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Leon George Decatrel, a parishioner of St. Peter in Jupiter, sits in quiet prayer near his wife’s grave. He Bishop John Noonan confirms 36 candidates from was one of many faithful visiting Our Lady Queen of communities of the Diocese of San Juan de la Maguana Peace Catholic Cemetery Nov. 2 to pray for loved ones A Eucharistic Procession takes place during the 2016 in the Dominican Republic. (COURTESY) and all the souls who have faithfully departed. He lost Diocese of Venice Youth Rally Nov. 5 at the Charlotte his wife of 57 years in August. (LINDA REEVES | FC) Harbor Event and Conference Center in Punta Gorda. (BOB REDDY | FC) Bishop Noonan Saints, souls Youths told celebrates with remembered they are sister diocese It has been only a few months since Leon worthy of call George Decatrel, a parishioner of St. Peter Parish In the six villages that comprise the sister dio- in Jupiter, lost his wife. On All Souls Day, Decatrel cese of San Juan de la Maguana in the Dominican sat quietly in prayer as Mass began at Our Lady The Venice Youth Rally was filled with spiritual Republic, family has a wide definition. Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery in Royal Palm enrichment and Diocesan solidarity as the youth Parents, grandparents, children, neighbors, Beach. represented their parishes with enthusiasm and and friends all make up a large family, united by “We were married 57 years,” he told the Florida open-mindedness to the call the Lord has for each their faith and relying on one another in difficult Catholic. I am learning to live alone. It will take of them. living conditions. Missioners and visitors are also some time.” “Young people are hungry for Jesus, and to see warmly welcomed and immediately drawn into Gerald M. Barbarito celebrated the All Souls’ them growing in their faith while having fun with the family. That is what a group from the diocese, Day Mass Nov. 2, and presented a comforting and so many other young people from the Diocese is who included 15 Catholic school teachers, recent- inspiring homily. All Souls Day is a time to re- a joy,” Bishop Frank Dewane said. “It is easy to be ly discovered. member the saints and all the fait inspired by their enthusiasm.” 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.

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Bishop John Noonan confirms 36 candidates from communities of Fifteen teachers from six different schools throughout the Diocese of Orlando lead workshops to train the Diocese of San Juan de la Maguana in the Dominican Republic. instructors from the four schools in the Dominican Republic. (COURTESY PHOTOS) Bishop Noonan celebrates with sister diocese

GLENDA MEEKINS Following its dedication, Bishop Noonan con- of the Florida Catholic staff firmed 36 candidates from the communities, in- cluding nine high school youth from the diocesan ORLANDO | In the six villages that comprise residence in Azua who came up the day before to the sister diocese of San Juan de la Maguana in the celebrate the events. Dominican Republic, family has a wide definition. Bishop Noonan was moved by the students he Parents, grandparents, children, neighbors, met and their outgoing personalities. He recalled and friends all make up a large family, united by one teen who made a point of thanking the bishop their faith and relying on one another in difficult for confirming him and called his faith, “the best living conditions. Missioners and visitors are also gift of his life.” Bishop Noonan noted, “The young warmly welcomed and immediately drawn into people are advancing well in our schools. I see the the family. That is what a group from the diocese, communities coming together more and sharing who included Bishop John Noonan, Henry Fortier, more.” superintendent of Catholic schools, Kevin Casey, Throughout the week, 15 teachers from six chief financial officer and 15 Catholic school different schools in the Diocese of Orlando led teachers, recently discovered. workshops to train an estimated 75 instructors “We see them as brothers and sisters in Christ,” from the four schools in the sister diocese. Direc- said Bishop Noonan who confirmed 36 youth and tors of State from the Dominican Republic were blessed a bridge that had been a year in the mak- so impressed with the diocesan students they ing during the visit from Oct. 17-21. have asked to send their own teachers for train- The village of La Cueva is bordered by a river, ing next year. which becomes impassable when the water is Sara Plumley, a teacher from St. Mary Magdalen high. Seeing the need to connect the village to Catholic School in Altamonte Springs, was struck its neighbor, La Cucarita, Ascension Parish in by the beauty of the Dominican people. “I was Melbourne raised the funds necessary to build a constantly blown away by the kindness and gen- bridge between the two communities. Missioners erosity shown by the people living there,” she said. from the parish and around the diocese worked “While sharing coffee with a local woman she told side-by-side with people of La Cueva and all six me, ‘This is your house. You are my people. Every- neighboring villages to pour cement by hand thing I have is yours. I do not have much, but I am to form the 24-foot high pillars that support the rich because I have God and I have friends. We are bridge and link the two communities. family because we are children of God.’ Puente Asención (Ascension Bridge) was inau- “This quote has stuck with me,” she said. gurated and blessed by Bishop Noonan Oct. 18. As “While the people living in the Dominican Re- many areas have no roads and people ride mules public have so little, they have so much to give. for transportation, the bridge will be essential to I always leave feeling like I receive more than I joining the communities so they can help one an- can give. Be it the child who waves every morn- other. Father Fred Ruse, who served in the Sister ing as I head to school, the teachers who encour- Diocese for many years, said everyone gained a lot aged and supported my struggling Spanish, or from the communal effort to build the bridge. singing in Mass with all the people of La Cucari- “Everyone agreed that we had learned from ta. I was constantly filled with God’s love during Bishop John Noonan blesses Puente Asención, the newly constructed bridge each other to ‘be’ a bridge,” he said. my week here.” n between La Cueva and La Cucarita, Dominican Republic. Nov. 11-24, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 2 Parishes embrace cultural diversity GLENDA MEEKINS graphic. Elsie Torres, faith formation coordi- of the Florida Catholic staff nator at Holy Cross Parish, uses a bilingual curriculum, with all materials printed in ORLANDO | More than 2,300 people par- Spanish and English. She uses technology, ticipated in the Hispanic Heritage Mass at such as Remind 101, to improve attendance. the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, She also encourages parents to commit to Queen of the Universe, Oct. 15, the largest participating in a Mass in English at least group ever. once a week to help the youth connect. In the “The pews were packed and the people last three years, her faith formation classes were singing their hearts out. It was full be- have gone from 50 percent Hispanic to 80 yond capacity,” Bishop John Noonan ex- percent Hispanic. claimed. “They came to celebrate their faith Nurturing the community is a mission of in God and their love for their Hispanic heri- the Church. Father Jorge Torres, Diocese of tage.” Orlando director of vocations said it was Jesus Father José Muñoz, pastor of St. Isaac who asked the faithful to “go and evangelize Jogues Parish in Orlando, and several other the nations.” priests were instrumental in planning the “In this case, this group of nations is com- Mass, a six-month process. Parishes arranged ing to us. Jesus asked us to reach out to them for 23 buses to provide transportation so that and promote love and welcome them into the Catholics could participate, celebrate their Church,” Father Torres said. “The Gospel has Hispanic heritage and visit the Doors of Mer- always moved in between cultures.” cy, which will close Nov. 13. St. Isaac Jogues Parish in Orlando is a mod- In his homily, Father Muñoz touched upon el for uniting communities. It includes 6,000 the issue of immigrants feeling displaced. Angelica Godinez Lopez prays at the Hispanic Heritage Mass at the Basilica of the registered families, of which 70 percent are “When they are coming from other coun- National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe Oct. 15. (STEPHEN DOWELL | FC) Hispanic. tries they feel like they are away from home. “Every activity that we do in Spanish, we When they go to church, they feel close to most wonderful ways they express their faith.” of the country, but that moment when we get do in English,” Father Muñoz said. “We never their relatives. They make of the Church their Holy Redeemer parishioner and choir together to celebrate our heritage with the had a problem with the language. We have own house,” he said. “In the church they can member Billy, 15, came to Florida from Puerto Lord is very special.” both Spanish and English ministries. But they see brothers and sisters. They can share their Rico when he was 9. He became a member of Hispanic communities are flourishing come together to help one another.” suffering, their worries.” the Spanish choir and it helped integrate him throughout the United States including with- Father Muñoz said the bilingual offerings Father Muñoz also spoke of the communi- into a community of faith. But the choir mem- in local churches. A recent study by Pew Re- allow the integration of the cultures for the ty’s vibrant spirit. “The Hispanic community bers did more than that. search Center showed that youth is a defining common good. also brings joy, happiness, and the enthusi- “The Spanish choir welcomed me and characteristic of the nation’s Hispanic popu- “Our faith is growing. When we put the asm that they have to profess and practice they helped me with anything I needed, with lation. Nearly three-quarters of U.S.-born His- communities together, the only thing we have their faith, to celebrate the Mass.” school and getting used to a different lifestyle. panics are millennials or younger. in common is our faith and our love for Jesus,” This enthusiasm was reflected in the choir, I am still very close friends with all of them. Parishes and schools are committed to he said. “When we come together with our courtesy of Holy Redeemer Parish in Kissim- They have become family now,” he said. “We serving the Hispanic community and teach- different backgrounds, it enriches our faith mee. Bishop Noonan called it, “One of the can be from different nationalities and parts ing the faith, especially to this younger demo- and communities.” n White Mass encourages Christ-centered caregivers

GLENDA MEEKINS tice as an orthopedic surgeon. Then Bishop into all of medicine in the future.” of the Florida Catholic staff he quoted the Book of Wisdom, “… John Mankbadi participated in the the Lord loves all things that are and Noonan Mass with two fellow students as ceba le r tion | More than 700 loathes nothing that is made…” exchanges representatives starting a UCF the sign of faithful gathered to lift up in prayer “We need to bookmark this pas- College of Medicine chapter of peace with those in healthcare professions at sage and when we are troubled we University the Catholic Medical Association. the annual White Mass celebrated can go to it for strength and encour- of Central These are the ones who will “carry by Bishop John Noonan at Corpus agement,” he said. “We are loved by Florida on the torch of Catholic medicine,” Christi Parish in Celebration, Oct. our creator.” medical according to Dr. Morrow. 30. Dr. Peter Morrow, former presi- students They will be facing the same The White Mass supports minis- dent of the Catholic Medical Asso- at the challenges or worse, as it grows in- ters of the sick, caregivers, doctors, ciation and a member of St. Thomas White Mass creasingly difficult to practice Ca- nurses and all professionals protect- Aquinas Parish in St. Cloud, voiced Oct. 30. tholicism in the secular world. They ing the dignity of life— emotionally, how values of secular society clash (GLENDA will need mentors and support. mentally, spiritually and physically. with tenets of the faith. MEEKINS This is what the White Mass and the Pointing to the immense stress “We are here to bring to our prac- | FC) Catholic Medical Association offers borne by these professionals and the tice the principals of the Catholic them. often great divide between faith and faith we are losing in the secular Fighting tears, Deacon Knych profession, Bishop Noonan recalled world, especially in beginning and muting to California from Indialan- Guild treasurer, Dr. Margie Swee- closed his homily with a prayer writ- the words of St. Augustine: “The def- end of life issues,” he said. “That is tic where he lives. He said the com- ney said, “I try to remain collected ten by Moses Maimonides, a 12th inition of sin is disconnect.” the battle ground we have to face.” mute is worth it. throughout the day in prayer, to century Jewish philosopher and “I think we are disconnected Dr. Lance Maki serves as current He spoke of the difficulties of keep Christ in the picture at all physician. The words are a reminder from God in many ways, because president of Orlando Catholic Physi- practicing in a field plagued with times.” that God is the ultimate healer and there is a divide between our mind cians Guild, a chartered guild of the contraception, tubal ligations and This is a common theme among that humanity is in need of His love and our heart, between faith and Catholic Medical Association. He abortion. “Sometimes that involves Catholic Medical Association doc- and guidance. reason, between families,” Bishop has experienced conflict firsthand. standing up to this secular world tors as well as the students they “Though hast chosen me in thy Noonan said. “Faith is based on rela- A doctor in obstetrics and gynecol- of moral relativism that says every- mentor. Michael Mankbadi, a sec- mercy to watch over the life and tionship with God. So the challenge ogy, he found himself in a difficult thing is fine. We have the greatest ond year medical student at Uni- death of your creatures. I now ap- is that we have to be connected with predicament—change professions physician right there in front of us,” versity of Central Florida’s College ply myself to my profession. Support God.” or find a place that allowed him he said pointing to Christ on the of Medicine agreed, “I do a morning me in this great task so that it may In his moving homily Deacon to practice within Catholic moral cross. “We just don’t look.” prayer and read a chapter of the bi- benefit mankind, for without thy Stephen Knych admitted experi- teaching. To uphold his beliefs, he Staying connected is a conscious ble every day. It gives you a founda- help, not even the least thing will encing that disconnect in his prac- changed hospitals and is now com- effort. 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Above, retired Orlando Magic player Bo Outlaw congratulates Brianna, a fifth-grade student at St. Charles Borromeo, after a successful jump shot. Right, retired Orlando Magic player Nick Anderson encourages Kennedy, an eighth-grade student preparing for a free throw. (PHOTOS BY ELIZABETH WILSON | FC) Combining faith and sports is a slam dunk at St. Charles School

ELIZABETH WILSON dents in free throws, jump shots of the Florida Catholic staff and layups. The professional play- ers wowed the crowd with slam ORLANDO | Students gathered dunks but the biggest cheers of all by the basketball court behind St. came when Cody, a student from Charles Borromeo Catholic School Morning Star, confidently dribbled erupted in cheers when Bishop the ball from half court and ex- John Noonan asked, “Are you pertly sent the ball flying through ready to play?” the net. This was a long-awaited oppor- The joy, sportsmanship, and tunity for students of St. Charles celebrating of another’s abilities and Morning Star School, for stu- that occurred that afternoon are dents with special needs. For many part of the value of participat- years St. Charles did not have their ing in team sports. At the first own basketball court; instead they global conference on faith and used facilities at neighboring Bish- sport hosted at the Vatican in Oc- op Moore Catholic High School. tober, Pope Francis said, “When But after a year of fundraising the we see athletes giving their very school’s own home court was offi- best, sport fills us with enthusi- cially opened and blessed by Bish- asm, with a sense of marvel, and op Noonan Nov. 1. it makes us almost feel proud. “We ask in a special way that There is great beauty in the har- God will bless you and bless this mony of certain movements and place where we can come and in the power of teamwork.” play,” Bishop Noonan prayed. “Recreation is not just for fun, “God has given us this place and it also helps children grow in Bishop John Noonan stands with students at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School in Orlando along with we ask him to help you grow physi- their relationship with God and “Stuff,” the Orlando Magic basketball team mascot, during the blessing of the school’s new basketball cally, mentally but also spiritually.” each other,” said Nathan Nadeau, court Nov. 1. Former Orlando Magic players joined the school community to celebrate the opening of Bishop Noonan was not the only principal of St. Charles. “By hav- the court. special guest to visit the court for ing the first actions of this court its inaugural games. Former Or- be about God, the students have ability to play and be a part of dren should be taught that our Our faith should always be vis- lando Magic players Bo Outlaw learned that we go to Him first for sports,” Nadeau continued. “With- faith comes with us when we are ible, especially when competing in and Nick Anderson along with all things, even sports.” out a doubt, Jesus played games as on the court or the field or com- sports, for all to see and to glorify team mascot, “Stuff,” led the stu- “God has blessed us with the a child with his friends. Our chil- peting, not hidden under a bushel. God.” n 5 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Nov. 11-24, 2016

Guests and residents of Bishop Grady Villas dance at the Harvest Ball Oct. 22. The annual Bishop John Noonan serves soup to guests at the Soup Bowl Supper, a fundraiser raised $257,000 for the residents’ scholarship fund, helping adults with intellectual fundraiser for Pathways to Care, at St. Mary Magdalen Parish Oct. 29. disabilities to live as independently as possible. (ANDREA NAVARRO | FC) (GLENDA MEEKINS | FC) Local communities raise funds for worthy causes GLENDA MEEKINS members, our staff and volun- less men, women and veterans of the Florida Catholic staff teers, and the organizations for recovering from a serious illness which they volunteer and fre- or injury. Participants exceeded ORLANDO | October marked quent,” he said. “Each person the fundraising goal of $190,000 the celebration of two local events who comes into contact with our to support the residents cared for that raised money for meaningful community receives God’s love by Pathways. causes — Bishop Grady Villas in through their diverse gifts and More than 400 hand-paint- St. Cloud and Pathways to Care in unique personalities.” ed bowls were created for each Casselberry. One such person touched by guest by area students from Trin- The Harvest Ball, held Oct. 22 these residents is Father Ed Wa- ity Prep, Lake Mary, Hagerty and at the Rosen Shingle Creek Re- ters, pastor of St. Timothy Par- Lake Howell High Schools along sort in Orlando, supports schol- ish in Lady Lake. For his service with professional artists from Ar- arships for Bishop Grady Villas, to the organization, he received tistic Hand and Ben and Diane a residential community where the Lifetime Legacy Award, given Evans. In addition to the “Artistic adults with intellectual dis- annually to someone who has Student Award” for the most ar- abilities live as independently helped continue the works of tistic bowl given to a student from as possible while receiving pre- Bishop Grady Villas. His parish Lake Howell High School, the or- vocational, employment, re- received the Community Service ganization also recognized Jim spite and companion support. Award for their dedication to the Hoge, founder of Z88.3 radio sta- Bishop John Noonan prays with 500 Harvest Ball guests raised continued success of this signa- tion and Pathways to Care chair- a Bishop Grady Villas resident $257,000 for the Residents’ ture event. man of the board as recipient of at the annual Harvest Ball Scholarship Fund. Kevin John- One week later Oct. 29, on the the annual “Making a Difference” fundraiser Oct. 22. (ANDREA son, executive director, spoke opposite end of town, the Parish award. NAVARRO | FC) affectionately of the Bishop Life Center at St. Mary Magdalen Over bowls of soup from lo- Grady Villas residents. Parish in Altamonte Springs was cal restaurants served by Bishop veteran, Nichols said she never “The individuals we serve filled to the brim with more than John Noonan, Father Stephen expected to be in this position Hope Nichols, a resident of manifest God’s steadfast love in 430 guests who came to raise Bluett of St. Stephen Parish in and credited Pathways with get- Pathways to Care and a Navy their welcoming spirit, which money for Pathways to Care, a Winter Springs and others, guests ting her through it and giving her veteran, speaks to guests at the touches the hearts of their co- program of Catholic Charities of heard from Hope Nichols, a Path- hope for her future. “I am the new Soup Bowl Supper fundraiser workers, friends, fellow church Central Florida that serves home- ways to Care resident. A Navy face of homelessness.” n Oct. 29. (GLENDA MEEKINS | FC)

NEWSbriefs Door of Mercy strength to embrace God’s mercy executive and judicial branches of Planning begins evangelize, inspire, form and edu- and dedicate themselves to being government and Catholics reaf- cate diverse liturgical ministers will close Nov. 13 merciful with others as the Father firm their commitment to justice for 2017 Liturgical through a variety of breakout ses- has been with us. and their faith. Additionally, at- sions, acclaimed keynote speakers, The Diocese of Orlando Holy torneys renew the Oath of Admis- Conference and time for communal prayer. Door (also referred to as Door of Bishop to celebrate sion to the Florida Bar. The Diocese of Orlando Of- Among the confirmed speak- Mercy) will close Nov. 13 during Bishop John Noonan invites the fice of Liturgy and Music has an- ers are: Dr. Jerry Galipeau, vice the 9:30 a.m. Mass at the Basilica Red Mass Nov. 10 entire community, particularly nounced the theme for the 2017 president and chief publishing of the National Shrine of Mary, All judges, attorneys, law pro- those who work with the courts Orlando Liturgical Conference: officer for the J.S. Paluch Com- Queen of the Universe in Orlan- fessors and law students are invit- and legal profession, to join him “Liturgy in Action: Encountering pany; Rita Ferrone, renowned do. Pope Francis has requested ed to join Bishop John Noonan for in prayer. Christ.” author and speaker; and Rita that Holy Doors outside of the the Red Mass Thursday, Nov. 10, at The Red Mass takes its name The conference, which will be Thiron, executive director of Vatican close before the pope of- 12:10 p.m. at St. James Cathedral, from the red vestments worn by held Aug. 24-26, 2017, at the Or- the Federation of Diocesan Li- ficially closes the Year of Mercy 215 N. Orange Avenue in down- the celebrant and from the Eng- lando Airport Marriott, will focus turgical Commissions. For in- Nov. 20. town Orlando. During the Red lish tradition of red as the aca- on the art of accompaniment as it formation and to sign up to re- Pilgrims to the Holy Door have Mass, the community calls upon demic robe or hood color for those relates to encountering Christ in ceive updates on the conference, been seeking conversion by cross- the Holy Spirit to grant guidance with law degrees. For information the liturgy. The Orlando Liturgi- visit: www.orlandoliturgical ing the threshold, and seeking the to those serving in the legislative, visit cflcatholiclawyersguild.org. cal Conference is committed to conference.org Nov. 11-24, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 6 around the diocese Parishes, schools thrive throughout diocese GLENDA MEEKINS In an effort seating. of the Florida Catholic staff to foster student interest | Parishes and ORANGE COUNTY ORLANDO in science, schools of the Orlando Diocese are technology, growing fast and introducing excit- engineering School offers ing developments. In this “Around and math the Diocese” feature, the Florida (STEM) ‘nurse’s office Catholic provides countywide up- careers, of the future’ dates on how faith is being enkin- seventh- dled and shared among the people graders learn With the click of a button, nurses of God. the effects at Morning Star School in Orlando of liquid are able to bring a board-certified nitrogen pediatrician on to campus via a MARION COUNTY on a live video visit. The school is the first specimen at in Florida to use the telehealth Parish sheds Divine Mercy technology, known as Nemours Catholic CareConnect. light in Uganda Academy's “Nemours CareConnect helps Many of the more than 1.3 billion Space Day. Morning Star offer the school people worldwide who are with- (COURTESY) nurse’s office of the future to stu- out electricity use kerosene lamps. dents and families,” said Dr. Shayan These lamps are highly toxic and Vyas, medical director of Nemours expensive to operate, often costing which is already fully funded, began Peter Puntal said, “We will continue dents and teachers can collaborate, CareConnect. “If a nurse wants to families in poor areas more than 20 in August and is expected to be com- to build up the Body of Christ in this design, create, build, analyze, prob- consult with a board-certified pe- percent of their income. The toxic pleted by February 2017. “The new new structure, but more impor- lem solve and much more. diatrician, doctors from Nemours fumes not only endanger health, but center will help us keep the electric tantly, use our spiritual gifts and The transformation began three are able to remotely see and hear advance climate change. bills and air conditioning bills at a celebrate the gift of community.” years ago when Pierce noticed that the child within moments.” Blessed Trinity Parish in Ocala is minimum, because the social hall Santa Fe’s library was being under- Morning Star School serves on a mission to help its sister parish is too big for small groups,” said Fa- utilized by the students and teach- students with special needs. The in Uganda eradicate the use of kero- ther Hanks, who added he hopes BREVARD ers. At a time when school libraries video visits are intended for minor sene lamps. At the cost of only $5 per the building will enhance the par- are increasingly seen as outdated injuries and health issues, such as lamp, the parish has already sent ish’s Catholic education. “Not only Students launch Pierce had the vision to implement fevers, vomiting and rashes as well 1,000 solar lights and parishioners to communicate the facts, but also a research based school library pro- as chronic disease management. are hoping to raise enough money to transmit a coherent comprehen- space quest gram. She began researching school “We are so excited to partner to purchase and distribute 10,000 sive vision of life, in the conviction In an effort to foster student inter- libraries and best practices, while with Nemours and CareConnect,” more. Blessed Trinity pastor, Father that the Catholic truths contained est in science, technology, engineer- also visiting libraries throughout said Sandy Cooney, principal of Patrick Sheedy said few households in that vision will liberate us in the ing and math (STEM) careers, Di- Florida and even joined Twitter Morning Star School. “The parents of the Ocala parish’s twin parish of most profound meaning of human vine Mercy Catholic Academy held to follow and interact with school will no longer need to leave their Nalweyo, Uganda, have electricity. freedom as possible.” its first Space Day. The event was de- library leaders around the coun- employment to pick up a sick child.” “The lights will give children four signed to instill in students opportu- try. As a result of her research the Families are contacted by the hours of light to study by each night nities available to them on the Space library gained traditional library school prior to a video visit and are and aid in the health of the commu- SUMTER COUNTY Coast. Students heard guest speak- space for studying, a broadcast lab welcomed to join in on the appoint- nity.” ers, participated in hands-on activi- complete with green screen tech- ment via their mobile devices, tab- The parish purchases and dis- Parish purchases ties and visited interactive stations nology and video editing software, lets or computers. tributes the solar lights through manned by a variety of companies a technology enabled active learn- Following a visit, an electronic Sun24, a solar light company. The land for expansion related to the aerospace industry in- ing (TEAL) lab with whiteboard summary of the visit will be avail- company estimates that in two From gathering in family homes, cluding, NASA, the United Launch tables and glass walls for brain- able through the hospital’s health years, one crude kerosene lamp to a funeral chapel, to a mission Alliance, Lockheed Martin Space storming projects, and a collabora- record portal. A report will also damages the climate as much as church and finally a formal parish Systems, Boeing Defense, and oth- tive classroom equipped with com- be sent to the child’s primary care driving 4,250 miles in a typical in 2005, St. Vincent de Paul Parish in ers. From the Apollo moon landing puters, projectors, and adjustable physician when possible. n American car. Wildwood is expanding once again to the electromagnetic spectrum, to meet the needs of the unprec- students learned what is needed to Building fulfills edented growth in northern Sumter build and communicate in space County. and viewed demonstrations on community needs The parish recently purchased propulsion and rocket launching. “The roof is on and everything 16-acres for incremental expansion. Students also launched their own is enclosed,” said Father Sebastian The decision came after the parish rockets. Hanks of St. Mark the Evangelist surveyed its parishioners and as- Parish in Summerfield referring to sessed its needs. The first phase will their new $1.3 million multipur- include an on-site rectory, storage POLK COUNTY pose building. The building will building and parking. The addition include meeting space and an office of parking spaces has already begun Principal receives and food pantry for the Society of St. and should be completed in time for Vincent de Paul. Christmas Masses. award for Since its founding in September Phase two will include a Fam- 2005, the parish has gone from 500 ily Life Center and expansion of the media center parishioners to 3,200. “We receive church. Spiritual décor from the Glenda Pierce, assistant princi- about 15 to 20 new parishioners a original mission church will be inte- pal and teacher at Santa Fe Catholic month,” Father Hanks said. grated into the Family Life Center to High School, was awarded the Sec- That increase has necessitated represent the parish’s spiritual roots ondary Principal Advocate Award more meeting space for faith forma- and to celebrate God’s work through from the Florida Association for tion classes and the parish’s 35 min- the parishioners. The church build- Media in Education organization. Peggy McGrath, Morning Star School nurse, listens to the breathing istries. Together with the St. Vincent ing will also be expanded by roughly Pierce won the award for her efforts of Alex, a student, during a demonstration of the school’s new de Paul Food Pantry, the increased 10,000 square feet. in transforming Santa Fe Catholic Nemours CareConnect system. The school is the first in the state to activity created the need for expan- Referring to the new Family Life High School’s library into an in- employ telehealth technology to bring board-certified pediatricians sion. Construction of the building, Center in phase two, pastor, Father novative learning space where stu- to campus via video consults. (LINDA CALDWELL | FC) 7 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Nov. 11-24, 2016 Faithful listen to music of mercy

