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WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | October 2010 Catholic FLORIDAYOUR FAITH. YOUR LIFE. YOUR COMMUNITY. OF MIAMI RESPECT LIFE A DECADE OF THE LIVING ROSARY CONFERENCE Speakers to focus on tough modern- day issues As culture of death mentality increases, Catholics need to be well-informed LYNN RAMSEY Special to the Florida Catholic ORLANDO — Sanctity of life carries great weight. Respect life, and all are safe. Let abortion and euthanasia take hold, and no one is safe. Father Alfred Cioffi will show how high the stakes are in his keynote speech at the Florida Re- From left, Carolina Prado, Ana Alvarez and Nicholas Callison, sixth-grade students at Our Lady of the Lakes School in Miami Lakes, spect Life Conference. The event represent beads in a “living rosary” prayed by the entire school Oct. 12. October is the month of the rosary, and Our Lady of the Lakes will take place Friday, Oct. 29, School has marked it with a living rosary for more than a decade — first in the church and since 2004 in the rosary garden in the school’s through Saturday, Oct. 30, at the courtyard. This year, the students reflected on the mysteries of light. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC) Fort Lauderdale Marriott North Hotel. Attendees will also get plenty of information to articu- late the Church’s positions on life issues. PLEASE SEE LIFE, A7 Change is FYI When: Friday, Oct. 29-Saturday, Oct. 30. Where: Fort Lauderdale Marriott coming North Hotel, 6650 N. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Hotel phone: 954-771-0440. For some pastors, it is already here; Cost: $75 individual, $140 married couples, $65 student. Registration Archbishop Thomas explains why includes all general sessions. More information: Call the Miami Respect Life Ministry at 954-981-2922. ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO But there is good reason for Schedule information, guest speakers Florida Catholic staff it, Archbishop Thomas Wenski list, conference brochure and registra- told the Florida Catholic in an tion form available on the Florida MIAMI — To parishioners interview. When a pastor retires Catholic Conference’s website, www. who have lost their longtime or goes on sabbatical, it typical- flacathconf.org. pastors, it may seem as if priests ly requires moving more than The USCCB’s website has a link to are being shuffled around like one priest to fill the opening. the Church’s stands on the issues. Visit dominoes these days in the “Picking the best man for Archbishop Thomas Wenski asks retired archdiocesan priests to usccb.org, then click “Life Issues.” archdiocese. “continue to support me with your prayers” during a luncheon Well, it’s true. They are. PLEASE SEE WENSKI, A6 Oct. 12 at St. Martha Parish hall. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC) MIA A1 A2 Your miAmi cOMMUNITY Florida Catholic October 2010 A kiss Remembering for the ‘the innocents’ Service at St. Andrew Parish commends souls of unborn, stillborn ages children to Mary’s care JONATHAN MARTINEZ ‘This finally gives a World War II’s Florida Catholic correspondent chance to surrender ‘kissing sailor’ CORAL SPRINGS — The your child to God and death of a child is never easy — shares ‘his-story’ even if that child has yet to be gives you a chance to born. heal that wound.’ “My mom personally had two with St. Jerome miscarriages before I was born, Anna Rocco and in a way I suffered that pain students because I missed the chance of having brothers; and I also saw and also for those babies who GAIL BULFIN the effect it had on my mom and died because of abortion,” said Florida Catholic correspondent dad and how it opened their Father Montes-Colon. “We trust hearts to love,” said Father Fla- that our Mother Mary will bless FORT LAUDERDALE — Times vio Montes-Colon, parochial these babies and families, and Square, V-J Day, 1945: A young vicar at St. Andrew Parish in continue to intercede on behalf sailor dressed in blue grabs a Coral Springs. of all those who suffer so that nurse in white, bends her back and Father Montes-Colon led a Christ can bestow upon them embraces her in a kiss immortal- solemn prayer service Oct. 9 at his blessings and consolation.” ized in a photo that appeared on the parish to remember the lives The emotional service the cover of Life magazine. The Carl Muscarello, holding the photo that made him famous, of babies lost either through brought tears to the eyes of those black-and-white photograph of is surrounded by students from St. Jerome School during his miscarriage, stillbirth or shortly in attendance and provided an the two became the iconic image presentation on World War II and V-J, or Victory from Japan, Day. after birth without having the opportunity for healing for those of America’s victory