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Archbishop Thomas Wenski looks out at the nave of St. Joseph Church in Krakow, filled Archbishop Thomas Wenski greets Pope Francis before with English-speaking young people from all With Doral’s Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in the background, meeting with him along with the other bishops from over the world, as music ministers from the Archbishop Thomas Wenski prepares to take off for Peterson’s Harley Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina Feb. 13, United Arab Emirates get the World Youth Davidson during his annual Motorcycle Ride to raise funds for St. Luke’s 2020. Day catechesis started in summer 2016.. Center, Feb. 23, 2020. ‘Hurricane Tom,’ has not lost his energy Archbishop Wenski met financial goals, but says Church creativity will be tested by ‘new normal’

ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO Q. Given that you were a priest Florida Catholic staff and auxiliary bishop here in Miami, what were your priorities for the MIAMI | Archbishop Thomas Wenski was archdiocese after you arrived? What ‘I have difficult moments but none more difficult than born during a hurricane (Hurricane King in Oc- needed to get done administratively, suspending Masses with congregations in the last weeks spiritually, financially? Are you sat- tober 1950) and returned to Miami at the start of isfied that you have done it? Where of Lent and through the Easter Season. I have many happy hurricane season (June 1, 2010). He already had a does more progress need to be made? moments. And when I get to the end of my tenure, I’ll tell reputation as a fast-moving force of nature when A. I spent seven years in Orlando before returning to Miami, but I was you of my happiest moment — which I still hope lies ahead.’ he headed the Diocese of Orlando. It was no sur- well acquainted with Miami, where prise that Miami’s “native son” moved like the I was ordained a priest 44 years ago. wind to make changes after his return. Except for the seven years in Orlando, I have served in the archdiocese as a health crisis, is also an economic di- pandemic. They worked tirelessly to He transferred many longtime pastors. He re- parish priest, an auxiliary bishop and saster. We will weather it well thanks remain close to the people, taking opened churches that had been closed a year ear- now for 10 years as its archbishop. to the continued support of our people some great initiatives and coming up lier. He appointed the first Haitian priest — Msgr. There are always challenges — and in and the policies put in place that, in 10 with creative programs. The “new nor- 2010, at the end of the Great Recession, years, restored us to a healthy finan- mal” will uncover new challenges and Chanel Jeanty — and the first woman — Sister the challenge was to inspire renewed cial picture. demand of us new priorities, as well as Elizabeth Worley, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of St. confidence in the archdiocese’s stew- I was able to reopen or repurpose creative solutions to the pastoral chal- Augustine — to serve as chancellor, splitting the ardship of the gifts of the faithful. several of the parishes that had been lenges of living in a “socially distant” With the help of Sister Elizabeth closed during the Great Recession: St. world. office’s duties between them: Msgr. Jeanty to han- Worley, my chief operating officer, we Philip Neri is back without missing a dle canonical affairs, Sister Elizabeth to handle worked to put into place “best prac- beat as it were; St. Robert Bellarmine is Q. Your first move was to call a administration, with the title of chief operating tices” that required for some parishes a mission of Corpus Christi; St. Cecilia synod — and you completed it in one a “change in culture,” as we intro- is reopened and also the site of a new year, with a three-year timetable for officer. duced parish finance councils (not Redemptoris Mater Missionary Semi- fulfilling its recommendations. Are In April 2012, Archbishop Wenski also launched optional), tamper evident collection nary; St. Charles Borromeo is now Our you satisfied that the synod goals the second synod in archdiocesan history, which bags, and various financial controls. Lady of La Vang Vietnamese Mission. have been met? What, if anything, Michael Casciato, chief financial of- These parishes as well as a revitalized remains to be done? Is there another took only 16 months to conclude, including a ficer, played an important role with youth and young adult ministry, a re- synod in our future? summer filled with listening sessions with Catho- the archdiocesan finance council in newed marriage preparation program, A. The greater part of the synod lics in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe coun- assuring proper transparency and ac- the growth in the number of seminar- goals have been achieved — or are in countability in our parishes and other ians give witness to the spiritual vital- process. “Synod” is a churchy word for ties. The first synod had lasted three years. entities. For example, every three ity of this local Church. strategic planning, and what’s most As he prepares to mark the 10th anniversary of years, there is a financial review by an Of course, there’s always more that important is not so much the “plan” his return, Archbishop Wenski took time to look outside auditor. could have been done, and more to as is the “planning.” Thinking stra- Financially, we did well — some $90 do. I must say that I am proud of the tegically allows us to respond intelli- back and answer some questions about his tenure million in debt paid off — up until the priests during the many weeks we so far in south Florida. Here’s what he had to say. present COVID crisis which, besides a were “locked down” because of the PLEASE SEE WENSKI, 3 May 2020 www.miamiarch.org YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY 2 Tricky questions for when public Masses resume Archbishop Wenski, Florida bishops working to guarantee health of faithful

ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO bring their own or access Scripture Florida Catholic staff readings by an app). • Other parish activities and MIAMI | After nearly two meetings (other than virtual meet- months, Masses with the public ings) remain suspended. resumed May 18, 2020, in the Arch- • The dispensation from obliga- diocese of Miami — but only in the tory attendance at Sunday Mass re- Florida Keys, and with certain re- mains in effect. strictions. • Those who are sick, the frail el- • All worshippers need to wear derly and their caregivers are espe- face masks and use hand sanitizers cially encouraged to stay home and as needed. continue to follow Sunday Mass via • Capacity in the churches is the internet or television. based on social distancing of six feet In the announcement about the per person/family or approximately Keys, Archbishop Wenski did not 25-30% of normal capacity. specify when Masses would resume • People are asked to follow di- in Miami-Dade or Broward county, rections for seating as well as for saying merely the announcement entry and egress from the church would come “at a later date.” building. For the past two months, that has • People are not to hold hands been the question the archbishop during recitation of the Lord’s and archdiocesan priests have Prayer, nor will they exchange the been wrestling with: When can we Sign of Peace. resume the normal liturgical life in Archbishop Thomas Wenski prays over the gifts of bread and wine at the start of the Liturgy of the • Hymnals and missalettes are Eucharist. (FILE PHOTO) not provided (though people can PLEASE SEE MASS, 3 Coronavirus questions and answers Following are some of the discourage any event that would A. We have not! The clergy of this • Avoid cruise travel and non- A: Church law favors reception most frequently asked ques- gather large numbers of people. archdiocese have worked “creative- essential air travel. on the tongue but in the U.S. and tions and answers related to Since civil authorities have urged ly, prudently and pastorally,” Arch- • During a COVID-19 outbreak in other countries, the Church has citizens to stay at home, it would bishop Wenski has said, to be pres- in your community, stay home as also allowed the practice of Com- the practice of the faith during be imprudent for the archdiocese ent to their people. Parishes have much as possible to further reduce munion in the hand while insist- this outbreak of the coronavi- to encourage large gatherings, at organized “phone trees,” groups to your risk of being exposed. ing that communicants are free to rus. All answers are current as least until we are on the other side shop for elderly members, cateche- On March 13, 2020, Archbishop choose either option. The archdi- of the “curve” and those mandates sis by Zoom. Archdiocesan schools Wenski gave a dispensation from ocesan guidelines issued March 2, of May 15, 2020. are relaxed. continue educating children on- the obligation to attend Mass to 2020, confirm that “it is still left to line. Churches livestream Masses anyone who is anxious about par- the discretion of the communicant Q. Why are the church doors Q. Why are funerals forbidden? and other devotions as well as mes- ticipating in such a public gather- how they wish to receive the Host.” locked? People need to pray! A. They are not. There may be a sages from their priests; the arch- ing; as well as those who are elderly The guidelines note that the dis- A. Church doors were locked in priest who should not preside (be- diocese offers Sunday TV Masses or sick; or taking care of the sick, tribution of Communion involves most cases for security reasons or to cause he is vulnerable), but he is to in English and Spanish and public elderly or children. “contact with both the mouth and prevent vandalism before the pan- find someone who can. Parishes are service announcements on televi- Everyone, however, can watch hands,” so those who distribute demic. Many parishes have adora- doing funerals all the time — with sion and radio; and Radio Paz con- the Mass for shut-ins, in English Communion are asked to “wash tion chapels, but they are usually restrictions on the number of at- tinues to broadcast 24/7. or Spanish, which is posted on their hands with anti-bacterial too small for proper “social distanc- tendees. The same is true of wed- the archdiocesan website begin- soap before and after distributing ing.” dings. Q. I’d like to know if my moth- ning at 4 p.m. Saturday through the Host.” er who is 80 years old should go to all of Sunday. The Mass is also The guidelines also urge those Q. Why are priests not celebrat- Q. Why can’t I go to confes- Mass (when public Masses resume) televised at specific times on lo- who are “feeling unwell or have flu- ing Masses? sion? or if it’s better that she watches it cal channels. Here’s the link to the like symptoms” to stay home. It is A. Priests are celebrating Masses. A. Confessions are being heard on TV. I’m afraid she might get the Mass and information on where up to us, as brothers and sisters in Most of them have followed Arch- in the Archdiocese of Miami. Again, virus. you can watch it: https://www. Christ, to watch out for one anoth- bishop Thomas Wenski’s instruc- some priests may not be available A: The Centers for Disease Con- miamiarch.org/CatholicDiocese. er’s health and well-being. tions to continue to celebrate daily because of the need to self-isolate. trol recommends the following for php?op=Television_Mass. But the emphasis should not be Mass and many are livestreaming Also, due to “stay at home” man- the elderly, as well as anyone with Most parishes now also on how we receive Communion even daily Masses on their web- dates, the archdiocese wanted to a severe underlying condition (dia- livestream Sunday Masses on their but how reverently we approach sites, Facebook and YouTube pages. discourage large gatherings of peo- betes, heart or lung disease) that websites, Facebook or YouTube pag- the sacrament and what we do af- (See the list on Pages 15-16) At these ple leaving their homes. So “drive- would put them at higher risk for es. See the list on Pages 15-16. terward. When we respond “Amen” Masses, even though there is not a by” confessions, “drive by” palms serious illness and complications we are acknowledging, as St. Paul congregation present, there are as- and “drive by” Communions were should they be infected with the Q. Reception of Holy Commu- wrote: “The cup of blessing which sisting a small number of the faith- suspended. But parish offices are virus. nion: Will parishioners be allowed we bless, is it not a participation ful, as readers, cantors, musicians, supposed to be open. If a sick call is • Take everyday precautions to to receive Communion on the in the blood of Christ? The bread servers, etc. received, it should be answered and keep space between yourself and tongue? Isn’t that unsanitary, since which we break, is it not a participa- the person attended to. If someone others. saliva from one person might be tion in the body of Christ?” But that Q. Why can’t we do “parking comes to the office and asks to go to • When you go out in public, keep spread to the next? Or is it more un- extends beyond the moment of re- lot” Masses like other places? confession, he or she should be at- away from others who are sick, limit sanitary — and for many people ir- ception, into the lives we lead after A. Other places are not the epi- tended to. close contact and wash your hands reverent — to receive in the hands, we leave the church. As St. Augus- center of the virus outbreak in often. which have touched doorknobs, tine said: “Believe what you see, see Florida as Broward and Miami- Q. Why has the Church aban- • Avoid crowds as much as pos- pews and many other items on the what you believe and become what Dade are. “Stay at home” mandates doned us? sible. way into church? you are: the Body of Christ.” 3 YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY Florida Catholic May 2020

