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ORLANDO CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE WASHINGTON | Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of DIOCESE the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has announced the U.S. bishops will join the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops May 1 in consecrating the Livestreamed Masses can be two nations to the care of the Blessed Mother under the title “Mary, Mother found at the following: of the Church.” • youtube.com/user/ “This will give the church the occasion to pray for Our Lady’s continued OrlandoDiocese protection of the vulnerable, healing of the unwell and wisdom for those who work to cure this terrible virus,” said Archbishop Gomez • vimeo.com/orlandodiocese in a letter to the U.S. bishops. Each year, the church seeks the special • facebook.com/ intercession of the Mother of God during the month of May. orlandodiocese “This year, we seek the assistance of Our Lady all the more See page 4 for information earnestly as we face together the effects of the global pandemic,” he said. on local parishes’ This consecration reaffirms the bishops’ previous consecrations livestreamed Masses of the United States to Mary. In 1792, the first bishop of the United States, Bishop John Carroll, consecrated the nation to Mary under the title Immaculate Conception, and in 1846, the bishops unanimously PALM BEACH chose Mary under that title as the patroness of the nation. In 1959, Cardinal Patrick O’Boyle of Washington again DIOCESE consecrated the United States to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Archbishop Gomez will lead the prayer of reconsecration May Televised Catholic Mass 1 at 3 p.m. (EDT) and has invited the bishops to join in from their diocesepb.org/2020-masses respective dioceses and asked them to extend the invitation to the faithful in their dioceses for their participation. facebook.com/DiocesePB This reconsecration follows the Latin American bishops’ council who Sunday Mass is viewed on consecrated Latin America and the Caribbean to Our Lady of Guadalupe television: 10:30 a.m. CW34 on Easter. Livestream of reconsecration at Links also available on Facebook See page 4 for information Facebook.com/USCCB @Florida Catholic on local parishes’ Materials available online @DiocesePB livestreamed Masses usccb.org/about/communications/ @DioceseofVenice consecration.cfm @OrlandoDiocese VENICE Sign up for the Dose of Faith newsIetter DIOCESE offered by the Florida Catholic newspaper. TO SIGN-UP, PLEASE VISIT: This month, you can find the full text of the NEW ROSARY PRAYERS in the newsletter. thefloridacatholic. Livestreamed Mass with Begin your month of May with love, Bishop Frank Dewane comfort, inspiration and support from Mary. org/newsletter www.dioceseovenice.org/ tvmass facebook.com/DioceseofVenice Sunday Mass can be viewed available digitally on television: each week in May 9:30 a.m. on the CW Network, and at 10:30 a.m. on FOX-4. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, our bishop publishers asked us to suspend the print editions of the Florida See page 4 for digital Catholic during the months of April and May. However, to ensure our readers still receive content, we have made our resources e-editions available for free to anyone who visits digital.thefloridacatholic.org. A new edition will be posted each Thursday of May. We love and appreciate our readers and are thankful you will continue to take us on your personal faith journey. If you have any questions, call our office at 407-373-0075. Thank you and God bless. And spread the word! FACEBOOK @FLORIDACATHOLIC | May 1-7, 2020 FLORIDACatholic ORLANDO DIOCESE TRANSITIONALDIACONATE St. Teresa of Avila strengthens ordinands

GLENDA MEEKINS sometimes pretend to be.” of the Florida Catholic staff He said he hoped the experience had made everyone more humble BOYNTON BEACH | “You are and “more receptive to God’s grace 13 shining rays of light for us in the – for only humility makes it pos- midst of the current darkness. You sible for us to respond to God’s will give us great hope in these chal- as Mary did.” lenging times,” said Msgr. David It is with that humbleness of Toups, rector and president of St. heart that the seminarians ap- Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary proached the extraordinary day. “I in Boynton Beach, April 25, 2020. know that it’s a way for me to really The day was not what was imag- be in solidarity to the world which ined for the 13 men from dioceses I am going to serve as a deacon,” throughout Florida ordained to the Deacon Soliven said. “This little Order of Presbyter, or deacons. No change of plans, where the family family was physically present. They cannot come, is a little sacrifice. I would not head to home parishes to know a lot of people are suffering in celebrate with parishioners. Their different ways – economically, sick 30-day Ignatian retreat would have family members, in this pandemic. to wait. This is my sacrifice and way of be- Among the ordinandi were three ing one with the people.” seminarians from the Diocese of Of the three Diocese of Orlan- Orlando – Roberto Marquez of do seminarians, Deacon Soliven Blessed Sacrament Parish in Cler- awaited the day the longest – 13 mont, Nathanael Soliven of St. Jo- years, since he entered the semi- seph Parish in Lakeland, and Fran- nary at age 12 in the Philippines. Seminarians Francisco Ojeda of Our Lady of the Lakes Parish in Deltona, Nathanael Soliven of St. Joseph cisco Ojeda from Our Lady of the “For me, during all these chang- Parish in Lakeland, and Roberto Marquez of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Clermont are ordained to Lakes Parish in Deltona. es, the prayer of St. Teresa of Avila, the transitional diaconate, April 25, 2020, at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach. “I just never thought it would be just keeps coming back,” he said. The three men will serve at a local parish in the Diocese of Palm Beach over the summer and ordained this way. … The world definitely “Again and again, the Lord is say- to the priesthood in the Diocese of Orlando May 2021. (ZIEMOWIT JANASZEK | COURTESY PHOTOS) has changed in the last few months. ing, ‘Nada te turbe. Nada te espante. It’s a different set of circumstances Solo Dios basta (Let nothing disturb sign and instrument of Christ, who we’re living in,” said Deacon Soliven you. Let nothing frighten you. God came not to be served, but to serve.” of the ordination just two days ear- suffices).’” He explained the word diaconia lier. “I have accepted it and am at Deacon Ojeda had a similar ex- means service – service of the Word, peace with it.” perience. “When I learned about it of the Eucharist, and of the poor. What gives the newly ordained (that family would be unable to at- Deacon Marquez looks forward deacon comfort and assurance is tend), I had mixed feeling. It’s been to fulfilling them. The eldest of the St. Teresa of Avila’s famous poem six years preparing for the priest- three, he came to his vocation late — “Nada Te Turbe” (Let Nothing hood.” He said he had to let go of in life in his mid-40s. “This is it. Disturb You). The poem’s message expectations. “It was humbling. It You’re getting committed. Priest- ran as an undercurrent throughout reminds me I need to rely more on hood is what comes after, but we the Ordination liturgy. “Let nothing Jesus and trust His plan instead of really shouldn’t be seeing this as a disturb you, Let nothing frighten mine. It’s been a constant reminder step,” he said. “We need to take ad- you. … God never changes. ... He to trust in Him… knowing that is vantage and appreciate what this who has God finds he lacks nothing. what He wants at this moment.” year as deacons has to offer us and God alone suffices.” He would later comment, “Even learn from it. We need to experience Archbishop Thomas Wenski of though the chapel ‘seemed’ empty it, with God’s help. Let’s take advan- Miami called to mind the unique without family and friends, it was tage of this moment and this time.” Archbishop Thomas Wenski ordains 13 men from the Dioceses of events that surrounded this Ordi- not. You could feel everyone pray- Before entering the seminary, he Orlando, St. Augustine, St. Petersburg, Palm Beach, Pensacola- nation. ing with you.” said he always thought of the past Tallahassee and the Archdiocese of Miami to the diaconate. These “As deacons ordained during this It was when he was at his lowest, and the future. Now he has learned men will be ordained in their dioceses next year. twin crisis of the coronavirus pan- one year in college, that Ojeda felt to live for today and nourish and demic and a global economic disas- God tug at his heart. His father had embrace experiences in his min- companied a male choir singing you teach.” ter, you will exercise your pastoral been a seminarian, so the idea was istry, such as the first wedding he Veni Sancte Spiritus as the ordinan- During the post-Communion ministry as a new and yet uncertain now new, but this was different. “It would celebrate and the first bap- di came forward, three at a time. meditation, Orlando seminarian ‘normal’ emergence — one that will was when I felt the lowest that Lord tism. It was as a teacher of faith for- Irrepressible joy showed. in their Alex Feliciano sang St. Teresa of most likely still involve continued loved me the most,” he said. “I real- mation at Blessed Sacrament Parish faces as the priests approached to Avila’s poem. As Deacon Soliven social distancing, self-isolation for ized that wherever I went, He would that he became keenly aware of his clothe the new deacons in their prayed, he wiped tears from his the vulnerable and possibly contin- be with me to guide, protect and desire to be a priest. “Working with vestments - a red stole and dalmatic eyes. He said, “I just felt the Lord ued contagion that will sicken and love me. That love was inspiring to the adults and youth, listening to - outward signs of their new mission talking to me and assuring me, not kill. Also, an increase in poverty serve Him in any way.” That love their stories and sharing my stories of service. They then received the only in these uncertain times, but and the ills associated with it,” he continues to carry him. Even as he and experiences and faith in Christ, Book of Gospels from the archbish- also in my life now, as an ordained said. “Neither you nor I were pre- looks ahead, he is uncertain of what was an important part in the pro- op, who said, “Receive the Gospel minister: ‘Let nothing disturb you. pared for such a new normal. This the future may bring. cess,” he said. of Christ whose herald you have be- Let nothing frighten you. As long as pandemic is teaching us that we Archbishop Wenski noted in his During the Mass, the gentle come. Believe what you read. Teach you have me, you will lack nothing. are not in charge of our lives as we homily, “You are ordained to be a strumming of a single guitar ac- what you believe and practice what I alone suffice.” n May 1-7, 2020 Facebook @FloridaCatholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 2 Grad signs bring smiles on a gloomy day

