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Ruth found support and compassion through Various moments and Emergency Family Services at Catholic Charities of celebrations in the Palm Central Florida. The program provided comprehensive Beach Diocese’s 30-year case management, as well as financial and food history. (FC ARCHIVE assistance and job counseling. She was able to find a PHOTOS) A close-up of the statue of Our Lady of the Rosary used job and return to self-sufficiency. (CHRISTINE YOUNG during a procession celebrating the Feast of Our Lady | FC) of the Rosary Oct. 5. (BOB REDDY | FC) Collection 30 years and Catholics helps prevent still going honor Our Lady homelessness strong of the Rosary

On Nov. 1-2, Catholics in the Orlando Diocese The Palm Beach Diocese was created from por- Through prayer, song and reverence the faith- will have the opportunity to “Bring God’s Hope to tions of the Miami Archdiocese and the Orlando ful of Jesus the Worker Mission in Fort Myers took Those in Need” during the annual parish collec- Diocese in the summer of 1984. Five counties — time Oct. 5 to honor and celebrate Our Lady of the tion for Catholic Charities of Central Florida. This Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach Rosary. collection is critical for preventing homelessness and St. Lucie — make up the diocesan area that While Our Lady of the Rosary is the patroness in the area and helps individuals and families pay covers 5,115 square miles. of Guatemala, the celebration at Jesus the Worker for rent, utilities, food and emergency medical ex- Thirty years later, the church of southeast was welcoming to the entire community, which penses. Florida celebrates its growth. includes faithful from across the Americas. 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.

Familiar Florida face tapped as president of National Council of Catholic Learning about Ebola from Pope beatifies Paul VI — great Women experience in African nation helmsman of Vatican II www.thefloridacatholic.org | Oct. 24-Nov. 6, 2014 FLORIDACatholic ORLANDO EDITION Collection helps prevent homelessness in Central Florida Nov. 1-2 is the annual parish collection for Catholic Charities of Central Florida

Christine Young Special to the Florida Catholic Bishops from around the world attend the Synod on the Family. (CNA/EWTN ORLANDO | Marcy is a news) hardworking mother and grandmother whose world came crashing down after be- synod on the family coming a victim of a financial crime. (Her last name is not being used to protect her iden- tity.) She had no safety net, Final report began to fall behind on her rent and electricity, and was on the verge of homelessness. released She was working full time, but her income was not enough to CNA/EWTN News support the basic needs of her family of four children and VATICAN CITY | The final report of the one grandchild. Synod on the Family, released Oct. 18, pres- Marcy puts her family first ents substantial changes with respect to the and had to make difficult de- much-discussed midterm report, especially cisions to provide for their regarding homosexual persons and the di- needs. vorced and remarried. “Being a mother, I make sac- The final report was voted on, paragraph rifices. And I don’t buy myself Top left, Marcy, left, a client of Catholic Charities of Central Florida, meets with her case manager by paragraph, by the synod fathers; and, anything. When school start- Adriana Santos. Marcy was facing a financial crisis when she received emergency financial assistance by Pope Francis’ choice, the result of each ed, I sacrificed some of my bill and case management — the lifeline she needed to keep her family from becoming homeless. poll has been publicized, thus showing a money in order to make sure (JACQUE BRUND | FC) Top right, earlier this year Catholic Charities of Central Florida held a workshop glimpse into the synod fathers’ thought. my kids had the things that to help clients and their children break the cycle of poverty by developing strong financial habits Though all the paragraphs gained a ma- they needed for the first few and encouraging saving at an early age. (ELIZABETH WILSON | FC) Bottom, Ruth found support jority of votes, not all of them reached the weeks of school. I’ve always and compassion through Emergency Family Services at Catholic Charities of Central Florida. The supermajority of two-thirds, which is re- been playing catch-up. But to- program provided comprehensive case management, as well as financial and food assistance and quired for official approval. With 181 voting day is a new day,” she said. job counseling. She was able to find a job and return to self-sufficiency. (CHRISTINE YOUNG | FC) synod fathers (out of 193), a simple majority With nowhere to turn, Mar- is 93, while the supermajority is reached at cy came to Catholic Charities from school to school during a said. “Words cannot express become self-sufficient. 