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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)

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MIA A3 A4 Your miami community Florida Catholic October 2010 All Catholics must ‘cultivate’ priestly vocations Florida There is much talk regarding cations is a hopeful sign. But it is also APPOINTMENTS the crisis of vocations to the priest- a challenge to us who live in what is Catholic hood. And here in the United States, called the West, where the numbers Archbishop Thomas Wenski • Father Klemens Dabrowski, archdiocese of miami we are rightly concerned given that of vocations have yet to significantly has made the following ap- Society of Christ our priests are aging and ordina- grow. And I use the word “grow” pointments: Effective Oct. 1: Vol. 71, No. 14 tions continue to be admittedly too deliberately, for vocations must be Effective Sept. 14 for a period of Father Andrew Chan-A-Sue — few. In 2011, there will be no one cultivated if the numbers are to three years: administrator, St. Bartholomew Parish, 9401 Biscayne Blvd. ordained for the diocesan priest- grow. And that is a task for the entire Father Michael Greer — vicar Miramar. Miami, FL 33138 forane of the Northeast Broward Deanery. 305-762-1131 Fax 305-762-1132 hood here in South Florida. Here in Catholic community. Father Flavio Montes-Colón — the Archdiocese of Miami, we have Priests should not only invite Father Abel Barajas — vicar forane parochial vicar, St. Andrew Parish, Coral Publisher a goodly number of priests serving young men to consider a vocation of the Northwest Broward Deanery. Springs. Archbishop Thomas Wenski as pastors who are over 70 to the priesthood, but Father Thomas O’Dwyer — vicar Effective Oct. 15: SENIOR EDITOR years of age. Thank God for also attract them by their forane of the South Broward Deanery. Father Juan Sosa — pastor, St. Mary St. Pierre them, but who will step in priestly integrity and joy. Father Christopher Marino — Joseph Parish, Miami Beach. [email protected] their shoes? Parents also should be 407-373-0075 vicar forane of the East Dade Deanery. Father Cristóbal De Paula — ad- Young Americans today, willing to encourage their Father Federico Capdepón — ministrator, St. Joachim Parish, Miami. Director of Communications many of whom have suf- children if and when they Mary Ross Agosta vicar forane of the Northeast Dade Father Alejandro Rodríguez fered the consequences of wish to discern a vocation Deanery. Artola — administrator, St. Catherine of Archdiocesan Editor the divorce of their parents, to priesthood or conse- Msgr. Oscar Castañeda — vicar Siena Parish, Miami. Ana Rodriguez-Soto FROM THE fear making any long-term crated life. At the same forane of the Northwest Dade Deanery. [email protected] commitments. This fear to ARCHBISHOP time, teachers and just Father Roberto Cid — director, PAX 305-762-1131 Msgr. Pablo Navarro — vicar Catholic Communications, for a term of assume risks in the face of Thomas simple Catholics, when forane of the South Dade Deanery. five years while retaining assignment as an apparently uncertain they see a particularly Wenski Father Jesús Arias — vicar forane parochial vicar at Corpus Christi Parish, future also accounts for promising youth, should Miami. • ADVERTISING: Contact Jane Radetsky the contemporary crisis also encourage him or her of the West Dade Deanery. at 1-888-275-9953 or Father Gerald Morris — vicar Father Patrick Charles — parochial [email protected] in marriage today. In the to think about dedicating vicar, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Miami. West (North America and Western their lives to God’s service. forane of the Monroe Deanery. • CLASSIFIED ADS: Contact Missy Europe), young people caught in a Despite conventional wisdom Presbyteral council appoint- Father Jean Jadotte — parochial Haggerty at 1-888-275-9953, or culture of instant gratification and to the contrary, the priest shortage ments, effective Sept. 15, for a vicar, St. Bartholomew Parish, Miramar. [email protected] fleeting interests are in no rush to is not the result of celibacy, but of a period of three years: Father Isidro Pérez — paro- marry much less enter a seminary crisis of faith and the closing of the • Father Michael Greer chial vicar, Blessed Trinity Parish, Miami State Offices: 50 E. Robinson St., Springs. Suite G, Orlando, FL 32801-1619; P.O. or convent. window of man’s mind to infinity • Father Abel Barajas Box 4993; Orlando, FL 32802-4993; 407- Yet, on a global level, the total or transcendence. The desire to be- • Father Jesús Arias PERMISSIONS GRANTED: 373-0075; Toll-free 1-888-275-9953; Fax number of seminarians is higher come a priest is nourished essential- • Father James Fetscher Msgr. Emilio Martin — to retire 407-373-0087 Oct. 15. today than it was in 1978 when John ly from intimacy with the Lord, in a • Father Roberto Cid Paul II became pope. During the really personal relationship, which Msgr. Martin Cassidy — to retire almost 27 years of his pontificate, is expressed above all by the desire • Father Lesly Jean Oct. 15. EXECUTIVE & EDITORIAL STAFF: he inspired many young people to to be with him. Office Manager: Pat Spencer, embrace a vocation to the priest- A superficial knowledge of Christ [email protected] hood or consecrated life. As he said — the fruit of an inadequate or faulty religious attribute the “discovery” of not outdone in generosity. They will Layout Editor: Ann Borowski Slade, [email protected] in “Novo Milenio Ineunte,” “Young religious formation — is a formida- their vocation because they went to be able to overcome “their possible Projects/Online Editor: Jean Gonzalez, people, whatever their possible am- ble obstacle to fostering vocations. one of these events where first John ambiguities” with the confidence [email protected] biguities, have a profound longing Whatever can foster in children and Paul II and now Benedict XVI have that Christian hope inspires — if all Copy Editor: Mary Rose Denaro, for those genuine values which find youths the authentic discovery of presented Christ “as he really is,” of us in the Archdiocese of Miami [email protected] their fullness in Christ. … If Christ the person of Jesus and of the vital and they were able to experience continue to support the ordained Photo Editor/Layout Artist: Michael is presented to young people as he relationship with him will be ben- him “as an answer that is convinc- ministry of our priests, and if all of Carlock, [email protected] Advertising Graphic Designer: Michael really is, they experience him as an eficial to awakening vocations. ing.” us support the young by introducing Jimenez, [email protected] answer that is convincing and they World Youth Days — on a global Young people, whether in our them to a personal and real relation- Executive Assistant: Christine Shields, can accept his message, even when level — have done just that — and parishes, campus ministries, ship with Christ, a relationship that [email protected] it is demanding and bears the mark we look forward to next year’s World schools or religious education pro- is nurtured with a solid catechesis Advertising Clerk: Susan Chronowski, of the cross” (NMI, No. 9). Youth Day in Madrid. A countless grams, can and will respond to God and sacramental life. n [email protected] This worldwide resurgence of vo- number of young priests and women who does not fail to call — for he is Send statewide news releases to [email protected] Our staff meets for prayer each work Todos los católicos debemos ‘cultivar’ day at 9 a.m. Send prayer intentions to [email protected]

All contents copyright © 2010, The Florida Catholic Inc., except stories and photos from Catholic News Service. las vocaciones sacerdotales Se habla mucho sobre la crisis en sirven como párrocos, y que tienen en el matrimonio. En el Occidente los casi 27 años de su pontificado, él las vocaciones al sacerdocio. Aquí, más de 70 años de edad. Damos (Norteamérica y Europa Occiden- inspiró a muchos jóvenes a acoger en los Estados Unidos, tenemos gracias a Dios por ellos pero, ¿quié- tal), los jóvenes que se encuentran la vocación al sacerdocio o a la vida motivos para preocuparnos, pues nes seguirán sus pasos? atrapados en una cultura de gra- consagrada. Es, como dijo en Novo nuestros sacerdotes están enveje- Los jóvenes americanos de hoy, tificación instantánea e intereses Millennio Ineunte: “…una juventud ciendo y hay que admitir que las muchos de los cuales han sufrido fugaces, no tienen prisa en casarse, que expresa un deseo profundo, a ordenaciones continúan siendo de- las consecuencias del divorcio de y mucho menos en entrar a un se- pesar de posibles ambigüedades, masiado pocas. En 2011, nadie será sus padres, temen hacer un com- minario o a un convento. de aquellos valores auténticos que ordenado para el sacerdocio dioce- promiso a largo plazo. Este temor Sin embargo, a nivel mundial, tienen su plenitud en Cristo… Si a sano aquí, en el sur de la Florida. En a asumir riesgos al enfrentar un fu- hoy el número de seminaristas es los jóvenes se les presenta a Cristo la Arquidiócesis de Miami tenemos turo que aparenta ser incierto, hoy mayor que en 1978, cuando Juan Pa- un buen número de sacerdotes que también es responsable por la crisis blo II se convirtió en Papa. Durante Please see ARCHBISHOP, A16

