADVANCE PLANNING emulates love for neighbor in the tinues to visit the sick and is a leader time, talent and treasure to support 3 LOCATIONS most basic sense. He is a member of in the bereavement team. the needs of others. Shaughnessy Sts. Peter and Paul Parish. Mary Ellen Pollock has been a is an advocate for the right to life West Orange Chapel Kathryn (Kitty) Martinez is a catechist, sponsor, and a director of of all God’s children in every stage longtime parishioner of St. James the essential Rite of Christian Ini- of life. Among her many involve- Cathedral. She has led Bible study tiation of Adults ministry at Blessed ments, she has devoted tremendous 407-295-2273 and served as an extraordinary Sacrament Parish in Clermont. She time and energy serving the needs 1400 Matthew Paris Blvd. • Ocoee, FL 34761 minister of holy Communion for was involved at the diocesan level of the residents at Bishop Grady many years. Martinez and her hus- with the diocesan Catechumenate Villas, a diocesan residential com- Maitland Chapel band, Mel, mentor and prepare Committee, the diocesan Rite of munity for adults with intellectual couples for the Sacrament of Mar- Election, and the formation of cate- or developmental disabilities. Her 407-695-CARE (2273) riage. Martinez is also a commu- chumenate teams. Pollock has also leadership has been instrumental nity activist with special interest in served as an extraordinary minister in motivating and encouraging oth- 9001 N. Orlando Ave. • Maitland, FL 32751 issues that affect children and their of holy Communion and lector for ers in the Central Florida commu- development. In 1995, Martinez many decades. nity to support Bishop Grady Villas. Sanford Chapel started the program WEEKENDS Angela Romagosa, a member of Shaughnessy has been honored by at a high school in Orlando. WEEK- Nativity Parish, created and direct- Bishop Grady Villas with the Life- 407-322-5131 12170-1026 ENDS is a proactive drug, violence, ed the Christian Sharing Center of time Legacy Award and has been 905 Laurel Ave., Sanford, FL 32771 and alcohol-prevention program Longwood for more than 30 years. a Legacy Honoree at Bishop Moore that builds leadership and deci- From humble beginnings, the cen- High School for her many years of sion-making skills, and is focused ter is now the principal resource for service. on keeping youths involved in posi- the homeless in Seminole County, Peter Stauder has been a mem- tive weekend activities. She also as- and was awarded outstanding ber of Blessed Sacrament Parish, Todd M. DeGusipe sisted in the formation of Una Fides, charity at both the local and na- Clermont, for more than 17 years. Catholic Funeral Director/Owner an association of the faithful, devel- tional level. Since 1986, the Chris- He has served on both the par- Fourth Degree Knight oped to assist in the adult formation tian Sharing Center has focused on ish council and the parish finance for women. preventing hunger and homeless- committee for more than 12 years. Mel Martinez is a longtime pa- ness for families and individuals in He is a founding board member of rishioner of St. James Cathedral. crisis. Services are provided with- the parish’s Outward Sign Minis- www.degusipefuneralhome.com He participates in the celebration out discrimination. try, which provides for the poor, of Mass with his wife, Kitty, weekly Mary Jane Sevick came to Or- hungry, homeless and those with and together they mentor and pre- lando from Atlanta with her fam- special needs. His is also an ex- DIGNITY • HONOR • RESPECT pare couples for the Sacrament of ily in 1964 and has been an active traordinary minister of Holy Com- 7 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Oct. 26-Nov. 8, 2018

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Vianney Cunningham. Several concerts. community. N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. DIOCESAN EVENTS lectures accompanied by “A Journey of Hope, Healing “Catholics Returning Program teaches children how discussions and resolutions on God’s love can strengthen and LIMEX open house: Monday, and Inspiration for Widows Home”: St. Vincent de Paul how to live the gifts of Francis. and Widowers”: Saturday, Parish, 5323 E. County Road 462, help them find hope and joy; Oct. 29, 6 p.m. Bishop Moore parents can attend the adult Catholic High School, 3901 • Franciscan hermitage retreat: Oct 27, 2-4 p.m. Annunciation Wildwood. Informal sessions Friday, Nov. 1, 6 p.m.-Sunday, Parish, 1020 Montgomery Road, offered for non-practicing Divorce Care program the same Edgewater Drive., Orlando. evening. 321-773-2783. Learn about master’s degrees Nov. 4, 11 a.m., Administration Altamonte Springs. Presented Catholics who are seeking and certificates in theology and Building. Experience the rhythm by author and Annunciation answers to questions about Families with incarcerated ministry offered in Orlando as of solitude and quiet of St. parishioner Herb Knoll. returning to the faith. Deacon loved ones: part of the Loyola Institute for Francis in this silent retreat “Run for Babies” adoption Dan Pallo, deacondan2007@ • Third Saturdays, 9 a.m., St. Ministry Extension program guided by Franciscan Father fund: Saturday, Nov. 3, 8-10 a.m., gmail.com, 352-391-9338. Mary Magdalen Parish, Mother (LIMEX) of Loyola University New Vianney Cunningham, and Lake Hollingsworth, Lakeland. Teresa Room, 861 Maitland Ave., Orleans. For information and to Jeanne and Tony Walter, Secular Proceeds benefit Catholic Altamonte Springs. 407-463-5780 RSVP: cnh.loyno.edu/lim/Orlando. Franciscans. Charities adoption services, SUPPORT or email [email protected]. Wills, estate, and retirement • Senior day: Thursday, Nov. helping mothers not ready or MINISTRIES/ planning seminar: Thursday, 8, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., St. John the able to parent, and parents Nov. 1, 9:30-11:45 a.m., St. Apostle (Building 300). “How to completing their family through PEER GROUPS VOLUNTEERS Paul Parish, 1330 Sunshine climb the mountain now,” with adoption. Register, sponsor or Ave., Leesburg. Presented by Sister Maria Teresa Acosta, Sisters donate: CCAdoptFL.org, click on Sunshine Seniors, third NEEDED of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Events. 863-670-6627. Thursdays, noon (except in the professionals in the field. Free. Sign language volunteers: Mary. $15, includes lunch. Mass EWTN’s Family Celebration: summer), Blessed Trinity Parish, 352-787-6354. Parishes throughout the diocese ends the day. Saturday, Nov. 3, Prime Osborne 4545 Anderson Road, Orlando. Masses for Cemetery need volunteer American • “Art and Soul”: Wednesday, Convention Center, 1000 Water Enjoy a potluck lunch, outings Sunday: Sign Language interpreters to Nov. 28, 7-9 p.m., Main Hall art St., Jacksonville. Features EWTN and faith. Turner Flynn, 407-277- help deaf or hearing-impaired • Nov. 4: TIME, All Souls room. Bring friends and your hosts, clergy and personalities 1702. individuals fully participate Cemetery, 3280 W. First. St., favorite bottle of wine and enjoy for a full day of book signings, Separated and divorced: in the celebration of Mass Sanford. making an Advent project with special panels, Faith Factory kids’ • Mondays, 7:30 p.m., Holy each week. Position requires • St. Matthew Columbarium, local artist Tony Deal. Those activities, taping of “EWTN Live,” Redeemer Parish, 1603 N. yearlong commitment to serving TIME, 1991 Overlook Drive, under 21 must be accompanied Spanish sessions and more. Free. Thacker, Kissimmee. Sylvester one Saturday or Sunday Mass Winter Haven. by a parent/guardian. $25. ewtn.com/familycelebration, Edwards, 407-460-0707. per week, and a diocesan • St. Joseph Cemetery, TIME, 1-800-447-EWTN (3986). 5310 Babcock St. N.E. Palm Bay. • Catholic Divorce Survival background screening. Must be Scott Hahn: Saturday, Nov. Guide, 12-week program, 18 and older. cflcc.org/volunteer. 10, 9-11:45 a.m., Queen of Peace COMMUNITY Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., St. Catholic Charities of Central Parish, 6455 S.W. State Road 200, Margaret Mary Parish, 526 N. Florida seeks volunteers. Call RETREATS/DAYS EVENTS Ocala. Cost: $15. Stpaulcenter. Park Ave., Winter Park. Cost: 407-658-1818, ext. 1026. com/Ocala/. OF REFLECTION The Orlando Concert $20, scholarships available. Lori •Life Choices Women’s Annual “Craft Bazaar with a Band: Sunday, Oct. 28, 3 p.m. Reinneck, lori@stmargaretmary. 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On Oct. 14, Pope Francis canonized one of the great Churchmen of the 20th century — Pope Paul VI. This is the third pope that Francis has declared a saint. St. Paul VI was an extraordinary shepherd of the Church during the years 1963 through 1987, in what were extremely turbulent times in the world and also in the Church. This was the time of the conclusion of the Second Vatican Coun- cil and the period in which its reforms were implemented. Pope Francis has described St. Paul VI as one who “experienced in the full the Church’s travail after the Second Vatican Council: the lights, the hopes, the tensions. He loved the Church and expended himself to her, holding nothing back.” Pope Maria DiSalvo-Hernandez, left, a teachers assistant at St. Thomas More Academy, and teacher Jennifer Bedding help preschoolers Emeritus Benedict XVI create a wreath of hearts to be presented to the priests of St. Thomas More Parish on Priesthood Sunday. (LINDA REEVES | FC) has likewise acknowl- LIVING THE edged the difficult time TRUTH IN during which St. Paul VI LOVE shepherded the Church Bishop and has referred to him Gerald as “super human.” St. Special thanks for special ‘fathers’ Paul VI prophetically Barbarito stood at the helm of the Church in one of its Parishes prepare for Priesthood Sunday Oct. 28 greatest storms. The present time in the Church is an- LINDA REEVES with the new clergy sex abuse scandal send- encouraging churches to promote vocations other extremely turbulent one. The clerical of the Florida Catholic staff ing shockwaves through the Church. Mem- to ordained ministry and consecrated life sex abuse crisis and the manner in which it bers of the Serra International, an organiza- through prayer and education. The faith- was handled has rightly led to a great deal BOYNTON BEACH | When the Florida tion formed in 1935 to support and encour- ful are urged to offer prayers and support to of anger and mistrust of the Church. There Catholic made a visit to St. Thomas More age vocations to the ministerial priesthood those considering vocations. is open disagreement among the hierarchy Academy this month, the 75 students there and consecrated religious life, recognize the Members of St. Mark Parish, with a com- within the Church leading to public accusa- from ages 2 ½ to 5 were busy preparing for a challenge confronting their promotion of a munity of Franciscan friars, are also holding tions, which are fueling the anger and mis- special day coming up to honor fathers. day to honor the priesthood when such dis- their traditional celebration of Priesthood trust causing deeper hurt and confusion, “St. Thomas More celebrates Priesthood turbing stories of abuse come to light. How- Sunday, but this year, going all out. Parishio- not only among victims, but among all of Sunday big time,” said Anne Marie Fischer, ever, the distressing news has strengthened ner Veronica Comrie is helping organize the the faithful. St. Paul VI is a most appropriate academy director. “The academy children their resolve to honor good and holy priests community celebration. example and intercessor for us at this time. will be singing at the Mass and presenting — the innocent majority whose reputations “We will have a special Mass. The Knights His ability to shepherd during the turbu- the priests with a gift and cards. The church and even safety have been threatened by the of Columbus will process, and five chil- lent years of his pontificate prevented the is having a luncheon as well, and ministries unconscionable acts of a relative few.” dren of the parish will process to the altar Church from splitting apart at a most criti- in the church will be participating in the The local Serra Club of South Palm Beach and present little gifts to the priests,” she cal time. It was St. Paul VI who referred to Mass and reception.” County promotes Priesthood Sunday in the said, adding that after Mass the entire par- “the smoke of Satan entering the Church.” The last Sunday of October — Oct. 28 — is Diocese of Palm Beach each year weeks in ish community is invited to a brunch in the In a homily on the ninth anniversary of his Priesthood Sunday, a special day set aside to advance. “Priesthood Sunday is when all parish hall. “The priests have been kicked installation, he spoke of the doubt, incerti- reflect on the priesthood and to honor good parishes throughout the Diocese of Palm around. We have to build them up.” tude, disquiet, dissatisfaction, lack of trust and holy priests. The celebration prepared Beach honor and affirm the priests and dea- The St. Thomas More music director, and confrontation that was present in the by lay leaders was first conceived back in cons,” Jean Waddington, Serra Club presi- Pierre Harris, wrote the song that the chil- Church at that time. Certainly that smoke is 2005 by the USA Council of Serra Interna- dent, told the Florida Catholic. “We encour- dren of St. Thomas More Academy will present today. However, St. Paul VI, with his tional. The worldwide organization and local age our Serra Club members to place notices sing during the 12:30 p.m. Mass on Priest- deep spirituality and vision of leadership, chapters continue to promote the one-day in bulletins and have all ministries at their hood Sunday in the church. The children reminds us that the smoke of Satan has not celebration and encourage Catholics to show parish level make a special effort to celebrate were practicing the song the day the Florida and will not prevail. Christ has promised us support for their priests with prayer, public the event.” Catholic visited the school, and the little ones that his Church will prevail to the end be- recognition and dialogue. Waddington and her club members are were in perfect harmony and pitch when cause of him. In a press release, the Serra Club an- planning an appreciation dinner Nov. 4 at they sang about their shepherd. St. Paul VI was a man of great humility nounced that the special day is needed more the Westchester Country Club in Boynton “Father Harris, we love you. We just want and presence. His intellect enabled him to than ever at this dark time in America and Beach. “We are celebrating the priests and to say thank you. Thanks for always being understand and dialogue with the wealth the Church. “The USA Council of Serra Inter- the deacons,” she said. there. Thanks for showing that you care. Fa- of philosophical and theological discus- national’s choice to reinvigorate their promo- The group is also promoting National Vo- ther Harris, we love you. We just want to say tion of Priesthood Sunday this year coincides cation Awareness week, Nov. 4-10. They are thank you.” n PLEASE SEE POPE PAUL VI, 2 Oct. 26-Nov. 8, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 2

POPE PAUL VI: ‘Hamlet Pope’ wisdom offers insight today BISHOP’S SCHEDULE Oct. 27 — 11 a.m., Altar Servers FROM 1 Appreciation Mass, Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, Palm Beach Gardens; 4 p.m., Grandparents Pilgrimage Mass, St. Jude Parish, sions that were going on at the time. Tequesta. He was able to encourage such Oct. 28 —noon, – Mass for 50th discussion while always keeping it anniversary of Ascension Parish, in line with the teaching and mes- Boca Raton. sage of the Lord in the Gospel, so Nov. 1 — Pastoral Center closed FLORIDA that the Church would continue to in observance of All Saints Day. hand on the teaching of Christ in an Nov. 2 — 10 a.m., Mass, All Souls Catholic authentic manner, but in a manner Day, Our Lady Queen of Peace DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH that could be heard in the modern Cemetery, West Palm Beach; noon, world. He was very open to and in- Mass/Remembrance Tree, Diocesan Vol. 79, No. 24 fluenced by the French intellectual Council of Catholic Women, St. Catholic thinkers of the time who Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary, 9995 North Military Trail were able to express their faith to Boynton Beach. Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 a fractured world which needed to Nov. 3 — 4:30 p.m., Mass, Father 561-775-9500 • Fax 561-630-2698 hear the message of the Gospel. His Nestor Rodriquez, 25th anniversary of ordination, St. Ann Parish, West PUBLISHER many abilities and insights enabled Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito him to implement the insights and Palm Beach. Nov. 4 — 5:30 p.m., Reception/ liturgical changes of the Second DIRECTOR OF dinner, Serra Club Priests Apprecia- COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING Vatican Council in a manner that tion, Westchester Country Club, would be authentic and in keeping and SOCIAL MEDIA Boynton Beach. Jennifer Trefelner with the Council’s understanding. Nov. 5 — 10 a.m., Taping of DSA [email protected] This was not an easy task, especial- video, Cathedral of St. Ignatius 561-775-9529 ly with so many desiring to see the Loyola. Council implemented in a manner Nov. 6 — 10:30 a.m., Meeting, DIOCESAN EDITOR inconsistent with its conclusions. presbyteral council, Pastoral Center; Linda Reeves St. Paul VI was the first pope to Pope Paul VI in an undated photo (CNS) 12:30 p.m., Meeting, deans, Pasto- [email protected] 561-775-9528 travel outside of Europe, coming to ral Center; 4 p.m., Meeting, review the city of New York for his first pil- cially feeling that he took too long for priesthood as well as at my or- board, Pastoral Center. grimage in 1965. It was he who set to make a decision. This was not a dination. I also remember well the Nov. 7 — 11 a.m., Taping of Tele- • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: the precedent for the many travels fault but an actual asset. 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Laura Kay, left, Mary Ann Graffeo, center, and Vera Ramos are moved by music during the Divine Mercy Conference at Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Parish. The women are Father Rafael Delgado Suriel presents a powerful and emotional talk during the members of St. Jude Parish in Boca Raton. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) Divine Mercy Conference at Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Parish. Parish brings faithful messages of hope

LINDA REEVES participants displayed mixed emo- of the Florida Catholic staff tions of joy, and sadness and re- morsefulness, shedding tears and ROYAL PALM BEACH | Catho- even falling to their knees during lics here spent the weekend at Our talks and prayer focused on God’s Lady Queen of the Apostles in Royal mercy and love. Palm Beach listening to dynamic “Mercy is the highest form of speakers, participating in prayer love,” said Father Chris Alar of and reflection, and worshipping the Stockbridge, Massachusetts, a Lord during Masses. Many were re- priest of the Congregation of Mar- charged in their faith and filled with ian Fathers of the Immaculate hope. Conception. Father Alar was the Our Lady Queen of the Apostles first speaker on Saturday morn- held its annual Divine Mercy Con- ing during the conference. As part ference Sept. 28-30. Offered to ev- of his ministry, he is dedicated to eryone free of charge, it brought promoting the mercy message, together speakers who are well- and his work takes him around the known in Catholic circles. country to speak at various dioceses Laura Kay, a parishioner of St. and venues, sharing the message of Jude in Boca Raton, attended on hope. the first day of the conference with “Love is mercy,” he explained. two parish friends. The women’s “Mercy is beautiful. It is giving, giv- motive for attending? “We want ing of yourself. Mercy is loving the Jesus’ love and mercy,” she said. unlovable and forgiving the unfor- “We want to deepen our faith. The givable. We are unlovable, we are speakers talking at the conference unforgivable, but God loves us. He are great.” gives us the Church as his way of In addition to talks, the weekend healing us. God gives us the chance Divine Mercy images for purchase are on display during the Divine Mercy Conference. included adoration and singing, to be forgiven and loved through and featured the viewing of two the Church.” livery before a giant Divine Mercy Franciscan first-class relics bringing the spiri- Other speakers included Tony image of Christ was amazing and Father Stan tual presence of St. John Paul II and Melendez, a musician, singer and apparently touched the hearts of Fortuna St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, the songwriter born without arms; and many. As Father Suriel spoke, one warms up person credited with first spreading Franciscan Father Stan Fortuna, a could literally feel the presence of before a the Divine Mercy message. member of the Community of Fran- the Holy Spirit. Tears were flowing, presentation. “I have seen so many people ciscan Friars of Renewal. From the people fell to their knees and some He spoke, transformed by this conference Dominican Republic were Father stood with their hands up in the air. played music over the years,” said Nuris Diaz, an Emilio Acevedo, Father Tony Bo- Heidy Shetty, a parishioner of and sang as organizer. “It has impacted me.” nilla, Franciscan Father Fray Jose Holy Name of Jesus, attended. She part of his Conference participants packed Maria Guerroro and Father Rafael too was spiritually overcome and presentation. the parish grounds, and events Delgado Suriel, fondly known as felt God’s presence in the room. were held in various facilities for Father Chelo. “There is a purpose for all of us to be both English-speaking and Span- Father Suriel’s Saturday morn- here,” she said. “He has a message ish-speaking participants. The ing presentation drew hundreds for everyone. We all have some- talks, programs and events were of Spanish-speaking participants. thing to heal in our hearts. It makes standing-room-only at times, and The priest’s powerful message de- me happy that I am here.” n Oct. 26-Nov. 8, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 4 Religious gather in prayer and reflection

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PALM BEACH | Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito gathered with reli- gious men and women serving in the Diocese of Palm Beach Oct. 14 at St. Edward Church in Palm Beach. During his welcome, he expressed his joy for being there with the sisters and brothers, re- ferring to them as “the heart and soul” of the local Church and the The afternoon was filled with diocese. prayers and songs from begin- The diocese has 23 different in- ning to end dedicated to Mary, stitutes of women in consecrated the Mother of Jesus, “who assisted life and 16 orders of men religious. the Word to become flesh,” said At far right, Franciscan Sister The men and women work at par- Dominican Sister Roberta Popara Joan Dawson, episcopal ishes, schools, living facilities, presenting the reflection. She re- delegate for religious men hospitals, outreach programs and minded all of the many Marian ti- and women, thanks all various other ministries through- tles given to Mary and spoke about attending the vespers Oct. 14 at St. Edward Church in out the five-county diocese. her loyalty to God and her willing- Palm Beach. Above, religious The annual diocesan vespers ness to be a disciple and servant. men and women, members of organized by Franciscan Sister “Mary is the Mother of Jesus secular orders and associates Joan Dawson, episcopal delegate who is our peace,” said Sister of various congregations of religious, provides the opportu- Dawson. “She shows us that peace reflect on Mary, the Mother of nity for religious to pray together, is born and nurtured in the heart. the Lord, with Bishop Gerald reflect and spend time in fellow- With her we open our hearts to M. Barbarito, seen at right. ship. Also invited to the late-af- him and let his peace fill them. So (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) ternoon event were laypeople of now, as this day draws to its close, secular orders and associates of we honor in song, Mary, the Queen various congregations. of Peace and Mother of us all.” n Parish brings help, hope to families touched by opioid crisis