123 votes. of Central Florida asking for period of financial crisis. Mar- the help that they give you and Unfortunately, Marcy’s sto- Speaking with journalists during a press help. Sandy Diaz, a case man- cy met case manager Adriana the people that they place in ry is not unique. According to briefing Oct. 18, Father Federico Lombardi, ager with Emergency Family Santos, who developed a com- your life in order to help you, Florida KIDS COUNT, there director of the Holy See press office, com- Services, listened to Marcy’s prehensive plan that helped to console you, to guide you, are 599,613 people living in mented that in light of preparations for the situation and provided her Marcy responsibly manage her direct you and also to love poverty throughout Central 2015 synod, the paragraphs that failed to with emergency financial as- finances to prevent a financial you.” Florida. About half are chil- gain official approval “cannot be considered sistance to pay rent and elec- meltdown in the future. Catholic Charities of Cen- dren. as dismissed, but primarily as paragraphs tricity. The family also re- Her case managers helped tral Florida’s Emergency Fam- “During a financial emer- that are not mature enough to gain a wide ceived food assistance. her budget her expenses, grow ily Services program offers gency, our friends and neigh- consensus of the assembly.” In addition, Diaz referred her savings account and also support and compassion to bors often risk losing every- An overall glance at the final report Marcy to the Family Stability provided life coaching so she people like Marcy who find thing — home, family, health,” Like the midterm report, the final report Initiative, a program of Catho- would have the confidence she themselves in an unexpected said Joseph Buranosky, ex- is divided in three parts, titled: “Listening, lic Charities of Central Florida. needed to believe in herself. financial crisis. Through fi- ecutive director of Catholic context, and challenges of the family”; “The The program’s goal is to keep “My case manager helped nancial assistance and case Charities of Central Florida. families in their home so that me understand that this is not management, the program Please see SYNOD, 15 children will not be moved going to last forever,” Marcy helps individuals and families Please see COLLECTION, 2 Oct. 24-Nov. 6, 2014 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 2

ope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.’ ‘H — Romans 5:5 Generosity helps pave path to holiness My Sisters and Brothers in Christ: a profound path to holiness. One out, but a hand up — a plan for self- cese of Orlando, there are 1 million Florida opportunity for offering a living sufficiency, resources for education, hungry mouths to feed and hun- Grace and peace of Our Lord, example of mercy is to participate food, housing, medical care, voca- dreds of thousands of families who Catholic Jesus Christ be with you. Recently, in the Catholic Charities of Central tional training and job assistance. are sustained with God’s hope be- DIOCESE OF ORLANDO Pope Francis spoke about mercy, Florida Collection to be held Nov. 2. You are like the saints who served cause you are merciful. I am grate- Vol. 75, No. 24 “Like a good mother and We honor the people served Jesus in this way, practicing mercy ful to you for your continued good educator, the Church fo- by Catholic Charities of by ensuring each person’s basic deeds which glorify our heavenly 50 East Robinson St. cuses on the essential, and Central Florida as we min- needs are met with kindness and Father. P.O. Box 1800 Orlando, FL 32802-1800 the essential, according ister to them, acknowledg- compassion. May we abide with God in love 407-246-4800 Fax 407-246-4942 to the Gospel is mercy, as ing their dignity as children Pope Francis also said, “The that grace and mercy are granted Jesus clearly tells his dis- of God. rule of hospitality is always sacred: us this day and always. PUBLISHER ciples: ‘Be merciful, just as Through your generos- There is always a dish of food and Bishop John Noonan your father is.’” God’s mer- ity and the good work of a place to sleep for those in need. Sincerely yours in Christ, cy, expressed through our the staff and volunteers of Learning to share what we have is DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Bishop Teresa Lantigua Peterson good deeds, brings forth Catholic Charities of Cen- important.” [email protected] hope among the people John tral Florida, we help fami- I ask you to share; to be as gener- with whom we live, work, Noonan lies in crisis with their rent, ous as possible with your offering WRITER/PHOTOGRAPHER socialize and minister. electricity, food and medi- for the Catholic Charities of Central Linda Caldwell Understanding how we express cine. Case managers walk with an Florida Collection, knowing that Most Reverend John Noonan [email protected] God’s hope through his mercy is individual to provide not a hand annually, in our nine-county Dio- Bishop of Orlando 407-246-4924 To submit a request for news coverage in the Diocese of Orlando, email news@ orlandodiocese.org. COLLECTION • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: From 1 St. Mary Magdalen Parish receives Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275-9953, or customerservice@theflorida catholic.org “As Catholics, we are blessed by international award for stewardship the realization that all we have Notify us of address changes (temporary LINDA CALDWELL or permanent) as soon as possible. Please comes from God. And when we of the Florida Catholic staff FOUNDATION RECEIVES AWARD change your address online at www. share these gifts with those who The Catholic Foundation of Central Effort” award for materials created to thefloridacatholic.org or call Tammy at are suffering, we are bringing Florida Inc. has been recognized by communicate the annual “Our Catholic 1-888-275-9953. 