GLENDA MEEKINS Resurrection of the Florida Catholic staff Catholic School staffers | They were sup- LAKELAND Lisa Schaal, posed to be at Universal Studios assistant FLORIDA on their eighth grade field trip. In- principal, stead, 53 students about to graduate and Courtney Catholic from Resurrection Catholic School Franzino, in Lakeland took the gloomy, rainy guidance DIOCESE OF ORLANDO day as a sign of how their final year counselor, Vol. 81, No. 12 at Resurrection would end. deliver a Little did they know that their graduation 50 East Robinson St. principal, Deborah Schwope, was sign and cap P.O. Box 1800 Orlando, FL 32802-1800 on a mission to change all that. and gown 407-246-4800 Fax 407-246-4942 “Funny story. I was actually tex- to eighth ting my friends about it,” recalled grader PUBLISHER Audrey. A friend texted, “Did you Audrey. Bishop John Noonan get your gowns yet? I said, ‘No’, Deliveries to then, as if on cue, a car pulls up to 53 “seniors” DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS on April 13, Jennifer Drow my driveway and my vice principal [email protected] (Lisa Schaal) and guidance coun- 2020 make missing their selor (Courtney Franzino) step WRITER/PHOTOGRAPHER out.” The two women were one of eighth grade Glenda Meekins field trip less four teams sent out to deliver grad- [email protected] of a bummer. 407-246-4808 uation signs and caps and gowns (COURTESY) that day. To submit a request for news coverage “I’m freaking out,” Audrey said. in the Diocese of Orlando, email news@ “I go downstairs and wait by the string and holding up signs they to Santa Fe Catholic High School in ognizing her seniors was impor- orlandodiocese.org. door, since I didn’t want to step made for their friends. Sometimes Lakeland. tant. “It was a wonderful oppor- • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: out immediately, acting like a cra- parents are there holding up card- “Hopefully she will see them tunity to let them know we loved Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275-9953, zy person.” She recalled they rang board cut-outs of the students for again in the fall, God permitting, them and we cared,” she said. “This or customerservice@theflorida the doorbell. She waited five sec- support. That’s the chance for the when the world opens up – hope- is so hard for our students and all of catholic.org onds and opened it. “They were eighth graders to see the school for fully – and she will be a normal our teachers. We just want them to already half-way down the drive- the last time.” freshman in a normal situation,” know that we are thinking of them Notify us of address changes (temporary or permanent) as soon as possible. Please way.” She added, “They were over- For the many students who be- Andrea said. and we miss them as much as they change your address online at Facebook @ joyed to see me and that made me gan their academic careers in Res- Meanwhile, Schwope said rec- miss us.” n FloridaCatholic or call Tammy at 1-888-275- really happy. It made the day a urrection’s pre-K, missing the final 9953. little better.” Audrey said her mom farewell after 11 years of forma- “teared up” when she saw the sign tion, love and guidance is hard to • ADVERTISING: Contact Valerie Casko at that stated, “2020 graduate. Con- take. “It really hit me,” Audrey said. 407-373-0075 or gratulations!” “With this quarantine, I never re- [email protected] • CLASSIFIED ADS: Contact Mike Carlock at After taking a photo with staff, ally got a chance to say goodbye to 1-888-275-9953, or Audrey put on her cap and gown. the school. When I got the gown, I [email protected] Her mother was on the phone, realized we probably weren’t going working, but “when she saw me, to have a graduation ceremony and State Offices: 50 E. Robinson St., Suite her face…” Audrey had to pause. I doubt we’re going to be able to go G, Orlando, FL 32801-1619; P.O. Box 4993; “Emotional,” she said. Audrey ex- to the school for one last hoorah,” Orlando, FL 32802-4993; 407-373-0075; Toll- free 1-888-275-9953; Fax 407-373-0087 pected a package in the mail. To said Audrey. She began at Resur- receive it in person turned a rough rection in pre-K-4. “This time is just EXECUTIVE & EDITORIAL STAFF: day into a memorable one. a big thing of mixed emotions,” she Associate Publisher: Ann Borowski Slade “As a parent, I’m disappointed acknowledged. Editorial/Online Director: Jean Gonzalez for her more than anything else,” “It’s a sad thing for them because Copy Editor: Maurice Beaulieu explained her mother, Andrea. “It’s they’re kind of finding out who Office Manager: Kristen Maheu Advertising Manager: Valerie Casko an experience you never really get they’re going to be and it’s just part Marketing Advertising Associate: Michael back. I’m grateful that it wasn’t high of growing and living and parting,” Carlock school, but there were still a lot of explained Andrea. “The whole idea Advertising Graphic Designer: things she was looking forward to. of parting and saying goodbye – it’s Michael Jimenez Missing the eight grade field trip a weird way of learning how to do it. was a pretty big deal for them.” With graduation, there are a lot of Have a comment/want more info/have a story suggestion? Leave your feedback That is only one of the many events that are forged to help them at Facebook @FloridaCatholic; click reader traditions in which graduates of process the goodbye and share feedback link in the top menu. Resurrection participate. There is their thoughts… opportunities to the banquet, the parties, the Mass sign yearbooks and interact with Send statewide news releases to where eighth graders pass a candle each other. They’re not really get- [email protected] to the upcoming class as a sign of ting that.” She hoped they will have passing on their leadership role – a last event in June or July. Plans are All contents copyright © 2020, The Florida a tradition many schools adopted in the works and pending approval Catholic Inc., except stories and photos from after Resurrection inaugurated while the pandemic continues to Catholic News Service. it more than 20 years ago. And of unfold and change scenarios on a course, there is the “Grand Good- daily basis. bye.” At most Catholic schools, be- 13898-0501 “It’s the last day the eighth grad- cause families have been together ers are there,” Aubrey explained. for so long, the relationship be- “They parade around the school tween parents, students and staff and at the very end, they are in is more like a family. Andrea says the carline parking lot. All the stu- that helps, and she knows she dents in the entire school are there, and Audrey will see most of them throwing candy, spraying silly again. Many students are going on 3 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Facebook @FloridaCatholic May 1-7, 2020 Live at home: Faith formation can still flourish GLENDA MEEKINS FAITH FORMATION RESOURCES a parish did not have the full sub- dren, of any age, that participa- of the Florida Catholic scription to online textbooks and tion in the life of the Church is Daniel Boyd offers digital and practi- cards, pictures of loved ones, and special video libraries, Loyola opened that not important if we don’t make ORLANDO | Church leaders, cal ideas from the Office of Laity, Family prayer intentions. Use daily as a gather- up and shared it with parents. For this a priority. ...Children largely parents, and catechists continue and Life to help parents be witnesses of ing space to bookend the day. programs like Zoom, Cisco We- look at their parents to establish passing on the faith of Jesus Christ faith. “If the only thing that separated us • Family meals — give thanks and bex, and others, we (Office of Laity, a framework for establishing thanks to new technology. As from a non-Catholic, was Sunday Mass, find time to reflect on Scriptures. Talk Family and Life) were very careful what is important in life, a set of schools announced online learning then are we really making the Lord’s day about the readings of the day. to share with parish catechetical principles and values that guide would continue through the end of a day for God and for family? It’s a great • Read a book of the Bible together leaders how they can use those in us. If we showed children - by our the school year, Secretary for Laity, time to stop and hit the reset button.” and talk about what it means. safe ways so that children are not actions and how we use our time Family and Life, Daniel Boyd, in • Diocese of Orlando Office of Laity, exposed to unwelcome interrup- and what we talk about - that a conjunction with Catholic schools, • Look for opportunities to discuss tions. relationship with God is funda- Family and Life’s Facebook page (@ Catholic faith with respect to both asked that parishes move all cat- Diocese-of-Orlando-Office-of-Laity-Fam- current events and life’s most important FC: When will students await- mental and the most important echetical efforts from in-person ily-Life-101028561412423) provides questions that come up spontaneously ing to receive Sacraments be able thing we can do with our life, to virtual for the remainder of the resources for spiritual formation. at any time of day. to do so? then we maximize the possibility catechetical year. Boyd spoke to the BOYD: Once public liturgies re- that they will have that same set • San Pedro Spiritual Development • Ask your family, if the normal Florida Catholic regarding his de- Center online: Virtual retreats, studies, practice of faith and relationship with sume, parishes will be allowed to of values and principles. partment’s efforts and how families and more, sanpedrocenter.org. God has been interrupted, how can they schedule the celebration of those It’s an extension of, “Take the can pass on the faith. • Create rituals in their daily life to continue to express their love for God Sacraments according to their cal- log out of your own eye before you FC: When state leaders first told draw them into deeper relationship and and their desire to be united with God? endar and needs. remove the spec out of your broth- people to stay home during the appreciation of God. • On Sunday or before meals, have FC: Some polling agencies have er’s.” When our lives are in order pandemic, how did faith forma- • Set up a small altar or oratory in the a penitential rite, recognizing the ways indicated online Mass attendance and we are living devout Catholic tion change? house, a prayer corner, decorated with we have perhaps offended one another. is going down among Christians. lives: being people who are clearly BOYD: Some catechists con- liturgical art, crucifixes, icons, sacred Ask for, offer, and receive forgiveness. What can you tell parents to en- dedicated, we talk about our faith, tinued teaching through Zoom. Scripture, Liturgy of the Hours, prayer Offering some sign of peace. courage them on this journey as our faith is important to us, we par- Almost everyone resumed some educators, keeping the faith vi- ticipate in not just the Sunday lit- sort of faith formation virtually – brant and alive? urgy, but in the entire communal whether that was sharing resources mary educators of their children still others meet twice a month for BOYD: The obligation is to keep life of the parish; then our children with parents so that they could take and now parishes have been pro- family and communal gatherings holy the Lord’s day. If the only thing are going to see that and it’s going up the mantle or the pastor hold- viding families with the resources for catechesis. we did to make it the Lord’s day to be important to them. ing some sort of video reflection for to do just that. FC: What are some ways in was to go to Mass, but there was no FC: How can families continue the community and asking them to FC: Is there a general catechesis which parishes have continued change in our hearts... then how to help their children grow in reflect as a family. There was a re- being used throughout the dio- formation? authentically was that a practice faith? ally creative response to the needs cese? BOYD: Some of the more creative of what the Lord was inviting us to? BOYD: The Diocese of Orlando of the time. BOYD: No. That is a pastoral ones that I’ve seen include using In- … If we want our children to have a Office of Laity, Family and Life’s FC: How is that changing now decision because of the different stagram to hold retreats. I partici- strong relationship with God, then Facebook page is a good resource. that the period is extending? abilities and capacities of the par- pated in a retreat at Prince of Peace we need to have a strong relation- We offer webinars (Raise Kids Who BOYD: It largely hasn’t changed ishes. If you have a young popula- (Ormond Beach) where I gave a re- ship with God. Our life needs to be Stay Catholic, April 29, 2020, 8-9 because most parishes had com- tion with young catechists, it’s not flection. They had Zoom going and Christocentric. He needs to be the p.m.) and live Spanish retreats, pleted the sacramental prep re- that hard to jump online and do Instagram Live and Instagram TV. center around which everything provide framework for spiritual quirements. As much as people Zoom classes. Whereas, a much FC: How are parishes being as- else is organized. If we fit Jesus in formation for families, and con- need, parishes can continue offer- older population has a harder time. sisted? wherever there’s room, that is what solidate lots of good resources for ing formation online. It’s a beauti- There is quite a diversity in offer- BOYD: Many of the publishers our children are going to do. spiritual formation for parishes to ful thing for the parents to be the ings. Some parishes meet on differ- have given open access to all of their FC: What are the consequences share on social media. We’ve also primary educators because that is ent weekdays, others have family- content. That has allowed parishes for our young people if we don’t collaborated with San Pedro to their role anyway. The Church re- based catechesis where the parents to share that directly with parents. get this right? provide resources on their website: minds us that parents are the pri- are the primary educators, while For example, with Loyola Press, if BOYD: We risk telling chil- sanpedrocenter.org. n Easter Tide reminds us to celebrate and persevere

GLENDA MEEKINS of knowing the Lord God without stressful scenarios in our lives must our ancestors. “No longer afraid to hearts with the thousands of cat- of the Florida Catholic staff being able to see or touch Him. It be prayer. We have to surrender proclaim who we are, Easter is the echumens from the ancient Church can grow deeper day by day or it the situation to the Lord and trust season of hope,” he said. “We find who had to await their own Baptism ORLANDO | We are two weeks will shrivel and die, depending He can make us holier through it, that hopefulness in the telling of due to the Roman persecution.” into what is known as the Easter upon our attentiveness to the One even if we do not see how in the mo- the early Church and we recognize The priest said this time of quar- Tide, the 50 days between Christ’s in whom we commit our faith, our ment.” the signs of a community of faith: antine could be a time of “deep- resurrection on Easter Sunday and triune God. “These are trying times, To help us recall our union with teaching, fellowship, Communion, ening desire,” where time offers a the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pen- but circumstances do not deny that those feeling Christ’s absence after and prayer.” deeper appreciation of the “great tecost. It is a time of rejoicing in the He has risen. He has risen indeed.” His crucifixion, then joining Him in Recalling the early Church, Fa- gift that you are about to receive.” promise of eternal life, which looks “The source of joy is always Jesus the resurrection, The Directory of ther Britton added, it was the an- He said it is in times like the COV- forward to Christ’s presence in us Christ and our awareness of His Popular Piety and the Liturgy sug- cient Church Father Tertullian who ID-19 crisis “when saints are made.” through the Holy Spirit. being with us,” said Father Blake gests praying the Stations of Light, claimed: “The Blood of the Martyrs “I am reminded of a wonderful Are you feeling the joy? Does Britton, parochial vicar of St. Mary recalling post-resurrection events. is the seed of the Church.” quote from The Lord of the Rings each new day in quarantine fill you Parish in Rockledge. “Through his Originally known in the first cen- “Our faith is one hewed from the when Frodo is discussing his fate with hope? As you don your mask cross, Jesus suffers the most horri- tury as the Via Lucis, or Way of Res- perseverance of tribulation,” Father with Gandalf: ‘Frodo: I wish the Ring and gloves to go to the grocery store, ble reality imaginable — the death urrection, the devotion formalized Britton emphasized. “Catholicism had never come to me. I wish none do you want to spread the joy of the of God. But he takes this tragedy in the last decade, invites followers shines brightest in the dark. When of this had happened. Gandalf: So living Christ to all that surround and transforms it into a cause of to accompany Christ in the days fol- civilization’s back is against the do all who live to see such times, but you? This exuberance is what Easter hope — the glory of the Resurrec- lowing the resurrection, until Pen- wall, Mother Church is always there that is not for them to decide. All we Tide asks of Christians. tion. The same is true for any nega- tecost. This also can be a tool help- to provide her wisdom and inspire have to decide is what to do with the In Bishop John Noonan’s re- tive situation of our lives. Jesus can ing us to focus on the glory and joy fortitude.” time that is given to us,’” Father Brit- cent Easter message, he addressed take things that are hurtful, worri- of a risen savior who has “overcome It is that fortitude he asks of those ton said. “These words just as easily the ambivalence and doubt that some or difficult and make them the world”. catechumens and candidates await- apply to our current situation. What seeks to steal that joy. “Where is avenues of grace. He truly ‘makes Bishop Noonan said, now more ing to receive the Sacraments. “Dis- is ours to decide is what to do with your faith? Do you not believe?” all things new’ (Rev 21:5). With that than ever an effort must be made tance makes the heart grow fonder,” the time we have been given. Let’s he asked. “Faith is the glorious joy in mind, the first response to any to celebrate these 50 days as did Father Britton said. “Unite your choose holiness.” n May 1-7, 2020 Facebook @FloridaCatholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 4

