St. RaphaelÊs Council of Catholic Women Our Lady of Good Counsel, Pray for Us
99th Edition CCW Newsletter www.st-raphaels.com/ccw September/October 2017
St. Raphael’s From Father Tim, Our Pastor Fall Festival Dear CCW members: Wel- come back to another new th October 27-29 year! The summer sure did go by fast. Later this month we CCW President’s Message will also welcome back the St. Raphael Catholic Church first day of fall and hopefully cooler Welcome back to all our Council weather soon thereafter. Anglo-Saxon members. I especially want to Christians of old used to call September welcome all our new members. I Halig-monath, meaning “holy month,” CCW OFFICERS look forward to meeting many of because of all the holy days crowded President you soon. We have a faith filled together, like the Nativity of the Blessed Denise DeBord year planned with lots of fun events Virgin Mary (September 8th), the Exalta- First Vice President for everyone. There is something for tion of the Holy Cross (September 14th), Susan Ugan everyone to help with. Each of you and the Feast of the Archangels Mi- Second Vice President has a special talent or gift. I would chael, Gabriel, and Raphael—our pa- Sandy Pennington especially like to encourage our tron (September 29th). I hope that this Treasurer school mom's to help us find ways to month will also be a holy month for you Judy Geier help you. I'm hoping some of you as the CCW begins their meetings and Corresponding Secretary can meet together and brainstorm activities again. Thank you sincerely for Rosanna Costa ideas. Needless to say I'm going to all that you continue to do for St. Raph- be relying very heavily on our very Recording Secretary ael parish. Your own commitment to Marty Maranto capable Council Board and hope the Faith and holiness of life are truly an each of you will help them Spirituality Commission inspiration to me. God bless you al- Joanne Leahey throughout the year. Your Sister in ways. Fr. Tim Christ, Denise DeBord Service Commission Marlene D'Abramo & Mary Ball Bible Study 2017/2018 Leadership Commission OLSOS District Fall Conference Welcome back to an exciting new year Rebecca O'Dell Please make sure you attend the for Bible Study. A great group of men OLSOS District Fall Conference and women meet from 9:15am to which will be held at Holy Family 10:45am each Wednesday. Beginning Church (200 78th Ave NE, St. Peters- NEWSLETTER September 6 to November 14, the top- burg) on Saturday, October 7th. Louise Barrett & ic is “The Bible and the Sacraments”. Registration, which includes a conti- Theresa McCormick November 28 to February 20, the Topic nental breakfast and lunch, is TBD. is “Lectio Eucharist”. February 27 to Details will follow in the bulletin. May 1, the Topic is “Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John”. Feel free th CCW MEETINGS Parish Picnic - Nov. 12 to drop in any Wednesday for an September - May Don’t miss this amazing free amazing opportunity 7:30am Rosary, 8am Mass, and wonderful Parish event to grow in your faith th 8:30am Continental on Sunday, November 12 from and knowledge of Breakfast, followed by CCW meeting 1pm to 4pm. Check the bulletin in Scripture. You will feel See CCW schedule, page 2 next few weeks for more details! welcome. CCW Newsletter, page 2
CCW Calendar 2017 Save the Dates Saturday September 23 St. Raphael’s Knights of Columbus Italian Dinner, doors open 5:30 pm Tuesday September 26 Opening Rally 40 Days for Life 7pm, 4131 Central Ave Wed-Sun Sept 27-Nov 5 40 Days for Life Campaign Saturday October 7 OLSOS Fall District Conference, Holy Family 8am to 2pm (this replaces the October St. Raphael CCW Monthly Meeting) Tuesday October 10 St. Raphael Day at 40 Days for Life Saturday October 14 St. Raphael Day at 40 Days for Life Tuesday October 17 40 Days for Life Mid-Point Rally & Potluck, 6:30 pm, Gulfcoast Community Church, 555 76th Ave N Fri-Sun Oct 27, 28, 29 St. Raphael’s Fall Festival: Sweet Tooth Booth Saturday November 4 Monthly CCW Meeting, Rosary, Mass, Breakfast, Program, Parish Hall Sunday November 5 Closing Vigil 40 Days for Life, 6 PM, 4131 Central Ave Sunday November 12 St. Raphael Parish Picnic Saturday November 18 Foundations of Life GALA Saturday December 9 Rosary, Mass, Christmas Brunch, Parish Center, Registration Needed Saturday January 6 Monthly CCW Meeting, Rosary, Mass, Breakfast, Program, Parish Hall Mon-Thur January 15-18 Rummage Sale Donations, Parish Center 3:30pm to 6pm Friday January 19 Rummage Sale Set Up, Parish Center 2pm until done Saturday January 20 Rummage Sale, Parish Center 8am to 1pm Saturday February 3 Monthly CCW Meeting, Rosary, Mass, Breakfast, Program, Parish Hall Friday February 9 Set-up St. Raphael Fashion Show, Parish Center 3:30pm to 6pm Saturday February 10 St. Raphael Fashion Show, Parish Center Sunday February TBD Focus 11 Cookie Drop off, Room B after all Masses Saturday March 3 Celebrating 90’s Luncheon Saturday April 7 Monthly CCW Meeting, Rosary, Mass, Breakfast, Parish Hall Saturday May 5 Monthly CCW Meeting, Rosary, Mass, May Crowning Thur-Sun May 17-20 DCCW Convention in Tampa Sept-May CCW General Meetings: 7:30am Rosary, 8am Mass, 8:30am Continental Breakfast & Meeting
Project Rachel “Ignatius Spiritual Exercises”, “Lectio –Peter”, If you are suffering after abortion, your church wishes “Resisting Happiness”, and “Opening The Word” to to reach out to you in love and support. Call Project study the Sunday Readings. Check the bulletin for Rachel 1-888-456-HOPE (4673) and ask for Emma, more details. All are welcome at any time. Spanish call 813-500-9785 and ask for Rosa. More information email [email protected] or go to 40 Days for Life Events www.rachelsvineyard.org. Contact CCW member Save the Date for these Events at the Maggie Moren 727-525-6873 for info about a Post Vigil Site: Kickoff Vigil: Tuesday, Septem- th Abortion Support Group called H.E.A.R.T.S. This call ber 26 at 7pm, Closing Vigil: Sunday, th and participation in the group will be completely November 5 6pm. Please also join us for confidential. our midpoint Pot Luck Dinner at Gulf Coast Community Church, 555 76th Ave N, St. Peters- Faith Circles 2017/2018 burg, Tuesday, October 17th, at 6:30pm. “We Come together to Church in Pews but grow to- gether as Christians in CIRCLES”. These small groups meet in homes and at church on various days at vari- Vocations to the Priesthood & Religious Life ous times. Those who have been in small groups really Visit www.st-raphaels.com/vocations webpage for enjoy the time spent with others growing in their faith. prayers, calendars and other resources dedicated for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. The topics this year include “A Biblical Walk Through the Mass”, Seven Deadly Sins Seven Lively Virtues”, CCW Newsletter, page 3
First Vice President Message by Susan Ugan To further help our parishioners and their families, our September speaker is Carol Ann Bates, our parish Dear Members: WELCOME ALL! Many of you have Community Nurse. She has been with Hospice for returned from vacations out of Florida and some of us over 20 years. So you may say," I don't need a nurse.", enjoyed just doing less during the two short months of or" I know what nurses do." BUT Carol Ann gave you summer. So here we are gearing up for our first CCW an extensive list of what she and other community meeting September 2 which begins our official work- nurses can and do for our parishioners ing year 2017-2018. Yes, the summer was a nice break but your Board members did some thinking and plan- DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEAS FOR US??...TO IMPROVE ning for the year ahead. WHAT WE DO, SOMETHING NEW TO INITIATE? DON'T KEEP IT TO YOURSELF. Share it with a Board member. Most of you know that our President, Denise DeBord We love new ideas, so let us hear from you. has had serious surgery and will continue treatments. I will be acting in place of Denise. Also, Marlene D'Abramo is ill and is undergoing treatments. She in- CCW President Update by Jen Coleman (Denise sists on being as involved as possible but knows her DeBord’s daughter) health comes first. She has organized the 'breakfast Dear family and friends, We find ourselves quite sud- angels" for the first meeting but would welcome some denly on a very difficult journey. As you know by now, new faces to help out for later meetings. my mom, Denise, is facing a second battle with can- Marty Maranto has stepped up to take the Recording cer. We found out on June 13th that she had a golf Secretary position (not filled last spring). Marty has ball size tumor in the right parietal lobe of her brain. also gone ahead creating our news messages for the This, it turns out, was to blame for the near-total loss of parish bulletin. THANK YOU, MARTY! use of her left arm and some other difficulties that had begun developing earlier this year. She had a Please check out the calendar posted in this newslet- successful craniotomy on June 20th. The doctor was ter. You will recognize many CCW events are annual - able to remove all but two tiny bits of the tumor.… WHY? Because they are so successful and loved by The pathology report revealed the tumor was a glio- fellow parishioners. Marty had the great idea of post- blastoma, which is an aggressive and stubborn form ing a few of our numerous monetary donations to of brain cancer, so after she has her staples removed church and school. I hope you all have seen them. she will begin radiation and chemo therapy… If you "Raising money" isn't the true end of our Council. know my mom at all, you know she is a very deter- Money raised keeps buildings in repair, for prayer and mined person, so she is ready for the fight! We believe worship, learning the faith, celebrating the sacra- wholeheartedly in the power of prayer and the grace ments....guiding children through the sacraments and of our loving Heavenly Father who is always with us "growing "them in the faith. Yes, all of us do work very and does not make mistakes. We are trusting in His hard to make these annual fundraisers fun and suc- strength and His plan as we walk this difficult road. cessful. BUT, we also remember the SPIRITUAL SIDE of We are thankful for the many loving and caring peo- our service to the parish: Louise's wonderful "prayer ple He has graciously placed in our path who are al- chain" which is such a comfort to so many during diffi- ready praying and ready to help in any way they cult times; funeral support to families during prepara- can. It is so encouraging to know we are not alone in tions and attendance at the funeral Mass; our yearly this and we have such great support from the MANY mini-retreat during Lent co-sponsored with Holy Fami- people who care for my mom and our family. We ly Parish; Christmas gift gathering for Shore Acres Nurs- know many of you have already been praying faith- ing Home spreads cheer to confined residents during fully for us and we are strengthened and replenished the beautiful Christmas season; our May Crowning to by it. We are so thankful and we covet your contin- show love for our Blessed Lady; the "90's Party honors ued prayers. our senior parishioners and shows our love and re- spect for their lives; monthly prayers at the monthly Update: (Denise has finished radiation and round 1 CCW Mass for the sick and deceased. Feel free to chemo and now has a break) This is an August 8 entry add - the list "goes on and on". Continued on page 4, CCW President Update . . . CCW Newsletter, page 4
Continued from pg 3…. CCW president update 40 Days for Life by Maggie Moren in Denise’s Caring Bridge Journal. Hi to every- Come fall, comes 40 Days for Life. St. Raphael has one!....Needless to say God has turned my world and been part of this campaign in the Diocese of St Pe- that of my family upside down but I know He has the tersburg from the beginning, over 10 years ago. perfect plan for all of us. Nothing I have lost or have to During each of these years, many of put up with can compare to the rich blessings He has you from St. Raphael answered the given in return. The prayers, special thoughts, card call to go and pray in front of the All sentiments are with me always and help sustain me Women’s Health Center at 4131 day and night. Knowing I have an army of prayer war- Central Ave, St. Petersburg where sur- riors behind me, how can I not be at peace? Know gical abortions are done up to 24 weeks also that I am keeping your special prayer requests in gestation. Again we are asking you to come down my prayers. I'd like to think that maybe the Lord has his and pray. Babies are God’s most innocent and ear a little closer to me right now. I can never begin to helpless creatures. God has called us to advance thank everyone for all of the special care and help. His cause for justice. This year, we will go and pray It’s humbling to surrender control but I know that it is in front of All Women’s Health Center on Tuesday, by God's hand that everything has come together. October 10th, and Saturday, October 14th. We are There is a great calm and peace that comes with sur- asking the St. Raphael parishioners to come and render. The rides to radiation give me a chance to join us for just one hour on either of these two days visit and the meals - WOW. I feel like a queen. No wor- or perhaps the Holy Spirit is leading you to join us on ries about losing weight. …You are always with me in both days for an hour. There will be signup sheets my thoughts. God Bless you. Denise with prayer time slots on Oct 10th and 14th before and after all Masses on the weekends of September 23/24 and September 30/October 1st. These unborn Joining St. Raphael CCW babies are our neighbors, so please come help us, It’s easy to join St. Raphael’s Coun- bring your rosary, Bible or prayer book to let these cil of Catholic Women. Simply drop women and families know we care and are praying an envelope marked CCW in the weekend collec- for them and their unborn child. We must put an tion. We need your name, address, phone, email end to this egregious act that kills babies and does address, birth day and birth month and a check for physical and psychological harm to the mothers. $15 payable to St. Raphael CCW. Dues are paya- Many of the women who go to an abortion clinic ble after January 1 and late by June. Membership feel they have no other option which is not the gets you to be part of a great group of women case. Help is available. Please, come and help whose job it is to serve God in our family, parish, these women, come and pray for them. For further community and world. We have a Mass intention information call Mary Stoft, 727-422-4001 or Maggie said for our members monthly. You do what you Moren, 727-525-6873. can, when you can and this way, with over 280 members, we get a lot done for St. Raphael’s. Women of all ages, professions, interests and talents Pope Francis Prayer Intentions are welcome and urged to join. September: That our parishes, animated by a missionary spirit, may be places where faith is Rosary Report communicated and charity is seen. Since our last meeting, the Rosary group has mailed out 3800 rosaries with 400 more waiting to go. WOW!! October: That all workers may There was no vacation for us. While I'm on the subject, receive respect and protection because of my health, I will have to find someone else of their rights, and that the un- to take over my chairmanship. If you are interested, employed may receive the op- please contact me, Ruth Mattick, at 727-526-1258. portunity to contribute to the Thank you. common good. CCW Newsletter, page 5
Message from Fr. Kevin Mackin OFM Dear Council of Catholic women: us overcome these fears and These encounters with the In the Gospel according to John, doubts, because it satisfies triune God are wrapped Jesus proclaims he is the “gate” to our basic needs. How is that? up in the mystery of the eternal life, our way, our truth and sacraments. Our faith fosters a healthy our life.Many people struggle self-image. We are made in We are not only a commu- through so-called “narrow gates” the image and likeness of nity of heroes and heroines as they go through the cycle of God and through baptism but also of sinners and human development from adoles- we become “a living temple” of scoundrels. Not everyone is as cence to young adulthood to mid- God. God lives within us and we, good as we would like. Some are dle years and old age. within God. He is closer to us than dysfunctional. We have to live with Did you see the movie “Brooklyn?” we are to ourselves. And people some messiness, and muddle I'm from Brooklyn and so I think it's a with a positive, healthy self-image through as best we can. But when charming story. Eilis Lacey grew up generally engage in constructive we fail, when we sin and jeopard- in a small Irish village in the 1950s. behavior. ize our relationship with God and There aren't many opportunities for one another, Jesus assures us that Second, our faith satisfies our long- her there. With the encourage- God's mercy outweighs our failures. ing for happiness. We are forever ment of her sister Rose, Eilis decides We struggle each day. God gave seeking the transcendent, some- to open the door to a new life in us the sacraments of initiation, thing beyond ourselves that will Brooklyn. She doesn't have a healing and service, grace and give purpose to our lives. St. Au- promising start: she's seasick on the power to help us through the gustine wrote: “O God, you have ocean crossing; letters from home “narrow gates” of our life. made us for yourself and our hearts only exacerbate her homesickness; are restless until they rest in you.” Finally, our Catholic faith provides and she feels lost in the fast-moving Within every human being there is us with a guide in the Bible, with pace of New York City. But people a sub-conscious quest for the Ulti- the best news ever: how God offers along the way help Eilis walk mate, the All-Good. We call this each one of us salvation through through the “narrow gates” she God. Our primary purpose in life is Jesus. The Bible contains poetry, encounters in Brooklyn: a priest, the to live in relationship with God and prayers, songs, genealogies, histo- landlady, the department store one another forever. In the hereaf- ry, prophecies, stories, exhortations supervisor. She gradually sees a ter of heaven, we will see God and teachings that demonstrate future, a new life, beyond the door face-to-face with all our yearnings God's unconditional love and for- she opened. for happiness satisfied. giveness and acceptance of us. Suddenly Eilis is called back to Ire- The Risen Christ is present in these Third, our faith gives us a sense of land for a family emergency. She Scriptures proclaimed in our litur- belonging. We are a community of re-enters that door she closed and gies: God speaks to us and we lis- believers who go back 2,000 years, confronts her guilt for leaving. Then, ten; we speak to God and He lis- with heroes and heroines who in- on her way back to America, Eilis tens. spire us as we go through the nar- befriends another young woman row gates of life in the cycle of hu- As we go through the many like herself. Eilis notes: “You'll feel so man development, saints who en- “narrow gates” or doors of life with homesick that you'll want to die, courage us in our pursuit of God its fears and doubts in the cycle of but you will endure it and it won't and God's pursuit of us. We are our human development, our kill you. And one day the sun will linked together by a common Catholic faith will sustain us so that come out. And you'll realize...this is bond of “one Lord, one faith and we can eventually enter safely where your life is.” one Baptism.” We gather regularly through that final gate into the Many times, we can only go to offer God gratitude and worship kingdom of God. With my best through so-called narrow gates or for our life, to acknowledge our wishes for an enjoyable fall season, doors of life by letting go of our absolute dependency upon God Sincerely in Christ, Fr. Kevin fears and doubts, by realizing that our Creator and to ask God in the God is with us as we open these Our Father prayer to satisfy our doors into an uncertain future. Our basic needs for food, health, faith in particular can sustain us as home, a respectable livelihood we pass through, because it helps and a good peaceful society. CCW Newsletter, page 6
Member News ♥ From CCW member Jocelyn Pedalino: My ♥ New CCW Member Edwina Maxwell: I live granddaughter, Abbigail, had a busy summer. here in St. Petersburg with my daughter She competed in three Karate Tournaments in Zoe, who attends St. Raphael. I am self- Atlanta, Orlando and Washington DC. She com- employed in my own law firm, Open Win- peted in a more difficult and challenging divi- dow Law, where I do employment law -handbooks, sion and she placed in all competitions. Her dedi- policies, employment agreements, all the boring cation and hard work paid off and certainly was stuff. I joined CCW because you all seem like a obvious. We are very proud of her. She has already lovely group of women who are all focused on be- made her goals for the next tournament season ing a part of a dynamic and welcoming ministry! and I am confident that she will achieve them. I'm happy to be a part of the group. God has truly blessed her with these talents and I am truly blessed and grateful to have her in my life. ♥ From CCW member Miriam Ludes: August 27 was ♥ our 62nd anniversary. (Congrats to Miriam and Bif!) From CCW member Barbara Dippelhofer: I went to At the end of September I will be going to Panama CT in June as two of my grandchildren had gradua- as my mom will be 112 on September 24. tions. Kelly graduated from college in New York city in May and Eric graduated from high school. He will ♥ From CCW member Gail Brazzell: I will miss the CCW be going to University of Vermont. I am very proud Meeting and all of you on 9/2. But I hope to be in of them and had a nice visit with family. NC to celebrate our granddaughters Birthday and ♥ view the 2017 Solar Eclipse 8/21 with family and From CCW member Mary Poulin: I enjoyed a visit friends. It's especially exciting because 8/21 was my from my CT and Gainesville, FL families. They were a mother’s Birthday! I'll be thinking and praying for comfort for me at David's first year Anniversary you all. Mass. It was a wonderful time to share memories of our loved one. ♥ From CCW member Marlene D’Abramo: On August ♥ 5th, my granddaughter Sarah Elizabeth Longino From CCW member Vicki Nelson: Thomas will be graduated cum laude from Florida State University starting at the University of Notre Dame along with with a Bachelor of Business Management. She is Ashley Finster. Go Irish!! now starting a whole new life with a job as a vet ♥ From CCW member Dani McAuliffe: Jon and I are assistant in Denver, Colorado. Sarah is enrolled in pleased to announce that our #4 son, Patrick the University in Denver to pursue her career as a McAuliffe, just became engaged to a wonderful vet. From CCW member Gina Norris: We will miss young woman that he met while studying at UCF: my daughter Sarah Longino, but are so proud of Megan Postava. They are hoping to be married at her! St. Raphael's Catholic Church on January 19, 2019.
