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St. John’s Academy - Dominican Missionaries A New Beginning Fr. Charles Vermeulen’s Diamond Jubilee Editor’s Pen Inside Bishop’s Message 03 OUR CLERGY, RELIGIOUS AND LAY ASSOCIATES A Diamond Jubilee 04 Dominican Missionaries 05 The Year of Faith t takes a lot of faith to trust that Profile: Jacqueline Douglas 06 God will do as He promises: Romans I8:37-39 says: No, in all of this we OUR DIOCESE are more than conquerors, thanks to Disciples On Mission: Adwina Magloire 07 Him who has loved us. I am certain that neither life or death, neither angels or Know Your Faith: spiritual powers, neither the presence God Comes To Meet Man - The Transmission Of Divine Revelation nor the future, nor comics powers, were they from heaven or from the deep world Liturgy Update: Announcements 08 below, nor any creature whatsoever will separate us from the love of God, which Our Catholic Heritage - The Roseau Cathedral we have in Jesus Christ, our Lord. (CCB) And Images - Part I 09 But day after day the numbers of the faithful dwindle and those who Confirmation In Sts. John & Lewis 10 remain are faced with sometimes World Rivers Day 10 insurmountable challenges. Challenges like the constant bashing of Dei Verbum 11 our Pope, Bishops and Clergy whether it is justified or not; the constant Hebrew Scriptures 11 power struggles within the laity at New Seminarian For The Diocese 11 community, parish and vicariate level; the undermining of our Catholic Faith St. Luke’s Primary School - Celebrating 90 Years by the bombardment of the secular Of Catholic Education 12 way of thinking being fed to us mainly through the television and the internet; Sovereign Debt Relief Workshop 14 the turning away of our young people who find it too hard to follow the Around The Diocese 16 teachings of Christ; and the reduction Events & Notice Board 17 of the role of men to observer status in the life of the family and the life of the The Catechist In The Year Of Faith 18 community. Holy Family Chapel Ground Breaking Ceremony 18 It seems sometimes like a hopeless situation as the devil is Christian Leadership: Seeds Of Success: Retreat trying his best to destroy the Church and many times it seems like he is To Success - Part I 19 succeeding. It is perhaps timely then OUR CHURCH IN THE CARIBBEAN that from 11th October 2012 to 24th November 2013 be declared as A year The Chaconia Medal (Gold) Recipient 20 of Faith by Pope Benedict the XIV. Caribbean Catholic Teachers Meet in Jamaica 20 The Church has never been more in need of rejuvenation, renewal and OUR CATHOLIC WORLD strengthening of Faith. And although it is true that the opportunity for 50th International Eucharistic Congress In Dublin, renewal is offered to us throughout Ireland - Part III 21 the liturgical year especially during Lent and Advent, it sometimes takes a OUR YOUTH: EDUCATION, RECREATION AND FAITH special concerted effort to get us back St. John’s Academy - A New Beginning 22 on track. Our Pope wants that this year Mini Sports Fair 22 arouse in every believer the aspiration to profess the faith in fullness and with Dominica To Minnesota: Mission Trip 2012 23 renewed conviction, with confidence Convent High School’s CXC Results - A Job Well Done 23 and hope; that this year intensifies the celebration of the faith in the liturgy, AEC Youth Assembly Testimony 24 especially in the Eucharist; that believers’ witness of life may grow in Diocese of Roseau credibility; that believers rediscover the Bishop Arnold Boghaert Catholic Centre content of the faith that is professed, celebrated, lived and prayed, and that Turkey Lane, P.O. Box 790 we reflect on the act of faith. Let us Roseau, Commonwealth of Dominica pray that we be rejuvenated by this year of faith and that God continue Tel: (767) 448-2837 - (767) 448-8717 to strengthen and guide His Church Email: [email protected] during these challenging times. . 02 OUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OCTOBER 2012 ISSUE Bishop’s Message The Year of Faith

through the witness offered by the invited the Congregation for the lives of believers. Therefore, the Year Doctrine of Faith to provide some of Faith summons all to an authentic guidelines to the Universal Church to and renewed conversion to the Lord, that end. On the local level, however, who is the one Saviour of the world. a small committee of persons was This reaffirms the ever stronger delegated to study those guidelines call and commitment to the new and provide suggestions for the evangelization, through which the implementation in the local setting. joy of believing and the enthusiasm Following are some of the suggestions for communicating the faith will be presented. Bear in mind that they rediscovered. Therefore it is fitting are only suggestions at this stage. that this Year of Faith be celebrated The committee is in the process of in a worthy and fruitful manner by reviewing these and will soon present intensive reflection on the faith, so as a definitive plan of activities for the to help all believers in Christ acquire Year of Faith. a more conscious and vigorous I take this opportunity to invite adherence to the Gospel, especially the clergy, religious and lay faithful at a time of profound change such as of the diocese to the Pontifical High humanity is currently experiencing. Mass signaling the Opening of the During this Year, we will have Year of Faith on Thursday October the opportunity to profess our faith 11th beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the he Holy Father, Pope Benedict in the Risen Lord in our Cathedral Cathedral Chapel. XVI designated October 11th, and in the churches, in our homes General: T2012 to November 24th 2013 and among our families, so that 1. A lecture series on the Document as the Year of Faith for the Church everyone may feel a strong need to of the Second Vatican Council Universal. October 11th marks the know better and to transmit to future and on the Catechism of 50th anniversary of the opening of generations the faith of all times. the Catholic Church. To be the Second Vatican Council and the Religious communities as well as highlighted are Ad Gentes and 20th anniversary of the publication of parish communities, and all ecclesial the Synod Exhortation on the the Catechism of the Catholic Church. bodies, are to find a way, during this New Evangelization. November 24th, 2013, on which the Year, to make a public profession of 2. The Diocesan Website to contain Church will celebrate the Solemnity the Credo, affirms the Holy Father. a link to the Year of Faith; of Christ, the Universal King, will be Therefore, it is his desire this year: 3. The Diocesan Magazine to a fitting climax to the Year of Faith. • To arouse in every believer the provide a page of information on The Holy Father views the Year aspiration to profess the faith the Year of Faith. of Faith as a wonderful opportunity in fullness and with renewed On the Diocesan Level: to invite all Clergy, religious and conviction, with confidence and 1. Church celebration of the faithful to engage or re-engage with hope; opening of the Year of Faith; the wonderful truth of the Catholic • To intensify the celebration of 2. The Solemnity of Christ the King Church. He emphasizes in his the faith in the liturgy especially will be celebrated on a diocesan document, Porta Fidei (Door of Faith), in the Eucharist; level in 2013; that there is a need to rediscover a • That believers’ witness of life 3. Training on the Catechism of taste for the Word of God and the may grow in credibility; the Catholic Church for priests, Bread of Life, urging us not to labour • To discover the content of religious catechists; for food which perishes but for food the faith that is professed, 4. A Pastoral Letter from the Bishop which endures (cf. John 6:27, PF. 2). celebrated, lived and prayed; on the Year of Faith; The Second Vatican Council • To reflect on the act of faith, is 5. Catechetical events: and the Catechism of the Catholic a task that every believer must o Catechetical Sunday Church both sound the call to the make his own, especially in the o Provisions made to Church for self-renewal. This, the course of this Year. make Youth Cat and the Holy Father believes, is achieved For the practical execution of compendium available for the Year of Faith, the Holy Father youth cont’d on page 05

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Our Lady of Fatima Church, Fr. Charles Vermeulen C.Ss.R Newtown Diamond Jubilee Mass 12th of September 2012 OUR CLERGY, RELIGIOUS AND LAY ASSOCIATES RELIGIOUS AND LAY OUR CLERGY,

he Lord blesses us with gifts to help us to grow would be where he would spend almost 60 years of and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. his life. He embraced the people of Dominica with a THe does this by providing us with priests and love that comes from the heart. They became his religious who live among us and proclaim the Gospel people. The struggle, the hopes and the challenges of of Jesus and lead us in our worship and praise to God. the people became his. Every corner of our country God continues to provide for the spiritual life and well has been touched by his love and care. Fr. Charles has being of his people, here in Dominica. preached the Gospel, has worked to help build many The Redemptorist Missionaries came to Dominica of the churches we worship in, and has taught in our in 1903, to help fulfill Christ’s mission to spread the schools. When Dominica was ravaged by a devastating Good News. In 1959, Fr. Charles Vermeulen C.Ss.R., hurricane, he stepped up and played a key role in the a young Redemptorist Missionary was told by his reconstruction of our country. provincial superior in Belgium that he was being sent We are often reminded that actions speak the to the island of Dominica to join other Redemptorist truth that is deep within our hearts. Fr. Charles has Missionaries. Fr. Charles celebrated Mass with his for decades spoken a language of love through his family in their parish church, and then made a one-day actions. With honor and dignity, he continues to fulfill trip to the port to catch the boat to the Nature Island. his mission and commitment to the people and Church These were days when traveling was not so simple. Fr. in Dominica. The Redemptorist missionaries, who have Charles had to travel to South Hampton, England; then followed him, the people and Church have been blessed. he traveled for 11 days to the island of Dominica. He God looked upon and gave us a priceless diamond, arrived at 12 midnight and was greeted by small boats, who is Fr. Charles. So we praise God for this priceless that took him to the city of Roseau. Fr. Lamote and Fr. diamond, who continues to live and walk among us. Fr. Bergmans were there to welcome him to a whole new Charles, your life is part of a living story. May God grant world and way of life. you a missionary’s blessing, and may He grant you the His missionary life would take him to the islands joy and peace that comes with a life of commitment and of St. Kitts, Anguilla, and Antigua. However, Dominica love. .