WENSKI MASSES distancing and stay-at-home mea- sures seem to have “flattened the FROM 1 FROM 2 curve” so far. But in a follow-up let- ter sent out May 2, 2020 he reiterated that “until there’s a vaccine we (all) gently to the pastoral challenges our parishes? risk catching the virus sooner or before us, and not always being “I know all of you are anxious to later. For many, especially someone forced to haphazard improvis- do so,” the archbishop wrote in an in relative good health, it will be at ing. In coming months, we will April 20, 2020 letter to his priests. best an unpleasant experience; for have to look hard at how we are “However, after consulting with those with underlying conditions, “Church” and how we fulfill civil authorities, we are not yet able catching the virus could prove to be our mission to announce Jesus to resume ‘public assemblies.’” much more dangerous.” Christ in the new normal of a The archbishop then pointed Florida’s bishops are thinking post pandemic world. out questions that needed to be an- along the same lines. They hold a swered before resuming “normal conference call every Monday to Q. What has been, for you, liturgical life,” as he predicted that decide on a course of action and the most difficult moment of “social distancing will be part of the work through all the contingencies. the past 10 years? And what new normal” until a coronavirus Bishop William Wack of the has been the happiest, most vaccine is available. Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee fulfilling moment of the past Despite the opening in the Keys, posted an update April 30, 2020, in 10 years? those questions remain. And per- which he stressed that even when A. I have difficult moments haps will have to be answered par- Masses with the congregation re- but none more difficult than ish by parish: sume “no one should expect to be suspending Masses with con- • Would churches need to take able to attend Mass with regular- gregations in the last weeks of each congregant’s temperature ity” given the need to maintain so- Lent and through the Easter before admitting them into the as- cial distancing. And, he added, even Season. I have many happy mo- sembly? if churches follow the best health ments. And when I get to the end • If people must be spaced six feet practices, anyone who attends pub- of my tenure, I’ll tell you of my apart, what do churches do with lic Mass needs to understand that happiest moment — which I still “overflow”? they “will still be at risk.” hope lies ahead. • Or do churches admit only a Bishop Gregory Parkes of the Di- certain number of parishioners ocese of St. Petersburg, in a message Q. What do you have who RSVP con- also posted April 30, 2020, said, “My planned for the future of the Archbishop firming their hope is to resume public Masses Wenski also archdiocese — the next 10 Archbishop Thomas Wenski puts on his motorcycle mask and gear. attendance? within the month of May. One pos- answered years? A ride once a month, outside the city, he said, helps him de-stress • Would the sibility that I am exploring is to first questions about A. You know what they say, if and “clear the cobwebs” from his mind. priest and oth- begin with public worship Monday the “closing” of you want to make God laugh, tell churches. See ers distributing through Saturday when fewer peo- him about your plans. in late 1970s) and to make the more difficult to deal with here the Coronavirus Communion ple typically attend Mass. Haitians present to the Church. in Miami than in Orlando, per- Q and A on be required, “I am not sure if this will happen Q. You said at one time, My episcopal motto is from St. haps? page 2 or click for their pro- just yet, but there is one thing I do of your work all those years in Paul, “All things to all men.” I of- A. Today, internet blogs, cable HERE for a live tection, to wear know with certainty. When we re- Little Haiti, that it wasn’t easy ten remind people the Church is TV, and other social media have link. a mask and turn to our churches, we should all but “it afforded me the oppor- the Father’s house and the way made “outrage” part of their gloves during expect changes at Mass, to ensure tunity to work among the poor to make people feel at home in business plan, so they hype distribution? everyone’s health and safety, which and disenfranchised and to be their Father’s house is to speak “outrage,” exasperating the di- • Would the pews have to be sani- is a top priority,” Bishop Parkes said. in a sense ‘a missionary priest’ their mother’s tongue. visiveness of our politics today. tized before and after every Mass? in my own backyard.” Now you Such is the way of the world, but Finally, a significant number of GRADUAL REOPENING often speak of missionary dis- Q. Here’s a partial quote we cannot allow it to become the priests, deacons and extraordinary On May 1, 2020, the Diocese of cipleship: How do you teach from you in 2010: “Today, many way of the Church, which is the ministers of holy Communion have Orlando announced a gradual re- that, especially to lay people? people are angry and frustrat- “better” way of love. Bitter zeal underlying health conditions that opening of most churches begin- A. My years in Little Haiti — ed and it’s amazing how vehe- never reforms; it only divides would require them to stay home ning May 11, 2020, with people al- almost 20 years — have marked mently and often uncharita- and sunders the unity of the and self-isolate. “So the archdiocese lowed to come and pray and receive my life: When I dream, I often bly people will disagree with Body of Christ. and parishes may have to make the sacrament of penance. Daily dream in Creole, reliving dif- something I say in my capacity provisions to relieve them,” Arch- Masses open to parishioners were ferent moments of my time in as a bishop and teacher of the Q. What do you do to cope, bishop Wenski wrote. set to resume May 18, 2020, but Sun- Little Haiti. I also said my mis- faith.” That anger has gotten to take a mental health break Complicating all this, he added, day Masses will not be celebrated sion was to make the Church much worse in the last decade for yourself amid the turmoil is “the lack of appropriate testing with the public until May 30-31. present to the Haitians (that and perhaps even in the past that just naturally seems to de- that is accurate, quick and cost ef- Chapels and adoration chapels were beginning to arrive in two months. How do you deal fine Miami? fective,” in order identify those who will remain closed throughout the great numbers to south Florida with that anger? Has it been A. I like to ride my motorcycle. are asymptomatic but infectious. month, as will the Basilica of the If I can get a day once a month “As you can see, these are dif- National Shrine of Mary, Queen of or so to go on a long ride (away ficult hurdles for us to navigate as the Universe, located near Disney from urban traffic) I can clear we emerge on the other side of this World. At each stage, the Orlando the cobwebs from my mind. crisis,” the archbishop wrote. guidelines stress that “people may be denied entrance upon arrival Q. Catholic blogger Rocco PANDEMIC EPICENTER or asked to leave the church if the Palmo compared you to a hur- He noted that Miami-Dade, Bro- numbers become greater than so- ricane, “Hurricane Tom.” Do ward and Palm Beach counties are cial distancing would allow.” you feel you have lived up to the “epicenter of the pandemic” in “Our goal is, of course, to reunite that nickname in your admin- Florida, accounting for over half our people with Mass and the regu- istration of the archdiocese? of the infections statewide (26,007 lar participation in the sacraments,” A. I was born in 1950 during out of a total of 44,138 as of May 15, Archbishop Wenski wrote in his Hurricane King that sideswiped 2020) and about half of the deaths April 20, 2020, letter. But other parts West Palm Beach. I began my (912 out of a total of 1,917). As such, of Florida, such as Arcadia or Lake tenure on June 1, 2010, the be- the three counties were excluded City, “do not face the same challeng- ginning of hurricane season. from Gov. Ron DeSantis’ call for a es we face” in south Florida. Hurricanes have lots of energy. “phase one” re-opening of most of “Until there is a vaccine, the I still feel I have a lot of energy, the state beginning May 4, 2020. coronavirus will continue to infect

13949-0521 energy that I can put to use not (The Archdiocese of Miami encom- people,” Archbishop Wenski wrote. for destructive ends but for con- passes Miami-Dade, Broward and “Most people will recover, some structive ones. n Monroe counties.) will die. But we do not want to be The archbishop noted that social responsible for a greater spread.” n May 2020 www.miamiarch.org YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY 4 Karol Wojtyla: the pope of ‘extreme holiness’