ELIZABETH WILSON “There were enough of us old tim- of the Florida Catholic staff ers who remember it and remem- ber the value of it for the choirs to ORLANDO | St. James Cathe- get together. It’s really a shot in the dral in Orlando filled with the ma- arm to be able to sing with other jestic sounds as the voices of six people and make big sounds.” combined diocesan choirs sang The music ranged from prayer- with one voice as they performed ful and spiritual to upbeat, from “Misericordes sicut Pater” — Mer- traditional to contemporary. ciful like the Father. There was a hymn in Latin and the The united performance was of- finale with the combined choirs fered during the Diocesan Choir was a lively African folk song, Festival for the Year of Mercy Oct. “Clap Your Hands.” While each 21. Each of the choirs presented a song differed in tempo and tone selection of music with the theme they all had in common a mes- of mercy and performed two songs sage of mercy expressed through united, with more than 50 choir the music and lyrics. members. Participating choirs “I think music touches the included Church of Our Savior in soul,” said Joanne Dolnack, mem- Cocoa Beach, St. Charles Borro- ber of the Most Precious Blood meo, St. James Cathedral and Holy Parish who has been singing in Family all in Orlando, Most Pre- choirs for over 70 years. “Music cious Blood in Oviedo, and Church is in the heart and if you listen to of the Resurrection in Lakeland the words, especially with sacred have been preparing for the choir music, you can’t help but feel part festival since the early spring, with of the community, the universe, only one joint rehearsal the week the family of God. It brings us all before the concert. together.” “This is the resurrection of an Rebecca Ryan, parishioner of event that used to be held every St. James Cathedral attended the Members of the St. Charles Borromeo Parish choir sing at the Diocesan Choir Festival for the Year of Mercy other year here in the diocese,” choir festival, and as a musician at St. James Cathedral Oct. 21. Six choirs from parishes around the Diocese joined together to perform explained Mark Sibons, who or- herself, she often hears God speak music centered on the theme of mercy in recognition of the Jubilee of Mercy. (ELIZABETH WILSON | FC) ganized the choir festival and is to her through song. the director of music ministries “I’m often caught up in tears me,” Ryan said. “When you have the best I can but I love to hear it. a time to rest in the Lord and hear at Most Precious Blood Parish. with the message that he sends talent you need to use it and I do it This was such a worthwhile event: some music.” n 10347-1111 Nov. 11-24, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 8

food and medicines for areas DIOCESAN EVENT the parish has supported in Haiti SUBMISSIONS EVENTS WITH BISHOP NOONAN for the past 15 years. For tickets: “YOU: Life, Love and brownpapertickets.com; email To submit parish, school, diocesan Family night celebration of Christ- Mass for giving thanks to God for Theology of the Body Training [email protected] (put TICKETS in or related event information to be con- mas: Wednesday, Dec. 21, 6-8 p.m., San all those in consecrated life: Jan. 28, for Teens”: Dec. 6, 9:30 a.m.-3 subject line); Leslie Curry, 321-223- sidered for publication in the Diocese of Pedro Spiritual Development Center, 2400 11 a.m., Basilica of the National Shrine p.m., Chancery building, 50 E. 2669. Orlando and Florida Catholic calendar Dike Road, Winter Park. Come celebrate of Mary, Queen of the Universe, 8300 Robinson St., Orlando. Specifically of events, please visit www.orlandodio- geared toward equipping those San Pedro Center Christmas the reason for the season with annual live Vineland Ave., Orlando. Join Bishop John who work with teens and pre- gala: Sunday, Dec. 11, 5:30-8 p.m., cese.org/our-diocese/events-calendar/ Nativity. Inlcudes a chance to meet the Noonan to pray in gratitude for the many teens. Cost: $35. Kimmy Zeiler: 407- San Pedro Spiritual Development and click “Suggest Event.” Submissions animals of Bethlehem, featuring Dominic women and men religious who serve the 246-4881, kzeiler@orlandodiocese. Center, 2400 Dike Road, Winter should be received 4-6 weeks prior to the donkey. Food, holiday treats and more. people of God with dedication and cour- org. To register: regonline.com/ Park. Features fine dining, silent the date of the event. Not all submis- Free. www.sanpedrocenter.org/retreats- age. R.S.V.P. to [email protected]. YOUTRAININGORLANDO. auction, and live music and sions will be printed due to space entertainment. Benefits San programs, 407-671-6322. limitations and other considerations. Pedro summer camp. www. COMMUNITY sanpedrocenter.org/retreats- programs, 407-671-6322. week to greet guests, gather food EVENTS CONCERTS VOLUNTEERS bags, organize the reception area and restock the front counter. Handel’s “Messiah” singers NEEDED Bishop Moore Catholic MASSES/PRAYER • Pantry needs individuals Legacy gala: Saturday, Nov. 12, needed: Friday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m., Most Precious Blood Parish, 113 Sign language volunteers: or groups (maximum of five) to 5:30-11 p.m., Rosen Shingle Creek, SESSIONS Parishes throughout the diocese sort and stock food donations. 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando. Lockwood Blvd., Oviedo. While you Interpreted Mass for the don’t have to attend all rehearsals, need volunteer American Sign Volunteer shifts are Monday-Friday, Dinner, dancing and auction to Language interpreters to help deaf 9 a.m.-noon, and 1-4:30 p.m. benefit the Legacy Fund. Jeany deaf: Sundays, 11 a.m. Mass, you must attend at least three, or hearing-impaired individuals • Emergency Family Services Vasquez: vasquezj@bishopmoore. Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 1014 plus the dress rehearsal. Rehearsal fully participate in the celebration clerical/administrative volunteers in org; 407-293-7561, ext. 226. N. Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach. dates: Oct. 29, 3-4:30 p.m.; Nov. 8, An American Sign Language 7-8:30 p.m.; Nov. 15, 7-8:30 p.m.; of Mass each week. Position Orlando to assist with data entry, “Pumpkin Run”: Saturday, Nov. interpreter will be provided to sign. Dec. 5, 7-8:30 p.m.; Dec. 10, 3-4:30 requires yearlong commitment to copying, filing and organization. 12, Mead Garden, 1500 S. Denning Meet in the café, 10:15 a.m., for a p.m.; Dec. 12, 7-8:30 p.m. Dress serving one Saturday or Sunday Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Drive, Winter Park. Registration, “deaf coffee chat” with pastries. rehearsal: Dec. 15, 7-9 p.m. All Mass per week, and a diocesan • Receptionist with Family 6:30 a.m.; race begins 7:30 a.m. 386-255-0433. rehearsals held at parish. Mark background screening. Must be 18 Empowerment Program in Registration: $30, adults; $20, Sibons: msibons@oviedocatholic. and older. www.cflcc.org/volunteer. Winter Haven: Volunteers answer students; free for children 9 and org, 407-365-3231. Notre Dame Mission phones, greet guests, schedule under. Proceeds benefit Haitian Volunteer/AmeriCorps Program appointments, operate copy and mission projects of St. Margaret RETREATS/DAYS “Amen 2”: Friday, Nov. based at Hope CommUnity Center, fax machine. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.- Mary Parish and St. Stephen Parish. 11, 5 p.m., St. Vincent de Paul OF REFLECTION Apopka, is recruiting additional noon. [email protected]; To register: www.pumpkin5krun. Parish, 5323 E. County Road 462, volunteers for the Notre Dame 863-299-7983, ext. 103. com. San Pedro Center retreats: Wildwood. Show for thanksgiving, togetherness and inspiration by AmeriCorps team. Opportunities • Refugee youth mentor in “Reboot! Live! Rediscover Various dates, 2400 Dike Filipino priests of the diocese. still open to serve community while Orlando to help refugee children the life God created for you”: Road, Winter Park. For more Tickets: $20 per show. Tickets may gaining job skills, earning a stipend learn to speak English and learn Wednesday, Nov. 16, 7-9:30 information or to register: www. be purchased at the door. http:// of $6,265, an education award of American culture. One-two hours p.m. Annunciation Parish, 1020 sanpedrocenter.org/retreats- filipinoministryorlando.com / $2,890, as well as health insurance. weekly, flexible schedule. Must be Montgomery Road, Altamonte programs, 407-671-6322. outreach.html Service sites in Apopka and 21 or older. Springs. Chris Stefanik provides fun, • “Solvitur Ambulando” or “It is Orlando include teacher assistants, inspiring and practical experience solved by walking,” (St. Augustine), Advent/Christmas concerts: • Refugee resettlement mentors Celebrate the music of Christmas serving survivors of domestic in Orlando to “adopt-a-family” on applying the Gospel to every Saturday, Nov. 12, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. violence, working at a credit aspect of life. Tickets: $19. www. Practice mindfulness while walking and enjoy an evening of to help introduce newly arrived inspirational music from Maureen union, being an educator around refugees to American culture reallifecatholic-hfjzq.formstack. labyrinth. $40, includes lunch. farmworker rights and working com/forms/altamonte_springs. Preregistration required. McGovern, Florence LaRue of the and help them learn and practice 5th Dimension and Freda Payne. with 1st generation college English. Annual craft bazaar: Nov. • Franciscan hermitage retreat, Visit www.homelessheart.org/. students. Bilingual Spanish/English 18-19, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Nov. 20, 8 Nov. 16, 5:30 p.m.-Nov. 20. Silent is helpful but not necessary. The • Furniture pickups and a.m.-2 p.m., St. Stephen Parish, 575 retreat guided by Franciscan • Wednesday, Nov. 30, 7 p.m., St. service term begins Jan. 2, 2017, apartment setups in Orlando: Tuskawilla Road, Winter Springs. Father Vianney Cunningham, and Margaret Mary Parish, 526 N. Park and runs through Aug. 1. Requires Volunteers help staff pick up Handmade items, designer knits, Jeanne and Tony Walter, Secular Ave., Winter Park. Benefits Catholic 35 to 40 hours a week. Accepting furniture and set up apartments gifts, doll clothes, pet boutique, Franciscans. Charities of Central Florida. applications now and through for refugees before they arrive. garden shop and more. Free • Thursday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m., Feb. 5. Call Laura Firtel, 407-484- Must be 18 or older and able to lift • Senior Day, Thursday, Dec. 8, furniture. ongoing origami classes for all 9 a.m.-2 p.m. “The Many Faces of Church of Our Saviour, 5301 N. 7736, [email protected]; Hope ages. Refreshments/food available Mary” with Father Blase Romano. Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach. CommUnity Center, 407-880-4673, • Volunteer medical for sale on Friday and Saturday; Discover universal love of Our Benefits Family Promise of Brevard ext. 231; www.ndmva.org and click professionals such as MDs, PAs, pancake breakfast on Sunday. Lady by people of all nations. County. on Apopka. RNs, OBGYNs, EKG technicians, Proceeds support those in need. Learn about ancient and modern • Friday, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m., St. Catholic Charities of Central endocrinologists, orthopedic 407-435-8945. devotions that still have meaning Timothy Parish, 1351 Paige Place, Florida seeks volunteers for the surgeons, certified health “Triad of Love”: Friday, today. Includes lunch and Mass. Lady Lake. Benefits Catholic following programs. Visit www. educators, general and nurse practitioners needed at each clinic. Dec. 2, 5:30-9 p.m., the Club at • ‘Laudato Si’, Our Common Charities of Central Florida. cflcc.org /volunteer or contact Carly. Eaglebrooke, 1300 Eaglebrooke • Saturday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m., Holy [email protected] or 407-658- [email protected], Lazarus Free Home,” Saturday, Dec. 10, 9:30 Medical Clinic in Wildwood; Erin. Blvd., Lakeland. Annual fundraising a.m.-5:30 p.m. Explore themes and Family Parish, 5125 S. Apopka 1818, ext. 1026. dinner for Catholic Charities Vineland Road, Orlando. Benefits [email protected], St. Luke’s Free action based on document from • Hospitality volunteers are Medical and Dental Clinic in Eustis; Adoption Services. Includes silent Pope Francis. $35, includes lunch. Catholic Community Television needed to staff front desk of the auction, entertainment and Network (CCTN). [email protected], St. Thomas • “The Face of God Revealed” food pantry in Orlando. Volunteers Free Medical Clinic in St. Cloud. testimonials. Tickets: $50, must be women’s retreat, Wednesday, Jan. Lessons and Carols of Advent are needed three-four hours each purchased in advance. Leesa Elliott, 18, 2017, 5:30 p.m.-Friday, Jan. and Christmas: Friday, Dec. 9, 7:30 863-686-7153, ext. 3018. 20, 11 a.m. Take time during this p.m., St. James Cathedral, 215 N. “Unveiled: Discovering retreat to explore how lessening Orange Ave., Orlando. Candlelight the Great Mystery in Your the noise around us and leaving service of music and readings by Marriage,” Saturday, Dec. 3, 8 distractions behind can improve cathedral choir and orchestra. Free- a.m.-5:30 p.m. Holy Name of Jesus your hearing and clarify your will offering appreciated. www. Parish, 3050 N. Highway A1A, understanding.. stjamesorlando.org/ministries-2/ Indialantic. Explore what it means “Waiting in Joyful Hope” fomm-friends-of-the-music- to build true unity and intimacy, young adult retreat: Saturday, ministry. identities as male and female, Dec. 10, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Great Catholic gift items, bibles, books, statues barriers to deep relationships, Annunciation Parish, 1020 and more! Free gift wrap, Lay-a-Way, and Special and ways to express and build Montgomery Road, Altamonte ANNOUNCEMENTS passion and intimacy. Karin Alcock, Springs. Join Bishop John Noonan ordering all make this a great place to shop. [email protected]; 321-773-2783, for Mass, brunch, workshops Catholic Charities food ext. 140. and adoration. Meet religious pantry needs donations. Come and help celebrate our Participate in the “Donation of “The Inn — A Christmas sisters and priests from a variety th Journey”: Dec. 9-10, 6-9:30 p.m.; of communities and learn more the Month” club to keep shelves 4 year anniversary! Dec. 11, 1-5:30 p.m., Holy Name about discernment. Young adults stocked and the community fed. Located in Sanford, Sat., Nov. 26 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. of Jesus hall, 3050 N. Highway ages 18-40 are welcome. Baby- October’s donation is canned just east of Central chicken. Semoran food pantry, Refreshments! Prizes! Discounts! A1A, Indiatlantic. Nativities from sitting available. No cost. Contact Florida Hospital, in around the world and musical Kimmy Zeiler by Nov. 18: kzeiler@ 1771 N. Semoran Blvd., Orlando. presentation. Donations: $10- orlandodiocese.org, 407-246- Donations accepted Monday- the Lexington Plaza For more information call: $20 depending on night. Half 4910. R.S.V.P. on Facebook event Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 407-658- shopping center at 1818, ext. 2335. Dolores | 407-321-8855 10411-1111 off for children 12 and under. page: https://www.facebook.com/ 1438 West 1st Street. Proceeds will go to help purchase events/184275838688148/. [email protected] the most-needed items of water, www.thefloridacatholic.org | Nov. 11-24, 2016 FLORIDACatholic PALM BEACH DIOCESE Saints, souls remembered LINDA REEVES of the Florida Catholic staff