04 OUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OCTOBER 2012 ISSUE Photos by Kassim Lewis & Fr. Rodney Olive C.Ss.R Dominican Missionaries By Srs. Anthonia David & Jessie Fontallio, OP Prioress enlightened the parishioners about the birth of the Congregation of Dominican Missionaries of N.D.D., 144 years ago at St. Pierre, Martinique. She also expressed gratitude to Bishop Malzaire for his patience as he awaited our commitment to the mission here in Dominica. Sr. Jeanne Marie encouraged the sisters to remain united in prayer as they follow in the path of our foundress, Laure Sabes. Like Bishop Malzaire and Fr. Cuffy, Sr. Jeanne Marie shared her joy in realizing this dream, our mission to Dominica. At the end of the celebration, the two sisters were called forth and nd On 2 September 2012, the Congregation commissioned by the bishop to go of Dominican Missionaries of Our Lady of and proclaim the Good News in all Delivrande (NDD) was warmly welcomed circumstances. to the Nature Isle of Dominica during the Following this wonderful celebration of the Eucharist, concelebrated celebration, some of the by Bishop Gabriel Malzaire and Fr. Franklin parishioners, as well as Religious Cuffy C.Ss.R. During the celebration, which sisters from the Daughters of was held at St. Martin De Porres chapel, Jesus, and the Congregation of the Canefield, Bishop Malzaire welcomed the Sisters of Charity were welcomed eight Dominican sisters, visiting from to the convent by our sisters with OUR CLERGY, RELIGIOUS AND LAY ASSOCIATES RELIGIOUS AND LAY OUR CLERGY, Martinique and St. Lucia who came to refreshments and a moment of support and encourage Sr. Bernadette Peter From Left: Sr. Francoise Jean-Baptiste O.P & Sr. Bernadette Peter O.P informal conversation. Our new O.P. and Sr. Francoise Jean-Baptiste O.P. in home in Canefield was blessed by their new mission to Dominica. Among those present Bishop Malzaire after a short ceremony with the sisters were the General Prioress, Sr. Jeanne Marie Chrone and Fr. Cuffy. O.P. and Sr. Elizabeth Montangnac O.P., the regional Thank you for such a hearty welcome and we look prioress for the Caribbean. forward to ministry with you. . In her address to the congregation the General

Bishop’s Message cont’d from page 3 o Question and Answer forum o Faith and the Legal Systems o Use of media 9. Ministry to the unchurched. Operate a “vendor 6. The Life and Mission of this Diocese stand” with pamphlets and other Catholic literature o Vatican II Documents; the Catechism of the at sporting and other events. Catholic Church 10. Catholic Schools: Copies of Youth Cat could be o Anchor Programme Maryvale made available for schools. School retreats, faculty o Bishop to mandate a course of study to prepare meetings and retreats could focus on the Catechism parents and guardians of children of catechetical of the Catholic Church (Youth Cat and the Document age; of Vatican II. o Continuing education of Clergy: workshops can On the Parish/ Community/ Association / be organized focusing on specific themes from Movement levels the Documents of Vatican II; 1. Various communities and associations such as the 7. Penitential Celebration: Using the Implementation of Catholic Charismatic Renewal, Magnificat, the Legion The Synod which addresses specific themes during of Mary, could benefit from workshops on faith. Lent. Specific attention could be placed on the Sins 2. Parishes could promote study days to discuss the against Faith. document “Porta Fidei”. 8. Lecture Series: A monthly Lecture series to be 3. Parishes could hold talks to intensify faith in the hosted at the Pastoral Centre, the University or other Eucharist (Real Presence) appropriate venue, is envisioned. Suggested topics to 4. On the pastoral level, homilies can be prepared on include: faith, the fundamental content of faith, the Creed. o Faith and Action 5. Other areas of great importance include Catechesis, o Faith and Reason Small faith communities, family life, Youth activities o Faith and Culture and use of the Media. o Faith and Politics Through the Year of Faith, may the Lord bless our o Faith and Medical Science Diocese. . LISTEN TO THE WORD MADE FLESH 88.1 FM 05 PROFILE: JACQUELINE DOUGLAS Lay Associate in Pastoral Care (LAPC) Parish of St. Andrew spiritual direction and towards the and Marian movements. I did ‘Life end of that retreat when directed to in the Spirit’ (LIS) seminars seeking meditate on the passion of Jesus, spiritual gifts, attended a Jesuit I had a difficult night of torment University for tertiary education and and fear when I dreamt of a visit by over time, sought spiritual direction the devil himself at my bedside. I if I felt that I was not noticeably descended the mountain with a vale growing in the faith. At some point over my face, literally and a burning I changed to weekly confession with desire to serve the Lord. 2 fasting days and a regimented In the immediate aftermath Lenten program for spiritual growth Jacequeline Douglas of the retreat, I spearheaded a and enlightenment. y faith formation began landscaping project at our parish Upon my return to Dominica in at home since my parents church, started Catechetical training 2003, I became very heavily involved were staunch Catholics M under deceased Helen Nanthan, in ministry again beginning as a who attended daily Mass with us joined the liturgical committee and member of the administrative team and prayed mornings and evenings every Thursday, supported Fr. Reggie in Portsmouth when Fr. Martin left together as a family. They also in his deliverance ministry. It was for study. Among other ministries, prepared weekly packages of then also, that I returned to daily I was a member of the parish and groceries from their store for the Mass. Little by little, I allowed Jesus vicariate councils, chair of the first poor and regularly sent fruits and to mold me as I worked on myself. I building committee, chair of the vegetables to the presbytery. From

OUR CLERGY, RELIGIOUS AND LAY ASSOCIATES RELIGIOUS AND LAY OUR CLERGY, returned to monthly confession, as I fundraising committee, catechist of very early we learnt to put God first. had not been since Confirmation. I the RCIA class, chair of the Parish Having gone through the actively tried to inculcate the virtues Response Team and at a diocesan Sacraments of Initiation as a matter and between my Religious Sister level, founder and coordinator of the of course and through a short period and Fr. Reggie, got all my questions pilgrimage planning committee. of questioning and rebellion during answered, and enjoyed their It was at Mass in the Portsmouth undergrad, I lived like a ‘Sunday spiritual guidance and formation. I Market the day of the earthquake Catholic’ until age 30 or so when remember my sister saying that she in November 2004 for the Feast for some unknown reason, I was liked to teach me religion because I of Christ the King that I was 1st adamant about accompanying my was like a sponge. From that year, I commissioned as a Lay Associate in sister on an 8-day silent directed accompanied her to directed retreats Pastoral Care (LAPC). The ministry retreat at the Holy Redeemer Retreat every year until I shared with her, has continued to purify me by raising House with 7 other nuns. my desire for religious life. After my the bar on expectations of my public Sr. Patricia-Ann and I had ‘come and see’ retreat at a convent and private life. Additionally, I have been close all along but this time, in Minnesota in 1993 or so, I decided been challenged through the practice she too was baffled why secular me that it was not a good idea and of bringing communion to the sick. wanted to go with nuns on a retreat. that I would be better suited to lay Thank God I was mentored by my I remember my mother saying, “is ministry. sister Joan Aaron who demonstrated nuns dat goin’, what you doin’ dere?” Between 1995 and 2003, I to me all that those visits entail. They tried to dissuade me but I was returned to the USA where I continued Today, I am taking a short unrelenting, not even knowing why. to fervently seek and educate myself break from ministry as I move to Fr. Werner agreed and my personal in the Faith by joining a Charismatic live and work in the northeast in the faith journey began. Prayer Group, attending both parish of St. Andrew and to attend Sr. Donatine Prince was national and State-wide Conferences the Chapel of St. Benedict. . summoned up the hill for my THE RENOVATION OF THE OUR LADY OF FAIR HAVEN CATHEDRAL HOW CAN YOU HELP NAME ACCOUNT NUMBER • Put a little something extra in collection every month, envelope it and The National Bank of Dominica 100060310 label it ‘Cathedral Roof Renovation’. The First Caribbean Int. Bank 106965624 • Arrange for a standing order or direct debt from your bank account Bank of Nova Scotia 8932 monthly to any of the renovation accounts listed below. The Royal Bank of Canada 7284409 • Pay online by adding the appropriate account number to your pay bill National Co-operative Credit Union 0000300400 facility with your local bank. In order to facilitate the process, the Diocese has opened accounts at the All contributions will be most welcome. under-mentioned institutions

