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The Holy Family statue found at the parish. (LINDA REEVES | FC)

More than 425 women attend the fourth annual Diocese of Venice Women’s Conference March 10 at Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers. (COURTESY | DIOCESE OF VENICE) Father Ybain Ramirez imparts absolution to a penitent during the sacrament of reconciliation last year at St. Augustine Parish. This year, April 2 will be a Diocesan Day of Reconciliation at parishes throughout the Women discover Diocese of Orlando. (FC FILE PHOTO BY JACQUE BRUND) Reconciliation, truth, beauty Lenten season Holy Family’s at conference silver celebration A day filled with spiritual renewal and oppor- offers renewal tunities to discover inner truth and beauty was a Less than three years after the Diocese of Palm huge success for the women of faith who attended Beach was formed, Holy Family Parish was estab- the fourth annual Diocese of Venice Women’s The Catechism of the Catholic Church de- lished, setting the course for furthering the city of Conference. fines reconciliation as the sacramental cel- God here and growing faith and mission in South The conference drew the largest crowd yet with ebration in which, through God’s mercy and Florida. This year, the parish celebrates 25 years of more than 425 women from around the Diocese. forgiveness, the sinner is reconciled with God ministry as a faith community. The day featured a Mass celebrated by Bishop and also with the Church, Christ’s body, which What a joy as always to come here to Holy Frank J. Dewane, as well as dynamic speakers, the is wounded by sin. Therefore, it is important not Family Parish, especially today as you celebrate sacrament of reconciliation and plenty of oppor- only to confess to God, but also his Church. your 25th anniversary as a parish family,” said tunities for friendship. The conference was held at Read more about the sacrament of recon- Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito as he began Mass Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers March 10. ciliation in this electronic edition of the Florida March 18. Read more in this electronic edition of Read more about it in this electronic edition of Catholic. the Florida Catholic. the Florida Catholic.

Orlando March priest caps appointed off as protest bishop of for just Panhandle wages Diocese Kids’ page: Stations of the Cross WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | March 23-April 5, 2012 | $1.00 Catholic FloridaYour Faith. Your LiFe. Your CommunitY. oF orlando Orlando priest ‘humbly’ accepts episcopal appointment Father Gregory Parkes will become the first priest of the orlando Diocese to be named a bishop

JEAn GOnzALEz Alone before the Blessed Sac- appoint the 47-year-old priest to be of the Florida Catholic staff rament, he prayed and asked for the fifth bishop of the Panhandle God’s help with his new assign- diocese. ORLANDO | After “humbly ment as bishop of Pensacola-Tal- The Vatican made the public accepting” an appointment that lahassee. announcement March 20. would change his life, Father “It was a phone call you never “Archbishop Vigano was very Gregory Parkes did the one thing expect to receive, and I didn’t kind and understood that it was an he knew would alleviate his shock know what to say,” said Bishop- emotional moment for me. … I was and initial anxiety. designate Parkes of the call he very grateful to the Holy Father for He left the chancellor’s office received from Archbishop Carlo the confidence placed in me to be where he serves at the Orlando Di- Maria Vigano, apostolic nuncio to bishop of Pensacola-Tallahassee,” Father Gregory Parkes baptizes Clare Rose Ziemba at Corpus Christi ocese Chancery and went down- the United States, who announced Parish in Celebration in May 2006. (COURTESY | CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH) stairs to the chapel. Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to PLEASE SEE BISHOP, 10 Reconciliation, Lenten season time of purification, renewal MICHAEL HARkER “I think it is necessary,” said of the Florida Catholic staff Ryan. “Beyond that, I think it’s helpful to have the assurance ORLANDO | For Ryan — a that forgiveness comes with junior who attends the Univer- the confession. When the priest sity of North Carolina — spring says, ‘Your sins are forgiven and break was an opportunity to re- I absolve you,’ that assures you turn to his home in Orlando and that you have been forgiven.” spend time with family. During He added going to confession his last day before returning to during Lent is an opportunity to college, he also participated in bear the cross with Jesus. “It’s a weekly ritual that keeps him important to realize that ev- renewed and rejuvenated: going ery one of our sins hung Jesus to confession. on the cross, and confession, if “It’s a primary means by nothing else, helps us to realize which we are forgiven,” said that we are sinners and that our Ryan, who asked that his last sins have real consequences,” name not be used. “It’s impor- he said. “It’s part of the way that tant in fighting sin in the future, we bear the cross with Jesus and because we’re given the grace to participate in his redemption.” fight those sins.” While it is difficult to confess The Catechism of the Catholic one’s sins, it is an opportunity to Church defines reconciliation as receive God’s grace and healing, the sacramental celebration in Bishop John Noonan said. which, through God’s mercy and “To have an intimate relation- forgiveness, the sinner is recon- ship with Christ is to really sur- ciled with God and also with the render to Christ totally, and rec- Church, Christ’s body, which is ognize that one of the great sur- wounded by sin. Therefore, it is renders is to let go of our faults important not only to confess to and failings, really feel God’s God, but also his Church. Jesus forgiveness in our lives,” Bishop granted his apostles and dis- Noonan said. “Unfortunately, ciples the authority to forgive we are always afraid that we are sins, and this continues by right sinners. But there is also a whole Father Ybain Ramirez imparts absolution to a penitent during the of succession to priests. In James experience of God’s grace in our sacrament of reconciliation last year at St. Augustine Parish. This 5:16, we are told: “Confess your lives, and we can trust in God’s year, April 2 will be a Diocesan Day of Reconciliation at parishes sins to one another and pray for grace to give us the strength and throughout the Diocese of Orlando to provide an opportunity one another, that you may be for Catholics to journey back to God and receive the sacrament healed.” PLEASE SEE DAY, 4 during Lent. (See Page 3.) (FC FILE PHOTO BY JACQUE BRUND) 2 Your Orlando community Florida Catholic March 23-April 5, 2012 Student conveys Christ-like message with anti-bullying essay Jennifer Powers LOCAL ANTI-BULLYING EXPERT Florida Catholic correspondent TEACHES CONFLICT RESOLUTION ORLANDO | Eighth-grader Julie WINTER PARK | Mary McDaniel child’s actions on the computer, to keep Beu believes the story of her friend’s speaks to teens and parents about how them from becoming a bully or a victim. experiences with bullying “needed to prevent bullying from a Catholic “They have the responsibility of open- to be told.” perspective. ing the lines of communication and raising So she told Amanda’s story in an A program coordinator at the San responsible children,” McDaniel said. anti-bullying essay on “Jesus and Pedro Retreat Center in Winter Park, Bullying” sponsored by Maryknoll. McDaniel also said she teaches the McDaniel said it is important to teach differences between bullying and when And on March 2, with the entire children and their parents conflict resolu- adolescents say and do mean things from student body of Holy Family School tion and peacemaking skills, which can time to time. assembled, Julie received a third- help them through difficult situations. place award in the Maryknoll’s 23rd “Bullying is systemically and chronically McDaniel’s strategy is centered on how inflicting physical or psychological hurt, annual student essay contest. Jesus might have reacted to avoid the and that’s different than somebody being “From 6,296 entries, top three escalation of conflict. mean to you every once in a while,” is quite an accomplishment,” said “Kids today have the tendency to McDaniel said. Deacon Larry Hart, a representa- either strike out or say things in the face of Overall, she hopes these presentations tive of Maryknoll. “It is like winning bullies that can trigger further bullying or help protect children and give them the the bronze medal in the Olympics.” put themselves at further risk and danger,” resources they need to deal with situations Julie told about Amanda, who McDaniel said. “We try to present to them in a peaceful manner. has Asperger’s syndrome, an au- a way of looking at how Jesus acted and modeling some of that behavior with “I” “I think the biggest part of it is teach- tism spectrum disorder, which can Julie Beu of Holy Family School receives a third-place award in a ing our children to become responsible, negatively impact peer relation- national Maryknoll Missionaries anti-bullying essay contest from statements and looking at perspective and even compassionate listening. That to take responsibility for themselves in an ships. She described how Amanda Deacon Larry Hart. From second left, Father William Ennis, Holy appropriate way,” she said. was at first accepted, then became Family pastor; Jackie Flanigan, associate superintendent of schools; way they are learning that they do have the object of a cruel joke, and was Stacey Beu, Julie’s mother; Sister Dorothy Sayers, school principal; a voice.” McDaniel covers these topics during sum- finally ostracized by her classmates. and teacher Mary McCrory look on. (JENNIFER POWERS | FC) McDaniel said cyberbullying is increas- mer camp sessions at San Pedro Center, “I couldn’t imagine what Jesus ing due to the increased use of social parenting classes and youth groups by was thinking when he saw what was how Sasha turned to those in the Julie concluded her essay with media and chat rooms. McDaniel said it request. To schedule her for a presenta- happening to Amanda,” she wrote. cafeteria and said “Does demean- the lesson that she learned, one is important for parents to monitor their tion, call 407-671-6322. “He must have wanted to come ing someone who has had a hard that she hoped others would adopt: down from heaven and hold her in time since she got here make you “I think we should all follow her ex- his arms.” feel good inside? Are you proud of ample to be Christ-like toward oth- put on Christ. If we did that, there going through,” she said. n After months of bullying, one yourselves now? If Jesus came here ers and not to be afraid to stand up would never be an unkind word.” of Julie’s classmates could not stay and watched what you just did, how for what’s right.” Julie said she was honored and Julie’s essay, along with the other silent any longer. A girl named Sa- would you feel? Think about it.” “Through her essay, Julie has led surprised about winning the award. winners, will be published in the sha grabbed Amanda by the arm Julie wrote, “Jesus sent Sasha to the way for us,” said Sister Doro- “I want people to think twice, May/June issue of the Maryknoll and brought her to sit with her at take care of Amanda and end bul- thy Sayers, principal of Holy Fam- put themselves in others’ shoes, be- Magazine. It will also appear online the lunch table. Julie described lying in that elementary school.” ily School. “We are called forth to cause you never know what they are at www.maryknollsociety.org.

Newsbriefs St. Brendan School project mission of the diocesan synod con- Schools task force voked in March 2005 was used as a looks to the future backdrop for the initial discussions. enhances beach safety In October 2011, Bishop John Student places in Noonan re-established a diocesan Michael Harker the project was designed for stu- because of its uniqueness in schools task force to develop a set Dominican Republic of the Florida Catholic staff dents to identify a problem, ex- their community. In addition of fundamental initiatives in order competition amine and research policies al- to mandatory use of headlights, to create a foundation for the future ORMOND BEACH | Students ready in place and come up with the Volusia County Council also of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Yamilka De Los Santos Nova, at St. Brendan Catholic School an action plan. banned texting while driving, Orlando. He stated, “Catholic edu- a student of St. Maximilian Kolbe took a social studies project out- To learn more about the and now requires all car win- cation is the responsibility of each of Orlando’s sister Diocese of San side the classroom walls, and county’s policies, students met dows to be rolled down while baptized Catholic, and our Catholic Juan de la Maguana in the Domini- now it is making a difference in with Frank Bruno, county chair driving. Accidents between driv- schools offer a unique opportunity can Republic, placed first in the their community. of the Volusia County Commis- ers and pedestrians in recent for our young people to grow fully mathematics competition at the The Ormond Beach seventh- sion. They later spoke at a work- years have put beach driving and wholly in their faith.” Provincial Level, Category A (fifth graders recently worked with shop where other county council in peril, but these new propos- Four subcommittees of the task and sixth grades), according to the local lawmakers to pass laws members — including the beach als should increase safety and force — governance, marketing, fi- District Education Office in Padre enhancing the safety of one of patrol — were present. awareness. nance and demographics — were Las Casas, Dominican Republic. Volusia County’s unique free- After spending thousands of Students noted the county’s created to examine the current St. Maximilian Kolbe will be repre- doms: driving on the beach. One dollars on a study, county of- implementation of their ideas situation of Catholic schools, and to sented in the Caribbean country’s of their ideas — the mandatory ficials noted that the students added to the project’s success. offer recommendations to Bishop national mathematics olympics. It is use of headlights for cars on the were the only ones to propose “It was a change from the Noonan later this year. Henry For- the second time one of the schools beach, regardless of time of day the use of headlights. books and text,” said Annie, one tier, superintendent of schools, and managed through the Diocese of — is now part of the county’s “Now it’s part of the policy,” of the students. “I hadn’t really Fred Haddad, a member of the dioc- Orlando’s Mission Office is partici- policies on beach driving. Swaringen said. made a change in our commu- esan finance council, both serve as pating in the nationals in this field. LizAnne Swaringen, St. Bren- Students decided to focus nity before. It was a new experi- co-chairs of the task force. The competition brings together all dan social studies teacher, said their project on beach driving ence.” n The work of the schools com- the winners in the country. March 23-April 5, 2012 Florida Catholic Your Orlando community 3 School thriving after name change, new initiatives Michael Harker gnon said. Like many Diocese of Orlando of the Florida Catholic staff Centering on rebranding and schools, Divine Mercy Catholic remarketing efforts, the school Academy has integrated state-of- MERRITT ISLAND | In an area changed its name last year from “Di- the-art technology in every facet of hit hard by economic difficulties, vine Mercy Catholic School.” This learning. Every classroom has an foreclosures and the end of the was “to better reflect the quality of Eno board, or an advanced version space shuttle program, Divine Mer- education received,” Gagnon said. of a Smart Board, a computer cen- cy Catholic Academy has become a “We didn’t want to lose the rich ter and wireless Internet. Students beacon of light. history of Divine Mercy, but we were in seventh and eighth grades check As the academy approaches its looking at how we had grown and out laptops every morning and use 50th anniversary in 2014, this Blue the types of things we had to offer,” them throughout the day. Teachers Ribbon School in central Brevard said Julie Harris, a special services and coaches are given iPads to en- County has stepped up its promo- teacher and school alumna who has hance teaching and learning. tional and marketing initiatives to worked there for 26 years. Electives such as Mandarin increase enrollment and prepare The academy also redeveloped its Chinese have gained popularity. students academically and in the website, logo and promotional ma- Offered to any interested middle Catholic faith. terials, and increased its mailing list. school student, the class — part of “If you weren’t a parishioner here, Families who attend open houses or a special enrichment program — is you may not have even known there have babies baptized receive letters taught virtually through Power- was a school back here,” Principal from Gagnon and T-shirts that read Point presentation by instructors in Ron Gagnon said. “We decided that “Future Divine Mercy Student.” The Beijing three times a week. Gagnon Divine Mercy has been the best kept addition of a digital sign outside the secret on Merritt Island and that it academy also raised awareness. Please see SCHOOL, 7 was time to spread the good news throughout central Brevard Coun- ty.” So far, the efforts have proven successful. Enrollment is up 10 percent this school year. This is in part to several key factors, includ- ing a name change, the integration of state-of-the-art technology, a Michelle Boland, a teacher at Divine Mercy Catholic Academy in number of new subjects and elec- Merritt Island, and a student, Erin, use an iPad to enhance the tives and especially an emphasis on learning experience at the school. The academy recently underwent Catholic identity. The enrollment a number of changes, and enrollment is up 10 percent this school increase comes after several years year. (CHERYL CARSON | FC) of declining enrollment figures, Ga-

Newsbriefs Join Bishop Noonan out to us through the gift of those the sacrament of reconciliation at who will re-enact the life of Christ different times, so it is important to for living Stations for us,” Bishop John Noonan said. contact your parish for a schedule. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of the Cross Diocesan Day Nominations Helping those in need Forty-five parishioners will pres- of Reconciliation due for Mother During a home visit, our Vincentians recognized the family in need was ent the living Stations of the Cross spending more than $50 every week at a nearby coin laundry because on Good Friday, April 6, at the am- scheduled for April 2 Teresa award they did not own a washer or dryer. We took it upon ourselves to have phitheatre at Lake Eola, located in a set recently donated to our St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store delivered downtown Orlando. The re-enact- Bishop John Noonan invites all Nominations for the inaugural to their home at no cost to the family. Thanks to donations to our Thrift ment begins at 9 a.m. and is expect- of the faithful to celebrate the sacra- Blessed Mother Teresa Award are Stores we were able to help a family struggling to make ends meet free ed to last two hours. Bishop John ment of reconciliation during this due Friday, March 31, at the Diocese up some money for food and rent. The family wants us to know they will Noonan will be in attendance and Lenten season, specifically on April of Orlando Office of Schools. The will lead the faithful in prayer. This 2, which is marked as Diocesan Day award will be given to one diocesan NEVER FORGET the help they received from St. Vincent de Paul. will be the second year of a public of Reconciliation. The bishop said elementary school and one dioc- We help people just like this family every gathering to pray the Stations of the celebrating the sacrament gives be- esan high school that have a group Cross in downtown Orlando. lievers an opportunity “to journey of individuals who exemplify Cath- day, providing necessities such as: Doris and John Hunt, members of back to God,” and as a Church, “we olic identity in schools via service • Assistance with rent and utilities St. John Vianney Parish, have spent need to do that in unity with one an- projects. Principals are encouraged • Food 29 years performing in and direct- other.” to nominate any school or school- ing the living Stations of the Cross, a “If we are a community of faith sponsored group that demonstrates • Medicine re-enactment of our Lord’s Passion. it’s very important that we do things Catholic faith and identity in action. • Furniture “This is our way of expressing our together. It’s important for us to Bishop John Noonan will present • Clothing love of Jesus,” Doris Hunt said. “We recognize that forgiveness is a very the awards at the end of the school • And much more! have found that those involved take important gift that Christ has given year, and winners will receive an it so seriously and they learn why Je- us,” Bishop Noonan said. “May we engraved plaque and $1,000, to be The SocieTy of ST. VincenT de Paul needS your help. sus died for us. It is life-changing for come to understand that the Lord used to expand charitable work. 26679-0323 so many people.” our God is God indeed, the faithful Engraved icons of Blessed Mother To volunteer, please call: 407-880-3126 St. John Vianney Parish presents God who keeps his merciful cov- Teresa will also travel to the win- the re-enactment — which includes enant to the thousandth genera- ning schools each year. “This award To donate items to our Thrift Stores in Apopka music and different meditations — tion toward those who love him and recognizes who we are as Catholic and Clermont, please call: 877-439-7837 each Friday during Lent. It follows keep his commandments.” schools,” said Jackie Flanigan, as- To make a financial contribution online, please go to: the events found in the traditional In the past, the Diocesan Day of sociate school superintendent of the www.svdporlando.org Stations of the Cross devotion. Reconciliation has been held on Diocese of Orlando. “It also empha- Or, contact us at: 770 S. Orange Blossom Trail Apopka, FL 32703 “It’s an opportunity for us to have other days during Lent, including sizes the importance of preparing a moment of prayer, and a moment the Saturday of Palm Sunday week- children to be active leaders in their The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a registered 501©3 and all donations are tax deductible. of conversion, to realize that Christ end. April 2 falls on Monday of Holy communities, based on the tenets of We AppreCiAte your tiMe And generosity! — in his own special way — reaches Week. Each parish will celebrate service and sacrifice.” 4 Your Orlando community Florida Catholic March 23-April 5, 2012 The sacrament of reconciliation allows you to visit with God through prayer ‘Everyone who drinks this water The opportunity for us to ex- HOLY WEEK thirst and be filled with a greater will be thirsty again; but whoever perience a time of purification, a understanding of the promise of Florida drinks the water I shall give will return to the Lord is through the SCHEDULE everlasting life through God’s for- never thirst; the water I shall give sacraments of reconciliation and Bishop John Noonan will be giveness. Catholic will become in him a spring of wa- the Eucharist. On April 2, parishes A list of all parishes can be celebrating a number of Masses and Diocese of orlando ter welling up to eternal life’ (Jn throughout the Diocese of Orlando making a number of appearances in found on the Diocese of Orlando 4:13-14). will participate in a “Day of Recon- Orlando during Holy Week. Below is website (www.orlandodiocese. Vol. 73, No. 10 ciliation” to provide numerous op- his schedule. Unless noted, Masses org), and by contacting the par- My Sisters and Brothers in portunities for believers to journey ish of your choice, you will learn 50 East Robinson St. and events will take place at St. P.O. Box 1800 Christ, back to God through the sacra- James Cathedral in Orlando. more about the hours during Orlando, FL 32802-1800 I greet you with peace in the ment of reconciliation, also known • Sunday, April 1, Palm Sunday which the sacrament of reconcili- 407-246-4800 Fax 407-246-4942 Lord’s name! In his 2012 as the sacrament of pen- Mass: 10:30 a.m. (English), 12:30 ation will be offered. Publisher Lenten message Pope ance and confession. p.m. (Spanish) It may be some time since you Bishop John Noonan Benedict XVI reminds The sacrament of rec- • Wednesday, April 4, Chrism participated in the sacrament of us that, “The time lead- onciliation in recent years Mass: 6:30 p.m. reconciliation or penance. You Director of Communications ing up to Easter is a time has become almost a “dis- • Thursday, April 5, Holy Thurs- may have questions about what Teresa Lantigua Peterson of ‘metanoia,’ a time of carded” sacrament for to do or say. There are resources [email protected] day Mass: 7:30 p.m. change and penance, a some people. Some of you • Friday, April 6, Good Friday: available on this website to as- WRITER/PHOTOGRAPHER time which identifies our have told me that you can sist you. I also encourage you to Michael Harker Living Stations of the Cross at human lives and our en- Bishop speak to God directly to Lake Eola, 10 a.m.; Lord’s Passion speak with a priest, if you have [email protected] tire history as a process of ask forgiveness from your more questions. Please, do not 407-246-4924 John (service), 3 p.m. conversion, which begins sins, that the sacrament is • Saturday, April 7, Holy Satur- be afraid. The sacrament of rec- To submit a request for news cover- to move now in order to Noonan not necessary. day: Morning prayer/rosary proces- onciliation can provide a sacred age in the Diocese of Orlando, email meet the Lord at the end The sacrament of rec- sion, 8 a.m.; Easter Vigil, 8 p.m. moment of great peace. [email protected]. of time.” onciliation allows you to May we come to understand • Sunday, April 8, Easter Sunday The Church calls this period purposefully travel to visit with Mass: St. James Cathedral School, 7 that the Lord, our God, is God in- • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: “Quadragesima,” a period of 40 the Lord through prayer and a.m.; St. James Cathedral, 9 a.m. deed, the faithful God who keeps days which has precise referenc- make a concerted, disciplined re- his merciful covenant to the thou- Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275- Pope Benedict XVI will celebrate 9953, or customerservice@theflorida es in Holy Scripture. Forty is the flection upon things or people or sandth generation toward those catholic.org the Easter Vigil Mass at St. Peter’s symbolic number with which the actions that have separated you Basilica. The Mass will be shown live who love him and keep his com- Notify us of address changes (tempo- Old and New Testaments repre- from God. It requires that you do April 7, 3 p.m., on EWTN. mandments. rary or permanent) as soon as possible. sent the most important moments speak with God about this separa- Sincerely yours in Christ, of the people of God’s experience tion, a separation from which you • ADVERTISING: Contact Jane Radetsky of faith. It is a figure which ex- hopefully seek to surrender. at 407-373-0075 or presses a time of expectation, pu- In St. John’s Gospel, we learn thirst through a right relationship [email protected] rification, return to the Lord, and about Jesus’ exchange with the with God. The sacrament of rec- • CLASSIFIED ADS: Contact Missy awareness that God is faithful to Samaritan woman at the well, and onciliation is one way in which we Haggerty at 1-888-275-9953, or his promises. the Lord’s offering to satisfy our can begin to quench our earthly Most Reverend John Noonan [email protected] Bishop of Orlando