♥ From CCW member Kathleen Anderson: My daugh- ♥ CCW Member Susan O’Gara: Dear Friends-Sending ter, Katie, graduated in May with her second Mas- my love from Granada, Nicaragua, where we are ter’s degree in Christian Counseling from Gordon in our tour day. What a blessing to be on the mis- Conwell Theological Seminary. She received her sion team to Mustard Seed Community in Mana- first Master’s degree in Theological Studies from the gua and Diriamba. The handicapped children are Divinity School at Duke University, where she also such a blessing and this mission trip has been such completed her undergraduate studies. My hus- a blessing. Thank you so much for all of you who band Steve's mother, Myrna Anderson, celebrated have supported this community and for all your her 85th birthday with her family at the Hopkins prayers. Club in Baltimore in July. This was a special place ♥ From CCW member Louise Barrett: My mom, Anne with many dear memories for Myrna, whose de- Liner, lives with me full time now. We had a rocky ceased husband was a beloved faculty member of start after Christmas when mom fell and fractured the Johns Hopkins Hospital and University through- out his medical career. Continued on next page . . . Member News CCW Newsletter, page 7
♥ Welcome to new CCW member Kathleen Ander- Member News . . . Continued from page 6 son (Kathy). She has been a member of St. Raph- her pelvis which resulted in a rehab stay. A month ael's Parish for 28 years. She resides in Harbor Isle after her release home, mom had a case of shin- with her husband of 32 years, Stephen and has two gles which laid her low. The great news is that Mom daughters, Katie, 30 (Chapel Hill, NC) and Caroline, is doing really well now! I have tons of relatives and 26 (Charlotte, NC). Kathy is caretaker for her mom, many of them are coming to FL to help me with Dorothy Eichelman who is a resident at Bon Secours mom’s care! I have become an expert in taking Alzheimer's Unit. Kathy is hoping the CCW will allow nieces and nephews to the City murals in the sum- her more involvement in the Catholic Community mer heat! and the fellowship of others who share her in faith. ♥ From Bernadette Bailey: I had a wonderful, hectic soccer weekend 24-27 AUG with Kansas City son, Calling all Bakers for Our Parish Festival Bryan. UNC/Chapel Hill grand daughter, Dorian by Marty Maranto scored the only goal against UCF; unfortunately, We will need plenty of cookies, cupcakes and brown- final score was 2-1 in UCF favor. In Sunday's game ies - or any other bar cookie. UNC won against USF 4-2, with Dorian providing an assist. Bryan will be back the middle of SEP when Chocolate chip always a hit, but any UNC plays FSU in Tallahassee, so I can look forward family favorite is nice for variety. We to more travel, very late nights, and special times will cut up whole cakes, breads etc. with my beloved family. A dual major in Interna- for you! You need not wrap them indi- tional Business & Finance, and major in Spanish from vidually, but if you do remember we sell usually 2 IU/Bloomington landed grand daughter Dana a cookies or 1 brownie for a ticket ( $1) size according- position with Oracle in Boston. We are all happy ly. Bake early and freeze for us! And many thanks with her success and she is enjoying her new life. from your CCW and the Parish Festival Committee!
CCW Members’ Relatives Deaths Care Teams Our sympathy to the following CCW members who Some members are involved in a very important task have lost a beloved family member or friend: Sandy of caring for a loved one through an illness. These Waterbury lost her son, Elliot; Roseanne Halsmer lost CCW members are care partners as family members her friend Bill Cocker; Tricia Lee lost her Uncle Oscar face illnesses of various types: Miriam Ludes (Biff), de Leon Barrientos; Stephanie Graham lost her niece Peggy Nolan (Richard), Sandy Imbriani (Ralph), Rose Heather Ausman and friend Peter Fox; Linda Mims lost York, Sr. (Bill). Carmen Marlowe (Rosa Rodriguez), her brother in law John Mims; Barbara Alderfer lost Jane Winstead (Rose Grado), Tricia Lee (Aida Lee), her brother in law Jeff Wood; Mary Brophy and Tam- Bernadette Zeender (Melanie Walsh), Susan Keller my Wenzel lost their sister and aunt Pat Sullivan; Molly (Marvelle Wood), Peggy Overbey and Lila Overbey Sanger lost her daughter in law’s brother, Jay (Charlotte Overbey), Vicki Nelson Maloney; Donna Waechter lost her Uncle John (Maria Rodriguez), Joanne Bird Kennedy and her brother in law Thomas (Winnie Young), Louise Barrett (Anne Waechter; Carol Lavigna lost her mother Theresa Liner), Christina Mayer (Aileen May- Slomback; Edwina Maxwell lost her grandmother er), Yvonne Thompson (DJ Thomp- Elza Russ; Elizabeth Hothan lost her brother Pat- son), Mimi and Joseph Casadonte rick Curry; Eileen Brady lost her sister Miriam Colimore, (Andrew Casadonte), Julie Grammatica and Kate Hargrove lost her mother in law Joan Hargrove; Jeanine Howell (Ralph Howell), Carol Irwin (Meegan Cherie Mainenti lost her aunt Roberta Mainenti Roe; Irwin), Debbi Reidy (Donna Blair and Phyllis Phillips), and Donna Driscoll lost her brother Dan Driscoll. Donna St. John (Frances St. John), and Kathy Ander- son (Dorothy Eichelman). We are praying for pa-
tience, strength, and healing for everyone. CCW Newsletter, page 8
Please Remember In Your Prayers... Our Sick: Please keep the following in your Our Deceased by Bernadette Bailey prayers: Denise DeBord, Marlene D’Abramo, Mary In May: Jeffrey Blake, Bill Cocker, Oscar de Leon Bar- Poulin, John Shettle, Beverly Abentroth, Flor Vidal, rientos, William Izzo, Filippa Colaianni, Maurice Stick- Jim Smith, Margaret Bonnano, Muriel Curran, and ney, Heather Ausman, Josephine Bonyai, Terry Bell, those who are homebound, in assisted living and and Peter Fox. nursing homes: Rosa Rodriquez, Mary Donatelli, Mar- In June: John Mims, Eileen Edwards, Jeff Wood, Elliot velle Wood, Winnie Young, Toni Harvey, Jim Flatley, Waterbury, Pat Sullivan, Jay Maloney, Joyce Miller, DJ Thompson, Phyllis Phillips, Ralph Howell, Bill York, and Dr. Patrick Callaghan, III. Irene Morley, Biff Ludes, Charlotte Overbey, Rose In July: Robert Packett, Dr. John Bures, Thomas Grado, and Josie Matracia. Waechter, Bob Georges, Theresa Slomback, Elza Russ, Patrick Curry, and John Kennedy. In August: Miriam Colimore, Joan Hargrove, Roberta Mainenti Roe, John Stephenson, Robert Smith, Dan Driscoll, Maureen Space, Betsy Gunderson, Jose Ca- CCW member Death ballero, Dan Reda and Christopher Parkes. CCW member Eileen Cahill Edwards died June 11, leaving behind no relatives. She was born in Stanton Island New York and lived a life full of adventure and Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and with many fond memories of her friends at St. Raph- let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls, and the souls of all the faith‐ ael’s Church, most especially those in the choir. Ei- ful departed, through the mercy of God, leen was a registered nurse and met and married rest in peace. Amen. Captain Edwards, US Army, in the 1950’s. They were married shortly after meeting, though they were to- gether less than a week as Captain Edwards died Bishop Parkes Brother Dies - from the Diocesan suddenly. Eileen had three siblings including a broth- Pastoral Bulletin er who died in his teenage years and two sisters, It is with sadness that we report the passing of Mr. Catherine and Mary, with Eileen being the youngest Christopher J. Parkes, 55, brother of Most Reverend of the three. Mary, Catherine and Eileen were de- Gregory Parkes, Bishop of St. Petersburg, on Friday voted to each other. They lived, traveled and at- evening, August 25, after suffering from complica- tended mass together at St. Raphael’s Church. Af- tions due to a recent heart surgery, near his home in ter both Mary and Catherine passed away, Eileen Utah. Mr. Parkes was preceded in death by his par- lived alone and enjoyed her time in the St. Raphael’s ents, Ronald and Joan Parkes, and is survived by his choir with her many friends. However, the parishion- wife, TJ, his daughter, Courtney, and his two brothers, ers have not seen Eileen in many years as her health Father Stephen and Bishop Gregory Parkes, in addi- declined and she moved to The Springs at Boca tion to extended family members. Ciega Bay in Gulfport. Eileen was blessed to meet Cliff Lan____ who cared for her during the last years. Funeral arrangements are pending and additional Eileen shared her faith and life with Cliff as they mar- information will be provided as it becomes available. ried three years ago. Cliff died last year. Please keep the entire Parkes family in your kind thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Eileen’s faith was powerful. She was devoted to her faith and she surrounded herself with people whom If you would like to send a sympathy card to Bishop she loved and had a similar devotion. She was Parkes, his address is: PO Box 40200, St. Petersburg, FL strong willed and loved to tell stories of her sisters 33743-0200. and family.
St. Rapha el's Council of Catholic Women Our Lady of Good Counsel, Pray for Us
100h Edition CCW Newsletter www.st-raphaels.com/ccw November/December 2017
Parish Picnic, Nov. 12th From Father Tim, Our Pastor Don’t miss this amazing free and Dear CCW members: I un- wonderful Parish event on Sunday, derstand that this is the 100th November 12 from 12:30 to 3 PM. issue of the CCW newsletter Everyone, bring a side or dessert to at St. Raphael parish. That is share and your lawn chairs. Ham- quite noteworthy for both St. Raphael Catholic Church burger, hot dogs, drinks, beer and the CCW and the parish. Both are intri- wine are provided. The Knights of cately connected, and this newsletter Columbus and CCW will be helping marks a milestone in that relationship. CCW OFFICERS out. This is a great Milestone is an interesting word. Its roots President event and fun way to go back to ancient Roman roads Denise DeBord meet people in the where a mile was measured by a Parish. There are “thousand” (Latin: mille) paces and First Vice President Susan Ugan games for the kids. marked with a stone, or milliarium. The More details will be in stone often would have the name of Second Vice President Sandy Pennington the bulletin. the emperor carved on it, the date, and the place from which the distance Treasurer Judy Geier CCW Christmas Brunch was measured. The CCW members at St. Raphael’s have walked many miles Corresponding Secretary Come join us Saturday, December 9 together, starting many years ago, and Rosanna Costa following the 8am Mass. Celeste Brown will be catering our CCW all their endeavors have been done in Recording Secretary the name of the Lord. This newsletter Marty Maranto Christmas brunch and reservations are needed. Please mail your check stands as a milestone for that celebrat- Spirituality Commission ed journey of faith, and we at St. Raph- Joanne Leahey of $9 (payable to CCW) to Mary Ball, 6715-5 Cape Sable Way NE, St. ael’s are all better for it as a result. Service Commission Thank you, ladies, for your important Marlene D'Abramo & Mary Ball Petersburg FL 33702, or drop an en- velope marked “CCW Christmas and continuing ministry. Leadership Commission Brunch” in the Sunday collection. Fr. Tim Rebecca O'Dell We are collecting gifts for the Shore Acres Nursing Home Residents. 100th Edition of Please wrap and mark a tag with CCW Newsletter NEWSLETTER the item name and size so they can Many thanks go to Louise Barrett & give it to the right resident. They CCW Newsletter Editors Louise Barrett Theresa McCormick need shirts, sweaters, robes, lotion, and Theresa McCormick who began and other clothing and collaborating on our CCW newslet- toiletry items. There will al- ter in September 2003. No newslet- so be an optional member ter was possible without the sup- CCW MEETINGS gift exchange (value $10). port of our Pastors, priests, Church September - May If you bring a gift, you pick office staff, and CCW members 7:30am Rosary, 8am Mass, a gift from the Exchange who have contributed over the 8:30am Continental Table. Questions? Call years. Thanks be to God for all His Breakfast, followed by CCW meeting Louise at 727-821-2561, Divine help. See CCW schedule, page 2 [email protected] CCW Newsletter, page 2
CCW Calendar 2017-18 Save the Dates Sunday November 5 Closing Vigil 40 Days for Life, 6 PM, 4131 Central Ave Sunday November 12 St. Raphael Parish Picnic Saturday November 18 Foundations of Life GALA Saturday December 9 Rosary, Mass, Christmas Brunch, Parish Center, Registration Needed Saturday January 6 Monthly CCW Meeting, Rosary, Mass, Breakfast, Program, Parish Hall Mon-Thur January 15-18 Rummage Sale Donations, Parish Center 3:30pm to 6pm Friday January 19 Rummage Sale Set Up, Parish Center 2pm until done Saturday January 20 Rummage Sale, Parish Center 8am to 1pm Saturday February 3 Monthly CCW Meeting, Rosary, Mass, Breakfast, Program, Parish Hall Friday February 9 Set-up St. Raphael Fashion Show, Parish Center 3:30pm to 6pm Saturday February 10 St. Raphael Fashion Show, Parish Center Sunday February TBD Focus 11 Cookie Drop off, Room B after all Masses Saturday March 3 Celebrating 90’s Luncheon Saturday April 7 Monthly CCW Meeting, Rosary, Mass, Breakfast, Parish Hall Saturday May 5 Monthly CCW Meeting, Rosary, Mass, May Crowning Thur-Sun May 17-20 DCCW Convention in Tampa Sept-May CCW General Meetings: 7:30am Rosary, 8am Mass, 8:30am Continental Breakfast & Meeting
Rosary Report Faith Circles 2017/2018 Our deepest thanks and appreciation go to CCW “We Come together to Church in Pews but grow to- member Ruth Mattick, Rosary Ministry leader, who gether as Christians in CIRCLES”. These small groups dedicated 25 years to making and distributing rosar- meet in homes and at church on various days at vari- ies. Ruth and her faithful team of rosary makers have ous times. Those who have been in small groups really sent out 69,698 rosaries and 1,865 chaplets. The rosar- enjoy the time spent with others growing in their faith. ies have gone to: Cancer Hospital Chapel, St. Rapha- The topics this year include “A Biblical Walk Through el Parish and School classes, prolife, African Missions, the Mass”, Seven Deadly Sins Seven Lively Virtues”, Our Lady of Clearwater Shrine, Archbishop of Nigeria, “Ignatius Spiritual Exercises”, “Lectio –Peter”, Sunday C.C.D, Legion of Mary, DCCW Conventions, “Resisting Happiness”, and “Opening The Word” to Hospital Ministry, Prison Ministry, Girl Scouts, Mother study the Sunday Readings. Check the bulletin for Angelica, Philippines, Sisters of Notre Dame (Ohio), more details. All are welcome at any time. Confirmation Class 2015, Pinellas Hope, and the White Fathers of Africa Retirement OLSOS District Fall Conference Home. We pray each member of the Thank you to Judy Geier and Linda Mims for taking Rosary Ministry will receive many graces care of “breakfast” at the OLSOS Conference Meeting and blessings for the time and effort Saturday, October 7th at Holy Family. It was all deli- they have shared with others around the cious and the day went well. St. Raphael members world. CCW member Deborah Andry present were Bernadette Bailey, Louise Barrett, Bea has graciously taken over leadership of Cameron, Denise DeBord, Marlene D'Abramo, Judy this ministry. Geier, Linda Mims, Susan Ugan, Rebecca O'Dell, Susan O'Gara, Maria Flack, Lillian McClelland and Roseanna Foundation of Life Gala Costa. We supplied two Opportunity Baskets. If you would like to attend this amazing fund raising event for Foundation of Life, please contact Berna- dette Bailey 727-521-0924 for more details. Tickets are Vocations to the Priesthood & Religious Life $65, and you can car pool with one of us who are Visit www.st-raphaels.com/vocations webpage for going. It is at Higgins Hall in Tampa on November prayers, calendars and other resources dedicated 18th. for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. CCW Newsletter, page 3
First Vice President Message by Susan Ugan Our Deepest Sympathies Hello Ladies, October 26, many of us attended the Our deepest sympathies go out to Monsignor Caver- funeral Mass for Mat Matsumoto to show our love and ly on the loss of his two beloved brothers within 11 respect for this longtime parishioner who inspired so days of each other. Andrew Caverly died September many. We will all miss his “smile” and his “hand- 3 and Monsignor Patrick Caverly passed peacefully wave”. As sacristan, I’ll miss his reminders to me: wav- with loved ones around him at 3 PM on Thursday, ing his hand from the back of the church reminding September 14th, the Feast of the Exaltation of the me: “book on the altar” or “empty candles at St. Jo- Cross. seph’s Shrine.” Also, we remember the many, many The following is from their obituaries: “Andrew was years he filled in as “chief altar-boy.” We’ll miss you, born on September 22, 1933 in County Cork, Ire- Mat. Please pray for us. land…. Their upbringing including a strong catholic A big “THANK YOU” to the many CCW members who presence and that influenced his two brothers to join quickly signed up and filled the time slots to manage the priest hood, PJ & JB. During his younger years, An- the “Sweet Tooth” booth. And thanks to all the won- drew was interested in music and dance…. He will be derful bakers!!! This attraction is always a big success remembered for his positive attitude, charisma, hard- due to you all who bake such wonderful goodies that working and the pride in his Irish heritage. Andrew will no one can resist. be deeply missed by his family and friends.”