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OUR DIOCESE Know Your Faith God Comes to Meet Man Liturgy Update: Announcements TheTransmission of Divine Revelation By Msgr. William John-Lewis

OUR DIOCESE Why and in what way is divine revelation The announcements are too long; do we need to have all transmitted? those announcements that are not church-related? If the od “desires all men to be saved and to come to the announcements are printed in the bulletin, why must we knowledge of the truth” (1 Timothy 2:4), that is, read all of them? And where does it say that the liturgy must Gof Jesus Christ. For this reason, Christ must include special blessings for birthdays and anniversaries? be proclaimed to all according to his own command, In a recent conversation with one of “Go forth the priests of the Diocese, he intimated, and teach to his chagrin, that sometimes the all nations” announcements are longer than (Matthew the homily. I was visibly surprised 2 8 : 1 9 ) . although I too, have had the experience And this of lengthy announcements. The question at hand is, is brought what part do the announcements play in the Liturgy? To about by answer this, first, let us see what the Church documents Apostolic say about announcements and then a brief word about Tradition. their placement within the liturgical setting. (74*) What do the documents say: “Once the prayer after communion has been said, the deacon makes brief In what ways does Apostolic Tradition occur? announcements to the people, if indeed any need to be Apostolic Tradition occurs in two ways: through the made..” (Sacrosanctum Concilium, Constitution on the living transmission of the word of God (also simply Sacred Liturgy, —§184.“The concluding rites consist of called Tradition) and through Sacred Scripture, brief announcements, if they are necessary…” (General which is the same proclamation of salvation in Instruction of the Roman Missal, §90). written form. (76) Both documents make it very clear that announcements if needed at all, should be brief. The What is the relationship between Tradition and general understanding is that the norm is that there are Sacred Scripture? no announcements at all. However, if for a good reason Tradition and Sacred Scripture are bound closely announcements should be made they should be brief so as together and communicate one with the other. Each not to interrupt the flow of liturgy. After all, we have had to of them makes present and fruitful in the Church two main sections of the Liturgy: The Liturgy of the Word the mystery of Christ. They flow out of the same climaxing with the Gospel; and the Liturgy of the Eucharist divine well-spring and together make up one sacred climaxing with the Eucharistic prayer; all preceded by the deposit of faith from which the Church derives her Introductory rites; now we come to the concluding rites. We certainty about revelation. (80-82, 97) are winding down and preparing to leave to “proclaim the Gospel by our lives.” Another “homily” at this time would To whom is the deposit of faith entrusted? be inappropriate, and so too are lengthy announcements. The Apostles entrusted the deposit of faith to the What about announcements that are not specifically whole of the Church. Thanks to its supernatural related to the church but are advantageous to the life the sense of faith the people of God as a whole, assisted community or parish? Again, discretion is needed here. by the Holy Spirit and guided by the Magisterium of The question I would ask is “is this the best place and the Church, never ceases to welcome, to penetrate time for this announcement?” Given the various forms of more deeply and to live more fully from the gift of communication available today—radio, television, print, divine revelation. (84, 91, 94, 99) email, social networks—one has to consider whether or not one or the other of these means of communication What is the relationship between Scripture, might be more appropriate for the dissemination of that Tradition and the Magisterium? information. If indeed, none of these forms are accessible, Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium are so then at the pastor’s discretion and with his permission, closely united with each other that one of them these announcements can be made. None-the-less, keep cannot stand without the others. Working together, in mind that they should be brief in order to preserve the each in its own way, under the action of the one Holy unified structure of the sacred liturgy. Spirit, they all contribute effectively to the salvation Special blessings for birthdays and anniversaries? of souls. (95) . Now that’s a tricky one. It has already been said that *Excerpt from the Compendium Catechism of the Catholic the celebration of the Eucharist begins with the sign Church, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops of the Cross and ends with cont’d on page 21 08 OUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OCTOBER 2012 ISSUE Our Catholic Heritage Art * Music * Culture Celebrating our many talents

The Roseau Cathedral and Images Part I By Bernard Lauwyck OUR DIOCESE

ur Roseau Cathedral is full of images, as any other Catholic church: the statues of the Holy OFamily and saints, Stations of the Cross, the two murals, Our Lady of Perpetual Help triptych, etc. Our protestant friends would call them “idols”. Confronted with this “idol” word, I always respond that when I kiss the photograph of my little granddaughter Elisa, this does not mean that I worship her “image” but it means that I express my love for my granddaughter through this image. That is why it is said that Eastern icons are “portals” into deeper religious and spiritual truth. removal of treasures and artwork from the cathedral is a So coming from a region of the Low Countries in painful subject. If you have such a story I would be most Europe where the “beeldenstorm” or the deliberate interested to hear it. The cathedral ceiling was painted destruction of images and statues started in Steenvoorde over after Vatican II and all geometric and pictorial artist in 1566 and spread rapidly as a protestant religious work was lost, without being recorded or archived in the and political movement throughout Northern France, Diocese. Do you have any old pictures of the decorated Belgium and the Netherlands, I have some insights in ceiling? this issue which I want to share with you. God spoke to Moses, and these were his words:“I am First of all, it is not fair to say that all protestants the Lord your God who brought you out of Egypt, where are uniformly hostile to the use of religious images. Friar you were slaves. Worship no god but Me. Do not make for Martin Luther, came round to the view that Christians yourselves images of anything in heaven or on earth or in should be free to use religious images as long as they did the water under the earth. Do not bow down to any idol or not worship them in place of God. worship it, because I am the Lord your God and I tolerate The Eastern Church also had a short period of no rivals. I bring punishment on those who hate me and on intense destruction of images. This was reversed and the their descendants down to the third and fourth generation. Eastern Orthodox Church is now the source and home of But I show my love to thousands of generations of those extremely beautiful and deep spiritual icons. Many have who love me and obey my laws. Do not use my name for found God by meditation in front of an icon. evil purposes, for I, the Lord your God, will punish anyone Of the three religions of “the Book” only Islam has who misuses my name...” . Continued next issue remained faithful to the “NO IMAGE” commandment and they created fascinating geometric motiff and decorations Cathedral Receives Donation for their mosques without any image of animals or humans. Many people assume mistakenly that the Jewish community has observed this commandment strictly but evidence of ancient synagogues tells us another story as you will see. In the Catholic church’s history there were other moments of intense iconographic destruction such as the French revolution. Even in the immediate period after the Vatican II council many devotional images were disposed off in churches and convents. My father, who was working in a convent at the time, brought many of the discarded statues home and our attic was full of them. He could not understand how the sisters could get His Lordship, Bishop Gabriel Malzaire,Bishop of rid of all these beautiful artworks. Roseau accepting a generous donation from Mrs. Dr. Lennox Honychurch described a similar experience as he and his father collected valuable items Celia Gabriel, the director of Josephine Gabriel of art from the dump heap outside our Roseau cathedral & Company Limited towards the Cathedral Roof and brought them at their home. To many people’s regret, now but maybe not at the time, the gradual Renovation