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St Joseph Residence invites you to a FREE lunch and tour New missal: Church Seniors who need a little extra help with daily living while maintaining their dignity and pride, find real, caring and compassionate friends at Catholic Health Services’ assisted living facilities. From managing medications and monitoring nutrition to assistance with bathing and dressing, help is ministers will play always available, in a warm and friendly environment! crucial role For a FREE lunch/tour call or send completed form below. A guide to the new English translation of the Mass, which Catholics will begin using in November 2011 Kate Blain WHY a nEW tranSLAtion? Now that the U.S. bishops and U.S. ConferenCe of tions for U.S. Catholics. Why do we the Vatican have approved new CatholiC BiShopS need a new translation? What prayers will be different? Who are the new English translations of the Ro- Office of Media Relations 22235-1021 man Missal, the book of prayers saints included with the edition? How A new English translation of the will this translation affect lay ministers used at Mass, experts say the next and liturgical musicians? step is educating Church minis- Roman Missal, Third Edition, the ritual ters — from lectors to musicians text containing prayers and instruc- None of these questions has a tions for the celebration of the Mass, — to better serve at liturgies. short, simple answer. This is the has been approved by the Congrega- second in a series of articles produced Merit Scholarships Father Richard Hilgartner, tion for Divine Worship and the Disci- by the U.S. Conference of Catholic associate director of the U.S. pline of the Sacraments. The first use Bishops that seeks to answer those Available up to $66,000 bishops’ conference Secretariat of this new text in the United States questions. of Divine Worship, said the new will be on the first Sunday of Advent, Sample texts of the changes, and adaptations of the missal will of- Nov. 27, 2011. much more information, are available UndergradUate Programs doctoral Programs Chiropractic (DC) fer laypeople an opportunity to The implementation of this new at the U.S. bishops website, www. Accounting explore the great spiritual rich- Accounting (5-yr. BS + International Educational Leadership (EdD) English translation raises many ques- usccb.org/romanmissal/index.shtml. Business MS) Health Policy and Health Education ness that can be found in these Biology (EdD) prayers. Business Management Pharmacy (PharmD) “Just as priests who preside parishes. Materials also are being difference is that the new missal Chemistry Physical Therapy – DPT & transitional Chiropractic Program (7-yr. BS + DC) DPT will have to prepare their proc- published that can aid in adjusting translation will “open up singing Dietetics (5-yr. BS/MS) lamation of the prayers since to the liturgical changes. parts of the Mass we’re not used Education program (5-yr. BA & MS) master's degrees the style is different from what is Not all parish ministers will be to.” • Elementary • Secondary • Special Community Health Nursing English now prayed,” he said, “the laity affected by the changes. The trans- For example, he calls it a “pri- • Advanced Clinical Nursing Exercise and Sports Studies • Education will experience some immediate lation of Scripture readings used at ority in the new translation” to Global Studies • Management Health Services Management Education changes in the responses they Mass will remain the same, so lec- sing the dialogue at the begin- History say at Mass.” tors will be unaffected. So will ex- ning of the eucharistic prayer. • Childhood Information Technology • Adolescence For example, when the priest traordinary ministers of holy Com- He notes that singing more parts Information Technology (BS) • Special & International Business (5-yr. MS) • TESOL says, “The Lord be with you,” munion. of the Mass “puts us at the same International Business (5-yr. BS/MS) the old response was, “And also Church musicians, however, tempo,” adding to the common Family Nurse Practitioner Mathematics Health Services Administration with you.” Now the people will are another story. The changes to experience of Massgoers. McMa- Nursing BSN International Business Nursing RN to BSN Nursing (choice of clinical focus) respond, “And with your spirit.” the Roman Missal will affect their hon sees the changes as a benefit Nursing (5-yr. BSN & MS) Since Church ministers serve ministry “pretty profoundly,” said since any part of the Mass given Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy program (5-yr. BS Physician Assistant at liturgies, Father Hilgartner Michael McMahon, president of greater attention can result in + MS) Pharmacy said, they will be responsible in the National Association of Pastoral greater understanding of the Philosophy advanced certificates part for guiding the people in the Musicians and a Church music di- Mass by the people. Physical Therapy program (6-yr. BS + DPT) Clinical Research Associate pews to understand and adapt rector. “People always need to be tak- Physician Assistant (5-yr. BS/MS) Family Nurse Practitioner Psychology PLUS (post-master’s certificate) to these changes. To prepare for Father Hilgartner explained, en back to the basics of liturgical Sociology Health Services Administration this, lay ministers should “reflect “Musicians will be challenged to formation,” he said, and the Sec- Pre-Professional: Long-Term Care Administration • Dental • Law • Medical Nursing and Health Related Professions on the new translation for their lead the people in sung text that ond Vatican Council in the 1960s Education own spiritual growth and devel- corresponds to the new translation. “called for full, active participation • Pharmacy • Veterinary opment.” Composers have readjusted previ- in the liturgy.” Father Hilgartner suggests that ous musical settings. New compo- McMahon cautioned that, de- Church ministers refer to the new sitions are also being prepared that spite the fact that change is com- texts during meetings at parishes will broaden the treasury of music ing, “we don’t want to make too and even open meetings by recit- for the people.” much or too little of it. We’re not ing some of the prayers from the McMahon said people can expect changing the Mass; we’re chang- new translation to become more “new settings of many of the Mass ing the translation.” n comfortable with them and “gain texts that people have come to know access to the richness they con- and sing pretty confidently — the tain.” Doing so during special ‘Gloria,’ the ‘Sanctus.’ A lot of musi- liturgical seasons such as Advent cal settings are being retooled.”

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MIA A5 A6 Your miami community Florida Catholic October 2010 WENSKI: ‘I’m very hopeful because I know this archdiocese and I know the talent that we have here’ From A1 Father James Fetscher at St. Lou- ‘We have some changes to make, changes that we South Florida might look for- is, Father Michael Greer at Good ward to is another synod, which those needs (of that parish) re- Shepherd and Father Paul Vu- will try to explain and make clear the rationale. he described as “a Church word quires some shuffling,” Arch- turo at St. Bartholomew — is dif- That doesn’t mean that you’ll agree with me. That meaning ‘strategic planning,’” bishop Wenski said. “When you ficult for people to accept, since during a luncheon with retired move one there’s always a dom- those priests might have served doesn’t mean that you’re going to change my priests Oct. 12. He said the syn- ino effect, because you’re trying as many as two or three genera- mind. But I will listen and I will explain why I do od’s goal would be to identify to match the priests’ gifts and tions of parish families. the Church’s priorities and de- talents with the needs of a par- Archbishop Wenski said he what I do.’ cide on the “best practices” for ticular parish.” understands that, but “priests achieving them. He explained that at least four are ordained to serve the Archbishop Thomas Wenski The archdiocese’s first and of the recent changes were ne- Church, not a particular par- only synod, called for by the late cessitated by the retirement of ish. I was moved around from But “they’re not kids,” Arch- he’s the best prepared for that. Archbishop Edward McCarthy, pastors who were well over the Orlando to Miami. I had to say bishop Wenski said, pointing The fact that he is a Haitian was was a three-year process which age of 75. Another two asked for ‘yes.’ These priests said ‘yes’ out that most of them are in their a real plus because he brings a took place from 1985 to 1988. permission to go on sabbatical very gracefully.” mid- to upper-30s and also pur- third language to that office.” Archbishop Wenski said the or take a leave of absence. Some of their replacements, sued careers before entering the The same applies with his ap- next synod will not take as long. “I accepted their resigna- as well as those appointed to ad- seminary. “They may be young pointment of Sister Elizabeth The one he called in Orlando tion and I had to replace them,” ministrative roles in the arch- in ordination, but they have life Worley, a Sister of St. Joseph of took about 16 months. But it Archbishop Wenski said, adding diocese, are priests who have experience. They are people who St. Augustine, as chancellor for does require a lot of preparatory that he could not rule out more been ordained within the past can be entrusted with responsi- administration and chief oper- work, so the call to synod proba- changes in the coming weeks. 10 years. The archdiocese’s new bility.” ating officer of the archdiocese bly will not come before the end “We do still have a number of chancellor for canonical affairs, Father Jeanty is the first Hai- — the first woman to hold the of Lent next year. priests that are over the 75 age Father Chanel Jeanty, was or- tian priest to be appointed chan- title of chancellor, although this “I’m very hopeful because limit,” when they are canoni- dained in 2004; the new direc- cellor in the archdiocese. His ti- is a newly created position in I know this archdiocese and I cally required to submit their tor of vocations, Father David tle is chancellor of canonical af- the archdiocese. Sister Worley know the talent that we have resignation. Zirilli, was ordained in 2008, as fairs, which means he will deal served in the same capacity in here,” the archbishop told the Losing a pastor who has served was the archbishop’s new priest- with all issues involving priests, the Diocese of Orlando for the retired priests. a parish for decades — such as secretary, Father Richard Vigoa. such as the granting of faculties, past three years. But, he added, change is com- permissions and other matters “She served me well in Orlan- ing. “We have some changes to governed by canon law. Father do,” Archbishop Wenski said. make, changes that we will try Jeanty has a degree in canon law “We have some serious admin- to explain and make clear the and until now served in the Met- istrative problems in the arch- rationale,” he said. “That doesn’t ropolitan Tribunal. diocese. I need a strong admin- mean that you’ll agree with me. In appointing him, Archbish- istrator to come in and handle That doesn’t mean that you’re op Wenski said he was not nec- the day-to-day operations of the going to change my mind. But I essarily looking to make history. archdiocese.” will listen and I will explain why “Out of all the young priests, Something else Catholics in I do what I do.” n 22828-1022 Father Jose Paz, left, shares a laugh with fellow retired priests Father Ron Noguera, center, and Father Juan DeLacalle. Archbishop Thomas Wenski was the keynote speaker at a luncheon for retired priests held Oct. 12 at St. Martha Parish in Miami Shores. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)

