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A survivor’s faith story Catholic Schools Week WYD inspires teens Francis on flight from UAE FEAST OF LOURDES talks about dialogue, war, abuse CINDY WOODEN also was asked about Catholic News Service the war in Yemen and about the con- ditions that would be necessary be- ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT fore the would offer to me- FROM ABU DHABI, United Arab diate in the ongoing political crisis in Emirates | Pope Francis told re- . porters he is more afraid of the con- On the question of intervening in sequences of not engaging in inter- Venezuela, Pope Francis said he had religious dialogue than he is of being been informed of the arrival by dip- manipulated by some Muslim lead- lomatic pouch of a letter from Ven- ers. ezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, He told reporters flying back to who is trying to hold on to power in with him Feb. 5 from Abu Dha- Pope Francis aboard his flight from the country. bi that people are always saying he’s the United Arab Emirates, to Rome Asked if he was ready to mediate, letting himself be used by someone, Feb. 5. (PAUL HARING | CNS) Pope Francis said the Vatican would “including journalists, but it’s part of offer assistance only if both sides the job.” a while,” Pope Francis said. “We have requested its help and if both sides “For me, there is only one great suspended some priests, sent them showed a willingness to take steps danger at this moment: destruction, away for this, and -- I’m not sure if the toward resolving the crisis. war, hatred among us,” the pope whole process had been completed As for Yemen, where millions of said, explaining why he and Egyp- — but we also have dissolved a few people risk starvation because of tian Sheik Ahmad el-Tayeb, grand women’s religious congregations,” four years of war, the pope said he imam of al-Azhar, spent a year writ- newer ones, where corruption and raised the situation there with gov- ing back and forth to finalize the sexual abuse were found. ernment officials from the United document they signed Feb. 4 in Abu “Must more be done? Yes,” he said. Arab Emirates, an active member of Dhabi on promoting “human frater- The owes much the Saudi Arabia-led coalition fight- nity” and Christian-Muslim under- to the “courage” of then-Pope Bene- ing the Houthi armed movement. standing. dict XVI for beginning to tackle the Declining to share details about Pope Francis spent about 35 min- problem, Pope Francis told reporters. his private conversations with UAE utes answering reporters’ questions, As prefect of the Congregation for the leaders about the war, the pope although he insisted on responding Doctrine of the Faith, then-Cardinal would say only that he found “good- first to questions related to the trip. Joseph Ratzinger tried to investigate will for starting a peace process.” That meant he put on hold until the a congregation where women were While Pope Francis said his less end of the session a question about allegedly being abused, he said, but than 48 hours in Abu Dhabi wasn’t the clerical sexual abuse of women the investigation was blocked. enough, he said he appreciated the religious. Pope Francis did not provide more openness of the country’s Muslim The women’s supplement to the details, but said that as soon as Car- leaders and their willingness to host Vatican newspaper printed a story dinal Ratzinger became Pope Bene- the Human Fraternity meeting and in its February issue on the abuse dict, he called for the files he had the signing of the dialogue docu- of women religious. Asked about compiled and began again. ment. it, Pope Francis said, “It’s true, it’s a The now-retired pope, he said, Some Catholics may not appreci- problem,” especially in some newer dissolved a congregation “because ate the document and the respect Catholic communities and congre- the slavery of women, including sex- it shows for Islam, but it is based on gations. ual slavery, had become part of it.” the teachings of the Second Vatican “There have been priests and even Alessandro Gisotti, interim di- Council, he said, and he had several bishops who have done that,” the rector of the Vatican press office, theologians, including the “theolo- This stained-glass window at Church pope said. “And I would guess that it said the dissolved congregation was gian of the , a Do- in Malverne, N.Y., depicts Mary appearing to St. Bernadette still happens today, because it is not the Sisters of Israel and St. John; he minican,” read it to ensure it con- Soubirous in Lourdes, France, as the in something that ends just because would not provide information about formed to Catholic teaching. 1858. The feast of Our Lady of Lourdes is celebrated Feb. 11. people know about it.” who initially blocked then-Cardinal “The document was written in the World Day of the Sick also is observed on that date. (GREGORY “We have been working on this for Ratzinger’s investigation. spirit of Vatican II,” he said. n A. SHEMITZ | CNS) WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | Feb. 8-21, 2019 FLORIDACatholic ORLANDO DIOCESE NEVER WITHOUT HER PRAYER BOOK Eucharist bolsters faith for Holocaust survivor GLENDA MEEKINS Elsie Ragusin of the Florida Catholic staff Azzinaro, right, shows Jan Ford, EDGEWATER | Elsie Ragusin Azzinaro stands less than 5 left, a photo feet tall at age 97, exuding her zest for life with a broad, gener- of her father ous smile as she offers her guest some pastry and coffee. who died in Beneath her genuine joy are wounds inflicted by the Ho- Buckenwald locaust and a profound, pervasive faith that thrusts her for- camp during ward with tenacity. During the unthinkable tragedy, it was World War a discarded prayer book that sustained her hope. Today, it is II. Ragusin weekly reception of the Eucharist brought to her by Jan Ford, a Azzinaro and minister to the sick. The two share the fruits of the sacrament, her father were a relationship of common, although different experiences of mistaken for loss, love, and an attentive heart. spies during a Ford is the coordinator for the extraordinary ministers visit to Itlay in of the Eucharist and ministers to the sick and homebound 1946. Below through St. Gerard Mission in Edgewater. Six months ago, inset, Ragusin’s Azzinaro, who attended Sacred Heart Parish in New Smyrna, Catholic missal and prayer requested that someone bring the weekly Eucharist because book helped her mobility became limited. Ford answered the call. She lis- her endure the tens to Azzinaro, prays with her and shares Christ’s body. Ford atrocity of life said visiting Azzinaro has enriched her life. in camps during “For all that she has gone through, to see her smile and the Holocaust. laugh and focus on the positive is very inspirational to me. It (PHOTOS put things into perspective,” Ford said. “(She) talks about help- BY GLENDA ing others and how she was helped while she was in the camp. MEEKINS | FC) It reminds me that I don’t have it so bad.” Azzinaro appreciates Ford and the weekly Eucharist she brings. She believes Jesus is still the much-needed respite and balm for her soul. “When Jan comes with the Eucharist, I feel good about it,” She found a small pouch covered in maggots. She cleaned it provided courage to endure experimentation in both camps Azzinaro said with a broad smile and gentle eyes. “It makes and put her prayer book inside, making it easier to hide in her under Nazi physician, Dr. Josef Mengele, infamous for tortur- me feel better.” mismatched shoes. She prayed whenever she could, keeping ing camp prisoners to satisfy his own curiosities. A physical More than 70 years have passed since Azzinaro, a young her treasure concealed. If it was beating left Azzinaro deaf in one American citizen of Italian heritage, spent more than a year in found it could mean her demise. ear. Although concerned her ex- the concentration camps at Auschwitz-Birkenau, , and With a borrowed pen and on periences would leave her barren, Ravensbruck, Germany. Recalling memories of her imprison- scraps of paper, she would draw she did marry after the war and ment is difficult. She strives for clarity. It is important to get pictures of the Virgin Mary and gave birth to her son, Ronald. the story correct. the lamb, images she saw in her While she missed and Prior to World War II, Azzinaro’s family moved to northern prayer book. This was her experi- singing in the choir, her prayer from the United States to take care of ailing grandpar- ence of faith in the camps. book and thoughts of reuniting ents. In 1944, the then 23-year-old and her father, Giovanni Often, she admitted feeling with her family propelled her. At Ragusin, were taken by Nazi officers under a false claim of God was not listening. But she last, in April 1945, liberation came American espionage. quickly asserted that God saved via the Swedish Red Cross. At first, Four prisons later, the daughter and her father were sepa- her many times. Azzinaro was scared to board the rated in Trieste, a seaport in northeastern Italy. Catching sight “There were a lot of incidents bus that would lead her to free- of one another as they waited to board different trains, they that happened and I thought, dom. Coaxed by packages of choc- tearfully embraced before abruptly being torn apart. His train ‘How did I get through that? How olates and kind reassurances, she headed to Buchenwald Camp near Weimar, Germany. That did I get saved?’ And I felt he was made her way to the first seat, and was the last time Azzinaro saw her father. with me,” she recalled. “I talked later reunited with her loved ones. While in Auschwitz, Azzinaro recalled how the terrible at- to him when they asked us to put Azzinaro spent most of the rest mosphere made her believe she might not get out of the camp our hands out (for inspection). of her life trying to forget what had alive. I would tell him, ‘What are they happened to her and her father “I thought, if I go, at least I want to have God with me and looking for? Please God, don’t let until 2006 when a local newspaper my faith. I said to myself, I want to live. I saw people dying them take me. Don’t let them see article spoke of a Holocaust de- and I saw the torture. I thought, I can’t let that happen to me. I something that they want.’” nier. Shocked, she felt compelled prayed to God to save me, to get me away from there,” she said. She recalled digging holes in to tell her story, for her father and “And that’s when I thought, I want to pray.” the woods. One night, after re- all who suffered the epic terror of She asked the guard, Hanka, in charge of discarding new turning to the camp, she discov- the camps, in the book “An Ameri- arrival’s personal possessions to find her a prayer book. She ered their purpose. Once the holes can in Auschwitz.” told the guard, “I’ll give you or whoever finds it, my portion of were deep enough, the prisoners Looking back, Azzinaro is bread.” This meant giving up the only food she would receive would be shot and buried there. Lined up the next morning thankful for Jesus’ pervasive presence through a small prayer that day, besides a mixture of beans and water that passed for for job selection, she was not chosen for digging. book as she endured the most horrific of times. Seeing the cur- coffee. “I prayed. Please don’t let me be picked for that. I felt God rent suffering and oppression in the world, she said it is impor- Within several days, Hanka found Massime Eterne, a small saved me,” she said. “I know that He saved me many times.” tant to “Keep your faith and be strong.” Italian prayer book. “The pages were ripped so it wasn’t per- She said the prayer book enlightened her and gave her “That saved me — my intuition and my faith and not giving fect, but I didn’t care,” Azzinaro recalled. “It was something courage and strength to survive. Her daily prayer was, “Help in to what somebody might say,” she said. “Pray and ask God for me to pray with.” me survive another day.” The book and her small sketches to help you go through it and you will survive.” n Feb. 8-21, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 2 Young adults inspired by

GLENDA MEEKINS of the Florida Catholic staff

ORLANDO | Light, joy, youth and laughter radiated from during World Youth Day 2019. Semi- narian Thomas Coppola was one of many pilgrims from the Diocese of Orlando who journeyed to the pre- dominately Catholic country for a boosting of faith. “It was as if God’s hands surrounded and cradled the city. You could see billboards of Pope Francis, thousands of Chris- tians, and churches with praise and worship at all hours of the day and night,” explained Coppola. Holy Cross parishioner, Angie Lorraine, attended for the first time. “World Youth Day has always been one of my biggest dreams and a call as a Christian,” she said. “During this pilgrimage, one of my petitions The Diocese of Orlando delegation arrives at World Youth Day 2019 in Panama. (COURTESY) was to grow in faith.” Sharing her Father story with young adults from other Tim Daly countries helped her understand offers the she is not alone in the secular world. sacrament of “Feeling as a minority in the U.S., reconciliation World Youth Day made me realize at Parque that I am not a minority, but part of Recreativo the change, as Pope Francis said. y Cultural That helped me take my faith to an- Omar. other level.” Confessionals “In spiritual terms, I can say were made this event is saturated with God’s by prison grace,” Coppola said. “The youth at inmates for World Youth Day were not there to the occasion. worship a God ’up there,’ far away, distant and unrelated to their daily Mass by the Pacific Ocean on the Cinta Costera prior to the Pope’s lives; they were celebrating the liv- that God is in control. He is right This very urgency pervaded the arrival for Stations of the Cross. (PHOTOS BY CARLOS BERNARD) ing, present God and the joy of the by my side. It’s an experience that momentous event. “As a seminar- . We worshiped together as a changes your life.” She added, “The ian, I was enkindled with fire for God’s living Spirit in the world… the Christian youth who see God universal, Catholic family.” Pope said that we are the ‘now’ of God’s love in the world today,” the youth are experiencing His active and alive in the world, we Lorraine still feels grace and the church, where change takes Coppola said. “Seeing the witness presence. And so, the dim pros- see a future full of hope, with patience after the epic journey. “I place. It is so important for young of so many youth as joyful, peace- pects we hear so often about the God, for God and in God, and that already see that I am calmer, put- people to see that, despite difficul- ful, and united members of the next generation are only true for future has power—the power of ting my confidence in God… I see ties… there is no need to be afraid.” same Church gives evidence of those who believe it is so; but for love—to change the world.” n

NEWSbriefs Parish gets quality. Sometimes, which is sad, hearing aids do need to be turned tor, took over the program about people stop coming to church be- on and most parishioners must go five years ago. “We tell the families hearing loop cause they can’t hear anything. to their doctor or audiologist to that they will receive the garment BREVARD COUNTY | Ruth Ev- This will always allow them to have the T-coil activated. The T- during our baptism classes,” she erett has worn hearing aids for six have clear and distinctive sound coil is in most hearing aids, but if it said. “The design is beautiful and years and confesses that until re- and also shows the way that we is not, in most cases, it can be ret- varies with different embroidered cently she couldn’t hear clearly up are concerned for all of our pa- rofitted. Everett and the rest of the designs like doves or seashells.” to 60 percent of the Mass. That all rishioners – those who are young faithful community are thankful. Each stitch sewn by the Blessed changed when her parish, Divine and senior citizens.” “Now I appreciate the Mass more,” Sacrament volunteers is weaved Mercy in Merritt Island, became Members of the choir actu- she said. “It was a God-send.” in and out of the fabric with love first Catholic Church in Brevard ally presented the idea to Father and prayer. The garment serves County to install a hearing loop. “I Mello after attending a function Volunteers as a beautiful reminder to the was utterly thrilled,” Everett said. at a nearby Protestant church and family that they have been wel- Hearing loops produce a signal “could hear everything.” Parish- make baptismal comed into the family of Christ. heard by anyone wearing a Tele- ioners confirmed the need and garments for “The ladies who help with this coil (T-coil) enabled hearing aid, even offered to help pay for the are incredible,” Rivera said. “They Baptism stoles made by cochlear implant or handheld re- new system, although the parish families donate their time, the materials… volunteers at Blessed Sacrament ceiver. All the sounds of worship, underwrote the majority of the LAKE COUNTY | Blessed Sac- they iron the garment and give it in Clermont as a gift to families. the readings, the , the $8,000 expense. Installation by rament in Clermont is helping to me, ready to present it to the (COURTESY) hymns, even guest speakers are Complete Hearing Solutions took newly baptized infants “put on families. It’s beautiful!” channeled directly to the hear- just one day. The company is also Christ” in a beautiful way. Bap- The Catechism of the Catholic take on this mission to catechize. ing aid. All other microphones are currently working with five large tismal garments are embroidered Church paragraph 1255 says, “the As the Baptism welcomes a new turned off, eliminating ambient parishes in the Diocese of Venice. and seamed by volunteers to pro- whole ecclesial community bears member into the body of Christ, noise. Divine Mercy Parish included vide beautifully crafted gifts of some responsibility for the devel- it is befitting that the garment be “It has been very well received,” information on the new system in love. opment and safeguarding of the sewn together by members of the said Father Matthew Mello, pastor their bulletin, answering common Teresa Rivera, administrative grace given at Baptism.” Blessed community preparing the way for at Divine Mercy. “It enhances the questions. The T-coil in individual assistant and baptism coordina- Sacrament’s volunteers boldly the future of the Church. 3 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Feb. 8-21, 2019 ‘B Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose hope is the Lord.’ — Jer 17:7 FLORIDA Who has a compassionate heart? My Sisters and Brothers in Christ: the will of God to lead man to hap- cese of Orlando. I am called to serve given to us. So, the prayer asks us to Catholic Grace and peace of our Lord Je- piness. 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RACHEL BULMAN opioid epidemic, and now the porn media continues this distortion way young people communicate, “Good Pictures Bad Pictures,” Florida Catholic Correspondent epidemic,” said Dr. Lance Maki, since the online identity is usually this digital platform originally was which defines what pornography president of the Orlando Catholic a “facade.” No one really knows the used for sexually-charged commu- is and what to do when exposed to ORLANDO | To combat the Physicians Guild, part of the Cath- identity of themselves and of oth- nication that disappears seconds it; “Wonderfully Made,” which ex- negatives of digital advancements, olic Medical Association. “Father ers, he added. Using the language after being seen. plains how conception occurs; and parents were encouraged to begin Kilcawley is amazing, and his mes- of Pope Benedict XVI and the three Father Kilcawley encouraged “Plunging Pornography,” which conversation where children dis- sage is very important for parents aspects of love — love from, love parents to know their own “story” ignites conversation about sexual cover a love within their own “story and all people.” with, and love for — Father Kilcaw- and be able to relay that to their ethics with young people. of salvation.” While the digital age has many ley said that distortions, such early children. Those “stories” allow oth- Father Kilcawley also suggested The Orlando Catholic Medical positives, like endless research exposure to pornography, inhibit ers to know that someone has dealt parents visit www.CMGParent.org Association hosted three talks of- capabilities and connection with the ability to receive and give love. with the same temptations, but as an online resource to proactively fered by Father Sean Kilcawley, di- friends across the globe, the nega- “Children today spend more have been delivered through the monitor children’s online presence. rector of the Office of Family Life for tives are great and their effects on time at home than any generation love and mercy of God. The site also offers a video and soft- the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska, the human soul are profound. Fa- before them, and they spend less “(Each person’s salvation story) ware for online monitoring. n about “Parenting in the Digital ther Kilcawley said technological time talking to the people at home serve as an off–ramp,” he said. Age.” On Feb. 2, Father Kilcawley advances have distorted the human than any generation before them,” “This off-ramp shows that you have Father Kilcawley’s talks and homi- visited St. Mary Parish in Rock- ability to communicate and thus he said. “This lack of communica- joy now even after suffering in sin lies can be found on YouTube and ledge, Ascension Parish in Mel- “love and be loved.” tion has caused a spike in depres- thanks to the love of God.” SoundCloud. The Orlando Chapter bourne, and St. James Cathedral in Using the creation story, Father sion, anxiety, and suicide.” Father Kilcawley suggested sev- of the Catholic Medical Association Orlando. Kilcawley explained the lie of the He offered simple advice for par- eral books for parents to use when will make presentations from this re- “(The Catholic Medical Associa- enemy is always a “distortion” of ents concerning the mobile app speaking with their children about cent diocesan visit available online tion) is tasked with informing the God’s love and the faithful’s “iden- Snapchat: Keep your kids away sexual ethics and pornography: soon. public about human trafficking, the tity” as children of God. Social from it. While Snapchat is a popular

NEWSbrief New stained glass windows to encircle the cha- faith.” Bishop John Noonan blessed pel dome. For a donation of $10,000 the windows and thanked the do- glass brings joy per window, participants in this nors on Wednesday, Jan. 30. “Saints project have each chosen an image are a reminder and inspiration to to local school of a saint or patron that has special us,” he said. “All of us are called to MARION COUNTY | A 20-year meaning for their families. be saints, we are called to be holy. I dream has become reality at Trin- “These windows, complete with asked some school children recent- ity Catholic High School in Ocala. beautiful stained-glass images of ly, ‘do you know any saints? A little Stained glass windows in the cam- the saints and patrons in vivid col- girl replied, my mommy.’ That’s pus chapel were always part of the ors, serve as a reminder of lives lived what we call the living saints.” plan, but never were achieved. That and lost in service to our Lord,” The donation covered the costs is, until donors recently took on the Pereira said. “Our students, faculty incurred, and any remaining funds challenge and provided the school and staff can look to them for inspi- were applied to Trinity Catholic’s a gift. President Lou Pereira and his ration and as constant reminders debt reduction campaign. The next staff commissioned Sisters of St. Jo- that we are called to live lives of ser- six windows will be installed in Feb- seph Architectural Stained Glass, to vice and vibrant spirituality, con- ruary and a final blessing will occur design, create and install 24 stained stantly learning and growing in our once the entire project is complete