ROYAL PALM BEACH | It has been only a few months since Leon George Decatrel, a parishioner of St. Peter Parish in Jupiter, lost his wife. On All Souls Day, Decatrel sat quietly in prayer as Mass began at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery in Royal Palm Beach. “I came to pray for my wife,” he told the Florida Catholic about prayers in his heart for his deceased wife buried near the out- door cemetery ‘With this reality c h apel. “ We were married before us, we are 57 years. I am able to face much learning to live alone. It will in our lives and take some time.” to face it with G er a ld M. Barbarito cel- freedom, hope e b r a t e d t h e and joy. When All Souls’ Day Mass Nov. 2, this vision gets and presented a comforting lost, then the and inspiring Leon George Decatrel, a parishioner of St. Peter in Jupiter, sits in quiet prayer near his wife’s grave. He was one of many faithful difficulties and homily touch- visiting Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery Nov. 2 to pray for loved ones and all the souls who have faithfully departed. ing on eternal He lost his wife of 57 years in August. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) challenges of life in heaven. life are very hard All Souls Day be prepared to meet and be in the presence is a time to re- of God. to face and can memb er t he “This purification involves the facing of understandably saints and all personal sins that were committed during the faithfully this life,” he said. “The facing of these sins is overwhelm us departed while a painful process. It blocks the vision of God. reflecting upon However, the souls are to become saints and to the point of eternal life and it is important to realize that even many of the despair. Faith is the fact that all canonized saints faced the reality of their sins are called to and the state of purgatory.” what makes the live holy lives of He said saints were not free from sin, but difference.’ prayer. Bishop instead faced their sins and overcame them Barbarito said it by turning their lives over to God. Along with — Bishop Gerald is also a time to praying for the souls of the departed, Bishop remind Catho- Barbarito said “we can also pray to the souls Barbarito lics they are who are intercessors on our behalf.” on a journey to “It is no exaggeration to state that next to God’s kingdom. heaven, purgatory is the happiest place to be,” “While that kingdom begins in this Bishop Barbarito said. “We can never lose world, its fullness is not reached until we hope that those in this life who may have had are with the Lord in heaven. This is the pur- even the most serious sins cannot be purified pose and meaning of our lives,” he said. “We through the merciful love of God.” look forward to being with God and with all Mary Ann Roleke and her husband Her- Pictured is the entrance of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery in Royal Palm those who have gone before us where every bert, parishioners of St. Joseph Parish in Stu- Beach, where the All Souls Mass was celebrated. tear and sorrow is wiped away and only the art, were among the people who attended love of God prevails. Mass at the Catholic cemetery. It was a beauti- at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in collect names of deceased so they might be “With this reality before us, we are able ful fall morning with a blue sky overhead and Boynton Beach. Seminarians, faculty, visit- remembered in a special way. The names are to face much in our lives and to face it with a cool breeze blowing as the outdoor Mass ing parishioners from various parishes and written on a scroll and placed in a capsule and freedom, hope and joy. When this vision gets was celebrated with parishioners and priests members of the Council of Catholic Women buried under the tall oak with a small marker. lost, then the difficulties and challenges of life from various parishes in attendance. attended the Mass followed by a reception. Seminarians, clergy and visitors to the semi- are very hard to face and can understandably “We are praying for all the people we know After the Mass, Bishop Barbarito and nary are reminded as they walk near the tree overwhelm us to the point of despair,” the who have died,” Roleke said. “We thought it priests from the seminary gathered outside and marker to pray for the deceased through- bishop continued. “Faith is what makes the was a beautiful day to do this. It was a drive the chapel near the seminary’s “remem- out the year. difference.” from Stuart, but we thought it was a lovely brance tree.” The gathering was part of an “We have over 400 names this year (on the Bishop Barbarito also spoke about the real- idea.” annual ceremony and program organized by scroll),” said Joanne Springer. “The names ity of purgatory and that people have died and Following the cemetery Mass, Bishop the Council of Catholic Women. were collected by the women of the various are now in a state of being purified in order to Barbarito celebrated a public mid-day Mass As part of the program the council women council deaneries.” n Nov. 11-24, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 2 Thanksgiving, prayer and joy As we celebrate Thanksgiving, it you have hidden these things from BISHOP’S SCHEDULE is most appropriate to consider the the wise and the intelligent and many blessings for which we give revealed them to infants; yes, Fa- Nov 11-17 — Meeting of the Nov 19 — 6 p.m., Birthline/Lifeline thanks to God — our faith, fami- ther, for such was your gracious U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, reception and dinner, Marriott Hotel, lies, friends, health, our great na- will. All things have been handed Baltimore. West Palm Beach. tion and many, many others. There over to me by my Father, and no Nov 18 — 2:30 p.m., Taping Nov 20 — 10:30 a.m., Mass, clos- Florida may be some special reasons for one knows who the Son is except of Diocesan Services Appeal video, ing of Jubilee Year of Mercy, Cathedral which we and our fami- the Father, or who the Fa- Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, Palm of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Catholic Beach Gardens. Nov. 24-25 — Pastoral Center lies are especially grate- ther is except the Son and DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH ful during this particu- anyone to whom the Son Nov 19 — 4 p.m., Mass and closed for Thanksgiving holidays. lar year. Giving thanks wishes to reveal him’” (Lk installation of Father Kevin Nelson as Vol. 78, No. 1 to God is a fundamen- 10:21-22). It is the prayer of pastor, St. Helen Parish, Vero Beach. tal part of our spiritual Jesus, in which he is in deep 9995 North Military Trail lives and enables us to union with the Father, that than who we are, either to please the Holy Spirit permits him to.” He Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 be secure in the joy and causes him to rejoice and ourselves or to impress others, we then made reference to a favorite 561-775-9500 • Fax 561-630-2698 freedom which only to thank his Father for of- LIVING are acting like the seemingly “wise passage of his from St. Paul’s Let- PUBLISHER genuine gratitude can THE TRUTH fering the same joy to those and intelligent.” In this feigned ter to the Romans, “The Spirit too Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito bring. The Preface of al- IN LOVE who accept themselves as state God cannot reveal himself to comes to the aid of our weakness; most every Mass we cel- Bishop they completely rely upon us in prayer because we cannot be for we do not know how to pray as DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS ebrate proclaims “It is him and not themselves. present to God as ourselves as he we ought, but the Spirit itself inter- Dianne Laubert truly right and just, our Gerald Jesus makes clear that created us. We need to be grateful cedes with inexpressible groanings. [email protected] duty and our salvation, Barbarito pride and self-satisfaction that God made us as we are and And the one who searches hearts DIOCESAN EDITOR always and everywhere block the vision of God and that he made no one better than know what is the intention of the Linda Reeves to give you thanks, Lord, only humility, with its reli- us and no one less than us. 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Ferretti about the honor of be- Marie Ferretti was recognized ing recognized for her efforts. as the 2016 Diocese of Palm Beach “This honor belongs to all the Alonzo Jefferson, left, gathers Respect Life Person of the Year. members of St. Helen’s Respect with Sam Budnyk, center, and Ferretti, a parishioner of St. Helen Life Ministry,” she said about the John Carney at the Florida Parish in Vero Beach since 1980, faithful and dedicated people Athletic High School Hall of is the mother of five children, who are part of the ministry that Fame induction. grandmother of eight grandchil- she heads. “They are the ‘rubber dren and great grandmother of that hits the road.’ Their passion two great grandchildren. for life issues is unwaveringly Newsbriefs ““I have always focused on strong.” children,” she said. “Children are St. Helen Parish’s respect life God’s special gifts. They are in- ministry launched February 2004 Cardinal Newman nocent and vulnerable, and they with parishioner Joan Paquette Bishop Felipe Estevez of St. Augstine, far left, and Bishop John grad inducted are our future.” at the head. When she stepped Noonan of Orlando, far right, pose with Marie Ferretti, 2016 Diocese The annual respect life award down in 2006, Ferretti took the of Palm Beach Respect Life Person of the Year, second from left, and into hall of fame was presented during the annual helm carrying on the ministry Don Kazimir, program director of the diocese’s Catholic Charities Alonzo Jefferson of the Car- Respect Life Conference Oct. that continues to grow. That year, Repsect Life Office. Ferretti was honored at the Florida Respect Life dinal Newman 1983 graduation 14-15, held at Sts. Peter and Paul the ministry hosted its inaugu- Conference in October. (GLENDA MEEKINS | FC) class has been installed into the Parish in Winter Park. Bishop ral Mother’s Day Baby Shower to Florida High School Athletic Hall Felipe J. Estevez of St. Augustine, benefit pregnancy care centers. October as Respect Life Month working diligently with her in St. of Fame. Jefferson, a native of West who serves as episcopal modera- Parishioners were encouraged to and the Month of the Rosary. Helen’s respect life ministry for Palm Beach, set several rushing tor of Respect Life, presented the donate unwrapped gifts of cloth- The group sponsors an annual coming up with the idea. and scoring records at Cardinal award along with Bishop John ing and useful baby items. Baby Bottle Campaign to benefit Ferretti and her team of min- Newman. He is a two-time high Noonan of Orlando and Don Ka- That successful event led to the Woman’s Care Center, which isters also speak at various times school All American and in his zimir, program director of the more annual events including provides free counseling, support throughout the years during days, one of the most explosive of- diocese’s Catholic Charities Re- St. Helen’s participation in the and education to women facing Masses. fensive players in Florida who was spect Life Office. annual commemoration of Na- unplanned pregnancies. In 2011, “More and more people are celebrated and heavily recruited. Kazimir said Ferretti was very tional Sanctity of Human Life the ministry started an annual waking up to the facts. Our youth He went on to play football for the deserving of recognition for her Day in January marking the an- 5K walk/run event to benefit Ra- are far more pro-life than we University of Notre Dame, in South many years of dedication to the niversary of Roe v. Wade, the chel’s Vineyard ministry, Mary’s were. Truth is fact, and the facts Bend, Ind., where he graduated in pro-life movement and the re- Supreme Court case that issued Shelter and Women’s Care Cen- are hard to ignore,” she said. 1988. He has been in the education spect for life cause. He said that a ruling that guaranteed women ter. “Today, I believe respect for life field for more than 25 years and she champions the cause with access to abortion in 1973. The In 2015, St. Helen’s ministry is the most important issue be- coached high school football and “passion and all her heart.” event brings people together in held an essay contest for seventh cause we know the truth about track. “Marie is everything I hope for public prayer for the end of abor- and eighth graders at St. Helen it, the harmful effects on women, To date, he is the third member in a respect life parish represen- tion and continues to capture at- School with the goal of inspir- and that thousands of babies are of the Cardinal Newman commu- tative,” he said. “I take great plea- tention and grow in peaceful and ing the youth to offer respect life killed every day. I think that the nity to be honored with the distinc- sure in awarding the Diocese of prayerful participation. In 2009, messages. Now, an annual event sad state of our country today is tion. He joins Cardinal Newman’s Palm Beach Respect Life Person her ministry held its first rosary it has found even greater suc- a direct result of this horrible dis- John Carney who played football of the Year recognition to Marie.” prayer service to commemorate cess. Ferretti credited ministers respect for life.” n for Cardinal Newman and on both college and professional football fields, and Coach Sam Budnyk for- mer school athletic director and coach. Celebrate the Founded in 1992, the Florida High School Athletic Hall of Fame Traditional Latin Mass recognizes and honors those who through achievements excelled in one or more high school athletic programs sponsored by the asso- ciation and its member schools.

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Transportation The timing was significant since provided and registration required. the week serves to inspire young Please contact a parish priest for people to thoroughly and prayer- information or call 561-775-9552 or fully discern personal vocations [email protected]. and be aware of God’s call. “We have all these altar servers of all ages and their parents so why come spouses of Christ. not use this opportunity to share “Every one of you had a special information about vocations and mission,” she continued. “God cre- get them in a prayerful presence,” ated you for a purpose. When we re- said Father Brian Lehnert, director spond to what God has created us of the diocesan Office of Vocations for, and we start walking that path and Seminarians. “We want to use that is when we are holy.” this opportunity to really showcase The Center for Applied Research Altar serves participate in lively songs during the annual Altar Server Appreciation Mass Oct. 22 at vocations.” in the Apostolate, a national non- the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola. (LINDA REEVES | FC) The Altar Server Appreciation profit located at Georgetown Uni- Mass was held Oct. 22, at the Cathe- versity, released a study of men I listened to the call and over the dral of St. Ignatius Loyola in Palm and women religious making their years followed it.” Beach. Several of the diocese’s 13 perpetual vows in 2015 and men National Vocations Awareness seminarians helped out at the Mass joining the priesthood from 2000 Week began in 1976 by the U.S. distributing programs and tending to 2015. The study revealed that bishops as a way to encourage and to last minute details. The young- 20 percent of the women who took promote of vocations to the priest- sters in attendance had a chance vows were former altar servers and hood, diaconate and consecrated to meet the young men and talk to 48 percent had taught faith forma- life through prayer and education. them. A small group of religious tion. The study also revealed 70 to The week also reminds faithful to women of the Servants of Pierced 80 percent of the priests surveyed pray for and to support those con- Heart of Jesus and Mary, an or- served at the altar. sidering vocations. dered founded in Miami, led lively Jessica Formul, 15, was one of the The diocese is planning a Voca- songs and played the guitar before long-time servers at the apprecia- tions Weekend event Nov. 11-12 at the Mass. Some of the women were tion Mass. She serves at Our Lady John Vianney College Seminary in young and appeared to interact of Perpetual Help in Delray Beach. Miami for men interested in learn- very well and get the attention of “I enjoy serving the Church,” she ing more about priestly vocations. many of the estimated 1,200 boys said. “It has taught me a lot about The event is free and transporta- and girls and their family members God. It has taught me to have a re- tion is provided. The local Serra sitting in the pews. lationship with God.” Club of South Palm Beach, associ- At one point, Sister Grace Ma- During the Mass, Bishop Ger- ated with Serra International and rie took to the podium. She talked ald M. Barbarito, main celebrant, aimed at fostering vocations to the about her “blessed” life as a reli- talked about his own calling to the priesthood and the religious life, is gious sister and shared her calling priesthood beginning at a young helping promote the event. experience. age. He said everyone should con- “Serra is promoting the event in “Vocations is a calling from tinue to listen and pray for God’s our parishes and to our Serra mem- the Lord,” she said. “Each of us is guidance in selecting a life voca- bers,” said Jean Waddington, Serra called. We are called to be saints. tion whether it be vocations to the Club president and parishioner of We are called to be holy. We are to- priesthood, consecrated life, mar- St. Matthew Parish in Lake Worth. tally called in religious life. We are riage or single life. She hopes that people will pass called to totally give of ourselves “We are all called,” he said. “I along the event information to high to Jesus. We make vows of poverty, know in my own life God called school juniors and seniors, as well chastity and obedience. We be- me to be a priest when I was young. as young adult men. n Diocese hosts health fair

Diocesan staff members including Gigi Silvagnoli, office assistant, Carol Waring, wellness coordinator and Gretchen Wood, human resource coordinator, were on hand offering informational bags and raffle tickets as part of the Employee Health, Wellness and Safety Fair held at host Cardinal Newman High School in West Palm Beach Oct. 26. A total of six fairs are being held this year for diocesan employees as a way to inform, encourage and motivate healthy lifestyles, 10118-1111 good nutrition and active lives. The fairs are aimed at keeping employess healthy and safe. 5 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Nov. 11-24, 2016 St. Luke marks successful year with partnership LINDA REEVES Council for Private School Ac- of the Florida Catholic staff creditation agency. Two Congregation of Holy PALM SPRINGS | The Mass cel- Cross priests, Father Timothy ebrated Oct. 21 at St. Luke Church Scully and Father Sean McGraw, served as an intimate gathering co-founded the Alliance for Cath- of adults, students, clergy, dioc- olic Education in 1993 to help esan leaders and educators who form energetic, committed and marked a significant time in the faith-filled teachers in Catho- life of the 54-year-old St. Luke lic schools. Their first program School. was developed for educators and Oct. 21 formally marked St. called ACE Teaching Fellows. To- Luke School as being designated day, 76 percent of ACE Teaching a “Notre Dame ACE academy,” Fellows graduates continue to a distinguished label the school serve in education, the majority and the diocese are proud to cele- in Catholic schools. brate. Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito From the first successful pro- served as main celebrant for the gram came other initiatives aimed Mass, and representatives of the at strengthen Catholic schools and ACE program were on hand for the providing children with opportu- joyous occasion. nities. Disadvantaged youngsters The day celebrated the grow- are particularly targeted to give ing and strong relationship them a chance to succeed. between the Diocese of Palm The Notre Dame ACE Acad- Beach, St. Luke School and the emies program is a newer initia- University of Notre Dame and its tive launched in 2010 in response Alliance for Catholic Education to a call made by the United States (ACE) program. Notre Dame has Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito speaks to and questions students from St. Luke School during Mass Oct. Conference of Catholic Bishops. helped St. Luke over the past two 21 at St. Luke Paris in Palm Springs. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) The bishops encouraged schools years develop an advanced and of higher education to get involved innovative science, technology, In January, staffers will be travel- esan leaders and educators help- velopment, while also being good and help address the future of the engineering and mathematic ing with the Notre Dame STEM ing them in their missions and to stewards of our resources. Most largest private school system in curriculum or STEM education. team to the Stanford University strengthen Catholic school iden- importantly, we hope to support the world, Catholic schools. St. Luke educators have taken campus in California for STEM tity, curriculum programs and families as they help their chil- Today, the team members of part in STEM teaching stud- training. A follow-up will occur in teaching methods. Notre Dame dren strive for their goals of col- Notre Dame Alliance continue to ies at the university in Indiana July 2017 for a week of professional team members also help in areas lege and heaven.” help and support Catholic school through the Notre Dame Trust- development at Notre Dame. of ongoing professional develop- St. Luke School serves 182 stu- teachers and principals and to- ey STEM Fellowship program. “I am very excited about our ment, financial management and dents from preschool through gether the educators and Notre University representatives have Notre Dame ACE academy part- marketing. grade eight. In 1975, the school Dame representatives faithfully worked with St. Luke School nership,” Bacchus said. “The sup- “It is a pleasure to see the part- was first accredited by the Flor- strive to help Catholic schools leaders to host and lead two port they are providing can only nership between the University ida Catholic School Accredita- live on and strengthen and grow summer camp programs featur- enhance our school and the STEM of Notre Dame, St. Luke Catholic tion Program that serves as the offering Catholic education ing STEM components that have initiative. My goal for STEM is to School and the Diocese of Palm accrediting agency for the 170 aimed at helping young people attracted interested families and continue our reach across all cur- Beach continue to grow and Catholic schools in the state of develop physical, moral and in- youngster from the school com- riculum and expand beyond the flourish,” said Gary Gelo, dioc- Florida. The facility continues tellectual gifts and school envi- munity and beyond. walls of St. Luke.” esan school superintendent. “We to be accredited by the Florida ronments, which help students Diann Bacchus, St. Luke Schools carrying the “Notre will be collaborating to increase Catholic Conference Accredita- grow and deepen relationships School’s director of STEM Edu- Dame ACE Academy” title are academic achievement, boost en- tion Program and the National with God. n cation, said she and teacher Jill known for their high quality edu- rollment, strengthen the Catho- Sargent are completing the Notre cation, excellent teachers and in- lic mission, provide support for Dame Trustey STEM Fellowship. novative teaching methods. ACE school leadership and faculty, She added the school has year- faculty and staff actually work enhance curriculum and instruc- round professional development. closely with the academies, dioc- tion through professional staff de- Members of St. Luke School choir lead songs during a Mass at St. Luke Church Oct. 21. Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito was main celebrant for the Mass that brought the entire school community and parishioners together in celebration along with St. Luke clergy and representatives of the Students process into St. Luke Church holding signs representing University of their graduation years. The procession was part of Mass celebrations Notre Dame. Oct. 21 marking the school’s one-year anniversary as a Notre Dame Alliance for Catholic Education academy. Nov. 11-24, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 6 Parish marks the formal arrival of new pastor LINDA REEVES graduated from All Hallows Col- St. Patrick Parish community for lege Seminary in Dublin. He was being a model parish of faith-filled PALM BEACH GARDENS | It ordained there for the Diocese of people. He also talked about Father was a crisp, sunny morning nearly Palm Beach Dec. 4, 1993, by Bishop Lacy using words including “won- 25 years ago when the Florida Cath- J. Keith Symons, who traveled there derful,” compassionate” and “car- olic covered Father Aidan Lacy’s or- for the ordination. Two days later, ing” to describe him. dination in Ireland with his family Father Lacy celebrated his first “He is a man who loves the looking on in love and support. Mass at St. John Vianney Church Church,” Bishop Barbarito said. “He This month, the paper once in Artane, a north side suburb of is a man who loves the word. He is a again is covering formal ceremo- Dublin. man who loves to preach. He is able nies as Father Lacy stood before His first assignment officially to proclaim the word of God be- the diocese’s bishop. But this time started Dec. 5, 1993, when he served cause he lives the word of God. We around, he is surrounding by a new St. Vincent Ferrer Parish in Delray give thanks to our new pastor, and I parish family offering support. Beach as parochial vicar. In July have been inspired and uplifted by “It is a joy to be with you and 1998, he was appointed parochial my visit here to the Church today.” formally install your pastor,” said vicar at Holy Name of Jesus in West As it turns out, the simple, hum- Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito, main Palm Beach, where he was later ble afternoon with Bishop Bar- celebrant, during Mass with instal- named parochial administrator, barito, which Father Lacy had first lation ceremonies Oct. 30 at St. Pat- and then pastor on Jan. 1, 2001. envisioned, turned out to be quite rick Parish in Palm Beach Gardens. In 2004, his ministry took a new an affair attracting 400 people who Bishop Barbarito teased the path. He was appointed chaplain of showed up as a sign of support. event would be a “difficult ceremo- St. Mary’s Medical Center Sept. 30, Father Aidan Lacy, left, is installed as pastor during ceremonies Oct. Parish staff quickly planned and ny” for Father Lacy, who wanted no 2004. In 2006, he was named direc- 30 at St. Patrick Parish in Palm Beach Gardens, with Bishop Gerald organized the social that followed big celebration or all the attention, tor of pastoral care at the medical M. Barbarito presiding. (LINDA REEVES | FC) the afternoon Mass, and it was a but the church was standing-room- center where he served for more joyous celebration formally mark- only. than 10 years before coming to St. impaired. The priest also created business. … He has a great vision ing the arrival of the new pastor, a “He is a wonderful priest, and Patrick July 1, 2015, to serve as paro- the parish logo, which incorporates for the parish, and he welcomes the significant moment in the life of the I know he didn’t want this,” the chial administrator. the parish mission of commitment challenges the future holds.” parish. bishop added. “We are celebrat- Tom Rice, St. Patrick Parish busi- to Eucharist and Holy Spirit and to Clergy of the parish including Days before before the celebra- ing what a priest is all about. He is ness manager, said he is impressed the parish policy of openness and pastor emeritus Father Brian Flana- tion, Rice told the Florida Catholic a shepherd. He is a teacher to look with the priest’s creativity, leader- outreach to all. gan, Father John D’Mello, parochial they would put up a tent for a picnic after all. He is here to build up the ship skills and professionalism. “(The logo) is being implemented vicar, Msgr. Walter Birkle, priest in reception. He added there would be Church and support all. We are all To better serve people in the com- in print, on our new website and the residence, and Deacon Joe Pollock four food trucks along with normal called to build up the Church. It is munity with hearing difficulties, parish flag,” Rice said. “Father Aid- were on hand for the celebration picnic food fare. A petting zoo and our faith in Jesus Christ that is so Father Lacy approved the instal- an promised to be very transparent along with Father Brian King, epis- an inflatable sports center was also important.” lation of the ‘loop system,’ which and has delivered on that promise copal secretary. Throughout the added to accommodate the parish’s Father Lacy, a native of Ireland, increases the audio for the hearing with frequent updates on parish Mass, Bishop Barbarito praised the many younger families. n 10348-1111 7 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Nov. 11-24, 2016 Cross Catholic holds spiritual retreat LINDA REEVES ing spread the mercy message and of the Florida Catholic staff help people better understand the significance of the special year. BOCA RATON | Cross Catholic Pope Francis established the Year Outreach, a charity based in South of Mercy to encourage people to Florida dedicated to helping the reach out to all with acts of mercy needy in the poorest areas of the and to receive God’s mercy through world, marked an important event the sacrament of reconciliation. last month. The missionaries on hand included A staff retreat was held Oct. 19, Father Timothy O’Toole, a priest for in Boca Raton in cooperation with the Diocese of Palm Beach working the Pontifical Council Cor Unum with Cross Catholic Outreach, and of Rome, which is devoted to the diocesan priests Father Bernard Church’s charitable and humani- Olszewski, Father Phong Pham and tarian efforts. The theme of the day- Father John Fischer. Father O’Toole long event was “His Mercy Endures told the Florida Catholic that his Forever.” Speakers Msgr. Giampi- year as a mercy missionary has etro Dal Toso and Msgr. Peter Bui, been busy and wonderful. both of the council based in Rome, The Jubilee Year of Mercy will led the event held to mark the Jubi- officially come to a close Nov. 20, lee Year of Mercy. with closing of the diocesan Holy “Each of us at Cross Catholic Doors. The faithful are invited Outreach has a specific role, how- for the event to be held at 10:30 ever, we also know that our roles a.m., at the Cathedral of St. Igna- are what we carry with us into the tius Loyola, 9999 N. Military Trail, world,”said Joanne Miceli-Bogash, a Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito celebrates Mass Oct. 19 at Our Lady of Lourdes in Boca Raton as part of a Palm Beach Gardens. Bishop Ger- Cross Catholic Outreach represen- Cross Catholic Outreach retreat. Concelebrants included Msgr. Giampietro Dal Toso, fourth from the ald M. Barbarito will preside in tative helping organize the retreat. left, and Msgr. Peter Bui, second from right. Both men are from Rome and serve the Pontifical Council union with Pope Francis, who will “A retreat of this kind will fortify Cor Unum. Father Brian King, diocesan episcopal secretary, far right, and Deacon Jim Parrilli of St. close the Holy Doors at the Vatican. and strengthen each employee and Christopher Parish in Hobe Sound, were also at the altar. (LINDA REEVES | FC) Pilgrims are encouraged to enter fill us with even more resolve to through the Holy Doors to obtain carry out God’s mercy.” Lourdes in Boca Raton. He said he who were designated “Missionaries retreat. the blessing of God’s mercy and a Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito was “delighted” to be with Cross of Mercy” by Pope Francis in Rome Throughout the Year of Mercy plenary indulgence. www.dioce- served as main celebrant of a Catholic ministers and leaders. as part of the Year of Mercy, concel- the Missionaries of Mercy have sepb.org/jubileeofmercy, www. Mass for retreatants at Our Lady of Four of six Cross outreach priests, ebrated the Mass and served at the been visiting U.S. parishes help- im.va. n 10283-1111 Nov. 11-24, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 8