LINDA REEVES resources, the latest addiction role in recovery and support. St. viduals, their loved ones and soci- ter the spread of this damage and of the Florida Catholic staff treatments, prevention programs Joan of Arc Parish leaders and ety,” said Father Martin Dunne III, sadness.” n and initiatives, response team ef- priests were also on hand. parochial vicar of St. Joan of Arc. BOCA RATON | St. Joan of Arc forts and potential solutions. “We recognize the pervasive “We feel that this is one way we are For information, call 561-952- Parish invited doctors and other The lineup of speakers included destruction this is causing indi- working with God’s grace to coun- 2852. health care professionals, law en- Boca Raton physician Dr. Charles forcement personnel, government Metzger Jr., an affiliate faculty representatives and religious member of the Florida Atlantic leaders to participate in an edu- University’s internal medicine Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery cational symposium to address residence program at Boca Raton the opioid issue, a crisis here in Regional Hospital; Dr. Beau Nel- Florida. son, a doctor of behavioral health; “People are really thankful that Diamond Howard, regional pre- All Souls Day Mass we hosted an exposition on this vention coordinator at Hanley problem that is affecting our com- Foundation; Don Maines of the Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 at 10 a.m. munity,” said Patty Delaney, par- Broward Sheriff’s Office; and John ish communications director. Hulick, a leading expert on addic- Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery will The Sept. 26 symposium at the tion policy and the former policy be celebrating the Holy Sacrifice of the Boca Raton parish was the second adviser of Chris Christie, former Mass on All Souls Day, Friday, Nov. 2 at initiative to help educate indi- New Jersey governor. viduals and families, and provide Opioids are substances that 10 a.m. His Excellency, the Most Reverend help and hope. The parish held act on opioid receptors or the Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of the Diocese the first event last April and de- nervous system. They produce of Palm Beach will be the main celebrant. cided to host another symposium morphine-like effects and relieve after requests came in for more pain. Continued use and abuse All clergy, parishioners, families and educational events of its kind. can lead to physical dependence friends of the Diocese of Palm Beach are The opioid epidemic has and withdrawal symptoms, and invited to attend this Mass in remembrance claimed lives across the country, even death. The substances come of our beloved Faithful Departed. and the problem continues to in- in tablets, capsules or liquid, and crease in Florida. Reports of drug- include illegal drugs like heroin, Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery is located related deaths fill the news head- synthetic opioids such as fen- exactly 1 mile west of State Road 7 (US-441) lines and social media. According tanyl, and pain relievers avail- and 3 miles west of the Florida Turnpike at to statistics, opioid addiction is able legally by prescription, such hitting hard here in Palm Beach as OxyContin, Vicodin, codeine, 10941 Southern Blvd. in Royal Palm Beach. County. In 2016, there was an opi- morphine and many others. For additional information, please feel The decision to have yourself or your loved ones oid overdose every 15 hours. Among the clergy participating eventually laid to rest at Our Lady Queen of Peace St. Joan of Arc’s program was in the symposium was the Rev. free to contact us at 561-793-0711 Catholic Cemetery is one decision you will never regret. open to the community at large Dennis Glick, retired pastor of 11593-1026 10941 Southern Blvd. • Royal Palm Beach, FL www.ourqueen.org and featured top professionals. St. Paul Lutheran Church in Boca Discussions focused on available Raton, who spoke on the spiritual 5 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Oct. 26-Nov. 8, 2018 NEWSbriefs Woman honored for her work Annual gala set This year’s big Catholic schools’ fundraiser is quickly approaching. The 2018 Lumen on ‘front lines’ of pro-life efforts Christi Scholarship Gala, first organized 30 years ago, will LINDA REEVES Involved in the pro-life move- national program that FACE Life or- work with FACE Life also involves take place Dec. 8 with the theme of the Florida Catholic staff ment here over the decades, she ganizes locally, encourages prayer, recruiting volunteers to get more “Catholic Schools Illuminate currently serves as a core team fasting and witness all in the name people involved and on the front Our World.” Bishop Gerald M. PALM BEACH GARDENS | Peo- member and coordi- of respect for life. lines in the pro-life battle and tak- Barbarito is honorary chairman ple describe her as being a “coura- nator for Faith Action As part of her involve- ing part in various programs and for the event that features din- geous hero for the unborn” and an Counseling and Edu- ment with FACE Life for campaigns. Johnston, who speaks ner and dancing at The Breakers “inspiration” and role model for all. cation for Life, or FACE the past six years, John- Spanish, also co-creates and trans- in Palm Beach. The fundraiser Meet Claudia Johnston. She is a Life, a nonprofit orga- ston co-created a chil- lates FACE Life materials and lit- helps families, who demonatrate parishioner of the Cathedral of St. nization based in West dren’s pro-life program. erature, and manages the pro-life financial need, to make Catholic Ignatius Loyola in Palm Beach Gar- Palm Beach dedicated “Children for Life” is a organization’s website. education possible for their child. dens, where she is a catechist and to ending abortion program encouraging “Claudia’s contributions, com- Proceeds of the evening will family ministry volunteer. John- through its work in edu- children to pray for an mitment, creativity and talents fund tuition scholarships, which ston is a wife, mother and grand- cation, prayer, witness unborn child and then come with an everlasting smile and are shared equally among the mother, who cares for her grandson and counseling of the celebrate the child’s faith in Our Lord that provides in- schools. The diocesan schools and also assists her aging mother. abortion-minded. Claudia Johnston birth when it is born spiration and confidence to others,” are known for excellence, pro- Last month she was recognized as “I have been with by organizing a birth- said Susan Pine, founder of FACE vide comprehensive academic the 2018 “Respect Life Person of the FACE Life since about 2012. Before day party. The program includes Life. “Claudia tells us, without hav- education, and also form chil- Year” for the Diocese of Palm Beach that, I was a prayer participant for prayer cards, posters and coloring ing to speak a word, that we will dren in the knowledge and love at the annual Florida Respect Life 40 Days for Life,” she said about her books designed with Scripture in win the battle against the culture of Jesus Christ as celebrated in Conference held in the Diocese of volunteer work and involvement. mind, and messages about pre- of death if we simply work tirelessly the Catholic Church. All are Venice. The 40 Days for Life campaign, a cious life growing in the womb. Her toward that end and trust in him.” n encouraged to pray for and to support the Lumen Christi gala, which has made the difference in so many children’s lives in the past three decades. Tickets are $400 per person and $4,000 for a table of 10. Benefactor and sponsorship packages are avail- able. For more information, con- tact Kelly Garvis at 561-775-9520 or [email protected]. For benefactor and donation forms, visit www.diocesepb.org/lumen christi. Administrator appointed to international post Thomas Jordan, administra- tor of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery in Royal Palm Beach, was appointed to serve as director-at-large of the eastern United States and eastern Can- ada by the board of directors of the Catholic Cemetery Confer- Alicia Donelan kisses the relic of St. John Paul II during ceremonies A first-class relic of St. John Paul II is displayed during Mass at St. ence, an international Catholic Oct. 7 at St. Vincent Ferrer Parish in Delray Beach. Vincent Ferrer in Delray Beach. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) faith network of cemeterians and suppliers. The appointment lasts until September 2020. He has served as cemetery admin- Relic comes to reside at St. Vincent Ferrer istrator of Our Lady Queen of Peace since July of 2009, and has LINDA REEVES for safekeeping with several oth- on Skindeleski also concelebrat- ing his motto, ‘Don’t be afraid,’” overseen the successful imple- of the Florida Catholic staff ers that are part of a parish col- ed, and Deacon Greg Osgood and he shared. “Don’t be afraid to live mentation of numerous pro- lection. Deacon Frank Lovine of the par- the life of holiness in this world. grams and projects. He and his DELRAY BEACH | St. Vincent The relic was placed in the St. ish also participated. We are all called to holiness. Our wife, Bridget, have been married Ferrer Parish welcomed a spe- John Paul II Room at St. Vincent, During his homily, Father saints show us how to live our for more than 26 years, and they cial guest visiting the parish this and will be displayed in a special Hawkins spoke about St. John life.” have three daughters ages 19, 22 month on a very special occasion. relic room when the parish and Paul II and how the beloved man Father Wieliczko spoke about and 24. Jordan has been active Pauline Father Christopher school additions now underway influenced him as he discerned the spirituality of St. John Paul in men’s ministry for more than Wieliczko, the executive director are completed. The relics are and then answered the call of II at the conclusion of Mass. “We 12 years and currently serves on of the Vatican-based Foundation under glass and in a special con- priestly vocation. Father Hawkins have seen many miracles through the board of directors of Catho- of St. John Paul II, visited the par- tainer. served at St. Vincent Ferrer Par- the intercession of prayer to St. lic Men for Jesus Christ of Flor- ish bringing with him a first-class Father Wieliczko took part in ish while he was studying at St. John Paul II,” he said. “There are ida. He also has been involved relic. “The relic is the blood of St. the Oct. 7 Mass at 11:30 a.m. with Vincent de Paul Regional Semi- many miracle stories. in youth ministry at Holy Spirit John Paul II,” said Very Rev. Can- main celebrant newly ordained nary in Boynton Beach. Was it “St. John Paul II, pray for the Parish in Lantana since 2011, on Father Thomas Skindeleski, Father Matthew Hawkins of the a coincidence or at the hands of Church, which you love. St. John serving as a lector and as the pastor of St. Vincent Ferrer, when Diocese of Orlando, who made God that the young man lived Paul, pray for all the good people parish financial council chair- asked about the holy relic that the trip to Delray Beach for the in the St. John Paul II wing of of St. Vincent Ferrer and all the man. will remain at St. Vincent Ferrer special occasion. Very Rev. Can- seminary facilities? “I kept see- people of the United States.” n Oct. 26-Nov. 8, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 6

Father Brian Horgan, pastor of St. Lucy Parish in Highland Beach, blesses pets after Mass Oct. 3 in honor of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) 11138-1026

God’s creatures receive blessings

LINDA REEVES of the Florida Catholic staff

HIGHLAND BEACH | Priests of the Diocese of Palm Beach blessed God’s feathered, four-legged and cuddly creatures at various cer- emonies this month in observance of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, OPEN HOUSE the patron of animals. At St. Lucy Parish in Highland Beach, parishioners were encour- SUNDAY aged to bring their pets to morning Mass Oct. 3. At the conclusion of the NOVEMBER 4, 2018 celebration, the animals on hand, Please join us for our Open House. all dogs, received blessings and a 9:00 a.m. –Celebration of Mass in the CNHS Gymnasium OPEN HOUSE sprinkle of holy water, and their 10:00 a.m.- Showcasing: Sports, Fine Arts, Clubs, Inter- guardians there with them also re- Pets and people fill the pews of St. Lucy Parish in Highland Beach national Baccalaureate Program, The Guidance Depart- ceived a blessing. Oct. 3 in observance of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. ment & Student/Parent Panel “I am pleased that you have your Performances by: The Crusader Band,SUNDAY Chorus, and animals with you,” said Father Bri- “My dog is named Tally,” said mal kingdom. Cheerleaders SUNDAY, an Horgan, pastor of St. Lucy, who parishioner Michael Ferrin as he “This is a beautiful way to honor IMPORTANTNOVEMBER DATES 4, 2018 November 19th Online Application Deadline st NOVEMBERth 4 celebrated the special Mass with re- selected a pew and led his groomed St. Francis,” Father Horgan said. December Please1 7:30 am Placement join Testus for for9 Grade our Open House. flections on St. Francis, loved by so and well-behaved companion “He reminded us that they are all By 9:00completing a.m.Please our –OnlineCelebration Application,join us each studentforof Mass isour in Openthe CNHS House. Gymnasium many throughout the world. “Don’t schnauzer to a sitting area. God’s creatures. They can be part automatically registered for the Placement Test. be shy to come up to the front. It During the Mass Father Horgan of the family as a child. They bring To 10:00apply online a.m or for.- additional Showcasing: information, Sports, please FineOPEN Arts, Clubs, Inter- HOUSE doesn’t matter if they make noise.” spoke about St. Francis, who loved us joy and happiness. It is like God’s visit9national a.m.our website Celebrationat www.cardinalnewman.com.Baccalaureate of Mass Program, in the The CNHS Guidance Gymnasium Depart- ment &| Student/Parent Panel People attending the Mass animals. He said that St. Francis work at hand. I pray for all of you. I OPEN HOUSE moved closer to the altar holding was a man of compassion for the pray for your wonderful animals. I Performances by: The Crusader Band, Chorus, and 10Cheerleaders a.m. | Showcasing: Sports, Fine Arts, Clubs, International or guiding their pets. They slipped vulnerable, especially poor people, pray that they will continue to bring BaccalaureateSUNDAY Program, The Guidance Department into the pews, puppy and all. sick and God’s creatures in the ani- you joy.” n IMPORTANTand Student/Parent DATES Panel NovemberNOVEMBERSUNDAY 19th Online Application 4, Deadline 2018 December 1st 7:30 am Placement Test for 9th Grade NOVEMBERPleasePerformances join 4, us2018 forby: The our Crusader Open Band,House. PleaseBy completing join us for our Chorus,our Open Online House. and Application, Cheerleaders each student is 9:00 a.m. –Celebration of Mass in the CNHS Gymnasium Families called to attend Grandparents Mass automatically registered for the Placement Test. 9:00 a.m. –Celebration of Mass in the CNHS Gymnasium 10:00To apply a.m online.- Showcasing: or for additional Sports, Fine information, Arts, Clubs, please Inter- 10:00 a.m.- Showcasing: Sports,IMPORTANT Fine Arts, Clubs, Inter- DATES LINDA REEVES Jude Parish, 204 N. U.S. Highway “You are a treasure, and you make nationalvisit our websiteBaccalaureate at www.cardinalnewman.com. Program, The Guidance Depart- nationalment Baccalaureate & Student/Parent Program, The Guidance Panel Depart- of the Florida Catholic staff One. Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito is a tremendous difference not only ment & Student/Parent Panel PerformancesNOV. 19 by:| Online The Crusader Application Band, Deadline Chorus, and scheduled to be main celebrant for in your own family but the whole Performances by: The Crusader Band, Chorus, and Cheerleaders TEQUESTA | The National the Mass that will include tributes world. Grandparents represent CheerleadersDEC. 1 | 7:30 a.m. Placement Test for 9th Grade Grandparents Pilgrimage is cel- to grandmothers and grandfathers faith. Grandparents represent hope. IMPORTANT DATES IMPORTANT DATES th ebrating 10 years since it first orga- who bring so much to the center of Grandparents represent love in a NovemberNovember 19th Online Application19 Online Deadline Application Deadline st th nized in the United States with its family life, and pass along not only wonderful way. You give us such a DecemberDecember 1Byst completing7:30 am 1 Placement 7:30 ourTest for amonline 9th GradePlacement application, Test foreach 9 student Grade inaugural Mass here in the Diocese family traditions but also the faith. wonderful example.” By completingBy completingis ourautomatically Online Application, our registeredOnlineeach student Application, is for the placement each student test. is of Palm Beach. The Mass is hosted by the diocesan He ended by saying, “You are a automaticallyautomatically registered for the registered Placement Test. for the Placement Test. To apply online or for additional information, please visit The organization, created to Marriage and Family Life Office. great blessing. You have lived life To applyTo online apply or for online additional or information, for additional please information, please visit our website at www.cardinalnewman.com. 12442-1026 bring grandparents together in mis- Before the Mass, a concert will be and know what is important in life.” visit our websitewww.cardinalnewman.com at www.cardinalnewman.com. sion, has continued to grow with held at 3:30 p.m., with youth choirs All families are encouraged to chapters throughout the United of St. Jude Parish, St. Peter Parish attend the Mass and urged to bring States and here in the diocese. in Jupiter, St. Clare School in West grandparents and all of the grand- The annual Grandparents Pil- Palm Beach and All Saints School children in the spirit of celebra- grimage and Mass will be cel- in Jupiter. tion. For information, email cloh@ ebrated Oct. 27, 3:30 p.m., at St. Last year, Bishop Barbarito said, diocesepb.org or call 561-775-9524. 7 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Oct. 26-Nov. 8, 2018 Models of faith celebrate their model, St. Francis NICK WINERITER The Franciscan coat of Florida Catholic correspondent arms hangs on the wall at St. Mark Church in PALM BEACH GARDENS | The Boynton Beach. The Catholic Church is blessed with piece was created by Franciscan Father Joe many saints, and one of the most Dorniak, parochial popular, St. Francis of Assisi, the vicar of the parish. It man beloved by millions all over features the hand of St. the world, Catholic and otherwise, Francis and the hand of was honored in a big way here in the Christ with wounds. diocese this month especially by all Franciscans — priests, religious From left, Franciscan Fathers Dan Fink, pastor of St. Mark Parish and lay. in Boynton Beach, Joseph Dorniak, Richard Florek and Germain The Secular Franciscan Order is at St. Lucie Parish, where there is a and over 400,000 around the world, Kopaczynski concelebrate Mass on the feast of St. Francis Oct. 4. over 1 million strong, and here in small Franciscan friar community. according to Franciscan data. the Diocese of Palm Beach there Secular Franciscan Fred Schaeffer, In the modernization of the are Franciscan Fraternities at St. minister of Divine Mercy Fraternity, Church instigated by the Second Helen Parish in Vero Beach, St. Rita said, “The transitus is a typical cer- Vatican Council, the order was Local Franciscans Parish in Wellington, St. Mark Par- emony of the remembrance of the given a newer Rule, and the name ish in Boynton Beach and St. Martin death of St. Francis. Various Fran- of the order became the “Secular de Porres Parish in Jensen Beach. ciscan churches do longer and more Franciscan Order.” And more re- celebrate beloved patron The Secular Franciscans, who are elaborate rites with various props to cently, it is now known by it’s Latin aimed at imitating Jesus in the make it more interesting for parish- name, Ordo Franciscus Saecularis. LINDA REEVES celebrant. “If you did a survey manner of St. Francis — known as a ioners who might attend.” Since the inception of it’s original of the Florida Catholic staff around the world and asked peo- man who lived a holy life of poverty, The St. Elizabeth of Hungary Fra- Rule in 1221, it has gone through ple about their favorite saint, they peace and compassion — celebrat- ternity, an emerging fraternity from changes over the years. BOYNTON BEACH | The would say St. Francis. ed and honored the founder of the Port St. Lucie, also attended the On June 24, 1978, Pope Paul VI Catholic Church is blessed with “There are many stories about Franciscans in different ways. prayer service at St. Lucie. Secular approved the new Rule of the Secu- many saints, and this month him,” he continued. “Most of his St. Padre Pio Secular Franciscan Franciscan Rosemary Konas said lar Franciscan Order in his papal one popular saint loved by all life, he was found in deep prayer. Fraternity at St. Martin de Porres she is “an appointed minister of St. brief, “The Seraphic Patriarch.” was celebrated all over the world We all need to pray, to sit down Parish meets on the first Saturday Elizabeth Fraternity, since we are This year Secular Franciscans cel- and here in the Diocese of Palm and be one on one with the Lord. of each month. Catherine Bilquin, not yet canonically established.” ebrate the 40th anniversary of the Beach, especially by the Francis- St. Francis wanted to be a great fol- the fraternity minister, said they During the lifetime of St. Fran- Rule. can communities. lower of the Lord.” celebrate the transitus or passing of cis of Assisi, and prompted by his What exactly is secular Francis- The Florida Catholic visited St. Father Florek went on to explain St. Francis with a script in the form Christ-like actions, many Catholic canism? According to the Francis- Mark Parish Oct. 4 to celebrate the that St. Francis preached through of a play based on Franciscan me- laypersons were inspired to be- cans we spoke to, “It is a way of life. feast day of St. Francis of Assisi with his Christ-like actions. “That is what dia. The play includes the lighting come closer imitators of Jesus. They It is Gospel living. It is living life ac- the Franciscans there, who oversee he did. When we leave the church, of candles to signify death and then appealed to St. Francis for direction. cording to the principles preached the parish and provide ministry we should go out and preach Francis passing to eternal life. “It is In response, he composed a “Rule” by Jesus, as recorded by the evange- to their flock. The evening prior through our actions.” n always moving,” she said. As part of of life for them, and sought papal lists in the four Gospels of the New to the feast, the Franciscans friars commemoration, the group also re- approval of that Rule. In 1221, Pope Testament.” and parishioners commemorated cited the Franciscan Crown Rosary, Honorius III approved and promul- Making profession into the Sec- the passing of St. Francis to eternal a Franciscan tradition which is the gated the Rule of the Third Order of ular Franciscan Order is much like life with a special Mass, music and Rosary of the Seven Joys of Mary. St. Francis. taking a pledge. One makes a sol- prayers. “And then, as all good Franciscans That Rule remains intact for emn promise (not a vow) to follow During the feast day Mass, the do,” she said, “we celebrate.” more than 700 years and the num- Christ in the manner of St. Francis, four friars were all there and began Members of the Divine Mercy ber of people in the Third Order to live a Gospel lifestyle, and to ob- the Mass with a procession. Some Secular Franciscan Fraternity of St. continues to grow. Today, there are serve the Rule of the order. of the lay Secular Franciscans from Helen Parish were invited this year more than 15,000 Catholic Secular The motto of the order is “Going the area were also present in the to a simple transitus prayer service Franciscans in the United States from Gospel to life, and life to Gos- pews. Franciscan Sister Joan Mil- pel.” Secular Franciscans strive to lecan, the parish’s religious sister apply Gospel principles to their dai- and pastoral associate, was also ly lives. Bilquin has a favorite quote at the Mass paying homage to the from a Franciscan friar. “There are Franciscan order’s patron. Respect two kinds of people in the world, “This is a good feast day,” said Franciscans and those who wish joyful Franciscan Father Richard Honesty they were,” she said with a smile. n Florek, parochial vicar and main Dedication by MARTIN L. FLEMING