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NEWS FROM A CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE Donate - Renew - Subscribe P.O. Box 4993 • Orlando, FL 32802-4993 1-888-275-9953 • 407-373-0075 www.thefloridacatholic.org 5 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Feb. 8-21, 2019 Catholic Charities provides food for TSA employees GLENDA MEEKINS said the organization was happy of the Florida Catholic staff to assist. CCCF put together 30, 20-pound bags of food for the em- ORLANDO | Three weeks ployees. after the government shutdown “If we can provide some sense of began on Dec. 22, Transport relief, hope, strength or encourage- Security Administration (TSA) ment during this time of need we employees felt the absence of a are thankful,” Yetter said. “Catho- regular paycheck. Since the be- lic Charities will continue to work ginning of the crisis, strangers with Father Susann to supply food and corporations stepped up to to the TSA employees when re- help nationwide. quested. We understand families On Jan. 14, TSA set up an offi- may struggle to catch up due to the cial food drive to help employees shutdown and we are there as an and manage donations at Orlando agency to help fill the gaps.” International Airport. It was then With CCCF’s commitment, Fa- that Carmen Burgos took action ther Susann gathered food and coordinating the food drive for fel- called ahead as he neared the air- low TSA employees. With the help port for help unloading. “When I of airport chaplain, Father Bob saw Father Bob pull up with those Susann and Catholic Charities of carts, full to the top with grocer- Central Florida (CCCF), the drive ies, it was very emotional,” Burgos successfully helped feed 900 em- said. “That increased the team ployees and their families. spirit and morale of all the officers. Burgos is TSA deputy assistant Youth from St. Mary Magdalen Parish in Altamonte Springs help Father Bob Susann, third from left, They felt taken care of. … Father federal special director at the air- chaplain at Orlando International Airport, load his car with bags donated by Catholic Charities to help Susann is the best thing that could port. Working under the direction furloughed TSA workers. (COURTESY) happen to us. He’s always there… of Carlos Amado, systems federal Father Bob is (like) everybody’s director of mission support, Bur- in the airport chapel, just behind a Other community outreach groups on available services, especially father.” gos began the task of distributing TSA security station. provided meals, as well. the mobile food market. Realizing Father Susann said there is still meals and supplies that arrived Burgos and Gonzalez set up dis- Observing the concerted ef- that it operated during work hours, much concern over recurrence. daily for the 400 employees on tribution in the breakroom while forts, Father Susann approached he arranged to pick up the food and “But they’re working hard,” he duty each day. She was assisted by more than a dozen companies Gonzalez and said, “As Catholics, bring it to the airport distribution said. “Hopefully this thing will be Miggie Gonzalez, a St. John Vian- from Dunkin’ Donuts to Second we have to do something.” Reach- center. resolved by prayer and good works. ney Parish parishioner who helps Harvest Food Bank sent in toilet- ing out to Catholic Charities, he Julie Yetter, senior director of We’re supporting them with our Father Susann as an altar server ries, diapers, and other essentials. procured 100 information sheets operations at Catholic Charities, prayers and with our food.” n Diocesan human trafficking task force receives accolade

GLENDA MEEKINS 2016 for his work in establishing The Diocese of of the Florida Catholic staff the diocesan task force. Most re- Orlando Human cently, the group has continued Trafficking Task Force Gary Nunn, | The Diocese of to fight for the freedom of traf- ORLANDO from left, Christie Orlando Human Trafficking Task ficking victims by walking with Finneran, Vaneza Force garnered the Community survivors along their recovery Roberts, Christine Advocate Polaris Star Award for journey. Commerce and its efforts to detect human traf- Achieved through the addition Deacon Fred ficking victims and become of a full-time coordinator at Cath- Molina receive aware of products using traf- olic Charities of Central Florida, the Community ficked labor at their source. Christine Commerce, the hope is Advocate Polaris Star The award is bestowed Jan. 24, to extend behavioral health ser- Award from Tomás by the Greater Orlando Human vices, access to healthcare, free Laras, founder of Trafficking Task Force, an orga- clinics, food and immigration Florida Abolitionists nization that serves victims and programs to survivors. and the Greater survivors and seeks to educate The vision for the task force re- Orlando Human Central Florida communities mains much the same: “To bring Trafficking Task about human trafficking. an end to human trafficking Force. (GLENDA The diocese’s task force has through awareness to all com- MEEKINS | FC) been under the direction of Dea- munity members.” con Fred Molina since 2014. Dea- “Our mission is to educate, munity to advocate for an end to The U.S. Conference of Catholic against human trafficking.” con Molina was recognized in engage and empower the com- human trafficking and provide Bishops uses the diocesan model Commerce noted the award support to survivors,” Commerce nationwide to set up other task “validates the tremendous effort” said. She added by her second day forces. in educating the community on on the job, calls began stream- The task force received the how to prevent human traffick- ing in as survivors requested as- Community Advocate Polaris ing. sistance. It made sense to offer Star Award in recognition of “Through our partnership with the services already established these and other efforts to com- local agencies, law enforcement through Catholic Charities. bat human trafficking in Central and legal services we are able to In 2018 the task force hosted Florida. further address this affront to hu- a daylong conference providing “Without God’s guidance, our man dignity,” she said. n

10186-0208 workshops for the public. There prayers, and support we would are now 80 members on the task not have been able to have made For more information on the Dio- force who train people in our par- an impact,” Deacon Molina said. cese of Orlando Human Traffick- ishes and schools to recognize “We followed Pope Francis’ di- ing Task Force, call 407-658-1818, labor and sexually trafficked in- rective to go out into the world ext. 1122 or visit www.orlandodio- dividuals and how to help them. and make a difference in the fight cese.org. Feb. 8-21, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 6

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

Father Leo Hodges, left, celebrates David’s baptism during Catholic Schools Week Jan. 30 at St. Andrew in Orlando. Bishop John Noonan high fives students at Bishop Moore Catholic (COURTESY) High School and St. Charles Borromeo School in Orlando before Mass during Catholic Schools Week. First grade student baptized

Students play tug of war during Field Day at St. during CSW Mass Catholic School in St. Cloud. JENNIFER DROW Christ’s death and resurrection. Special to the Florida Catholic “David is a precious boy who brings me so much joy,” she said. ORLANDO | Six-year-old Da- “He was very excited, very emo- vid H. will never forget Catholic tional leading up to this day. He Schools Week 2019. The faith- kept telling me, ‘I’m going to be filled first grader from St. An- so close to God.’” drew Catholic School in Orlando “We chose the date before we was baptized during Mass Jan. even knew Bishop Noonan was 30 by Bishop John Noonan, while coming,” David’s grandmother other priests and schoolmates said. “That’s a blessing, more looked on. than a blessing. I was so excited.” David’s grandmother smiled, David will be guided by his held her hand over her heart and new godparents who are family Students at St. Mary Magdalen cried tears of joy as Father Leo friends and parishioners of Holy Catholic School in Altamonte Hodges poured cleansing waters Cross Parish also in Orlando. Af- Springs let their personalities Resurrection Catholic School students in Lakeland participated in over her grandson’s head, signi- ter receiving the Sacrament of shine through with crazy the Cereal Bowl. The food drive helped stock Catholic Charities fying the death of sin and entry Baptism he proudly proclaimed, headgear. (COURTESY PHOTOS) Food Pantry with cereal. into the newness of life through “Now I’m part of the Church.” n Phase 1 of diocesan security evaluation shows promise

JENNIFER DROW mapped out based on priorities Additionally, all principals sponsibility in speaking up if some- not been reviewed yet. Experts will Special to the Florida Catholic made by Life Safety.” have received Mental Health First thing isn’t right,” Dailey said. “If you also pay close attention to security The diocesan office of finance is Aid Training, an evidence-based see something, say something, and for students participating in faith ORLANDO | The Diocese of Or- also working with individual loca- course provided by Catholic Chari- then do something. Our training formation programs in our par- lando continues to work diligently tions to develop funding plans for ties of Central Florida that teaches has taught us that we all play a vital ishes. to implement top-notch security those improvements. participants how to identify and role in alerting our community to “What I like most about Life for every school and parish in the Raptor Visitor Management respond to signs of mental illness. an emergency situation.” Safety is they’re also aligning with nine counties. As phase one of the software has been installed at each This program will eventually be of- The diocese has committed to emergency plans currently in effect partnership with Life Safety So- school and some parish locations to fered to all teachers and guidance annual security reviews for contin- in other counties across Florida,” lutions nears an end, significant screen visitors, volunteers, and con- counselors and has been offered at ued success and a security commit- Dann said. “The Diocese of Orlan- strides have been made and the tractors against the sexual preda- many parishes as well. tee has been established to serve do is taking the lead on some initia- diocese is determined to launch tor/offender database. When there’s “There will always be situations as an advisory group to improve tives that are going on statewide.” phase two with careful consider- a hit on the system, parish staff and that are out of your control,” said overall practices and protocols. The This spring, the diocese plans to ation. school administrators are notified Patty Dailey, Diocese of Orlando team dedicated to this project is conduct evacuation and lockdown Life Safety Solutions is a Florida- immediately. Lanyards have been project coordinator. “But the risk making sure it ties back to Catholic drills at each school and parish based company that specializes implemented for easier threat as- of violent incidents can be reduced. teaching every step of the way. community, meet with local law in loss control, risk management, sessment. The impact of violent incidents can “As Catholics, we have a moral enforcement to review site specific and safety and security services. “Everyone will be identified as be minimized. The prevention of responsibility entrusted by God emergency management plans, and It has completed vulnerability as- staff, visitor, volunteer, or contrac- violent incidents is possible.” to uphold the spiritual, emotional provide threat assessment training sessments for 37 schools and early tor,” Dann said. “Every lanyard The FortifyFL state threat report- and physical well-being of each for parish ushers and volunteers. learning centers along with their will be a different color so that ing app is now used in all Catholic person as they participate in activi- The chancery offices and campus parish communities. Those reports from a distance you can see who schools. The app allows students, ties within or sponsored by our dio- of St. James Cathedral in down- have been shared with both princi- is and who is not supposed to be parents and teachers to report cese,” said Bishop John Noonan. “It town Orlando are also being closely pals and pastors. on campus.” Two-way radios have possible crimes or threats to law is our responsibility and commit- examined for new opportunities to “A lot of the issues will be ad- been purchased to allow for bet- enforcement anonymously. All of ment to providing an environment tighten security standards. dressed in training and emergency ter communication in the event of these steps are in line with the Dio- that is safe and nurturing.” “We need each other now more plans,” said Tracy Dann, Diocese of an emergency between the church cese of Orlando’s commitment to In phase two, the diocese plans than ever,” Dailey said. “We must Orlando risk manager. “The physi- and school community and local uncompromising standards. continued focus on vulnerability ensure those entrusted in our care cal changes are currently being law enforcement. “We all need to embrace our re- assessments for facilities that have are safe as possible.” n 7 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Feb. 8-21, 2019 Construction begins on First Step Shelter

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DAYTONA BEACH | Commu- nity leaders in Daytona Beach and Volusia County have struggled for well over a decade to determine how best to serve the many homeless in- Above is a rendering of the First Step Shelter for the homeless dividuals so visible and needing as- in Daytona Beach. Contruction began Jan. 21 and completion is sistance. estimated in the fall. (HALL AND OGLE ARCHITECT, DAYTONA BEACH) After nearly three years of intense advocacy by Fighting Against Injus- with Catholic Charities, which is un- to embrace them.” Contruction begins for the First Shelter at Daytona. (COURTESY) tice Toward Harmony (F.A.I.T.H.) der contract as the managing part- William Bernardo was hired as and other community organiza- ner of the facility. the director of operations for the ing several miles from where most tion this fall. Dialogue is also taking tions concerned about this issue, Catholic Charities was invited First Step Shelter in October. He has homeless live. The location was se- place with Stewart Marchman Act Daytona Beach is preparing to open to participate due to its reputation tremendous experience as a clini- lected by the City of Daytona Beach as the behavioral health provider, a new homeless shelter with Catho- for quality, caring and effective cal supervisor and program direc- based on available property and and Halifax Health along with a lic Charities of Central Florida in services. It will ensure trained and tor with community reintegration there have been discussions about number of other community en- charge of day-to-day operations. qualified staff are in place and that programs, including work release both public transportation and tities to coordinate medical and The hope is this 100-bed facility will people are receiving what they need and community corrections and be- transportation provided through healthcare services. The next sev- help transition clients to indepen- from a ministry standpoint 24 hours lieves that his experience relates di- the shelter. “One of the main chal- eral months will involve finaliza- dent living. a day, seven days a week, 365 days rectly to homeless individuals who lenges these folks have is, this is an tion of food service, security, health The First Step Shelter results from of the year. Catholic Charities of often struggle knowing where and issue of reintegration into a com- care and behavioral health services, significant funding contributions by Central Florida will coordinate the how to fit in to society today. He said munity that they don’t necessarily as well as hiring the staff needed Volusia County, Daytona Beach and services of partner agencies to pro- the shelter plans to provide “general feel a part of, for whatever reason to operate the facility. Discussion a number of beach-side municipali- vide a well-rounded continuum of life skills regarding healthy relation- – mental health, substance abuse, with local officials, including law ties sharing concern about how best care to residents, including general ships, financial management, be- etc.,” Tester said. “They’ve become enforcement and criminal justice to serve homeless individuals. First and specialized case management, havioral health services and medi- more functional living in a dysfunc- representatives, are taking place to Step Shelter Inc., a 501(c)3 created behavioral health services (routine cal services, as well as master case tional way on the streets. In order ensure that a broad perspective of by the City of Daytona Beach, will and crisis-based), health care ser- management.” for them to achieve a more normal expertise is used to develop strong have ownership of the land and fa- vices, employment skill develop- While a more traditional tem- style of life, they need a lot of support programming. Bernardo, Geallis cility once completed. The board of ment and housing navigation. porary shelter model offers refuge and assistance. They don’t have so- and Joe Ramirez Sr., director of fi- directors for First Step Shelter Inc. “Because of the nature of home- and three meals from 7 a.m. to 7 cial networks. They don’t have re- nance for Catholic Charities of Cen- is chaired by Derrick Henry, mayor lessness, those of us who think we p.m., Tester said First Shelter is con- lationships that foster employment tral Florida, have traveled to Lake- of Daytona Beach, and includes a can make a difference are often cerned with providing “more than and housing as readily as others do. land, St. Petersburg, Miami, and number of government represen- intimidated and don’t comfortably three hots and a cot. Our hope is to They don’t have all the information Cincinnati gleaning best practices tatives and community leaders all reach out to them, so we perpetu- provide an intensive level of support they need to navigate today’s world.” from well-known shelter programs. investing in the project. Mark Geal- ate their situation,” said Gary Tester, and service, designed to be transfor- Bernardo added while people Tester said he looks forward to lis, former director of Halifax Urban executive director of Catholic Chari- mational in the lives of people who have their own personal story of the opening of First Step because it Ministries and a long-time advocate ties of Central Florida. “Not every- are homeless and desire something how they became homeless, they responds to a call to serve. “We are and service provider to the home- one on the street desires to be on different.” but might not see a future beyond called to implement the Corporal less, is the executive director of First the street forever. … most just don’t There has been some concern that point. “They’ve kind of ac- Works of Mercy,” he said. “This shel- Step Shelter Inc. He will work closely know there’s a way out. Our goal is by advocates about the facility be- cepted that this is where my story ter, in many ways, is just one very ends,” Bernardo said. “Through the visible way of incorporating those services that we’re going to provide, Corporal Works of Mercy and em- this doesn’t have to be where their bracing the vulnerable in a beauti- story ends. It can be a much better, ful way that restores them to the healthier outcome.” dignity that should be inherent in Construction on the First Step anyone who is created in the image Shelter is scheduled for comple- and likeness of God.” n One Gift Serving Many Generations Donations to Endowment Funds Support: A Catholic Ministry of your choice! 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Annual card party-fashion show DIOCESAN EVENTS includes luncheon, door prizes, FYI EVENTS WITH BISHOP NOONAN bingo, several auctions and fun To submit parish, school, dioc- Mass for Marriage: Sat- Married couples, their families and all 10th Anniversary Celebration for all. $20, call Betty for tickets St. Thomas Aquinas Medical esan or related event information urday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m., St. James Ca- who support marriage are invited to at 321-453-4180 or go to church to be considered for publication in thedral, 215 N. Orange Ave., Orlando. attend. Reception to follow. Limited Clinic: Wednesday, Feb. 27, office. Funds raised sponsor various 5:30-7:30 p.m., St. Thomas charities. the Diocese of Orlando and Florida Annual celebration held during Na- free parking on the northwest corner Aquinas Medical Clinic, 510/700 Catholic calendar of events, please tional Marriage Week, to highlight the of N. Orange Ave. and W. Robinson St. “Tolton from Slave to Priest” Brown Chapel Rd., St. Cloud. visit www.orlandodiocese.org/ sacrament and vocation of marriage. Acknowledge all of those who – St. Luke Production: Saturday, Feb. 9, 8:30 p.m., Our Lady of our-diocese/events-calendar/ and have worked to make this free click “Suggest Event.” Submissions clinic a huge success. Clinic Lourdes Parish, 1014 Halifax Ave., incl. lunch. For more information, eligible. Education and social blessing-5:30 p.m.; Mass-6 p.m.; Daytona Beach. One man play should be received 4-6 weeks prior contact Tomás Evans, tevans@ justice-related positions. Bilingual followed by reception for all on the life and times of Augustus to the date of the event. Not all orlandodiocese.org, 407-246-4912. English/Spanish helpful, but Tolton — his escape from slavery donors, volunteers, and supporters submissions will be printed due to Cahal Dunne in Concert: not essential. Service term runs during the Civil War to becoming of the clinic. kelly.bender@cflcc. space limitations and other consid- Sunday, March 24, 3–5 p.m., St. January-July 2019. Requires the first African-American priest org. erations. Mark the Evangelist Social Hall, 35-40 hours a week. Accepting in the United States. A story of 7081 SE Hwy. 42, Summerfield. applications now. Laura Firtel, 407- courage, love and forgiveness. Cahal Dunne, “Ireland’s Piano 484-7736; 407-880-4673, ext. 231; A call for canonization has been Orlando. Back for an encore Man” singer/songwriter/pianist/ [email protected]. Learn more MASSES/PRAYER presented by Cardinal Francis concert and directed by Sarah storyteller. Tickets, $15. On sale and/or apply: www.ndmva.org George to the Vatican. Tickets, $10 SESSIONS Purser, the high school’s choirs throughout February. Bill Delaney, Catholic Volunteers in Florida for adults. Free to students. Call consistently earn superior 352-561-6130. is accepting applications for a year Interpreted Mass for the 386-255-0433. ratings at the district and state Loving, Learning, and Living of full-time service beginning in deaf: Sundays, 11 a.m. Mass, Virtuoso Romantique: Sunday, competitions. Free will offering. Your Faith with Gus Lloyd: January. Applicants should have Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 1014 Feb. 10, 3- 4 p.m., St. James Emmaus Retreat for Grieving Monday, March 25- Wednesday, college degree or equivalent N. Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach. Cathedral, 215 N. Orange Ave., Parents: Saturday, March 9, 9:30 March 27, 7-8 p.m., Prince of life experience, and a heart for An American Sign Language Orlando. World renowned German a.m.-7 p.m., St. James Cathedral: Peace Parish, 600 S. Nova Rd., serving marginalized communities. interpreter will be provided. Meet musicians, Benjamin Stielau 215 N. Orange Ave., Orlando. One- Ormond Beach. Gus Lloyd is Benefits include housing, health in the café, 10:15 a.m., for a “deaf (organ), Peter Wigand (violin) and Day Spiritual Retreat for parents the host of Seize the Day, the insurance, monthly living stipend, coffee chat” with pastries. 386-255- Cornelius Hermann (cello) present whose children of any age have morning radio show on Sirius XM’s quarterly retreats, leadership 0433. virtuoso compositions from the died by any cause, no matter how The Catholic Channel. admin@ training, and AmeriCorps Charismatic Mass: Monday, Romantic Period. Free will offering long ago. Presented by Charles and princeofpeaceormond.com, Education Award for qualifying Feb. 18, 6:30- 7:30 p.m., Chapel of appreciated. Diane Monaghan. Pre-registration 386-672-5272 or guslloyd.com; positions. Apply at cvif.org. St. Mark the Evangelist. 7081 SE Come Walk With Me - An required, emfgp.org or call 617- princeofpeaceormond.com. St. Vincent de Paul Orlando Hwy. 42, Summerfield. Fr. Dominik Evening with Mark Forrest: 542-8057 before March 1. Theologian Dr. Edward Sri: provides volunteer opportunities Libiszewski will be the celebrant. Sunday, Feb. 17, 7- 9 p.m., St. Paul Spring Dance: Saturday, March Friday, March 29, 6:30-9 p.m. through its stores and food Prayer teams available after the Catholic Parish, 1330 Sunshine 9, 8–11 p.m., Church of Our Saviour and Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., pantries for students needing Mass. Lorraine Heffner, 352-750- Ave., Leesburg. A time to reflect gymnasium, 5301 N. Atlantic Ave. Most Precious Blood Parish, 113 volunteer hours. Apply at 4552. on our personal relationship with (A1A), Cocoa Beach. Dance hosted Lockwood Blvd., Oviedo. Prepare svdporlando.org. Jesus Christ. Blessed Sacrament will by the SSWD benefitting various your hearts this Lent for the Sign language volunteers: be exposed and Irish tenor Mark charities. Live music by “Visions.” coming of the Risen Lord! Dr. Parishes throughout the diocese Forrest will take you through an RETREATS/DAYS Tickets: $10 at church office or at Edward Sri, theologian, author, need volunteer American Sign evening of music, reflection and dance. Drinks, snacks and setups Catholic Speaker, and contributor Language interpreters to help deaf OF REFLECTION healing. Free. 352-787-6354. available for purchase. For table on EWTN will speak on family, or hearing-impaired individuals San Pedro Center retreats: Six-Weeks grief support reservations, 321-868-7775 or 321- discipleship, Christ’s Passion and fully participate in the celebration Various dates, 2400 Dike Rd., group: Thursdays, Feb. 21-March 783-4152. relativism. Both days, $20, meals of Mass each week. Position 28, 7-9 p.m., St. Mary Magdalen Winter Park. For more information St. Patrick’s Day Celebration included. Register/pay online: requires year-long commitment Parish Adult Center, 861 Maitland or to register: sanpedrocenter.org/ with Basilica Choir and Friends: oviedocatholic.org/dr-sri-lent- to serving one Saturday or Sunday Ave., Altamonte Springs. retreats-programs, 407-671-6322. Sunday, March 17, 3-4 p.m., mission-2019/. This is a ticketed Mass per week, and a diocesan Facilitated by Vitas Chaplain Leslie • Senior day: Thursday, Mar. 14, Basilica of the National Shrine event. background screening. Must be 18 McCranie. Open to all. Walk-ins 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., St. Francis Hall. of Mary, Queen of the Universe, Central Florida Laps for and older. cflcc.org/volunteer. welcome. Free. Mary Huynh, Speaker - Larann Wilson. $15, 8300 Vineland Ave., Orlando. Life: Saturday, March 30, 8 Catholic Charities of Central [email protected], 407- includes lunch. Mass ends the day. Traditional, sacred and secular a.m.–1 p.m., Bishop Moore Florida seeks volunteers. Visit 831-1212. • Franciscan Hermitage Retreat: Irish favorites, plus new music with Catholic High School, 3901 cflcc.org /volunteer or contact Find Your Greatness: Held Thursday, Feb. 14, 6 p.m.-Sunday, a Celtic flair. Tickets $25, under Edgewater Dr., Orlando. Laps for [email protected] or 407-658- at two locations. Friday, Feb. 22, Feb. 17, noon. A silent retreat 12 free. (407) 239-6600 x. 317, Life is a Walkathon, sponsored 1818, ext. 1026. 6:30-10:30 p.m., St. guided by Franciscan Father maryqueenoftheuniverse.org/ by the Knights of Columbus, • Volunteers needed to help Parish, 834 S. Orange Blossom Tr., Vianney Cunningham, TOR and concerts/. designed to raise awareness sort, pack, stock and distribute Apopka. Friday, Feb 23, 9 a.m.-1 Jeanne and Tony Walter, members Spring Carnival: Thursday, and money (matched dollar for food at Agape Mission Market, p.m., St. Vincent de Paul Parish, of the . March 21 to Sunday, March 24, dollar) for pro-life pregnancy 1771 N. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, 5323 E. County Rd. 462, Wildwood. 5–11 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic care centers, equipping them Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., • Lenten retreat weekend: Join Dr. Allen Hunt to learn four Church, 5330 Babcock St. NE, Palm with modern ultrasound and 1-4:30 p.m.; and at 644 S. Friday, March. 15, 4 p.m.–Sunday, habits that will transform your Bay. Rides, food, entertainment technology. To participate, go to 9th St., Lake Wales, Tuesdays and March. 17, 11 a.m., Administration life. Based on Matthew Kelly’s and family fun! 954-224-6843, or orlandolapsforlife.org or contact Thursdays, 9-11 a.m. and noon-4 Building. Draw closer to God in this book The Four Signs of a Dynamic st-joe.org. James Taglia, 407-492-0329. p.m., and Fridays, 5-7 p.m. Lenten season with Father Vianney Catholic. $25, DynamicCatholic. “Catholics Returning Cunningham, TOR. com, 859-980-7900. Matthew Kelly’s Living Every • Clerical/administrative Day with Passion and Purpose: Home”: St. Vincent de Paul volunteers needed for Family • Spirituality Series: Tuesday, Music Fair: Saturday, Feb. 23, Friday, March 22, 7-10 p.m., St. Parish, 5323 E. County Rd. 462, Stability Program in Orlando, 1819 March 19, 7:30-9 p.m., St. 6-8:30 p.m., St. Mark the Evangelist Margaret Mary Parish, 526 N. Park Wildwood. Informal sessions N. Semoran Blvd., Monday-Friday, Francis Hall. The Spirituality Social Hall, 7081 SW Hwy. 42, Ave., Winter Park. Are you thriving offered for non-practicing 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Series welcomes Sister Rosemary Summerfield. Featuring “Cliff or just surviving? Searching for a Catholics who are seeking answers Finnegan. Topic TBA. Free. Moody and Remember When” • Volunteer medical deeper sense of purpose? More to questions about returning for a night of swing dancing and professionals needed at each clinic. joy? Don’t miss Dynamic Catholic. to the faith. 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WEST PALM BEACH | Schools of the Diocese of Palm Beach showcased first-rate facilities and hosted events that shined a light on many great success stories during National Catholic Schools Week. Bishop Gerard M. Barbarito presided at Mass Jan. 30 at Cardinal Newman High School in celebration of Catholic Schools Week. “You are the essence of what Catholic schools are all about,” he told the students of the West Palm Beach high school. Cardinal Newman is now celebrating nearly 60 years of serving the community and getting impressive marks for great ac- complishments with proven track records of having a formative impact on youngsters – spiritually, intellectually and socially. Catholic Schools Week was held Jan. 27- Feb. 2 with the theme: “Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.” The national event is in its 45th year and is sponsored by the National Catholic Education Association, a private membership group of professional educators serving Catholic schools, univer- sities and religious education programs. Traditionally, the event begins each year Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito presents his during Mass at Cardinal Newman High School in West Palm Beach Jan. 30. Bishop on the last Sunday in January and runs for a Barbarito visited the school as part Catholic Schools Week celebrations. He also made visits to St. Pope John Paul II Academy in week. During the special week, school lead- West Palm Beach and John Carroll High School in Fort Pierce as part of celebrations. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) ers and educators plan an array of activi- ties and programs. Many schools showcase ‘I feel blessed to be able to Students facilities during open houses and invite the join in faith public to their campuses. Educators are also attend Catholic school and be and worship during Mass given the opportunity to highlight accom- able to profess my faith through at Cardinal plishments of student role models, who go high school years. It means a lot Newman beyond expectations. High School During the Cardinal Newman High to me.’ in West Palm School Mass, 12 boys and girls were recog- — Dylan Dziaba Beach Jan. 30. nized, blessed and installed to various ser- Bishop Gerald vice roles they have voluntarily prepared M. Barbarito to undertake in the church, including the county diocesan territory. Schools in the re- was main ministry of proclaiming the Word of God gion and Catholic schools nationwide have celebrant and serving as extraordinary ministers of received praise and recognitions. for the Mass the Eucharist. The good school stories are highlighted with Catholic Dylan Dziaba, 18, was among the teens through statistics and data. For example, Schools Week taking on new responsibilities and service information from the University of Notre celebrations. as a extraordinary minister of the Eucharist. Dame Alliance for Education indicates that He served for the very first time during the students in Catholic schools demonstrate school Mass. higher academic achievement than students teacher commitment, student engagement lum in any public school. Dziaba is a cradle-Catholic who loves his from similar backgrounds in public schools. and student achievement. “We celebrate God, and we celebrate our Catholic faith. He enjoys all the spiritual op- Graduates of Catholic high schools are more “It is rare to find a bully in Catholic school faith,” Father Carr said. “The education we portunities he has through the school, which likely to vote, and enjoy higher earning po- or a food fight,” said John Paul Condic, a receive is based on our faith.” offers a variety of programs and events tential than public school graduates. Gradu- freshman this year and graduate of All Saints Then he gave the students an assignment. “I feel blessed to be able to attend Catho- ates are also more civically engaged, tolerant School in Jupiter. “The teachers are all nice. He encouraged all to go beyond the class- lic school and be able to profess my faith for diverse views and committed to service I am glad that I can go to Catholic school.” rooms and athletic fields as beacons of light through high school years. It means a lot giving back to the community, church and Catholic Schools Week is certainly a time in today’s secular society. to me,” he said. “We have school Masses. the nation serving as role models in the sec- to give school leaders the recognitions they “It is not enough to celebrate Catholic We have Eucharistic adoration. We have ular world. deserve and bragging rights. Father David Schools in the confines of a school,” Father retreats. These events help us grow a closer The keys to success are the nurturing, Carr, school president for nearly 25 years, Carr said. “We need to go out in the commu- connection with God and help us to get to safe and faith-filled Catholic school com- concluded the Mass adding a few words nity.” n know his works.” munities and environments. Data states that about Catholic Schools Week and Catho- The Diocese of Palm Beach is known for Catholic schools tend to operate as close-knit lic education, which he explained provides For more information on Catholic Schools its outstanding Catholic Schools in the five- communities, which link to higher levels of much more than just an academic curricu- Week, visit www.diocesepbschools.org. Feb. 8-21, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 2 Nuncio: Education about ‘formation,’ not just relaying information