Sto lat! Sto lat! Niech zyje nam. By fearlessly preaching the Gos- flock. He was also a man of prayer, This is the Polish version of “Happy pel, “in season and out of season,” able to summon deep powers of Birthday” – May you live 100 years! he embraced the world convinced concentration and recollection in On May 18, 1920, 100 years ago that the Church would be faithful order to contemplatively and mys- in Wadowice, Poland, Karol Woj- to her mission neither by fleeing tically commune with God. tyla was born. Karol Wojtyla, better from the world nor by surrender- Throughout his 26 years as pope, known to the world as Pope John ing to it but by engagement with he never tired of placing before us Paul II, was the pope of the mil- the world. His was the path of dia- the radical demands of the Gospel lennium and perhaps the logue. The Church, he was and he urged us not to be afraid to most significant figure of convinced, had something embrace them. By exhortation but FLORIDA the 20th century. to say, a Word to share. also by example, an example given Catholic His legacy of clear And that Word was Jesus even with much pain and suffering, and confident teachings Christ. On the first day of he reminded us that for a Christian ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI will continue to enrich his pontificate in October “it would be a contradiction to settle and inspire the Church 1978, he began by chal- for a life of mediocrity, marked by a Vol. 81, No. 7 for centuries to come. lenging the Church and minimalist ethic and a shallow re- His constant exhorta- FROM THE the world: “Be not afraid to ligiosity.” 9401 Biscayne Blvd. tion, “Be not afraid,” has ARCHBISHOP open the doors to Christ!” He canonized more saints than Miami, FL 33138 inspired Catholics ev- Thomas He was not an uncertain any pope in history to underscore 305-762-1131 Fax 305-762-1132 erywhere, especially the trumpeter: because of his the fact that it is holiness which PUBLISHER young, to “put out into Wenski witness, because of his expresses best the mystery of the Archbishop Thomas Wenski the deep” and embark courage, doors were not Church. Holiness is, he taught us, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS on a New Evangelization only opened but walls “a message that convinces without Mary Ross Agosta in a stormy and uncertain world. came tumbling down (cf. Joshua). need for words and is a living reflec- As a bishop he attended each of His visit to Poland as pope in the tion of the face of Christ.” Official image of St. John Paul II ARCHDIOCESAN EDITOR Ana Rodriguez-Soto the sessions of the Second Vatican summer of 1979 set in motion the In his youth, Karol Wojtyla was [email protected] Council. As pope, through his many forces that would bring down the an athlete and a sports enthusiast. APPOINTMENTS 305-762-1131 writings and sermons, he outlined Berlin Wall in 1989. It would be curious to know what he and promoted the Council’s au- A man of many gifts, John Paul II thought of the new “extreme sports” Archbishop Thomas Wenski has thentic implementation, empha- brought to the papacy great human now popularized on TV: “extreme” made the following appointments: • ADVERTISING: Contact Valerie Casko at sizing the universal call to holiness qualities and profound spiritual golf, “extreme” skiing, etc. As one Effective May 1, 2020: 407-373-0075 or of all the faithful, an anthropology virtues. He was an intellectual who pundit said shortly after he died: [email protected] Father Daniel Patrick • CLASSIFIED ADS: Contact Mike Carlock at open to transcendence, and what nevertheless could preach with the This Polish pope invented a new Martin to professor, St. John Vian- 1-888-275-9953, or could be called “the theology of common touch of a parish priest. He sport: “Extreme holiness.” ney College Seminary, Miami. [email protected] the gift,” that is, happiness and the was a man of great discipline, exer- But for St. John Paul II, holiness Father Pedro E. Torres fulfillment of man’s deepest aspira- cising almost superhuman control was not just a pastime; it was the Samudio to parochial vicar, St. State Offices: 50 E. Robinson St., Suite tions is found not by seeking self but of a frail and sick body to continue pursuit of his life. And it should be Joachim, Miami. G, Orlando, FL 32801-1619; P.O. Box 4993; Orlando, FL 32802-4993; 407-373-0075; Toll- through the gift of self. his mission and to be present to his ours as well. n free 1-888-275-9953; Fax 407-373-0087

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Also, any parish staff at its three rehabilitation hos- of our elderly seniors – their phased or ministry events — e.g. prayer pitals, four skilled nursing centers approach to testing excluded the groups, Bible studies, retreats, etc. and two assisted living residences elderly, making them not a priority — were to be suspended or post- in Miami-Dade and Broward coun- but an afterthought.” poned in order to increase “social ties. In addition to following all the • Beginning in early March, distancing” and mitigate exposure recommendations of the Centers Catholic Charities began delivering Stephanie Reyes, local tour boat guide and mother of four, receives to the coronavirus. for Disease Control, these protocols meals to the homes of clients who food supplies at Centro Hispano Catolico in Miami during a free food • Since then, many of these pro- anticipated some orders issued lat- normally attend its 12 senior cen- distribution April 30, 2020 sponsored by the Archdiocese of Miami grams, including marriage prepara- er by the state of Florida. The proto- ters and congregate meal sites. See Catholic Charities. The weekly events are now open to the public as tion and religious education classes, cols included: story HERE. well as clients of Catholic Charities’ daycare centers. (TOM TRACY | FC) have resumed via videoconferenc- • Barring all visitors, including ing platforms such as Zoom. Most family members, while providing CEMETERIES Father Yamil parishes also are livestreaming communications tools for residents Miranda of weekend Masses on their websites, to maintain regular contact with After closing on March 18, 2020, All Saints Facebook or YouTube pages. See the their families. Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery in Mi- Church list on pages 15-16. • Providing the caregiving staff ami and Our Lady Queen of Heaven brought the consecrated • The archbishop said funerals, with supplementary Personal Pro- Cemetery in North Lauderdale re- host around or other events that perhaps can- tective Equipment (PPE) and other opened their offices to the public on the streets of not be postponed — e.g. baptisms physical barriers necessary to May 11, 2020. The following restric- Sunrise, with or weddings — could be celebrated contain and prevent any potential tions remain: a parishioner with immediate family members spread of the coronavirus. • Social distancing and mask- livestreaming only who are not sick and are not • Creating isolation and recov- wearing are required. Public lobby the advised by their doctors to self-iso- ery wings to comfortably and safely areas remain closed. procession late. Appropriate social distancing separate and, if necessary, care for • When arranging burials, re- with an should be observed. any resident with symptoms of CO- questing a pre-need tour or other iPhone. • While public gatherings of the VID-19 or those who test positive. service requiring assistance of a (COURTESY) faithful are suspended, the arch- • Creating clean transitional ar- counselor, only two family mem- bishop said, the parishes remain eas to allow staff and supplies to be bers are permitted in the coun- “open” to answer sick calls and oth- safely deployed into isolation and selor’s office. Any additional family er requests from the faithful. recovery units. members will be asked to remain • On May 18, 2020, Archbishop • Conducting temperature outside. Families are asked to call Wenski permitted Masses with checks twice daily for residents, upon arrival and a counselor will the public to resume in the Florida twice per shift for staff, and upon bring them in. Keys, with some restrictions. See any essential visitor entering the • Until a change is made by story, page 2. building. Florida’s governor, committal and • Publishing a daily count for graveside services remain limited each facility of the number of resi- to no more than 10 people. Masks SCHOOLS / dents and staff who are under in- and social distancing are required. CHILD CARE vestigation or have tested positive • While the cemeteries are open for COVID-19. 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MIAMI | A recent Mass by Father Yamil Miranda had a deceptively tion of priests will be more com- normal look: celebrant, cantor, lec- fortable with social media. tor, organist. At least, until a deacon The technology does carry risks wafted incense over not only the and downsides, the priests ac- priest and the altar, but toward a knowledged. One is the loss of the webcam. sensate side of Catholic worship: Father Miranda then suggested the bells and incense, the water that his viewers place some water and oils, kneeling and praying to- in front of their monitors — then he gether. blessed it through the camera. Virtual attendance is also an “This pandemic has awakened issue. If people don’t tune in, no the creativity in many of us,” said one knows. If they watch a re- Father Miranda, who said the Mass corded Mass, they can skip to the in the chapel at All Saints Church in Father Bryan Garcia says some parishioners at St. Bernadette Hollywood watch online Mass as families. parts they like. They can compare Sunrise. “We’ve developed ways to (COURTESY) preaching styles of their pastor and reach someone who needs a heal- others, even those out of state. ing word.” Gonzalez came to St. Michael the ALREADY DOING IT from distant places like Spain and Priests, too, must cope with de- The COVID-19 quarantine has Archangel Church in Miami, the Father Orejuela goes live on Germany, Colombia and Nigeria. tachment from the people they’re hampered priests’ ability to minis- parish had little on social media. the church’s Facebook page every Father Miranda said a nurse in ministering to. ter as they learned in seminary. Yet He quickly changed that. Now St. Monday in cooperation with Radio Mexico thanked him for praying “I’ve preached to thousands, and with the new tools of social media, Michael streams daily Mass on Paz, to offer a weekly teaser about for medical workers. it’s sad that I have to talk to a cam- many are becoming skilled fishers Facebook and YouTube, as well as his theme for the coming weekend. At Little Flower Parish in Holly- era,” Father De Jesus of St. Benedict of men by using a different kind of its website. Father Gonzalez and Newest feature on St. Boniface’s wood, Father Javier Barreto posts Church said. “But if the people are “net” — the internet. retired Bishop Fernando Isern also website is 24-hour adoration with music via the Adoremus ministry getting the message of salvation, “This is a means of evangeliza- do the Divine Mercy chaplet each exposition of the Blessed Sacra- based in southwestern Broward that’s what matters.” tion — not only reaching our pa- Thursday. ment. County. Adoremus schedules mu- But the priests say the risk is off- rishioners, not only staying in our Behind the scenes, St. Michael “It’s easy to do, because we were sic by singers around Latin Amer- set by their new reach. Also, the quarters, but reaching beyond,” holds video conferences via Zoom already doing it,” said Rosa E. Fro- ica, then e-mails him a link, which technologies are becoming more Father Miranda said. and Webex with ministry lead- meta, who manages the webpage he then shares online. affordable and understandable, Along with the familiar Face- ers like those of religious educa- for the Pembroke Pines-based “To get these singers, I would be they say. book, YouTube and Instagram plat- tion, Emmaus and the charismatic church. “We were prepared for super-happy,” Father Barreto said. “This isn’t that hard,” insisted forms, priests are using: prayer group. this.” “It’s amazing what you can do to- Father Miranda of All Saints. “All • Zoom and Webex, video confer- “The pandemic accelerated The 70 lay ministries keep in day.” you need is a laptop or an iPad and encing apps the steps,” Father Gonzalez said. constant touch through WhatsApp. To his surprise, some people a Facebook page, and your willing- • WhatsApp, a messaging app “When there’s a need, you have to “I look at 40 chats every day,” Fro- have learned more about adoration ness to celebrate Mass without a sending text, photos, videos and do it. There’s no way to practice. You meta said. and the liturgy because of social congregation. If you love the min- voice recordings just do it.” St. Boniface even has its own media. “They say they used to go to istry, you’ll do anything to reach • Livestreaming, which can To his surprise, virtual atten- social media director, Geraldine Mass, then sit, then go home. Now, your people.” share video of an event online as it dance has outstripped the physical. Rincon. She constantly updates the they have to put more effort into it. And based on their experience, happens Between live viewership and those church website, adding attention- I didn’t expect that.” even media-savvy priests say that • Podcasting, an audio program who watch later, about 3,000 watch getting graphics. when the quarantine ends, people allowing a priest or music group Sunday Mass in Spanish, another At St. Bernadette in Hollywood, GOOD FOR PRIESTS, TOO will likely return to church. Father to record at length and save it on a 1,500-2,000 in English. That’s twice it’s the members who had to adjust. Priests are even using social Barreto said that more than 100 church’s website as many as would have shown up at Father Bryan Garcia found some media for personal enrichment. have actually complained they church, he said. didn’t even know the church was In mid-April, Father Gonzalez of can’t attend, even if they’d been STEEP LEARNING CURVE He’s been gratified at feedback online. St. Michael met via Zoom with 15 taking church for granted. The rapid spread of the pandem- thus far. One parishioner sent a “A lot of people who were com- fellow graduates of St. Vincent De “People are dying to receive the ic, plus the sudden closure of arch- message: “Thank you for being ing consistently weren’t connected Paul Regional Seminary, praying, Eucharist and go to confession,” diocesan parishes, forced many present, for bringing Christ into our with social media,” he said. “And reminiscing and catching up. It was Father Barreto said. “They’re un- priests to learn as they went. household.” some didn’t know we were doing two years since they had last gath- derstanding more and valuing On the first day of the closure Other priests were ready when this.” ered, he said. more.” order, Father Julio De Jesus im- the quarantine took effect. When Personal phone calls by his of- “It was wonderful, beautiful, Father De Jesus said he often provised with his iPhone and two Father Fernando Orejuela came to fice staff helped, and he said whole sharing our graces and challenges tells people, “You can’t baptize or emergency lights sitting on decora- St. Boniface Church seven years families now watch his daily Mass- and hopes,” Father Gonzalez said. marry or receive Eucharist online.” tive columns. ago, he launched several online ini- es on Facebook Live. One woman “Online has shortened a lot of dis- But, he added, they don’t really “It got really hot,” said the pas- tiatives. said her husband, who hasn’t at- tance.” need convincing. He cites parish- tor of St. Benedict Church, Hialeah. The church’s existing YouTube tended church in years, has taken He’s using similar methods in ioners’ comments like: “I can’t wait “Later, some parishioners gave me channel posts Masses, retreats, an interest in the homilies. his role as archdiocesan vocations to come back to church and receive LED lights.” sometimes even funerals. Out- “It’s a small but powerful mo- director. In twice-weekly Zoom the host.” He now does daily livestreams reaches also include weekday ro- ment of evangelization,” Father meetings, he talks and prays via Said the priest: “Lent is over, and of Holy Hour and Mass, then has saries and Divine Mercy chaplet, Garcia said. Zoom with 54 young men in semi- we went through fasting of what is them archived on YouTube and and podcasts by the church’s music Now that they’re on social me- nary formation sessions, talking most important — the Eucharist. Facebook. He also posts 30-second group, Heart & Soul. St. Boniface dia, many priests realize the reach with half of them each time. He Because of this pandemic, I see “admonition talks” on Facebook. maintains links on Twitter and In- they’ve achieved. They speak with added that they’re continuing people fall in love more and more In January, when Father Elvis stagram as well. amazement at people logging in classes online. So the next genera- with the Eucharist.” n 7 YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY Florida Catholic May 2020 St. John Bosco clinic braces for wave of new patients Medical professionals are satisfied with ‘telehealth’transition — for now