LISTEN TO THE WORD MADE FLESH 88.1 FM 09 Confirmation in Sts. John & Lewis World Rivers Day By Judith Alexis By Fr. Franklyn Cuffy C.Ss.R “Christ’s message will not change ince the year 2005, every to accommodate you; will you also last Sunday of September leave?” Shas been observed as ‘World ith these words, adapted Rivers Day’, as designated by the from the Gospel of John, United Nations. For the first time, OUR DIOCESE WMost Reverend Gabriel the St. Paul and St. Ann’s Parish Malzaire, Bishop of Roseau charged is collaborating with the Canefield fourteen young people of the Urban Council, the Dominica parish of St. John & St. Lewis as Youth Environment Organization, he administered the Sacrament the Massacre Canefield School, of Confirmation to them at a High the Pioneer School, the Forestry Mass held at the Portsmouth Wildlife and Parks Division (Headed th Catholic Church on Sunday 26 by Mr. Minchinton C. Burton), August, 2012. Environmental Health Unit, Office The Parish Priest Fr. Herman of Disaster Management and Sharplis, con-celebrated with His the Dominica Social Justice and Lordship the Bishop. The Mass Peace Inc. to observe this annual began at 8:00 a.m. with an Entrance event. World Rivers Day was first Procession led by the Candidates. inaugurated in Dominica in 2006 In his Homily, Bishop and was sponsored by Waitukubuli Malzaire reminded the Candidates Ecological Foundation (WEF). that the Sacraments, including There was an unveiling of Confirmation, were meant to lead a signage which says: “THIS them to God and that they should CHECKHALL RIVER IS make the Eucharist their food for PROTECTED BY THE LAW” (see the journey. He urged them to love Forestry Act 60.01. sect. 11. 1975. with selflessness and reverence, to Sect. 5). This is an effort to raise follow God on His terms, and to deal with problems of the world from the consciousness of one and all, God’s point of view. that the Checkhall River is the Sponsors for the Candidates, ONLY River in Dominica that is and the hundreds of parishioners protected by our constitution. who attended the Mass, were also This unveiling ceremony was held were responsible for the preparation on Thursday, 27th September, exhorted to support the newly and formation of the Confirmation confirmed by examples of holy Candidates. He also expressed the eve of the first Anniversary of living. confidence in the young people Hurricane Ophelia. This Hurricane At the end of the Mass, Fr. whom, he said, had all committed caused great destruction, in the Sharplis extended special thanks to themselves to serving in various St. Paul & St. Ann Parish, on the Mrs. Cheryl London and Mrs. Alicia ministries of the Church. . 28th of September, 2011. Valèus, the two Catechists who It is hoped that the parishioners will take ownership NEEDED of this water catchment, and HOUSEMOTHER FOR THE OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE HOME preserve it for generations to come. The Honorable Prime Minister (A safe haven for girls: 12-18 yrs) said: “I fully endorse that initiative. I would further suggest that we Retired Counselor/Social Worker/Teacher/Nurse should embark on the planting of Preferably an active Catholic who is a trees along the river banks. The Sr. Gertrude Tang Kai, sjc., Forestry Division can advise on the Written applicationsAdministrator, or Enquiries may be directed to: type of plants.” As a nation we talk about Our Lady of Guadalupe Home, 365 Rivers! An appeal is going out Mesopotamia again for the developing of better St. Vincent & the Grenadines practices in river management. Indeed, there is an urgent need to protect and restore our waterways . Email: [email protected] 26TH OCT. 2012 in Dominica! Phone: 1 784 451 3968; 1 784 533 1244 10 OURDEADLINE CATHOLIC FOR COMMUNITY APPLICATIONS: OCTOBER 2012 ISSUE Photos by Judith Alexis Southeastern vicariate. Southeastern the final one on November 17 on November one final the 22 Saturday on held was workshop such second four The the vicariate. this of us three make that from parishes attended two twenty of total A Hall. Parish Goodwill the at Vicariate Southwestern the background and introduction to the Sacred Scriptures. totheSacred andintroduction background ideal an as serve would work great this of study the that Constitution on Divine Revelation, has begun a series of one-day workshops on the Dogmatic A 20 the opportunitytostudythisveryimportantdocument. elucidate variouspartsofthedocument. help to examples familiar using explained and read was chapter Each necessary. where clarifications adequate presenters took turns in explaining the document, giving of the Gospel of the following Sunday. Subsequently, the proclamation the by Wordfollowed the of enthronement parishes that make us that vicariate, were in attendance. Western vicariate. Thirty one leaders from four of the five th o te aihs f h Nrhr vcrae and vicariate, Northern the of parishes the for The first workshop was held on September 8 onSeptember held was workshop first The h nx sc wrso wl b hl o October on held be will workshop such next The for grateful very were participants the large and By the with begins case every in workshop, The William John-Lewis and Sr. Lorraine Royer, ICM, Royer, Lorraine Sr. and John-Lewis William Msgr. comprising team, Center Pastoral Diocesan the process, implementation Synod the of part s Fran t zo Simbert By Msgr.WilliamJohn-Lewis Dei Verbum .

th o te aihs f the of parishes the for Dei Verbum. It was felt nd September for the for September ots t u rcnl opened recently our six at last the months including years, past two the for pre-seminary/ programme aspirancy local our following Dominica been had He years. in six past the living for been has and the DominicanRepublic. de Aquino Seminary in Santo Tomas the at Priesthood Holy the towards O New Seminarian fortheDiocese rnz i a ata b birth by Haitian a is Frantzo 02 Fato ibr left our shores to begin formation Simbert Frantzo 2012, Sna, etme 2 September Sunday, n th for TUNE IN TO CATHOLIC DOMINICA 96.1FM RADIO T Old is revealed in the New.. Old isrevealed is hidden and New in the (Testament) the Old (Testament) the that says, Augustine St. be as understand will they that will they that but God, of strengthened word and equipped the to as do Bible the work the of of evangelization; appreciation their in only not grow will courses these of The dream be is offered. that as many as avail themselves into theOldTestament. insight deeper and understanding greater a gained have andafinalsessiononthe two ontheProphets, Writings. the MaccabeanRevolt. and Aprocrypha the with concluding Psalms writings; other Prophets, and the periods, post-exilic and exilic the monarchies, divided and united the Judges; the of period the and Joshua Exodus, the and Moses Patriarchs, the to beginning with primeval history (Genesis 1:11), then on the comprise the Bible, that an overview of books biblical history, a the sort of time line Bible, the of origin the include Topics Bible. the of books various the of study formal for student the prepare to material background Bible, the to the WritingsincludingPsalms,WisdomLiterature.” Ketubim, the and Prophets); (The Literature Prophetic the Nebi’im, the Law; the as to referred commonly Pentateuch) three the (or Torah The viz. Scriptures, Hebrew the of divisions explore main will It particular. in Scriptures Hebrew the to and general “This in Bible the to introduction state: an is course John-Lewis, William Msgr. and ICM Royer, being invitation Catechists,Liturgy planners,etc. Pastoral Care, special a in Associates Lay the as such with leaders parish to extended public general the for the OldTestament. In Christian tradition, these same books are referred to as November 24 In the New Year,New the In will Testament New the on course a will course this of participants the that hoped is It The course continues with two sessions on the Torah, The first two sessions are meant to be an introduction Lorraine Sr. presenters, the overview, course the In This 7-session course offered from September 1 September from offered course 7-session This few exceptions, the material was written in Hebrew. Hebrew. in written was material the exceptions, few with because Scriptures Jewish the to refer to used he Hebrew Scriptures or the Hebrew Bible is the term Hebrew Scriptures th nd at the Diocesan Pastoral Center is intended By Msgr.WilliamJohn-Lewis , towards towards the Diocesan priesthood. formation intellectual and spiritual of journey successful a for blessings an additional fouryearsof theology. do to required be will after he years, which three in will completed latter be The earnest. in studies spiritual formation and his philosophical commenced Frantzo Seminary, inSoufriere. House ofDiscernment e ih rnz Gds richest God’s Frantzo wish We Aquino de Tomas Santo At 11 st . to

OUR DIOCESE St. Luke’s Primary School - Celebrating 90 Years of Catholic Education OUR DIOCESE

History of the School Current School Activities School Farm n October 1922, three Sisters of the Congregation of the This new academic year, St. Luke’s School has a Agriculture is offered to all students and the Pre- Immaculate Heart of Mary (ICM) arrived in Pointe Michel population of 232 students: 210 students are in the Primary Kindergarten children do their share of gardening. The Ito serve as teachers. The request was made by Fr. Verlooy, and 22 students in the Pre-Kindergarten sections. Apart Greenhouse and its immediate surroundings are used C.Ss.R., Parish Priest who died a month before the Sisters from the regular curriculum, the school offers twenty- for cultivating vegetables, while in the Floriculture area, arrived. Their coming was a blessing to the community, as one courses through its skills training programme, which anthuriums are grown under a shade house. The Animal although there was a Government school, very few children takes place twice a week. Skills taught to students include: Husbandry programme produces rabbits, goats, ducks, attended. After the arrival of the Sisters many children Sports such as Volley Ball, Athletics, Rounders, Football guinea pigs, broilers and layers. When asked about the enrolled at St. Luke’s School. The first Principal was Sr. and Cricket; Folk dancing such as Belé, and Heel & Toe; rationale for rearing animals at the school, the Principal, Sr. Esther De Brabander, whose religious name was Sr. Rafael. Music including singing and playing of instruments such as Annita explained that it was noticed that some children were She was head teacher from 1922 to 1927. The last I.C.M. drums, guitar, keyboard, recorder and trumpet; Other life being cruel to animals. Their first response to any animal Sister to serve as Principal was Sr. Anne Clement whose skills taught include crochet, sewing, cooking, and Creole was to throw stones at it, be it a bird or lizard or caterpillar. service terminated in 1983. For twenty years (1983-2003), speaking. Each child is allowed to choose two skills per She thought that it was imperative that the children learn to the school was served by four lay women: Miss Carol week. There is also an intervention programme for children be kind to animals and to care for them. Having the animals Activille, Miss Vilna Royer, Mrs. Cynthia Morvan and Mrs. who have difficulty with reading. The school also offers ICT also proved to be therapeutic for some of the children, who Hearle Lancelot. In September 2003, Sr. Annita Peter, D.J., to all students in its Computer lab. There is a library with were traumatized by the cruelty to animals by the other a member of the Congregation of the Daughters of Jesus attractive children’s literature, an art room, pottery room, children. There are also children who are not academically began her service as principal of St. Luke’s School and museum and bread depot. inclined and the school tries to provide opportunities for continues to serve in this capacity today. children such as these to learn and develop other skills. Everyone at the school from the Pre-Kindergarten level