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Daily, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m., Prayer Resources: usccb.org/ (English); Saturday, 4 p.m. (English), EWTN (Eternal World 7:30 a.m. (English); Daily, Monday, • St. James Cathedral, coronavirus. Television Network): Daily Mass at Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:15 7 p.m. (Español); Sunday, 11 a.m., Daily Readings: usccb.org. Orlando: Daily, Monday- ccstpaul.com/. 8 a.m. from Our Lady of the Angels a.m. (Español); Sunday, (English/ Friday, 9 a.m. (English), 10 Chapel on the EWTN campus in Español), Facebook @hredeemer/. a.m. (Español), Facebook @ • Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Irondale, Alabama. It is re-aired at • Most Precious Blood orlandodiocese or youtube.com/ Winter Park: youtube.com and DEVOTIONS noon and 7 p.m. Parish, Oviedo: Daily, Monday- user/OrlandoDiocese. Saturday enter Sts. Peter & Paul Parish Winter CatholicTV: offered by some Friday, and Sunday, (English, and Sunday, 10 a.m. (English), Park, FL in search bar. • Most Precious Blood television providers. 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Altamonte Springs: Daily, sanpedrocenter.org/mass Click on “Upcoming Events.” FACEBOOK @FLORIDACATHOLIC | May 1-7, 2020 FLORIDACatholic PALM BEACH DIOCESE Parish outreach ministry increases community support during COVID-19

ALEEN STANTON Florida Catholic correspondent

PALM CITY | The Lux Christi Outreach and Food Pantry Ministry at Holy Redeemer Church in Palm City has increased its sup- port of families in need due to the effects of COVID-19. Focused on its mission to be a true witness of the light of Christ, Lux Christi provides fi- nancial and basic life necessities to Martin County residents who are unemployed, suf- fering from illness, looking for utility and rent supplement or are in need of food. “We anticipate more needs now because of the coronavirus. Our Lux Christi ministry has been a great success and the people have been very generous and supportive,” said Fa- ther Martin B. Mulqueen, pastor of Holy Re- deemer Church. In 2018, Father Mulqueen turned to Adri- ana and Joseph Carr, parishioners with previ- ous ministry experience, to take charge of the outreach stewardship program. After care- ful consideration of the community’s needs, Adrianna and Joseph shaped the program into an all-encompassing outreach center for Martin County residents. “Our parishioners and community have been wonderful donating food, clothing, toiletries, school supplies, cash, gift cards, Adriana and Joseph Carr lead the Lux Christi outreach ministry at Holy Redeemer Church in Palm City. (ALEEN STANTON | FC) diapers and so much more. We are amazed at how great our parishioners are,” said Adriana. pantry.” to adhere to the Center for Disease Control’s (baby and adult), diaper wipes, toothbrushes Joseph was thankful to the Martin County Due to COVID-19, Lux Christi has transi- guidelines, the office is currently closed to and toothpaste and other general toiletries community as well. “Martin County busi- tioned to the digital processing of assistance walk-ins. are greatly appreciated. Donations may be nesses, schools, churches and Seacoast Bank applications. For clients requesting food, The food pantry at Holy Redeemer Church dropped off at the Lux Christi box in the parish have been so generous to us by donating thou- goods will be delivered contact-free to vehi- in Palm City is open Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. hall Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon. sands of pounds of canned goods to our food cles or other modes of transportation. In order Donations of non-perishable foods, diapers For more information, call 772-286-3371. n Catholic schools continue virtual instruction through end of school year PALM BEACH GARDENS | The Di- communities can be very proud of this ocese of Palm Beach Office of Catholic collaborative effort over the last few Schools recently released a statement weeks. United together in Christ we are with the news that Catholic schools will accomplishing something greater for continue virtual instruction through the children we serve. the end of the current school year. Prayers continue throughout all of This follows the directives of Gov. Ron our school communities for those im- DeSantis for all kindergarten through pacted by the virus and for the safety grade 12 schools in Florida. of those in the healthcare and service The statement read as follows: “Our sectors. Know that you are always in entire Catholic school community — our prayers as we have all been truly pastors, administrators, teachers, staff, safer at home at this time. As always, parents, guardians and most impor- the safety of the Diocese of Palm Beach tantly, student — are to be commend- faculty, staff, students and families is a ed for their efforts to work together to top priority.” make virtual instruction in our Catho- Updates regarding how coronavi- lic schools an ongoing success. There rus impacts the schools of the Diocese have been a few bumps in the road and of Palm Beach can be found on Dio- there have been a few difficulties, but cesePBSchools.org or on the Office of school staff are always willing to work Catholic School’s Facebook, Instagram with students and their parents to re- and Twitter accounts @dopbcatholic- solve these issues. Our Catholic school schools. n May 1-7, 2020 Facebook @FloridaCatholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 2 A time for praying, inventing, creativity It has been some time since we in the state. While all of us wait with were first affected by the coronavi- great hope for a vaccine, the bishops rus and the many limitations that very much realize that social dis- it has caused. It is over five weeks tancing will continue to be a part since our churches have been of church life in the coming weeks closed and we are not able and months. Difficult de- publicly to attend Mass. cisions will still have to be FLORIDA Just some of the ques- made regarding how to at- tions we are all asking tend Mass and when that Catholic are, “When will this be can happen. DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH over? When can we return A great example and to life as usual? Will the teacher at this time has Vol. 81, No. 12 summer bring a change? been our Holy Father, Will the virus rebound?” LIVING THE Pope Francis. He has been 9995 North Military Trail Unfortunately, it seems TRUTH IN in the forefront of service Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 that the more that we read, LOVE through the media and 561-775-9500 • Fax 561-630-2698 the more we learn and the electronic communica- Gerald PUBLISHER more that we hear from Barbarito tion in addressing the Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito experts, we realize that we situation in the context of have no certain answers at faith. He has cooperated DIRECTOR OF this time. While, hopefully, restric- with all of the necessities of social Pope Francis prays as he celebrates Mass in the chapel of the Domus COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING tions are to be as lifted on a gradual distancing and has communicated Sanctae Marthae at the Vatican April 24, 2020. The pope began the and SOCIAL MEDIA Jennifer Trefelner basis as soon as possible, we realize what is essential in this crisis that is Mass praying for teachers and students who have had to adapt to [email protected] more and more that these will con- nothing less than faith. His motiva- working online during the pandemic. (VATICAN MEDIA | CNS) 561-775-9529 tinue to be with us for some time in tion is not related to politics but is different forms. based solely on the Gospel message until next year. While the Vatican time for inventing, for creativity.” DIOCESAN EDITOR During this pandemic situation, of a loving God who takes care of has announced a gradual reactiva- He soundly advised, “Take care of Cecilia Padilla the bishops of the seven dioceses of His people. tion of ordinary services beginning the now, for the sake of tomorrow. [email protected] Florida continue to have a weekly While the pope daily offers his in May that have health precautions Always creatively, with a simple 561-775-9528 video conference for at least an prayers and speaks in regard to the in place, Pope Francis has canceled creativity, capable of inventing hour. We share what is happening coronavirus, he takes one day at a his scheduled visit to Lisbon, Portu- something new each day. 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And I think change your address online at Facebook @ FloridaCatholic or call Tammy at 1-888-275- Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm as possible. In his Mass for Holy swered many personal questions of people.” As we face the uncertain 9953. Beach are the epicenters here in Thursday he remarked that if he in an insightful and inspiring man- future with a great deal of faith and Florida accounting for about 50% cannot celebrate the Chrism Mass ner. He reflected, “I’m living this hope, the pope’s words are good • ADVERTISING: Contact Valerie Casko at of infections and 50% of the deaths by Pentecost, it will be postponed as a time of great uncertainty. It’s ones to keep before us. n 407-373-0075 or [email protected] • CLASSIFIED ADS: Contact Mike Carlock at 1-888-275-9953, or Diocesan schools [email protected] State Offices: 50 E. Robinson St., Suite G, Orlando, FL 32801-1619; P.O. 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All contents copyright © 2020, The Florida came together to assemble 120,000 In an email to the Office of Cath- In her email to the diocese, Tessie O’Dea included a collage of Catholic Inc., except stories and photos from packaged meals for the Something olic Schools, April 16, 2020 O’Dea pictures of some of the beneficiaries of Cross Catholic Outreach’s Catholic News Service. Greater Food Packing Event. This wrote, “As you can all imagine, this food, water and housing program. O’Dea said she looks at these day of service was the first time COVID-19 visitor, has attempted photos often “as a reminder of my responsibility as a Christian and Catholic schools worked across the to disrupt our mission of caring for follower of Christ to seek him in the poor.” (COURTESY) diocese to assemble pre-packaged the poorest of the poor around the CORRECTION meals for the hungry in third-world world. 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What is the meaning of the Pascal Candle? The word “Easter” comes from Old Eng- The Easter season is the most important lish, meaning “east.” The sun which rises in of all liturgical times. The U.S. Conference the east, bringing light, warmth and hope, is of Catholic Bishops explains, “it is the cel- a symbol for the Christian of the rising Christ, ebration of the Lord’s resurrection from the who is the true Light of the world. The Pas- dead, culminating in his ascension to the Fa- chal Candle is a central symbol of this divine ther and sending of the Holy Spirit upon the light, which is Christ. It is kept near the ambo Church. There are 50 days of Easter from the throughout Easter time and lit for all liturgical first Sunday to Pentecost. It is characterized, celebrations. In the following video link, Fa- above all, by the joy of glorified life and the A statue of Mary among spring blooms greets visitors at St. ther Andrew Brierley, pastor of St. Luke Church victory over death, expressed most fully in Patrick’s Seminary and University in Menlo Park, Calif., May 9, in Palm Springs, explains the meaning of the the great resounding cry of the Christian: Al- 2019. The U.S. and Canadian bishops announced April 23, 2020, Easter candle and the significance of the can- leluia! All faith flows from faith in the resur- they will consecrate their nations to Mary during the coronavirus pandemic May 1. (CHAZ MUTH | CNS) dle’s markings. rection.” May 1-7, 2020 Facebook @FloridaCatholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 4