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The ICSC is widely recognized al parish collection for Catholic by the council, it is presented an- and distributing charitable funds on behalf Charities of Central Florida. This nually to one parish worldwide of the parishes, schools and ministries of as the premier source of education, State Offices: 50 E. Robinson St., Suite collection is critical for prevent- for its extraordinary efforts to the Diocese of Orlando. networking and information to advance G, Orlando, FL 32801-1619; P.O. Box 4993; the ministry of Christian stewardship as a Orlando, FL 32802-4993; 407-373-0075; ing homelessness in the area and embrace, foster and live Catholic This marks the third consecutive year way of life in the Catholic Church. 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The award is named of true discipleship and Catholic portantly, who we are becoming as Social Media/Community Specialist: Noonan, urging the faithful to re- after the late archbishop of Seattle. stewardship. Thank you.” we follow God’s mission for us.” Michael Carlock spond to our brothers and sisters The council is a highly respected Father Mitchell said for the past “Christian stewardship is about Advertising Graphic Designer: in need. “Understanding how we organization dedicated to advanc- 10 years, the parish community forming disciples who are so joy- Michael Jimenez express God’s hope through his ing Christian stewardship, Catho- has made a concerted effort to live ous in the Lord that they desire Advertising Assistant: Susan Chronowski mercy is a profound path to holi- lic philanthropy and resource de- as a stewardship parish. Melissa to give of their entire being,” said Have a comment/want more info/ ness. velopment throughout the world. Findley, steward for time, talent Meghan Post, director of The Cath- have a story suggestion? Leave your “We honor the people served “In my many years here at St. and evangelization, said the parish olic Foundation of Central Florida. feedback at www.thefloridacatholic.org; by Catholic Charities of Central Mary Magdalen, I have had numer- is blessed by parishioners’ gener- “It’s comforting to know that we click reader feedback button on left of Florida as we minister to them, ous moments of pride in being able osity. The parish has 2,813 people can rely on parishes like St. Mary screen. acknowledging their dignity as to call myself pastor of this won- involved in ministry and 213 min- Magdalen to show us the way to Send statewide news releases to children of God,” Bishop Noonan derful parish. This ranks among istries and services. true, lasting joy. 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Conference for Bishop expresses gratitude couples coming to Orlando “Together in Holiness,” a nation- to religious sisters al conference series for Catholic couples, is coming to the Diocese LINDA CALDWELL of Orlando Nov. 15 at St. Mary Mag- of the Florida Catholic staff dalen Parish in Altamonte Springs. The half-day event aims to inspire ORLANDO | Religious sisters couples and families not just to sur- from throughout the Diocese vive, but to thrive together in holi- of Orlando joined Bishop John ness. The morning includes Mass, Noonan in honoring and cel- presentations on marriage and ebrating the ministries of Adrian family, Eucharistic adoration, and Dominican Sister Clarice Moyle opportunities to receive the Sacra- and Sister of St. Joseph Josephine ment of Penance. Marie Melican, who have each The series is an initiative of the served the Church for 60 years. John Paul II Foundation for Life and The celebration was part of Family, a national Catholic apos- the annual Sisters Jubilee and tolate, which has the mission of Renewal of Vows Mass Oct. 18 at proclaiming the Gospel of life and Servants of the Pierced Hearts of the Marriott Orlando Airport Ho- Jesus and Mary Sister Christine forming families as intimate com- tel. This joyous occasion brings Hernandez chats with Adrian munities of love. Speakers for the together the many religious com- Dominican Sister Rosemary conference include Deacon Har- munities of the diocese and is one Finnegan before the celebration old Burke-Sivers, evangelist and of two annual events organized of the annual Sisters Jubilee and national radio host of “From the by the Sisters’ Council of the dio- Bishop John Noonan presents Adrian Dominican Sister Clarice Moyle Renewal of Vows Mass. Rooftops”; Dennis Johnson Jr., sec- cese. with an etched glass commemorating her 60th anniversary as a retary for evangelization and family The event was made even more religious sister. (PHOTOS BY LINDA CALDWELL | FC) in Christ, I am eternally grateful.” life for the Diocese of Orlando; and special since Sister Moyle cel- Following the liturgy, the sis- Chris and Sarah Stravitsch from the ebrated her 80th birthday on the community and Church.” given them the example of your ters gathered for a luncheon, John Paul II Foundation. The three same day. Bishop Noonan recognized life, your dedication, your love where Bishop Noonan and Sis- presentations will explore why the “We are blessed by this com- five sisters who have retired dur- and service to the people of God. ter of Mercy Immaculata Knox Catholic Church teaches that every mon life we share of being conse- ing the past year: Sister of the Pre- I saw it and witnessed it at each presented Sister Moyle with an family is a domestic Church, of- crated, ministerial women,” said sentation of the Blessed Virgin farewell. The people love you, and etched glass commemorating fer insights on prayer, and provide Adrian Dominican Sister Rose- Mary Paula Schwendinger, Sister they thank you for your service to her anniversary, and