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Now available in bookstores and online at: [email protected] A statue of St. Francis is part 3300 PGA Blvd., Suite 600 of feast day celebration at St. Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 [email protected] Mark Parish Oct. 4 in honor of 561-694-7979 [email protected] the patron saint of Franciscans. 11202-1026 (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) Oct. 26-Nov. 8, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 8

on Offices/Safe Environments Regional Seminary talk: Nov. DIOCESAN EVENTS or www.diocesepb.org/safe- 8, 7:30 p.m., 10701 S. Military TV MASS FYI environments. Trail, Boynton Beach. “Theology All Souls Day Mass: Nov. Televised Mass: Sundays, Those proficient in technology can Today: A Town and Gown,” 2, 10 a.m., Our Lady Queen of Catholic Charities events 10:30-11 a.m. CW34 WTVX. find several ways to be informed with presented by Father Gregg Peace Cemetery, 10941 Southern • Annual “Soup Bowl”: Nov. Produced by the diocesan Office of the latest news in the diocese and Caggianelli, dean of pastoral Blvd., Royal Palm Beach. 1, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; and Communications. Questions: www. formation. Reservations required spot familiar faces of the Catholic Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito, 4:30-7 p.m. Local restaurants in diocesepb.org/tv-Mass or 561- by Nov. 1. 561-732-4424, community. Feel free to tag, share and main celebrant. 561-793-0711, Indian River County provide a [email protected]. 775-9529. To support the televised comment on the postings on Facebook [email protected]. variety of soups to participating Benefit auction and gala: Mass or to request a free Mass pages: Diocese of Palm Beach; Diocese Workshops for parishes and churches of other Nov. 3, 6 p.m., Mirasol Country missal: 561-775-9529 or Office of of Palm Beach, Office of Catholic extraordinary ministers faiths to serve to at lunch and Club, 11600 Mirasol Way, Palm Communications, 9995 N. Military Schools; Palm Beach Vocation; Diocese of holy Communion: For dinner. Proceeds from the meals Beach Gardens. Benefits All Trail, P.O. Box 109650, Palm Beach both new and experienced benefit Samaritan Center, which of Palm Beach Youth Ministry; Diocese Saints School in Jupiter. Theme: Gardens, FL 33410. ministers at various locations. provides transitional housing of Palm Beach Inclusion Ministry, “The Mystical Forest.” Coctail Call your parish office to make for homeless families with To find more information Catholic Young Adults of Palm Beach, hour, silent auction, dinner and reservations with the diocesan dependent children. 772-770- on events, please visit www. Diocese of Palm Beach Family Life; live auction. Music and dancing. Liturgy Office. Sessions in English 3039, [email protected]. Catholic Charities Palm-Beach; and Tickets: $175 per person. www. diocesepb.org/events or www. and Spanish. • Catholic Charities Respect catholiccharitiesdpb.org/events. Florida Catholic. Twitter pages: Office Life Ministry seeks volunteers allsaintsjupiter.org, 561-707- Monthly Mind Mass to 2995, [email protected]. of Catholic Schools: DOPBCatholicSch; remember departed souls: to take on roles as respect life Holiday fair: Nov. 3, 9 a.m.; Youth Ministry: DpbYouth, Catholic Second Saturdays, 10 a.m., Our parish representatives, who are Nov. 4, 8 a.m., Holy Family issues and share tips and tactics Young Adults: CYADPB and Diocese Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery, essential to help build culture of Parish, 2330 Mariposa Avenue, for passing along the faith to of Palm Beach: DiocesePB. Instagram 10941 Southern Blvd., Royal life and spread pro-life message. Port St. Lucie. Hosted by Council the younger generations. Kit pages: Youth Ministry: dpbyouth. Palm Beach. 561-793-0711, If you are passionate about of Catholic Women. 772-335- Johansen, 561-626-8027, kitjoh@ [email protected]. saving unborn babies and other aol.com or Pat Piccoli, 561-339- pro-life work and are interested 9833. School of Christian 8439, [email protected]. in filling this role within your Holiday bazaar: Nov. 9-10, 9 Formation designed for adult (No August meetings.) a.m. “Who Are the Saints of the parish, contact Deanna Herbst, a.m.-2 p.m., St. Sebastian Parish, Catholics who want to better Americas? Why Do They Matter 561-360-3330, dherbst@ccdpb. 13075 U.S. Highway 1, Sebastian, Stations of the Cross for know the Catholic faith and Today?” with Dominican Sister org. Sponsored by parish Women’s priests: Fourth Saturday of the share it with others through Roberta Popara. Reservations Guild. More than 30 vendors, month, following 8:30 a.m. Mass, ministry. English and Spanish • Holy Hour: First Fridays, required. crafts, bake sale, white elephant Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, classes. Cost: $10. Schedules: 10:30 a.m., Cathedral of St. • Day of reflection: Dec. 5, 10 sale, jams and jellies, raffles. 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm www.diocesepb.org/school-of- Ignatius Loyola, 9999 N. Military a.m. “Be Sincere and Blameless Lunch is available. 347-721-2477, Beach Gardens. 561-371-1658. christian-formation. 561-775- Trail, Palm Beach Gardens. Until the Day of Christ,” with [email protected]. Monthly Holy Hour of 9544, [email protected]. Prayer and adoration for those with Father Nicholas Cachia. suffering after abortion and Craft and tag sale: Nov. prayer and adoration: Last Permanent deacon Cost: $40. Reservations required. miscarriage. 10, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Matthew Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., applications available: • Special Advent day of Parish, 6090 Hypoluxo Road, Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, Men interested in applying to • Respite services to St. Lucie refection: Dec. 15, 10 a.m., led Lake Worth. Accepting vendors. 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm become a permanent deacon County caregivers: Short-term or by Passionist Father Melvin 561-434-5606, stmatthewsale@ Beach Gardens. Sacrament of of the Diocese of Palm Beach temporary care of a few hours a Shorter. Includes Mass for the gmail.com. reconciliation available. Evening are asked to speak to their week. 561-360-3321. of simple praise and worship of third Sunday of Advent. Cost: pastors for permission to apply, • Match grant program: Christ Our Light Chapter Jesus present in the Eucharist. $40. Reservations required. and download the application Services available for qualifying of Magnificat breakfast: Nov. Social follows. 561-622-2565 • New Year’s Eve reflection 10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Hilton Palm from the diocesan website, individuals legally admitted Widow, widowers support and celebration: Dec. 31, 6 p.m. www.diocesepb.org/deacon- into the United States under Beach Airport, 150 Australian registration followed by 7 p.m. Ave., West Palm Beach. Guest program: Second and fourth formation. 561-775-9540, specific statuses. Program is Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-noon, dinner. Led by retreat team [email protected]. designed to facilitate client’s speaker: Mary Anne Gioia, with presentation by Passionist parishioner of St. Thérèse Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, Workshops for Mass self-sufficiency through Brother Edward Hall. Sacrament de Lisieux in Wellington and 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm lectors: Please contact a employment. Refugees, asylees, of reconciliation, Mass and member of Cursillo. Cost: $30 Beach Gardens. Led by Gloria parish pastor or parish ministry Cuban and Haitian entrants, and midnight party. Cost: $90 for at the door. 561-543-8958, Stevenson, former Catholic coordinator for reservations. victims of trafficking can call for overnight; $70 for evening only. [email protected]. Charities counselor and social Names of parish participants information and appointments. worker. Designed for those Registration required. are required two days before 561-345-2000. White Mass: Nov. 10, coping with life without workshop date. • Rosary gathering: First 4:30 p.m., St. Ann Parish, their spouse. Fellowship and 310 N. Olive Ave., West Palm Unbound healing prayer: Saturdays, 9 a.m., near conversation. 561-622-6420, Beach. Hosted by Palm Beach ANNOUNCEMENTS First and third Mondays by Presidential Women’s Center [email protected]. Physicians Guild, a chartered confidential appointment. in West Palm Beach, 100 Singers needed for Schola guild of the Catholic Medical Prayer gathering: Fridays, Diocese of Palm Beach Office Northpoint Parkway, West Palm Cantorum, St. Luke Parish, 2892 Association. All physicians, 5 p.m., on the sidewalks near A of Marriage and Family Life. Beach. Led by Respect Life S. Congress Ave., Palm Springs. nurses and allied health care Woman’s World Medical Center Proven prayer model designed Office. 561-360-3330. People interested in traditional professionals are invited. www. that offers abortion services, 503 to help those who try but choral music, Gregorian chant palmbeachcma.cathmed.org, S. 12th St., Fort Pierce. Treasure struggle with the same sins time and Renaissance polyphony palmbeachphysiciansguild@ Coast rosary group leads and again and feel hopeless in COMMUNITY are invited to audition. Several gmail.com. rosary recitation for the end of search for freedom. Unbound abortion. 772-465-8298. important presentations will be EVENTS Concert series: third Fridays sung throughout the year. Kevin ministry helps in the discovery of Pray the rosary for life: through March, beginning Faulkner, music director: kevin. freedom from sin. 561-775-9524, Hispanic Charismatic Saturdays, 9-10 a.m., sidewalks [email protected]. Nov. 16, 6 and 8:30 p.m., St. [email protected]. conference: Oct. 27, 9 a.m.- Paul of the Cross, 10970 State just north of the Wellington Protection of Children St. Vincent de Paul 6 p.m.; Oct. 28, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Road A1A, North Palm Beach. Regional Medical Center, 10101 and Young People: The Regional Seminary is Cardinal Newman High School Featuring various performers Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. All Diocese of Palm Beach is offering program for master’s gym, 512 Spencer Drive, West including Joey Karp and the invited to pray for the end of committed to the safety and degree in theological studies. Palm Beach. Mass, talks, healing Paradons, with hits of the ’50s; abortions. 561-784-0689. protection of all children and Designed for clergy, religious, prayer, music. Cost: $20. 561-371- Tony Darrow, bringing his Italian vulnerable adults in its care. ministers of religious education, 0496. humor; and Groovin’ with hits Victims of abuse by Church religion teachers and other International treats: Oct. of the ’60s and ’70s Tickets: $35. RETREATS/DAYS personnel are encouraged to ministers. Curriculum is focused 28, 1-5 p.m., St. Mark Parish, Proceeds benefit the parish. contact the Diocesan Victim on fundamentals of sacred 643 St. Mark Place, Boynton Tickets: www.johnnytlive.com, OF PRAYER Assistance Coordinator, Scripture, sacraments and Beach. Brunch, ethnic desserts www.paulcross.org. Lorraine Sabatella, at 561- Our Lady of Florida contemporary issues. 561-732- and entertainment including “Find your greatness”: Nov. Spiritual Center: Retreats and 4424, ext. 151. 801-0999 to begin necessary Mexican dancing, Irish step emotional, psychological and 17, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Jude Parish, programs available for clergy, Charismatic group invites dancing, and Spanish music and 21689 Toledo Road, Boca Raton. religious, men, women, married spiritual healing. Office of performances. Donation: $25 visitors: Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., St. Safe Environments provides Speaker: Dominick Albano of couples, singles and people Paul of the Cross Parish center, for adults; $5 for children under Dynamic Catholic Institute, a in recovery programs. Season safety resources, guidance 10. Raffle. Prizes include fishing 10970 Jack Nicklaus Drive, North and education and training to ministry aimed at evangelization theme: “By His Wounds You Are Palm Beach. Mass and healing trips, gift certificates, car washes, and building up the Catholic Healed” (1 Pt 2:24). Reservations employees, all Church personnel gift baskets. 561-734-9330. service takes the place of prayer and volunteers. Parents and Church. Tickets: $25, includes required except when stated. meeting the third Thursday of Pumpkin patch: now other caregivers are encouraged resources from Dynamic Catholic Location: 1300 U.S. Highway 1, each month. 561-626-1873. through Oct. 30, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., to attend training designed Institute. All invited, including North Palm Beach. 561-626-1300 weekdays; 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Catholic radio stations are to emphasize prevention. For youths 12 and up. 859-980-7900. or www.ourladyofflorida.org. Sundays, Our Lady Queen of the available through the radio, information on reporting abuse, Catholic Grandparents • Men’s silent weekend Apostles, 100 Crestwood Blvd. S., the Internet and application safety education programs Association chapters retreat: Nov. 2-4. “Your Call Royal Palm Beach. Pumpkins and downloads: WPBV FM (98.3 FM, and resources, and to view the meetings: Monthly gatherings to Holiness,” led by retreat pumpkin bread for sale. 561-801- www.wpbvradio.com); WJPP USCCB Charter for the Protection are held at various parishes. All team. Cost: $220. Deposit and 5504. (100.1 FM, www.wjppfm.com); of Children and Young People: grandparents are welcome to registration required. and WDMC (920 AM, www. www.diocesepb.org and click St. Vincent de Paul join and discuss grandparenting • Day of reflection: Nov. 7, 10 divinemercyradio.com). WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | Oct. 26-Nov. 8, 2018 FLORIDACatholic VENICE DIOCESE

Allegra Belliard, center, Judy Sullivan Family Resource Center Program Director, shows membes of the Knights of Columbus from St. Agnes Parish where to place donated items for Hurricane Michael relief Oct. 16 in Naples. Items donated as part of a Diocese of Venice collection drive for victims of Hurricane Michael are (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) loaded onto a Catholic Charities truck Oct. 18 at Our Lady of Light Parish. Faithful step up to help Michael victims

BOB REDDY items to help his family survive. “I items and bringing them to the (For a link to an in-depth interview chael. The homecoming week idea of the Florida Catholic staff have to pay it forward. Those peo- Florida Panhandle. He was there with Kaplun, visit https://chirb. is an annual tradition to collect ple are hurting.” just four days after the hurricane it/7FrNEc.) change for a worthy cause. Fol- FORT MYERS | In astounding Donations of water, food, clean- struck with an initial donation of Philomena A. Pereira, Catholic lowing Hurricane Irma, Neumann acts of generosity, the faithful of ing supplies, diapers, pet food and 5,000 family meals from the Catho- Charities CEO, thanked the gener- received donations from Catholic the Diocese of Venice responded much more started arriving at the lic Charities Diocese of Venice Di- ous donors and the host drop-off schools across the country, includ- with fervor to an emergency ap- four drop-off sites early Oct. 15 and saster Response Program. site teams for their support in this ing one donation which was used peal for supplies for the victims continued through Oct. 18. Drop- “I am impressed by how much outreach. “Life is difficult for those to replace the statue of Mary in the of Hurricane Michael as items off locations included Epiphany was donated,” Kaplun said. “The living in the affected area of Hurri- courtyard. “It is our turn to give piled high at four drop-off points. Cathedral in Venice; the Catholic donations were so great that a sec- cane Michael,” she said. “Together, back,” she said. Thankfully, these donations are Charities Judy Sullivan Family Re- ond truck will make a delivery in we work to help our brothers and Bishop Verot was also blessed already helping people in the source Center in Naples; as well as early November. I was there a few sisters in need in northwest Flori- with support (financial and other- Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee Ss. Peter and Paul the Apostles Par- days after the storm, making an da. We will make a difference and wise) from Catholic schools across thanks to the assistance of staff ish in Bradenton; and Our Lady of initial drop-off of supplies from restore hope. Thank you to all for the county. The students came from Catholic Charities, Diocese Light Parish in Fort Myers. Catholic Charities and know first- your generosity, help and prayers.” forward seeking a way to extend of Venice Inc. Bishop Frank J. Dewane sent a hand the need for supplies will be Meanwhile, all three Catho- the grace they received last year to “I saw the images of the devas- letter to the priests about the ap- going on for a long time.” lic high school in the Diocese are those in need now. A small group tation and I had to do something,” peal, noting that this was being Kaplun dropped off the newly raising money for their counter- of students visited St. Joseph Cath- said Grace Collier of St. Francis done in response to a call for sup- donated supplies to St. Thomas the parts. Bishop Verot Catholic High olic School in Panama City to bring Xavier Parish in Fort Myers as she plies directly from the Diocese Apostle Parish in Quincy, St. Fran- School in Fort Myers and St. John supplies and learn what was need- brought cases of water, toilet pa- of Pensacola-Tallahassee Bishop cis of Assisi Parish in Blountstown, Neumann Catholic High School ed going forward. The group is pro- per, diapers and snack food to Our William Wack, Holy Cross Fathers. and St. Anne Parish in Marianna, in Naples each took advantage of ducing a short video to present to Lady of Light Parish in Fort Myers, In the letter, Bishop Dewane noted each small rural communities homecoming week to raise money. the school community to enhance one of four drop-off points. “My that the destruction was reminis- west of Tallahassee with massive Cardinal Mooney Catholic High fundraising efforts. prayers are with everyone who was cent of past hurricanes to strike the amounts of damage. The Diocese School in Sarasota is also raising Other Diocesan schools are also impacted by the storm and I hope Diocese of Venice, such as Irma in of Pensacola-Tallahassee reports money and will include that effort in the process of planning different these few items will help someone. 2017 and Charley in 2004. that many of the parish buildings in its homecoming efforts in late drives to send either money or sup- I want to do more, but at 82, I don’t Staff and volunteers, including and schools have damage of some October. In fact, St. John Neumann plies to the Catholic schools in the get around so well anymore.” many members of the Knights of sort, while eight had severe dam- will actually split their money be- Panhandle. Patrick Collins of St. Joseph Columbus, assisted in unloading age. tween a Catholic school in North At this time, no more dona- Parish in Bradenton brought a car vehicles, sorting donated goods, In addition to the donated items, Carolina impacted by Hurricane tions of goods are being accepted full of items to Ss. Peter and Paul and even assisted loading the Kaplun also brought a gas-pow- Florence as well as one in the Pan- at the drop-off sites. However, if the Apostles Parish in Bradenton, Catholic Charities truck which ered forklift to help unload trucks handle. you would like to make a financial noting that he lived through Hur- came to take the items away. much faster. He has been assigned Neumann Principal Sister Pa- contribution, you may write to: ricane Andrew, which in 1992 de- Yuri Kaplun, a Disaster Re- to remain in the Panhandle for the tricia Roche, Salesians of St. John Diocese of Venice, 1000 Pinebrook stroyed his home in Homestead, sponse Coordinator for Catholic next two weeks to assist Catho- Bosco, said that the idea to help Road, Venice, FL 34285. Make and remembered the generosity Charities in Venice, took on the lic Charities of Northwest Florida the school in North Carolina came checks payable c/o Hurricane Mi- of so many strangers who donated task of picking up the donated in their disaster response efforts. about long before Hurricane Mi- chael Relief. n Oct. 26-Nov. 8, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 2

ST. ELIZABETH SETON POST-IRMA

Dana Hilmoe, left, a first-grade teacher at St. Elizabeth Seton School, speaks about being back in the newly repaired and renovated classrooms following damage from Hurricane Father Luis Pacheco blesses the students of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School in Irma in 2017. Listening, from left, are Father Luis Pacheco, Diocese School Superintendent Naples with holy water during a ceremony before they returned to the elementary Dr. Ben Moore, and Seton Principal Maria Niebuhr. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) classrooms for the first time following Hurricane Irma. Students return to renovated classrooms BOB REDDY of the Florida Catholic staff

NAPLES | Thirteen months and six days after Hurricane Irma ripped apart St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School in Naples, students returned to repaired and renovat- ed classrooms in the elementary building. The morning assembly was electric as the young girls and boys talked excitedly about returning to the classrooms Oct. 16. “I can’t wait,” said one kindergartner. Her best friend said, “I’m so excited. This is the best school day ever.” Principal Maria Niebuhr praised Students pray at the start of class for the first time in a newly repaired the students, faculty, staff, volun- and renovated room at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School in Naples. teers and parents for their patience through the entire rebuilding pro- is the same, many improvements from the portables, but Oct. 16 was cess. “Hurricane Irma may have and updates have been made: the big day. disrupted our routine and where hurricane-proof windows installed First-grade teacher Dana Hilmoe we held classes, but the spirit of St. throughout the building; new roofs welcomed a visit to her classroom Elizabeth Seton Catholic School for the schools and cafeteria; all by Niebuhr, Father Pacheco and has remained strong. This is an floors replaced; new cabinetry and Diocese Superintendent of Schools exciting time for us all. We have all counter-tops; new LED lighting; Dr. Ben Moore. The visitors all been blessed and are grateful to be new paint; and updated technol- raved about how bright and won- back home.” ogy and phones installed. The old derful the room looks. Hurricane The daily morning prayer ser- school office has been converted Irma had blown out the windows vice was held in the hall shared back to a classroom where Span- to the room, allowing rainwater to by the school and parish. Father ish classes will be held. The school flood the carpeting and get into the Luis Pacheco led the prayers and offices were transitioned upstairs cabinetry. included a special blessing for the until a new addition can be con- “This is so wonderful,” Hilmoe students and the newly repaired structed in the next year or so. said. “It was worth the wait.” buildings. He also blessed the chil- After the hurricane closed the Parents who stayed for the prayer dren with holy water. school for several weeks, the stu- service and escorted their children Following the Pledge of Alle- dents were forced to return to to the classroom left impressed. giance, after the prayer service school in temporarily repaired “It’s so beautiful,” one mom told concluded, the principal dismissed rooms with the concrete on the Niebuhr. “Congratulations. You did the students to go to their first class floor visible. The bulk of the con- a great job,” said a dad. of the day. A cheer went up as the struction began in the spring and There is a still some small work teachers led their charges from the the students transitioned into to be done, touch-ups of paint as hall to the school. Balloons with the portable classrooms located in the well as the installing of baseboards. school’s colors (black and red) lined school parking lot. Renovations to the students and the fence and blew in the wind, The students received a sneak faculty restrooms will be done dur- St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School students in Naples walk through adding to the festive atmosphere. preview of their classrooms Oct. ing the weeks of Christmas break. n a fence lined with balloons on the way to newly repaired and Although the school structure 12 as they helped to bring supplies renovated classes Oct. 16. 3 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Oct. 26-Nov. 8, 2018 TV Mass for the Homebound makes an impact BOB REDDY to be a substitute for healthy per- of the Florida Catholic staff sons who are able to attend Mass at their Parish. BONITA SPRINGS | On a re- While it is unclear how many cent morning at St. Leo the Great people actually watch the weekly Parish everything for a normal Mass within the Diocese, there Mass was in place: the priest, the are currently more than 1,500 cantor, the musician, the lec- names on the mailing list who tors, the Church was decorated in receive a missal, so they can fol- the appropriate seasonal colors. low along with the broadcast. In Seemingly out of place were bright addition to being viewed by indi- lights, television cameras and ex- viduals, area nursing homes, re- tra microphones. tirement communities and hos- These additions are part of the pitals have notified the Diocese technology and team that bring of Venice about groups viewing the Televised Mass for the Home- the Mass. bound to viewers. The team trav- The Communications Depart- els to Parishes throughout the ment often receives notes, many Diocese of Venice and works to including donations of support bring the full experience of the from viewers, explained Gail Mass into the homes of those Ardy, TV Mass Producer. who cannot attend in their own “The notes people send rein- Parish. force the impact the TV Mass has This service of the Diocese on so many people,” Ardy said. Bishop Frank J. Dewane is taped celebrating a Televised Mass for the Homebound at St. Joseph Parish Communications Department “These are people who would in Bradenton in 2016. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) began not long after the Diocese otherwise lose their connection was erected in 1984. Originally, with the liturgical dimension of ‘The notes people send the Mass was taped months in ad- the Church. It is inspiring to know vance at the Santa Maria Chapel how much of an impact the TV reinforce the impact the of Epiphany Cathedral School and Mass is having. The Diocese is TV Mass has on so many priests from across the Diocese blessed that we can provide a con- were invited to celebrate the Mass. gregation so the homebound feel people. These are people In 2009, the Televised Mass for they are still actively included in the Homebound took to the road, the Church.” who would otherwise thanks to the advent of modern Some notes include personal lose their connection technology. The TV Mass team stories of illness, sadness or hard- goes to Parishes throughout the ship, and all express a deep ap- with the liturgical Diocese, offering a bright and in- preciation for the outreach. These dimension of the Church. timate atmosphere, as well as ex- notes often add a personal touch posing the viewers to more of the that reflects the importance of the It is inspiring to know Diocese of Venice. Mass for each letter writer. how much of an impact At the Mass taping at St. Leo Selected quotes from recent the Great Parish, there were notes include: the TV Mass is having. about 50 parishioners present to “My heartfelt blessing to be able serve as the congregation for the to hear the Mass while home sick.” The Diocese is blessed two Masses taped there. They “The beautiful Mass every Sun- that we can provide a were thanked for their participa- day — truly reflective of the love tion and told how much it means of God.” congregation so the to the homebound. Several noted “Thank you for your wonderful homebound feel they are that it was a privilege to be a part work in having a TV Mass every of this outreach to the home- Sunday for us who cannot get to still actively included in bound. Tapings typically occur Sunday Mass.” the Church.’ within just a few weeks of the ac- “I am so thankful I can partici- tual broadcast date, making for pate in the Mass every Sunday.” timely homilies and appropriate One recent letter from a couple — Gail Ardy seasonal and liturgical settings. on Longboat Key reflected the Although the Mass time is lim- thoughts of many others. “Thank Mass, Ardy maintains the missal ited to 30 minutes, each televised you for the TV Mass. We are in mailing list and responds to ap- Mass includes prayer intentions our 90s and miss going to Mass on peals for assistance, such as con- for the homebound and sick of Sunday, however the TV Mass fills necting a viewer with a local ex- the Diocese. in the gap.” traordinary minister of holy Com- Bishop Frank J. Dewane sup- Others note how the Mass is a munion for the homebound. ports the TV Mass in many ways. comfort for their homebound/ill The Mass is broadcast in Char- First, the bishop celebrates the loved ones who can no longer go lotte, Hardee, Highlands, DeSoto, Christmas and Easter televised to the Mass on the weekend. “I Manatee and Sarasota counties Masses each year and he also en- am able to tape it and coordinate at 9:30 a.m. on the CW Network courages the priests of the Dio- my bringing home the Eucharist, (check your local listings for cese to volunteer their time. so he receives at the same time channel information); and in The weekly TV Mass is specifi- as shown during the Mass. It is a Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Lee, cally broadcast on local stations blessing for which we are grate- Glades and Hendry counties at throughout the Diocese for per- ful.” 10:30 a.m. on WFTX-TV (FOX-4 in A camera is focused on the priest during a July 2018 taping of the sons who cannot attend the Mass Another gentleman from Sara- Cape Coral). Support for the Tele- Televised Mass for the Homebound at St. Leo the Great Parish in at their local Parish because of sota who is grateful for the tele- vised Mass for the Homebound Bonita Springs. either a short-term illness or for vised Mass said: “I am trying to comes from direct donations and long-term health reasons. Addi- find the grace of Our Lord Jesus from the annual Catholic Faith TV Mass, please call 941-484-9543 Check your local listings for chan- tionally, the televised Mass is of Christ again, and your TV Mass Appeal. and ask about the TV Mass or nel information. Leaflet missals great comfort for those who are is helping me to find Our Lord If you know of a homebound write to: TV Mass, Diocese of Ven- are available by contacting Gail incarcerated within the Diocese. again!” person who would like to receive ice, 1000 Pinebrook Road, Venice, Ardy at 941-486-4714, or ardy@ The televised Mass is not intended In addition to producing the TV a missal to follow along with the FL 34285. n dioceseofvenice.org. Oct. 26-Nov. 8, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 4

