Blessings Brought Upon New Priest Fallen Soldiers Honored During Mass Dream Becomes a Reality

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The Palm Beach Pipes and Drum performance band leads a procession following Memorial Day Mass at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery in Royal Palm Beach. Bishop Frank J. Dewane lays his hands on the head of (LINDA REEVES | FC) Krzysztof (Kris) Piotrowski during ordination to the Bishop Noonan invokes the Holy Spirit on Father Juan priesthood. (BOB REDDY | FC) Osorno with the laying on of hands, followed by all the priests who were present. (PHOTOS BY ANDREA NAVARRO | FC) Fallen soldiers Blessings Dream honored brought upon becomes a during Mass new priest Veteran Ernie Dileonardo attended Mass with reality special Memorial Day ceremonies, wearing a military cap covered with pins, medals and badges In a public response to the call of Christ, Father Juan Osorno began having dreams of the representing stories and the service he provided Krzysztof (Kris) Piotrowski, 28, was ordained to priesthood at age 6. the nation nearly 70 years ago. the priesthood by Bishop Frank J. Dewane during As part of a family he described as “100 percent But the prayers on his heart were for his army a Mass June 3 at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice. Catholic,” going to Mass, praying the rosary, at- buddies who died beside him on the battlefield The poignant and emotional rite places Father tending Holy Week processions and Advent fes- during the Korean War. Piotrowski in a new role as he is raised to the order tivities were always a part of who he is. On May 27, “I am here to pray for the men who were with of the presbyterate, where he will now celebrate his dream of becoming a priest became a reality me and died. I pray for all those who have died for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, confer the Sacra- when he was ordained for the Diocese of Orlando. this country. I thank God that I am here today.” ments and teach the Gospel. Click on the ORLANDO DIOCESE above for Click on the PALM BEACH DIOCESE for more Click on the VENICE DIOCESE above for more more on this story. on this story. on this story.

Pensacola- Gunmen take Catholic hostages; Tallahassee Diocese Decision to abandon Paris climate pact martial law in Philippines has new bishop called ‘deeply troubling’ www.thefloridacatholic.org | June 9-22, 2017 FLORIDACatholic ORLANDO DIOCESE Dream becomes a reality Bishop Noonan ordains diocese’s newest priest GLENDA MEEKINS him the courage and strength each day, send- of the Florida Catholic staff ing him the Holy Spirit to grow the Church.” His father’s strong intuitive sense was reas- ORLANDO | Father Juan Osorno began suring, so when he said, “Juan, I am so con- having dreams of the priesthood at age 6. vinced that this is coming from the Lord and I As part of a family he described as “100 can feel it and you’re going to do great,” Father percent Catholic,” going to Mass, praying the Osorno knew he was making the right choice. rosary, attending Holy Week processions and It was the confirmation he needed to go for- Advent festivities were always a part of who he ward. Although his father could not attend the is. On May 27, his dream of becoming a priest ordination due to illness, he was able to watch became a reality when he was ordained for the via livestream. Diocese of Orlando. In his homily, Bishop John Noonan said, As the choir and congregation chanted, “For Pope Francis, the fundamental question “Christ the Lord, a priest forever in the line of of priestly life is where is my heart directed? Melchizadek, offered bread and wine,” Father ‘The heart of the priest is a heart pierced by Osorno was vested with the stole and cha- the love of the Lord,’ Pope Francis declared. suble proper to priests by Father Tim LaBo ‘For this reason, he no longer looks to himself, and Msgr. Michael Muhr, both priests who but is turned toward God and his brothers are significant in Father Osorno’s life: Father and sisters. It is no longer “a fluttering heart,” Osorno will serve as parochial vicar under Fa- allured by momentary whims, shunning dis- ther LaBo at Holy Redeemer Parish in Kissim- agreements and seeking petty satisfactions. mee as his first assignment, and Msgr. Muhr Rather, it is a heart rooted firmly in the Lord, was his spiritual director while at St. Vincent warmed by the Holy Spirit, open and avail- de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach. able to our brothers and sisters.’ In the heart The symbolic changing of the garments rep- of the Good Shepherd, he said, ‘the Father’s resented that he has clothed himself with the love shines forth.’” Lord Jesus Christ (Rom 13:14). At age 42, Father Osorno will live out this Yet there were others along the way who in- call and begin to shine forth his light as a priest spired him on his journey. Father Osorno paid by serving at Holy Redeemer beginning June tribute to his family and his grandparents in 16. particular, who fostered a love of God and of He gave the following message to every the rosary. He still remembers how, regardless parish: “In today’s situation of the Church, of where they were, his grandparents would there is a great need for priests. There are stop every day at noon to pray the Angelus. His so many priests right now running two and two sisters, brother, father and stepmother three parishes. And in our own diocese we Stella were all supportive of his desire to be- see so many retiring. A parish is healthy when come a priest from the beginning. His step- they promote vocations — when they pray for Bishop Noonan invokes the Holy Spirit on Father Juan Osorno with the laying mother had only one requirement: “Be a holy the priests; when they pray for the kids and on of hands, followed by all the priests who were present. (PHOTOS BY ANDREA one or you’re not going be one at all.” On the when they motivate the kids to see as some- NAVARRO | FC) eve of his ordination, she said, “I give thanks thing beautiful a call that is greater than any- to God, for it is he who chose Juan and will give thing else.” n

Father Tim LaBo, right, embraces his new parochial vicar, Father Juan Osorno, after clothing Father Juan Osorno and Bishop John Noonan him with a stole and chasuble. stand before the doors of St. James Cathedral after During the Litany of Supplication, Father Juan Osorno lays prostrate as all gathered (GLENDA MEEKINS | FC) ordination. (ANDREA NAVARRO | FC) pray that the "Father will pour out abundantly the gifts of heaven" on his servant. June 9-22, 2017 Florida Catholic YOUR OR NDO COMMUNITY Vespers celebrates spirit of future priest’s homeland

GLENDA MEEKINS ‘This chalice was chosen because its design contains of the Florida Catholic staff the special images of Jesus and his disciples. ... The ORLANDO | “Try to be still and chalice is always used in the celebration of the holy rest,” was the advice that Bishop John Noonan gave Father Juan Mass, which will be a constant reminder for the rest Osorno regarding the week of his of his life. Without a priest, there is no Eucharist.’ ordination. Amidst the excitement of seeing family that travelled from — Father Jose Muñoz Colombia, to ironing out the final details of the ordination, Father Os- orno tried to take it all in with great he served, St. Isaac Jogues Parish in disciples participated in. The chal- gratitude and pause. Orlando. Father Osorno described ice therefore is a sacred symbol as In keeping with a centuries- it as “a parish that is full and alive, a reminder of the Last Supper. The old tradition, vespers, or evening the people with great faith.” They chalice is always used in the cele- prayer, is celebrated the night be- motivated him to participate in bration of the holy Mass, which will fore ordination. It is an intimate Cursillo after which he said he was be a constant reminder for the rest gathering of close friends, family finally able to see clearly that God of his life. Without a priest, there is and fellow seminarians who have was calling him to the priesthood no Eucharist. accompanied the soon-to-be-or- and he was ready to say yes. “The chalice represents St. Isaac dained priest on his journey. Tradi- Father Jose Muñoz, pastor of St. Jogues, a community that is proud tionally, this is also the time when Isaac Jogues, personally went to and extremely grateful that Father he receives his chalice and paten Colombia to get the chalice. “This Juan Osorno has dedicated his life and they are blessed by the bishop. chalice was chosen because its de- to the Lord,” Father Muñoz added. Pictured is the chalice and paten given to Father Juan Osorno by his Father Osorno’s chalice and sign contains the special images “The chalice will accompany him parish community of St. Isaac Jogues during vespers on the eve of paten came from his homeland of of Jesus and his disciples,” he said. through his ministry and will re- his ordination. They were blessed by Bishop John Noonan in keeping Colombia and were given to him as “At the Last Supper Jesus instituted mind him that he has over 6,000 with an age-old tradition. (GLENDA MEEKINS I FC) a gift from the community where the holy Eucharist which he and his families praying for him.” ■

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GLENDA MEEKINS sister in a race. He was not used to out of choir to go to the student of the Florida Catholic staff being a spectator and it was fun to life office. Cheyenne remembered cheer her on. thinking that she must be in trou- ORLANDO | When two students Coach Carolista Ware said the ble. “There was this guy there that I with physical disabilities chose to experience was humbling. She had didn’t recognize,” she said, “and he be a part of the Florida High School never coached an adaptive athlete. said, ‘How would you like to do shot Athletics Association adaptive rac- “The first day I thought, ‘I’m not put for the track and field team as an es, the last thing they expected was sure what to do.’ So we treated her adaptive player?’” to win. just like the other kids on the team.” She agreed because she had Facing difficult challenges is Adaptive track athletes are required thought about trying to participate not new for Ashley, a sophomore at to participate in at least four regular in a sport after the amputation, but Bishop Moore Catholic High School school track meets, regardless of the was always afraid to try. “Having in Orlando. Born with spina bifida number of adaptive competitors. someone reach out to me made me and using a wheelchair, Ashley At the state championship, there want to set out and push past the never imagined that she would join are two classifications for adaptive limitations I knew I was setting up her parents and brother on a run. So athletes. Ashley took home state for myself,” Cheyenne said. when she was asked if she wanted to championship for the 200-meter She won the overall 2A division join the track team and take part in and 800-meter races. She plans on championship for track, competing an adaptive track meet, she jumped continuing throughout high school. in all three events — the 200-meter, at the chance to follow in her fam- Cheyenne, a senior at Trin- 800-meter and shot put. She said ily’s tradition. She said her biggest ity Catholic High School in Ocala, she learned that she is good at mak- obstacle was believing in herself. had played soccer and softball as a ing excuses for herself “that don’t Never having participated in a child. At age 12, she was diagnosed really hold any water.” sport, Ashley admitted it was dif- with osteosarcoma. After fighting And the experience boosted her Bishop Moore High School student Ashley, left, and Trinity High ficult, but she slowly gained con- bone cancer and spending a year faith. The day she was asked to join School senior Cheyenne take home the state championships in their fidence in her specialized wheel- and half in the hospital, she was the team, two months before com- adaptive track races. (COURTESY) chair. “To get in additional training, told that the tumor was too large petition, she had attended Mass. I would ride around our neighbor- to operate. So Cheyenne made the The homily was about asking God to accept it?” ley). I think it’s great.” hood or on the trail behind our most difficult decision of her life. for things and how he answers in Both schools’ coaches felt that Ashley’s advice to others: “For house,” she said. Ashley’s brother, She chose to have her right leg am- his own time. Cheyenne had long the experience was a testament to those who think they can’t do some- Nicholas, ran track and cross-coun- putated above the knee to avoid any wondered if she could play sports what Catholic schools are doing. thing, go out and just try. You’d be try. He would set times for her and chance of her cancer spreading. She again. She felt that Coach “Beef” Ware proudly stated, “Our kids are amazed at what you can accom- she would consistently beat them. would miss playing sports. Branard’s offer was God saying, inclusive. Our kids are diverse. And plish.” n He said it was awesome to watch his Five years later she was called “Here’s your answer. Are you going they were caretakers for her (Ash- Tips for keeping the faith during summer vacation

GLENDA MEEKINS located in the Gates 1-59 corridor. LaSalette of the Florida Catholic staff Father Susann has been serving air- Father Robert port staff and travelers since 2004. Susann, Orlando In the midst of the “I get a chance to meet all kinds ORLANDO | International hustle and bustle of airport termi- of people from all over the world. I Airport nals, rest stops and shore excur- work the crowd and am very pres- chaplain, sions for summer vacation, how ent,” he said. He has an intention blesses does one manage to keep faith at book in the chapel so that he can travelers the center? pray for all those with special re- while they If taking a cruise this summer, quests. He also equips the chapel wait for many ports will have an Apostle- with interdenominational infor- their flight. ship of the Sea office. Located in 153 mation. Father Susann said his goal (JACQUE ports worldwide, Apostleship of the is “to be present to people and to be BRUND | FC) Sea is a professional association of a witness to the fact that God lives Catholic maritime ministers, cruise among us and journeys with us.” ship priests, mariners and all those For members of the faithful opt- who support travelers and those ing for “stay-cations” this year, the who work in the maritime industry local Basilica of the National Shrine or military. Many of these locations of Mary, Queen of the Universe in offer Mass, Wi-Fi, phones and other Orlando serves visitors from near is that important. This is a place for five adults from St. Patrick who will and St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish in services to minister to those visiting and far. Offering Mass and the Sac- them to have a spiritual sanctuary. be traveling to Jamaica,” Engel said. Orlando. “As we make travel plans, other shores. rament of Reconciliation daily, and Even though they’re on vacation, “We are very excited to be focusing it is just as important (if not more Jan Leeper, a parishioner from St. adorned with beautiful chapels, their faith doesn’t take a vaca- on the Beatitudes as we serve the important) when booking destina- Stephen Parish in Winter Springs, Stations of the Cross, a museum, a tion.” The basilica hosts more than marginalized in the city of Kings- tions, hotels, attractions and restau- recently took a cruise and included pilgrimage center and a gift shop, 500,000 visitors per year. “It’s a won- ton.” rants, to find a Catholic church near a pilgrimage to Fatima as part of the basilica nurtures prayer and derful little find.” Toni-Marie D’Allesandro of Our your vacation spot and participate the voyage. “There was an English- quiet in the center. Diocese of Orlando Facebook Lady of Lourdes Parish in Mel- in Mass. Seeing a different parish language Mass which we attended Vince Castellano, who is the di- followers shared how they are plan- bourne is going to California. “Af- and meeting new people can be a and, of course, visited the tombs of rector of volunteers and liturgy, ning to enliven their faith this sum- ter we pass through the San Ynez great part of a vacation. When you the three children,” Leeper said. said the basilica also provides guid- mer. Some suggested joining a local Mountains onto beautiful Santa travel, invite the Lord.” n Many airports offer chaplains ed tours of the shrine by booking parish Vacation Bible School and Barbara,” she said, “we are going to and a chapel for a quiet place to pray ahead of time. “We will do it at the taking part as a crew leader to share visit the 200-year-old mission with To find Mass times, visit www. between flights. At the Orlando In- visitor’s convenience,” said Castel- the fun with children. Others are its famous twin bell towers, and cel- masstimes.org. For a list of U.S. ternational Airport, for example, lano. “It is important to minister to going on diocesan or parish mission ebrate Mass.” pilgrimage sites, visit www. LaSalette Father Robert Susann cel- tourists because it is an extension trips, like Susan Engel, youth min- “There is no vacation for our usccb.org/about/world-youth- ebrates Mass at 8:15 a.m. and noon of evangelization. They make the ister for St. Patrick Parish in Mount vocations,” said Father Thomas day/sites-of-catholic-heritage-in- on Sundays at the interfaith chapel effort to come because their faith Dora. “There will be 16 youths and Walden, pastor of St. Joseph Parish the-usa.cfm. June 9-22, 2017 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 4

Newsbrief In print. Or digital. Special collection supports works of pope A collection will be held across the diocese June 17-18 for Peter’s Pence, a worldwide collection that supports the charitable works of Pope Francis. Funds from this collection help victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters. For information, visit www.usccb.org/ peters-pence. Call to Prayer, remembering the Pulse tragedy Father Jorge Torres prays with members of the community at a prayer service following the shooting at One year after the shocking the Pulse nightclub in Orlando in June 2016. The Call to Prayer June 11, 2017, will bring the community Catholic tragedy at Pulse nightclub in Or- together near the anniversary of the tragedy to pray for peace and healing. (ANDREA NAVARRO | FC) Florida lando, Bishop John Noonan invites www.thefloridacatholic.org the faithful to gather to seek God’s strength and to pray for peace. Lo- the community as we remember St. James Cathedral, 215 N. Orange cal religious leaders will join with those who were lost and continue to Ave., Orlando. There is limited free community members of all ages seek healing and consolation. The parking available on the corner of and backgrounds to pray for the prayer service will be held on the North Orange Avenue and West people of the city of Orlando, that eve of the anniversary of the Pulse Robinson Street. All are welcome. God’s mercy and love will be upon tragedy, Sunday, June 1, 3-4 p.m., at 11261-0609 11282-0609 YOUR OR NDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic June 9-22, 2017

rothers and sisters, rejoice. Mend your ways, encourage one another, agree with one another, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. ‘B All the holy ones greet you’ — 2 Cor 13:11,12 FLORIDA e permanent diaconate continues to Catholic DIOCESEOFOR NDO be important to the life of the Church APPOINTMENTS Vol. 78, No. 15 My Sisters and Brothers in Christ: First, we make ourselves available. God and assuring the ministry of Pope Francis said, “A servant daily service to the poor, the elderly were 50 East Robinson St. In his letter to the Corinthians, learns detachment from doing ev- being carried forth. Bishop John Noonan P.O. Box 1800 Paul exhorts them and challenges erything his own way and living The permanent diaconate con- announces the following Orlando, FL 32802-1800 appointments: 407-246-4800 Fax 407-246-4942 them to consider who they his life as he would. Each tinues to be important to the life of are and if they are truly morning he trains himself the Church. Permanent deacons PUBLISHER followers of Christ, to con- to be generous with his life are called to be available to others, Effective June 1: Bishop John Noonan sider the responsibility and to realize that the rest so that their ministry is not self- Father Mariano Catura as that goes along with this of the day will not be his serving, but evangelically fruitful. parochial vicar of Holy Redeemer DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS claim. This last verse of own, but given over to oth- On June 10, I had the honor and Parish in Kissimmee. Jennifer Drow [email protected] Paul’s letter is a mild con- ers. One who serves can- privilege to ordain 10 deacons to the Father Christopher Dorsey clusion to the admonish- not hoard his free time; he order of the permanent diaconate. as parochial vicar of St. James WRITER/PHOTOGRAPHER ing tone of the entire let- has to give up the idea of This ordination is not something Cathedral in Orlando. Glenda Meekins ter. The early Church was Bishop being the master of his day. these men take lightly. They have [email protected] forming a community and John He knows that his time is prepared through study, prayer and Father Alvin Erni Espillo as 407-246-4808 that formation brought its not his own, but a gift from works of mercy for many years. The parochial vicar of Holy Family Parish Noonan in Orlando. To submit a request for news coverage challenges. The guidance God which is then offered discernment and formation process in the Diocese of Orlando, email news@ of the apostles and others back to him. 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“There are people all of loved ones. Because I God does. He invites with my heart full, not “Attending Catholic around who will listen have been in a Catholic you to come to him. I because of our personal school has helped me to you, help you and environment through it hope for those of you accomplishments, but grow and develop my guide you. Mostly, I all, I have never walked who aren’t Catholic that because of all of our faith in a way I never have learned that God alone.” you see that’s what true accomplishments as would have been is there to do the same. Catholicism is: patience, a class, as a family. able to if I attended — Katherine, Bishop Moore The past 14 years universal love and Our experiences have any other school. I’ve in a Catholic school acceptance.” transformed us and enjoyed being able to have given me the prepared us for the next come to school every “Through school Masses — Sara, Melbourne Central instructions I need to and religion classes, Catholic stage of our lives; they single day and start carry on my Catholic MCC invites everyone to have transformed us to and end with a prayer. journey and to grow participate in whatever “Today, I stand here be disciples of Christ.” This is so important to with God in everything me because I’ve been way we feel comfortable, before you with my — Carlos, Melbourne Central I will experience.” which is exactly what head held high and Catholic able to say that my days always start and — Jennifer, Father Lopez, Bishop Daytona Beach John end with God by my Noonan exchanges side.” “My school gave me the sign of peace with — Gabriella, Trinity, Ocala the opportunity to graduating seniors make forever bonds of Father “Attending Catholic with amazing people Lopez Catholic schools my whole life and learn what it High has allowed me to School in means to be Catholic Daytona further appreciate the through theology Beach dur- wisdom and kindness ing a Bac- classes. I learned calaureate that is attainable Mass about myself, my faith May 23. through the love of life and God, and to (JACQUE God and one another. BRUND carry those things | FC) Specifically, getting everywhere with me in an education through every aspect of my life Trinity Catholic High moving forward.” School has blessed — Jared, Father Lopez me with the ability Bishop to grads: You are a ‘gift of God’ to reach out to any student without “Catholic education LAURA DODSON gether. They had packed meals for knowledged her academic and had taught me the Florida Catholic correspondent Third World countries, folded lin- swimming accomplishments, holding back.” ens, helped homeless individuals, but are also grateful to Father Lo- right priorities to have: DAYTONA BEACH | “You’re served as aides to the athletic teams pez for “helping to grow up our — Catherine, Trinity faith and trust in God, about to stand on the stage of your and so much more. daughter.” life, to follow your dreams,” Bishop It was the aspect of her son’s Katie will major in foreign affairs love my family, love John Noonan told the graduating Catholic education that Sally Griser and international law at Florida “Thanks to my others, and try to make class of Father Lopez Catholic High appreciated most. The parishioner State University in Tallahassee. “It School in Daytona Beach. of the Basilica of St. Paul in Daytona just hit me when the bishop said Catholic education I the world around me The 58th Baccalaureate Mass Beach is a professional caregiver that it’s our now,” she said. “I’m have learned that we was celebrated May 23 at Sacred and mother of Tyler, whom she de- graduating — a little bit scared, but a better place. I am Heart Parish in New Smyrna Beach scribed as “caring and kind.” I’m confident.” don’t need the latest ready to take on the for 93 students gathered with their “(Tyler) frequently helps me with Natalie and Nicole Cecil are phones, cars, or to teachers, priests, families and my clients and has grown into a identical twins, parishioners of St. challenges of the world friends to celebrate this major life man,” Griser said. “I’m so grate- Ann in DeBary and although both depend on technology. thanks to my Catholic event. Bishop Noonan cited their ful for his Catholic education that are going to the University of Flor- knowledge, talents, and their hearts provided the faith and guidance ida Gainesville together, they will … Rather than look education.” prepared to listen with love and he needs to be strong in the light of be pursuing different majors. Nata- to technology or other thereby understand the intricacies God.” lie will focus on biology in hopes of — George, Bishop Moore, of life and “the gift of faith, the gift Tyler is headed to Full Sail Uni- becoming an orthodontist and Ni- things for pleasure to Orlando of the love of God.” versity in Winter Park to major in cole is strong in mathematics. Both make us happy, we “I hope you will go into the world production and editing skills. “I’m were touched by the poignancy of and accomplish great things,” really going to take to heart what celebrating with their class for the should turn toward “Throughout my time Bishop Noonan said, “but always the bishop said,” he reflected. “I’m last time, but each was touched by God. At the end of the remember, you are a gift of God.” definitely going to follow through something different that Bishop at Bishop Moore, I have Marie Gallo-Lethcoe, director on my journey and make people Noonan said. day, the only thing faced everything from of mission effectiveness, reported smile and laugh.” “We have to have ‘love in our the class members had served Kelly and Jim Rogers, parents hearts’ to be good Christians,” Nat- that can truly make us difficult diagnoses to 14,845 service hours in the com- of Katie and parishioners of St. alie said, and Nicole was challenged happy is the feeling the inexplicable losses munity during their four years to- Brendan in Ormond Beach, ac- to “go make a difference.” n YOUR OR NDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic June 9-22, 2017