State Offices: 50 E. Robinson St., Suite G, Orlando, FL 32801-1619; P.O. Box 4993; Orlando, FL 32802-4993; 407- School receives iPads thanks to anonymous donors 373-0075; Toll-free 1-888-275-9953; Fax Michael Harker 407-373-0087 teachers following the school’s must use the iPads to investigate Erin Lazenby, advancement of the Florida Catholic staff Christmas break in January. possible educational apps and us- coordinator at the school, also ac- EXECUTIVE & EDITORIAL STAFF: The idea for teachers to incor- age in the classroom, and were knowledged that the iPads could General Manager: Ann Borowski Slade LAKELAND | Through the gen- porate iPads into the teaching ex- told that they had to allow students help in the “faith formation of our Editorial/Online Director: Jean Gonzalez erosity of several anonymous do- perience came from the school’s to begin to use the devices to en- students.” Office Manager: Pat Spencer nors, teachers and staff members principal, Christopher Benedetti. hance learning,” Benedetti added. “It is of paramount importance Advertising Sales Manager: Jane Radetsky at Resurrection Catholic School “This was an idea initiated in Octo- “The iPads will be used to make in- to note that we are first and fore- Copy Editor: Mary Rose Denaro have been given iPads that will en- ber with the school board, to move struction more interactive and fun most a Catholic School,” Lazenby Layout/Online Editor: Michael Carlock Advertising Graphic Designer: hance the overall learning experi- to a one-to-one technology model for students.” said. “The faith formation of our Michael Jimenez ence. using iPads for every student,” The next phase is to provide students is our primary goal, and Advertising Clerk: Susan Chronowski The donors provided 35 iPads, Benedetti said. “The school board iPads to all middle school students we are thrilled to be able to offer including 30 for the instructional began to solicit support for the idea for the 2012-2013 school year. this along with continuously more Send statewide news releases to staff and five that are to be used in from the community, which led to These iPads will also be donated, excellent academic programs, sig- [email protected] classrooms, which can be checked the anonymous gift. though not necessarily anony- nificantly enhanced by the gift of n Our staff meets for prayer each work out. The iPads were provided to “Teachers were told that they mously, Benedetti said. the iPads.” day at 9 a.m. Send prayer intentions to [email protected] an said there are many parallels and a renewal of our baptismal of the most powerful things in our All contents copyright © 2011, The Florida Catholic Inc., DAY except stories and photos from Catholic News Service. between reconciliation and Lent. promises. When receiving ashes lives is letting go of the things that From 1 Both are periods of healing and on Ash Wednesday, recipients are burden us so much, and allowing purification; each helps us to ex- told to “Repent, and believe in the God more time in our lives.” n courage to live a life worthy of be- amine ourselves and where we good news.” ing called a Christian.” are in life; and both are opportu- “Lent is a period of change, a For more information about the The Lenten season is an op- nities to begin anew. Father Bob period of purification,” Bishop sacrament of reconciliation — in- portune time for Catholics to Webster, the director of liturgy Noonan said. “We take 40 days out cluding a step-by-step guide, “How participate in the sacrament of for the Diocese of Orlando, added of the year to change our lives and to go to confession” — visit www. reconciliation, and Bishop Noon- that Lent is a time of repentance, try to do something different. One orlandodiocese.org.

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March 23-April 5, 2012 Florida Catholic Your Orlando community 5 Brazilian Why Catholic? “We were very grateful and truly official version of the Catholic Cat- Vanessa Facilitators amazed at Renew International for echism and Bible published in Por- Russo leads their effort to translate ‘Year One: tuguese by CNBB (the Conference one of two Why translate materials Christian Prayer.’ As far as I under- of Catholic Brazilian Bishops) to Catholic? into Portuguese stand, the books had never been ensure that the translation was as groups in translated into Portuguese before, close as possible to the CCC, with- Brazilian Robyn Kurth so Renew did it for us, for the Bra- out distorting the meaning,” said Portuguese zilian Catholics in our diocese,” Russo. Special to the Florida Catholic for Russo said. “However, as the ses- It took the facilitators three members of sions progressed, we noticed that weeks to revise all 12 of the Year Resurrection ORLANDO | During the Lenten many of the words and grammar Two sessions, and by September Parish in season, Why Catholic? small Chris- structure used in the book were the Portuguese-language materi- Winter tian communities are meeting for not the same as we are used to in als were available just in time to Garden. faith sharing and learning about Brazil.” start the Why Catholic? sessions. (MICHAEL the basic teachings of the Church Russo said although the Portu- Brazilian immigrants in the Dio- HARKER on the Holy Spirit, the paschal guese-speaking groups felt very cese of Orlando can better appreci- | FC) mystery, Mary, Mother of God and positive about their Why Catholic? ate the tenets of their faith through other topics. experience after Year One, there these Why Catholic? materials. Thanks to Vanessa Russo, a were many suggestions to make the “Lent is a time of reflection and Brazilian-American parishioner translation more familiar to Bra- preparation. When I am gathered of Resurrection in Winter Garden, zilians. Last summer, Russo and in my Why Catholic? group, this those who speak Portuguese as three others helped Renew Inter- time of reflection becomes very their native language are also able national revise the first draft of the tangible and concrete,” said Russo. to participate. Not only is Russo Portuguese translation of “Book “Once a week, when we gather at facilitating a small Christian com- Two: The Profession of Faith.” homes to pray, share, learn and munity, she helped with a new “We compared the draft transla- walk together, our lives are trans- translation of the book used by tion to the original one in English formed along the way, and we ex- participants. as well as to the translation of the perience conversion.” n Bishop Grady Villas clients, residents share stories at luncheon Michael Harker “Our employment program as- of the Florida Catholic staff sists jobseekers discovering their personal genius,” Johnson said, ORLANDO | Jose Figueroa wants “and matches them with employ- to work in law enforcement. With ment opportunities that best match the help of Bishop Grady Villas, he their skills.” has the opportunity to do so. The program recently added two Figueroa, along with a number of specialists who help Bishop Grady Bishop Grady Villas residents, spoke Villas to serve more individuals, about their dreams and gave thanks and was selected by the Florida De- to supporters during the fourth an- velopmental Disabilities Council as nual “Achieving Their Dreams” lun- one of four sites statewide that en- cheon March 15 at The Ballroom at hanced customized employment Church Street Station in Orlando. opportunities for those with dis- The event was also an opportunity abilities through a pilot program. for attendees to make a donation to While Bishop Grady Villas has Bishop Grady Villas by pledging to Jose Figueroa been honored by the state, Johnson share their time, talent and treasure. said it is the residents and clients Figueroa is a client of Bishop Bishop John Noonan and Bishop Grady Villas resident Brian, right, pray include on-the-job training, assis- that need the most recognition. Grady Villas’ vocational training the opening prayer at the “Achieving Their Dreams” luncheon March 14 tance with the interview and ap- “We are proud of our accomplish- program, which provides ongoing at Church Street Station in Orlando. (PHOTOS by MICHAEL HARKER | FC) plication processes, supplemental ments, but it is the people we serve educational activities for individu- training and ongoing support that who inspire us the most,” Johnson als with intellectual and develop- “I learned how to be responsible “Being on the front lines taught the new position is successful. said. n ment disabilities. Some people may and also exactly what it took to be a me to care about other people before already be employed, but attend the graphic designer,” Figueroa said. “It myself,” he said. “In the past, I was program part-time to enhance their was a great experience, but the most more of a silent spectator. Now, I am Lawton’s Painting service and roof cLeaning skills in the areas in which they are valuable part was that I learned that in action.” Specializing in concrete and barrel tile roofs most interested. This past year, 17 graphic design wasn’t my dream Now, the once shy, quiet Figueroa individuals participated in the pro- job.” is outgoing, and is preparing for a John Lawton • 321-223-3689 gram. So Figueroa started along an- career at the police academy, “all Originally, Figueroa wanted to be other path. Two years ago, he began thanks to people and services that NO Pressure roof cleaning a graphics designer. He began work- work as an AmeriCorps member, focused on my abilities, not my dis- ing in 2009 with Bishop Grady Villas preparing food baskets in a food ability,” he said. equals NO roof damage in search of a job. He finally landed pantry and providing resources to Kevin Johnson, executive direc- Serving Brevard and Orange paid on-the-job training at a graphic struggling community members. tor at Bishop Grady Villas, said the Counties and All of Central Florida design company. That experience, Now, he is a resource navigator, and employment program provides a 26369-0323 however, led him to an important continues working to make a differ- number of services that help resi- 321-693-6769 • Ashley Vaughn life decision. ence in the lives of others. dents earn jobs. Those services Affiliated with Vaughn Construction CBC1252785 6 advertisement Florida Catholic March 23 - April 5, 2012 HOLY WEEKSchedules Aao lt m nte C tlermon D eBary L akeland Mims Orlando (Cont.) Springs • Blessed Sacrament • St. Ann • St. John Neumann • Holy Spirit ■ Holy Cross • St. Mary Magdalen 720 12th St. 26 Dogwood Trail 501 E. 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Overflow 1310 Maximilian St. Hy ol SaTURDAY a.m. (Outside), 8 a.m., Masses in John Bosco Hall at 9 a.m. (Morning Prayer MOunt dora E asTER ViGIL 10 a.m., 10:15 a.m. (Parish Life 8 a.m.,10 a.m., and noon. 386-574-2131 with Blessing of the food 9 p.m., midnight Center), noon, 2 p.m. (Spanish) followed by reconciliation) No • St. Patrick (Neocatechumenate) C onfESSIONS 6803 Old Highway 441 S. • St. Faustina April 5, 9-11 a.m.; April 6, 9:30- reconciliation in the evening. E aSTER 9310 U.S. Highway 11 a.m.; April 7, 2:30-4 p.m. EASTER VIGIL www.stpatrickmtdora.org 6 a.m. (Sunrise), 8 a.m., Apopka H oly ThuRSDAY 8:30 p.m. 352-383-8556 10 a.m., noon (Spanish), 5 p.m., 192, Suite 1-3 7 p.m. (Spanish) • St. Francis of Assisi www.stfaustina.org 7 p.m. EASTER HOLY THURSDAY 834 S. Orange Blossom Trail G ood FrIDAY 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11a.m. 7 p.m. 863-438-6900 3 p.m. (Solemn Liturgy), • St. Andrew 407-886-4602 GOOD FRIDAY 801 N. Hastings St. PENANCE 7 p.m. (Living Stations of the • St. Joseph 3 p.m. (Stations), 7 p.m. PENANCE SERVICE Confession: April 5, 10-noon; Cross, outdoors) (Passion), 9 p.m. (Via Crucis en www.standrew-orlando.org March 28, 7 p.m. (Bilingual) April 6, 10-11 a.m. 210 W. Lemon St. Hlyturdayo Sa www.stjosephlakeland.org Español) [email protected] HOLY THURSDAY L enTEN Adoration 8:30 a.m. (Morning Prayer), 9 407-293-0730 6 p.m., 8 p.m (Spanish) March 29, 7-9 p.m. a.m. (Blessing of the food, in 863-682-0555 EASTER VIGIL Church) 8 p.m. (Bilingual) HOLY THURSDAY GOOD FRIDAY HOLY THURSDAY P eNANCE Service 7 p.m. 3 p.m., 7 p.m. (Spanish) 8 a.m. (Morning Prayer), 7 p.m. Estergila Vi April 2, 7:30 p.m.; EASTER (Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 8 p.m. Confessions: April 5 and 6, 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 GOOD FRIDAY Hlyturdayo Sa a.m., 1:30 p.m. (Spanish) 3 p.m. 5 p.m., 8 p.m. (Spanish) Bilingual), 8 p.m.-midnight E aSTER 10 a.m. (Adoration) 6 a.m. (Sunrise/outdoors), 8 EASTER VIGIL EASTER HOLY THURSDAY GOOD FRIDAY a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. 7 p.m. (Bilingual) 8 p.m. 7:30 a.m. (English), 9 a.m. (Spanish) Ocala (Spanish), 10:30 a.m. (English), 8 a.m. (Morning Prayer), noon GOOD FRIDAY English EASTER 12:30 p.m. (Spanish), (Stations), 3 p.m. (Passion, 9 a.m. (Morning Prayer), noon • Our Lady of the 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. (Haitian) English), 5 p.m. (Veneracion de la Cruz, Spanish), 7 p.m. Ei ust s (Stations), 3 p.m. (Passion), Springs (Passion, English) 7:30 p.m. (Youth Living Stations 4047 N.E. 21st St. • St. John Vianney of the Cross) 6200 S. Orange Blossom Trail Csas elberry Hy ol SaTURDAY • St. Mary of the Lakes www.ourladyofthesprings.org 8 a.m. (Morning Prayer), 10 218 Ocklawaha Ave. GOOD FRIDAY Spanish 352-236-2230 www.sjvorlando.org • St. Augustine a.m. (Blessing of the Easter www.catholicweb.com 6 p.m. (Via Cruces), 7:30 p.m. 407-855-5391 375 N. Sunset Drive food) (Pasion del Senor) HOLY THURSDAY [email protected] 7 p.m. C onFESSION www.saintaugustinecc.org EASTER VIGIL 352-483-3500 Hy ol SaTURDAY April 6, noon-2:30 p.m. 8 p.m. 10 a.m. (Morning Prayer with GOOD FRIDAY 407-695-3262 T uESDAY, April 3 Blessing of the food) 3 p.m. HOLY THURSDAY EASTER 7:30 p.m., Tenebrae No morning Mass. PENANCE SERVICE 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. EASTER VIGIL Hy ol SaTURDAY 7:30 p.m. (Bilingual), 9-11 p.m. March 27, 6 p.m. (Church); HOLY THURSDAY 8 p.m. (Bilingual) 9 a.m. (Blessing of the Easter (adoration) March 28, 5:30 p.m. (Church) (Spanish), 4 p.m. 7 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s EASTER food baskets) Supper GOOD FRIDAY P alm SuNDAY 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., EASTER VIGIL No Morning Mass. 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., Dt ay ona GOOD FRIDAY noon, 6 p.m., all in English 8 p.m. 9 a.m. (Last Seven Words, 1 p.m. (Spanish) 2:30 p.m. (Stations), 3 p.m. Spanish), noon-2:30 p.m. Beach EASTER HOLY THURSDAY (Liturgy), 7 p.m. (Good (Stations and meditation), 3 7 p.m. (Bilingual), followed by • Basilica Friday Liturgy, Spanish) Loo ngwo d 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. p.m. and 6 p.m. (Passion), 7:30 adoration and Benediction Hlyturo Sa DAY p.m. (Passion in Community of St. Paul 10 a.m. (Blessing of the food) • Church of the Center/Spanish) GOOD FRIDAY Orlando Noon (Stations), 3 p.m., 317 Mullally St. EASTER VIGIL Nativity Hy ol SaTURDAY 6 p.m. (Lord’s Passion), www.basilica 8:30 p.m. 3255 N. Ronald Reagan Blvd. No morning Mass. • Basilica Of No confessions. 7:30 p.m. (Spanish) ofsaintpaul.com EASTER nativity.org The National EASTER VIGIL 386-252-5422 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m., EASTER VIGIL 8 p.m. (Bilingual) 12:15 p.m. (Spanish) [email protected] Shrine Of Mary, 8:30 p.m. PENANCE SERVICEs 407-322-3961 EASTER Queen Of The EASTER 6:30 a.m. (Outdoors, bring Confessions: Every Saturday at P eNANCE Service 6 a.m. (Outside in Courtyard, lawnchairs), 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m.; April 6, 9:30 a.m. I ndialantic March 28, 6:30 p.m. Universe bring lawnchair), 11 a.m., 1 p.m. (Spanish) HOLY THURSDAY 8300 Vineland Avenue 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., • Holy Name of Jesus HOLY THURSDAY 12:30 p.m. (Spanish), 2:30 p.m. 9 a.m. (Morning Prayer), 7 p.m. 3050 N. Highway A1A 7 p.m. www. (Mass of Lord’s Supper), 10 p.m. maryqueenoftheuniverse.org (Spanish), 6 p.m. (in Church) (Night Prayer, End of adoration) www.hnj.org GOOD FRIDAY 3 p.m., 7 p.m. 407-239-6600 GOOD FRIDAY [email protected] 9 a.m. (Morning Prayer), noon 321-773-2783 EASTER VIGIL HOLY THURSDAY (Stations), 3 p.m. (Passion), 8 p.m. 6 p.m. (Mass of the Lord’s P eNANCE Service Supper) 7 p.m. (Passion, Bilingual) March 29, 4 and 7 p.m. EASTER Hy ol SaTURDAY 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., noon GOOD FRIDAY HOLY THURSDAY 12:15 p.m. (Mary Stations), 9 a.m. (Morning Prayer and 7:30 p.m. S yRO malabar rite Blessing of food) 3 p.m. (chaplet of the Divine GOOD FRIDAY Palm Sunday: 3 p.m. Mercy), 6 p.m. (Liturgy, Choir) EASTER VIGIL 3 p.m., 7:30 p.m. (Living Easter: 3 p.m. 8 p.m. Hy ol SaTURDAY Stations of the Cross) 8 p.m. (Easter Vigil Mass) EASTER EASTER VIGIL EASTER 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m. (Easter egg 7:30 p.m. hunt after Mass), 11 a.m., 1 p.m. 7:30 a.m., 7:40 a.m., 9:30 a.m. (Spanish), 6 p.m. EASTER (Choir), 9:40 a.m., 11:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. (Beach), 7:15 a.m., (Choir), 11:40 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 8:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. 6 p.m. March 23-April 5, 2012 Florida Catholic Your Orlando community 7 HOLY WEEKSchedules ‘Tug-of-Peace’ Orlando (Cont.) Pamy l ba Winter Park (Cont.) • St. Jude Maronite • St. Joseph • Sts. Peter and Paul 5555 Dr. Philips Blvd. 5310 Babcock St. 5300 Old Howell Branch Road stJudeMaronite www.st-joe.org www.stspp.net [email protected] 321-727-1565 407-657-6114 407-363-7402 P eNANCE Confessions PENANCE SERVICE Confessions: April 6, 9-11 a.m. April 2 and 3, 6-7 p.m. Confessions: March 31, 4-4:45 p.m.; Palm Sunday H Oly THURSDAY April 6, 8-9 a.m. 4:30 p.m. (Saturday Vigil), 8 a.m., 10 8:30 a.m. (Morning Prayer), 7 p.m., Honnasa /Palm Sunday a.m., noon 8:30-11 p.m. (Adoration), 11 p.m. (Night 5 p.m. (Saturday Vigil), 9 a.m., 11 a.m. H Oly THURSDAY Prayer) HOLY T URSDAY 7:30 p.m. GRIOOD F DAY 7 p.m. (Last Supper and washing of GRIOOD F DAY 8:30 a.m. (Morning Prayer), noon the feet), veneration of the Blessed Noon (Stations), 3 p.m. (Liturgy of the (Stations), 3 p.m., 5 p.m. (Spanish), Sacrament until 10 p.m. Passion), 7:30 p.m. (Evening prayer and 7 p.m. (Passion) Students from St. James Cathedral School in Orlando play “tug-of- G Ood FRIDAY Of Crucifixion veneration) Holy saturday 9 a.m. (Pre-Sanctified Liturgy), EASTER VIGIL 8:30 a.m. (Morning Prayer) peace” during the school’s annual field day March 15. (MICHAEL 7 p.m. (Solemn Burial of Our Lord 8 p.m. HARKER | FC) followed by procession) EASTER VIGIL EASTER 8 p.m. (No 5 p.m. Mass.) Sta urday of the light 8 a.m., 8:10 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 9:55 a.m., 9 a.m. (Service of Forgiveness and 11:30 a.m., 11:40 a.m. EASTER Anointing of the Sick), 5 p.m. (Vigil 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 3 p.m. (Spanish), Liturgy of the Resurrection) 6 p.m. Teen offers reflection EASTER T i itusv lle 9 a.m. 11 a.m. • St. Teresa Winter Springs 203 Ojibway Ave. on spiritual retreat Oviedo www.saintteresatitusville.org • St. Stephen 575 Tuskawilla Road RETREAT • Most Precious Blood 321-268-3441 HAINES CITY | High school stu- www.st-stephen.com dents from around the Diocese of REFLECTION 113 Lockwood Blvd. H Oly THURSDAY 407-699-5683 www.oviedocatholic.org 7 p.m. Orlando gathered together March 407-365-3231 GRIOOD F DAY PENANCE SERVICE 10-11 for the “Finding God Retreat,” In the “Finding God Retreat,” I Noon (Stations), 3 p.m., 7 p.m. April 2, 7:30 p.m. themed “Recognizing the Presence H Oly THURSDAY learned a few things about myself and 7:30 p.m. (Mass of Lord’s Supper), Holyt Sa urday H Oly THURSDAY of God Within our Lives.” my faith that I never knew or thought 7:30 p.m. 9-11 p.m. (Reposition of the Blessed 11 a.m. (Blessing of the food) The retreat was an opportunity of. At this retreat, I met a truly inspiring Sacrament, Chapel) EASTER VIGIL GRIOOD F DAY for the students to focus on how religious sister who taught us about 3 p.m. (Stations), 7:30 p.m. GRIOOD F DAY 8 p.m. God is present in their daily activi- centering prayer, where you completely 3 p.m. (Passion of the Lord and EASTER EASTER VIGIL veneration of the cross, Bilingual), 6 8 p.m. ties and lives, ranging from sports quiet yourself and listen and feel for p.m. (Seven Last Words of Christ in 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and extracurricular activities to God. I never realized how loud my EASTER Spanish), 7:30 p.m. (Stations of the the relationships they have with head was until I tried to empty it. This Cross) 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. Sum m erfield family members and friends. The was a challenge in itself, but was very Holy saturday relaxing and peaceful once I was in the Noon (Blessing of the Easter food, retreat also allowed students time • St. Mark the Evangelist centered state. Chapel) 7081 S.E. Highway 42 to reflect, pray, have fun and gather EASTER VIGIL www.stmarkrcc.com the tools needed to find God within I also learned that you could com- 8 p.m. bine prayer with art. Who knew? This [email protected] their daily lives, and taught them EASTER how they can be witnesses to Christ. was such a cool way to grow spiritually, 6 a.m. (Sunrise, outside in courtyard), 352-347-9317 to take a piece of clay and mold it to 8 a.m., 10 a.m, noon (Spanish), 5:30 H Oly THURSDAY “It helped them recognize that p.m. 6 p.m. what is sought is sometimes within something that you can see God in, or even just something you think is cool GRIOOD F DAY the greater whole — the very air we Port Orange 3 p.m. breathe, the people we encounter, and put God into it. EASTER VIGIL the fabric of our lives,” said Mi- Then I was able to connect to my • Our Lady of Hope 8 p.m. chelle Fischer, director of Youth and friends on a deeper level and really get 4675 S. Clyde Morris Blvd. EASTER Young Adult Ministry. a feel for my relationship with Christ. www.ladyofhope.org 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon More than 60 students attended The time we had in adoration was [email protected] the retreat, which was held at the awe-inspiring, and then when I went to 386-788-6144 Florida FFA Leadership Training confession, for the first time I truly felt Winter Park forgiven and was lighthearted. This was H Oly THURSDAY Center in Haines City. One of those 7 p.m. a fantastic retreat, from the speakers • St. Margaret Mary students was Amanda Webb, a pa- GRIOOD F DAY 526 N. Park Ave. to the workshops. I thank all who put 3 p.m., 7 p.m. www.stmargaretmary.org rishioner of St. James Cathedral. At their time and effort into this. HYt OL Sa urday 407-647-3392 right is a summary of her experi- Noon (Blessing of the food) ence. n H Oly THURSDAY EASTER VIGIL 8 a.m. (Morning Prayer), 7 p.m. (Mass of 8 p.m. the Lord’s Supper) EASTER GRIOOD F DAY Although innovative technology 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. SCHOOL 8 a.m. (Morning Prayer), noon (Stations), From 3 and breakthrough programs are 3 p.m., 7 p.m. (Lord’s Passion) partly responsible for enrollment Holy saturday increases, the school’s Catholic 8 a.m. (Morning Prayer) said all students from kindergarten identity is important as well. Bre- EASTER VIGIL through eighth grade are already vard County is known throughout 8 p.m. required to learn and study Span- Florida for its public school system EASTER 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m., noon, 6 ish, but the addition of Chinese cre- and magnet and charter schools, p.m. ates a greater global awareness and many of which are free. an opportunity to learn a language “When I speak to parishioners important in today’s world. and people, yes, we have to be on Divine Mercy Catholic Academy the cutting edge of technology and also offers a number of other en- academically rigorous, but before richment programs, electives and any of that, we have to be Catholic,” extracurricular activities, includ- Gagnon said. “The religious educa- ing violin, Lego Robotics, Young tion and formation of our children Astronaut Club and Math Olym- is the primary reason why our piad. doors are open.” n 8 around Your communitY Florida Catholic March 23-April 5, 2012