12 OUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OCTOBER 2012 ISSUE Photos by Jemina Bernard & Vanessa Prevost St. Luke’sPrimarySchool-Celebrating90YearsofCatholicEducation museum and bread depot. museum andbread room, pottery room, art an literature, children’s attractive with library a is There lab. Computer its in students all to ICT offers also school The reading. with difficulty have who per skills two choose week. is There also an intervention for programme children to allowed is child Each speaking. Creole and cooking, sewing, crochet, include taught skills life Other trumpet; and recorder keyboard, guitar, drums, Toe; Music & including singing Heel and playing of and instruments such Belé, as as such dancing Folk Cricket; Football and Rounders, Athletics, Ball, Volley as such Sports twenty- takes place twice a week. Skills taught to students include: offers which programme, school training skills its through the courses one curriculum, regular the Apart sections. from Pre-Kindergarten the in students 22 and population of 232 students: 210 students are in the Primary hs e aaei ya, t Lk’ Sho hs a has School Luke’s St. year, academic new This Current SchoolActivities Photos by Bernard Jemina &Vanessa Prevost vroe t h sho fo te r-idratn level Pre-Kindergarten the from school the skills. at other Everyone develop and learn to these as for such opportunities children provide to tries school the and inclined other academically the not are who children also by are There children. animals to cruelty the by traumatized were who children, the of some for therapeutic be to proved also be kind to animals and to care for them. Having the animals She thought that it was imperative that the children learn to was to throw stones at it, be it a bird or lizard or caterpillar. animal any to response first Their animals. to cruel being Annita explained that it was the noticed that some about children were asked When rationale for rearing animals at layers. the school, the Principal, and Sr. ducks, broilers goats, pigs, guinea rabbits, produces programme Husbandry Animal The house. shade a under area, grown are Floriculture used anthuriums the in are while vegetables, surroundings cultivating immediate for The its gardening. and of share Greenhouse their do children Kindergarten giutr i ofrd o l suet ad h Pre- the and students all to offered is Agriculture School Farm LISTEN TO THE WORD MADE FLESH88.1 FM euiu foes te hrig ons f h birdsand the of peace. sounds chirping the the enjoy and flowers, relax beautiful can students and staff where space the is interest of area Another to sustaintheprogramme. used are eggs and chicken as such produce the of sale the well community, the from Proceeds agencies. various from funding and wishers parents, themselves, children the by school the to provided were farm the for materials and equipment animals, The animals. the of care take to helps ues col A significant A School. Luke’s No crimes. one issupposedtohitback. serious as to referred are throwing stone and Fighting Principal. the or teacher the to report to expected are They conflicts. with dealing for procedure the of aware are students the All relationships. interpersonal to relate at the school. In general, students respect the rules as they Completing homework is a challenge for the staff of St. Sr. Annita said that there is no major discipline problem Discipline attheSchool , a quiet a Garden, Enchanted cont’d on page14

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OUR DIOCESE Sovereign Debt Relief Workshop By Bernard Lauwyck “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has I wrote: “In the spirit of the book of Leviticus (25:8-12), anointed me to bring Good News to the poor. He Christians will have to raise their voice on behalf of all the has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and poor of the world proposing the Jubilee as an appropriate recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go time to give thought, among other things, to reducing

OUR DIOCESE free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour” substantially, if not cancelling outright, the international (Luke 4:18-19) debt which seriously threatens the future of many nations.” n the initiative of the Bishop of Roseau, His This has been reiterated in the 25th June 2012 address Lordship Gabriel Malzaire, two workshops were by Archbishop Tomasi at the UN Human Rights Council. Oheld on Sovereign Debt Relief in the Caribbean. Archbishop Silvano Maria Tomasi is the Permanent One was held in Roseau, Dominica Observer to the United Nations in on Tuesday September 4th, 2012 Geneva: which was attended by clergy “If Justice is violated, Wealth and laity of the Diocese of Roseau and Debt become instruments and the Diocese of St. John’s, of exploitation” Basseterre. The second workshop “A people-centered ethics took place in Castries, St Lucia on is one that is grounded in a Friday September 7th, 2012 and view of the human person which was attended by clergy and laity of emphasizes human dignity, the the Archdiocese of Castries and the basis of human rights, for human Diocese of St. George’s in Grenada. rights are those rights that spring The facilitator was Mr. Jurgen from what it means to be human. Kaiser from Jubilee Germany’s Erlassjahr.de (www. All just economic activity respects this human dignity. defusethedebtcrisis.org) and was sponsored by ADVENIAT Wealth and debt must serve the common good. If (Conference of German Catholic Bishops). justice is violated, wealth and debt become instruments of It is a well-known fact that the independent countries exploitation, especially of the poor and marginalized. comprising the Antilles Episcopal Conference (Catholic But unjust, and especially exploitative, economic Dioceses in the English speaking region) are deeply in transactions are invalid and must be made just, even if debt, a debt comparable to that of Greece. This, combined each party agreed to the legal terms of the exchange, as it with the realization that our islands are highly vulnerable may happen when the rich lend to the poor. to national disasters could create a “perfect storm” with For many years now all have come to recognize that a spiralling national debt burden due to a combination “the heavy burden of external debt (…)” compromises the of natural disasters and external economic forces. The economies of whole peoples and hinders their social and impact on the local society would be devastating. These political progress. workshops aimed to provide information about the debt Foreign debt is just a symptom of the lack of justice in crisis in the region and the movement for Debt forgiveness the flow of capital in the world. “The debt question is part of a based on the Catholic Social teaching and the Jubilee vaster problem: that of the persistence of poverty, sometimes principle of the Old Testament. even extreme, and the emergence of new inequalities which Pope John Paul II said this in 1999: “The existence of are accompanying the globalization process.” a foreign debt which is suffocating quite a few countries of The tradition of Deuteronomy intends to resituate the American continent represents a complex problem.... The the economy of Israel into the fabric of the caring and Church in her pastoral concern cannot ignore this difficult supporting neighbourhood. situation, since it touches the life of so many people.... I too The contact persons for this Caribbean Debt Work in have frequently expressed my concern about this situation, the AEC countries are: Rev. Fr. Sean Doggett for Grenada, which in some cases has become unbearable. In light of the Sr. Paula Andrew and Mr. Geoffrey Devaux for St. Lucia, imminent Great Jubilee of the Year 2000, and recalling the Mr. Bernard Lauwyck for Dominica and Mrs. Cecilia social significance that Jubilees had in the Old Testament, Gomes for Antigua. .

St. Luke’s Primary School - Celebrating 90 Years of Catholic Education Cont’d from page 13 number of students fail to complete home assignments God’s blessings. The Lord has been good to all of us here at and receive little encouragement from their parents. St. Luke’s for the past 90 years. We see Him at work each Part of the Lord’s Work day.” As St. Luke’s School celebrates its 90th anniversary, According to Sr. Annita, “St. Luke’s School is a small Sr. Annita expresses hearty thanks to all whose generosity part of the Lord’s vineyard. We are certain that the Lord contribute to the development of the school and requests dwells here with us, is involved in all our activities and the continued support of all, especially the parents, past provides for us daily. We are very grateful to the Lord for students and local community. what He is doing for St. Luke’s School and I would like Our Catholic Community congratulates the St. all of us, the students, teachers and parents to strive to Luke’s School on its 90th anniversary and wishes it many become a people of gratitude. We should be grateful for all more years of excellence. .