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UNITED NATIONS | Providing children access to schools and ba- sic education is essential but “for children to grow into flourishing adults, much more is needed,” the Vatican’s nuncio to the United Na- tions said Jan. 24. “Education is far more than in- struction. As the word ‘edu- cere’ indicates, it means leading people out of the darkness of igno- rance into the light of knowledge, from immaturity to true maturity,” Archbishop Bernardito Auza said in a statement on the inaugural In- ternational Day of Education. “Its aim is not just at helping peo- Cardinal Newman students join in faith and worship during Mass ple become smarter, but wiser and at Cardinal Newman High School in West Palm Beach Jan. 30. Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito celebrates Mass for students during a visit genuinely good persons. It involves to Cardinal Newman High School Jan. 30 in celebration of Catholic not just imparting information but private tutors received any formal affordable and quality technical, Schools Week. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) formation. Its aim is not only to de- education at all.” vocational and tertiary education. velop the brain, but, more impor- He pointed out that the Catho- “Currently, 120 million children ‘Its aim is not just at helping people become smarter, tantly, the character,” he added. lic Church runs approximately in the world have no access to pri- The archbishop, who is the per- 220,000 elementary and secondary mary or secondary schooling and but wiser and genuinely good persons. It involves manent observer of the Holy See to schools in all regions of the world, another 130 million go to schools” not just imparting information but formation. Its the United Nations, noted that the educating more than 65 million that are of such poor quality that United Nations has many different children and youth, “and millions they don’t acquire even the basics aim is not only to develop the brain, but, more international days, including a rec- more at its thousands of technical of literacy or numeracy,” Archbish- importantly, the character.’ ognition of teachers and a literacy schools and universities.” op Auza said. day but said it was important to “More than half of these stu- In his statement he also recalled — Archbishop Bernardito Auza have “a day dedicated to the work dents are girls, and many of them “the haunting words of Haim Gin- of education as a whole.” are not Catholic and or even Chris- nott, who after surviving the hor- He recalled that Pope Francis, tian; they belong to other religions rors of the Holocaust became an dren poisoned by educated phy- learned monsters, skilled psycho- in addressing the U.N. General As- or no religion,” Archbishop Auza educational psychologist and sicians, infants killed by trained paths, educated Eichmanns.” Ad- sembly in September 2015, “spoke said. wrote to teachers about the indis- nurses, and women and babies olf Eichmann was the architect of three times about the importance The church-run schools do not pensable place of proper ethical shot and burned by high school Adolf Hitler’s “final solution” to kill of education and stressed that this seek “to supplant” either parents formation in education.” and college graduates.” the Jews. means education for all.” or the state, he added. “They assist Ginnott described what he “So, I am suspicious of educa- “Reading, writing, arithmetic “To enable men and women parents, who are the first teachers had witnessed in a concentration tion,” he wrote. “My request is: Help are important only if they serve to to escape from extreme poverty, of their children in the irreplace- camp, including “gas chambers your students become human. make our children more humane,” he said, we must allow and assist able school called home, giving built by learned engineers, chil- Your efforts must never produce said Ginnott. n them to be dignified agents of their them the opportunity to choose own destiny,” Archbishop Auza the education of their children; said. and they help the state to provide The resolution establishing the far greater educational opportuni- International Day of Education ties for its young citizens.” DONATE to the “extended an explicit invitation The U.S. Catholic Church was to for faith-based organizations to open its annual National Catholic observe today in a fitting manner,” Schools Week Jan. 27. The obser- he said. vance, ending Feb. 2, is sponsored “The Catholic Church is very by the National Catholic Educa- proud that over the course of its tional Association. Because the TRUTH matters! 2,000-year history, it has played For the United Nations, educa- a major role in the rise of schools, tion is “a fundamental enabler and universities and other forms of in- key to the achievement” of its Sus- stitutions of learning in so many tainable Development Goals. places,” the archbishop noted. Under these goals, by 2030 all “Thousands of Catholic religious girls and boys are to “have access orders were founded with the to early childhood development, explicit purpose and charism to care and preprimary education; to educate children at a time when free, equitable and quality primary none but the richest families with and secondary education; and to

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WEST PALM BEACH | Near the steps of the West Palm Beach Courthouse Bishop Gerald M. Bar- barito welcomed all the prayer war- riors armed with rosary beads and signs with prolife messages joining him in witness and prayer. “We know the greatest gift God gives us is life,” he said. “We are here today to pray for life and that the tragic decision of Roe v. Wade will be overturned. Prayer is a pow- erful tool.” Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito leads The peaceful event took place prayer Jan. 22 near the historical Jan. 22, celebrated as the Day of Palm Beach County Courthouse Prayer for the Legal Protection of in downtown West Palm Beach. Unborn Children, at the historic Palm Beach County Courthouse. the pro-life movement and cause. The day also marked the anniver- Students of Cardinal Newman High sary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme School in West Palm Beach held Court case that resulted in the le- pro-life banners and led prayer at galization of abortion 46 years ago. times. As the decision approaches its 50th “We think it is important for anniversary, people everywhere our students to advocate what the A group from Cardinal Newman High School in West Palm Beach join in prayer Jan. 22 with Bishop continue to pray that the ruling will church teaches,” said Peggy Skan- Gerald M. Barbarito and Catholics from various parishes. The day marked the anniversary of Roe v. be overturned, and that abortion tar, campus minister and religious Wade. Peggy Skantar of Cardinal Newman is shown far left. She was one of the adults accompanying will end. studies chair at Cardinal Newman, the teens. “We think it is important for our students to advocate what the church teaches,” she said. The Respect Life Office of Cath- one of the adults who accompanied “This is there chance to witness.” (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) olic Charities of the Diocese of the teens. “This is their chance to Palm Beach coordinated the late witness.” ‘We know the greatest 40 DAYS FOR LIFE morning event in downtown West Dillon Dziaba was among the Palm Beach. More than 100 faith- Cardinal Newman students. “I feel gift God gives us is life. The local 40 Days for Life program Northpoint Parkway in West Palm ful pro-lifers, young and old, from like it is important that new life gets in West Palm Beach held in conjunc- Beach beginning March 6. Prayer will We are here today to tion with the national 40 Days for be taking place weekdays and Satur- various parishes, organizations to live. The event today is impor- pray for life and that the Life first established in 2004 in Texas days between 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., and schools, attended. Clergy were tant. We need to pray for life.” is now being coordinated. Look for and Sundays, from 3-5 p.m. Individuals also present with prayers standing On the heels of the Roe v. Wade tragic decision of Roe v. representatives at parishes, who will are also encouraged to pray on their in support of Bishop Barbarito and anniversary, organizers nation- be present at times before and after own, fast and participate in outreach wide and locally are now planning Wade will be overturned. Masses with information and signup as part of the 40-day long campaign. FYI 40 Days for Life campaign March sheets. For information, call 561-255-1534 or 6 through April 14. Participants Prayer is a powerful Visit the Florida Conference of The faithful are invited to pray near [email protected]. Catholic Bishop’s website (www. will be encouraging people to sign tool.’ the Presidential Women’s Center, 100 flaccb.org) to read a joint statement up to take part and to show up to of the nine Florida’s Catholic bish- pray at various gatherings as part Bishop Barbarito ops on the 46th anniversary of Roe of the activities. West Palm Beach v. Wade. The bishops recognized, events kickoff March 1 at Our Lady “there is still much work to be of Guadalupe Chapel of the Holy by 40 hours of Eucharistic adora- done.” Innocents, 3115 45th St., West Palm tion. Father Joseph Papes, chapel Beach with a 5 p.m. Mass followed spiritual director and chaplain of St. John Paul II Academy in Boca Raton, is the main celebrant for the Mass. As part of the West Palm Beach 40 Days for Life, people gather in prayer daily near the Presidential Women’s Center off of 45th Street at Northpoint Parkway. Susan Pine of Faith, Action, Counseling and Edu- Located in the Heart of Abacoa cation for Life or FACE Life, a non- profit pro-life outreach, said they Carmine’s Coal Fired Pizza are working to get people involved. Charmingly cozy authentic eatery serving up coal fired pizzas, vast wine “They can pray, become a shift list and traditional Italian mains with a new world twist. Family friendly leader or help recruit prayer partici- Gene Troskey, a parishioner of St. Vincent Ferrer in Delray Beach and atmosphere patio terrace dining and space for large groups! pants,” she said. “There are many a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 13996, stands near a 4575 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458 • 561-340-3930 volunteer opportunities.” busy street near the historical Palm Beach County Courthouse with Traditionally, prayer also takes a large rosary and sign. place at A Womens World Medi- cal Center that also offers abortion pro-life cause. Some of the knights sign with the words “Pray to End services. Catholics gather near the will be getting involved in the 40 Abortion.” clinic located at 503 S. 12th Street in Days for Life campaign and have “I have six children and six Upbeat hang out spot serving up grass-fed beef, hand-cut french fries, Fort Pierce on public property. been showing up at pro-life events grandchildren with another one on hand-spun milk shakes and a lively green salad bar. The menu doesn’t stop Members of the Knights of Co- since the movement started. the way,” he said. “I can’t imagine at burgers, from turkey and veggie burgers to house-made chicken tenders lumbus were on hand at the court- Knight Gene Troskey of Council aborting one of my children, and and wood oven-roasted chicken wings there is something for everyone! house gathering representing not 13996 of St. Vincent Ferrer Parish in I wouldn’t give any of my children only their personal support of the Delray Beach stood near the busy back. I have been involved in the 4575 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458 • 561-340-3940 pro-life movement but also their street in front of the courthouse movement since Roe v. Wade.” n 11134-0208 fraternity’s firm commitment to the holding a large rosary and a pro-life Feb. 8-21, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 4 The heart of February, the heart of it all

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PALM BEACH GARDENS | A class of approximately 20 people gathered Thursday evening at St. Ignatius Loyola in Palm Beach Gar- dens for those preparing to receive sacraments, registered members, and those converting to the Catho- lic faith. Bishop Barbarito began the session with an opening prayer and allowed participants to introduce themselves and to express their rea- son for attending. The bishop spoke about the sev- en sacraments and how “all sacra- ments give us grace, and grace is Bishop Gerald Barbarito closed the class with a prayer. Bishop Barbarito gives a class on the sacraments, focusing on the our relationship with the Lord.” Eucharist Jan. 31 at St. Ignatius Loyola in Palm Beach Gardens. The class focused on the sac- ‘All sacraments give us grace, and grace is our (PHOTOS BY BAILEY LASHELLS) rament of the Eucharist. It was a brief 50-minute class, but Bishop relationship with the Lord.’ Barbarito covered many aspects re- garding this particular sacrament, Bishop Barbarito including how of all the sacraments a Catholic can receive, the Eucha- seph, were there to prepare for ing the Lord after one’s death. The rist is the most important in the the sacrament of Baptism. They bishop informing everyone that Je- Catholic church. listened intently and asked mul- sus Christ himself was a convicted He explained how the Eucharist tiple questions to ensure they criminal who was sentenced to is a true miracle. When the priest were understanding the sermon. death for his misdeeds. Bishop Bar- extends his hands over the bread The boy’s inquiries varied, from barito explained that it’s only at the and wine, he is calling the Holy why do we kneel during Mass to very end—if you reject him—will Spirit down to turn the offerings what does it mean when people you go to hell, reminding everyone into the body and blood of Jesus talk about the final coming of the present that asking for forgiveness Christ. The priest adding a drop of Lord. is paramount to receiving Christ’s water to the wine is symbolic of us Bishop Barbarito explained salvation. as Catholics becoming one with Catholics kneel during Mass to Bishop Barbarito finished the Jesus Christ. And when Catholics offer up prayer, whether it be as class, thanking everyone for attend- receive the Eucharist, we are cel- simple as a blessing or a further ing and closed with a prayer. After ebrating the fact that God is always in-depth prayer, such as our Lord’s class, the bishop thanked the two Bishop Barbarito takes a moment to pose with brothers Kerdes and forgiving and accepting us. Prayer. He told the class that the fi- brothers for their questions. Kerdes Brian Joseph after class. They thanked him for answering all of the Two eager young men sitting nal coming of the Lord was not the and Brian were overjoyed to speak questions they had as they prepare for their baptism within the at the front, Kerdes and Brian Jo- end of the world, but rather meet- personally with the bishop. n church.