Universe, 8300 Vineland Ave., whose lives have been touched by Priests celebrating 50 and 25 years COMMUNITY Orlando. Music of Mozart, including adoption, including those adopted of priestly service will also be SUPPORT EVENTS “Coronation Mass in C Major” and and their families. Includes food, honored. MINISTRIES/ music, an Easter egg hunt and other selections will be performed Stations of the Cross at Lake a visit from the Easter Bunny. Eola: Friday, April 6, 10 a.m.-noon, PEER GROUPS Regenerations fashion show: in the context of Mass in honor of Saturday, March 24, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Contact Patrick and Jenn O’Brien, Lake Eola amphitheatre, Orlando. Regenerations Resale Shop, 197 the feast of the installation of Pope [email protected]. St. John Vianney Parish presents the Oviedo young adult men’s, Central Ave. N.W., Winter Haven. Benedict XVI. The Basilica Choir and Young adult Taizé night of living Stations of the Cross, using women’s groups: Wednesdays, 7-9 “Fashion Made Affordable” is an Orchestra are under the direction prayer: Wednesday, March 28, 7 music and meditations. Bishop John p.m., Most Precious Blood, Oviedo. event where girls can come, see and of Dr. William Picher. Tickets are not p.m., St. James Cathedral, 215 N. Noonan will also lead attendees in As an option, men’s group meets to purchase prom gowns, donated Orange St., Orlando. Join young Good Friday prayer. play basketball at 5 p.m. Ages 18-39. required. Call 407-239-6600. Contact Hannah, catholicya@gmail. by members of St. Matthew Parish adults from the diocese along Holy Saturday morning com. in Winter Haven, for only $10. with the St. James Cathedral prayer and rosary procession: Sponsored by parish’s youth group. DIOCESAN EVENTS choir for Taizé prayer. The night Saturday, April 7, 8 a.m., St. James Young adult coffee, Proceeds will be donated to Alive will include music, readings from Cathedral, 215 N. Orange Ave., conversation hour: Sundays, 7 in Christ campaign at St. Matthew Renovacion Conyugal retreat: sacred Scripture, silence and an Orlando, with Bishop John Noonan p.m., Holy Family Parish, Orlando. Parish. Contact Trish Messner, 863- Friday, March 23-Sunday, March 25, opportunity for reconciliation. and the Helpers of God’s Most All young adults ages 18-39 are 324-3040, tmessner@stmatthewwh. Chancery Building, 50 E. Robinson Contact Amanda Livermore, Precious Infants. Contact Elizabeth invited to the parish’s upper room com. Street, Orlando. A weekend manager of Young Adult Ministry, Clayton, 407-246-4819, eclayton@ following the 6 p.m. Mass for a Hometown hoedown: marriage enrichment retreat, in 407-246-4863, alivermore@ orlandodiocese.org. reflection on that Sunday’s readings. Gayle Zambito, gzambito@ Saturday, March 24, 5:30 p.m., Spanish, designed to help couples orlandodiocese.org. LIMEX presentations: hfcchurch.org. Apopka Family Learning Center, strengthen their marriage while Diocesan Day of Information sessions about the 800 S. Hawthorne Ave., Apopka. sharing their values with other Reconciliation: Monday, April Loyola Institute for Ministry Support group for Barbecue, square dancing and couples. Retreat may be used in 2. The Diocese of Orlando has set Extension Program of Loyola unemployed: Third Thursdays, bluegrass music. Benefits the place of Spanish convalidation aside the Monday of Holy Week for University New Orleans. Those 7-8 p.m., St. Margaret Mary, Upper children at the center. Call 407-889- workshops if scheduled workshop all parishes to provide the faithful interested in an on-site, part-time, Room, Winter Park. Rosario Ortiago, 0100. dates are not convenient for an opportunity to celebrate the graduate-level, ministry formation L.M.H.C., 407-628-1009. Rummage sale: Saturday, Spanish-speaking couples who have sacrament of reconciliation. Contact program from a Catholic university Support group for separated March 24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., St. been married for more than two your local parish for times. are encouraged to attend to learn and divorced: Augustine Parish, 375 N. Sunset years. Contact Digna Montanez, Chrism Mass: Wednesday, April about the program and application • Mondays, 7 p.m., Holy Drive, Casselberry. Sponsored by 407-246-4882, dmontanez@ 4, 6:30 p.m., St. James Cathedral, procedures. Contact Valeta Redeemer Parish, Kissimmee. Alta, Council of Catholic Women. Items orlandodiocese.org. 215 N. Orange Ave., Orlando. 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(Holy Thursday), April 6 (Good The Easter Vigil on Holy Sat- ORLANDO | The triduum — the Friday), April 7 (Holy Saturday) urday begins in darkness outside three most important days on the and April 8 (Easter Sunday). the church with a paschal fire that liturgical calendar — allows Catho- breaks the darkness. Everyone re- lics several opportunities to engage turns inside holding candles from in prayer, partake in many faith tra- the Blessed Sacrament. “We con- the new fire. There are seven Old ditions, follow Jesus’ passion story secrate enough of the body of the Testament readings, and a mini- and celebrate in the glory of God’s Lord, what we feast on during the mum of three must be read. Man- resurrection. Good Friday liturgy,” Father Web- datory are the stories of creation, The triduum begins at sundown ster said. “It’s an anticipatory thing, the sacrifice of Abraham and Isaac, on Holy Thursday, which simulta- so that the Church doesn’t fast from and Moses leading the Israelites out neously concludes the Lenten sea- receiving holy Communion on the of Egypt. son, and ends at sundown on Eas- day of the Lord’s death.” Following the homily, Catholics ter Sunday. These three days offer Good Friday offers Catholics an renew their baptismal promises, Catholics an opportunity “to grow opportunity to follow Jesus’ jour- and catechumens are initiated into in faith, hope and love,” said Father ney through the Stations of the the Church through the sacraments Bob Webster, Director of Liturgy for Cross and participate in the Pas- of baptism, confirmation, and later the Diocese of Orlando. sion story in a liturgy service. In Or- holy Communion. Holy Thursday’s Mass, which lando, many parishes are offering Father Webster refers to the takes the place of the Liturgy of the Stations, and the diocese will host triduum as a personal retreat in a Hours evening prayer, is unique in an outdoor presentation of the live sense, directed by the liturgy of the several ways. For example, in the Stations of the Cross at Lake Eola’s Church. Many individuals partake context of the eucharistic celebra- amphitheatre in Orlando. in these liturgies as well as partici- tion, there is the optional washing “It is a beloved component of pate in additional prayer and fast- of the feet. “It is a significant re- people’s observance,” Father Web- ing. minder of not only walking in the ster said. “It is a holistic appreciation of the footsteps of Jesus, but also remem- In the afternoon, parishes offer a sacrifice of the cross,” Father Web- bering through ministry we have to service that is essentially a continu- ster said. “What would the Church Jesus at the Last Supper is depicted in a stained-glass window at St. John get our feet dirty,” Father Webster ation of Holy Thursday’s liturgy, have for us: basically our own mini- Cemetery in the New York borough of Queens. The Easter triduum begins said. which did not end with a blessing retreat each during those three with the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, celebrated Second, Father Webster said, or dismissal. The service begins in days. It’s not a matter of obligation, April 5 this year in the Latin-rite Church. (Gregory A. Shemitz | CNS) is the transfer and reservation of silence and the crucifix is carried to but a matter of desire.” n 25345-0323 WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | March 23-April 5, 2012 | $1.00 Catholic FloridaYour Faith. Your LiFe. Your CommunitY. oF palm beach Orlando priest to Silver anniversary be bishop JEAN GONzALEz celebration of the Florida Catholic staff

ORLANDO | After “humbly accepting” holy Family reflects on 25 years of growth, change an appointment that would change his life, Father Gregory Parkes did the one thing he and ministry, and looks to the future knew would alleviate his shock and initial anxiety. He left the chancellor’s office where he LINDA REEVES ‘What a joy as always serves at the Orlando Diocese Chancery of the Florida Catholic staff and went downstairs to the chapel. Alone to come here to before the Blessed Sacrament, he prayed PORT ST. LUCIE | Less than Holy Family Parish, and asked for God’s help with his new as- three years after the Diocese of signment as bishop of Pensacola-Tallahas- Palm Beach was formed, Holy especially today as you see. Family Parish was established, celebrate your 25th “It was a phone call you never expect setting the course for furthering to receive, and I didn’t know what to say,” the city of God here and grow- anniversary as a parish said Bishop-designate Parkes of the call he ing faith and mission in South family.’ received from Archbishop Carlo Maria Vi- Florida. This year, the parish gano, apostolic nuncio to the United States, celebrates 25 years of ministry who announced Pope Benedict XVI’s deci- as a faith community. Bishop Gerald Barbarito sion to appoint the 47-year-old priest to be “What a joy as always to come the fifth bishop of the Panhandle diocese. here to Holy Family Parish, es- which was little more than an The Vatican made the public announce- pecially today as you celebrate area of fishing camps, farms and ment March 20. your 25th anniversary as a par- The Filipino choir sings during the 25th-anniversary celebration businesses near U.S. Highway 1 “Archbishop Vigano was very kind and ish family,” said Bishop Gerald Mass at Holy Family Parish March 18. in the 1950s. The community understood that it was an emotional mo- M. Barbarito as he began Mass and land gradually developed ment for me. … I was very grateful to the March 18 as part of grand cel- “You have a beautiful, warm a family of hope and a family of over the next decades. Founded Holy Father for the confidence placed in ebrations marking the parish’s church, and it reflects very well love. You are a well-known fam- in 1987, Holy Family began me to be bishop of Pensacola-Tallahassee,” silver anniversary. “Congratula- the warmth of the people here ily representing what parish life as the first off-shoot of tions to all of you and thank you at Holy Family,” he continued. is all about.” St. Lucie Parish. The PLEASE SEE BISHOP, 10 for being, for these past 25 years, “You truly are a family here and Holy Family is located in first Mass was cele- an outstanding community of that is what a parish is all about. eastern Port St. Lucie in the brated at the Knights faith, hope and love. You are a parish family of faith, northern part of the diocese, PLEASE SEE HOLY FAMILY, 5

Bishop Gerald M. Babarito follows Father Thomas Cauley Jr., Holy Family pastor, into the church as Mass begins March 18. The Mass was celebrated in honor of Holy Family Parish’s 25-year anniversary and gathered many members of the community in worship and celebration. At right is the Holy Family statue found at the parish. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) 2 Your Palm beach community Florida Catholic March 23-April 5, 2012

Dana LaBruyere of St. Jude Parish in Boca Raton looks at rosary beads and other items with her daughter, Alexa LaBruyere, moments before the mother- and- daughter Girls and their moms stand for a prayer and song during the mother- chastity and-daughter chastity program March 10 at St. Clare Parish in North program. Palm Beach. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) Moms, daughters educated together on chastity LINDA REEVES Planning Office’s annual Mother “The main goal of the program derstanding as she grows older to The chastity programs pres- of the Florida Catholic staff and Daughter Program gathered is to help open the line of commu- make the right choices.” ent gentle discussions focused on girls 10 to 12 years old, along with nications between the moms and Cindy Fulmer, a coordina- growing up and the virtues of pu- NORTH PALM BEACH | Ra- their mothers, friends and guard- the girls,” said Hildebrandt, who tor helping at the event, said she rity and chastity. The sessions are chel Sherman stood before the all- ians March 10 at St. Clare Parish. added the program also teaches enjoys how the program brings presented by trained ministers female audience with confidence A second chastity program was a message about “how femininity mothers and daughters together. and professionals in a style appro- and proclaimed, “I love being a held March 11 for girls ages 13 to and fertility are part of God’s plan.” “A lot of times mothers find it priate to the age group participat- girl.” 16. Meaghan Hildebrandt of the Polly Allen of St. Joseph Par- hard to talk with their daughters ing. n “It is great to be a girl,” said the Natural Family Planning Office ish in Stuart attended with her on some of these issues, and this Cardinal Newman High school helped organize the afternoon daughter, Faith, 12, a student at program seems to give them just The office also features programs for sophomore as she addressed a gath- events that included talks, music, St. Joseph School. When asked the boost they need,” Fulmer said. fathers and sons in the fall. For pro- ering of women and girls, some not prayer, tea and cake. She said the what she hoped her daughter “I see them drawing closer togeth- gram information, call Hildebrandt much younger than herself. event drew 45 girls on March 10 takes away from the program, she er as the program progresses. It’s at 561-745-0519 or email mhildeb- The diocesan Natural Family and 30 girls the next day. said, “Respecting herself and un- really awesome to witness.” [email protected]. School’s learning lab a blessing for special-needs students

LINDA REEVES and special attention is provided to of the Florida Catholic staff help each child to reach goals and overcome issues of low self-esteem, larthke wo | The dedica- shyness and lack of confidence. tion of a new school learning lab of- “With hope and the right direc- fered the Sacred Heart School com- tion, we can get children where they munity the opportunity to celebrate need to be,” said Anthony Tamposi, a woman who was dedicated to a lab assistant currently helping 22 Catholic education and ultimately children in third to eighth grades. made the lab possible. Children of the school choir sang Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito during the Mass, and students of served as main celebrant for Mass the learning lab took on roles as and later blessed the Cathleen Mc- ushers, servers and lectors. Farlane Ross Learning Lab March “Today we are remembering 9 at the Lake Worth school. Ross, a Cathleen McFarlane Ross,” said parishioner of St. Edward Parish in one 12-year-old who was once too Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito blesses the Cathleen McFarlane Ross Palm Beach who had a passion to timid to speak in front of a group Learning Lab at Sacred Heart School March 9. (PHOTOS BY LINDA serve others, died Feb. 8, 2010. Walter Ross speaks about his and who now stood poised at the REEVES | FC) “It is an honor for me to do that,” wife, the late Cathleen McFarlane pulpit addressing the crowd dur- Bishop Bararito said of the blessing. Ross, and her dedication to ing the Mass. “May her soul rest in needy. Just before her death, she school serves a diverse population “Thank you all for your support of Sacred Heart School. peace.” was aimed at raising funds for Sa- and families regardless of finan- Sacred Heart School. Cathleen was Walter Ross, Cathleen’s husband, cred Heart School. cial status, even during the cur- a wonderful woman. ” serve students who have difficul- was present for the Mass and dedi- “She read about the school in the rent times of the struggling econ- The Cathleen McFarlane Ross ties learning and require additional cation. He said his wife worked in newspaper,” Walter Ross said. “She omy. The school serves nearly 200 Learning Lab is the first facility of assistance. The new lab facilitates the name of many charities and wanted to help.” youngsters and provides a Catholic its kind in the diocese “featuring the “Every Child Belongs” program causes over the years. She was a Cathleen Ross donated $50,000 education to students regardless a modified curriculum for learn- specially designed for children longtime supporter of the Lord’s to the learning lab, and rallied to of specific learning needs with the ing” according to school leaders. based on their special needs. The Place, a nonprofit dedicated to the raise funds to support the school’s help of school benefactors, dedi- Through the facility, a special- lab features state-of-the-art equip- homeless, and St. Ann’s Place in ongoing operational campaign. cated supporters and scholarship education teacher and assistant ment and the latest in technology, West Palm Beach that serves the Established nearly 70 years ago, the programs. n March 23-April 5, 2012 Florida Catholic Your Palm beach communitY 3

Newsbriefs couraged to attend in Tallahassee. Young scientists Parish takes action Participants join others to rally for take awards for St. Joseph Parish’s Social Justice legislation and talk to lawmakers Committee collected 1,000 signa- about important Catholic issues. school and diocese tures during an initiative to take ac- “As someone who takes part in Young scientists of Holy Name tion and put an end to the crime of Catholic Days at the Capitol, I real- of Jesus School in West Palm human trafficking. The collection ize the importance of locals taking Beach came out on top during a of signatures was sent to Florida action to get legislation passed,” he contest in December, and now lawmakers, urging them to impose said. “This parish is doing its part.” students are traveling to Lakeland tougher legislation against those for state competitions in April. who illegally trade human beings ‘October Baby’ The science contest was the an- for the purpose of slavery, commer- nual Palm Beach County Science cial sexual exploitation and forced showing locally and Engineering Fair at the South labor. The Diocese of Palm Beach and Florida Fair Grounds. Private and “The anti-human trafficking leg- Catholic Charities are encouraging India Roehrich-Hill, left, and Anna Severtson, right, with newly public schools and more than islation passed the (Florida) House parishioners to attend a showing shaved heads, pose with Coach Chris Barulic of St. Mark School. 10,000 students of Palm Beach last week 110-0,” said commit- of the new movie “October Baby,” They were the only girls of 37 students and parents who shed their County were encouraged to cre- tee chairman Thomas Masty in a opening March 23 and running at locks during a fundraiser at St. Mark this month to support the ate science projects and partici- March 5 email. The Florida Senate specific times until March 29 at the coach who has cancer and is going through intense treatments. The school plans to hold other fundraisers for him throughout pate in the event, and according also passed the bill 38 to 0, accord- Cobb downtown theaters at The the school year. (CoURTeSy PHoTo) to Donna Basinski, Holy Name ing to Don Kazimir, Catholic Chari- Gardens 16 Cinemas, 11701 Lake of Jesus science teacher, only 750 ties Office of Respect Life coordina- Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach middle school students make it tor. “It goes to the governor now.” Gardens. The Palm Beach Gardens Students go bald out of love for coach to county level, and 20 were from Backed by Attorney General Pam movie theater is the only local place Holy Name of Jesus. Bondi, the bill will increase penal- to view the movie, which has a pow- A total of 37 boys and girls of St. looking into a basketball game.” Seven competitors took home ties for trafficking. “We were chal- erful pro-life message. It is rated PG- Mark School in Boynton Beach Some of the young people in honors at awards ceremonies in lenged by Father Noel McGrath (St. 13 for mature subject matter. shed their hair during Loving attendance had not intended on January. Two students who won Joseph’s pastor) to educate the par- The movie revolves around Han- Locks/Bald for Barulic, a school getting their heads shaved, ac- first place in physics, Elizabeth ish and try and see what we could nah, a young woman who discov- fundraiser, March 9. The hair- cording to organizers, but after Robinson and Lauren Hamilton, do to change the situation,” said ers she was adopted. In searching cutting, head-shaving event was seeing Coach Barulic at the event will be two of 40 students from the Masty. “We can make a difference if about her past, she is shocked to held to raise funds to support the and hearing his touching speech county who qualified to compete in we respond to challenges.” find out that she is a survivor of a school’s coach, Chris Barulic, thanking the community for sup- the Florida Sate competition next Committee members are now failed abortion. (See story, Page 13). who has cancer and is under- port, the youngsters volunteered. month. Other county winners in- speaking about human trafficking Show times for March 23-29 in- going intense, expensive treat- The school event attracted stu- clude eighth-graders Ronald Rich- to groups, including a local Jewish clude: 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 4:40 p.m., ments to save his life. dents from Pope John Paul II bell and John-Sebastian Morrow, temple. “This is a wonderful inter- 7:15 p.m. and 9:50. p.m. Donations are still trickling in High School in Boca Raton, many and seventh-graders Cali Diaz and faith effort and shows that under For ticket information, call and the total amount raised is not of whom play football and know Lyanna Bannin. Anastacia Vargas one God we can all come together Catholic Charities Respect Life known at this time. the young coach. Visitors from took sixth-grade honors. Basinski to fight the evil of human traffick- Office at 561-775-9565 or visit the “We can say that our collec- other area schools also attended, said the dedicated youngsters be- ing,” Masty said Diocese of Palm Beach website tions have exceeded our expec- including St. Joseph Episcopal gan on the projects last summer Kazimir annually participates at www.diocesepb.org. To learn tations,” said teacher Elizabeth School in Boynton Beach and and really put a lot of “hard work in Catholic Days at the Capitol, more about the movie, visit www. Eubanks. “We will continue to Gulf Stream Academy in Gulf into this achievement.” an event that parishioners are en- octoberbabymovie.net. have fundraisers and are possibly Stream.