FYI Is your parish or school offering virtual accommodations for Mass, Online resOurces, streaming masses prayer, confessions, and more? Have a Catholic resource that you St. Paul of the Cross Parish, • Word on Fire. Daily Mass would like to share? Contact the North Palm Beach, is providing is available on Facebook @ Office of Communications, Diocese both daily and Sunday Masses WordOnFire. of Palm Beach at communications@ through its YouTube channel, St diocesepb.org. Paul of the Cross NPB, as well as additional spiritual and devotional LIVESTREAMING videos. You can access its YouTube To read Bishop Gerald M. channel through its website, SPANISH MASSES Barbarito’s letter to the faithful paulcross.org or Facebook page, @ or watch his video message paulcrossNPB. IN THE U.S. regarding liturgical precautions St. Peter Parish, Jupiter, • CatholicTV, 8 a.m., 5:30 p.m., during the coronavirus is livestreaming daily Masses 10 p.m. Sundays at catholictv.org/ pandemic, visit diocesepb.org. Mondays through Fridays at 8 a.m. masses/catholictv-mass. and 5:30 p.m, and Saturdays at 8 • San Fernando Cathedral. a.m. Saturday vigil Mass at 4:30 View the Mass live from TELEVISED MASS p.m., and Sunday Mass at 8 a.m., San Fernando Cathedral in 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 5 San Antonio, at 8 a.m. and Diocese of Palm Beach Father Dennis Gonzales, of St. Ann Parish in West Palm Beach, p.m. Visit stpeterjupiter.com or the noon Sundays at vimeo.com/ weekly Televised Catholic Mass celebrates Sunday Mass live streamed and archived at the parish’s parish app for more information. sanfernandocathedral. Every Sunday morning the Diocese webstie — www. stannchurchwpb.org. (SCREENSHOT) St. Philip Benizi Church, Belle of Palm Beach airs its Televised Glade, will livestream Masses on Catholic Mass from 10:30 - 11 a.m. Facebook @stphilipbellegladefl. PRAYER RESOURCES on CW34 WTVX, on the diocese Notre Dame Catholic Mission, St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St. Rita Parish, Wellington, Facebook page @DiocesePB and Fort Pierce, will livestream on its Riviera Beach, will post its will post Masses on its website at Liturgy of the Hours: Find on the website. To learn more, Facebook page @notredamecc. YouTube Masses on its website saintrita.com. morning, daytime, evening and English Mass at 8 a.m.; Creole stfrancisofassisi1948.org. visit diocesepb.org/tv-mass or St. Sebastian Church, night prayers online at universalis. Mass at 11 a.m. Adoration at noon. diocesepb.org/2020-masses. St. Joan of Arc Parish, Boca Sebastian, will livestream Sunday com/-700/today.htm. Our Lady of Perpetual Raton, will livestream Mass daily Masses at 10 a.m. on Facebook @ Pray the rosary with videos Mission, Delray, has Masses at 10:45 a.m. on Facebook @ SebastianCatholic. for the mysteries of the rosary at available on YouTube and SaintJoanOfArcCatholicChurch. SOCIAL MEDIA St. Thomas More Parish, therosary.online/#luminous. Facebook. They are shared on its St. John Fisher Parish, West Boynton Beach, offers Light a candle online and website perpetualhelpmission.org. To read important updates, Palm Beach, is livestreaming the livestreaming capability of Mass share your prayer intentions from inspirational messages, Our Lady Queen of Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. in English, at stmbb.org/live-streaming. Visit your home at stjohnneumann.org/ worship resources and more Peace, Delray Beach, will be and noon in Spanish on Facebook the website for Mass schedule and faith-miracles/light-a-candle-online. about the Diocese of Palm livestreaming Masses via Facebook @sjf4001. further details. Daily Prayer: English: Beach during the coronavirus @Our-Lady-Queen-of-Peace- St. John of the Cross Parish, St. Vincent Ferrer Parish, magnificat.com/free; Spanish: pandemic, visit diocesepb.org or Parish-106901287623014. In Vero Beach, will livestream Mass Delray Beach, will livestream magnificat.com/gratis visit the diocese’s Facebook page @ English, Mondays to Saturdays, 9 on Facebook @StJohnVeroBeach weekdays at 9 a.m., and Sundays at DiocesePB. a.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. and in U.S. Conference of Catholic on Sundays at 10:30 a.m., and 10 a.m. at stvincentferrer.com. All Spanish, Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 Bishops Stay in-the-know about the daily Mass at 8:30 a.m. Its YouTube Masses will be available for later p.m. and Sundays 9:30 a.m. • Message from President Office of Catholic Schools at channel can be accessed on its viewing at stvincentferrer.com/ diocesepbschools.org or follow Our Lady Queen of the website at stjotc.org. and Prayer: usccb.org/about/ mass-archives. communications/usccb-president- them on Facebook, Twitter and Apostles, Royal Palm Beach, St. Joseph Parish, Stuart, Our Lady of Florida Spriritual reflection-and-prayer-during- Instagram @DoPBCatholicSchools. will be livestreaming via Facebook will livestream Mass. For more Center, North Palm Beach, coronavirus.cfm Live @OLQACatholicChurch, then information, visit sjcflorida.org. will livestream daily Masses at • Resources for prayer and posting to its website www.olqa.cc. St. Jude Parish, Boca Raton, 9 a.m. on its Facebook page @ engagement during coronavirus: LIVESTREAMING Sacred Heart Parish, Lake will record daily Masses at St. Jude OurLadyofFlorida. catholiccurrent.org/covid19/ Worth, will livestream three Church and upload to stjudeboca. MASSES IN THE Masses Sundays: 11 a.m. in English, org. • Daily Scripture: USCCB daily readings in English can be found 1 p.m. in Spanish and 3 p.m. in St. Juliana Parish, West Palm DIOCESE OF LIVESTREAMING at usccb.org/bible. USCCB daily Creole. They will be shared on Beach, will livestream two Sunday readings in Spanish can be found at PALM BEACH Facebook @SacredHeartCatholic Masses: 9 a.m. in English and MASSES IN THE U.S. usccb.org/bible/lecturas. ChurchLakeWorth. 10:30 a.m. in Spanish. This will be Cathedral of St. Ignatius Sacred Heart Parish, • EWTN will livestream daily St. Vincent de Paul Seminary: Loyola, Palm Beach Gardens, through Facebook and You Tube @ Okeechobee, will livestream StJulianaCatholicChurch or on the Mass at 8 a.m. ET from Our Lady Access Deacon Daily Reflections will livestream Sunday Mass Mass on its Facebook page @ of the Angels Chapel in Irondale, and 40 Hours Devotion before the at 10:30 a.m., on Facebook @ website, stjulianacatholicchurch. SacredHeartChurchOkeechobee com. Alabama. Mass will be re-aired at Blessed Sacrament on Facebook @ Cathedralpb. noon ET and again at 7 p.m. and SVdPSem. on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and daily St. Lucie Parish, Port St. Ascension Parish, Boca Raton, midnight ET. Watch the livestream Mass at 8 a.m. Lucie, will livestream Mass at Scott Hann: Access free Bible will livestream weekend Masses via Mass at ewtn.com/tv/watch-live. St. Anastasia Parish, 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Masses are study, Mass and meditations at Facebook @AscensionBocaFl. Scroll You can also listen to the Mass on Fort Pierce, will provide also livestreamed in Spanish at stpaulcenter.com/hub down the page to find the video the radio, SIRIUS/XM, or online at the community with liturgy, 11:30 a.m., and Mondays through and click on the play button. ewtn.com/radio/listen-live. If you devotional opportunities and Saturdays livestreaming the 8:30 missed the livestream, the entirety Holy Cross Parish, prayer through social media. Visit a.m. daily Mass. Accessing the live RADIO of the daily Mass can be found on Indiantown, will livestream on stanastasiachurch.org/ for more feed on stlucie.cc by clicking on demand at video.ewtn.com/daily- Facebook @HolyCrossCatholic information. “Video Main Church.” The church EWTN radio essentials mass. C h u r c h I n d i a n t o w n : E n g l i s h , St. Ann Parish, West Palm bulletin will also be accessible on Mass and devotion: Between 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Beach, will livestream Sunday the website. • Local TV Channels: AT&T, Masses, listeners can join in various Fridays; Spanish, 11:30 a.m. Channel 562; Comcast, Channel Mass on the Historic St. Ann Church St. Luke Parish, Palm Springs, devotions, such as the Rosary, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays; 243; DirectTV, Channel 370; Dish, Facebook page and website, will livestream on YouTube at 9 the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, the Saturdays, 3 p.m. English, 4 p.m. stannchurchwpb.org (on the home Channel 261. Angelus, St. Michael’s Chaplet, Spanish. a.m. in English and 10:45 a.m. in page click on Sunday Mass.) The Spanish. For more information, see • CatholicTV: Mass will be and more. Download the EWTN Holy Family Parish, Port St. times for both sites are 4:30 p.m. its website stlukeparish.com. livestreamed from the Basilica of app and clicking on “Livestreams” Lucie, will livestream Mass daily at the Sacred Heart at the University and then scrolling down to either Saturdays in English, 1:30 p.m. in St. Mark Parish, Boynton 8:30 a.m. on its Facebook page @ of Notre Dame’s campus in South “Listen Live – EWTN Radio” or Spanish and 3 p.m. in Creole, both Beach, will Livestream Mass on HolyFamilyCCPSLFL. Bend, Indiana, at 10 a.m. Sundays, “Listen Live – Radio Essentials.” on Sunday. Facebook @StMarkBoyntonBeach. Holy Name of Jesus Parish, and 9:30 a.m., Monday-Friday. Access the channel online, by going St. Bernadette Parish, Port St. St. Mark the Evangelist West Palm Beach, will livestream Lucie, will livestream daily Masses Watch the Mass at catholictv.org/ to www.ewtn.com, clicking on Mass daily at 7:30 a.m. on its Parish, Fort Pierce, will livestream masses/notre-dame-mass. Radio. through its YouTube channel Sunday Mass at 12:30 p.m., on Facebook page @myhnj. • Watch the Mass; from the Spiritual Communion: What (please “like” its Facebook page St. Facebook @stmarkftpierce. Holy Spirit Parish, Lantana, Bernadette Catholic Church - Port CatholicTV Network . View the is Spiritual Communion? How St. Martin de Porres Parish, will share Mass on its website at St. Lucie, FL). Its Masses will also be Mass in English Sundays through to make spiritual communion Jensen Beach, will post Masses on holyspiritlantana.com. shared on stbernadetteslw.org. Fridays, and the Mass in Spanish when circumstances occur its website at stmartindp.com. Mary Immaculate Parish, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Sundays at watchthemass.com. that prevent sacramental West Palm Beach, has Masses Parish, Port St. Lucie, will • St. Patrick’s Cathedral in communion: diocesepb.org/ available on YouTube on its livestream the daily Mass via New York at 10:15 a.m. ET every index.cfm?fuseaction=news. website at miwpb.com. Facebook @seaspsl, Mondays Sunday at saintpatrickscathedral. details&ArticleId=501062 through Fridays at 8:30 a.m., and org/live. the 10 a.m. Sunday Mass. FACEBOOK @FLORIDACATHOLIC | May 1-7, 2020 FLORIDACatholic VENICE DIOCESE Hope and support for the CLASS of 2020