making sense of a new culture. EVENTSWITHBISHOPNOONAN VOLUNTEERS Must be at least 18, participate FYI Deacon ordination: Saturday, June Limited free parking on corner of North NEEDED in training, have background To submit parish, school, dioc- 10, 10-11:30 a.m., Basilica of the National Orange Avenue and West Robinson Street. check and commit to at least esan or related event information to three hours per week. Be a Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, Corpus Christi procession: Sunday, Sign language volunteers: be considered for publication in the 8300 Vineland Ave., Orlando. Ten men Parishes throughout the diocese mentor and change a life. Jacob. June 18, 6 p.m., Basilica of the National miller@cfl cc.org, 410-218-4041. Diocese of Orlando and Florida from the Diocese of Orlando will be need volunteer American Catholic calendar of events, Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, • Hospitality volunteers are ordained permanent deacons by Bishop Sign Language interpreters to 8300 Vineland Ave., Orlando. Procession help deaf or hearing-impaired needed to staff front desk of please visit www.orlandodiocese. John Noonan. 407-246-4898. will start after the 6 p.m. Mass. Bishop individuals fully participate the food pantry in Orlando. org/our-diocese/events-calendar/ A call to prayer: Sunday, June 11, 3-4 John Noonan and participants will pray at in the celebration of Mass Volunteers are needed three- and click “Suggest Event.” Submis- p.m., St. James Cathedral, 215 N. Orange Eucharistic altars of repose which highlight each week. Position requires four hours each week to greet sions should be received 4-6 weeks Ave., Orlando. Remembrance and prayer the music and traditions of various ethnic yearlong commitment to serving guests, gather food bags, prior to the date of the event. Not on the eve of the anniversary of the trag- communities in the diocese. one Saturday or Sunday Mass organize the reception area and all submissions will be printed edy at Pulse night club. All are welcome. per week, and a diocesan restock the front counter. due to space limitations and other background screening. Must be • Pantry needs individuals considerations. 18 and older. www.cfl cc.org/ or groups (maximum of fi ve) to N. Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach. volunteer. sort and stock food donations. order. Terri West, terrilynnwest@ DIOCESAN EVENTS An American Sign Language Notre Dame Mission Volunteer shifts are Monday- gmail.com, 407-925-6274, http:// interpreter will be provided to Volunteer/AmeriCorps Friday, 9 a.m.-noon, and 1-4:30 www.lcarmacc.com/. National Black Catholic sign. Meet in the café, 10:15 Program based at Hope p.m. Conference XII: Saturday, July a.m., for a “deaf coffee chat” CommUnity Center, Apopka, is • Emergency Family Services 9, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 9801 with pastries. 386-255-0433. recruiting additional volunteers clerical/administrative volunteers SUPPORT International Drive, Orlando. for the Notre Dame AmeriCorps in Orlando to assist with data Theme: “The Spirit of the Lord team. Opportunities are open entry, copying, fi ling and MINISTRIES/ Is Upon Me.” Offers fi ve general RETREATS/DAYS to serve in a low-income organization. Monday-Friday, 10 session speakers as well as community of immigrants, a.m.-2 p.m. PEER GROUPS separate youth track for ages 14- OF REFLECTION people of color and working 17 and young adults ages 18-40. • Receptionist with Family Separated and divorced: poor. Volunteers gain job skills, Empowerment Program in Registration and accommodation San Pedro Center retreats: • Mondays, 7:30 p.m., Holy earn a stipend of $12,530, an Winter Haven: Volunteers information: www.nbccongress. Various dates, 2400 Dike Redeemer Parish, 1603 N. education award of $5,775, answer phones, greet guests, org; Kimberley Hefner, 410-547- Road, Winter Park. For more Thacker, Kissimmee. Sylvester, health insurance for themselves, schedule appointments, operate 8496; [email protected]. information or to register: www. 407-406-0707. and if needed and qualifi ed, a copy and fax machine. Monday- sanpedrocenter.org/retreats- • Catholic Divorce Survival Orlando Liturgical child care subsidy. Service sites Friday, 9 a.m.-noon. Martha. programs, 407-671-6322. Guide, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 Conference: Thursday, Aug. in Apopka and Orlando include Murphy@cfl cc.org; 863-299-7983, p.m., Cost: $30, scholarships 24-Saturday, Aug. 26, Orlando • Heart of the Gospel teacher assistants and tutors, ext. 103. Airport Marriott Lakeside, summer camps: June 11-23 available; fi rst Fridays, Mass serving survivors of domestic • Refugee resettlement 7499 Augusta National and July 9-28, day or a week and dinner, social; St. Margaret violence, working at a credit mentors in Orlando to “adopt-a- Drive, Orlando. Committed of faith, uncovering God’s Mary Parish, 526 Park Ave. N., union, working with fi rst- family” to help introduce newly to evangelize, inspire, form truths. Visit website for dates. Winter Park. Lori Reinneck, lori@ generation college students, arrived refugees to American and educate diverse liturgical Register: sanpedrocenter.org/ stmargaretmary.org, 407-645- being an educator around culture and help them learn and ministers. Theme: “Liturgy in summercamp. 0284. farmworker rights, helping practice English. Action: Encountering Christ.” • “Retrouvaille” to heal immigrants to become citizens, • Coffee and conversation, • Furniture pickups and http://www.orlandodiocese.org/ your marriage: Friday, July providing resident services in second Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Our apartment setups in Orlando: olc/. 14-Sunday, July 16. Program low-income neighborhoods and Lady of Lourdes, 1014 N. Halifax Volunteers help staff pick up helps heal and support married serving in other social justice- Ave., Daytona Beach. Terre, 386- furniture and set up apartments couples experiencing diffi culties. related positions. Bilingual 238-3631. for refugees before they arrive. COMMUNITY Also for couples who have Spanish/English helpful but not Families with incarcerated Must be 18 or older and able to separated or divorced and want necessary. Service term begins loved ones: EVENTS lift furniture. to try again. Information and September 2017 and runs • Third Saturdays, 9 a.m., St. through July 2018. Requires • Volunteer medical Annual global rosary registration: 352-274-4614. All Mary Magdalen Parish, Mother 35-40 hours a week. Accepting professionals such as MDs, PAs, relay for priests: Friday, June calls and names held in strictest Teresa Room, 861 Maitland Ave., applications now. Laura Firtel, RNs, OBGYNs, EKG technicians, 23, 12:30 p.m., Basilica of the confi dence. Retrouvaille.org. Altamonte Springs. 407-463-5780 407-484-7736, lfi rtel@hcc-offm. endocrinologists, orthopedic National Shrine of Mary, Queen or email [email protected] org; Hope CommUnity Center, surgeons, certifi ed health of the Universe, 8300 Vineland • Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m., Holy 407-880-4673, ext. 231; www. educators, general and nurse Ave., Orlando. Devotional ANNOUNCEMENTS Name of Jesus, 3050 N. Highway ndmva.org, click on service practitioners needed at each initiative for the sanctifi cation of A1A, Indialantic. “Divorce Care sites, National Direct and then clinic. Myrta.Aviles@cfl cc.org, priests on the feast of the Sacred Catholic Charities food Ministry Adults and Children.” pantry needs donations. Apopka. Lazarus Free Medical Clinic in Heart of Jesus. Join shrines in Wildwood; Erin.Burley@cfl cc. Program teaches children how more than 50 countries. The Participate in the “Donation of Catholic Charities of God’s love can strengthen and the Month” club to keep shelves Central Florida seeks org, St. Luke’s Free Medical and luminous mysteries of the rosary Dental Clinic in Eustis; Kelly. help them fi nd hope and joy. will be prayed. stocked and the community fed. volunteers for the following Parents can attend the adult June’s donation is rice. Semoran programs. Visit www.cfl cc.org Bender@cfl cc.org, St. Thomas Free Medical Clinic in St. Cloud. Divorce Care program the same food pantry, 1771 N. Semoran /volunteer or contact Carly. evening. 321-773-2783. Blvd., Orlando. Donations Life Choices Women’s Matthews@cfl cc.org or 407-658- Bereavement support MASSES/PRAYER accepted Monday-Friday, 9 Center, a Catholic pro-life 1818, ext. 1026. groups: SESSIONS a.m.-4:30 p.m. 407-658-1818, ext. • Refugee Youth Services pregnancy resource center, 600 2335. E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte • Blessed Trinity Parish, Program seeks adults to serve Building L, 5 S.E. 17th St., Interpreted Mass for the as mentors. Mentors are caring Springs, is in need of volunteer deaf: Sundays, 11 a.m. Mass, lay counselors (training Ocala, multiple groups; and friends and positive role fi rst Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 1014 models, and help youths with provided), nurses to perform ultrasounds (training provided), Compassionate Friends, Ocala learning English, understanding chapter, for bereaved families homework assignments, and administrative assistance, handymen, help with light who have experienced the death cleaning, and receptionists. Also of a child. Peggy McClaskey, 352- accepting donations of baby 694-2978. items, especially diapers and • First Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m., 11289-0609 wipes. Drop off during offi ce St. Stephen Parish Enrichment hours. 321-422-4168. Center 1, Room 103, 575 Tuskawilla Road, Winter Springs. For anyone who has lost a loved SECULAR one, spouse, parent, child or sibling. 407-699-5683. COMMUNITIES • St. Mary Magdalen Parish, 861 Maitland Ave., Altamonte Lay Carmelites, fi rst Springs, has a well-trained and Saturdays through Aug. 29, experienced group of grief 9 a.m.-noon, Annunciation support ministers to help those Parish, 1020 Montgomery who have lost a loved one. Call Road, Altamonte Springs. Lay 407-831-1212 to arrange for a Carmelite order of the Blessed time to meet. Virgin Mary is an association of mainly laypersons who • Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Our commit themselves “to live in Lady of Lourdes Parish, 201 the following of Jesus Christ” University Blvd., Daytona Beach. Pat Beeman, 386-788-7128. Presented by Married 4 Life Ministry of Resurrection Catholic Church Lakeland in Diocese of Orlando according to the charism, traditions and spirit of Carmelite June 9-22, 2017 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 8 News From around the diocese “Focused, bright and determined POLK AND students like Karina are our future and she deserves all the mentoring SEMINOLE and guidance we can give her.” COUNTIES St. James student Students spread talks about Light of Faith surviving cancer Two students received the Light Carson, a 9-year-old student at St. of Faith awards for their work James Cathedral School in Orlando, as ace reporters for Faith News was diagnosed with a rare form Online for students. Henri, from of cancer and survived. On July St. Mary Magdalen, received the 20-21, he will attend the ELE LIVE multimedia Light of Faith award Healthcare Leadership Conference for his stories and his video “Clean in Orlando to share the story of his the Earth.” Samantha, a student survival and the love and compas- at Resurrection Catholic School sion from his family, friends and in Lakeland, received the ace re- school. The conference is a two-day porter Light of Faith award for her event that unites the voices of clini- engaging stories. She wrote about cal, corporate and patient perspec- Advent traditions in Germany and Karina, a freshman at Trinity tives to address the question, “What Colombia, the vocations of teach- Catholic High School in Ocala. would you do to build a healthier ers and the passing of Resurrec- world?” As a speaker, Carson will tion’s beloved Father Domingo MARION AND help attendees learn about the im- Gonzalez. portance of patient engagement. Each year, the Diocese of Or- ORANGE COUNTIES Principal Dawn Helwig of St. lando Communications Secretariat James Cathedral School recalled offers all middle school students Student nominated the day she learned of Carson’s ill- the opportunity to participate in ness. “Words cannot express the the ace reporter program. Train- by Nobel Prize initial shock of hearing the news ing is provided in journalism skills, that one of our children had cancer. what makes a good photo and how winner As a mother of four boys, it was gut- to produce a video. Karina, a freshman at Trinity wrenching to realize that one of our Catholic High School in Ocala, was families was about to embark on a Student wins selected to represent her school as painful and uncertain journey with a delegate of the Congress of Fu- their child,” Helwig said. scholarship ture Science and Technology Lead- Without hesitation, students, Justine, an eighth-grade student Santa Fe Catholic High School student David raised $4,800 auctioning ers in Lowell, Mass., this summer, faculty and other St. James fami- at St. Mary Magdalen School in Al- cakes to help ranchers in the Midwest who lost land and cattle and an honors-only program for high lies quickly came together to help. tamonte Springs, received the 2017 life due to recent fires. (COURTESY | MELISSA NICHOLS) school students who are passion- “Our students aren’t just children Marian Essay Contest Scholarship ate about science, technology, en- that come to school here — they for her essay on the Blessed Mother. Santa Fe senior need. He would help anyone so I fig- gineering or mathematics (STEM). become part of our extended fam- In 2011, a retired diocesan priest, ured I could help out too,” he said. Karina, who is also a member of ily. They grow up here. In most who wishes to remain anonymous, helps cattlemen The auction took weeks of plan- Trinity Catholic’s equestrian team, cases, they are with us from Pre-K partnered with the Catholic Foun- ning, advertising and organizing. was nominated by Dr. John C. to eighth grade. When we learned of dation of Central Florida Inc. and in the West Cattlemen’s Livestock Market host- Mather, winner of the Nobel Prize Carson’s diagnosis, we locked arms established an endowment fund David, a senior at Santa Fe ed a “Wildfire Relief Fund Benefit in Physics and Science, and direc- and didn’t let go. We still haven’t. It’s to support Catholic education in Catholic High School in Lakeland, Dessert Auction” April 18. While tor of the National Academy of Fu- just the St. James way.” the diocese and assure the future watched the devastating effect David hoped to raise at least $1,000 ture Scientists and Technologists St. James Cathedral School has of the Church he loves. He felt that that fires in Texas, Oklahoma and by auctioning seven or eight cakes, (NAFST). His decision was based on joined Arnold Palmer Hospital for the students are the Church of to- Kansas were having on ranchers he knew he would meet his goal her academic achievement, leader- Children to help raise cancer aware- morrow and a Catholic education and their cattle and knew he had when he received 14 cakes to auc- ship potential and passion for sci- ness and patient advocacy. Attend- would give them a good foundation to do something about it. David has tion. Yet once the auction began, ence and technology. ees of the conference using the code that would stay with them for the grown up working cows for the fam- something unusual happened. The three-day congress sets out “CARSON COURAGE” will receive rest of their lives. ily livestock auction, Cattlemen’s Early in the auction one cake went to honor, inspire, motivate and di- a discount to the conference. Pro- In her essay, Justine draws Livestock Market. for $1,000. In just 230 minutes, he rect the top students in the coun- ceeds support special-needs chil- upon the same hope, calling to The fires destroyed millions of raised a total of $4,800. “I knew the try who aspire to be scientists and dren at St. James. Ana Crowe, di- mind that she is the same age as acres of land, killed thousands of people would be generous, but I was technologists, to stay true to their rector of advancement said is it an Our Blessed Mother was when she cattle, and seven men and women shocked,” he said. dream. It also seeks to provide a honor to partner with the hospital. gave her fiat, despite the obstacles died either trying to save livestock Melissa Nichols, a writer for In path, plan and resources to help “We have a strong focus on support- that might lie ahead. Justine’s es- or were unable to get out of the tor- the Field magazine which covers them reach their goal. Karina will ing our students with special needs. say leads her to the conclusion of rent of fire. While the tragedy was the cattle industry in Florida, said, join students from across the coun- In fact, the installation of an eleva- how she will face her challenges: unfolding, David was searching “The beautiful thing is that not try and hear Nobel laureates and tor over the summer is one of our “I simply ask myself, what would for a way in which he could help one of those guys (who bought the National Medal of Science recipi- primary improvement projects this Mary do if she lived in our increas- his fellow cattlemen and women. desserts) took those cakes home. ents talk about leading scientific re- year. We were very humbled by this ingly secular world? By channel- “I knew that if this was happening They packed up some slices for search; be given advice from deans generosity and it will help on many ing the qualities she possesses to us down here we would want their families and left the rest to of the world’s top tech universities; levels.” that make her favored by God, I people to help us,” said David. “I be shared. They did it for the cause be inspired by fellow teen science Although the school was not re- can learn how to be not only a bet- just wanted to help out in any way and one young man’s vision. David prodigies; and learn about cutting- quired to install an elevator due to ter Catholic, but a better daugh- I could.” served the remaining slices of cake edge advances and the future of sci- the age of the building, Helwig said ter, sister and friend. Every post I He chose to make the fundrais- to people after the auction as they ence and technology. the addition of a student who re- make on social media will reflect ing effort his senior graduation came and asked about his project.” “This is a crucial time in Amer- quires leg braces brought the need Mary’s modesty, while my peer project, which encourages students The effort and desire to help ica when we need more nimble- to the forefront. The installation is interactions will epitomize her to focus on ways to use their knowl- ranchers thousands of miles away is minded and creative scientists and also in keeping with the adminis- patience and sweetness. By fol- edge to help their community. He a testament to David’s commitment technologists who are even better tration’s desire to be “very active lowing what Mary would do, I can decided to auction off desserts at his and willingness to serve those who prepared for a future that is chang- about helping our students and be the person God intends me to family’s market auction. “In religion are in need, proving distance is not ing exponentially,” said Richard families with special needs,” said be, no matter how trying the jour- class, we had been learning how an obstacle when you have a little Rossi, NAFST executive director. Helwig. ney may be.” Jesus always helped out anyone in faith. WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | June 9-22, 2017 FLORIDACatholic PALM BEACH DIOCESE Memorial Day Fallen soldiers honored during annual Mass

LINDA REEVES and women soldiers. Small flags of the Florida Catholic staff marked their graves. Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito, ROYAL PALM BEACH | Vet- main celebrant, welcomed the eran Ernie Dileonardo attended crowd gathered at the outdoor Mass with special Memorial Day cemetery chapel, a beautiful set- ceremonies, wearing a military ting with shade trees. cap covered with pins, medals and “It is a joy to be with each and badges representing stories and every one of you,” he said. “We the service he provided the nation come together to pray for all here nearly 70 years ago. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cem- But the prayers on his heart were etery, and in a special way we pray for his army buddies who died be- for all those men and women who side him on the battlefield, sacri- have served the country and who ficing their lives for the protection have given their lives. We remem- of America’s freedom. Dileonardo ber all those who gave their lives so especially reflected on the nearly that we may have freedom in this 40,000 people who died during the country.” Korean War, in which he fought At the conclusion of Mass, “Let and vividly recalls. There Be Peace on Earth” was led At top, white doves are released and a wreath is placed at a marker dedicated to veterans. Shown is “I am here to pray for the men by choir members of Holy Spirit Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito with staff in hand. With him are Father Andy Rudnicki, left, pastor of Our who were with me and died,” said Parish in Lantana. A procession Lady Queen of the Apostles, and Father Brian King, episcopal secretary. Above, the Palm Beach Pipes Dileonardo, a parishioner of Our followed with the impressive Palm and Drum performance band leads a procession following Memorial Day Mass at Our Lady Queen of Lady Queen of the Apostles in Roy- Beach Pipes and Drum perfor- Peace Cemetery in Royal Palm Beach. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) al Palm Beach, who attended the mance band taking front and cen- Mass May 29 at Our Lady Queen ter. The procession traveled along Ernie of Peace Cemetery. “I pray for all the cemetery road to a memorial Dileonardo, those who have died for this coun- dedicated to veterans of various a try. I thank God that I am here to- branches of the armed forces. parishioner of Our Lady day.” During moving ceremonies, a Queen of The Catholic cemetery Mass wreath was placed near the me- the Apostles and event included patriotic music, morial to honor the fallen as bag- in Royal color guard with rifles and flags, pipe music played. The Knights of Palm Beach, Knights of Columbus members in Columbus fourth degree members stands with regalia, clergy and a bagpipe band. stood erect with swords drawn. his wife, The faithful from various parishes Clergy and participants stood be- Angela, witnessed the beautiful show of fore the memorial in reflection, as he and honor and respect for fallen sol- and then six white doves were re- other diers and their families. The Mass leased. The birds, representing veterans celebration also brought faithful eternal peace, circled overhead lead the together in prayer for all the souls three times before flying away and Pledge of buried at the holy ground of the up toward heaven, a beautiful end- Allegiance. diocesan cemetery, including men ing to the morning. ■ June 9-22, 2017 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 2 Anniversary of Fatima apparition celebrated