an autumn practical guidance for praying with mary Finnegan, diocesan moder- of Mercy Nora McCann, Sister the Church and to the people. mum. Sister Melican was unable your spouse and children or grand- ator of women religious. “We are, of Notre Dame de Namur Gail “Today it is with a sense of joy to be at the event as she was also children. indeed, most grateful for the sup- Grimes, Sister of the Holy Name we come to thank you,” he contin- being recognized by her order at The event runs from 8 a.m. to 1 port we feel not only from each of Jesus and Mary Rose Christina ued. “We say to you, thank you for the provincial house in St. Augus- p.m. Registration is $45 for a couple other, but from Bishop Noonan Momm, and Sister of the Holy what you do, thank you for your tine. or $25 for an individual. Breakfast, and the people of this diocese.” Name of Jesus and Mary Giovan- life of service, not only to God Bishop Noonan praised all of lunch, and free child care are in- During the celebration of Mass, nina Saleeby, thanking all of the but to the people who you live the sisters for their commitment cluded. St. Mary Magdalen Parish the women renewed their vows, sisters for their ministries. with every day. You don’t know to the Lord and his Church. is located at 861 Maitland Blvd., professing, “I pray that my vowed “The laborers are few,” he said. the seeds you plant, but you have “I want to thank all of you for Altamonte Springs. For more infor- life may continue to foster justice, “Sisters, what you have given to truly touched the lives of many the good that you do every day,” mation and to register, visit www. peace and goodness in our world, the people is precious. You have people. For that, as your brother he said. n TogetherInHoliness.org. n Two religious sisters celebrate diamond jubilees LINDA CALDWELL I admired, I liked and I wanted. I in 1971, and began a new phase in life as a student in Catholic school. a lifelong ministry in education. of the Florida Catholic staff started to think about a religious her ministry, serving as the admin- Her teachers were the Sisters of St. Sister Moyle said teaching God’s life during my freshman year and istrator at All Saints Nursing Home Joseph. They taught her reading children is the greatest vocation in ORLANDO | This year, the Dio- the calls kept getting stronger as in Jacksonville for 10 years. She and writing and, more important- the Church. cese of Orlando recognizes two re- the years went by. By the time I also ministered at other facilities ly, taught her about the love of God. “If you can teach a child to read ligious sisters who are celebrating graduated in the years that followed. W h i l e and write and to search for knowl- 60 years as consecrated religious. from high “I love teaching but I also love studying at edge, then they can do anything,” They are honored for their minis- school, I taking care of the frail, the ill and Barry Uni- she said. try of love and dedication to serv- was cer- the elderly. It is really such a re- versity, Sis- Sister Moyle ultimately earned ing others for the greater glory of ta i n t hat ward to have people respond who ter Moyle her master’s degree in education God. was what may not usually respond,” she said. m e t t h e from Barry University. Throughout I wanted, “It is such a joy to see how they re- Domini- the years, she served in a multitude Sister of St. Joseph and I en- spond as I am bringing Christ into can Sisters of educational roles — teacher, de- Josephine Marie tered t he their lives.” of Adrian, partment chairwoman, assistant Melican convent.” In 1995, Sister Melican began M i c h . , principal and principal — in Flor- Sister Melican is a self-pro- S i s t e r caring for elderly sisters at Our and heard ida, Michigan and Puerto Rico. claimed “Navy brat.” Born in M e l i c a n Lady of Lourdes Convent in St. Au- God’s call In the Diocese of Orlando, Sister San Diego, her family frequently Sister Melican also felt a gustine. Today, Sister Melican is Sister Moyle to serve in Moyle taught at Bishop Moore moved throughout the United strong call- serving as a minister to the sick at a religious Catholic High School in Orlando, States before settling in Jackson- ing to teach. In 1956, she began St. Margaret Mary Parish in Winter vocation. She entered the convent and St. Mary Magdalen Catholic ville in 1950. It was during her early teaching at elementary and high Park. and earned her bachelor’s degree School in Altamonte Springs. She years in Florida that she felt God’s schools throughout the state. Al- in education. retired from teaching in 2007. calling to religious life. most 20 years into her ministry, A drian Dominican While preparing for her new Today, Sister Moyle volunteers at “I became acquainted with she was called to serve in geriat- Sister Clarice Moyle vocation, Sister Moyle was asked St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School the Sisters of St. Joseph while in rics. Sister Melican earned a mas- Sister Moyle is a native Floridi- to teach 63 Spanish-speaking kin- and is part of the bereavement high school,” Sister Melican said. ter’s degree in gerontology from an. Born and raised in Jacksonville, dergartners. This challenging as- ministry at Annunciation Parish “There was something there that Columbia University in New York she first learned of the consecrated signment laid the groundwork for in Altamonte Springs. n Oct. 24-Nov. 6, 2014 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 4