At left, a drone image of the Bishop Verot Catholic High School football and baseball stadiums that were illuminated for 20 minutes April 17, 2020, in honor of the 2020 graduating class in Fort Myers. At right, a Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School graduating senior and her mother stand in front of graduation sign delivered April 23, 2020. (COURTESY PHOTOS) Matteo Despite cancellations and circumstances brought Trunkett, a Bishop Verot on by COVID-19, graduating seniors given hope Catholic High STAFF REPORT School While it seemed that all hope was lost that senior, the seniors would miss out on everything, the shows off SARASOTA | The graduating seniors at respective school leaders have been working the cap the Catholic high schools in the Diocese of behind-the-scenes to find alternative, albeit and gown Venice have experienced a turbulent final tentative, solutions. and lawn few months before they head off to college in Diocese of Venice Interim Superintendent sign he the fall. of Schools Ben Hopper, who is also principal received The coronavirus pandemic forced an end at Cardinal Mooney, explained each school is from the to their spring break. When they returned working on a plan to hold traditional gradu- Fort Myers from two weeks away from the classroom, ation events, such as a Baccalaureate Mass, school they didn’t physically return to their respec- awards banquet, graduation and possibly April 24, tive campus for in-classroom learning but even prom, sometime in July. 2020. instead began distance learning. “Although the class of 2020 had many of its For the senior classes at Cardinal Mooney events postponed or canceled this spring, we in Sarasota, Bishop Verot in Fort Myers, St. wanted to acknowledge all of their hard work the preliminary stages and will be conducted Cardinal Mooney planted graduation John Neumann in Naples, and the Donahue for the past four years, and we believe that following all state and CDC health and safety signs in the yards of graduating seniors, let- Academy in Ave Maria, some of the best parts they will be stronger for having to deal with so guidelines. Of course, the events are all sub- ting them know Mooney is proud of their of being a senior – prom, senior class trips, much change,” Hopper said. “We have been ject to postponement based upon health and achievements since schools will conclude the awards banquets, Baccalaureate Mass and working behind the scenes trying to make safety conditions at the time. academic year with virtual instruction. The finally graduation – were impacted. sure that we can all celebrate their graduation In the meantime, the schools are celebrat- Mooney class of 2020 comprises of 133 stu- These events were first postponed when it at a later date.” ing their seniors in special ways. dents living in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, was hoped that in-class schooling could re- Dates for events for Cardinal Mooney and On April 17, 2020 there was a Bishop Verot and DeSoto counties. sume in early May, and then canceled when it Bishop Verot seniors have been tentatively Live event for Seniors in which the school Bishop Verot delivered personalized signs was announced that distance learning would announced, while the Neumann and Dona- turned on the Stadium lights for 20 minutes to every senior, along with their caps and continue through the end of the academic hue Academy events are still in the planning and had a video with pictures and shout outs gowns, April 24, 2020. Neuman was sched- year. stages. Everything being planned for July is in to the Class of 2020. uled to do so April 30, 2020. n May 1-7, 2020 Facebook @FloridaCatholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 2 Bradenton food pantry works to meet demand

STAFF REPORT to organizations, such as Thunder be able to once again take our or- Road and Knights of Columbus as ders.” BRADENTON | With increased well as many others,” said Staubach A new supplier, which unfortu- demand and regular sources of about the response to the appeal for nately charges more, has been able food unable to meet requests, the food in March. “We made it through to meet short-term needs, but that St. Joseph Food Pantry in Braden- March and have enough to feed all will only be sustainable if monetary ton has been having to find creative those coming in through April.” donations increase. A regional giv- ways to get the word out that they Bishop Frank J. Dewane visited ing challenge in late April was ex- need donations. the food pantry on April 23, 2020, pected to help, but more assistance Ellen Staubach, a food pantry receiving a tour and learning about is needed as the demand continues board member, said an appeal in the demand the pantry has been to grow. mid-March helped fill in the gap for facing and the efforts to help as To donate, visit https://www. the immediate increase in demand many people with whatever food is sjcfl.org/Online-Giving and click once the impact of the coronavirus available. on “Giving Opportunities” to do- pandemic on the economy started Feeding Tampa Bay set up a mo- nate directly to the pantry, or mail being felt. Since early March, de- bile pantry in the parking lot one a check to the St. Joseph Food Pan- mand has steadily increased as day a week, which is helping to a try, 2704 33rd Ave W., Bradenton, many people were thrown out of point, but one normal source of FL 34205. Donors can also bring work. Before the pandemic, 1,888 food, the National Association of food such as canned corn, canned individuals and families visited Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger green beans, one pound boxes of the food pantry each month. In the food drive, has been indefinitely spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, boxed past seven weeks, nearly 500 new postponed. macaroni and cheese, cheese, cere- individuals and families have reg- “That food drive generally pro- al, as well as peanut butter and jel- istered for assistance. vided us with two to three months ly. Volunteers are always welcome. “We were so amazed at how of food,” Staubach explained. “We For more information, call 941- Bishop Frank J. Dewane says hello to a young girl while visiting many of our donors not only came hoped that this drive would carry us 756-3732 or email directors@stjoe the St. Joseph Food Pantry in Bradenton April 15, 2020. (PHOTO through but also spread the word through until our suppliers would pantry.com. n ILLUSTRATION)

Following the social distancing spacing Long serving religious priest dies guidelines (blue markings on STAFF REPORT try to Our Lady of Guadalupe Par- the sidewalk), ish in Immokalee. There he cel- people wait to VENICE | Father Onorio Bena- ebrated Mass is English, Spanish receive food cchio, Congregation of the Mis- and Creole, while also celebrating from Gudalupe Social Services sionaries of St. Charles (Scalabrin- Mass for the Portuguese-language of Catholic ians), who was a priest for nearly 70 Catholic community each week- Charities Diocese years and served in the Diocese of end in Fort Myers. of Venice Inc. in Venice for 25 years, died April 23, During a Mass marking the oc- Immokalee on 2020, in Kingston, Rhode Island. casion of his 65th anniversary of April 24, 2020. He was 95. his Ordination to the Priesthood, (COURTESY) Father Benacchio served as Pas- Father Benacchio estimated he tor of St. Margaret Parish in Clew- had celebrated Mass more than iston from 1994 to 1996 and then 25,000 times. as a Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of “But celebrating Mass today, af- Guadalupe Parish in Immokalee ter so many years, still feels like it Catholic Charities from 1996 to 2019. is the first time,” he said. “It is what Born April 15, 1925 in South I do, what I always do and what I Nazario, Vicenza, Italy, to Gaetano will always do. It is at the heart of response to pandemic and Caterina Benacchio. It was Father Onorio Benacchio, C.S. what a priest is all about, that mo- at the age of 12 when he entered ment when you are closest to Jesus IF YOU NEED HELP • Tuesdays: 9-11:30 a.m. the Scalabrinian Seminary in his charism. He spent 36 years attend- Christ.” If you need assistance from Judy Sullivan Family Resource hometown. Father Benacchio ing to the needs of the missions in His favorite memories included Catholic Charities for food, finan- Center, 3174 Tamiami Trail E., Na- took his first religious vows Sept. Brazil and then eight years in Ven- his extensive time and travels in cial assistance or tele-mental health ples. 4, 1943, and was ordained to the ezuela. South America. To help relax, he counseling, call the number for • Fridays: 9-11 a.m. priesthood, June 18, 1950, in Pia- He came to the United States liked to write poetry. your area listed below 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Bonita Springs, St. Leo the Great cenza, Italy, when he was 25. and the Diocese of Venice in 1994. A memorial Mass will be held at Monday-Friday: Parish, 28360 Beaumont Road, Bo- Following his ordination, he He was 69 at the time. He served a later date while the public cele- nita Springs. was appointed to serve the poor as Pastor of St. Margaret Parish in bration of Mass has been suspend- • Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto, • Fridays: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in missions in South America in Clewiston before being transferred ed in the wake of the coronavirus Hardee and Highlands counties: Elizabeth K. Galeana Pantry, accordance with the Scalabrinian for the final time in his long minis- pandemic. n 844-385-2407. 4235 Michigan Ave. Link, Fort My- • Charlotte, Lee, Hendry and ers. Glades counties: 844-385-2423. • Saturdays: 7–8:45 a.m. NEWSbrief • Collier County, 844-385-2404. St. Michael Parish, 408 Heard Bridge Road, Wauchula. Parish donations The Diocese of Venice is pro- this crisis, provide assistance to FOOD DISTRIBUTION viding an online platform and en- those in need, and secure the road Catholic Charities food distribu- HOW TO HELP During this challenging time courages the Faithful to support ahead for the Parishes within the tion will take place only at the fol- Catholic Charities Diocese of in the life and mission of the Dio- their Parish. visit https://dioce- Diocese of Venice. lowing times and locations. Call Venice Inc. is in urgent need of your cese of Venice, our Parishes face seofvenice.org/ways-to-give/par- Please continue to pray for the regional number for more informa- financial support during its re- increased risk of financial short- ish-donations-online/ to donate repose of those who have died, tion. sponse to the COVID-19 pandemic. falls due to the coronavirus (COV- to your Parish. for the recovery of those who are • Mondays: 9-11 a.m. To help, visit www.catholicchari- ID-19) pandemic and its effects on The Faithful may also contrib- sick, for the strength of health- Guadalupe Social Services, 211 tiesdov.org/donate or send a check everyday life. Parishes depend on ute through their usual channels care workers and caregivers, as South 9th St., Immokalee. to: Catholic Charities, Diocese of weekly financial gifts to continue (e.g., envelopes, and through the well as for an end to this health St. Margaret Parish, 208 Dean Venice Inc., 5824 Bee Ridge Road, their ministries, especially in this Parish online giving option). To- crisis. Thank you for your gener- Duff St. Clewiston. PMB 409, Sarasota, FL 34233-5065. critical time of crisis. gether we will navigate through osity. 3 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic May 1-7, 2020 Mass remembers victims of child abuse BOB REDDY and to advise the Diocese. This per- of the Florida Catholic staff son can talk to the victim and works with the Review Board so that vic- VENICE | For the first 12 years of tim feels that he/she has been heard his Episcopacy, Bishop Frank J. De- in regard to the abuse that occurred wane had celebrated public Masses to them. In the wake of the past few in April to allow people to come years of national scandal, the Vic- together for the prayer intentions tims Assistance Coordinator has of all victims of child abuse and for been given more authority to pur- the victims of child abuse and par- sue investigations. ticularly for the victims of abuse by The Diocesan response to allega- clergy. tion of abuse functions within the “We were unable to publicly do legal jurisdictions of the local com- that this year, so we do it virtually munities, Bishop Dewane added. through a livestream,” said Bishop For example, the Department of Bishop Frank J. Dewane speaks during an April 21, 2020, Mass celebrated to remember the victims of Dewane at the beginning of a Mass Children and Families is immedi- sexual abuse of minors, from the Catholic Center in Venice. (COURTESY) April 21, 2020, which was streamed ately notified if a case involves a mi- live on the Diocese of Venice Face- nor in the state of Florida. PRAYERS FOR HEALING IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH book page and can be viewed there Bishop Dewane concluded by at any time. calling upon everyone to work to- PRAYER FOR HEALING VICTIMS OF ABUSE UNA ORACIÓN DE SANACIÓN VÍCTIMAS DE ABUSO Bishop Dewane stressed that gether to stamp out sexual abuse, the focus in the Church must be help to protect children, as well as During April, the Secretariat of the USCCB encourages Dios del amor infinito, Siempre presente, siempre justo; on the victims who have suffered pledge to listen to and help heal the faithful to recite the “Prayer for Healing Victims of Tú nos cuidas y nos proteges Y nos diste a tu único Hijo a violation of trust. “Victims who those who come forward. Abuse.” Para salvarnos con su sangre en la cruz. come forward – they address you; “We have to listen, to believe and God of endless love, ever caring, ever strong, always Jesús manso, pastor de la paz, Dígnate unir a tu propio they address me; they address Holy to set about to investigate. We must present, always just: sufrimiento Mother Church – and they don’t feel be vigilant. If we see something, tell You gave your only Son to save us by his blood on the El dolor de todos los que han sido heridos De cuerpo, their testimony is believed or that it someone.” cross. mente y espíritu is accepted. Healing for the victims The Mass was held during April, Gentle Jesus, shepherd of peace, join to your own suf- Por parte de aquellos que traicionaron la confianza of sexual abuse can only take place which is Child Abuse Awareness fering the pain of all who have been hurt in body, mind, puesta en ellos. when they know that they have Prevention Month, which in 1983 and spirit by those who betrayed the trust placed in them. Escucha el clamor de nuestros hermanos y hermanas been heard and action taken.” was established by the U.S. Con- Hear the cries of our brothers and sisters who have Que han sido lastimados gravemente, Así como el clamor Progress has been made in the gress. In keeping with continued been gravely harmed, and the cries of those who love de aquellos que los aman. Dales la esperanza que mitigue United States, and around the efforts to nationally promote the them. Soothe their restless hearts with hope, steady their el desosiego de sus corazones, Dales la fe que calme sus world, in how the Catholic Church awareness of child abuse and ne- shaken spirits with faith. Grant them justice for their espíritus perturbados. Concédeles justicia para su causa, responds to allegations of abuse glect, the Secretariat of Child and cause, enlightened by your truth. Ilumínalos con tu verdad. through Safe Environment pro- Youth Protection of the U.S. Confer- Holy Spirit, comforter of hearts, heal your people’s Espíritu Santo, consolador de corazones, Cura las heridas grams and how abuse cases are ence of Catholic Bishops joined in wounds and transform brokenness into wholeness. Grant de tus hijos e hijas handled at the Diocesan level, promoting this effort. us the courage and wisdom, humility and grace, to act Y devuelve la integridad a lo que ha sido quebrantado. Bishop Dewane said. In the Dio- The Diocese of Venice is com- with justice. Breathe wisdom into our prayers and labors. Concédenos el valor y la sabiduría, La humildad y la gracia, cese of Venice there are established mitted to providing a comprehen- Grant that all harmed by abuse may find peace in justice. para actuar con justicia. Sopla tu sabiduría en nuestras ora- protocols that come into effect if/ sive program in an effort to protect We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen. ciones y empeños. Que todos los que han sido heridos por el when a victim comes forward. This the most vulnerable from all types Courtesy of the Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection of the abuso encuentren paz y justicia. process ensures that the victim is of abuse. In addition to the Masses, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Te lo pedimos por Cristo, nuestro Señor. Amén. treated with compassion, that the each year the Diocese of Venice case is heard, and appropriate ac- conducts Safe Environment Pro- tion is taken. gram training sessions for thou- a component which includes train- Secretariat of Child and Youth Pro- about what the Diocese of Venice Bishop Dewane also explained sands, including clergy, religious ing sessions for children and young tection to ensure that the Diocese of does to prevent abuse or where the role of the Review Board, an and laity who work or volunteer in people in Catholic schools. Venice is in compliance with cur- the nearest Safe Environment advisory committee, whose sole the Diocese. The Diocese annually under- rent directives. n classes are being held, visit www. focus is to address abuse allega- The mission of the Safe Environ- goes a comprehensive audit by the dioceseofvenice.org/safeenviron tions, comprised primarily of la- ment Program is to provide educa- U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops For more detailed information ment ity who are a body of experts that tion for all employees (clergy, reli- can be called upon immediately to gious and laity), those volunteers respond. A key part of this effort is and others regularly involved with the Victims Assistance Coordina- minors, and parents, about the is- Year of St. Joseph resources offered online tor, someone that anyone within sue of abuse of children, including the Diocese can call and report an the detection, prevention and re- STAFF REPORT Joseph.” One link, “Plan and Future incident of abuse and the Coordina- porting of child abuse. In addition, Visit,” leads to a page with infor- tor will set about then to investigate the Safe Environment Program has VENICE | When Bishop Frank mation about the many Diocesan J. Dewane had announced the Dio- locations named after St. Joseph USCCB to lead country in prayer cese of Venice would celebrate a and encourages the faithful to visit “Year of St. Joseph” from March 19, these sites when it is safe to do so for reconsecration to Mary 2020 to March 19, 2021, resources following the lifting of the pandem- were promised to help properly ic restrictions. The Diocese of Venice in Florida wisdom for those who work to cure honor and celebrate this saint. As the “Year of St. Joseph” con- encourages the faithful to join the this terrible virus. The Canadian On the Diocesan website – www. tinues, additional resources will be U.S. Conference of Catholic Bish- Conference of Catholic Bishops will dioceseofvenice.org – is a “A Year of placed on this page, so everyone is ops for a live stream of the Re-Con- also consecrate the Nation of Cana- St. Joseph” link that offers informa- encouraged to come back and visit secration of our nation to the Pro- da the same day. tion on the Patron Saint of the Uni- often. tection of the Blessed Mother un- The live stream will take place versal Catholic Church, families, This “Year of St. Joseph” coin- der the title of Mary, Mother of the at 3 p.m., May 1, 2020, on Facebook fathers, expectant mothers, travel- cides to commemorate the 150th Church. 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MAURICE BEAULIEU during the schoolwide events, so of the Florida Catholic staff that song choice was just a way of bringing us all back together again, ORLANDO | For well over one which I think is really beautiful.” month, Florida has felt the effects of The school posted the perfor- the coronavirus. The beaches, the mance on its Facebook page (@ stores, the schools, and the church- BishopVerot), with each member’s es have watched their futures freeze face in separate boxes lighting up in limbo as America continues to the screen at once. But performing fight against the pandemic. the song virtually did present chal- But that hasn’t stopped people of lenges. faith from celebrating and worship- “It was definitely different from ping God. Catholic schools and par- our normal method of singing in ishes have adapted to the times us- that each of us had to separately ing technology to combat isolation, record our parts while listening to and taking advantage of virtual av- the soundtrack, which our choir enues to practice the faith. teacher put all together in perfect And some of those avenues fea- timing,” she said. ture beautiful music longing to be When it comes to the platform to shared. sing, the teen sees both online and, in a classroom, as positive. “I think VEROT CHOIR both ways have their perks,” Dani- GOES VIRTUAL elle said. “Singing in a club or class- Music has always been an im- Orchestrated by Theatre and Choir Director Lisa Clark, several alumni of Bishop Verot and current high room atmosphere provides more of portant part of Danielle Latell’s school choir members sing along during a Zoom session. Click ON THE PHOTO for the video. (SCREENSHOT) a sense of community and together- faith journey. A senior at Bishop ness while also making it quick and Verot High School, she is an active be in a club that does just that is un- technically enrolled in the choir just recently. She described partici- easy to jump from section to section member of the Fort Myers school’s believable to me.” class, she does partake in the choir pating with her friends virtually to of music. In contrast, virtual singing Catholic choir. Danielle has taken a choir class club offered by the school. sing the song “Sanctuary” as “awe- makes it easier to isolate your indi- “Singing has always been my fa- since the fourth grade. This year, Danielle reminisced about the some.” vidual part and learn it more effec- vorite way to worship and express her class is spearheaded by Lisa good times she had performing “It definitely brought back mem- tively, since we can tune ourselves my love for God,” Danielle said. Clark, theatre manager at Bishop with her classmates in the past and ories at Verot,” she said. “We would “And being able to take a class and Verot. Although Danielle is not her involvement in the virtual choir sing ‘Sanctuary’ at Mass and often PLEASE SEE MUSIC, 6 13914-0501 May 1-7, 2020 Facebook @FloridaCatholic FLORIDA NEWS 6 MUSIC: High schooler, ‘I know for a fact that I will never stop singing no matter where I go’