Bishop Frank APPOINTMENTS J. Dewane, center, is Bishop Frank J. Dewane, after seen Oct. broad consultation, announces the 20 with following assignments: the Board of Trustees Effective immediately: of the Father Russell Ruggiero is Franciscan relieved of his duties as Administra- Foundation tor of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, for the Naples, due to an administrative FLORIDA Holy Land leave. following Catholic a Mass at St. William Effective Sept. 13: DIOCESE OF VENICE Parish in Father Elbano Munoz, Paro- Naples (BOB chial Vicar of St. Peter the Apostle Vol. 79, No. 24 REDDY | FC). Parish, Naples, is incardinated into the Presbyterate of the Diocese of 1000 Pinebrook Road Venice. Venice, FL 34285 941-484-9543 • Fax 941-483-1121 Effective Oct. 29: PUBLISHER Father Phillip Schweda as Bishop Frank Dewane Parochial Vicar of St. Mary Star of the Sea, Longboat Key, while re- DIOCESAN EDITOR taining his responsibilities as Judge Bob Reddy Holy Land Foundation Board meets in Naples in the Diocesan Tribunal Office. [email protected] 941-484-9543 Father Eric Scanlan as BOB REDDY poor and oppressed with programs Franciscan Father Ramzi Sawdei, of the Florida Catholic staff Administrator of Incarnation Parish which focus on providing educa- concelebrating. Father Sawdei was and Chaplain of Cardinal Mooney • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: tional opportunities, improved a guest of the Board, present to de- High School, Sarasota, from Paro- Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275-9953, or customerservice@theflorida NAPLES | Bishop Frank J. De- housing as well as humanitarian scribe the current conditions in the chial Vicar of St. Mary Star of the catholic.org wane joined his fellow board mem- aid. This outreach includes helping Holy Land and the impact the Foun- Sea, Longboat Key, while retaining bers in Naples Oct. 20 for a Trustee with job searches and placement, dation is having on the Christians his responsibility as Vocation Direc- Notify us of address changes (temporary meeting of the Franciscan Founda- scholarships to universities and vo- there. tor of the Diocese. or permanent) as soon as possible. Please tion for the Holy Land. cational schools, subsidized hous- According to the Foundation, change your address online at www. The Foundation works to stem ing, a home for boys, family center, there are approximately 150,000 Effective Nov. 12: thefloridacatholic.org or call Tammy at 1-888-275-9953. the Christian exodus from the Holy social service office and much more. Christians living in the Holy Land. Father Casey Jones as Land and the Board supervises pro- Bishop Dewane said the Founda- Due to severe political and econom- Administrator of St. Elizabeth Seton grams which provide incentives for tion works hard to provide hope for ic hardships as well as discrimina- • ADVERTISING: Contact Valerie Casko at Parish, Naples, at the same time 407-373-0075 or the Christians to remain, as well as the Christian people he described tion, hundreds of Christian families he retains his responsibility in a [email protected] safeguard their basic human rights, as the “Holy remnant,” who remain leave the Holy Land each year. As reduced capacity, throughout the • CLASSIFIED ADS: Contact Mike Carlock at explained Foundation President Fa- in the land where hope is often dif- the Christian population struggles remainder of the academic year as 1-888-275-9953, or ther Peter F. Vasko, Order of Friars ficult to find. to survive in a volatile political en- Chaplain of Bishop Verot Catholic [email protected] Minor. “The Foundation helps those vironment of ethnic distrust, the High School and Florida Gulf Coast “There is a real crisis taking place Christians who want to stay there,” Foundation uses every available University. State Offices: 50 E. Robinson St., Suite G, Orlando, FL 32801-1619; P.O. Box 4993; in the Holy Land, with Christians Bishop Dewane continued. “It might resource to give Christians a rea- Orlando, FL 32802-4993; 407-373-0075; Toll- living in a state of fear and oppres- be a young couple who wants to get son to remain in their home, thus, Bishop Dewane also announces free 1-888-275-9953; Fax 407-373-0087 sion,” Father Vasko said. “There is a married and to raise a family despite accomplishing the mission of safe- the new members to the very real possibility that within the the persecution and discrimination. guarding the Christian presence in Presbyteral Council as a EXECUTIVE & EDITORIAL STAFF: next few decades there will be no The Foundation is there, doing this the Holy Land. result of recent elections: Associate Publisher: Ann Borowski Slade Christians living in the land where good work.” To learn about the Franciscan Editorial/Online Director: Jean Gonzalez Members at Large: Father Business Manager: Pat Spencer Jesus walked.” The Bishop celebrated Mass for Foundation for the Holy Land, or Casey Jones and Father Mark Copy Editor: Mary Rose Denaro The Foundation uses its resourc- the Board at St. William Parish, with to provide support to its important Herberger Marketing Advertising Associate: Michael es to help meet the needs of the Franciscan Father Vasko, as well as programs, visit www.ffhl.org. n Central Deanery: Father Carlock Gordon Zanetti Advertising Graphic Designer: Michael Jimenez Eastern Deanery: Father Advertising Sales Associate: Valerie Casko White Mass, lecture focuses on conscience protections Vincent Clemente Advertising Sales Associate: Tim Shea Southern Deanery: Father Luis Pacheco Have a comment/want more info/ BOB REDDY issue of how one forms their con- the moral quality of a concrete act. have a story suggestion? Leave your Religious Representative: of the Florida Catholic staff science. This should be done by … A well-formed conscience is feedback at www.thefloridacatholic.org; consulting moral authorities such upright and truthful. … Everyone Father Michael Vannicola, Oblates click reader feedback link in the top menu. of St. Francis de Sales NAPLES | Medical profession- as Natural Law, Divine Law (Ten must avail himself of the means to Appointed by Bishop De- Send statewide news releases to als were invited to a White Mass Commandments, Jesus’ teach- form his conscience.” [email protected] and breakfast lecture Oct. 18, the ings), and Church teaching. The goal of the presentation was wane: Father Eduardo Coll; Father Feast of St. Luke, patron of physi- Citing the Catechism of the to help the participants not only Robert Dziedziak; Father Jean Woady-Louis; Father Sean Morris, Our staff meets for prayer each work day at cians and surgeons, at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Raviele said the define the meaning of conscience, 9 a.m. Send prayer intentions to prayers@ Oblates of the Virgin Mary; and thefloridacatholic.org Parish in Naples. Church is clear on how conscience but to articulate the legal history of Father Duong Nguyen. The Mass was celebrated for is defined and developed. She conscience of health care provid- All contents copyright © 2018, The Florida the prayer intentions of all medi- first cited CCC 1795 which states: ers. In addition, the participants Catholic Inc., except stories and photos from cal professionals by Father Mi- “Conscience is man’s most secret left with the knowledge of how to Catholic News Service. chael Orsi. The lecture focused core, and his sanctuary. There take the steps they can take per- on conscience protections of he is alone with God whose voice sonally in their practice of medi- health care providers with Dr. echoes in his depths.” cine to protect their conscience Kathleen M. Raviele as the guest Then she noted CCC 1798: “Con- rights, while respecting the rights speaker. science is a judgement of reason by of their patients and provide excel- Raviele’s talk touched on the which a human person recognizes lent health care. n

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LAUREL MENY That generous parishioner anon- merous publications and recog- Special to the Florida Catholic ymously donated $250,000. By 2017, nized by the art and cultural com- 17 students had benefitted from the munity in South Florida. Not only is NAPLES | Now in its third year, fund’s scholarships. But, in order for he a talented artist, MANO is also a the St. Ann Latino Contemporary the fund to continue and for fami- true advocate of charitable causes Art Auction (SALCAA), is a distinct lies to be able to be provided with and donates his time and talent and heartfelt fundraiser that helps needed assistance, additional funds regularly to support countless or- provide faith-based education for were required. So, with the help of ganizations each year through the those less fortunate. the Cultural and Performing Arts donation of his art, lectures and The event, which will take place Center, the St. Ann Latino Contem- workshops. Nov. 16 at Artis-Naples in Naples, porary Art Auction was born. “We should help however we can provides the perfect opportunity According to auction co-chair and give back to the community,” for the community to gather and Casandra Ruanova-Cordero, the MANO said. “It gives me great satis- celebrate Latino culture by way of 2018 recipient of D’Latinos and faction to know that my art provides contemporary art, music and cui- Gulfshore Business magazines’ Face an opportunity to support so many sine, all while aiding children right Awards Arts and Culture award, worthwhile causes, including SAL- People admire art at the March 2018 St. Ann Latino Contemporary in the community. “SALCAA is a simple gesture that CAA.” Art Auction at Artis-Naples. (COURTESY) In 2012, the diocese sent Father makes a huge impact. The attend- Today, MANO’s art hangs in Michael Vannicola, Pastor of St. ees enjoy an evening of gorgeous private and corporate collections been able to give our daugh- Ann Parish and an Oblate of St. artwork, delicious food and excit- throughout the world. He exhibits ter this opportunity our- Francis de Sales, to an Alliance for ing, live entertainment all while regularly in galleries, universities, selves. This scholarship Catholic Education meeting for perpetuating this fund for children as well as juried art shows through- has been a great blessing pastors with schools at the Univer- of Latino background to be given an out the United States, and welcomes to our family.” sity of Notre Dame. He participated opportunity to thrive in school.” visits to his studio in Miami by ap- Gina Groch, Princi- in a dialogue regarding the im- The level of talent at of the auc- pointment. pal of St. Ann Catholic portance of reaching out to Latino tion lends itself to the hype and While art collectors certainly School, echoed that senti- students, who make up more than success this event has already es- benefit from this event, it’s the ment. “Through the Latino schol- grateful for their education and live half of young Catholics in the U.S. tablished in just a few short years. children who are the true win- arship fund, St. Ann School contin- to their greatest potential by excel- but aren’t often well represented in Take for instance, the artist MANO. ners. Just ask a parent of a scholar- ues to fulfill its mission of serving ling in all areas of academics and Catholic schools. Realizing a need He has been recognized by former ship recipient who asked to remain all families who desire a unique extracurricular endeavors.” n to reach these families in Naples, Miami-Dade County Mayor Alex anonymous. “This is our daughter’s faith-based education of excel- Father Vannicola asked a St. Ann Pinellas and former Miami Mayor third year at St. Ann School and she lence in spirit, mind and body for Tickets are $250 per person and can parishioner to help start a fund to Manny Diaz for his contribution loves it. The family values, spiritual their children, but could not other- be purchased by visiting www.SAL- provide scholarships for Latino stu- to Miami’s cultural community. teachings and academic knowledge wise afford it,” she said. “Students CAA.org. dents to attend St. Ann School. MANO has been featured in nu- are excellent. We would have never who receive this scholarship are All encouraged to attend Veterans Day Mass Collection helps needy kids STAFF REPORT STAFF REPORT buying undergarments and new clothing. VENICE | Bishop Frank J. De- NAPLES | Every August there The undergarments were dis- wane invites everyone to the ninth is a special collection in Collier tributed to 37 selected elementary annual Veterans Day Mass Sun- County that is unique and makes and charter schools throughout day, Nov. 11, at the Sarasota Na- a huge difference to children who Collier County, plus six social ser- tional Cemetery in honor of all the might otherwise go without. The vice organizations which assist men and women who have served collection isn’t for money or food; needy women and children in the our country and continue to serve it is to bring in donations of new community. to this day. underwear and socks for boys and In addition, the campaign was The Mass is preceded by an girls. blessed with receiving a huge num- opening ceremony at 2:45 p.m., This year marked the 22nd ber of socks, allowing the team to to allow the faithful an opportu- “Undy Sunday” Catholic Charities donate more than 1,000 pairs to nity to honor veterans and pray for collection and, as usual, it was a the “Laces of Love” Foundation to them, many of whom are laid to success. More than 18,000 under- supplement their “Shoes for Needy rest at the national cemetery. garments were collected from 33 Kids Program.” Organized by the Diocese of churches and synagogues on the The 2018 campaign was the last Venice, with the support of the A moment of silence is held graveside at Sarasota National weekends of Aug. 4-5 and Aug. 11- for Campbell, who is in his 80s and Knights of Columbus, the annual Cemetery following a Veterans Day Mass in 2017. (FC FILE PHOTO) 12, a great example of interfaith co- said it was time for the next genera- Mass started in 2010, just two years operation! tion of people to take over. Since its after the cemetery was dedicated. well as the presenting and posting from it, as well as a rifle with its “We again succeeded in meet- founding 22 years ago, the “Undy Since that time, the cemetery and of the colors. The Mass, concel- bayonet embedded in the ground, ing our goals of providing an ample Sunday” collection has collected Mass have grown. In 2017, more ebrated by priests from across the with a helmet poised on top and a supply of underwear, socks and and dispersed more than 900,000 than 1,800 attended the Mass Diocese, will follow immediately. pair of empty military boots at the miscellaneous clothing and school items. and it is noted that approximately After the Mass, the priests, es- base of the bayonet. supplies for the many needy el- All monetary donations received 12,000 have been laid to rest in the corted by the Knight of Colum- All are welcome to attend the ementary and preschool children will be used throughout the year to cemetery since opening. bus color corps, will proceed to Mass. Active military personnel within Collier County,” said Don support other children’s activities “It is a special privilege that the the nearby graves where they will are asked to wear their uniforms Campbell in a thank-you letter to and programs at Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice celebrates this stand in silent prayer as “Taps” is for the occasion. participating parishes, churches of Collier County. n Mass for the intention of our vet- played. Sarasota National Cemetery is and synagogues. erans each year on Veterans Day,” A military display will be nearby located on State Road 72 (exit 205 Campbell has led the “Undy For those interested in continu- Bishop Dewane said. “We gather to with flags representing the branch- at Clark Road), approximately four Sunday” team for Catholic Chari- ing to support the efforts of “Undy honor the sacrifices of the soldiers es of the U.S. armed forces includ- miles east of Interstate 75. A water ties for the past 10 years by orga- Sunday,” donations of new items who fought for the many freedoms ing the Army, Navy, Air Force, Ma- station and restrooms will be in nizing the drive and helping to and gift cards are accepted that we enjoy today.” rines, Coast Guard, and Merchant place for the ceremony. There will raise awareness about this critical throughout the year at Catholic There is ample on-site parking Marines. To recall the ultimate sac- be handicapped parking and golf need in the community. The need Charities of Collier County, 2210 available for those in attendance. rifice of some soldiers, there will be carts available to shuttle those who is real because struggling families Santa Barbara Blvd., Naples. The opening ceremony will in- a “fallen soldier, battle cross” — a need extra assistance. Everyone is throughout Collier County must Call 239-455-2655 or visit www. clude patriotic music, hymns, as white cross with dog tags hanging encouraged to arrive early. n choose between paying bills or catholiccharitiesdov.org. Oct. 26-Nov. 8, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 6 Inmates thankful for prison outreach volunteers

BOB REDDY of the Florida Catholic staff

ARCADIA | “The volunteers who come here are a godsend,” ex- plained Paul Hollis, an inmate of DeSoto Correctional Institution in Arcadia. “Having human contact is part of it, but it is so much more than that. The faith ministry volun- teers truly want to share the faith. I pray more would take the time. That would mean so much.” Hollis is one of approximately 15,000 people incarcerated within the 10-county Diocese of Venice on any given day. These individu- als populate the 10 county jails and seven state prisons across the re- gion. To minster to the spiritual needs of these inmates, there are about 150 volunteers who are actively involved in prison ministry. This includes 25 priests and 10 deacons. Martin Puccio, left, and Paul Hollis are inmates at DeSoto Correctional Institute who participate in faith-based outreach at the Arcadia That is not nearly enough. facility. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) Hollis said he looks forward to Bible study and religious education eyes and know he is listening with study, religious education and as- difference in someone’s life.” nothing to fear. There is plenty of classes. But the most important as- compassion. When he arrives, he sistance with receiving the sacra- Puccio said that when volunteers security. We are just human beings pect is the availability of the Mass. finds me and greets me warmly. ments, such as Baptism, First Holy come to the prison he is not expect- who made mistakes. Our mistakes “It brings me comfort to be That is impressive and important.” Communion and Confirmation. ing them to convert him or change may be much more serious, but we able to regularly participate in the Hollis also looks forward to vis- “We need to double the number him as a person. “I am not looking are being punished. When a volun- Mass,” he explained. “I was brought its by the Bishop. “That is a special present of volunteers, if not even for sympathy or to be judged,” he teer comes here, for whatever pur- up Catholic and drifted away from occasion knowing that someone so more,” Hiniker said. “This outreach added. “I ask that anyone who vol- pose, it helps us know that someone my faith, but have found great com- busy and important is taking time is making a difference for those of- unteers comes here with a genuine on the outside still cares about us. fort in what the Church teaches. to be with us. It is not just a visit, it ten marginalized by society.” heart and has a listening ear. Any- Prison is a very lonely and isolated That teaching is lived out by those is the celebration of the Mass. So Volunteers do not need previous body can make a difference. God place. Many others surround you, who volunteer.” important to me, but to all the guys, experience working with inmates has provided everyone with certain but you are truly alone. A volunteer Hollis and fellow inmate Martin and not just the Catholics.” since they are paired with experi- graces and gifts. In the end, every- can change that by their presence. Puccio both cited the Gospel of While there are 150 prison min- enced volunteers and go through a one needs to ask themselves if they Because when they are here, we Matthew, Chapter 25, Verses 42-46, istry volunteers, Bob Hiniker, who comprehensive training process. have been a good and faithful ser- know they care.” n as an example in the Bible to en- helps to coordinate prison outreach “It is an overwhelmingly posi- vant, and if they have helped the courage people to become involved for the Diocese of Venice, said there tive life-altering experience to work least of His people.” For information about how to vol- in prison outreach. The Lord states: is an urgent need for new volun- with the incarcerated, both for the Hollis simply asks that volun- unteer in your area, contact Robert “‘... I was a stranger and you never teers. The outreach provides a va- volunteer and the inmate,” Hiniker teers have an open mind when Hiniker at 863-558-0407 or hin- made me welcome, lacking clothes riety of services, including Bible added. “You can really make the coming to the prison. “There is [email protected]. and you never clothed me, sick and in prison and you never visited me.’ The Lord went on to say: “… so far as you neglected to do this to one of the least of these, you neglected to do it to me.’ And they will go away DONATE to the to eternal punishment, and the up- right to eternal life.’” “The Gospel of Matthew re- Because the TRUTH matters! ally resonates with me,” Puccio ex- plained. “We are all called to love one another like we love ourselves. For us, here, without the volunteers who facilitate the programs, there would be no connection to the out- side world and specifically to the Lord. Everyone who volunteers here is doing the Lord’s work.” Both Hollis and Puccio also appreciate when Bishop Frank J. Dewane comes to the prison to celebrate Mass. Bishop Dewane has administered the Sacrament NEWS FROM A CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE of Confirmation for inmates in Ar- cadia and across the Diocese, and makes a point to celebrate the Mass whenever possible at as many of the Donate - Renew - Subscribe prisons and jails throughout each year. 1-888-275-9953 • 407-373-0075 “When the Bishop is here, he re- ally is here, in mind and in spirit,” www.thefloridacatholic.org P.O. Box 4993 • Orlando, FL 32802-4993 Puccio said. “You can look into his 7 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Oct. 26-Nov. 8, 2018