to apply and download the to attend. 561-694-8953, Diocesan events application from the diocesan TV MASS FYI [email protected]. Workshops for extraordinary website, www.diocesepb.org/ Sunday televised Mass airs 9 a.m. To find more information, visit www. Sacred art workshop: Nov 19, ministers of holy Communion: deacon-formation. 561-775-9540, on CW34 WTVX. Produced by the diocesepb.org/events or www. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., St. Nicholas Melkite For both new and experienced [email protected]. diocesan Office of Communications. catholiccharitiesdpb.org/events. Catholic Church, 5715 Lake Ida ministers. Call your parish office Divorce survival ministry Questions: www.diocesepb.org/tv- Road, Delray Beach. Lesson program: Parishes in the focused on meaning and creation to make reservations with the Mass or 561-775-9529. To support Diocese of Palm Beach. 12-week 6090 Hypoluxo Road, Lake Worth. of sacred artwork through practice diocesan Liturgy Office. Sessions in the televised Mass or to request a English and Spanish. program features 30-minute Crafts and garage-sale items. theory, and theological discussions. DVD segments on challenges of a free Mass missal: 561-775-9529 or Vendors wanted. 561-434-5606 Hands-on opportunity to create a • Dec. 3, St. Lucie Parish, 280 Office of Communications, 9995 N. S.W. Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. broken marriage. For the recently Bus trip and daylong tour: mosaic. No artistic skills needed. Lucie. separated and divorced and Military Trail, P.O. Box 109650, Palm Nov. 12, 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Clermont, Reservation deadline: Nov. 17. 305- those divorced for many years. Beach Gardens, FL 33410. west of Orlando. Hosted by 330-3085. Vocations Awareness Sponsored by Office of Marriage Council of Catholic Women. Tour Theology of the Body: Nov. Weekend: Nov. 11-13, St. John and Family Life. Registration of winery with craft and food Vianney Seminary, 2900 S.W. 21, 7:30 p.m., St. Joan of Arc suggested; space limited. To and in union with the Florida vendors. Reservation required by Ministry House, 319 S.W. Third 87th Ave., Miami. Designed for register: 561-775-9524. Conference of Catholic Bishops, a Nov. 5. 561-352-9991. men seeking information on St., Boca Raton. Theme: “God, 2016-2017 School of member of the National Coalition Theology of the Body: Nov. Love and Relationships.” Weekly seminary life and the priesthood. to End the Death Penalty. Light Must be at least in 11th grade to Christian Formation: Learn more 14, 7:30-9 p.m., St. Joan of Arc, sessions based on teachings of St. about Catholicism and prepare dinner follows Mass in the 319 S.W. Third St., Boca Raton. John Paul II. Food, fellowship and attend. Transportation provided. cathedral parish hall. 561-360-3324 Registration required. Please for ministry work. Available in Theme: “God, love and holy study. Designed for those 18 and English and Spanish. Cost: $10. For or www.catholiccharitiesdpb.org/ relationships.” For ages 18 and older. 561-376-9495. contact a parish priest. 561-775- events. 9552, [email protected]. schedule of classes: 561-775-9544, up. Five-week study based on Advent by candlelight tea: www.diocesepb.org/schools-of- • Mandatory guardianship “Theology of the Body” by St. Hispanic evangelization Nov. 30, 7-9 p.m., St. Vincent christian-formation. education course: Approved by John Paul II. Food, fellowship and Ferrer Parish, 840 George Bush conference: Nov. 12, 8 a.m.-8 Palm Beach County Circuit Court study. 561-376-9495. p.m. and Nov. 13, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Protection of Children Blvd., Delray Beach. Special and Young People: The and sponsored by Palm Beach Closing of the Year of women’s evening of fellowship Cardinal Newman High School, County Bar Association. Training 512 Spencer Drive, West Palm Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach Mercy celebration: Nov 18, 6 and celebration of Advent season. is committed to the safety and is designed to help guardians p.m., Ascension Parish, 7250 N. Prayer, music, reflection, lighting Beach. Prayer, adoration, music, understand their legal duties to praise, worship and healing. Guest protection of all children and Federal Highway, Boca Raton. of the Advent wreath. Coffee, tea vulnerable adults in its care. both their ward and the court. Praise, worship and music by and desserts. Reservations required speakers: Father Duvan Bermudez, Court-appointed guardians are director of diocesan Hispanic Victims of abuse are encouraged Redemption. Guest speaker: by Nov. 23. 561- 699-9444. to contact the diocesan victim required to successfully complete Immaculee Ilibagiza, author and Free forum: Dec. 9, 7-8:30 ministry; Father Sergio Serrano, training within four months after director of Hispanic ministry in the assistance coordinator Theresa genocide survivor. Refreshments. p.m., St. Vincent Ferrer Parish, 840 Fretterd, 561-801-0999, to begin being appointed. Fee: $75. Call for Tickets: $20. www.accboca.net, call George Bush Blvd., Delray Beach. Archdiocese of New Orleans; and course dates, times and location: Father Pedro Repollet, a priest of necessary emotional, psychological 561-654-6085. Title: “Christ Looks at Us With and spiritual healing. For more 561-345-2000, ext. 208, www. Arts and crafts fair: Nov. 19 Mercy and Calls Us to Discipleship.” the Archdiocese of Newark, N.J. catholiccharitiesdpb.org/events. Organized by Hispanic charismatic information on diocesan policies and 20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Cathedral Refreshments and book-signing groups of the Diocese of Palm and procedures for reporting • Rosary gathering: First of St. Ignatius Loyola, 9999 N. reception in parish hall with Beach. 561-371-0436. abuse as well as to view the USCCB Saturdays, 9 a.m., near Presidential Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens. Jeff Cavins following forum. All “Charter for the Protection of Women’s Center in West Palm Holiday gift ideas, plus gifts for invited. 561-665-8566, familylife@ Conclusion of the Jubilee Children and Young People,” visit Beach, 100 Northpoint Parkway, Year of Mercy with closing other occasions. Baked items, stvincentferrer.com. www.diocesepb.org and click on West Palm Beach. Led by Respect raffle, children’s activities, snack Seminar: Dec. 10, 7:30 a.m., of the diocesan Holy Doors: Offices/Safe Environments. Life Office. 561-360-3330. Nov. 20, 10:30 a.m., Cathedral bar. Funds raised benefit youth St. Vincent Ferrer Parish, 840 of St. Ignatius Loyola, 9999 N. Catholic Charities events: ministry and mission trips for George Bush Blvd., Delray Beach. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens. • Catholic Charities Birthline/ the parish’s young people. Free Presenter: Jeff Cavins, well-known Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito Lifeline annual dinner dance coMMUnitY admission. Vendors information, speaker and creator of Great will preside in union with Pope gala: Nov. 10, 6 p.m., West Palm events 561-622-2565. Adventure Bible Study program, Francis, who will close the Holy Beach Marriott, 1001 Okeechobee Garage sale: Nov. 19, 7:30 and author and host of Holy Doors at the Vatican. Pilgrims are Blvd., West Palm Beach. Theme: Free concert: Nov. 11, 6 a.m.-1:30 p.m., St. Rita Parish, Land pilgrimages. Title: “Walking encouraged to enter through the “Celebrate the Gift of Human p.m., St. Patrick Parish, 13591 13645 Paddock Drive, Wellington. Toward Eternity.” Registration Holy Doors to obtain the blessing Life.” Includes dinner, dancing Prosperity Farms Road, Palm Refreshments and baked goods and 8 a.m. Mass followed by 9 of God’s mercy and a plenary to the music of Sal Lucca and the Beach Gardens. Orchid City Brass for sale. 561-714-4422 or 407-406- a.m.-3 p.m. seminar. Cost: $39, indulgence. www.diocesepb.org/ Music Masters, a live ultrasound Band will present a Veterans Day 4644. includes materials, breakfast and jubileeofmercy, www.im.va. presentation, client testimonies, patriotic concert. Free-will offering Prayer gathering: Nov. 19, lunch. 561-665-8566, familylife@ Annual Lumen Christi Gala: silent and live auctions, and award appreciated. Open to all. 561-626- 9 a.m., Cathedral of St. Ignatius stvincentferrer.com. Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m., The Breakers, ceremonies. Proceeds benefit 8626, [email protected]. Loyola, 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm Ascension young adults Catholic Charities Birthline/ Palm Beach. Theme: “Catholic Arts and crafts sale: Nov. 12, Beach Gardens. Rosary recitation group meeting: Mondays, 7 p.m., Lifeline ministry programs. Schools Forming Future Leaders.” 1-4:30 p.m.; Nov. 13, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., on the grounds near Military Trail. St. Patrick Parish, 13591 Prosperity Tickets: $125 per person or $1,000 Reception followed by 7:30 p.m. St. John the Evangelist, 10300 Prayer intention is protection of Farms Road, Palm Beach Gardens. per table of 10. 561-738-2060 dinner and dancing. Black-tie Yamato Road, Boca Raton. Holiday human life, traditional marriage, All young adults are invited and or www.catholiccharitiesdpb. benefit supports Catholic school gifts. 561-488-1373. religious freedom and conversion welcome. 561-626-8626 or nicole@ scholarships for elementary and org/birthlinelifeline-pregancy- of America. All are encouraged stpatrickchurch.org. carecenters. Christmas bazaar: Nov. 12, 9 secondary school students. Entire a.m.-3 p.m.; Nov. 13, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., • Mass with prayer for the end net proceeds of gala supports Ascension Parish, 7250 N. Federal of the death penalty: Nov. 30, 5 tuition scholarships shared equally Highway, Boca Raton. Art, crafts, p.m., Cathedral of St. Ignatius among the schools of the diocese, raffle, gourmet foods and baked Join us for a very special evening to close the Year of Mercy with Loyola, 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm which in turn distribute funds goods. 561-654-6085. Beach Gardens, which will be within their school communities. Craft and tag sale: Nov. 12, 9 Tickets: $400. Sponsorship illuminated. Prayer in conjunction with dioceses through America a.m.-2 p.m., St. Matthew Parish, Immaculee Ilibagiza available. Wendy Gross: 561- Internationally known speaker and author 775-9520 or wgross@diocesepb. sharing her story of mercy, forgiveness and hope org. Visit www.diocesepb.org/ lumenchristi. Taping of televised Friday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. Christmas Mass: Dec. 15, 5:30 Live Praise and Worship Music at 6 p.m. p.m., Cathedral of St. Ignatius, Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. to purchase books 9999 Military Trail, Palm Beach and merchandise: light refreshments will be Gardens. All are invited to available for purchase in our Café. celebrate the Mass with Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito. Mass airs on Christmas Day for viewers William E. Boyes including the sick, homebound and others unable to attend John Farina church. All attending taping encouraged to dress in holiday Peter Matwiczyk attire. Light holiday refreshments • Wills, trusts and guardianship litigation Ascension Catholic Church follow Mass. 561-775-9529 or 7250 N. Federal Highway • Boca Raton, Fl 33487 [email protected]. • Estate and trust planning and administration Tickets are $20 and can be purchased through Permanent deacon a PAYPAL link at www.accboca.net applications available: Men interested in applying to become a 3300 PGA Blvd., Suite 600 [email protected] Call 561-654-6085 for more 10064-1111 permanent deacon of the Diocese Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 [email protected] 10041-1111 information about tickets or the event of Palm Beach are asked to speak to their pastors for permission 561-694-7979 [email protected] www.thefloridacatholic.org | Nov. 11-24, 2016 FLORIDACatholic VENICE DIOCESE

A Eucharistic Procession takes place during the 2016 Diocese of Venice Youth Rally Nov. 5 at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center in Punta Gorda. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC)

Youths encouraged, are worthy of call

Bob Reddy through 12, representing nearly 50 Par- At left, ap- of the Florida Catholic staff ishes in the Diocese. Throughout the proximately day the youth were challenged to re- 1,900 youth Punta Gorda | “Powerful!” “Awe- think their relationship with Christ and attended some!” “The best!” “Inspiring!” “Impact- encouraged to have the Lord become the 2016 Diocese ful!” “Perfect!” “Moving!” “Overwhelm- a central part of who they are as young of Venice ing!” “Emotional!” “Prayerful!” “Memo- men and women. A large number of the Youth rable!” participants also received the Sacrament Rally Nov. These were just some of the comments of Confession, which was made available 5 at the from the approximately throughout the event. Charlotte 1,900 young people who ‘Put yourself on Highlights of the day Harbor attended the 2016 Diocese the line for God. included inspirational Event and of Venice Youth Rally Nov. music, games, a chance for Conference 5, at the Charlotte Har- In the real world fresh air along the Peace Center. bor Event and Conference River and lots of oppor- Below, Center in Punta Gorda. it doesn’t matter tunities to take photos Young The day was filled with what anyone else and selfies with Bishop people take spiritual enrichment and Dewane. There were also a selfie Diocesan solidarity as the thinks of you; it displays from religious or- with Bishop youth represented their only matters what ders, Respect Life, Peace Frank J. parishes with enthusiasm and Justice, Our Lady of Dewane and open-mindedness to God thinks.’ Perpetual Help Retreat during the call the Lord has for Center, and a Vocations the 2016 Diocese each of them. — Justin Fatica table staffed by Diocesan Bishop Frank J. Dewane seminarians. of Venice Youth Rally. expressed how overjoyed he was by the The signature moment of the Youth rally that has become the annual central Rally was the Eucharistic Procession of spiritual moment for the youth of the more than a half-mile stretch through Diocese. “Young people are hungry for downtown Punta Gorda to Sacred Heart Jesus, and to see them growing in their Parishwhere the Mass was celebrated. faith while having fun with so many Reciting the rosary, the throng of youth other young people from the Diocese is followed close, fanning out to cover the a joy,” the Bishop said. “It is easy to be in- two-lane street and the sidewalks. spired by their enthusiasm.” During the Mass, Bishop Dewane en- The 2016 Diocesan Youth Rally in- cluded young people from grades seven Please see RALLY, 17 Nov. 11-24, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 2

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From 1 couraged the youth to take the hard lessons they learned throughout the day, because he personally knows they “truly are worthy of the call of Jesus Christ. It is how you respond to that call that will guide you and define the men and women of God I know you to be.” It is not about someone else being worthy and responding; the responsi- bility is each of theirs, the Bishop add- ed. “You have to become more through the grace of God. To overcome that temptation to do something that takes Bishop Frank J. Dewane speaks during Mass at Sacred Heart Parish Nov. 5 at the conclusion of the 2016 Diocese of Venice Youth Rally, you farther from the Lord, you have to which was held at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center in Punta Gorda. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) become more and listen to the call of the Lord in your life. I know you can do it, otherwise you wouldn’t be here. Take what have you learned this day and be changed by this experience.” The Youth Rally included an excit- ing lineup of speakers and musicians, talking about topics of faith and put- ting Christ in the forefront of their lives. Directed talks were given sepa- rately to the boys and girls. Lisa Cotter, an expert on the topics of relationships, femininity, and living life with excellence while balancing one’s faith, spoke about how each per- son is made to magnify the love God bestows. Cotter challenged the youth to realize they are worthy of God’s love. Most importantly, no matter what they may have done in the past, God has forgiven them. Chris Padgett plays the guitar and speaks during the “The past has shaped who you are 2016 Diocese of Venice Youth Rally. The Josh Blakesley Band performs at the 2016 Diocese of Venice Youth Rally. today, but it does not need to define who you will be for the rest of your life,” Cotter said. Chris Padgett, a speaker, musician, and author who has traveled the coun- try for more than a decade communi- cating Christ’s love and forgiveness, echoed Cotter’s theme, asking the youth “How is it possible to be worthy of the call if you are a sinner? If you are so broken? We are impacted by our past, but we don’t have to be trapped by it.” If they dare to make the leap of faith of wanting in their life what God wants, Padgett said, “It’s going to happen.” Justin Fatica is a speaker and co- founder of the Hard as Nails Minis- try who shares the beauty of Christ’s love. He also challenged the youth to pray more in a committed way. “Put yourself on the line for God. In the real world it doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks of you; it only matters what God thinks.” The Josh Blakesley Band performed inspirational music for the youth dur- ing the day and at the concluding Mass at Sacred Heart Parish. The Youth Rally began in 2008 as a regional event at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice, and became a Diocesewide event in 2009 with an enthusiastic crowd of more than 500 young people at St. Columbkille Parish in Fort Myers. Since then, the Youth Rally has out- grown all Diocesan facilities, gaining more attention and offering inspira- Features of the 2016 Diocese of Venice Youth Rally Nov. 5 at the Charlotte Harbor Event and tional speakers and musicians to more Conference Center in Punta Gorda include, clockwise from above, Eucharistic Adoration; a talk by and more youth. n Justin Fatica; and a talk by Lisa Cotter. 3 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Nov. 11-24, 2016 Priests gather to honor Bishop Bob Reddy parish or school, but really knowing of the Florida Catholic staff the people. “He has an authentic joy when he is among the people that Venice | There is really only really resonates with everyone.” one way for the priests of the Dio- During the Mass, Bishop De- Florida cese of Venice to celebrate the wane personally thanked the “Year of Mercy” and the 10th an- priests for their ongoing commit- Catholic niversary of Bishop Frank J. De- ment to serving the Diocese in the DIOCESE OF VENICE wane’s Episcopal Ordination: cel- variety of ways that they do. ebrating the Holy Sacrifice of the “We are linked, because the Lord Vol. 78, No. 1 Mass together. anointed us in a particular way to More than 100 priests gathered serve him and the Diocese,” the 1000 Pinebrook Road Nov. 4 in the Chapel of Epiphany Bishop said. “We must look to our Venice, FL 34285 Cathedral in Venice as a sign of worthiness of the call to which we 941-484-9543 • Fax 941-483-1121 unity and in celebration of 10 all respond. Further, we must ex- years. Bishop Frank J. Dewane celebrates Mass with the priests of the amine the idea of doing this with PUBLISHER Father John Ludden, Diocesan Diocese of Venice at Epiphany Cathedral Nov. 4. to celebrate the humility, gentleness and patience. Bishop Frank Dewane Vicar for Priests and Pastor of St. Year of Mercy and the 10th anniversary of the Bishop’s Episcopal Each one of us, including myself, Ordination. (BOB REDDY | FC) DIOCESAN EDITOR John the Evangelist Parish in Na- must look at our own life vis-à-vis Bob Reddy ples, spoke on behalf of the priests the idea of living our life in a man- [email protected] at a reception after the Mass and vice of the Lord as the Shepherd of lates of St. Francis de Sales, Pastor of ner worthy of the call we have re- 941-484-9543 noted the Bishop’s many accom- the Diocese of Venice. St. Ann Parish in Naples, spoke for ceived.” plishments in his 10 years — in “No one works harder,” Father the religious priests of the Diocese The Bishop concluded, “My • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: education, Catholic Charities and Ludden said. “We all have one par- and emphasized the compassion of prayer this day is that each one of Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275-9953, the overall health of the Diocese. ish or school. He has a whole Dio- Bishop Dewane. He said the Bishop us strives to be a better servant to or customerservice@theflorida In particular, he praised Bishop cese to run.” has a genuine interest in learning Jesus Christ and to become more in catholic.org Dewane for his commitment in ser- Father Michael Vannicola, Ob- not only about the operations of a the eyes of God.” n Notify us of address changes (temporary or permanent) as soon as possible. Please change your address online at www. thefloridacatholic.org or call Tammy at 1-888-275-9953. Successful 40 Days for Life concludes • ADVERTISING: Contact Jane Radetsky at Bob Reddy This fall groups from several 407-373-0075 or of the Florida Catholic staff [email protected] Catholic schools participated in • CLASSIFIED ADS: Contact Mike Carlock the walks, bringing a new genera- at 1-888-275-9953, or Sara sota | Throughout the tion to the cause for life. Cardinal [email protected] peaceful 40 Days for Life prayer Mooney Catholic High School vigil, which ran from Sept. 28 to Respect Life Club in Sarasota was State Offices: 50 E. Robinson St., Suite Nov. 6, there was a constant pres- present on two occasions. First was G, Orlando, FL 32801-1619; P.O. Box 4993; Orlando, FL 32802-4993; 407-373-0075; ence of dedicated people who for the arrival of the new national Toll-free 1-888-275-9953; Fax 407-373-0087 stood witness for life at locations 40 Days for Life Bus Nov. 3, which in Fort Myers, Sarasota and North toured the nation to rally support EXECUTIVE & EDITORIAL STAFF: Fort Myers. for the 40 Days campaign. There General Manager: Ann Borowski Slade Referring to the danger of abor- was a group of about 50 people Editorial/Online Director: Jean Gonzalez tion, Pope Francis said that “hu- who were present for the brief visit. Business Manager: Pat Spencer Advertising Sales Manager: man life is always sacred, valid Participants were encouraged to Jane Radetsky and inviolable, and as such must sign their names on the bus, pledg- Copy Editor: Mary Rose Denaro be loved, defended and cared for.” ing their support for life. The next Marketing Advertising Associate: On Oct. 21, the pope reminded day, the Mooney group was pres- Michael Carlock everyone with a message on Twit- ent when Bishop Frank J. Dewane Advertising Graphic Designer: ter that all life is sacred by saying: stood witness for life. The students Michael Jimenez Advertising Sales Associate: Valerie Casko “The sick, the poor, as well as the carried signs, some handmade, unborn, are all made in the image and were encouraged to keep up The 40 Days for Life bus national tour makes a stop in Sarasota Nov. Have a comment/want more info/ of God and worthy of the highest their vigil by the Bishop. 3 in front of the Planned Parenhood abortion facility. More than have a story suggestion? Leave your respect.” During the 40 Days for Life cam- 50 people, including students, were able to see the bus and sign a feedback at www.thefloridacatholic.org; This caring and understanding paign, Bishop Dewane celebrated a pledge to support life. click reader feedback button on left of is why each day throughout the Mass in Fort Myers in October and screen. 40 Days for Life individuals and stood vigil himself several times, paign began in College Station, to participate in 40 Days for Life, Send statewide news releases to groups from many Catholic par- thanking those present for their Texas, in 2006, it has expanded to and there are prayer vigils tak- [email protected] ishes and other denominations ongoing and dedicated support. 636 cities in 36 countries. The re- ing place each fall and spring. took periods of time to stand wit- He commends those who stand sults include 75 abortion centers To learn more about other Di- Our staff meets for prayer each work day at ness either in front of a Planned witness for life, especially during have closed, more than 125 work- ocesan respect life activities, in- 9 a.m. Send prayer intentions to prayers@ Parenthood abortion mill or in the 40 Days, noting that they are a ers left their jobs, and 11,796 babies cluding the spring 40 Days for thefloridacatholic.org front of an abortion doctor’s office. clear outward expression of their have been saved from abortion, Life campaign, contact Jeanne All contents copyright © 2016, The Florida This involved holding signs, pray- faith by standing firm in their be- with their moms spared a lifetime Berdeaux, Diocesan Respect Life Catholic Inc., except stories and photos from ing the rosary, praying for an end liefs and being a prayerful witness of regret. n Director, at Berdeaux@dioce- Catholic News Service. to abortion and listening to horns even though this may make them seofvenice.org or 941-374-1068. 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Bob Reddy was the featured speaker at a During the conference, Bish- of the Florida Catholic staff conference on Catholic-Jewish op Frank J. Dewane was part of relations at St. Leo Nov. 1, and a panel discussion about inter- Sara sota | In recent years then gave a presentation at Tem- religious dialogue in Florida. there has been an extraordinary ple Emanu-El in Sarasota Nov. 2. The Bishop noted the strong leap forward in interreligious The main talk, “My Interreli- relationship between the two understanding between people gious Journey with Pope Fran- faiths across the Diocese of Ven- of the Catholic and Jewish faiths. cis,” reflected on how then-Car- ice. There are several events that To promote dialogue between dinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio met promote such dialogue includ- the two faiths which have a cen- Rabbi Skorka at a Mass in Argen- ing the annual commemoration tral common basis of the Old tina in 1995. The two men en- of Yom HaShoah at Epiphany Ca- Testament, the Center for Cath- gaged as equals who could speak thedral, as well as Kristallnacht olic-Jewish Studies at Saint Leo seriously to one another about in Naples. University hosted a two-day visit tensions between their faiths At Temple Emanu-El, with of Rabbi Abraham Skorka, who and the social problems plagu- Bishop Dewane in attendance, received the 13th Eternal Light ing their country. A meaningful Rabbi Skorka spoke about the Award, given by the Center to in- friendship followed as the two importance of dialogue and the dividuals who have made a pow- persisted in “sincere, deep dia- continued leadership of Pope erful impact on the promotion of logue,” Rabbi Skorka told those Francis in this effort. “Pope Jewish Catholic discourse. gathered at St. Leo University. Francis continues the charge to Rabbi Skorka, best-known Continued dialogue, he said, can break down walls even during among Catholics because of his deter violence. Pope Francis has these difficult times when reli- decades-old friendship with written that dialogue is a nec- gion of all types is under attack Bishop Frank J. Dewane greets Rabbi Abraham Skorka of Argentina Pope Francis, as well as his writ- essary condition for peace and is so many places and in so many following an interreligious dialogue talk at Temple Emanu-El in ings on interreligious dialogue, justice. ways.” n Sarasota Nov. 2. (BOB REDDY | FC)