FROM 5 tions and positive videos he posts each week to assist his parishioners who cannot attend Mass with him. to our instructor and the music.” Father Alvarez uses virtual tech- It is not the method that matters, nology, but would rather communi- but the ability to worship Christ cate in person. “I’ve used it sparing- through song that makes Danielle ly in the past,” he said. “I am open happy. She considers her time in the to its use for predominately infor- choir at Verot as a major moment in mational purposes, but one must her life. be cautious to think that a virtual “Getting involved in the choir experience can replace personal has been hands down one of the face to face encounters in ministry.” best things that’s happened to me When he is able to communicate at Verot. It is such an open and with his parishioners, Father Rivera positive atmosphere, and every- advises his then to keep sacred the one there shares a common love for Sacraments as he knows the self- singing, as well as representing the isolation can bring forth a monoto- faith and our school through mu- nous attitude. While the crisis texts sic,” she said. “I know for a fact that everyone in many ways, it has of- I will never stop singing no matter fered them the opportunity to “look where I go, and I definitely plan on Father José Alvarez, right, and Father Alex Rivera, pastor and parochial vicar, respectively, of Epiphany within themselves to discover God joining an a cappella group in col- Church in south Miami, offer an acoustic rendition of the Beatles classic song, “Here Comes the Sun.” with them.”. lege.” (SCREENSHOT) In that vain, Father Alvarez ad- Danielle knows that her future vised turn-off negative reports, will remain good-spirited because ability to follow their curriculum been canceled for the remainder of and Alvarez made short videos of and tune into prayer. “Focus more of her days at Bishop Verot. “My appropriately. But Clark looked at the year, Clark has a full schedule. themselves singing John Denver’s on all that is life-giving, inspiring faith and relationship with God the quarantine on the bright side. The Bishop Verot choir is currently “Take Me Home, Country Road” and hopeful and limit exposure to have both grown stronger through- “In the choir class, we’re focus- working on a song from our con- and The Beatles “Here Comes the the excess of ‘tragic news,’” he said. out my four years at Verot, and no ing more on the music theory end cert, “The Moon and Me.” Clark Sun” in hopes that their parishio- “While one needs to be informed of matter where life takes me I never of things, which we normally only still expects to navigate the musi- ners will stay positive throughout what is happening, one must nur- will let that go.” cover minimally because of the cal, “Beauty and the Beast,” with the pandemic. ture a ‘culture of life’ within and pressure of upcoming performanc- her students, with hopes to perform Father Rivera has a background not be overwhelmed by ‘culture of DEVOTED TEACHER es and monthly school liturgies,” the show over the summer. for song of many years but is un- death’ we see in our midst.” AT THE HELM she said. “In that way, it’s a blessing certain if those skits with Father Father Rivera is considering Along with the Lord, Danielle because the students are growing VIRTUAL PRIESTS Alvarez will stick around. “I really keeping the virtual communica- credited her music teacher, Clark, into more well-rounded musicians Along with Catholic school cannot see it becoming a regular tion going even after the quar- for training and honing her abil- and hopefully, it will help them be teachers adjusting to virtual per- ‘thing,’” he said. “There is a strong antine is lifted to help those who ity to sing in the choir. “Choir able to read music better in the fu- formances, a duo of Miami’s priests sense within me that these songs still cannot attend Mass. “I think these past few years has been such ture. It also gives me some good seem to have modified their ses- and music are kind of ‘therapy’ for we should consider the possibility a blessing, and I just want to say groundwork for next year’s classes.” sions quite nicely. Father Alexan- this situation in which we find our- of continuing to transmit Sunday thank you to Mrs. Clark for being She said her students may not der Rivera, parochial vicar of the selves.” Mass on a regular basis, for the the best music teacher and chorus/ find the virtual choir process as fun Church of the Epiphany, has made Father Alvarez enjoys the song- sake of the elderly, ill, or those oth- theater director, from fourth grade as others might expect. “It’s tough quite a name for himself lately as making activity he shares with Fa- erwise unable to attend Mass,” he to senior year, that I could have ever for them,” she said. “But I think one component of a pair who sings ther Rivera. “We try not to take our- said. However, he doesn’t want his asked for.” they enjoyed putting together the for his congregation online. His selves too seriously and that helps parishioners to neglect coming to And Clark is indeed a seasoned first virtual choir video. Part of why guitar-playing counterpart, Father as well,” Father Alvarez said. “We’re Mass if they can. “Church at home veteran when it comes to teaching kids love being in choir and the- Jose Alvarez, who has a graduate just two amateurs doing the best we is not at all the goal,” he said. “I choir. After teaching choir for three ater is the feeling of togetherness, degree in theatre, has joined along can to inspire people and having think our parishioners appreciate years at St. Francis Xavier Catholic and right now they’re missing that to celebrate the Lord by using vir- fun in the process. We both have the efforts we are making to com- School in Fort Myers, she began shared experience of performing tual platforms to reach his flock. a little bit of performing arts back- municate with them, and they do teaching at Bishop Verot in 2013. together. But it is nice to have a fi- Father Rivera wanted his parish- ground. We are usually comfort- seem to like seeing their church, of While Clark has found the transi- nal product that they can be proud ioners’ faith to continue to thrive able in front of viewers.” They don’t which they are rightly proud, on a tion to virtual choir as needed, she of, and that’s why it was worth it for during these times when they are have a music plan when it comes to weekly basis.” said it does have its drawbacks. me to learn how to create the virtual unable to attend Mass. “The hope is their performances, Father Alvarez If they decide to keep the music “It’s very difficult and unfortu- choir videos.” that people will remain connected noted. “We have no idea what we’ll performances going after the quar- nately for the students, the reward Clark hasn’t allowed the self-iso- to their church family and not put play from week to week. We’re mak- antine is lifted is still undecided. is very delayed,” Clark said. “With lation rules to infiltrate her devo- faith ‘on the back burner’ simply ing it up as we go along.” “We’re open to it,” Father Alvarez normal choirs, it’s instant gratifica- tion to Christ. Teaching music to her because they cannot physically go Up until the statewide quaran- said, “but we’ll gauge the pulse tion to hear those harmonies you’ve students and keeping busy within to the church,” he said. tine, Father Rivera’s history with us- of things when we get there.” The learned combined with the other the Church is what keeps Clark’s “Hopefully,” Father Alvarez add- ing virtual technology was limited. Epiphany choir haven’t met up to voices in the choir and it can be a momentum going. ed, “it encourages them (parishio- Since then, he has been in contact practice due to social distancing motivator to keep practicing. With “I’m also a cantor at St. John ners) to pro-actively check the par- with his parishioners at Epiphany demands. But there is hope the all the technology we currently XXIII (Parish in Fort Myers),” Clark ish website, be consistently engaged Church in Miami, holding Sunday choir will resume later on this year. have, there’s still just no way to run said. “So, a lot of the time when I’m and discover new avenues of com- Mass and weekly Friday School “Hopefully, they can perform as a live choir rehearsal where you can at Mass, I have to shift my focus munication.” Masses. He looks forward to the re- usual, if not, we’ll see what can be hear everyone. Instead, I record back and forth between experi- In the recent past, Fathers Rivera flections and new updates, medita- reasonably accommodated.” n parts for them, e-mail them, and encing the Mass and leading the they learn them at home.” congregation. With the Zoom and Theater Manager Nonetheless, as all great teachers Google Masses that our priests have Lisa Clark conducts are experiencing the transforma- been putting together, I can really her Bishop Verot tion to online instruction, Clark has listen to the liturgy and focus on the Catholic High adapted to the change, too. word and the liturgy itself. It’s also School choir in “Since the virtual choir videos been fun switching back and forth Fort Myers last take a lot of time to edit on my end, between our Verot liturgies and St. year. (COURTESY) we probably won’t learn too much John XXIII liturgies. I love that the new music,” she said. “We’ll record priests have all put such an effort the songs we’ve learned so far this into figuring out the technology so semester and possibly a new one.” we can all still celebrate our faith The current crisis has flipped together.” upside-down many of the school’s Although all Florida schools have 7 QUICK READS Florida Catholic May 1-7, 2020