MIA A6 October 2010 www.thefloridacatholic.org Your miami communitY a7 LIFE: Groeber to speak on truth of sexual morality and God’s plan FrOm A1 ‘To think that these agents of death have at their doctorate in genetics from Pur- also lived in adverse times. due University and a doctorate in “To think that these agents of The search for respect life in- disposal politics, millions of dollars — it’s the same as theology from the Pontifical Gre- death have at their disposal poli- formation takes on greater urgen- it was for the Lord Jesus as he lived in his own time. He gorian University in Rome, will tics, millions of dollars — it’s the cy with local, state and federal cap the weekend with his keynote same as it was for the Lord Jesus elections only three days after the survived on prayer, on trust in God’s will and that God’s speech on “Hope Amidst Adver- as he lived in his own time,” Fa- end of the conference. will be done sooner or later.’ sity” at the closing banquet. ther Cioffi said. “He survived on “Know the issues. Right now, Euthanasia seems to be gain- prayer, on trust in God’s will and it’s not just the traditional issues Father Alfred Cioffi ing steam, Father Cioffi said. that God’s will be done sooner or of abortion or euthanasia,” said Oregon, Washington state and later. Father Cioffi, a senior fellow at Montana have legalized assisted “We can take courage from Our the National Catholic Bioeth- Mullen, parochial vicar at Little stem-cell research is more ad- suicide. He credits pro-life forces Lord and from all those who have ics Center in Philadelphia and a Flower Parish in Hollywood, will vanced in many areas,” Thuning- for defeating what is an annual lived before us through 2,000 priest at Immaculate Conception continue by sharing how Catholic Roberson said. euthanasia bill in the California years living through adverse Parish in Hialeah. “The issues are social teaching addresses abor- She said that governments legislature. times,” he continued. “Many cou- more sophisticated, like stem-cell tion. should put money into research Blame falls on what Father rageous men and women shed research, human cloning, and in Abortion isn’t the only pre- that works, providing several ex- Cioffi calls a pragmatic, utilitar- their blood so we can have the vitro fertilization — also the end birth threat to human life. By amples of success in adult stem- ian culture. He spoke of a slip- faith we have today. We can’t take of life, nutrition and hydration executive order, President Ba- cell research. She spoke of a pa- pery slope where no one is safe our faith for granted.” n issues, when to disconnect the rack Obama loosened restric- tient in Boca Raton whose doctor — unborn, those born with ab- ventilator. These are questions tions on federal funding of em- used stem cells to restore joints. normalities or handicaps, or the For more information on the Re- heavily driven by technology.” bryonic stem-cell research in The University of Miami’s Inter- elderly. He challenged those who spect Life Conference, contact Miami Auxiliary Bishop Felipe 2009. According to amednews. disciplinary Stem Cell Institute embrace the culture of death to 954-981-2922 or visit www.miam- Estevez will kick off the weekend com, a news site of the American is using adult stem cells to treat follow the example of Jesus, who iarch.org/respectlife. with a welcome ceremony at 7 Medical Association, U.S. District cardiovascular disease. The Uni- p.m. Friday. Archbishop Thom- Court Judge Royce C. Lamberth versity of Florida is using stem as Wenski will begin Saturday’s issued an injunction in August cells from umbilical-cord blood events with an 8 a.m. Mass at the prohibiting federal funding of to study treatments for Type 1 hotel. Barbara Groeber, education embryonic stem-cell research, diabetes. coordinator for the Archdiocese using a strict interpretation of the Though adult stem cells have of Miami’s Respect Life Office, Dickey-Wicker Amendment pro- success in treating illnesses, suc- said that all should attend Friday hibiting creation of embryos for cess isn’t the primary reason to go festivities to prepare spiritually research or destroying embryos that route. “We can’t forget that for Saturday’s message. in research. However, the Obama the most important question is — Groeber will start Saturday’s administration appealed the in- ‘Is it ethical?’” she said. “The Lord main session by speaking about junction, permitting the execu- always provides vehicles around the truth of sexual morality and tive order to stand for now. things, and what he’s done is pro- God’s plan for love and life. She This battle is ongoing, said Dr. vided the very natural approach will use the archdiocese’s six- Claire Thuning-Roberson, direc- to treatment. Adult stem cells hour workshops on respect life tor of pharmaceutical develop- aren’t something created by sci- causes as examples. The work- ment at Thallion Pharmaceu- ence.” shops immerse attendees in what ticals. Thuning-Roberson, also Father Carmello Romanello, the Church believes, using Pope the chairwoman for the political parochial vicar at St. Augustine John Paul II’s Theology of the action committee Citizens for Parish in Coral Gables, will re- Body as a foundation. Science and Ethics, said that it’s turn to the topic of abortion, “It’s interesting because the re- a misconception that previous speaking of post-abortion heal- sponse of the people who come, bans on embryonic stem-cell re- ing. Then the conference focuses Little Rock Scripture Study they’re just so amazed,” Groeber search have put the United States on the end of life with talks by Dr. said. “They’re hearing things behind other nations in overall Joseph Mauceri and Dr. Michael Estudio Bíblico de Little Rock they’ve probably never heard be- stem-cell research. McCarron, executive director of fore.” “People don’t understand there the Florida Catholic Conference. Wherever you are on your biblical journey, Little Rock Augustinian Father Richard is a difference, and that adult Father Cioffi, who also holds a Scripture Study offers compelling studies for each step of the way. Explore a variety of title options within INNOCENTS the General, Intermediate, and In-depth categories to FrOm A2 find studies perfectly suited for your group. 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KISS called. knew it was him, she said she I answered them right,” he said. friend stationed in England whom While in port, the United States could see the distinctive birth- The two then made the media he had just talked to months be- FrOm A2 bombed Japan. The surrender mark on his hand. The photog- circuit, appearing on the “Today fore. “When I asked my mother, came shortly thereafter. The ship’s rapher, Alfred Eisenstaedt, never Show,” “Good Morning America” she burst into tears.” His friend at the age of 91, but the two made captain gave the sailors 72 hours got the names of the famously and even an Italian television sta- had just been killed. many appearances together in cel- of leave and Muscarello headed to random couple and speculation tion. “He made me cry when he told ebration of the Aug. 15, 1945, World Broadway and 42nd Street. “Ev- around their identity raged for At least one of the junior high us about the flags,” said Cynthia War II milestone. erybody was kissing everybody. I years. It wasn’t until Muscarello students from St. Jerome was al- Pacheco, 13. Today, Muscarello lives in Plan- just joined in the celebration.” was in his late 60s that he finally ready familiar with the photo. “He was amazing,” said eighth- tation, but 65 years ago he was a Months later and stationed in came forward and met the nurse, “My grandparents in England grader Andrea Ociepka, saying petty officer second class on the Panama, he called his mother who Shain. have a copy,” said Jack Langford, she learned a lot about the day of USS Orion docked in Staten Island told him he was on the cover of Since many had claimed to be 12. He thought the discussion the surrender. before shipping off to the Pacific. Life magazine. “She was annoyed the mystery sailor, she was skepti- about the role of the military was Sister Vivian Gomez, princi- “Our boat was being fitted with because I was kissing a strange cal. good, saying, “He (Muscarello) pal of St. Jerome, said Lockard, additional armor to help against girl.” “She asked me all kinds of ques- helped save the United States and who has taught at the school for the kamikaze attacks,” he re- When he asked her how she tions trying to trick me, but I guess I liked hearing about his life.” 22 years, does a wonderful job Muscarello, a parishioner of making history come alive for her All Saints Parish in Sunrise, was students. “This is something real. invited by middle school teacher It’s the real story of what he expe- Wendy Lockard to help the stu- rienced.” dents better understand the war At the end of the unit on Pearl era they are studying. Harbor, Lockard partners with “I think it’s important to our the local VFW and its auxiliary to students to embrace the ideals bring students to their annual cel- of patriotism and service,” said ebration. This year, St. Jerome’s Lockard, the daughter of a soldier middle school students and their who was in Normandy on D-Day. families have been invited to the The hall where Muscarello Saturday luncheon honoring spoke was filled with more than World War II Pearl Harbor survi- 120 students, parents and teach- vors and their families. ers, all listening with rapt atten- After the hourlong presentation, tion. each student received a copy of the He shared many stories, but famous picture. Muscarello said one seemed to resonate with the he does not accept money for his young crowd. He showed a small presentations. He has made thou- flag that families with loved ones sands of copies over the years and in the war would hang from their is happy to donate them to worthy windows. “If there was a blue star causes. “The picture has become in the middle, the person was still part of American history. It means alive. A flag with a gold star meant something. It’s unconditional sur- the person had been killed in ac- render. The fight is over.” n tion.” As he walked along his street For more information about the

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MIA A9 A10 Your miami community Florida Catholic October 2010 Your miami community A11 Plans made to rebuild Haiti’s Church Haitian bishops approve program Begging for $700,000 to ensure ‘efficient, transparent’ Money will go toward building a medical clinic in Port-au-Prince

ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO use of donors’ money Florida Catholic staff ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO MIAMI — Msgr. Jean Pierre needs Florida Catholic staff to raise $700,000 — and he has been visiting South Florida parishes to beg MIAMI — The phrase “wounded healers” certainly for it. applies to the Catholic Church in Haiti. It is struggling The money will go to build a medi- to meet the humanitarian needs of its people — both cal clinic in Port-au-Prince, a gift physical and spiritual — while working out of dam- from the Archdiocese of Miami to Mari Tere Solares poses with Archbishop Thomas Wenski and aged or destroyed parishes, schools and clinics. the people of Haiti. But to begin con- Archbishop Louis Kébreau of Cap Haitien, president of the Haitian bishops’ conference, after Solares donated $100,000 to the Catholic So far, most of the money collected by Catholic struction, he needs $200,000 by the Community Foundation, earmarked for the construction of an churches around the world for Haiti relief — about end of November. orphanage in Cap Haitien. (TOM TRACY | FC) $304 million — has been put to use to provide food, “The idea is to care for the or- water, shelter, jobs and medical care to the hundreds phans, for the women, for the injured of thousands of Haitians who were injured and dis- with dignity and love,” said Msgr. placed by the Jan. 12 earthquake. Pierre, pastor of St. James Parish in While that work will continue, Haiti’s Church soon North Miami, and director of the So- will get some aid of its own, as some of that donated ciety for the Propagation of the Faith Haiti donation money will begin to be spent on rebuilding the facili- in the archdiocese. “It’s part of the ties of the Church itself. archdiocese’s response to the victims To do so in an “efficient and transparent” way, of the earthquake, in solidarity with Haiti’s bishops met in Miami Sept. 22-26 with bishops the bishops of Port-au-Prince.” now in good from the United States, Canada, Argentina, Colom- In March of this year, the Arch- bia, Mexico, Guadeloupe, Dominican Republic, El diocese of Miami outlined a pastoral Salvador, France and Germany, as well as representa- tives of the Holy See, Catholic relief organizations and ‘The idea is to care for the the Inter-American Development Bank. During this hands historic meeting, the bishops agreed to put in place orphans, for the women, a structure that will oversee how the work of recon- All of Haiti’s bishops, as well as bishops from the United States and across the world, gather for for the injured with dignity Through Catholic Community struction is carried out. Mass at Notre Dame d’Haiti the evening of Sept. 24. Representatives of bishops’ conferences and Known by the acronym PROCHE — which stands Catholic relief organizations gathered in Miami Sept. 22-26 to propose a plan for the rebuilding and love. It’s part of the Foundation, St. Hugh parishioner will in both Creole and English for Partnership for Recon- of Church facilities in earthquake-damaged Haiti. The gathering actually was part of the annual archdiocese’s response struction of the Church in Haiti — it will consist of a plenary meeting of the Haitian bishops, which Archbishop Thomas Wenski offered to host in Miami. joint steering committee chaired by the president of (PHOTOS BY ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC) to the victims of the help Haitian orphans the Haitian bishops’ conference and composed of representatives of the Holy See, the Haitian bishops, in engineering and architecture, the office will be re- bishop Wenski said. earthquake, in solidarity ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO had heard of (Archbishop Kébreau) religious orders working in Haiti and donor dioceses sponsible for drafting and approving reconstruction “This will give us confidence that the reconstruc- with the bishops of Port-au- Florida Catholic staff and that he has 50 kids that needed and agencies. plans, and ensuring that all Church buildings adhere tion process will go smoothly,” said Archbishop Ber- help. He needed to build an orphan- Under them will be a reconstruction unit, de- to safety and structural codes. nardito Auza, papal nuncio to Haiti. Prince.’ MIAMI — For nearly seven age there.” scribed as “like a back office, a construction office” This structure will allow Haiti’s bishops, in part- He noted that, so far, almost all of the funds col- months, Mari Tere Solares looked Solares reluctantly agreed to by Archbishop Thomas Wenski during a press con- nership with donors from around the world, to make lected for Haiti relief “have been employed in the hu- Msgr. Jean Pierre for a secure way to help Haitian make her donation public in order ference Sept. 24 at Notre Dame d’Haiti Church in Mi- sure that the reconstruction work is done “in a most manitarian cause.” earthquake victims. She wanted to to make other potential donors ami. Staffed by competent laypeople with experience efficient but also in a most transparent way,” Arch- In the meantime, the Haitian Church “is doing plan for Haiti, committing the more make sure her donation would go to aware of the existence of the Catho- what it can with temporary structures,” said Rich- than $1 million donated by South the people who needed it most. lic Community Foundation, which Archbishop ard Balmadier, who helped draft the PROCHE plan. Florida Catholics to Haiti relief. She felt as if she was “going began in 1981 as the Archdiocese Louis Kébreau He currently serves as special assistant for Haiti for The first chunk of money, $400,000, around in circles,” she said, until of Miami Endowment Fund. The of Cap-Haitian, Catholic Relief Services, the U.S. bishops’ interna- was equally distributed immediately president of the her inquiries led her to the Catholic funds administered by the founda- after the earthquake among Haiti’s Haitian bishops’ tional relief agency. Community Foundation, an arch- tion, including those raised during conference, In addition to losing its archbishop, vicar gen- 10 dioceses. Another $300,000 was diocesan endowment fund that al- the Vision 2000 campaign, now celebrates Mass eral and chancellor, who were among the more than earmarked for the clinic, and the lows donors to designate how and benefit nearly every parish and at Notre Dame 230,000 people killed by the earthquake, the Archdio- rest for educational and vocational where they want their contributions ministry in the archdiocese. d’Haiti with cese of Port-au-Prince lost 27 parish structures, and 11 scholarships for Haitian children to be used. “(Solares) chose the Catholic Archbishop more were heavily damaged. The national cathedral and youths, as well as for the support “I didn’t know about it. I’m sure Community Foundation because Thomas Wenski. and national seminary also were destroyed. Parishes of Church-run orphanages that were a lot of people can make use of it,” she knows of its accounting trans- and other Church facilities in the dioceses of Jacmel devastated by the earthquake. said Solares, who finally presented parency and that the moneys will and Anse-à-Veau et Miragoâne also were damaged or The land for the clinic has been her $100,000 donation to Archbish- be used in keeping with her donor destroyed, along with buildings and seminaries be- purchased, a 3.5-acre tract that will op Louis Kébreau of Cap Haitien on intention,” said Emilio Alonso Men- longing to religious orders. house a two-story medical clinic that Sept. 24, during the meeting of the doza, president of the foundation. “These are permanent structures that provide a will include a pharmacy and labora- Haitian bishops’ conference in Mi- “That’s what the foundation was set tremendous amount of support in terms of spiritual tories and offer medical care to wom- ami. up to do.” n and community services,” Balmadier said. “It’s a very en, children and those who lost limbs “I wanted to help the kids, basi- important role that the Church plays.” in the earthquake, as well as dental In keeping with the Archdiocese of Miami’s Pastoral Plan for Haiti, Msgr. Jean Pierre is raising cally,” said Solares, a member of St. For information, go to www.th- funds to build a medical clinic for the Archdiocese of Port-au-Prince. Here he displays the Hugh Parish in Coconut Grove. “I eccf.org. Please see HAITI, A15 Please see CLINIC, A15 architectural blueprints for the clinic. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)

MIA A10 MIA A11 A12 Your miami community Florida Catholic October 2010 Fun, fireworks and faith Thousands, young and old, venerate relics of St. John Bosco at Immaculata-La Salle High School and St. John Bosco Parish

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MIAMI — More than 10,000 people venerated the relics of St. John Bosco overnight Sept. 25 at Immaculata-La Salle High School, and thousands more did so a day later at his namesake parish in Little Havana. In keeping with Don Bosco’s educational philosophy, the recep- tion of the relics at Immaculata-La From left, Andrea Piloto, Amanda Salle featured fun activities for Piloto and Carla Martinez hold children, teens and young adults, hands in prayer during the more than 600 of whom spent the welcoming ceremony for the night on the high school’s football relics of St. John Bosco. field. For most of the teenagers this op’s Mass, the relics arrived at St. was a once-in-a-lifetime experi- John Bosco Parish in Little Ha- ence that combined the pleasures vana, where they were venerated of adolescent life with the rich faith into the morning of Sept. 27. of Catholicism. The relics were received with “I saw faith in all these kids, delight by parishioners donning faith redeemed, faith expressed, Don Bosco T-shirts, singing and but mostly pure faith,” said J.C. waving flags as the wax figure of Moya, a teacher at Immaculata-La the saint moved past them into Salle, who served as one of many the church. The procession was chaperones throughout the night. accompanied by the music of a During the welcoming rite for Mexican mariachi band. the relics, Auxiliary Bishop John Immaculata La Salle cheerleaders wave their pom-poms as fireworks go off, timed to coincide with the arrival “This is an electric moment — of the relics of St. John Bosco onto the school’s football field. (PHOTOS BY ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC) Noonan noted that Saturday night especially for St. John Bosco,” said is when most teenagers go to the Salesian Bishop Mario Fiandri of movies. But that night they were pray before the relics, she said, “I young people to notice “the poor us not merely some pious stories Guatemala, who preached at all of gathered to witness “something prayed for my future and for a spe- youth, the homeless or runaway that we recall just to make us that Sunday’s standing-room-only that even Hollywood cannot re- cific neighbor who’s sick.” teen (who) often live next door to feel good … (but) a daily chal- Masses at the parish. create for us, an encounter with At a Mass celebrated early the us,” as well as those who are being lenge … to our complacency, a Bishop Fiandri noted that St. somebody special.” next morning on the football field, trafficked for sexual exploitation, challenge to the easy compro- John Bosco was never able to visit “It is because of this man you Archbishop Thomas Wenski noted and those who cannot continue mises we make to the demands his missionaries in Latin America. have this school,” Bishop Noonan that Don Bosco dedicated his life their education because they lack of Christian living, a challenge But in a way, his wish was fulfilled said. “We are in the midst of a saint to loving “those whom others con- immigration papers. to the spiritual myopia that pre- when he came to Miami, which … a man who loved the young peo- sidered unlovable ... the throw- “The lives of the saints,” the vents us from seeing the Lazarus is home to many people of Latin ple and gave them hope.” away kids of his time.” archbishop said, “like the life of at our doorstep.” American background. When the relics arrived, the The archbishop exhorted the Don Bosco, should be for each of A few hours after the archbish- Don Bosco is, “in a very real football field at Immaculata-La sense, at home in Miami,” Bishop Salle was ringed by bounce houses Fiandri said. and awash in light and color. The He added that since the saint’s relics — encased in a life-size wax “raison d’être” was Jesus, the relics’ figure enclosed in glass — were visit should remind Catholics “it’s pulled around the track by a nev- worthwhile to be Christian.” er-ending relay of the high school’s “This has been a fabulous mar- students, teachers and alumni. keting tool,” said Graciela Monroy, Leading the way in her white an international delegate for the habit, giddy with excitement, was Damas Salesianas (Salesian La- Sister Teresa Gutierrez, a member dies). of the Salesian order who teaches The group, with about 100 mem- at the high school, and the lead bers in Miami-Dade, Broward and organizer of the event. The Sale- Palm Beach counties, dedicates sians are the order of educators itself to fundraising for Salesian founded by Don Bosco, a priest schools, clinics and missions in who dedicated his life to helping Latin America. Members also raise underprivileged youths in his na- funds to support programs at St. tive Italy. John Bosco Parish. “It’s incredible that we have this Monroy said she hoped the rel- opportunity,” said Sofia Ferrer-Ro- ics’ visit would “open (young peo- jo, a sophomore at Immaculata-La ple’s) hearts to be better Christians Salle, who said the student body and to put their gifts at the service had watched movies about the life of others.” n of Don Bosco in preparation for the relics’ arrival. Freelancers Blanca Morales and “He’s a great saint and he loved Danny Gonzalez contributed to a lot of children. He was a father to this report. To read Archbishop the children who didn’t have par- Wenski’s homily at the Mass, go to ents,” Sofia said. Salesian Cooperators help bring the relics of St. John Bosco onto the grounds of St. John Bosco Parish in www.miamiarch.org and put in the When her opportunity came to Miami. (BLANCA MORALES | FC) keywords “St. John Bosco.”