Newsbriefs Hispanic Festival draws thousands

Verot volleyball Staff Report team reaches Sara sota | The 14th annual semis St. Jude Parish Hispanic Festival The Bishop Verot Catho- was a rousing success as thou- lic High School Lady Vikings sands of people descended on the reached the Florida State Sarasota Parish Nov. 5 for a day Class 5A volleyball semifinals, filled with food, fun and enter- ending the year with a 26-5 tainment. record. Bishop Verot was de- The annual festival is celebra- feated by Miami Westminster tion of both the individual na- Christian Nov. 5, after reach- tions and the unified culture of ing the semifinals by beating a diverse people. Held annually longtime foes Tampa Berkeley t h e f i r s t Prep a few days earlier. The Saturday of semifinal game was held at November, the home gym of Westminster the day in- Christian, but a large contin- cludes mu- gent made the trip from Verot. sical per- formances, ethnic Married and danc- e r s a n d engaged couples food from invited many na- tions, as 17 A young girl has her face painted Above, To explain why the Catho- countries at the 14th annual Brazil is well lic Church does not approve were rep- St. Jude Parish represented of artificial birth control and resented. Hispanic Festival. with delicious teach a natural method, a nat- Many peo- desserts at the ural family planning program ple wore shirts proclaiming their 14th annual will begin next year at St. Ra- country of origin. This national St. Jude Parish phael Parish in Lehigh Acres. pride culminated during the “Pa- Hispanic Taught by certified couples, rade of Flags” when each country Festival Nov. the course begins Saturday, was announced and the respec- 5 in Sarasota. Jan. 21, 2017. For information tive flag brought forward to cheers At left is one and registration, call Lisa Stal- from the crowd. of the food naker 239-303-9257 or visit Thousands attend the event options at the festival. live-the-love.org. Live online annually, from as far away as (PHOTOS and self-paced online courses Naples and Clearwater. It has be- BY BOB are also available. come a much-anticipated event REDDY | FC) for the ethnically diverse Parish. All the proceeds of the Hispanic Festival go to support the vari- ous outreach efforts of the Par- ish, including helping countless families throughout the year. n 5 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Nov. 11-24, 2016 The call of the Lord Bob Reddy have to be open to the limitless pos- of the Florida Catholic staff sibilities. A call to serve the Lord in a particular way through a vocation Naples | You don’t have to be to religious life or as a priest is some- an angel to serve the Lord. thing that does not come easily or This was the message sixth- lightly. The first step is to pray. God graders attending Catholic Schools helps us with the grace we need at within the Diocese of Venice have the moment.” heard during a series of vocations Sister Katie Flanagan, Salesian fairs at the three area Catholic High Sisters of St. John Bosco, a teacher Schools in late October and early at St. John Neumann Catholic High November. School, spoke about her spiritual Bishop Frank J. Dewane celebrat- journey to finding her vocation to a ed Mass at each event and told the religious life, something she scoffed young men and women that there is at until the idea came to her while a call of the Lord “regardless of your holding a Bible. Catholic School sixth-graders from Collier County enjoy fun activities during a Vocations Fair at St. John interests in sports or music or sci- “You have to ask yourself: ‘How Neumann Catholic High School in Naples Nov. 3. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) ence. You have to search for the Lord do you fit into God’s plan?’” Sister and come to know God better. You Flanagan said. “I know that God’s learning much more about the pro- Sister Katie must have the courage to open your plan is way better than my plan was. cess and what they could expect Flanagan heart to grow closer to the Lord, and I am much happier as a sister than I when committing their life to being speaks to to be the more you are called to be.” was when I had turned my life away a servant of the Lord. sixth-graders from Collier Each event focused on encour- from the Lord. If you were meant for As Bishop Dewane reminded County aging the sixth-graders to begin to this life, God’s going to find a way for them, they don’t have to be angels during a think about what the Lord wants you to hear his call. But, you have to to serve the Lord as a religious or Vocations Fair them to do and where God is lead- have an openness to leave behind priest. “The Lord wants you just the at St. John ing them. Diocese of Venice Voca- what you want and to accept what way you are and you will serve in his Neumann tions Director Father Eric Scanlan the Lord wants.” name in a particular way. I have no Catholic said these young men and women In addition to hearing vocation doubt some of you will follow this High School are past the age when they can do stories from gathered priests and re- path, while others will serve the in Naples. whatever they want; they are old ligious, the sixth-graders participat- Lord in a different way. Don’t say no enough to know their place in the ed in fun games. They boys and girls now, say maybe. That maybe could tions Catholic schools as well as St. Catholic schools. The fair at St. John world and to hear the call God has were split into separate groups to al- one day become a ‘Yes.’” Mary Academy. The fair at Bishop Neumann Catholic High School for them. low for more open discussions and The fairs took place Oct. 20, at Verot Catholic High School in Fort in Naples Nov. 3 included students “It may not always be clear to question and answer opportunities. Cardinal Mooney Catholic High Myers was Oct. 27, and drew stu- from St. Ann and St. Elizabeth Seton you right now what that call might At each vocations fair, the boys and School in Sarasota for students at dents from St. Charles Borromeo, Catholic schools, as well as Royal be,” Father Scanlan said. “You just girls each asked in-depth questions St. Joseph, St. Martha and Incarna- St. Francis Xavier and St. Andrew Palm and Donahue academies. n Two Diocesan women make first profession Staff Report (worn at the time of first profes- The sisters wear a distinctive sion, perpetual profession, and for blue and gray habit as a sign of Chillum, Md. | Maria Puerta her burial after death). their total consecration to God de Misericordia (Mary Door of Following their first profession, and as a living symbol of the mys- Mercy) and Mary Crown of Purity both women spoke of the over- tery of the Incarnation — blue rep- made their first profession of vows whelming joy and the feeling of the resenting the divinity of Christ, with the Institute Servants of the grace of God and the Blessed Vir- and gray the humanity of Christ. Lord and the Virgin of Matará reli- gin Mary come upon them. Each The sisters also take new religious gious order on the solemnity of All remarked that they never knew names which are all titles of Our Saints. they could be so happy. Lady as a way to keep her before The two women were among 14 Having finished their novitiate, their eyes always as the model of who made their first profession of they will now enter into a new religious life and the sure guide poverty, chastity, obedience and period of formation, Juniorate to bring them always closer to her Marian consecration at St. John House of Studies (which includes Divine Son. Baptiste de la Salle in Chillum, advanced theological and philo- Within the Servants of the Lord Md., the home Parish of the Incar- sophical studies). After six years of and the Virgin of Matará, each nate Word Venerable Fulton Sheen temporary profession, the religious stage in religious life has a criti- House of Formation, with Cardinal requests to make her perpetual Maria Puerta de Misericordia (Mary Door of Mercy) and Mary Crown cal role in the development and Theodore McCarrick, Archbishop profession of vows. of Purity make their first profession of vows with the Institute growth of a sister as a Spouse of Emeritus of Washington, presid- Through the religious vows “the Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matará religious order Nov. Christ, the orders website explains. ing. religious offers herself and all that 1, the Solemnity of All Saints. (BOB REDDY | FC) The vocation is not a career requir- Maria Puerta de Misericordia is is hers to God, without keeping ing a training period; it is an entire the religious name of Maribel De- anything back: through the vow A group from St. Michael Par- Wauchula, said the group included life spent continually choosing to loera of St. Michael Parish in Wau- of chastity, she offers the goods of ish and the Wood family took a a number of young women and 15 love and serve God above all other chula, and Mary Crown of Purity her body; through the vow of pov- chartered bus to be witnesses to boys and men. While in Maryland, things. It is in formation where a is the religious name of Christina erty, external things; and through the first profession of vows. The they were able to visit the seminary sister first learns to conquer herself Wood from St. Raphael Parish in the vow of obedience, the goods of return trip took approximately 17 and learn more about the religious and her attachments to the world; Lehigh Acres. The insignia of the her soul” (Const., 51). During the hours. Sister Gema Maria de Jesus order. During their journey they for, only by (more deeply knowing) professed sisters is the blue veil same ceremony, the IVE novices Ruiz, SSVM, Director of Religious recited prayers and the rosary, herself is she able to give herself and the white crown of flowers received their habit. Education at St. Michael Parish in while also singing many songs. entirely to her beloved. n Nov. 11-24, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 6 Parishes, schools help bring Saints to life

BoB Reddy of the Florida Catholic staff

SaraSota | In the days leading up to and following All Saints Day, parishes and Diocesan schools took time out to put a renewed emphasis on the Saints. At some Masses children dressed as their favorite Attorneys in Highlands County renew their oath of office following a Saint. School presentations Red Mass Oct. 26 at St. Catherine Parish in Sebring. (BOB REDDY | FC) were made to allow the young “Saints” to share the story of these holy men and women of God. Red Mass Pope Francis said the so- lemnity of All Saints, Nov. 1, is a celebration of “a holi- ness that is seen not so much in great deeds and extraor- celebrated for dinary events, but rather in daily fidelity to the demands of our baptism.” The Holy Fa- ther said the call to holiness is legal community directed to everyone and must Kindergartners at St. Martha Catholic School in Sarasota dress for be received from the Lord in a All Saints Day Nov. 1. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) BoB Reddy tion committed to doing what’s best spirit of faith. “The Saints spur of the Florida Catholic staff for the larger community, Bishop us on by their lives and their Dewane said. intercession before God, and Sebring | Invoking the Holy A centuries-old tradition of the we ourselves need one anoth- Spirit, Bishop Frank J. Dewane Catholic Church, the first Red Mass er if we are to become saints,” called upon legal professionals to was held in the Cathedral of Paris in Pope Francis said. have insight and grace and above 1245. The popular name is derived Bishop Frank J. Dewane all, be people of mercy. This was from the red robes and hoods worn often describes the saints as during annual Red Masses cele- by the Royal Court of England dur- women and men who do or- brated Oct. 21 at St. Martha Parish in ing the reign of King Edward II who dinary things extraordinarily Sarasota and Oct. 26 at St. Catherine started the tradition in 1310. Prayers well. Parish in Sebring. to the Holy Spirit for wisdom and Pope Francis said it is Citing Pope Francis, Bishop De- understanding, peace and justice tempting to think that saint- wane said a law that protects us is a are offered for those who serve the hood is reserved only to those good law; particularly ones that pro- law. who have the opportunity to tect rights of the individuals on the The first Red Mass in the Dio- break away from daily affairs Children dressed as Saints line up for Mass commemorating All Saints margins of society and do no harm. cese began in 2008 when legal pro- in order to dedicate them- Day at St. Ann Parish in Naples. “Pope Francis often warns about fessionals in Sarasota approached selves exclusively to prayer. the promise of the law and the peril; Bishop Dewane in hopes of emulat- “But it is not so,” the Holy necessary, but in excess there can ing similar, more well known Red Father continued. “Some be a problem,” the Bishop added. Masses, including the annual Mass think that sanctity is to close “Good law must be efficient, effec- for the U.S. Supreme Court in Wash- your eyes and to look like a tive and widely enforced.” ington, D.C. in early October, and holy icon. … Sanctity is some- Further quoting Pope Francis, another annual Mass celebrated by thing greater, deeper, which Bishop Dewane noted the negative Florida bishops for the Florida Leg- God gives us. Indeed, it is pre- emphasis of a whole new category of islature in Tallahassee in March. A cisely in living with love and individual rights, as well as the lack Red Mass is now held annually in offering one’s own Christian of any corresponding responsibility Sarasota and Sebring. witness in everyday affairs and consideration for rights of con- During the Mass in Sebring, that we are called to become science. Highlands County Circuit Judge saints. And each in the con- Those involved in the law can be Anthony Ritenour thanked Bishop ditions and the state of life in powerful agents for good, Bishop Dewane for celebrating the Mass which he or she finds him- or Dewane said. “Law should be a and inspiring the legal profession- herself.” n service to the people, so should the als of Highlands County to remem- profession. Most importantly, the ber their roots that are based in end result of law must protect hu- faith. Following the Mass, Ritenour man dignity.” led the attorneys present in the tra- Throughout the Masses, Bishop ditional renewing their oath. While Dewane invoked the Holy Spirit to leading the group, the judge put a bestow the gifts of wisdom, cour- particular emphasis on the closing age and right judgment upon all at- words of the oath: “so help me God.” torneys, judges and those serving in Also present at the Mass was the civic office. Sheriff of Highlands County, as well 10037-1111 Attorneys and judges come from as other local and county govern- a variety of faith backgrounds, but ment officials. A reception followed. all are called to be persons of reflec- n 7 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Nov. 11-24, 2016 Deacons celebrate ‘Year of Mercy’ Bob Reddy Pope Francis described Deacons, ful, zealous and be the charity of the Bishop Dewane noted, as available Lord.” Port Charlotte | In cel- in life, meek of heart and in constant Deacon Frank Camacho, Dioc- ebration of the ongoing Year of dialogue with Jesus, who will not be esan Director of Diaconate Person- Mercy, Deacons from across the afraid to be servants and to encoun- nel who also serves at Our Lady of Diocese gathered for Mass with ter and caress the flesh of the Lord in Light Parish in Fort Myers, thanked Bishop Frank J. Dewane Oct. 29, at the poor of our time. Bishop Dewane for the Mass and St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Port “Deacons find that presence of ongoing support of deacons during Charlotte. Christ in all of those around us,” a reception after Mass. Bishop Dewane thanked the Bishop Dewane said. “You find it in “Your support of the Diaconate Deacons for what they do in vis- the poorest of the poor, to serve all in the Diocese during these past 10 ible and invisible ways each day those who are in need. The whole years has been wonderful,” Dea- Bishop Frank J. Dewane is presented with a gift of appreciation throughout the Diocese, in service idea of Deacon is as servant; one con Camacho said. “The work that from the Deacons of the Diocese following a Mass Oct. 29 which to the Church and the Lord. “You doesn’t exist without the other. God is done by the Deacons often goes commemorated the Year of Mercy at St. Charles Borromeo Parish in are serving in a way to live out the is calling you and me to be a servant, without notice but it is making a real Port Charlotte. (BOB REDDY | FC) mission you were each called. How following his guidance and with difference within the Parishes and you live that life will give the Gospel Our Lord’s grace. Remember, as the Diocese.” Dewane with a gift in honor of the ordination — a Green Bay Packers a true proclamation.” Deacons you are called to act merci- The Deacons presented Bishop 10th anniversary of his episcopal jacket. n CCW pilgrims seek mercy Equestrian Order of Bob Reddy of the Florida Catholic staff the Holy Sepulcher Venice | Members of the Ven- Staff Report Land in the future, Bishop Dewane ice Diocesan Council of Catholic added. Christians make up less Women participated in a pilgrim- Sara sota | Knights and La- than 2 percent of the population in age to the Holy Door of Mercy at dies of the Equestrian Order of the the Holy Land and are often forced Epiphany Cathedral Oct. 25. Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem gath- to leave when they become adults The goal of the pilgrimage was ered recently for a Mass celebrating because they are not allowed to get to allow the council members their patroness, Our Lady Queen of into a university for an advanced de- from across the Diocese to par- Palestine. gree or even a trade school to learn a ticipate in this spiritual journey Bishop Frank J. Dewane, who is marketable skill. Most importantly together while making the effort a member of the Equestrian Order, they face an oppressive existence to encounter and experience the celebrated the Mass Oct. 30, at St. as they are deemed outsiders. The love and mercy of God. Martha Parish in Sarasota. He was Equestrian Order prays for the well- The day included a brief his- joined by St. Martha Pastor Father being of the Christians in the Holy tory lesson of the Cathedral and Fausto Stampiglia, Pallottines, also Land and works to provide support a summary of the Extraordinary a member of the Order, as well as for the Christians to overcome the Jubilee Year of Mercy from mem- other priests and faithful of the Par- barriers placed before them. They bers of the Cathedral Hospitality ish. also work to create affordable hous- Team. Then the ladies were told Bishop Dewane said the Mass ing, to build schools for children and about the possibility of receiving was celebrated to invoke the inter- much more. a plenary indulgence for making cessions of Our Lady Queen of Pal- During the Mass, the Knights and the pilgrimage to a Holy Door, estine for all Christians in the Holy Ladies of the Equestrian Order pro- passing through the door, and Members of the Venice Diocesan Council of Catholic Women enter Land and is also a celebration of the cessed in wearing their traditional asking for God’s mercy. the Holy Door at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice Oct. 25 as part of a role of Mary in Christian life. “Each dress: cream-colored capes and A plenary indulgence removes Year of Mercy pilgrimage. (BOB REDDY | FC) day, the Christians in the Holy Land black berets for the men, and black all the temporal punishment face persecution and innumerable capes and veils for the women. The due to sin for those who meet the while some shed tears of joy. encounter must change you.” challenges: we appeal to Our Lady capes bear the cross of the Order conditions of receiving the said After going through the door, Bishop Dewane commended for protection of its people and to in red bordered in gold and is worn indulgence. To obtain the jubilee a Mass was celebrated by Bishop the council members for their raise awareness of the overwhelm- on the left side below the shoulder. indulgence, the following condi- Frank J. Dewane. He said that this dedication to living out the goals ing challenges faced each day.” Priests of the Order wear a mozzetta tions must also be met within a Year of Mercy was a special gift of the Year of Mercy each day, be- The purpose of the Equestrian — a short white cape, closed in the week: receive the Holy Eucharist, of Pope Francis who wanted to ing merciful to others. The Bishop Order is to make certain that there front by covered buttons, having a go to Sacramental Confession, share the Lord’s mercy with the also thanked the Council of Cath- is a Christian presence in the Holy short standing collar. n pray for the Holy Father’s inten- world. olic Women for their continuing tions, and have the deliberate “That Holy Door is a place of support of the work of the Catho- Ladies and intention of detachment from pilgrimage and strives to foster a lic Church within the Diocese of Knights of the Equestrian sin. A plenary indulgence during heavenly order in our life; focus- Venice. “You do so much and you Order of the the Jubilee Year can be received a ing on improving our spiritual do it because you know the Lord.” Holy Sepulcher maximum of once a day. The in- life,” Bishop Dewane said. “By The pilgrimage was a huge suc- pose with dulgence can be also transferred crossing the threshold of the Holy cess, explained Brenda Dolan, di- Bishop Frank J. to the dead. Door, we must find the strength to ocesan council president. “This Dewane after As the group went through the embrace God’s mercy and dedi- was important for us to go on this Mass at St. Holy Doors, each approached the cate ourselves to be merciful with journey together, unified in seek- Martha Parish doors quietly and then paused be- others as the Father has been with ing God’s mercy. What a special in Sarasota fore crossing the threshold. Many us. This pilgrimage needs to be a day for everyone.” n Oct. 30. recited prayers to themselves true encounter with Christ. This (COURTESY) Nov. 11-24, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 8