NEWSbriefs Sister Young, 90, who served Fort Pierce, dies Sister of the Humility of Mary Claire Young, formerly Sister Mary Pius, passed away Dec. 11 at Villa Maria Community Center in Pennsylvania. Sister Young dedicated herself with great enthusiasm for nearly 50 years to the ministry of edu- cation at the secondary and col- lege levels in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Dhaka, Bangladesh. For eight years, Sister Young Candace Tamposi, left, principal of Sacred Heart School, poses with instructed hundreds of students Sixth-graders Frantz Polissaint and Angelo Keating proudly display sixth-graders Melissa Louise and Candace Schultz, who did a project in the English as a Second Lan- their project on “The Dissolving Bag.” on the process of purification of water. (COURTESY PHOTOS) guage program at Indian River Community College located in Humility of Mary, Development ence Fun Day has been a part of gaged in performing experimen- ous scholarships. Several mem- Fort Pierce. Office, PO Box 534, Villa Maria, Sacred Heart School’s Catholic tal research projects. Grades six bers of the Everglades Founda- Following her retirement from PA 16155. Schools Week for the last 17 years through eight presented their tion closely judged the science the education profession, Sister and has evolved into a STREAM technical innovations as part of fair. Young proudly served as a volun- Sacred Heart (Science, Technology, Religion, the Invention Convention with The West Palm Beach Science teer in a number of communities Engineering, Arts and Math) papers, marketing videos, gadget Museum brought 20 hands-on in the Fort Pierce and Vero Beach School celebrates event. prototypes of subsequent models, STREAM experiments as eighth areas, including St. Mark’s Thrift Science Fun Day The science fair involved all and boards explaining the pro- graders learned techniques for Store. Memorial contributions classes as students in grades cesses. Students presented their future science activities. Parent- may be sent to the Sisters of the Sacred Heart School’s Sci- kindergarten through five en- projects in an effort to win vari- volunteers chaperoned the event. Feb. 8-21, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 6 Local students find inspiration at national March for Life

ALLISON SIRINGO Florida Catholic correspondent

WASHINGTON, D.C. | Stu- dents from St. John Paul II Acad- emy of Boca Raton were among the 650,000 pro-life advocates who congregated for the 46th annual March for Life. Each year, the march draws young people from around the country to rally together with like- minded peers who renounce abor- tion. The first march was held on the west steps of the U.S. Capitol in 1974, a year after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision. Students from St. Paul II Academy at the National Shrine of Saint Paul II Chaperones pose with Father Tran who was the first priest to Students arrived the day be- in Washington, D.C. (COURTESY PHOTOS | POPE JOHN PAUL ACADEMY) graduate from the institution. fore the event and attended a pre- march vigil at the Basilica of the state how, “this will be the genera- Fla.) after the event. They met the Alexa Anderson, another senior, turned to the basilica and visited Immaculate Conception. Because tion that restores the right to life in senator’s aide, J.R. Sanchez, who ex- added it was “empowering” to hear the various chapels. Some students the church was packed with other America.” The students also saw the pounded further about legislation. people’s stories. “Actually being visited the nearby St. John Paul II supporters, the students went into video of President Donald Trump, Sanchez thanked them for their ef- there with people who feel as you do National Shrine when Father Phil- the basilica’s underground crypt who stated, “This is a movement forts on behalf of the unborn. makes me want to be more active in lip Tran, a priest of the Miami Arch- to celebrate the Mass via closed- founded on love and grounded in Victoria Nunez, a senior student, the pro-life community,” she said. diocese and alum of the academy, circuit television. During the trip, the nobility and dignity of every said the march was an experience Along with participating in the flagged down the students after the students participated in several human life.” everyone should have. “It truly march, the students met with oth- he recognized the sign from their Masses with fellow Catholics from The group from St. Pope John changes one’s perspective as to ers who graduated from the acad- school. Father Tran was the first around the country. Paul II Academy had been invited how to change the world,” she said. emy and now attend universities graduate of Saint John Paul II Acad- While at the march, students for hot chocolate and coffee at the “Even though we are all strangers, around the D.C. area. The day fol- emy to become a priest and joined heard Vice President Mike Pence office of U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R- we feel like a family.” lowing the march, the students re- them in a photo opportunity. n Vero Beach Women’s Care Center saves babies from abortion

ALEEN STANTON At far left, Florida Catholic correspondent Tiffany Barley serves as an ultrasound VERO BEACH | Since it technician at opened in 2013, Women’s Care the Women’s Center in Vero Beach has offered Care Center. a loving and caring alternative to At right, Gerri abortion. Rorick, director Gerri Rorick has served as the of Women’s center’s director since it opened. Care Center, She had a background in religious holds a picture education, served at St. Helen Par- of triplets born ish in Vero Beach, and described with the help herself as “blessed to be an adop- of the center. tive mother.” “I think God used my back- ‘One couple, after having two ultrasounds, found out ground as preparation to run this center,” she said. “We have been they were going to have triplets. This was a moment blessed beyond words. We meet of grace, helping bring three babies into the world.’ women where they are in life, not where we want them to be. We offer Gerri Rorick them unconditional love and sup- port.” With the help of donors, the cen- The women earn everything they people’s lives. Tiffany Barley, an ter is able to offer services such as need for their baby in the Crib Club ultrasound technician, added of- ultrasounds, pregnancy testing, shopping boutique. By attending fering the ultrasounds make a dif- and free, confidential counseling, free classes, they earn coupons to ference to pregnant women. support and education to women shop for their baby. They receive “Seeing the baby on the screen facing unplanned pregnancies. training on newborn care, breast- makes an impact,” she said. Prenatal medical care and abor- feeding and potty-training. After Prayer plays a big part in the tions are not provided. The Vero they have their baby, if they still ministry. Rorick recalled how a cli- Beach location is one of 29 Wom- need help, they can come back. ent came in interested in having an Gerri Rorick, director of Women’s Care Center, stands with John en’s Care Centers across the United “There have been many little adoption for her unborn baby. She Rorick, its treasurer, outside of the center. (COURTESY PHOTOS) States. miracles along the way. One couple, delivered prematurely, but both In 2017, the Vero Beach center after having two ultrasounds, found families she selected declined the “At midnight, through God’s is destined for great things. We call had 650 new clients and celebrated out they were going to have triplets,” baby. grace, a family said, ‘Yes,’ uncon- this baby our adoration baby.” n the birth of 561 babies. The center is Rorick said. “This was a moment of “We had a plan A and a Plan B, no ditionally, with no hesitation. My located on a highly visible location. grace, helping bring three babies Plan C,” Rorick said. promise to this birthmother was The Women’s Care Center is located “Women planning to abort see into the world.” She recalled how she and her fulfilled,” Rorick recalled, adding at 1986 31st Ave., Vero Beach. For our sign and come here instead,” Those who serve the center speak husband, John, went to adoration at the child was born on the anniver- information, call 772-257-5390 or Rorick said. “Every month we aver- about how grateful and happy they St. Helen Parish where they prayed sary of the canonization of St. Tere- visit www.womenscarecenter.org/ age 55 pregnancies.” are to make a positive impact on for the baby who was born Sept. 4. sa of Kolkata. “We believe this child verobeach. 7 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Feb. 8-21, 2019

at this gala. Award presentation, simple praise and worship of Jesus DIOCESAN EVENTS cocktails, dinner and dancing. SOCIAL MEDIA present in the Eucharist. Social Proceeds benefit pregnancy care The Diocese of Palm Beach is excited Palm Beach Youth Ministry (@DPBYouth); follows. 561-622-2565 Annual Anniversary Masses centers. 561-732-0570. celebrating marriage: Feb. 9, to engage with its stakeholders on Catholic Young Adults of Palm Beach (@ Prayer gathering: Fridays, 10:30 a.m., St. Lucie Parish, 280 S.W. • Catholic Charities Respect social media. Please follow us and CYAPB); Diocese of Palm Beach Family Life 5 p.m., on the sidewalks near A Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie; and Life Ministry seeks volunteers to join the conversation on our various (DIocesePBFamilyLife); Catholic Charities Woman’s World Medical Center take on roles as respect life parish that offers abortion services, 503 S. Feb. 16, 10:30 a.m., St. Jude Parish, Facebook pages. Diocese of Palm Palm Beach (@CatholicCharitiesPB); representatives. Contact Deanna 12th St., Fort Pierce. 772-465-8298. 21689 Toledo Road, Boca Raton. Beach (@DiocesePB); Diocese of Palm Diócesis de Palm Beach-Pastoral Main celebrant: Bishop Gerald M. Herbst, 561-360-3330, dherbst@ ccdpb.org. Beach Office of Catholic Schools (@ Hispana (@DiocesePBHispanicMinistry), Barbarito. Couples celebrating 25, DoPBCatholicSchools); Palm Beach and Father Albert Dello Russo (@ 40, 50 or more years of marriage • Holy hour: First Fridays, 10:30 RETREATS/DAYS in 2019 are welcome to join in the a.m., Cathedral of St. Ignatius Vocations (@PBVocations); Diocese of ChancellorPalmBeach). celebration. Reception follows. Loyola, 9999 N. Military Trail, OF PRAYER Palm Beach Gardens. Prayer and Visit a parish office to register. Mercy and Mary Retreat adoration for those suffering after Voices of Legends Concert Organized by the diocesan Office with Father Michael Gaitley, abortion and miscarriage. Series: Feb. 15, 6 p.m. and 8:30 TV MASS of Marriage and Family Life. 561- p.m., St. Paul of the Cross Parish, MIC, Feb. 8-9, St. Vincent Ferrer • Respite services to St. Lucie The Diocese Televised Mass airs 775-9524, [email protected]. 10970 State Road A1A, North Palm Parish, 840 George Bush Blvd. County caregivers: Short-term or Workshop for Extraordinary Beach. An Evening of Doo Wop every Sunday 10:30-11 a.m. on CW34 Delray Beach. Retreat includes five temporary care of a few hours a Ministers of Holy Communion: Legends. Tributes to the Duprees, WTVX. For more information, please conferences, coffee, doughnuts, week. 561-360-3321. March 23, 9:15-11:45 a.m., Holy Platters, Dion, Little Anthony and visit www.diocesepb.org/tv-Mass. To lunch, Mass, Benediction, Chaplet Name of Jesus Parish, 345 S. • Match grant program: Services other 1950s acts. Songs include support the televised Mass or to request of Divine Mercy and more. All Military Trail, West Palm Beach. available for qualifying individuals Charlie Brown, Yackety Yak, Poison a free Mass missal, please call 561-775- proceeds from this event support For both new and experienced legally admitted into the United Ivy and more. Proceeds benefit 9561 or mail a request to the Office of young men and women discerning ministers. Parishioners are to be States under specific statuses. the parish. www.johnnytlive.com, Communications, 9995 N. Military Trail, vocations and working with the sent by their pastors or ministry Program is designed to facilitate homeless. Cost: $49.95. 413-944- www.paulcross.org, 239-293-6602 P.O. Box 109650, Palm Beach Gardens, coordinators. 772-461-8150 or client’s self-sufficiency through or [email protected] 8500, Ext. 10 or 561-276-6892. employment. Refugees, asylees, FL 33410. [email protected]. Timeless Runway Fashion Discernment Retreat for Cuban and Haitian entrants, and Monthly Mind Mass to Show: Feb. 16, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. , Women: Feb. 22-24, Miami. In victims of trafficking can call for remember departed souls: The Club at Admiral’s Cove, 200 23, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Atlantis the silence of your heart, do you information and appointments. Second Saturdays, 10 a.m., Our Admirals Cove Blvd., Jupiter. Country Club, 190 Atlantis Blvd, wonder if our Lord is calling you 561-345-2000. Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery, Hosted by St. Jude Council of Atlantis. An appreciation luncheon to religious life? Come and see! 10941 Southern Blvd., Royal Palm • Rosary gathering: First Catholic Women, Tequesta. for our religious sisters of South Experience a glimpse into Carmel. Beach. 561-793-0711, Mlexima@ Saturdays, 9 a.m., near Presidential Fashions by Rose, drawings, silent County. Entertainment and a You will have an opportunity to ourqueen.org. Women’s Center in West Palm auction, raffles and cash bar. Funds guest speaker is included with the pray, work and recreate with the School of Christian Beach, 100 Northpoint Parkway, support local scholarship funds, luncheon. Please RSVP to JoAnne sisters. For more information, see Formation: designed for adult West Palm Beach. Led by Respect shelters for the homeless and or Millie D’Angelo by Feb. 15, 561- carmelitesistersocd.com/come-and- Catholics who want to better know Life Office. 561-360-3330. victims of domestic violence, clean 876-1028. Cost: $30. Make checks see/Contact: miamicomeandsee@ the Catholic faith and share it with water initiatives, and a children’s payable to Serra of South County outlook.com or please call Sister others through ministry. English cancer foundation. Tickets: $60 or and mail to 3763 Collinwood Lane, Elizabeth Therese at 626-300-8938. and Spanish classes. Cost: $10. COMMUNITY $80 with 10 raffle tickets. 561-575- West Palm Beach, FL 33406. Emmaus Retreat in English Schedules: www.diocesepb.org/ EVENTS 9025. End of Life Issues: Feb. 24, 1:30 for Men: March 1-3, St. Jude school-of-christian-formation. 561- “Music at St. Patrick” Free p.m.-4:30 p.m., St. Helen Parish Parish, 21689 Toledo Road, Boca 775-9544, aaguilera@diocesepb. Magnificat Breakfast: Feb. Concert Series: Feb. 17, 3 p.m., Center, 2050 Vero Beach Ave., Raton. St. Jude Parish and the org. 9, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Hilton Palm St. Patrick Parish, 13591 Prosperity Vero Beach. Featured Speaker is Fr. Emmaus Group invites you to enjoy Permanent deacon Beach Airport, 150 Australian Farms Rd., Palm Beach Gardens. Dennis Gonzales. Learn about this a personal encounter with our applications available: Men Ave., West Palm Beach. Hosted by “A Birthday Homage to Clara important issue from a Catholic Lord Jesus Christ for a weekend interested in applying to become a the Christ Our Light Chapter of Schumann and J.S. Bach”, Gail perspective. Also speaking is Fr. of reflection and conversion. Do permanent deacon of the Diocese Magnificat. All women welcome. Smith, piano. Admission: FREE, Pierre-Soul Estefont on Anointing not deny yourself this once in a of Palm Beach are asked to speak Speaker: Leah Libresco. Cost: open to the public. Contact: Alan of the Sick, Indian River Medical lifetime opportunity. It will be an to their pastors for permission $25 by Feb. 1, or $30 at the door. Bowman, 561-626-8626, alan@ Center on Advanced Directives unforgettable experience that to apply, and download the [email protected] stpatrickchurch.org. and VNA of Indian River on will change your life in a special application from the diocesan or 561-543-8958. Quarter Auction: Feb. 22, 6 Hospice Care. Sponsored by Faith way. Contact: José Rafael Capó, 561-430-8608, jrcapo64@gmail. website, www.diocesepb.org/ Paul Todd Musical Concert -9:30 p.m., Holy Family Parish, 2330 Community Nursing and Guild of com; Felipe Ramirez, 561-251-5600, deacon-formation. 561-775-9540, and Dinner: Feb. 10, 3-7 p.m., St. SE Mariposa Ave., Port St. Lucie. Florida Physicians. All are welcome. [email protected]; [email protected]. Matthew Parish, 6090 Hypoluxo There will be 16 to 18 vendors R.S.V.P. to Wendy Harper, 215-300- Samuel Serfaty, 561-404-3150, Workshops for Mass lectors: Road, Lake Worth. St. Matthew auctioning off items. Cost: $1 per 5852, [email protected]. [email protected]. Please contact a parish pastor or Church Council of Catholic Women paddle. Food sold: Hot Dog with Flea Market: March 2-3, 9 parish ministry coordinator for welcomes Paul Todd and his son, fixings, beans and chips. Profits will a.m.–5 p.m., Holy Spirit Parish, 1000 Men’s Vocation Awareness reservations. Names of parish Paul Jr., to sing a variety of musical go to “Love and Hope in Action” Lantana Rd., Lantana. This second Weekend: March 8-10, St. John participants are required two days hits and play piano and keyboard. (LAHIA) in Stuart. Contact: 772-335- annual flea market will benefit the Vianney College Seminary, 2900 before workshop date. Cost: $20 for concert only; $45 for 9833, [email protected]. parish. Volunteer opportunities, SW 87th Ave., Miami. Do you Unbound healing prayer: First concert and dinner. Tickets are Scott Hahn: Feb. 23, 9 a.m.- 561-585-5970 or office@ think God is calling you to the and third Mondays by confidential available after weekend Masses in 12 p.m., Cathedral of St. Ignatius holyspiritlantana.com. Donations priesthood? If you are junior in appointment. Diocese of Palm the parish center, or in the parish Loyola, 9999 N. Military Trail, accepted to Feb. 24, contact g8rtj@ high school or older, come join Beach Office of Marriage and office during business hours. Palm Beach Gardens. Talk by aol.com or 561-386-3282. other men who are looking to Family Life. Proven prayer model Phone orders accepted with credit best-selling author and renowned St. Rita Outside Flea Market: answer that question. St. John designed to help those who try but card purchase. 561-966-8878 or biblical scholar, Scott Hann and March 2, 7 a.m.-noon. St. Rita Vianney Seminary in Miami is struggle with the same sins time [email protected]. St. Paul Center Presentation. Parish, 13645 Paddock Drive, hosting a weekend for young men to experience what life is like and again and feel hopeless in St. Clare Bunco Party: Feb. 10, Books available for sale. Cost: $25. Wellington. Vendors needed. $20 at the seminary and to answer search for freedom. 561-775-9524, 12:30-4:30 p.m., St. Clare Parish, 561-622-2565 or josephrooney@ per parking space rental. 561-512- any questions you may have. [email protected]. 821 Prosperity Farms Road stpaulcenter.com 8950 or 561-793-8544. Transportation will be provided. Protection of Children and North Palm Beach. Sponsored by A Celebration of Sister Thea Catholic Grandparents Please ask your parish priest for Young People: The Diocese the Council of Catholic Women. No Bowman: Sat. Feb. 23 from 10 Association chapters meetings: a registration form. If you need of Palm Beach is committed to experience needed; instructions will a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Best Monthly gatherings are held at more information on the weekend the safety and protection of all be given. Cost: $12. Includes: Bunco Western Downtown Stuart. Sister various parishes. All grandparents contact the Office of Vocations for children and vulnerable adults play time and light refreshments. Thea was an African-American are welcome to join and discuss more information. Contact: 561- in its care. Victims of abuse by Tickets are available in the church Franciscan, an educator and an grandparenting issues and 775-9552 or vocations@diocesepb. Church personnel are encouraged office Mon.-Fri. from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 evangelist with a message of God’s share tips and tactics for passing org. to contact the Diocesan Victim p.m.. Call Mary Kay O’Brien, 561- love for people of all races and along the faith to the younger Assistance Coordinator, Lorraine 889-6846. faiths. At a recent meeting of U.S. generations. Kit Johansen, 561-626- Emmaus Retreat in English for Women: March 8-10, St. Jude Sabatella, at 561-801-0999. Office Social Bingo: Feb. 15, noon- bishops, they indicated unanimous 8027, [email protected] or Pat Piccoli, Parish, 21689 Toledo Road, Boca of Safe Environments provides 3:30 p.m., Holy Family Parish, 2330 support for the advancement of 561-339-8439, nonnapat52@gmail. Raton. St. Jude Parish and the safety resources, guidance SE Mariposa Ave., Port St. Lucie. her canonization. The speaker com. Emmaus Group invites you to enjoy and education and training to $7 advance ticket, $8 at the door is Dr. Mary Carter-Waren, Stations of the Cross for a personal encounter with our employees, all Church personnel - includes 10 games of bingo and associate professor of theology priests: Fourth Saturdays, Lord Jesus Christ for a weekend and volunteers. Visit: www. lunch. Coffee and tea are provided. at St. Thomas University in following 8:30 a.m. Mass, Cathedral of reflection and conversion. Do diocesepb.org and click on Offices/ Menu: meatball sub, chips and ice Miami Gardens. The celebration of St. Ignatius Loyola, 9999 N. not deny yourself this once in a Safe Environments or www. cream. An 11th coverall game is is free and open to the public Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens. lifetime opportunity. It will be an diocesepb.org/safe-environments. available for $1 a sheet (3 cards). and includes a complimentary 561-371-1658. unforgettable experience that will Catholic Charities events: 50/50 split. Chinese auction, money continental breakfast. Sponsor: Monthly Holy Hour of prayer change your life in a special way. raffle, basket of goodies raffle. The Celebrations Group, a small • Ninth annual Birthline/ and adoration: Last Thursdays, Contact: Beatriz Aguirre de Capó, Reservations for larger parties. group of Catholic women from Lifeline Dinner Dance: Feb. 23. 7 p.m., Cathedral of St. Ignatius 561-289-5036, bbaguirre08@gmail. Call Barbara 772-398-1357 or Martin and St. Lucie Counties, 772 Catholic Charities Birthline/Lifeline Loyola, 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm com; Mari Romaguera-Serfaty, 561- [email protected]. 341-7370. Pregnancy Care Centers will Beach Gardens. Sacrament of 526-5672, [email protected]. celebrate the gift of human life Ladies Lunching Out: Feb. reconciliation available. Evening of Feb. 8-21, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 8 Four St. Patrick priests celebrate milestones

BAILEY LASHELLS clerical, or anything else as long Florida Catholic correspondent as you are doing what the Lord has called you to do you are fulfilling PALM BEACH GARDENS | Pa- his work.” rishioners gathered Jan. 25, at St. While speaking to the priests, Patrick Parish in Palm Beach Gar- Bishop Barbarito said “as a priest, dens for Mass with main celebrant the most important thing is to be Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito to cel- in a relationship with our Lord, ebrate four priestly anniversaries. and that this must be kept as a Father Aidan Lacy, pastor of St. primary relationship and every- Patrick Parish for the past three thing else will fall into place.” He years, celebrated 25 years in De- then thanked the priests, saying, cember 2018. Also on hand were “these men have given their lives Father Brian Flanagan, retired to prayer and we thank them for pastor of St. Patrick, celebrated that. They have given themselves to 20 years in 2018, and Father John the church and to the people they D’Mello, parochial vicar of St. serve.” Patrick Parish, who celebrated 45 In closing the Mass, Bishop years in 2018. Msgr. Walter Birkle, Barbarito compellingly asked for a priest in residence at St. Patrick, all young males to think about celebrated 60 years of priesthood. priesthood and its calling. He These men were joined by Deacon wanted every young man to know Joe Pollock of St. Patrick, Father just how rewarding the priesthood Seamus Murtagh, pastor emeri- could be, if it is their true calling. tus of St. Ann Parish in West Palm Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito, center, stands at the altar with clergy during a Mass in celebration of four Father Lacy took a few minutes Beach, Msgr. James Burke, retired, priestly anniversaries. Also at the altar were Father Aidan Lacy, pastor of St. Patrick Parish, left, Father during Mass to speak about peace, and Father Brian King, episcopal Brian Flanagan, retired pastor of St. Paul of the Cross, Deacon Joe Pollock of St. Patrick, Father Seamus justice, and compassion while also secretary. Murtagh, pastor emeritus of St. Ann Parish in West Palm Beach, Msgr. Walter Birkle, Father John D’Mello, thanking the other priests and Bishop Barbarito opened the parochial vicar of St. Patrick, and Father Brian King, episcopal secretary. (BAILEY LASHELLS | FC) Bishop Barbarito for “making my Mass congratulating each of the last three years nothing but the men on their amazing achieve- the men are wonderful examples these four men in a very special “They are no different, or more best.” Known for his excellent sing- ments and thanking them “for to him and the Catholic faithful. way to be priests and to be with us important than anyone who is do- ing voice, Father Lacy joked while their ministry over the years and “In life we are all called to do all, they are completing what they ing what they are called to by our his body might be getting older, his continued dedication.” He added different things. With God calling have been called to do,” he said. Lord, whether it be accounting, voice wasn’t going anywhere. n Holy Family confirmandi are filled with the Holy Spirit