The Parish Picnic, Sunday November 12 is almost here. Monsignor Patrick Caverly “Was ordained on June 10, The CCW has been asked to handle the “FOOD OR- 1961 in County Carlow, Ireland…and was sent to GANIZATION” as we have done previous years. serve in Florida. Upon his arrival in Florida, he served SOOO….we are planning to help setting up the buf- at Bishop Barry High School and Holy Family Parish in fet area, organizing and replenishing the food, setting the Diocese of St. Augustine (now Diocese of St. Pe- out paper plates, and condiments and also the clean tersburg).. In 1972, he began his tenure as Pastor of St. -up. Not so hard! Actually it will be a fun and informal Mary Magdalen Parish in Altamonte Springs … In 1981 setting to get together with other parishioners. The he embarked on his “longest assignment,” when An- Knights do the tough stuff, cooking hamburgers and nunciation Parish in Altamonte Springs was estab- hot dogs and setting up tables and chairs. Please let lished. He served as Pastor there until his retirement in me know if you are planning to attend the picnic and 2011… In 1991, Monsignor Caverly was named Vicar can give a helping hand at the food table. We’ll see General of the Diocese of Orlando. In 2005, he was you all real soon at these many coming events. Re- given the title of Monsignor, Prelate of Honor and in spectfully, Susan Ugan 2008, Pope Benedict XVI named Monsignor Caverly a Protonotary Apostolic Supernumerary, the highest CCW Donation to St. Raphael School honor the pope confers on priests…. In a 2011 inter- view with the Florida Catholic, Monsignor Caverly CCW Secretary Marty Foreman presented to Kathy shared that his greatest joy had been, “introducing Bogataj, St Raphael School Principal, and Jenny Kra- Christ to others” and that his greatest hope was to, mer, Home and School “one day see God face to face.” He had a great President, our Scholarship devotion to our Blessed Mother and encouraged all Fund Donation of $5000 to to pray the rosary… He is survived by two brothers, the School. They were so Monsignor Bernard Caverly of the Diocese of St. Pe- appreciative of all that tersburg and Vincent Caverly of Rochester, NY.” Eter- CCW does for the School! nal Rest Grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual Thanks CCW members for light shine upon them, may their souls, and the souls all your hard work and of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of support of our major fund- God, rest in peace. raisers which include the Pack Rat Rummage Sale and Fashion Show. CCW Newsletter, page 4
Member News Project Rachel ♥ Welcome to new CCW members Wanda If you are suffering after abortion, your church Antunez and Sara Proenza wishes to reach out to you in love and support. Call Project Rachel 1-888-456-HOPE (4673) and ♥ From CCW Member Cherie Mainenti: I ask for Emma, Spanish call 813-500-9785 and ask have started my 7 month journey in massage ther- for Rosa. More information email projectra- apy school. I am attending Cortiva Institute in St [email protected] or go to www.rachelsvineyard.org. Petersburg. At the end of the 7 months I will be a Contact CCW member Maggie Moren 727-525-6873 licensed massage therapist. After that, I will con- for info about a Post Abortion Support Group called tinue to get more specialized training in lymphatic H.E.A.R.T.S. This call and participation in the group will massage which will help people with cancer who be completely confidential. may get lymphodemia after surgery. ♥ Congratulation to CCW member Susan O'Gara Care Teams who tied for “Favorite Actress in a Comedy” cate- Some members are involved in a very important task gory. The award was given by Theatre Grapevine of caring for a loved one through an illness. These which is a non-profit theatre news magazine serv- CCW members are care partners as family members ing the community theatres of Florida's Suncoast. face illnesses of various types: Miriam Ludes (Biff), Peg- gy Nolan (Richard), Sandy Imbriani (Ralph), Rose York, ♥ From CCW member Dolores Smith: I had a dream Sr. (Bill). Carmen Marlowe (Rosa Rodriguez), Jane Win- belated birthday get together in Savannah, GA stead (Rose Grado), Tricia Lee (Aida Lee), Bernadette October 6-9. All my children- Paula, Susan, Steven, Zeender (Melanie Walsh), Susan Keller (Marvelle Carole, and Gregory plus 2 grandkids Lilia and Wood), Peggy Overbey and Lila Overbey (Charlotte Sabrina, a brother from Montana, a brother and Overbey), Vicki Nelson (Maria Rodriguez), Joanne Bird family from VA and GA attending. The biggest (Winnie Young), Louise Barrett (Anne Liner), Christina surprise was the arrival of a young Exchange Stu- Mayer (Aileen Mayer), Yvonne Thompson (DJ Thomp- dent we had hosted in 1976- now an adult and son), Mimi and Joseph Casadonte (Andrew father himself who came with his adult son from Casadonte), Julie Grammatica and Jeanine Howell Brazil to join the party. What a good time we had! (Ralph Howell), Carol Irwin (Meegan Irwin), Debbi Lots of memories resurfaced, and new ones were Reidy (Donna Blair and Phyllis Phillips), and Kathy An- made. A good time was had by all. God is good. derson (Dorothy Eichelman). We are praying for pa- Belated Congratulations on your 90th birthday tience, strength, and healing for everyone. Dolores!
♥ From CCW member Stephanie Graham: Happy to Pack Rat Rummage Sale announce that our daughter, Megan Grove, her It’s time to start getting ready. The annual Pack Rat husband, TJ, and daughter, Gracie, are moving Rummage Sale is coming soon to our Parish Center. back to St. Petersburg in November and will be Our sale will be on Saturday, January 20. Start clean- parishioners at St. Raphael’s. Megan grew up in St. ing out the closets, drawers, kitchen, garage and at- Raphael’s, went to St. Raphael’s School and was tic. Get rid of the toys the kids no longer play with married here. Their infant daughter was baptized anymore. Pass on your books to someone else who in September at 5:30 PM Mass by Fr. Kevin Mackin. will enjoy them. Clear out some of the extra furniture TJ also grew up in St. Pete. Megan has lived in At- that just makes it harder to get around the house. lanta for the past 25 years. It will be great to have Just think how good it’s going to feel to get rid of them back here in St. Pete! Our youngest daugh- some of the clutter. Helpers are needed and sign-up ter, Betsy, will stay in Atlanta. She loves the city, sheets will be available during all our meetings. Those her friends, and her job as Director of Interiors with who sign up to work on the Friday night before the HOK, Associates, a global architectural/interior sale will have pre-sale purchase privileges. If you can design/engineering firm where she specializes in volunteer, please contact Susan Ugan. More info will business development. be in the bulletin. CCW Newsletter, page 5
Joining St. Raphael CCW Stop, Drop and Pray by Barbara Alderfer It’s easy to join St. Raphael’s Coun- For over 30 years I have been praying with people cil of Catholic Women. Simply for healing, and through the years, have devel- drop an envelope marked CCW oped a method to help people to pray powerfully. in the weekend collection. We need your name, This year I wrote it down in the form of a book address, phone, email address, birth day and birth called, "Stop Drop and Pray" Within three weeks, month and a check for $15 payable to St. Raphael the book received an Imprimatur from Bishop Greg- ory Parkes and a Nihil Obstat from Monsignor. David CCW. Dues are payable after January 1 and late Toups, rector of St. Vincent de Paul Regional Semi- by June. Membership gets you to be part of a nary. These attest that the book has been ap- great group of women whose job it is to serve God proved by the Catholic Church. in our family, parish, community and world. We have a Mass intention said for our members month- One of the greatest things to come out of this pro- ly. You do what you can, when you can and this ject is that it has been a group effort. Having learned how to pray more powerfully, many people way, with over 280 members, we get a lot done for from St. Raphael's volunteered to edit, finance and St. Raphael’s. Women of all ages, professions, inter- distribute the book. They even developed a web ests and talents are welcome and urged to join. page to explain it and give people a chance to share their experiences and talents! The site is up 40 Days for Life and you can visit it at : www.stopdropandpray.net We are all involved in spreading this method, which Bishop Parkes prayed with about 100 people at the the staff from the Bishop's office said "can change Prayer Vigil Kick Off on September 26th outside the All the world"! Women's Health Center where abortions are done up to 24 weeks. 40 Days for Life is a peaceful witness to Stop Drop and Pray has been out for less than a our care, love and concern for women and their un- month, but we have already sold over 3000 copies! born children as well as their families. We prayed and It sells for $3 (with discounts for multiple orders). All proceeds go to our Non-Profit Corporation to fund offered some type of fasting or gave something up this and other Stop Drop and Pray projects. The during this 40 Day period which ends November 5th. book is available in the Narthex and through vari- All of us are touched by abortion in some way. God ous people at St. Raphael's (I carry them in my car bless all of our members, as this is such a sensitive ar- at all times). You will be able to order them on the ea. Thanks for your prayerful sacrifices. Our St Rapha- website by the end of October. https:// el Days of Prayer at the clinic were Tuesday www.stopdropandpray.net/ October 10 and Saturday October 14. We are starting to give presentations and, through Thanks to all Parishioners who were able to the power of the Holy Spirit, this is growing quickly! go to the Clinic to pray. We are so grateful for the opportunity to work to- gether and serve God in this mission! We are blessed, indeed! We feel humbled and blessed to Pope Francis Prayer Intentions be charged with this mission. November: That Christians in Asia, bearing witness to the Gospel in word and deed, may promote Coke Rewards by Rebecca O'Dell dialogue, peace, and mutual understanding, es- I would like to give a "heads up" that anyone can pecially with those of other reli- contribute to St. Raphael's School with Coke Re- gions. ward codes found on packs of all Coca-Cola December: That the elderly, sus- brand products. (I contribute using the codes from tained by families and Christian 12 packs of Tab and Coke Zero.) I realized that pa- communities, may apply their rishioners might not know about this. Spread the wisdom and experience to word! I will be happy to enter any codes that any- spreading the faith and forming one would like to collect and give to me. The link is: the new generations. www. cokerewards.com. CCW Newsletter, page 6
Message from Fr. Kevin Mackin OFM Dear Council of Catholic Women,Congratulations on be forgotten when they wait and the 100th issue of your newsletter. And thank you for all hope that their child will recover from you do on behalf of our parish family. Continue pursu- an illness or an auto accident. ing every opportunity to “do all the good you can. By all Their dream of a Bill Gates-like genius the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the may all but disappear when they places you can. At all the times you can. To all the peo- pray that their child will overcome an ple you can. As long as ever you can.” addiction of one kind or another. Before we know it, Thanksgiving will have come and And as I think of Joseph’s dreams, I gone. We will have given thanks to God for our bless- also think of the dreams of so many people. Sometimes ings—family, friends, freedoms and opportunities to real- disappointments, so-called “bad luck” or tragedy may ize our dreams--and then enter into the Advent season, even change our own dreams. Advent is all about hope in the future, a glorious future in But as Joseph learned from his dreams, the most im- which we will be transformed into a new heavenly reali- portant things we can dream for children are these: that ty, like Jesus before us. And so we pray, “Come, Lord they always will know that we love them dearly, t h a t Jesus, and fashion us, like the potter with clay, into new we accept them unconditionally for who they are, that creatures.” “Come, Lord Jesus” is the so-called Marana- we are always ready to forgive them their so-called tha Prayer in the last chapter of the book of Revelation. “peccadilloes” (as I hope they are ready to forgive During Advent the word of God focuses on three biblical ours), and that we are always praying that God will personalities: Isaiah, John the Baptist, and the Virgin grace them with his gifts.. Mary. All three, in their encounter with God, delivered a Like Joseph, let us pray for the grace to see God’s pres- special message. Isaiah spoke about a future Messiah, a ence in all things, especially in ordinary things; to do liberator, a redeemer, and a savior for us. John the Bap- things as best we can; to accept people as a gift from tist pointed to Jesus as the Lamb of God. The lamb, of God even if they’re not quite the gift we hoped for; and course, references the Hebrew Passover meal, the Seder to be a source of affirmation and support. that Jews celebrate to this very day. Jesus is the Lamb who through his own death and resurrection creates a I close with a few lines of a favorite poem about an old, future for us, transforming us into a new heavenly reality. battered violin up for auction. Things change course The Virgin Mary is the living temple of God, the ark of the when someone wipes the dust from the violin, tightens Hebrew covenant, because she carried within herself the loose strings, and plays an angelic melody, and the the presence of God, the Word made flesh, a child, Em- bidding soars: manuel, God with us. “And many a person with life out of tune The word of God also references a fourth biblical per- And battered and scarred with sin Is auctioned cheap sonality, Joseph, who appears ever so briefly in Advent to the thoughtless crowd, and then disappears. Joseph had a dream in which the Much like the old violin … angel said, “Do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife.” But the Master comes, and the foolish crowd As I thought about Joseph’s dream, I wondered about Never can quite understand what couples dream when they learn that they will be The worth of the soul and the change that’s wrought parents. They usually begin to dream about their child. by the touch of the Master’s hand.” Their first dreams are usually for a safe birth, a healthy child. Then parents may dream that their son or daugh- As we prepare for the birth of the Eternal Word of God ter will excel in sports, master the sciences, or distinguish at Christmas, let us pray that the touch of the Master’s himself or herself in the arts, music, or literature. They hand will change us into ever more faithful missionary may even dream that their child may one day be a star disciples of Jesus. And may the touch of our hand be a quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a singer at channel of grace to those whose lives are out of tune the Met, or a mover and shaker in politics. this season. But along the way, of course, dreams may change very Sincerely yours, Fr. Kevin Mackin OFM quickly. Where they once dreamt about the Nobel Prize, mom and dad may now settle for their child passing courses in biology or math or literature. Their dream of a World Series baseball champion may CCW Newsletter, page 7
Here are a few other ways to Faith Community Nursingby Peggy Bach RN, BSN, CNN energize yourself while caring We have all been placed in the role as a caregiver at for a loved one: one time or another in our lives- a new baby, a sick child, an ailing parent or family member. Although there are Find humor wherever you can. You have heard that many blessings and rewards that come from caregiving, “Laughter is the Best Medicine” and that is not far from caregiving can become exhausting, mentally and physi- the truth. Laughing can ease anxiety and tension, relieve cally, if you do not care for yourself. Caregiver Burnout is stress, improve your mood and add joy and fun to life. a real syndrome that can lead to mental, emotional and Watch a funny movie, call a friend that makes you physical depletion and interfere with your ability to func- laugh, watch a stand-up routine or my favorite… watch tion. Burnout can also increase your risk of depression a funny animal video on You-Tube. and physical ailments such as high blood pressure, colds Make sure you are drinking enough water. Dehydration and flu, even diabetes. So what can you do to keep reduces the blood volume which creates tiredness. yourself healthy, body, mind, and spirit while caring for Make it a habit to drink a glass of water whenever you your loved ones? There are many articles on how to pre- feel tired and even stay ahead of the game by drinking vent burning out and support groups to help you through water from the moment you wake up in the morning. these trying times, but the most important thing to re- member is to not lose sight of yourself. Take time to pray, Pampering yourself can go a long way in boosting your take time for a long bath, go for a walk, watch a sunset, spirits and reinvigorating you. Take a bubble bath and take time to read or whatever your passion may be. It is light some candles. Get a mani/pedi. Buy fresh flowers. also a good idea to have something to look forward to: Do whatever makes you feel special. a vacation, a dinner, a night out. We, at St. Raphael’s Dance for Joy. Movement can have a positive effect on Parish, are so blessed to have such a loving and support- our minds and increase our energy. Jumping can get our ive community, ask for help! What a blessing you would heart rate up quickly and pump oxygen throughout our give someone to allow them to help you. Ask someone bodies while stirring up childhood joy. All of these things to pick up a few things at Publix or even come sit in your can trigger those feel-good endorphins which make for a home with your loved one so you can get out for a while. better state of mind and boosted energy. Call the Faith Community Nursing Team, let us help you in Within the CCW, we have many care teams that are car- any way we can. Another important thing to do to keep ing for a loved one. Continue to pray for them and offer yourself from burning out is to acknowledge how hard your support in any way you can. If you are one of those caregiving can be. Acknowledging how difficult caring caring for loved ones, reach out and let us know what for your loved one can be does not mean you love them we can do for you. During this Holiday Season give your- any less. Caregiving is hard work and not for the faint of self and your family the best gift you can give them – A heart. Acknowledging your feelings and accepting help healthy you. is a way to let God work His miracles in your life.