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WORLEY to come in and handle the day-to- day operations of the archdiocese,” Newsbriefs From A9 Archbishop Wenski said, noting that Sister Worley can bring the Cathedral kicks off theme of the 2011 festival is “the Archbishop to speak Teaching was another passion. “I “best practices” of the business mystery of love.” loved teaching school. I nearly died world to the daily administration of concert series “The high volume of responses to at Legal Services when I was taken out of the class- the archdiocese, all with one goal St. Mary Cathedral kicked off its this year’s theme made us curious room. I would have been happy in mind: “The money should follow annual concert series Oct. 17 with a to see how filmmakers, especially lunch teaching chemistry for the rest of the mission and not the other way benefit concert for earthquake re- film students, were interpreting Catholic Legal Services of the my life.” around.” lief in Haiti, performed by the Civic the theme,” said festival co-founder Archdiocese of Miami will host She began teaching in 1970, By all accounts, Sister Worley has Chorale of Greater Miami and fea- Laura Alvarado Brennan. a “welcome home” luncheon for middle school science and English left the Diocese of Orlando in great turing an exhibit and sale of Haitian The festival already has drawn Archbishop Thomas Wenski on at St. Mary Cathedral School in Mi- financial shape, even amid these artworks. in films from France, Russia, India, Thursday, Nov. 11, 11:30 a.m., at ami. Then came eight years teach- difficult economic times. The concert series, which is free Poland, England, New Zealand and Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle ing high school chemistry and “She has a great capacity to of charge, continues with: many states across the U.S. Trail, Miami. college-level organic chemistry at absorb the details of any project, • “Lessons and Carols” per- “When we chose last year’s The archbishop will be the key- Immaculata-La Salle High School whether historical, financial, or formed by the cathedral choir, be- theme, we found that the only way note speaker at the event, with the in Miami, where students called administrative, and seeks to ask, ginning at 11 p.m. on Dec. 24 and to express the state of our country theme “A Nation of Immigrants ... her “Sister Red” for the color of her ‘Why?’ in the process of evalua- followed by Christmas Eve midnight and the world was to call for films Renewing Hope, Seeking Justice.” hair. tion,” said Carol Brinati, director of Mass. that demonstrated ‘faith through The luncheon is also a fundrais- From 1981 to 1988, she taught communications for the diocese. • “Jeff Zavac and Friends,” fea- the storm.’ This year, concurrent ing event for Catholic Legal Servic- the same subjects to girls and “Her commitment is reflected in turing “the blind musician extraor- with our mission, we are hoping es. Tickets are $75 per person. Cor- boys from Madonna Academy and the late-night e-mails she distrib- dinaire” performing light classics to find a film that exhibits how the porate tables are available for $2,500 Chaminade College Preparatory utes before rest, never leaving a and jazz on a variety of instruments, mysterious power of love forges a and $1,000. Reservations must be in Hollywood, which later merged stone unturned in her pursuit for Sunday, March 6, 2011, at 4 p.m. common bond in the human con- made by Nov. 4 by calling 305-778- into Chaminade-Madonna College excellence in all she endeavors.” • Greater Miami Youth Sym- dition,” Alvarado Brennan said. 9929 or e-mailing mmezadieu@ Prep. Sister Worley sees her role as phony, composed of musicians ages The extended deadline will give cclsmiami.org. Eileen Lopez Tomé was one of bringing “that dynamic of good 5 through 18, who will perform Sun- films currently in post-production those students. A Madonna gradu- business practices to the work of day, April 3, 2011, at 4 p.m. an opportunity to be the festival’s ate and now an attorney, she took the Church. And it is not for the • Tenebrae concert, the drama opening night film, which is a spot chemistry with Sister Worley in sake of the business. It is for the of the Passion story as performed reserved for debuting films with 1986. The two have kept in touch sake of the mission.” by the St. Mary Cathedral choir, on potential for mainstream distribu- Attention! over the years. Among the “best practices” cited Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at 7:30 tion. “She had no patience for non- by both Sister Worley and Archbish- p.m. The second annual John Paul Next Advertiser sense and she had no compunction op Wenski are zero-based budget- The cathedral is located at 7525 II Film Festival is scheduled for about calling you out if you weren’t ing, the establishment of a human N.W. Second Ave., Miami. 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MIA A13 A14 Your miami community Florida Catholic October 2010 Parish twinning projects part of Haiti recovery L’Ecole Nouvelle Royal Caribbean in Labadee, Haiti, has been constructed with special fiber composite earthquake- and Earthquake recovery will hurricane-resistant panels. The construction style offers significant savings in cost, construction time and energy costs. Initially, the school will feature seven classrooms and other spaces and accommodate 125-150 students. As it expands to maximum benefit from church-to- capacity, enrollment will be closer to 360. Later, during a second phase of development, the school will accommodate 700. church relationships (COURTESY PHOTO)

TOM TRACY Florida Catholic correspondent

MIAMI — Solidarity, increased communi- Opening a window cations and collaboration across borders were among the themes that emerged from the inter- national summit of Church leaders convened in Miami in September to discuss Haiti’s earth- quake recovery and reconstruction. Evidence of that connectivity and informa- into Haiti tion sharing as a vital part of Haiti recovery plan- ning was the presence of Theresa Patterson, the St. Coleman School students will support, communicate with students at Nashville-based program director for the Parish Twinning Program of the Americas. new school developed by Royal Caribbean Patterson and other agencies such as Catho- lic Relief Services TOM TRACY The sister-school relation- day-to-day existence,” Weis FYI (CRS) estimate that Florida Catholic correspondent ship will not be one of finan- said. anywhere between cial support from St. Coleman The Jan. 12 earthquake The Parish Twinning Program also fosters 350 and 500 twin- POMPANO BEACH — Lori so much as cultural exchange. brought urgent attention to relationships with hospitals, ning relationships St. Thomas imagines a time in But students here also will pro- the needs of Haiti, but St. Cole- orphanages, and schools. exist between Haiti the very near future when stu- vide some symbolic material man’s students will be inter- For more information, see and U.S. and Cana- dents at St. Coleman School, support, such as donations of acting with students affected www.parishprogram.org. dian Catholic insti- where she is principal, will books, backpacks, pencils, pa- not so much by the earthquake Amor en Acción, a tutions, including talk via Internet with students per, pens, erasers and teacher as by the grinding poverty and lay missionary group in the parishes, schools in post-earthquake Haiti, the supplies, according to John L. limited opportunities facing all Archdiocese of Miami, has and associations. poorest nation in the Ameri- Weis, a parent of two students Haitian youths. arranged for local parishes The Parish Twin- cas. at St. Coleman, and Royal Ca- “We talked with the stu- and schools to “adopt” ning Program of the Along the way, she hopes ribbean’s vice president of dents, sent a newsletter home schools in Miami’s sister Americas, formerly students on both ends of a new Guest Port Experience. to the parents, conducted a Diocese of Port-de-Paix the Haiti Parish sister-school relationship will Weis, who said he was re- school supplies drive, and put since the mid-1980s. For Twinning Program learn foreign language skills, assigned to Haiti for approxi- up a huge bulletin board with more information see www. and the Adopt-A- inspire each other academi- mately five months in the pictures showing the school amorenaccion.com. Parish Program, cally and develop insights into wake of the earthquake while John L. Weis, a parent of construction and details,” said has been facilitat- each other’s world. on loan to the Clinton Founda- two students at St. Coleman St. Thomas, adding that the ing and maintain- That will happen thanks to tion, said even before the Jan. School in Pompano Beach students are excited about the ing parish linkages throughout the United States partnership with Royal Carib- 12 earthquake the cruise line and Royal Caribbean’s vice sister school project. and Canada since 1978. There are at least nine bean International that was fa- had a vision of setting up a se- president of Guest Port “The younger kids don’t to- such parish twinning arrangements between cilitated by a school parent. ries of model schools in Haiti. Experience, is overseeing the tally understand the impact of Florida and Haiti. The cruise line, which has “There are not enough cruise line’s school project the earthquake and situation Patterson said her network was valuable in the long maintained a private re- schools to go around and not in Labadee, and suggested in Haiti, but the older kids un- immediate aftermath of Jan. 12. sort destination in Labadee, everyone gets a fair shake in that St. Coleman’s students derstand what is going on over “Our guest house became a tent city and medi- on Haiti’s northern coast, has terms of education,” Weis said. develop a sister-school there,” she said. “Our kids have cal clinic in emergency mode,” she said. “We had been putting the finishing “Our chairman said it was his relationship with their been writing letters so when a lot of medical personal who went down to be of touches on a new K-12 and vision to start helping Haiti. We peers in Haiti. (COURTESY school starts in Haiti Oct. 18, assistance. In the long term, it is a matter of a lot vocational/technical school were one of the first responders PHOTO) they will have a letter waiting of the parishes in the U.S. working with parish- there. It will be called L’Ecole to Haiti after the earthquake for them.” es affected, helping them raise funds to rebuild Nouvelle Royal Caribbean. and we have a 25-year history the possibility of seeing real One of St. Coleman’s staffers, churches, schools and rectories.” The cruise line said it rec- of working there.” results in youngsters’ lives Susan Jaen, director of admis- Patterson said she came away from the Miami ognizes that primary and sec- To give some perspective to through nutritional and health sions and a French-speaker, summit feeling that the greater Church is work- ondary educational needs in the great need in the Labadee support, fostering greater re- planned to fly down to Labadee ing together in an improved spirit of cooperation Haiti are great in both the early area, Royal Caribbean esti- spect for the environment and Oct. 21 for the school’s dedica- toward Haiti. “In the past I worked directly with childhood years and for adults mates there are 5,000 primary raising the bar in education. tion. She will tour the site, meet the priests, but was buoyed by the efforts that transitioning into the work- school-aged children in the “That is what we hope the teachers and students, and take CRS is making to get the bishops, the Church force, and wanted to partner greater region, but only 2,000 relationship with St. Coleman pictures of the project. and the parishes to be in better communication with Catholic school students primary school slots. might facilitate: that the kids together.” n in the Miami Archdiocese. Focusing on Labadee means should strive for more than Please see SCHOOL, A15