ALEEN STANTON “Today you profess that faith in Young Florida Catholic correspondent a very special way by saying this is people from what I believe. This is how I want Holy Family PORT ST. LUCIE | At a Jan. 27 to continue to live,” Bishop Bar- Parish pose confirmation Mass, Bishop Gerald barito said. “I want to continue to with Bishop M. Barbarito conferred the sacra- grow and embrace that faith, and Barbarito ment upon 22 young people of Holy because of that profession you after Family Parish in Port St. Lucie. make, the Holy Spirit, God him- receiving the Father Tri Pham, pastor, Father self, is going to come inside of you, sacrament of James Divine, and Fathers Tomasz not just for today, but forever. He Confirmation. Bochnak and Michael Cairnes, is going to be there to strengthen (COURTESY both parochial vicars of the par- you to live the faith and to help PHOTOS) ish also served at the Mass, and you know God is with you. God is Deacons Gerald Bott, Ron Beres, part of you. God will never, ever Angel Rivera and Martin Sandigo leave you.” assisted in the service. “You could become the most fa- According to the Catechism of mous person in the world, or you the Catholic Church, ““For by the could become the richest person in sacrament of Confirmation, the the world, but unless God is part of baptized are more perfectly bound the picture there is going to be an to the Church and are enriched emptiness there,” Bishop Barbarito with a special strength of the Holy continued. “Believe in yourselves. Spirit. Hence they are, as true wit- God created you to be the best you nesses of Christ, more strictly can be. Don’t be afraid to be the obliged to spread and defend the person God made you to be.”

faith by word and deed.” (1285). Deacon Bott said the parish’s 12795-0208 A confirmation candidate be- goal for the confirmation program comes confirmed after first pro- echoes that of the U.S. Conference fessing their baptismal promises of Catholic bishops: “To be mis- that were made on their behalf sionary witnesses and forming at baptism by their parents. The those witnesses.” confirmation continues with the Vivian Rodriguez’s daughter, anointing of their forehead by Katie, a Jensen Beach High School the bishop with the oil of chrism, student, was one of the confir- Deacon Gerald Bott, left, Deacon making the sign of the cross while mandi. “Katie is autistic and Holy Angel Rivera and Bonnie Lay , saying their name and saying, “Be Family have been so wonderful a confirmation teacher of Holy sealed with the gift of the Holy to Katie by helping her along the Family Parish, pose for a picture Spirit. Peace be with you.” way.” n after the confirmation. WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | Feb. 8-21, 2019 FLORIDACatholic VENICE DIOCESE Day

Clockwise from top left, a World Youth Day pilgrim from the Venice Diocese bows her head at prayer at Mass. The World Youth Day 2019 pilgrims from St. William Parish in enjoyed themselves in Panama. Bishop Frank J. Dewane is seen with the Diocesan pilgrims in Panama City, Panama, following a catechesis. Pope Francis was seen by the Diocesan pilgrims to World Youth Day Jan. 23. (COURTESY PHOTOS) Universal Church inspires Diocesan teens STAFF REPORT things great and small. moment and had a new realization of the idea Videos of the brief encounter with Pope Highlights for the young pilgrims included of the Universal and Local Church (Diocese). Francis showed the pure joy of the moment PANAMA CITY | We are all part of one a close encounter with Pope Francis’ motor- “It was wonderful to see how excited every- for the youth. For example, Alexandra of St. Universal and one Local Church – that is the cade, being among people from all corners of one was,” Bishop Dewane said. “The young Raphael Parish in Lehigh Acres said that “see- Mother Church that spans the globe and the the world and most importantly they reported people shared how they felt, which can be dif- ing the in the flesh was beyond Diocese in which you reside. This was a pro- truly feeling God’s presence in what they were ficult. However, this showed how immersed amazing, beyond anything I could imagine.” found lesson learned by the Diocese of Venice doing, seeing and hearing. they were in the experience of this holy jour- Arianna of Our Lady of Light Parish in Fort pilgrims as they took part in an epic journey to Bishop Dewane met with the group at their ney and being among friends who they could Myers described her entire experience like World Youth Day 2019 in Panama. hotel each morning and saw a change in them trust.” this: “World Youth Day Panama 2019 was Jan. 19-28, Bishop Frank J. Dewane was as the week progressed. At a dinner following The young people heard the message of truly an opportunity to encounter Christ, to joined by 66 Diocesan pilgrims, who were able the Mass that closed World Youth Day 2019, Pope Francis who said the are an important encounter Love, to encounter Peace, and most to take in the culture of the Central American the Bishop realized that the young men and part of society and their gifts from the Lord country while also seeing the Lord in many women had grasped the sacredness of the are not to be used later, but now. PLEASE SEE YOUTH, 2 Feb. 8-21, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 2

Diocesan pilgrims on World Youth Day 2019 in Panama stop at a grotto in honor of Our Lady.

Diocesan pilgrims are seen getting ready for the Jan. 26 Vigil with Pope Francis The 66 Diocesan pilgrims in Panama were joined by hundreds of thousands from around the during World Youth Day 2019 in Panama. (COURTESY PHOTOS) world to celebrate the event. This group from St. Katharine Drexel Parish in Cape Coral enjoy Panama as pilgrims on World Youth Day 2019.

Diocesan pilgrims from St. Raphael Parish in Lehigh Acres gather to witness one the various events in Panama City.

YOUTH Koziuk said the entire journey Diocesan pilgrims was to hear of service is by growing in your re- Marissa, also from San Marco brought the Diocesan group closer Bishop Dewane present an English- lationship with the Lord, Bishop said “being surrounded by so many FROM 1 together as they shared incredible language Catechesis. During his Dewane added. “Do you want to different cultures was the greatest spiritual experiences from Mass, to talk, the Bishop challenged all of the be friend with Jesus?” the Bishop experience - especially knowing importantly, to realize they are all prayer, to Eucharistic Adoration, to young people in attendance to be asked. The response was an exu- that no matter how different we one in the same.” listening to amazing speakers and true Servants of the Lord, because berant, “Yes!” As with growing any might be, all of us were there for The Diocesan group included musicians and finally the epic 10- as children of God, all are called to friendship, talking to each other is the same reason. We are the Pope’s groups representing nine parishes mile journey to the Saturday vigil at serve the Lord. The challenge is fig- important. The Lord provides an youth and we will forever shine our including: San Marco Parish in St. John Paul II Park. uring out how to do that. easy avenue for that through prayer. lights!” Marco Island, St. Margaret Parish in First, they were united by a long “You don’t have to be old to serve Bruce from St. Raphael learned to Joseph from Our Lady of Light Clewiston, St. Katherine Drexel Par- flight, then in travel and adven- the Lord,” Bishop said, trying to be courageous and to respect others simply described the experience as ish in Cape Coral, St. ture as they explored areas in and break some misconceptions and and to not put your trust in humans, amazing, changing his perspective Parish in Fort Myers, St. Agnes and around Panama City. When the for- citing the heroic examples of Jesus, but only in God and His Son Jesus in his life and the world. “I expe- St. William Parishes in Naples, Our mal event for World Youth Day be- St. , St. Jose Sanchez del Christ. rienced growth in every aspect... I Lady of the Angels in Lakewood gan they grew closer by experienc- Rio and St. Joan of Arc to name a few. Lia from San Marco said “World could feel God was there and had no Ranch, as well as the previously ing massive crowds of people who “Christ gave the ultimate service by Youth Day made me realize how sense of time just such peace.” mentioned Our Lady of Light Par- may have looked different than they washing the Apostles feet. These universal the catholic faith is and One group leader noted that ish and St. Raphael Parish parishes. were, or spoke a different language, others did so much when they were how important young people are to words frequently mentioned during Leading them throughout the week but were all there for the same rea- so young. What are you doing in ser- our Church. Even though we didn’t nightly reflections were: love, God’s was Nina Kozuik, the Diocese Di- son: united in the Lord. vice to the Lord?” always share the same language, will, trusting God, and serving, just rector for Youth and Young Adults. A highlight of the week for the One way to figure out how to be our faith spoke volumes.” to name a few. n 3 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Feb. 8-21, 2019

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1000 Pinebrook Road Venice, FL 34285 941-484-9543 • Fax 941-483-1121 Bishop Frank J. Dewane blesses the new Holy Family Perpetual Bishop Frank J. Dewane kneels before the Blessed Sacrament at the PUBLISHER Adoration Chapel at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice on Jan. 31. conclusion of the Jan. 31 blessing and dedication of Holy Family Bishop Frank Dewane (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) Perpetual Adoration Chapel at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice.

DIOCESAN EDITOR Bob Reddy [email protected] 941-484-9543 Adoration chapel blessed at Cathedral BOB REDDY • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: continuously and without any in- The waterfall serves both sym- times for adoration. In the mean- Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275-9953, Florida Catholic staff terruptions. bolic and practical purposes. It rep- time, the chapel will be open during or customerservice@theflorida With the rector’s guidance, Jenny resents the need for the perpetual regular office hours of 8 a.m.-4 p.m. catholic.org VENICE | An idea, decades in Holaday and Joe Vuono moved for- presence of Christ in one’s life, and Bishop Dewane said an ado- Notify us of address changes (temporary the making, has come to fruition ward with determining the location it helps keep the exterior noise of ration chapel is a fitting place to or permanent) as soon as possible. Please with the blessing and dedication of and the details while Chris Coviello the school and parish out of the sa- spend time with the Lord in prayer change your address online at www. the Holy Family perpetual adora- helped with the fundraising. Vuono cred space. and that adorers should heed his thefloridacatholic.org or call Tammy at tion chapel at Epiphany Cathedral engaged architect Timothy A. Del Upon entering the chapel, pa- call to develop a loving relationship 1-888-275-9953. in Venice. Vescovo to come up with the de- rishioners will see stained-glass to with God. Bishop Frank J. Dewane presided sign for the chapel itself. This com- the immediate right, which were The blessing and dedication took • ADVERTISING: Contact Valerie Casko at over the blessing and dedication mitment and hard work made the previously windows to a now non- place following a Mass celebrated 407-373-0075 or [email protected] Jan. 31. He noted the importance of blessing and dedication possible. existent convent. Further inside by Bishop Dewane for the students • CLASSIFIED ADS: Contact Mike Carlock at having a permanent place to spend “This has been on my mind for on the left is a large statue of the of Epiphany Cathedral Catholic 1-888-275-9953, or time with the Lord. many years,” Vuono said. “It is so Blessed Virgin Mary dressed in School. The Bishop encouraged [email protected] The original idea for a perpet- beautiful. It is the perfect setting for elegant blue and oriented in the teachers to take time to bring class- ual adoration chapel at Epiphany our Lord.” direction of the tabernacle. Along es to the chapel to help explain its State Offices: 50 E. Robinson St., Suite dates back to before the church The result is a chapel nestled be- the north wall is a crucifix and then purpose and to take time with the G, Orlando, FL 32801-1619; P.O. Box 4993; Orlando, FL 32802-4993; 407-373-0075; Toll- was elevated to cathedral status in tween the parish and school office on either side of the tabernacle is Lord. free 1-888-275-9953; Fax 407-373-0087 1984. The idea was reintroduced buildings. Approaching the chapel, stained-glass with bowing angels. The chapel owes its name to a re- to its present rector — Father Jack parishioners will first hear and then The silver and gold tabernacle is in a lief of the Holy Family in front of the EXECUTIVE & EDITORIAL STAFF: Costello — not long after a par- see a perpetual waterfall flowing in recessed area on a white stone wall school, which seemed an excellent Associate Publisher: Ann Borowski Slade ish stewardship committee was front of a stained-glass window of a that has a white curtain and wood name for our new chapel, Holaday Editorial/Online Director: Jean Gonzalez formed. At that time, there were golden cross and a quote inscribed framing. The chapel has space for explained. Copy Editor: Maurice Beaulieu Business Manager: Pat Spencer more than 70 people committed on the outside wall by St. Paul the about 25 people. “Thirty plus years later, the cha- Advertising Manager: Valerie Casko to adoration each weekday from VI: “Perpetual Adoration extends its Some additional work needs to pel is built, and the real work begins Advertising Sales Associate: Tim Shea noon to 7 p.m. The committee and influence far beyond the individual be completed before the 24-hour — on our knees, praying unceas- Marketing Advertising Associate: Michael Father Costello agreed there was adorers, touching their homes and perpetual adoration can begin with ingly for God’s blessings, for our- Carlock a need to provide a place where families and reaching out to the 230 adorers signed-up. Several par- selves, our families, our neighbors, Advertising Graphic Designer: cathedral adorers could worship parish communities and beyond.” ish outreach groups have scheduled and the world,” Holaday said. n Michael Jimenez

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VENICE | National Catholic Schools Week, held Jan. 27-Feb. 2, served as a showcase for the Dio- cese of Venice Catholics Schools. They were a buzz of activities highlighting the beacon of light they are for the Church, the com- munity and the nation. The theme for the National Catholic Schools Week This year’s theme “Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.” Bishop Frank J. Dewane said during a Mass Jan. 31, for Epiphany Ca- Bishop Frank J. Dewane surveys the inside of St. Elizabeth Seton thedral Catholic School in Venice Church in Naples Feb. 1, following a Mass for all of the Catholic Students at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Fort Myers participate that he while he wants them to all Schools in Collier County. (BOB REDDY | FC) in fun during Catholic Schools Week on Jan. 29. (COURTESY) received the best education pos- sible, he is just as concerned about The start of the their spiritual growth. Viking 5K Fun “The education at a Catholic Run Jan. 26 at Bishop Verot School is unique because it is Catholic High rooted in the truth of the Gos- School in Fort pel,” Bishop Dewane said. “This Myers. Some 230 is a different dimension you re- runners took ceive than your friends in public part of the event schools. The idea of ‘Who is Je- that kicked off sus Christ?’ ‘What is your faith?’ Catholic Schools ‘What does it mean to live a life?’ I Week. (BOB think our standards become a bit REDDY | FC) different and you all need to live those standards to the fullest.” Schools across the Diocese of Venice observed Catholic Schools Week with Masses, open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners and com- munity members. Through these events, schools focused on the val- ue of a quality Catholic education. Bishop Dewane also celebrated an all-Collier County Catholic schools Mass Feb. 1, at St. Eliza- beth Seton Parish in Naples. Also present were students from the parish school, middle schoolers from St. Ann Catholic School, Do- nahue Academy and Royal Palm Academy, as well all of St. John Neumann Catholic School. Fol- lowing the Mass, all of the stu- dents walked about a half-mile to St. John Neumann for lunch, as As part of Catholic Schools Week each classroom at St. Martha well as fun and games. Catholic School in Sarasota had decorations related to countries from A Jan. 29 rally at St. Ann Catholic School in Naples was part of the Catholic Schools Week kicked around the world. (COURTESY) Catholic Schools Week festivities. (COURTESY) off Jan. 26 at Bishop Verot Catho- lic High School in Fort Myers tries. Some students dressed up in helping those with special needs with the annual Viking 5K Fun traditional clothing. and much more. Run. A cool morning didn’t de- At Incarnation Catholic School In addition, schools spon- ter the 235 runners and walk- in Sarasota, during a flag raising sored a variety of activities in- ers. The top runner finished the ceremony, Principal Coleen Cur- cluding special days to honor course in 18:40. Students and lett, whose son is deployed with parents and grandparents. Some faculty from Bishop Verot and the U.S. Air Force, was presented had outdoor activities that in- nearby St. Francis Xavier and St. with a Blue Star Service Flag. cluded fun and games, and com- Andrew Catholic Schools also The next day during morn- petitions against or among the took part. ing car line, Curlett and several teachers and faculty. On Jan. 26-27, students spoke teachers handed bags of candy to Each school also held an open at Masses throughout the Diocese parents to thank them for choos- house to show off the latest in touting the academics and spiri- ing to send their children to In- technology and share with the tual elements of their school. carnation. public the benefits of a Catho- St. Martha Catholic School in A large part of Catholic Schools lic education for students of all Sarasota hosted Olympics games Week at the high schools is about ages. n and a tour around the world. This doing service projects so as to give included each classroom decorat- back to their community. These For more information about Dioc- ing their doors and hallways with projects include going to nursing esan Catholic Schools, visit www. Bishop Frank J. Dewane speaks to students during a Catholic Schools information about different coun- homes, food banks, soup kitchens, dioceseofvenice.org/schools. Week Mass Jan. 31 at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice. (BOB REDDY | FC) 5 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Feb. 8-21, 2019 Sarasota Charity Ball celebrates 30 years

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SARASOTA | Every year, the programs of Catholic Charities of Manatee and Sarasota counties as- sist thousands of individuals and families — from the newborn to the elderly and everyone in between — through a variety of services. With- out those programs, many would go without the basic necessities of living a dignified life. For the past 30 years, one key way to support and to bring attention to the programs is through the Catho- lic Charities Ball, which was held Jan. 26 at The Westin in Sarasota. The 30th annual Catholic Charities Ball took place Jan. 26 at The The evening of elegance and excite- Westin in downtown Sarasota. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) ment marking its 30th anniversary included more than 300 generous Bishop Frank J. Dewane, who Learning Center and Bethesda supporters. was unable to attend due to travel House in Sarasota, Catholic Chari- Catholic Charities, Diocese to World Youth Day in Panama, ties Family Haven in North Port, of Venice, Inc., CEO Philomena sent his greetings and a message of senior housing and services, hous- Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc., CEO Philomena Pereira Pereira thanked everyone for at- gratitude for the continued support ing counseling and foreclosure speaks during the 30th annual Catholic Charities Ball Jan. 29 at The tending the Gala, stating that in of the programs of Catholic Chari- prevention, financial assistance, Westin in downtown Sarasota. its 30 years the annual event has ties. The Bishop added the proceeds professional counseling, refugee made a positive impact on the lives from the event “make a difference services, and immigration ser- was Maria DeSanto. Father Robert and jewelry. A live auction included of many is both large and small. in the lives of so many people.” vices. Dziedziak, Pastor of St. Patrick Par- trips and other items and concluded Pereira said the mission of Catholic The ball directly benefits pro- The co-chairs of the Sarasota ish in Sarasota, delivered the invo- with the important Giving from the Charities is a proven one — provid- grams in Sarasota and Manatee Charity Ball were Mary Kanealy- cation. Heart appeal. A highlight was the ing help, creating hope and serving counties, including Our Mother’s Barbetta, Julie Delaney and Jane The evening included a cocktail opportunity for dancing with music all. House in Venice, St. Martha’s Early Norton, and the honorary chair hour and a silent auction for wine by the Soul Sensations. n

St. Christopher medals are handed out to active and retired first responders at the conclusion of a Blue Mass Jan. 26 at St. Agnes Parish in Naples. Naples Blue Mass honors first responders First responders were honored at a Blue Mass Jan. 26 at St. Agnes Parish in Naples. BOB REDDY ment officers and first responders of the Florida Catholic staff from the local community. Some Father Vannicola, who has been the community. Gospel. You help to create a world, attendees wore uniforms, while re- the chaplain for the Naples Police “I was just doing my job,” is the a community, a society where peo- NAPLES | In thanks for their ser- tired members donned the patches Department for several years, also most common expression Father ple can share their true talents and vice and commitment to the safety or insignias of their past agencies. thanked the first responders, add- Vannicola hears from officers. gifts.” of the community, a Blue Mass for Father Bob Kantor, pastor of St. ing the outward expression of grati- “Simple, profound and sincere. At the end of the Mass, each ac- law enforcement and first respond- Agnes, welcomed everyone noting tude is heard less in recent times. The job you have all done and con- tive and retired first responder was ers was celebrated Jan. 26, at St. Ag- the Mass’ intention was to honor, to He spoke about his four uncles who tinue to do is of incredible impor- presented with a blessed St. Chris- nes Parish in Naples. Priests from pray for, and to recognize the sacri- served as law enforcement officers tance,” Father Vannicola. “It is more topher medal, a symbol of safety. In across Collier County concelebrated fice of those who, while in the call of and did their duty with compassion than a job; it is a role in the com- support of the law enforcement and with the homily by Father Michael duty, risked their own lives—even and without fanfare. Father Van- munity. It’s a vocation. … you help first responders, the Knights of Co- Vannicola, pastor of St. Ann Parish. sacrificing time away from their nicola had learned first-hand what to create a peaceful and verdant lumbus Color Corps was present, as Among those attending were ac- families so they can serve and pro- the families at home went through society in which everyone can do were members of the Rolling Thun- tive duty and retired law enforce- tect their communities. when they were doing their jobs in the work that must be done for the der motorcycle club. n Feb. 8-21, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 6

NEWSbriefs Diocese of Venice Seminarian Christian Chami, a seminarian for the Diocese of Venice, is conferred to the ministry of the lector in Rome. (COURTESY | PNAC)