LINDA REEVES AND and pray for world peace and vari- KENDEL JORDAN ous intentions. of the Florida Catholic staff MASS AND PROCESSION PALM BEACH GARDENS | Children and adults of St. Vin- People everywhere honored Mary cent Ferrer Parish in Delray Beach under the title of Our Lady of Fati- gathered children and adults in ma last month, and some com- celebration of the 100th anniver- munities continue to hold and sary May 13. plan prayerful events throughout “The entire parish and school this special year which marks 100 community will be consecrat- years since the Blessed Mother ing themselves to Mary under her first visited Fatima, Portugal. mantle of Our Lady of Fatima,” Our Lady of Fatima’s appear- said Irene Hey days before the ance and the five other visits that Mass, which included a proces- followed from May 13 to Oct. 13, sion through the parking lot and 1917, forever changed the young around the St. Vincent Ferrer cam- children she visited — Francisco pus. Marto, his sister Jacinta, and their Women wore white veils, men cousin Lucia Santos. Mary prom- wore white lapels and first com- ised that God would grant peace to municants wore their outfits. Members of the St. Vincent Ferrer community process in honor of Our Lady of Fatima May 13 during a the world if her requests of prayer, Brown scapulas and white rosary school and parish celebration. (COURTESY OF ALICIA DONELAN PHOTOGRAPHY) consecration and reparation were beads were distributed to every- followed. one. A total of 500 people took part cessfully begin and be completed. The children were asked to pray in the procession and 600 people the rosary and make sacrifices attended the Mass that began with PRAYER RALLY for the conversion of sinners, and an act of consecration. More than 60 people gathered at during Mary’s last visit, she pro- “We will be celebrating another the St. Vincent de Paul thrift store duced a miracle that 70,000 people similar event Oct. 13, the 100th an- on Indiantown Road May 13, for a witnessed. A trembling, moving niversary of the conclusion of the public square rally. They carried and dancing sun in the sky mi- Marian apparitions,” Hey said. rosary beads in hand, and a great raculously made believers out of The parish is also hoping to break faith in the messages Our Lady of the doubters and converted souls. ground for a new school project, Fatima brought from God in their Mary’s appearance had a great ef- but a date is not officially set. Ap- hearts. fect on so many people, even to this parently all are asking Mary for “We gathered to encourage peo- day. Faithful continue to gather prayers for the construction to suc- ple to pray for world peace,” said Kathleen Guthrie. Father John Minde of the Ap- ostolic Life Community of Priests Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery in the Opus Spiritus Sancti, a pa- Thomas Jordan/Administrator • Father Z. Andy Rudnicki/Director rochial vicar a St. Jude Parish in Tequesta, spoke about Our Lady of 561-793-0711 • www.ourqueen.org • Fatima and the recent canoniza- tion of both Francisco and Jancinta by Pope Francis. Rosary prayer followed. “This was our second rosary ral- Sister Philip Marie Burle of the Most Precious Blood Community talks ly,” said Guthrie, a store volunteer about Our Lady of Fatima. (KENDEL JORDAN | FC) and parishioner of St. Jude Parish and St. Peter Parish in Jupiter. “We namese Apostolate, and Deacon “Praying the Scriptures of the Ro- will have another rosary rally Oct. Michael Prestera of the parish. sary and Way of the Cross,” which 14 at noon.” Deacon Prestera delivered the was widely distributed by St. Te- The store is celebrating a one- homily and highlighted the appro- resa of Kolkata for the purpose of year anniversary. Proceeds raised priateness of this centennial anni- family healing. through sales go toward helping versary being preceded by the Year Sister Burle emphasized Our people in need. of Mercy. “Mary’s message is noth- Lady’s command to pray the rosa- Your Catholic Cemetery of the Diocese of Palm Beach ing really new,” he explained, “but ry daily, to receive the sacraments Oﬀ ering Private and Community Mausoleums, Cremation SPIRITUAL RETREAT it is one given as a mother to her and to pray for the poor souls in Niches, Urns, Crypts, Gravesites and Monuments. Holy Spirit Parish hosted an children. Just as a mother reminds danger of hell. “We thank Jesus for • No-interest monthly payments all-day retreat May 13 in honor of her children to be careful when sending his Mother and we thank • Catholic burial on consecrated ground Mary’s apparitions in Portugal. they leave the house, so too does the children of Fatima for their The retreat was organized by the Our Lady speak urgently to us. She prayers and sacrifices,” she said. • Inﬂ ation protection on all cemetery needs 10831-0609 • A beautiful, prayerful setting in the great Catholic tradition parish’s St. Padre Pio and Immac- tells us: ‘I love you, and I want you “We thank Mary for keeping her ulate Heart of Mary prayer group, to be saved. I want you to come mantle around us all these years.” headed by Dr. Jeanne Go, a mem- back to the Gospel, and to receive Maggie Chancy, a parishioner ____ Yes, send me more information about the only ber of St. Mark Parish, who is active the mercy and blessings earned for of St. Jude in Boca Raton, attended Catholic Cemetery in the Diocese of Palm Beach. in several parishes in the southern you from the cross.’” the retreat with her husband and part of the diocese. A meal served by the Padre Pio three children. She understands Name: ______The day began with adoration prayer group followed the Mass, the power of Our Lady of Fatima Address: ______and Benediction of the Blessed and the retreat concluded with a and her miracles that continue to Sacrament in the parish hall. talk by Sister Philip Marie Burle, change and convert hearts. “Many ______People were led in songs, litanies Sisters of the Most Precious Blood, people today just don’t understand Phone: ______Cell: ______and prayers. At noon, the crowd of O’Fallon, Mo. Sister Burle has her power and her love for us,” she processed over to the church for visited six continents ministering said. “I see all of the chaos and lack Email: ______a healing Mass concelebrated by to members of the armed forces of mercy, compassion and repen- Parish: ______Father Eli St. Forte, the parish’s pa- and appearing at retreats and tance in our world. Mary’s lesson rochial administrator, Father Paul conferences. She is the author of for us is one of returning to disci- 10941 Southern Blvd. • Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 Nguyen, coordinator of the Viet- various works, including her book, pleship.” n 3 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic June 9-22, 2017 Everybody — stay calm! “Everybody — stay calm!” These often recalled how at the end of a BISHOP BARBARITO’S SCHEDULE were words often spoken by the formal dinner, Cardinal Madeiros founding bishop of the Diocese of would be found in the kitchen talk- June 9 — 10:30 a.m., Confirma- June 18 — 4:30 p.m., Confirma- Palm Beach, the Most Rev. Thomas ing to the cooks and waiters where tion, San Juan Diego, St. Anastasia tion, Vietnamese community, Holy Florida V. Daily, and anyone who he was most comfortable. Parish. Spirit Parish, Lantana. knew him in the slightest Bishop Daily took his role June 10 — 11 a.m., Confirmation, June 19 — noon, Memorial Mass Catholic degree probably heard as a bishop very seriously, Mary Immaculate Parish, West Palm for Bishop Thomas V. Daily, founding Beach. bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH them from him. He was but did not take himself a man who put others at as a person in the same June 11 — 11 a.m., Confirmation, Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, Palm Vol. 78, No. 15 ease in his presence and manner. Mary Immaculate Parish, West Palm Beach Gardens. while he was truly “a man Bishop Daily was a Beach. June 21 — 10 a.m., Meeting, 9995 North Military Trail of God,” he was always man of prayer. He gave June 13-17 — Meeting, U.S. Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 “one of us.” His passing himself to it totally and Conference of Catholic Bishops, and Catholic school superintendents, 561-775-9500 • Fax 561-630-2698 on May 15, 2017, gives us LIVING THE completely. His prayer Indianapolis. Pastoral Center, Palm Beach Gardens. the opportunity to reflect TRUTH IN was such that you could PUBLISHER LOVE Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito upon the goodness of our sense the presence of the founding shepherd as Bishop Lord just by being in the the homily for his funeral Mass. He recalled the words of his uncle DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS well as the many bless- Gerald presence of Bishop Daily. While they both emphasized dif- to him on his ordination day 27 Dianne Laubert ings he bestowed to our He did not hesitate to ferent aspects of the bishop’s min- years ago, “Never forget the little [email protected] diocese from the very be- Barbarito speak about God, God’s istry, they coincided so much in re- souls. Stay close to them. Of course, ginning. love and mercy for all of DIOCESAN EDITOR gard to his character, holiness and never in a condescending manner. Linda Reeves I was very privileged us, God’s will and God’s humanness. But the faithful, simple, holy, good [email protected] to know Bishop Daily as he came presence among us. In the bishop’s Msgr. Maresca spoke of the people. The salt of the earth. They 561-775-9528 from the Diocese of Palm Beach house in Brooklyn, Bishop Daily three virtues that characterized are more important than any title, to the Diocese of Brooklyn, which was always the first in the chapel Bishop Daily’s life in such a cap- award, rank or degree.” Father Dai- • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: was my home. I served as his vice in the morning and the last to leave tivating manner — faith, hope ly stated that his uncle truly was so Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275-9953, chancellor, secretary and auxil- the chapel in the evening. So many and love. He emphasized that the similar to Pope Francis in his love or customerservice@theflorida iary bishop for 10 years before I times during the day, when he was bishop’s unwavering faith in God for Christ, his Church, the poor and catholic.org was transferred to the Diocese of in the house, he would be found gave him a faith in the people and especially those on the margins. Notify us of address changes (temporary Ogdensburg in upstate New York. in the chapel. He took a day off by priests that he served so well. The Bishop Daily had a great sense or permanent) as soon as possible. Please One of my most vivid recollections making a day of recollection at the bishop’s faith was so strong that of humor. He could often be heard change your address online at www. of Bishop Daily was his deep love Passionist monastery in the Dio- nothing ever seemed impossible laughing. What was so inspiring thefloridacatholic.org or call Tammy at for the Diocese of Palm Beach and cese of Brooklyn. He would often to him as he would quote the An- about his sense of humor is that 1-888-275-9953. the years that he spent here as its proclaim that there was nothing as gel Gabriel, “Nothing is impossible he never laughed at others — he founding bishop. He would speak strong as the power of prayer and for God.” Msgr. Maresca joked that always laughed at himself. He was • ADVERTISING: Contact Jane Radetsky at often of the exciting challenges he that “one Hail Mary can change this often included scheduling two the first to tell you of a mistake he 407-373-0075 or [email protected] faced and how well they were met the world!” events at one time at the request made or something that made him • CLASSIFIED ADS: Contact Mike Carlock by the faith and goodness of the Hand in hand with his love for of the bishop. Bishop Daily’s faith look humorous. He loved watching at 1-888-275-9953, or people and priests of the diocese. prayer was his love for and dedi- was always so evident and al- Jackie Gleason’s “The Honeymoon- [email protected] He would also speak of the migrant cation to the sanctity of human ways an inspiration to everyone. ers,” and he could be heard laugh- workers who continue to be a vi- life especially on behalf of the un- Msgr. Maresca remarked how the ing out loud throughout the house. State Offices: 50 E. 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If one of the young that those who participated were in their lives. poor and those on the margins who Advertising Graphic Designer: people approaching him for con- always to follow the proper proce- Bishop Daily’s nephew, Father are so present among us and many Michael Jimenez Advertising Sales Associate: Valerie Casko firmation seemed a bit nervous, dures in accordance with the laws Daily, spoke very movingly on the times forgotten. We walk together he would reassuringly say, “Don’t and never to be despairing in any bishop’s family life as he grew up as one to our Father in heaven re- Have a comment/want more info/ be worried — it’s only me!” At a way to those who might disparage in Boston. His home in Belmont, alizing that while we will have dif- have a story suggestion? Leave your reception, he waited in line with them. 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PALM BEACH GARDENS | He would always enter a room singing, had a story to share and a joke to deliver, and apparently he believed that prayer can move a mountain, and good planning and hard work lead to prosperity. “Bishop (Thomas V.) Daily was an extraordinary priest in every way, especially in his love of the Lord and his people,” said Bishop Ger- ald M. Barbarito about the retired bishop who died May 15 at age 89. “So many people in the Diocese of Bishop Thomas V. Daily and staff enjoy a picnic in the backyard with Palm Beach, as well as other dioces- the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola in the background. Next to him Bishop Thomas V. Daily prays the rosary with fellow Catholics in es he shepherded, were personally is Sister Mary Alice MacDonald who worked in the Tribunal. 1989. (FC FILE PHOTOS) touched by his faith, hope and love. We were blessed to have him as our Barbarito. “We were building the was taken of her and Bishop Daily at “Bishop Daily worked closely God’s children. He was “charmed” founding bishop.” diocese. He had to go to everything, her graduation ceremony. with us,” she said. The bishop by the different cultures of the Bishop Barbarito will celebrate a but he never complained. He would She vividly remembers Bishop served as chairman of the state South Florida diocese, said Father special Mass June 19 at the Cathe- always come into the office singing. Daily’s presence as the new diocese pro-life coordinating committee Frank O’Loughlin, retired diocesan dral of St. Ignatius Loyola to honor That is how we would start our day. developed. “St. Ignatius was my of the Florida Catholic Conference, priest and crusader for farmwork- the diocese’s founding bishop and It was so neat.” home parish at that time,” she said supported pro-life education and is ers and immigrants over the years. celebrate his life. All are invited to Bishop Daily, who is described as about the parish which officially credited with starting prayer for the He regarded Bishop Daily as a voice attend the memorial Mass that be- a man with a sense of order, was fo- became the diocese’s cathedral end of abortion in front of abortion for black Catholics and immigrant gins at noon. cused on setting up ministries and parish. Today, Hey’s brother, Father clinics here, leading to the closing of workers. “I was a member of the Bishop Daily’s appointment as programs, hiring staff and depart- Thomas Barrett, serves as cathe- one West Palm Beach clinic located black Catholic leadership team,” first bishop of the newly created ment heads, raising funds for opera- dral rector. “I saw Bishop Daily a lot near Mary Immaculate Parish in said Wilhelminda Peralte of Holy Diocese of Palm Beach came July 17, tions and “putting some structure there, but he was also very visible in West Palm Beach. Family Parish in Port St. Lucie. The 1984. He served here six years before into the diocese, building a com- the community. People saw him ev- “He really helped me with the group was established in the early being installed as sixth bishop of the munity,” said Msgr. John McMahon, erywhere, and he was always will- pro-life youth convention. It was years under Bishop Daily and in- Diocese of Brooklyn, N.Y. Bishop pastor emeritus of St. Joan of Arc in ing to stop to talk to people no mat- held at St. Helen Parish in Vero cluded Lorraine Lyles, now retired Barbarito, the diocese’s fifth bishop, Boca Raton. ter where he was and what he was Beach. We had pro-life speakers director of the Office of Black Min- was ordained an auxiliary bishop of Margaret Owers, retired and now doing. You could be in a room with taking on various aspects of pro-life. istry. “He was trying to get people Brooklyn in 1994 by Bishop Daily, living in the St. Petersburg Diocese, tons of people, but you could always We were developing youth for life. to go back to the Catholic Church,” for whom he also served as vice met Bishop Daily at a diocesan pic- hear his voice above the rest. Al- Young people came from as far away said Peralte, a native of Haiti. “He chancellor and secretary. nic bringing the staff together in the though it was a powerful voice, the as Miami to attend. I liked Bishop was trying to bring more people into Bishop Daily’s memory lives spirit of community. She had just spirit behind was gentle and loving. Daily. We were sorry to see him go.” the Church. He was devoted to the on here. He touched many as he come on board to head up the dioce- He was a wonderful bishop. He will Eleanor Cooper, with the Office people. He was a wonderful shep- stepped out in faith, worked hard san Engaged Encounter program or- be sorely missed.” of Internal Services at the Pastoral herd. He loved the ministry and he in the place God had called him to, ganized before the establishment of Gloria Stevenson, a bereavement Center, was a receptionist for the loved what we were doing.” and set the foundation of the dio- Marriage and Family Life. “He was minister at the Cathedral of St. Ig- diocese in the early days. “He would A funeral Mass was celebrated cese carved from the Archdiocese of friendly, open and jovial,” she said. natius Loyola, remembers Bishop come to the front desk to talk with May 19 in Douglaston, N.Y. Inter- Miami and the Diocese of Orlando ”My daughter was 8 years old then. Daily as a pro-life mover and shaker, me,” Cooper said. “He was such a ment followed in the bishops’ crypt more than 30 years ago, setting the She came to the picnic with me, and working for the defenseless, inno- nice man. We talked about differ- in Douglaston. All are asked to con- way for what it is and continues to I introduced her to the bishop. After cent, unborn and elderly. Stevenson ent things. He always asked how I tinue to pray for Bishop Daily, a man be today. that, every time I saw him he would herself helped get Lifeline, a pro-life was doing and about my family. He who firmly believed in the power of At times, his work began in the say, ‘Hi Christina’s mom.’ Then, he ministry dedicated to women in cri- called me El. I said, ‘Bishop, that’s prayer and meeting with God regu- early morning at breakfast meetings would laugh his Irish laugh. I got a sis pregnancies, off the ground and what my mother called me.’ That’s larly as he ministered and joyfully and sessions, and ended late at night kick out of that.” served as first director of the organi- what even made me love him more. and diligently walked along his life after functions. But at age 57 when Bishop Daily will remain in the zation. She was involved in the local What a great bishop he was to me.” path. he first came here, Bishop Daily did hearts of many here who fondly right-to-life organization and joined Bishop Daily was ordained a “He would go to adoration at the God’s work and it never seemed too reflect on him. “He became our the diocese’s Catholic Charities in priest of the Archdiocese of Boston cathedral at 3 a.m. every day,” said much, too hard, too impossible. bishop when I was in high school at its beginnings in 1985, serving as re- in 1952, joined the Missionary Soci- Russell. “Prayer was so important to “Poor bishop, he had to go to Cardinal Newman,” said Irene Hey, spect life program coordinator and ety of St. James the Apostle in 1960 him. He had such strong faith. It was every event,” said Annette Rus- director of family life services at helping organize the diocese’s first and served as a missionary in Peru a wonderful gift to have served with sell, diocesan executive secretary St. Vincent Ferrer Parish in Delray trip to the March for Life in Wash- among the indigenous people. He him. I will never forget it. He was a to Bishop Daily and now to Bishop Beach. She cherishes a photo that ington, D.C. is remembered as a shepherd of all great person.” n

Newsbriefs CORRECTION Parish in Highland Beach from Council 6569 at St. Jude Parish chancellor of the Diocese of Palm who is celebrating 40 years in the parochial vicar. in Tequesta hosted a clergy ap- Beach July 1 while continuing as priesthood this year. The following clergy appoint- preciation dinner April 27 for the judge of the Marriage Tribunal; A dinner party was held May ments were effective April 1, not Parishioners priests and deacon of the parish. Father John Minde, parochial 13 in the parish hall in celebra- July 1: The dinner was held in the vicar and member of the Apos- tion of Father Notabartolo’s ordi- Father Gerald Grace to pas- celebrate St. parish hall and included a large tolic Life Community of Priests nation May 14, 1977. All are asked tor emeritus of St. Lucy Parish in Jude clergy cake decorated with good wishes. in the Opus Spiritus Sancti; Dea- to continue to pray for clergy of Highland Beach. The honorees included Father Al- con Les Loh; and Father Charles the Diocese of Palm Beach and Father D. Brian Horgan to pa- Members of the Knights of bert Dello Russo, who is in resi- Notabartolo, pastor and vicar for an increase in vocations to the rochial administrator of St. Lucy Columbus Msgr. Jerome Reddy dence at St. Jude and will become general/moderator of the curia, priesthood. 5 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic June 9-22, 2017 St. Mark resounds with love at interfaith service LINDA REEVES races, traditions and religions, the of the Florida Catholic staff service at St. Mark was a beautiful witness of respect of people’s faith BOYNTON BEACH | The tow- and spiritual traditions and com- ering crucified Jesus in St. Mark munity. Most importantly, it was Church provided the backdrop as an event promoting peace, har- people of various cultures and re- mony and the love of God. ligions stood before the altar May St. Mark parishioner John Bat- 21 and the service began. tista, a retired captain of the Palm “I want to welcome all of you Beach County Sherriff’s Depart- here today,” said Franciscan Fa- ment, member of the Knights of ther Dan Fink, pastor of the parish, Columbus Council 4839 and first standing at the center of the group. responder for the American Red “I hope your time here is pleasant Cross, came up with the idea of an and faith-filled.” annual service. He said the pro- The May program, which or- gram was conceived as a result of ganizers say will be held at vari- the shootings across the country of ous venues each year, was estab- law enforcement officers and the lished to honor men and women unrest between citizens and the who serve the community and put men and women who are called their lives in harm’s way every day to the vocation of keeping people to see to the needs of others. The safe. city promoted the program along Men of various faiths, beliefs and cultures stand on the altar featuring Jesus Christ during an interfaith “We decided to include differ- with local churches, synagogues service held at St. Mark Church May 21. Shown fifth from left is Franciscan Father Dan Fink, pastor of ent faith members of the commu- and organizations, and as a result St. Mark Parish. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) nity,” Father Fink said. “What a the first event was well attended. joy. We all honor and worship the Lining the pews were people she said. “She was born and raised away, from danger. of various faiths extended their same God. God created each and representing the very diverse in Boynton Beach. I came in sup- Participating choirs took turns right hands and blessed the con- every human being in his likeness Boynton Beach community, which port for all the firefighters and for performing music and songs. gregation: “May the Lord bless you and image. We people of faith are includes 70,000 people from all the police.” Young children from BAPS Shri and keep you. May he show his called to claim it. We are called walks of life. Members of the During the afternoon, religious Swaminarayan Mandir Hindu face to you and be gracious to you. as people of faith to respect each city police and fire rescue honor leaders took turns reciting prayers. Temple, dressed in clothing of May God give you his peace.” human being. Whenever there is guards were on hand in uniforms, Scripture was read and clergy re- their homeland, recited a prayer In the world today of terror charity and love there is God. This along with members of the Knights flected on men and women re- for peace. threats, killings, misunderstand- house today has resounded in of Columbus Council 4839, city of- sponders, who run to, and not A highlight was when the men ing and separation of cultures, God’s love.” n ficials, St. Mark parishioners and faithful of other religious organizations. The honor guard members processed together with flags and then stood in silence at the front of the church as “God Bless America” was sung by St. Mark music ministry. All held hands over their hearts in respect and sang along. Brenda Lee Williams, a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church, attended with friends and sat in a back pew. She knew one of the firefighters participating in the service. “I came in respect for her,”

Members of the Boynton Beach Police honor guard and the Fire Children of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, a Hindu temple in Rescue honor guard process with flags during an interfaith service Boynton Beach, recite a prayer for peace during an interfaith service at St. Mark Church in honor of first responders who currently serve, held at St. Mark Church May 21. Many faiths and cultures were and those who have died serving. represented at the event held to honor first responders.