NATION hardships. The bishops also an- nounced an initiative — “Families PROJECT PROVIDES GIFTS TO CHILDREN ABROAD without hunger” — to combat ris- Leaders press ing hunger as millions of Mexicans At left, children in Les Cayes, Haiti, open lose work and sources of income presents they received through the Trump to support with the spread of COVID-19. “We Box of Joy program of Cross Catholic Outreach. The Boca Raton-based relief and invite those with the decision pow- aid to schools development agency project is aimed to er over large national projects and offer small gifts to children in need during WASHINGTON | President Don- public works to consider the oppor- the holiday season enters another year of ald Trump said he would continue tunity to allocate these resources, preparation and distribution. Through the to support issues vital to the Catho- during the months in which many program, parishes and groups nationwide lic Church, especially abortion, re- Mexicans are without work, to mit- help package and send small presents ligious freedom and school choice, igate the food shortages in many in shoeboxes to children in Guatemala, in a conference call with Catholic homes. ... Health, food and work Dominican Republic, Haiti, Nicaragua and leaders and educators. He also are inescapable demands in this El Salvador. The gifts inside the boxes said he would seek federal finan- COVID-19 health emergency,” the include toys, clothing, school supplies and cial support for Catholic schools as bishops said in April 24, 2020 state- religious coloring books. Cross Catholic they confront the coronavirus pan- ment. “We exhort and ask all Mexi- Outreach has sponsored Box of Joy for over demic. Many schools across the cans, including (governments) to five consecutive years. It hopes the 2020 country have sustained severe fi- forget personal, party, ideological, program will continue to be successful. nancial stresses since the pandem- political and religious interests and It reported this past Christmas season, ic emerged in the U.S. in February, unite in saving every human life.” the program grew by 30%, in terms of according to the National Catholic The statement alluded to projects the number of children who will receive Educational Association. Crux, an being pushed by President Andres a Box of Joy — 75,334 children received online Catholic news organization, Manuel Lopez Obrador, including a Box of Joy in 2019, compared to 2018’s reported on the April 26, 2020 call an $8 billion refinery, two railways total of 58,030 children. For information, visit www. crosscatholic.org/box-of-joy. after obtaining a recording of the and an airport near Mexico City. event. Trump described himself as The president has provided fund- the “best (president) in the history ing for these mega-projects amid of the Catholic Church” to the 600 the COVID-19 crisis. most invisible, the people who are sale of these extraordinary news- of dementia patients but would also Catholic leaders and educators, ac- homeless risk paying the heaviest papers.” put them under pressure to do so. cording to the report. Pope points to price,” the pope said in a message “One may fear that the Supreme pandemic’s impact distributed April 27, 2020. Pope Outbreak Court’s judgment, though making WORLD Francis wrote his message to those discovered at physicians perhaps more uncer- on the poor who work on more than 100 small tain in performing euthanasia in newspapers and magazines in 35 Rome university patients with advanced dementia, Bishops announce VATICAN CITY | The serious countries; most of the publications will not lead in general to a decrease economic and social impact of the are sold by the homeless and were ROME | At least 19 people at a of the number of cases of euthana- ‘families without coronavirus pandemic is seen most founded as a way to highlight the Rome pontifical university tested sia and medically assisted suicide,” clearly in the lives of the poor, the plight of the urban poor and offer positive for the coronavirus and Cardinal Eijk said on behalf of the hunger’ plan pope said in a message to people them a way to earn a living. “I want six have been hospitalized for bishops’ conference. “Patients and MEXICO CITY | Mexico’s bish- who write and distribute “street pa- to greet the world of street papers their symptoms, the rector said. their relatives could think on the ops have called for the federal pers. The lives of millions of people and, especially, their sellers who After one resident at the Pontifical basis of the judgment ... that there government to reconsider its CO- in our world, already facing many are homeless for the most part, Salesian University began having is a kind of a right to euthanasia in VID-19 response, urging the presi- difficult challenges and oppressed people seriously marginalized, symptoms related to COVID-19, lo- cases of advanced dementia with dent to set aside a suite of mega- by the pandemic, have changed unemployed,” he said, estimating cal health authorities were alerted suffering, deemed without pros- projects and instead put the funds and are undergoing a harsh trial. that some 20,500 homeless people and they began to test all residents, pect (of recovery) and unbearable, toward families facing pandemic The people who are most fragile, “live and have a job thanks to the the rector, Salesian Father Mauro though the Supreme Court does not Mantovani told the newspaper Il say that and the law on euthanasia Messaggero April 25, 2020. The uni- does not oblige a physician to per- versity, which has been conducting form euthanasia,” he said in a state- classes online since March 5, 2020 ment sent April 24, 2020 to Catholic houses some 280 members of six News Service. Covid19 Relief FLORIDACatholic religious orders. The 19 people who tested positive were put in isolation. Italian bishops We are all experiencing trying times due to Covid19. What was considered our Tests on all residents were expected normal routine has been turned upside down with changes occurring day by day. to be finished by April 28, 2020. demand plan for The Florida Catholic is especially aware of the financial strain businesses are now facing. 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CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE law could not tolerate the clar- ity of his doctrine and, as soon VATICAN CITY | Pope Francis as he proclaimed it, they went to began his early morning Mass ask if people would say that they praying that people would be pru- had heard Stephen blaspheme dent and obedient as governments against God, against the law. And begin lifting restrictions imposed after that, they pounce on him and to stop the coronavirus pandemic. stone him. That simple.” And, in his homily at the Mass The dynamic is not new, he April 28, 2020 he prayed that said. The Old Testament recounts people would be prudent in their similar stories about attacks on judgment of others, refraining Susanna and Naboth and about from gossip and not believing lies Haman’s persecution of the Isra- and “fake news” about entire cat- elites. egories of people. The stories are filled with “false “At this time, when we are be- news, lies that fire up the people ginning to receive instructions and make them demand justice. for coming out of quarantine, we It’s a lynching, a real lynching,” pray that the Lord would give his the pope said. people — all of us — the grace Often the lies are taken a step of prudence and obedience to further, he said. In biblical times the instructions so that the pan- and still today, those making the demic does not return,” he said false accusations and whipping up at the beginning of the Mass in the mob then turn to a judge to get the chapel of the Domus Sanctae an official stamp of approval for Marthae. unjust judgments, like when the The pope’s comments came chief priests went to Pilate to get two days after the Italian bishops him to condemn Jesus. Pope Francis gives his homily during Mass April 28, 2020, in the chapel of his Vatican residence, the expressed concern that the Ital- The same thing happened to Domus Sanctae Marthae. (VATICAN MEDIA | CNS) ian government’s plan for easing Asia Bibi in Pakistan, the pope the pandemic lockdown in stag- said. She spent eight years on “The Shoah was a case of this It is a way to “get rid” of people little daily lynching of gossip that es through June 1, 2020 had not death row after a conviction in kind,” he said. “An opinion against one doesn’t like, the pope said, but creates an opinion,” a prejudice. made provision for the resump- 2010 based on insubstantial evi- a people was created” and repeat- many “do not know that there is a “May the Lord help us to be just tion of public Masses. The prime dence. She had been accused of ed so often that it seemed “nor- little daily lynching that attempts in our judgments and to not start minister promised to study the blasphemy in a dispute over a cup mal.” People responded by saying, to condemn people, to create a bad or follow this massive condemna- issue to see if there were ways to of water with a Muslim co-worker “Yes, yes, they should be killed,” reputation for them, to dispose of tion that gossiping provokes,” he do so safely. on a farm. he said. them, to condemn them: it is the prayed. n In his homily, Pope Francis fo- On a whole other level, he said, cused on the account from the the same process of stirring up ha- Acts of the Apostles about the tred and creating an “avalanche” martyrdom of St. Stephen. of lies led to the Shoah, the slaugh- The story is “brutally” simple, ter of 6 million Jews by the Nazis the pope said. “The doctors of the during World War II. 13858-0501