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OUR DIOCESE Around the Diocese St. Patrick Parish moonlight BBQ in Grandbay

Altar Servers Mass 2012 at the Cathedral Chapel OUR DIOCESE

Our Lady of Fatima Parish Family Fair at Newtown

St. Vincent De Paul Society Mass at Warner

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Novena ‘Our Catholic Community’ Magazine th “Celebratingth the Journeyoctob wither our Bishop” - needs your support. • 5th - 13 : to Our Lady of Fatima, Newtown th If you are a business advertise with us, • 6 : 10 Mass for the Opening of the Year of Faith If you are an individual take out an annual OUR DIOCESE Anniversary Concert at the St. Joseph Church from 3:00 p.m. th subscription • 11 : - Cathedral Dine with Our Lady If you are a group or an institution subscribe in bulk. chapelth from 5:00 p.m. • 14 : , A simple meal, Fundraiser in aid Special prices are available for bundles of 10, 20 or of RenovationsTriduum at the to Fatima St. Gerard basement, Newtown from 7:30 more. p.m.th Contributions:th adults $50, children $25 • 16 -18Respect: Life Sunday in Bellevue Chopin from 6:15th St.p.m. Luke’s nightly Primary School The Living Rosary • 17th: 85th World Mission Sunday th • 18st: World Youth Day 90 anniversary Sunday, October 7th at 4:30 p.m. • 21th: COME meditate on the Mysteries of the LIFE of • 28 :All Souls’ Day CHRIST and seek the intercession of Our Blessed NOVEMber nd Mother as we pray for • 2 : 34th Anniversary - The of CommemorationNational Independence of All the Faithful Departedrd VOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD AND RELIGIOUS LIFE • 3 : Bring your Personal Rosary Crusade Sheet OUR LADY OF FAIR HAVEN CATHEDRAL CHAPEL Feasts & solemnities

St. Therese of the Child Jesus Course on Hebrew Scriptures st october • 1 : St. Francis of Assisi - Patron of Morne Jaune & October: 13th & 27th, November: 10th & 24th Salisburyth Our Lady of Fatima at the Pastoral Centre from 8:30 a.m. - 12: 00 p.m. • 4 :th St. Gerard Majella - Patron of Boetica & Capuchin For Lay Associates in Pastoral Care and any other • 13th: St. Luke - Patronnd of Newtown interested persons • 16th: St. Gerard Majella - 2 Patron of St. Joseph For more information call the Pastoral Centre: 448-3002 • 18st: - Patron of Pointe Michel • 21 : Feast Day Mass at Bellevue Chopin from 11:00 a.m. Maryvale Institute Solemnity of All saints Adult Studies in the Catholic Catechism st St. Martin de PorresNOVEMber Deadline for registration: 9th November 2012 • 1rd: Memorial of the Presentation(La Toussaint) of the Blessed Virgin th • 3Maryst: - Patron of Canefield Programme begins: 17 November 2012 from • 21 : Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Universeth For more information call the Catechetical Centre: 448-4505 • 25 : Feast of St. Andrew th - Patron of Wotten Waven Our Lady of Fair Haven Cathedral • 30 : - Patron of Vieille Case Fundraisers Black Tie Event Dei Verbum th As part of our Synod Implentation, the Pastoral Center will October 20 : Extended Happy at Hour the Fort Young Hotel continue to offer a one-day workshop on the Dogmatic th (postponed) Constitution on Revelation, November 30 : at the Fort Young Dei Verbum. October 20: Northeastern Vicariate MusicalHotel Production with Swinging “Folkth Stars Nativity”.th venue to be decided December 12 - 15 : November 17: Southeastern Vicariate venue to be decided Written & Directed by Alwin Bully For Lay Associates in Pastoral Care, parish leaders and any MusicalSend us Directoryour parish - Pearle events &Christian notices other interested persons Call us at 448 2837 or For more information call the Pastoral Centre: 448-3002 email us at [email protected]

LISTEN TO THE WORD MADE FLESH 88.1 FM 17 The Catechist in the Year of Faith By Wendell Lawrence “Catechists should hold more firmly to the doctrinal Apostolic Letter PORTA FIDEI of the Supreme Pontiff richness of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and, Benedict XVI for the Indiction of the Year of Faith, and under the direction of their pastors, offer guidance in Extracts from PORTA FIDEI. reading this precious document to groups of faithful, In his Apostolic Letter, Pope Benedict XVI stressed