experience in bereavement. hope and healing after portions of the Diocese, 9:30 help save lives and defend the DIOCESAN EVENTS Free, meal included. Registration abortion for women and men. a.m. on the CW Network; in unborn. No cost. R.S.V.P. by Nov. required: www.dioceseofvenice. Sylvia, 941-412-5860 (English, the southern portions of the 7. 941-735-6623. 40 Days for Life fall org/calendar. Information: Español, Deutsch). All calls are Diocese, 10:30 a.m., on WFTX-TV campaign, through Nov. 4. All Holiday bazaar, Nov. 10, Kim Elsmore, elsmore@ confidential. Retreat in planning (FOX-4). Check your local listings are invited to join Christians 8 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Peter the dioceseofvenice.org. stages. Video testimonials: www. for channel information. Leaflet in praying in front of Planned Apostle Parish, 5130 Rattlesnake dioceseofvenice.org/offices/ missals are available upon Parenthood for an end to Eastern Deanery Red Mass, Hammock Road, Naples. respect-life/post-abortion-help. request by calling 941-484-9543 abortion Sign up online: Nov. 16, noon, St. Catherine Sponsored by Parish Council and asking about the TV Mass www.40daysforlife.com (choose Parish, 820 Hickory St., Sebring. “Witnessing Faith with of Catholic Women. Actively or by writing: TV Mass, Diocese either the Sarasota or Fort Myers Bishop Frank J. Dewane will Bishop Dewane,” last Fridays, seeking vendors. Maxine of Venice, 1000 Pinebrook Road, location). be main celebrant. All Catholic 8:30 a.m., on 1660 AM in Naples, Henderson, maxinehenderson@ members of the legal profession and 1410 AM and 106.7 FM in Venice, FL 34285. Gail Ardy: 941- Faith formation classes comcast.net, 239-919-3130. in the Eastern Deanery Fort Myers. Listen anywhere 486-4714, ardy@dioceseofvenice. in Spanish, at various Vendor forms: http://www. (Highlands, Hardee, DeSoto, online at RelevantRadio.com. org. locations. Registration is open. stpeternaples.org/ccw---holiday- Glades and Hendry counties) Join Bishop Frank J. Dewane Safe Environment training. http://dioceseofvenice.org/ bazaar. are invited and encouraged to for his monthly talks. You As part of the Safe Environment formacion, pastoralhispana@ Hungarian Mass “Magyar attend. 863-385-0049. can also find them at http:// Program, the Diocese of Venice dioceseofvenice.org. Mise,” second Sundays, Sugar Bowl Show of dioceseofvenice.org/our-bishop/ requires that all employees and beginning Nov. 11, 1:30 p.m., Programa de Formación en bishop-frank-j-dewane/. those volunteers who work with Español, en varios lugares. Las Shows, Nov. 25, 2 p.m., Venice Incarnation Parish, 2901 Bee Young adult opportunities. children and/or vulnerable adults registraciones están abiertas. Performing Arts Center. Features Ridge Road, Sarasota. The Diocese of Venice offers be fingerprinted and trained in Para Información e inscripción: California Surf Incorporated, all Fall festival, Nov. 15, 6-11 many opportunities for young Safe Environment. For class times http://dioceseofvenice.org/ former members of the Beach p.m.; Nov. 16, 5 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; adults to build communities. and locations, contact your local formacion, pastoralhispana@ Boys. All proceeds will go to Nov. 17, noon-1 a.m.; Nov. 18, Through programs like Theology parish or Diocesan school or dioceseofvenice.org. help families in the community 2-11 p.m., St. Raphael Parish, who are experiencing a on Tap, intramural sports teams, visit www.dioceseofvenice.org. 2514 Lee Blvd., Lehigh Acres. 2018 Diocesan Youth Rally, Report all abuses against minors financial hardship. Sponsored and Parish-organized social Food, games, rides, raffles, more. Nov. 3, Charlotte Harbor Event to the Florida Department by Catholic Charities and local events, there is something 239-369-1831. Center, Punta Gorda. For eighth- available for everyone of Children and Families at Knights of Columbus councils. Craft sale, Nov. 16, 3-6 to 12th-graders. Theme: “Be Tickets: $25, $30 or $40. www. throughout the Diocese. : 1-800-962-2873. To report Courageous!” Registration is p.m.; Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., veniceperformingartscenter.com. • Naples area, Theology on abuse by Diocesan personnel only through local Parish youth Elk’s Lodge, 401 Indiana Ave., Tap, Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., first or volunteers, please also call groups, religious education Now enrolling. The Englewood. Hosted by St. Tuesdays, St. John the Evangelist the Diocesan Victims Assistance programs or Catholic schools. No Institute for Catholic Studies Raphael Parish Council of Parish; second Tuesdays, St. Coordinator at 941-416-6114. registration at the door. Joshua and Formation is accepting Catholic Women. Marianne Riley, Agnes Parish; third Tuesdays, St. Mazrin, mazrin@dioceseofvenice. enrollment in its graduate 607-922-1418; Judie Bull, 941- Peter the Apostle Parish; fourth org. program in theology and 374-5690. catechesis for the spring 2019. Tuesdays, St. William Parish. COMMUNITY Vocations Awareness Book fair, Nov. 17, 11 a.m.-6 941-766-7334, www.institute- • Lehigh Acres area, LOFT, Weekend, Nov. 9-11, St. John EVENTS p.m.; Nov. 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., dov.org. Vianney College Seminary, third Mondays, 6 p.m., St. Ave Maria Parish Center, 5068 Miami. Open to young men 16 Novena of Masses for Raphael Parish, 2514 Lee Blvd. Parent presentation on Annunciation Circle, No. 101, and older. Prayer, talks, sports, Life. Masses continue at 239-369-1831. teen vaping, Oct. 29, 6 p.m., Ave Maria. Benefits Donahue and other fun activities with various parishes throughout • Fort Myers area, “Rooted at Anderson Theater, Bishop Academy. Includes new titles the seminarians and priests the Diocese on the 25th of St. John XXIII,” first Thursdays, Verot Catholic High School, from Ignatius Usborne Books. of the seminary. No cost and each month through Christmas. 7:15 p.m. Kelly Evers, 239-561- 5598 Sunrise Drive, Fort Myers. Venice Diocese Council transportation is provided. Jeanne Berdeaux, 941-441-1101, 3022. Educational speaker Robb of Catholic Women Latina Register: Father Eric Scanlan, Berdeaux@dioceseofvenice. Save the date. Bishop Holladay presents “Clear the Convocation, Nov. 17, 9 a.m.- Diocese Vocations Director, org; www.dioceseofvenice.org/ Frank J. Dewane will celebrate Fog” on teenage tobacco use, 6 p.m., Sacred Heart Parish, [email protected]; respectlife. a Mass for all widows and vaping (juuling) and other Bradenton. Speakers: Father Vocations Office, 941-486-4720. Come to the Water day of widowers Jan. 20, 2019, 3:30 dangerous substances. All Juan Carlos Sack and Father Veterans Day Mass, Nov. prayer, second Wednesdays, p.m., at Epiphany Cathedral, 310 parents invited to attend this Claudio Stewart on the topics 11, 3 p.m., Sarasota National 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Our Lady of Sarasota St., Venice. Dinner will hourlong presentation. Mary and women of the New Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72/ Perpetual Help Retreat Center, follow in the Parish hall. Further Lectio divina, a Bible Testament, and “What is the Clark Road, approximately 3989 S. Moon Drive, Venice. All details, including registration, study on the holy Eucharist, Mass?” All talks in Spanish. Cost: five miles east of I-75. Ninth are welcome. Cost: $35, includes will be forthcoming. Tuesdays, Oct. 30-April 30, 8-10 $20. Iris Gomez: 863 245-3269. a.m., Epiphany Cathedral Parish consecutive year for Mass in continental breakfast, lunch, two Save the dates. The 2019 Annual Christmas bazaar, hall, Youth Room, 350 Tampa honor of men and women conferences and opportunities Diocesan Men’s Conference Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Ave. W., Venice. Sponsored who have served, and continue for Sacrament of Reconciliation, will be Feb. 2, 2019, and Mary, Star of the Sea Parish, by mom’s group. Faith, food, to serve, the country. All are private meditation and prayer. the Diocesan Women’s 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive, fun and fellowship. Cost: $10, invited to attend. Active military www.olph-retreat.org/1-day- Conference will be Feb. 16, Longboat Key. Sponsored by includes materials; child care personnel are encouraged to retreats, 941-486-0233. 2019. Anniversary Masses will Women’s Guild. Holiday décor, provided. Camilla Popham, 305- wear their uniform. Although World Youth Day 2019. be celebrated in two locations: handmade knitting and sewing 965-3700. the event is held in the Diocese is planning a group March 2, 2019, 11 a.m., Epiphany items, boutique items, jewelry, amphitheater, wear sunscreen trip to World Youth Day Cathedral, Venice; and March 16th annual Hispanic Fall chocolates, nuts, and baked and bring a hat. Ample seating 2019 in Panama, Jan. 19-28, 16, 2019, 10 a.m., St. Leo the Festival, Nov. 3, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., goods. Free admission. 941-383- and parking at the cemetery. 2019. Includes four-star hotel Great Parish, Bonita Springs. St. Jude Parish, 3920 17th St., 1255. accommodations, nonstop flights Registration is through the local Sarasota. Music, dancing, food Gail Ardy, ardy@dioceseofvenice. Faith and Wine Lee County, and other perks. Registration parish. from 13 different countries, org, 941-484-9543. Nov. 29, 6 p.m., Resurrection is now open. Contact your activities and games for children, Bereavement support Create a Catholic legacy Parish, 8121 Cypress Lake Drive, Parish youth director, DRE, and culture. No entrance or workshops, Nov. 15, 1:30 p.m., to support seminarian Fort Myers. Speaker: Beth or Joshua Mazrin, Diocesan parking fees. 941-955-3934. Incarnation Parish, 2929 Bee education. A gift to the Benham, “Let Go and Let God.” Evangelization Director, mazrin@ Ridge Road, Sarasota; and 6:30 Timothy Endowment Fund 80th annual Kristallnacht Tickets: $10 or $40 for season. dioceseofvenice.org, 941-484- p.m., Epiphany Cathedral, 350 will help provide income to Commemoration, Nov. 4, 2:30 www.faithandwineleecounty. 9543. Tampa Ave. W., Venice. Topic: train a record number of new p.m., Temple Shalom, 4630 Pine com. “Surviving the Holidays.” Led Project Rachel. Do you seminarians who will be future Ridge Road, Naples. Presented by Deacon Henry de Mena, often think about an abortion priests for years to come. 941- by Catholic Jewish Dialogue of who has a degree in counseling you or a loved one had years 441-1124, ccf@dioceseofvenice. Collier County. Recounts events with extensive training and ago? Project Rachel offers org. of Nov. 9-10, 1938, in Germany VOLUNTEERS Legal help available for when mobs attacked Jewish NEEDED needy. Cenacle Legal Services society. Free and open to the COMMUNITY BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT Inc. (CLS), a not-for-profit legal public. [email protected]. Prison ministry. Join a team aid organization, in partnership Faith and Ale, Nov. 8, 6 p.m., of volunteers who share God’s COUNSELING with the Diocese of Venice, Resurrection Parish, 8121 Cypress love and mercy with those serves legal needs of its income- Lake Drive, Fort Myers. Ministry incarcerated in any of the 21 eligible clients in South Sarasota helps men learn more about jails/prisons throughout the Catholic counseling for all ages County without regard to their faith and grow closer to Diocese. No previous experience creed, race, age, sex, disability, Our Lord. Speaker: Kevin Becker required; newcomers are paired My goal is to create an atmosphere ethnicity or status in the U.S. CLS on Blessed Frassati, patron of with experienced volunteers. for my clients that offers them: attorneys volunteer pro bono. young adults. Locations will vary Contact Robert Hiniker: 863-558- To request an appointment: 941- throughout the 2018-19 season. 0407, [email protected]. • Comfort • Care 244-0308, CenacleLegal@gmail. Future dates: Dec. 6, Jan. 17. Family counselor. Catholic • Christianity • Compassion com. CLS offices are located at www.faithandale.com. Charities of Collier County is 237 N. Nassau St., Venice. 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BOB REDDY while singing songs to Our Lady Faithful of the Florida Catholic staff and escorting a 5-foot-tall statue of at San Our Lady of Fatima, purchased in Pedro NORTH PORT | Faithful gath- Portugal by a parishioner. Parish ered across the Diocese of Venice “This was so beautiful,” said in North and around the United States Oct. Margaret Tucker of North Port. “The Port 13 for rosary rallies to join in prayer story of Our Lady of Fatima holds a particpate for our country and peace in the special place in my heart.” in a world. At a rally in Port Charlotte, spon- procession Some 15,000 America Needs sored by St. Charles Borromeo during an Fatima public square rosary rallies Parish, a dedicated group stood America Needs took place nationwide, with more in prayer in front of an abortionist Fatima than a dozen throughout the Dio- doctor’s office, adding significance rosary cese, all to pray for America and the to their prayer vigil. rally Oct. conversion of sinners as Our Lady of Craig Connor of Port Charlotte 13. (BOB Fatima requested. Oct. 13 marked said he participated in the rally be- REDDY the 101st anniversary of the last ap- cause he believes in the America | FC) parition of Our Lady of Fatima, and Needs Fatima message that the the Miracle of the Sun in Portugal. faithful of the country need to re- At San Pedro Parish in North dedicate themselves to Mary. “Our Port, Father Leszek Trojanowski Lady of Fatima is about love and un- led more than 40 people in the rally derstanding,” Connor said. “We all using the America Needs Fatima need to follow the Blessed Virgin’s program template. This included example to have a clearer direction everyone singing “Immaculate and greater purpose for this coun- Mary,” praying the Angelus, the try.” such as U.S. 41. In Port Charlotte that light was a woman who said, “I square rosary rallies all across the holy rosary, Litany of the Blessed Other communities in the Dio- and Sarasota, there were four dif- am a lady from heaven.” The figure, nation to pray for America and the Virgin Mary, Prayer of Total Con- cese that held vigils included Ave ferent rally locations, while Naples deemed the Immaculate Heart of conversion of sinners as Our Lady secration, the Divine Praises, and Maria, Bradenton, Naples, Moore and Fort Myers had three each. Mary, called on the children to re- of Fatima requested. The goal is to then closing with the singing of “O Haven, Lake Placid, Sarasota, Ven- The Our Lady of Fatima story be- cite the rosary every day and to pray win the heart and soul of America Sanctissima.” Following the rally, ice, Punta Gorda and Fort Myers. gins with three children bringing for the world. for Mary by spreading Our Lady’s Father Trojanowski led the group Several of the rallies took place near their sheep to a pasture to eat when Every year, America Needs Fati- Fatima message and promoting de- in a procession around the Church abortion mills or on main roads a bright light shined on them. In ma organizes thousands of public votion to her Immaculate Heart. n Artists promote Adoration BOB REDDY and was interested in going with a perhaps it would be best to shorten of the Florida Catholic staff larger group, and thought having the Holy Hour to allow more time music playing might be a different for works of mercy, the saint didn’t FORT MYERS | On a Sunday experience. “I wish this was offered hesitate to expand the Holy Hour of night, St. John XXIII Parish in Fort every night,” Collins said. “I really Adoration to two hours. The result Myers had nearly 100 people gath- felt connected to the Lord. It was was that more works of charity and ered together in prayer for Eucha- also inspiring to see people of all mercy were done. ristic Adoration. ages, including families. I was out “Adoration is where God’s thirst The evening was made possible of the habit of going to adoration, meets our thirst,” Wynn concluded. thanks to the Parish and is part of but I know I will go more, whenever “I applaud you for coming out be- the 177 Project, a nationwide Catho- I can find it.” cause Jesus is the reason we are all lic Adoration outreach featuring tal- Paul and Clare Esposito both said here. You are beautiful and faithful ented musicians across the country. they love going to adoration, with people who have come together to The goal of the 177 Project is to help the quiet and solemnity of being in get more done.” spark a renewal in parishes across the presence of the Lord enhancing At the conclusion of the Holy the country. The number 177 rep- their own prayers. “There is noth- Hour, those gathered were enter- resents the number of Dioceses in ing like kneeling and looking at Our tained by a concert by E.P.I.C. the the United States. Over the course Lord, in all His glory,” Paul Esposito Band.Band members shared their of three months, talented artists in said. “I know that I grow closer to personal passion for Eucharistic Catholic music will visit all 177 dio- Jesus Christ every time I am with Adoration. Each noted that it was an ceses within the U.S. Him. It always brings me a feeling honor to participate in the 177 Proj- Above, faithful gather for Eucharistic Adoration during the 177 At St. John XXIII Parish, the of great peace when I leave.” ect and be a part of bringing people Project visit to St. John XXIII Parish in Fort Myers Oct. 14. Below, E.P.I.C. music was provided by E.P.I.C. the Keegan Wynn of the 177 Project of all ages closer to the Lord. n the Band performs during adoration. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) Band, a Miami-based group of art- spoke about the need for adoration ists, while Father Saji Ellickal Jo- in the Church today. “Pope Francis seph of the Missionary Congrega- used the term ‘triage’ to describe tion of the Blessed Sacrament led the work of the Church,” Wynn said. the adoration prayers. The evening “With turmoil in the Church today started with praying the glorious we need that care more than ever. mysteries of the rosary. We get that care through being in The 177 Project states they are the presence of Christ.” firm believers in the power of Wynn explained that the 177 spending time in front of the Eu- Project was inspired by Mother Te- charist, and want to encourage resa’s devotion to Eucharistic Ado- that through a worshipful evening ration. When the Sisters of Charity that fosters community within and was founded it was required that across parishes. the sisters do a Holy Hour of Adora- Laura Collins said she had not tion each day, he added. When a sis- been to Adoration in many years ter approached St. Teresa asking if 9 FLORIDA NEWS Florida Catholic Oct. 26-Nov. 8, 2018 Bishop Wack surveys hurricane damage