Franciscan Father Dan Fink, pastor of St. Mark Parish, left, leads a procession of religious leaders from the community during an interfaith service May 21 at St. Mark Church in Boynton Beach. Next to him is Rabbi Anthony Fratello of Temple Singers of St. John Missionary Baptist Church choir present a lively Members of St. Mark Parish choir clap and sing along with other Shaael Shalom. hymn during an interfaith service held at St. Mark Church May 21. choirs during an interfaith service held at St. Mark Church May 21. June 9-22, 2017 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 6 Parish kicks off yearlong 50th celebration

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HIGHLAND BEACH | The col- orful blooms of the spring flowers adorning the altar, the youngsters taking part in Mass and the warmth and friendliness of the worshippers conveyed much symbolism as St. Lucy Parish moves forward, soon marking a big anniversary with cel- ebrations. “St. Lucy is a very changing and blossoming parish,” said Father Bri- an Horgan, who came to the parish in 2013 to serve as a parochial vicar after leaving a position at Cardinal Newman High School in West Palm Beach and serving in the United Father Brian Horgan, parochial administrator, celebrates Mass at St. Sisters Ricquel, 17, left, and Paige Martin, 14, participate in a States Air Force as a chaplain. He Lucy Church with a beautiful setting of blooming spring flowers and crowning ceremony at St. Lucy Parish in May. During the celebration now serves as St. Lucy parochial ad- plants symbolizing life and growth. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) a statue of Mary was crowned as a way to honor her under the name ministrator since April 1, upon the of Our Lady of Fatima. retirement of Father Gerald Grace, former pastor. ‘Our new outreach programs are a great way we are Established in 1968 in the southern part of the Diocese of Palm reaching out to not only our Catholic community, but Beach, St. Lucy celebrates a 50th also in our neighboring communities.’ anniversary next year, and Father Horgan, staff and parishioners are Jeanette Schmitz now planning an array of events for the yearlong celebration, including a formal gala, festival, picnic and cil president, is helping with the Fort Pierce and diocesan director of pilgrimage to Ireland. But at this program called “Fun Night,” with Haitian ministry. time, some new ministry programs “spiritual aspects, social and fun Father Horgan explained that are being launched to better serve a elements. It is such a great way to the idea behind the trip was “to suddenly growing and unexpected bring our younger parishioners into begin the necessary steps for the segment of the parish. the St. Lucy community,” she said. establishment of a relationship “We have witnessed tremendous Fellowship follows the Mass cel- with a poor parish that we as a growth,” said Father Horgan about ebration. Amanda Reece, with the faithful community can adopt and the number of parishioners — up 20 parish for four years, is helping with support through various means.” percent this year — and the record- the food and entertainment aspect During his trip, he visited several St. Lucy Parish is soon approaching its 50th anniversary serving the setting confirmations, baptisms of the program. “It will be geared parishes in the Cap Haitian area, community of Highland Beach. St. Lucy is the only church in the and weddings at the parish. toward the children who attend,” witnessed poverty and oppression small town. The parish currently has 800 she said about planning evening ac- and brought back photos and infor- registered families and the num- tivities, games, food and programs. mation. “We express that love in lives of philosophy is this: ‘The answer is ber of young families is growing. There is no charge for the evening, “Part of me is terribly sad, yet part service to each other and in wel- yes. Now what’s the question?’” n “We had 22 for confirmation. The and parents are encouraged to join of me is extremely excited about coming those who may have been total baptisms of last year exceeded in with their children the entire lending a hand,” he said about a away from the Church. We never For information about St. Lucy those done for the last 15 years,” a evening. “The purpose is to have future mission project in Haiti and judge; we welcome. My personal Parish, call 561-278-1280. delighted Father Horgan explained and grow community.” a new way to get parishioners in- about the 60 babies baptized at the As far as other ministries, St. volved in helping those living in parish. “Now, we are ready to start Lucy continues to add programs to poverty just a short 90 minutes our new initiative.” get parishioners more involved and airplane trip away from beautiful This month, the parish hopes active. At the present time, St. Lucy Highland Beach, a seaside town on to draw more families to the par- has a strong Council of Catholic the Atlantic Ocean encompassing ish, but also spiritually strengthen Women and men’s club. The parish 1.1 total square miles. young mothers and fathers and also has an altar ministry, minis- The year-round population of Located in the Heart of Abacoa their children through a new pro- try of hospitality, music ministry, more than 4,000 people doubles gram featured on Friday nights. homebound ministry, bereavement during the winter months when Carmine’s Coal Fired Pizza “These nights are geared toward ministry and several prayer groups part-time residents come to live Charmingly cozy authentic eatery serving up coal ﬁ red pizzas, vast wine our younger families who other- which meet on various days during in Highland Beach to escape the list and traditional Italian mains with a new world twist. Family friendly wise are not able to attend church the week. cold of other states. St. Lucy Par- atmosphere patio terrace dining and space for large groups! during the week,” Father Horgan “Our new outreach programs ish, situated at 3510 S. Ocean Blvd., Call us to make a reservation! explained. “It is a family-themed are a great way we are reaching out with the Itracoastal Waterway at 4575 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458 • 561-340-3930 celebration.” to not only our Catholic commu- its backdoor, is the only church in The family evenings, which be- nity, but also in our neighboring town, and families moving into the gan June 2, are held Fridays, begin- communities,” said Schmitz about area are apparently discovering the ning with adoration of the Blessed support directed toward various friendly and faith-filled commu- Sacrament from 5:30 to 6 p.m., and community charities. “This month, nity. followed by Mass with young peo- we are reaching out to A Place of “I think the main cause for in- ple reading and serving as both al- Hope,” a faith-based organization creased membership and partici- tar servers and extraordinary min- dedicated to underserved, vulner- pation lies in the obvious spirit of CG Burgers isters of holy Communion. able children and families. welcome that exists in the parish Upbeat hang out spot serving up grass fed beef, hand cut french fries, hand spun “It is important to keep these Another exciting parish mission and our openness to all people,” Fa- shakes and a lively green salad bar. The menu doesn’t stop at burgers, from newly confirmed members active project began in May when Father ther Horgan said, adding the par- turkey and veggie burgers to house made chicken tenders and wood oven following the celebration of confir- Horgan visited Haiti with Father ish’s motto is from St. Paul’s Letter 11134-0609 roasted chicken wings there is something for everyone! mation,” Father Horgan said. Yves Geffrard, priest-in-charge at to the Galatians (5:6): “Faith work- 4575 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458 • 561-340-3940 Jeanette Schmitz, parish coun- Notre Dame Catholic Mission in ing through love.” 7 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic June 9-22, 2017

inmigración. A continuación hay • Day of reflection: July 12, DIOCESAN EVENTS dos fechas programadas para Mayo FYI 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. “Where your TV MASS y Junio. Necesita mas información To find more information, visit www. treasure is, there also will be your Sunday televised Mass airs 9 Divorce survival ministry o tiene preguntas? Favor llamar a heart,” presented by Dominican program: Parishes in the diocesepb.org/events or www. a.m. on CW34 WTVX. Produced by la oficina de Inmigración y Sercicios catholiccharitiesdpb.org/events. Sister Roberta Popara. Cost: $30. Diocese of Palm Beach. 12-week Legales de Caridades Católicas Reservations required. the diocesan Office of Communi- program features 30-minute al 561-345-2003. Se anunciarán cations. Questions: www. DVD segments on challenges of a más fechas posteriormente. and Father Duvan Bermudez , diocesepb.org/tv-Mass or broken marriage. For the recently Busque en el sitio web en www. director of Hispanic Ministry for ANNOUNCEMENTS 561-775-9529. To support the separated and divorced and those catholiccharitiesdpb.org/event. the Diocese of Palm Beach. The televised Mass or to request a free divorced for many years. Sponsored program includes Mass, sacrament Annual Fortnight for by Office of Marriage and Family • Ministry course: June 12-16, Mass missal: 561-775-9529 or Palm Beach Atlantic University. of reconciliation, Holy Hour and Freedom: June 21-July 4 in Office of Communications, 9995 Life. Registration suggested; space praise and worship. Free. Parking: archdioceses and dioceses around limited. To register: 561-775-9524. “Foundations of Faith Community N. Military Trail, P.O. Box 109650, Nursing,” promoted by Catholic $2. 954-914-5777 or amameus@aol. the country. Theme: “Freedom for Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. • Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Peter Charities Interfaith Health and com. Mission.” Special events are held Parish, 1701 Indian Creek Parkway, Wellness ministry for those who Cathechesis certification to highlight the importance of Jupiter. 561-339-5709 or 561-602- are called to serve faith community program: June 10, 17, 24 and defending and respecting religious 3988. with nursing skills. Completion July 1, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Joseph freedom. All are called during Lady of Guadalupe for a procession Protection of Children of course provides 38 continuing Parish family center, 1200 E. 10th this time to pray for religious to Military Trail. Chairs and water and Young People: The education credits and is open to all St., Stuart. “Echoes of Faith Plus,” freedom both in the United States available. 561-694-8953 Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach currently licensed registered nurses. led by Kit Johansen. Completion and overseas and take action to Prayer gathering for the is committed to the safety and Lodging and meals available at the of four sessions required for promote religious freedom. For unborn, babies and mothers: protection of all children and university. Scholarships available. certification. Fee: $8 per session. Fortnight for Freedom materials, Saturdays, 9 a.m., 100 Northpoint vulnerable adults in its care. 561-345-2000, ext. 256; 772-999- Refreshments and lunch. Child care including liturgy resources: www. Parkway, West Palm Beach, across Victims of abuse are encouraged 3870; www.catholiccharitiesdpb. available. Registration required Fortnight4Freedom.org. For local the street from Presidential to contact the diocesan victim org/events. for program and child care. 772- Fortnight for Freedom events: Women’s Abortion Center. Rosary assistance coordinator Theresa • Caregivers program: June 287-2727, ext. 107; srjadwiga@ www.diocesepb.org/events. recitation and chaplet for the Fretterd, 561-801-0999, to begin 23, 2:30-4 p.m., St. Lucie Parish, sjcflorida.org. Catholic radio stations are unborn prayer. 561-255-1534. necessary emotional, psychological 280 S.W. Prima Vista Blvd., Port Ave Maria University youth available through the radio, Charismatic praise and and spiritual healing. For more St. Lucie. Attendees will learn of conference: July 14-16, Ave the Internet and application worship meeting: Tuesdays information on diocesan policies the many resources available for Maria University, 5050 Ave Maria downloads: WPBV FM (98.3 FM, 7 p.m., St. Jude Parish, 21689 and procedures for reporting caregivers and hear presentations Blvd., Ave Maria. Title: “Proclaim.” www.wpbvradio.com); WJPP Toledo Road, Boca Raton. Main abuse as well as to view the USCCB by several speakers. Organized High school students and Ave (100.1 FM, www.wjppfm.com); celebrant: Carmelite Father Richard “Charter for the Protection of by Area Agency on Aging, Maria University students invited. and WDMC (920 AM, www. Champigny. Healing Mass last Children and Young People,” visit Catholic Charities, and Alzheimer’s Includes nationally known speakers divinemercyradio.com). Tuesdays. 561-392-8172. www.diocesepb.org and click on Community Care. 561-345-2006, Mike Gormley, Mary Bielski, Pro-life radio talk show: Charismatic prayer meeting: Offices/Safe Environments. [email protected]. Bob Lefnesky and Father Chris Mondays, 2 p.m.; and Saturdays, Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., St. Paul of Permanent deacon • Catholic Charities Respect Life Argano, vocations director for the 11 a.m., Catholic radio station the Cross Parish center, 10970 Jack applications available: Men Ministry is seeking volunteers to Archdiocese of New York. Cost: WJPP FM (Prince of Peace 100.1 Nicklaus Drive, North Palm Beach. interested in applying to become a take on roles as respect life parish $175 per person, includes lodging, FM). “CrossRoads” is a one-hour Mass and healing service takes the permanent deacon of the Diocese representatives, who are essential meals and conference. 239-348- program featuring commentary, place of prayer meeting the third of Palm Beach are asked to speak to help build culture of life and 4725 or conferences@avemaria. news, features and guests from Thursday of each month. 561-626- to their pastors for permission spread pro-life message. If you are edu. the local area and from across the 1873. to apply and download the passionate about saving unborn Youth study group: Sundays, nation. Hosted by Anne Lotierzo Monthly Mass and spiritual application from the diocesan babies and other pro-life work and Holy Name of Jesus, 345 S. and Duane Berreth, directors of talk for home-schooled students website, www.diocesepb.org/ are interested in filling this role Military Trail, West Palm Beach. the Pregnancy Care Center in Fort and families: Third Fridays, 10 deacon-formation. 561-775-9540, within your parish, contact Don “Discovering the Eucharist in the Pierce and Stuart. Listeners may a.m., Our Lady of Florida Spiritual [email protected]. Kazimir weekday mornings, 561- Bible,” encourages young people tune in online at www.wjppfm. Center, U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Catholic Charities events 360-3330. to read, reflect and respond to com. Beach. Middle schoolers and teens • Know your rights • Rosary gathering: First Scriptures. 561-766-3563. Women of Grace ministry also invited. Spiritual reflection, presentations: June 11, 5:15 p.m., Saturdays, 9 a.m., near Presidential Prayer gathering: Fridays, program is seeking volunteers talk followed by 11:30 a.m. Mass. St. Mark Parish, 643 St. Mark Place, Women’s Center in West Palm 5 p.m., on the sidewalks near A to facilitate study programs for 561-340-9881. Boynton Beach; June 18, 12:30 Beach, 100 Northpoint Parkway, Woman’s World Medical Center English-speakers and also for Requiem Mass: Second p.m., Notre Dame Mission, 217 West Palm Beach. Led by Respect that offers abortion services, 503 S. Spanish-speakers. Training sessions Saturdays, 10 a.m., Our Lady N. U.S. Highway 1, Fort Pierce. Life Office. 561-360-3330. 12th St., Fort Pierce. Treasure Coast are held at St. Joan of Arc Parish Queen of Peace Cemetery, 10941 Staff and attorneys of Catholic rosary group leads rosary recitation ministry buildings, 319 S.W. Third Southern Blvd., Royal Palm Beach. Charities Immigration Legal for the end of abortion. 772-465- Street, Boca Raton. Registration: Offered for those who have been Services available to answer any COMMUNITY 8298. Martha Nicolli, 561 212 8673 or laid to rest during the previous questions from the immigrant Pray the rosary for life: [email protected]. month, all the deceased at the community. 561-345-2003. To learn EVENTS Saturdays, 9-10 a.m., sidewalks just Parish nurse meetings: cemetery, and all the holy souls in of other presentations, visit www. north of the Wellington Regional Open to all registered nurses purgatory. 561-793-0711. catholiccharitiesdpb.org/events. Encuentro Internacional: interested in health ministry. June 10, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; and June Medical Center, 10101 Forest Hill Home-Schooled on the • Programa de Inmigración y Blvd., Wellington. All invited to For dates, time and locations, Treasure Coast: Gatherings Servicios Legales, los abogados y 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Florida Atlantic call Catholic Charities, Interfaith University, 777 Glades Road, Boca pray for the end of abortions. 561- for Mass monthly. Parish el personal de Caridades Católicas 784-0689. Health and Wellness, 561-345- locations varies. 772-337-1530 or están organizando presentaciones Raton. Five presentations on 2000, ext. 256; or email wellness@ Catholic teaching. Speakers include: AcevedoHomeschoolers@hotmail. sobre “Conozca Sus Derechos” catholiccharitiesdpb.org. com. a lo largo de la Diócesis de Palm Msgr. Willie Pena, Mientras El Charitable giving guidelines: Healing Mass: Last Thursdays, Beach. Durante estos eventos el Mundo Gira, Father Teofilo RETREATS/DAYS The bishops of Florida have 7:30 p.m., St. Ann Parish, 310 N. personal contestará las preguntas Rodriguez, Father Pedro Repollet, Father Fernando Echeverri OF PRAYER developed charitable giving Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. 561- de la comunidad relacionadas con guidelines of appropriate and Our Lady of Florida Spiritual 832-3757. inappropriate organizations/ Prayer meeting: Tuesdays, 7 Center: Retreats and programs foundations. Please visit www. available for clergy, religious, men, p.m., St. Jude Parish, 21689 Toledo diocesepb.org, click on giving and Road, Boca Raton. 561-392-8172. women, married couples, singles then charitable giving guidelines. and people in recovery programs. All are welcome. Season theme: “Reflecting Christ.” Live Mass broadcast: Sundays, Reservations required except when 9 a.m., St. Rita Parish, 13645 stated. Location: 1300 U.S. Highway MASSES/PRAYER Paddock Drive, Wellington. Visit 1, North Palm Beach. 561-626-1300 SESSIONS www.saintrita.com, scroll down or www.ourladyofflorida.org: left side of main page and click • Centering prayer: Wednesdays, Holy Hour, adoration and onto live Mass broadcast. 561-793- William E. Boyes 4-5 p.m., main chapel. reconciliation: last Thursdays, 8544. John Farina • Silent directed retreat: June 7-8 p.m., Cathedral of St. Ignatius Live Mass broadcast: Sundays, 16-22. Cost: $550. Registration and Loyola, 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm 9 a.m., St. Helen Parish, 2000 Peter Matwiczyk deposit required. Beach Gardens. Concludes with 20th St., Vero Beach. Visit www. Benediction. Social gathering • Centering prayer intensive wwcitv10.com or call 772-567-5129. follows. All are welcome. 561-622- • Wills, trusts and guardianship litigation silent retreat: June 16-22, led Youth Mass: Sundays, 5 p.m., 2565. St. Lucie Parish, 280 S.W. Prima • Estate and trust planning and administration by Father Bill Sheehan, Order of Mary Immaculate. Cost $560. Rosary prayer gathering: Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-878- Registration: 407-869-0781. Third Saturdays, 9 a.m., Cathedral 1215. of St. Ignatius Loyola, 9999 N. [email protected] • Young adults retreat: July 7-9, Mass and novena to the 3300 PGA Blvd., Suite 600 Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens. led by center’s Passionists and peer Sacred Heart of Jesus: First Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 [email protected] Prayer is intended for religious leaders. For ages 18-35. Cost: $195. Fridays, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Parish, freedom and the conversion of 561-694-7979 [email protected] Registration and deposit required. 15700 S. Military Trail, Delray

112020609 America. Meet at statue of Our Beach. 561-496-2480. June 9-22, 2017 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 8 God’s love, mercy flow during spiritual program LINDA REEVES FYI Participants of the Florida Catholic staff attending AIM is an outreach ministry the AIM of St. Joan of Arc Parish in Boca (Achieve, | Love. Mercy. BOCA RATON Raton. The next event is planned Inspire, Compassion. Inspiration. Motiva- for Nov. 10 at the Duncan Retreat Motivate) tion. These elements were at the Center, 15820 S. Military Trail, Boca ministry heart of a program held here in the Raton. The weekend retreat is for program diocese designed to encourage and individuals with physical disabilities, reflect motivate individuals challenged who require physical assistance. on talks with physical disabilities and car- One-on-one assistance is provided. delivered rying heavy crosses as they journey The program will feature talks, during the through life to remain faithful and prayer, music, discussions, fellow- morning hopeful. ship, meals and fun activities. Vol- and then A “Day of Spiritual Renewal” was unteers are needed and welcomed. share held May 20 at St. Joan of Arc Par- To register or for information, call thoughts ish in Boca Raton and was hosted 954-821-6077 or email margcast@ with one by Achieve Inspire Motivate (AIM) bellsouth.net. another. ministry of the parish. AIM reaches out in spiritual sup- and Mass with main celebrant Fa- port to those who struggle with the ther Danis Ridore, a retired priest simplest of things and might not assisting at St. Vincent Ferrer Par- otherwise be able to attend a parish in Delray Beach. ish program, retreat or pilgrim- Discussions focused on mes- age due to needs associated with sages of Lent and the Easter sea- God calls all of us to help others. I ment and struggles with words. “I always have some good table shar- physical disabilities. Programs are son including renewal, rebirth and hope to come again in November.” call them the AIM gang,” she said ing, prayer and fellowship and held in safe, accessible and accom- change. Participants were remind- Elena Hernandez traveled from smiling from ear to ear. “I am hap- fun.” modative environments facilitated ed that God calls all to love others Miami to attend. The last time she py to be back.” Eileen Kenney, a former Boca with the help of volunteers, who and share gifts with brothers and attended an AIM program was in “We are always happy with the Raton resident and parishioner say that the retreat does wonders sisters. Participants were also en- 2009. “AIM is my family,” said Her- people God sends to us,” said or- of St. Joan of Arc who now lives in for the spirit of the disabled attend- couraged to be disciples of God, nandez, who has a speech impedi- ganizer Margarita Castellon. “We New York, also attended the pro- ees, but also gives them a spiritual spreading his word and reflecting gram. Kenney and Harriet and boost and a whole new perspective the spirit of Jesus Christ through Bernie Molinski organized the first on life. acts of joy, love and mercy. AIM retreat program in 1979. “AIM The ministry will host its next This light was brightly shining was established to help people,” program, a weekend retreat begin- throughout the spiritual day as vol- she said. “We do for others, but the ning Nov. 10, with talks, discus- unteers worked one on one and side people coming to the programs sions, prayer, music, Mass and fel- by side with participants, giving help us. I have learned so many lowship. The retreat will be held at them a chance to express thoughts, things from the different people the Duncan Conference Center in feelings and reflections during ses- attending the programs over the Delray Beach with accessible ac- sions. Volunteers reached out with years.” commodations, beautiful grounds the hands and feet of Christ, pro- Attending the AIM retreat was a and quiet areas for reflection and viding assistance to participants new experience for Father Ridore. prayer. needing help, and they provided At the conclusion of Mass, he re- The Day of Spiritual Renewal last loving hearts, a listening ear and a minded everyone that all are spe- month was a mini version of the helping hand where needed. cial in the eyes of God. “The Lord AIM weekend retreat and attracted Silvana Oliveira learned of AIM loves you and he is in you,” he said. more than 35 participants and vol- and wanted to help out during the He thanked all for inviting him to unteers. The agenda included talks May program. “I want to go be- Margarita Castellon and Paul Paschke sing during an AIM ministry the AIM program, and after bless- by Deacon Bill Watzek of St. Joan of yond myself and help others,” said program May 20 at St. Joan of Arc Parish in Boca Raton. They ing all in attendance, he said, “If Arc, reflections, breakout sessions, Oliveira, a parishioner of Our Lady entertained with several inspiring songs during the day, encouraging you need me, I am available to discussions, prayer, music, meal of Lourdes in Boca Raton. “I think all to sing along. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) come again. Anytime.” n Diocese launches initiative to enhance safety education Staff report and educational programs and re- training for the diocesan Office of The diocese is also encouraging response was very positive and en- sources it provides in every school Safe Environments. “The correla- parishes to use the correlation as couraging. PALM BEACH GARDENS | As and parish, to every child, every tion matches the ‘KidSmartz’ les- a tool for their religious education “I am convinced that this will part of its ongoing commitment to year. Two of Sadlier’s catechetical son on a topic with the correspond- programs. More often than not, be a great resource for the teachers teach personal safety and aware- programs, “We Believe Catholic ing religious education chapter in teachers are volunteers who give and catechists who use the ‘We Be- ness to children, the Diocese of Identity” and “We Live our Faith” the book, while at the same time up their time to teach. The corre- lieve’ program, and will provide in- Palm Beach announces the cre- are already utilized by Catholic providing links to the ‘KidSmartz’ lation will also benefit them with valuable insights, information and ation of a newly published cur- schools and parishes in the diocese online videos and resources. It the same planning tools and allow safety lessons for the students and riculum correlation that is the first and around the country. The books demonstrates that you don’t have them to maximize time teaching families they serve,” added Cynthia of its kind. It furthers the diocese’s teach Catholic principles and mor- to stop teaching about religion in their religious education students. Knoll, a member of Sadlier. “We existing relationships with Sadlier, als to equip children to live out their order to teach a child about per- Johansen, now retired from the want children to be safe in the real a national publisher of catecheti- faith in the world. Additionally, the sonal safety.” Diocese of Palm Beach, once held and digital worlds. This new cor- cal and academic curriculum, and diocese’s schools and parishes uti- “We all know that teachers have the same position as Eurich and relation integrates essential safety the National Center for Missing and lize NCMEC’s “KidSmartz” and limited time to plan and prepare as during her tenure at the diocese, Jo- skills in accordance with Catholic Exploited Children (NCMEC), a “NetSmartz,” two educational pro- much as they would like to,” said hansen would encourage religious moral principles. It is the best of nonprofit, nondenominational or- grams that teach kids real-world Kit Johansen, education consul- education directors and teachers both worlds for religious schools ganization that serves as a national safety and internet safety, respec- tant. “This correlation provides an to take advantage of NCMEC’s re- and education programs.” n clearinghouse on issues relating to tively. educational tool for them, in that it sources to equip all children with missing and sexually exploited chil- “The availability of this corre- takes some excellent resources that the skills they need to be safe in the Sadlier offers the new progam for dren. lation integrates the Sadlier and are already available to them, and real world. It was Johansen’s vision free to schools and parishes. It The new correlation is a result of the NCMEC programs like never saves them planning time so they that inspired Eurich to author and can be accessed at www.sadlier. the diocese’s relationship with both before,” explained Donna Eurich, can maximize their teaching time to reach out to Sadlier and NCMEC com/parishWBCI and click on the entities and the diocese’s training administrator of education and in the classroom.” to suggest this partnership. The “Correlations” button. www.thefloridacatholic.org | June 9-22, 2017 FLORIDACatholic VENICE DIOCESE

‘Take God within you and in your heart as you carry out your mission of sanctifying the faithful by uniting them to Christ’s sacrifice.’