faith and make friends: requires that all employees and Drive, Fort Myers. Dominican card which is for sale by sending DIOCESAN EVENTS • Naples area, Theology on Tap, those volunteers who work with Sister Maria Catherine will share a check made out to VDCCW children and/or vulnerable adults her faith journey. Women from Seminarian Fund, to Cornelia Mass honoring Diocesan Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. First be fingerprinted and trained in all parishes are invited for light Zanetti, 5808 Gulf Drive, No. 204, Volunteers, Nov. 19, 11 a.m., Tuesdays, St. John the Evangelist Safe Environment. For class times dinner, glass of wine and inspiring Holmes Beach, FL 34217. Cost is Epiphany Cathedral, 350 Tampa Parish; second Tuesdays, St. and locations, contact your local topics. Cost: $10; season tickets, $1 per card, which covers costs Ave. W., Venice. Bishop Frank Agnes Parish; third Tuesdays, St. parish or Diocesan school or visit $40. Register online, www. and postage. Contributions to the J. Dewane invites all volunteers Peter the Apostle Parish; fourth www.dioceseofvenice.org. Report faithandwineleecounty.com; mail VSCCW Seminarian Fund may be to the Mass, an opportunity to Tuesdays, St. William Parish. all abuses against minors to the check payable to Faith and Wine sent to the same address. extend gratitude and appreciation • Venice area, Theology on Florida Department of Children Lee County, Julie Richards, 6946 to those who generously give of Tap, Fridays, 7-9 p.m., Santa Maria Catholic physicians registry. and Families at 1-800-962-2873. Pickadilly Court, Fort Myers, FL their time and talent. All priests, Chapel, Epiphany Cathedral The Southwest Florida Guild of To report abuse by Diocesan 33919. Include attendee name(s), deacons, religious and the faithful Catholic School, Venice. the Catholic Medical Association is personnel or volunteers, call address, telephone number, email are invited to participate. Lunch • Sarasota area, St. Patrick putting together a list of Catholic the Diocesan Victims Assistance and parish. Future dates: Jan. will follow in the Parish hall. All Parish, Sarasota, has a weekly physicians whose practice adheres Coordinator Barbara DiCocco at 26, 2017, St. Columbkille Parish; are welcome, but registration is young adult kickball team. Tom to the teachings of the Church. To 941-416-6114. Feb. 23, Resurrection Parish; and required at dioceseofvenice.org/ Lelyo, youth@churchofstpatrick. be listed: Dr. Steve Hannan, www. March 16, St. Leo the Great Parish, events. org. floridacma.org, 239-849-6908, Bonita Springs. [email protected]. 14th annual international Housing counseling Celtic Ball, Dec. 3, Grey Oaks “Cities for Life, Cities Against available. Catholic Charities COMMUNITY Join Knights of Columbus. Country Club, 2400 Grey Oaks the Death Penalty,” Nov. 30, Diocese of Venice Inc. is a HUD- Are you interested in doing more EVENTS Drive N., Naples. Theme: “Hooray 6:15 p.m., St. Martha Parish, approved housing counseling in service to the Lord and service for Hollywood.” Benefits St. John 200 N. Orange Ave. (corner of agency that offers a variety of Faith and Wine, Naples, Nov. to all? Knights work in Parishes, Neumann Catholic High School. Fruitville Road), Sarasota. Pray free services including: foreclosure 17, 6 p.m., St. John the Evangelist collect coats for children, provide Includes silent and live auctions, for an end to the use of the prevention, scam awareness, Parish, 625 111 Ave. N., Naples. food for families, do untold dinner, music and dancing. death penalty with others in budget and money management, Night of fellowship and dinner. charitable work, support pro-life Tickets: $200. For sponsorship 2,000 cities around the world. homebuyer education class and $25 in advance. Future dates: Jan. activities, and assist in community information or tickets: 239-455- Jeanne Berdeaux: Berdeaux@ more in both English and Spanish. 19, 2017, Feb. 23, March 23, and works. Jim Clark, 786-317-1342, 2966. dioceseofvenice.org, 941-374- To schedule an appointment: 941- April 20. www.faithandwine.com. [email protected]; FloridaKofC. Faith and Ale, Lee County, org. 1068. 714-7829 or catholiccharitiesdov. Annual Vocations Dinner Dec. 7, Resurrection Parish, Monthly day of prayer, Dec. org. Dance, Nov. 18, 6 p.m., St. John Free rosary repair service: Fort Myers. Beer and pizza. 14, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Switch to “Choose Life” the Evangelist Parish ballroom, Send your broken rosaries in a Future meetings: and Jan. 19, Retreat Center, 3989 S. Moon license plate for free and help 625 111th Ave. N., Naples. padded envelope to: Betty and Resurrection Parish, Fort Myers; Drive, Venice. Includes continental promote adoption. For a limited Sponsored by the Knights of Dick Holden, 7930 Estero Blvd., Feb. 16, St. Columbkille, Fort breakfast, lunch, two conferences, time, $85 fee to switch to Choose Columbus St. John’s Council No. 502, Fort Myers Beach, FL Myers; March 16, St. Leo the opportunities for Sacrament of Life license plate is waived if you 11281, to honor the Salesian 33931. They will be repaired and Great, Bonita Springs; April 6, Reconciliation, private meditation agree to keep it for five years. Sisters of St. John Neumann returned within week of receipt. Our Lady of Light Parish. www. and prayer. Concludes with Mass Special fee of $25 will provide $20 Catholic High School and support Donations of old and broken faithandale.com. at 2:30 p.m. $30, all inclusive; $35 to a local agency to support life the Diocesan seminarians. Fun, rosaries are also accepted which at the door. Please bring a Bible. and adoption. russ@choose-life. food, dancing, entertainment, Sunshine State steak cook- will be repaired and sent to the 941-486-0233. org to request free gift certificate silent auction. Tickets: $40 per off, Jan. 28, 2017, 5 p.m., Quasi- missions. Include a note indicating Parish of Ave Maria Oratory, Ave “repair and return to me,” or Diocesan Catechetical to switch. Jeanne Berdeaux, person. Paul Curti, 612-616- Maria. Held in conjunction with “this is a donation.” 239-463- Enrichment Day (originally [email protected], 5535; www.stjohntheevangelist. a new Ave Maria development 3993, [email protected]. planned for September) Jan. 28, 941-441-1101. weshareonline. event called “Great American 2017. Speaker: Kathy Hendricks Parish Vocation Ministry org/2016VocationsDinner. Saturday.” Includes family- on “The Faith Prayed.” Details Team is a new initiative of the Annual Christmas bazaar. oriented activities in town center. and registration will be sent later Vocations Office to promote Nov. 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Mary, VOLUNTEERS this fall. a culture of vocations in every Star of the Sea Parish, 4280 Gulf Dynamic Catholic’s “Passion and Purpose for Marriage” NEEDED Diocesan Conferences: parish in the Diocese. These of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. retreat, Jan. 28, 2017, 6:30-10:30 Women’s Conference, Feb. 11, lay teams will be dedicated to Sponsored by Women’s Guild. AFCAAM, a program of p.m., St. John the Evangelist 2017, and Men’s Conference, raising awareness for vocations Variety of items such as holiday Catholic Charities, 3681 Parish, 625 111th Ave. N., Naples. March 4, 2017, both at Bishop to the priesthood and religious décor, handmade knitting and Michigan Ave., Fort Myers, needs Opportunity to learn and grow Verot High School, Fort Myers. life, promoting prayer for sewing items, boutique items, volunteers for reception desk. as a person of faith who strives Important events will include vocations, and inviting young chocolates, nuts, and baked Requirements: personable, basic to love in all relationships. Only exciting speakers, opportunities people to consider the call God goods. Free admission. 941-383- computer and copier knowledge, Dynamic Catholic marriage for sharing of the faith, Mass and has for them. To be part of this 1255. excellent phone skills, can lift retreat in Florida for 2017. www. more. More information will be ministry, speak to your Pastor Blue Mass, Nov. 20, 11 a.m., 25lbs. Strong preference for dynamiccatholic.com/naples. available in the coming months. or contact Father Eric Scanlan, St. Charles Borromeo Parish, bilingual (Spanish/English) VDCCW seminarian fund. Project Rachel Post-Abortion Vocations Director, scanlan@ 21505 Augusta Ave., Port candidates. 30 hours: Monday- The Venice Diocesan Council of healing retreat coming soon. For dioceseofvenice.org, 941-486- Charlotte. Honoring all active and Wednesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Catholic Women invites everyone confidential information, contact 4720. retired law enforcement officers Thursday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday 9 to celebrate Priesthood Sunday Fonda: 239-719-7210, Fonda. Legal help available for in Charlotte County, including a.m.-noon. 239 461-0233. Oct. 30 with an “in honor of” [email protected]. needy. Cenacle Legal Services Inc. members of the Charlotte County Life-planning seminars. The (CLS), a not-for-profit legal aid Sheriff’s Office, Punta Gorda Catholic Community Foundation organization, in partnership with Police Department, and Florida is partnering with parishes and the Diocese of Venice, serves legal Highway Patrol. A pancake seasoned professionals to offer needs of its income-eligible clients breakfast will follow. 941-625- free seminars to help parishioners in South Sarasota County without 4754. with proper estate planning to regard to creed, race, age, sex, “Thanksgiving in the Park.” ensure their wishes are followed, disability, ethnicity or status in the St. John the Evangelist Parish asks and charitable and financial goals U.S. CLS attorneys volunteer pro for assistance from all the Catholic are met. Catholic Community bono. To request an appointment: parishes in the Southern Deanery. Foundation, 941-441-1124, ccf@ 941-244-0308, CenacleLegal@ Nov. 20 is “Bring Your Turkey to dioceseofvenice.org. gmail.com. CLS offices are located Church Day,” where purchased at 237 N. Nassau St., Venice. Novena of Masses for pre-cooked and frozen turkeys Follow on Facebook at Cenacle Life. Masses will be celebrated are delivered to Mass to be Legal Services. throughout the Diocese driven to St. John the Evangelist • Basics of arthritis pain monthly Dec. 25, for a greater Television Mass for the Parish for storage. Volunteers • Surgical and non-surgical treatment homebound in the northern needed Nov. 23 to serve meals respect for all human life. For • Minimall invasive surgical treatment complete schedule, visit www. portions of the Diocese, 9:30 in the park in Immokalee. http:// dioceseofvenice.org/respectlife. a.m. on the CW Network; in saintjohntheevangelist.com/ • Anterior Hip Replacement Join in this special observance of the southern portions of the ministries/thanksgiving-in-the- • What to expect before, during and after surgery Diocese, 10 a.m., on WFTX-TV park-2016-saint-john-takes-the- the life of Jesus in the womb of • Partial and ACL sparing knee replacement our Blessed Mother. (FOX-4). Check your local listings lead-with-guadalupe-center. for channel information. Leaflet Visit jointimplant.com for seminar dates and to reserve your seat. Young adult opportunities. 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Dec. 1, 6:30 p.m., Our Lady of are encouraged to participate in As part of the Safe Environment Light Parish, 19680 Cypress View these opportunities to enrich their Program, the Diocese of Venice 9 NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS Florida Catholic Nov. 11-24, 2016 Ballot measures on issues of Catholic concern decided

CatholiC neWs serviCe Colorado have made to legalize suspended executions last year. zona bishops spoke out against the long been a proponent of raising physician-assisted suicide via the Nebraska voters also reinstated initiatives. the minimum wage as have other WASHINGTON | In this year’s passage of Proposition 106 is a the death penalty that had been The Boston Archdiocese spent groups that work to reduce poverty. election, voters went against nearly great travesty of compassion and repealed by state lawmakers last $850,000 in a last-minute effort to Gun control measures passed all of the ballot initiatives backed choice for the sick, the poor, the year. defeat the ballot measure, saying in three states — California, Ne- by Catholic leaders and advocates, elderly and our most vulnerable In California, voters defeated increased drug use was a threat vada and Washington — and lost except the referendums on mini- residents,” said Jenny Kraska, ex- a ballot measure to repeal death those served by the Catholic in Maine. mum wage increases and gun con- ecutive director of the Colorado penalty in the state and narrowly Church’s health and social-service Although gun control has not trol measures. Catholic Conference. passed an initiative aiming to programs. A Boston Globe report been taken up by the U.S. bish- Voters passed an assisted sui- Kraska also said the state’s ini- speed up executions of death row on the campaign quoted an arch- ops as a body, some bishops have cide measure in Colorado and tiative will only “deepen divides convictions. diocesan spokesman who said the spoken out in favor of gun control voted in favor of the death penalty along lines of race, ethnicity and The California Catholic Confer- money was from a discretionary, measures, including Cardinals- in three states and in favor of legal- income in our society and en- ence said it was “extremely disap- unrestricted central ministry fund. designate Blase J. Cupich of Chi- ized recreational marijuana in four trench us deeper into a culture that pointed” that the ballot to repeal In a statement opposing the bal- cago and Kevin J. Farrell, the for- states and against it in one. They offers a false compassion by mar- the death penalty didn’t pass. T he lot measure, the Massachusetts mer bishop of Dallas who is prefect also voted for minimum wage in- ginalizing the most vulnerable.” Catholic bishops of Nebraska ex- Catholic bishops referenced a re- of the new Vatican office for laity, creases and gun control measures The three death penalty refer- pressed similar disappointment, port from the National Institute of family and life. in four states. endums before voters this year all saying in a statement they would Drug Abuse that said marijuana Measures on climate change, In Colorado, the only state with ended in favor of capital punish- “continue to call for the repeal of is the most commonly used illicit an issue backed by the Catholic an initiative to legalize assisted ment. Bishops and Catholic confer- the death penalty when it is not drug in the United States. Climate Covenant, were rejected suicide, voters passed the mea- ences in these states had engaged absolutely necessary to protect the On minimum wage ballots, vot- by voters. In Washington state, a sure, making the state the sixth in in efforts to educate Catholics in public safety.” ers in Maine, Arizona and Colora- ballot initiative called for the first the nation with a so-called “right- particular on this issue and urge Voters in California, Massachu- do voted to increase the minimum carbon tax in the U.S., and a Flor- to-die law,” joining Washington, them to vote against it. setts, Nevada and Maine approved wage to at least $12 an hour by 2020 ida measure would have restricted Oregon, California, Vermont and Oklahoma voters re-approved recreational marijuana initiatives, and in Washington they voted to the ability of homeowners to sell Montana. the use of the death penalty after while Arizona voters rejected it. increase it to $13.50 an hour by electricity created through rooftop “The decision the voters of the state’s attorney general had California, Massachusetts and Ari- 2020. Catholic Charities USA has solar panels. n The Vatican releases instruction on burial, cremation

Cindy Wooden While the Catholic Church its faith in the resurrection and sign of denial of the basic Christian deceased body to new life.” Catholic News Service continues to prefer burial in the separates itself from attitudes and belief in the resurrection of the However, the Catholic Church ground, it accepts cremation as rites that see in death the definitive dead. The permission was incorpo- wholeheartedly recommends con- VATICAN CITY | Professing be- an option, but forbids the scatter- obliteration of the person, a stage rated into the Code of Canon Law tinuing the “pious practice of bury- lief in the resurrection of the dead ing of ashes and the growing prac- in the process of reincarnation or in 1983. However, Cardinal Muller ing the dead,” Cardinal Muller and affirming that the human tice of keeping cremated remains the fusion of one’s soul with the said, Church law had not specified said. It is considered one of the body is an essential part of a per- at home, said Cardinal Gerhard universe,” the cardinal told report- exactly what should be done with corporal works of mercy and, mir- son’s identity, the Catholic Church Muller, prefect of the Congregation ers Oct. 25. “cremains,” and several bishops’ roring the burial of Christ, it more insists that the bodies of the de- for the Doctrine of the Faith. In 1963, the congregation issued conferences asked for guidance. clearly expresses hope in the res- ceased be treated with respect and “Caring for the bodies of the an instruction permitting crema- The result, approved by Pope urrection when the person’s body laid to rest in a consecrated place. deceased, the Church confirms tion as long as it was not done as a Francis after consultation with and soul will be reunited. other Vatican offices and with In addition, he said, when a per- bishops’ conferences and the East- son is buried in the ground — and, Just a few ern churches’ synods of bishops, at least to some extent — when the 9-Day Holy Land is “Ad resurgendum cum Christo” urn of the person’s ashes is placed spaces left! (“To Rise with Christ”), an instruc- in a columbarium or tomb, the fi- tion “regarding the burial of the nal resting place is marked with BOOk NOW deceased and the conservation of the person’s name, the same name Pilgrimage DeaDline the ashes in the case of cremation.” with which the person was bap- Presenting the instruction, tized and by which the person is nov. 15 Cardinal Muller said, “shortly, in called by God. “Belief in the resur- many countries, cremation will rection of the flesh is fundamen- be considered the ordinary way” tal,” he said. “A human cadaver Travel back in time to the ancient Holy Land and birth to deal with the dead, including is not trash” and an anonymous February place of Jesus and Christianity. Follow in the footsteps for Catholics. Cremation, in and burial or scattering of ashes “is of Jesus for the spiritual experience of a lifetime. of itself, does not constitute a de- not compatible with the Christian 15-23, 2017 nial of belief in the immortality faith. The name, the person, the No other tour offers as much meaning and value. of the soul and the resurrection concrete identity of the person” is If you have not walked in Jesus’ footsteps of the body, the instruction says. important because God created Father Hoyer throughout the Holy Land, now is your chance. Nor does it “prevent God, in his each individual and calls each in- It is an experience you will never forget! omnipotence, from raising up the dividual to himself. n LEWIS Jerusalem, Sea of Galilee, Mt. of Olives, Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Tiberias, Tour Jordan River, Cana, Nazareth, Bethlehem, Mt. Carmel, Caesarea, Garden of Gethsemane, Western Wall, & COMPANY HigHligHts Capernauum, the Dead Sea, Jericho, Masada and so much more!

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Dennis Sadowski Clergy of gaged in congregation-based com- Catholic News Service many faiths munity organizing, told CNS that a from across group of ministers met with tribal WASHINGTON | When Sisters the United elders and learned that the tribe Aine O’Connor and Kathleen Er- States wanted to have the trucks moved so ickson heard a call for a peaceful participate that emergency vehicles could reach and prayerful presence on the front in a prayer the reservation more easily. line of a campaign to protect sacred circle Nov. About 100 of the religious leaders Sioux lands in North Dakota from a 3 in front then went by caravan to the North multibillion-dollar oil pipeline proj- of a bridge Dakota State Capitol in Bismarck, ect, they knew they had to respond. in Standing about 50 miles away. There they Rock, N.D. The two members of the Sisters of were met by heavily armed police, (Stephanie Mercy of the Americas joined more Keith, Carmona said. However, 14 clergy than 500 ministers and religious ReuterS managed to enter the capitol and leaders Nov. 4 for a day of prayer and | CNS) conducted a sit-in demanding to conversation in south central North see Gov. Jack Dalrymple, forcing of- Dakota to confront what they con- ficials to shut it down. When they re- tend is an ecological disaster wait- fused to leave, they were arrested for ing to happen. criminal trespass. Those remaining “I was responding to the call marched to the nearby governor’s to come and bear witness,” Sister nents by law enforcement authori- pipeline that will connect with a economy in his encyclical “Laudato residence seeking an end to the O’Connor told Catholic News Ser- ties from a nearby camp. In issuing distribution network in Illinois. Si’, on Care for Our Common Home” pipeline project, eventually return- vice Nov. 4 as she prepared to return the call, Rev. Floberg said it was The company said the project is as reasons for the world to question ing to the Standing Rock Camp, home to Baltimore. necessary for people of faith to show nearly complete except for the leg the continued investment in fossil Carmona said. The Sisters of Mercy Sister Erickson said that as a na- support for the Standing Rock Sioux being challenged. The federal gov- fuel development. of the Americas’ Extended Justice tive of North Dakota who now min- people. ernment decided in September to “We as Sisters of Mercy, in ad- Team was one of 15 faith-based or- isters to migrant people in Omaha, The Sioux tribe has been joined halt construction pending another dressing the critical concerns we’ve ganizations that signed a statement Neb., she wanted to be on hand to by other indigenous people and round of review after a federal court adopted, have been challenged our- supporting the stance of the Stand- stand with people whose rights are hundreds of supporters at a camp judge denied a tribal motion to stop selves to ask the question about the ing Rock Sioux Sept. 19. While say- often ignored. They were joined by near the pipeline route for months. the project. structural causes of injustice and ing a fair and unbiased evaluation Mike Poulin, a member of the Sis- Calling themselves water protec- Both sisters said the North Da- how they’re all related,” she said. of pipeline construction was neces- ters of Mercy Justice Team’s West- tors, the tribal members since April kota witness is about more than one The day of events included walk- sary by the federal government, the Midwest region. have opposed construction of a leg pipeline project. “I’m concerned ing from the camp to a bridge, which statement also called for adequate The call to which the trio re- of the $3.8 billion Dakota Access about the fixation on the petroleum remains blocked by the burned- consultation with the tribe concern- sponded came in late October from Pipeline. They contend that the industry and what we seem to be out trucks. The Mercy trio said the ing the project. the Rev. John Floberg, an Episcopal project endangers the reservation’s willing to give up long term in favor group remained under the watchful Other Catholic organizations that priest serving the Standing Rock water supply and infringes on sa- of short-term (energy) solutions,” eye of heavily equipped law enforce- signed on include Columban Center Reservation near Cannon Ball, N.D. cred tribal grounds. Sister Erickson said. ment officers as a helicopter flew for Advocacy and Outreach, Fran- He was concerned that violence Texas-based pipeline builder En- Sister O’Connor cited the call of overhead throughout the day. ciscan Action Network, Leadership was rising after two heavy trucks ergy Transfer Partners maintains Pope Francis of care for the envi- Eddie Carmona, campaign direc- Conference of Women Religious and were set ablaze Oct. 28 following the that it is following strict safety stan- ronment as a corporal work of mercy tor of LA RED of the PICO National Maryknoll Office for Global Con- forced removal of pipeline oppo- dards in building the 1,200-mile and the questions he raised on the Network, a faith-based group en- cerns. n Bishops to elect officers, hear task force report, vote on action plan

Catholic News Service The task force is chaired by At- across the country “to assess the J. Chaput; Oklahoma City Arch- Interreligious Affairs; Committee lanta Archbishop Wilton D. Grego- challenges and opportunities of our bishop Paul S. Coakley; Cardinal on Evangelization and Cateche- WASHINGTON | The U.S. bish- ry, who told reporters in September time,” particularly in the context of DiNardo; Texas Bishop Daniel E. sis; Committee on International ops will discuss ways to promote that the U.S. bishops are in begin- the U.S. Catholic Church, according Flores of Brownsville; Los Angeles Justice and Peace; and Committee peace in U.S. communities torn ning stages of developing a pasto- to the USCCB. Archbishop Jose H. Gomez; Balti- on the Protection of Children and apart by violence, vote on ways to ral letter that will examine racism Inspired by Pope Francis’ 2013 more Archbishop William E. Lori; Young People. They serve one year implement priority areas for their in society and the Church and will apostolic exhortation, “Evangelii Detroit Archbishop Allen H. Vi- as chairmen-elect and then over as conference approved last year and encourage dialogue on the issue as Gaudium” (“The Joy of the Gos- gneron; Miami Archbishop Thom- chairmen at the conclusion of the elect new leaders during their as- well as describe steps Catholics can pel”), the convocation “will form as Wenski and New Mexico Arch- bishops’ fall assembly in 2017. sembly in Baltimore Nov. 14-16. take to bring about healing and rec- leaders who will be equipped and bishop John C. Wester of Santa Fe. The nominees are: The discussion about restor- onciliation. re-energized to share the Gospel as USCCB bylaws provide that the • Canonical Affairs and Church ing peace in the nation will stem As part of the USCCB’s 2017-2020 missionary disciples,” the USCCB first election is that of the president Governance: Bishops Robert P. Dee- from a report to be presented to the strategic plan, the bishops will dis- said. by simple majority vote of members ley of Portland, Maine, and David bishops from a task force formed cuss and vote on an action plan to Archbishop Kurtz will give his fi- who are present and voting. Follow- M. Malloy of Rockford, Ill. this past summer after shootings support the five priorities they ap- nal address as USCCB president; his ing the election of the president, • Ecumenical and Interreli- by police and of police took place proved last November: evangeliza- three year-term ends at the conclu- the vice president is elected from gious Affairs: Bishops Joseph C. in Baton Rouge, La.; Minneapolis; tion; family and marriage; human sion of the fall assembly. Also end- the remaining nine candidates. In Bambera of Scranton, Pa., and Mi- and Dallas. life and dignity; religious freedom; ing his three-term is the current either election, if a candidate does chael C. Barber of Oakland, Calif. When Archbishop Joseph E. and vocations and ongoing forma- vice president, Cardinal Daniel N. not receive more than half of the • Evangelization and Cateche- Kurtz of Louisville, Ky., who is tion. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston. votes cast on the first ballot, a sec- sis: Auxiliary Bishop Robert E. Bar- president of the U.S. Conference They also will be given an update During their meeting, the bish- ond vote is taken. If a third round ron of Los Angeles and Bishop Frank of Catholic Bishops, announced on preparations for the convocation ops will elect a new president and of voting is necessary, that ballot is J. Caggiano of Bridgeport, Conn. the USCCB Task Force to Promote of Catholic leaders from all across vice president, whose three-year a run-off between the two bishops • International Justice and Peace in Our Communities, he said the country taking place next July terms will begin at the conclu- who received the most votes on the Peace: Bishop Robert W. McElroy of there needed to be “ways of nur- in Orlando, and focusing on “The sion of the assembly. Each office is second ballot. San Diego and Archbishop Timothy turing an open, honest and civil Joy of the Gospel in America.” It is elected from a slate of 10 candidates During the meeting, the bishops P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese of dialogue on issues of race relations, an initiative of bishops’ Working who have been nominated by their also will vote for new chairmen- the Military Services. restorative justice, mental health, Group on the Life and Dignity of the fellow bishops. elect of the following five USCCB • Protection of Children and economic opportunity and ad- Human Person. The bishops will The nominees are: New Orleans committees: Committee on Canoni- Young People: Bishops Timothy L. dressing the question of pervasive convene key leaders from dioceses Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond; cal Affairs and Church Governance; Doherty of Lafayette, Ind., and Jo- gun violence.” and Catholic organizations from Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Committee on Ecumenical and seph J. Tyson of Yakima, Wash. n 11 NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS Florida Catholic Nov. 11-24, 2016