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Couples are called to re- enant, and the widespread rejection Christ took our human nature to Instead of seeing the Church’s sponsible parenthood which entails of a responsible, mature sexual ethic EXECUTIVE & EDITORIAL STAFF: himself at his conception and this position in this clash as a basic mat- using the natural means which God grounded in the practice of chastity, General Manager: Ann Borowski Slade affirms not only that he became one ter of religious freedom guaranteed designed in the body to regulate have led to grave societal problems Editorial/Online Director: Jean Gonzalez of us, but also our belief that life be- by the Constitution, there has been birth. 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April 1 — 10:30 a.m., Palm Sunday that the full expression of intimate culture of death and the culture of Send statewide news releases to March 25 — 11 a.m., Reception/ Mass, Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola. sexuality is acceptable outside of life. As we celebrate the solemnity of [email protected] luncheon, Birthline/Lifeline Pregnancy April 3 — 11 a.m., Chrism Mass, marriage. The Church would be re- the Annunciation we are reminded Care Center, Westchester Country Club, Our staff meets for prayer each work Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola. quired to cover the expense of abor- that the Angelus is an important day at 9 a.m. Send prayer intentions Boynton Beach. April 5 — 7 p.m., Mass of the Lord’s tion-inducing drugs and contracep- prayer that underscores the dignity to [email protected] March 27 — 6 p.m., Mass/dinner, Serra Supper, Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola. tion even outside of a marital union. of human life which God has taken Club and Knights of Columbus, Holy April 6 — 3 p.m., Service of the Passion It is one thing to regulate birth when to himself. May we do all we can to All contents copyright © 2011, The Florida Catholic Inc., Cross Parish, Vero Beach. except stories and photos from Catholic News Service. of the Lord, Cathedral of St. Ignatius a married couple is deciding how promote a culture of life by dispel- March 29 — 8 a.m., Invocation/break- Loyola; 6 p.m., Stations of the Cross, to plan a family and care for it pru- ling so much misunderstanding fast, recognition of Sen. Philip Lewis, Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola dently and wisely. It is completely surrounding the Church’s teaching The Kravis Center, West Palm Beach; 10 April 7 — 7:45 p.m., Easter Vigil, another to prevent the transmission regarding the dignity of life as well a.m., Taping of Easter TV Mass, Parallax Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola. of life because a couple is engaged as its transmission. May we stand Productions, West Palm Beach; 11:30 April 8 — 7 a.m., Sunrise Mass at the in what is considered inappropri- firm in our resolve to protect our a.m., rosary, 40 Days for Life campaign, ate union. By the present mandate, right to live and pass on this teach- Presidential Women’s Center, West Palm Shrine of the Risen Christ, Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola. the Church is expected to pay, and ing. This is a good reason for pray- Beach. therefore condone, artificial contra- ing the Angelus at this time and at ception for both situations. all times! n

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From 1 dedicated parishioners, he began The church was standing room to 2010, Port St. Lucie earned the “We have more than 40 minis- fundraising and design work on only, and both adult and children title of being one of “fastest-grow- tries,” said Ted Kanamine, 82, a of Columbus Hall on Palm Sunday, the construction of Holy Fam- choirs led songs, and members of ing cities in the United States,” longtime parishioner of Holy Fam- April 12, 1987, and during the par- ily Church. The $3 million project the Knights of Columbus also par- growing 85 percent in 10 years to ily. “We have 200 to 300 children. ish’s early years, other Masses were was completed in 1998 and the first ticipated in the festivities. a population of 164,000. Even in People just like it here. We have celebrated in a local movie theatre Mass was celebrated Christmas The area of Port St. Lucie con- difficult times, the parish commu- people here with a real sense of and elementary school until a mul- Eve 1998. tinues to grow, but because of the nity continues to expand facilities, belonging and a real sense of loy- tipurpose building was construct- “We are excited today. It is a difficult economic times, the hous- grow ministries and outreach, and alty. It is an outgoing and friendly ed and opened in 1990. great accomplishment,” said Fa- ing market has slowed. From 2000 spread the love of Christ. place.” n The parish’s first pastor was Fa- ther Cauley moments before anni- ther Martin Mulqueen, who serves versary celebrations. Holy Redeemer in Palm City today, Priests and clergy who have and Father Thomas Cauley Jr. was served the church were on hand installed as Holy Family’s sec- for festivities that included a recep- ond pastor in 1994. Working with tion and ministry presentations.

Msgr. Leo Ryan, seated, takes part in a procession with other clergy and Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito March 18 at Holy Family. The parish is celebrating 25 years as a faith community. (PHOTOS BY LINDA Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito greets and blesses families and individuals after Mass and 25th anniversary REEVES | FC) celebrations at Holy Family Parish in Port St. Lucie March 18. 25332-0323 6 advertisement Florida Catholic March 23-April 5, 2012

BOCA RATON BOYNTON Jupiter Paaclm be h P ort St. Lucie Ws e t Palm • St. Joan of Arc BEACH • St. Peter gardens • St. Lucie Parish Beach 370 S.W. Third St. • St. Mark 1701 Indian Creek Pkwy. • Cathedral of St. 280 S.W. Prima Vista Blvd. • Holy Name of Jesus www.stjoan.org 643 St. Mark Place www.stpetercatholicchurch.com Ignatius Loyola stlucie.cc • 772-878-1215 345 S. Military Trail 561 392-0007 www.stmarkboynton.com 561-575-0837 9999 N. Military Trail [email protected] [email protected] PENANCE SERVICE 561-734-9330 A nOINTING Mass www.stignatiuspb.com PENANCE SERVICE www.holynameofjesus. Penance Service: April 2, 7 p.m.; March 24, 11 a.m. Penance Service: March 29, weconnect.com Confessions: April 2, after 6:45 PENANCE SERVICE [email protected] 9 a.m., 7 p.m. a.m. and 8:15 a.m. Masses, 11- March 26, 7 p.m. PENANCE SERVICE 561-622-2565 Confessions: April 4, 7-7:30 561-683-3555 March 27, 4 p.m., 7 p.m. 11:45 a.m., 7 p.m.; April 3, after HOLY THURSDAY C onFESSIONS a.m., 8-8:30 a.m., 7-8 p.m. PENANCE SERVICE 6:45 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. Masses, P aLM Sunday vigil In Chapel: March 31, 2-4 p.m.; Penance Service: March 28, 1 8 a.m. (Prayer), 7 p.m., Plm a SuNDAY p.m., 7 p.m.; Confessions: April 11-11:45 a.m.; April 4, after (Adoration until midnight) 4:30 p.m. April 2, 9-9:30 a.m., 6-6:30 Regular weekend schedule 6:45 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. Masses, p.m.; April 4, 9-9:30 a.m. 2-4, 8:45-9:30 a.m., 5-5:30 p.m. 11-11:45 a.m. No confessions GOOD FRIDAY palm sunday HOLY THURSDAY 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., HOLY THURSDAY after April 4, noon 8 a.m. (Prayer), CHRISM Mass 10 a.m., 7 p.m. (Bilingual) 7:30 p.m. (Bilingual) 3 p.m. (Lord’s Passion) 12:30 p.m. (Spanish), 5:30 p.m. April 3, 11 a.m. TENEBRAE Service (Life Teen) GOOD FRIDAY GOOD FRIDAY April 4, 7 p.m. HOLY SaTURDAY HOLY THURSDAY 3 p.m. (Lord’s Passion), 3 p.m. (Liturgy), Tenebrae service 7:30 p.m. (Bilingual) 6 p.m. (Stations), HOLY THURSDAY 8 a.m. (Prayer), noon (Blessing 7 p.m. (Veneracion de la Cruz/ of the food) April 4, 7:30 p.m. GOOD FRIDAY 7:30 p.m. (Lord’s Passion, Viacrucis en Vivo) No Morning Mass. 4:30 p.m., Spanish) 7:30 p.m. (Bilingual), adoration EASTER VIGIl HOLY THURSDAY Noon (Living Stations in Parish EASTER VIGIL until midnight. 8 p.m. 7:30 p.m., adoration until Hall), 3 p.m. (Lord’s Passion), HOLY SaTURDAY 8 p.m. (Bilingual) midnight 6 p.m. (Bilingual Stations, Noon (Blessing of the food) No 4 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. Masses. GOOD FRIDAY EASTER outside), 7 p.m. (Lord’s Passion, No Morning Mass. Parishioners 6 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m., GOOD FRIDAY Spanish) EASTER VIGIl EASTER are urged to observe the 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. 1 p.m. (Stations), 7:45 p.m. (Bilingual) 7 a.m. (Sunrise, Trinity Center), three hours commemorating 2 p.m. (Passion Service) EASTER VIGIL 7:30 a.m., 8:45 a.m., 7:45 p.m. EASTER the death of Christ on Good EASTER VIGIL In Church: 6:15 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon, 10:30 a.m. Friday. 1 p.m. (Stations), 2 D achelrAY Be 8 p.m. (Bilingual) EASTER 9:30 a.m. (Children’s homily), (Life Teen, Trinity Center), p.m. (Celebration of the Lord’s 7 a.m. (Outdoor at Shrine), 11:30 a.m., 1:15 p.m. (Spanish). 1:30 p.m. (Spanish), Passion), 4 p.m. (Stations in EASTER 7:15 a.m., 8:45 a.m., 9 a.m. No 5:30 p.m. Mass. • Emmanuel 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., Parish Center: 9:30 a.m., Spanish), 7:30 p.m. (Celebration (Parish Hall), 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. No Evening Masses. of the Lord’s Passion). 15700 S. Military Trail 9:30 a.m. (Parish Hall), 11 a.m., 10:45 a.m. (Parish Hall), www.emmanuelcatholic.org 11 a.m. (Parish Hall, Life Teen), • St. John Fisher Divine Mercy novena, 3 p.m. 12:15 p.m., 1:45 p.m. (Spanish) 4001 North Shore Drive daily through April 15 561-496-2480 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) Ryo al Palm 561-842-1224 HOLY SaTURDAY PENANCE SERVICE • St. Patrick Parish No Morning Mass. 1 p.m. Beach P alm SuNDAY Confessions: April 3, 4, 9-10 North Palm 13591 Prosperity Farms Road 10 a.m., noon (Spanish) (Blessing of the food) a.m., 6-7 p.m. (Also following www.stpatrickchurch.org • Our Lady Queen of 7 p.m. Holy Thursday Mass and HOLY THURSDAY EASTER VIGIL Beach 561-626-8626 7 p.m. (English/Spanish) following 3 p.m. Good Friday the Apostles 7 p.m. (Bilingual) Liturgy) • St. Paul of the Cross PENANCE SERVICE 100 Crestwood Blvd. S. GOOD FRIDAY EASTER Reconciliation: March 28, 7 p.m. www.olqa.cc • 561-798-5661 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m., HOLY THURSDAY Located on Singer Island 3 p.m., 6 p.m. (Spanish) 10:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 5 p.m. 8:30 a.m. (Prayer), 7 p.m. 10970 Jack Nicklaus Drive palm sunDAY Vigil P eNANCE Service EASTER VIGIL 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m. March 26, 4 p.m., 7 p.m. (Additional Masses celebrated GOOD FRIDAY www.paulcross.org 7 p.m. (Bilingual) at 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. in 8:30 a.m. (Prayer), 9 a.m. (Living 561-626-1873 palm sunday HOLY THURSDAY EASTER 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Our Lady of Mercy Center) Stations), Tre Ore 1-3 p.m. C onFESSIONS Sunrise 7:30 a.m. (Filipino), (Meditation), 3 p.m. (Liturgy of March 31, 3:30 p.m.; April 2-4, HOLY THURSDAY GOOD FRIDAY 10 a.m., noon (Spanish) • St. Jude the Passion) 8:30 a.m. 7 p.m. 3 p.m., 7:30 p.m. 21689 Toledo Road HOLY SaTURDAY HOLY THURSDAY GOOD FRIDAY Hy ol SaTURDAY • St. Juliana www.stjudeboca.org 8:30 a.m. (Prayer), noon 7:30 p.m. (adoration until 3 p.m. (Liturgy of the Passion), 1 p.m. (Blessing of food) 4500 S. Dixie Highway (Blessing of Easter baskets) 7 p.m. (Stations) 561-392-8172 midnight) EASTER VIGIL stjulianacatholicchurch.com L eNTEN Mission EASTER VIGIL GOOD FrIDAY HOLY SaTURDAY 7:30 p.m. 561-833-9745 7 p.m. March 26-28, 7 p.m. 3 p.m., 7:30 p.m. (Living Noon (Blessing of the food) EASTER P eNANCE SERVICE March 28 concert, Father James EASTER Stations) EASTER VIGIL 6 a.m. (Sunrise), 8 a.m., March 22, 6 p.m. (English), Marchionda 6 a.m. (Sunrise), 7:30 a.m., 9 8 p.m. 9:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 8 p.m. (Spanish) Confessions: EASTER VIGIL Regular confession times, plus PENANCE SERVICE a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon, 6 p.m. 8 p.m. EASTER 1 p.m. (Spanish) April 3, 7 p.m. (Bilingual) April 2,4, 9-10 a.m., 7-8 p.m.; EASTER 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon April 6, 12-2:45 p.m. palm sunDAY Vigil • St. Vincent Ferrer 10:15 a.m. (Parish Hall) 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m.,* 10:45 a.m.* Stut ar Shoolc Passion Play 5 p.m. 840 George Bush Blvd. (*Church and Auditorium) April 4, 2 p.m. palm sunDAY www.stvincentferrer.com • St. Andrew PlA m Springs P aLM Sunday Vigil 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., [email protected] • St. Clare 2100 S.E. Cove Road 4:30 p.m., 6 p.m. (Spanish) noon, 1:30 p.m. (Spanish), 772-781-4415 5 p.m. 561-276-6892 821 Prosperity Farms Road •e St. Luk P alm SuNDAY PENANCE SERVICE www.stclarechurch.net 2892 S. Congress Ave. PENANCE SERVICE 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. HOLY THURSDAY Penance Service: March 27, 7 p.m. Reconciliation: March 28, 6 p.m. (Spanish), noon, 1:30 p.m. No Morning Mass. [email protected] [email protected] C onFESSIONS Confessions: April 2-4, after (Spanish), 6 p.m., 9 a.m. Prayer, 7 p.m. (Bilingual), 561-622-7477 561-965-8980 7:30 a.m. Mass 7:30 p.m. (Spanish) Adoration until midnight April 2, 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m.; PENANCE SERVICE April 4, 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. PENANCE SERVICE Plm a SuNDAY Vigil HOLY THURSDAY (Chapel) Confessions: April 4-6, 4-5 p.m.; Penance Service: March 31, 3 p.m. (English and Spanish) 4 p.m. 7 p.m, 9 p.m. (Spanish), GOOD FRIDAY HOLY THURSDAY April 7, 11 a.m.-noon, 4-5 p.m., adoration until midnight in 7 p.m., adoration 8 p.m. until Plm a SuNDAY No Morning Mass, HOLY THURSDAY Plm a SuNDAY Vigil Parish Hall 9 a.m. (Prayer), midnight 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. (Spanish) 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. 2 p.m. (Service, English), 8 a.m., 7:30 p.m. GOOD FRIDAY GOOD FRIDAY Plm a SuNDAY HOLY THURSDAY Noon-2:45 p.m. (Seven Last 7 p.m. (Service, Bilingual) 3 p.m. GOOD FRIDAY No Morning Mass. 6 p.m., 3 p.m. 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. (Children’s Words, Bilingual), 3 p.m. (Liturgy holy saturday Mass), 10:30 a.m. (Passion adoration after Mass until of the Passion), 6 p.m. (Stations, EASTER VIGIL 8 p.m. No Morning Mass. 7 p.m. EASTER VIGIL Play), noon (Youth Mass), Bilingual), 8 p.m. (Liturgy of the 9 a.m. Prayer, 5:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. (Spanish) GOOD FRIDAY Passion, Spanish) 5 p.m. (Blessing of the food) EASTER EASTER HOLY THURSDAY Communion and Stations: EASTER VIGIL Church: 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m.,10 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Eucharistic EASTER VIGIL 11:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 7 p.m. (International Mass) 8 p.m. (Bilingual) 8-10:15 p.m. noon Adoration Chapel of the Two Family Life Center: 10:10 a.m., GOOD FRIDAY Hearts closed all day. Divine No 4:30 p.m. or 6 p.m. Mass. EASTER 11:40 a.m. No Masses, service only. 3 p.m., Mercy Novena should begin EASTER 6:30 a.m. (Sunrise at Boca South 7 p.m. (Spanish) today. 6:15 a.m. (Sunrise, Pavilion), Inlet-A1A & Camino Real), 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. Masses in Church: 7:30 a.m., EASTER VIGIL EASTER VIGIL 7:30 p.m., 10 p.m. (Spanish) (Spanish), noon, 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon, 7:30 p.m. (No 4 p.m. Mass 1:30 p.m. (Spanish), 1:30 p.m. (Spanish) EASTER and no confessions) 6:30 p.m. (Bilingual) Masses in Gathering Place: 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. (Children’s EASTER No 6 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. Mass. 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m. Mass), 10:30 a.m., noon (Youth 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. Mass), 1:30 p.m. (Spanish) Dvinei Mercy Sunday April 14, 15, Regular Saturday and Sunday schedule. Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, with Divine Mercy chaplet Sunday 3 p.m. March 23-April 5, 2012 Florida Catholic around Your community 7