Seminarian named Next Scripture installed as lector Series talk Feb. 21 Diocese of Venice Seminar- ian Christian Chami was one of 41 in Sarasota who were conferred to the minis- The next edition of the 2019 Dio- try of lector Jan. 19 at the Pontifi- cese of Venice Scripture Series will cal North American University in be Feb. 21, noon-4 p.m., at St. Pat- Rome. rick Parish, 7900 Bee Ridge Road, 12793-0208 Archbishop George Lucas of Sarasota. “Hearing the Word” will Omaha presided over the rite. As be presented by Curtis Mitch, who part of the rite, the archbishop co-authored the Ignatian Study placed the Scriptures in the hands Bible. Learn to understand the of each candidate and said, “Take Bible better. Advanced tickets are this book of holy Scripture and be $15 for adults and $5 for students, faithful in handing on the word of and at the door they are $25 and $10 Donate - Renew - Subscribe God, so that it may grow strong in respectively. To register, visit www. the hearts of his people.” dioceseofvenice.org/calendar. 1-888-275-9953 • www.thefloridacatholic.org 12477-0208 7 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Feb. 8-21, 2019

couples celebrating 25, 30, 35, 40, Mazrin, Diocese of Venice Director Tap, Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., first of Light Parade. Tickets available at DIOCESAN EVENTS 45, 50, or more than 50 years of of Evangelization. Bishop Frank J. Tuesdays, St. John the Evangelist the Parish Office, 239-334-2161 or marriage are invited by Bishop Dewane will join the conference. Parish; second Tuesdays, St. Agnes at the School Office, 239-334-7707. 2019 Women’s Conference: Frank J. Dewane to an Anniversary Registration required before March Parish; third Tuesdays, St. Peter the Feb. 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bishop Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser: Mass in their honor to be 23. Cost $25 includes continental Apostle Parish; fourth Tuesdays, St. Verot Catholic High School, 5598 Feb. 19, 4:30-7 p.m., San Marco celebrated in two locations: March breakfast, lunch, and refreshments William Parish. Sunrise Drive, Fort Myers. Speakers: Parish Center, 851 San Marco 2, 11 a.m., Epiphany Cathedral, at afternoon break. Register at radio-host Jennifer Fulwiler; • Lehigh Acres area, LOFT, third Road, Marco Island. Sponsored by Venice; and March 16, 10 a.m., https://dioceseofvenice.regfox. popular speaker and former model Mondays, 6 p.m., St. Raphael Parish, the Knights of Columbus Council St. Leo the Great Parish, Bonita com/catholic-charismatic-renewal- Leah Darrow; and Mother Adela 2514 Lee Blvd. 239-369-1831. #6344 to benefit local charities. Springs. Registration is through the annual-conference-2019 and visit Galindo, foundress of the Servants • Fort Myers area, “Rooted at St. Cost $12 per person with $5 for local parish. www.dvccr.org for additional of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and John XXIII,” first Thursdays, 7:15 children under 12. Credit cards information. No walk-ins please. Mary. Confessions and Mass with 40 Days for Life: You are p.m. Kelly Evers, 239-561-3022. accepted. Includes spaghetti with Bishop Dewane. Cost in advance: invited to join other Christians AFCAAM of Catholic Charities Catholic Charities Tours: marinara sauce, meatballs, Italian $20 (pre-registration online); from March 6 through April 14, Charity Golf Classic: April 5, Catholic Charities, Diocese of sausage, salad, Italian bread, and students $5. Cost at the door: $30; for the spring 40 Days for Life noon registration, 1 p.m., shotgun Venice, Inc. is offering tours of dessert with beverages and cash $10 for students. Register: https:// campaign - 40 days of prayer and start, the Forest Country Club their programs and services in bar. Take-out available. 239-389- dioceseofvenice.regfox.com/2019- fasting for an end to abortion. in Fort Myers. All proceeds will Sarasota County. Departing from 5633 or www.marcoknights.com. womens-conference. Stand and peacefully pray during a benefit the programs at AFCAAM the Catholic Charities district “REBOOT! LIVE! Featuring 40-day vigil in the public right-of- of Catholic Charities which include Ignatian Preached Retreats: office in Sarasota, the tour may Chris Stefanick”: Feb. 20, 7 way outside Planned Parenthood the After-School Reading Program, Feb. 18-21, Our Lady of Perpetual include visits to St. Martha’s Early p.m., St. Katharine Drexel Parish, in Naples, Fort Myers or Sarasota and the SKILLS Female Mentoring Help Retreat Center, 3989 South Learning Center, Bethesda House, 1922 S.W. 20th Ave., Cape Coral; or the abortion facility in Port and Straight Talk Male Mentoring Moon Drive, Venice. Directed by Our Mother’s House, and the and Feb. 21, 7 p.m., St. John the Charlotte. For more details, go to programs. The tournament will Father Sean Morris, OMV or Father Catholic Charities Family Haven. To Evangelist Parish, 625 111th Ave. www.40daysforlife.com and click include a dinner and prizes. Call Mark Yavarone, OMV, Ignatian participate, Monica Mattioli at 941- N., Naples. For ages 12 and up. on the location nearest you. 239-728-4571 or email tduffy1942@ Preached Retreats are silent retreats 355-4680 ext. 302 or mmattioli@ Cost: $25, includes books by the gmail.com. that include scheduled conferences Naples Prayer Walk for ccdis1.org. Groups and individuals author. www.RealLifeCatholic.com/ each day, Mass, and an opportunity Life: Ash Wednesday, March 6, Sugar Bowl Show of Shows are welcome. Reboot; Natalie Campbell, 239-566- to meet at least once with the 8 a.m. Mass at St. William Parish, Sarasota-Bradenton: April 5, 7 Legal help available for 8740, ext. 3909 (Naples), or Aileen retreat director. The conference 601 Seagate Drive, Naples. Bus p.m., Neel Performing Arts Center needy: Cenacle Legal Services Vasquez at 239-283-9501 (Cape topics center around Ignatian transportation will be available at State College of Florida in Inc. (CLS), a not-for-profit legal Coral). spirituality, prayer, and discernment. from Fleischmann Park to the Bradenton. Sponsored by Catholic aid organization, in partnership Faith and Ale: Feb. 21, 6 p.m., Each retreat is four days and all start of a peaceful Prayer Walk Charities, Diocese of Venice Inc. with the Diocese of Venice, serves St. Leo the Great Parish, 29290 rooms are single occupancy. To outside Planned Parenthood. Join and the local Knights of Columbus legal needs of its income-eligible Beaumont Road, Bonita Springs. register, visit https://olph-retreat. Bishop Frank J. Dewane. Marks the Councils, the show will feature clients in South Sarasota County. To Speaker: Lou Holtz, former Notre org/ignatian-spirituality-retreats . beginning of the Spring 40 Days for the Atlantic City Boys. Tickets: request an appointment: 941-244- Dame Head Coach; “Are you Life Campaign. Call 239-227-5192 $25. Proceeds benefit Sugar Bowl Volunteer Appreciation Mass: 0308, [email protected]. CLS growing or are you dying in your or 941-374-1068 for details. Fund for families are experiencing Feb. 23, 11 a.m., Our Lady of Light offices are located at 237 N. Nassau life?” www.faithandale.com. financial hardships. Visit www. Parish, 19680 Cypress View Drive, Port Charlotte Prayer Walk St., Venice. Follow on Facebook at St. Mary’s Men’s Club annual catholiccharitiesdov.org. Fort Myers. Mass celebrated by for Life: March 8, 8:30 a.m., St. Cenacle Legal Services. golf tournament: Feb. 28, 8 a.m. Bishop Frank J. Dewane as an Charles Borromeo Parish, 21505 Third Annual “Starry, Starry Television Mass for the shotgun start, Harbourside Golf opportunity to extend gratitude Augusta Avenue. Following the Night”: April 12, 5:30 p.m., Our homebound in the northern Course, Longboat Key. Four-person and appreciation for those who Mass, the faithful will walk the Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat portions of the Diocese: 9:30 scramble. $125 per person, includes generously give of their time 1/2-mile to the local abortion Center, 3989 South Moon Drive, a.m. on the CW Network; in the cart, greens fee, range balls and and talent at parish, school center to pray for an end to Venice. Seats: $80. VIP tables: southern portions of the Diocese, Tour of Italy lunch. Prizes for or diocesan-level. A lunch will abortion. Refreshments in the $1,000. To register visit www.olph- 10:30 a.m., on WFTX-TV (FOX-4). longest drive, closest to pin, men’s follow. Registration go to: www. parish hall after the walk. Contact retreat.org or call 941-486-0233 ext. Check your local listings for channel and owmen’s divisions. Checks dioceseofvenice.org/calendar, Jeanne Berdeaux, Berdeaux@ 3002. information. Leaflet missals are made out to St. Mary, Star of the [email protected], 941-484- dioceseofvenice.org or 941-374- Come to the Water day of available upon request by calling Sea Parish Men’s Club. To register, 9543. 1068 for details. prayer: second Wednesdays, 941-484-9543 and asking about Lenny DiStefano, 518-755-6141. Boots and Bandannas Dinner Emerald Ball: March 23, 6 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Our Lady of the TV Mass or by writing: TV Faith and Wine Lee County: Dance: Feb. 23, 6 p.m., Kingsway p.m., Ritz-Carlton Beach Resort in Perpetual Help Retreat Center, Mass, Diocese of Venice, 1000 Feb. 28, 6 p.m., Our Lady of Light Country Club in Port Charlotte. All Naples. All proceeds will benefit 3989 S. Moon Drive, Venice. All Pinebrook Road, Venice, FL 34285. Parish, 19680 Cypress View Drive, proceeds will benefit the programs the programs and services of are welcome. Cost: $35, includes Gail Ardy: 941-486-4714, ardy@ Fort Myers. Speaker: Sally Mews and services of Catholic Charities, Catholic Charities, Diocese of continental breakfast, lunch, two dioceseofvenice.org. on “Catholics Returning Home – Diocese of Venice, Inc. in DeSoto Venice, Inc. in Collier County which conferences and opportunities Safe Environment training: Helping Non-practicing Catholics County. The evening will include include the Judy Sullivan Family for Sacrament of Reconciliation, Report all abuses against minors to Return to Their Faith.” Tickets: a cocktail hour, auctions, dinner, Resource Center, the Golden Gate private meditation and prayer. the Florida Department of Children $10 or $40 for season. www. and dancing to live country music. Senior Center and Guadalupe www.olph-retreat.org/1-day- and Families at 1-800-962-2873. To faithandwineleecounty.com. Tickets are $75 a person. For tickets, Social Services. The evening will retreats, 941-486-0233. report abuse by diocesan personnel Faith in Numbers 5K: March 2, visit www.catholiccharitiesdov. include a cocktail hour, auctions, Project Rachel offers hope or volunteers, also call the Diocesan 7 a.m., Jaycee Park, 4215 S.E. 20th org or call 863-494-1068 or email dinner, and dancing. Tickets and healing after abortion for Victims Assistance Coordinator at Place, Cape Coral. St. Katharine [email protected]. are $400. For tickets, visit www. women and men: Sylvia, 941-412- 941-416-6114. Drexel Parish invites everyone to catholiccharitiesdov.org or call Our Mother’s House Wine 5860 (English, Español, Deutsch). participate in this celebration of 239-455-2655 or email banderson@ Tasting: Auction and Dinner All calls are confidential. Retreat in unity and solidarity among Cape catholiccharitiescc.org. Dance, Feb. 28, 5:30 p.m., Venice planning stages. Video testimonials: COMMUNITY Coral faith communities with a Community Center in Venice. All Catholic Days at the Capitol: www.dioceseofvenice.org/offices/ desire and commitment to heal and proceeds will benefit Our Mother’s March 26-28. Registration open respect-life/post-abortion-help. EVENTS live in mutual respect and harmony. until Feb. 26 for the three-day Free mental health Register www.faith5k.com. House, a program of Catholic Dinner, Diversity and Silent trip to Tallahassee. Join others counseling by Catholic Eighth annual Father Fausto Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. Auction: Feb. 16, 4:30-7:30 p.m., from around the state in making Charities: Diocese of Venice, Inc. Golf Cup: March 8, Laurel Oak which is committed to helping St. Catherine Parish Hall, 827 a difference while visiting our Counseling services for adults, Country Club, 2700 Gary Player homeless mothers and their Hickory St., Sebring. Benefits state legislators. Activities include children and families who lived Blvd., Sarasota. Benefits St. children achieve self-sufficiency. The the St. Catherine Catholic School a legislative briefing on policy in Florida during Hurricane Irma. Martha Catholic School classroom evening will include a wine tasting, Scholarship Fund. Tickets: $20. RSVP issues affecting human life and To schedule an appointment in: technology. Registration: 9 a.m., auctions, dinner, and dancing. by Feb. 6. Call 302-743-2267 or dignity; luncheon for participants, Sarasota 941-355-4680, ext. 311; 11:30 a.m. shotgun start. Lunch, Tickets are $85 a person. For tickets, email [email protected]. visit www.catholiccharitiesdov. Florida’s Bishops and legislators; Naples 239-455-2655; Bonita dinner, prizes and silent auction. org or call 941-485-6264 or email Annual Red Mass of the Holy Spirit Springs 239-390-2928; Fort Myers 10th annual Walk for the Email Chris Huston and Jody [email protected]. celebrated by the Bishops of Florida 239-337-4193; Everglades City 239- Poor: Feb. 16, 9 a.m., Laishley Park Young at golftournament@ to pray for those working in the Pavilion, Punta Gorda. Sponsored Bethesda House Mardi 919-9599. stmarthaschool.net. legislative, judicial and executive by the Charlotte County St. Vincent Gras Madness: March 2, 6 p.m., “Witnessing Faith With Fish Fry Suppers: Fridays branches of government. Free de Paul chapter. Walk will proceed Michael’s on East in Sarasota. All Bishop Dewane”: last Fridays, March 8 to April 12, 5 p.m.-7 p.m., bus transportation provided. For across the northbound U.S. 41 proceeds will benefit Bethesda 8:30 a.m., on 1660 AM in Naples, Epiphany Cathedral Parish Hall, 224 registration and details, contact bridge walkway. Call 941-268-9678 House, a program of Catholic and 1410 AM and 106.7 FM in Fort Harbor Drive. N., Venice. Benefits Jeanne Berdeaux at 941-374-1068 or visit at https://svdp-dov.org/ Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. Myers. Listen anywhere online at Epiphany Cathedral Catholic or [email protected]. charlotte. which provides professional and RelevantRadio.com. Join Bishop School. Sponsored by Knights compassionate support services for English Catholic Charismatic Frank J. Dewane for his monthly Spaghetti Dinner and Edison of Columbus Council #7052 and individuals living with HIV/AIDS. The Renewal Annual Conference: talks. You can also find them at Festival of Light Parade: Feb. 16, catered by Sharkey’s on the Pier. evening will include a cocktail hour, March 30, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Epiphany http://dioceseofvenice.org/our- 3:30-6:30 p.m., St. Francis Xavier Fish and Chips plate $12, baked auctions, Mardi Gras festivities, Cathedral Parish Center, 310 bishop/bishop-frank-j-dewane/. Parish, 2157 Cleveland Ave., Fort salmon plate $15 (children 6 and dinner, and dancing. Tickets are Sarasota Street, Venice. Please join Young adult opportunities: Myers. Tickets are $12 for adults under half price). All meals include us for a day of praise and worship, and $5 for children 10 and under. $150 a person. For tickets, visit • Sarasota-Bradenton area, coleslaw, roll, drink, fries or red healing prayer, and Eucharistic Dine-in or take-out dinner of www.catholiccharitiesdov.org or Theology on Tap, Feb. 21, 7 p.m., potatoes. Take-out available. Adoration. Listen to internationally spaghetti and meat sauce, salad, call 941-355-4680, ext. 301 or email Mandeville Beer Garden, 428 Tickets at the door or at www. renowned speakers including: roll, dessert, and drink. The $12 [email protected]. Lemon, Ave., Sarasota. epiphanycathedral.org. Helen Peter Herbeck; Walter Matthews; dinner ticket includes parking and Anniversary Masses: All • Naples area, Theology on Flynn, flynn@epiphanycathedral. Father Anthony Lukka; and Joshua viewing area for the Edison Festival org, 941-416-2244. Feb. 8-21, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 8 Prayer Walk for Life recalls infamous anniversary

BOB REDDY ers end the killing by realizing that during a 40-day vigil in the public of the Florida Catholic staff all life, from conception to natural right-of-way outside Planned Par- death, is precious. enthood in Naples, Fort Myers or SARASOTA | The annual Sara- The Sarasota Prayer Walk for Life Sarasota or the abortion facility in sota Prayer Walk for Life took place coincided with the day that the fa- Port Charlotte. For more informa- Jan. 22 on the National Day of cility has medical abortions adding tion, visit www.40daysforlife.com. Prayer for the Legal Protection of weight to the strong witness each Bishop Frank J. Dewane is cel- Unborn Children, which is also the walker gave when mothers entered ebrating Mass and leading two 46th anniversary of the 1973 Roe v. the building. The pro-life Commu- Prayer Walks for Life during 40 Wade U.S. Supreme Court decision. nity Pregnancy Clinic is next door Days for Life. The first will be A Mass at St. Martha Parish pre- to the abortion facility and serves Ash Wednesday, March 6, with 8 ceded the prayer walk held at the as a positive option for mothers in a.m. Mass at St. William Parish, nearby regional headquarters for crisis. 601 Seagate Drive, Naples. Trans- Planned Parenthood, the largest Taking place one day earlier, on portation will be available from abortionist in the U.S. Approxi- Martin Luther King Day, the Ave Fleischmann Park to the start mately 200 people participated Maria Parish Respect Life Team of walk outside Planned Parent- in the walk, lending a voice to the and other pro-lifers participated hood. Call 239-227-5192 or 941- voiceless — the unborn. in a parade and celebration held at 374-1068. Brenda Olsson of St. Patrick Par- Cambier Park in Naples. Volunteers The second 40 Days for Life Mass ish in Sarasota, and a recent perma- had a banner in the parade and and Prayer Walk with Bishop De- nent transplant from Lorain, Ohio, a “Sanctity of Life” table promot- wane is at 8:30 a.m. March 8, at St. said she always has been pro-life ing life with the goal of educating Charles Borromeo Parish, 21505 and finds grace when she prays for the African-American commu- Augusta Ave. Following the Mass, the saving of the life of an unborn nity about the cultural impacts of the faithful will walk the half-mile child. abortion and abstinence. Diocese to the local abortion center to pray “A child is a precious gift,” Ols- of Venice Project Rachel Program for an end to abortion. Contact son said. “I was never able to have Director Sylvia Jimenez was also Jeanne Berdeaux, Berdeaux@dio- children of my own and it pains me present to share information about ceseofvenice.org or 941-374-1068. to know mothers willingly end their post-abortive healing. For an opportunity to learn child’s life. I will continue to pray for The Diocese offers multiple pro- about pro-life issues on a legislative About 200 people participated in the annual Sarasota Prayer Walk an end to the killing as long as I am life efforts in the coming months. A level, join a Diocesan sponsored for Life on Jan. 22. The walk took place on the 46th anniversary of able.” prayer vigil is held at the Sarasota trip to Catholic Days at the Capitol. Roe v. Wade and was held at the regional headquarters for Planned Many of the walkers carried signs location Tuesdays. For information, The registration deadline is Feb. 26 Parenthood. (BOB REDDY | FC) seeking an end to abortion and to contact James Kurt at 941-371-7339 for the three-day trip to Tallahassee the federal funding for Planned Par- or [email protected]. from March 26-28. Activities in- tors; and attendance at the annual Free bus transportation is pro- enthood. Prayers were made for the The 40 Days for Life spring cam- clude: a legislative briefing on pol- Red Mass of the Holy Spirit celebrat- vided. For registration and hotel in- healing of those mothers who have paign is held from March 6 to April icy issues affecting human life and ed by the Florida’s Bishops to pray formation, contact Jeanne Berdeaux had abortions, the fathers who have 14 and is 40 days of prayer and dignity; meetings with lawmakers for those working in the legislative, at 941-374-1068 or Berdeaux@ lost a child to abortion, and that the fasting for an end to abortion. Par- led by team leaders; a luncheon judicial and executive branches of dioceseofvenice.org or visit www. abortion doctors and clinic work- ticipants stand and peacefully pray with Florida’s Bishops and legisla- government. flaccb.org/cdac. n

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Salesian leaders,” and included entertain- Palomino Lane, Fort Myers, is Sister Celtic Ball ment from students previewing now open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday- Patricia the upcoming musical produc- Friday, and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Satur- Roche, support Neumann tion of “Into the Woods.” days. All visitors are welcome. principal High School Those who wish to become of St. John New Adoration committed adorers are invited Neumann, The annual Celtic Ball in sup- visit the parish website at www. speaks with port of St. John Neumann Catho- Chapel opens johnxxiii.net, the click on Minis- supporters lic School in Naples took place in Fort Myers try, and then on Adoration Chapel at the Feb. 2, at the Club at Pelican Bay Ministry, or sign up directly to: Celtic in Naples. The St. Luke Adoration Chapel https://secure.rotundasoftware. Ball. (BOB The theme for the evening was at St. John XXIII Parish, 13060 com/l/enrollment/johnxxiii. REDDY | FC) “An evening in Italy: Celebrating the next generation of Catholic FLAG FOOTBALL FUN The seventh annual Naples Youth Flag Football Super

Bowl game 12795-0208 took place Feb. 3, at St. John Neumann Catholic High School and gathered youth from St. Agnes, St. John the Evangelist, St. William, and St. Peter parishes. (COURTESY PHOTO) 9 FLORIDA NEWS Florida Catholic Feb. 8-21, 2019 Florida bishop reacts to U.S. bishops voice bipartisan carbon pricing bill support for Child

CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE Bishop Frank J. Dewane, chairman Welfare Provider Washington, D.C. | Bishop Frank of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on J. Dewane, Chairman of the U.S. Domestic Justice Conference of Catholic Bishops and Human Inclusion Act bill Committee on Domestic Justice and Development, CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE Human Development, recently wel- second from left, of its major opponents is the Hu- comed the introduction of the Ener- is pictured in a man Rights Campaign, which gy Innovation and Carbon Dividend file photo. (BOB WASHINGTON | The chair- advocates for gay rights and says Act of 2019 (EICDA), as an important ROLLER | CNS) men of three committees of the religious opposition to placing step forward in addressing climate U.S. Conference of Catholic Bish- children with same-sex couples change. the full spectrum of costs associated 2050. ops have written to the sponsors discrimination. In a statement released Jan. 25, with greenhouse gas emissions— The United States does not regu- of the Child Welfare Provider In- “More than 104,000 youth liv- Bishop Dewane said “at a time when economic, social, and environ- late carbon emissions for their im- clusion Act of 2019, which would ing in the foster system today are the dangerous effects of climate mental—are accounted. “Failing to pact on climate change, and the bar states from taking action eligible for adoption. In many change are becoming increasingly consider the health and well-being bill would keep the Environmental against an adoption or foster care states, child welfare agencies apparent, the need for legislative so- of people, including future gen- Protection Agency from doing so for provider for offering its services continue to discriminate against lutions like this is more urgent than erations and the planet, means that 10 years. If carbon reduction targets in a way that would not violate its qualified, licensed lesbian, gay, ever.” ‘businesses profit by calculating and are not met, then Congress will di- religious or moral principles. bisexual, transgender and queer Under the new bill, a fee is put paying only a fraction of the costs rect the EPA to regulate them. “The act prevents the fed- foster and adoptive families, re- on fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas. involved’ (Laudato Si’, 195). This The bill does not regulate auto eral government and states that fusing to place youth with these The fee is small at first and grows proposed legislation is one possible emissions or water quality. Imports receive federal funds for child families,” it said in a December over time. According to the Citizens remedy to addressing these imbal- would pay a slight carbon adjust- welfare services from excluding posting on its website. Climate Lobby, which backs the bill, ances,” the bishop said. ment fee, while U.S. exports would child welfare providers who be- “By denying LGBTQ families it would reduce carbon pollution be- Bishop Dewane has been actively receive a small rebate. lieve that children deserve to be the ability to foster and adopt, cause energy companies, industries involved with promoting issues in Fees raised from the bill, which placed with a married mother children are denied the right to and consumers will move toward supporting of the environment for is designed to be revenue-neutral, and father,” said the three bish- safe, happy, and healthy perma- cleaner and cheaper options. many years. He served as a member would be distributed equally to all ops in Feb. 1 letters to U.S. Sen. nent homes,” it added. “This bipartisan bill is a hopeful of the Permanent Observer Mission U.S. residents. Many states and mu- Mike Enzi, R-Wyoming, sponsor The USCCB chairmen noted sign that more and more, climate of the Holy See to the United Nations nicipalities already have enacted of the Senate version, and to U.S. how the exclusion of Catholic change is beginning to be seen as in , and then later as laws setting ambitious targets for Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, adoption and foster care agen- a crucial moral issue; one that con- Under Secretary of the Pontifical obtaining a significant percentage who introduced it in the House. cies “has already happened in cerns all people,” the bishop’s state- Council for Justice and Peace. of energy from renewable sources The three chairmen are Bish- Massachusetts, Illinois, Cali- ment said. “If enacted, this proposal The groundbreaking bipartisan in the coming years. n op Frank J. Dewane of Venice, fornia, the District of Columbia, is expected to result in significant climate solution to price carbon Florida, chairman of the Com- and is in progress or litigation in reductions in greenhouse gas emis- gives revenue to households and Bob Reddy in Venice contributed to mittee on Domestic Justice and New York, Pennsylvania, Michi- sions.” bring greenhouse gas emissions the report. Human Development; Archbish- gan and at the federal level. In The bill is about ensuring that down by as much as 90 percent by op Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, each of these places, religious Kentucky, chairman of the Com- agencies have been or are being mittee for Religious Liberty; and driven out of offering adoption Escorted by Father Hoyer Bishop James D. Conley of Lin- and foster care services due to coln, Nebraska, chairman of the their beliefs.” “You will have an Subcommittee for the Promotion “Our first and most cherished inspirational and fun time and Defense of Marriage. freedom, religious liberty, is to Bella-Italia “Women and men who want be enjoyed by all Americans, in- with a great group of The Trip of your Dreams to Italy! pilgrims - a guaranteed to place their children for adop- cluding child welfare providers spiritual experience. tion ought to be able to choose who serve the needs of children,” You’ll love Italy and this an agency that shares the par- the bishops said, adding that the once-in-a-lifetime journey ents’ religious beliefs and moral Inclusion Act would remedy “un- June 11-21 at a value price!” convictions. The Inclusion Act just discrimination by enabling recognizes and respects this pa- providers to serve parents and Everything you’ve always wanted in Italy! 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CINDY WOODEN the success of his “brief but impor- “the cry of these children and their A woman Catholic News Service tant trip.” The pope was scheduled parents rises to God.” holds her to spend less than 48 hours in the Pope Francis called on “all sides malnourished ABU DHABI, United Arab Emir- UAE. involved” and the international son at a ates | The sun had set long before Many people had wondered if, community “to urgently promote treatment Pope Francis arrived in Abu Dhabi during his stay in Abu Dhabi, Pope the observance of the agreements center in Feb. 3, but Sheik Mohammed bin Francis would mention the ongoing that have been reached, ensure the Sanaa, Zayed Al Nahyan, the crown prince, war in Yemen and the humanitar- distribution of food and work for the Yemen, Oct. and Egyptian Sheik Ahmad el- ian catastrophe it has provoked; the good of the population.” 7. Every 10 Tayeb, grand imam of al-Azhar, still UAE has a leading role, along with “I invite everyone to pray for our minutes, went to the airport to welcome him. Saudi Arabia, in fighting the Houthi brothers and sisters in Yemen,” he a child in It had been a rare rainy day on the armed movement in Yemen. Both said, leading the recitation of the Yemen southeast coast of the Arabian pen- sides have been accused of serious Hail Mary. dies from a insula, which, the pope told report- human rights abuses, including tar- “Let us pray hard because there preventable ers traveling with him, was seen as a geting civilians and preventing the are children who are hungry, who illness sign of blessing by the people of the distribution of emergency humani- are thirsty, who do not have medi- resulting United Arab Emirates. tarian aid. cine and are in danger of dying,” the from The pope then went to Al Mush- Pope Francis spoke of the crisis pope said. malnutrition, according rif Palace, the government’s guest- after reciting the Angelus. Before praying the Angelus, Pope to a report house for visiting foreign dignitar- “With great concern I am follow- Francis met at his residence with a by UNICEF. ies. ing the humanitarian crisis in Ye- dozen refugees -- Christians and (KHALED Pope Francis boarded the Alitalia men,” he told the crowd in St. Peter’s Muslims -- being assisted by the ABDULLAH, plane for the almost six-hour flight Square. “The population is worn out papal almoner and the Rome-based REUTERS to Abu Dhabi after praying the An- by the long conflict and many, many Sant’Egidio Community; the group | CNS) gelus at noon with pilgrims in St. children are suffering from hunger, included a couple of women from Peter’s Square. but they are unable to access the Yemen, a family from Morocco After reciting the Marian prayer, stores of food.” and a married couple from Iran, the pope asked the crowd to pray for Brothers and sisters,” he said, Sant’Egidio said in a statement. n Holy Father: True belief leads to respect, peace

CINDY WOODEN ily members, compatriots (and) be- Straying slightly from his pre- Catholic News service lievers of the same faith is a limping pared text, the pope said that dif- justice; it is a disguised injustice,” ferences of sex, race and language ABU DHABI, United Arab Emir- Pope Francis told the gathering. are all signs of “God’s wisdom” and ates | In an officially Muslim nation “We cannot honor the Creator must never be a pretext to limit a where Christians are welcomed as without cherishing the sacredness person’s freedom. guest workers and free to worship, of every person and of every human Followers of every religion con- Pope Francis urged leaders of the life. Each person is equally precious tinually “must be purified from the world’s main religions to embrace in the eyes of God,” the pope said. recurrent temptation to judge oth- a broader vision of freedom, justice, Some 80 percent of the people ers as enemies and adversaries,” tolerance and peace. living in the United Emirates, in- he said. Instead, they must strive to Addressing the interreligious cluding almost all the Catholics, adopt “the perspective of heaven,” Human Fraternity Meeting in Abu are foreign workers who have no of God who does not discriminate Dhabi Feb. 4, Pope Francis said all right to citizenship, but are a key between his children. those who believe in one God also part of the country’s booming “Thus, to recognize the same must believe that all people are economy. rights for every human being is to their brothers and sisters and dem- While they are free to attend glorify the name of God on earth,” onstrate that belief in the way they churches, which have been built the pope said. “In the name of God treat others, especially minorities on land donated by the emirates’ the creator, therefore, every form of and the poor. ruling families, they must exercise violence must be condemned with- Pope Francis greets Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, United The Human Fraternity Meet- care lest they be accused of prosely- out hesitation, because we gravely Arab Emirates minister of tolerance, upon his arrival at Abu Dhabi ing, which brought together some tizing. The government also closely profane God’s name when we use Presidential Flight airport in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 700 religious leaders from Muslim, controls the practice of Islam to it to justify hatred and violence 3. (PAUL HARING | CNS) Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Sikh, block the influence of groups it against a brother or sister.” Hindu and other religious com- considers politically dangerous or But Pope Francis broadened that Arabia, with strong support from logic of armed power, against the munities, was a centerpiece of Pope related to terrorism. appeal as well, urging religious the United Arab Emirates, and the monetization of relations, the arm- Francis’ visit. The meeting was Sheik el-Tayeb, speaking before leaders to work together at “demili- Houthi rebels they are fighting are ing of borders, the raising of walls, sponsored by the Abu Dhabi-based the pope, told his fellow Muslims tarizing the human heart” and op- supported by Iran. Both sides have the gagging of the poor,” the pope international Muslim Council of El- to “embrace your Christian broth- posing all war. been accused of serious violations said. “Let us oppose all this with ders and was promoted as a key part ers and sisters ... there are special “War cannot create anything of humanitarian law, including the the sweet power of prayer and daily of the UAE’s declaration of 2019 as bonds between us. Even the Quran but misery,” he said, and “weapons indiscriminate killing of civilians. commitment to dialogue.” the “Year of Tolerance.” speaks of these bonds.” bring nothing but death.” In early December, David Beas- The meeting ended with Pope In the presence of Abu Dhabi’s Sheik el-Tayeb also insisted that Pope Francis said he was not ley, executive director of the World Francis and Sheik el-Tayeb signing crown prince, Sheik Mohammed Christians should be treated “as simply talking about war in theory, Food Program, called Yemen “the “A Document on Human Fraternity bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Egyptian citizens with full rights.” because “its miserable crudeness” world’s worst humanitarian disas- for World Peace and Living Togeth- Sheik Ahmad el-Tayeb, the grand Religious freedom, Pope Francis and “its fateful consequences are ter in 100 years.” Half of Yemen’s er.” imam of al-Azhar and chair of the told the gathering, “is not limited before our eyes. I am thinking in 28 million people are on the brink Muslims and Catholics “of the Muslim Council of Elders, Pope only to freedom of worship but sees particular of Yemen, Syria, Iraq and of starvation, and the country is East and West,” it said, “declare the Francis thanked the emirates for in the other truly a brother or sister, Libya.” suffering from the worst cholera adoption of a culture of dialogue as the respect and tolerance shown a child of my own humanity whom The war in Yemen began in epidemic in modern history. “To- the path; mutual cooperation as the toward Christians, but later in his God leaves free and whom, there- March 2015. The international gether, as brothers and sisters in the code of conduct; reciprocal under- speech he called for more. fore, no human institution can co- coalition supporting the govern- one human family willed by God, standing as the method and stan- “A justice addressed only to fam- erce, even in God’s name.” ment troops there is led by Saudi let us commit ourselves against the dard.” n 11 NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS Florida Catholic Feb. 8-21, 2019

NEXT WYD? Like Mary, be ‘influencers’ for God, PORTUGAL PANAMA CITY | , Portugal will open its doors to the world’s young people in 2022 for pope urges at World Youth Day vigil the next World Youth Day. The an- nouncement was made by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, head of the Vatican’s JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES for Laity, the Family and Catholic News Service Life, at the final Mass of World Youth Day Jan. 27. Upon hearing PANAMA CITY | Although Mary the location of the next celebration, would not be considered an “in- hundreds of thousands of young fluencer,” like many social media people in St. John Paul II Park at- personalities, she still became the tending the Mass erupted in cheers most influential woman in history and applause. Young pilgrims from by trusting “in the love and prom- Panama bearing the World Youth ises of God, the only force capable of Day crucifix handed it to their making all things new,” Pope Fran- Portuguese peers, raising it for the cis told young people at the World crowd to see. In the early morning hours, pilgrims were awakened Youth Day prayer vigil Jan. 26. by sounds of upbeat music as the “Are you willing to be an ‘influ- hot Panamanian sun rose. Despite encer’ like Mary, who dared to say, the heat, the pilgrims danced and ‘Let it be done’?” he asked. “Only sang along, awaiting Pope Francis’ love makes us more human and Pilgrims pray during Pope Francis’ World Youth Day vigil at St. John Pope Francis blesses the crowd arrival. In his homily, Pope Francis fulfilled; everything else is a pleas- Paul II Field in Panama City Jan. 26, 2019. (JACLYN LIPPELMANN, with the monstrance y Jan. 26. encouraged young Catholics to ant but useless placebo.” CATHOLIC STANDARD | CNS) (PAUL HARING | CNS) be engaged in the world today to Despite sweltering tempera- ensure a better tomorrow. tures in Panama City, hundreds and, after the birth of their daugh- be bothered by others,” Odeh said. moments of uncertainty, doubt of thousands of young men and ter, decided “to love her with all our “With all the struggles and weari- and trial. women made their way to St. John hearts, without making any differ- ness of daily life, I wasn’t interested Recalling the experience given “It is easy enough to criticize and Paul II Park on the penultimate ence with our other children, who in faith. However, I was curious by de Bucktron, the pope said the complain about young people if we day of World Youth Day. They also welcomed her with so much about the idea of God! It fascinated fears and difficulties the couple are depriving them of the jobs, edu- brought sleeping bags and tents, love.” me.” faced with the birth of her daughter cation and community opportuni- prepared to spend the night at the Panamanian Alfredo Martinez After participating in World meant embracing life, even “in ac- ties they need to take root and to field -- praying the rosary, making Andrion, 20, recalled his experi- Youth Day 2016 in Krakow, Poland, cepting things that are not perfect, dream of a future,” he said. new friends -- before celebrating ence of falling into a life of drugs Odeh said she took a “leap of faith” pure or ‘distilled,’ yet no less worthy “Without education, it is diffi- Mass with Pope Francis at 8 a.m. and crime. His addiction, he said, and began receiving the sacra- of love,” he said. cult to dream of a future; without Jan. 27. The pope did not spend ultimately led to a 12-month prison ments. “Is a disabled or frail person not work, it is very difficult to dream of the night but returned later in the sentence. Despite attempts to re- “And here I am today, three years worthy of love?” the pope asked. “Is a future; without a family and com- evening to the apostolic nuncia- form following his release, he fell later in Panama, excitedly praying a person who happens to be a for- munity, it is almost impossible to ture. back again into drug use. for him (God) to lead me on my next eigner, a person who made a mis- dream of a future.” Arriving in his popemobile, Pope Ultimately, he found help at a journey,” she said. take, a person ill or in prison, not The pope said that young men Francis made his way through a sea Catholic-run halfway house that After listening to their experi- worthy of love?” and women also need to be rooted of colorful flags and banners people helped and encouraged him “in my ences, Pope Francis addressed the God begins to write his great in a community and a home that waved excitedly. path toward reintegration.” youths, saying that their experienc- love story precisely through peo- prepares their hearts and give them After the pope took his place on “I want to tell the young people es reflected the risk Mary took to say ple’s problems, frailties and flaws, a sense of belonging. the stage, young adults from Pana- of the world that God loves us and “yes” to God. the pope said. Just as he embraced Odeh’s experience, he explained, ma and the Palestinian territories never abandons us. We are the mas- The salvation that God wishes Peter after his denials, Jesus helps is proof that this belonging also gave their experiences of finding ters of our own actions, but if we are to give his children, he said, isn’t a Christians stand up when they have gives a sense of identity that allows faith and hope amid doubt, sickness with God, everything will be OK,” file in the cloud waiting to be down- fallen, the pope added. young people to “live the joy that and addiction. Martinez said. loaded or the latest app, but rather Thanking Martinez for his testi- comes from being found by Jesus.” Erika de Bucktron, a 42-year-old Nirmeen Odeh, a 26-year-old is an invitation to be “part of a love mony, Pope Francis said the expe- Pope Francis encouraged young mother of four from Panama, spoke Palestinian woman, gave the final story interwoven with our per- rience of the young Panamanian people to not be afraid of opening of the fear and difficulties she faced testimony of the evening, recalling sonal stories; it is alive and wants shows that, without strong roots their hearts to Christ and “embrace when doctors said her pregnancy that despite being born and raised to be born in our midst so that we that are firmly grounded, “it is im- life with all its frailty and flaws, but was at high risk after diagnosing in the Holy Land, she was apathetic can bear fruit just as we are, wher- possible to grow.” also with its grandeur and beauty.” her unborn daughter with Down to Christianity, especially coming ever we are and with everyone all Older people, he continued, must “Do not be afraid,” he said, “to syndrome. “from a place where many of my around us.” ask themselves what foundations tell him that you, too, want to be a Throughout her pregnancy, she simple rights are violated.” However, Christians can only they are providing to help young part of his love story in this world, said, she and her husband aban- “I thought it was better to be dis- obtain this salvation by placing people grow instead of lobbing criti- that you are ready for something doned themselves in God’s hands tant from Christianity so as not to their trust in God, especially in cisms against them. greater.” n In World Youth Day’s ‘Garden of Forgiveness,’ pilgrims find grace

KELLY SANKOWSKI and celebration. the open and well-disposed heart,” first, Daisy Aviles, 20, of Houston, they become a new person. Then Catholic News Service As pilgrims moved past the the pilgrim guidebook said. said afterward, “It feels like a relief we give them a hug to celebrate.” “Draw Near” section of the garden, “It was really cool seeing all the being able to have confessed.” Meanwhile, near the entrance of PANAMA CITY | As she wel- where volunteers welcomed them people (and) how they have it for After the pilgrims received ab- the park, the Hindu Community of comed World Youth Day pilgrims to Jan. 25, they had a moment to stop everyone so they can speak in their solution, they walked through the Panama City gave the World Youth the “Garden of Forgiveness,” Ileana in the “Review” area to examine own language,” said Brianna Jacob- “Rejoice” section, past volunteers Day pilgrims a different type of Madrid of Panama City said she saw their consciences in front of a statue son, a sophomore at St. Mary’s Uni- cheering “felicidades!” (congratu- grace -- a free cold bottle of water in volunteering at the park as “an op- of Mary, as a volunteer played music versity in Winona, Minnesota. lations). Some volunteers gave the the midst of the 90-degree heat. portunity to show that God loves us on the guitar and sang in Spanish. Kirsten Rotz, the campus minis- pilgrims hugs, and others took pic- “We want to be a part of the great a lot. (Jesus) is on the cross because Once they were prepared to go ter with the group from St. Mary’s, tures with them to celebrate. event happening in Panama,” said he loves us,” Madrid said. “His to confession, volunteers guided said the experience was “another “It is a joy to reconcile with the Vipul Patel, one of the volunteers greatest gift is he forgives our sins.” them to a priest who spoke their reminder of the universal church,” Lord,” said Miriam Nieto, a volun- from the community, who noted During the “Renew Me” experi- language. They titled this stage of because it is the same sacrament as teer from Panama City. “Some of that Pope Francis values harmony, ence, pilgrims were guided through the journey “open,” because, “God at home. them come with a broken heart, peace and love, and “Hinduism has a journey of reflection, confession walks with us to pour out mercy to Though she was nervous to go at (but) after they go to reconciliation, the same thinking.” n Feb. 8-21, 2019 Florida Catholic NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS 12 Pope affirms celibacy, explains possibility for married priests