Grief Support by Carol Irwin opportunity to share how the topic pertains to what you are experiencing. There are two groups planned for those suffering from the death of a loved one: As you probably already know, time alone will not heal your grief; it is what you do with your time that can make 1. “Getting Through the Holidays Grief Support Session” will such a difference. I hope you will seriously consider coming be Thursday, November 16 from 7PM to 8:30 pm in Meeting to our group to experience the support, prayers and friend- Room B (St. Joseph Room). This is a single session. ship of others who like yourself, are hurting and in need of 2. In order to support you through the many emotions and God's healing graces. During the past few years that I have transitions you are experiencing we will be offering a new facilitated bereavement support groups I have not found Catholic resource which is both prayerful and practical. anyone who regretted coming. Some regretted not being Our first session will begin on Thursday, January 5th, 2018 able to get other family members to come - so, please feel from 7-8:30p.m. in the St. Joseph Room, Room B. We will free to invite any family members or friends who are strug- meet for 5 consecutive Thursdays and conclude our grief gling with loss to come with you. support group on Thursday, Feb 1st. Each week we will view To Register: Please contact Carol Irwin at (727)821-7390 (H) a thirty minute video touching on the essential aspects of or (813)335-6799 © or contact Louise Barrett at (727)821- grief and mourning. Following the video there will be an 2561 [email protected]. CCW Newsletter, page 8
Please Remember In Your Prayers... Our Sick: Please keep the following in your Our Deceased by Bernadette Bailey prayers: Denise DeBord, Marlene D’Abramo, Nancy In September: Heather Coffey, Andrew Caverly, Rutland, Rosemary Early, John Shettle, Beverly Monsignor Patrick Caverly, Muriel Curran, Caridad Abentroth, Priscilla Mainenti, Joy auf dem Kampe, Cabanas, Thomas O'Daniel, Frances St. John, Greg- ory Grzybowski, Lorraine Christensen, Andrea Ven- Tom and Kathy Doyle, Cheryl Sullivan Lincoln, Flor timiglia, Paulette Mann, Lina Conti and Sandra Vidal, Pat Taddeo, Joan Priest, Jim Smith, Margaret McDonald Madison died. Bonnano, Maggie Moren, Jeff Satchwell, and those who are homebound, in assisted living and nursing In October Mat Matsumoto, Gary Cole Sr, Irene Mor- ley, Irene Preston, Donald Paluch and Janet Malson homes: Rosa Rodriquez, Mary Donatelli, Marvelle died. Wood, Winnie Young, Toni Harvey, Dick Nolan, Jim Flatley, DJ Thompson, Phyllis Phillips, Ralph Howell, Bill York, Biff Ludes, Charlotte Overbey, Rose Grado, and Josie Matracia. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls, and the souls of all the faith‐ ful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. November Prayers for the Poor Souls in Purgatory During November, a month dedicated to the Holy Souls in The following lost beloved parents Kate (Joan Hargrove), Purgatory, there are some special ways the Church gives Velicia (Nicolina Passaro), Gina Norris (Sonny D'Abramo), us to help these souls. We can visit a Cemetery and pray Lisette Shields (Beatriz Crespo), Susan O’Gara (Muriel Cur- for souls all month for a partial indulgence, and or visit a ran), Carol LaVigna (Theresa Slomback), Cheryl Murphy cemetery each day Nov. 1-8 for a plenary indulgence by (HL Midkiff), Donna (Frances St. John), Vicki Nelson meeting all the regular conditions. We can obtain a par- (Joaquin Rodriguez), and Susan Janicki (Anthony Janicki tial indulgence all year by reciting: Eternal rest grant to Sr). them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy Losing adult sons were Maggie (Phil Moren), Winnie (Bill of God, rest in peace. Amen. Young) and Sandy (Elliot Waterbury). Several members lost siblings or siblings in law - Joanne Bird CCW Members’ Relatives Recent Deaths (Bill Young), Molly Sanger (Carol White), Carol LaVigna Our sympathy to the following CCW members who have (Cathy Cordasco), Mary Carlomagno (Anthony lost a beloved family member or friend During September Pasquarello and Frances Rose Brinson), Pattie Furtado and October: Donna St. John lost her mother, Frances St. (Jeffrey Blake), Mary Brophy (Pat Sullivan), Elizabeth John; Susan O’Gara lost her mother, Muriel Curran; Pam Hothan (Patrick Curry), Eileen Brady (Miriam Colimore) Burford lost her daughter’s friend, Heather Coffey; Berna- Donna (Dan Driscoll), Gloria Stone (Diane LaJoie), Barbara Alderfer (Jeff Wood), Tricia Lee (John Miller) Jo Ann Devine dette Bailey lost her cousin, Gregory Grzybowski; Pat (Harry Sayer), Cathy Williams (Mary Knight), Linda (John Michaud lost her friend Paulette Mann; Ruth Ann Achter- Mims) and Donna Waechter (Thomas Waechter). hof lost her friend Sandra McDonald Madison. Our deep- est sympathies also to our beloved Monsignor Caverly on Losing a niece or nephew were Ellen Andon (Kara Ann the loss of his two brothers, Andrew and Monsignor Patrick Duerr), Stephanie Graham (Heather Ausman), Jo Ann Caverly. Devine (Meghan Rahm). Losing cousins were Carol Irwin (Doris Dionne), Valerie Deceased CCW Members & Relatives 2016-2017 Walker (Mark Kopek), Tricia Lee (Oscar de Leon Barrientos), From November 2016 to October 2017, we lost CCW mem- and Bernadette Bailey (Gregory Grzybowski). bers Marjorie Strahsmeier, Colleen Lally, Beatriz Crespo, Losing an uncle or aunt were Pat Viola (Ines Jaramillo), Arelis Diaz, Irene Morley and Eileen Edwards. We are grate- Carol Ann Bates (Asunta "Sunnie" Sistad), Michelle Mosley ful for their many years of service to our CCW. and Marianne Skarupa (Anthony Pasquarello and Frances The following CCW members lost beloved husbands- Rose Brinson), Tammy Wenzel (Pat Sullivan), Donna Jeannette (John Abramo), Kathy (Bob Guckenberger), Waechter (John Kennedy), and Cherie Mainenti (Roberta Marlene (Sonny D'Abramo). Mainenti Roe). St. RaphaelÊs Council of Catholic Women Our Lady of Good Counsel, Pray for Us
101st Edition CCW Newsletter www.st-raphaels.com/ccw January/February 2018
First Vice President Message From Father Tim, Our Pastor by Susan Ugan Dear CCW members: Happy New Happy New Year……to Old, New and Year and a holy and “Wanna-Be” CCW Members!!! Yes, we healthy 2018! The month of appreciate and depend on all current January is named after Ja- members…but….there are probably a nus, the two-faced Roman St. Raphael Catholic Church dozen or more ladies who gladly sup- god of doorways. With one port our causes and events but are not face he would guard the front en- “members”- YET! Perhaps you know a trance of the New Year, and with the potential member who fits the above CCW OFFICERS other he watched the rear door of the description and simply needs a gentle old year. I’m not sure what he was President invitation at that special moment. (No Denise DeBord watching for exactly. Advent gave us twisting arms allowed) - just an invita- an opportunity to begin a new liturgi- First Vice President tion. No sign-up sheets unless they ask. cal year by watching for the coming Susan Ugan And you might add that dues are $15/ of the Lord Jesus and to be spiritually Second Vice President year, probably no big deal, but these renewed. This new calendar year Sandy Pennington combined monies help out in our vari- gives us yet another opportunity for a Treasurer ous endeavors. fresh start. Cyclical time has always Judy Geier As many already realize, our Christmas been thematic of renewal, rebirth, Corresponding Secretary Breakfast (catered by “Ma Ma Ce- and rejuvenation. The cycle of life Rosanna Costa leste”) was a big success. Attendees from a Christian perspective neces- Recording Secretary enjoyed getting the latest news from sarily includes resurrection. As we Marty Maranto old friends, meeting new table part- begin this New Year, may we have Spirituality Commission ners, having a wonderful brunch/lunch the grace to continually watch for Joanne Leahey before continuing with busy holiday Jesus’ coming in our daily lives and to Service Commission schedules. It was a “moment in time” look back at the many times we re- Marlene D'Abramo & Mary Ball where we could just enjoy each other’s ceived His presence in the past—to Leadership Commission company. be spiritually two-faced. Like the na- Rebecca O'Dell ture of God, the cyclical dimension of Our Shore Acres Nursing Home was the the spiritual life has no real beginning BIG winner of the day…lots of wonder- or ending. You see, being two-faced ful presents, beautifully wrapped, do- isn’t always a bad thing. NEWSLETTER nated by YOU and delivered by the Louise Barrett & Shore Acres Visiting Team. A visit with Take care and God bless! Fr. Tim Theresa McCormick this team to the nursing home will fill you with a true sense of “reaching out” to the forgotten, sick, the elderly, the homeless. It can help you refocus on CCW MEETINGS what is really important in this life. They, September - May like we, all need a feeling of belonging. 7:30am Rosary, 8am Mass, THEY “belong” to our St. Raphael’s Par- 8:30am Continental ish which truly is a year-long gift to Breakfast, followed by CCW meeting these souls. See CCW schedule, page 2 Respectfully, Susan Ugan CCW Newsletter, page 2
CCW Calendar 2018 Save the Dates Mon-Thur January 15-18 Rummage Sale Donations, Parish Center 3:30pm to 6pm Friday January 19 Rummage Sale Set Up, Parish Center 2pm until done Saturday January 20 Rummage Sale, Parish Center 8am to 1pm Saturday February 3 Monthly CCW Meeting, Rosary, Mass, Breakfast, Program, Parish Hall Friday February 9 Set-up St. Raphael Fashion Show, Parish Center 3:30pm to 6pm Saturday February 10 St. Raphael Fashion Show, Parish Center Sunday February 18 Focus 11 Cookie Drop off, Room B after all Masses Saturday March 3 Celebrating 90’s Luncheon 11:15am, replaces the morning monthly meeting Mon-Wed March 12-14 Parish Mission: Refreshments by CCW Saturday April 7 Monthly CCW Meeting, Rosary, Mass, Breakfast, Parish Hall Saturday May 5 Monthly CCW Meeting, Rosary, Mass, May Crowning Thur-Sun May 17-20 DCCW Convention in Tampa Sept-May CCW General Meetings: 7:30am Rosary, 8am Mass, 8:30am Continental Breakfast & Meeting
Fashion Show Pack Rat Rummage Sale by Susan Ugan Our Fashion Show features fashions from Lularoe. Saturday, January 20 is our an- The date is Saturday, February 10. The cost is $20. nual Pack Rat Rummage Sale- Make your check payable to the St. Raphael’s just two weeks away. Some Council of Catholic Women (CCW) and drop it in things to think about: Clothing the weekend collection in an envelope marked and household items are most “CCW Fashion Show” or send your check to Rosean- welcome. (Volunteers would na Costa, Registration Chairman, 4637 Overlook Dr greatly appreciate contents of clothing bags sorted NE, St Petersburg, FL 33703. We are looking forward and labeled contents, i.e. “Baby”, “Teen Girl”, to seeing you and sharing this special event. Any “Woman” - it would be a time-saver as we sort and questions, call Roseanna at 727-410-4176. store. Let us know if you plan to bring furniture type Donations for the Fashion Show items and may need help. Remember, no electron- If you can donate any items or gift cards for our op- ics, TV’s, computers. portunity baskets at the fashion show, you are an Volunteers needed for drop off times: Monday, Jan- angel. Contact Kathy Guckenberger, 727-520-0286, uary 15 noon to 3:30 PM MLK DAY, Tuesday, January [email protected] or Susan Ugan, 727-742- 16, 3:30 to 6:00 PM, Wednesday, January 17, 3:30 to 4546, [email protected]. The ladies of the 6:00 PM, Thursday, January 18, 3:30 - 6:00 PM and CCW truly appreciate your generosity and support Friday, January 19, 3:30 - 10:00 PM. We are looking for this Event! for locations for yard signs. Busy thoroughfares are best. Please email me if you can help with this- su- [email protected]. Celebrate 90’s We will have our Celebrate 90’s Party on March 3. This event was new to our roster last year and was a big “hit” with the attendees and our members. Everyone who is 90 or older in 2018 will be invited. Event set up is March 3, after the 8 AM Mass. Our regular monthly morning meeting is cancelled and replaced by this event. The Celebrate 90’s party starts at 11:15 AM in the Parish Center. Please contact us to volunteer. Contact Info to Volunteer: Susan Ugan ([email protected]) Text or call: 727-742-4546 Marty Maranto ([email protected] ) Text or call: 727-894-7766 Louise Barrett ([email protected]) Call: 727-821-2561 CCW Newsletter, page 3
St. Jude Award elderly sisters and have helped them each through The Reidy’s - Special Blessings to our Parish their final illnesses. Debbi and Bill are caretakers for Debbi’s mom who lives with them. Bill and Debbi Reidy, recipients of this year’s St. Jude Award, joined St Raphael’s in 1990. We are grateful The Poor: The Reidy’s began their ministry as mem- for the journey that led them here, and for the 27 bers of St Vincent DePaul in 1998. Responsibilities years of dedicated service to our Parish. Bill and have included interviewing families, organizing the Debbi live and breathe their faith each and every food pantry, and the Christmas Giving Tree. Debbi is day without counting the cost or considering that life gratified that the recent expansion of St Vincent De- would be possible any other way. They have servant Paul ministry members has increased the outreach of hearts, are extremely humble and generous and this wonderful group. have laid down their lives for so many. Only a sum- Christ Renews His Parish: Both Bill and Debbi, not only mary of what they have done follows. participated in the CRHP program, but were also Bill was a cradle Catholic and Debbi was a leaders for CRHP II, and were on the expansion team Protestant with a former marriage at the time they that brought this program to other Parishes. married. After the birth of their third child, they found Supporting our Parish: Debbi is an active member of their “home” at St Raphael’s. Debbi became a hap- St Raphael’s Council of Catholic Women. py Catholic in 1995, after Monsignor Dechering helped her with the annulment process. Debi and Bill Bill is a 4th degree Knight and a board trustee with St were sacramentally married in the little rectory chap- Raphael’s Knights of Columbus. el following her Confirmation and First Holy Commun- ion, a special memory for Debbi. Today, they are a Special thanks to the Reidy’s who are an example of Pre- Cana team who use their past to help mixed quiet love and service in our Parish. religion couples prepare for marriage.
Our Youth: Debbi began working in Middle School Youth Ministry right after the Reidy’s joined St Raph- ael’s, and Bill began a few years later. Over the years, they have assisted Youth Group leaders Matt Klinefeelter, Tiffany Hoeckelman, Keith Aeschbach, Jonathon Campbell, Jessie Freeman Cillian, and Kaitlin Berger Gendron. The Confirmation program Focus 11 Cookies has been implemented in many ways over the years, We need cookies and lots of them, for a lunch des- and the Reidy’s have been helping our Youth grow sert for the children who will be attending Focus 11, a in their faith as part of the Confirmation Team. When program for 6th graders from all over the Diocese their beloved daughters were in CCD, the Reidy’s (including St Raphael's) which promotes Vocation also volunteered as CCD teachers in the 4th and 8th awareness. No nuts of any kind and no peanut but- grade classes. The Reidy’s were Youth Group chap- ter. Chocolate chip and sugar cookies are the best. erones for trips to Steubenville, Luther Rock, Cove Pack 3 small cookies to a bag, or 1 large cookie per Crest, and the March for Life. Debbi taught Vaca- bag. We need them by Sunday, February 18th. Call tion Bible School for numerous years and was a core Louise Barrett at 821-2561 or email [email protected] team member for the Little Rock Scripture Study if you can bake cookies, and I will let you know which had a children’s component. where and when to drop them off.