WORLD SERIES Prelates’ bet has winners in both cities Catholic News Service our Cubs, and we want to include our friends in Cleveland.” CHICAGO | When civic lead- For his part, Bishop Richard G. ers make friendly bets on which Lennon of Cleveland said a Cleve- team will win a big champion- land-style meal of pierogi, kielbasa, ship with their counterparts in sauerkraut and green beans would another city, one winner enjoys be on its way to feed more than 100 a feast, while the loser eats some people at the evening supper pro- humble pie. gram for the homeless sponsored But when bishops in the World by Catholic Charities of the Arch- Series’ home cities placed their wa- diocese of Chicago. ger on the winner of the Fall Classic, “Although we hoped the Indians it turns out that while only one team would come out on top, we humbly could win, poor people in both cit- accept our defeat and congratulate ies also will win. our friends to the west in Chicago,” Cardinal-designate Blase J. Cupi- said Bishop Lennon in a Nov. 4 ch of Chicago said that, in celebra- statement. “We are thankful for the tion of the Chicago Cubs ending a pizzas and dessert, and hope Chi- 108-year World Series champion- cago enjoys a taste of Cleveland on ship drought, he would make good us. We’ll be back next year!” on his end of the bet and provide The Cubs beat the Cleveland enough Chicago deep dish pizzas Indians 8-7 in 10 innings Nov. 2 in and baked goods to feed more than the climactic Game 7 of the World The Chicago Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians in the best of seven game series for the World Series title. 100 guests of the Bishop William M. Series, which featured a game-ty- Cosgrove Center in Cleveland. ing home run in the bottom of the bottom of the inning, but Cleveland of assistance. In addition, the cen- supper program for the homeless “Both teams put up a great effort, eighth inning by Cleveland’s Rajai could draw no closer. ter offers referrals to employment feeds approximately 135 individu- both cities very much wanted this Davis, only to see the tied contest The Cosgrove Center in Cleve- and training programs, health and als at each meal. It is just one of 150 victory, and today Chicago is giv- delayed by rain after nine innings land provides guests with access mental health screenings, Veteran programs, at 153 locations, run by ing thanks for this blessing,” said were played. The Cubs scored twice to such fundamental services as Administration benefit help and aid Catholic Charities Chicago, assist- Archbishop Cupich in a Nov. 4 state- in the top of the 10th inning. Davis hot meals, shower facilities, mail with obtaining housing subsidies. ing more than 1 million persons ment. “Our city is celebrating with singled in a run with two out in the distribution, and many other forms Catholic Charities’ evening each year. n Pope appoints new archbishop of Newark Pope: Apathy,

Catholic News Service that one of his favorite descrip- ing named a cardinal and now greed prevent tions “of the experience of faith is the head of the Newark Arch- wi ash ngton | Pope Fran- ‘a willingness to be surprised by diocese, “I’m not sure my central end of trafficking cis has accepted the resignation God.’ By that standard, the last nervous system could take much of Archbishop John J. Myers of weeks have been exceptionally more news.” He said when he Carol Glatz Newark, N.J., and named Cardi- ‘faith-filled.’” was named to Indianapolis four Catholic News Service nal-designate Joseph W. Tobin of He said “the first jolt” came years ago, he had “to fend off the Indianapolis to succeed him. when Pope Francis named him dreaded ‘v’ question -- ‘What is VACATI N CITY | Indifference, criminal Archbishop Myers, Newark’s a cardinal and the “second your vision for the archdiocese?’” networks and powerful economic interests archbishop since 2001, is 75, the tremor” was the Oct. 22 call he “I don’t have a vision right now pose a challenge to those fighting against age at which canon law requires received from Archbishop Pierre for Newark. With the help of the human trafficking, Pope Francis said. bishops to turn in their resigna- that the pope would be naming Holy Spirit we will have one,” he While much has been done in recogniz- tion to the pope. him to be archbishop of Newark. said, adding that he did not in- ing the seriousness and extent of this “true The 64-year-old cardinal-des- “Receiving that second shock, tended to offer a plan at the news crime against humanity,” he said, “much ignate, who is a member of the I immediately thought of you, the conference “but to share convic- more needs to be done on the level of rais- Redemptorist order, has been the people of this great Archdiocese tions. principles that will guide ing public awareness and effecting a better archbishop of Indianapolis since (of Indianapolis) whose pastoral my ministry forward ... to re- coordination of efforts by governments, the 2012 and was named a new car- care was entrusted to me four spond in love of God, who loved judiciary system, law enforcement officials dinal by Pope Francis Oct. 9. He years ago,” he said. “I remem- us first.” and social workers.” also is former archbishop-secre- bered how you welcomed me, Cardinal-designate Joseph One of those principles, he The pope spoke Nov. 7 to more than 100 tary of the Vatican Congregation offered your support in so many W. Tobin of Indianapolis said, will be “to encourage the people taking part in the second assembly for Institutes of Consecrated Life ways, forgave my mistakes and journey of all” in the Newark of RENATE —Religious in Europe Net- and Societies of Apostolic Life. limitations and always assured Good Shepherd. Archdiocese “to ever greater love, working Against Trafficking and Exploita- As secretary, he was credited me of your love and the precious In Newark at a news confer- knowledge and faith in Christ.” tion. Network. In his speech, the pope said with helping change the tone of backing of your prayer. ence at the Cathedral Basilica Last December, Cardinal- this modern form of slavery was “one of the a Vatican-ordered apostolic visi- “The thought of leaving you of the Sacred Heart, Archbishop designate Tobin made national most troubling” open wounds afflicting the tation of U.S. women’s religious devastated me. I have had many Myers introduced Cardinal- news by defending the decision world today “and constitutes a true crime communities from an investiga- sleepless nights and shed more designate Tobin, saying the state of his archdiocese to resettle a against humanity.” tion into a dialogue. than a few tears.” of New Jersey and the people of Syrian refugee family through The pope thanked those present, espe- The changes were announced Cardinal-designate Tobin said the four-county archdiocese “are the archdiocese’s Catholic Char- cially women religious, for their “faithful in Washington Nov. 7 by Arch- he has always understood his vo- very happy to welcome him.” ities agency -- a decision that witness to the Gospel of mercy ­— the com- bishop Christophe Pierre, apos- cation “as that of a missionary He said the cardinal-designate went against Indiana Gov. Mike mitment to the recovery and rehabilitation tolic nuncio to the United States. disciple, one whom Jesus called will find that the archdiocese’s Pence’s ban on resettling Syrian of victims, and efforts in advocacy, educa- The cardinal-designate will be to be with him so that he might 1.5 million Catholics “are rich refugees in the state. tion and building coordinated responses to installed as the sixth archbishop send me out to preach and heal. in faith, have a great love for the The Archdiocese of Newark the problem. “I think especially of the dis- of Newark Jan. 6. Becoming your archbishop, I church,” and live and share the covers just over 500 square miles. tinctive contribution made by women in In a Nov. 7 statement about realized that this missionary Gospel. Out of a total population of 2.86 accompanying other women and children his appointment to Newark, also had to become a pastor,” fol- In his remarks, Cardinal-des- million people, about 1.5 million on a deeply personal journey of healing and Cardinal-designate Tobin said lowing the model of Jesus as the ignate Tobin said that with be- are Catholic. n reintegration,” he added. n Nov. 11-24, 2016 Florida Catholic QUICK READS 12

NATION Bishop says Father Geremia says the Church Members of worship Organ trafficking got several key witnesses to Father diocese stands Tentorio’s killing into a witness congregation due to witchcraft, Pope sends Detroit protection program, but as the case with local police has dragged on, the witnesses have named nun says bishop to Guam DES MOINES, Iowa | In response chafed at their lack of freedom. VATICAN CITY | Pope Francis VATICAN CITY | Mozambique VATICAN CITY | Pope Francis to the fatal shootings Nov. 2 of two renewed the membership of the is plagued by trafficking in human appointed a Detroit auxiliary bish- police officers, Bishop Richard E. Maronite patriarch Congregation for Divine Worship organs and witchcraft is to blame, op to a Guam archdiocese whose Pates of Des Moines said the Catho- and the Sacraments by naming said a religious sister working in leader is under a Vatican investiga- lic community “extends heartfelt hopes election new members, including Canadian the country. Efforts to help refugees tion for the alleged sexual abuse of prayer and sympathy to the fami- speeds unity Cardinal Gerald Lacroix of Quebec who are targeted in attempts to har- minors. Coadjutor Archbishop Mi- lies and friends of the two police and Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli of vest organs are hampered due to chael J. Byrnes, 58, also was given officers who were killed in the line BEIRUT | Cardinal Bechara Rai, Paterson, N.J. Bishop Serratelli also cultural fears of confronting those “special faculties” or authority in of duty,” the bishop said in a state- patriarch of Maronite Catholics, serves as chairman of the U.S. bish- who engage in such practices, said the Archdiocese of Agana, accord- ment. The two Des Moines-area po- welcomed the election of a new ops’ Committee on Divine Worship. Scalabrinian Sister Marines Biasi- ing to a Vatican press release Oct. lice officers were shot shortly after 1 Lebanese president, ending a two- Publishing the names of the new betti, secretary general of the Com- 31. The appointment came several a.m. local time less than two miles and-a-half-year power vacuum that members Oct. 28, the Vatican also mission for Migrants, Refugees and weeks after the apostolic adminis- apart in separate ambush-style at- had crippled the country’s govern- said the pope named New Zealand Displaced Persons of the Mozam- trator of the Agana Archdiocese re- tacks while they were in their patrol ment institutions. The cardinal also Cardinal John Dew of Wellington bique bishops’ conference. quested the Vatican remove the cur- cars. Eight hours later, authorities expressed his hope for the accelera- and Australian Archbishop Denis J. “Even in the Church, religious rent leader, Archbishop Anthony S. apprehended a man suspected in tion of a unified government and Hart of Melbourne to the congrega- men and women, priests and local Apuron, and name a successor. A the killings. “This painful moment “direct action to save Lebanon from tion. bishops do not speak about it out of coadjutor archbishop — as opposed calls for a full investigation of the the political, economic and social The congregation, which deals fear of what may happen to them,” to an auxiliary bishop — immedi- incidents, a response of justice and suffering.” He urged newly elected with liturgical questions and the Sister Biasibetti told Catholic News ately succeeds an archbishop who a continuing conversation of the President Michel Aoun and politi- celebration of the sacraments, be- Service. Sister Biasibetti, who hails retires or dies. Archbishop Savio entire community in seeking to cians to heed the words of the apos- gan as two separate offices until from Brazil and has worked in Mo- Hon Tai-Fai, apostolic administra- resolve conflict in a peaceful man- tle Paul, to forget what lies behind they were joined by Blessed Paul zambique for more than two years, tor of the Agana Archdiocese, said ner,” said Bishop Pates, adding that and to forge ahead to the future. VI in 1975. Several heads of Vati- attended a conference at the Vati- in mid-September he had asked one particular concern is that needs Under Lebanon’s power-shar- can offices were also named to the can Oct. 26-27 sponsored by the the Vatican to remove Archbishop to be addressed is the “widespread ing system, the presidential post congregation, including: Cardinal Santa Marta Group, an initiative Apuron. “Gravely serious allega- proliferation of guns which makes is reserved for a Maronite Catho- Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of supported by Pope Francis to help tions” of sexual abuse have been such violence possible in the first lic. Aoun, 81, elected Oct. 31, is the state; Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, the victims of human trafficking. made against Archbishop Apuron, place. ” only Christian head of state in the president of the Pontifical Council While the problem of human Archbishop Hon had said, adding Arab world. Aoun’s election fol- for Culture; Cardinal Beniamino and organ trafficking has existed that the situation was still being lows 45 successive failed attempts Stella, prefect of the Congregation for many years in Mozambique, the “dealt with by the Congregation for WORLD by the legislators to elect a presi- for the Clergy; and Archbishop Scalabrinian sister said, it is only the Doctrine of the Faith, which will dent since the mandate of former Piero Marini, president of the Pon- “now through the Church that we hold a canonical trial.” Priest hopes President Michel Suleiman ended tifical Committee for International are beginning to speak about this in May 2014, a reflection of the sec- Eucharistic Congresses. issue.” Mosaic seen as Duterte can bring tarian power struggle that define the country’s political arena. Aoun ‘crowning jewel’ killer to justice is the 13th president since Leba- for shrine KIDAPAWAN, Philippines | Jus- non gained independence from tice is slow in the Philippines, but France in 1943. Cardinal Rai and WASHINGTON | After nearly Father Peter Geremia is running other Church leaders repeatedly 100 years since construction be- out of patience as he awaits justice have called for the election of a new gan on the Basilica of the National for the killers of a fellow priest. Fa- president. Shrine of the Immaculate Concep- ther Geremia is hoping that the tion, the placement of a final mosaic country’s new president, Rodrigo Cardinal explains — inside the Trinity Dome — is ex- Duterte, can cut through the impu- pected to be completed in Decem- nity and corruption that the priest limits of eucharistic ber 2017. The national shrine will says have prevented bringing to sharing 10342-1111 mark the centennial of the laying of justice the killers of Father Fausto its foundational stone in 2020. The Tentorio. MALMO, Sweden | The Catho- final mosaic will be the “crowning The Italian missionary was shot lic Church continues to insist that jewel” of what is the largest Catho- to death Oct. 17, 2011, just outside sharing the sacrament of Commu- lic church in the United States, and his parish office in the rural town nion will be a sign that Christian will complete it from an architec- of Arakan on the southern island churches have reconciled fully tural standpoint, said the senior of Mindanao, where he had helped with one another, although in some managing director of OPUSfidelis, indigenous communities organize pastoral situations, guests may be a Virginia-based marketing agen- to resist the theft of their lands by invited to the Eucharist, said Cardi- cy that is working to promote the foreign mining companies, loggers, nal Kurt Koch. During Pope Fran- project. Although the mosaic will and large agro-export plantations. cis’ trip to Sweden Oct. 31-Nov. 1, complete the architecture of the Father Geremia, who was born in It- the Swiss cardinal, president of the shrine, there will continue to be aly but became a U.S. citizen in 1971 Pontifical Council for Promoting additions and expansions, accord- after living in the United States for Christian Unity, was asked about ing to OPUSfidelis. Over 70 chapels more than a decade, is a member of the possibility of Catholics and exist within the shrine, each with a the Pontifical Institute for Foreign Lutherans receiving Communion one-of-a-kind history, representing Missions, as were Father Tentorio together. The Catholic Church, he numerous ethnicities and cultures. and two other priests assassinated told reporters, makes a distinction Martin Rambusch of Rambusch in Mindanao. between “eucharistic hospitality for Design Co. said that his role in the One of them, Father Tullio Favali, individual people and eucharistic project was to help bring to life the was murdered in 1985 by military- communion.” The term hospital- concept of the mosaic. linked assassins who thought they ity is used to refer to welcoming “We help play the role of helping were killing Father Geremia. Six guests to the Eucharist on special to visualize and craft and delineate men were convicted and served occasions or under special circum- and create the vision that is con- lengthy prison terms. But that’s not stances as long as they recognize ceived, either visually or verbally the case with Father Tentorio’s kill- the sacrament as the real presence from the client,” he said. “We make ers, who remain officially unidenti- of Christ. Eucharist communion, that happen through drawings, fied despite multiple investigations on the other hand, refers to a more through models, through conversa- and a Byzantine trail of confessions regular situation of the reception of tion, through sketches and then we and recantations by people with Communion by people recognized go from there.” links to a paramilitary squad. as belonging to the same family. 13 VATICAN NEWS Florida Catholic Nov. 11-24, 2016 Pope: Catholic Church never likely to ordain women Cindy Wooden ordination of women in the Catho- late the flux of newcomers as they a continual integration of cultures, sis and huge suffering for many — Catholic News Service lic Church is not possible. allocate resources to ensure their many cultures.” must be resolved with dialogue, he He was asked, “Really? Never?” integration into society, he said. The key, he said, is to ensure a said. ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT And he responded, “If one carefully “It’s not human to close one’s proper integration of newcomers The Vatican, he added, is sup- FROM SWEDEN | The Catholic reads the declaration of St. John heart,” the pope told reporters fly- with language lessons, a home, porting dialogue in Venezuela and, Church insistence that it cannot Paul, it goes in that direction, yes.” ing with him from Sweden back to schools and jobs. “The danger is at the invitation of both the govern- ordain women to the priesthood In one of his briefest airborne Rome. that when a refugee or migrant is ment and the opposition, has sent and episcopacy is a teaching news conferences, Pope Francis As he has in the past, Pope Fran- not integrated, he or she is ‘ghetto- Archbishop Emil Paul Tscherrig, likely to last forever, Pope Francis spent just over 40 minutes with re- cis insisted nations live up to in- ized.’” the nuncio to Argentina, as an ob- said. porters and answered six questions ternational agreements offering Responding to the question server. After being hosted by the Lu- ranging from Sweden’s newly re- special welcome and protection to about Maduro, Pope Francis said The secularization of Europe, or theran Church of Sweden, which is strictive immigration policy to the refugees fleeing war and persecu- he met with him at the president’s of any society, the pope said, is usu- led by Archbishop Antje Jackelen of role of women in the Church. He tion. While Catholic social teaching request. “I listened to him for half ally the result of one of two factors: Uppsala, the nation’s first woman also was asked about his experience holds that every person has a right an hour,” he said. “I asked a few “a weak evangelization” caused by primate, Pope Francis was asked with charismatics and Pentecos- to migrate in search of a better life, questions. I heard his opinions. It’s “lukewarm Christians” or a cultural Nov. 1 if the Catholic Church might tals, the roots of his concern about accepting newcomers is a serious always good to listen to both sides.” process in which a growing number one day have women priests and human trafficking, secularization obligation when the person’s life is Like in any conflict, he said, “ei- of people start thinking they are the bishops. in Europe and his meeting in late at risk. ther you dialogue or you scream.” lords of history. As he has done in the past, the October with Venezuelan President Europeans should not be fright- The political and social tensions A “healthy” form of separation of pope responded that the question Nicolas Maduro. ened by the latest wave of newcom- in Venezuela — tensions that have Church and state is not the culprit, was settled in 1994 by St. John Paul Christians must never close their ers, he said. “Europe was made with unleashed a major economic cri- he said. n II, who taught that because Jesus hearts to refugees and migrants, but chose only men as his apostles, the governments have a duty to regu- Fight the fear, put people first, pope tells grass-roots movements

Cindy Wooden explodes in the centers with vari- tion into their host societies. Catholic News Service ous forms of violence — including The political activism of the odious and vile attacks — the citi- groups, he said, is important for VATICAN CITY | When the zens who still have some rights are ensuring true democracy and not search for profits outweighs all oth- tempted by the false security of simply an attitude where politi- er considerations in society, money physical or social walls,” he said. cians address poverty without ever becomes a god who terrorizes hu- “Walls that enclose some and exile listening to or responding to the manity — excluding the majority of others.” poor. people and causing those still well Frightened citizens building In democracies, he said, people off to build walls to cower behind, walls on one side and frightened who “seek the common good can Pope Francis said. and excluded people on the other defeat, with the help of God, the “The entire social doctrine of the — “is this the life that God our fa- false prophets who exploit fear and Church and the magisterium of my ther wants for his children?” the desperation, who sell magic formu- predecessors rebel against money pope asked. las of hatred and cruelty or selfish as an idol that reigns instead of Wherever there is fear, he said, well-being and illusory security.” serves, tyrannizing and terrorizing there is someone who will increase When getting involved in poli-

10146-1111 humanity,” the pope said. and manipulate it. “Because fear, tics, though, the pope said, mem- Like all forms of terrorism, the besides being good business for bers of the movement must guard terrorism of an economy focused merchants of weapons and death, against corruption. All people are only on making money relies on weakens and destabilizes us, de- called to be honest, he said, but pol- people’s fear for effectiveness, Pope stroying our psychological and iticians and public servants have Francis said Nov. 5 during a meet- spiritual defenses, anesthetizing an even greater obligation. “The ing at the Vatican with partici- us to the suffering of others and, in standard is very high: one must pants in the third World Meeting of the end, making us cruel.” live the vocation of service with a Popular Movements, a collection Pope Francis said mercy is the strong sense of austerity and hu- of grass-roots organizations of the “best antidote” to fear. It works bet- mility. This applies to politicians, poor, the underemployed, indige- ter than anti-depression medicine but also for social leaders and for us nous communities and farmwork- and is “much more effective than pastors.” ers. walls, iron bars, alarms and weap- Pope Francis said politics is not “When this terror, which is sown ons. And it is free.” the place for “anyone who is too at- in the peripheries with massacres, Mercy and courage also are tached to material things or to the pillaging, oppression and injustice, needed to respond to the huge wave mirror, those who love money, lav- of refugees, migrants and displaced ish banquets, sumptuous houses, people all over the globe, he said. refined clothes, luxury cars.” They “No one should be forced to flee don’t belong in the seminary, ei- his or her homeland,” he said. “But ther, he said. the evil is doubled when, facing ter- Seeking power or money “sullies rible circumstances, the migrant is the noble cause” of politics as ser- thrown into the clutches of human vice, the pope said. “Fight the fear traffickers to cross the border. And with a life of service, solidarity and it is tripled if, arriving in the land humility on behalf of the people, where he or she hoped to find a especially those who suffer,” he better future, one is despised, ex- said. “Against the terror, the best ploited or even enslaved.” remedy is love. Love heals all.” Pope Francis urged members of Saying that the Rev. Martin Lu- the popular movements to lobby ther King Jr. “always chose fraternal their governments to be more wel- love, even in the midst of the worst coming of migrants and to improve persecution and humiliation,” programs to ensure their integra- Pope Francis said. n Nov. 11-24, 2016 Florida Catholic VATICAN NEWS 14 Pope offers new beatitudes for saints of a new age