MIA A14 October 2010 www.thefloridacatholic.org Your miami community A15 CLINIC: ‘It’s a dream, but it is based on faith’ From A11 eight times. But the time for temporary relief is over, and such trips care. Long-term plans also call won’t resume “until we have for men’s and women’s dorms, our own place,” Msgr. Pierre and soccer and baseball fields explained. on the site. The building where the mis- Between buying the prop- sion teams were staying was erty, fencing it, drawing up leased, and the lease has run architectural plans and pur- out. In the meantime, Haiti’s chasing building supplies, “the people “are still living in the $300,000 is almost gone,” Msgr. streets.” Pierre said. So far, Msgr. Pierre has visit- More money is needed to ed nine south Florida parishes, start construction, a process preaching at all the Masses and Archbishop Louis Kébreau of Cap-Haitien, president of the Haitian bishops’ conference, speaks as that will be overseen by Father raising close to $70,000. Archbishop Thomas Wenski listens during a press conference prior to Mass at Notre Dame d’Haiti Sept. Joseph Durante, a Scalabrin- “I’m very impressed by the 24. (PHOTOS BY ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC) ian priest who works in Port- generosity of the parishes, the au-Prince, and has some ex- people, how they respond,” he HAITI perience in the field. The work said. will be done by Haitians them- He will be visiting more par- From A10 selves, and when completed the ishes in the coming weeks in an clinic will be turned over to the effort to meet his goal, which is “We have to get people back to Archdiocese of Port-au-Prince. by no means final. normal. This is one aspect of bring- “They’ll staff it, but we can As everyone involved in Hai- ing Haiti back to normal,” added use it to do missions,” Msgr. ti relief has said all along, the Balmadier, who described the Pierre said, alluding to the Haitian people will continue to meeting in Miami as “an expression Haitian priests and medical need help to recover from the of the level of support and genuine personnel from South Florida earthquake for a long time to solidarity that exists throughout who have been traveling to come. the global Church for the Church in Haiti to help with earthquake “It’s a dream, but it is based Haiti.” relief over the past five months. on faith,” Msgr. Pierre said of “I’ve never been at a meeting like So far, local Haitian priests and the medical clinic. “We believe this. It’s very exciting,” Balmadier members of Miami Medical it needs to be done and the Lord said. Missions have traveled to Haiti will show us the way.” n According to Oblate Missionary Father Andrew Small, who works in the U.S. bishops’ Office of National Collections, the American Church has set aside approximately $32 million for Church reconstruction projects in Haiti. That represents about 40 percent of the $82 million donated for Haiti during the special collection held in all U.S. parishes the weekend after the earthquake. Another $68 million was donated During the offertory procession, Haitian young people bring up directly to Catholic Relief Services, baskets of fruits while swaying to the music. which means nearly half of the worldwide total collected for Haiti as July, said he hoped the assurance the hope of the Haitian people,” he was raised by the Catholic Church of “efficiency and transparency” in added, who along with their bish- in the United States. how the money is spent will “inspire ops, priests and religious, continue “The money is still coming in,” more generosity.” to face “incredible difficulties.” Father Small said. “What we’re try- “This is still just the beginning,” After the press conference, all of ing to figure out is how to spend it he said. “This effort will not be re- Haiti’s bishops and their interna- Pictured above are the architectural blueprints for the medical well.” solved by $30 million or $100 mil- tional counterparts celebrated Mass clinic the Archdiocese of Miami wants to build in Port-au-Prince, Archbishop Wenski, a member lion and it’s not going to be resolved at Notre Dame d’Haiti. The meeting in keeping with the Pastoral Plan for Haiti. Msgr. Jean Pierre, of the U.S. bishops’ Haiti advisory in one year or three years.” concluded Sept. 26 with a Mass at St. pastor of St. James Parish, is raising funds for the project. (ANA group who visited Haiti as recently “We are constantly edified by John Vianney College Seminary. n RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)

SCHOOL Initially, the school will feature Moreover, it is hoped the 670 said he will encourage periodic ral disasters. seven classrooms and other spac- students at St. Coleman will pro- field trips for the Florida students The operating costs for the From A14 es and will accommodate 125-150 vide the Haitian students with a and faculty to Labadee. He is also school will be approximately students. As it expands to maxi- window into North American life hoping area high school students $133,000 annually. Royal Carib- L’Ecole Nouvelle has been mum capacity, enrollment will and modern education. will join the partnership. bean intends to fund these costs constructed with special fiber be closer to 360. Later, during a “We may set up a Skype (Inter- The new compound in Labadee through three sources, namely composite earthquake- and hur- second phase of development, the net phone service) account so the also is expected to offer women’s the Solano Foundation, Inter- ricane-resistant panels used to school will accommodate 700. kids can talk to each other,” said health programs, including edu- American Development Bank and build residential, commercial, As the school develops, older St. Thomas, who hopes to eventu- cation in the care of newborns/in- USAID. government and military struc- Haitian students will have access ally travel to Haiti. “It will be inter- fants; micro-finance loans to en- “It is not that we are just putting tures without the use of cement, to employment opportunities with esting in watching the reaction of courage business opportunities; up a building, a lot of thought has steel or wood. The construction Royal Caribbean, which will offer our children get lessons you can’t and meeting places for commu- been put into this: Royal Carib- style offers significant savings in evening language courses, basic get from a textbook.” nity functions that can also serve bean wants those people to have cost, construction time and en- child care and other specialized To make sure the sister-school as shelter space during tropical a stable life,” St. Coleman’s princi- ergy costs. tourism education. relationship doesn’t founder, Weis storms, hurricanes or other natu- pal said. n

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Newsbriefs Interfaith Weekend scheduling pulpit exchanges and formation call 954-972-0434. open to all faiths. It will end with asked to arrive by 1 p.m. programs with neighboring faith the celebration of Sunday Mass. • On Wednesday, Dec. 15, marked Nov. 12-14 groups. Retreats help those The cost of Wellspring is $175 Archbishop Thomas Wenski will “Facets of Faith: Windows Into Pastors who would like their per person and the deadline to tape the Mass for Sunday, Dec. 25, the Sacred” will be the main event churches to be part of the “Win- coping with register is Nov. 2, but participants in both English and Spanish. The of Interfaith Weekend, celebrated dows Into the Sacred” tour, or are divorce must speak with one of the Well- taping will begin at 10 a.m. and Nov. 12-14 in Miami-Dade County. hosting an Interfaith Weekend spring coordinators before reg- should conclude by 11 a.m. The Sponsored by the Miami Coali- event, should contact Roberta The archdiocese’s Family Life istering. Call Helen at 305-823- public is asked to arrive by 9:30 tion of Christians and Jews, it will Shevin at 305-755-6096 or rober- Office offers a retreat program 7594; Bob at 954-718-7241; or Jean a.m. take place Sunday, Nov. 14, 1 p.m., [email protected]. aimed at helping people who are at 305-762-1142 in Miami-Dade No one who arrives late will be at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, coping with the loss of divorce or 954-797-9770 in Broward; or e- allowed inside. All tapings take 464 N.E. 16 St., Miami. Historian St. Vincent Parish or separation: Resurrección en mail [email protected]. place at La Milagrosa Mission of Ann Rose will share her knowl- Ágape for the Spanish-speaking, Corpus Christi Parish, located at edge of the stained-glass window marks 50th and Wellspring Experience for the Public invited 1860 N.W. 18 Terrace, Miami. art form and lead tours of Trinity St. Vincent Parish in Margate English-speaking. The English Masses air Sun- Cathedral’s windows. will celebrate its 50th anniversary The next Resurrección en Ágape to TV Mass tapings days at 10 a.m. on WPXM-35 (Ion Following the session, self- by hosting an anniversary Mass will take place Oct. 29 and 30 at The public is invited to attend Media Networks). The Spanish guided tours, with accompanying and dinner for current and former SEPI, 7700 S.W. 56 St., Miami. For the taping of TV Masses that will Masses air on Univision 23 at 6:30 maps, will be available so that the parishioners on Sunday, Nov. 7. information call 305-762-1143. be celebrated by Miami’s bish- a.m. every Sunday. For more in- public can spend the afternoon The dinner, at the Heron Bay Mar- The next Wellspring Experi- ops. formation, call Teresa Martinez visiting Miami’s most beautiful riott on Coral Ridge Drive in Cor- ence will take place Nov. 5-7 at • On Tuesday, Nov. 23, Aux- at 305-762-1046. and historic houses of worship. al Springs, will follow the 4 p.m. Don Shula’s Hotel, 6842 Main St., iliary Bishop Felipe Estevez will Houses of worship across the anniversary Mass at the church, Miami Lakes. The weekend will tape the Spanish Masses for Dec. Correction county are encouraged to par- 6350 N.W. 18 St., Margate. Tickets offer time for personal reflection 12 and 19. The tapings begin at ex- An Around the Archdiocese ticipate in Interfaith Weekend by are $25 per person. For more in- and small-group sharing, and is actly 3 p.m. and should conclude notice in the September edition by 4 p.m. The public is asked to listed the wrong venue for the Oct. Know Someone With Cancer? arrive by 2:30 p.m. 23, 6:30 p.m. concert marking the St. Peregrine Devotion • On Wednesday, Dec. 1, Aux- anniversary of St. Catherine of (or other life-threatening illness?) Franciscan Friars iliary Bishop John Noonan will Siena Parish. The concert will St. Peregrine prayed and the Lord miraculously P.O. Box 598 tape the English Masses for Jan. take place at St. Brendan Parish cured his cancer. You need only ask Mount Vernon, 2 and Jan. 9. The tapings begin at hall, 8725 S.W. 32 St., Miami. Tick- St. Peregrine to intercede for your friend New York 10551 exactly 1:30 p.m. and should con- ets are $45 and will be available at or family member and he will. God PAD 101026 clude by 2:30 p.m. The public is the door. answers all prayers. Novena of Hope: Also ask St. Peregrine to intercede St. Peregrine ARCHBISHOP expresada, sobre todo, por el deseo with the Lord to make your loved de estar con Él. 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Newsbriefs Teach the faith? religious education, and director Future concerts will feature: about,” a work by Grammy-award scores, on March 12, 2011, at 7:30 of graduate programs in Hispanic • Soprano Sara Wolfson and winning Peruvian composer Gabri- p.m. Come to ministry at Boston College’s School tenor Noah Stewart with pianist and ela Frank, as well as works by Mo- Tickets for the concerts are $10 of Theology and Ministry. series artistic director Paul Posnak, zart, Dvorak and Tchaikovsky, on each general admission or $20 Blue Catechetical Day • Angelina Karpinski, who performing tunes, arias, duets and Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. Circle, including post-concert re- “Christ: At the Heart of Cateche- works as parish resource special- holiday classics, on Sunday, Dec. 12, • The Italian Saxophone Quar- ceptions with the artists. The con- sis” is the topic of this year’s Cat- ist in the Office of Stewardship and at 3 p.m. tet, led by superstar saxophonist certs take place at St. Martha, 9201 echetical Day, which will take place Development of the Diocese of St. • A Far Cry, a conductorless Federico Mondelci, playing music Biscayne Blvd., Miami Shores. For Saturday, Nov. 6, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 Petersburg. chamber orchestra from Boston, from Bach to Piazzolla, ragtime, tickets, call 1-800-595-4849 or go to p.m. at Our Lady of the Lakes Parish, In addition, one of the sessions performing “An Andean Walk- tango, blues, Greek dances and film www.saintmartha.tix.com 15801 N.W. 67 Ave., Miami Lakes. will focus on the coming revisions in The event is sponsored by the the Mass. This will be led by Sal Ren- archdiocesan Department of Re- dina, Patricia Zeiler, Michael Sayers ligious Education and is aimed at and María Perez-Rudisill, liturgical everyone involved in teaching the musicians in the archdiocese and faith in South Florida — from the the voices of Dell ‘Oro Voice (The hundreds of volunteers who staff Golden Voices), an a cappella group religious education programs in the that will provide the musical ac- parishes to the dozens of religion companiment for the morning and teachers in Catholic schools, as well closing prayers of the conference. as priests and pastors. Registration is $15 per person. “The goal of Catechetical Day is For more information, call 305-762- to come together, to know that there 1090 or go to www.miamiarchreli- are other people like us who are do- gioused.org. ing the same ministry, to continue learning more and encouraging Classical pianist each other to keep going and to keep teaching the faith,” said Maria José launches Mitsoulis, director of religious edu- St. Martha–Yamaha cation in the archdiocese. The event is bilingual, with key- concerts note speakers and sessions in both The 2010-2011 season of the St. English and Spanish. Speakers will Martha-Yamaha Concert Series will be: kick off Sunday, Nov. 14, at 3 p.m., • Diana Dudoit Raiche, execu- with a performance by the world- tive director of the Department of famous Cuban-American pianist Religious Education at the National Santiago Rodriguez, silver medal- Catholic Educational Association, ist at the Van Cliburn International and consultant to the U.S. bishops’ Competition and recipient of the Committee on Evangelization and Avery Fisher Lifetime Achievement Catechesis. Award. His program will include • Hosffman Espino, assistant works by Chopin, Haydn, Lecuona professor of Hispanic ministry and and Rachmaninoff.