TOM TRACY Florida Catholic correspondent

MIAMI | A free health clinic sponsored by a Florida-based re- ligious community is bracing for a wave of new patients resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and the St. John Bosco Clinic is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of One of the volunteer doctors at the St. John Bosco Clinic takes a associated economic and unem- St. Augustine and located next to Corpus Christi Parish in Miami’s patient’s vital signs in this file photo. The clinic, sponsored by the ployment fallout. Wynwood district. Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Augustine, is a member of the Florida The St. John Bosco Clinic also Association of Free and Charitable Clinics. (COURTESY) has been making a rapid transi- provider can observe by seeing the FOR MORE INFORMATION tion toward telephone-based and person (through video) and people about St. John Bosco Clinic see: telemedicine (video) consultations, like to see that face on the other www.stjohnboscoclinicmiami. which will continue even as it ex- side,” Cabrera said. org plores re-opening for in-office con- She added that some of the clinic sultations sometime next month. services are on hold during the of- — but the pandemic has definitely "Give all of “We stopped seeing patients in fice closure, including cervical accelerated the rate of changes,” he person around March 19 and we cancer screenings. A lot of routine said. Yourself have been following our patients lab testing also is on hold given the Going from a phone call to both telephonically — and then of course currently heavy demands on inde- audio and video during a patient we are planning for when we do re- pendent labs. visit makes a considerable differ- and God will turn what that will look like, as we “Medication management is one ence, he noted. will slowly return to seeing patients of the most important things we “There is so much more informa- give you all of in person,” said Berta Cabrera, ex- are doing: diabetics are checking tion you get when you are actually ecutive director of the clinic and a their blood sugar levels and we do interacting with a person through Himself." social worker. a lot of listening; listening to their video: their mood, the way they are Located adjacent to Corpus anxiety and making that follow-up moving. You get a lot more informa- Christi Parish in Miami and about appointment so everybody will be tion from a video call than you do - St. Anthony of Padua a mile and a half north of Jackson seen again in person when we open with just a phone call but even just Memorial Hospital, the clinic has the office again,” she said. a phone call goes a long way.” been meeting the medical needs of But as the numbers of unem- Telemedicine saves the health- the uninsured through volunteer ployed skyrocket, many will lose care system a lot of unnecessary use To ask St. Anthony for your needs and intentions, a Solemn physicians and support staff for their health insurance. Where will and time. It also reduces the burden some 26 years. they go? To the free clinics, Cabrera on patients who won’t have to go St. John Bosco Clinic, spon- said, noting that there is network to hospitals, potentially exposing Novena of Masses and Prayers will begin June 2 and conclude sored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of of free medical clinics through the themselves to infection while seek- St. Augustine, is also a member of state, including in Monroe and Bro- ing routing care. on June 19. Please join in asking the Wonder-Worker of Padua the Florida Association of Free and ward counties. “As far as my private patients and Charitable Clinics. It normally sees But free clinics do not get reim- the clinic, I feel very confident that for your petitions by sending your special intentions now. You up to 1,400 cases annually (or 5,000 bursements based on the number their needs are being met for rou- office visits) and is open Monday of patients seen. tine care even if we can’t see them through Saturday. It is solely funded “We have to raise the funds face to face just yet,” he said. will receive as a gift a Novena Booklet and a free medal of through the generosity of commu- through grants, foundations and But he also thinks there are lim- nity partners, philanthropic indi- individual donors. We will need its to the effectiveness of telemedi-

St. Anthony to remind you to pray with us in this Solemn Novena. 13930-0521 viduals, corporations and founda- our community to support us be- cine as the weeks and months pass. tions. cause we expect an increase of pa- “We are pushing it now, six and Federal regulations previously tients,” Cabrera said. “I know this eight weeks in; by the third month, made telemedicine operations cost- is a struggle for many people but I think that it is much harder to St. Anthony Devotion, Franciscan Friars ly and complicated for small or non- if people can give toward keeping maintain control of chronic condi- P. O. Box 598 profit medical clinics. But many of people healthy at this time it keeps tions when you really can’t draw Mount Vernon, NY 10551 SAD52026 those regulations have been scaled them out of the hospital. We don’t blood and when you can’t get an back during the pandemic. As a need people going to the emergen- x-ray done — the third month be- Dear Fathers: result, St. John Bosco Clinic is has cy room for blood pressure or their comes critical,” Dr. Reyes said. Please include my petitions in your Solemn Novena to St. Anthony and send me, Free, your trained its small staff of nurse prac- diabetes.” He added he only wishes that prayer folder and blessed medal so that I may join you in Prayer. titioners and a network of some 25 The clinic’s medical director, Dr. community-based COVID-19 test- volunteer physicians to use both Rheinchard Reyes, is a Guatemalan ing would ramp up much faster telephone and video-based tele- American who grew up in St. John to keep pace with the pandemic’s NAME (Please Print) medicine tools to consult with pa- Bosco Parish. A general practitioner likely spread.