OUR DIOCESE working toward a deeper common understanding thereof, that “In order to arrive at a systematic knowledge of with the goal of creating small communities of faith, and the content of the faith, all can find in the Catechism of of giving witness to the Lord Jesus.” the Catholic Church a precious and indispensable tool” his was one of many key paragraphs (No. IV, 4) (No.11). He also pointed out that “Intent on gathering highlighted by Ms. Noeliva the signs of the times in the TLe Blanc, Diocesan present of history, faith commits Director of Catechetics, everyone of us to become a contained in the Communiqué living sign of the presence of the on the Note of the Congregation Risen Lord in the world. What for the Doctrine of the Faith the world is in particular need with pastoral recommendations of today is the credible witness for the Year of Faith. This year of people enlightened in mind runs from 11th October 2012, and heart by the word of the the 50th Anniversary of the Lord, and capable of opening Second Vatican Council, and the hearts and minds of many to also the 20th Anniversary of the the desire for God and for true publication of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, to life, life without end” (No. 15). 24th November 2013, the Feast of Christ the King. Her The Diocesan Catechetical Centre offered the presentation was made to the Catholic Forum of St. opportunity to interested persons to deepen their Ann and St. Paul parish on the evening of Monday 10th knowledge of and study of the Catechism. The Centre September 2012 as a preparatory programme to the organized an information and registration meeting held celebration of Catechetical Sunday on September 16th. on Saturday 22nd September 2012 which commenced at The Forum was chaired by Ms. Beverly Isidore, Head 9:00 a.m. at its office on Turkey Lane. Catechist of the parish. Among the participants at the Forum were Fr. The theme for this year’s celebration is Catechists Franklyn Cuffy, Parish Priest, and two Dominican and Teachers as Agents of the New Evangelization. Ms. Sisters, Bernadette Peter and Francoise Jean Baptiste, Le Blanc circulated 3 hand outs to members of the recently arrived to serve in the Diocese and resident in audience: the Communiqué as mentioned above, the the Parish. . Holy Family Chapel Ground Breaking Ceremony By Dorothy Henderson he Celebration some reason missed the earlier masses at the was set for the other stations in the Parish of St. Ann. Tusual 10:00 a.m. The altar servers positioning themselves The choir was ready, near the entrance was indicative of the arrival the ushers were busy of his Lordship, Bishop Gabriel Malzaire, and the chapel was with Father Franklyn Cuffy and Deacon Alvin quickly filling up with Knight, to celebrate the the congregation of the “Mass for the Ground Holy Family Chapel in Breaking Ceremony of Mahaut. There were the New Holy Family stalls erected on the Chapel in Mahaut.” compound, visible From the entrance signs indicative of hymn ‘Awake from the determination of your slumber’ to the parishioners of the Thanksgiving Hymn, little chapel down the ‘Longing for light we hill. They were collaborating to achieve one goal and that wait in darkness.’ is to raise funds to erect a bigger chapel in close proximity Mahaut seemed ready to the present place of worship. The congregation of to bear the burden of Mahaut had grown during the last ten years, with building the new place many Catholic returnees choosing Mahaut/Belfast and of worship. . surrounding areas to reside. A ten o’clock Sunday mass seems convenient to non-residents of Mahaut, who, for 18 OUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OCTOBER 2012 ISSUE Photos by Fr. Franklyn Cuffy C.Ss.R & Bernard Lauwyck Christian Leadership Seeds of Success: Retreat to Success - Part I SOS Leadership Development Team, began our training program, comprising one 90 minute session weekly for the next five weeks, ending on th7 July. Except for the postponement of one of the sessions to allow us to attend the funeral of Deacon Kevin Bellot, OUR DIOCESE the training sessions all took place as scheduled. But that did not mean that all ten of us had completed the Program. For all sorts of “valid” reasons several of us missed more than one session. At the end of the period, only four members of the Team had completed the full five modules of the SOS Christian Leadership Training Program. But out team was committed. Following the SOS maxim “You are not committed until it is finished,” we wrestled with the problem. How committed were we? How do we complete this program. “A weekend retreat”, suggested one of our teammates. “But School is opening first week of September, in a couple weeks time; we will all be busy,” fter months of preparation, the Seeds of “I don’t think it is possible”, said another. And the Success Christian Leadership Program (SOS), discussion flowed, with strong arguments on both sides was launched in the Diocese of Roseau, with a A th of the question. As is always, commitment prevails, and workshop on Saturday May 19 to some sixty church ours did. We decided to have the first SOS Retreat, at leaders and clergy, and a presentation to a broader group the Holy Redeemer Retreat House, targeting August 31st of Church delegates on Sunday May 20th. Listening to September 2nd, just to find out when we contacted to the life stories of SOS Leaders Bill and Billy Moyer, the Retreat House, that they were fully booked on that and their presentation of the SOS Christian Leadership weekend, and could not accommodate us. Refusing to Principles, along with the address by our own Bishop be deterred we settled for the next available weekend, Malzaire, we left the Goodwill parish hall really fired up which was September 7th to 9th. and feeling ready to complete the SOS training program Overcoming all obstacles, nine out of the ten in order to better equip ourselves to fulfil our Call to original SOS Trainees together with an additional nine of Christian Leadership. But as we all know, most things the original attendees at the SOS Workshop, retreated to are easier said than done. Be that as it may, our SOS the mountain, as it is called, for an immersion weekend Leadership Development Team, met within a few days in the principles and practice of Christian Leadership, after, to chart a way forward. Drawing on the well proven as advanced by the SOS Leadership Institute. This SOS principle that “the change begins with you”, and SOS Retreat was life changing for most of us, if not “the best time to begin is now” we decided to begin all. With testimonies and outcomes, we look forward to with ourselves, and to begin now ! sharing the experience with you in the next issue of Our And so, on Thursday 7th June, ten of us from the Catholic Community. . 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TUNE IN TO DOMINICA CATHOLIC RADIO 96.1 FM 19 The Chaconia Medal (Gold) Recipient He made the statement during a nation to give commitment to unity special Mass at the Pro-Cathedral for this very divided land of ours, on of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, this most important anniversary of Harris Promenade,San Fernando, Independence, then something has where a vigil of prayer and worship gone terribly wrong and the dream was held to mark Trinidad & of the forefathers of the nation, Tobago’s 50th Independence Day ‘Together we aspire, together anniversary. Archbishop Harris did we achieve,’ has been lost,” the not mince words; he knocked both Archbishop said. the Government and Opposition In his message to the nation, members for holding separate Harris said: “I urge all citizens Independence Day celebrations. He to let us love our country. I urge said when the Union Jack (British our elected representatives of all flag) was lowered on the night of faiths, but especially those of our August 31st, 1962, “both Government faith, to put country before self and Archbishop Joseph Harris and Opposition stood together political affiliation. I urge you elected ur Catholic Community witnessing and rejoicing in the birth representatives to work, to endeavour OUR CHURCH IN THE CARIBBEAN OUR CHURCH IN extends our heartiest of this our beloved nation. Now, 50 to build a united country of which we Ocongratulations to years later, we read that Government can all be proud.” Archbishop Joe Harris C.S.Sp, on and Opposition are holding different Harris, during his homily, receiving The Chaconia Medal (Gold) celebrations to mark this 50th recited the prayer that Archbishop for long and meritorious service to anniversary.” Count Finbar Ryan delivered on the Trinidad and Tobago in the field of Archbishop Harris said the historic night of Trinidad & Tobago’s Religion at the 2012 Independence present state of affairs is not in line independence in 1962. . st Day Awards ceremony on the 31 with the vision that was created for August 2012. the nation in the year of its birth. You can view Archbishop Harris Archbishop Joseph Harris “Given the present scenario, we must Independence message on: says Trinidad and Tobago seems ask ourselves whether or not we have http://www.guardian.co.tt/ to have lost its way with continued lost our way, for, if our leaders— news/2012-09-01/harris-knocks- disunity between the Government Government and Opposition—cannot govt-opposition-holding-different- and Opposition and it is up to find it in themselves to put aside independence-activities citizens to be agents of change. their differences for the sake of our Caribbean Catholic Teachers Meet in Jamaica rom July 28th through August 5th, the Caribbean It was a pleasure to have Bishop Gabriel Malzaire Association of Catholic Teachers (CACT) held its (Bishop of Dominica and Spiritual Director-CACT), F22nd Biennial Conference at the Mount Calvary Fr Louis Grenier, (founding member of CACT) Msgr. Retreat House, Mandeville, Jamaica. There were Herbert Panton, Frs. Michael Clarke, Michael Row, delegates and observers from the Bahamas, Antigua Paulo Amato and Saimone Moala as participants at the and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Trinidad conference. and Tobago and Jamaica. At the closing Mass held at the St. Paul of the It was indeed a great opportunity for the Catholic Cross Cathedral, the New Executive was commissioned Teachers of the Caribbean to participate in workshops/ by Bishop Neil Tiedemann for the period 2012-2014. activities focusing on the theme: Catholic Education: They are Joan Walker - President (Trinidad and Vision of Hope for the Caribbean. Tobago), Doreen Brown – Vice President (Jamaica), Karen Collins – Secretary (Guyana), Millicent Gray The following workshops were presented: – Assistant Secretary (Jamaica), Denise Bascombe – •What makes a Catholic School Catholic? – Dr Sandra Treasurer (Antigua and Barbuda) Hamilton. •The Teaching of Mathematics – Alexander Bourne. Finally, participants will always remember the •Character Counts- with elements of Conflict Resolution tours to St John Bosco Children’s Home, the Holy –Margaret Bolt. Spirit Complex (Church, clinic, sausage factory, farm •Money Management – Karlene Kelly Reid. and school) and the Brunch at Little Ochi. The 22nd •Pastoral Letter on Education – Bishop Gabriel Malzaire. Biennial Conference – CACT 2012 – “one of a kind!” . • Preparing for the year of Faith – Noel Wilkins.

20 OUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OCTOBER 2012 ISSUE 50th International Eucharistic Congress in Dublin, Ireland - Part III By Dorothy Leevy - Congress participant he theme of the Congress was professor of philosophy at Notre of its uncompromising teachings “Renewal”, and to underline Dame University of Australia, in on marriage. Faced with this, the Tthe point, a healing stone of his talk on “From Big Bang to Big church can either compromise Wicklow granite was displayed in mystery”, referred to “paintings in and face irrelevance, or continue the RDS. This stone represented the caves over 34,000 years ago, and to teach Christ’s truth and pray firm determination of the church sees them as a search for inner the world will listen”. Archbishop to work for healing and renewal. meaning of life. He called the caves Diarmuid Martin spoke of the The homilies delivered during the ‘ancient cathedrals’”. Professor place of the church in the modern liturgical events world. He sees e m p h a s i z e d as a major task OUR CATHOLIC WORLD OUR CATHOLIC various aspects of of the church the theme, while giving people the lectures and an authentic panel discussions experience of at the workshops a relationship centred on topics with Christ. “In relevant to our renewing our lives as Christians. church, and Because several in committing workshops took o u r s e l v e s place concurrently, to a new the number that evangelization, one could attend we are being personally each faithful to the day was limited. mission of the Fortunately, the church and we Irish Catholic newspapers provided Reville, associate professor in bio- are helping to construct a renewed useful summaries of some of them. chemisrty at the University college society”. It was interesting to hear from of Cork, Ireland, believes “religion One of the activities organized the Anglican Archbishop of Dublin and science complement, rather for Congress participants was who took part in an ecumenical word than contradict each other”. a Pilgrim Walk to seven ancient and water service. He emphasized Brother Alois, prior of churches in Dublin, designated the communion we have with Christ ecumenical Taize in France added: “Pilgrim Churches”. After a visit and with one another. According “The common baptismal identity of to each, we got our “pilgrim to him, “Baptism enables distinct Christians is more important than passports” stamped and signed, Christian communities to have not their individual denominational and we received a certificate after simply parallel lives, but a shared identity”. Australian Archbishop we had visited all seven. Some of life conjoined in the missionary Barry Hickey, in his talk on marriage, us felt proud that we walked to purpose of God”. stated: “The church is under attack all seven, while the “faint hearted” Highlights from some of the partly because of the sins of some took buses. . workshops: Fr. Purcell, adjunct of its leaders, but mainly because Liturgy Update: Announcements Cont’d from page 08 the Blessing. If indeed we have birthdays and anniversaries or day is special because of a birthday celebrated the Eucharist, the highest other special achievement should be or anniversary. That way the entire form of prayer that we possess, recognized by the faith community. faith community is invited from the the greatest “blessing” that we can The question is, when would be an beginning of the Mass to pray for these receive, does it make much sense to appropriate time to do this? It seems special intentions. Mention could give a separate “special” blessing to to me that the best time to do this is also be made of these individuals anyone who has just participated in at the beginning of the celebration. It at other appropriate times during the Eucharistic celebration? What is the time to welcome new-comers, the celebration; for example during else can one “add” to the Eucharist visitors, (don’t forget those who the Prayers of the Faithful and the just celebrated? On the other hand, are there every Sunday), and give Eucharistic Prayer according to the I believe that those celebrating recognition to those for whom that rubrics. . LISTEN TO THE WORD MADE FLESH 88.1 FM 21 St. John’s Academy - A New Beginning By Judith Alexis ore than eighty years after the establishment of the first Catholic School in Portsmouth, M the St. John’s Primary, the Catholic Community of Sts. John & Lewis can now boast of another such institution, the St. John’s Academy, this time offering secondary education to residents. On Wednesday September 5th, 2012, the initial group of forty students forming Forms one, two & three began the school year at the new secondary school. Some of them were transfer students from other schools, while the majority, who recently passed the National Assessment Exams, were entering secondary school for the first time. St. John’s Academy is a private, co-ed Catholic secondary school operated by the Diocese of Roseau community to put their efforts together to ensure and managed by pioneer and Principal, Dr. Juliana the success of the institution and called on the Magloire, and an able Staff of seven full time and teachers to be models of Christian witness to the four part-time teachers. The school functions on a students. shift basis with the St. John’s Primary until its new Students and staff took active part in the day’s building is erected. liturgy by doing the Scripture Reading, the Psalm, At 11:00 a.m. on September 6th, 2012, the and Collection and Offertory. During the Offertory school’s opening Mass was celebrated at the St. Procession the students brought up their school John’s Church Hall. The main celebrant was Most bags to the sanctuary to be blessed. Special mention Reverend Gabriel Malzaire, Bishop of Roseau, and must be made of students Keshon Peter and Kevin con-celebrants Fr. Herman Sharplis, Parish Priest Thomas who, already involved in the Church’s Music