— Bishop Frank Dewane

Bishop Frank J. Dewane lays his hands on the head of Krzysztof (Kris) Piotrowski during ordination to the priesthood. Ordination brings

Father Krzysztof (Kris) Piotrowski lays prostrate for the Litany of Saints during his ordination to the priesthood by Bishop Frank J. Dewane June 3 at Epiphany Cathedral blessings upon priest in Venice. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC)

Bob Reddy now celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, priest is transformed and marked indelibly as ily, Father Piotrowski knelt before the Bishop of the Florida Catholic staff confer the Sacraments and teach the Gospel. an instrument through which others receive to promise respect and obedience to him and Bishop Dewane congratulated the ordi- the Sacraments, Bishop Dewane said. “Take his successors. Then he lay prostrate before Venice | In a public response to the call nand for answering the call to holiness and God within you and in your heart as you carry the altar for the Litany of Supplication/Litany of Christ, Krzysztof (Kris) Piotrowski, 28, was advancing in formation through prayer, dis- out your mission of sanctifying the faithful by of Saints. The whole assembly joined in the ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Frank cernment, guidance and direction which uniting them to Christ’s sacrifice.” prayer which invoked God’s grace and the in- J. Dewane during a Mass June 3 at Epiphany helped him grow closer to the Lord. Through When the rite of ordination began, Father tercession of the saints in heaven. Cathedral in Venice. the Sacrament of Ordination, the ordinand is Piotrowski was called forth to the presence After this solemn act of prayer, the Sacra- The poignant and emotional rite places called to reflect and magnify Christ and bring of the Bishop by Father Eric Scanlan, Diocese ment of Ordination was conferred when Fa- Father Piotrowski in a new role as he is raised others closer to Christ. Director of Vocations, and upon hearing his to the order of the presbyterate, where he will Through the Sacrament of Holy Orders, the name, he answered, “Present.” After the hom- Please see ordination, 2 Bishop at forefront of national debate on budget, health care reform

Staff Report collective spending priorities of our The Bishop was also a co-signer country to provide for this right,” the positive elements of the bill nation, which impact the good of of a June 1 letter to the U.S. Senate the Chairmen wrote. “(T)hose with- and remedy its grave deficiencies.” Venice | Bishop Frank J. De- real people as budget numbers have as they begin to discuss health care out a strong voice in the process Specifically, the Chairmen called wane, Chairman of the U.S. Confer- real faces behind them. reform, and provided moral prin- must not bear the brunt of attempts on the Senate to: reject dramatic ence of Catholic Bishops’ Commit- “These decisions help determine ciples to help guide policymakers to cut costs.” changes to Medicaid; retain the tee on Domestic Justice and Human how we all, particularly the most in their deliberations. Other co-signers of the letter AHCA’s life protections; increase Development, continues to be at the vulnerable, will fare in society,” the The letter stressed the “grave included Cardinal Timothy M. the level of tax assistance, especial- forefront of many of the national is- Bishop added. “As Christians, we obligations” that senators have Dolan of New York, Chairman of ly for low-income and older people; sues being debated, including the also recall the words of Christ who “when it comes to policy that af- the Committee on Pro-Life Activi- retain the existing cap on costs of budget and health care reform. The said, ‘whatever you did for one of fects health care.” While com- ties; Archbishop William E. Lori of plans for the elderly; protect immi- Bishop consistently emphasizes the the least of these, you did for Me’ mending the bill passed by the Baltimore, Chairman of the Ad Hoc grants; and add conscience protec- moral imperatives involved in such (Mt 25). Budget decisions ought to House of Representatives, the Committee for Religious Liberty; tions, among other things. n decisions and expresses concerns be guided by the moral criteria that American Health Care Act (AHCA), and Bishop Joe S. Vásquez of Austin, about their impact on the nation’s ensure protection of human life and for its protections for unborn chil- Texas, Chairman of the Committee For the complete Q&A with poor and vulnerable. dignity, give central importance to dren, the Bishops emphasized the on Migration. Bishop Dewane, please visit: Regarding the Federal Bud- ‘the least of these,’ and promote the “many serious flaws” in the AHCA, The Bishops outlined key prin- http://www.usccb.org/about/ get, which was unveiled May 23, well-being of workers and families including unacceptable changes to ciples for senators such as universal public-affairs/experts/qa- a question-and-answer session who struggle to live in dignity. We Medicaid. access, respect for life, true afford- budget-bishop-dewane.cfm. with Bishop Dewane was posted cannot balance the budget on the “The Catholic Church remains ability, the need for high-quality The full letter to Congress can be by the Committee on Domestic backs of the poor. The moral mea- committed to ensuring the funda- and comprehensive medical care, found at: www.usccb.org/issues- Justice and Human Development. sure of the federal budget is how mental right to medical care, a right and conscience protections. and-action/human-life-and-dig- In the discussion, Bishop Dewane well it promotes the common good which is in keeping with the God- If the Senate takes up the House nity/health-care/upload/Senate- stressed that the budget is a moral of all, especially the most vulner- given dignity of every person, and bill as a starting point, the letter Principles-letter-Health-Care-Re- document because it highlights the able.” the corresponding obligation as a urges that lawmakers “must retain form-2017-06-01.pdf. June 9-22, 2017 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 2 Pentecost: The Holy Spirit descends upon all

Bob Reddy every time and place He gives and of the Florida Catholic staff nurtures different charisms and graces, Pope Francis continued. VENICE | The culmination of And the Holy Spirit does so in a way God’s creativity in our midst comes that “effects true union, according when the Holy Spirit first came to God’s will, a union that is not upon the apostles and they thus be- uniformity, but unity in difference.” gan our Church as we know it today, Bishop Frank J. Dewane celebrat- celebrated June 4 as the Solemnity ed Mass on Pentecost at Epiphany Bishop Frank J. Dewane prays over 55 men and women from 16 different Parishes who recieved the of Pentecost. Cathedral in Venice where he also Sacrament of Confirmation on Pentecost, June 4, at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice. (PHOTOS BY BOB The gift from God is the prom- bestowed the Sacrament of Confir- REDDY | FC) ise given to the disciples by Jesus mation upon 55 women and men at the Last Supper and is passed from 16 different Parishes of the Holy Spirit is sealed within you and down through the generations to Diocese. The confirmandi were will stay with you forever. Be an the faithful. people who otherwise missed being inspiration to others as you let the Pope Francis noted that the confirmed either at the Easter Vigil gifts of the Holy Spirit shine forth in Holy Spirit “is the living memory or during Confirmation Masses in your actions and your words.” of the Church. And while it makes the Parishes throughout the Easter Luis Gutierrez, 19, of St. Leo the us remember, it enables us to un- Season. Great Parish in Bonita Springs said derstand the words of the Lord. … The confirmandi were reminded he is proud of himself for receiving The Spirit of truth and charity that by Bishop Dewane they renew their the Sacrament of Confirmation, recalls to us what Christ said, al- Baptismal vows to publicly pro- partly because it makes his mother lows us to enter more fully into the claim who they are as Catholics. happy, but also to run his life. meaning of His words.” Their unity to the Church is com- “I chose to take this step to On Pentecost Sunday, Pope Fran- pleted with the anointing with holy make my life better,” Gutierrez cis said that division doesn’t come chrism oil during the Sacrament of said. “Preparing for this day has from the Holy Spirit, who forms the Confirmation. already made a difference. I have universal Church with both unity “This Sacrament makes you grown in my faith and am confi- and diversity. The Holy Spirit cre- more the woman or man of God you dent that I will continue to turn my Bishop Frank J. Dewane bestows the Sacrament of Confirmation on ates diversity in unity because in are called to be,” he explained. “The life around.” n one of 55 men and women at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice. ordination: Diocese gains a priest

From 1 what you do, imitate what you celebrate, and conform your life to the mystery of the Lord’s cross.” ther Piotrowski rose and knelt be- The rite of ordination ended with fore Bishop Dewane, who in silent the Bishop giving a fraternal kiss of prayer, imposed his hands on the peace to the newly ordained priest, head the ordinand. In the sharing welcoming him into the Diocesan of the priesthood, each priest pres- presbyterate or priesthood. The ent laid hands of the head of the priests present then followed the newly ordained. Bishop’s example. The newly or- The ordinand then knelt once dained then joined Bishop Dewane again before the Bishop, who then at the altar to the applause and joy recited the consecratory Prayer of of all present. Ordination, which, together with The Liturgy of the Eucharist the Bishop’s imposition of hands, is then followed. Father Piotrowski the essential rite of the Sacrament joined all the priests for the first of Holy Orders. time in concelebrating the Eu- After the prayer, the newly or- charist with Bishop Dewane, dained priest was vested in the reciting together the words of stole and chasuble, vestments consecration. For the first time, which are worn when celebrating he offered the Holy Sacrifice of Father Krzysztof (Kris) Piotrowski smiles with his parents, Adam and Father Krzysztof (Kris) Piotrowski the Eucharist and symbolize the the Mass, acting in the person Agnieszka Piotrowski, following his ordination to the priesthood June blesses a woman at a reception responsibility and authority in ser- of Christ. From this sacrifice his 3 at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) following his ordination June 3. vice to Christ. Father Ptiotrowski whole priestly ministry will draw was vested by his godfather, Father its strength. Cyril and Methodious Seminary in As a seminarian, he held pre- of the Sacraments to the faithful. Leszek Trojanowski, a Parochial Present for the ordination from Krakow, Poland, before transfer- vious pastoral assignments at St. Since Bishops Dewane became Vicar at San Pedro Parish in North Poland were his parents, Adam ring to Ss. Cyril and Methodious James Parish in Lake Placid, In- Bishop of the Diocese of Venice, Port, and by Father Walter Ptak, his and Agnieszka Piotrowski, and his Seminary in Orchard Lake, Mich., carnation Parish in Sarasota, Res- 22 men have been ordained to the seminarian spiritual adviser. sister Monika. Sadly, his brother where he completed his studies in urrection Parish in Fort Myers, priesthood. The palms of the new priest Pawel was unable to make the trip. May. St. William Parish in Naples, and A reception followed in the were then anointed with the sacred In addition to other family and With confidence, and always most recently at St. Frances Xavier Cathedral Parish hall where the chrism by Bishop Dewane, the sign friends, also present at the ordi- with a smile, Father Piotrowski Cabrini Parish in Parrish which is Father Piotrowski formally greet- of the special anointing of the Holy nation were more than 30 priests, said the ordination was an affirma- where he celebrated his first Mass ed the public and imparted his Spirit who will make his ministry men and women religious, per- tion of everything he did to prepare on June 4. Each Parish sent repre- priestly blessing upon them. Fol- fruitful. Next, the Bishop present- manent deacons, the Knights of himself for the priesthood. sentatives in support of the new lowing a brief chance to spend ed Father Piotrowski with the chal- Columbus, Order of Malta and the “I am here with the help of the priest. time with his visiting friends and ice and paten, which all priests are Equestrian Order of the Holy Sep- Holy Spirit,” he explained. “This The ordination to the priest- family, Father Piotrowski will be called to present to God in the Eu- ulcher of Jerusalem. is a dream come true. Today I gave hood is considered one of the most temporarily assigned to Ave Ma- charistic sacrifice saying: “Receive Born and raised in Konskie, my life over to service of others in critical events in the life of the Dio- ria Parish in Ave Maria before re- the oblation of the holy people, Poland, Father Piotrowski first the name of God. This is who I am cese as it ensures the continuation ceiving a permanent assignment to be offered to God. Understand began his vocational studies at Ss. now: a priest.” of the Church and the availability in the fall. n 3 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic June 9-22, 2017 New home for St. Catherine School blessed Bob Reddy of the Florida Catholic staff

Sebring | Bishop Frank J. Dewane was joined by honored guests for a blessing and ribbon- cutting ceremony May 24 for the new home of St. Catherine Catho- lic School in Sebring. Along with adding sixth-grade to its Pre-K3 to fifth-grade classes that are currently offered, the school’s kindergarten through sixth-grade classes will be moved to the new location for the 2017- 2018 school year, while the Pre-K program will have room to grow its current site on the nearby St. Catherine Parish property. Father José González, Pastor of St. Catherine Parish, said the purchase of the new building reflects the trust the Bishop has in the entire St. Catherine Catholic School community. “Thank you, Students, Bishop Frank J. Dewane, Father José González, Principal Bishop, thank you fellow priests, Jorge Rivera, and Diocese Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kristy and thank you to everyone who Bishop Frank J. Dewane blesses the new St. Catherine Catholic School Swol have the honors of cutting the ribbon at the new home of St. has made this day possible.” in Sebring May 24. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) Catherine Catholic School in Sebring May 24. The celebration was not really about a new building, Father Bishop Dewane said the com- “We are forming students as González said, but about the chil- munity came together to en- they grow and mature to become ‘So many have contributed and sacrificed to create a dren who will learn and grow in sure the success of St. Catherine contributors in that same com- great Catholic school in Highlands County. It is time their faith lives there. “So many School when it was first proposed munity,” Bishop Dewane added. have contributed and sacrificed more than 10 years ago. “It is a “We are here to teach the chil- to celebrate God’s blessing upon our school.’ to create a great Catholic school true community partnership that dren how to join the discoveries in Highlands County,” he said. “It brought us to this day,” Bishop of human wisdom with the truth Father José González is time to celebrate God’s blessing Dewane said. “I’m also grateful of the Gospel, so that they will be upon our school.” to the parents who have decided able to keep the true faith and to Principal Jorge Rivera said the to place their students here at St. live it in their lives.” the supporters and then the build- the building. new school offers more space Catherine. It means a great deal The blessing and ribbon-cut- ing with holy water. In the build- The school, which will cele- which will allow for sports clubs to all of us in the Diocese.” ting featured dignitaries and ing, the Bishop was accompanied brate its 10th anniversary in 2018, and other extracurricular ac- The Bishop noted that when invited guests, including priests by students who were able share will now have the space to even- tivities and additional grades in the idea for a school begins, the from across Highlands County in this important moment. tually add seventh- and eighth- coming years. “This is a unique goal is to set about to contribute and from Parishes which have di- As students held the ceremo- grade classes to its program. and historic day,” he said. “God to the lives of the students, but to rectly supported the school since nial ribbon, the first cut was There are currently 132 students has blessed us with this building also contribute to the communi- its founding in 2008. made by Bishop Dewane, Father attending St. Catherine Catholic and the support we have received ties where a Catholic school is As part of the blessing, Bishop González, Principal Rivera and School, up from 30 students when to make this possible.” present. Dewane first blessed the students, Dr. Kristy Swol, Diocese Superin- the school opened. n tendent of Education. Additional cuts were made by different sup- St. Catherine Catholic School is porters of the school, includ- enrolling for the 2017-2018 aca- ing priests, civic leaders, select demic year. For more information, teachers and students. A recep- visit http://www.stcatheschool. tion and open house followed in org.

A temporary sign notes the new location of St. Catherine Catholic School in Sebring. The students are St. Catherine Catholic School students particpate in a ribbon-cutting walking back to the current school following a May 24 ribbon-cutting ceremony. ceremony at their new school in Sebring May 24. June 9-22, 2017 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 4 New scholarships awarded to teens Bob Reddy pursue an undergraduate degree at of the Florida Catholic staff any accredited college or university. In addition, adult learners who Venice | The Catholic Com- were returning to school to obtain munity Foundation of Southwest a college degree or vocational cer- Florida Inc. has awarded the Mary tification after being out of high Fran Carroll Scholarship, a new school for several years were also academic scholarship, to its first eligible to apply for the scholar- recipients. Made possible through ship. Mary Fran Carroll Scholarship the Catholic legacy of Carroll and The new scholarship was an- recipient Haley Rosenthal. her generous gift to the Founda- nounced March 23, and Bishop tion, seven academic scholarships Frank J. Dewane noted that Car- scholarship is strongly encouraged of $3,000 each were presented to roll was a successful business- to complete an ethics course at Six of the first-ever Mary Fran Carroll Scholarship winners are seen residents of Sarasota County dur- woman who dedicated her life some point in their college career. at a cermony May 25 at the Catholic Center in Venice. From left ing a May 25 ceremony at the Cath- to her faith, to fun and to char- Scholarship applicants were are Jeremy Crist, Caitlin Violette, Joshua Mendieta, Sommer Altier, olic Center in Venice. ity. “Mary Fran embodied all asked to complete an online ap- Maximilian Konarzewski and Michael Courville. The 2017 Mary Fran Carroll these things in the way she lived. plication and financial-needs as- Scholarship recipients are: Som- Through her incredible generos- sessment in addition to submitting also be renewed annually up to $1.2 million in endowed support mer Altier, Booker High School; ity, she wants to make it possible a clearly articulated career plan a total of five academic years for for Catholic schools, Parishes, Michael Courville, Venice High for others to do those same things describing their chosen course of students maintaining a minimum seminarian education, programs School; Jeremy Crist, Cardinal in their life,” he said. study. Traditional students needed unweighted GPA of 3.2 or greater, for the needy, college scholarships Mooney Catholic High School; Carroll gave a gift of $3.6 million to be accepted into an accredited while also making progress toward and more. Maximilian Konarzewski, Pine to establish the scholarship fund to college or university, and nontradi- their career goal. Carroll retired as an executive View School; Joshua Mendieta, help others achieve career success tional students had to be accepted The Catholic Community Foun- with Northern Trust Co. in the Suncoast Polytechnical High; Hal- through her legacy, explained Mi- into an accredited college, univer- dation of Southwest Florida Inc. late 1980s, before serving as CEO ey Rosenthal, Booker High School; chael Morse, Catholic Community sity or vocational program. was established to provide phil- of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch for and Caitlin Violette, Cardinal Foundation Executive Director. The Foundation Scholarship anthropic opportunities for indi- more than a decade. In that role, Mooney Catholic High School. She was committed to providing Committee carefully reviewed ap- viduals, such as Carroll, to create she was responsible for much of The scholarships were open opportunities to those individuals plications before determining the lasting gifts in support of Catholic the development of Lakewood to graduating seniors and recent willing to work hard to make a dif- worthiest applicants. The schol- programs and ministries within Ranch, including the Sarasota Polo high school graduates from private ference in the community. Morse arship can be used for tuition, the Diocese of Venice. Last year Club and the Lakewood Ranch or public high schools who wish to noted that each recipient of the books and fees. Scholarships may alone, the Foundation distributed Corporate Business Park. n