JEAN GONZALEZ “It was like they were thinking of of the Florida Catholic staff something to do. Or else I would see them huddling together and ORLANDO | On Oct. 16, Father talking with neighbors.” Luke Farabaugh videotaped him- The bishop admitted he was self as he stood in the parking lot anxious about taking the drive to of St. Dominic Parish. Behind him survey the damage, which would were hundreds and hundreds of represent so much heartbreak for bottles of water, and just a handful residents. But he knew that those of volunteers. affected truly needed to realize “We were crushed by this storm. they are connected to the wider Our facility was severely damaged, Church, which will support them and we have become a distribution through rough times. center,” said the parochial vicar of He recalled accompanying Fa- the Panama City parish that was ther Michael Nixon, pastor of St. struck by Hurricane Michael a Dominic Parish, who despite walk- week before. ing through the rubble was faithful Although 50 to 75 people are to the notion that the community needed to help distribute the wa- — not the building — was truly the ter, MREs and supplies arriving, body of Christ. Father Farabaugh posted the vid- “It meant a lot to them and to me eo to Facebook because they are to walk through the churches and First responders and residents walk amid debris and destroyed homes Oct. 11 after Hurricane Michael “hurting for volunteers.” Using an the parish halls and to pray there,” swept through Mexico Beach. The Category 4 storm raged through the Florida Panhandle into Georgia online signup page, groups and in- the bishop said. Oct. 10 as the most powerful storm to hit the continental United States in decades, causing catastrophic dividuals can sign up between 10 During his first of what will be damage in the Pensacola-Tallahassee Diocese. (CARLO ALLEGRI, REUTERS | CNS) a.m. and 5 p.m., seven days a week, many tours of the damaged areas, to help post-Hurricane Michael ef- Bishop Wack had visited five par- HOW TO HELP forts. ishes and schools in the region. In “We are at 3308 E. 15th St. in an interview with the Florida Cath- Donations for Hurricane Michael Panama City. Thanks. God bless,” olic, he said Our Lady of Guadalupe are being accepted by the Diocese Father Farabaugh concluded. Church in Mexico Beach was gone. of Pensacola-Tallahassee to rebuild the churches damaged by the hur- Hurricane Michael slammed into Several other parishes received ricane. Visit the website, ptdiocese. the Florida Panhandle leaving heavy damage, and St. John the org, or Text-to-Give at 850-988- wreckage in its wake in several Evangelist School in Panama City 7954, enter #funds. The address counties within the Pensacola- was also damaged. to mail a donation is: Diocese of Tallahassee Diocese. Along with The area of particular concern Pensacola-Tallahassee, Pastoral Bay County, where Panama City is that in the East Central Deanery Center, 11 N. B St., Pensacola, FL is located, Florida Gov. Rick Scott of the 18-county diocese. Although 32502. sought federal assistance for Cal- the coast is known as a tourist spot, The Pastoral Center in collaboration houn, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, especially for spring breakers, the with Catholic Charities is collecting Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, interior areas are more rural and donations of the following items Taylor and Wakulla, which are all will have critical needs after the In this screenshot from a video posted by Father Luke Farabaugh, that are urgently needed in the in the Pensacola Tallahassee Dio- storm. On the evening of the storm, the parochial vicar of St. Dominic Parish in Panama City is making a areas affected by the hurricane: cese. The governor also sought as- News Service of Florida reported plea for volunteers to help his hurricane-struck parish. water, tarps, cleaning supplies and sistance for Hamilton, Jackson and at least 388,000 utility customers gloves, pet supplies, baby food Suwannee counties, which are in lost power as Hurricane Michael cal faith community leaders were destroyed boats used for com- and diapers, nonperishable food the St. Augustine Diocese. crashed ashore. working together on the common merce. The storm ravaged an al- items, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, Two days after Hurricane Mi- Many believed Michael would mission of getting relief to those in ready hurting, poor, working-class bug spray, toiletries. No clothing or chael made landfall in Florida’s remain a tropical depression. How- need. community. household items, please. Panhandle area, Bishop William ever, fueled by abnormally warm According to Bishop Wack, While the spirit of the Church To donate through Catholic Wack surveyed some of the dam- water in the Gulf of Mexico, it rose Catholic Charities USA contin- was not blown away by the winds, Charities of Northwest Florida, visit aged parishes in Bay County. This from a tropical depression to a Cat- ues to supply aid and funds to the Bishop Wack understands the eco- https://ccnwfl.org. If you would like was the first major hurricane Bish- egory 2 storm Oct. 9, before gaining diocese. Catholic Charities offices nomic, mental and emotional toll of to mail a donation, make checks op Wack, a Midwesterner, ever en- Category 4 status early Oct. 10. across Florida have already begun the storms. Sts. Peter and Paul Par- payable to Catholic Charities of countered. He had seen the after- Representatives of Catholic reaching out with assistance. Both ish in Panama City serves a large Northwest Florida/Hurricane Relief effects of tornadoes, but the dam- Charities of Northwest Florida, Catholic Charities of the Archdio- Vietnamese community, and its and mail to P.O. Box 6330, Pen- age by this massive hurricane with which covers the Panhandle, were cese of Miami and Catholic Chari- church building was severely dam- sacola, FL 32503. winds reaching 155 mph “went right alongside Bishop Wack. Resi- ties of Central Florida based in the aged. While there, Bishop Wack met on and on, for what seemed like a dents — no matter of what faith Orlando Diocese were sending an elderly parishioner who, when- hundred miles,” Bishop Wack said. or of no faith — know Catholic teams to the Panhandle the week ever he looked at the heavily dam- nessed resilience among the resi- While traveling by car and go- Charities well thanks to their ac- of Oct. 17. According to Peter Rout- aged church, would cry. dents. They thanked him for being ing through safety checkpoints, tive outreach centers in the region. sis-Arroyo, CEO of Catholic Chari- The parishioner offered apolo- there and he heard so many times, Bishop Wack got a bird’s eye view The organization wasted no time ties Miami, a team would help es- gies to Bishop Wack, who assured “We are fine. Our home might be of destruction and its aftermath. developing distribution centers tablish a distribution site in the city the man, “We will rebuild.” The damaged, or our home might be For miles, massive trees had fallen for those who were unexpectedly of Port St. Joe. man agreed with him, but added it gone, but we are alive.” and looked like they were snapped facing a crisis and perhaps even Located in Gulf County along was painful to see his beloved par- Those words fueled the young in half. To illustrate how difficult homelessness. with its neighbor of Apalachicola, ish in ruins. bishop. But he recognized residents it was to communicate outside the “Everyone knows that Catholic Port St. Joe is a fishing village that “It was heartbreaking, but he of Florida’s Panhandle will need Panhandle, Bishop Wack described Charities is on the ground and they suffered greatly from Hurricane understood how the Church could help for weeks and months, even how he witnessed people standing are there for the long term,” Bishop Michael’s storm surge. Although not be destroyed because we are years, following this storm. And the on their cars parked on a bridge just Wack said, adding that a semi- he wasn’t able to make it to Gulf the Church,” Bishop Wack said. Church must be there to help. n to get a cellphone signal. truck from Catholic Charities USA County on his first trip, Bishop “We may have been battered by the “An image most in my mind as pulled up to one of the Bay County Wack hopes to get there soon. The storm, battered by scandals, but we For those interested in signing up I was driving through all these parishes with relief supplies, which bishop mentioned his concerns for are always here. We are the people online to volunteer with efforts at towns is seeing people sitting on were actually relocated to a local residents of Apalachicola, where of God.” St. Dominic Parish in Panama City, a lawn chair outside what used to Baptist church that was able to un- there are many oyster farmers. As he stood with members of visit https://www.signupgenius. be their house with a shocked look load the truck at such a late hour. It The community suffered from a Catholic Charities to hand out com/go/60b0d4da5aa28a7fd0- on their faces,” Bishop Wack said. was evident to the bishop that lo- massive fire six months ago that water to survivors, he said he wit- hurricane. Oct. 26-Nov. 8, 2018 Florida Catholic FLORIDA NEWS 10 Bishops’ conference weighs in on three amendments STAFF REPORT • Amendment 3: • Amendment 4: CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE RESULTS ORLANDO | This year’s Nov. 6 Voter Control of Voting Restoration Each election cycle, the Florida backgrounder that explains each ques- Florida election ballot will include Conference of Catholic Bishops asks tion can be found online at https:// 12 amendments to the Florida Con- Gambling in Florida Amendment candidates for offices in the Florida www.flaccb.org/2018cqp. The confer- stitution that voters could consider legislature, congress and governor ence is also working with parishes to to vote for or against. In order for an to participate in a poll that allows post results through bulletin inserts. SUPPORT SUPPORT them to answer questions that touch Information for those inserts is dis- amendment to pass, 60 percent of on concerns of the Catholic Church. seminated by each diocese, including the electorate must vote in support. Amendment 3 ensures that Flor- Amendment 4 allows for the Results of this valuable tool and the state and congressional districts. The Florida Conference of Cath- ida voters shall have the exclusive automatic restoration of a felon’s olic Bishops has taken a formal right to decide whether to autho- voting rights (with exceptions for position on three of the 12 amend- rize casino gambling. While people those convicted of murder or felony ments, specifically Amendments of goodwill may differ as to wheth- sexual offenses) after completing all • Amendment 6: 2017 U.S. Postal 3, 4 and 6. The full text of each er decisions to expand gambling sentencing terms, including restitu- Service Statement of amendment is available in a 27- should be in the hands of elected tion, parole or probation. Rights of Crime page PDF from the Florida Division officials or directly with voters, as Florida is one of only four states Ownership, Management, of Elections website, https://dos.my well as whether such a policy di- in the country that does not allow Victims; Judges and Circulation florida.com/elections/laws-rules/ rection should reside in the Florida automatic restoration of a felon’s constitutional-amendments/. Constitution, the FCCB supports rights after completing a sentence. OPPOSE 1. Publication Title: Florida “Voters are urged to consider Amendment 3. Currently, our state only restores Catholic; 2. Publication No. Catholic social teaching and con- At various points since 1978, and their rights after approval by the Amendment 6 purports to cre- 0746-4584; 3. 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The impact of That ruling is under appeal. incorporating these in the Florida E. Robinson St., Ste. G, Orlando, Bishops said in a statement. casino gambling on low- and mod- Crime and violence that threat- Constitution would meaningfully FL 32801; 8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or The document can be found at erate-income families and indi- en the lives and dignity of Floridi- benefit victims of crime. The du- General Business Office of the conference’s website, flaccb.org/ viduals, especially those for whom ans cannot be tolerated; yet society plication of these rights was noted Publisher: Same as above; 9. Full documents/2018/10/Considering gambling becomes a compulsive may not give up on those who have as the proposal was debated by the Names and Complete Mailing Amendments.pdf. The following behavior, is not positive. Needy in- lost their way. 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STATEWIDE RESPECT LIFE CONFERENCE Woman’s tragic story displays necessity of forgiveness

JEAN GONZALEZ vengeance. prosecutors and committed suicide of the Florida Catholic staff “That was the day I got in touch while in jail. with my rage,” she said. “I was “That’s not what I wanted for Da- PUNTA GORDA | It was the taught God does not like when you vid or for Suzie,” Lane said. “I want- summer of 1973 and the five Jaeger get angry, so I learned how to re- ed to honor Suzie by doing some- children, ranging from older teens press any anger. But this was differ- thing befitting who she was, and to age 7, were sleeping side by side ent. This was my innocent little girl. that was to aspire to a higher prin- in a large tent on a campground in So I allowed myself for the first time ciple that all life is sacred and all of Montana. in my life to feel that rage. I couldn’t us is worth of restoration, whether Marietta Jaeger Lane went into deny it. It was the most deeply hon- an innocent life or a bad person’s the tent to plant a kiss on the heads est thing I could do. I was furious. I life. Every person is loved by God.” of each of her children, but the wanted to kill this guy.” Denied a trial, denied a sentenc- youngest, Suzie, was a little too far She asked herself, what she ing, Lane’s family moved on, but tucked away from the corner, so the would do if the man was caught the experience took a toll. She said mom kissed her palm and touched and the FBI presented him to her while she worked on finding for- the youngster’s head. and said, “Do what you want.” She giveness in her heart, her husband But Suzie woke up and sat up to knew what she would do, but could could not. She believes the resent- say, “Oh no, mama, not like that.” she? As she spoke to her husband ment and anger physically harmed She drew her mother in a hug and that night she admitted, “Yes,” her husband, who passed away of a kiss and told her that was a bet- she could kill the kidnapper with heart attack at the age of 56. ter way to say goodnight. “There, her bare hands, even if Suzie was Jeanne Berdeaux, right, director of Respect Life for the Venice But Lane, who remarried in mama. That’s the way it should be.” brought back safe. Diocese, approaches Marietta Jaeger Lane following a presentation 2003, became a vocal opponent of “I praise God for that memory, “No sooner had I said those at the Florida Respect Life Conference Sept. 29. Lane shared the the death penalty. She shares her because that was the last time I saw words than I heard God say to me, tragic story of losing her daughter at the hands of a kidnapper and story around the globe and through my little girl,” Lane said. ‘But that’s not how I want you to murdere, and her journey of forgiveness and outspoken proponent documentaries, and is co-founder That next morning, the fam- feel,’” she recalled, adding she had of the death penalty. (JEAN GONZALEZ | FC) of Journey of Hope, a nonprofit or- ily found a hole in the tent where the right to her anger, rage and ganization that works to abolish the Suzie’s head had laid, and just out- vengeance. But her mind always was calling her to pray for the kid- her, she was already safely home,” death penalty. To underscore her side the tent were the two stuffed returned to those words. Yet, she napper and pray that he would re- Lane said. “That is the solace that own, deeply personal story, Lane animals she always slept with. The continued to wrestle with God and ceive God’s blessing. we have as Catholics — what we shared how in Florida alone, there vacation that Lane described as argue her point. “And you know “As he was being smug and have in this world is not all we’re are 27 men who have been released the “best time we had as a family,” what happens when you wrestle nasty, I was filled with genuine going to get.” from death row thanks to DNA test- turned into a nightmare that would with God,” she added, garnering feelings of concern and compas- Now it was time for justice. ing that exonerated them of the not end for months upon months a chuckle from her audience. “Fi- sion,” she said. “It was a miracle. Meirhofer was going to trial for crime for which they were sent to and still affects Lane today. nally I said, ‘I can’t do that. You’re Everything I had chosen to do had capital murder, which meant he die. She shared statistics of the high Lane offered her story to those asking too much of me,’ and so I did become a reality and he was not was eligible for the death penalty costs of incarcerating a person on gathered for the Florida Respect the only thing I could do. I gave God counting on that.” in Montana. But Lane prayed and death row versus that same per- Life Conference Sept. 29 in Punta permission to change my heart.” During their conversation, Lane prayed, asking, “What is God’s idea son serving life in prison without Gorda. She opened her talk stating As she did that, she felt an enor- told the kidnapper she had been of justice?” She found her answer parole. She spoke about the racial that at 18 she was a victim of sexual mous lift, despite knowing no more praying for him and asked if there in Scripture as she realized Jesus bias among those given the death assault and became pregnant. This news about Suzie. was something he would want her wasn’t brought to earth to hurt, penalty. year that child — her oldest son — Weeks went by, and the fam- prayers to focus upon. Her question punish or put people to death, but Along with those hard facts about celebrated his 62nd birthday. ily needed to return to their home was met with dead silence and then rather to love and heal and offer the death penalty, Lane returned to “I do believe in the sacredness of in Michigan. Another call went to the sounds of sobbing. When he got eternal life. the important lesson of forgiveness. life, but I’m going to talk to you to- their home. Again, a man said he control, he said, “I wish this burden “I came to understand God’s idea It is the lesson that she relies upon day about different facets about that wanted to exchange Suzie for ran- could be lifted.” She knew what of justice was not punishment but still today, and hopes it is a lesson beautiful sparkling diamond of life som, but he didn’t arrange a loca- the statement would mean, but he restoration. I didn’t know if David that all those who hear her story that God has given us,” she said. tion to meet. would not elaborate. (Meirhofer) could be restored; he will fulfill in their own life. “The death penalty is not a popular This time months passed, until What he thought would be a was a very disturbed young man, “Forgiveness is the bottom line to topic, but it is a reality of our faith if the one-year anniversary of Suzie’s taunting five-minute phone called but I didn’t want to deny him the our relationship with God. If we are we are to live according to the Gos- kidnapping. The kidnapper called turned into an hour and a half con- opportunity, which would be taken not practicing forgiveness, then we pel. I want to talk about what God again in the middle of the night, versation. Then he begged her to away with the death penalty,” Lane are not practicing a Christian life,” has taught me about forgiveness this time to taunt Lane and re- hang up, but Lane wouldn’t. Finally, said. “I came to realize that giv- Jaeger said. “It is not easy to forgive. and the death penalty.” mind her who was in control. But to he did. ing him the death penalty would Every murder victim has every right Immediately after Suzie was Lane, God was in control. And she The kidnapper did not know that violate the goodness, the sweetness to rage and even vengeance. But if found missing, the campground allowed herself to take a different Lane had taped the conversation. and the beauty of who Suzie was. they are in the midst of a commu- was swarmed with police and path while speaking to him. That conversation along with an- She was worthy of a more noble nity that says all life is sacred, and members of the FBI, who took con- “At first he was all smug and other call he made three months and honorable memorial than a they are held and prayed for and trol of the case. But with little evi- nasty, saying, ‘I’m the one calling later led to his capture. In that time, cold-blooded, premeditated, state- loved and listened to, then that dence, the only thing that offered the shots and you’re just going to he had tried to capture another sanctioned killing of a restrained could make a difference. a glimmer of hope was a man who have to wait until I tell you what to child at a campground. person, however worthy of death “I’m not saying we forgive some- had called a tip line saying he had do,’” Lane recalled. “But he wasn’t “It became clear that this was that person may be. In the end, all body and put them out on the Suzie and wanted to trade her for counting on what God was doing a very sick man who was a serial we have is another killing and an- streets. David was a very sick man ransom. to me during that past year. Every child killer who needed to get off other grieving family. And it does and he should not have been al- But he never called with a ran- day, over and over again, I would the streets,” Lane said. not give closure.” lowed on the street again,” she som exchange location. Lane and remind myself that in God’s eyes His name was David Meirhofer Because Meirhofer’s victims continued. “We have to be true to her family witnessed how police he was just as precious as my little and after he was finally arrested, were killed in different parts of our faith. We should be out loud dragged the river right there on the girl Suzie. It was hard to wrap my it was discovered he was indeed a Montana, he dealt with different and up front about the violation of campground and how whenever mind around that, but that’s how I serial killer. Remains of Suzie and prosecutors. One agreed to take human rights, the violation of the they stopped and pulled in the line had to see it. Even though he wasn’t others were found on a piece of the death penalty off the table for sacredness of life when we execute to see if something was catching, behaving like one, he was a son of property not far from the camp- life without parole, and in response a human life. … We have a viable al- Lane’s heart would stop. God.” ground where Suzie was taken. She Meirhofer confessed to the murders ternative with life in prison without It took a toll on the siblings. It Although she wanted the kid- was most likely killed two weeks af- there. But other prosecutors wanted parole, and it is a start to be a less- took a toll on Lane. She said she napper to be as miserable as she ter she was taken. capital punishment. As a result of violent culture. Let your legislators couldn’t bear the look in her hus- and her family were, through Scrip- “I have the consolation that most those actions, Meirhofer did not know you are against capital pun- band’s eyes — anger and a thirst for ture study Lane realized that God of the time we were searching for confess to anything to those county ishment.” n Oct. 26-Nov. 8, 2018 Florida Catholic FLORIDA NEWS 12

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JEAN GONZALEZ play a key role in anyone’s journey said family members and patients of the Florida Catholic staff of dying with dignity. should not fall into a trap of hard “Trust that grace and strength and fast rules of one or the other. PUNTA GORDA | As two physi- will be there the moment we need The key is making a care plan that is cians — one with experience with it. And that necessitates faith,” Dea- “patient specific” — would certain end-of-life issues and the other an con Mauriello said, adding that measures escalate physical or men- authority on dementia — sat on a grace might not be “tasted” until the tal stress on the patient despite fall- stage to take questions from par- moment of death. ing into a proportionate category? ticipants of the Florida Respect Life Some 160 people gathered to “We can’t be jumping to a uni- conference, it didn’t take long for a hear the two physicians speak at a versal standard,” Deacon Mauriello question to address both their areas preconference event Sept. 28, a day said, adding that every person can of expertise. before the Sept. 29 gathering of the evaluate his or her own quality of “Can someone with Alzheimer’s statewide conference. In his talk, life and pain management when disease die with dignity?” a confer- “End of Life Decisions: A Catho- making important decisions that ence attendee asked. Both doctors lic Perspective,” Deacon Mauri- lead to a “good death.” Intent and said, “Yes.” ello spoke about proportionate vs. clarity of care — not treatment — is “Alzheimer’s disease is not disproportionate care in terms of necessary on an individual level. the worst way to go,” said Dr. Mi- moral care vs. medical treatment. Gloth spoke about the many di- Dr. Michael Gloth, left, answers a question following a preconference chael Gloth, clinical professor Families should look toward care mensions of dementia and its treat- presentation of the Florida Respect Life Conference Sept. 28. At right for the department of geriatrics over treatment, while examining ment. While there is no cure for is Deacon Al Mauriello, a physician who spoke about end-of-life issues at Florida State University Col- the cost and physical benefits of dementia on the horizon, there is prior to Gloth’s presentation on dementia. (JEAN GONZALEZ | FC) lege of Medicine, adding while treatment to extend life. hope in understanding the differ- dementia is a devastating set of “A person has a moral obligation ent types of diseases related to de- velop dementia each year, which “Dementia has many forms and diseases that has no cure, there to use normal proportionate medi- mentia and areas of treatment and adds to a global cost of $818 billion. etiologies,” the doctor said, adding is patient and family education cal care to stay alive. You are not research. “Dementia is not just Al- That number is expected to reach that family members should edu- available that helps a family fo- expected to go bankrupt or take out zheimer’s disease,” the doctor said. $2 trillion by 2030. cate themselves as best as possible. cus on the person, and not the a mortgage for excessive care,” he According to statistics from the Much of Gloth’s presentation fo- And there cannot be enough said to disease. “Never say you can’t do said. World Health Organization, the cused on present research in under- understand the demands on care- that,” Gloth added. Proportionate care includes number of people affected by de- standing the disease — including givers. “Caregivers of those with de- Deacon Al Mauriello, a physician oxygen, tube feedings, antibiotics mentia is expected to triple in the risk factors along with symptoms mentia have a greater risk of health with years of experience dealing and minor surgery, while dispro- next 30 years. World prevalence of and behaviors that could lead to deterioration and an increase in with the question of moral care vs. portionate care was defined as a dementia is currently 50 million, diagnosis — and the different treat- mortality. Counseling and support medical treatment in end-of-life de- ventilator, dialysis, CPR and ma- which could reach 152 million by ments available for the different are critical not just for the patient, cisions, added that grace and faith jor surgery. But Deacon Mauriello 2050. Nearly 10 million people de- types of dementia. but the caregiver as well.” n