Catholics enkindle a deeper faith Newsbriefs LINDA CALDWELL Prayers offered to Red Mass to gather of the Florida Catholic staff end death penalty legal professionals Three prayer services will be Continuing this historic tradition DEBARY | On Oct. 14, a team held in the diocese to pray for the of the Church, Bishop John Noonan of faith leaders at St. Ann Parish abolishment of the death pen- will celebrate a Red Mass Nov. 6, in DeBary kicked off a seven- alty, and for the victims of violent 12:10 p.m., at St. James Cathedral in month adult education series crimes, their families, and those Orlando, invoking the intercession based on Bishop John Noonan’s who are to be executed because of of St. Thomas More, patron saint of “The Way, the Truth and the Life” the death penalty. lawyers, for all members of the local video series. Gov. Rick Scott signed a death judiciary. Forty people — from teens to warrant for Chadwick Banks to All members of the judiciary — seniors, from St. Ann and neigh- be executed Thursday, Nov. 13, including judges, attorneys, and all boring parishes — participated 6 p.m., at Florida State Prison in members of the legal profession — in the first of eight sessions that Starke. Banks was convicted of are invited to attend. Following the will explore the the teachings the 1992 murder of his wife, Cas- Mass, a luncheon reception will be of the Catholic Church as they sandra, and the rape and murder held in the St. James social hall, and relate to the important issues of of his 10-year-old stepdaughter, the St. Thomas More award will be our time, such as the definition Melody Cooper. presented to a member of the legal of life, marriage, freedom, sci- Tim Campbell of St. Ann Parish shares his opinion during a small- Prayer services are: profession who represents the ide- ence and technology, and more. group discussion on “The Meaning of Life.” (LINDA CALDWELL | FC) • Nov. 11, 5 p.m., St. Margaret als and values held by St. Thomas “We have Bible studies and we Mary Parish chapel, 526 N. Park More. The St. Martin de Porres have adult education that covers prayers. Hallman said she hopes that Ave., Winter Park. Daily Mass will award will also be presented to an various topics, but this is more The first session of the St. Ann people would walk away with a follow. organization offering charity to in-depth,” said Sam Hallman, series explored the Church’s greater knowledge of what they • Nov. 12, 11 a.m., St. Patrick people in need. director of faith formation. “It definition of life. The evening believe and why they believe, a Parish, 6803 Old Highway 441 S., The celebration will also be the includes the Bible but it actually opened with a prayer and a view- closer relationship with God, and Mount Dora. inaugural gathering for the newly gets to the meat of what we be- ing of “The Meaning of Life” vid- a means of opening up discus- • Nov. 13, a bus will leave at 2:30 formed Catholic Lawyers Guild of lieve in and why we believe it. eo. Then Cathy Mojock, parish sions with their families at home. p.m. from the parking lot of Our Central Florida, a lay Catholic or- “We say, ‘I know as a Catholic business manager and the eve- Participant Ben Parojino was cer- Lady of Lourdes Parish, 201 Uni- ganization whose focus is prayer, I believe in this,’ but then we all ning’s facilitator, delved into the tain to do just that. versity Blvd., Daytona Beach, for study, generosity and evangeliza- have different opinions about topic at hand. “Understanding where our a 6 p.m. prayer service outside the tion. The group seeks to help mem- the issues and that is where it “The meaning of life is a con- Church stands on issues is im- prison in Starke. bers integrate and further the Cath- gets fun,” she continued. “Every- stant, reoccurring theme in our portant because how can we For more information on the olic faith of its members in their body has an opinion. This delves Church,” she said. “Why is the represent that point of view if we prayer services, contact the Of- chosen profession. For information into how our opinions correlate theme of life and human dignity don’t understand it?” he said. “I fice of Advocacy and Justice at on the Catholic Lawyers Guild, with the doctrine of the Catholic always coming up in our teach- am going to take away a better advocacyjustice@orlandodiocese. contact Keith Hesse at KHesse@ Church.” ings? Why do we spend so much understanding about the issues org or 407-658-1818, ext. 2086. cfjblaw.com or 407-244-8221. “The Way, the Truth and the time on it? Because understand- we face when it comes to respect Life” video series was launched ing the foundational belief of for life. I loved the fact that we all Dec. 1, 2013. Available in English what is life is the first step in un- had different points of view at the and Spanish, the series is aimed derstanding the Church’s moral table. We got different perspec- at helping people know and un- teachings.” tives of where people were com- derstand the core tenets of the The evening continued with ing from and that is what this Catholic faith and, just as im- small-group discussions cen- whole community is about. It was portant, how to integrate those tered on general topics, such as a great program.” n tenets into their daily lives. The “What can I do as an individual short video messages are aug- to help society value human life To learn more about “The Way, the mented with supporting mate- in all of its stages?” as well as spe- Truth and the Life” video series, rials, such as discussion ques- cific topics, such as abortion, end visit www.orlandodiocese.org/ tions, information on saints, and of life, and human trafficking. waytruthlife. 32479-1024 32326-1024 5 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Oct. 24-Nov. 6, 2014