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St. Brendan Elementary Notre Dame High School Gallery, ‘term papers’ que son requeridos en except where noted. Information: COMMUNITY family festival, Nov. 4-7, 4949 N.E. Second Ave., Miami. nuestros cursos de Maestría. 305-762-1250 or jrayburn@ EVENTS 8755 S.W. 32 St., Miami. Rides, A collection of photojournalist “Ignite the Spark Within Us,” theadom.org: international food, games, prizes, Carl Juste’s photos after the Haiti annual Respect Life Conference, • Wednesday, Nov. 3, 6:30 p.m., St. Vincent carnival, through music and a Hispanic heritage show earthquake. Open Monday-Friday, Oct. 29-30, Fort Lauderdale Marriott St. Anthony School, Fort Lauderdale. Oct. 31, State Rd. 7 (U.S. 441) and with performances from students. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., or by appointment. North, 6650 N. Andrews Ave., • Saturday, Nov. 6, 9 a.m., Margate Boulevard (Old Margate 305-221-2722. 305-751-8367. Fort Lauderdale. Information and Mother of Christ Parish, Miami (in Swap Shop location), Margate. St. Stephen fall festival “Facets of Faith: Windows registration: 954-771-0440, www. Spanish). Unlimited rides: $20. 954-962-0434 extravaganza, Nov. 4-7, 2000 S. Into the Sacred,” Sunday, Nov. 14, respectlifemiami.org. • Thursday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m., or [email protected]. State Road 7, Miramar. Discounted 1 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Life issues workshop, Saturday, Mother of Our Redeemer, Miami St. Lawrence carnival, Oct. 28- ride bracelets: save $5 before 464 N.E. 16 St., Miami. Presented by Nov. 13, St. John Neumann Parish, Gardens. the Miami Coalition of Christians 31, 2200 N.E. 191 St., North Miami opening day; unlimited ride 12125 S.W. 107 Ave., Miami. • Saturday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m., St. and Jews Clergy Dialogue in honor Beach. Rides, games, costume and coupon: $50, good all weekend. Organized by Respect Life Ministry. Vincent, Margate. 954-987-1100. of Interfaith Weekend, Nov. 12-14. pumpkin carving contests, candy for Information: 954-981-2922, • Wednesday, Nov. 17, 6 p.m., kids in costumes on Sunday. Limited Bobcat holiday bazaar, Features historian Ann Rose and [email protected]. tours of Trinity Cathedral’s stained- Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy booths available for vendors: $50 Saturday, Nov. 6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Our Extraordinary ministers of High School, Southwest Ranches. per day or $175 per four days. 305- Lady of Lourdes Academy, 5525 glass windows. 305-755-6096. holy Communion training, 932-4912. S.W. 84 St., Miami. Proceeds benefit St. Jerome fall carnival, Nov. Saturday, Nov. 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Harvest festival, Mother of tuition assistance fund. Admission: 17-21, 2533 S.W. Ninth Ave., Fort Anthony, 901 N.W. Second St., Fort SCHOOL EVENTS Christ, Oct. 28-31, 14141 S.W. 26 $5. 305-667-1623. Lauderdale. 954-525-4133. Lauderdale. Candidates will register St., Miami. Prizes, talent shows, live St. Vincent Parish 50th Our Lady of Divine through their parishes, must be “South Pacific,” Oct. 23, 7 p.m.; entertainment, with Roberto Torres anniversary dinner, Sunday, Providence family festival, Nov. recommended in a letter signed by Oct. 23-24, 2 p.m., Bienes Center on Saturday. Vendors welcome. Nov. 7, Heron Bay Marriott in 18-21, 10205 W. Flagler St., Miami. their pastors. 305-759-4531, ext. 107. for the Arts at St. Thomas Aquinas Four-day ride tickets: $50 presale at Coral Springs, following the 4 p.m. Rides, games, bazaar, silent auction, High School, 2801 S.W. 12 St., Fort church office; not available at fair. anniversary Mass. For tickets: 954- music, international food and live Lauderdale. Presented by drama 786-423-5636. 972-0434. entertainment. 305-551-8113. RETREATS/DAYS department. Tickets: $12 adults; $5 “Trunk ’n’ Treat,” Friday, Oct. St. Maurice country fair, Nov. Mary Help of Christians students. Joan.Kneski@aquinas-sta. 29, 5-8 p.m., St. Andrew School, 11-14, 2851 Stirling Road, Dania fall festival, Nov. 18-21, 6000 OF REFLECTION org. 9990 N.W. 29 St., Coral Springs. A Beach. Rides, games, food, live University Drive, Parkland. Cheerleading exhibition, Chili cook-off, hot dog eating MorningStar Renewal Center, safe way of trick or treating. $5 entertainment. Proceeds benefit 7275 S.W. 124 St., Pinecrest. Sunday, Nov. 14, 2-5 p.m., admission includes dinner from the parish and its hunger program. competition with high school Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy football teams from across Registration required for all Chick-fil-A and games. 954-501- Tickets available in parish office. programs. 305-238-4367, ext. 102, or High School gym, 5451 S. Flamingo 4985. 954-961-7777. Broward. Rides, games, live Road, Southwest Ranches. Features entertainment, food and visit www.morningstarrenewal.org: St. Timothy carnival, Nov. teams from Catholic middle schools. Blessed Trinity family festival, beverages. 954-804-1941. “Raising Faith-filled Kids” parenting Nov. 4-7, 4020 Curtiss Parkway, 11-14, 5400 S.W. 102 Ave., Miami. seminar, Tuesday, Oct. 26, 7-9 p.m. $5 per person. Refreshments Miami Springs. Carnival rides, Celebrating 50 years of community. Miami Heroes luncheon, For parents seeking to integrate available for purchase. Saturday, Nov. 20, 11:30 a.m., Coral games, plenty of food, lots of fun Follow on Facebook: St. Timothy more faith into parenting and “Lucky Stiff,” a musical murder Gables Women’s Club, 1101-1109 for entire family. 305-871-5780. Carnival 2010. 305-274-8224. family relationships. mystery, Dec. 2-4, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables. Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Visitation Parish international Resurrección en Ágape, 29 5, 2:30 p.m., Archbishop Edward Honors heroes in the disabled A. McCarthy High School, student fall carnival, Nov. 4-8, 2785 Happy food festival, Nov. 13-14, 19100 community. Proceeds benefit y 30 de octubre en el SEPI, 7700 Hoyer St. (Southwest 11 Court), Fort N. Miami Ave., Miami Gardens. S.W. 56 St., Miami. Retiro para and performing arts center, 5451 S. Shake-a-Leg of Miami and Schott Flamingo Road, Southwest Ranches. Lauderdale. Family night: Thursday, Features food from countries of the Communities for Persons Who Are ayudar a divorciados y separados a Nov. 4, 6:30 p.m. Affordable fun for West Indies, music and fellowship. superar dicha experiencia. Dirigido Tickets on sale Nov. 1. Cost: $15, Deaf or Disabled. $25 per person. preferred seating; $10, adults; $8, the whole family. 954-583-8725. 305-710-7472. 305-226-5183. por el Centro de Enriquecimiento Familiar de la arquidiócesis. students. 954-434-8820. St. Bonaventure family St. Paul the Apostle AIDS Awareness fundraiser, 305-762-1143/1140. festival, Nov. 4-7, 1301 S.W. 136 Christmas boutique, Nov. 13-14, Saturday, Nov. 27, 7:30 p.m., St. Ave., Davie. International food 2700 N.E. 36 St., Lighthouse Point. Bartholomew, 8005 Miramar Wellspring experience, Nov. SPIRITUAL court, games for all ages, live Thanksgiving and Christmas items, Parkway, Miramar. DJ and goodies. 5-7, Don Shula’s Hotel, 6842 Main gifts, home-baked goods, plants St., Miami Lakes. Retreat for people nightly entertainment. Tickets: $45 Organized by Youn Renmen Lòt “Upon This Rock,” Saturday, and religious items. 954-943-9154. dealing with significant loss, with unlimited four-day ride wristband; ministry. $25 per person. 954-981- Oct. 30, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Bob primary focus given to the divorce $25 single ride session; only “Invictus: Haiti Unconquered” 9966. Thomas Student Union Building, experience. $175 per person. available pre-event. stbonadmin@ exhibition, Nov. 13, 2010-Jan. “Camino de Santiago: Two Ave Maria University, 5050 Ave Registration deadline: Nov. 2. aol.com. 15, 2011, Archbishop Curley Perspectives,” on display through Maria Blvd., Ave Maria. A day Sponsored by archdiocese’s Family Dec. 5, Barry University’s Andy Gato of reflection with music, talks, Life Office. 305-762-1142. Gallery, Thompson Hall, second prayer and Mass. $50 per person, floor, 11300 N.E. Second Ave., Retiros de Impacto, un includes continental breakfast and Miami Shores. Art exhibit featuring programa para parejas con hijos de lunch. Transportation to/from Ave HOSPICE PROVIDERS works by Laura Luna and Silvia 3 a 11 años que lleva a los esposos Maria available. R.S.V.P. by Oct. 25: Lizama, [email protected], a un diálogo sincero. 305-571-7111, 954-722-2348, www.avemaria.edu/ 305-899-4887. www.impactos.org: founders. OF FLORIDA • 6 y 7 de noviembre, 8:30 Songs and prayer in the spirit a.m.-5:30 p.m., iglesia de St. of Taizé, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 7:30 Only Hospice ... FAITH EDUCATION Joachim, 19150 S.W. 117 Ave., p.m., Barry University, Cor Jesu Miami. Chapel, 11300 N.E. 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Archbishop Thomas Suite 100 fullest ... at home, in nursing by the archdiocesan Department of tiempo alejados de la agitación Wenski will preside. Hymns in Miami Lakes, FL 33014 homes, assisted-living center, Religious Education. 305-762-1090 diaria para reflexionar sobre English and Spanish. jvogel23@ 305-822-2380 wherever home is ... with SEPI (Southeast Pastoral sus vidas y su relación con Dios. earthlink.net. 954-676-5465 comfort, dignity and self- Institute), Certificado en Ministerio 305-479-0408, 786-390-8903, esteem. Mass in honor of Mary Fax: 305-824-0665 Pastoral Hispano, y cursos para matrimoniosenvictoria.moc@gmail. Help of Christians, Tuesdays, Referral & Admissions Line ampliar conocimientos sobre com. 7 p.m. Misa en honor de María 305-351-7124 ... provides pain management pastoral hispana, 7700 S.W. 56 St., Experiencia de Emaús para Auxiliadora, martes, 7 p.m., St. John Toll-free: 1-800-533-3933 as symptom control expertise. 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What he did before becoming a priest: “My parents owned a fish market in Pembroke Pines and both my brother Joseph and I worked there when we were younger.” When he knew he wanted to be a priest: “I would say, the age of reason, 7.” Person or event that triggered his vocation: FATHER CHRISTOPHER MARINO “By the time I had my first Communion, I knew I wanted to do what the priest did. I wanted to Pastor, St. Michael the stand at the altar and make Jesus present. My Archangel Parish, Miami vocation stems from the liturgy of the Church.” Father Marino is pictured here with his mother, Marie, and his brother Joseph, whom he calls “a great blessing Father Marino was born July 27, 1967, in What he would be doing if he had not become a priest: in my life.” Probably work in the food industry, in some Flushing, N.Y. His family later moved to aspect of the seafood business. “Before I became South Florida, and in 1985 he graduated pastor of Visitation Parish I was the fine dining What he collects? from Chaminade College Preparatory (now food critic for the Miami Herald Broward edi- Liturgical vestments and vessels (chalices) tion for three years, from 2000 to 2003, and that Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory) in Person he most admires: Hollywood. After his freshman year at The was a lot of fun.” “Many people (and) no one person in particular. The most difficult aspect of being a priest: I have spiritual fathers that I model my life as a Catholic University of America in Washington, “Not living up to people's expectations, even priest after: Pope John Paul II; Msgr. Luigi D.C., he was accepted as a seminarian for the though sometimes their expectations are Giussani, founder of Communion and Archdiocese of Miami. He studied at St. John unreasonable.” Liberation; Archbishop Fulton Sheen; and Vianney College Seminary in Miami and St. His description of the ideal priest: Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger before and after “A man who is faithful to Christ, the Church becoming Pope Benedict XVI. As a high school Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton and the liturgy.” student, I received the book 'Introduction to Beach, and was ordained April 16, 1993. Christianity,' written by Cardinal Ratzinger, and He has served as pastor of St. Michael since although I didn't understand it I knew that it July 2008, and before that was pastor of My own human failure is was important for my life. I have never put that ‘ book down since.” Visitation Parish in North Miami. In addition, my disappointment … His greatest disappointment: he serves as adjunct spiritual director at ’ “I would say to not communicate God's love and St. John Vianney; spiritual director of the truth as I should. My own human failure is my Italian Apostolate; chaplain of the Knights A priestly stereotype that he feels should be discarded: disappointment, my lack of charity and mercy.” of St. Gregory and St. Sylvester; and “I don't believe there are any, especially in this His greatest joy: presbyteral council representative for the archdiocese, because we are all so diverse with “I have lots. The fact that I wake up in the such a variety of style.” morning, that people feel welcomed at my East Dade Deanery. He also is a member What he does on his day off: parish, being the person that can see the good in of the international movement Communion “I like to cook, I like to fish (shallow water reef others are all joys. My brother Joseph is a great and Liberation, and serves as the priest fishing), but mainly I like to relax at the parish.” blessing in my life.” responsible for member priests in the U.S. Favorite movie: His greatest accomplishment: The “Godfather” trilogy: “Yes, even Godfather “I am only doing what I am supposed to do. … III!” I may do it poorly, but I am still doing it.” Favorite TV series: His harshest critic: “House” and “No Reservations” with Anthony Bourdain. “Myself. However, my mom is my greatest champion.” Last book read: “I just re-read, 'The Leopard' by Giuseppe di Thing he most fears: Lampedusa and the biography 'John Adams' “Allowing my human failures to overwhelm written by David McCullough.” me, to disappoint people or let them down.” Favorite type of music: Regrets: Archdiocese of Miami “I enjoy music; I like having either classical or “When I fail to show charity and mercy, 9401 Biscayne Boulevard opera playing in the background. I have an sometimes on a daily basis.” Miami, Florida 33138 appreciation for the human voice.” 305.762.1043 Fax 305.751.6227