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CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE gee status, withholding of removal or protection under various hu- WASHINGTON | The president manitarian agreements.” of the U.S. Conference of Catholic A number of other faith-based Bishops and two other Catholic immigrant advocacy groups also bishops criticized President Don- have weighed in against Trump’s ald Trump’s April 22, 2020 execu- executive order, including Catho- tive order to temporarily restrict lic Charities USA and its president some forms of immigration during and CEO, Dominican Sister Donna the pandemic, saying it could “fuel Markham. polarization and animosity.” “While we understand the desire “While we welcome efforts to to protect people from further ex- ensure that all Americans are rec- posure to the COVID-19 virus, we ognized for the dignity of their should not sacrifice our humanity work, the global crisis caused by in our willingness to welcome oth- COVID-19 demands unity and the ers,” she said in an April 23, 2020 creativity of love, not more division statement. and the indifference of a throwaway “We are a nation of immigrants. mentality,” the prelates said late Many families in our communi- April 23, 2020. ties await the arrival of their loved They also said they are “extreme- ones,” she said. “The executive ly concerned” about how the proc- A Honduran immigrant near El Paso, Texas, who is affected by the U.S. Migrant Protection Protocols, order unnecessarily disrupts mi- lamation will impact immigrant better know as the “Remain in Mexico” program, walks back to Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, April 20, 2020, grant communities at a time when families “looking to reunify” as well after U.S. Customs and Border Protection changed his family’s dates for immigration court during the many immigration processes are as religious workers. coronavirus pandemic. (PAUL RATJE, REUTERS | CNS) already suspended and many fami- Issuing the joint statement were lies are sheltering in place to slow Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los on the United States labor market, ily.” tionality,” and at a time when “our the spread of COVID-19. The order Angeles, USCCB president; Wash- particularly in an environment of “We are extremely concerned common humanity is apparent will do little to combat a global pan- ington Auxiliary Bishop Mario E. high domestic unemployment and about how the proclamation will more now than ever,” they added, demic that is present within our Dorsonville, chairman of the US- depressed demand for labor.” impact immigrant families look- Trump’s action “threatens instead borders.” CCB’s Committee on Migration; “In order to protect our great ing to reunify, as well as religious to fuel polarization and animosity.” Sister Markham added: “Work- and Bishop Jaime Soto of Sacra- American workers, I’ve just signed workers,” they continued, noting “Pope Francis teaches us that to ing with immigrant communities mento, California, chairman of the an executive order temporarily the executive order prevents certain live through these times we need to is a core part of our ministry and board of directors of the Catholic suspending immigration into the immigrant family members from employ and embody the ‘creativity we take great pride in the programs Legal Immigration Network Inc., or United States,” the president said reuniting with their loved ones liv- of love,’” they added. and services we provide them. Our CLINIC. during a White House coronavirus ing in the United States. There are several exceptions to faith calls us to seek justice for new- The executive order will be in ef- task force briefing. “This will ensure “Additionally, it bars religious the order, including: It does not ap- comers and we will continue to fect for at least 60 days and will be that unemployed Americans of all workers seeking to come to the ply to nonimmigrant temporary press Congress and the administra- reviewed 50 days from the effective backgrounds will be first in line for United States as lawful perma- visas, current green card hold- tion on their behalf to ensure they date of April 23, 2020 to determine jobs as our economy reopens.” nent residents from supporting the ers, those seeking to come in as “a are treated with the dignity and re- if it needs to be continued or modi- In their response, Archbishop work of our church, as well as many health care professional, medical spect they deserve.” fied. Trump issued it as part of his Gomez and Bishops Dorsonville other religions, at this time,” they researcher, or other work related to Said Susan Gunn, director of the administration’s response to the and Soto said: “There is little evi- said. “This will undoubtedly hurt combating, recovering from or alle- Maryknoll Office for Global Con- COVID-19 pandemic. dence that immigrants take away the Catholic Church and other de- viating the effects of the COVID-19 cerns: “The evils of racism and xe- Trump said the restriction on im- jobs from citizens. Immigrants nominations in the United States, outbreak; a spouse or child of a U.S. nophobia do not stop during a pan- migration is necessary because of and citizens together are partners diminishing their overall ability to citizen, and “any immigrant whose demic. 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CAROL ZIMMERMAN when inside, apart from those who Catholic News Service live in the same household. The guidance also says all build- WASHINGTON | A draft of guide- ings should be checked for proper lines the White House is preparing ventilation systems and circulation to issue about steps to take in re- of air with open windows or fans. opening parts of the U.S. that had The White House is expected been closed during the pandemic to make these guidelines public in includes suggestions for reopening early May. houses of worship. In mid-April, the White House The section on faith communi- issued a plan for gradual reopen- ties says they “may consider and ing to take place in three phases, accept or reject” the guidelines, with large venues reopening under “consistent with their own faith tra- strict social distancing rules and dition.” schools and day-care centers re- A copy of the 17-page draft, based maining closed. This newer guid- on recommendations from the Cen- ance offers more specific recom- ters for Disease Control and Preven- mendations for how places in the tion, and published April 27, 2020 country can best reopen, stressing by The Washington Post, says faith that all decisions should be made communities should consider lim- locally in collaboration with local iting their public gatherings in the health officials. first phase of reopening and offer On the state level, governors are means of virtual participation for also presenting their plans to grad- those in vulnerable conditions. ually reopen. Mike DeWine, gover- In all the gradual stages of re- nor of Ohio, for example, presented opening, the draft of the report rec- his plans April 27, 2020 to begin re- ommends that faith communities opening. consider temporarily limiting the In response to his plan, the Ohio The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington is seen in Washington sharing of hymnals or other wor- Catholic conference, the public April 9, 2020, during the coronavirus pandemic. Houses of worship are included in a draft of the White ship materials and consider using a policy arm of the state’s bishops, House’s reopening guidelines. (TYLER ORSBURN | CNS) collection box in one place instead issued a statement April 28, 2020 of passing collection baskets. It also thanking Catholics in the state for again to cooperate with the gover- cost on the weekend of May 30/31.” CDC and the state’s governor and suggests not having choir or music their patience, cooperation and un- nor, and to support and abide by the “Each of the bishops of Ohio, local officials about when “we can, groups during services at this time derstanding during this time. multiphased approach to returning once again, dispense the Catholic in some form, safely resume the or at least limiting the number of “We realize the frustration, sad- to work and eventual public gather- faithful who reside in their respec- public celebration of Masses in the choir members and keeping them ness, and loss the faithful felt not to ing in large groups,” the state’s bish- tive dioceses and all other Catholics Diocese of Brownsville.” at least six feet apart. be able to gather personally” at Sun- ops added. currently in their territories from He said he expected to meet with In all phases of reopening, the re- day Masses, the conference said. To that end, they said they would the obligation of attending Sunday diocesan leaders soon on this issue. port urges people to continue good “Out of deep concern for the extend the temporary suspension Mass during this time,” they said, “I, more than anyone, wish to hygiene practices and make sure common good as well as the physi- of all publicly celebrated Masses/ adding that they ask for “coopera- see the Catholic faithful present for that everyone over the age of 2 wear cal and spiritual well-being of all liturgies ending until May 29, 2020 tion and adherence of all the faith- Masses and other church celebra- cloth face coverings at all gather- the people of Ohio, the Catholic “with the hope of publicly celebrat- ful to the governor’s directives dur- tions, but it must be an orderly and ings and keeping social distancing Bishops of Ohio have agreed once ing together the Solemnity of Pente- ing this period.” phased reopening that protects the In the Diocese of Brownsville, elderly, those with chronic illnesses Texas, Bishop Daniel E. Flores post- and the wider community,” he said. ed a statement on social media April The bishop also asked for Catho- Pope donates respirators, medical 27, 2020 saying he has been follow- lics to pray as leaders make these ing the latest advice and directives decisions and for their help “as any equipment to hospitals on name day from the federal government, the new protocols are put into effect.” n

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SCRIPTURE The one who leads us readings Thursday, April 30 Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51

Friday, May 1 to new life is Jesus Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Sunday, May 3 I would suggest to you that the days open us up to a new way of ‘Jesus frees us from Saturday, May 2 Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Ps 23: 1-3a, 3b, 4, 5, image of gatekeeper is very im- living, then we will have allowed 6; 1 Pt 2:20b-25; Jn 10:1-10 portant and relevant to us, espe- Jesus, who took our sins to the illness. Jesus touches Memorial of St. Athanasius, bishop and cially as so many of us have been Cross, to free us. doctor of the Church “If you are patient when you behind gates for the last six weeks Jesus frees us from illness. Je- each one who is sick, Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-13, 14-15, 16-17; Jn suffer for doing what is good, this or so. Jesus is the one who lets us sus touches each one who is sick, especially those who 6:60-69 is a grace before God.” St. Peter, out of our prisons, in order to in- especially those who suffer in iso- in this Sunday’s second reading, vite us into the Father’s house. It is lation. Even if no physical healing suffer in isolation. Even Sunday, May 3 invites his readers to precisely as gatekeeper comes, he assures the sick and the if no physical healing Fourth Sunday of Easter patient perseverance that he can free us. lonely that they are not alone, that Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Ps 23: 1-3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6; 1 Pt in the midst of suffer- Jesus certainly re- He is with them. comes, he assures the 2:20b-25; Jn 10:1-10 ing. While the suffer- leases us from sin. Jesus opens the gate to lead us sick and the lonely that ing and the worry of the The global pandemic away from fear. When we know Monday, May 4 present moment may hasn’t changed the that we are in his care, as we say they are not alone, that Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:11-18 be very different from basic truth of salva- in the Psalm, “The Lord is my the persecution that tion, that Jesus saves us shepherd; there is nothing I shall He is with them.’ Tuesday, May 5 early Christians were from sin. We read in the want,” we have nothing to fear. At suffering, the ability to first reading: “You had a time when so many are afraid, ate on April 25, 2020 at the St. Vin- Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7; Jn experience grace even SUNDAY gone astray like sheep, Jesus invites us into deep trust in cent de Paul Regional Seminary 10:22-30 in the midst of suffer- WORD but you have now re- him, the trust that allows us not to chapel (without family or friends ing is a perennial chal- Father turned to the shep- be afraid. present) and those to be ordained Wednesday, May 6 lenge for Christians. herd and guardian of Finally, Jesus will free us, and to the priesthood in coming days Acts 12:24—13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6 and 8; Jn These weeks of social Alfredo your souls.” Coming to will free all the dead, from death. and weeks, whether in small pri- 12:44-50 distancing and staying Hernández know the risen Christ The Lord Jesus, whom St. Peter vate ceremonies on the dates orig- at home and worry and is to know the road to proclaimed in the Acts of the inally scheduled or delayed by Thursday, May 7 illness and death have conversion. To hear the Apostle, has won eternal life for weeks or months. These men are Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25 and 27; certainly been a cause of suffering call to change is always tough. As us. It is so important to know that called to bring the love of Christ to Jn 13:16-20 for many and of a call to patience we consider the events of recent our destiny is with him. Thus, in us all, as shepherds and gatekeep- for all. Have we been able to expe- weeks, it is easy to focus on the these days, in which we’ve heard ers. Let us pray that their trust in Friday, May 8 rience grace in them? Have we ex- challenges and the frustrations so much about death, we are re- Christ will remain strong, so that perienced the new life of Easter in we have experienced. It is also im- minded that death doesn’t win. they can be his voice for the world Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab; Jn the midst of the sadness of these portant to consider in what ways Life, the life of the Risen Christ, for decades to come. 14:1-6 weeks? we have been called to return has the final word. “If you are patient when you The one who leads us to that “to the shepherd and guardian As we place our trust in the suffer for doing what is good, this Saturday, May 9 new life is Jesus. On the Fourth of [our] souls.” As Pope Francis Good Shepherd and gatekeeper, is a grace before God.” May we be Memorial of St. Athanasius, bishop and Sunday of Easter, known as Good has commented on several occa- we rejoice in the ways he leads us able to recognize the graces we doctor of the Church Shepherd Sunday, we hear Jesus sions, it is so important that our into freedom, freedom from sin have received, so that we may go Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4; Jn describe himself as the “gate- “new normal” not just be a return and illness and fear and death. in freedom where Jesus calls us. n 14:7-14 keeper” and the “shepherd,” to the way things used to be, but I would ask you to pray in a par- whose “sheep hear his voice” and to be truly a new life. If these days ticular way, on this World Day of Father Alfredo Hernández is Vice Sunday, May 10 whom he “calls by name and leads teach us only to live our old lives Prayer for Vocations, for our sem- Rector and Academic Dean of St. Fifth Sunday of Easter them out.” The image of shepherd in creative ways, then we’ve lost a inarians, especially those who Vincent de Paul Regional Semi- Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; 1 Pt 2:4-9; resonates more for most of us, but tremendous opportunity. If these were just ordained to the diacon- nary in Boynton Beach. Jn 14:1-12

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