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For additional Marriage Encounter diocese and Bishop Gerald M. Bar- Charities Birthline/Lifeline ministry information, call 561-775-9528. barito. To support the Catholic Mass, and pregnancy care centers. 561- weekends: April 27-29, June 278-0894. 22-24 and Oct. 26-28. Married please contact the Diocese of Palm couples are invited to encounter catholiccharitiesdpb.org. Live Mass broadcast: Beach Office of Communications at • Catholic Charities annual a weekend with each other and Protecting God’s children: Sundays, 9 a.m., St. Rita Parish, 561-775-9529. Faith Community Nurse and join in a World Wide Marriage The Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach 13645 Paddock Drive, Wellington. Mother Teresa Awards luncheon: program designed to make is committed to the safety and Visit www.saintrita.com, scroll April 20, noon, National Croquet marriages even better. Call for protection of all God’s precious down left side of main page and Center, 700 Florida Mango Road, information and locations. 954- Port St. Lucie. Also Thursdays, children in its care. Victims of click onto live Mass broadcast. West Palm Beach. Organized by 785-5955 or visit http://www. 9:15 a.m.-7 p.m. 772-878-1215. abuse are encouraged to contact 561-793-8544. Interfaith Health and Wellness wwmesefla.com. Adoration of the Blessed program. Supports health the diocesan victim assistance Live Mass broadcast: Magnificat lunch: April 28, 10 Sacrament: First and second and wellness outreach to the coordinator Theresa Fretterd at Sundays, 9 a.m., St. Helen Parish, Fridays, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; and third underserved. Open to all. 561-379- a.m., Hilton Palm Beach Airport, 561-801-0999 to begin emotional, 2000 20th St., Vero Beach. Visit 150 Australian Ave., West Palm and fourth Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 1972. psychological and spiritual www.wwcity10.com. 772-567- Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, Beach. Tickets: $20 before April 14 healing. For more information on 5129. Natural family planning or $25 at the door. Guest speaker: 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach classes: March 23, April 21 and diocesan policies and procedures Youth Mass: Sundays, 5 Gardens. 561-622-2565 or www. Theresa Napoli, who is involved in for reporting abuse, as well as May 19, 9 a.m., Holy Name of the Charismatic movement and a p.m., St. Martin de Porres Parish, stignatiuspb.com. Jesus Parish, 345 S. Military, West to view the “Charter for the 2555 N.E. Savanna Road, Jensen spirituality co-chair for the Council Protection of Children,” please go Adoration of the Blessed Palm Beach. Cost: $135. Financial of Catholic Women at St. Patrick Beach. Life Teen meets following Sacrament: Fridays, following assistance available. Registration: to www.diocesepb.org and click on Mass. 772-224-4492 or visit www. Parish in Juno Beach where she “Protection of Children.” 8:30 a.m. Mass, exposition until www.ccli.org. Information: began a prayer shawl ministry. stmartindp.com. 6:30 p.m., concluding with [email protected] or call Email: [email protected]. Prayer vigil: Wednesdays, Youth Mass: Sundays, 5 p.m., solemn Benediction, Our Lady 561-626-4953. 3-5 p.m.; and Fridays, 8-10 a.m., Baseball camp sessions: St. Lucie Parish, 280 S.W. Prima Queen of Peace, 9600 W. Atlantic Altar server appreciation Planned Parenthood, 1322 N.W. Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-878- Ave., Delray Beach. 561-499-6234. June 11-14, June 18-21, June Federal Highway, Stuart. Prayer Mass: March 31, 11 a.m., 1215. Eucharistic praise and 25-28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Pope John warriors and sidewalk counselors Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, Healing Mass: Third Mondays, worship with Benediction: Paul II High School, Boca Raton. needed. 772-221-1865. 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach For grades six-12. Instructions 7 p.m., St. Lucie Parish chapel, Third Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., St. Gardens. All altar servers and their on baseball basics, lunch and 280 Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Martin de Porres Parish, 2555 N.E. families and friends are invited. contests. 561-314-2155. Lucie. 772-878-0411 or 772-595- Savanna Road, Jensen Beach 772- Contact your parish by March 17. Cursillo weekends: June 21- RETREATS/DAYS 0114. 334-4214. Theology of the Body 24 for men; July 12-15 for women. OF PRAYER Tridentine Latin Mass: Adoration of the Blessed middle school edition training: Contact Cheri Reynolds, 561-670- Sundays, 12:30 p.m., St. Martin de Sacrament: First Fridays, 8:30 April 27, 8:30 a.m. registration 3898; or Ken Reynolds, 561-670- Our Lady of Florida Porres Parish, 2555 N.E. Savanna a.m.-8 p.m., St. Mark Parish, 643 followed by program, 9 a.m.-3 3906; or visit www.cursillo.org/ Spiritual Center: Retreats and Road, Jensen Beach. 772-334- N.E. Fourth Ave., Boynton Beach. p.m., Mary Immaculate Parish, palmbeach. programs available for clergy, 4214 or www.stmartindp.com. 561-734-9330. 390 S. Sequoia Drive, West Palm religious, men, women, married Latin Mass: Sundays, 2 p.m., Adoration of the Blessed Beach. Cost: $60 per person; $25 Prayer gathering: Fridays, 9:45 a.m., and Tuesdays, 3 p.m., couples, singles and people Holy Spirit Parish, 1000 Lantana Sacrament: Beginning midnight for priests, directors of religious in recovery programs. Season Road, Lantana, 561-585-5970; Mondays, ending noon Saturdays, education and school principals, 8177 Glades Road, Boca Raton. Pray with others for the end of theme: “Handing on the Faith.” 12:30 p.m., St. Martin de Porres St. Martin de Porres adoration includes lunch and training Reservations required. Location: Parish, 2555 N.E. Savanna Road, chapel, 2555 N.E. Savanna Road, materials. Reservations required abortion. 561-347-1636. Prayer gathering: Fridays, 1300 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Jensen Beach, 772-334-4214. Jensen Beach. 772-334-4214 or by April 13. 561-745-0519 or Beach. 561-626-1300 or www. visit www.stmartindp.com. [email protected]. 5 p.m., on the sidewalks near A Polish Mass: Saturdays, 7 Woman’s World Medical Center ourladyofflorida.org: p.m., Holy Spirit Parish, 1000 W. Adoration of the Blessed that offers abortion services, 503 • Soup and Taizé prayer for Lantana Road, Lantana. 561-585- Sacrament: Fridays, 9 a.m.-3 COMMUNITY S. 12th St., Fort Pierce. Treasure young adults (18-30): April 3, 5970. p.m., St. Luke Parish, 2892 S. Coast rosary group leads rosary 6-9 p.m. Led by retreat team. Mass and novena to the Congress, Ave., Palm Springs. 561- EVENTS recitation for the end of abortion. Reservations required. Free-will Sacred Heart of Jesus: First 965-8980. 772-465-8298. offering. Fridays, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Parish, Adoration of the Blessed Divine Mercy conference Men’s Scripture study and • Day of reflection: April 4, 10 15700 S. Military Trail, Delray Sacrament: Monday-Friday, and day of reflection: March discussion: Tuesdays 7-9 p.m., a.m.-2:30 p.m., led by Passionist Beach. 561-496-2480. 7:30 a.m.-8:10 a.m., followed by 24, 8:30 a.m. Mass, followed by Holy Name of Jesus, Holy Family Father Damian Towey. Theme: Mass and novena to Our Benediction; first Fridays, 9 a.m.- conference 9:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Room, 345 S. Military Trail, West “A Press Conference With the Mother of Perpetual Help: First noon, followed by Benediction, Holy Family Parish, 2330 Mariposa Palm Beach. Led by Deacon Jack Beloved Disciple.” Cost: $30. Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Emmanuel St. Anastasia, 407 S. 33rd St., Fort Ave., Port St. Lucie. Discussions on Hamilton. 561-722-6793. Reservation required. Parish, 15700 S. Military Trail, Pierce. 772-461-2233. the Eucharist, Divine Mercy, Our • Holy Week retreat: April 4-8, Delray Beach, 561-496-2480. Lady, and how to live the message led by retreat team. Pricing for Mass and novena to the and revitalize your faith, family ANNOUNCEMENTS singles, couples and religious. See Santo Niño: Fridays, 7 p.m., and parish. Presenters: Annie website for more details. Deposit Emmanuel Parish, 15700 S. Karto, singer and songwriter; and Permanent diaconate and registration required. Dr. Bryan Thatcher, founder of Military Trail, Delray Beach, 561- applications: Men interested • Monastery retreat: May 1-4, 496-2480. Eucharistic Apostles of the Divine in applying for the diocesan led by religious sisters of the Charismatic Mass, Holy Mercy. Cost: $10, includes lunch. permanent deacons formation Order of Cistercians of the Strict Hour and healing prayer: First 772-335-2385. program are encouraged to Observance from Our Lady of the Wednesdays, 6 p.m., St. Martin de Fashion show: March 25, speak to pastors for permission Mississippi Abbey in Iowa. The Porres Parish, 2555 N.E. Savanna 12:30 p.m., Meadowood Golf and and support. Visit the diocesan retreat focuses on the wisdom Road, Jensen Beach. 772-334- Tennis Club, 9425 Meadowood website at www.diocesepb. of the monastery and how men Drive, Fort Pierce. Sponsored by org and click on vocations and 4214 or www.stmartindp.com. and women can incorporate Rosary recitation: Weekdays, St. Anastasia Council of Catholic permanent diaconate for program contemplative monastic values Women. Includes luncheon and application. 561-775-9540. 6:45 a.m. and 9 p.m., St. Lucie and practices into their own lives. Parish, 280 S.W. Prima Vista Blvd., auction. Tickets: $25. 772-468- Birthline/Lifeline: Catholic Cost: $150. 954-254-7173. 4955. Port St. Lucie. 772-878-1215. Charities ministry serving women Cenacle, spiritual direction Job seeker workshop: March and promoting life, located at 900 Rosary recitation: Mondays, and programs: 1400 S. Dixie 7 p.m., St. Vincent Ferrer Parish, 26, 7:30-9 p.m., St. Peter Parish, 54th St., West Palm Beach; 3452 Highway, Lantana. 561-249-1621. 1701 Indian Creek Parkway, Boynton Beach Blvd., Boynton 840 George Bush Blvd., Delray • Centering prayer: Thursdays, Jupiter. Facilitator: Elizabeth Beach; and 155 S.E. Third Avenue, Beach, 561-276-6892. 7-8:30 p.m. Free-will offering Craig, career and job search Delray Beach. For volunteer Adoration: First Fridays, appreciated. strategist. Tips and techniques information and training, or 8:45 a.m., ending with 7 p.m. for job searches, strategies to information on contributing to Benediction. Other Fridays, 8:45 land a job offer, and secrets to the nonprofit, call 561-278-0880. a.m. adoration, ending 10 p.m., 25429-0323 building positive self-image and Parish nurse meeting: MASSES/PRAYER St. Peter Parish, 1701 Indian confidence. All welcome. 561-385- Open to all registered nurses SESSIONS Creek Parkway, Jupiter. 561-575- Licensed since 1982 2439. interested in health ministry. 0837. Golf tournament: April 16, For dates, time and locations, Prayer meeting: Tuesdays, 7 Adoration of the Blessed Fountains Country Club, Lake call Catholic Charities, Interfaith p.m., St. Jude Parish, 21689 Toledo Sacrament: First Fridays, 9:15 Worth. Benefits Sacred Heart Health and Wellness, 561-842- Road, Boca Raton. 561-392-8172. a.m., Benediction 7 p.m., St. Lucie School, Lake Worth. 561-582-2242 2406, ext. 31; or email wellness@ All are welcome. Parish, 280 S.W. Prima Vista Blvd., 8 Your Palm beach communitY Florida Catholic March 23 - April 5, 2012

Seminarians are armed with faith on and off the field Linda Reeves of the Florida Catholic staff

BOYNTON BEACH | Without a team name, mascot or uniforms but full of excitement and a great deal of faith, the young men faced their opponents — Diocese revamps website some in top physical fitness and dressed in full baseball to better inform Catholics uniforms.

PALM BEACH GARDENS | Conscience Protection,” and Last month, the Diocese of Palm statements on Catholic issues, It was the first-ever St. Vincent de Beach revamped the diocese’s latest news, information and Paul Regional Seminary baseball official website, www.diocesepb. links for additional informa- challenge March 11 on the grounds org, with a goal in mind: to keep tion appear. Statements from of the seminary in Boynton Beach. Catholics better informed about Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito The seminarians challenged law the U.S. Health and Human Ser- and other U.S. bishops can be enforcement officers of the Palm vices mandate. found. Beach County Sherriff’s Office to The home page includes a The page also provides links a ballgame, and family members, new icon at the top of the page to the Florida Catholic Confer- faculty, priests and chaplains were with a Bible and courtroom ence and the U.S. Conference on hand to join in on the fun. hammer. Click on the image of Catholic Bishops. Statements “We wanted to share the semi- titled “Religious Freedom and are in English and Spanish. nary with the community,” said Elvis Gonzalez, a seminarian of the Archdiocese of Miami, who kicked off the day by gathering all in a cir- At top, Benjamin Lehnertz, a seminarian for the Diocese of Orlando, Put your advertising message... cle and leading everyone in prayer. is at bat during a baseball game March 11 at St. Vincent de Paul In the hands of faIthful customers! “We wanted to do something to- Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach. Above, law enforcement gether with the officers and their officers of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and their family families.” members and chaplains join seminarians in prayer. The officers were advertise in the FloridaCatholic “This event is a way of continu- invited to the seminary for a family day and baseball game. (PHOTOS ing to reach out to the community BY LINDA REEVES | FC) Reach more than 139,000 loyal readers statewide and strengthen relationships with the … Sheriff’s Office,” said Benja- hospitals and addiction centers, as chaplains for the office, along in print and online min Lehnertz, a seminarian of the giving the men hands-on experi- with 22 other chaplains from other Diocese of Orlando, who helped ence and on-site supervision. faiths. Chaplains include Father Jo- organize the day that started off Mark Gobeo, a seminarian of seph Papes, pastor of Sacred Heart Orlando with prayer and included games the Palm Beach Diocese, said it was in Lake Worth; Father Andrew Bri- 64,000 readers for the children, food and tours of a “neat experience” to work with erley, parochial vicar of Holy Name facilities. deputies on patrol and minister to of Jesus in West Palm Beach; Pas- Venice Palm Beach “Currently, we send some of our families and individuals in crisis. sionist Father Paul Wierichs of Our 39,700 readers 35,200 readers men out on regular ride-alongs as “I just listen to them and I let Lady of Florida Spiritual Center in chaplains and have others working them speak,” Gobeo said. “I think North Palm Beach; and Father Mi- alongside the deputies in the deten- the approach is to let them tell you chael Parrotta, in residence at St. Now more than ever, advertising is a tion centers around the area in or- what they are feeling and what they Rita Parish in Wellington. He said necessity for successful business plans der to minister to the incarcerated,” are going through. The officers are it is important to have priests avail- said Lehnertz about the seminar- great. I listen to them too. It is amaz- able, “especially if someone is in ians participating in the school’s ing how they open up.” need of last rites.” Survive or Thrive? pastoral internship and chaplaincy Father Louis Guerin, dean of pas- “We train the seminarians to be program. “We want to show our toral formation/field education at police chaplains,” Gralnick said. Print and online oPPortunities support for those who help provide the seminary, was on hand for the “They meet with me every week. We assist with creative design, no contract needed the safety and security of the Palm baseball game. He said the semi- The officers love the students and Beach community.” nary’s internship program chal- the students love the officers.” Learn more at the www.thefloridacatholic.org The seminarians rotate through lenges the young men and better As it turns out, as well matched a carefully selected and assigned prepares them for the priesthood. as the seminarians are with the Contact Jane Radetsky for group of pastoral internships William Gralnick, manager of officers out on patrol, the officers space and copy deadlines throughout the five-county Palm the county Sheriff’s Office chap- were no match for the young men [email protected] Beach Diocese. The programs con- laincy unit, is pleased with the on the seminary baseball field. The Call today! nect the men to nonprofits, not-for- seminarian program and praised St. Vincent de Paul baseball players 407-373-0085 profit agencies, charities, schools, the four priests who currently serve won the game 13-5. n March 23-April 5, 2012 Florida Catholic Your Palm beach community 9

50-year anniversary for our lady of florida

A statue of St. Paul of the Cross, founder of Members of the Go family join in 50th-anniversary festivities at Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito processes to the altar to begin the Passionist order, stands on the grounds Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center March 10. (PHOTOS BY LINDA Mass March 10 in celebration of the 50-year anniversary of Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center, which REEVES | FC ) of Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center. is directed by the Passionists. Center praised for ‘untiring service’

LINDA REEVES for this day, but above all I have to of the Florida Catholic staff give thanks to God that he heard our prayers and he gave us good NORTH PALM BEACH | For weather,” said Passionist Father 50 years, the hurting, the lost, the Paul Wierichs, center director, spiritually hungry and the faith- who was expecting downpours. ful seeking solitude, renewal and “This is where I come to Mass direction, have found the love of every day,” said Jeanne Lamar of Christ at Our Lady of Florida Spiri- St. Paul of the Cross Parish. “This tual Center. is a wonderful celebration.” “This place has become holy A Mass with a procession start- ground,” said Dominican Sister ed the late-morning event. The Roberta Popara, associate direc- procession included the Knights tor of the center. “This place has of Columbus Father Andrew Members of the Passionist community participate in the Mass Passionist Father Robert Joerger, touched lives and become holy Doherty Assembly 0155 color celebrating the 50-year anniversary of Our Lady of Florida Spiritual provincial of the Province of St. because of people who have come guard; priests of the Passionist Center. Paul of the Cross. here.” community; clergy from around After 50 years of serving the the diocese; Bishop Gerald M. The community, Our Lady of Florida Barbarito, the main celebrant; Knights Spiritual Center is busy getting and Bishop John Noonan of Or- of ready for 50 more years. But the lando, concelebrant. Father Rob- Columbus Passionist priests who direct and ert Joerger, current provincial of partici- minister at the center, members St. Paul of the Cross Province, was pate in of their community, staff and vol- homilist. Mass cel- unteers took out time to thank “Celebrating 50 years is a spe- ebrations the community for support, and cial anniversary marked with March 10 thank God for all he has done to golden opportunities for many at Our make the ministry of the center more years of service,” Father Jo- Lady of continue over the past five de- erger said. “This is a ministry that Florida cades. we Passionists are called to, and it Spiritual The center hosted a 50th-an- is a privilege for me to be a part of Center. niversary celebration March 10, this wonderful anniversary.” themed “Handing on the Faith.” Bishop Barbarito spoke highly Organizers sent out invitations of the Passionist priests serving and posted announcements not at the center and their ministry knowing how many would attend. work that has touched so many The retreat house and its se- here in the diocese and the visi- rene quiet grounds were trans- tors who come from all around formed when hundreds of people the world. showed up for the golden anniver- “How truly blessed we are as a sary event that began with Mass diocese to have Our Lady of Flori- brought faith, healing and conso- “All in the diocese extend their continued. “May God always bless followed by a luncheon under a da Center and the Passionist com- lation to thousands over the years. heartfelt thanks and appreciation the Passionist community and white tent big enough for 600. munity present,” he said. “Their For the last 50 years, their service to the Passionist community at may St. Paul of the Cross (founder “Let me begin by saying there untiring service and ardent wit- to the Catholic faith and the faith- Our Lady of Florida for 50 glorious of the order) continue to intercede are many people to give thanks to ness to the passion of Christ has ful has been exemplary. years of service to the faith,” he for them.” n WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | March 23-April 5, 2012 | $1.00 Catholic FloridaYour Faith. Your LiFe. Your CommunitY. oF Venice orlando Women of faith, Women of action priest to Women discover truth, be bishop beauty at conference JEAN GONzALEz of the Florida Catholic staff NADIA SMITH Special to the Florida Catholic ORLANDO | After “humbly accepting” an appointment that would change his life, FORT MYERS | A day filled Father Gregory Parkes did the one thing he with spiritual renewal and op- knew would alleviate his shock and initial portunities to discover inner anxiety. truth and beauty was a huge suc- He left the chancellor’s office where he cess for the women of faith who serves at the Orlando Diocese Chancery attended the fourth annual Dio- and went downstairs to the chapel. Alone cese of Venice Women’s Confer- before the Blessed Sacrament, he prayed ence. and asked for God’s help with his new as- The conference drew the larg- signment as bishop of Pensacola-Tallahas- est crowd yet with more than 425 see. women from around the Diocese. “It was a phone call you never expect The day featured a Mass celebrat- to receive, and I didn’t know what to say,” ed by Bishop Frank J. Dewane, as said Bishop-designate Parkes of the call he well as dynamic speakers, the received from Archbishop Carlo Maria Vi- Sacrament of Reconciliation and gano, apostolic nuncio to the United States, plenty of opportunities for friend- who announced Pope Benedict XVI’s deci- ship. sion to appoint the 47-year-old priest to be The conference was held at More than 425 women attend the fourth annual Diocese of Venice Women’s Conference March the fifth bishop of the Panhandle diocese. Bishop Verot High School in Fort 10 at Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers. (COURTESY| DIOCESE OF VENICE) The Vatican made the public announce- Myers March 10. Bishop Dewane, ment March 20. who gave the opening prayer Rachael DiSilva, 16, of Incar- First-time attendee Sandra femininity to bring others to the “Archbishop Vigano was very kind and and remarks and spoke with the nation Parish in Sarasota said the Worth of St. Raphael Parish in Le- Lord with grace and dignity.” understood that it was an emotional mo- women individually throughout conference was engaging, infor- high Acres described the confer- Johnette Benkovic, the EWTN ment for me. … I was very grateful to the the day, said he was impressed mative and inspiring. She hopes ence as “amazing” and left with a host of “Living His Life Abun- Holy Father for the confidence placed in by the women, noting that their more teens will attend the con- resolve to take action. “It’s about dantly” and founder of the Wom- me to be bishop of Pensacola-Tallahassee,” enthusiasm and passion for their ference next year because “the getting out there and showing faith is an example to others. message is relevant for all of us.” other women how we can use our PLEaSE SEE WOMEN, 6 PLEaSE SEE BISHOP, 10 Franciscan Foundation helps stop INSIDE THIS ISSUE Bishop Frank exodus of Christians in Holy Land Dewane: ‘Our BOB REDDY conversation of the Florida Catholic staff with God,’ Page 4 ESTERO | The plight of Christians in the Holy Land dates to the days of the first Apostles of Christ. Today, the conditions for Christians have only President marginally improved, as this minority population struggles to keep a foothold where the Church was of Catholic founded. One person who knows firsthand about the plight Charities USA of Christians in the Holy Land is Father Peter F. Vas- co, Order of Friars Minor, President of the Franciscan speaks in Foundation for the Holy Land (FFHL). Father Vasko Naples, Page 3 was in the Diocese of Venice for a Foundation meet- ing in mid-March and shared his thoughts about the greatest threat to the Christians who remain and what can be done to help them stay. Education Father Peter F. Vasko, Order of Friars Minor, “The Foundation is attempting to stem the Chris- Conference gets left, sits with a pilgrim outside the Tomb tian exodus from the Holy Land,” Father Vasko ex- of Lazarus in this file photo. Father Vasko plained. “These people have been the guardians of technical, Page 2 is President of the Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land. (COURTESY) PLEaSE SEE HOLY LAND, 6 2 Your Venice communitY Florida Catholic March 23-April 5, 2012 Education Conference gets technical tion Conference March 5 at Bishop Dr. Kathleen Schwartz explained Best teaching Nevins Academy in Sarasota to that the idea of the conference was offer teachers and administrators to share how best to use institu- practices for using some new and practical ideas to tional technology as a teaching and integrate into their daily curricu- learning tool. Workshops, which latest digital tools lum. More than 400 teachers and were taught by educators from BOB REDDY administrators from each school across the Diocese of Venice and of the Florida Catholic staff in the Diocese of Venice, and many the state, focused on using tech- from other Dioceses in Florida, at- nology to make better and more tended. engaging presentations, using web SARASOTA | For those who Regardless of the tools used, applications (apps) to enhance the remember the days of classrooms educating young people requires learning experience, finding ap- filled with traditional books, balance. The cost of newer tech- propriate technology for the young- projectors and blackboards, the nologies must be considered and er learners, and much more. classrooms found in the Catholic weighed against the actual benefit “We shared the best practices schools throughout the Diocese of to students. With Catholic schools for a Catholic school setting,” Venice today may seem like some- being dedicated to educating the Schwartz said. “The goal was for thing from a science fiction movie. mind, body and soul of today’s the teachers and administrators to To keep up with the latest and youth, it must be determined how take something practical out of the Diocese of Venice Director of Education Dr. Kathleen Schwartz makes greatest classroom technologies, these tools will meet all of the stu- conference and use that one thing opening remarks during the annual Education Conference at Bishop the Diocese of Venice Education dents’ needs. in the classroom, with the hopes Nevins Academy in Sarasota March 5. The conference focused on the Department held its annual Educa- Diocesan Director of Education that they will build upon that.” practical applications of using new technologies in the classroom. The keynote speakers were from (BOB REDDY | FC) Loyola College Prep in Shreveport, La., and they shared how their get this started was difficult as we whelmingly positive with com- school started its journey of bring- did not have a base starting point ments such as: “Fantastic!” “Fun ing iPads into the classroom. of what we really needed and what and informative.” “Excellent!” Pam Varnado explained how our goal was,” Varnado said. “Once “Great ideas!” and “I learned so the school transformed the teach- we realized the advantages and much!” ing experience and developed a the opportunities that were out With such enthusiasm, Schwartz way for everyone, both teacher and there, we moved forward and have said she will be excited to watch student, to progress in the use of never looked back.” The feedback, how each school builds upon what new technology. “The process to done via a digital survey, was over- they learned. n

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March 23-April 5, 2012 Florida Catholic Your Venice community 3 President of Catholic Charities USA speaks in Naples als and families are assisted by hardship, the broken system which individuals as Catholic Charities Discussion about Catholic Charities. started the crisis must be aban- does. The idea of the book started doned for a system that is fair for ev- “Helping one person has a huge poverty in America, when Father Snyder began posting eryone. “There was a lack of ethics impact,” he continued. “Volunteer thoughts on Pope Benedict XVI’s involved in how this crisis started. at Catholic Charities; donate food and how you 2009 encyclical “Veritas in Cari- We need to decide what kind of to the local food bank; doing some- tate” (“Love in Truth”) to a website. world we want to live in.” thing that will build momentum. can help From there, Father Snyder said he Helping the community under- Everyone needs to live their faith n BOB REDDY wanted to challenge everyone — stand more about what the local and lend a helping hand” from governments, businesses and Catholic Charities offices are do- of the Florida Catholic staff individuals — to examine their ing to help people in need will open For more information and for tips roles and be accountable for their up many eyes, Father Snyder said. on how to help people in poverty, NAPLES | Father Larry Snyder actions. “The problems of the economy and visit www.thinkandactanew. has witnessed a great deal of suf- “No one is exempt from this chal- unemployment and poverty seem org or visit the Diocese of Ven- fering in his life; most of it comes in lenge,” Father Snyder said. “There too vast and complex to resolve, ice Catholic Charities website at the form of the abject poverty mil- needs to be an open conversation but people should focus on helping www.catholicharitiesDOV.org. lions of Americans face each day. about the moral crisis of poverty “Poverty is a 21st-century prob- in America. It is my hope that to- lem that cannot be ignored,” Fa- gether we can find 21st-century ther Snyder said. The President Father Larry Snyder, President solutions to this 21st-century prob- “Care for God’s Creation” of Catholic Charities USA was in of Catholic Charities USA. lem and advocate for real, sustain- the Diocese of Venice March 7 for able change. This is our call to truly 18th LEAVEN Conference a meeting with Diocesan Catho- nomic crisis which prevails across think and act anew.” lic Charities officials and to speak the nation has had a profound im- He explained that as people of at St. William Parish in Naples to pact on the more than 1,700 Catho- faith, Catholics need to remember sat., March 24—san Pedro Parish discuss his latest book, “Think and lic Charities agencies nationwide. they are all made in the image and Act Anew.” Catholic Charities provides help likeness of God. “Use that to start a 14380 tamiami trail, north Port, fL 34287 In the book, Father Snyder ex- and creates hope for more than 9 conversation and rise to the chal- 8 a.m.–4 p.m. plains that there are more than 40 million people a year, regardless of lenge of cutting poverty in half by million people who meet the crite- their religious, social or economic 2020,” he said. ria of being below the poverty line, backgrounds. In the Diocese of He added that when the U.S. re- Conference is sponsored by the many of them children. The eco- Venice, more than 42,000 individu- covers from its current economic Diocese of Venice Peace and Justice Office