FYI Seminarians begin summer assignments God our Father, we thank you for calling men and women to serve in your Son’s Kingdom as priests, Staff Report fer each summer to provide the The seminarians and their • Juan Contreras, St. Elizabeth deacons, religious, and consecrated greatest opportunity for new summer assignment locations are Ann Seton, Naples. persons. Send your Holy Spirit to Venice | The Diocese of Ven- learning experiences. as follows: Diocese of Venice seminarians help us respond generously and ice seminarians have completed Bishop Frank J. Dewane said • Alan Baldarelli, Holy Cross are supported through the Dioc- courageously to your call. May our another year of studies on the the summer work keeps the semi- Parish, Palmetto. esan Catholic Faith Appeal, the community of faith support voca- pathway to becoming priests and narians engaged as part of their Knights of Columbus and the gen- • Alex Pince, Resurrection tions of sacrificial love in our youth. now they are actively participat- commitment to a prayerful life Parish, Fort Myers, assisting with erosity of the faithful. We ask this through Our Lord Jesus ing in a variety of summer assign- and spiritual development. “In Catholic Charities Lee County. Parishioners from around the ments to help broaden their expe- seminary formation we stress • Carlos Encinas, CPE. Diocese are encouraged to help Christ, who lives and reigns with riences either in parishes or in the growth in human, academic, • Christian Chami, St Leo the support the seminarians in their you and the Holy Spirit, one God, classroom. spiritual and pastoral formation,” Great Parish, Bonita Springs. studies and choice of vocation. for ever and ever. Amen. “Summer assignments offer a Bishop Dewane said. “Summer • Daniel Scanlan, St. Vincent To support a seminarian, send a unique opportunity for the men assignments give practical expe- de Paul Parish, Fort Myers. check to the Diocese of Venice, Of- to experience parish ministry and rience in pastoral ministry and • Franckel Fils-Aime, CPE. fice of Vocations, 1000 Pinebrook tact Father Scanlan at scanlan@ enter into the life of the Parish,” provide the seminarians an op- • Gabe Unger, St. Jude Parish, Road, Venice, FL 34285. dioceseofvenice.org, 941- said Father Eric Scanlan, Diocese portunity to grow and have real- Sarasota. For more information about the 486-4720, or visit www.venice Vocations Director. life encounters.” • Jacob Gwynn, St. William seminarians or Vocations, con- vocations.com. n Each assignment is intended Typical work includes serving Parish, Naples. to provide the seminarians with at Mass, learning to be a sacris- • Jason Smotryski, St. Francis an opportunity to learn about the tan, visiting the sick, helping with Xavier Parish, Fort Myers. daily operation of a Parish while RCIA programs, leading a Bible • Jose Encina, Our Lady of gaining practical experiences, study and working with youth Grace Parish, Avon Park. Florida particularly in the area of pastoral groups. • Kevin Rico, Our Lady of the care. “Through encountering oth- Of note, four of the seminarians Angels Parish, Lakewood Ranch. Catholic ers in various pastoral ministries will be spending their summer in • Michael Scaramuzzo, CPE. such as visiting the sick, praying Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). • Logan Urban, Institute of for others, and helping the poor, CPE is an educational training Priestly Formation Spirituality In print. they come to a deeper under- program for the seminarians to Program, Creighton University, standing of their own personal learn how to spiritually care for Omaha, Neb. call to serve the people of God,” and minister to the sick and those • Ryan Gustin, CPE. Father Scanlan explained. in need. This is done through on- • Stael Dantes, Spanish-lan- Or digital. The Parish assignments place the-job training in various hos- guage immersion, Guatemala, the men with Pastors who will pitals and/or nursing homes and and Epiphany Cathedral, Venice. also serve as mentors to them. other medical facilities in the St. • Shawn Roser, St. Andrew www.thefloridacatholic.org Seminarian assignments dif- Paul, Minn., area. Parish, Cape Coral. 5 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic June 9-22, 2017 Bishop gives students homework for summer

Bob Reddy While the students were partici- friend gets offended by this. of the Florida Catholic staff pating in the greatest prayer of all “What is Jesus supposed to — the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass — think if you don’t communicate Port Charlotte | During they need to carry their prayers be- with him for a while?” Bishop De- the last week of the academic year yond the boundaries of the Church wane asked. “You have to think at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic and school. “We don’t have to be about that. Sometimes you don’t School in Port Charlotte, Bishop just be in Church to pray,” Bishop pray to him as often as you should. Frank J. Dewane offered words of Dewane said. “It helps with the Change that!! Perhaps you only encouragement and gave students a idea of prayer and centers us in pray when things are going bad or homework assignment for the sum- who we are, but even if you are far if you want something. However, it mer: “Pray to your friend Jesus.” away from here you need to re- is important to be talking to Jesus Bishop Dewane celebrated the member your friend Jesus.” all the time, just like talking with Mass May 23 and told the students Offering examples of how to your friends helps you become that they need to stay connected communicate with Jesus, the closer. It is through that prayer with Jesus even though the sum- Bishop suggested that the stu- that you will grow closer to Jesus.” mer may take them far from their dents say prayers when they rise Bishop Dewane concluded by school or home. “You are friends in the morning, at meals or when telling the students that when with somebody because you are they go to bed. Perhaps, he added, school returns he will be check- communicating with them,” the the student could say a “thank- ing with them on how they did in Bishop said. “Maybe it is by tele- you” prayer to Jesus for being able keeping up communications with phone, text or a message some- to go to an amusement park, on their friend Jesus. how; perhaps if you were old like a big trip, or to see distant family “Wherever you go, you must me, you would use email. The im- members. keep talking to Jesus to keep Him portant thing is that you are keep- He noted that it is common in your life,” he said. “Jesus will ing your friendship going by com- among friends that they do not be your greatest friend and will Bishop Frank J. Dewane greets students following a Mass for St. municating. You really need to do communicate for a period of time always be there, no matter what Charles Borromeo Catholic School in Port Charlotte May 23. (BOB that with Jesus.” and for whatever reason, and one you do.” n REDDY | FC) Diocese recognizes talented young people Bob Reddy of the Florida Catholic staff

Venice | Protecting the world God has created is one of the fundamental principles of Catholic social teaching. One way to do this is to encourage the protection of the environment for future generations. With this in mind, the Diocese of Venice Peace and Justice Office, along with the Environmental Jus- tice Commission in conjunction with the Education Department, have worked to encourage young people in the schools and parishes of the Diocese to improve their efforts of protecting God’s creation and the teachings of that principle which was clearly stated in Pope Francis’s encyclical “Laudato Si’: On Some of the Diocese of Venice Caring for God’s Creation art contest the Care of Our Common Home.” winners who were able to attend a May 22 ceremony at the Catholic Annually, the Peace and Justice Center in Venice pose with Bishop Frank J. Dewane. (BOB REDDY | FC) Office holds a contest to encourage the younger Catholics to use Catho- lic social teachings related to the where business owners bid on prod- In addition to those previously environment as a basis for submit- uct ideas. In the video, the students mentioned, among the dozens of ting artwork and writing. The goal portrayed a firefighter, a military entries at each grade level, the other of the contest is to encourage young Pictured is artwork submitted by Rafael Espinosa of St. Joseph officer, the president and the pope. winners of the “Caring for God’s people to think creatively about Catholic School for the Diocese Caring for God’s Creation art contest. The pitch showed the benefits of Creation” art contest were: Ange- conservation and the environment. “Caring for God’s Creation,” and lina Washer of St. Mary Academy Submitted artwork was judged by each naturally bought into the idea. in Sarasota; Michelle Samsel of St. members of the Environmental ing for God’s Creation” at home, in creation: “I think nature is wonder- The video was shown at the awards Charles Borromeo Catholic School Justice Commission and Education the Parishes, in the schools and in ful! So wonderful, that I am think- ceremony. in Port Charlotte; Mary O’Brien of Department, and the winners were the world. The young people being ing of ways to take care of it when Megan Mroczkowski, a fourth- St. Charles Borromeo; Kila Sons of selected after careful review. recognized were congratulated for I am older. I know that taking care grader at St. Martha Catholic School Incarnation Parish; Lowell Pioquin- The top winners from Diocesan their artwork and writing, but also of God’s creation makes me great in in Sarasota, created a storyboard to of St. Charles Borromeo; and Bri- schools and parishes were recog- encouraged to carry the message stewardship, so that also motivates which promoted the benefits of hav- anne Giglio of Epiphany Cathedral nized by Bishop Frank J. Dewane they learned and share it with oth- me to take care of NATURE!” ing a S.T.R.E.A.M. (science, technol- Catholic School in Venice. during a ceremony at the Chancery ers. A video project from St. John ogy, religion, engineering, arts and The Peace and Justice Office and in Venice May 22. Rafael Espinosa, a fifth-grader at Neumann Catholic High School mathematics) program in the class- Education Department will use the Bishop Dewane noted how im- St. Joseph Catholic School in Bra- graduating seniors John Zizzo, Dan- room. She noted that it will aid her winning submissions to encourage pressive the artwork was and that denton, created a 10-panel story iel Zonas, Joseph Wilton, Ryan Mc- in getting a job that will allow her to other students to promote conserva- the overall goal of the program with text and drawings which en- Nichols and Colton Rose, was a take create a machine that picks up trash tion efforts. n is to raise awareness about “Car- courages people to care for God’s on the television show “Shark Tank” and uses the trash as fuel. June 9-22, 2017 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 6

Above left, St. John Neumann Catholic High School Principal Sister Pat Rocha, FMA, speaks June 1 to students taking part in a Christian service retreat in Immokalee. Above right, students help prepare food at Guadalupe Social Services of Catholic Charities in Immokalee while taking part in the service retreat. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) Retreat opens eyes of students Bob Reddy group travelled about 40 minutes to many farms and food-process- Several students were struck by The week was not confined of the Florida Catholic staff from their school to Immokalee, ing facilities, and is also one of the positive attitude of the people to the one location; the students a short physical distance, but the the poorest in the country with they encountered, even though toured Immokalee, including a Immokalee | A group of retreat was a long spiritual journey an average median income below they had very little to live on. “It visit to a working farm. Other work students from St. John Neumann that surprised many in how deeply $9,000. Throughout the week of was really amazing to see,” one included providing day care for Catholic High School in Naples it impacted them. May 30-June 2, the students spent young woman said. young children, helping to build put their classroom lessons on Each of the 19 students, incom- each day assisting at different out- When the week began, the stu- a Habitat for Humanity house and Catholic social seaching to work ing sophomores to incoming se- reach facilities, including Guada- dents did not expect the retreat to much more. when they participated in a week- niors, learned about the Collier lupe Social Services of Catholic have the deep emotional impact it The students reflected Christ’s long Christian service retreat. The County community that is home Charities, Habitat for Humanity had on them. One noted that she light to others in the activities and others. has a greater appreciation for the they performed, whether it was The enthusiasm of the students gifts and opportunities she has in manual labor or in the personal was reflected in the hard work her everyday life. interactions they had. For the stu- they put into each task they were “It really makes you think about dents, the experience was a true assigned. At Guadalupe Social the world in a different way,” one encounter in seeing Christ in oth- Services of Catholic Charities Dio- young man said. “We are seeing ers, one young woman explained. cese of Venice Inc., the young men the hardships of people in person, The thanks received, whether by and women assisted in the soup something we only ever talked or word, a smile or a gesture, also kitchen, organized the storage read about or saw online. It’s quite filled their hearts with joy. rooms, distributed bags of food shocking to see at first, and a little Each day included evening and helped in any way they could. overwhelming too.” Mass celebrated at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish by Father Inna (Ignatius) Reddy Yeruva, Mission- ary of Compassion, who works with Catholic Charities. “God is giving you enlighten- ment,” Father Yeruva said of the retreat. “You are getting to see a world beyond St. John Neumann and your own homes. This is a gift you must embrace.” The retreat also included daily prayer and reflection. In addition, the evenings included games and guest speakers, who offered the students words of encouragement. The resilience of youth was reflected in their changed attitudes as the week progressed, explained Sister Katie Flanagan, Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco, a teacher at St. John Neumann, and one of the chaperones on the retreat. “I have seen a real spiritual change in this group from their initial reactions to their want- Students from St. John Neumann Catholic High School in Naples ing to do more,” Sister Katie said. help renovate a home in Immokalee while taking part in a service Students help prepare food at Guadalupe Social Services of Catholic “They truly are different people. It retreat May 30. Charities in Immokalee May 31. is wonderful to see.” n YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic June 9-22, 2017 2017 hurricane season expected to be busy STAFF REPORT FYI HURRICANEPRAYER

VENICE | The 2017 Atlantic hur- The following is a list of websites O God, Master of this passing world, memories are still so vivid ricane season got off to an early start where you can learn more informa- hear the humble voices of your children. and whose wounds seem to refuse to with the development of Tropical tion about how you can be better heal with passing of time. Storm Arlene in the Eastern Atlan- prepared in the event disaster The Sea of Galilee obeyed Your order O Virgin, Star of the Sea, our beloved FLORIDA tic in April. With Bret, Cindy, Don, strikes. and returned to its former quietude. Emily next on the list of names for • National Hurricane Center: Mother, we ask you You are still the Master of land and sea. Catholic potential future storms, now is the http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/prepare/ to plead with your Son on our behalf, time for people to make sure that ready.php. 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monthly tours of programs in Television Mass for the • Ave Maria, 5068 Sessions vary from praise and DIOCESAN EVENTS Sarasota County. Departs from homebound in the northern Annunciation Circle, Suite 101, worship, events and adventure, Sarasota office and visits St. portions of the Diocese, 9:30 Ave Maria, June 19-23. www. bonfires, and social justice events. Quarter auction, June 14, 6 Martha’s Early Learning Center, a.m. on the CW Network; in avemariacc.com; Arielle: 239-261- Facebook: “Rooted at St. John p.m., Englewood Elks Lodge 2378, Bethesda House, Our Mother’s the southern portions of the 5555. XXIII,” or Kelly Evers, 239-561- 401 N. Indiana Ave., Englewood. House, and Family Haven. Diocese, 10:30 a.m., on WFTX- • St. Elizabeth Seton, 5225 3022. Supports New Paradigm of Concludes with lunch at Sarasota TV (FOX-4). Check your local Catholic Charities, which provides Golden Gate Parkway, Naples, office. Monica Mattioli: 941-355- listings for channel information. June 26-30. John Bolen: 239-455- affordable, transitional housing 4680, ext 302; mmattioli@ccdis1. Leaflet missals are available upon to families in Charlotte County 3900, ext. 208. VOLUNTEERS org. Groups and individuals are request by calling 941-484-9543 • St. Joseph with Ss. Peter and at risk of becoming homeless. welcome. and asking about the TV Mass NEEDED Auction, door prizes, raffles. 941- Paul the Apostles, 3100 26th St. Project Rachel post-abortion or by writing: TV Mass, Diocese 681-2194. W., Bradenton, June 26-30. 941- AFCAAM, a program of reconciliation and healing, of Venice, 1000 Pinebrook Road, 756-3723, 941-798-9705. Catholic Charities, 3681 V Encuentro Central June 24. Contact Fonda: 239- Venice, FL 34285. Gail Ardy: 941- • St. Francis Xavier, 2157 Michigan Ave., Fort Myers, needs Deanery sessions: 719-7210, Fonda.rachel@gmail. 486-4714, ardy@dioceseofvenice. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers, July volunteers for reception desk. • St. Andrew Parish, 2628 com for confidential information. org. 10-14. 239-334-2161. Requirements: personable, basic Del Prado Blvd. S., Cape Coral, Video testimonials: www. • St. Thomas More, 2506 computer and copier knowledge, Thursday, June 15, 7 p.m. With dioceseofvenice.org/offices/ Golden Gate Drive, Sarasota, July excellent phone skills, can lift word and actions, do it! respect-life/post-abortion-help. COMMUNITY • St. Maximilian Kolbe, 10-14. Raq Carlson: 719-352-2125, 25lbs. Strong preference for Young adult opportunities. [email protected]. bilingual (Spanish/English) 1441 Spear St., Port Charlotte, The Diocese of Venice offers EVENTS • San Marco, 851 San Marco candidates. 30 hours: Monday- Wednesday, June 21, 6:30 p.m. many opportunities for young “Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead” Road, Marco Island, July 10-14. Wednesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Walking together with Jesus. adults to build communities. summer camps, through Aug. 4, Register: www.SanMarcoChurch. Thursday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday 9 • St. Leo Parish, 28290 Through programs like Theology St. John the Evangelist Parish, 625 org. Kim Adamson: 239-394- a.m.-noon. 239 461-0233. Beaumont Road, Bonita Springs, on Tap, intramural sports teams, 111th Ave. N., Naples. Weekly 5181, ext. 13; Kim.Adamson@ Catholic Charities Diocese Thursday, June 29, 7 p.m. Bearing and Parish-organized social science, technology, engineering, sanmarcochurch.org. of Venice Inc. annually serves Fruits of New Life. events, there is something arts and music camps for children about 40,000 people in need in available for everyone • Our Lady of the Angels, • St. Raphael Parish, 2514 Lee of all ages. Activities change the 10 counties of Southwest throughout the Diocese. Young 12905 E. State Road 70, Blvd., Lehigh Acres, Tuesday, July each week. 239-451-3142, info@ Florida. The agency has 31 service adults (18-39) are encouraged to Lakewood Ranch, July 17-21. 11, 7 p.m. Celebrating the Joy of fullsteamaheadFL.com, www. locations throughout the Diocese participate in these opportunities www.olangelscc.org; Karen Being Missionary Disciples. fullsteamaheadFL.com. of Venice that offer a variety to enrich their faith and make Barbarito: 941-907-4257. V Encuentro, Sesiones del Vacation Bible School. of programs. Catholic Charities friends: • Incarnation, 2929 Bee Ridge Decanato Centro. La Oficina General list of Parishes hosting depends greatly on volunteers del Apostolado Hispano de la • Naples area, Theology Road, Sarasota, July 24-28. Vacation Bible Schools. Register Register: www.vbsmate.com/ and volunteer opportunities Diócesis de Venice organiza una on Tap, Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.-8 soon. are always available. For serie de sesiones por decanatos p.m. First Tuesdays, St. John incarnation. Lisa Russo: 941-724- • St. Katharine Drexel, 1922 2518, [email protected]. more information: judyb@ para continuar el proceso del the Evangelist Parish; second catholiccharitiesdov.org, www. S.W. 20th Ave., Cape Coral, June Steubenville Florida and V Encuentro. Los fieles del Tuesdays, St. Agnes Parish; third catholiccharitiesdov.org, 941-488- 12-16. Teri: 239-283-0525. Ave Maria Youth Conferences. Decanato Centro están invitados Tuesdays, St. Peter the Apostle 5581. Parish; fourth Tuesdays, St. • St. Agnes, 7775 Vanderbilt Two opportunities for teens a participar a la siguiente reunión Disaster Amateur Radio que se realizará en: William Parish. Beach Road, Naples, June 12-16. to encounter Jesus Christ and www.stagnesnaples.org, 239-592- strengthen their faith. Network (DARN) of Catholic • St. Andrew Parish, 2628 Del • Sarasota area, St. Patrick Charities seeks volunteers 1949. • June 30-July 2, “Elevate,” Prado Blvd. S., Cape Coral, Jueves, Parish, Sarasota, has a weekly to provide emergency and • San Pedro, 14380 Tamiami Franciscan University of June 15, 7 p.m. Con palabras y young adult kickball team. Tom backup communications for Trail, North Port, June 12-16. Steubenville Florida Youth acciones, hazlo! Lelyo, youth@churchofstpatrick. disaster response teams in their 941-426-2893, faithformation@ Conference, Orlando. www. • St. Maximilian Kolbe, org. community in the immediate sanpedrocc.org. steubenvilleflorida.com. 1441 Spear St., Port Charlotte, Legal help available for aftermath of any type of disaster. • Our Lady of Lourdes, 1301 Miércoles, June 21, 6:30 p.m. needy. Cenacle Legal Services • July 14-16, “Proclaim,” All volunteers are licensed FCC Center Road, Venice, June 12-16. Caminando juntos con Jesús. Inc. (CLS), a not-for-profit legal aid Ave Maria Youth Conference, amateur radio operators or Elisa Dacey: emdacey@hotmail. organization, in partnership with Ave Maria University. www. agree to take the steps required • St. Leo Parish, 28290 com, 941-493-9107. Beaumont Road, Bonita Springs, the Diocese of Venice, serves legal avemariayouthconference.com. to obtain a license. Anyone Jueves, June 29, 7 p.m. Dando needs of its income-eligible clients • St. Patrick, 7900 Bee Ridge Florida Catholic Chamber interested can contact Andy frutos de vida nueva vida. in South Sarasota County without Road, Sarasota, June 19-23. of Commerce meeting, Aug. Durette, 508-641-2074 or af_ regard to creed, race, age, sex, 941-378-1703, ext. 309; www. 22, 11:30 a.m., Brookdale Senior [email protected]. • St. Raphael Parish, 2514 Lee churchofsaintpatrick.org. Blvd., Lehigh Acres, Martes, July disability, ethnicity or status in the Living, 8351 College Parkway, Prison ministry. No previous 11, 7 p.m. Festejando la alegría U.S. CLS attorneys volunteer pro • Epiphany Cathedral, 350 Fort Myers. R.S.V.P.: toni@ experience required; newcomers de ser discípulos misioneros. bono. To request an appointment: Tampa Ave., Venice, June 19-23. floridacatholicchamber.com. are paired with experienced 941-244-0308, CenacleLegal@ www.epiphanycathedral.org, call Catholic Charities tours, St John XXIII Young Adult volunteers. Contact Robert gmail.com. CLS offices are located 941-484-3505. June 21, July 19, 9 a.m., Catholic Ministry “Rooted,” first Hiniker: 863-558-0407, hinbob5@ at 237 N. Nassau St., Venice. Follow Charities Diocese of Venice Inc., • Resurrection, 8051 Cypress Thursdays, 7:15 p.m. For ages 18- hotmail.com; or Deacon Sam on Facebook at Cenacle Legal Sarasota office, 5055 N. Tamiami Lake Drive, Fort Myers, June 13- 39, married, single, women, men, Puleo: 716-316-1061, sgp@ Services. Trail. Catholic Charities offers 16. 239-481-8007. parishioners, non-parishioners ThePuleoFamily.com. 9 FLORIDA NEWS Florida Catholic June 9-22, 2017 New bishop named for Pensacola-Tallahassee Jean Gonzalez, had been ordained and who are do- city’s poor and homeless. It runs centers from which the bishop gov- of the Florida Catholic staff ing the work,” he said. “For me join- a soup kitchen, which serves over erns: Pensacola with the Cathedral ing Holy Cross, a large community, 200,000 meals per year, and pro- of Sacred Heart, and Tallahassee ORLANDO | At 5:15 a.m. Cen- was a natural fit because I was born vides a small transition shelter for with the Co-Cathedral of St. Thom- tral Time May 29, Holy Cross Father into a community with 10 children. men and women, clothing and as More. William Wack offered the follow- I think what I like about that com- blanket distribution, and showers “I have never wanted to be any- ing Twitter post: “Pope Francis is a munity … is the same thing (with a and lockers for its clients. In the thing but a Holy Cross priest,” pope of many surprises. I just didn’t family): It is the sense of camarade- vocations video, he regarded that Bishop-designate Wack wrote in think that I would be one of them! rie, it is trusting one another, it is be- work with the homeless as some of another early morning tweet, “but #blessed.” ing there for one another and shar- the most meaningful works, thus because God called (through Pope The sun had yet to rise in Aus- ing in life’s other joys and sorrows. I far, of his vocation. Francis) I can only say, ‘Here I am.’” tin, Texas, where the 49-year-old love that about my family and I love “It was hands on. It was very In a statement concerning the has served as pastor of St. Ignatius that about Holy Cross.” tangible. Theology is one thing appointment, Bishop Joe S. Vásquez Martyr Parish there since 2009, His younger brother, Father Neil — ministry, prayer, preaching — of Austin described the future bish- but the news had been posted on Wack, is a Holy Cross priest. He but to give someone food, to help op as an “exemplary priest,” “re- the Vatican’s website: Pope Francis serves as vocations director for the someone with clothing and with spected by his brother priests and had named the priest to be the sixth Bishop-designate William Wack order, and he is also pastor of the the basic necessities of life really loved by those he serves.” bishop of the Diocese of Pensacola- family’s home parish of Christ the meant a lot to me and it was a way Holy Cross Father Thomas Tallahassee. The appointment was rishioners: “To the good people of King. Their parents are still parish- I could really live the Gospel,” he O’Hara, Provincial Superior of the announced May 29 in Washington St. Ignatius Martyr Parish: now you ioners there. said. “It is bringing hope to peo- U.S. Province of Priests and Broth- by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, know why I was acting so strange Bishop-designate Wack earned ple in individual ways everyday. ers of the Congregation of Holy apostolic nuncio to the United these last 9 days. Sorry I couldn’t a bachelor of arts degree in gov- Just saying, ‘Come and eat with Cross, said the congregation was States. tell you!” ernment and international rela- us, share in what we have.’ There delighted by the appointment and Bishop-designate Wack succeeds Born June 28, 1967, in South tions from the University of Notre is something else other than the proud of their fellow priest. He add- Bishop Gregory L. Parkes, who was Bend, Ind., Bishop-designate Wack Dame in 1989. He earned a Master drugs, the street and the prostitu- ed the bishop-designate has been a named last November to head the is the second-youngest of 10 chil- of Divinity degree in 1993, also from tion that surrounds us. There is blessing to his parish in Austin and Diocese of St. Petersburg. He will dren. He entered the novitiate for Notre Dame. He professed his final hope, there is another life. Not just will continue to be a blessing to the be ordained Aug. 22. He will be the the Congregation of Holy Cross in vows in 1993 and was ordained here in this world, but ultimately in Pensacola-Tallahassee Diocese. second bishop of a religious order 1989. In an interview for a voca- a priest April 9, 1994. His first as- the next world, in the kingdom of “Bishop-elect Wack is a gifted to serve the northwest Florida Dio- tions video produced by his order, signments included serving for five heaven. And our little actions and pastor and administrator who pos- cese. Bishop Parkes’ predecessor he spoke about how he was inspired years as associate pastor at Sacred our big actions give people hope in sesses an extremely welcoming was Bishop John H. Ricard, a mem- by the Holy Cross priests and broth- Heart Parish in Colorado Springs, that regard.” personality,” Father O’Hara said in bers of the Josephites. ers who served his home parish of and then as associate director of vo- Bishop-designate Wack traveled a statement. “Above all, he is an out- The bishop-designate continued Christ the King in South Bend. cations for his congregation for five to Pensacola to meet members of standing priest who is passionate in to tweet throughout the Memorial “I saw their friendliness, their years in Notre Dame. his new flock. The 18-county Pen- his faith and absolutely dedicated Day morning responding to well openness and I saw their joy, and He then spent six years, from sacola-Tallahassee Diocese covers to serving the people of God.” n wishes, including a tweet from that was what really attracted me 2002 to 2008, as director of Andre about 14,000 square miles in Flor- Bishop Parkes, and even offering to Holy Cross, was the joy of the House of Hospitality in downtown ida’s Panhandle. Founded in 1975, Catholic News Service information an apologetic message to his pa- people who professed vows, who Phoenix, which ministers to the it is a “dual see” diocese; it has two was used in this report. Oregon Catholic father killed trying to protect fellow passengers Ed Langlois The accused killer, 35-year-old When the bloodied train Best and his wife, who is from it means to put one’s life on the line Catholic News Service Jeremy Christian, had been on a stopped at the next station, Chris- Vietnam, met at Portland Com- for others. racially charged rampage. With tian escaped, but police captured munity College. He retired from Best and Namkai Meche, the PORTLAND, Ore. | On a crowd- a history of police run-ins go- him soon after. He remained in the Army as a platoon sergeant in archbishop said, gave themselves ed Portland commuter train May ing back 15 years at least, he was custody in Multnomah County 2012. Living in the suburban town in defense of the defenseless. In 26, a selfless Catholic father of four caught on camera in April, draped Jail, indicted on two counts of of Happy Valley, he decided the lo- that, the archbishop said, the men stepped forward to calm a tense in an American flag and repeatedly aggravated murder, one count of cal government needed refreshing closely followed Jesus. situation. He was that kind of guy. yelling bigoted epithets during a attempted murder, two counts of and in 2014 ran unsuccessfully for Christ the King Parish is in Rick Best defended two women demonstration in Portland. On his intimidation and one count of be- the Clackamas County commis- shock, but has mobilized to support being accosted by a passenger yell- Facebook page, he posted a photo ing a felon in possession of a re- sion, refusing to accept campaign the Bests. “This family is so faith ing hate speech about Muslims and of himself performing the Nazi sa- stricted weapon. donations. filled,” Deacon Jim Pittman, who other groups. Best, a 53-year-old lute and declared himself a white Best was pronounced dead at the In a prepared statement, Port- served for years at Christ the King, member of Christ the King Parish supremacist. scene. Taliesin Myrddin Namkai land Archbishop Alexander K. told the Catholic Sentinel, Port- in Milwaukie, Ore., would die for The day before the killings, Meche, a 23-year-old graduate of Sample sought to comfort a city land’s archdiocesan newspaper. his noble deed. In less than a min- Christian hurled a bottle at a black Reed College in Portland, died later shocked by the brutal slayings. The The Bests came to Sunday morning ute, he and another defender were woman at another rail station. On at the hospital. Injured in the attack metropolitan area of more than 1 Mass May 28, just 40 hours after the slain, slashed in the neck in front the unseasonably warm afternoon and recovering was Micah David- million averages about 20 murders killings. of horrified onlookers. A third man of May 26, one of the young women Cole Fletcher, a 21-year-old student per year. Deacon Pittman has been meet- survived the knife attack. who became Christian’s focus on at Portland State University. “Pray for those who may now ing with the family. “I told the kids, Best’s funeral Mass was celebrat- the packed train was wearing a hi- Best leaves a wife, Myhanh Du- feel unsafe in moving freely about ‘Your dad died in the way Christ ed June 5 at Christ the King Church. jab; the other was black. ong Best, and four children: boys a city that truly welcomes people told us to,’” he said. Eric, the oldest, ages 19, 17 and 14, and a 12-year- of all cultures, faith traditions and told Deacon Pittman that he is not old daughter. A veteran who served walks of life,” Archbishop Sample yet ready to forgive, but does not in combat in Iraq and Afghani- said. “Pray for those whose hearts feel hate. stan during a 23-year career in the and minds may be hardened to the Deacon Pittman told Eric and Army, he had worked as a techni- love of God and act out in such vio- the other children it is all right to cian for the city of Portland’s Bu- lent and hateful ways … Profound cry. “That’s what our dad always • Wrongful Death & Serious Injury • Elder Abuse & Neglect reau of Development Services since gratitude is owed to those who told us,” responded Eric, who was • Auto Crashes • Medical Malpractice 2015. bravely stepped forward to protect taking a lead in making arrange- • Abuse & Neglect of Physically & Developmentally Challenged His supervisor, Kareen Perkins, the young women who were being ments for his father’s funeral. told KGW-TV: “He was always the vehemently harassed.” “They are just the nicest family Home visit if needed first person you would go to for During a Memorial Day homily ever,” said Evans Brackenbrough, a Abogados que hablan español Catholic Lawyer • Boston College Grad Licensed in seven states Former Jesuit Volunteer Corp Member help. I’ve talked to most of his co- at a cemetery not far from the Best La Salle Prep student who attends (FL, GA, VA, MD, DC, PA and NY) Parishioner – St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church workers today, and several of them home, Archbishop Sample told Christ the King youth group with 10610-0609 said it’s just like Rick to step in and hundreds of worshippers May 29 two of the Best children. “There is 407-839-0866 • www.maherlawfirm.com help somebody out.” that Best learned in the Army what nothing bad in any of the kids.” n June 9-22, 2017 Florida Catholic NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS 10