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Stay informed but limit the An Express Scripts study with an old friend, talk to your amount of information you read and/or time you spend watching the news. Choose one source that showed a 21% increase in the parents more or your best friend, you trust and allow yourself to disconnect from the number of prescriptions for anti- or your cousin. Make a point ev- constant updates throughout the day. depressant, anti-anxiety and anti- ery day to connect to someone you insomnia medications between have been missing. That interac- As we focus on our self-care, it is important to dedicate attention to each area: Physical February 16 and March 15, 2020. tion helps, and you hear how other • Eat well “Unemployment hits you in all people are maybe going through • Stretch areas: It hits you in your security, similar things and you don’t feel • Rest • Exercise in terms of being able to provide so alone.” Emotional • Sleep for your family. It hits people who Gomez-Cardona’s strongest • Stay connected to loved ones • Dance have accomplished a certain sta- recommendation is for daily ex- • Reconnect with someone • Talk to a therapist tus in their jobs and careers and ercise at the start and end of each • Watch a movie or television show may lose that. And there is a sense day as a stress management tool. • Listen to music now of not knowing what is next, “We all know that at some level, • Draw, color or paint Social • Look at pictures • Have a support system which triggers all kinds of fears but we sometimes forget to imple- • Read or listen to something • Be a part of someone’s support system and insecurities that are normal ment it,” she said, adding that the inspirational • Donate for any of us,” Gomez-Cardona pandemic is particularly stress- • Avoid unnecessary stressors • Contribute said. inducing. • Post/share positive thoughts on social media • Follow those on social media that are As the coronavirus pandemic “This is really out of our hands sharing inspiring stories forced non-essential businesses and none of us know what is going to happen next which is scary. 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NEWSbriefs MLB PLAYER HELPS OUT Professional Enrichment ami. Two Fully Engaged training attend both days of the session to baseball sessions will be facilitated by Chris receive their certificate, which is re- pitcher Steven Day 2020 Codden in June. The one for priests quired for sacramental marriage in Francis “Paco” The Office of Lay Formation’s an- will take place June 19, 2020 from the Archdiocese of Miami. The next Rodríguez nual Enrichment Day is scheduled 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Assumption Transformed in Love will take place volunteers at a for Saturday, June 6, from 8 a.m. to Church, 2001 S. Ocean Blvd., Pom- Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July Catholic Charities 12:45 p.m. at SEPI (Southeast Pas- pano Beach. Register at https:// 12, 2020, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. community food toral Institute), 7700 S.W. 56 St., conta.cc/395DLBc. The training for This will be a live interactive webi- distribution at Miami. This year’s theme is Mariol- mentor couples will take place June nar with real-time lectures, not a Centro Hispano ogy, with a focus on the role of Mary, 20, 2020 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. self-paced class. Register at: https:// Catolico in Miami Mother of God and the Church, in at St. Gregory Church, 200 N. Uni- conta.cc/2K5pOsT. For more infor- April 30, 2020. A the liturgy. All current students, versity Dr., Plantation. Register at mation email [email protected]. Cuban-American, Rodriguez has graduates and anyone interested https://conta.cc/32y4NyD. Grants available played major in ongoing formation are invited to Young professionals league baseball attend this morning of faith enrich- for parishes for the Los ment. Space is limited. Register at meeting online Angeles Dodgers, www.miamiarch.org/layforma- Churches seeking to enhance the Atlanta tion; scroll down to “Upcoming Catholic Young Professionals in their worship experience can ap- Braves and Event,” click on “Register Here” and the Miami area continue meeting ply for a grant from OCP Parish the Baltimore open registration form. Fill out the first Mondays. This is a great way to Grants to be used for liturgical and/ Orioles. His form and mail it to the address on network with other young profes- or musical purposes. Grant appli- mother, Gladys the form; or fax to 305-762-1298; or sionals in Miami and be inspired cations are available online at ocp. Palacios, is senior email to layformation@theadom. by experts in various professions org/parish-grants. The application director of Child org. If this event needs to be can- on how to excel in work and faith deadline has been extended until Development celed due to COVID-19, participants life. For the time being, gatherings June 30, 2020 and recipients will be Services for will be notified, and their registra- are being held online: Facebook @ announced in August. Catholic Charities tion fee will be refunded. CYPmiami. Miami. (TOM Post your TRACY | FC) Fully Engaged Marriage prep online events formation classes and anything the right-hand side of the page, training coming date for July Although all in-person events else offered online or in virtual then “Request to publish an event” in June Transformed in Love, the mar- have been canceled due to the CO- meeting spaces by archdiocesan at the top. Simply choose “Online” riage preparation program used by VID-19 pandemic, the Events Cal- churches, groups or entities can under “Categories.” For additional Fully Engaged is the official the archdiocese, will be offered on- endar on the archdiocesan website be posted in the usual way. Go to information or troubleshooting, marriage preparation inventory line in July due to the current situa- is now accepting online events for My Account, sign in or create a free call 305-762-1131 or email arsoto@ required for the Archdiocese of Mi- tion with COVID-19. Couples must publication. Group meetings, faith account, and click on “Events” on theadom.org. COMMENTARY ‘It’s OK, we know you’re smiling under that mask’ Tom Tracy is a freelancer similar to the one expressed by trait. She said she had ordered for the Miami edition of the our president, was, “Oh no, tell those online before they became Florida Catholic. He shares me we aren’t going to forever be hard to find. his perspective on living living like those people in the Finally, I have one of those through the pandemic. pictures from somewhere afar, heartfelt, hand-made cloth always donning a medical mask masks that we see people knit- TOM TRACY as they board the subway and go ting at home and are sometimes Florida Catholic correspondent about their business.” featured on local TV news seg- How quickly things changed. ments. It came courtesy of a MIAMI | A comment I’ve been Now I have a small collection of woman named Wendy who was hearing lately more or less says it those precious masks, acquired generously handing them out at all about the times we live in. along the way from various and a drive-up food distribution. That comment — when I point gracious sources. I am using that one to hold in a camera in someone’s direction Early on, my eldest sister sent place one of the N-95s which now — goes more or less like this: me just one of the good ones, the has broken rubber straps. I stack “But no one can tell I am smiling N-95, that came from somewhere them one on top of the other. with this mask on.” on the other coast. Another was Wendy also gave me one of those Not necessarily true, but more gifted to me by a media handler nifty, crocheted strap-hooks about that later. as I arrived on a job that required that runs around the back of the I’ve also been told by one me to “mask-up.” It, too, was a head and holds the two ends of concerned person that it’s not coveted N-95, which I promptly the mask, taking pressure off the possible to know whether I, as added to the collection. ears and increasing comfort. a photographer, am smiling. (I Then there are the set of three Which brings me around to never realized that it was neces- multicolored surgical masks that my point: Actually, yes, we can sary that I also be smiling from a neighbor gave me in exchange tell that you are smiling under behind the camera, but I assured for a bag of oranges and a roll those masks. It’s just a matter of that person that indeed I was.) of paper towels. Slightly less looking at the creases around the Months ago, at the early stages coveted, those, but nonetheless eyes; those smiling eyes which of the pandemic’s arrival in the good to have for less intense situ- are a thousand times more es- U.S. and the subsequent na- ations perhaps. sential for a picture and much tional shutdown, I never would Five more of the standard more important than mouth and have imagined we’d very soon medical masks, in blue, came nose and chin. The eyes are the be walking around in masks my way this month courtesy of windows to the soul, isn’t that and, for some, even goggles and a snowbird Canadian American the saying? A collage of mask-covered faces photographed by Florida Catholic gloves. musician, as a kind of tip after So take heart, you look great. freelancer Tom Tracy in recent weeks. (TOM TRACY | FC) I guess my initial thought, doing her beach-and-guitar por- Keep those masks on. Stay safe. n May 2020 www.miamiarch.org YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY 10 Catholics give $$, and hope COVID-19. Catholics raised over $127,000 on Giving “Giving Tuesday calls us to unite. It is a call to action for everyone to Tuesday to alleviate impact of COVID-19 come together on the common ground of generosity and goodwill ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO together, we can do a lot,” Bourdeau to help us get through this pan- Florida Catholic staff said. demic,” Bourdeau said. For the past month, help has also Catholics in south Florida raised MIAMI | Staying home is hard. been coming through donations to a total of $127,874.57 that day to Juggling online school and work is the COVID-19 Emergency Fund, support families in need affected hard. But hard doesn’t compare to which was created by the Develop- by COVID-19. They participated by the hardship other people in South ment Office the same weekend that going to the platform created by the Florida are experiencing during South Florida churches were closed Development Office — www.Give- this coronavirus pandemic. for public gatherings. The fund had CatholicGT.org. While there, they • Like the single mother who lost collected $77,790 through April 29, could contribute to the emergency her job and her child support pay- 2020. fund which is helping families in ments due to the economic shut- It was created “in anticipation of need or they could direct their do- down. what this pandemic might cause,” nations to a specific parish, school • Like the father who lost his wife Bourdeau explained, because or program. to cancer and must find both work “when people are in need, they “Everybody right now is suffer- and a way to care for his out-of- turn to the Church. That has always ing due to the pandemic,” Bourdeau school children. been the case and will always be the said, noting the drop-off in parish • Like the children who lost their case.” collections and school tuition pay- father and their home, and whose She stressed that the families ments. “This link allows you to give mom is struggling to feed them. have not sought help directly from in a variety of ways but all funds continue to donate via that link. been as fortunate. All stories of hardship but also the archdiocese. They have been re- raised will support the relief efforts The day merely served as a re- “If we don’t ask, we’re not able stories of hope, because the Arch- ferred by pastors, school principals of COVID-19.” minder to those who have been to help these families,” Bourdeau diocese of Miami has been helping or directors of archdiocesan agen- Even though Giving Tuesday is spared the worst of this pandemic, said. “Every act of kindness right these families with food, with rent cies who have vetted their needs — over, south Florida Catholics can to remember those who have not now is a gift of hope.” n payments, or by covering their elec- much like those selected to receive 13829-0521 tric or medical bills. gift cards in the annual Heart of “The need is always greater than Christmas giveaway. the resources available,” said Katie Until the end of April, the De- Blanco Bourdeau, chief develop- velopment Office used a “soft ap- ment officer for the archdiocese. proach” to promote the COVID-19 But, she added, “We are helping Emergency Fund, Bourdeau said. people. Things are happening.” Archbishop Thomas Wenski has Sometimes that entails tapping referred to it in his letters to archdi- the resources of archdiocesan ocesan Catholics. The link is posted agencies and ministries, including on the homepage of the archdioc- Catholic Charities, Catholic Health esan website. Services, Catholic Legal Services, But a major push came May Respect Life and the St. Vincent de 5, 2020, dubbed Giving Tuesday Paul Society. Other times, the help worldwide. Normally, Giving Tues- comes through generous donors day is the Tuesday after Thanksgiv- who step up when informed of a ing (Dec. 3, 2019) and many archdi- specific need. ocesan parishes and schools par- “It’s very much a collaborative ef- ticipate. The May 5 date was added, fort. There’s no one thing that any- worldwide, specifically to address body can do to help everybody, but the emergency needs caused by 13667-0521 11 YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY Florida Catholic May 2020

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A CENTENARIAN PLUS 5 Little Flower celebrates parishioner’s 105th

JIM DAVIS Florida Catholic correspondent

HOLLYWOOD | A small cream cake — almost too small to support its three candles — formed the cen- terpiece of a 105th birthday party. Well, almost. The real center- piece, of course, was Stella Waite, feted recently by Little Flower Church on her milestone. She and her late husband, Paul, were parishioners at the church for more than eight decades, with Stel- la managing the books and serving with its women’s club. “We helped build Little Flower,” she said with a smile in the two- bedroom house she first saw in the 1940s. “We had a good time all the time.” About 10 well-wishers attended the quiet celebration May 4, 2020, singing “Happy Birthday” before Waite blew out the cake candles. Father Javier Barreto of Little Flower Church in Hollywood poses Father Javier Barreto, administra- with Stella Waite during her 105th birthday party. (PHOTOS BY JIM tor at Little Flower, dropped by to DAVIS | FC) bless the event. For Waite, the priest had a brief New Jersey, Waite was the second She and Paul helped establish comment: “She is a gift.” of five children. She had to quit Little Flower Church at its current Waite got a visit from Hollywood school to care for her sick mother. location on Federal Highway, just city officials as well. Commission- As a young woman, she became a a few blocks from Young Circle in er Peter Hernandez brought his nanny to a family who wintered in the center of Hollywood. She wor- birthday wishes, as well as a potted Florida. shiped there each Sunday and of- white orchid. That’s where she met Paul, a U.S. ten during the week. “We’re very lucky to have you in Army soldier, in 1940. It led to what Over the decades, Waite helped Hollywood,” Mayor Josh Levy told she called “the happiest day of my in several ways at Little Flower. She Stella Waite poses at her recent 105th birthday party in Hollywood. Waite. “You’ve seen the city grow, life” — their wedding the following did the church’s books in the early and you’ve helped make it what it year. He died in 2010, after 69 years years and volunteered at the parish She reminisced about life in beach looks like.” is. You inspire us all to live healthy.” of marriage. school. She was especially active as south Florida, shopping in Miami But she drove and walked un- Peter Pazer, a family friend After World War II, Paul worked one of the earliest members of the — calling it “Miamuh,” Old Flori- assisted until five years ago, when and lay minister at Little Flower, in the U.S. Postal Service and in- church’s women’s club, at one point da style — and trading visits with she had a sunstroke while walking chimed in — “She’s been paying vested in stocks and bonds. The serving as president. The club held friends there. to a grocery store. She now has a taxes for 84 years!” — drawing two built their two-bedroom house bake sales, conducted evangeliza- “Oh my gosh, I used to shop in caregiver who stays with her. Some laughs from the city officials. in 1946. Their child, Jean, was born tion projects and provided food for Miami every week,” she said. “But Little Flower parishioners, includ- Born on a farm in Ogdensburg, in 1951. the hungry. now, I don’t even know what the ing Pazer and Luis Palomino, also look to her needs.