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The following individuals were Peter and Paul Parish prayerfully commissioned Oct. 11: waited in the narthex of St. James Evelyn Bean, St. Stephen Parish, Cathedral Oct. 11. The summit of Winter Springs. a long journey of faith was about Jon Bean, St. Stephen Parish. to be realized, as she and 12 others Carlos Bernard, Blessed Trinity were about to be commissioned Parish, Orlando. as lay ecclesial ministers in the Manuel Castaneda, Holy Diocese of Orlando. Bishop John Redeemer Parish, Kissimmee.* Noonan commissioned the men Jim Cushing, Holy Family Parish, and women, representing 13 par- Orlando. ishes, during the rite of commis- Russell Hoffman, St. Peter Parish, Bishop John Noonan shares a sioning and prayer service at the DeLand.* cathedral. Two others were com- moment with Rosana Mourand Juan Mendez, St. Isaac Jogues missioned in absentia earlier. of Corpus Christi Parish after her Parish, Orlando. “This is the most beautiful mo- Faith formation leaders congratulate the Diocese of Orlando’s commissioning as a lay ecclesial Rosana Mourad, Corpus Christi ment,” said Tuttle, who is the co- newest Commissioned Lay Ecclesial Ministers. (PHOTOS BY LINDA minister. Parish, Orlando. ordinator of her parish’s Mother CALDWELL | FC) Sharing ministry. “It has been Luisa Negret, St. Catherine of Siena three years of a journey that has ishes and organizations, and ben- the most important thing,” Bish- that are called to bring forth God’s Parish, Kissimmee. had its ups and downs, answer- efited from theological education op Noonan said. “If we are not blessing to the world.” Luis Padilla, Annunciation Parish, ing a call to the spirit. It feels like and ministry formation. With the people of prayer, how can we be- “This is a joyous occasion in the Altamonte Springs. everything is right with the world, induction of this year’s class, more come messengers of Jesus Christ? Diocese of Orlando,” said Dennis Nilsa Patterson, St. Margaret Mary that I am in the right place in this than 400 men and women have In order to be messengers of Jesus Johnson Jr., secretary for evange- Parish, Winter Park. moment and the future will be as become Commissioned Lay Eccle- Christ, we have to know him in lization and family life. “Baptism Miriam Perez, St. Mary Magdalen the spirit leads. I am ready to em- sial Ministers in the diocese since our very heart and our very soul. enrolls all of us into ministry, but Parish, Altamonte Springs. brace it all.” the program’s inception in 1981. “Today as you come forward, these 15 leaders have taken that Margie Steinbarger, Most The public commissioning is During the prayer service, Bish- as we come to recognize you, we commitment seriously with addi- Precious Blood Parish, Oviedo. the culminating event of a three- op Noonan called on the newly call you to that authenticity of tional formation, study and prac- Elsie Torres, Holy Cross Parish, year journey for the laity of the commissioned to be the mes- knowing, loving, believing Jesus tical application. We are grateful Orlando. diocese who answered a call to sengers of Jesus Christ, centering Christ,” he added. “We ask you for their efforts and look forward Rose Tuttle, Sts. Peter and Paul ministry, demonstrated leader- their lives in prayer. to truly become the messengers to their years of service in their Parish, Winter Park. ship qualities within their par- “In your lives, prayer has to be of Jesus Christ, the messengers parishes.” n * Commissioned in absentia New reasons to rejoice for sister diocese

LINDA CALDWELL done over these last years is being The following day, Bishop Noon- for the 18 Catholic schools in San Looking back on the week’s of the Florida Catholic staff fulfilled.” an led a burning of the mortgages Juan de la Maguana. Fortier said the events, Fortier said, “Thirty years In 2002, Ursuline Sister Berna- party. About 13 years ago, the faith- intent of the fall mission is to share ago, we were called and we went. ORLANDO | Bishop John Noon- dette Mackay, director of the di- ful of Central Florida embarked on a educational resources with all of As we look to the future, we are still an’s latest mission trip Oct. 12-16 ocesan Mission Office, started the mission to bring the dream of home the Catholic schools in the diocese, listening to that call of where else we to the Diocese of San Juan de la educational effort in the Dominican ownership to their brothers and not just the five the Orlando Diocese need to go within those communi- Maguana, Orlando’s sister diocese Republic with three schools in three sisters in the Dominican Republic. sponsors. ties to support the people of God.” n in the Dominican Republic, was towns: La Cucarita, El Montazo and Many years and several construc- filled with great joy and gratitude Los Guayuyos. There are now five tion missions later, the dream has for many blessings of God. The trip’s Catholic schools operated by the come true for many. Today, those highlights included a blessing of the Diocese of Orlando and enrollment whose homes were built as part of recently completed high school dor- has grown from 30-40 students to that first housing project have paid mitories in Azua and a mortgage- more than 400. off their mortgages. burning party in Guayabal. “What ended up happening, from “The burning of the mortgages The festivities surrounding the my perspective, is that her wish has is a wonderful experience because blessing of the buildings Oct. 14 be- not only educated a few children, it this is the first area we went to as gan with the celebration of Mass, has empowered an entire commu- a diocese to work in, and that area concelebrated by Bishop Noonan nity,” said Henry Fortier, secretary has fulfilled our dreams of not only and Bishop José Grullón Estrella. of the Education Secretariat and building homes for the people, but During Mass, several children re- superintendent of Catholic schools teaching them how to build homes,” ceived the Sacraments of Confir- in the Diocese of Orlando. “She has Bishop Noonan said. “Now many mation and Eucharist. Afterward, brought that Light of Christ into have paid off their mortgages. That joined by the people of San Juan as those communities and has helped is the fulfillment of their dreams.” well as several dignitaries, Bishop the people realize that there are Interspersed throughout the cel- Noonan blessed the buildings, many other things they can do. And ebrations, educators from the Dio- marking a dream come true. with the gifts that God has given cese of Orlando — Fortier; Gloria

“The blessing of the buildings is a them, they can more fully reach a DelOrbe, principal of Holy Redeem- 32256-1024 big accomplishment because this is greater potential. It has transformed er Catholic School, Kissimmee; Nel- a continuation of our efforts to edu- the communities on those hills.” son Matthews, Spanish teacher at cate the young people in San Juan de “As the understanding of educa- Father Lopez Catholic High School, la Maguana. It is fulfilling,” Bishop tion has grown on the hill, more and Daytona Beach; Yvonne Toro, as- Noonan said. “We started with an more families want their children to sistant principal at Bishop Moore elementary school and now we are get advanced degrees,” Fortier add- Catholic High School, Orlando; and blessing a high school residence. It ed. “The blessing of these buildings Flora Torra, a local psychologist — shows that the work that has been is proof of their dreams.” held teacher in-service workshops 7 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Oct. 24-Nov. 6, 2014

Secretariat of Evangelization and support Catholic Charities of DIOCESAN EVENTS Family Life. Includes music, prayer Central Florida and its work in DIOCESAN EVENTS and keynote presentations. Cost: preventing homelessness. Tickets: Helpers Mass and rosary WITH BISHOP JOHN NOONAN $10, includes breakfast and lunch. $25, general admission; $45, VIP. procession: Saturday, Nov. 1, 407-246-4926. For more information and to 8 a.m., Incarnation Parish, 1515 purchase tickets, http://www.cflcc. Red Mass: Thursday, Nov. 6, 12:10 Catholics reaffirm their commitment to Edgewater Drive, Orlando. Pray Lector institute: Saturday, org/ConcertTourfortheHomeless; for the unborn, healing for the Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-noon, Our Lady of p.m., St. James Cathedral, 215 N. Or- justice and their faith. Luncheon and or Renee Baker, 407-658-1818, ext. mothers and fathers, and the Lourdes Parish, 201 University ange Ave., Orlando. Members of the ju- awards ceremony follow in the social 2121. conversion of staff and doctors. Blvd., Daytona Beach. Workshop diciary, including judges, attorneys and hall. Sponsored by the Catholic Lawyers Mass begins at 9 a.m., followed in two parts. Part one: overview Concert: Friday, Dec. 5, 7:30 all members of the legal profession are Guild of Central Florida. To sponsor the by a rosary procession to a of basic skills and documentation p.m., Basilica of the National invited to join Bishop John Noonan in lunch or purchase a ticket, visit http:// nearby abortion clinic. Contact regarding the ministry of lector. Shrine of Mary, Queen of the prayer and ask the Spirit of God for wis- tinyurl.com/odRedMass or contact Keith Part two: participants will join live Universe, 8300 Vineland Ave., Office of Advocacy and Justice, dom in their service. During the Mass, Hesse, [email protected]. advocacyjustice@orlandodiocese. virtual workshop presented by Orlando. This concert features org. Graziano and Nancy Marcheschi. works for choir and orchestra as Presented by the Office of well as a Chirstmas carol sing- Orlando Concert Band: Liturgy. Cost, $15. Contact Aaron along. Tickets: $18. 407-239-6600. sanpedrocenter.org. Kissimmee. Sylvester, 407-406- Saturday, Nov. 1, 2 p.m., Basilica Kohl, akohl@orlandodiocese. • Hermitage retreat, Thursday, 0707. of the National Shrine of Mary, org, 407-246-4860; or visit www. Nov. 13-Sunday, Nov. 16. Quiet • Catholic Divorce Survival Queen of the Universe, 8300 orlandodiocese.org/ministries- prayer, shared meals, reflection. Guide, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Vineland Ave., Orlando. Kickoff COMMUNITY offices/liturgy-and-music and click Led by Franciscan Father Vianney Cost: $30, scholarships available; event of 2014-2015 Basilica on “Workshops & Events.” EVENTS first Fridays, Mass and dinner, Concert Series. Features 65-piece Cunningham, and Jeanne and social; St. Margaret Mary Parish, wind and percussion ensemble Marriage and family Tony Walters. Limited to eight conference: Saturday, Nov. 15, 8 Fall festival: Friday, Oct. 24, participants. 526 Park Ave. N., Winter Park. Lori and basilica’s organist, William 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 25, noon- a.m.