U.S. Catholics join pope in praying Gunmen take Catholic hostages; for victims of London attacks Catholic News Service and protection to the men and martial law in Philippines women who safeguard our fami- WASHINGTON | U.S. Catholics lies and may he convert the hearts Catholic News Service joined Pope Francis and the rest of of all who follow the path of evil the world in expressing sorrow for extremism.” MANILA, Philippines | Gun- those killed and severely injured The attackers first mowed peo- men claiming to have links with in the latest terrorist attacks in ple down on the London Bridge in the Islamic State group threatened London the night of June 3. a white van, then left the van to go to kill hostages, including a Catho- “The vigil of Pentecost had on a killing spree in Borough Mar- lic priest, who were taken from the barely begun when the world was ket, according to news reports. southern Philippine city of Marawi burdened yet again, this time by In New York, WABC-TV’s “Eye- May 23. the sinister attacks on innocent witness News” reported that a col- President Rodrigo Duterte im- men and women in the heart lege student from Brooklyn who posed martial law across the entire of London,” Cardinal Daniel N. attends Jesuit-run Boston Col- Muslim-majority region of Min- DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, lege was at a pub with some of his danao late May 23, but ucanews. president of the U.S. Conference of classmates in London’s Borough com reported that many, includ- Catholic Bishops, said in an early Market when terrorists came in ing Church leaders, characterized June 4 statement. “In such tragic with long knives and started at- the imposition of martial law as an hours, we implore the Holy Spirit tacking people. overreaction. to pour out his gift of comfort on As others fled the pub scene or As of early morning May 25, noth- A Philippine Marine fires his weapon toward an Islamic extremist those who grieve the loss of loved huddled in fear, Mark Kindschuh, ing had been heard of the where- stronghold in Marawi, Philippines, May 30. (Erik De Castro, Reuters ones and on the dozens who were 19, of Bay Ridge, stayed to help a abouts of the priest and the prela- | CNS) so tragically injured in this hor- man he saw fighting for his life, ture’s staff and some churchgoers rible attack,” he said. the TV station reported. who were taken captive. (whose) lives (are) ruined because under martial law is very danger- After celebrating Mass on “All I could see was one man at Cardinal Orlando Quevedo of of the violence,” he said. “O God, ous and vulnerable to abuse,” said Pentecost, June 4, with an esti- the front on the ground with a pool Cotabato appealed to Muslim reli- forgive our contempt for life and hu- Alih Aiyub, secretary-general of the mated 60,000 people in St. Peter’s of blood forming,” Kindschuh gious leaders to intercede with the man dignity.” Ulama Council of the Philippines. Square, Pope Francis offered pub- told WABC-TV. “You couldn’t re- gunmen, who claimed to be Mus- Archbishop Villegas said Father The Muslim religious leader told lic prayers for the victims of the ally see it, because there was so lims, for the safety of the hostages Suganob was performing priestly ucanews.com that “innocent people attacks in London that left seven much blood around his head, but who were reportedly used as “hu- duties at the time of his capture. might be caught in the crossfire or people dead and 48 others in- I searched around with my hands, man shields” when the militants at- “He was not a combatant. He was might be arrested illegally by mere jured. and it was on the back of his head.” tacked the city. not bearing arms. He was a threat suspicion.” “May the Holy Spirit grant Kindschuh said he took his belt Archbishop Socrates Villegas, to none. His capture and that of his “Fighting terrorism does not peace to the whole world,” he and wrapped it around the vic- president of the Philippine bishops’ companions violates every norm of need the declaration of martial law, said. “May he heal the wounds of tim’s head to slow the bleeding, conference, said the terrorists “have civilized conflict,” Archbishop Vil- because our existing laws are more war and of terrorism, which even then shouted to the crowd asking threatened to kill the hostages if legas said. than enough to enforce it,” said Ai- last night in London struck inno- if anyone was a doctor. He stayed government forces pitted against Fighters of the Maute group, yub. cent civilians. Let us pray for the with the victim and a short while them are not recalled.” which has vowed allegiance to the Bishop Jose Bagaforo of victims and their families.” later police entered the bar. “As the government forces en- Islamic State, also burned several Kidapawan said the declaration of In his statement, Cardinal Di- His father, Dr. Mark Kind- sure that the law is upheld, we beg of buildings, including the cathedral, a martial law could have been limited Nardo said U.S. Catholics joined schuh, told WABC he was proud them to make the safety of the hos- Protestant school and the city’s jail. to Marawi City and surrounding ar- in the pope’s prayers for the vic- that his son stayed with the in- tages a primordial consideration,” The bishop said the gunmen used eas, “not all of Mindanao.” n tims and survivors, and he added: jured man and showed such self- he added. the hostages as “human shields” “May God grant strength, wisdom lessness amid the panic. n Initial reports received by as fighting continued with security ucanews.com said Father Teresito forces May 24. Suganob, vicar general of the Prela- In Marawi, the military con- ture of Marawi, and several staff of firmed that five soldiers were killed St. Mary’s Cathedral, which was and 31 others injured in the attack set on fire, were taken hostage. The on the city. At least two policemen gunmen also forced their way into were also reported killed. Philip- the residence of Bishop Edwin de la pine authorities refuse to release the Pena of Marawi. number of casualties and fatalities Bishop de la Pena confirmed reas “clearing operations” continued. ports that the attackers took Father Duterte placed all of Mindanao’s Suganob, several of the prelature’s 27 provinces and 33 cities, roughly a staff, and some churchgoers. He third of the country, under martial said he received a call from “a mem- law for a period of 60 days. Mindan- ber of Islamic State” who used his ao is home to an estimated 20 mil- kidnapped secretary’s phone and lion people. demanded a “unilateral cease-fire” Duterte warned that the martial in exchange for the life of the priest law in Mindanao “will not be any and the other hostages. different” from the martial law de- “They want a cease-fire and for clared by former dictator Ferdinand the military to give them access out Marcos. “I’ll be harsh. I have to do of Marawi,” said Bishop de la Pena. it to preserve the Republic of the “Otherwise they will kill the hos- Philippines,” Duterte said, even as tages.” he assured Filipinos “not to be too In a statement on his Facebook scared.” page, Manila Cardinal Luis Anto- Ucanews.com reported that re- nio Tagle told the people of Marawi ligious leaders and civil society that no words could express the groups, however, said there was no

“shock, confusion and sadness for need for Duterte to put Mindanao 10083-0609 what happened.” Sending solidarity under military rule. Filipinos have and prayers from the Archdiocese been wary of martial law since it was of Manila, the cardinal asked why used by Marcos to remain in power anyone would hurt their neighbor. for two decades, until his ouster in “We weep for you, for all Fili- 1986. pinos, and everyone in the world “Putting the whole of Mindanao 11 NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS Florida Catholic June 9-22, 2017 Decision to abandon Paris climate pact called ‘deeply troubling’

Catholic News Service ference of Catholic Bishops, Pope bypassing the U.S. Senate. The Francis “and the entire Catholic agreement went into force in Octo- WASHINGTON | President Don- Church have consistently upheld ber after enough countries ratified ald Trump’s June 1 decision “not to the Paris agreement as an impor- it. honor the U.S. commitment” to the tant international mechanism to A day before Trump announced Paris climate agreement “is deeply promote environmental steward- the immediate withdrawal of the troubling,” said the chairman of the ship and encourage climate change U.S. from the climate accord, Car- U.S. bishops’ Committee on Inter- mitigation.” dinal Peter Turkson, prefect of the national Justice and Peace. Before Trump made his an- Vatican’s Dicastery for the Inte- “The Scriptures affirm the value nouncement, Bishop Cantu issued gral Development of People, told of caring for creation and caring for a statement saying the United States reporters in Washington that “the each other in solidarity. The Paris had an obligation to honor the Paris decision to possibly pull out for us agreement is an international ac- agreement to protect “our people is something we hoped would not cord that promotes these values,” and our planet” and “mitigate the have happened.” Bishop Oscar Cantu of Las Cruces, worst impacts of climate change.” “Certain issues should be taken N.M., said in a statement released He urged Trump to honor the ac- out of the political discussion and shortly after the president made his cord. not be politicized. … The truth is, announcement in the White House The USCCB released the earlier climate is a global public good and Rose Garden. statement along with copies of let- not limited to any country, not lim- Protesters carry signs during the People's Climate March outside the “President Trump’s decision ters sent weeks earlier to Secretary ited to any nation,” the cardinal White House in Washington. The U.S. bishops June 1 urged President will harm the people of the United of State Rex Tillerson, Treasure Sec- said. Donald Trump to honor the nation's commitment to the Paris climate States and the world, especially the retary Steven Mnuchin and Nation- “The Vatican would always re- pact and protect the planet. (Joshua Roberts | CNS) poorest, most vulnerable commu- al Security Advisor H.R. McMaster. spect the decision of a sovereign nities,” the bishop said after Trump The letters were signed by Bishop state,” added Cardinal Turkson, cussed climate change in any depth their view that they think it’s an announced the U.S. will withdraw Cantu; Bishop Frank J. Dewane of who was in Washington for a con- when they met, however climate important issue,” Tillerson said immediately from the Paris accord. Venice, chairman of the USCCB ference at Georgetown University. change was a significant part of the shortly after the meeting. “I think “The impacts of climate change Committee on Domestic Justice “We will continue to still talk about discussions the president and top they were encouraging continued are already being experienced in and Human Development; and climate change and all of that, and staff members had with Cardinal participation in the Paris accord. sea level rise, glacial melts, inten- Sean L. Callahan, president and hope that some change can occur Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of But we had a good exchange on sified storms and more frequent CEO of Catholic Relief Services, the midstream.” state. the difficulty of balancing address- droughts,” Bishop Cantu said. “I U.S. bishops’ overseas relief and de- Also commenting ahead of “In that sense, if he really does ing climate change, responses to can only hope that the president velopment agency. Trump’s decision was Bishop Mar- what the leaks suggest, for us it will climate change, and ensuring that will propose concrete ways to ad- “Pope Francis called on the celo Sanchez Sorondo, chancellor be a huge slap in the face,” the bish- you still have a thriving economy dress global climate change and world’s leaders to come together of the Pontifical Academy of Sci- op said. and you can still offer people jobs promote environmental steward- to protect the gift of our common ences and the Pontifical Academy Obama deserves some of the so they can feed their families and ship.” home. … We have one common of Social Sciences, who said if the blame, the bishop said, because have a prosperous economy.” Trump said the climate accord home, and we must protect it,” they president decided to withdraw the “he took decisions on climate only Asked how Trump responded “is less about the climate and more said. United States, “it will be a disaster through presidential orders, leaving to Cardinal Parolin’s encourage- about other countries obtaining a In both statements Bishop Cantu for everyone.” open the possibility that his suc- ment to stick with the Paris cli- financial advantage over the United noted the U.S. bishops have for years The bishop and the academies cessor would change everything. mate agreement, Tillerson said: States.” He said he wants to create a “voiced support for prudent action are at the forefront of promot- That’s the problem. Today, in just “The president indicated we’re still “level playing field” and establish and dialogue on climate change,” ing scientific studies on climate one day, Trump could change all thinking about that, that he hasn’t the “highest standard of living, as far back as their 2001 statement change and implementation of the the cards on the table to the disad- made a final decision. He, I think, highest standard of environmental on global climate change and again recommendations in Pope Francis’ vantage of many and to the advan- told both Cardinal Parolin and also protection.” The United States now in 2015 in a letter to Congress. They encyclical “Laudato Si’” on care for tage of the oil lobby.” told Prime Minister (Paolo) Genti- joins Syria and Nicaragua in not be- have, he said, “reiterated their sup- the environment. The pope gave Tillerson participated in Trump’s loni that this is something that he ing part of the accord. port on several occasions.” Trump a copy of the document meeting with Cardinal Parolin and would be taking up for a decision Bishop Cantu said that although The Paris accord has been rati- when they met May 24 at the Vati- told reporters that while climate when we return from this trip. It’s the Paris agreement is not the only fied by 134 of the 197 countries that can. change did not come up in Trump’s an opportunity to hear from people. possible mechanism for addressing approved it in December 2015 un- In an interview June 1 with the meeting with the pope, they had We’re developing our own recom- global carbon mitigation, the lack of der the U.N. Framework Conven- Italian newspaper La Repubblica, “a good exchange on the climate mendation on that. So it’ll be some- a current viable alternative is a seri- tion on Climate Change. President Bishop Sanchez said he did not change issue” with the cardinal. thing that will probably be decided ous concern. He said the U.S. Con- Barack Obama ratified on its own, think Trump and Pope Francis dis- “The cardinal was expressing after we get home.” n President takes travel ban battle to U.S. Supreme Court, Twitter Rhina Guidos despite a revision — one that the en opponents of the travel ban until refugees the U.S. accepts each year present, should matter in deciding Catholic News Service president criticized as “watered June 12 to respond to the govern- to 50,000. The U.S. previously had the intent of an executive order. In a down” on Twitter. ment’s request to allow immediate accepted up to 110,000. strongly worded dissent, Judge Paul WASHINGTON | In a series of The U.S. Conference of Catholic implementation of the executive It’s been highly expected that Niemeyer of the 4th Circuit said the tweets June 5, U.S. President Donald Bishops has said the initial execu- order. the fate of the order would eventu- majority’s reliance on campaign Trump seemed to express frustra- tive order as well as its revision is It’s hard to say what impact the ally be decided by the justices of the statements for its ruling “to impose tion with his own lawyers’ efforts to troubling, particularly because of president’s words — and tweets highest court of the land, but the a new meaning on an unambigu- push forward with a revised version the consequences of keeping out — will have on any decision by Trump administration is trying to ous executive order is completely of a plan that seeks to temporar- refugees seeking to escape danger- the high court, but he vented his speed up the pace of that decision strange to judicial analysis.” ily ban travelers and refugees from ous situations. frustrations against the courts and wants the order implemented Lawyers for the government certain majority Muslim countries, “The revised order ... still leaves calling them in tweets “slow and while the Supreme Court decides. have said the president wants to and said the lawyers “should have many innocent lives at risk,” said political.” On May 25, the 4th U.S. Circuit protect the country from potential stayed with the original travel ban.” Bishop Joe S. Vasquez of Austin, The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Ap- Court of Appeals — as a three-judge acts of terrorism and is not seeking On June 1, the U.S. Department Texas, who is chair of the USCCB’s peals as well as the 4th U.S. Circuit panel of the 9th Circuit before it — to discriminate against Muslims. of Justice asked the U.S. Supreme Committee on Migration, in a state- Court of Appeals have heard argu- rejected its implementation, saying But some think that the president Court to overturn decisions by low- ment after the March 6 revision of ments for and against the order that that the order “drips with religious isn’t helping the Justice Depart- er courts blocking the travel ban. the executive order. He added that aims to prevent citizens from six intolerance, animus and discrimi- ment make its case by making The Justice Department is seeking the bishops and the church “be- majority-Muslim countries from nation” and in 10-3 ruling upheld a public statements such as the one a way to implement the president’s lieve in assisting all those who are entering the United States for a pe- lower court’s injunction to keep the he tweeted June 5, saying: “In any troubled executive order, which the vulnerable and fleeing persecution, riod of 90 days. It also asks that ref- ban from going into effect. event we are EXTREME VETTING other lower courts have blocked regardless of their religion.” ugees wait 120 days before entering Some judges have asked why people coming into the U.S. in or- saying it unfairly targets Muslims, The U.S. Supreme Court has giv- the country and cuts the number of the president’s statements, past or der to help keep our country safe.” n June 9-22, 2017 Florida Catholic QUICK READS 12