Newsbriefs Clothing for food baskets to the neediest in the the Diocese (Lee, Charlotte, Col- Immokalee area. The estimated lier, Glades, Hendry and DeSoto children in St. Lucia cost of each basket is $26. If you counties) at 10 a.m. on WFTX-TV Please join the Mission Office of wish to participate in this effort to (FOX-4 in Cape Coral). Leaflet the Diocese of Venice in a project to feed these desperate people, send missals are available upon request help the poor children in St. Lucia your contribution to Guadalupe by calling 941-484-9543 and ask- have clothes to wear. The office is Social Services, Catholic Charities ing about the TV Mass or by writ- collecting new clothing for infants, DOV, P.O. Box 5034, Immokalee, ing: TV Mass, Diocese of Venice, children and teenagers. The chil- FL 34143. 1000 Pinebrook Road, Venice, FL Guest speaker Most Rev. Frank J. Dewane, dren need casual clothes as well as 34285. Bishop of Diocese of Venice in Florida dress clothes. Please purchase an Easter Television outfit and shoes from local stores Holy Week retreat 15 Workshops on Social Concerns and send them to: Mission Office, Mass for the A retreat will take place during 21505 Augusta Ave., Port Charlotte, Homebound the Easter Triduum of the Pas- FL 33952; or make a donation of $50 sion and Resurrection of the Lord, to the Mission Office and volunteers The Diocese of Venice will air Thursday, April 5, through Easter will do the shopping for you. Youth the Easter Sunday Mass at its morning, April 8, at Our Lady of from around the Diocese of Venice regular time for the homebound. Perpetual Help Retreat Center in will travel to St. Lucia in June and Bishop Frank J. Dewane is the Venice. The retreat begins with spend 12 days working alongside celebrant from St. Martha Parish supper on Holy Thursday and missionaries who help the poorest in Sarasota. Please encourage all ends after breakfast on Easter of the poor in this Caribbean na- who are homebound to watch this Sunday. It includes accommoda- tion. The clothing will be given to Mass if they are unable to attend tions and meals, an evening Mass the different groups while the Di- the Easter Sunday Mass at their lo- of the Lord’s Supper, the Way of ocesan Youth Group is there. For cal parish. the Cross, celebration of the Lord’s Advance Registration: www.dioceseofvenice.org more information, contact Elma The Mass airs in northern por- Passion, Easter Vigil and sunrise Cost is $10 and includes breakfast and lunch. McCaughey at 941-625-4754. tions of the diocese (Manatee, Liturgy of the Eucharist. Also in- (Students $5) Hardee, Highlands, Sarasota, cluded are opportunities for Sac- Easter food basket DeSoto and Charlotte counties) at rament of Reconciliation, medita- Registration at the Door: 8 a.m. 10 a.m. on ION Television Network tions, eucharistic adoration, and Cost is $15 and includes breakfast and lunch. collection (check your local listings for chan- morning and evening prayer. The Guadalupe Social Services in Im- nel information) and at 10 a.m. on registration deadline is March 29. mokalee, which is part of Catholic SNN (Comcast Cable Channel 6 in For costs and additional informa- For more information: 941-484-9543 26542-0323 Charities, Diocese of Venice, is Sarasota and Charlotte counties); tion, call 941-486-0233 or email [email protected] preparing to distribute 575 Easter and in the southern portions of [email protected]. 4 Your Venice community Florida Catholic March 23-April 5, 2012

O ur conversation with God Newsbriefs 5th annual Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Lord’s Prayer, Jesus teaches that the Cross, Jesus said, “Father, forgive As our Lenten journey continues, the faithful are not to pray “like them, they know not what they do.” Catholic please allow me to further high- the hypocrites, who love to stand These prayers of intercession and light the pillars of our Lenten ob- and pray in the synagogues and on petition were demonstrated by Jesus Bioethics servance: Fasting and Abstinence, street corners so that others may Christ himself. How much more im- Prayer, and Almsgiving. Having see them.” If someone were speak- portant is it that all Catholics prac- Seminar Florida written on the practices of fasting ing with any one of us just because tice these forms of prayer also? A Catholic Bioethics Semi- and abstinence, this opportunity is they wanted to be seen doing it, the It could be said, that by the time nar themed “Dignity and Catholic taken to address prayer and how one gesture would be empty. The faith- we are done petitioning God and Destiny” will be held Satur- can grow in closer relationship with ful, however, are called to pray with asking for Christ’s intercession, day, April 21, at the Resurrec- diocese of Venice God through prayer. meaning and sincerity. there is not enough breath left to tion Parish center. World-re- Vol. 73, No. 10 It is well known that thank God for all He has done. nowned speakers George Wei- prayer is an indispensable A look at the Prayers of thanksgiving, however, gel, John Haas, Rita Marker 1000 Pinebrook Road component of the Catholic basic forms create a tremendous sense of bal- and Theresa Deisher will pres- Venice, FL 34285 Faith. As many can relate, of prayer ance in one’s life. It is natural to ask ent bioethical topics from the 941-484-9543 Fax 941-484-1121 children are told by their In the wisdom of Holy things of God. But if the desire for Catholic perspective. The day Publisher mothers and fathers to Mother Church, the faith- more is not balanced with gratitude begins with Mass celebrated Bishop Frank J. Dewane say prayers before going to ful are given five basic and appreciation, one might be- by Bishop Frank J. Dewane at Director bed. By growing and ma- forms of prayer that assist come self-centered and ungrateful. 8 a.m. The cost is $30 general of Communications turing in faith, prayer be- From the in developing one’s prayer If truly reflected upon, the many admission, $10 for students, Billy Atwell comes more than a chore Bishop life and relationship with gifts the Lord has provided, both in free for clergy. Scholarships [email protected] and becomes an act of God. one’s personal life (food, water, shel- are available. For more in- 941-484-9543 worship. As life progresses Frank J. The five basic forms of ter, friends, family, etc.) and spiri- formation or to register, visit and one receives more of prayer are blessing, peti- tual life (The Church, Sacraments, www.dioceseofvenice.org and diocesan Editor Dewane Bob Reddy the Sacraments, prayer is tion, intercession, thanks- Scripture, etc), become obvious link to the Bioethics Seminar. [email protected] recognized as a critical act giving and praise. When and more than sufficient to meet For general questions, call 941-484-9543 of public worship in the Church, es- someone prays in any one of these spiritual need. In reality, by the time Dr. Steve Hannan at 239-849- pecially in the Holy Sacrifice of the forms, they are expressing a differ- one is finished thanking God, there 6908. Mass. ent emotion, need, concern or ap- should be very little breath left to ask • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: Before going into detail about preciation. 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What a beautiful ex- Advertising Graphic Designer: the communication and relation- to understand that Christ died on change of love that becomes! Kayla Sheffield, a parish- Michael Jimenez ship deepens and grows. our behalf, in part, because, as it is These basic forms of prayer are ioner at Resurrection of Our Advertising Clerk: Susan Chronowski In a more profound yet similar written in the Catechism, “He is the revealed in Scripture and have been Lord Parish in Fort Myers, way, prayer is an ongoing conversa- one intercessor with the Father on passed down in the Tradition of the won the 15th annual Lee Send statewide news releases to tion with God, expressed through behalf of all … especially sinners.” Catholic Church. It is important that County Middle School Spell- [email protected] both words and actions. 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March 23-April 5, 2012 Florida Catholic ADVERTISEMENT 5 25389-0323 6 Your Venice community Florida Catholic March 23-April 5, 2012 Holy week massSchedules ARCADIA B oNITA SpRINGS CAPE CORAL FORT MYERS (cont.) FORT MYERS (cont.) LA BELLE • St. Paul • St. Leo the Great • St. Andrew • Jesus the Worker • St. Vincent de Paul • Holy Martyrs 1208 E. Oak St. 28290 Beaumont Road 2628 Del Prado Blvd. S. 881 Nuna Ave. 13031 Palm Beach Blvd. 4290 Crescent Ave. S.W. 863-494-2611 239-992-0901 239-574-4545 239-693-5333 239-693-0818 863-675-0030 H Oly T URSDAY H Oly THURSDAY (Please call for Mass times.) Holy Thursday H Oly THUrsday 7 p.m. (Spanish) H Oly THUrsday 7 p.m. (bilingual) 7 p.m. (bilingual) 7 p.m. 7 p.m. G OOD FRiday • Our Lady Queen of Good Friday G OOD FRiday G Ood FRIDAY 3 p.m. (Spanish) G OOD FRiday 3 p.m. (Spanish) 3 p.m., 7 p.m. (Spanish) 3 p.m., 7 p.m., 8:30 p.m. 3 p.m. Heaven (Spanish) ESA TER VIGIL Ease t r Vigil ESA T R VIGIL 8:15 p.m. (Spanish) ESA T R VIGIL 355 S. Bridge St. 8:15 p.m. (bilingual) 8:15 p.m. (bilingual) ESA T R VIGIL 8:15 p.m. 863-675-0030 8:15 p.m. ESA TER Easter ESA T R 9 a.m. (Spanish), noon (Spanish) ESA T R 7:45 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m. 7:30 a.m., 7:45 a.m., 9:30 a.m., ESA TER 6:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. H Oly THUrsday (Spanish), 1 p.m. (Spanish) 9:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 7:40 a.m., 9 a.m., • Our Lady of Light 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m. 5 p.m., 7 p.m. (Spanish) 9:10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon, G OOD FRiday 1:30 p.m. (Spanish), 5 p.m. 19680 Cypress View Drive FORT MYERS AVE MARIA 239-267-7088 3 p.m., 6:30 p.m. (Spanish) B oWLING Green BEACH ESA T R VIGIL • Quasi-Parish of • St. Katharine Drexel H Oly THURSDAY 8:15 p.m. (Spanish) 1922 S.W. 20th Ave. 7 p.m. • Ascension Ave Maria Oratory • Holy Child Chapel ESA T R 4315 Chester Ave. 239-283-9501 G OOD FRiday 6025 Estero Blvd. 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon 5068 Annunciation 3 p.m., 7 p.m. 863-773-4089 H Oly T URSDAY 239-463-6754 (Spanish), 1:30 p.m. (Spanish) Circle, Suite 101 7:30 p.m. ESA T R VIGIL 8:15 p.m. 239-261-5555 ESA T R G Ood FRIDAY H Oly THUrsday LAKE PLACID 7 p.m. (Spanish) 7:30 p.m. ESA TER 5:30 p.m. H Oly THUrsday 6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., G OOD FRiday 7 p.m. ESA T R VIGIL 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. • St. James BRADENTON 8:15 p.m. 3 p.m. 3380 Placid View Drive G OOD FRiday ESA T R VIGIL 3 p.m., 7 p.m. ESA TER • Resurrection 863-465-3215 • Sacred Heart 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 8121 Cypress Lake Drive 8:15 p.m. ESA T R VIGIL 1220 15th St. W. H Oly THUrsday 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. 239-481-7171 ESA T R 8:15 p.m. 941-748-2221 6:45 a.m., 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 7 p.m. ESA T R CLEWISTON H Oly THURSDAY 11 a.m. G OOD FRiday 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (Latin) H Oly THUrsday 7 p.m. 3 p.m. 6 p.m. (bilingual) • Santa Rosa de G OOD FRiday GROVE CITY ESA T R VIGIL AVON PARK G OOD FRiday 3 p.m., 5:30 p.m. 8:15 p.m. 3 p.m., 5 p.m. (Spanish) Lima Mission 835 N. Mayoral St. ESA T R VIGIL • St. Francis of Assisi ESA T R • Our Lady of Grace ESA T R VIGIL 8:15 p.m. 5265 Placida Road 863-983-8585 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. 595 E. Main St. 8:30 p.m. (bilingual) ESA TER 941-697-4899 863-453-4757 ESA T R (Please call for Mass times.) 6:15 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 7:40 a.m., ■ Mision de la 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. 9 a.m., 9:10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., H Oly THUrsday H Oly THUrsday (Spanish), 3:30 p.m. (Creole) • St. Margaret 12:15 p.m., 2 p.m. (Latin) 7 p.m. Comunidad Católica 7 p.m. 208 N. Deane Duff Ave. • San Jose Mission G OOD FRiday Hispana de Santiago G OOD FRiday • Ss. Peter and Paul 863-983-8585 3 p.m. 3 p.m. (Spanish), 7 p.m. 10750 Gladiolous Drive Apostol the Apostles 239-481-1143 ESA T R VIGIL 685 County Road 621 E. ESA T R VIGIL H Oly T URSDAY 8:15 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 2850 75th St. W. 5 p.m., 8:30 p.m. (Spanish) 863-385-0049 941-795-1228 H Oly THURSDAY ESA T R ESA T R G Ood FRIDAY 7 p.m. (Spanish) 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon (Please call for Mass times.) 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m., H Oly THUrsday 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. (Spanish) G OOD FRiday noon (Spanish), 6 p.m. 7 p.m. ESA T R VIGIL 3 p.m. (Spanish) HOLMES BEACH LAKEWOOD RANCH G OOD FRiday 9 p.m. (bilingual) ESA T R VIGIL BOCA GRANDE 3 p.m. ESA TER 8:15 p.m. (Spanish) • St. Bernard • Our Lady of the Angels 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (Spanish) ESA TER 248 S. Harbor Drive 12905 State Road 70 E. ESA T R VIGIL noon (Spanish) • Our Lady of Mercy 8:15 p.m. 941-778-4769 941-752-6770 240 Park Ave. ENGLEWOOD 941-964-2254 ESA T R • St. Cecilia H Oly THUrsday H Oly THUrsday 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 5632 Sunrise Drive 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 11:30 a.m. • St. Raphael H Oly THUrsday 770 Kilbourne Ave. 239-936-3635 G OOD FRiday G OOD FRiday 5 p.m. 3 p.m. • St. Joseph Parish 941-474-9595 H Oly THURSDAY 3 p.m. G OOD FRiday 2704 33rd Ave. W. 7 p.m. ESA T R VIGIL ESA T R VIGIL 3 p.m. H Oly T URSDAY 8:30 p.m. 8:15 p.m. 941-756-3732 7 p.m. G OOD FRiday ESA T R VIGIL 2 p.m. ESA T R ESA T R 8:15 p.m. G Ood FRIDAY 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. H Oly THUrsday 3 p.m. ESA T R VIGIL 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon ESA T R 7 p.m. 8:15 p.m. 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m. ESA T R VIGIL ESA TER G OOD FRiday 8:30 p.m. IMMOKALEE LEHIGH ACRES 7 p.m. 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., BOKEELIA ESA TER 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. • Our Lady of • St. Raphael ESA T R VIGIL 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. 8:30 p.m. Guadalupe 2514 Lee Blvd. • Our Lady of the • St. Columbkille 239-369-1831 Miraculous Medal ESA T R EVERGLADES CITY 12171 Iona Road 207 S. 9th St. 6:30 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 239-489-3973 239-657-2666 H Oly THUrsday 12175 Stringfellow Road 9:10 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:10 a.m. • Holy Family 7 p.m. 239-283-0456 200 Datura Ave. H Oly THURSDAY H Oly THUrsday 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. G OOD FRiday BUCKHEAD RIDGE 239-394-5181 3 p.m. H Oly THUrsday G OOD FRiday G OOD FRiday 7 p.m. • St. Theresa of the G Ood FRIDAY 3 p.m. 3 p.m., 6 p.m. ESA T R VIGIL 8:15 p.m. (bilingual) G OOD FRiday noon ESA T R VIGIL ESA T R VIGIL 3 p.m. Child Jesus 8:30 p.m. 1027 Chobee Loop ESA TER 8:15 p.m. ESA T R ESA T R VIGIL 10:30 a.m. ESA TER 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 863-946-0696 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. ESA T R 5:30 p.m. (Spanish) 8:15 p.m. 7:30 a.m. (Spanish), 9 a.m., ESA T R H Oly THUrsday FORT MYERS 10:15 a.m. (Creole), 12:15 p.m. 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., • St. Francis Xavier (Spanish), 6 p.m. (Spanish) LONGBOAT KEY 8 p.m. (bilingual) 2157 Cleveland Ave. 11 a.m., 6 p.m. (Spanish) G OOD FRiday • Blessed Pope John XXIII 13060 Palomino Lane 239-334-2161 • St. Mary, Star of the Sea 8 p.m. (bilingual) 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive EAST R VIGIL 239-561-2245 H Oly THURSDAY 8:15 p.m. 7 p.m. 941-383-8758 H Oly T URSDAY G OOD FRiday ESA T R 7 p.m. H Oly THUrsday 10 a.m., noon (Spanish) 3 p.m. 5:30 p.m. G Ood FRIDAY ESA T R VIGIL 3 p.m., 8 p.m. (Vietnamese) 8:30 p.m. G OOD FRiday 3 p.m. ESA T R VIGIL ESA TER 8:15 p.m. 6:45 a.m., 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., ESA T R VIGIL ESA TER 11 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 2 p.m. 8:15 p.m. 7:15 a.m., 9:15 a.m., (Polish), 4 p.m. (Creole) ESA T R 11:15 a.m., 5 p.m. (Vietnamese) 6:45 a.m., 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. March 23-April 5, 2012 www.thefloridacatholic.org Your Venice community 7 Holy week massSchedules

MARCO ISLAND NAPLES (cont.) OSPREY PORT CHARLOTTE SARASOTA (cont.) SEBRING • San Marco • St. John the Evangelist • Our Lady of Mount (cont.) • St. Jude • St. Catherine Parish 851 San Marco Road 625 111th Ave. N. Carmel • St. Maximilian Kolbe 3930 17th St. 882 Bay St. 239-394-5181 239-566-8740 425 S. Tamiami Trail 1441 Spear St. 941-955-3934 863-385-0049 HOLY THURSDAY HOLY THURSDAY 941-966-0807 941-743-6877 HOLY THURSDAY HOLY THURSDAY 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 3 p.m., 7 p.m. (Spanish) 7 p.m. HOLY THURSDAY HOLY THURSDAY GOOD FRIDAY GOOD FRIDAY 7 p.m. 7 p.m. GOOD FRIDAY GOOD FRIDAY 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m., 7 p.m. (Spanish) 3 p.m. GOOD FRIDAY GOOD FRIDAY EASTER VIGIL EASTER VIGIL 7 p.m. 3 p.m. EASTER VIGIL EASTER VIGIL 8:15 p.m. 8:15 p.m. 8:30 p.m. (bilingual) 8:15 p.m. EASTER VIGIL EASTER VIGIL EASTER EASTER 8:30 p.m. 8:15 p.m. EASTER EASTER 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:15 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. (Spanish), 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m., EASTER EASTER 12:15 (9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. p.m., 5 p.m. 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m., noon noon (Spanish), 5 p.m. (Youth at Marco Island Charter School) 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m., (Spanish), 1:30 p.m. (Spanish) Center) • St. Peter the Apostle noon, 5 p.m. MOORE HAVEN 5130 Rattlesnake PALMETTO • St. Martha VENICE Hammock Road • Holy Cross PUNTA GORDA 200 N. Orange Ave. • St. Joseph the Worker 941-366-4210 • Epiphany Cathedral 24065 U.S. Highway 27 239-774-3337 505 26th St. • Sacred Heart 310 Sarasota St. 941-729-3891 863-946-0696 HOLY THURSDAY 211 W. Charlotte Ave. HOLY THURSDAY 941-484-3505 noon, 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. (English, Spanish, Creole) HOLY THURSDAY 941-639-3957 (Vietnamese) HOLY THURSDAY HOLY THURSDAY GOOD FRIDAY 6 p.m., 8 p.m. (Spanish) 6 p.m. (Bilingual) HOLY THURSDAY GOOD FRIDAY 7 p.m. 3 p.m., 7 p.m. (Creole), 9 p.m. GOOD FRIDAY 7 p.m. GOOD FRIDAY (Spanish) 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m. GOOD FRIDAY 3 p.m., 5:30 p.m. (Spanish) GOOD FRIDAY (Vietnamese) 3 p.m. 6 p.m. (Bilingual) EASTER VIGIL EASTER VIGIL 3 p.m. EASTER VIGIL EASTER VIGIL 8:15 p.m. (English, Spanish, 8:30 p.m. (English, Spanish) EASTER VIGIL 9:30 p.m. (Bilingual) Creole) EASTER VIGIL 8:30 p.m. 8:15 p.m. EASTER 8:15 p.m. EASTER EASTER EASTER EASTER 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. EASTER 6:30 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 8 a.m. 8 a.m. 6 a.m., 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:45 (Spanish) 6 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 9:10 a.m., 1:30 p.m. (Spanish), 4 p.m. 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. (Spanish), 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., a.m., 11 a.m., 11:10 a.m., 12:30 (Creole), 7:30 p.m. (Spanish) noon (Vietnamese), 5:30 p.m. p.m. (Polish) NAPLES PARRISH SANIBEL • St. Michael the • St. Agnes • St. William • St. Frances Xavier • Our Lady of Lourdes 7775 Vanderbilt Beach Road 601 Seagate Drive • St. Isabel Archangel 1301 Center Road 239-592-1949 239-261-4883 Cabrini 3559 Sanibel Captiva Road 5394 Midnight Pass Road 941-497-2931 12001 69th St. E. 239-472-2763 941-349-4174 HOLY THURSDAY HOLY THURSDAY 941-776-9097 HOLY THURSDAY 7 p.m. 7 p.m. HOLY THURSDAY HOLY THURSDAY 7 p.m. 5 p.m. GOOD FRIDAY GOOD FRIDAY HOLY THURSDAY 7 p.m. GOOD FRIDAY 7 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. GOOD FRIDAY GOOD FRIDAY 3 p.m. 3 p.m. EASTER VIGIL EASTER VIGIL GOOD FRIDAY 7 p.m. EASTER VIGIL noon 8:15 p.m. 8:30 p.m. EASTER VIGIL EASTER VIGIL 8:15 p.m. 8:15 p.m. EASTER EASTER EASTER VIGIL 8:15 p.m. EASTER 8:30 p.m. 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. 6 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 11 EASTER EASTER 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon (Spanish) a.m., 12:45 p.m. EASTER 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. 7 a.m., 8:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m. WAUCHULA • St. Ann NOCATEE noon SARASOTA 475 9th Ave. S. • St. Patrick • St. Michael Parish 239-262-4256 ■ Capilla Católica de PORT CHARLOTTE • Christ the King 7900 Bee Ridge Road 408 Heard Bridge Road 1900 Meadowood St. HOLY THURSDAY San Juan Diego • San Antonio 941-378-1703 863-773-4089 7 p.m. 5247 S.W. Highway 17 941-924-2777 24445 Rampart Blvd. HOLY THURSDAY HOLY THURSDAY GOOD FRIDAY 863-494-2611 941-624-3799 HOLY THURSDAY 7 p.m. Adoration until 10 p.m. 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. (Spanish) 3 p.m. 7 p.m. (Please call for Mass times.) GOOD FRIDAY GOOD FRIDAY EASTER VIGIL HOLY THURSDAY GOOD FRIDAY 3 p.m. 3 p.m., 5 p.m. (Spanish) 8:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 1 p.m. NORTH FORT EASTER VIGIL EASTER VIGIL EASTER GOOD FRIDAY EASTER VIGIL 8:15 p.m. 8:15 p.m. (English, Spanish, 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 11 MYERS 3 p.m. 10 p.m. Creole) a.m., 11:15 a.m. EASTER EASTER VIGIL EASTER 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. EASTER • St. Therese 8:15 p.m. 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. (Spanish) • St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 20115 N. Tamiami Trail EASTER 5225 Golden Gate Parkway • St. Thomas More 239-567-2315 6:15 a.m., 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 9:15 • Incarnation 2506 Gulf Gate Drive ZOLFO SPRINGS 239-455-6895 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:15 a.m. 2929 Bee Ridge Road HOLY THURSDAY 941-923-1691 • San Alfonso Chapel HOLY THURSDAY 7 p.m. • St. Charles Borromeo 941-921-6631 7:30 p.m. (Bilingual) HOLY THURSDAY 3027 Schoolhouse Road GOOD FRIDAY 21505 Augusta Ave. HOLY THURSDAY 7 p.m. 863-773-4089 GOOD FRIDAY 4 p.m., 7 p.m. 3 p.m., 7 p.m. (Spanish) 941-625-4754 GOOD FRIDAY EASTER VIGIL GOOD FRIDAY 3 p.m. EASTER EASTER VIGIL 8:15 p.m. HOLY THURSDAY 3 p.m. 9:30 a.m. (Spanish) 8:15 p.m. 7 p.m. EASTER VIGIL EASTER EASTER VIGIL 8:15 p.m. EASTER 8:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m. GOOD FRIDAY 8:15 p.m. 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. 3 p.m. EASTER EASTER 8 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m. NORTH PORT EASTER VIGIL 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., • St. Finbarr 8:15 p.m. 3 p.m. (Polish) 13520 Tamiami Trail E. • San Pedro EASTER 239-417-2084 14380 Tamiami Trail 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. • Our Lady Queen 941-426-2500 (Creole), 6:30 p.m. HOLY THURSDAY of Martyrs 7 p.m. HOLY THURSDAY 833 Magellan Drive GOOD FRIDAY 7 p.m. 941-755-1826 3 p.m. GOOD FRIDAY HOLY THURSDAY EASTER VIGIL 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 8:15 p.m. EASTER VIGIL GOOD FRIDAY EASTER 8:15 p.m. 7 p.m. 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:45 a.m. EASTER EASTER VIGIL 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 8:30 p.m. 12:15 p.m. EASTER 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. 8 Your Venice community Florida Catholic March 23-April 5, 2012

