ABCD 2018: Give Light, Give Love, Give Life Campaign Kicks Off This Month to Support Archdiocese’S Charitable, Educational Ministries
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WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | January 2018 FLORIDACatholic MIAMI ARCHDIOCESE ABCD 2018: Give light, give love, give life Campaign kicks off this month to support archdiocese’s charitable, educational ministries FLORIDA CATHOLIC STAFF MIAMI | ABCD 2018 is all about the numbers: numbers that translate into “light, love and life” for thousands of people in South Florida. As the annual campaign kicks off this month, Catholics will be receiving lots of specific informa- tion on how their dollars help their neighbors, both Catholic and non-Catholic, in the Archdiocese of Miami. Those dollars are donated every year in the form of pledges to the Archbishop’s Charities and Development campaign. The ABCD appeal is made once a year and, un- like the weekly collections at Masses which stay in the local parish, these funds go to the archdiocese to fund programs and services that are beyond the scope of individual churches. A pie chart in this year’s brochure breaks down how the dollars were spent last fiscal year, based on the $11.6 million previously collected: • 40 percent, or $4.6 million, went to social minis- tries and assisting parishes and people in poor com- munities. • 31 percent, or $3.6 million, went to programs of evangelization and faith formation. • 29 percent, or $3.3 million, went to the formation of seminarians, clergy, religious and laity. Some examples of the “light-giving” work, which translates into evangelization, or introducing others to Jesus: • 56 seminarians studying for the priesthood in the archdiocese. • 12,522 child and adult baptisms. • 10,289 first Communions. Some examples of the “love-giving” work, which means deeds done for others: • More than 100,000 people served through food banks and pantries in archdiocesan churches and agencies. • 12,901 people served by Catholic Charities and Catholic Legal Services. • 6,711 aged and infirm cared for in residences, nursing homes and rehabilitation centers run by Catholic Health Services. Some examples of the “life-giving” work, done PLEASE SEE ABCD, 26 2 YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY Florida Catholic January 2018 Cultures, people come together at Migration Mass Cultural apostolates, serving immigrants and refugees, celebrate, share their journeys CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO Florida Catholic correspondent MIAMI | The annual Migra- tion Mass, marking the feast of the Epiphany and the start of National Migration Week, showcases the variety of languages and dialects, colors and costumes, cuisine and traditions present in South Florida. The celebration Jan. 7 at St. Mary Cathedral was no different. Par- ticipants included natives of China, the Philippines, India, Vietnam, Ja- maica, Brazil, Korea, Poland, Haiti, Nigeria and more. And as Archbishop Thomas Wenski put it in his homily, the point of the Mass and the week is JLaurie Bruno, in foreground holding the flag, and other members to highlight the unity of all people. of the Haitian Apostolate prepare to walk in the procession at the “When Jesus was born as a man in Young members of the Indian Apostolate prepare to perform a start of the Migration Mass Jan. 7. Bethlehem he came not for just one traditional dance at the reception that followed the Migration Mass people, but for all peoples, all races, Jan. 7. (PHOTOS BY MARLENE QUARONI | FC) “This outfit to us means unity,” NAMES TELL THE STORY of all time and places,” the arch- said Emma François, a member of Nigeria is comprised of numer- bishop said. with Temporary Protected Status and men in kurta pyjamas or suits. Notre Dame D’Haiti Mission in Mi- ous states, with people speaking “It is awesome to see all the dif- — face the prospect of deportation. India is a predominantly Hin- ami. “It signifies strength and every various languages including Hau- ferent cultures mesh together in one Pope Francis called for the world du nation. But that doesn’t mean time we dress the same way, we feel sa, Igbo and Yoruba. Because of the place and praying in their own lan- to speak out on behalf of migrants that there aren’t Catholics. In fact, like there is unity among us.” variation, English is the official lan- guage,” said John Villaflores, a Fili- and refugees when he launched the Thomas, one of Jesus’ apostles, François broke down the colors guage of the country, as it was dur- pino parishioner at St. Maximilian Share the Journey campaign last made it that far east to evangelize. of the traditional dress: blue for the ing colonial times. Kolbe in Pembroke Pines. “Praying September. In that spirit, we share “We have a random portion of sky, yellow for the sun, red for the “A Nigerian living in Miami can the Our Father is especially beauti- the stories — #ShareJourney — of