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Archbishop Thomas Wenski pours oil of chrism on the altar of Nativity Church’s newly completed chapel during the consecration Mass May 3, 2020. Because of the coronavirus stay-at-home orders, the ceremony was livestreamed on the parish’s website and Facebook page. (SISTER ELIZABETH WORLEY | COURTESY PHOTOS)

Nativity Parish Archbishop Thomas Wenski preaches the homily while celebrating a Mass to dedicate a newly completed chapel and rectory at Nativity Church in Hollywood, May 3, 2020. Because of the coronavirus stay-at- home orders, the ceremony was livestreamed on the parish’s website dedicates new chapel, and Facebook page. offices and rectory

STAFF REPORT FATHER ZIRILLI GIVES A The new rectory also has space TOUR OF THE NEW CHAPEL, for two additional priests or semi- HOLLYWOOD | Four years af- its stained-glass windows, narians, “and in fact, this summer ter conceiving the project and 18 statues and appointments, in we will have two seminarians with months after starting construction, the video linked here (https:// us,” Father Zirilli said. Nativity Church dedicated its new youtu.be/1LjL_-in1mI). The 2,500 square-foot chapel will chapel, office building and resi- provide additional sacred space on dence for parish priests. the square footage of the old space, church grounds. Archbishop Thomas Wenski with plenty of workspace for vol- “Our existing church is beauti- consecrated the chapel in front of a unteers and additional employees. ful, but it is big – too big to keep air Father David Zirilli, pastor of Nativity Church in Hollywood, speaks at virtual congregation May 3, 2020, as The building also has ample space conditioned all day and unable to the conclusion of a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Thomas Wenski. the Mass was livestreamed on the for ministry meetings, plus plenty of accommodate all the various people parish’s website and Facebook page. room for future growth. and groups that wanted to use it,” for their expertise and guidance, es- to build up his Kingdom,” Father Father David Zirilli, Nativity’s “We often struggled to accommo- Father Zirilli said. pecially during the planning phase, Zirilli said. “Our prayer is that, with pastor, said the project solves sev- date the growing number of minis- The chapel is big enough to ac- and their oversight during the con- his blessing, we will accomplish his eral space problems for the parish: a tries that wished to meet at the par- commodate daily Mass, school class struction. work and that these new buildings lack of meeting space for the minis- ish,” Father Zirilli said. “The second Masses, smaller funerals and wed- “Our vision for this project from will be of great spiritual benefit to tries; offsite and limited housing for floor of our office has approximately dings, adoration of the Blessed Sac- the beginning was that we must un- the Nativity faithful for decades to the priests; and the need for a small- 2,200 square feet of meeting space, rament and other smaller liturgies. dertake it for the glory of God and come.” n er worship space for daily Masses, plus a kitchen. This area has parti- “But it is small enough to keep air some school Masses, weddings and tioned walls, such that the space can conditioned and open during the funerals. be subdivided into as many as four day so that we can provide a place FLORIDACatholic All three of the new buildings are individual classroom-sized rooms, of prayer for our parishioners any- on the grounds of the old rectory/ each with its own audio-visual time they want to come. It also frees office. equipment.” up the big church for larger events,” SAVE “The new office is also much As for the rectory, or priest’s Father Zirilli said. more visible and welcoming to our residence, it is now on the parish In keeping with the Nativity THE parishioners and visitors – another grounds “which is convenient not theme, the chapel has been named DATE important goal of ours,” Father only for us but also for our parishio- after the Holy Family – a motif writ Zirilli said. ners,” Father Zirilli said. large in the impressive stained-glass He noted that the buildings at The previous arrangement did window depicting Jesus, Mary and the church, founded in the 1960s, not allow the parish priests to live Joseph. PUBLISHES: JUNE 18 DEADLINE: JUNE 8 had not kept up with the growth together in community, which “is Father Zirilli said he is especially Place your order today! 13920-0521 of the parish or its ministries. The not optimal for the priestly life,” he grateful to the staff of the archdioc- new offices have more than twice noted. esan Building and Property Office Call 407-373-0075 • [email protected] 13 YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY Florida Catholic May 2020 Obituaries DON SHULA, 90 Legendary coach: Winner in football and faith

LYNN RAMSEY Jan Bell, director of St. Thomas had a chaplain with them. Shula Florida Catholic correspondent University’s Sports Administration would set up a hotel ballroom for a Program from 1985 to 2016, also team Mass on game day. MIAMI | Dolphins fans knew recalled Shula’s faith and presence He noted Shula was a family Don Shula for his success on the on campus. The Dolphins practiced man, and players wanted to emu- field. But those blessed to see Shula daily on the St. Thomas campus late that example in the communi- off the field knew that he was ev- (then known as Biscayne College) ty. “He was almost like a father fig- ery bit as successful in his Catholic from 1970 to 1992. She mentioned ure to me,” said Clancy, who came faith. He just wouldn’t show it. that while Shula was a bigger-than- to the Dolphins after being drafted “What impressed me the most life figure, he would walk the cam- out of NCAA Division III Amherst was that he did not lord it over pus in an unassuming way. College. people,” said Father Juan Sosa, pas- “If you didn’t know who he was, “I was petrified as a rookie,” he tor of St. Joseph Parish in Miami you’d never have known he was an said. “He could lose his temper in a Beach, where Shula attended the undefeated coach,” Bell said. “He second if you didn’t do something last 10 years of his life. Father Sosa was like a regular person.” properly. At the same time, he had anointed the legendary coach the Bell was a Maryland native who great warmth. He became a real morning that he died, May 4, 2020. followed Shula when he was coach- grandfatherly figure. He took great “He was a great symbol for Mi- ing the Baltimore Colts, so she con- pride in (our) accomplishments.” ami, but he didn’t overdo it. He tinued her admiration in Miami. Clancy, like Shula a parishioner knew how much he was respected She said that after the Dolphins left, at St. Joseph, said he related to his and loved. But he did not draw Shula still came back frequently to former coach in a few ways. Clancy from that fame, but rather the love support the university. has a special-needs son, while Shu- of children and grandchildren and “He would support us, because la had a special-needs grandchild. his wife,” Father Sosa said. he pretty much grew up at St. Clancy serves on several archdioc- He recalled how Shula told him Thomas as a coach,” Bell said. “He esan boards, while Shula supported that Father John Francis Dearden never forgot that.” Miami Country Day School and the (later cardinal archbishop of De- One benefit of the Dolphins prac- Miami Project run by former Hall of troit) influenced him almost to the ticing at St. Thomas was that Shula Fame linebacker Nick Buoniconti. point of entering the seminary. could attend daily Mass at the near- “He set the bar very high,” Clancy But the Church’s loss was football’s by Marian Center with the Sisters of said. “They were standards we all gain. Shula coached the National St. Joseph Benedict Cottolengo. tried to live by. You wanted to make Football League’s Baltimore Colts Sean Clancy, a Dolphins line- coach proud.” (1963-69) and Miami Dolphins backer from 1978 to 1979, said that Funeral services were private. (1970-95), leading the teams to six Sister Lucia Ceccotti at the Marian The Shula family said they would Super Bowls. The Dolphins won Aside from his professional accomplishments as head coach of the Center heard that Shula had a fine like to hold a public memorial at a twice, including a perfect 17-0 re- Miami Dolphins, including holding the NFL record for most career fund for players who committed date when it is safe to do so. Also, cord in the 1972 season. His 347 vic- wins as a head coach, Don Shula is known for his involvement within various infractions — late for meet- the Dolphins said they will hold a tories are an NFL best. the south Florida Catholic community. (FILE PHOTO) ings, missed weight targets, run- public tribute for Shula when health After retiring as head coach, the ning a wrong route in practice, etc. conditions allow. Pro Football Hall of Famer served died of breast cancer in 1991. scholarship for students going to an She asked him what the fund was The family also suggested dona- as a vice president in the Dolphins Father Sosa and several others archdiocesan high school. for; when Shula said it was for char- tions in Shula’s memory to two of organization until 2016. He is sur- recalled how Shula would attend “He would sign anyone’s pro- ity, she asked that the Marian Cen- his favorite organizations: The Don vived by wife Mary Anne (married Mass every day. The priest said gram or get a picture with them,” ter School be the recipient. Shula Breast Research Cancer Fund in 1993); sons David and Mike; Shula also would lend his pres- Father Sosa said. “He said, ‘What Clancy said that Shula’s faith at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa and daughters Donna, Sharon and ence to several galas to raise funds should I charge from now on so the pervaded the Dolphins. Whenever and Schott Communities in Cooper Anna. His first wife, Dorothy Shula, for St. Joseph projects, including a church could get the money?’” the team would travel, the Dolphins City. n SISTER OF ST. JOSEPH ST. MARGARET ZAPF, 102 Sister ministered as a teacher, hospital chaplain STAFF REPORT right out of high school in 1934, not- 70s but took on a new ministry as a video, which was filmed in June ing on her 70th anniversary in the hospital chaplain at Mercy Hospi- 2015, just before her 98th birthday. MIAMI | Sister St. Margaret Zapf, community that she did so “with tal, where she remained for the next “And I pray for the priests every day a Sister of St. Joseph of St. Augustine great joy and was totally happy and 21 years. and for all the sisters that are sick. who ministered at Miami’s Mercy grateful to God for this calling to “When I was 94, I said to my gen- I have time for this, you know, so Hospital for many years, died April service.” eral superior, I think it’s time for me I’m grateful to God for that. So I’m 25, 2020, at Our Lady of Lourdes Sister St. Margaret earned a to go to St. Augustine,” she recalled really ready. I don’t fear death. I’m Convent in St. Augustine. She was bachelor’s degree at Barry Univer- in a video biography filmed for the ready. Whenever he wants to call 102-years-old and had marked 86 sity in Miami Shores. She also ac- Sisters of St. Joseph (https://youtu. me, that’s the time. It’s going to be a years in religious life. quired the equivalent of a master’s be/UQy2UREiYBc). That’s when wonderful moment.” Sister St. Margaret was born in degree in religion from Incarnate she started her retirement. Sort of. In lieu of flowers, donations in Miami, July 15, 1917, to Max Zapf Word College in San Antonio, Texas, Having been involved in a center- her memory may be sent to the and Elva Laura Kilgore Zapf. She and St. Thomas Aquinas College in ing prayer group in Miami, Sister St. Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Augus- was baptized Helen Florence Hen- Grand Rapids, Michigan. Sister St. Margaret Zapf Margaret started a similar group at tine, P.O. Box 3506, St. Augustine, rica and was the fourth oldest of She taught grade school and mu- the motherhouse in St. Augustine. FL 32085; or online by clicking eight children — four girls and four sic in Puerto Rico from 1958 to 1965, throughout Florida, including at “Centering prayer is a differ- here: https://www.sagepayments. boys. She entered the convent of the then returned to the United States Sts. Peter and Paul School in Miami. ent type of meditation, so I do that net/eftcart/forms/donate.asp?M_ Sisters of St. Joseph in St. Augustine and continued teaching in schools She stopped teaching well into her every day too,” she said in that id=223775132421. May 2020 www.miamiarch.org YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY 14