The Sick: The Reidy’s were Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the sick at Shore Acres Rehab for several years, and still bring Communion to the homebound. They “adopted” and assisted three CCW Newsletter, page 4
Message from Fr. Kevin Mackin OFM Dear Members of the Council of Catholic Women, I breaking into our midst. just finished leafing through “The World in 2018” and This Jesus worked signs and won- decided to forget about all the predictions. I simply ders that proclaimed that good will pray this prayer: “God, grant me the serenity to ultimately would triumph over evil; accept the things I cannot change, courage to he possessed authority to forgive change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the wrongdoings; he promised eternal difference. Living one day at a time, enjoying one life. He had a unique relationship moment at a time, trusting that God will make all with the God of Ancient Israel; in things right.” fact He was one with God; but he was crucified and I like to focus on the significance of a favorite feast then raised up from the dead; transfigured into a new day of mine at the beginning of the new year: the heavenly reality. He is alive in our midst today espe- Epiphany or the showing forth of the child Jesus to the cially in the sacramental life of the Christian commu- wise men. A friend commented humorously: If the nity. And because He is alive, we too are alive with wise men had been wise women, they would have God’s grace and favor. asked directions right from the get-go, arrived on Jesus taught not only that the kingdom of God was time, helped deliver the baby, cleaned the stable, breaking into our midst, but he also taught that we and made a casserole and brought practical gifts. can share in this kingdom of God by living out a life of The Epiphany is a storehouse of meaning. First, the discipleship. And how is that? By living prayerfully in significance of the gifts of gold, frankincense and the presence of God; by recognizing that our lives do myrrh. Gold can symbolize royalty, kingship, or divini- have an ultimate purpose; by seeing in Jesus the ty, the things of God (and the coin of this child’s Word made flesh, the face of God; by reaching out heavenly realm are compassion, forgiveness and compassionately with a helping hand to the people peace); Frankincense with its wonderful fragrance around us; by experiencing the presence of the living and medicinal magic can symbolize healing (and this Christ, body and blood, soul and divinity, sacramen- child came to heal our wounds and bridge the tally and mystically in liturgy; and by always being chasm that separates us from God and one another); ready to let go of our earthly life, in the mystery of and myrrh or ointment can symbolize a burial em- death, so that we can be in relationship with God balmment (and this child eventually through his forever. Yes, in death is the hope of eternal life. Jesus death/resurrection made us co-heirs to God’s prom- also taught that God is our Father, a compassionate ise of eternal life). God, always near us at the start of each day to guide us on our journey to our heavenly home. But who is this child to whom the magi give their hom- age? Who is this Jesus to whom we give our ultimate So, on the feast of the Epiphany or manifestation of allegiance as a community of faith? The early Chris- the presence of God, I invite all of us to rededicate tian community saw Jesus as the fulfillment of the ourselves to Jesus Christ and to ask him to grace us hopes of ancient Israel. And so they named him the anew at the beginning of this new year, so that we Messiah, the anointed one. The more they reflected might grow ever more deeply in our relationship with on who he was, the more they saw Jesus not only as God and manifest ever more clearly the glory of God the fulfillment of their hopes but the foundation of in our everyday attitudes and behaviors. their hopes. I conclude with a favorite New Year message, worth And so they named him the eternal Word. The Gospel repeating: according to John captures this magnificently in the The most destructive habit...... Worry prologue: In the beginning was the Word and the The greatest Joy...... Giving Word etc. Yes, Jesus was the foundation as well as The greatest loss...... Loss of self-respect the fulfillment of all their hopes, and our own. The most satisfying work...... Helping others This Jesus was a real historical person, flesh and blood The ugliest personality trait...... Selfishness like ourselves. He experienced, as we do, fatigue, The most endangered species...... Dedicated leaders hunger, satisfaction, joy, friendship, disappointment, Our greatest natural resource....Our young people loneliness and death. He was a rabbi, a teacher, a The greatest “shot in the arm” ...... ….Encouragement prophet preaching that the kingdom of God was Continued….next page…. CCW Newsletter, page 5
Message from Fr. Keven Mackin, continued…. Member News The most effective sleeping pill...... Peace of mind ♥ From Bernadette Bailey: Bragging The most crippling failure disease...... Excuses on “The Grands”- Dana seems to The most powerful force in life...... ….Love be enjoying her new career with Oracle in Boston, The most dangerous pariah...... …A gossiper meeting challenges in the business world and The world’s most incredible computer.....…..The brain scoping out tourist sites in the Northeast Corridor. The worst thing to be without...... …Hope She’s coming to Tampa for Gasparilla festivities in The deadliest weapon...... ….The tongue The two most power-filled words...... …”I Can” January so I’ll catch up on all her news over lunch. The greatest asset...... …Faith -Dorian, a junior midfielder at UNC/Chapel Hill, was The most worthless emotion...... ….Self-pity named to the 2017 United Soccer Coaches NCAA The most beautiful attire...... …A smile Division 1 Women’s Scholar All South Regional The most prized possession...... ……Integrity Teams. The second leading scorer in the 2017 ACC The most powerful channel of communication...Prayer Tournament Championship, she is majoring in exer- The most contagious spirit...... Enthusiasm cise and sport science. -Liam, enjoying his place as Truly something to live by: manifesting the glory of the only sophomore on Rockhurst-Jesuit varsity soc- God in our everyday attitudes and behaviors. With cer team, is proud that Rockhurst won Missouri my warmest wishes for a happy, healthy and prosper- State title this year. He loves the freedom of driving ous 2018, Sincerely yours, Fr. Kevin Mackin OFM to school, soccer practices, with refueling stops at Chick-fil-A and Starbucks. -Grace enjoyed a jour- nalism class at the Poynter Institute during summer Pope Francis Prayer Intentions break, the photo-journalism session being most in- January: That Christians, and other religious minori- teresting. We have one more year to enjoy ties in Asian countries, may be Grace’s choral and guitar concerts at Osceola able to practice their faith in full Fundamental, and are staying tuned on the col- freedom. lege search.
February: That those who have ♥ From CCW member Mary Poulin: I enjoyed hosting material, political or spiritual pow- my Gainesville, Fl. family over the Christmas Holi- er may resist any lure of corrup- days and making memories for my Grandson. tion. ♥ From CCW member Louise Barrett: My mom, Anne Liner is living here full time now. In 2017, all of her 8 Joining St. Raphael CCW children and 15 of her grandchildren visited us through every month except September, which It’s easy to join St. Raphael’s Coun- was when “Irma” visited us all. cil of Catholic Women. Simply drop an envelope marked CCW ♥ From CCW member Miriam Ludes: Mother's Day is in the weekend collection. We need your name, celebrated in Panama on December 8 . So again address, phone, email address, birth day and birth this year I went to be with my mother, who was 112 month and a check for $15 payable to St. Raphael in September . She is very frail and I am not sure CCW. Dues are payable after January 1 and late she really knew me .Yet I felt the need to be with by June. Membership gets you to be part of a her even though I had to be away from Biff. great group of women whose job it is to serve God ♥ CCW member Dolores Smith recently received a in our family, parish, community and world. We 25 year certificate as a volunteer at Mahaffey The- have a Mass intention said for our members month- ater. She received a new name tag with the 25 ly. You do what you can, when you can and this years added, and a $25 gift certificate. Great job, way, with over 280 members, we get a lot done for Dolores! Dolores’ daughter Carole spent the Christ- St. Raphael’s. Women of all ages, professions, inter- mas Holidays with Dolores. They had a wonderful ests and talents are welcome and urged to join. time just being together. CCW Newsletter, page 6
problems you may be experi- Faith Community Nursingby Peggy Bach RN, BSN, CNN encing. If your doctor inter- We 2018 – Happy New Year! Have you made your New rupts you or if you feel you Year’s Resolutions yet? Every year many people make did not get time to ask your questions, politely let your the same resolutions; lose weight, quit smoking, become doctor know that you have questions that you would like more active, spend more time with family, quit drinking, answered before the office visit ends. help others, get organized, the list is pretty much the same every year. Tell your doctor and their team about what you need and preferences for treatment and your health. Work But here is one thing that you can do that will positively with your team to create a plan that works for you and affect your health this year and every year to come… be involved in making decisions about your care. take an active role in your health care in 2018. Many people do not feel they can speak up when they are at At the end of the visit ask for written instructions and infor- the doctor. You are at the doctor for his or her expertise mation to take home with you. Ask your doctor to ex- they do not need your input. That is where you are plain anything that does not make sense to you and wrong. The patient, YOU, know your body and illnesses speak up if you have concerns or think something is better than anyone, you know when something is wrong. wrong. Make sure you ask when and how you will get Only YOU can communicate changes that can make a any test results that have been ordered. Ask about addi- real difference in your medical care. Here are some sim- tional treatments or appointments needed and how they ple ways to become involved in your own health care or will be scheduled. If any new medications are prescribed the health care of someone you love. make sure you understand what the medication is for, how to take it, and if you need to take a written prescrip- Before you visit with your doctor, write down any ques- tion to your pharmacy or if the doctor has called the tions that you may have. Be prepared and organized. medication in to the pharmacy. Keep your questions very specific. At the beginning of your visit, let your doctor know that you have a list of Another concern that patients often do not communi- questions. Because your time with the doctor is limited, it cate to their doctors is insurance concerns. If you are helps to have this list of your most important issues ready worried that your insurance will not cover a procedure or and take it with you. a medication you must share this information with your doctor. If the doctor is made aware of these insurance Make a list of all the medications you take including vita- concerns ahead of time they may be able to order an mins and supplements. It is important for your physicians alternative treatment or medication that will be covered to know the type of medications you are on, the dosag- by your insurance. But they can only do that if you speak es and how often you take them. Understand the reason up. you are taking each medication. If you have concerns about your medications it is sometimes helpful to bring After the visit tell your doctor if you are having trouble your medications to your doctor’s appointments. following the plan you have been given or if there has been a change in your health or overall condition. Com- Bring a family member or friend to your doctor’s visit to munication with your doctor and their team is the key to help you remember what you and the doctor discuss. better medical care. Sometimes it is helpful if someone takes notes to look back on after the visit. At the beginning of your visit share 2018 – A time to take charge of your health care, ask your list of health questions, problems, and concerns with questions, be prepared, be an advocate. Healthy New your doctor and their team. Tell your team about your Year Everyone! past illnesses/hospitalizations, medications, and any
Project Rachael If you are suffering after abortion, your church wishes to reach out to you in love and support. Call Project Ra- chel 1-888-456-HOPE (4673) and ask for Emma, Spanish call 813-500-9785 and ask for Rosa. More information email [email protected] or go to www.rachelsvineyard.org. Contact CCW member Maggie Moren 727-525-6873 for info about a Post Abortion Support Group called H.E.A.R.T.S. This call and participation in the group will be completely confidential. CCW Newsletter, page 7
Please Remember In Your Prayers... Our Sick: Please keep the following in your Our Deceased by Bernadette Bailey prayers: Anita DeGraaf, Ruth Mattick, Denise In late October and November Robert Donina, John DeBord, Marlene D’Abramo, Rosemary Early, John Chang, Jean Van Huffel, Randy Fisher, Boots Good- Shettle, Beverly Abentroth, Monica Stypinski, Tom bub, Helen Mierzekewski, and Joan Farrell died. In December Annie Schneider, Mary Jane Noll, Connie and Kathy Doyle, Cheryl Sullivan Lincoln, Flor Vidal, Dasconio, Margaret Bach, Wendy Drefahl John Pat Taddeo, Margaret Bonnano, and those who are Pletzke, Jr., Sara L'eon, John Lazzara, Stan Taylor, homebound, in assisted living and nursing homes: Kathryn Donatelli, James Pearson and in January, Rosa Rodriquez, Maureen Cape, Mary Donatelli, Richard “Dick” Nolan died. Eternal rest grant unto Marvelle Wood, Carol Kettlestrings, Winnie Young, them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon Toni Harvey, Jim Flatley, DJ Thompson, Lois Klotz, them. May the souls of the faithful departed, Dorothy Eichelman, Phyllis Phillips, Ralph Howell, Bill through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. York, Biff Ludes, Charlotte Overbey, Mary Wyatt Al- len, Rose Grado, and Josie Matracia
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls, and the souls of all the faith‐ CCW Members’ Relatives Recent Deaths ful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Our sympathy to CCW member Yolanda Lazzara and CCW member Andrea Vigrass on the loss of John Lazzara, Yoli’s husband and Andrea’s dad. Our sympathy to CCW member Bernadette Zeender on the loss of her step mother, Connie Dasconio and CCW member Peggy Bach on the loss of her mother in law, Margaret Bach. Our sympathy to CCW mem- ber Michelle Henriksson on the loss of her father Care Teams James Pearson and CCW member Peggy Nolan on Some members are involved in a very important the loss of her beloved husband, Richard “Dick” Nolan. task of caring for a loved one through an illness. These CCW members are care partners as family Bereavement Support Group members face illnesses of various types: Miriam If you or someone you know is experiencing grief be- Ludes (Biff), Sandy Imbriani (Ralph), Rose York, Sr. cause of the loss of someone close or special to you, (Bill). Carmen Marlowe (Rosa Rodriguez), Jane Win- prayerfully consider attending the Bereavement Sup- stead (Rose Grado), Tricia Lee (Aida Lee), Berna- port Group. Many people feel a deeper sense of loss dette Zeender (Melanie Walsh), Susan Keller during the holidays. You are invited to join the five (Marvelle Wood), Peggy Overbey and Lila week support group called "Grieving with Great Overbey (Charlotte Overbey), Vicki Nelson (Maria Hope." The sessions run every Thursday night from Rodriguez), Joanne Bird (Winnie Young), Louise Bar- January 4th through February 1st, 7pm to 8:30pm, in rett (Anne Liner), Christina Mayer (Aileen Mayer), Room B (St. Joseph Room) in the Church building. Yvonne Thompson (DJ Thompson), Mimi and Jo- Please call or text Carol Irwin at 813-335-6799 for seph Casadonte (Andrew Casadonte), Julie more information. Grammatica and Jeanine Howell (Ralph Howell), Carol Irwin (Meegan Irwin), Debbi Reidy (Donna Blair and Phyllis Phillips), Antoinette Falk (Lois Klotz) Vocations to the Priesthood & Religious Life and Kathy Anderson (Dorothy Eichelman). We are Visit www.st-raphaels.com/vocations webpage for praying for patience, strength, and healing for prayers, calendars and other resources dedicated everyone. for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. St. Raphael’s Council of Catholic Women Celebrating 90’s Special Edition