Bishop Dewane speaks to a Father Leo Patalinghug: Inspiring woman at the end of the fourth annual Diocese of youth, inspiring families Venice Women’s NADIA SMITH also on display when he spoke to Conference March 10. Special to the Florida Catholic families that evening on the Season (COURTESY of Lent at the Church of the Resur- PHOTOS | FORT MYERS | Father Leo Pa- rection of Our Lord Parish in Fort DIOCESE OF talinghug spoke to students from Myers. There he shared the story VENICE) Cardinal Mooney Catholic High of how “Grace Before Meals” got School in Sarasota and Bishop Verot started, and the concept behind Catholic High School in Fort Myers his apostolate, which aims to bring March 9 — on both occasions he re- families around the table to be phys- WOMEN ceived a standing ovation. ically and spiritually fed. From 1 During general assemblies at As with his talk to the teens, Fa- both schools, Father Patalinghug, ther Patalinghug wanted to convey who is best known for his television the importance of living an authen- Johnette Benkovic, the EWTN and online cooking show “Grace tic Christian life, and he illustrated host of “Living His Life Abundant- Before Meals,” challenged students Father Leo Patalinghug it by telling the attendees that Holy ly” and founder of the Women of to walk the talk of the Christian Mother Church wants to feed them Grace apostolate, reminded the at- faith by becoming saints and thus packed in a lot of laughter, he gave “PB&J” — patience, balance and tendees that each one of them was answering the universal call to holi- them the “how to’s” of sainthood joy — as a way to put their faith into “a chosen daughter of the Most ness of the Catholic Church. He was — a way to implement the Church’s practice. “You are what you eat,” he High God.” in the Diocese to be the emcee and teachings so that they can “become said, is an age-old adage, but it per- “God choose you before the a speaker at the fourth annual Dio- saints in their lives right here, right tains not only to our physical well- world began to be holy and blame- Johnette Benkovic cese of Venice Women’s Conference now.” being, but also our spiritual health. less in his sight and to be full of March 10 in Fort Myers. That includes frequent visits to “The devil wants to try to feed you love,” Benkovic said referring to message of gratitude and trust “Often people think that saints the Sacrament of Reconciliation something that is not going to keep Ephesians 1:4. “You are not a ran- gleaned from her own sorrow of are wimpy, but they are not,” Father where they can “pull sin away from you satisfied; it will always keep you dom act; you are a specific act by a miscarriage that resonated with Patalinghug said. “They have to you,” Father Patalinghug said. “It’s wanting.” The Church, on the other God so that you could have eternal the women. be strong enough to tear apart the hard to do. It takes a bigger person hand, feeds us something quite dif- life with him in heaven.” “There is a beauty in our emp- things in their lives that are not of to admit when they’ve done some- ferent. Something that does satisfy The process of becoming holy is tiness … because it draws us to God.” thing wrong.” our deepest desires: Christ. a slow one, “that takes place with- Jesus,” Frei said. “We come before He began by asking students how It also includes what he described Father Patalinghug also high- in us quietly, gently, tenderly and him broken and in humility with many of them wanted to go to heav- as being “bound up into God’s life,” lighted the graces obtained through in hidden ways,” she said. “When nothing to give, but everything en. All hands went up, but when which he explained “means tear- fasting. “The idea of fasting is a that happens we begin to see life to gain.” Frei later introduced her he followed up with asking them if ing ourselves away from the wrong form of culinary delight,” he said. not through the wisdom of the newborn son. they wanted to be saints, only a few things in life, but continuing to “Fasting is an important part, not day and age, but through the very Father Leo Patalinghug, the hands were raised. To that point, Fa- reach out to others and bringing just physically, but spiritually and wisdom of God because ‘I do not master of ceremonies and host of ther Patalinghug explained that ho- them along. … It starts off with just psychologically. It’s interesting that live but for Christ that lives within “Grace Before Meals” and EWTN liness is a fight for their eternal life wanting to bring a little goodness to even doctors and psychologists me.’” series “Savoring our Faith,” also because “the only people who get to the world.” think that fasting is good for you With that wisdom, women can addressed the women, offering heaven are saints.” The same passion and energy he overall. And we Catholics do it out of be the change so needed today them “Father Leo’s Beauty Tips” in In an engaging presentation that used to address the students, was love for God.” n and lead in the spiritual fight for a laugh-out-loud presentation that souls, she said. highlighted how to be truly beau- “The most diabolical scheme tiful. He also spoke a day earlier HOLY LAND part of their daily life and they ac- “Bishop Dewane has been at the is to get a woman to wage war for Catholic high school students cept that.” forefront in these efforts,” he said. against herself by telling her that in Sarasota and Fort Myers. From 1 All hope is not lost, he continued. “Without his support, and the sup- her freedom will come only if she Drawing attention to the early The Foundation has a scholarship port of people from the Diocese of becomes more like a man, doesn’t Church Fathers’ writings about program for young men and women Venice and across the country, the cooperate with God and calls her Mary, Father Patalinghug pointed Christianity for centuries. Sadly, who want to earn degrees in profes- Foundation would not be able to do fertility a disease,” Benkovic said. out that they said “she first con- the Mother Church of Christianity sional fields that are in demand, what it does.” “This is what is happening today.” ceived Jesus in her heart before in Jerusalem is dying. Without that such as doctors, lawyers, engineers While the political situation re- She pointed to the U.S. Depart- she bore him in her womb.” Obe- Church, the rest of the churches of and teachers. A newer program for mains difficult for Christians, the ment of Health and Human Ser- dience is the first step to being tru- the world would not exist. We are all those who want to learn a trade, Foundation continues to work to vices mandate, which requires ly beautiful, Father Patalinghug called to help them. If we don’t have such as a mechanic, a plumber or a find solutions to help give them a Catholic institutions to pay for said. It “sounds like you are being a sense of who we are as Christians, chef, is also in place. reason to stay. Franciscans have abortifacients, contraception and passive, but you are really being the roots and the heritage and the “The economic reality is that been stewards of the Holy Land for sterilization for women employ- active,” saying “yes” to God, he desire to preserve them, then how the typical nonskilled Christian more than 800 years. ees, as an example. “There is noth- said. When it comes to obedience can we call ourselves followers of earns one-quarter of what others “There is a sense of hope among ing ‘healthy’ about contraception, “there is no difference between Christ?” do ($6,000 per year versus $24,000). Christians in the Holy Land,” Fa- abortion and sterilization,” she men and women.” There are approximately 150,000 Having a university degree or a ther Vasko explains. “They feel said. “The health care profession- Since beauty comes from the Palestinian Christians living in the trade gives them a reason to stay, a they have a duty to stay. We are als know it, the pundits know it, inside out, it is important to take Holy Land out of an overall popu- reason for hope,” Father Vasko said. helping them to make that deci- but they are using the excuse of measures that what one takes in is lation of 9 million. This fact makes Donations to the Foundation sion easier.” ‘women’s health’ to usurp our re- good and beautiful. them a minority and oppressed for help this effort and have had tre- Other programs of the Founda- ligious freedom.” “You become beautiful by an being Christian in a predominately mendous success with nearly 150 tion which help Christians in the Exposing that lie and standing internal transformation of mind, Jewish region, and being considered graduates in a few short years. The Holy Land include an orphanage, up for religious freedom is one heart and soul. Our Church is pro-West and traitors to the Islamic total cost of a four-year degree at boys home and grammar school concrete way women can take a trying to feed us with the fruit of cause among Palestinians. the best university in Jerusalem is assistance, among other things. stand, she said. “If we Catholic Mary’s womb — Jesus,” he said. “Is “These facts lead to an inabil- $24,000 — less than what most stu- The most important aspect of the women stand shoulder to shoul- the sacramental life of the Church ity to acquire regular employment dents in the U.S. pay for one year of mission is continuing to ensure the der we will take back the world,” integrated into our lives?” in certain parts of Jerusalem and private college. Sacraments remain accessible. n she said. “So I ask you to engage Father Patalinghug explained Bethlehem. They have no freedom Father Vasko credits the guid- and get every woman you know that because humanity lacks pa- of mobility or a universal right for a ance of the Foundation board, and For more information about how to engage because we know if we tience and understanding, we freedom to worship,” Father Vasko in particular Board Member Bishop to help or about the programs stand together as women of grace, have a tendency to distort the said. “They are being squeezed Frank J. Dewane, in guiding the ef- of the Franciscan Foundation as women of action, we will fight message of God. “We have no pa- out. They are used to suffering their forts of the Foundation into stem- for the Holy Land, please email this and win.” tience,” he said. “God does not use whole lives as a minority within a ming the exodus of the Christians [email protected] or visit the website Local musician Gabriela Frei a microwave; he uses a crock pot.” minority. The concept of the cross is from the Holy Land. at www.ffhl.org. shared her original songs and a n March 23-April 5, 2012 www.thefloridacatholic.org Your Venice community 9 Saints serve as reminders of our potential throughout history demonstrate St. Patrick, St. there are different paths to holi- ness, but they all have one thing Joseph among in common: “following Christ and conforming oneself to Him.” saints honored Bishop Dewane describes saints as women and men who did ordi- in March nary things, but did them extraor- BOB REDDY dinarily well in honor of Christ. Throughout the Diocese of Ven- of the Florida Catholic staff ice, St. Joseph and St. Patrick were celebrated with a variety of events. VENICE | Learning about pa- One of the larger events for St. tron saints, or namesake saints, is Patrick’s Day included the Emer- an important reminder to each of ald Ball, which benefitted Catholic us that we are all called to holiness. Charities of Collier County and was Bishop Frank J. Dewane said held at the Ritz-Carlton Tiburon in seeking the intercession of saints Naples. The Irish theme included on our behalf helps us grow closer many green dresses and tuxedos. to Christ. “Let us take their example Bishop Frank J. Dewane blesses bread following the Mass on the Feast The Tir Na Nog Irish Dancers Entertainment included the Harp and let us rise up to the challenge of St. Joseph at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice March 19. The blessing perform during the Emerald Ball and Thistle Pipe Band and the Tir and live the fullness of the faith; of the St. Joseph Table is an Italian tradition in gratitude to the saint March 17. The Ball, held at the Na Nog Irish Dancers, who also that gift that Jesus Christ has given for answered prayers. (PHOTOS BY Bob Reddy | FC) Ritz-Carlton Tiburon, benefits performed at a gala St. Patrick’s Day to us all.” the program of Catholic Charities Festival March 16 at St. John the Ev- On the Catholic calendar the is a good opportunity to remember how saints work as intercessors on in Collier County. algelist Parish in Naples. Feast Days of Saints are noted why the Church has saints in the our prayers because of their closer For the Feast of St. Joseph on throughout the year. In March, for first place. union with God. As Catholics, each the Kingdom of Heaven share in March 19, Bishop Dewane cele- instance, St. Joseph and St. Patrick The concept of praying to saints person is called to daily prayer. the living tradition of prayer. “They brated Mass at St. Joseph School in are remembered. With the recent can be found in Revelation 5:8: Prayer assists in the development contemplate God, praise him and Bradenton and at Epiphany Cathe- announcement that several saints “When he took it, the four living of a closer relationship with God. constantly care for those whom dral in Venice. The Mass in Venice, are set to be canonized in the fall creatures and the twenty-four el- The use of saints as intercessors on they have left on earth. … Their which was celebrated in Italian, was — including Blessed Kateri Tekak- ders fell down before the Lamb. our behalf can enhance and enliven intercession is their most exalted sponsored by the Italian-American witha, the first Native American to Each of the elders held a harp and this experience as we grow in our service to God’s plan. We can and Club of Venice. Following the Mass, be proclaimed a saint, and Blessed gold bowls filled with incense, faith. should ask them to intercede for us Bishop Dewane performed a tra- Marianne Cope, who was German- which are the prayers of the holy The Catechism of the Catho- and for the whole world.” ditional blessing of bread set upon born but was raised in New York ones.” lic Church (CCC, No. 2683) states Pope Benedict XVI said that the a table where a statue of St. Joseph and served the lepers in Hawaii — it This reference demonstrates those who have preceded us into holy men and women who lived stood. n 25319-0323 10 florida news Florida Catholic March 23-April 5, 2012 BISHOP: Bishop-designate Parkes will lead the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee From 1

Bishop-designate Parkes said. “I have always trusted in God’s will and trusted God will give me the strength to do God’s will. All I could do was humbly accept the Holy Father’s appointment.” Bishop-designate Parkes, a canon lawyer who worked in the banking industry before follow- ing his priestly vocation, becomes the first priest of the Orlando Dio- cese to be ordained a bishop. He currently serves as vicar general, chancellor for canonical affairs, and pastor of Corpus Christi Par- ish in Celebration. “I think it is important to have the desire to serve God’s people with humility and with love, and to do all things for God’s glory,” he said. “Certainly, a bishop needs Father Gregory Parkes, chancellor, formally presents the apostolic to be a man of prayer and a man letter appointing Bishop John Noonan as bishop of the Orlando of the Church, but above all he Diocese in 2010. (VALETA ORLANDO | FC) should be a person who desires to serve God’s people with humility parish level — should help him the faithful for their support,” he and with love.” serve the faithful of the Pensaco- said. “I expect the next couple of Archbishop Thomas Wenski of la-Tallahassee Diocese. After his months will be emotional.” Miami, who served as apostolic ordination in 1999, Bishop-desig- And although Bishop-designate administrator of the Pensacola- nate Parkes served for four years Parkes is older than his brother by Tallahassee Diocese following as parochial vicar of Holy Fam- 14 months, he jokes that Father the retirement of Bishop John H. ily Parish in Orlando before being Stephen Parkes is his “older-broth- Ricard, SSJ, traveled with Bishop- named founding pastor of Corpus er priest,” because Father Parkes, designate Parkes to Pensacola to Christi Parish in 2005. pastor of Annunciation Parish in Father Gregory Parkes, left, and family members enjoy a get-together make the announcement to the lo- “The joy of my priesthood has Altamonte Springs, was ordained in 2003 in Big Sky, Mont. Pictured with Father Parkes are, clockwise, cal faithful and staff of the Catho- always been parish ministry,” he a year before his brother. Despite brothers Chris Parkes and Father Stephen Parkes, niece Courtney and lic Center there. said. “I always felt that is the ba- their busy schedules, the Parkes sister-in-law T.J. (COURTESY) During his tenure as bishop sis and foundation of my call to brothers always tried to set aside of Orlando, Archbishop Wenski be a parish priest, in spite of hav- one day a week to spend time with pletion of his episcopal crest and “When you are 6’ 8” you always worked with and got to know Bish- ing responsibilities in the diocese each other, even if it was dinner. motto. bring your own vestments,” he op-designate Parkes very well. He and trying to fulfill them the best “We are very close as brothers Even things like being fitted for joked. “It’s not like I can buy any- has served in various capacities I could. Where I get my joy is serv- and as friends. We have been a new vestments is on his to-do list. thing off the rack.” n in the Orlando Diocese, includ- ing in the parish.” great source of strength and sup- ing as defender of the bond within As a shepherd, Bishop-desig- port to each other,” Bishop-des- • Holy Land the diocesan Tribunal, and as a nate Parkes hope to continue the ignate Parkes said. “But we both • Jordan & Egypt member of the college of consul- joy of serving the faithful within realize that in an instant our lives • Catholic Italy tors, diocesan finance committee, their parishes. A native of New can change.” • Journey of St. Paul priest placement board, presby- York, he came to Florida to attend And after that phone call, life • Catholic Ireland teral council, and incardination Florida State University in Tal- will change for Bishop-designate • Central Europe committee. Archbishop Wenski lahassee, where he graduated in Parkes. According to canon law, • Marian Shrines said the Holy Father made an “ex- 1987. Although he is familiar with a priest who is to be ordained a • Fatima cellent choice” with Bishop-desig- that part of the diocese, it also bishop must be in residence and • Lourdes • Mexico nate Parkes. stretches to both the Georgia and “take possession” of the diocese “He is a good priest and a holy Alabama borders. The 18-county within four months of his ap- ON A UNITOURS PILGRIMAGE, man. I am confident that he will diocese includes more than 62,000 pointment. Along with complet- PARISHIONERS ENJOY BOTH FAITH AND FUN... serve the people of Pensacola- Catholics, 48 parishes, nine mis- ing his priestly responsibilities Tallahassee well,” the archbishop sions and 12 Catholic schools. in the Orlando Diocese, Bishop- GO TOGETHER. said in a statement. “As Metropoli- Bishop-designate Parkes looks designate Parkes is working with tan Archbishop of the Province of forward to meeting and listening clergy and laity of the Pensacola- GROW TOGETHER! Miami, I look forward to Bishop- to the priests, religious, clergy and Tallahasse Diocese to complete As a spiritual leader, chances are, you know that the designate Parkes’ future ministry faithful of the diocese. “It is a com- primary episcopal plans — from benefits of a pilgrimage include reaffirming faith and inspir- here in Florida as a successor to pletely new part of the state I look the ordination Mass to the com- ing devotion amongst parishioners. But you may not know the apostles.” forward to getting to know. I think that when you lead a Unitours pilgrimage, camaraderie and Bishop John Noonan of Orlan- they are going to wonder who I good times are part of the experience. do also got a call from the nuncio am,” he said with a laugh. 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NATION hold onto that, you can never be dis- loved.” Jesuit Father James Martin, noted that her distinctive eye patch officials did not believe the shoot- couraged, you can never lose hope.” the unofficial chaplain to the “Col- — she lost the sight in her left eye in ings were connected to the earlier Mid-Atlantic The three-day conference worked bert Report” show with Stephen a 2001 ambush in Sri Lanka — was church violence. to strengthen pastoral leaders from Colbert on Comedy Central, under- “a testament to Marie Colvin’s cour- Congress aims to across the region in their ministry scored the way that humor can be age, which took her behind the front Pope asks married and in the Church. It offered class- used at church in his March 9 talk. lines of the world’s deadliest con- strengthen Catholic es, trend sessions and nearly 100 flicts to write about the suffering of couple to compose pastoral ministers breakout sessions. The theme was Slain journalist individuals trapped in war.” meditations “Witness Hope!” Nearly 70 dioceses BALTIMORE | Hundreds gath- and archdioceses were represented was committed to WORLD VATICAN CITY | Pope Benedict ered at the inaugural Mid-Atlantic at the conference, which is expected ‘telling the story,’ XVI has asked an Italian married Congress for Pastoral Leadership to to be an annual event in Baltimore. Officials decry couple, founders of the Focolare learn about strengthening pastoral It is co-sponsored by the Archdio- says her mother Movement’s New Families initia- ministry at parishes. The congress cese of Baltimore’s Department of OYSTER BAY, N.Y. | The mother suicide bombing at tive, to write the meditations for his kicked off in Baltimore March 8 with Evangelization and the Association of slain journalist Marie Colvin Nigerian parish Way of the Cross service at Rome’s Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas of Tucson, of Catholic Publishers. Next year’s told reporters the day after she was Colosseum April 6. The Vatican an- Ariz., encouraging those gathered conference is scheduled for March killed Feb. 22 in Homs, Syria, that LAGOS, Nigeria | The suicide car nounced March 15 that the pope to be proud of their Catholic faith 7-9 in Baltimore. Kathy Moore, pas- her daughter was “totally commit- bombing of a church in Jos was an had asked Danilo and Annamaria and the hope that only Jesus Christ toral associate of St. Katharine Drex- ted to what she did.” She knew “the “evil, irrational, beastly and crimi- Zanzucchi to write the meditations, can give. “We are trying to work in a el in Frederick, said Bishop Kicanas’ importance of telling the story and nal” act, said the president of the which are read over loudspeakers world that is craving hope, yet seems speech inspired her. “I came (to the writing it and getting it out to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ni- as a cross is carried through and so far from an encounter with Jesus conference) because I am new to world no matter what. That was her geria. Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama around the Colosseum on Good Christ,” said Bishop Kicanas, chair- pastoral ministry and I was hop- life,” Rosemarie Colvin said. Ma- of Jos also called on Christians to re- Friday. The Zanzucchis are the first man of the board of Baltimore- ing to be motivated,” Moore said. “I rie Colvin’s body arrived at John main calm after the bombing March married couple to be asked to com- based Catholic Relief Services. think Bishop Kicanas’ speech was F. Kennedy International Airport 11 — during a Mass — claimed the pose the texts. Along with Chiara “Remember that you are called and inspiring. It gave me great hope to in New York March 6. On March lives of three worshippers and led Lubich, the late founder of the Fo- chosen, loved and blessed and if you know that I am chosen, blessed and 12, family, friends and colleagues to retaliatory violence that resulted colare Movement, the Zanzucchis gathered to bid farewell to the in at least seven deaths around the launched the New Families project 56-year-old veteran correspondent city. “We want those who are behind in 1967 to strengthen families and at her funeral Mass at St. Domi- this crisis to come and seek dialogue encourage their spiritual growth nic’s Catholic Church in Oyster Bay, rather than attacks,” Archbishop and social commitment. New which was followed by a private Kaigama said hours after the bomb- Families now claims some 300,000 interment. Newsday quoted Father ing. Father Peter Umoren, a parish members around the world. The Dennis Mason telling the congrega- priest, told journalists he had begun Zanzucchis’ meditations will offer tion: “We can see Jesus taking Marie Mass when an explosion rocked the commentary and prayers on the by the hand and saying, ‘Blessed church. “I was right on the pulpit 14 traditional Stations of the Cross, are you, Marie, in your hunger and when we heard the heavy explo- the Vatican said. In 1985, Blessed your thirst for righteousness,’” and sion,” Father Umoren said. “The John Paul II began asking people to for being “a voice for the voiceless.” church building almost collapsed compose meditations for his Good She was killed when a makeshift on the congregation, but God saved Friday prayer service rather than us- media center in Homs was shelled. us, that the roof did not come down ing traditional texts. Over the years, French photographer Remi Ochlik but the ceilings were shattered,” he he asked bishops and theologians, also died in the attack, which was said. That evening, gunmen killed priests and religious women and — part of the ongoing effort by Syrian three Christians in a village south in 2002 — an international group of forces to dislodge rebel fighters. In of the city, said Pam Ayuba, Pla- journalists who were covering the its obituary, The Associated Press teau state spokeswoman. She said Vatican.