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NATION Archdiocese Agencies urge Obeid serves much of Darfur and Chilean court the Nuba Mountain regions. State’s Supreme releases names of end to family Shelter swamped rules archdiocese accused priests separation policies liable in sex abuse Court strikes down WASHINGTON | The Arch- WASHINGTON | A report from by Hondurans VATICAN CITY | In a major vic- death penalty diocese of Washington has volun- two leading faith-based agencies MEXICO CITY | A Scalabrini tory for survivors of abuse in Chile, tarily released the names of abu- serving immigrants entering the migrant shelter in Guatemala City a court ruled that the Archdiocese SEATTLE | The Catholic bish- sive priests and stated that there United States from Mexico and has served 1,700 Hondurans head- of Santiago prevented a thorough ops of Washington state Oct. 11 ap- have been no credible claims of Central America called on the fed- ing north as part of a caravan seek- investigation into sexual abuses plauded the unanimous decision abuse made against archdiocesan eral government to end a policy of ing to reach the U.S. border. Carlos committed by a former priest, of the state Supreme Court striking priests in almost 20 years. On Oct. separating children from their fam- Lopez, a shelter official, told Cath- Fernando Karadima. The lawsuit down the death penalty as uncon- 15, Church officials posted on the ilies, and help families comply with olic News Service the Scalabrini brought on by survivors Juan Car- stitutional. The court ruled its use archdiocesan website, https://bit. immigration law. The report details facility in Guatemala normally los Cruz, James Hamilton and Jose is arbitrary and racially biased, and ly/2OqpWqF, the names of 28 for- the collaboration in July between serves up to 80 guests at a time, Andres Murillo, was first dismissed converted the sentences for the mer clergy of the archdiocese who the U.S. bishops’ Office of Migra- but the number of migrants arriv- five years ago. The Chilean court of state’s eight death-row inmates to were credibly accused of sexual tion and Refugee Services and Lu- ing from Honduras has forced the appeals overturned the lawsuit’s life in prison without the possibil- abuse of minors from 1948 onward. theran Immigration and Refugee shelter to offer lodging in a nearby dismissal Oct.18 after new evidence ity of parole. Executions have been The list also includes three religious Service to assist more than 1,200 school. Resources, he added, are obtained from raids conducted on rare in Washington. Five prisoners order priests who served in tempo- families to reunite after children strained and “staff are exhausted,” the archdiocesan chancery proved have been put to death in recent rary roles in archdiocesan parishes were separated from adults under having worked 48 hours nonstop. that Cardinal Francisco Javier Er- decades. In 2014, the governor im- or schools. The list was assembled the U.S. Department of Justice’s Rain is also making life miserable razuriz, the retired archbishop of posed a moratorium blocking its as part of a comprehensive review “zero tolerance” policy. The policy for migrants traveling mostly on Santiago, closed an investigation use. Earlier this year, Washington’s of the archdiocese’s archives or- caused a crisis at the border in the foot and sometimes forced to sleep into Karadima. The court award- Catholic bishops provided testimo- dered in 2017 by Cardinal Donald spring and summer months this outside. “We have a soccer field full ed 450 million pesos ($661,000) ny in support of legislation to repeal W. Wuerl as Washington’s archbish- year as federal agents jailed adults of people, in the dining room, in in compensation for damages to the death penalty citing the coun- op. “This list is a painful reminder crossing into the U.S., and placed every nook and cranny. They’re on Karadima’s victims. After the ver- try’s imperfect record in imposing of the grave sins committed by cler- the children who had accompanied the bleachers, in the school gym,” dict, Cruz, Hamilton and Murillo the death penalty, the potential for gy, the pain inflicted on innocent them in detention centers, largely in he said Oct. 18. “The problem now released a statement saying that al- racial biases and specific instances young people, and the harm done Texas, Arizona and California. The is feeding people and hygiene. … though the path to the verdict was where innocent people have been to the Church’s faithful, for which faith-based agencies mobilized in We’re experiencing chaos right long and full of difficulties, “it was executed for crimes they did not we continue to seek forgiveness,” July to assist the departments of now.” A caravan of Hondurans de- worth it.The strategies of the Chil- commit. Conservatives Concerned Cardinal Wuerl said in a statement. Homeland Security and Health and parted the city of San Pedro Sula ean Church, especially Cardinals About the Death Penalty said the “Our strong commitment to accom- Human Services reunify separated Oct. 13, but its ranks swelled as it (Riccardo) Ezzati and Errazuriz decision will save Washington tax- pany survivors of abuse on their families and provide shelter, food, crossed into Guatemala. Lopez said in covering up abuses, protecting payers millions of dollars. “Con- path toward healing is unwaver- clothing, counseling and case man- no one was certain of the caravan’s abusers and silencing victims has servatives in Washington state and ing, but it is also important to note agement. Dozens of Catholic Chari- exact size, but he compared it to a received a strong response from across the country increasingly that to our knowledge there has not ties and Lutheran social service “snowball going downhill” and es- Chilean courts,” the survivors realize the death penalty is a failed been an incident of abuse of a minor agencies throughout the country timated it at more than 5,000 par- said. Both the Chilean courts and government program that does by a priest of the archdiocese in al- also were involved in the reunifica- ticipants. the Vatican, they added, are “on not value life, threatens innocent most two decades.” tion effort. the same line to end the culture of people, and wastes money,” said Diocese near abuse and cover-up of which the Hannah Cox, the organization’s na- March will WORLD China border sees cardinals are faithful representa- tional manager. emphasize ‘pro-life tives.” In an Oct. 16 statement, Bishop faith increase Frank J. Dewane of Venice, chair- is pro-science’ Sudanese diocese man of the U.S. bishops’ Domes- WASHINGTON | In one remote VATICAN tic Policy Committee, echoed the WASHINGTON | Next year’s strained with corner of India, a nation where Washington state bishops in ap- March for Life plans to fortify its Hindu nationalists control the gov- Pope says he’s plauding the court’s unanimous pro-life message with science that refugees ernment and have been accused of ruling. He noted Pope Francis in his proves life begins at conception NAIROBI, KENYA | As war stoking intolerance and violence open to visiting 2015 address to the joint meeting on and with a specific focus on stem- continues in South Sudan, a neigh- against religious minorities, the Congress in Washington “called for cell research. “Unique From Day boring diocese in Sudan is housing Catholic Church is faring quite North Korea the global abolition of the death One: Pro-Life Is Pro-Science” is the more than 200,000 South Sudanese well. In the Diocese of Miao, in VATICAN CITY | Pope Francis, penalty.” Since 1973, 161 people theme announced Oct. 18 by Jeanne refugees, its bishop said. Bishop Yu- Arunachal Pradesh state in extreme at a meeting with South Korean sentenced to death have been ex- Mancini, president of the March for nan Andali of El Obeid, Sudan, said eastern India near the Chinese bor- President Moon Jae-in, said he is onerated in the U.S., including 27 in Life Education and Defense Fund. 200,000 is the number registered der, the Catholic faith is growing, willing to visit North Korea. North Florida. The annual march is scheduled — many have not registered. More said Bishop George Pallipparambil. Korean leader Kim Jong-un had for Jan. 19 to mark the anniversary than half of the registered refugees Catholics make up about 20 per- asked Moon to tell the pope of the of the Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe are Catholics, which presents a pas- cent of the relatively new diocese’s invitation. According to Yonhap, In print. Or digital. v. Wade decision, which legalized toral challenge for Church leaders, population, said the bishop, who the Korean news agency, Moon’s abortion nationwide “Our DNA is who are offering humanitarian as was in Washington Oct. 17 on the press secretary told reporters the present at the moment of fertiliza- well as spiritual assistance. South second week of a U.S. trip to raise pope said he would accept “if an tion,” Mancini said at the Capitol Sudan gained independence from funds to support the diocese and to (official) invitation arrives and I Hill announcement. “Sadly, society Sudan in July 2011. However, over thank donors. Bolstering education can go.” Meeting the South Korean tries to ignore or block these facts. the past several years, a civil war and the economy, decreasing vio- president Oct. 18, the pope praised When President Obama was asked, has escalated to what the U.N. Ref- lence and giving greater dignity to Moon’s efforts to promote peace ‘When does life begin?’ he replied ugee Agency calls a “full-blown hu- girls and women have proven key, in the Korean peninsula. “Move that was above his pay grade.” She manitarian emergency.” “The total Bishop Pallipparambil said, and forward without stopping. Do not was referring to Barack Obama number of South Sudanese refugees the trends show continued growth be afraid,” the pope told Moon when he was running for president has now passed 2 million; it is the within the diocese. The India-born according to Yonhap. In a state- and was asked in 2008 during a Dal- largest refugee crisis in Africa, and bishop, 65, who was ordained a ment released after the meeting, las forum with evangelical pastor the third-largest in the world,” said priest of the Salesians of Don Bosco, the Vatican said Pope Francis and Rick Warren: “When does a baby the website of the UNHCR. It notes had one of his first assignments in Moon discussed the Church’s role get human rights?” Obama replied, that 65 percent of South Sudanese Miao. It was a five-day journey just in promoting “dialogue and recon- “Whether you’re looking at it from refugees are under the age of 18. to get to Miao, whose current popu- ciliation between Koreans. Strong a theological perspective or a sci- Uganda is hosting more than 1 mil- lation is about 25,000. “There were appreciation was expressed for the entific perspective, answering that lion South Sudanese refugees. Bish- tribes. There were headhunters. common commitment to fostering question with specificity is above op Andali said some in Uganda are There was much violence through- all useful initiatives to overcome my pay grade.” “Science should al- not receiving religious services. The out,” he said. “India and China the tensions that still exist in the ways be at the service of life, not the El Obeid Diocese is one of the two fought a border war over the land, Korean Peninsula, in order to usher FloridaCatholic reverse,” Mancini said. dioceses that remained in Sudan and the (Indian) military runs it as in a new season of peace and devel- www.thefloridacatholic.org after the split with South Sudan. El a state within a state.” opment,” the Vatican said. Oct. 26- Nov. 8, 2018 Florida Catholic ADVERTISEMENT 14

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But his current role in the country convulses with violence, one who is alive, together with God country transcends religion. He much of it attributed to gangs prey- and in the hearts of all Christians also has assumed the status of na- ing on populations living in barrios that want to continue with the real- tional hero, whose words — spoken under their control. ity of the Gospel.” in homilies — sound prophetic and As archbishop of San Salvador, People attend a ceremony at Gerardo Barrios Square in San Salvador, During the Oct. 14 at the Vati- seem apt almost four decades after the national capital, St. Romero ac- El Salvador, Oct. 14, as Pope Francis celebrates the canonization Mass can — very early morning in El Sal- his death. companied the poor at a time when for St. Oscar Romero and six other new saints in St. Peter’s Square vador — Salvadorans gathered in “He still is the most venerated some two-thirds of the population at the Vatican. (JOSE CABEZAS, REUTERS | CNS) lived in poverty. He also voiced people’s demands for better wages St. Romero served only three bishop like Romero arrives every PILGRIMAGE TO CELEBRATE and criticisms of the “oligarchy” — years as archbishop of San Salvador, 500 years.’” as the elites were caustically called yet he left a legacy via his homilies, The St. Romero canonization — at a time when his critics con- which were broadcast across the showed how time had changed in sidered such talk “communist.” He country. Participants in a proces- the country and Church though, in Divine Mercy Sunday 2019 also called for a suspension of U.S. sion to the cathedral carried signs an interview, Father Tojeira quipped military assistance. with quotes culled from those hom- of St. Romero’s critics, “They used The poverty and inequality St. ilies. “There’s no more diabolical sin to say ‘communist.’ They now have in Poland also Prague, Romero spoke out against are still than taking bread from the hungry,” a little more civilized discourse but rife in 2018. Many Salvadorans also read one sign. “It’s necessary to call continue being similar.” Budapest and Medjugorje still flee the country to escape the injustice by its name,” read another. Celebrations of the canonization Extension to Lanciano, Loreto, violence and indignities, causing The celebrations carried po- occurred in dioceses across El Sal- his words to resonate with younger litical overtones for some. A U.N. vador, even in San Vicente, where San Giovanni and Rome generations and even some evan- truth commission named Roberto priests would bless army helicop- gelicals and atheists. d’Aubuisson, an ex-army officer and ters during the civil war. Father “What he said is still valid. His founder of the conservative ARENA Ruiz recalled being expelled from April 25–May 6, 2019 words still carry enormous weight,” alliance, as the intellectual author the minor seminary there in 2000 said Douglas Martinez, a vendor in of the murder. He died of cancer in for refusing to stop displaying an San Salvador. “He was practically a 1992. image of St. Romero. prophet on this earth.” Father Neftali Ruiz carried a ban- Today, images of St. Romero Canonization was never certain ner castigating ARENA, but saying grace everything from postage for St. Romero, though some in the of Romero, “The people made him stamps to murals to the walls of the $3,900 per person dbl occupancy country have long considered him a a saint.” Father Ruiz stood outside presidential palace to political ads, Extension to Italy May 6-10 saint. “For me and for many people the same cathedral where tens of as the ruling party attempts to capi- in the country — a good number of thousands of Salvadorans mourned talize on his popularity and incor- $1,000 additional per person people with a social commitment St. Romero at his funeral. Snipers ruptible reputation. — Bishop Romero has been a saint opened fire on the funeral, killing That politicians try to appro- We will be in Medjugorje for Marijana’s since his martyrdom, and now it’s at least 40 people. priate St. Romero’s image bothers May 2nd apparition of Our Lady going to be the formal act,” said Only one Salvadoran bishop at- some devotees as crime, corrup- Gabina Dubon, coordinator of the tended the funeral: Archbishop tion and poverty persist at alarm- The cost of the trip includes roundtrip airfare from transformational social ministry Arturo Rivera Damas, who was ingly high levels. St. Romero also all major US cities (including all taxes) based on the in Caritas El Salvador. “In that time named St. Romero’s successor in criticized both sides of the politi- exchange rate of the Euro, room and two meals there was no freedom of expression. San Salvador. “He always defend- cal spectrum. “(Politicians) don’t daily, and all transportation for site seeing. We will He became a voice for those without ed Romero,” Father Tojeira said of practice what he preached,” said have a spiritual director and daily Mass. a voice, a defender of life, dignity, Archbishop Rivera, “but speaking Elsy Cornejo, who was selling CDs solidarity and the common good.” in confidence … he would say, ‘A of St. Romero’s homilies. “He spoke For more details contact Scott Scaria of peace and accompanying the 860-289-2606 • Cell 860-841-1192 Parishioners poor.” or write to Poland-Medjugorje Pilgrimage, from the With the murder rate in El Sal- San Jose de vador ranking among the highest P.O. Box 281059, East Hartford, CT 06128 la Montana in the world and gangs preying on or visit us on the web at www.polandmej.com. Church in San poor barrio dwellers with crimes such as extortion and the forced The deadline for receipt of a deposit of $200 Salvador, El Salvador, recruitment of teenagers, Cornejo is Dec. 7, 2018. Balance is due by Jan. 11, 2019. light candles added, “We’re also practicing very during an little of what he preached.” Nobody can beat our price either in USA Oct. 14 vigil Church observers expressed ahead of the hope St. Romero’s canonization or Canada for all these places for this price. canonization could bring unity to a country with For other pilgrimages in 2019 visit: www.polandmej.com. of St. Oscar polarized politics and offer a possi- Romero. bility of improvement. “He presents Awarded Best Travel Company for three years (DAVID a figure for reconciliation,” Jones 12395-1026 in a row by the East Hartford Award Program AGREN said, “and a different way to move | CNS) forward other than … just the left or the right.” n Oct. 26-Nov. 8, 2018 Florida Catholic NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS 16 Pope at canonization: Saints risk all for love of Jesus CINDY WOODEN Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY | Carrying Pope Paul VI’s pastoral staff and wearing the blood-stained belt of Archbish- op Oscar Romero of San Salvador, Pope Francis formally recognized them, and five others, as saints of the Catholic Church. Thousands of pilgrims from the new saints’ home countries — Italy, El Salvador, Spain and Germany — were joined by tens of thousands of others Oct. 14 in St. Peter’s Square to celebrate the universal recognition of the holiness of men and women they already knew were saints. Pope Francis greets the crowd after celebrating the canonization The banners of new saints Oscar Romero and Paul VI hang from Carolina Escamilla, who traveled Mass for seven new saints, including St. Paul VI and St. Oscar Romero. the façade of St. Peter’s Basilica as Pope Francis celebrates the from San Salvador for the canoniza- (PHOTOS BY PAUL HARING | CNS) canonization Mass for seven new saints in St. Peter’s Square. tion, said she was “super happy” to be in Rome. “I don’t think there are who died in Naples in 1836 at the she told Catholic News Service. “He itself be attracted by love, but it can tal love.” words to describe all that we feel age of 19. was so important for the neediest; cling to one master only and it must In effect, he said, Jesus is telling after such a long-awaited and long- “All these saints, in different con- he was really with the people and choose: either it will love God or it the young man that not doing evil is desired moment like the ‘official’ texts,” put the Gospel “into practice kept strong when the repression will love the world’s treasure; either not enough, nor is it enough to give canonization, because Archbishop in their lives, without lukewarm- started. The struggle continues for it will live for love or it will live for a little charity or say a few prayers. Romero was already a saint when ness, without calculation, with the the people, and so here we are.” itself.” Following Jesus means giving him he was alive.” passion to risk everything and to Claudia Lombardi, 24, came “A leap forward in love,” he said, absolute first place in one’s life. Each of the new saints lived leave it all behind,” Pope Francis to the canonization from Bres- is what would enable individual “He asks you to leave behind what lives marked by pain and criti- said in his homily. cia, Italy, St. Paul VI’s hometown. Christians and the whole Church weighs down your heart, to empty cism — including from within the The pope, who has spoken often Her local saint, she said, “brought to escape “complacency and self- yourself of goods in order to make Church — but all of them dedicated about being personally inspired great fresh air” to the Church with indulgence.” room for him, the only good. themselves with passionate love to by both St. Paul VI and St. Oscar the Second Vatican Council and Without passionate love, he “Do we content ourselves with a following Jesus and caring for the Romero, prayed that every Chris- “has something to say to us today,” said, “we find joy in some fleeting few commandments or do we fol- weak and the poor, Pope Francis tian would follow the new saints’ particularly with his 1968 encycli- pleasure, we close ourselves off in low Jesus as lovers, really prepared said in his homily. examples by shunning an attach- cal “Humanae Vitae” on human useless gossip, we settle into the to leave behind something for The new saints are: Paul VI, who ment to money, wealth and power, life and married love, especially its monotony of a Christian life with- him?” the pope asked people gath- led the last sessions of the Second and instead following Jesus and teaching about “the conception of out momentum where a little nar- ered in St. Peter’s Square, including Vatican Council and its initial im- sharing his love with others. life, the protection of life always.” cissism covers over the sadness of the 267 members of the Synod of plementation; Archbishop Romero, And he prayed the new saints In his homily, Pope Francis said remaining unfulfilled.” Bishops and the 34 young people who defended the poor, called for would inspire the whole Church that “Jesus is radical.” The day’s Gospel reading re- who are observers at the gathering. justice and was assassinated in to set aside “structures that are no “He gives all and he asks all; he counted the story of the rich young “A heart unburdened by posses- 1980; Vincenzo Romano, an Italian longer adequate for proclaiming gives a love that is total and asks for man who said he followed all the sions, that freely loves the Lord, al- priest who died in 1831; Nazaria Ig- the Gospel, those weights that slow an undivided heart,” the pope said. commandments and precepts of ways spreads joy, that joy for which nacia March Mesa, a Spanish nun down our mission, the strings that “Even today he gives himself to us Jewish law, but he asks Jesus what there is so much need today,” Pope who ministered in Mexico and Bo- tie us to the world.” as the living bread; can we give him more he must do to have eternal life. Francis said. “Today Jesus invites us livia and died in 1943; Catherine Among those in St. Peter’s Square crumbs in exchange?” “Jesus’ answer catches him off to return to the source of joy, which Kasper, the 19th-century German for the Mass was Rossi Bonilla, a Jesus, he said, “is not content guard,” the pope said. “The Lord is the encounter with him, the cou- founder of a religious order; Fran- Salvadoran now living in Barcelona. with a ‘percentage of love.’ We can- looks upon him and loves him. Je- rageous choice to risk everything to cesco Spinelli, a 19th-century priest “I’m really emotional, also because not love him 20 or 50 or 60 percent. sus changes the perspective from follow him, the satisfaction of leav- and founder of a religious order; I did my Communion with Msgr. It is either all or nothing” because commandments observed in order ing something behind in order to and Nunzio Sulprizio, a layman Romero when I was 8 years old,” “our heart is like a magnet — it lets to obtain a reward, to a free and to- embrace his way.” n Synod members ‘share the journey’ with migrants, refugees CAROL GLATZ Catholic News Service observers at the synod, also joined porting solidarity walks around the ing promoted in many cities and The first step, she said, is for the walk because “migrants and world. can transform our relationship with Catholics to pressure their govern- refugees are being forced from their Philippine Cardinal Luis Anto- migrants,” the pope said. ments to sign the U.N. “Global Com- VATICAN CITY | Honduran homes. They don’t want to leave, nio Tagle of Manila, president of Later, his Pontifex Twitter ac- pacts” for refugees and for “safe, Bishop Jose Antonio Canales of but they have to, and once they ar- Caritas, led the walk in Rome. He count shared the message: “Join orderly and regular migration.” An Danli said that, given what is going rive, they aren’t welcome.” told reporters that in many places Caritas and walk 1 million kilome- international conference for the on in his country and throughout Nicole Perez from the Philip- “there is fear” of migrants and refu- ters together with migrants and adoption of the compacts will be Central America, he had to walk in pines, another young synod ob- gees “because there is no personal refugees. We are all on the Road to held in Morocco in December. the “Share the Journey” campaign server, said that when she was a encounter. It’s natural to be afraid of Emmaus being called to see the face Adopting and implementing the of Caritas Internationalis. small child, her mother went to Ja- what we don’t know.” of Christ.” Canadian Bishop Lionel compacts, Sister Alford said, will The 1.5-mile walk Caritas orga- pan to work. “She returned when I Although the journey to the Vati- Gendron of Saint-Jean-Longueuil, make migration “legal, transparent nized Oct. 21 from Rome’s Traste- was 10. The feeling of parting from can was brief, he prayed that “every Quebec, said he joined the walk be- and manageable,” saving lives and vere neighborhood to the Vatican your loved ones, it hurts. We should step we take this morning would be cause migration “is one of the main disrupting the “business” of human “is nothing when compared to what make migrants and refugees feel an act of solidarity with the millions challenges facing the world and the traffickers and smugglers. migrants are experiencing,” said they are not alone in that journey.” of people on the move who do not Church. There is so much resis- Then, she said, “we need to pro- the bishop, who was in Rome for the Caritas Internationalis launched know where their journey will end.” tance in so many countries.” mote the formation of migrants, so Synod of Bishops while thousands the “Share the Journey” campaign The group reached the Vatican Before setting off for the Vatican, they can be part of the solution.” of his fellow citizens were in a cara- in September 2017 to encourage in time to recite the Angelus prayer Dominican Sister Helen Alford, vice The University of St. Thomas, more van heading toward Mexico and every Catholic everywhere in the with Pope Francis, who greeted dean of Rome’s Pontifical Universi- commonly known as the Ange- the United States to flee violence world to get to know at least one mi- them after his midday address. ty of St. Thomas, told Catholic News licum, will be starting such a pro- and poverty. Joseph Moeono-Kolio grant or refugee and listen to his or “I encourage this initiative of Service: “We can solve the migra- gram soon for migrants in Rome, from Samoa, one of the young adult her story. The campaign also is sup- ‘sharing the journey,’ which is be- tion crisis. We have the means.” she said. n 17 NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS Florida Catholic Oct. 26-Nov. 8, 2018 Limousine crash ‘heartbreaking, gut-wrenching’ for N.Y. community KATE BLAIN president for Lifestyles, the compa- graduated from eighth grade at St. and friends of those affected by the said the candles ran out before all Catholic News Service ny that runs the restaurant, recalled Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam in Schoharie tragedy” and noted that the participants could take one. the young woman everyone called 2001. “He was a wonderful, quiet, the community is “(coming) to- A funeral Mass was celebrated ALBANY, N.Y. | Among the 20 “Mandy” as low-key, with a “Mona shy kid,” recalled the school’s alum- gether to support one another dur- for eight of the victims Oct. 13 at St. people killed in a devastating lim- Lisa smile.” Halse had worked at ni relations director, Jeanette Con- ing this difficult time.” Stanislaus Church in Amsterdam, ousine accident Oct. 6 in Schoharie Shaker Pointe for the past three stantine, who knew several of the Erin McGowan also was Cush- and for Cushing the same day at were several victims who had con- years, since the restaurant opened. victims and their families. ing’s cousin. One current prekin- St. Mary’s Church, also in Amster- nections to parishes, schools and “She had an infectious smile,” Constantine noted that newly- dergarten student at St. Mary’s In- dam. The funeral Mass for the Mc- Catholic organizations of the Al- Reeves said, and “what was behind weds Shane McGowan and Erin stitute lost an uncle in the accident. Gowans was being celebrated Oct. bany Diocese. it was a desire to please.” He said he Vertucci McGowan, two more of Another victim’s godchild attends 15 also at St. Mary’s. All 17 passengers in the limo had spoken to Halse about pursuing the crash victims, also attended St. the school. Constantine, Father L’Arche and its driver were killed when the a career in the restaurant industry; Mary’s Institute through seventh The intertwined connections and others used similar words to car ran through a stop sign, struck he believed she had what it took to grade and second grade, respec- are an indication of the closeness of describe the tragedy: “overwhelm- two pedestrians and a parked car, succeed. tively. The victims were remem- the Amsterdam-area community. ing,” “heartbreaking” and “gut- and landed in a shallow ravine. The Sister Kay Ryan, who also is part bered in morning prayers when the Two Catholics told The Evangelist wrenching.” Constantine said the pedestrians also died. Police have of Shaker Pointe’s leadership team, school reopened Oct. 9 after Co- that family members had been on hundreds of thousands of dollars arrested the owner of the limousine agreed with that assessment. When lumbus Day weekend. Constantine school sports teams with several already raised for children and company and charged him with customers arrived at the restaurant, said they would also be mentioned of the victims and were coached by other survivors through online Go- criminally negligent homicide. she said, “Mandy would say, ‘Can I in an upcoming liturgy. others. Constantine said her neph- FundMe pages, as well as the sheer Among the fatalities was Aman- get you what you normally order, or The McGowans married in June ew was a close friend of Cushing’s number of memorials held for the da Halse, 26, a server, bartender are you trying to experiment?’” at St. Mary’s Church in Amsterdam. and had flown in from Chicago to victims, show the depth of the trag- and supervisor at the restaurant at “It’s such a tragedy that this per- Erin McGowan, who was working attend a candlelight vigil held the edy. Shaker Pointe senior living com- son who had such potential is not toward a master’s degree in special evening of Oct. 8 at the Amsterdam The accident has been called the munity in Watervliet, sponsored by going to be here to fulfill it,” Sister education, had worked at St. Mary’s pedestrian bridge. deadliest transportation accident in the Sisters of St. Joseph of Caronde- Ryan told The Evangelist, Albany’s Healthcare in Amsterdam. The Maryknoll Father Jeffrey L’Arche, the United States since 2009. n let. Her boyfriend, Patrick Cushing, diocesan newspaper. “She certainly hospital posted on Facebook that pastor of St. Mary Parish in Amster- also died in the crash. lived the mission of Shaker Pointe.” “St. Mary’s Healthcare family sends dam, attended that vigil, which Blain is editor of The Evangelist, Gregory Reeves, regional vice Cushing, Halse’s boyfriend, thoughts and prayers to the families drew well over 1,000 people. He newspaper of the Diocese of Albany. Response to sexual abuse crisis tops agenda for USCCB fall meeting