Cindy Wooden • “Blessed are those who see Catholic News Service God in every person and strive to make others also discover him.” MALMO, Sweden | The saints • “Blessed are those who pro- are blessed because they were tect and care for our common faithful and meek and cared for home.” others, Pope Francis said. • “Blessed are those who re- At the end of an ecumeni- nounce their own comfort in or- cal trip to Sweden, Pope Francis der to help others.” celebrated the feast of All Saints • “Blessed are those who pray Nov. 1 with a Catholic Mass in a and work for full communion be- Malmo stadium. He highlighted tween Christians.” the lives of the Swedish saints, “All these are messengers of Elizabeth Hesselblad and Bridget God’s mercy and tenderness,” of Vadstena, who “prayed and Pope Francis said. “Surely they worked to create bonds of unity will receive from him their mer- and fellowship between Chris- A nun waits for the start of Pope ited reward.” tians.” Francis’ celebration of Mass Registered Catholics in Sweden The best description of the at the Swedbank Stadium in number about 115,000 — just over saints — in fact, their “identity Malmo, Sweden, Nov. 1. (Paul 1 percent of the population. But card” — the pope said, is found Haring | CNS) with recent waves of immigra- in the Beatitudes from Jesus’ Ser- tion, especially from Chaldean mon on the Mount, which begins, new list of beatitudes for modern Catholic communities in Iraq, “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” Christians: local Church officials believe the And, he said, as Christian • “Blessed are those who re- number of Catholics is double the saints have done throughout the main faithful while enduring reported figure. ages, Christ’s followers today are evils inflicted on them by oth- Reflecting the multicultural called “to confront the troubles ers and forgive them from their makeup of the Catholic Church and anxieties of our age with the heart.” in Sweden and the rest of Scan- spirit and love of Jesus.” • “Blessed are those who look dinavia, the prayer intentions at

New situations require new into the eyes of the abandoned Mass were read in Spanish, Ara- 10294-1111 energy and a new commitment, and marginalized and show them bic, English, German and Polish, he said, and then he offered a their closeness.” as well as in Swedish. n 10203-1111 15 NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS Florida Catholic Nov. 11-24, 2016

Nuns stand next a partially collapsed wall Oct. 30 following an earth- quake in Norcia, Italy. (Remo Casilli, Reuters | CNS)

Religious patch cracks left in wake of disaster Carol Glatz scripts. Rushing waters 20 feet high Catholic News Service carried away roads, cars and sup- plies, and filled homes and busi- VATICAN CITY | When the nesses with oily muck. Benedictine monks in Norcia The disaster prompted hundreds led residents in prayer before the of students, workers and profession- ruins of their medieval city after als to go help the city, earning them

10302-1111 an earthquake, they showed one the name, “the mud angels.” Some way the Church steps into action of their testimony and details were in times of crisis. published in the Vatican newspa- First responders encouraged per, L’Osservatore Romano, and on the religious, recognizing they internet news sites. could do their job better when Cardinal Gualtiero Bassetti the distraught receive emotional of Perugia-Citta della Pieve was or spiritual rescue, too. SOS, af- among the mud angels, according ter all, means “save our souls.” to the Vatican newspaper. He was a In fact, the one disaster that 24-year-old priest who had been or- cameras don’t easily capture dained in Florence just two months is the shattering of people’s re- prior. He and a handful of teenagers solve and the collapse of cour- broke into a garage where tanks of age when everything they have acetylene were illegally stored. With is gone. the water quickly rising, they pulled “Certainly the crumbled out the tanks to lessen the potential walls and the missing roofs” are and power of an explosion, he said. a problem, Archbishop Renato Cardinal Giuseppe Betori of Flor- Boccardo of Spoleto-Norcia said, ence, who was 19 at the time, said but the most serious concern is seeing “the suffering, the loss on the people — “people who have the Florentines’ faces” was unfor- been living for two months in a gettable. He and many other semi- state of continual fear and wor- narians and young priests studying ry and are under considerable in Rome went to Florence with the psychological stress and losing encouragement of their rector who hope.” believed the experience would be He told Vatican Radio the day “formative.” In fact, the cardinal after the Oct. 30 tremors that the told the Italian news agency ANSA, people he talks to are tired of it turned out to be a course in the- starting over; some have rebuilt ology “with a shovel in my hand.” their homes twice already from They slept in a theater and wore past quakes. “The temptation to boots and overalls like all the other give up is there,” he said, and the volunteers, he said. Church’s job is to “sustain hope, While media attention buzzed listen to people vent and dry around those salvaging books from their tears.” the national library in the historic As central Italy quaked, a city center, the seminarians were as- further north was celebrating signed to the outskirts of town to its own rebirth from ruin and help a working class neighborhood, honoring the perseverance and Cardinal Betori said. selflessness of those who helped For those folks, “we really were save it. angels,” he said, “unexpected appa- Florence — the cradle of the ritions, a presence that was a pure Renaissance — was commemo- gift.” rating the 50th anniversary of He said he’s “proud to have been the day the Arno River burst its among the people and not the banks Nov. 4, 1966. Water, silt books, not to diminish the impor- and debris smashed into sep- tance of culture, especially in Flor- tic systems and tanks of fuel oil ence, but it seems to me that for a 10277-1111 and gas, creating a black-brown seminarian, a priest, a bishop, it is sludge that permeated priceless much more important to be able to works of art, books and manu- say ‘I served the people.’” n Nov. 11-24, 2016 Florida Catholic SUNDAY WORD and SCRIPTURE 16

Scripture Be open to God's mercy readings Sunday, Nov. 13 you to death. You will be hated by of the Jubilee Year of Mercy when nor branch, says the Lord of hosts. Friday, Nov. 11 Mal 3:19-20a; Ps 98:5-9; 2 Thes 3:7-12; all because of my name, but not a we are asked, “Are you afraid,” we But for you who fear my name, St. Martin of Tours, bishop Lk 21:5-19 hair on your head will be destroyed. need to be able to say, like so many there will arise the sun of justice 2 Jn 4-9; Ps 119:1, 2, 10-11, 17-18; By your perseverance you will se- people I have met who have had with its healing rays” (Mal 3:19-20). Lk 17:26-37 “Are you afraid?” I have many cure your lives.” We will be hearing so much reason for fear: “No!” Ev- When we are gathered at Mass, we times asked this question these words the weekend ery night, as we prepare to go to experience, in an implicit and sac- Saturday, Nov. 12 of people who are seri- after the national elec- sleep, it is good to examine what we ramental manner, this coming of St. Josaphat, bishop and martyr ously ill. Almost always tions, whose results we have done and failed to do during the Day of the Lord, a day of terror they respond that they are do not know as these lines the day, ask for forgiveness to God for some, but, we trust, of salvation 3 Jn 5-8; Ps 112:1-6; Lk 18:1-8 not. That little word com- are written. We can be for our faults and give thanks for for us. ing out of their mouths sure, however, that there blessings. When we acknowledge Every night, one of the last sen- Sunday, Nov. 13 — “No” — is not only a will be many challenges serious sins and frequently go to tences prayed by those who pray Mal 3:19-20a; Ps 98:5-9; 2 Thes 3:7-12; beautiful profession of to our faith and many confession, then, having received the Liturgy of the Hours, also Lk 21:5-19 faith of the dying, but it is situations that will lead to God’s forgiveness and grace, we re- known as the Divine Office, is the wonderful consolation for us being called, as Jesus ally have no reason to fear. In the prayer of the aged Simeon in the Monday, Nov. 14 their loved ones. The read- Sunday indicates in this passage, second reading Paul calls the Thes- Temple, when the Christ Child is Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 18:35-43 ings of these last Sundays Word to our “giving testimony.” salonian Christians to imitate him; laid in his arms. Full of confidence of the liturgical year focus Father The Catholic response we really should, healed by God’s that God has fulfilled the promise Tuesday, Nov. 15 on the end of time. In this to these situations, which mercy and assisted by his grace, that he had made to him, not to die Sunday’s Gospel (Lk 21:5- Alfredo could easily lead us to seek to imitate those who have without seeing the Savior, Simeon Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15:2-4b, 5; Lk 19:1-10 19), Jesus announces mo- fear, is not worry but con- shown us the way and be models to proclaimed: “Lord, now you let Hernández Wednesday, Nov. 16 ments of difficult before fidence and hope. Jesus imitate ourselves. your servant go in peace; your word the end of the world: “Na- insists that we should not It is also important to prepare has been fulfilled. my eyes have Rv 4:1-11; Ps 150:1b-6; Lk 19:11-28 tion will rise against nation, and worry, as many have tried to do in for the coming of the Lord, which seen the salvation you have pre- kingdom against kingdom. There the past 2,000 years, about the mo- is anticipated in the most perfect pared in the sight of every people, Thursday, Nov. 17 will be powerful earthquakes, ment when the end of the world will and most beautiful way in the Eu- a light to reveal you to the nations St. Elizabeth of Hungary, religious famines, and plagues from place take place: “When you hear of wars charist. Whenever we participate and the glory of your people, Israel” Rv 5:1-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 19:41-44 to place; and awesome sights and and insurrections, do not be terri- in Mass and receive holy Com- (Lk 2:29-32). mighty signs will come from the fied; for such things must happen munion, Jesus returns to be with As a priest, I am obliged to pray Friday, Nov. 18 sky.” first, but it will not immediately be us. Therefore, what the prophet this prayer every night. I hope that Should these words scare us? the end.” Without any fear, we must Malachi says in our first reading the night before I die, I will have Rv 10:8-11; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, No! Jesus has prophesied coming trust in Jesus and live always ready will happen at the end of times al- said it, really meaning it. In fact, we 131; Lk 19:45-48 persecutions, but what he wants is for the end, whether the world’s or ready happens for us now: “The can all live as preparations for the for us to be always prepared, ready our own. day is coming, blazing like an coming of the Lord, either to find us Saturday, Nov. 19 to live and ready to die. He clari- Therefore, if we want to be open oven, when all the proud and all each individually or in his return to Rv 11:4-12; Ps 144:1-2, 9-10; Lk 20:27-40 fies: “You will even be handed over to God’s mercy, if we really know evildoers will be stubble, and the the end of time, never fear we have. by parents, brothers, relatives, and ourselves to be the beneficiaries day that is coming will set them Our trust before death may be our Sunday, Nov. 20 friends, and they will put some of of God’s mercy, in these last days on fire, leaving them neither root most perfect profession of faith. n Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 2 Sm 5:1-3; Ps 122:1-5; Col 1:12-20; First response to God: Gratitude, prasie Lk 23:35-43 Monday, Nov. 21 Sunday, Nov. 20 God, the gratitude that becomes for be merciful.” The humility and the fullness was pleased to dwell, and Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Mary Universe St. Paul a hymn of praise. Think of confidence of the so-called good through him to reconcile all things Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; Ps 24:1b-4b, 5-6; Lk 21:1-4 2 Sm 5:1-3; Ps 122:1-5; Col 1:12-20; the image of Pope Francis going to thief express the response of those for him, making peace by the blood Lk 23:35-43 confession the last couple of Good who are able to join their crosses to of his cross through him, whether Fridays. Think of his many gestures that of Jesus and of those who con- those on earth or those in heaven.” Tuesday, Nov. 22 We come to the close of the Jubi- in the first three years of his pon- tinue always to trust in the mercy If we have been reconciled and are St. Cecilia, virgin and martyr lee Year of Mercy on the solemnity tificate reminding us of God’s love that flows from the cross of Christ: being reconciled to God in Christ, Rv 14:14-19; Ps 96:10-13; Lk 21:5-11 of Christ the King, hearing perhaps and mercy for the marginalized, for “Remember me when you enter then, we are also to be instruments the most beautiful words of mercy those on the peripheries. Think of into your kingdom.” to bring that reconciliation to the Wednesday, Nov. 23 ever uttered, Jesus’ words from the the most powerful confession you Finally, when we reflect on what world. cross to the good thief: “Amen, I say have had in your life. Be grateful! it means to share in the kingship of Perhaps we could take these Rv 15:1-4; Ps 98:1-3b, 7-9; Lk 21:12-19 to you, today you will be with me in Sometimes when we hear sto- Christ, it is good to remember the thoughts to heart as we consider paradise.” At the close of this year, ries of deathbed conversions, it can only crown Jesus wore on earth the situation of the world and our Thursday, Nov. 24 we are called first to gratitude for seem unfair, as if someone were and his only throne. In baptism we land today. How can we, who know St. Andrew Dung-Lac, priest, and the mercy we have received, then getting away with something, get- were made sharers in the mission of how much God has forgiven us Companions, Martyrs to a commitment to remain open to ting off too easy. It can seem unfair. Jesus, priest, prophet and king. Our because of Christ’s awesome acts Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Ps 100:1b-5; that mercy, and finally to a commit- If we are honest with ourselves, sharing in the kingship of Christ of love, and who know that he is Lk 21:20-28 or ment to live out our own identity as though, is it not a comfort to know cannot be, though, something that always ready to forgive, be mes- Thanksgiving Day sharers in the mission of Christ the that the Lord is always ready to makes us think ourselves better sengers of his love and mercy to Sir 50:22-24; Ps 135:1-5; 1 Cor 1:3-9; King by being merciful ourselves. forgive us, as he forgave the good than anyone else. Rather, it needs our country and the world? I do not Lk 17:11-19 The second reading begins with thief? Also, when faced with the to recall us to the need to serve oth- know the answers to the question these words: “Let us give thanks to cross in our own lives, we can be ers and to be willing to share our for each one of us, but I know this Friday, Nov. 25 the Father, who has made you fit so easily tempted to respond with Savior’s cross. Sharing in the king- an important question to ask on to share in the inheritance of the the bitterness of the other man ship of Christ requires us to be mer- this solemnity of Christ the King. Rv 20:1-4, 11–21:2; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a; Lk 21:29-33 holy ones in light. He delivered us crucified with Jesus. Ultimately, if ciful like him. Trusting in Christ Jesus had only one throne on earth, from the power of darkness and there is a lesson I hope we have all the King, who is our shepherd and the cross, the seat of mercy. May we Saturday, Nov. 26 transferred us to the kingdom of learned from this Year of Mercy is commander, as announced in the who give praise to Christ the King his beloved Son, in whom we have that we hope in God not because first reading, we go rejoicing to his seek nothing more than to share Rv 22:1-7; Ps 95:1-7b; Lk 21:34-36 redemption, the forgiveness of he is fair, but because he is merci- house, not only grateful for the mer- that throne and live in his mercy. n sins.” We have received so much ful. “That’s not fair!” is the cry of cy he has shown us and entrusting Sunday, Nov. 27 from God. If we are honest with spoiled children, not of the chil- ourselves constantly to his mercy, Father Hernández is academic dean First Sunday of Advent ourselves, we have each been for- dren of God. Think about it. At the but also seeking to imitate his mer- and Director of Liturgy at St. Vincent Is 2:1-5; Ps 122: 1-9; Rom 13:11-14; given so much. Our first response end of your life, do you want to say cy. The Colossian hymn concludes de Paul Regional Seminary in Boyn- Mt 24:37-44 must be gratitude and praise to to God, “Please be fair” or “Please beautifully: “For in him all the ton Beach. 17 HOSPICE MONTH Florida Catholic Nov. 11-24, 2016 Archdiocesan office promotes different options of palliative care

Nancy Frazier O’Brien and spiritual support system that in Tewksbury, Mass., in 2012 and Catholic News Service are part of palliative care. joined with the Archdiocese of Bos- Assisted suicide is promoted as ton and other organizations in a MC Sullivan has heard all of the “a literal and figurative last resort” coalition that narrowly defeated a arguments in favor of assisted sui- for those who are dying, she said. ballot question that would have al- cide. Its supporters rely on patients’ and lowed assisted suicide in the com- “There are arguments that would their family members’ “fear of the monwealth. touch anyone with a heart,” said the pain that they are told is coming,” as Under Massachusetts law, when director of the Archdiocese of Bos- well as their fears of becoming de- a ballot question is defeated it can- ton’s Initiative for Palliative Care pendent on others or experiencing a not be put on the ballot again until and Advance Care Planning. “They loss of their dignity. six years later. But that has not kept are couched in emotional language, “The day that those arguments proponents of assisted suicide from emotional stories and the reality of don’t touch us is a day we have to bringing up the matter in the legis- a human being who is suffering un- worry about ourselves,” Sullivan lature and trying to influence public bearably.” said. opinion. Sullivan — a registered nurse “But there are other realities that “We hoped the issue would go and attorney who holds a master’s I think we lose sight of when we en- away, but that has not been the In this file photo, patient Warren Saunders smiles as Dominican Sister degree in bioethics from Harvard gage with those realities and those case,” she said. Agnes Mary plays the piano at Rosary Hill Home in Hawthorne, N.Y. Divinity School — nevertheless fears,” she said. “Life is a joyous and When Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley The Catholic Church’s main weapon against assisted suicide rests in spends her days articulating the wonderful gift and it is not ours to do of Boston decided to open a new “robust palliative care,” said MC Sullivan, director of the Archdiocese Catholic Church’s stand against as- with as we will.” office on palliative care in 2015, of Boston’s Initiative for Palliative Care and Advance Care Planning. sisted suicide and promoting the Sullivan was serving as direc- Sullivan was his choice to lead the (Gregory A. Shemitz | CNS) pain relief and emotional, physical tor of ethics for Covenant Health initiative, believed to be the only archdiocesan agency in the nation with such a charge. Compassion & Choices, a leading proponent of assisted suicide in the United States formerly known as the Hemlock Society, presents its argu- ments in terms of individual auton- omy, free choice and “better end-of- life options,” Sullivan said. But “it’s 10354-1111 not about end-of-life care choices,” she added. “It’s about ending life.” The Church’s main weapon against assisted suicide rests in “robust palliative care,” she said, describing it as “a comprehensive model of being with and caring for someone with a serious, life-limit- ing illness.” Sometimes confused with hos- pice care, palliative care is not only for those close to death and can begin at any stage of an illness, Sul- livan said. It also includes effective pain management and encompass- es all of the family members and friends involved as caregivers for the patient — “the people who are your people.” Palliative care is “patient-cen- tered and family-oriented,” she added. Sullivan said anyone with a life-limiting illness can reach the point of letting go of the fears as- sociated with death if they have help with pain management and handling of the “practical consider- ations” sometimes associated with an illness. “I know how fearful letting go can be,” she said. “But at the same time there can also be an amazing richness of experience of loving and being loved that happens in states of serious illness.” Surveys nationwide have shown that the vast majority of Americans are not interested in participating in an assisted suicide or even in talking about it, Sullivan said. “Even its proponents will tell us that it just for a small part of the population,” she added. “So why has it become a matter for public policy,

10386-1111 which is meant to be applied broad- ly? That’s turning it on its head.” n Nov. 11-24, 2016 Florida Catholic HOSPICE MONTH 18 faith alive Challenges to Church’s stand against assisted suicide Nancy Frazier O’Brien ‘Palliative care Catholic News Service implements a holistic, Concern for human life and dig- interdisciplinary care nity from conception to natural death is a fundamental principle plan that identifies, of Catholic teaching. But new chal- lenges continue to crop up for those assesses and addresses at the end of their lives, as backers the comprehensive of assisted suicide make inroads through legislative action, voters’ needs of the seriously ill choices or judicial fiat. patient.’ Assisted suicide became legal this year in California and Canada. — Supportive Care Those jurisdictions joined Oregon, Coalition Vermont, Montana and Washing- ton state in allowing physicians to prescribe lethal drugs for patients according to a brochure from the who are believed to be close to Supportive Care Coalition, com- death and have requested them. posed of the Archdiocese of Boston, Opponents of the assisted suicide bill C-14 rally June 1, 2014, on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario. The Catholic Church has long the Catholic Health Association Assisted suicide became legal this year in California and Canada. (Art Babych | CNS) been a staunch opponent of efforts and 17 Catholic health care minis- to legalize assisted suicide, describ- tries serving in 43 states. that can never be excused even if it ing it as not just a religious issue but The coalition — based in Oregon, is requested.” a matter of human rights. where assisted suicide has been le- He also criticized laws that “le- “From not only a Catholic per- gal since 1997 — sees palliative care gitimize the direct killing of inno- spective but any rational perspec- as “a hallmark of Catholic health cent human beings through abor- tive, the intentional, willful act of care.” tion or euthanasia.” killing oneself or another human “It embodies our commitment to The U.S bishops’ 2009 Ethical being is clearly morally wrong,” said provide compassionate, high-qual- and Religious Directives for Catho- Archbishop Terrence Prendergast ity, patient- and family-centered lic Health Care Services state that of Ottawa, Ontario, as Canada pre- care for the chronically ill and dy- Catholic health care institutions pared for the legalization of assisted ing by anticipating, preventing and “may never condone or participate suicide earlier this year. treating suffering,” the brochure in euthanasia or assisted suicide He cited the Catechism of the adds. in any way.” “Dying patients who Catholic Church: “Whatever its In June, just days after California request euthanasia should receive motives and means, direct eutha- began permitting assisted suicide, loving care, psychological and spir- nasia consists in putting an end to Pope Francis said some supporters itual support and appropriate rem- the lives of handicapped, sick or dy- of euthanasia tend to “hide behind edies for pain and other symptoms ing persons. It is morally unaccept- alleged compassion to justify kill- so that they can live with dignity able.” ing a patient.” until the time of natural death,” the The U.S. Conference of Catholic “True compassion marginal- directives add. Bishops addressed the issue with izes no one, it does not humiliate But part of the Church’s role in the 2011 statement, “To Live Each people, it does not exclude them, fighting assisted suicide is in edu- Day with Dignity,” which takes on much less consider their death as a cating people that Church teaching many of the arguments used to jus- good thing,” the pope said in a talk does not require the continuation of tify assisted suicide. to health professionals from Spain aggressive or extraordinary medi- “One cannot uphold human and Latin America. “This would cal treatments when their benefit is freedom and dignity by devaluing mean the triumph of selfishness, outweighed by the burdens placed human life,” the statement says. “A of that ‘throwaway culture’ that on the patient and his or her family. choice to take one’s life is a supreme rejects and scorns people who do In addition, many Catholics are contradiction of freedom, a choice not fulfill certain criteria of health, unaware that suffering patients to eliminate all choices. And a so- beauty and usefulness.” may receive as much pain medica- ciety that devalues some people’s His predecessor, St. John Paul II, tion as needed, even if it might has- lives, by hastening and facilitating wrote in his 1995 encyclical “Evan- ten the patient’s death, as long as their deaths, will ultimately lose gelium Vitae” (“The Gospel of Life”), the intention is not to cause death respect for their other rights and “To concur with the intention of an- but to relieve pain. freedoms.” other person to commit suicide and But in nearly every U.S. state, ef- The Church also sees assisted to help in carrying it out through forts continue in the legislatures, suicide as a failure to address peo- so-called ‘assisted suicide’ means to the courts or the court of public ple’s very real fears about overly cooperate in and at times to be the opinion to make assisted suicide a burdensome medical treatments actual perpetrator of an injustice legal option. n and intractable pain at the end of life, as well as the depression and guilt that sometimes fuel decisions to commit assisted suicide. 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