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From Fr. Tim, Our Pastor hopes and dreams. But, here it Celebrating 90’s: Happy 90+ birthday! is...the winter of my life and it That’s easy to say, but I catches me by surprise...How did I Margaret Bonanno was get here so fast? Where did the know it may not have born in Boston MA with two broth- years go and where did my youth been so easy going. ers. She attended Emmanuel Col- go? Nevertheless, I want you lege in Boston for her degree in to know of my sincere hope that I remember well seeing older peo- Chemistry and received her Mas- today will truly be a day of glad- ple through the years and thinking ter’s in Biology at Boston College. ness and celebration for you. We that those older people were She taught in high school and Pan- celebrate your many years of life years away from me and that win- ama Canal College where she in thanksgiving to God for your ter was so far off that I could not was also the Assistant Dean. She presence in our lives. Your life is a fathom it or imagine fully what it met her beloved Captain Justin at gift from God and we are blessed would be like. But, here it is...my a dinner party in Panama and because of knowing you. Thank friends and colleagues are retired married him when she was 47. She you for being here to celebrate and getting grey...they move slow- is blessed with 3 stepchildren: Bar- er and I see an older person now. this special day with us. May God bara, John and Sherry. Captain Some are in better and some of all our days and years continue Bonanno’s Panama Canal career worse shape than I ...but, I see the to bless and keep you for even began in 1958 as a ship pilot, with great change...Not like the ones more birthdays to come! Fr. Tim more than 4,000 transits. He served that I remember who were young as deputy marine director of the and vibrant...but, like me, their Panama Canal. After retirement, From Fr. Kevin, Pa- age is beginning to show and we rochial Vicar the Bonnano’s moved to Sarasota are now those older folks that we in 1988. They were members of the Dear ninety plus birth- used to see and thought we'd St. Mary Star of the Sea Church on day parishioners of St. never be...... Raphael, Happy birth- Longboat Key and Margaret was day!!! May the Lord bless you and And so...now I enter this this new head of the women’s group there. keep you! The Lord let his face season of my life.... Both Justin and Margaret were in- ducted in the Equestrian Order of shine upon you and be gracious to But, at least I know, that though the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem in you. The Lord look upon you kindly the winter has come, and I'm not and give you Peace! Every now sure how long it will last...this I l995. Margaret moved to Westmin- and then I enjoy reading the story know, hat when it's over on this ster Palms after the death of her below about growing old and I earth...IT'S NOT OVER. A NEW AD- husband to be near her step- hope you enjoy reading it as much VENTURE WILL BEGIN! ETERNAL LIFE daughter. Margaret is a member as I do. WITH GOD AND FRIENDS. of St Raphael CCW. AND THEN IT IS WINTER So, if you're not in your winter Eileen Brady hails from Balti- You know...time has a way of mov- yet...let me remind you, that it will more where she grew up with a ing quickly and catching you una- be here faster than you think. So, brother and sister. She met and whatever you would like to ac- ware of the passing years. married a wonderful gentleman, complish in your life, please do it Lloyd, in 1947 after attending It seems just yesterday that I was quickly! Don't put things off too Mount St. Agnes College. She and young, and embarking on my new long! Life goes by quickly. So, do her husband settled down in Balti- life. Yet in a way, it seems like eons what you can today, as you can more and started their growing ago, and I wonder where all the never be sure whether this is your years went. I know that I lived winter or not! LIVE IT WELL TODAY ! family that continued to grow after them all. I have glimpses of how it ENJOY TODAY! With my warmest (Continued on page 2) was back then and of all my wishes, Fr. Kevin page 2 moving to St Petersburg, Florida in Monarch Life Insurance Company attended Junior College and then 1957. She became the proud for 8 years. She met her husband worked as a secretary for Better mother of three girls and two boys Bill who was stationed in CT during Homes and Gardens for 12 years. and kept busy raising her family. WWII. He was from St Pete and his While at college, she had met her Her family remains a very im- family owned the Garden Cafete- husband Vincent. They had two portant part of her life. Being a ria. They moved to FL where Bill children, Vincent, and 7 years lat- champion knitter she always has a completed a degree in Restaurant er, much to Virginia’s delight, Feli- project going for one of her 5 Management at FSU. He man- cia. grown kids, 6 grandchildren and 5 aged his parent’s cafeteria and great grandchildren, who are all Dot was the bookkeeper. They en- Vincent DiFilippo, also in his members of St Raphael’s. Before joyed travelling and boating. Dot 90’s, was born in Italy with one sis- coming to St Raphael’s 30 years says of her husband, “He was a ter. His dad came over in 1922, got ago as a parishioner, Eileen at- good man.” He died several years his citizenship, and brought his wife tended St Mary Our Lady of Grace ago. Dot loves animals and en- and Vincent who was age 14 and St Joseph’s. She has served as joyed going to Dog Shows. back to the US. Vincent graduat- the organist at St. Joseph’s, St ed from Seton Hall with a degree Mary’s, Blessed Trinity and St. Mary Donatelli was born in in finance and ended his working Raphael’s. Eileen’s beloved Lloyd Bakerton PA, with 2 brothers and 1 career in St Petersburg as an engi- died in 1983. Eileen’s highlight has sister. Her father ran three coal neering data analyst. Virginia was been being a part of the music in mines and eventually she worked a homemaker for many years and the Parishes here in St. Petersburg. in his office. She met her husband, then taught Chapter I classes at Eileen is a member of St Raphael Augie who had worked in the various schools throughout Pinellas CCW, and plays the organ at our same mines, been in the service, County. (Her favorite school was monthly Mass. She received the and made a big career choice to Most Holy Name Academy in Gulf- CCW Handmaiden of the Lord go to Umpire School. He was a port.) We were blessed that the award in 2016. National League umpire for 27 DiFilippo’s moved to Winston Park years and the founder in 1964 of 20 years ago and became mem- Mary Carlomagno was born the Major League Umpires Associ- bers at St Raphael’s. Virginia loves in Plainfield, NJ, #5 with 5 brothers ation, travelling all over the U.S. to play bridge, read and do cross- and 5 sisters. Her dad worked with They had 4 children- Barbara word puzzles. Vincent enjoys golf, Mack Motors. After graduating (deceased), Carol, David and Pat- tennis and bridge. They are ex- from High School, she briefly rick. The family moved to FL for the tremely proud of their three grand- worked for Mack Motors before spring training games as Augie’s children who are all excelling. beginning work at American Ex- mom and brother were already in press. She married Henry and they St. Pete. Mary says she joined St Madeline Ferrara was born moved to nearby Berkley Heights Raphael’s, “The minute I came to in Brooklyn, NY with 1 brother and into a home they had built. They St Pete!” She lived right across the 1 sister. Her father was a private had 3 children- Michelle, Victor street from our Church for many chauffeur. She graduated from and Marianne. In 1967 the family years. Augie died in 1990. Mary Pratt Institute in Brooklyn with a moved to Plantation, Florida and moved to the Fountains Retire- degree in Design. She met her later, after retirement, to St. Peters- ment Home 6 years ago. She loves husband, John who was the broth- burg in 1996. Henry died in 2009. to play bridge and keeps very ac- er of a co-worker. John was a Na- Mary is extremely proud of her tive. Mary is a member of St Raph- vy veteran radar technician of grandchildren. She is a volunteer ael CCW. A highlight during her WWII and retired from the NYC Po- at St Anthony’s Hospital, a mem- life was to be able to attend 5 lice Dept’s 41st Precinct, “Fort ber of St Raphael CCW, St Antho- World Series. Apache” as a Police Captain. ny Auxiliary, and Retired Seniors. Madeline says it was a dangerous Virginia DiFilippo was born and busy job. When they moved Dot Conner was born in New in Jersey City, NJ with 3 sisters and to FL, she worked doing alterations Haven CT and had one sister. After 3 brothers. Her dad ran an inde- at John Baldwin Department high school, she got a job with pendent bus company. Virginia (Continued on page 3) page 3
Store. They were blessed with chil- Lois Hall was born in Akron OH. ippines while in the Air Force. dren Gregory, Melanie, Elissa. She had one sister and her dad Dominga came to the US with Along the way they lived in CA was a milkman, laundry man and their first born, Henry, when her and Long Island. Upon retirement, baker. She went to the same husband was transferred to CO. they moved to Snell Isle, where school for 12 years. After high They had two more children, one Madeline has lived for the past 40 school she worked as a waitress born in CO, and the last born in years. The Ferrara’s were married and a short order cook in a diner. the next duty station- Japan. They 68 years at the time of John’s She met her husband, Melvin, on a also lived in AR and Long Island. death. Madeline loves tennis and hayride Monday night and they The Hart’s retired in 1969, moving spent many years dancing with were married the next Monday! to Shore Acres and joining St her beloved John. “Having chil- He was a most wonderful man Raphael’s. Domingo lost Frank in dren was the best part of my life.” and they were married for 45 1991 after 36 years of marriage. Madeline is a CCW member. years. He was in the service for Dominga still mows her own yard, four years, then went to college has a garden and sews all her own was born in Balti- Audrey Gise and was an elementary school clothes. She attends Mass every more, Maryland, an only child. She teacher after they married. One day and loves to live a simple came to Florida from Upper State day they piled everything in their prayerful life. Dominga is a CCW New York in 1971. She worked as a truck and came to St Pete where member. Social Service Outreach Worker for Melvin’s dad owned two lots. In many years. Audrey and Paul met was born in Italy. 1950, they built a house which was Toni Harvey through a mutual friend and were Her parents brought her to the US the first concrete house ever built married on August 30, 1977. It was when she was 15 months old. Her in Pinellas Park. They move to CA the second marriage for both of father had come to the US seeking to be with Lois’ family for a time them. Audrey had one son, Jo- his fortune and was drafted for before coming back to FL. They seph, and Paul had two sons who WWI. After the war, he was grant- had two sons, Douglas and Lewis. are now all deceased. She devot- ed citizenship for his service and Melvin taught at Pinellas Park Ele- ed many years volunteering for when he married his Italian child- mentary School. Lois was a home- Red Cross. Audrey was a Volun- hood sweetheart, she and their maker, but worked for a short time teer Coordinator and also assisted daughter Toni automatically be- as a waitress at the restaurant at- the unemployed in finding jobs in came US citizens. They moved tached to the Detroit Hotel in St the government C.E.T.A. Program. near Syracuse NY. After high Pete. Lois’ highlight in life was tak- She also spent time coordinating school, Toni received a scholarship ing care of orphan baby animals the R.S.V.P. Program in the Dayto- to Courtland Normal School, a and injured animals. “The police na Beach area. Her hobbies are teacher’s college. She was an ad- and fire department had my num- reading, shopping, antique hunt- venturer and after graduation, she ber,” said Lois, and they would call ing, and collecting. Sadly, Paul taught in Ithaca, then Hawaii, then whenever they needed her help passed away a number of years back in NY State, then in Japan with injured animals. Lois became ago. Prior to moving to her Assist- before ending her teaching ca- a Catholic while a resident at ed Living Facility, she volunteered reer of 30 years in Pinellas County. Shore Acres Rehab and is proba- in the Gift Shop and ran the Cof- She met her husband through a bly the biggest fan of our wonder- fee Hour for over 19 years! Then for PTA friend and they had two chil- ful Parish. years after moving to the ALF, she dren Stephanie (deceased) and did a beautiful job decorating the Dominga Hart was born in Eugene, both pharmacists. She display window in the Gift shop! the Philippines with one brother was a homemaker, but went back Some of Audrey’s favorite games and 3 sisters. Her father died when to teaching after the death of her she enjoys here are Roulette, she was 8 and Dominga had a husband. She got her Master’s de- Blackjack, and Bingo. She also likes very difficult childhood and was gree at USF at this time. Highlights to socialize with staff and peers. unable to attend much school. in Toni’s life have been her travels The “shopper” in her helps her find She was working as a waitress to Europe and Asia. She worked as the latest fashions in the resident when she met her husband, Frank, a docent at the FL International clothing Boutique. an American stationed in the Phil- (Continued on page 4) page 4
Exhibit until it closed, and she was mond, Robert, Jane, Joan, Julie, dren, ranging from 3rd grade to a active at Robert’s Recreation Mary Kay, and Kevin. When he sophomore in college), she com- Center. retired from the Air Force, Ray- pleted her Master’s Degree at mond was offered a government Memphis State in Library Sciences Ralph Howell was born in Indi- job in DC, so the family moved to and Latin American studies. Aida anapolis with 2 sisters and 1 broth- MD for 26 years. He was offered returned to work in Duval County er. After high school, Ralph joined another job in St Pete, so in 1972 for 18 years as a school librarian, the Navy and served on an LST 801 they moved and became mem- and also as a Media Specialist in Amphibious Ship in the Pacific dur- bers of St Raphael’s Church. Mar- the Bilingual Program, where she ing World War II. Ralph met Betty, tha loves to embroider and still worked with displaced children his future wife of 68 years, when does tea towels and pillows. She is from many different countries, to she was 13 years old at Vawter a member of CCW. The highlight help them learn English and be Cleaners, where she filled in for her of her life was an audience with mainstreamed successfully into the mother as a clerk during summer Pope Paul the VI in Rome while school system. In her retirement, vacation. Ralph married Betty she and her husband were in Italy. she also worked with Catholic when she was 17 years old, after She was able to kiss his ring and Charities and Hispanic Ministries to he returned home from the Navy says he spoke very good English. teach English to migrant workers in World War II. They had three and assist in other aid, especially sons, Michael (deceased), Timothy Aida de Leon Lee was born to families with children. Aida has (deceased) and Robert. In 1971, in Quetaltenango, Guatemala, been staying for extended periods Betty and Ralph moved with their where her father had several cof- in St. Petersburg and attending St. sons and their son’s families to St. fee and sugarcane farms, and Raphael’s and St. Mary’s since Pete where they began a joint built the Molino San Francisco, the 1982, when her youngest daughter family-owned and operated Burg- mill that provided the Papa Movil came to the university here. Her er Chef franchise known as How- for Pope John Paul II when he visit- grandchildren, Andre and Hana, ell’s Fast Food. When the Burger ed Guatemala in 2002. She is the attended St. Raphael’s School. Chef restaurants closed in 1982, youngest of 4 children, coming as She finally moved permanently Ralph worked with Rentokil, Inc., a a surprise 15 years after her sister with her daughter, Patricia, in the pesticide company, until he re- and 2 brothers! After WWII, she last five years, and calls St. Peters- tired in 1991. In their retired years, went to Nashville, TN to study at burg home, even though she still Betty and Ralph did some travel- Ward Belmont (now Belmont Uni- travels to visit her children, as well ing, including several cross-country versity), where she earned her as- as 11 grandchildren, 3 great- car trips to Las Vegas to visit his sociates degree in library science. grandchildren, and family remain- brother and also to see friends in After marriage to Robert Lee and ing in Guatemala. Aida has been West Palm Beach, as well as an RV 7 children, she returned to com- an extensive traveler, even having trip out west. Betty died in 2015. plete her Bachelor’s in Social Sci- a private audience with Pope Ralph enjoys getting together for ences and Latin American Studies John Paul (one of her most cher- football parties with his family eve- at the State University in Memphis ished memories), and has visited ry Sunday during football season. TN. Her seven children live all over the Holy Lands, Liseux, Lourdes, The highlight of his life is the time - Joseph (CO), Annette (PA), Medjugorje, and many other pil- that he spends with his family at Michelle (Venezuela), Isabel (AK), grimages with her home church home. Margaret (OK), Helen (NC), and friends and CCW in Jacksonville. Patricia (St Pete). She moved her She loves to read, and is a mem- Martha Kenney was born in family to Jacksonville, Florida dur- ber of our CCW. Cynthiana, KY with one brother. ing the desegregation era, as Flori- After high school, she worked for da was one of only two states in Ann Martin was born in the government in Cincinnati OH. the U.S. to allow non-citizens to Grosse Point, MI, an only child. Her She met her husband, Raymond, teach in the public schools (she father was a chauffeur for a who was a Captain in the Air later became a citizen). Studying wealthy family in the 1920’s. After Force. They had nine children: Mi- summers, and for a one year sab- high school, Ann took night classes chael (deceased), Jeffrey, Ray- batical in Memphis (with all 7 chil- (Continued on page 5) page 5 while working during the day, first grandchildren, 11 great grandchil- up with her 7 grandchildren and 8 with the telephone company, dren and 4 great great grandchil- great-grandchildren. When she then with a weekly newspaper. dren. After his first retirement, he was 95, she decided to give up Her husband was Alfred John, but taught school for 23 years teach- her home and divides her time everyone called him Pete. Before ing business math and data pro- between Cindy in New Haven, In. her children were born, Ann volun- cessing. He has bowled in leagues and Barbara in St. Petersburg. She teered working in libraries and for over 60 years and is a long time loves St. Raphael’s and has made helped develop a library in a golfer. After his second retirement a lot of friends here. She is so glad Catholic School. The Martins were in 1989 and they moved to La- she made the choice to move blessed with Pat (deceased), Den- Grange OH to his wife's home- here! We LOVE having her! She nis, Tim, and seven years later, Mi- stead. She passed away October has an amazing sense of humor. chael. While they were in school, 2003. Walter married Gerry in No- When asked what the best part of Ann got a job at Sacred Heart vember 2005 and they were snow- being old is, she noted that there is Academy (now Grosse Point birds until they sold Gerry’s home no peer pressure! That’s Millie! Academy) as a librarian. When in August 2016 and moved to Flori- Pete retired in 1980 from the Police da. Charles Osterholt, I was Department, they moved to the born 4/01/1926 in Louisville KY and Overlook Condo where Ann lives Millie Nulf: Our soon to be 100 attended Catholic Schools from to this day. Ann began working full year old, Millie Nulf, was born Oc- grades 1-12. I studied organ and time at the North Branch Public tober 25, 1918, in New Haven, IN a piano with the nuns. I graduated Library where she helped convert small town outside of Fort Wayne. from the University of Louisville in from catalogue to computer She was number 7 of 11 children chemistry and came to the Univer- based filing. She retired to care for born to Wm. and Carrie Schnelker. sity of FL in 1951 to work in cancer their daughter, Pat, who had cere- William owned Schnelker Coal research. I attained my Master’s bral palsy with multiple medical and Supply Co. Her job, in the Degree and Pharmacy degree issues requiring numerous surgeries family, was to go with her sisters to while in research. I ran 3 pharma- and hospitalizations. Pat died in fetch milk in pails from the farmer cies in St. Pete with my father who 1985 at the age of 32. Ann’s be- on the hill. She married Phillip Nulf, was also a pharmacist. I am a loved Pete died in 2003 after 55 a talented artist and musician. He charter member of St. Raphael’s. years of marriage. Ann loves was hired by International Harvest- In the 70’s, I was the organist and bridge and has loved reading her er to design trucks. He was draft- choir director for eight years. I had whole life. Her highlights include ed into the service and joined the a choir of men and boys and a receiving First Communion, her Navy. During that time, Millie mixed choir. I have 2 children who marriage, the birth of four children, worked at International Harvester also graduated from St. Raphael’s and each day when her daughter on the assembly line…building up and St. Pete Catholic High School. Pat had a good day. Ann thanks muscles that were quite impres- I have been married to Sarah for God she is still here. sive! She was divorced in 1960 60 years. and successfully raised four Walter McNamee was born daughters, Elizabeth MacDonald, Charlotte Overbey, 95, a in Delaware OH, the youngest of 4 Barbara Alderfer, Marilyn Vickers Lifetime Member of CCW, has children. He has twin sisters who and Cindy Wood, while working 3 been a parishioner at St. Raph- are 97 years old and both in fairly jobs! She finally landed a job as ael’s for more than 50 years. good health. Walter graduated the Insurance specialist for Dr. Charlotte hails from Cincinnati, from high school in 1946 and in Sidell in New Haven. She worked OH. Her father was a musician August joined the Army Air Corps for him until she retired at age 70! and her mother a homemaker. and it became the Air Force. He Her rule of life has always been Charlotte was an RN when she retired in1966. His last nine years of “You can choose to be happy”! met and married David Overbey. duty was at the Pentagon working She lives that, keeping busy and They moved to St. Petersburg in a branch of the comptroller de- doing crossword puzzles and play- where Dave established a private partment. Walter married in 1951 ing Hearts on line. She has her practice in Internal Medicine and and had 7 children. He has 9 own Facebook page and keeps (Continued on page 6) page 6 they raised a family of five children nephews. She and John travelled at the same statue she had (Anne, Peggy, David, Barbara, in the US with a pull trailer, and prayed in front of while in high and Louis). Charlotte assisted had a cabin in AL. John died in school so many years ago. “Her Dave in his practice and man- 2003 after 55+ years of marriage. faith has been incredible”. (Tina’s aged the household, providing Phyllis loved working in her yard, daughter Marie has written a new home-cooked meals almost every and doing crossword puzzles. Her book, “The Last Flight from Ha- night. She volunteered at the Free highlight was being high school vana” which tells their incredible Clinic for many years, retiring in her Valedictorian since it was so unex- story). 