DENNIS SADOWSKI protesters upset with the way the specific plans for the assembly Catholic News Service bishops have handled reports of because he and other conference abuse by clergy. leaders were in Rome attending the WASHINGTON | The firestorm In preparing for the fall assem- Synod of Bishops on young people. surrounding the clergy sex abuse bly, the bishops’ Administrative Francesco Cesareo, chairman crisis and the way some bish- Committee Sept. 19 outlined ac- of the National Review Board, also ops handled allegations of abuse tions to address the abuse crisis, declined to discuss the issue, say- against priests will be an impor- including approving the establish- ing in an Oct. 16 email to Catholic tant part of the agenda of the U.S. ment of a third-party confiden- News Service that board members Conference of Catholic Bishops’ tial reporting system for claims of were continuing to draft recom- fall general assembly. any abuse by bishops. Committee mendations that would be deliv- The bishops have had to deal members instructed the bishops’ ered to the bishops during the as- with seemingly endless revelations Committee on Canonical Affairs sembly. In August, Cesareo told of allegations of abusive clergy and Church Governance to devel- Catholic News Service that the since June, most of which referred op proposals for policies address- bishops “have to put their trust in to long-past incidents. Bishops na- ing restrictions on bishops who lay leadership and allow that lay tionwide also are facing new chal- were removed or resigned because leadership to develop the process- lenges as several state attorneys of allegations of abuse of minors or es and oversight when these kinds Bishop Robert J. Baker of Birmingham, Ala., prays with other prelates general have opened investiga- adults. The Administrative Com- of allegations occur, particularly during the 2017 fall general assembly of the U.S. Conference of tions into the handling of abuse mittee also initiated the process holding bishops accountable.” Catholic Bishops in Baltimore. (BOB ROLLER | CNS) allegations. The USCCB has not di- of developing a code of conduct for The all-lay National Review rectly addressed the investigations bishops regarding sexual miscon- Board, established by the bishops and has not offered any indication duct with a minor or adult or “neg- in 2002, oversees compliance by that it will advise bishops on how ligence in the exercise of his office dioceses with the “Charter for the to respond. related to such cases.” Protection of Children and Young Beyond the discussions of clergy The Administrative Committee People.” It has no role in oversight sexual abuse and any further ac- consists of the officers, chairmen of bishops. tions, the bishops were expected and regional representatives of Bishop Christopher J. Coyne of to vote on a new pastoral letter on the USCCB. The committee, which Burlington, Vermont, chairman of racism, though the agenda for the meets in March and September, is the bishops’ Committee on Com- meeting has not been finalized. the highest authority of the USCCB munications, told Catholic News Security, always tight during outside of the full body of bishops. Service Oct. 19 that the bishops the twice-a-year assemblies, is A USCCB spokesman said Car- must “continue to press forward”

12438-1026 expected to be stricter than usual dinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galves- in explaining how well the char- to prevent access to the Marriott ton-Houston, conference presi- ter “is working and continues to Waterfront Hotel meeting site by dent, was unavailable to discuss work” n Oct. 26-Nov. 8, 2018 Florida Catholic NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS 18 Bishop removed from Without a doubt: Pope shares his governance of Memphis thinking on key synod themes

CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE and Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda CINDY WOODEN fruitful cross. “I don’t trust people While some Christians may be of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Catholic News Service who never doubt,” the pope said. tempted to throw up their hands WASHINGTON | Pope Francis Citing two unnamed sources in “Doubt puts us in crisis. Doubt faced with such a challenge, Jesus’ has removed Bishop Martin D. Hol- the diocese, The Commercial Ap- VATICAN CITY | Having some makes us ask ourselves, ‘Is this mandate to Christians today is the ley of Memphis, Tennessee, from peal daily newspaper reported that doubts is definitely better than good or not?’” same as it was then, the pope said: the pastoral governance of the dio- Archbishops Gregory and Hebda having no doubts at all, Pope Fran- Of course, Pope Francis said, “Go out,” get close to people and cese and has named as apostolic visited the diocese June 18-20 for a cis told a group of seminarians. As too much doubt is not healthy, but share the good news. administrator Archbishop Joseph fact-finding trip. They reportedly the Synod of Bishops on “young if there’s some doubt and it makes A seminary staff member from E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky. talked to between 40 and 50 clergy people, the faith and vocational a Christian stop and ask, “Does Cremona asked Pope Francis Bishop Holley, 63, a former aux- and a number of laypeople. discernment” was continuing this come from God or not? Is this for suggestions on how those in iliary bishop of Washington, was No one from the Memphis Dio- at the Vatican, the pope tackled positive or not?” then it is actually charge of formation can prepare installed Oct. 19, 2016, as the fifth cese or the prelates’ respective some of the synod’s key questions a motivation for discernment. young men to be ministers in a bishop of Memphis. He succeeded archdioceses would comment on when he met Oct. 13 with seminar- The concrete step to take when Church that is a “field hospital” Bishop J. Terry Steib when he re- the visitation when CNS asked for ians from the Lombardy region of doubt comes along, he said, is “di- and how they can help the young tired. confirmation it had taken place. northern Italy. alogue. Dialogue with the one who prudently try new things to bring Archbishop Kurtz told Catholic However, Bishop Holley did Doubt came first. accompanies you. Dialogue with God’s love and mercy to people. News Service in an email message confirm the visit had taken place A young man named Daniele your superior. Dialogue with your First of all, the pope said, get that he had just arrived in Memphis in a June 22 letter to priests; CNS from the Diocese of Mantova told classmates. But open dialogue, them moving because “a priest the morning of Oct. 24. No state- received a copy of the letter Oct. 24. Pope Francis that while his year sincere dialogue, about concrete who is not on the move thinks of ment has yet been released by the “The purpose of an apostolic of preparation before beginning things. And, especially, dialogue stupid things, says stupid things Memphis Diocese as to what led to visitation is to assist the local dio- seminary studies is mostly one with the Lord: ‘Lord, what are you and does stupid things.” Pope Francis’ decision to remove cese and improve the local church’s of joy, “sometimes, behind this trying to tell me with what I’m “But it’s risky,” Pope Francis Bishop Holley from the pastoral ability to minister to the people it enthusiasm, there hide seeds of feeling, with this desolation or this said he could hear his audience governance of the diocese. serves,” Bishop Holley wrote. Be- doubt and struggle with the idea of doubt?’” thinking. While someone may slip Some months after he was in- fore his appointment as bishop of following Jesus through the priest- Another big theme at the synod while on the move, making mis- stalled as bishop there, Bishop Memphis, Bishop Holley was an hood in today’s society.” that was echoed in the question of takes teaches humility, he said, Holley came under heavy criticism auxiliary bishop of the Washington Pope Francis has attended a seminarian had to do with evan- even admitting that he has prayed from clergy and parishioners for Archdiocese for 12 years. There he most of the general sessions of the gelization in a time of increased for God to “toss a banana peel” in his decision to reassign two-thirds served as vicar general and was a synod and, according to the Vati- secularization. While some of the the path of a certain priest to help of the diocese’s 60 active priests, member of the archdiocesan col- can press office, had requested synod members seemed to view the man be humbler. except for five who were slated for lege of consultors, priest’s council, the floor at least twice to give his secularization has a huge obsta- Everything in life involves a retirement. seminarian review board, admin- input during the “open discus- cle for the Church, Father Arturo process, the pope reminded the “No set policy existed at the time istrative board. He was chairman of sion” that ends each evening. Sosa, superior general of the Je- group of seminarians and semi- Bishop Holley arrived, on how long the college of deans, which oversees The Vatican did not, however, say suits, asked synod members to try nary staff members. “Babies aren’t a parish assignment would last,” the 14 deaneries in the archdiocese. what the pope said. to think — discern — what God is born adults; it’s all a process of be- then-diocesan spokesman Vince Bishop Holley was born in Pen- But his talk to the Lombardy trying to tell the Church through coming, a process of maturation or Higgins told CNS in June. “The sacola. He attended Theological seminarians gives an indication secularization. Perhaps, he said, corruption,” of growing in virtue amount of time a priest spends (in College in Washington and com- of his approach to the topic of vo- part of it has to do with challeng- or growing in vice. an assignment) depends on the lo- pleted his seminary studies at cational discernment; his long ing people to make a clear choice To help young people mature cation and influence of the parish,” St. Vincent de Paul Seminary in question-and-answer session with to be a Christian, rather than be- in their faith and commitment Higgins added. “Associate pastors Boynton Beach, Florida. He was or- them included both longstanding longing to the Church just because to the Gospel, look to how Jesus are moved more frequently, and dained as a priest of the Diocese of ideas and new insights that may their parents and grandparents was with his disciples, the pope Bishop Holley has decided to ap- Pensacola-Tallahassee in 1987. have been motivated by listening did. said. Jesus “knew how to toler- point pastors for six-year terms, In Florida, then-Father Holley at the synod to bishops, priests, re- But Pope Francis took a slightly ate mistakes” and did not give up with a possible renewal of the term served as a parochial vicar and ligious and laypeople, including 34 different tack with the seminar- even when Peter denied him or for six more years.” later administrator of St. Mary observers under the age of 30. ians. “You say, ‘this increasingly the other disciples ran away, the Asked about priests’ and parish- Parish in Fort Walton Beach. He Daniele, the seminarian, had secularized world,’ but I say, which pope said. “Jesus placed his bet ioners’ criticism that the changes also served at St. Paul and Little referred to doubt as a cross. The world was more secularized: ours on time, on the development of were not communicated well across Flower parishes in Pensacola. He pope said it may be, but it is a or that of Jesus?” the disciples.” n the diocese, Higgins stated that served as spiritual director of the “Bishop Holley is always attentive to Serra Club of West Florida, which the needs of the 40 parishes which promotes vocations to the priest- make up the Diocese of Memphis.” hood, and for many years was a The bishop also was criticized for member of the Joint Conference of Witness against bishop found dead bringing in a religious order priest, the National Black Catholic Clergy Msgr. Clement J. Machado, to be his Caucus. CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE and 2016. awakened by 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s vicar general, rather than choos- His ordination as a bishop to The priest’s brother said family Church complex in Dasuya town. ing a vicar general from among the serve the Washington Archdiocese JALANDHAR, India | A Catho- members believe the priest was “When he didn’t open the door, priests of the diocese. Msgr. Mach- took place in 2004 at the Cathe- lic priest considered a prime wit- killed for his strong stand against they (the nuns) called for help. The ado, who is Canadian and was min- dral of St. Matthew the Apostle. He ness against an Indian bishop the bishop, saying that “he was door was then broken and Kuria- istering in Corpus Christi, Texas, is chose “His Mercy Endures” as his accused of rape has been found under tremendous pressure” to kose was found unconscious and a member of the Society of Our Lady episcopal motto. dead, with his family suspecting retract his statements against the there was vomit in the room. We of the Most Holy Trinity. He has served on a number of foul play. However, local medical bishop. took him to the hospital, where he Local clergy raised questions committees for the U.S. Conference staff said he had a series of health Medical staff at Sacred Heart was declared dead,” he said. about whether proper church pro- of Catholic Bishops. He has also problems. Hospital in Jalandhar said Father Bishop Mulakkal was arrested cedures had been followed for Msgr. served on committees for commu- Father Kuriakose Kattuthara, Kattuthara was a chronic patient Sept. 21 after a nun of Missionar- Machado’s transfer to the diocese. nications and cultural diversity and 67, was found dead inside his receiving treatment for hyperten- ies of Jesus, a diocesan congrega- The priest took the post in June 2017 subcommittees on Africa, African- room in Jalandhar Oct. 22, a week sion and diabetes. “His blood pres- tion under him, accused him of re- and resigned about a year later. American Catholics, Hispanic af- after Bishop Franco Mulakkal of sure and sugar levels were danger- peatedly raping her multiple times The complaints about Bishop fairs and migration. Jalandhar was granted bail by ously high when he visited us a in Kerala between 2014 and 2016. Holley prompted the Vatican — There are 42 parishes and three the state court in Kerala and went week ago,” said Sister Laila Jose, a The Vatican has removed him through the nunciature in the U.S. missions in the Memphis Diocese, back to his diocese. Ucanews.com doctor at the hospital. from diocesan administrative du- — to assign two U.S. archbishops which covers 10,682 square miles. reported Father Kattuthara gave Father Peter Kavumpuram, ties but retained his title as its bish- to make an apostolic visitation this Catholics number over 65,000, or testimony against Bishop Mulak- diocesan spokesman, told me- op. Bishop Mulakkal returned to summer to the diocese, Archbish- 4.5 percent of the area's popula- kal, who has been accused of rap- dia that some nuns went looking the diocese after his release from ops Wilton D. Gregory of Atlanta tion. n ing a nun repeatedly between 2014 for the priest when he had not judicial custody in mid-October. n 19 SUNDAY WORD and SCRIPTURE Florida Catholic Oct. 26-Nov. 8, 2018

SCRIPTURE readings Bartimaeus of Jericho Friday, Oct. 26 Eph 4:1-6; Ps 24:1-6; Lk 12:54-59 Sunday, Oct. 28 elites had been conquered by the low sea level. Jericho is the lowest having lived with the handicap of Jer 31:7-9; Ps 126:1-6; Heb 5:1-6; Babylonian empire. Jerusalem had city on earth and one of the oldest blindness his entire life. The great Saturday, Oct. 27 Mk 10:46-52 been ransacked, many were killed too. So old is Jericho that we hear irony is that everyone else that day Eph 4:7-16; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 13:1-9 and most of the survivors were of it in the Old Testament book of with physical vision was unable to The world around us is a big taken away from Israel to the desert Joshua, Chapter 6. Approximately “see” what was most important. We Sunday, Oct. 28 place. It seems like everything regions of Babylon to do slave labor. 3,400 years ago after the Exodus do not know any of their names. is constantly moving, Imagine if something like of the Israelites from the Land But we do know the name of the Jer 31:7-9; Ps 126:1-6; Heb 5:1-6; changing, on the go. We that happened to us? of Egypt, Jericho would be con- unimportant, forgotten one who, Mk 10:46-52 can get so caught up in The people that Jer- demned for a collapsing defeat. though blind, could “see.” Bartime- the noise that we often emiah describe as “the Most of us know the story of how aus of Jericho called upon Jesus in Monday, Oct. 29 miss the chance to get to remnant” are real people it’s walls fell at the prayers, singing faith, naming him as Son of David, Eph 4:32–5:8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 13:10-17 know the people right in with real needs — some and marching of the Israelites. Jer- the long-awaited Messiah of Israel. front of us. In this week’s are blind and lame, preg- icho, the old and low city known in Jesus hears, heals him and 2,000 Tuesday, Oct. 30 Gospel of Mark, Jesus is nant women, parents the Old Testament for divine judg- years later we know his name. Eph 5:21-33 or 5:2a, 25-32; Ps 128:1-5; on the move as he travels and mourners who have ment, will in the New Testament In the desert moments of life it Lk 13:18-21 from Jerusalem to Jeri- lost everything. Through become known as a place of divine is hard to understand why we are cho. Through the noise Jeremiah, God makes mercy. having such a hard time. Feeling SUNDAY Wednesday, Oct. 31 and movement he hears WORD known a great irony: It is in this epic, noisy desert scattered and battered, we thirst. the cry of a man in need. Those who appear in this town that Jesus hears the cry of The Scriptures remind us to never Eph 6:1-9; Ps 145:10-14; Lk 13:22-30 Within our moving, noisy world to be losers, unim- a man who people walked by on give up, but to cry out with faith in Father Thursday, Nov. 1 world there is a lot of suf- Brian portant or weak will end a daily basis and probably didn’t our weakest hour. God has an abil- fering that often goes un- up being the most impor- even know his name. Imagine the ity to work through suffering to give All Saints noticed. This week, let us Campbell tant winners of all. God scene: desert sand flying in the air us an insight we would never have Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; encounter the Lord who will bring them out of from crowds of people and mules expected. This week may we call 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a notices and stops for us. the desert to a place filled walking, through the noise of mer- upon the most holy name of Jesus May we learn from him and do the with life: “I will have them walk by chants calling out for customers in faith, receiving from him living Friday, Nov. 2 same. brooks of water” (Jer 31:9). to buy their locally crafted spike- water and true sight. n All the Faithful Departed Our first reading this week from In Chapter 10 of St. Mark’s Gos- nard, a voice is heard: “Jesus, Son (All Souls) the prophet Jeremiah speaks of a pel, Jesus and his apostles journey of David, have mercy on me” (Mk Father Campbell is a priest of the remnant people of Israel who are from Jerusalem to Jericho. Jerusa- 10:47). This insignificant man, for- Diocese of Palm Beach and paro- Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3- scattered in different locations. lem is around 2,500 feet elevation gotten by the world, had never been chial vicar at Our Lady Queen of 9; Jn 6:37-40 This is written during a time in the and the trip to Jericho is a consis- able to see the desert around him. the Apostles Parish in Royal Palm sixth century B.C. when the Isra- tent trek way down to 850 feet be- But he knew the desert within for Beach. Saturday, Nov. 3 Phil 1:18b-26; Ps 42:2-3, 5cdef; Lk 14:1, 7-11

Sunday, Nov. 4 Dt 6:2-6; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; Heb 7:23-28; Vote with a conscience Mk 12:28b-34 Sunday, Nov. 4 The general election is Tuesday, science according to Church teach- matters concerning human life Monday, Nov. 5 Dt 6:2-6; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; Heb 7:23-28; Nov. 6. My own ballot is for a sena- ing. and dignity and the advancement Phil 2:1-4; Ps 131:1-3; Lk 14:12-14 Mk 12:28b-34 tor, representative, governor, several The Church’s teaching is not “just of the common good is essential to state officials, various judges, two another political opinion or policy responsible faithful citizenship. Tuesday, Nov. 6 This Sunday’s Gospel com- county commissioners, one school preference among many others. Can a Catholic in good con- mands us to love God with all our board member, three city council Rather, we urge Catholics to listen science vote Democrat? Can a Phil 2:5-11; Ps 22:26-32; Lk 14:15-24 soul, mind and strength. members, and two Soil and carefully to the Church’s teach- Catholic vote Republican? A bet- “The second is this: You Water Conversation District ers when we apply Catholic social ter question is which candidate is Wednesday, Nov. 7 shall love your neighbor supervisors. Don’t forget the teaching to specific proposals and “consistent with the Gospel and Phil 2:12-18; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; as yourself” (Mk 12:28-34). 12 proposed amendments situations.” with Catholic teaching?” Lk 14:25-33 What does it mean to love to the Florida state constitu- It takes work to be a good Catho- Love God. Love neighbor. Vote your neighbor? tion. lic. We have to do more than listen Catholic. Thursday, Nov. 8 A man had earlier So many decisions! The to sound bites and surf social me- To take to prayer: Bring your bal- Phil 3:3-8a; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 15:1-10 asked Jesus, “Good teach- easy way out is to vote the dia. We have the moral obligation to lot before the Lord. n er, what must I do to in- party line. form our consciences according to Friday, Nov. 9 herit eternal life?” He kept You may have voted Catholic teaching. Father Scotchie is the pastor the commandments. He Democrat since the Great To help us make moral judg- of Most Precious Blood Parish Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome did not murder, commit SUNDAY Depression. You may have ments, the Florida Conference of in Oviedo. He is the co-author adultery, steal, defraud or WORD voted Republican since Catholic Bishops has polled candi- of “Rites of Passage: Preaching Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; bear false witness. Jesus, Ronald Reagan declared, dates. Their responses to the Candi- Baptisms, Weddings, and Funer- 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 looking at him, loved him Father “It’s morning in America.” date Questionnaire Project assist us als” (Liturgical Press), and can and said to him, “You are David As Catholics, though, our to become informed voters. Know- be reached at frdavidscotchie@ Saturday, Nov. 10 lacking in one thing. Go, Scotchie allegiance is not to an ideol- ing where the candidates stand on gmail.com. St. Leo the Great, pope and doctor of sell what you have, and ogy or an economic system. the Church give to (the) poor and you We are not sheep blindly fol- Phil 4:10-19; Ps 112:1-2, 5-6, 8-9; will have treasure in heav- lowing a political party line. Lk 16:9-15 en; then come, follow me.” We are the flock of the Lord. The man’s face fell. He went Our bishops urge us when mak- Sunday, Nov. 11 away sad, for he had many posses- ing political decisions to make mor- sions (Mk 10:17-22). The man did al judgments “consistent with the 1 Kgs 17:10-16; Ps 146:7-10; Heb 9:24- 28; Mk 12:38-44 or 41-44 no harm. He was law-abiding and Gospel and with Catholic teaching” decent. But neither did he do any (“Forming Consciences for Faithful good. Citizenship”). Some may consider Elections are where our faith hits the Church to be just another voice the road. Either we follow Jesus and among the clutter of campaign ads treasure our neighbor, or we walk and pundits. Yet Catholics have a away in sadness. moral obligation to form their con- Oct. 26-Nov. 8, 2018 Florida Catholic CLASSIFIEDS 20

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