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MIAMI | A rainbow hung over St. Peter Church in Big Pine Key May 7, 2020. But not the multicolored kind that comes after a storm. This orange-only rainbow was created by an extended pump truck pouring 347 cubic yards of concrete to form the foundation for a new church, be- ing built to replace the one damaged by Hur- ricane Irma in 2017. David Prada, senior director of the archdio- cese’s Office of Building and Property, called the orange rainbow “a true symbol of hope and joy.” While the coronavirus Workmen pour concrete to create the second floor of San Pablo Church’s new rectory and office, April 21, 2020. The new construction is a result of the damages caused by Hurricane Irma in Marathon in 2017. pandemic has halted most businesses in south Florida, construction has continued apace. On April 21, 2020, an- other batch of concrete was poured at San Pablo Church in Marathon to create the second floor of its new rectory and of- fice, which also required rebuilding as a result of Irma. The first floor and walls had been poured at the end of March. The photos show, Prada said, that “the Early in the morning of May shell of the new building 7, 2020, an extended pump truck creates a rainbow over (at San Pablo) is quite a St. Peter Church in Big Pine secure concrete bunker.” Key, as it begins pouring Aerial shots taken 347 cubic yards of concrete to form the foundation for by the builder at both a new church. The old one sites, Florida Lemark was damaged by Hurricane Irma in 2017. Above left, an Corporation, also show aerial view, taken April 15, the new seawall be- 2020, of the new rectory ing built at San Pablo. and office for San Pablo Church. Above right, an “Please keep the aerial view of the grounds project team and the of St. Peter Church in Big Pine Key, taken May 7, project in your prayers,” 2020. (COURTESY PHOTOS) said Prada. “St. Peter and San Pablo, pray for us.” n 15 YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY Florida Catholic May 2020 List of livestreamed Masses in the archdiocese INFORMATION YOU CAN USE Go to: youtube.com/channel/ St. Agnes, Key Biscayne: UC_Y7Z-jJbB4abR8d__WM-AQ • Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. St. David, Davie he following is the list of archdiocesan parishes that are (English) and 6:30 p.m. (español) • Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. livestreaming Masses during the coronavirus outbreak. Nativity, Hollywood • Saturday, 8 a.m. (English) and 9 a.m., pre-recorded (English) TSome of them are doing it on social media platforms such • Monday through Saturday, • Vigil for Sunday, • Vigil for Sunday, Saturday, as Facebook and Instagram; others through YouTube; and still oth- 8 a.m. (English) Saturday 5:30 p.m. 5 p.m. (English) ers through their own parish websites. Masses that are livestreamed • Sunday, 9:30 a.m. (English) • Sunday, 11:30 a.m. (English), • Sunday, 10 a.m. (English) through Facebook, Instagram and YouTube can be watched any time and 11:30 a.m. (español) 1 p.m. (español) Go to: Facebook @ afterward. So can many of the Masses posted on parish websites. Go to: nativityhollywood. Go to: stakb.org/Mass saintdavidcatholicchurch or org/live or Facebook @ www.saintdavid.org/church continuación, la lista de las parroquias de la arquidiócesis nativitycatholicchurch St. Andrew, Coral Springs: que están transmitiendo misas en vivo durante el brote de • Sunday, 11:30 a.m. (English) St. Dominic, Miami Acoronavirus. Algunas de ellas lo están haciendo en platafor- Our Lady of Guadalupe, Doral: and 1:30 p.m. (español) • Lunes a viernes, noon (español) mas de medios sociales como Facebook e Instagram, otras a través de • Monday and Wednesday, Go to: Facebook @standrewcc/ • Vigil for Sunday, 6 p.m. (English) YouTube y otras a través de los sitios web de sus propias parroquias. En 12:15 p.m. (English) • Domingo, 1 p.m. (español) la mayoría de los casos, las misas que se transmiten en vivo a través • Martes y jueves, 12:15 St. Augustine, Coral Gables: Go to: Facebook @ de Facebook, Instagram y YouTube pueden ser vistas en cualquier mo- p.m. (español) • Monday through Saturday, saintdominicmiami.org mento después, así como las misas transmitidas por los sitios web de • Friday, 12:15 p.m. (bilingual) 8 a.m. (English) las parroquias. • Vigil for Sunday, 6 p.m. • Sunday, 8 a.m. and St. Edward, Pembroke Pines Saturday (bilingual) 11:30 a.m. (English) • Sunday, 10 a.m. (English) • Sunday, 8:30 a.m. (English) Go to: saintaugustinechurch. and 1 p.m. (español) LOCAL MASSES / and noon (Kreyol) and 10 a.m. (español) org/mass-live-streaming Go to: Facebook @stedwardpines Go to: ctkcatholicmiami.com Go to: Our Lady of Guadalupe or stedward.net MISAS LOCALES: Doral TV or Facebook @ologtv St. Benedict, Hialeah Corpus Christi, Miami: • Lunes a viernes, noon (español) St. Francis de Sales, Miami Beach All Saints, Sunrise • Monday through Friday, noon Our Lady of Lourdes, Miami: • Domingo, noon (español) • Sunday, 11:30 a.m. (English) • Monday through Saturday, (English) and 7 p.m. (español) • Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. Go to: Facebook @ and 12:30 p.m. (español) 12:30 p.m. (English) • Vigília do domingo, 7 p.m. (English) and 7 p.m. (español) StBenedictMiami/ Go to: Facebook @ • Sundays, 11 a.m. (English) sábados (português) • Saturday, 8 a.m. (English) StFrancisOnTheBeach and 12:30 p.m. (español) • Sunday, 9 a.m. (English) and 9 a.m. (español) St. Bernard, Sunrise Go to: allsaintsvillage. and 11 a.m. (español) • Sunday, 11:45 a.m. (English) • Sunday, 11 a.m. (English) St. Gregory, Plantation com or Facebook @ Go to: corpuschristimiami. and 1:30 p.m. (español) and 12:30 p.m. (español) • Sunday Masses available AllSaintsCatholicChurch org or youtube.com/channel/ Go to: ololourdes.org/ Go to: Facebook @ after 4 p.m. Saturday UCHTYzt0z0GRDB_3wuk78yWA church/CatholicChurch. stbernardsunrise (English and español) Annunciation, West Park php?op=Live_Mass Go to: church.saintgreg.org/ • Monday through Saturday, Ermita de la Caridad St. Bernadette, Hollywood: or bit.ly/stgregory_youtube 8:15 a.m. (English) (Our Lady of Charity) Our Lady of the Holy Rosary- • Monday through Saturday, • Sunday, 11 a.m. (English) • Lunes a sábado, noon (español) St. Richard, Palmetto Bay 11 a.m. (English) St. Helen, Fort Lauderdale Go to: Facebook @ • Domingo, 3 p.m. (español) • Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. • Sunday, 11 a.m. (English) • Sunday, 10:30 a.m. (English, AnnunciationWestPark Go to: ermita.org/ • Sunday, 10:30 a.m. (English) and 12:30 p.m. (español) español, Kreyol) livestream or Facebook @ and 12:30 p.m. (español) Go to: Facebook @St-Bernadette- Go to: sthelencatholicchurch. Assumption, Lauderdale- ErmitadelaCaridadMiami Go to: hrsrchurch.org or Catholic-Church-and-School- net/index.php or Facebook By-The-Sea Facebook @Holy Rosary – St. Davie-Florida-1425223801050594. @sainthelenchurch • Vigil for Sunday, 4 p.m. Good Shepherd, Miami Richard Catholic Church Saturday (English) • Monday through Friday, St. Boniface, Pembroke Pines: St. Hugh, Coconut Grove: • Sunday, 11 a.m. (English) 8:30 a.m. (bilingual) Our Lady of the Lakes, • Monday through Saturday, • Monday through Friday, and 12:30 p.m. (español) • Sunday, 9 a.m. (español) Miami Lakes 8 a.m. (English) 8 a.m. (English) Go to: Facebook @ and 10:30 a.m. (English) • Sunday Masses available • Lunes a viernes, 7 p.m. (español) • Sunday, 10:30 a.m. (English) AssumptionCatholic Go to: gscatholic.org or after 5 p.m. Saturday • Vigil for Sunday, 4:30 and 12:30 p.m. (español) ChurchBroward youtube.com/gscatholic (English and español) p.m. Saturday (English) Go to: sthughmiami.org/ Go to: ollnet.com or and 6 p.m. (español) church/television Basilica of St. Mary Star Immaculate Conception, Hialeah: YouTube @OLLnet • Sunday, 8 a.m. and 11:30 of the Sea, Key West: • Lunes a viernes, 7 p.m. (español) a.m. (English) and 9:30 a.m., St. Joachim, Miami: • Monday through Friday, • Sunday, 11 a.m. (English) Prince of Peace, Miami: 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. (español) • Sunday, 9:30 a.m. (English) 8 a.m. (English) and 12:30 p.m. (español) • Lunes a viernes, 7:15 Go to: saintboniface.us and 11 a.m. (español) • Vigil for Sunday, 4:30 Go to: Facebook @icchialeah p.m. (español) Go to: Facebook @ p.m. Saturday (English) • Sábado, 8 a.m. (español) St. Catherine of Siena, Miami StJoachimCatholicChurchMiami and 5:15 p.m. (español) Little Flower, Coral Gables: • Sunday, 11:30 a.m. (bilingual) • Monday through Friday, Go to: Facebook @BasilicaSMSS. • Monday through Saturday, Go to: Facebook @princeofpeace 7 p.m. (bilingual) St. John Bosco, Miami: 8 a.m. (English) catholicchurchmiami • Sunday, 11 a.m. (English) • Lunes a viernes, 8 a.m. (español) Blessed Trinity, Miami Springs: • Lunes a viernes, 5:30 and 1 p.m. (español) • Domingo, 8 a.m. (español) • Vigil for Sunday, 5 p.m. p.m. (español) San Isidro, Pompano Beach: Go to: scsmiami.org Go to: sjboscomiami.org or Saturday (English), repeated • Sunday, 10:30 a.m. (English) • Sunday, 9 a.m. (English) Facebook @SJBmiami 8:30 a.m. Sunday and 12:30 p.m. (español) and 11:30 a.m. (español) St. Clement, Wilton Manors: • Sunday, 10:30 a.m. (English), Go to: Facebook @cotlf Go to: sanisidro.org/Catholic • Vigil for Sunday, 5 p.m. St. John Neumann, Miami: repeated 5:30 p.m., and Church.asp?op=Broadcast Saturday (English) • Monday through Friday, 12:30 p.m. (español) Little Flower, Hollywood: • Sunday, 9 a.m. (Creole) 11 a.m. 7 a.m. (English) Go to: Facebook @ • Monday through Saturday, Santa Barbara, Hialeah Gardens (English), 12:30 p.m. (español) Saturday, 8:30 a.m. (English) BlessedTrinityChurch or 11 a.m. (English) • Lunes a viernes, 8 a.m. (español) Go to: Facebook @ • Sunday, 7:30 a.m. (English) btc.blessed-trinity.org/ • Sunday, 11 a.m. (English) • Vigilia del domingo, LiveSaintClement and 8:30 a.m. (español) video-archives.html and 12:30 p.m. (español) 7 p.m. (español) Go to: Facebook @sjnmiami Go to: littleflowerhollywood.org • Domingo, noon. (español) St. Coleman, Pompano Beach Christ the King, Perrine Ir a: santabarbaradn.org o • Monday through Friday, St. John the Apostle, Hialeah: • Tuesday, Wednesday, Mother of Our Redeemer, Miami: santabarbaradn.org/ transmision- noon (English) • Lunes a sábado, noon(español) Friday, 8 a.m. (English) • Lunes a viernes, 9 a.m. (español) en-vivo, o Facebook @stbarbaracc • Sunday after 9 a.m. (English) • Domingo, noon(bilingual) • Vigilia del domingo, • Sunday, 5:30 p.m. (English) Go to: saintcoleman.org Go to: Facebook @sjahialeah sábado, 7 p.m. (español) and 6:30 p.m. (español) • Sunday, 10:15 a.m. (English) May 2020 www.miamiarch.org YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY 16 List of livestreamed Masses in the archdiocese St. Joseph, Miami Beach: Go to: stmmsib.org/ • Sunday, 10 a.m., bilingual St. Vincent, Margate: Go to: Facebook @ St. Maurice at Resurrection • Saturday, 4:30 p.m. SaintJosephMiamiBeach • Sunday, 10 a.m. (English) (English), 6 p.m. (español) and noon(español) and 7:30 p.m. (portugués) St. Katharine Drexel, Weston: Go to: Facebook @ • Sunday, 8 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. • Monday through Friday, stmauriceatresurrection (English), 1 p.m. (español) and 8:30 a.m. (English) catholicchurch and youtube. 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. (portugués) • Lunes a viernes, 7 p.m. (español) com/channel/ UC_ Go to: • Vigil for Sunday, 5 p.m. Saturday YRKZRtlI6bY8aZhZp0jMQ stvincentcatholicchurchmargate. (English) and 6:45 p.m. (español) org • Sunday, 10 a.m. (English) St. Matthew, Hallandale Beach: and noon(español) • Monday through Saturday, Visitation, North Miami:

Go to: bit.ly/Facebook_ 8:30 a.m. (English) • Monday through Saturday, 13885-0521 stkatharinedrexel or bit.ly/ • Lunes a viernes, 8:30 p.m. (español) 8 a.m. (English) youtube_stkatharinedrexel • Sunday, 11:30 a.m. (English) • Sunday, 10 a.m. (English) and 1 p.m. (español) and noon (español) St. Kieran, Coconut Grove: Go to: Facebook @Saint- Go to: bit.ly/visitation_facebook • Monday through Sunday, Matthew-Catholic-Church 10 a.m. (English) noon (español) -Hallandale-106755150957903 Belen Jesuit Prep, Miami: Go to: Facebook @ • Monday through Friday, stkierancoconutgrove St. Maximilian Kolbe, 9:30 a.m. (English) Pembroke Pines: • Sunday, 11 a.m. (English) St. Kevin, Miami • Monday through Saturday, Go to: youtube.com/user/ • Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. (English) BelenJesuit or Instagram available after 7 a.m. • Vigil for Sunday, 5 p.m. Saturday @belenjesuit (English) and (español) (English) and 7 p.m. (español) • Sunday, available after 6 p.m. • Sunday, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., Centro de Espiritualidad Saturday (English) and (español) 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (English) Ignaciana, Miami: Go to: YouTube @stkevin Go to: stmax.cc • Lunes, martes, jueves and https://www.youtube.com/stkevin viernes, noon (español) St. Michael the Archangel, Miami • Miércoles, 7:30 p.m. (español) St. Lawrence, North Miami Beach • Lunes a sábado, 8 a.m. (español) Ir a: Facebook @ • Mondays, Wednesdays and • Monday through Saturday, centrodeespiritualidadignaciana Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. (English) noon (English) • Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. (English) • Sunday, 11 a.m. (English) Radio Paz 830 AM: and 7:30 p.m. (español) and noon (español) • Lunes a viernes, 7:30 Fridays, 6:30 p.m. (English) Go to: Facebook @ a.m. (español) • Sundays, 11 a.m. (English) stmichaelthearchangelmiami, • Lunes a sábado, 1 p.m. (español) and 1 p.m. (español) youtube.com/channel/ • Domingo, 1 p.m. (español) Go to: Facebook @ UCfqYCphxTL1PXvKHMULhzlw, and 7 p.m. (português) stlawrencemiami or stmichaelmiami.org Ir a: radiopaz.org o escuche por el 830 AM St. Louis, Pinecrest: St. Patrick, Miami Beach: • Monday through Saturday, • Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. (English) 8 a.m. (English) NATIONAL MASSES / • Sunday, 8:15 a.m. (español) • Martes y jueves, 7 p.m. (español) MISAS NACIONALES and 9:30 a.m. (English) • Vigil for Sunday, 5 p.m. Go to: stlcatholic.org/live-feed Saturday (English) CatholicTV Network: • Sunday, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., • Sunday through Friday (English) St. Malachy, Tamarac 11 a.m. (English) and 12:30 • Domingos, (español) • Monday through Saturday, p.m., 7 p.m. (Spanish) Go to: watchthemass.com 8:30 a.m. (English) Go to: stpatrickmiamibeach. • Sundays, 11 a.m. (English) com/church/mass-broadcast/ EWTN: and 12:30 p.m. (español) • Monday through Sunday, Go to: stmalachy.church St. Pius X, Fort Lauderdale 8 a.m. (English), repeated • Sunday Mass available at noon and 7 p.m. St. Mark, Southwest Ranches: Saturday evening (English) Go to: ewtn.com/tv/watch- • Monday through Saturday, Go to: stpiusxfl.org live or ewtn.com/radio/ 8 a.m. (English) listen-live; or https://video.

• Sunday, 8:30 a.m. (English) St. Raymond, Miami ewtn.com/daily-mass/ 13933-0521 and 9:30 a.m. (español) • Lunes a domingo, desde • Lunes a viernes, 2 a.m. and Facebook @ la 1 p.m. (español) 11 a.m., misa desde el Vaticano stmarkparish or instagram. Ir a: youtube.com/channel/ con el Papa Francisco; and com/stmarkcatholicchurch UCCRRkGBVj5NqHFD3kEK5DcA 8 a.m. en vivo (español) Go to: https://www.ewtn.com/ St. Mary Cathedral, Miami: St. Rose of Lima, Miami Shores: multimedia/live-es.asp; or https:// • Monday through Saturday, • Monday through Sunday, www.ewtn.com/multimedia/ 8:15 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (English) 9 a.m. (English) live_player-es.asp?sat=radios • Sunday, 8 a.m. (Kreyol), 10 • Domingo, 11 a.m. (español) a.m. (English), noon (español) Go to: Facebook @ NET TV (Diocese of Brooklyn): Go to: Facebook @stmarymiami StRoseOfLimaMiamiShores • Lunes a viernes, 9 a.m. (español) • Monday through Friday, St. Mary Magdalen, Sunny Isles St. Timothy, Miami: noon and 5 p.m. (English) • Sunday Mass available from 5 • Saturdays after 5 p.m. (bilingual) • Sundays, 11 a.m. (English) p.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. Sunday Go to: bit.ly/sttim_youtube Go to: netny.tv