Catholics in our country,” said Dixie blood shed on the battlefields, and say something and a Nigerian living ful because it sounds like we’re all some of our South Florida neigh- Shanu, a parishioner at Our Lady green for hope. Sharing those de- in Broward may not understand,” speaking in tongues.” bors. of Health, or Velamkanni Matha tails with the younger generations said Simon Okonor, a parishioner That positivity stands in contrast Church, in Coral Springs. is important. at St. Mary Cathedral in Miami who to the negativism currently sur- 100 ELEPHANTS The church is part of the Syro- “The young ones need to know migrated to the United States 30 rounding immigrants in the U.S., as AND DRUMS Malabar Diocese of Chicago, one about the culture,” François said. years ago in search of higher educa- hundreds of thousands — so-called About 100 Indian guests attend- of the Eastern rites that make up “Because they were born here and tion. “dreamers” protected by DACA, and ed the Migration Mass, with many the universal Church. Our Lady were never in Haiti, we need to Though the languages differ, Ni- Haitians and Central Americans women dressed in traditional saris of Health started in 1984 with six transfer the culture to them so that gerians can identify where other Ni- families, and was recognized as a when we are not here they will keep gerians come from by their names, mission of the archdiocese in 1986. the tradition.” which are often given in praise to Today, more than 400 Indian fami- Above all, she wants to remind God. “Timilehin,” for example, is lies from all over South Florida wor- them to “always fight for liberty, fra- ship there. ternity and equality.” PLEASE SEE MIGRATION, 26 Parishioner Prety Devasia pre- sented a precious gift during the offertory: a fully adorned elephant. Elephants are considered sacred in the Indian culture. They symbolize intellect, wisdom, divinity, luck and even peace. In the Hindu faith, they are also linked with deities like the Lord Ganesha. “It is a small replica, but in the southernmost part of India, 100 adorned elephants are out in the streets with their riders, and drums are banging as we celebrate,” Deva- sia said. OUTFIT MEANS UNITY The Haitian carabella dress is typically worn by women Jan. 1, Haiti’s Independence Day, and May 11871-0118 18, Haiti’s Flag Day. But the outfit can be worn any day that celebrates Stella Madu, Adama Osuji and Chinwe Osuji sing a traditional Haitian pride. Nigerian song after the Migration Mass. January 2018 www.thefloridacatholic.org YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY 3 ARCHDIOCESE CELEBRATES 60 YEARS Remember when … ? Editor’s note: The following is a 1966 legal and social services for newly new feature highlighting a month • St. Raphael Chapel is dedicated arriving Haitian refugees. A newly in archdiocesan history, as the on the grounds of St. John Vianney created Catholic Emergency Legal Miami Archdiocese kicks off its Seminary in Miami. Aid for Haitians (which will evolve 60th anniversary celebration. into Catholic Legal Services) also 1969 begins processing asylum applica- FLORIDA CATHOLIC STAFF • St. Joseph Residence, a home for tions for Haitians from the U.S. Na- able-bodied elderly, is dedicated in val Base in Guantanamo. MIAMI | The Archdiocese of Fort Lauderdale. Miami was created Aug. 13, 1958, 1993 and established when Bishop Cole- 1972 • Radio Peace begins broadcast- man Carroll was installed as its first • Bishop Rene Gracida, a Miami ing, offering 13 hours of multilin- bishop Oct. 7, 1958. priest, is ordained as the diocese’s gual Catholic programming — in An anniversary celebration, a second auxiliary bishop. His ap- Spanish from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., in “White Gala to Honor the White pointment was announced Dec. 6, English from 2 to 6 p.m., and in Collar,” will take place Oct. 20, 2018. 1971. Creole from 6 to 7 p.m. — on WKAT Proceeds will go to supporting the 1360 AM. work of the two seminaries in form- 1978 ing priests to serve parishes in the • Archbishop Edward McCarthy 1994 future. More specifics about the gala issues the first of his many pastoral • Msgr. Franklyn M. Casale, a will be announced in the spring. letters, this one announcing a Holy Newark priest with 26 years of ex- In the meantime, the Florida Year to coincide with the archdio- perience as a pastor and diocesan Catholic will be running “This cese’s 20th anniversary. He calls administrator, is named president month in archdiocesan history …” for “a unique archdiocesan-wide of St. Thomas University, Miami segments in its print and online spiritual experience” whereby “the Gardens. publications throughout the year. Church of Miami will find a new For the record, these are highlights, conversion to living more fully the PLEASE SEE 60 YEARS, 27 The Jan. 22, 1966, issue of The Voice. not an exhaustive list of events. Here life of Faith, and Prayer and Love is the first installment.