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he Stations of Cross allow us to reflect on Jesus’ love and the sacrifice he made for all of us as he walked the path to Calvary where he was Tcrucified and died. It’s not always easy to think about the Stations of the Cross because they are ... well ... sad. It is about someone we love who is beaten and scorned as he walks to his death. It is about the pain his own mother and friends felt as they watched. But it is important to understand what Jesus experienced as he carried his cross along the Via Dolorosa — ‘the Way of Suffering.’ The Stations of the Cross depict those last events of Jesus’ life. You can find different artistic representations of the stations in many types of mediums — metals, bronze, granite, wood, iron, tiles, ceramics and even paper and paints. At left and be- low are stations from St. Mark Parish in Boynton Beach, Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Winter Park, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Center in Venice, St. Andrew Parish in Cape Coral, Resurrection Parish in Lakeland, Bishop Moore High School in Orlando and Jesus the Worker Mission in Fort Myers.

Christ’s merciful voice Identify the Stations of the Cross The 14 Stations of the Cross are identified as the following: he Gospel of Luke, Chapter 23 Station 1 Station 8 chronicles Jesus is Condemned to Jesus Speaks to the Women Tthe crucifixion of Jesus, alongside Death two criminals. Station 9 Even as he Station 2 Jesus Falls a Third Time hung from the Jesus Bears His Cross cross, Jesus still Station 10 demonstrated his forgiving and Station 3 Jesus is Stripped of merciful nature. Jesus Falls a First Time His Garments Finish the biblical verse that is Station 4 Station 11 started below: Jesus Meets His Mother Jesus is Nailed to The Cross When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him and the criminals Station 5 Station 12 Jesus is Helped by Simon Jesus Dies on the Cross there, one on his right, the other on his left. Then Jesus said ... Station 6 Station 13 Jesus and Veronica Jesus is Taken Down Station 7 from The Cross Jesus Falls a Station 14 Second Time Jesus is Laid in the Tomb

The photos within the Want to reflect on each station cross at left are different and allow yourself the chance to See answers, Page17 begin a dialogue between you and depictions of the Stations God? Download a PDF version of of the Cross in Catholic reflections of the 14 Stations of the Cross at www.thefloridacatholic.org. March 11-24, 2011 churches. But they are www.thefloridacatholic.org

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But always know that G We miss our loved on D.C. for someone you lov n your heart. they die, but we ke e something for you, to ease yo (BOB od is there spirit of their life es when ROLLER e? cleanse your spiritua ep with us the ur pain and they shared with us. and memories | CNS) so will your family anl wounds, and those times and carryGive thanks for d friends. you had for them by on the love Text by to others. showing love Jean Gon- ROP A11 zalez March 23-April 5, 2012 Florida Catholic florida news 15 Farmworkers end fast calling for fair prices Laura DoDson The campaign has successfully Catholic News Service brought major restaurants, 90 per- cent of Florida tomato growers and LAKELAND | Ethel Kennedy retailers such as Whole Foods and said showing support for 61 farm- Trader Joe’s to sign an agreement workers coming off a six-day fast for a just wage and decent working was a matter of charity and justice. conditions. The widow of Sen. Robert Ken- For Publix’s part, the company — nedy broke a loaf of bread and which describes itself as “the larg- began distributing it to the farm- est and fastest-growing employee- workers and their nearly 1,000 owned supermarket chain in the supporters who were in Lakeland United States” — said the coalition’s to urge officials of a supermarket complaints should be addressed chain based there to consider the with the employers of the workers, needs of those who toil in the fields not with retailers and their custom- to pick the produce sold in their ers.” stores. In a two-page statement posted It was March 10, the 44th anni- on its website, the company did versary of Cesar Chavez’s break- not address the charge that it won’t ing his justice fast for the migrant discuss the issue with the protest- workers of California. Kennedy, ing farmworkers, but it asserts that who was present at the 1968 event, the chain is “unaware of a single now joined the farmworkers of instance of payment less than the Kerry Kennedy, far right, daughter of Robert F. Florida gathered at the headquar- required minimum wage” and also Kennedy, pushes her mother, Ethel Kennedy, in a ters of Publix Supermarkets Inc. in “does not support any human rights Advocates of the farmworkers who fasted for six wheelchair as they participate in a farmworker march Lakeland. violations.” days process March 10 with banners that marked in Lakeland. Next to the Kennedys is Lucas Benitez, “It’s an honor to come here,” Ken- In an interview for Catholic News significant events in gaining fair and just wages co-director of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers. nedy said in an interview. “We’re Service, Benitez thanked the bish- for Florida farmworkers. (DAVID GONZALEZ | FC) (DAVID GONZALEZ | FC) supposed to lead lives of charity, but ops of Florida “who have been with we’re lacking in justice. The Jenkins us in our struggle.” He said the sup- during the six days. tice,” said the former Notre Dame cessed to Publix headquarters led family needs to know that there are port from priests and others during “Even though we are poor, we professor, “but this time was best of by Kennedy whose wheelchair was people suffering and there are peo- the six-day fast gave the group the have a lot to give and a lot to offer,” all. The people I was with are very alternately pushed by her daughter ple willing to speak out.” energy to continue. Perez said. “When I’m picking, I do holy people. I had met Robert Ken- Kerry and son Robert. She was referring to the family of Father Richard Walsh, pastor not know the people the food is go- nedy when I was a graduate student “This is a serious and solemn George W. Jenkins, founder of Pub- of St. Margaret Mary Parish in ing to, but I know that it is nourish- at Notre Dame and when I received procession because it’s a serious lix, an employee-owned supermar- Winter Park, had joined the farm- ing for them and it is a way we can bread — a sense of communion moral matter,” Robert Kennedy ket chain. workers on the fourth day of the contribute.” — from Mrs. Kennedy, it was very said. “This is a battle not for higher Led by Lucas Benitez, founder fast and read a message from Or- John Dwyer, a 69-year-old from moving.” tomato prices but for the human and director of the Coalition of Im- lando Bishop John Noonan, who St. John the Evangelist Parish in The event began at a Publix su- dignity and rights of the American mokalee Workers, the group had said: “We stand in solidarity with Naples, was the oldest faster. permarket three miles away where worker and the democratic ideal of been fasting since March 5 to call our brothers and sisters today “I’ve fasted many times for jus- supporters gathered and then pro- a just and moral nation.” n attention to what organizers say is who fast for fair food. We pray for a refusal by officials of the Publix you and your efforts during this supermarket chain to discuss the season of Lent that justice will This Lenten season please join the Florida Catholic in making a difference in the lives need for fair wages and safe and be achieved through just wages humane conditions for workers in and that the dignity and rights of of our poor brothers and sisters in Christ by taking an active role in the seventh annual the fields. those who work to bring food to The coalition, through its Cam- our tables be respected.” paign for Fair Food, is calling for Santiago Perez, who has worked more humane wages and a penny- the fields for the past seven years per-pound increase in what farm- and was one of the fasters, said he Long-SLeeve ReLief DRive workers are paid for tomatoes and participated in the many prayer of Clean USED or NEW cotton shirts (long and short sleeve) other crops they pick. vigils, Bible reflections and liturgies

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The Old Cov- John’s Gospel says that what was and Human Services (HHS) issued a man- enant was made in Sinai, but it was used to give Jesus vinegar on the Sunday, March 25 date placing First Amendment rights and broken, as the first reading states. Mo- cross was not a reed (as in Mk 15:36), Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51:3-4, 12-15; Heb 5:7-9; religious freedom in the crosshairs. ses had even broken the tablets of this but a hyssop, as if to remind us that Jn 12:20-33 The mandate, as a provision of “Obam- “pact” as a symbol of its being broken, Jesus the Lamb of God who takes acare,” requires “preventive health services” from the very beginning (Ex 32:19). away the sin of the world (Jn 1:29, 36) Monday, March 26 (The Annunciation) to be covered by all health insurance issuers The prophet Jeremiah foretold a is also the Passover lamb (Ex 12:3-5, Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; and all group health plans. Those insurance time when a New Covenant, differ- 21; cf. 1 Cor 5:7) and the “Suffering Lk 1:26-38 plans must provide (with no co-pay) the full ent from the first, would be made be- Servant” (Is 53:7). It is by contemplat- range of Food and Drug Administration tween God and his people. It would ing the mystery of Jesus on the cross Tuesday, March 27 Sunday (FDA)-approved contraceptive methods not be written on stone tablets, but in and hearing the proclamation of his Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 for women. These include not only surgical the heart of flesh. God’s people would Word passion, death and resurrection, that sterilizations, but also potential abortion- really be able to keep this covenant we are “pierced to the heart” (Acts Wednesday, March 28 causing agents such as Plan B (the morning- and so it would be eternal, everlast- Dr. 2:37) and experience conversion, after pill), intrauterine devices (IUDs) and ing. About the same time as Jeremi- Emilio and have our hearts purified by faith Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; (Ps) Dn 3:52-56; another form of “emergency contraception” ah, another prophet, Ezekiel, spoke Chávez (Acts 15:8-9). Jn 8:31-42 known as Ella. This drug, which the FDA in similar terms: God would wash the Jesus offered himself up for us Thursday, March 29 acknowledges may also repentant people, suffering but learn- as a grain of wheat dies in order to work against the life of the ing life’s lessons while in exile. God would give give fruit. This was a costly sacrifice for him, Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9; Jn 8:51-59 embryo “by preventing them a new heart, would take out their heart requiring great generosity (Albert Vanhoye). Friday, March 30 attachment (implanta- of stone and give them an obedient, supple, In some way, his own heart was painfully cir- tion) to the uterus,” can be heart of flesh (Ez 36:24-29). He would make an cumcised for us. But being “lifted up from the Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42 taken up to five days after eternal covenant, and finally and definitively earth,” he draws everyone to himself, and to “unprotected” sex. dwell among them (Ez 37:26-28). where he is with the Father. n Saturday, March 31 Essentially all employ- A real conversion (one of the main pur- Ez 37:21-28; (Ps) Jer 31:10-13; Jn 11:45-56 ers would thus be forced poses of Lent) was necessary. One of the great Chavez is a professor at St. Vincent de Paul — and therefore complicit images for this conversion is the “circumcised Regional Seminary. His website is http:// Sunday, April 1 (Palm Sunday) OPINION in — financially subsi- heart.” (See Dt 30:6; Jer 4:4; Phil 3:3; Col 2:9-13.) bible-explainer.com. Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16; Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, Father Tad dizing pharmaceutical 17-18a, 19-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; abortions, contraception Mk 14:1-15:47 or Mk 15:1-39 Pacholczyk and sterilization proce- dures for their employees. He comes in the name of the Lord Monday, April 2 All these procedures represent sinful and Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 damaging human choices, as the Catholic Palm Sunday, April 1 and they all drank from it. He said to them, Church has never ceased to point out. Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord ‘This is my blood of the covenant, which will Chrism Mass (April 3, Palm Beach and The mandate constitutes a direct intru- Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16; Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17- be shed for many’” (Mk 14:22-24). Venice Dioceses; April 4, Orlando Diocese) sion into the religious works and governance 18a, 19-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14:1-15:47 or Every time we gather for Mass and sing Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9; Ps 89:21-22, 25, 27; of the Church and represents a federally Mk 15:1-39 “Glory to God,” we celebrate the incarnation Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21 sponsored violation of its members’ con- of Christ. And during every Mass when we sciences. The Church, as the largest provider At the beginning of Mass, we sing the Glo- sing “Hosanna!” we enter into his suffering, Tuesday, April 3 of not-for-profit health care in the U.S., oper- ria. “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth death and resurrection. Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-4a, 5-6ab, 15, 17; ates roughly 600 hospitals and employs three peace to people of good will.” Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 quarters of a million people, in addition to The angels sang these words in Bethle- traditionally known simply as Palm Sunday, employing hundreds of thousands of others hem. In the night sky above the begins Holy Week. During the holi- Wednesday, April 4 in its educational and social service minis- shepherds, the angels proclaimed est days of the year, we take three Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21bcd-22, 31, 33-34; tries. the birth of Jesus. Like the angels, days to savor what we normally Mt 26:14-25 Cardinal Francis George of Chicago we give glory to God (Lk 2:14). Every commemorate in the Mass in an aptly described the authoritarian environ- Sunday, the words from Christmas hour. Thursday, April 5 (Holy Thursday) ment being created by the HHS mandate in renew the joy of Christmas. Holy Thursday we celebrate the one of his recent newspaper columns: “The Later during the Mass, just before institution of the Eucharist not Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17- bishops would love to have the separation the consecration, we sing another just through bread and wine, but 18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 between church and state we thought we en- song about Jesus from Scripture. Not through the washing of feet. Good joyed just a few months ago, when we were “Glory to God,” but rather, “Blessed Friday we cherish the death of the Friday, April 6 Good Friday) free to run Catholic institutions in confor- is he who comes in the name of the Sunday Lord. The day is called “good” be- mity with the demands of the Catholic faith, Lord. Hosanna in the highest!” Word cause his death gave us life. Easter Is 52:13-53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1-19:42 when the government couldn’t tell us which Our praise recalls the praise of Father Vigil we celebrate his resurrection. of our ministries are Catholic and which not, the crowd as Jesus entered Jerusa- With the newly baptized, we sing, Saturday, April 7 (Easter Vigil) when the law protected rather than crushed lem. Jesus had lots of buzz. He had David “Alleluia, he is risen!” conscience. The state is making itself into a performed miracles. He had taught Scotchie The journey through the cross Gn 1:1; 2:2; or 1:1, 26-31a; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, church.” with authority. He had a large fol- to the Resurrection begins with the 10, 12-14, 24, 35c or Ps 33:4-7, 12-13, 20, 22; In the words of another commentator, “As lowing. Maybe Jesus would chal- words of praise, “Blessed is he who Gn 22:1-18 or 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Ps is more and more obvious, Obamacare has lenge the occupying Roman army? comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in 16:5, 8-11; Ex 14:15-15:1; (Ps) Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-12a, 13b; Is 55:1-11; nothing to do with controlling health care The people waved their cloaks. They the highest!” (Ps) Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6; Bar 3:9-15, 32-4:4; costs. It has everything to do with govern- waved palm branches and cried out, “Ho- To take to prayer: Read the gospel of Mark, Ps 19:8-11; Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Pss 42:3, 5, ment control. It’s time to admit a mistake, re- sanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name Chapters 14, 15, and 16. Then take part in the 43:3-4; (Ps) Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Ps 51:12-15, peal the law, and look at market-based ways of the Lord!” (Mk 11:9). Then in the Mass, just liturgies for Holy Thursday, Good Friday and 18-19; Rom 6:3-11; Ps 118:1-2, 16ab-17, 22-23; to control health care costs.” as in the Gospel story, we enter into his pas- the Easter Vigil. n Mk 16:1-7 Critics of every persuasion have con- sion. We recall the night before he suffered demned the HHS mandate as a particularly and died. Father Scotchie is the founding pastor of St. Sunday, April 8 (Easter Sunday) egregious violation both of religious freedom “While they were eating, he took bread, Maximilian Kolbe Parish in Orlando. He Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16ab-17, 22-23; and the rights of conscience. “I side with said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, holds a Doctorate of Ministry in preaching Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 and said, ‘Take it; this is my body.’ “Then he from the Aquinas Institute in St. Louis. He can Please see MANDATE, 20 took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, be reached at [email protected]. 20 CRoSSWORD Florida Catholic March 23-April 5, 2012

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From 19 Catholic Church must provide a when campaigning for Obamacare: 41 51 61 benefit that the Church believes is “We have to pass the bill so that you immoral.” can find out what is in it.”) 17 18 91 those who feel this was an insult On Feb. 10, after stormy reac- Philip Rovner in the same issue 02 12 22 to freedom of religion and a slap in tion even from President Obama’s of the Wall Street Journal sums it the face of faith-based institutions,” staunchest Catholic supporters, he up this way: “The … premise in fa- 32 42 52 62 72 Rabbi Eliot Pearlson of Temple Me- announced a so-called “accommo- vor of the birth control mandate is norah in Miami Beach said. dation,” which — as the U.S. Confer- based on (its) being ‘essential to the 82 92 03 Rabbi Dr. Michael Korman of ence of Catholic Bishops quickly ex- health of women and families.’ I as- 13 23 33 43 53 Congregation Anshei Shalom in plained — really changed nothing. sume such items as food, housing, West Palm Beach concurred: “The When the government documents clothing and transportation are ‘es- 63 73 83 93 entire contraception policy was were made available, it became sential to the health of women and poorly instituted. It appears to be in clear that there was no compromise families,’ as well. Therefore, I pro- 04 14 24 violation of our First Amendment.” at all, but rather some slight pro- pose that the Obamacare mandates 43 44 54 Jessica Devers in a letter to the cedural modifications that left the be extended to cover food, shelter, editor of the Wall Street Journal substance of the mandate entirely clothing, autos, etc. In this scenario, 64 74 84 94 05 perhaps put it most clearly when intact. everybody would be paying for ev- she wrote: “I am not Catholic. I am The day the “accomodation” was eryone else’s essentials.” 15 25 a social liberal and a supporter of announced, in fact, the mandate The real issue, of course, has 35 455 5 56 75 85 95 Planned Parenthood. I’ve educated was entered into the Federal Register nothing to do with access to par- my children about birth control with no changes, along with vague ticular “reproductive issues” (like 06 16 26 since they were young. Neverthe- assurances of possible modifica- abortion or birth control), and ev- less, I am offended at the arrogance tions at a future date (reminiscint of erything to do with whether some- 36 46 56 of our government ruling that the Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s famous line one else can be forced by the strong moc.scilohtacrofsemagdrow.www arm of a federal mandate, in direct ACROSS 3 This land is east of Eden (Gen 4:16) violation of their religious freedom, 1 Commandment place 4 Jackie’s “O” to pay for practices they recognize as 6 Church seats 5 At Mass, the entrance prayers or SPREADING THE FAITH AND morally reprehensible. n 10 Injury song 14 Nut of an oak 6 John was on this island CARING FOR GOD’S PEOPLE IN A Father Pacholczyk, Ph.D., earned his 15 Burn soother 7 Writer Wiesel doctorate in neuroscience from Yale 16 Malarial fever 8 Solicit WORLD OF NEED. and did post-doctoral work at Har- 17 Type of prayer 9 Old-age affliction vard. He is a priest of the Diocese of 19 US space agency 10 Horse-drawn vehicle THE SOCIETY FOR THE Fall River, Mass., and serves as the 20 Where the Vatican is 11 Once more director of education at the National 21 Be emphatic 12 Charlotte’s dessert? PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadel- 23 Small flute 13 Full of substance phia (www.ncbcenter.org). 27 Catholic singer who starred in 18 On-line co. www.onefamilyinmission.org “White Christmas” 22 Snack 28 Two-time loser to Ike 23 Title for Pio 29 Split in the Church 24 Standard of perfection CUBA 31 Distributed cards 25 Quick sharp sound From 13 32 Pledge 26 Horseshoe spike 33 Spanish hero 27 African country Church officials estimate that 36 Tiered shelves 30 Sacre ___ 37 Destitute 33 Administrative arm of the Catholic only about 2.5 percent of Cuba’s 39 Continental money Church population of 11 million can be con- 40 North American deer 34 Like some vbs. sidered practicing Catholics today, 41 Native Japanese 35 Catholic creator of Sherlock a fraction of the proportion prior to 42 This “On the Waterfront “character Holmes the revolution, though it represents is based on real-life priest, Father 37 Most agile a significant rise since the visit of Corridan 38 Hydrocarbon suffixes Pope John Paul in 1998. 43 ___ Uno 39 Big rabbit features The Church in Cuba continues to 45 Disney’s Little Mermaid 41 Distinctive quality operate under severe restrictions, 46 Soaks up 42 Hunting dogs unable to build new churches or 49 Section in the Bible 43 Candy legally operate schools. However, 51 The Mass is one 44 Uncovered the role of Cardinal Jaime Ortega 52 God, in ancient Rome 46 Middle Easterners of Havana and other Cuban bish- 53 Highly excited 47 Intolerant person ops in successfully negotiating for 54 Gospel writer 48 Grocery the release of more than 100 po- 60 Adriatic wind 50 Month of the Assumption (abbr.) litical prisoners in 2010 reflects the 61 Trigonometric function 52 Northern European government’s growing respect for 62 “Lord, ___ us to pray” (Lk 11:1) 55 Number of sacraments, in Roman Church authority. 63 “Let it stand” numerals Pope Benedict will no doubt raise 64 Bound 56 There have been 13 popes with issues of religious and political free- 65 Find the answer this name 57 Proverb suffix dom with President Raul Castro DOWN 58 ___1, papal license plate when they meet on March 27. 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