CINDY WOODEN ods of time. flight that he had read a book on the Pope Catholic News Service Several bishops from the region subject by Bishop Fritz Lobinger, Francis repeatedly have raised the question a 90-year-old German missionary listens to a question | Many people of ordaining married “viri probati” and retired bishop of Aliwal, South VATICAN CITY from a were surprised when Pope Fran- — men of proven virtue -- at syn- Africa. journalist cis told reporters flying with him ods of bishops as far back as 1971 Bishop Lobinger has written sev- aboard from Panama Jan. 27 that he did not when the topic was “the ministerial eral books and dozens of articles his flight think optional celibacy for priests priesthood.” about ordaining elders, including from in the Latin-rite church was a good While the proposal hasn’t ever married men, when they arise or- Panama idea. garnered the support of the major- ganically from a Catholic commu- City to “Personally, I believe that celiba- ity of bishops at a synod, it keeps nity where Mass rarely is celebrat- Rome, cy is a gift to the church,” the pope featuring in synod discussions. ed. In his writings, the bishop in- Jan. 27, said. “Second, I’m not in agreement At the synod on the Eucharist in sists that the ordained elders should 2019. with allowing optional celibacy.” 2005, for example, one of the propo- be distinct from, and mentored by, (PAUL Beforehand, Pope Francis told sitions submitted to Pope Benedict diocesan clergy. HARING reporters, “A phrase St. Paul VI said XVI described the lack of priests Explaining his thoughts in an | CNS) comes to mind: ‘I would rather give as a cause of “acute pain.” But it article published in U.S. Catholic my life than to change the law on added: “In this context, the synod magazine in March 2010, Bishop celibacy.’” fathers affirmed the importance of Lobinger said, “The two kinds (of 30, Bishop Lobinger told Catholic enough (about it), but it’s something “My personal opinion” is that the inestimable gift of ecclesiastical priests) would exercise two differ- News Service, “I was surprised and for theologians to study.” optional celibacy is not the way for- celibacy in the practice of the Latin ent roles. The elders would lead the shocked that he spoke of the ‘tria Bishop Lobinger said he is con- ward, the pope told reporters. “Am I church.” community and administer the sac- munera.’ I did not use these terms vinced that a good portion of that someone who is closed? Maybe, but “Some participants made refer- raments in their own community, and, secondly, it would seem to strip reflection, prayer and study will be I don’t feel like I could stand before ence to ‘viri probati,’ but in the end, while the (diocesan) priests would down the meaning of ordination” evident at the Amazon synod and God with this decision.” the small-discussion groups evalu- be the spiritual guides of elders in conferred on the elders. that Pope Francis “is really steering However, he did mention “there ated this hypothesis as a road not to several self-ministering communi- But “that was his interpretation,” the church in that direction.” could be some possibility” of or- follow,” the proposition to the pope ties. The priests would thus serve the bishop said. “This is a time The bishop has never argued for daining married men in very re- said. Instead, the bishops called for the whole diocese, while the elders of moving into new territory and optional celibacy for all priests. In mote locations where there are greater efforts to foster vocations to would serve only the community one must find a way. In the end, it fact, in his 2003 book “Priests for Catholic communities that seldom the priesthood. where they were ordained.” should depend on the local com- Tomorrow,” he said that if imple- have Mass because there are no The terms “viri probati” and Pope Francis told reporters he munity” and how it organizes its life mented carefully and with clear ex- priests. But, even for that situation, “married priests” do not appear in found the topic “interesting” that within the larger church. planations to the Catholic faithful, much study would be needed. the preparatory document for the Bishop Lobinger’s proposal dioc- Even after explaining how he un- the ordination of the elders would His caution alerted both those synod on the Amazon, which is esan priests and ordained elders derstood the bishop’s thesis, Pope increase people’s appreciation for who suspected that Pope Francis scheduled for October. But it does would have different roles. Pope Francis told reporters, “I don’t say diocesan priests who, unlike the would be happy to relax the dis- say, “new ways should be consid- Francis described the difference this must be done because I have elders, give everything to serve the cipline of celibacy and those who ered for the People of God to have using the traditional “tria munera” not reflected on it, I have not prayed Lord and God’s people. n hoped he would. better and more frequent access to or three ministries conferred by or- Both groups expected that an the Eucharist, the center of Chris- dination: the ministries of teaching, eventual flexibility regarding the tian life,” and it asks bishops to sanctifying and governing. He said celibacy issue would arise when make suggestions “to respond to in his understanding of Bishop Lob- Pope Francis announced he was this need.” inger’s proposal, ordained elders convoking a special Synod of Bish- Giving a sense that he was think- would be charged by the bishop ops to focus on the Amazon, a re- ing aloud about specific circum- with only the “munera” of sancti- gion where far-flung Catholic com- stances where married men could fying the people by leading prayer munities often go without the Mass be ordained priests, Pope Francis and celebrating the sacraments. and other sacraments for long peri- told reporters on the late January But, in a telephone interview Jan. PERSONALIZED PAVERS AND FACING STONES! 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FLORIDA free opinion and the defense of cultural values. They said it also VATICAN OFFICIAL INVESTIGATED would mean “an end to the war Bishop Smith, over minerals, a reconquest of na- Father Hermann Geissler, an tional sovereignty and responsible Austrian priest under canonical former Florida and transparent management of investigation amid investigation bishop, dies at 83 our country’s riches.” The United of solicitation, stepped down Nations reports 4.5 million Congo- as an official at the Vatican TRENTON, N.J. | Retired Bishop lese are displaced and a fifth of the Congregation for the Doctrine John M. Smith of Trenton died Jan. mineral-rich country’s population of the Faith in an effort "to 22 in Morris Hall Meadows, a long- needs basic assistance. Although limit the damage already done term care facility in Lawrencev- war officially ended in 2003, at least to the congregation and to ille, after a long illness. He was 83. 70 armed groups are believed to be his community," the doctrinal Bishop David M. O’Connell, who operating in Congo’s mineral-rich office said. Father Geissler, a 53-year-old theologian, who is a succeeded Bishop Smith as head eastern areas, including Grand member of a community called of the diocese in 2010, told the dio- Kasai. The message was published The Spiritual Family The Work, cese in a statement it was his “sad as Tshisekedi announced his first is pictured in a June 3, 2014, duty” to announce the death of his appointments after taking office photo, and affirms the accusations predecessor. Bishop Smith, a New Jan. 24 as the DRC’s fifth president. against are untrue. (PHOTO Jersey native, headed the Trenton However, Tshisekedi’s principal COURTESY FSO ROME | CNS) Diocese from 1997 to 2010. Before challenger, Martin Fayulu, contin- that, he was coadjutor bishop for ued to urge civil disobedience after two years and then he succeeded losing a Supreme Court appeal Jan. his predecessor, Bishop John C. Re- 20 against the declared election re- in Mindanao, occurred less than a lic weekly. “It’s real life and death tinues to suffer through a deep iss, when he retired. Before return- sults. week after a plebiscite was held on stuff,” said the bishop. “There is a economic and humanitarian cri- ing to his home state as a bishop, expanding and strengthening an possibility that a militant Islamic sis. “Something new is starting in Bishop Smith headed the Diocese Church leaders call existing Muslim autonomous re- group could come after her here.” our country: necessary changes of Pensacola-Tallahassee, from 1991 gion in the area. The bishops’ con- On Jan. 29, the Supreme Court of towards the integral human devel- to 1995 and before that, he was an Philippine church ference condemned the attack and Pakistan rejected a final attempt to opment of everyone, while always auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese attack terrorism called on Christians “to join hands have Asia Bibi retried on blasphemy respecting democracy and the na- of Newark for three years. with all peace-loving Muslim and charges that stem from a 2009 argu- tional constitution,” the bishops , Philippines | Church indigenous communities in com- ment between Bibi and fellow farm wrote in a statement released Jan. leaders condemned bomb explo- bating violent extremism.” workers, who accused her of drink- 22. The country’s opposition has WORLD sions that killed at least 20 people ing from the same cup as her Mus- called for mass demonstrations Jan. and injured about 100 others inside Woman acquitted lim co-workers. Under Pakistani 23 against newly sworn in incum- Bishops endorse a Catholic church in the southern law, insulting the prophet Muham- bent President Nicolas Maduro. Philippines Jan. 27. They called the of blasphemy will mad is a capital offense. With news The opposition-controlled legisla- Congo president, attack a “heinous and evil” act of live in Canada of the Pakistani court’s decision, ture and around 60 countries have terrorism. Ucanews.com reported Prime Minister Justin Trudeau re- promised not to recognize Maduro despite polls the Islamic State group claimed re- TORONTO | Asia Bibi, the Cath- vealed Canada has offered asylum in his new term, which began on KINSHASA, Congo | Some sponsibility for the bombing, which olic woman who spent eight years to Bibi and her husband, Ashiq Jan. 10. Opponents called Maduro’s Catholic bishops from Congo have occurred during Mass at the Ca- on death row in Pakistan, will be Masih, and that the offer has been May 2018 re-election a sham. “The endorsed the disputed election of thedral of Our Lady of Mount Car- welcomed to a small town in Cana- accepted. church sees tomorrow as the be- Felix Tshisekedi as president, de- mel in the city of Jolo. Islamic State, da, where she will be reunited with ginning of hope for change,” Auxil- spite continuing criticisms from which often claims responsibility her two teenage daughters, along Venezuelan bishops iary Bishop Jose “Trino” Fernandez other church leaders. The eight- for acts of terrorism, issued a state- with the family who aided and Angulo of Caracas told Catholic member provincial episcopal as- ment claiming two suicide bombers protected her daughters in Lahore say calls for protest News Service Jan. 22, ahead of the sembly of Kananga, covering Con- detonated explosive belts inside the while the mother sat in jail through are ‘sign of hope’ protests. “A change is necessary go’s troubled Grand Kasai region, church and near its entrance. The years of legal appeals. The location here given the crisis, which is seen said the election of Tshisekedi, first blast left bodies strewn on the of Bibi’s daughters and their family CARACAS, Venezuela | The in hospitals and with families that who is from the region, was the floor amid destroyed pews. A sec- friends must remain secret for now, Venezuelan bishops’ conference don’t have enough foods or medi- “crowning moment of a long politi- ond explosion near the entrance a Canadian bishop who has worked labeled fresh calls for anti-govern- cines, and in every corner of the cal fight” for “democracy and social killed at least five soldiers trying on bringing Bibi to Canada told The ment street protests as “a sign of country.” progress for all,” based on respect to help the wounded. The attack, Catholic Register, Canadian Catho- hope” in the country, which con- for basic rights, good governance, one of the deadliest in recent years Virginia bishop says racist photo another assault on human dignity

CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE fense against the dignity of human mid-morning Feb. 2 he was saying claim that he was not one of the keeping with who I am today life — the sin of racism. he was not in the racist photo and two people in the racist photo, but and the values I have fought for ARLINGTON, Va. | Arlington Calls for Northam, a Democrat- reiterated he would not resign. recalled that at some point he had throughout my career in the mili- Bishop Michael F. Burbidge called ic, to resign came swiftly from all “In the midst of some petitioning impersonated pop icon Michael tary, in medicine and in public on Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam quarters, including from leaders of for the resignation of Gov. Northam, Jackson. service.” Northam, a former pedi- Feb. 2, “to do what is best to restore his own party, after the photo first the Catholic Church renews its firm In his earlier statement atric neurosurgeon, was an officer the trust and confidence of the appeared online. It shows one per- call for the protection of all human Northam said the behavior shown in the U.S. Army Medical Corps people in our leaders” after a rac- son in black face and another in Ku life and the respect for the dignity of in the yearbook photo “is not in from 1984 to 1992. n ist photo from the governor’s 1984 Klux Klan garb on a page labeled each and every person. We ask the medical school yearbook emerged “Ralph Shearer Northam” from his governor to do what is best to re- a day earlier. Eastern Virginia Medical School store the trust and confidence of the “In recent days, the common- yearbook. Other photos show him people in our leaders,” the bishop wealth of Virginia has witnessed in a jacket and tie, in casual clothes wrote. “With people of goodwill and public officials, including our gov- and alongside a Corvette. dependent upon the Lord’s mercy ernor, make callous statements ig- Northam has refused to resign. and love. I pray for the day when all noring the dignity of unborn chil- On Feb. 1, he apologized, calling elected officials will defend the life dren and jeopardizing the safety the photo “clearly racist and offen- and dignity of God’s people, includ- and protection of those even in the sive.” He said he was sorry “for the ing the unborn, and people of every process of being born,” Bishop Bur- decision I made to appear as I did in race, creed, sex, social condition bidge said in a statement. “Now, this photo and for the hurt that de- and ethnic background.” with the extremely disturbing cision caused then and now.” The At an afternoon news conference 12438-0208 photos in Gov. Northam’s medical governor did not say which of the in Richmond at the governor’s man- school yearbook, we see another of- two people pictured was him. By sion, Northam reiterated his latest 15 SUNDAY WORD and SCRIPTURE Florida Catholic Feb. 8-21, 2019

SCRIPTURE Touched by God Myopia readings Friday, Feb. 8 Sunday, Feb. 10 And as they come face-to-face with Sunday, Feb. 17 riches, patting full stomachs, laugh- Heb13:1-8; Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8b- Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Ps 138:1-5, 7-8; God, what do they do? They shout Jer 17:5-8; Ps 1:1-4 and 6; ing at others’ expense, and basking in 9c; Mk 6:14-29 1 Cor 15:1-11; Lk 5:1-11 a collective chorus of “leave me 1 Cor 15:12, 16-20; Lk 6:17, 20-26 chest-thumping accolades. alone.” As the prophet Jeremiah grumbles: Saturday, Feb. 9 In churches that worship in See what happens to those who In what has been described by “Cursed (woe) is the one who trusts in Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; a flamboyant style, especially want to be touched by God? God scholars and casual observers alike as human beings, who seeks his strength Ps 23:1-6; Mk 6:30-34 where there is preaching that’s does call; God does respond to our “one of the most famous psychologi- in flesh, whose heart turns away from free-flowing and interactive, it is desires; God does touch us. But to cal demonstrations ever,” The Invisible the Lord.” But for the far-sighted, Sunday, Feb. 10 not unusual for the preacher to be touched by God automatically Gorilla project reveals how people who there is deep and abiding satisfaction: Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Ps 138:1-5, 7-8; intersperse the homily with: “Can means to be sent. Not to linger in are keenly focused on one thing can “Blessed is the one who trusts in the 1 Cor 15:1-11; Lk 5:1-11 I get an Amen?” And then to actu- the smoke and angelic choruses; easily overlook something else, even Lord, whose hope is in the Lord.” ally receive resounding “Amens” in not to keep to ourselves the gifts something that is front and center be- St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corin- Monday, Feb. 11 response. God has bestowed upon fore their eyes. Half of those thians strikes a similar chord in his Gn1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, While I will not be calling for an us; not to stay close to the who were instructed to watch conversation about the absolute power 10 and 12, 24 and 35c; “Amen” from readers of this Sun- shore in shallow baptismal a video of two groups of people and necessity of the Resurrection of Je- Mk 6:53-56 day Word, I’d like to pose a different waters instead of ventur- bouncing basketballs and to sus. The myopic view of some early fol- question, arising from our scrip- ing out into the deep. To count the number of times one lowers of Jesus led them to believe that Tuesday, Feb. 12 ture texts for this weekend, and be touched by God always of the groups passes a ball to the Christ could be embraced without Gn 1:20—2:4a; Ps 8:4-9; wait to hear if anyone responds: means to be sent, to get to each other, missed the person the Resurrection. Mk 7:1-13 Who wants to be touched by God? work. in the gorilla suit who enters the If Christ is merely a balm or tonic for I’m assuming, I hope correctly, Like Isaiah and Paul and middle of the screen, thumps present woes, or simply the source of Wednesday, Feb. 13 that nearly every reader’s hand is Simon, we too will have our their chest, and walks off. The needed blessing in time of need, and Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Ps 104:1- shooting up and many voices are fears, excuses, and hesita- SUNDAY celebrated experiment clearly not someone who draws us into the 2a, 27-30; Mk 7:14-23 shouting, “Me! Me!” tions, but God keeps calling WORD reveals two things: that we miss fullness of life in God’s grand design Thursday, Feb. 14 But if you truly believe this in and God keeps removing all Father a lot of what goes on around us, beyond this world, then we are in trou- your heart of hearts, have you the obstacles that get in our and that we are clueless that we ble. Sounding nearly as irritated and Memorial of Sts. Cyril, stopped to really think about way from really experienc- Ben are missing so much. convicted as Jeremiah, Paul lays out monk, and Methodius, what you are asking for? Have you ing God’s touch in our lives. Berinti In Luke’s narrative, no gorilla the truth: “If for this life only (the here bishop stopped to think about what has To be touched by God needed to walk into the middle and now) we have hoped in Christ, we Gn 2:18-25; Ps 128:1-5; happened when you’ve sought this means to be sent. This is our of Jesus’s sermon on the stretch are the most pitiable people of all.” Mk 7:24-30 before, and what happens when compulsion, our command, our of level ground to attest to this simple A recurring question I have often God does touch you? Are you sure radical responsibility as daughters truth—that so often we miss the larger encountered throughout my ministry, Friday, Feb. 15 this is what you truly want? Have and sons of God. picture because of our myopia. and in truth, have occasionally asked Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; you considered the real conse- And for all those who answer These Lukan beatitudes, a collec- myself at stops along the way, is short Mk 7:31-37 quences? in the affirmative, as the invita- tion of four parallel blessings and woes, and sweet: “Is this all there is?” Isaiah, Paul, Simon and his fish- tion comes in different ways and at cover a whole range of abundance and Suffering as we often do from emo- Saturday, Feb. 16 ing partners—they all are shouting different stages of life, there flows impoverishment. According to Jesus’ tional, physical and spiritual myopia, Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90:2-6, 12-13; to us today through the holy Scrip- abundance, fruitfulness, and gifts teaching, those who are blessed are we may miss the gorilla stepping into Mk 8:1-10 tures—and they are telling us: of every kind. In the words of the the ones who are capable of looking the frame of our lives and thumping “Wait a minute. Don’t be so rash. Gospel, we’ll be hauling in a catch beyond the present moment, and who his chest to get our attention. Fortu- Sunday, Feb. 17 Look at us and learn what happens that’s bursting at the seams. are sustained and urged on by the nately, through word and sacrament, Jer 17:5-8; Ps 1:1-4 and 6; 1 when you are touched by God.” Yes, when God touches us, we grand vision of God’s desires for hu- we have a greater force to seize our at- Cor 15:12, 16-20; Isaiah, Paul, Simon and his are indeed asked to give and to do manity and all of creation. They can tention from that which sits before us, Lk 6:17, 20-26 partners: people of faith, people of so generously and sacrificially. But, see and feel God’s presence in situa- and to draw us into the vast vision of love and compassion, people striv- my friends, never forget this: God’s tions that seem to others to be devoid what lies beyond the front of our faces: Monday, Feb. 18 ing to live under God’s covenant, giving cannot be outdone. n of God’s care. Those on the receiving the fullness of God’s Kingdom. Gn 4:1-15, 25; Ps 50:1 and 8, people who often atoned for their end of that unnerving admonition, “Is this all there is?” Jeremiah, Paul 16bc-17, 20-21; Mk 8:11-13 sinfulness and failures in commit- Father Berinti, Missionaries of the “woe to you,” are the ones who only see and the Lord himself offer us a re- Tuesday, Feb. 19 ment—people like you and me— Most Precious Blood, is pastor of the present, the here and now. People sounding answer to that question: finally encounter the divine pres- Immaculate Conception Parish in intoxicated by immediate gratification “Blessed are they who hope in the Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Ps 29:1a, ence, finally are touched by God. Melbourne Beach. are content to be wallowing in fleeting Lord.” n 2, 3-4, 9c-10; Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday, Feb. 20 Gn 8:6-13, 20-22; Ps 116:12- Vatican’s China policy not a competition of who is right 15, 18-19; Mk 8:22-26 Thursday, Feb. 21 CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE Gn 9:1-13; Ps 102:16-18, flow of water of the Catholic faith. to foster reconciliation between the non-official community.” 19-23, 29; Mk 8:27-33 “One part of the water flowed two Catholic communities. Those In September, the Vatican and VATICAN CITY | The Catholic underground, while the other part that have refused to register with China signed a provisional agree- Friday, Feb. 22 Church’s process of reconciliation continued to twist and turn on the the government and refused to fol- ment over the appointment of bish- Feast of the Chair of St. and rapprochement in China is not surface,” he said. low government-appointed bish- ops. The agreement allowed, for Peter, apostle a “competition or who is right, but The Vatican’s work has been ops commonly are referred to as the first time in decades, for all of 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; of brothers and sisters in the faith, about rediscovering “the unity of the underground church. Many the Catholic bishops in China to be who all find themselves in a com- the two currents,” but it was not communities, though, have bish- in with the pope. Mt 16:13-19 mon house,” said Cardinal Fer- and “is still not easy.” ops who were elected locally but The pope received into full com- Saturday, Feb. 23 nando Filoni, prefect of the Con- For the Vatican, “it has always who pledged their unity with and munion seven bishops who had Memorial of St. , gregation for the Evangelization of been held that in China there fidelity to the pope, which in ef- been ordained with government bishop and martyr Peoples. are not two churches, a ‘patriotic fect meant they were recognized approval, but not the Vatican’s con- In a lengthy interview published church’ and a ‘faithful church,’” he by both the government and the sent. Heb 11:1-7; Ps 145:2-5, 10- 11; Mk 9:2-13 by L’Osservatore Romano, the Vati- said. The church in China is one Vatican. The pope also asked all bish- can newspaper, Feb. 3, Cardinal and it has been the faith of the peo- The issue, Cardinal Filoni said ops in China “to renew their to- Sunday, Feb. 24 Filoni likened the unique nature ple that has saved it from schism, in a lengthy interview published by tal adherence to Christ and to 1 Sm 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23; of the division — which came after he added. the Vatican newspaper Feb. 3, “is the church” and reminded them Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-13; 1 the Communist Party established The cardinal, whose congrega- not about the ‘underground’ sur- that, “as members of the Chinese Cor 15:45-49; Lk 6:27-38 the People’s Republic of China in tion is responsible for accompany- rendering to the ‘official’ or to the people, they are obliged to show 1949 — to “a large boulder” falling ing the church in China, said the civil authorities, regardless of the respect and loyalty to the civil au- from a mountain and stopping the Vatican has spent decades trying appearance, nor of a victory over thorities.” n Feb. 8-21, 2019 Florida Catholic CLASSIFIEDS 16

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