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MORE ON ‘Be witnesses’ THE WEB Here’s a look at some stories that ran on the archdiocesan website, www.miamiarch.org, in the past month. To see them, to the Gospel click on the “news center” tab and look along the column on the right, or click on “news archive” Archbishop asks faithful to donate to and search via keywords. • Recent homilies and opin- World Mission Sunday collection Oct. 24 ion pieces by Archbishop Thomas Wenski, including a Let’s Talk blog Dear brothers and sisters in be missionaries. As we pray on the “Faith of our fathers” and Christ, and respond here at home, we a column in support of the Haiti Our Lord, before returning are replicating what is also tak- Empowerment, Assistance and to the Father, promised His ing place in every parish and Rebuilding Act (H.R. 6021) pend- followers the Holy Spirit and chapel in every corner of the ing before Congress. charged them with being His globe. • Cubans pay tribute to “witnesses in Jerusalem, and Your generosity through the Archbishop Wenski. in all Judea and Samaria, and Society for the Propagation of • Catholic women told “all of to the ends of the earth” (Acts the Faith will reach those who us are leaders.” 1:8). await the “Good News” of Je- • Pet blessing at St. Vincent At Baptism, we too were sus, who long to experience His in Margate. called to be Christ’s witnesses. hope and love. • Archdiocese marks 52nd We are to share our faith with More than 1,150 young anniversary. those around us, and to sup- churches in the Developing • Re-opening of St. Robert port, in prayer and sacrifice, World count on your generous Bellarmine as mission of Corpus the work of missionaries who response to this World Mission Christi Parish. bring the “Good News” of Je- Sunday. Please also continue to • St. Bonaventure Parish marks sus to faraway places — to Af- pray that all of us in the Arch- 25th anniversary rica, Asia, the Pacific Islands, diocese of Miami may be eager • Obituaries for Immaculate and remote regions of Latin and effective witnesses of Je- Heart of Mary Sister Rosemary America. sus, as He asked us to be. Quigg, who worked at St. Rose On World Mission Sunday, of Lima Parish, and Father Carl celebrated this year on Oct. 24, Sincerely in the Lord, Morrison, who worked at the the Catholics of the world unite The Most Reverend Metropolitan Tribunal and helped at Mass to recommit ourselves Thomas Wenski out at St. Martha Parish. to this baptismal vocation to Archbishop of Miami

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