NATION health care. “Better late than never,” placed under immigration deten- had intervened in conflicts among lic bishops told Catholic News Ser- said Mark Rienzi, senior counsel tion, including a case in which one the increasing number of small vice. The spokesman, Father Rafic with Becket, the law firm represent- of them was deported, and said criminal groups clashing over the Greiche, also lamented the num- Court upholds ing the Little Sisters of the Poor. “At that “recent actions and statements cultivation and smuggling of heroin ber of children killed in an attack long last the United States govern- by Immigration and Customs En- from Guerrero to the United States. on a bus carrying Coptic Orthodox injunction against ment acknowledges that people can forcement (ICE) about young peo- Bishop Rangel himself has spoken Christians to St. Samuel Monastery travel ban get contraceptives without forcing ple who met the DACA criteria raise of establishing communications in southern Egypt May 26. At least nuns to provide them.” many questions about the safety with cartel bosses in an attempt to 26 people, many of them children, RICHMOND, Va. | The U.S. of our students.” They referred in pacify one of Mexico’s most violent were killed when masked assailants Court of Appeals for the 4th Cir- Church leaders ask particular to a tweet from ICE that states. “It’s not my place to say it, but attacked the bus. Dozens of others cuit, based in Richmond, issued said: “DACA is not a protected le- I asked for assistance from the state were injured. “It is too early to say a 10-3 ruling May 25 to uphold a for compassion gal status, but active DACA recipi- and they sent state police, but (those who is behind it, but certainly ter- Maryland federal court’s injunction toward immigrants ents are typically a lower level of police) were disarmed (by crimi- rorists, and the security forces are against President Donald Trump’s enforcement priority.” Addressing nals) and the police left,” he said of now scanning the area” to find the temporary travel ban. Writing for SANTA FE, N.M. | In early May, Kelly, they said: “implementation the attempt to quell a cartel conflict. culprits, Tarek Attia, Interior Min- the majority, Chief Judge Roger L. after the archbishop of Santa Fe, of immigration enforcement poli- istry official, told Sky News Arabia, Gregory said: “Congress granted N.M., made a statement about an cies falls under your discretion. We Pilgrims trek to an Arabic-language television sta- the president broad power to deny executive order dealing with immi- respectfully request a meeting with tion, May 26. He said three cars entry to aliens, but that power is not gration, he seems to have received you to better understand how en- Ugandan shrine carrying the masked gunmen had absolute. It cannot go unchecked more than a few unhappy respons- forcement agencies are approach- to recall martyrs attacked the bus at roughly 10:30 when, as here, the president wields es. “A few wrote to me to say, among ing DACA holders.” a.m. in the southern governorate it through an executive edict that other things, that they are dismayed NAMUGONGO, Uganda | Walk- of Minya, a traditional stronghold stands to cause irreparable harm to at my apparent lack of respect for ing 250 miles to keep a religious of Egypt’s Christian community, individuals across this nation.” At- our immigration laws,” said Arch- WORLD commitment is the least anyone which accounts for a tiny percent of torney General Jeff Sessions said the bishop John C. Wester in a May post can expect of Anna Aciro. Aciro, the country’s mostly Sunni Muslim Trump administration will file an on the archdiocese’s website titled Pope, president 62, has walked the entire distance population. At the Vatican, Cardi- appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court. “Laws are meant to protect human from Aru, a village in Congo, to nal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary “President Trump’s executive order beings, not break them.” Sometimes speak of hopes the Uganda Martyrs Basilica and of state, sent a message to Egyptian is well within his lawful authority people say, “What don’t you under- Shrine in Namugongo to honor the President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, ex- to keep the nation safe,” Sessions stand about illegal?” he continued. for peace memory of 22 Catholic saints who pressing Pope Francis’ prayers and said in a statement. “The Depart- He said he also has heard others VATICAN CITY | Pope Francis lost their lives because of their faith solidarity after the “barbaric at- ment of Justice strongly disagrees talk about “those illegals.” But “it is and U.S. President Donald Trump from 1885 to 1887. For Aciro, it’s her tack.” with the decision of the divided important to establish that no hu- spent 30 minutes speaking privately second trek to the shrine, which is court, which blocks the president’s man being is ‘illegal,’” he wrote, and in the library of the Apostolic Palace located near the capital of Kam- efforts to strengthen this country’s “how we refer to one another makes May 24, and as the president left, he pala. “I last walked in 2015,” she VATICAN national security. As the dissenting a difference.” At the national and lo- told the pope, “I won’t forget what told Catholic News Service. “I walk judges explained, the executive or- cal level, Church leaders have been you said.” The atmosphere at the because I want to identify myself Brazilian priest der is a constitutional exercise of the trying to comfort immigrant Catho- beginning was formal and a bit stiff. with the martyrs who were killed at president’s duty to protect our com- lic communities, while at the same However, the mood lightened when Namugongo. I also want to pray to named to new post munities from terrorism.” He added time responding to criticism from Pope Francis met the first lady, Me- God to help me in some of my prob- VATICAN CITY | Eight months that the president “is not required other Catholics about their out- lania Trump, and asked if she fed lems. Last time I got what I prayed after the Vatican Dicastery for La- to admit people from countries reach to immigrants. In a May 30 her husband “potica,” a traditional for at Namugongo.’’ Aciro is among ity, Family and Life officially began that sponsor or shelter terrorism, statement, the Maryland Catholic cake in Slovenia, her homeland. thousands of pilgrims — some old- functioning, Pope Francis named a until he determines that they can Conference, the public policy arm There were smiles all around. Pope er, most younger — who have made 46-year-old Brazilian priest to serve be properly vetted and do not pose of the Baltimore and Washington Francis gave Trump a split medal- the trek from within Uganda and as its secretary. The appointment of a security risk to the United States.” archdioceses and the Diocese of lion held together by an olive tree, beyond for the annual Uganda Mar- Schonstatt Father Alexandre Awi Wilmington, Del., urged Catholics which his interpreter told Trump tyrs Day observance, set for June 3. Mello, who is completing a doctor- Leaders welcome and “all people of faith and goodwill is “a symbol of peace.” Speaking in The Uganda bishops’ conference ate in Mariology at the University to come together in a spirit of com- Spanish, the pope told Trump, “I said that apart from Ugandans, pil- of Dayton’s International Marian HHS draft lifting passion, prudence, and cooperation am giving you this because I hope grims are expected from the United Research Institute, was announced contraceptive to address the challenges faced by you may be this olive tree to make States, Nigeria, Mexico, Malawi, May 31 at the Vatican. U.S. Cardinal immigrants, elected officials, law peace.” The president responded, Italy, Zambia, Australia, Singapore, Kevin Farrell is prefect of the of- mandate enforcement and our communities “We can use peace.” South Africa, Ireland, United King- fice for laity, family and life, which WASHINGTON | A leaked draft as a whole.” dom, Germany and Canada. By began operating last September. It rule from the Department of Health Bishops in Mexico May 30 more than 60,000 pilgrims was formed by uniting the pontifi- and Human Services exempting College presidents had arrived at Namugongo. Several cal councils for laity and for family. religious groups from the contra- face threats Masses are celebrated daily with Pope Francis’ statutes for the office ceptive mandate of the Affordable appeal for meeting MEXICO CITY | Bishops in the thousands of people attending. give it responsibility “for the promo- Care Act was welcomed by Church on ‘dreamers’ southern Mexican state of Guerrero tion of the life and apostolate of the officials and attorneys represent- have suffered threats from orga- Egypt’s Christians lay faithful, for the pastoral care of ing the Little Sisters of the Poor, one WASHINGTON | Worried about nized criminal groups as they serve the family and its mission accord- of the groups that challenged the the fate of some of their students, a region rife with drug cartel activi- feel they could be ing to God’s plan and for the pro- mandate at the U.S. Supreme Court. more than 65 college presidents ties and parishes located in impov- martyrs at any time tection and support of human life.” Archbishop William E. Lori of Balti- representing U.S. Catholic institu- erished indigenous communities The statutes also say that while the more, chairman of the U.S. Bishops’ tions asked for a meeting with the where people eke out existences by CAIRO | Christians in Egypt “are prefect will be a cardinal or bishop, Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Secretary of Homeland Security to cultivating opium poppies. Bishop getting to this idea that we could the secretary “may be a layperson” Liberty, said in a June 1 statement talk about immigration policy. “As Maximino Miranda Martinez of Ci- be a martyr at any moment,” the and the three undersecretaries will that the leaked draft has “yet to be leaders of Catholic colleges and udad Altamirano was robbed of his spokesman for the nation’s Catho- be laypeople. formally issued and will require universities, we are dedicated to vehicle after encountering a road- close study upon publication,” but it educating students from all back- block manned by an armed group provides encouraging news. “Relief grounds. In keeping with this com- in the violent Tierra Caliente region. like this is years overdue and would mitment, many of our institutions Bishop Dagoberto Sosa Arriaga of be most welcomed,” he said. The are home to young men and women Tlapa, meanwhile, was asked to pay LEWIS archbishop noted that if the ruling who are undocumented and have extortion, but escaped making pay- & COMPANY is issued it would “lift the govern- met the criteria for Deferred Action ment as those making the demands ment-imposed burden on our min- for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). were run off by rivals. Three priests istries to violate their own teachings We are deeply concerned about also have received death threats, within their very own institutions.” the futures of our undocumented said Bishop Salvador Rangel Men- He also said the draft of the HHS students,” said the May 23 letter doza of Chilpancingo-Chilapa, who Learn Rosary Making regulations reflects common sense addressed to Department of Home- provided details on the incidents at Contact us for a catalog and introductory offer. and a long-held practice of the fed- land Security Secretary John Kelly. a May 27 press conference in Chil- 10055-0609 eral government to provide strong In the letter, they cited incidents in pancingo, 175 miles south of Mexi- rosaryparts.com • 1-800-342-2400 conscience protection in the area of which DACA recipients have been co City. He said bishops and priests 13 SUNDAY WORD and SCRIPTURE Florida Catholic June 9-22, 2017 Scripture The mystery of the Holy Trinity readings Sunday, June 11 The first book of the Bible, “came up from the water, sudden- God. God is so beyond us, with Friday, June 9 The Most Holy Trinity Genesis, teaches us that of all the ly the heavens were opened … and no beginning and no end, know- Tb 11:5-17; Ps 146:1b-2, 6c-10; Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9; (Ps) Dn 3:52-56; creatures God made, the human he saw the Spirit of God descend- ing all things, everywhere pres- Mk 12:35-37 2 Cor 13:11-13; Jn 3:16-18 person is alone made in God’s ing like a dove and alighting upon ent and all powerful. There is no image and likeness. When God him. And a voice from heaven other being in existence that is ex- Saturday, June 10 Every year after Pentecost Sun- makes man and woman, notice said, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved, actly like God because God is be- Tb 12:1, 5-15, 20; (Ps) Tb 13:2, 6efgh, 7, day, the Church sets aside this how God creates with a plural with whom I am well pleased’” ing and existence itself. Consider 8; Mk 12:38-44 Sunday to celebrate the voice: “let us make hu- (Mt 3:16,17). how different we are than God — greatest Christian mys- mankind according to This supernatural episode was a rock is a being (something that Sunday, June 11 tery of all, the first and the our image, according to so potent, it made such an im- exists) but is not a person (an enti- final reality that we crea- our likeness” (Gn 1:26). pression that it shows up in each ty which has self-consciousness). The Most Holy Trinity tures can come to know Yet God is one: “Hear O of the four Gospels as the grand The human is one being and one Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9; (Ps) Dn 3:52-56; but never be able to fully Israel: The Lord our God opening to the public ministry person. God is one being yet three 2 Cor 13:11-13; Jn 3:16-18 grasp — the mystery of is one Lord” (Dt 6:4). Like of Jesus Christ. For the first time persons. That is why God is God God: Father, Son and Holy God, the human fam- ever, the mysterious “us” and and nothing else is God. As dif- Monday, June 12 Spirit. Today, Trinity Sun- ily of father, mother and “our” of the one God of creation ferent as we are from God, nev- 2 Cor1:1-7; Ps 34:2-9; Mt 5:1-12 day, let us now consider Sunday children are one family, is revealed as Father, Son and ertheless Genesis point out how what we can know about Word one unit, yet made up of Spirit. One in three, three yet one. the human family is clearly made Tuesday, June 13 God as revealed to us in different people. Even After the resurrection, Jesus com- in God’s image and likeness. We St. Anthony of Padua, priest and Jesus Christ. Father with its limitations, hu- mands his apostles to “Go out into can still see the fingerprints of doctor of the Church Most of us don’t like to Brian man experience at its all the world and make disciples the triune God in other aspects 2 Cor 1:18-22; Ps 119:129-133, 135; be alone. There is some- deepest level points us of all nations, baptizing them in of creation. Consider the world Mt 5:13-16 thing unnatural, some- Campbell to the mystery of our the name of the Father and of the of dimension — 3-D; the human thing not quite right in Creator. God is a family Son and of the Holy Spirit” (Mt person — mind, body and spirit; Wednesday, June 14 being isolated. Yes, we may like of persons. 28:19). Notice that Jesus com- H2O as — ice, liquid and gas; time to be left alone from time to time, Understanding the concept of missions them to baptize in the — past, present and future. 2 Cor 3:4-11; Ps 99:5-9; Mt 5:17-19 but none of us really enjoys being God as a family of persons will “name,” which is singular, not This week may we receive the lonely. We also know that we do only become apparent in the en- “names,” which would be plural. blessing of our Creator in a new Thursday, June 15 not come into this world alone. counter with Jesus of Nazareth. The Father, Son and Holy Spirit and wider way. May we allow God 2 Cor 3:15–4:1, 3-6; Ps 85:9ab, 10, 11-14; Humans don’t just pop out of no- The first clear revealing of God to share one singular name — God. to continually expand our hori- Mt 5:20-26 where all by themselves. To get the world as a family of persons The mystery of God as Trinity zons to behold him as he truly is. here we needed to have the yes occurs at the Baptism of Jesus. can be difficult for us to compre- Let us pray: Glory be to the Father Friday, June 16 of a father and mother. Entrance John the Baptist was in for a big hend and rightly so. We live in the and to the Son and to the Holy 2 Cor 4:7-15; Ps 116:10-11, 15-18; into our natural world requires surprise when he baptized his balance of being able to know God Spirit, as it was in the beginning, Mt 5:27-32 community — a family of per- cousin in the Jordan River. What as revealed to us in the Scriptures is now and ever shall be, world sons. did he see and hear? As Jesus and not being able to fully know without end. Amen. n Saturday, June 17 2 Cor 5:14-21; Ps 103:1-4, 8-9, 11-12; Mt 5:33-37 The bread that has come from heaven Sunday, June 18 The Body and Blood of Christ Sunday, June 18 blood is true drink” (53-55). Jesus the Passover meal to a whole new person unworthily receive Christ Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; The Body and Blood of Christ teaches that he is the bread that has level. While celebrating the Pass- — thus profaning his very body 1 Cor 10:16-17; Jn 6:51-58 Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; come down from heaven. The per- over supper with his disciples he and blood (1 Cor 11:23-30). This is 1 Cor 10:16-17; Jn 6:51-58 son who eats this bread, which is took bread and said, “This is my why the Church places a special Monday, June 19 his body and blood, Jesus will give body which is broken for you. Do importance on seeking confes- 2 Cor 6:1-10; Ps 98:1-4; Mt 5:38-42 Today the Church celebrates spiritual life, preparing them for this in memory of me” (Lk 22:19). sion/reconciliation whenever one Corpus Christi Sunday as a sacred heaven; as they say “you are what Then Jesus took the chalice of wine is conscious of unconfessed grave Tuesday, June 20 memorial of the most blessed of all you eat.” and said, “Drink from it all of you; sin before going to receive holy sacraments — the body and blood As I mentioned, his words here for this is my blood of the covenant Communion. This is also why we 2 Cor 8:1-9; Ps 146:2, 5-9a; Mt 5:43-48 of Jesus Christ himself, given as are so shocking that many people poured out for many for the forgive- believe that one must share fully in food for our earthly journey toward who had been following him up to ness of sins” (Mt 26:27,28). It is at the Catholic Christian faith — to be Wednesday, June 21 heaven. It is a gift received in faith, this point left him permanently (Jn the Last Supper that Christ reveals in “co” (with) “mmunion” (union) St. Aloysius Gonzaga, religious mystically veiled under the forms 6:66, 67). He could have said, “Wait himself as the Passover lamb of in order to receive Communion 2 Cor 9:6-11; Ps 112:1-4, 9; of bread and wine. a minute, guys, you don’t under- sacrifice and the bread of life. He is honestly. Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Unique to the liturgical wor- stand. I was talking only symboli- the great high priest who begins the From his consecrated hands, ship of historic Christianity, as cally,” but he didn’t. Rather, Jesus sacrifice of himself, the lamb, at the who himself has received priestly Thursday, June 22 evidenced from the first century to doubles-down and affirms that he Last Supper and will complete this ordination handed on from one 2 Cor 11:1-11; Ps 111:1-4, 7-8; Mt 6:7-15 this very day, is the central role of stands by what he said. The dif- sacrifice of his body and blood on generation to the next since the the consecration of bread and wine ficult words he just uttered are not the cross. time of the apostles, the priest con- Friday, June 23 into the sacrament of the body and words of a mere man, but words Jesus is a priest according to the secrates at every Mass bread and blood of Christ. Embedded within that are “Spirit and life” (Jn 6:63). order of Melchizedek (Heb 7:17), wine to become the one eternal The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus the Catholic and Orthodox Church- Some of our separated Protes- who is mentioned in Genesis 14:17- sacrifice of Christ, to be received by Dt 7:6-11; Ps 103:1-4, 6-8, 10; 1 Jn 4:7- es’ liturgical rites is a profound the- tant brothers and sisters have in- 20. What did Melchizedek offer those who have faith in him. That is 16; Mt 11:25-30 ology of this sacrament, which we terpreted “Spirit and life” to mean as a sacrifice to God? Bread and what it means to have communion. believe to be Christ feeding us with “symbolic.” There is a word in wine. The one sacrifice of Christ’s Today let us receive in wonder Saturday, June 24 nothing less than himself. Koine Greek for “symbolic” — sym- body and blood given on the cross and heartfelt gratitude the bread The Nativity of St. John the Baptist Jesus’ words in this Sunday’s bolon. Yet nowhere in this passage is made substantially present at that has come down from heaven. Is 49:1-6; Ps 139:1b-3, 13-15; Acts 13:22- Gospel of John 6:51-58 are for his or at the Last Supper did Jesus use the holy sacrifice of the Mass and May the most precious body and 26; Lk 1:57-66, 80 hearers both equally clear and this word. “Spirit and life” does not mystically received by the faithful blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ keep shocking: “Unless you eat the mean “symbolic,” it means that as spiritual food to nourish the new us safe unto eternal life. Amen. n Sunday, June 25 flesh of the Son of Man and drink what he has spoken comes from life given in baptism. his blood, you have no life in you. God and those who embrace his St. Paul reminds the Church in Father Campbell is a priest of the Jer 20:10-13; Ps 69:8-10, 17, 33-35; Those who eat my flesh and drink words will experience God’s life Corinth of the upmost importance Diocese of Palm Beach and paro- Rom 5:12-15; Mt 10:26-33 my blood have eternal life, and I within them. to examine one’s conscience before chial vicar at Our Lady Queen of will raise them up on the last day; How will Jesus feed us with him- partaking of this most holy gift of the Apostles in Royal Palm Beach. for my flesh is true food and my self? At the Last Supper Jesus took the body and blood of Christ lest a June 9-22, 2017 Florida Catholic ADVERTISEMENT 14

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