80s! Charlotte went back to school pected. and received a BA in English from Doll Riley was born in New Or- USF St. Pete. In 2011, Charlotte Tina Quintana was born in leans, LA with 4 brothers and 3 sis- was selected CCW Handmaiden Linche, Cuba, the oldest with two ters. She didn’t realize until she of the Lord, an honor she cherish- brothers. After Catholic high started school that her real first es. school, Tina helped her father name was Cervilia as her brother, manage the finances of his large 22 months older than she, named Rosina “Phyllis” Phillips farm business. She met her hus- her “Doll” as he thought she was a was born in Pittsburg PA, the last of band Raul through neighbors. They doll for him to play with and Cervil- six children. Her father had come had three children, with Marie and ia was too hard to pronounce! Af- to the US from Italy and worked as their son Raul born in Cuba, and ter finishing high school a year ear- a bookkeeper for a coal mine. Juan Carlos born after they arrived ly, she studied business at Loyola. When he saved enough money, in the US. The couple recognized She worked at a roofing/siding he brought his wife and his three that their beloved Cuba had fall- company. She met her soon to be children from Italy. Then three girls en under a communist dictator- husband, Ray, as he passed her on were born in the US, bringing the ship, so they fled Cuba in 1961 on the dock while she was at her sail- total to 6 kids. Phyllis’s story can- the last commercial flight to leave boat to get to his sailboat. Both not be told without including this Havana and settled in south Louisi- were avid sailors. Eventually he group of sisters- Marie and Frances ana, where they were greeted by started crewing for her and the Bello. The three were among the Catholic Charities to help them rest was history! Doll married at charter members who began St begin life in the US. Raul worked in age 25 and they had 5 children Raphael’s Church. The family was the sugar industry and as chief Ray, Mike, Patrick, Maryann and devastated by the loss of their fa- chemist for Thionville Laboratory in Colleen. They were transferred to ther when Phyllis was 10. They ex- New Orleans. When the children NY where Ray was a Senior Execu- perienced deep poverty and were older, Tina worked at Tulane tive with Olivetti Corporation. Ray made ends meet by all making for 18 years in the Financial Aide travelled for the business and the lace after school. They moved to Department. Raul and Tina came family ended up moving to St Pete NJ during this time. After high to St. Pete in 1999 from New Orle- from 1967 to 1970. They moved school, Phyllis attended secretarial ans, LA where they had lived since back to Garden City, NY, followed school. She came to FL with her their arrival from Cuba in 1961. by a move to Sherman CT in 1994. sister Frances who could not be Tina’s beloved Raul died in 2012 In the midst of his working career, healthy in the colder climate, Ma- after 58 years of marriage. Tina the Riley’s bought a condo at rie eventually joined them in FL. loves cooking, reading and crafts, Brightwaters across the street from Phyllis was able to get a job at the and taught herself to sew. (She St Raphael’s. Doll’s husband Ray FL Power plant as the only female made her daughter’s wedding passed away in 2004 after 53 years secretary in 1943. She eventually dress!) Highlights of her life are the of marriage. Doll’s highlight was climbed the ladder and began birth of her first child, and reuniting being able to sail during most of doing their stock reporting. She with her parents after they were her life. She loved the water and retired in 1975. She met her hus- able to come to the US. Five years met her husband through sailing. band John (stationed at MacDill) ago, Tina was able to go back to Doll now enjoys playing dominoes on a Saturday night at the Colise- Cuba with family members during um in 1945. They had no children, the Pope’s visit. According to (Continued on page 7) but enjoyed their nieces and Tina’s daughter, Tina knelt to pray page 7 with friends. Doll is grateful that she months later. They had four chil- Motel, located in the area now had such a great life. dren- John, Judy, Janet and Jean. owned by the Vinoy Hotel com- Jack retired from law enforcement plex and City of St Petersburg. The Dolores Smith was born in young, and then ran a printing Edgewater Beach, built and Manchester CT and had 3 broth- business for 10 years, and later owned by her brother John, was a ers. Her father worked with Pratt opened a delivery business to de- lively and popular hotel during and Whitney Aircraft. After high liver optical equipment for 8 years. that time. Mary served as a hotel school, Dolores went to Provi- His beloved Doris died after a bat- manager and as administrative dence Hospital in Washington DC tle with cancer at 54 years old. He support to John who also main- to earn her RN. She worked in DC had been coming to St Pete dur- tained his official office there for and then moved back to CT to ing the winters, but moved down his busy construction business. work in a doctor’s office. She met in 1985. He loves everything about Mary spent nearly 30 years there her husband Paul while working as pretty much every sport calling and enjoyed meeting return winter a summer camp nurse at Lake himself a “Sports Nut”. He enjoys visitors, celebrities visiting St Peters- Dunmore in VT. Their children are fishing, boating, and shuffleboard. burg, and executives and players Paula, Susan, Steven, Carole and He feels like his life has been “living of the baseball teams that would Gregory. After living in Stratford CT, the vacation”. spend winter practice in St Pete they moved to the Philly area. during that time. She greeted all Paul’s mother and brother lived in Mary Barger Wantland with a warm smile and warm hos- Gulfport, and Paul was tired of the was born in Gary, IN, the 2nd old- pitality. A highlight of Mary’s life is cold so the family moved to St est of 5 children: 2 boys and 3 girls. that her 3 daughters and Mary Pete where they were parishioners Her father was a successful busi- have always maintained a close at St Joseph’s. They joined St nessman in the Gary- Chicago ar- supportive family, tightly held to- Raphael’s when they moved to ea. Her parents divorced during a gether by mutual love, respect Shore Acres 7 years later. Paul and time where that was not well re- and the example of their mom’s Dolores were married for 59 years ceived in society and times were Catholic faith. at the time of his death in 2010. difficult for the family. Mary and Dolores loves music. She volunteers her older brother, Ernest worked Mary Margaret Winning is at both the Mahaffey and the Pal- hard at many odd jobs to support a native of St. Pete and was born ladium. She is still logging volunteer the other siblings and their mother. before St Anthony’s was built. Her hours at St Anthony’s Hospital, has She maintained a positive outlook, grandfather was Tom Lee Weaver, worked at the Daystar Thrift store, strong resolve supported by her who owned numerous lumber and altar serves at weekday Mass- strong Catholic faith. As a young companies, including the Pinellas es. She is a CCW member and re- woman, she worked in the Chica- Lumber Company in St Pete. He ceived the CCW Handmaiden of go area in administrative support sold the land that Derby Lane is on the Lord award in 1995. Dolores positions and enjoyed a fun life- to local businessmen, who built the says the highlights of her life are style with family and friends. After track in 1925, about the same time her 5 children and the fact that many suitors, she decided to marry the Gandy Bridge was built. The they are all good friends to this Henry Baines (Bill) Wantland, a investors went “belly up” and the day. Dolores is also grateful for her metallurgical engineer at US track went back to Weaver who good health. Steele. Henry traveled to work lo- decided to operate what was cations for his job. They had three then known as the St Petersburg John “Jack” Stonger was daughters, Mary Jo, Virginia Belle Kennel Club himself. Mary Marga- born in Syracuse NY, with 3 sisters and Jacqueline (deceased). ret graduated from Mary Mount and 1 brother and his dad owned Mary’s Father and older brother College, but her father told her not a printing business. Jack was in the moved to the Tampa Bay area in to take away a job from someone Navy in WWII and entered law en- the early 50’s and encouraged the else who needed it during the forcement after the war. He met rest of the siblings to do the same. War. Mary Margaret helped her his beloved wife Doris in a park In 1963, now divorced, Mary went mother work with the GI’s who and they were married three to work at the Edgewater Beach (Continued on page 8) page 8 were in St Pete during WWII. Mary Margaret married Richard Winning. They had a son Richard, and a daugh- ter who died at birth. Mary Margaret was a charter member of St Raphael’s and is a CCW member. She has been very involved with civic activities and was president to the St Pete Girl Scouts at one time. She has had too many blessings to pick just one as a highlight, but Mary Margaret has enjoyed travelling, her marriage and her family.
Marvelle Wood was born in Milwaukee, WI, an only child. Her dad was a maintenance worker at a hospi- tal. After high school she went to a secretarial school then worked as a secretary. She and her husband Rich- ard first met as their families were friends. After he graduated from law school, they were married and had three daughters, Judi, Susan and Kathy. The family moved to the Chicago area in the 1960’s. After retirement, Marvelle and Richard travelled extensively in the US, Europe and Hawaii several times. Marvelle and her hus- band moved to St Pete in 2013 to be near their two daughters who were living here, including CCW member Susan Keller. Richard died in 2014 after 60+years of marriage. Marvelle is an accomplished painter who en- joyed painting watercolor landscapes and portraits.
Please Remember In Your Prayers... Our Sick: Please keep the following in your prayers: Phyllis Phillips, Joe Covone, Denise DeBord, Warren DeBord, Peter Zareas, Megan Sheehan, Marvelle Wood, Dorothy Conner, Charlotte Overbey, Linda Mims, Marlene D’Abramo, John Shettle, Beverly Abentroth, Tom and Kathy Doyle, Kim Kerigan, Cheryl Sullivan Lin- coln, Pat Taddeo, Rose Grado, and Josie Matracia and those who are homebound, in assisted living and nursing homes: Rosa Rodriquez, Maureen Cape, Mary Donatelli, Margaret Bonnano, Carol Kettlestrings, Flor Vidal, Lois Klotz, Winnie Young, Toni Harvey, Jim Flatley, DJ Thompson, Dorothy Eichelman, Ralph Howell, Bill York, Biff Ludes, Mary Wyatt Allen.
Our Deceased by Bernadette Bailey In January Richard Nolan, Bill Fuchs, William Kennedy, Joseph Flannery, Monica Stypinski, Mac Macedo, Nick Damato, Kevin Maloney, Carol Ervin, and Josiane “Josie” Dworzanowski died. In February Bob Lajoie, Clayton Bubb, Caroline Morton Hicks, Joe Marks, and Emidio Caruso died. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
CCW Members’ Relatives Recent Deaths Our sympathy to CCW member Peggy Nolan in the loss of her beloved husband, Dick. CCW member Donna Waechter lost her Uncle William Kennedy. CCW member Louise Barrett lost her Uncle and friends Carol Ervin and Nick Damato. CCW member Molly Sanger lost her daughter in law’s brother, Kevin Maloney. CCW mem- ber Gloria Stone lost her beloved father Bob Lajoie. CCW members Patricia Lee and Cheryl Murphy lost their beloved friend Caroline Morton Hicks. CCW member Carol Ann Bates lost her father Emidio Caruso.
Care Teams Some members are involved in a very important task of caring for a loved one through an illness. These CCW members are care partners as family members face illnesses of various types: Miriam Ludes (Biff), Sandy Imbri- ani (Ralph), Rose York, Sr. (Bill). Carmen Marlowe (Rosa Rodriguez), Jane Winstead (Rose Grado and Josie Matracia), Tricia Lee (Aida Lee), Bernadette Zeender (Melanie Walsh), Susan Keller (Marvelle Wood), Peggy Overbey and Lila Overbey (Charlotte Overbey), Vicki Nelson (Maria Rodriguez), Joanne Bird (Winnie Young), Louise Barrett (Anne Liner), Christina Mayer (Aileen Mayer), Yvonne Thompson (DJ Thompson), Mimi and Jo- seph Casadonte (Andrew Casadonte), Julie Grammatica and Jeanine Howell (Ralph Howell), Carol Irwin (Meegan Irwin), Debbi Reidy (Donna Blair and Phyllis Phillips), Antoinette Falk (Lois Klotz) and Kathy Anderson (Dorothy Eichelman). We are praying for patience, strength, and healing for everyone. St. RaphaelÊs Council of Catholic Women Our Lady of Good Counsel, Pray for Us
103rd Edition CCW Newsletter www.st-raphaels.com/ccw April / May 2018
1st Vice President Message From Father Tim, Our Pastor Hello Ladies: By way of a quick review, Dear CCW members: I t i s you all should be very proud of CCW’S interesting that Easter and accomplishments this past Fall/Winter. April Fools’ Day are on the You were the stars of this success, your same day this year. In a cooperation and constant support of sense, Easter is the “Feast of St. Raphael Catholic Church our projects was the secret. Your moti- Fools.” St. Paul said that we vation never wavered, though the are fools for the sake of Christ (1 Cor hours grew long and sometimes cut 4:10). God’s ways are not our ways, so CCW OFFICERS into your private family time. those who think and act like God are President October - Sweet Tooth Booth at the likely to appear like fools in the world’s Denise DeBord School Carnival eyes. Fools, like clowns and jesters, First Vice President invoke laughter. The Christian mystic, November - Parish Picnic (rained out) Susan Ugan Meister Eckhart, was known to say Second Vice President December - Christmas Breakfast: do- that when he laughed his soul was Connie Smith nation of Christmas Gifts for Shore laughing together with God. Indeed, it Treasurer Acres Nursing Home used to be that jokes were traditional- Judy Geier ly told at Eastertime to symbolize that January - Rummage Sale God had the last laugh over sin and Corresponding Secretary Rosanna Costa February - Fashion Show death. But we don’t see that kind of frivolity and foolishness in the Church Recording Secretary March - “90’s” Party and Evening Marty Maranto reception for Bishop Emeritus Lynch’s anymore. We see souls praying. Souls serving. Souls weeping. All well and Spirituality Commission Mission talk Joanne Leahey good. But where are the laughing and General Support: cheerful souls? Expressions of happi- Service Commission Donations to “Water for Life”; Marlene D'Abramo & Mary Ball ness, joy, and cheer are holy acts too. Rosary Makers, member involve- One of most distinctive characteristics Leadership Commission of Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta Rebecca O'Dell ment, materials and shipping; was said to be her incredible joy. As Focus 11 Cookies, the Parish Auc- she observed, “Cheerfulness is indeed tion and Fish Fry Desserts the fruit of the Holy Spirit and a clear NEWSLETTER At this point we are concentrating on sign of the Kingdom within.” May the Louise Barrett & plans and dates for next year so will Kingdom of Heaven be truly present Theresa McCormick keep you posted. and observable within us as revealed Thanks for all you have done for our by signs of laughter and cheer in our Parish. Susan Ugan hearts this Easter season. Happy Easter to one and all! Fr. Tim CCW MEETINGS September - May 7:30am Rosary, 8am Mass, Vocations to the Priesthood & Religious Life 8:30am Continental Visit www.st-raphaels.com/vocations webpage for prayers, calendars and oth- Breakfast, followed by CCW meeting er resources dedicated for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. See CCW schedule, page 2 CCW Newsletter, page 2
CCW Calendar 2018 Save the Dates Sunday April 8 Divine Mercy Holy Hour 3-4pm, St. Raphael Church Monday April 30 CCW Board Meeting 6:30pm, Room B Friday May 4 CCW Meeting Set-up, Parish Hall 3:30pm Saturday May 5 Monthly CCW Meeting, Rosary, Mass, Handmaiden Award May Crowning Sunday May 6 Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary - at St Jude’s 3pm Thur-Sun May 17-20 DCCW Convention in Tampa Sept-May CCW General Meetings: 7:30am Rosary, 8am Mass, 8:30am Continental Breakfast & Meeting
Member News Joining St. Raphael CCW From CCW member Barbara Miller: It’s easy to join St. Raphael’s Coun- Our daughter and son in law at- cil of Catholic Women. Simply tended a St Patrick’s Day Party at drop an envelope marked CCW in the Bishop’s Residence with Cardinal Dolan. the weekend collection. We need From CCW member Gina Norris: My 4th grandchild your name, address, phone, email address, birth arrived on March 1st, my birthday! Oliver Andrew day and birth month and a check for $15 paya- Hinson. He is also the 4th great-grandson of my ble to St. Raphael CCW. Dues are payable after Mom, CCW member Marlene D’Abramo. January 1 and late by June. Membership gets you to be part of a great group of women From CCW member Mary Domal: Our grandson whose job it is to serve God in our family, parish, Conner is a Marine! Our daughter texted a picture community and world. We have a Mass intention of him marching with his platoon. Praise God that said for our members monthly. You do what you these young men have the desire to sacrifice for can, when you can and this way, with over 280 our country. We are so thankful that they made it members, we get a lot done for St. Raphael’s. through that 54 hour grueling test! Our daughter Women of all ages, professions, interests and tal- and her family are so proud of Conner, as are we. ents are welcome and urged to join. From CCW member Bernadette Bailey: I am look- ing forward to spending Easter with son, Bryan's family in Kansas City, KS. Easter Mass together, the Pope Francis Prayer Intentions family reunion, Lisa's leg-of-lamb dinner, beautiful April: That economists may have the courage to spring flowers, a glorious Feast of the Resurrection! reject any economy of exclusion and know how to open new paths. From CCW member Barbara Dippelhofer: Our son Eric and wife Donna will be here mid-April from May: That the lay faithful may fulfill their specific mis- sion, by responding with creativity to the challenges Connecticut for the internment of our son Kurt who that face the world today. died suddenly over a year ago. This summer Kurt's daughter will be coming from South Carolina to June: That social networks may work towards that visit in July. inclusiveness which respects other for their differ- ences.
July: That priests, who experience fatigue and lone- liness in their pastoral work, may find help and com- fort in their intimacy with the Lord and in their friendship with their brother priests.