OUR YOUTH: EDUCATION, RECREATION AND FAITH RECREATION EDUCATION, YOUTH: OUR of Portsmouth; Fr. Godfrey Tarimo, Parish Priest Ministry, were among the musicians at the Mass. of Vieille-Case; and Deacon Pershing Waldron of In her remarks at the end, Principal Dr. Portsmouth. Magloire expressed her deep gratitude to His Scores of people turned out for this Eucharistic Lordship the Bishop, the Parish Priest, Mrs. Fadelle, Celebration which marked a milestone in the the Diocesan Financial Administrator, members of Portsmouth community. Among those in attendance staff and many others who played pivotal roles in were the Parliamentary Representatives for the the establishment of the school. constituencies of Portsmouth and Cottage Mr. Ian Fr. Sharplis also gave a vote of thanks, Douglas and Hon. Reginald Austrie; the Staff of particularly to some of the parents who, he said, the Bishop’s Office, Principal & Staff of St. John’s though not of the Catholic Faith, allowed their Primary and Miss Caesarina Paul; Youth Officer for children to be enrolled at the Academy. the North. One parent commented later on, that she had In his Homily Bishop Malzaire stated that this long been wishing for such a secondary school in was a new beginning for Portsmouth, and that St. Portsmouth and that it is her hope that many island John’s Academy had a legacy of wholesome Catholic scholars will emerge from St. John’s Academy.. Education to live up to. He exhorted members of the Mini Sports Fair n August 18th, 2012, the Catholic Youth Group of By Ferney Detouche St. Mark’s parish hosted a ‘Mini Sports Fair’ as its Oservice project. The hosting of service projects was an initiative undertaken by the Diocesan Youth Secretariat for all parishes in an effort get the youth involved in some form of service project during the summer holidays. The Sports Fair took place at the Brooklyn playing field at Soufriere and began at 10:00 a.m. About 30-40 young people, particularly children between the ages of 8 and 13 were in attendance. The group taught the children the spirit of sportsmanship, team play and how to have some ‘good ole fun’ time. Games played included football, rounders, dodge ball, cricket, balloon in bucket and tug of war. The Group’s President, Megan Jervier and Youth Representative, Ferney Detouche extend sincere gratitude to Archbishop Kelvin Felix for all his support and thank all those who assisted in one way or another. .

22 OUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OCTOBER 2012 ISSUE Photos by Judith Alexis & Kassim Lewis DOMINICA to MINNESOTA: MISSION TRIP 2012 By Shernelle L. John he Parish of Sts. John and Lewis lives through prayer, reconciliation experienced nothing short of a services and solemn daily Masses were blessing when from the 19th of well appreciated. T th February to August 4 , four different I echo the sentiments of the other contingents of young people from the youth leaders when I say that this trip Diocese of Duluth Minnesota, U.S.A and experience was a superb one. We visited and engaged in mission work. are totally indebted to all those who This friendship that has now evolved made it possible both at home and in between the Sts. John & Lewis’ Parish Duluth and continue to pray God’s and the Diocese of Duluth came as a blessings upon them. This trip has simple gesture from Nick Davidson given us a greater zeal and desire to from Minnesota to bridge culture and continue the great work of Christ which was sealed with the approval of our we have committed to and, will remain Parish Priest Fr. Herman Sharplis. This friendship reached steadfast, to for scripture says ‘those he calls he enables.’ its highpoint when seven youth leaders from the parish To that that it can only be said “To God be the Glory, got the opportunity to return to the Diocese of Duluth to Great things he has done!” . serve as well. The journey commenced on the 19th August to September 1st 2012. For the period of time we stayed in Minnesota, we got the opportunity to evangelize and share our faith experience Convent High School’s with those we met. One of the leaders got the opportunity to share his testimony of how Jesus has changed his life, to CXC Results young people at a typical youth gathering or youth night as A Job Well Done we would refer to it back home. In addition, we spent time assisting in various ways on a number of service projects, ne again, Convent High School students have namely flood relief at the Lincoln Park, gardening projects made themselves, their families, and their to beautify one of the Parish Church’s surroundings, and OUR YOUTH: EDUCATION, RECREATION AND FAITH RECREATION EDUCATION, YOUTH: OUR visiting and praying with the elderly at a local geriatric Oschool proud. With an overall 94% pass, CHS home. At this particular geriatric home, it was a joy to see has done well. A total of 106 students sat the CXC people at the age of 100, still able to sing the words of the Exams from the CHS. The school has obtained 100% song ‘Amazing Grace’. These simple graces, I would call pass rates in General Biology, General Chemistry, them, truly touched our hearts. Electronic Document Preparation and Management, One of the highlights of our trip was our very first English A, English B, General French, General activity where we got the opportunity to visit and minister Geography, General Integrated Science, Visual Arts to people at a local shelter in Minneapolis. At this particular General and Principles Of Business. institution called Mary’s Place, the homeless get three Other subject pass rates were Caribbean warm meals a day, clothes, shoes, groceries and the love of History General 89.41%, Human & Social Biology Christ. The proprietor of this Catholic institution, MaryJoe, 96.88%, Information technology General 95%, Music welcomes all and ensures that she give a hug and share General 87.5%, Principles of Accounts 97.37%, and a word and a smile with everyone who enters the doors of Spanish General 90.32%. The subject with the lowest this facility. The most stirring thing about this experience was not so much that we were reminded that even a place percentage pass rate at 79.25%, was Mathematics as great as the United States can have great poverty, but with 84 out of 106 students obtaining Grades I, II or rather the great love that a simple women with twelve III. children of her own could have, by literally washing the feet The excellent performance of some students of people she did not even know; and that she actually did! deserves special mention. She gave me and all the other youth leaders, in fact, a 10 Ones: Leah Dodds new definition of mission; one where love and compassion 9 Ones: Zarisia Alcendor, Jelanie Letang for all are the dominating words. I remember vividly, tears 8 Ones: Kitwanie Carbon, Kervelle Guiste, Arlene running down my face and that of other leaders when we Ferrol, Kayla Jean-Jacques, Jamila Pascal looked at the work she did, and a motivational talk she 7 Ones: Durina Dalrymple, Masara Groton, Shania gave to youth encouraging them to help others in any way John, Obe Joseph, Aschelle St. Ville, Kaidie Williams possible. That I believe set the tone for our mission trip and 6 Ones: Philadelphia-Ruth Cadette, Danielle Dowe, maybe even changed our perspective on life itself. Tiffany Francis, Mariesam Isles, Danila Paul These experiences, coupled with lots of fun and 5 Ones: Allaina Pacquette, Gail Parillon, Ayanna St. laughter, the opportunity to meet and speak to the bishop of Duluth, and the warmth of many parishioners from Duluth Rose, who opened their homes and hearts to us or just stopped Our Catholic Community congratulates all the to ask about our homeland and indeed our unique faith Convent High School students, parents and teachers experience back home were tremendous. I must mention for a job well done. . too, that the opportunities we got to enrich our spiritual

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