over Japan Behind him, from left, are Samantha Alejo, 11, Ginna Martineau, 11, opportunity of being baptized. who had suffered such a loss. and the celebration of the end of and Tiago Rodrigues, 12. (GAIL BULFIN | FC) The Dedication and Blessing “I hope those who attended World War II. of the Book of the Innocents, at- this service find healing, to re- On Oct. 13, the students at St. Carl Muscarello, now 84 and a The woman in white, Edith Shain, tended by more than 40 people, alize the healing power of God Jerome School in Fort Lauderdale retired New York City police de- recently passed away in California was sponsored by the Respect and to enjoy God’s mercy and got to hear firsthand the story be- tective, is the man most believe to Life Ministry for the first time his love because that is what we hind the famous kiss. be the sailor behind the smooch. PLEASE SEE KISS, A8 in Broward County. It coin- all need, especially during the cided with Respect Life Month, loss of someone close to us. And in which issues promoting the they need to realize that Christ sanctity of life are promoted. is there for us,” said Father Mon- The names of the children were tes-Colon after the service con- written in a book and placed by cluded. the statue of the Blessed Mother “This finally gives a chance to in the main sanctuary. surrender your child to God and “We will have in this book the gives you a chance to heal that names of children/babies who wound,” said Anna Rocco, who have been lost, and notes for those babies to the Holy Mother PLEASE SEE INNOCENTS, A7 22670-1021 Michele Marano, representative of the Respect Life Ministry at St. Kevin Parish in Miami, carries the Book of the Innocents into the church at the beginning of the Oct. 9 blessing ceremony at St. Andrew Parish in Coral Springs. (JONATHAN MARTINEZ | FC) MIA A2 October 2010 www.thefloridacatholic.org Your miami cOMMUNITY A3 self-realization, and nurtures life- learning differences from grades long learners who will contribute three to eight. to a culturally diverse society with • Entrance exam: Saturdays, a commitment to the Catholic Jan. 29, Feb. 26, and March 5, 2011. ‘Come and see’ Christian vision. 305-223-5181. 305-221-2722, ccabrera@stbren- danmiami.org. Interested in a Catholic education for your children? Schools ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS St. Louis Covenant School, 7270 St. Agnes Academy, 122 Harbor S.W. 120 St., Pinecrest: hosting ‘open houses’ in coming months Drive, Key Biscayne: • Open house: Sunday, Jan. • Application season: Dec. 30, 2011, 2:30 p.m. in the church, During the next few months, spiritual development of students. Msgr. Edward Pace High 1, 2010-Jan. 31, 2011. Tours Tues- followed by a tour of the school; archdiocesan elementary and 954-491-2900, www.cghsfl.org. School, 15600 N.W. 32 Ave., Mi- days, 10-11 a.m., by appointment. applications for admission avail- secondary schools will be hosting Christopher Columbus High ami: Coeducational Catholic elemen- able at the conclusion of the open open houses and administering School, 3000 S.W. 87 Ave., Miami: • Open house: Saturday, Nov. tary school serving students from house. 305-238-7562, www.stlcath- entrance exams to students wish- • Open house: Saturday, Dec. 20. Guided walking tours begin at grades Pre-K3 to eight, offering olic.org. ing to attend a Catholic school dur- 4, 1 p.m. Columbus is a college 9 a.m., continuing every 15 min- top-notch amenities, a challeng- St. Patrick School, 3700 Garden ing the 2011-2012 academic year. preparatory high school for boys, utes until 11:30 a.m. Meet admin- ing academic curriculum, and Ave., Miami Beach: Following is a listing of these activ- providing Marist educational ex- istration, faculty and staff; find an in-depth spiritual program. • Open house: Wednesday, ities. For a more updated schedule, cellence. 305-223-5650, www.co- out about athletic and activities 305-361-3245, ext. 203; www.st- Feb. 2, 2011. St. Patrick School nur- keep checking at www.miamiarch. lumbushs.com. programs. 305-624-8534, ext. 212; agnes-academy.com. tures the child’s growth spiritually, org, by clicking on the “Events” cal- Immaculata-LaSalle High ereigosa@pacehs.com. St. Brendan School, 8755 S.W. physically, intellectually, socially, endar and selecting “Open Houses/ School, 3601 S. Miami Ave., Mi- Our Lady of Lourdes Academy, 32 St., Miami: and emotionally, providing a safe Exams.” ami: 5525 S.W. 84 St., Miami: • Open houses: Tuesday, Dec. environment where students can • Open house: Saturday, Nov. • Entrance exam: Saturday, 7; and Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011, discover and develop their God- HIGH SCHOOLS 6, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Immaculata-La Jan. 29, 2011, mandatory for all beginning at 9 a.m., for Pre-K2 to given talents and abilities.