August: That any far-reaching deci- sions of economists and politicians may protect the family as one of the treasures of humanity. CCW Newsletter, page 3
Diocesan Consecration to the guests to attend the full 50th Anniversary Convention. Immaculate Heart of Mary Clergy and Religious are registered without a Fee but Bishop Gregory Parkes will lead a Holy Hour at St. meals require paid reservations by the deadline. See Jude the Apostle Cathedral to consecrate the Dio- the Tentative Schedule for workshop and other activi- cese of St. Petersburg to the Immaculate Heart of ties information. Mary. On Sunday, May 6, at 3 PM at the Cathedral of For more information, contact Louise Barrett 727-821- St. Jude the Apostle, 5815 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg. 2561. Early Bird Registration must be postmarked by Parishes are invited to charter a bus to bring a large April 14 and the last date for registration is May 4. group. However, if you cannot attend in person, we There is a daily registration fee or a fee for all three encourage individuals and families to watch the live days, and costs for each meal. These costs all go up stream at home or parishes are encouraged to host after April 14th. viewing events where the community can come to- gether in prayer – virtually! We can devoutly make a You can also make Hotel reservations with a special pilgrimage to the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle in group rate. This is a fun and informative event. a spirit of contrition and love on that day, May 6 at 3 p.m. for the Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Care Teams Mary at St .Jude's Cathedral. If you can’t make it Some members are involved in a very important task then, set aside another day during 2018 and go to of caring for a loved one through an illness. These the Cathedral Church for meditation, praying the Our CCW members are care partners as family members Father, the Creed and the intercession of the Blessed face illnesses of various types: Miriam Ludes (Biff), Virgin Mary. Sandy Imbriani (Ralph), Rose York, Sr. (Bill). Carmen Marlowe (Rosa Rodriguez), Jane Winstead (Rose DCCW 2018 Convention Grado and Josie Matracia), Tricia Lee (Aida Lee), Ber- You are cordially invited to attend the Fiftieth Anni- nadette Zeender (Melanie Walsh), Susan Keller versary Convention of the St. Petersburg Diocesan (Marvelle Wood), Peggy Overbey and Lila Overbey Council of Catholic Women at the Hilton Tampa Air- (Charlotte Overbey), Vicki Nelson (Maria Rodriguez), port Westshore Hotel, 2225 N Lois Ave, Tampa, 33607. Joanne Bird (Winnie Young), Louise Barrett (Anne Lin- For 2018 we introduce a weekend format beginning er), Christina Mayer (Aileen Mayer), Yvonne Thomp- Thursday Evening, May 17th, with the Welcome Din- son (DJ Thompson), Mimi and Joseph Casadonte ner hosted by the First Vice-President and concluding (Andrew Casadonte), Julie Grammatica and mid-day Sunday, May 20th, with the Patriotic Living Jeanine Howell (Ralph Howell), Carol Irwin (Meegan Rosary. Other highlights include Key Note Speaker Irwin), Debbi Reidy (Donna Blair), Antoinette Falk (Lois Salesian Fr. Steve Ryan addressing our theme “You Klotz) and Kathy Anderson (Dorothy Eichelman). We Do It for Me” and Saturday night’s Vigil of Pentecost are praying for patience, strength, and healing for Healing and Remembrance Mass followed by Fun Night Dinner & Entertainment. Don’t miss our 50thAn- niversary Party on Friday night. 2018 Celebrate 90’s Honorees Margaret Bonanno, Eileen Brady, Mary Carlo- Bishop Gregory Parkes will celebrate our Friday, May magno, Dorothy Conner, Mary Donatelli, Vincent 18th, 10 am Opening Mass at St. Patrick Catholic DiFilippo, Virginia DiFilippo, Madeline Ferrara, Jim Church, 4518 S. Manhattan Ave., Tampa 33611. Fol- Flatley, Audrey Gise, Eva Garzia, Lois Hall, Dominga lowing Mass, a Bishop’s Brunch that replaces the usu- Hart, Antoinette Harvey, Ralph Howell, Martha Ken- al banquet will be held at the hotel; Bishop Parkes will ney, Aida Lee, Ann Martin, be our speaker. Please invite your Spiritual Advisors, Pastors and Parish Clergy to join us at this special 50th Walter McNamee, Millie Nulf, Charles Osterholt, Anniversary Celebration Mass. Charlotte Overbey, Rosina Phillips, Mary Poulin, Tina Quintana, Doll Riley, Dolores Smith, Maria Stickney, This is a GREAT year to invite friends to join you! We Jack Stonger, Mary Wantland, Mary Margaret Win- especially invite our working members and their ning, CharlesWood, Marvelle Wood, Alice The;ard
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Message from Fr. Kevin Mackin OFM Dear members of the Council of found him in the “breaking of the We may find it Catholic Women, bread.” difficult to believe that God would A happy and blessed Easter to you I like to think that God reveals himself give us anything, and your loved ones! Some of you to us if we persistently seek him. Yes, let alone some- may have visited the pyramids in we seek God in prayer, and espe- thing as wonderful Egypt. Even if you haven't, you cially in the Mass. But we should al- as his Spirit and might enjoy a virtual tour on your so seek God's wisdom in the bible; the gifts of his Spir- computer. It's also cheaper and seek his Spirit in trying to do the right it, e. g., wisdom to safer! thing; and seek God's presence in know what truly matters, knowledge our daily routine. The pyramids are a wonder of the and understanding to delve into the ancient world. For more than two Yes, seek God's wisdom in the mysteries of God and the truths of millenia, scientists, tourists, and grave prayerful reading of the bible, a privi- our faith, courage to stand up for robbers had searched for the burial leged expression of our faith. God is what's right, and so forth. Remem- places of the pharaohs of ancient the author in that the bible highlights ber, Jesus emphasizes, “how much Egypt. Others gave up, Howard what God wants us to know about more will the Father in heaven give Carter, a 20th century British archae- himself, his relationship with the uni- the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?” ologist, pressed on. In 1922 he un- verse, and his purpose for us. The bi- (Luke 11:13) Obviously, we should locked the world’s most exciting ar- ble is about religious, not scientific seek the right things. But the point is chaeological find: a king’s em- truths. The many biblical authors this: never give up seeking God, his balmed body within a nest of three communicated these religious truths kingdom, his grace and his Spirit. coffins, the inner one of solid gold. through the languages, images and Finally, seek God's presence enthusi- On the king’s head was a magnifi- literary forms with which they were astically in our daily routine. cent golden portrait mask, and nu- familiar. At the heart of the bible is merous pieces of jewelry were on the the Christian belief that Jesus, the We live in a world that thinks the only body and in its wrappings. Other incarnate Word of God, entered into thing that matters is how we relate to rooms were crammed with statues, a our history so that we could become other people. How we relate to oth- chariot, weapons, chests, vases, jew- “like God.” Jesus Christ is our way ers is tremendously important and is els and a throne. It was the priceless into the future, our truth who exem- the subject of seven out of the ten tomb and treasure of King Tutankha- plifies our true self, and our life in and commandments. However, our rela- men who reigned from 1352 to 1343 through and with whom we breathe tionship with God is the most im- BC. Carter discovered King Tut’s and live. Yes, we open the bible to portant aspect of life. It is out of this tomb because he persevered. hear from God about the baffling relationship that our love for others questions of life: who really am I? should flow: our relationships in our I believe God will reveal himself to us What is the purpose of my life? How family, then our relationship with oth- if we seek him, if we persevere. should I live? Why evil? ers. The author of the Lukan Gospel de- Seeking God requires discipline and Like the search for the Egyptian scribes two disciples on their way to patience. That's why we pray for the tombs, we have to be persistent in Emmaus who initially didn’t recog- grace to seek God daily, to wait pa- the pursuit of our ultimate purpose in nize Jesus even as they were walking tiently and to listen to God. life. Seek God daily, persistently and and talking with him (Luke 24: 13-35). enthusiastically as the disciples did These disciples presumably knew Je- Second, seek God's Spirit persistently. and we will find God in all his fullness. sus and probably believed that he Jesus encourages us to pray. He ex- God will transform us into new crea- was a “prophet mighty in deed and plains the importance of persistence tures in the way we love and serve word.” But now they’re disheart- in our relationship with God. Keep one another. And even if we fall or ened, perhaps even disillusioned, as on asking...keep on seeking...keep stumble, if we seek God, he will lift us they walked. And they probably on knocking... For everyone who up, as God lifted up Peter, so that we were confused; they heard rumors asks, receives; and they who seek, can discover and enjoy our true that Jesus is alive. Is he or isn’t he? find; and to those who keep knock- treasure, God and the things of God. Eventually in the “breaking of the ing, the door shall be opened. Isn't bread” (a phrase for the Eucharist) that what Luke, Chapter 11, verses 9 With gratitude for all the Council of they recognize with their eyes of faith onward is all about? Yes, we may Catholic Women do. Sincerely yours, the transfigured reality of Jesus have doubts about this. We may Fr. Kevin Christ. They were seeking God and even wonder, if I ask will I receive? CCW Newsletter, page 5
Celebrate 90’s 2nd Annual Party Report high school Charlie joined the army and worked in What a grand party! Marty Maranto heard about the Newfoundland as a weatherman at a weather sta- idea to honor all in the Parish 90 years or older from tion. He married his beloved Mary after the service another Parish and brought the idea back to St Raph- and then graduated from the University of ME with a ael’s last year. This was our second party. Many degree in Civil Engineering. He worked on the project thanks to everyone who helped- this included CCW designing the interstate program back in the late 40’s members and the Knights of Columbus. Both Fr. Tim early 50’s. He and Mary had four sons, Michael, and Fr. Kevin attended the party. Special thanks to Charles, William and John (deceased). They eventu- helpers Ruth Anne Achterhof, Jeannette Abramo, ally moved to OH and retired to St Pete. He was origi- Barbara and Earl Alderfer, Tom and Deborah Andry, nally a parishioner at Holy Family, but later joined St Rosalie Ferrer, Bernadette Bailey, Louise Barrett, John Raphael’s. Mary died in 1997 after 50 years of mar- Berger, Mary Brophy, Celeste Brown, Bea Cameron, riage. Charles enjoyed snow skiing. He is now in assist- Anita Currier, Denise DeBord, Barb Dippelhofer, Tom ed living and enjoys crossword puzzles, and reading. Doyle, Bob Furtek, Judy Geier, Kevin Greeno, Kathy Guckenberger, Mary Holland, Mark Hothan, Carol Jim Flatley, 90’s Honoree Bio Irwin, Tricia Lee (and her sister Helen who flew in just James Michael Flatley was born August 14, 1925 in for the event), Marie and Tom Machuga, Marty Ma- Stockbridge, Wisconsin, the 4th son of Hugh and Mar- ranto, Becky McBride, Theresa McCormick, Gerri garet (Heffernan) Flatley. Jim was subsequently McNamee, Michelle Merenda, Pat Michaud, Nicho- joined by two younger sisters. The family of six children las-Michaud Guest, Barbara Miller, Maggie Moren, lived in Stockbridge which was primarily a farming Michelle Mosley, Susan O'Gara, Idalmis Rodriguez, community. Jim’s father owned and was President of Marianne and Tim Skarupa, Connie Smith, Mary Stoft, the State Bank of Stockbridge, the only locally con- Mary Thomas, Susan Ugan, Donna Waechter, and trolled bank serving the area. His mother ran the fami- Jane Winstead. So many helpers to plan, set up, dec- ly with a quiet, but firm hand. Jim attended Catholic orate, greet, deliver gift bags, pick up the balloons, grammar school in Stockbridge and for high school transport honorees who needed help, edit the spe- matriculated to the Capuchin minor seminary of St. cial edition 90’s newsletter, cook, put together the Lawrence, in Mt. Calvary, Wisconsin. Following gradu- gift bags and deliver the gift bags to those who could ation, he enlisted in the Unites States Army Air Force, not attend. A special shout out to Anita Currier who serving as a C-130 radio operator in the European made all the placemats by hand and to Susan O’Ga- Theater. Honorably discharged in 1946, Jim enrolled ra who did a performance with a leprechaun pup- as a Business major at St. Norbert’s College, DePere, pet, songs, jokes and a hilarious skit with Fr. Kevin, Wisconsin, and subsequently transferred to, and grad- Thanks to our cooks, Celeste Brown, Pat Michaud, uated from, Marquette University in 1950. He then re- and Marie and Tom Machuga and all those who turned to Stockbridge for a time to assist his father at made appetizers. Jane Winstead took beautiful pho- the State Bank. Jim joined Comptometer Corporation tos. in Milwaukee, a technology leader of its time, pro- ducing the first commercially successful, mechanical One of the 90’s who could not attend but received a calculator. guest bag wrote, “I say WOW, WOW, to the many beautiful gifts I received today. I have never had this Jim was successful in business and even more so in his much attention in my life. Thank yous are not enough personal life, meeting Suzanne Futch, a native of St. but that is my limit at this time. Again, thanks so Petersburg, on a blind date in Milwaukee. Suzanne much”. had moved to Wisconsin to pursue a career as an elementary school teacher after graduating from the Charles Wood, 90’s Honoree Bio University of Kentucky. They married in 1952, with Dan Charlie was born in Belfast ME, an only child. His fa- arriving in 1953, Patricia (Dede) in 1955, Margaret ther was the head of an agriculture program and an (Peggy) in 1956 and Cathy in 1959. Jim’s career led assistant principal, so the family moved the various Continued….next page…. communities in ME during Charlie’s childhood. After CCW Newsletter, page 6
Please Remember In Your Prayers... Our Sick: Please keep the following in your Our Deceased by Bernadette Bailey prayers: Audrey Gise, Joy auf dem Kampe, Denise In March, Stephen Jiencke, Jim Rolston, Margaret DeBord, Warren DeBord, Marlene D’Abramo, Peter Growney, Steven Ray Marr, Phyllis Rosina Phillips, Zareas, Alex Gimond, Aida Lee, Megan Sheehan, Rosemary Janice Lyons, Joan Olszewski, Mary Ann O'Toole, Jim McGuirl, John Albert, Ruth Coombs, Marvelle Wood, Dorothy Conner, Anita DeGraaf, Mary Carey, Roger Brito and Frank Pajak died. Eter- Charlotte Overbey, Linda Mims, John Shettle, Bever- nal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual ly Abentroth, Tom and Kathy Doyle, Kim Kerigan, light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful Letty Giraud, Frank LaVigna, Lillian McClelland, departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Cheryl Sullivan Lincoln, Pat Taddeo, Rose Grado, Amen. and Josie Matracia and those who are home- bound, in assisted living and nursing homes: Rosa Rodriquez, Maureen Cape, Mary Donatelli, Marga- ret Bonnano, Carol Kettlestrings, Flor Vidal, Lois Klotz, Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and Winnie Young, Toni Harvey, Jim Flatley, DJ Thomp- let perpetual light shine upon them. May son, Dorothy Eichelman, Ralph Howell, Bill York, Biff their souls, and the souls of all the faith‐ Ludes, Mary Wyatt Allen. ful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Celebrate 90’s Special Edition Newsletter CCW Member Death Read the bios of our dear 90’s who are treasures to Our sympathy to CCW member Debbi Reidy on the our Parish. Many of them are charter members. We loss of her beloved friend, CCW member Rosina have two who will be 100 this October! The bios be- Phyllis Phillips. low were added after publication last month. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual https://www.st-raphaels.com/ light shine upon her. May Rosina’s soul, and the souls media/1/25/2018_03_CCW_Celebrating_90.pdf of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
CCW member Relative Deaths Our sympathy to CCW member Molly Sanger on the Jim Flatley, Honoree Bio…. continued from pg 5 loss of her sister Joan Olszewski, to CCW member El- them to various moves, from Little Rock to Kansas City len Andon on the loss of her friend Ruth Coombs, and finally to Suzanne’s beloved St. Petersburg where and to CCW member Rosalie Ferrer on the loss of her he joined Xerox, another technology leader. After a brother in law, Roger Brito. Eternal rest grant unto successful career in building the Tampa office, he them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon retired, providing Jim and Suzanne the time to travel them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through and visit their children and 11 grandchildren. the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Jim was a leader in multiple organizations and caus- es over the years including St. Raphael’s, Serra Club, St. Vincent de Paul Cares Food Center and the St. Next edition of the Petersburg Blood Bank. Currently, he is active, alert and happy, living at Bon Secours Place in St. Peters- CCW Newsletter coming . . . burg, and looking forward to his 93rd birthday. Jim continues to be socially gregarious and welcomes all September 2018 visitors! St. Raphael’s Council of Catholic Women 2018 Handmaiden of the Lord
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Our St. Raphael 2018 Handmaiden of the Our Handmaiden Lord was born in Los Angeles CA. She is active in our graduated from Cal State Long Beach. She community as well. ended up in FL after living in Brazil as part She has served as a of the journeys during her husband’s career. volunteer Guardi- She survived 23 years working for the IRS. an ad Litem for 3 She is also a certified diesel mechanic, and years. She has di- an avid sailor, working as her husband War- rected numerous ren’s 1st Mate. She is a seasoned traveler ministries at Foun- and a talented seamstress and crafter. dations of Life- in- take and organiza- In our Parish, our Handmaiden has led the tion of items to stock the “boutique” and Wednesday Evening Bible Study. She has soliciting donors for the annual Gala event served as an Extraordinary Minister of Ho- and Silent Auction. She has participated in ly Communion. She was active in CHRP Bible Study Fellowship for 5 years. She has and led a CHRP weekend. She is a faithful been a volunteer for Music Sweet Music, supporter of our school auction and the St. which provides music for people with severe Vincent de Paul ministry and food pantry. disabilities This Handmaiden is serving her second term as our CCW president and at the Our Handmaiden has 6 children and 5 same time she has served as the District amazing grandchildren. To all who know President/Co-president of Our Lady Star her, she is a role model of faith, persever- of the Seas. She has served the Diocesan ance, love, optimism and kindness. Her fa- Council of Catholic Women as a Commis- vorite Bible verse is Isaiah 41:10: “Do not sion Chairman. She acts as the CCW liai- fear: I am with you; do not be anxious: I am son with Knights of Columbus. For our St. your God. I will strengthen you, I will help Raphael CCW, she has directed and im- you, I will uphold you with my victorious proved profits for the yearly St. Raphael right hand.” Her favorite saint is Mary. Pack Rat Rummage Sale for at least the We are blessed to call Denise DeBord past 10 years. She was a Church cookbook Handmaiden of the Lord for St Raphael contributor and salesperson. She has been Parish. the Fashion Show chairman and even a model for several years.