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WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | May 2-22, 2014 | Volume 75, Number 13 ORLANDO DIOCESE PALM BEACH DIOCESE VENICE DIOCESE In this FC file photo, Wesler Hilaire, right, prays during his transitional diaconate ordination held May 2013. He will be ordained a priest May 3. (FILE PHOTO) Bishop Frank J. Dewane adds balsam as part of the consecration of the sacred chrism oil during the Chrism Father Matthew Mello, pastor of St. Matthew Parish in Mass at Epiphany Cathedral. (BILL WAGY | FC) Winter Haven, washes the feet of a parishioner during Mass Holy Thursday April 17. (LINDA CALDWELL | FC) Responding Faithful to a call Chrism Mass celebrate by the Church offers unity in Holy Spirit The World Day of Prayer for Vocations promoted Holy Week by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is May 11. The day is set aside on the Catholic calendar to Bishop Frank J. Dewane celebrated the Chrism During Holy Week, many faithful shared in the remind all the faithful to pray that young men and Mass in the Diocese of Venice April 15 at Epiph- mystery of Christ’s suffering, death and resurrec- women will hear and respond to the Lord’s call to any Cathedral in Venice. As a sign of unity of the tion, by participating in the many liturgies of the the priesthood, diaconate and religious life. priests with their bishop, more than 150 priests sacred triduum of Holy Week, the three holiest On May 3, Deacon Wesler Hilaire will be called from every parish in the Venice Diocese gathered days in the Catholic Church liturgical year. Pa- by the Church to the sacred priesthood of Jesus for the “Great Concelebration.” More than 1,200 rishioners gathered for Holy Thursday liturgies, Christ. The ordination will take place 11 a.m. at people attended the Mass as a sign of support along with Stations of the Cross in celebration of the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, 9999 N. Mili- for the Church, their local shepherd and for their Good Friday. tary Trail in Palm Beach Gardens. priests. Click on the ORLANDO DIOCESE above for Click on the PALM BEACH DIOCESE for more Click on the VENICE DIOCESE above for more more on this story. on this story. on this story. Our popes and now our saints E-edition exclusives... Pope Francis canonizes Sts. John and John Paul • Atlanta archbishop to restrict weapons in Catholic institutions • Catholic Charities agencies helping storm-damaged southern U.S. • Teacher at Catholic college in England killed by teen WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | May 2-22, 2014 | $1.00 FLORIDACatholic ORLANDO EDITION 500 enter the Church as new Catholics LINDA CALDWELL of the Florida Catholic staff ORLANDO | After years of searching, Ted Carroll found his home in the Catholic Church. Look- ing back, Carroll said God had been quietly leading him to the faith for some time. “I have had many wonderful peo- ple in my life who are good, Catholic Christians,” he said. “They inspired me to take this step.” Carroll, who is a descendent of Archbishop John Carroll of Balti- more, the first Catholic bishop and archbishop in the United States, was one of 10 people at St. James Cathedral who became Catholic at the Easter Vigil Mass, celebrated Pope Francis celebrates the canonization April 19 by Bishop John Noonan. Mass of Sts. John XXIII and John Paul II Nine received the Sacraments of Catholics light their candles during the celebration of the in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican April initiation — Baptism, Confirmation Easter Vigil Mass at St. James Cathedral. The Mass begins 27. (PAUL HARING | CNS) and Eucharist — while one made a in darkness, with the only source of light coming from profession of faith and received the the glowing candles. The candles are extinguished and Sacraments of Confirmation and the church lights brighten at the beginning of the Gospel. Eucharist. Across the Diocese of Or- Pope Francis lando, 500 people were initiated into the Catholic Church. FYI “This has been a powerful expe- The Easter season spans 50 days, from Easter Sunday (April 20 canonizes rience,” Carroll said. “When I was this year) to Pentecost Sunday (June 8). The days are celebrated being anointed, I felt something (the “in joyful exultation as one feast day, or better as one ‘great Holy Spirit) come over me. My sister, Sunday.’” The first eight days make up the Octave of Easter and are Sts. John and who was sitting in the congregation, celebrated as solemnities of the Lord. On the 40th day of Easter Taking a flame from the paschal said she felt something, too, and she season (May 29), Catholics celebrate the Ascension of the Lord, candle, Ethan prepares to light John Paul began to cry. This has been a gift.” and for the nine days following, prepare for the coming of the Holy the candles around the altar at “This is one of the beautiful oc- Spirit on Pentecost. (CB 371, 372,376) the Easter Vigil Mass at St. James Cathedral. FRANCIS X. ROCCA casions when the Church shines Catholic News Service in the ritual of welcoming people,” Bishop Noonan said. “All of us are Bishop VATICAN CITY | Canonizing two recent on the same journey — the journey John popes in the presence of his immediate of faith. At different moments, God Noonan predecessor, Pope Francis comes into our lives and he some- baptizes MORE praised the new Sts. John how enlightens us.” Lawson STORIES, XXIII and John Paul II as He recounted the Lenten journey Dann Pages A2, men of courage and mercy, we have been taking in preparing during the A11-A12 who responded to challeng- for Christ’s resurrection, beginning celebration es of their time by modern- on Ash Wednesday, when we were of the izing the Catholic Church in fidelity to its asked to render our hearts, not our Easter Vigil garments. The Gospels throughout Mass at PLEASE SEE POPES, A14 the season of Lent — from Jesus’ St. James trials in the desert where we are re- Cathedral minded that it is not on bread alone April 19. but on every word of God that we (PHOTOS live, to the Transfiguration where BY LINDA CALDWELL we are called to listen to the word of | FC) God, and lastly the raising of Laza- rus from the dead — offer some of the greatest teachings of our faith. “This is the journey of faith we come to tonight because as Jesus said to Lazarus, ‘Come out,’” Bish- op Noonan said. “He could say the same to us tonight, ‘Come out.’ Let Christ into your hearts because to- A banner showing St. John Paul II night we are asked to give witness is seen April 28 in St. Peter’s Square — to go out into the world and tell after a Mass of thanksgiving for the the good news that Jesus Christ is canonizations. (PAUL HARING | CNS) risen.” n May 2-22, 2014 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY A2 Top, Adrian and Mary Zaccardi pray a decade of the rosary at the Pope John Paul II Rosary Garden at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe in Orlando. Left, Catholics process to the Pope John Paul II Rosary Garden following a Mass to honor the Church’s newest saints — John Paul II and John XXIII. (PHOTOS BY LINDA CALDWELL | FC) L ocal Catholics celebrate two new saints LINDA CALDWELL of our Church and for the whole in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican of the Florida Catholic staff world.” City. Millions of others around Standing “It is a blessing to be here,” the world also witnessed the his- near a photo ORLANDO | Divine Mercy Adrian Zaccardi added. “We feel torical event, viewing the ceremo- of St. John Paul II, the Sunday held extra special mean- their spirits are here with us.” ny via a live stream. faithful ing to Adrian and Mary Ann Zac- The Zaccardis were among Closer to home, Catholics in pray for his cardi of Holy Family Parish this hundreds of faithful from as far the Diocese of Orlando celebrat- intercession. year when in the early morning away as Brazil who gathered at ed the new saints throughout the hours of April 27, they witnessed the Basilica of the National day. the canonizations of their beloved Shrine of Mary, Queen of the “Today is a beautiful festive Pope John Paul II and Pope John Universe for the celebration of day that celebrates all of the gift- XXIII via a live-stream broadcast Mass and prayer service at the edness and all of the action in the on EWTN. Pope John Paul II Rosary Garden lives of John Paul and John XXIII,” “They have always been there adjacent to the church. said Father Paul Henry, rector of for us,” Mary Ann Zaccardi said. Popes John XXIII and John the basilica. “It is a reminder to us house inspired by great people continued. “It is Easter. It is Di- “And now that they are saints, Paul II were canonized by Pope that each one of us is called to ho- like the two saints today. We are vine Mercy, and it is a day of cel- they will intercede for us in every Francis in an unprecedented cer- liness and sanctity, and whether called to support each other in ebration for John Paul and John way. They are very present to us. emony witnessed by more than we are officially canonized, we that journey. XXIII, our two new saints.” n This is a gracious moment for all half a million pilgrims gathered hope to journey to the Father’s “Today is a day full of joy,” he MORNING STAR SCHOOL New services will help special-needs children thrive ELIZABETH WILSON with an emphasis on teaching them Harding, Morning Star president.