-1 p.m., St. Mary Magdalen • Senior day, Thursday, Nov. 13, Reinneck, lori@stmargaretmary. Picher. Free-will offering taken 10 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 26, noon-6 Parish, 861 Maitland Blvd., 9 a.m. “The Month of November: org, 407-645-0284. for Catholic Charities of Central pm., Nativity Parish, 3255 N. Altamonte Springs. Theme: Remembering the Church,” led Families with incarcerated Florida. 407-239-6600. Ronald Reagan Blvd., Longwood. “Together in Holiness.” Event by Carol Stanton. Please bring a loved ones: “Links for Health” golf Includes games, inflatable for couples to help marriages picture of a deceased loved one. fundraiser: Saturday, Nov. 1, rides, tea room, silent auction, • Third Saturdays, 8:45 a.m., St. and families thrive in holiness. Suggested donation: $10. 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Kissimmee Bay book nook, bake sale, artisan’s Mary Magdalen Parish, Mother Free child care. Visit www. • Taizé prayer, Tuesday, Teresa Room, 861 Maitland Ave., Country Club, 2801 Kissimmee TogetherInHoliness.org. boutique, raffle, turkey dinner, Bay Blvd., Kissimmee. Benefits St. Dec. 2, 7 p.m. An evening of Altamonte Springs. 407-463-5780 “Empty Bowls Gala”: bingo, purse and shoe boutique, Thomas Aquinas Medical Clinic. contemplative prayer and music. or email [email protected]. Saturday, Nov. 15, 6 p.m., Polk pie eating contest, car show and Scramble tournament includes Bereavement support State College 3425 Winter Lake a variety of international festival raffle, auction, lunch and awards groups: Road, Lakeland. Features live foods. Live entertainment. 407- following play. Cost: $60 per VOLUNTEERS • Wednesdays, Sept. 17-Oct. and silent auctions of ceramic 467-4201. player. Sponsorships available 29, 10 a.m., St. Paul Parish Family bowls painted and signed by Arts and crafts show: from $100-$2,000. Register online: NEEDED Enrichment Center, Room 224, national and local celebrities. Saturday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; www.cflcc.org/welcome, click 1330 Sunshine Ave., Leesburg. Benefits Catholic Charities of and Sunday, Oct. 26, 8:30 a.m.-1 Catholic Volunteers in Open to parishioners. Faith- on events, St. Thomas Links for Central Florida’s Agape Food p.m., Prince of Peace social hall, Florida is taking applications sharing group provides comfort Health. Contact Kelly Bender, Bank. Tickets: $75 each or 600 S. Nova Road, Ormond Beach. for several volunteer position through prayer, Scripture, [email protected] or 407-325- $500 for a table of eight. Visit Over 40 booths. Benefites Prince openings for upcoming program fellowship. To register, call 3006. www.cflcc.org/emptybowls for of Peace Council of Catholic year, July 2015-June 2016. Theresa Sheneman, 352-787-6210. Youth for life rally: Saturday, information, sample bowls, and Women activities and charities. Applicants should have college Nov. 1, 5 p.m., Bishop Moore online registration. Register Food and refreshments available. degree and heart for serving • Mondays, Oct. 13-Nov. 17, Catholic High School, 3901 online: www.cflcc.org/welcome, Free admission. Sharon Wilbert, following positions and/or 7-8:30 p.m., St. Margaret Mary Edgewater Drive, Orlando. High click on events, Empty Bowls. [email protected], 386-672-6583. populations: adults and children Parish Family Life Center, 526 Park school youths, parents, and Contact Brenda Reddout, Brenda. Pumpkin run: Saturday, Oct. with developmental disabilities; Ave. N., Winter Park. Six-week adult ministry team leaders are [email protected]. 25, registration at 6:30 a.m., race social services case manager; faith-based bereavement support group, with facilitator Sally Kopke invited to a free celebration of The Lettermen concerts: at 7:30 a.m., Mead Gardens, 1300 advocate for children and teens; of VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, life. Speakers, including speaker Monday, Dec. 1, Church of the S. Denning Drive, Winter Park. families seeking emergency will explore life after the death and musician Steve Angrizano, Resurrection, 3855 S. Florida Sponsored by St. Margaret Mary financial services; or youth of a loved one. Different topic activities, and Mass. Contact Ave., Lakeland; Tuesday, Dec. and St. Stephen parishes. 5K event ministry. Volunteers commit one each week. To register, contact Office of Advocacy and Justice, 2, Our Lady of Hope, 4675 S. to benefit the parishes’ missions in year to live simply and give of Sharon, 407-998-5660, sharon@ 407-246-4820, advocacyjustice@ Clyde Morris Blvd., Port Orange; Jacmel, Haiti. Registration before themselves by working full time stmargaretmary.org. orlandodiocese.org. Wednesday, Dec. 3, St. Margaret Oct. 21: adults, $30; students 10- in exchange for housing, health Concert at the Cathedral: Mary Parish, 526 Park Ave. N., 18, $20; Free for children 9 and insurance and small monthly • Blessed Trinity Parish, Sunday, Nov. 2, 3 p.m., St. James Winter Park; Thursday, Dec. 4, under. After Oct. 21, fees increase stipend. Visit cvif.org. Valarie Building L, 5 S.E. 17th St., Cathedral, 215 N. Orange Ave., Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 3050 N. $5 for adults and students. Visit Amica, [email protected], 407-426- Ocala, multiple groups; and Orlando. Fauré’s “Requiem” Highway A1A, Indialantic; Friday, www.pumpkin5K.com. 7771. first Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., performed by cathedral choir, Dec. 5, Holy Redeemer Parish, Catholic speaker: Tuesday, Catholic Charities of Central Compassionate Friends, Ocala diocesan choir, and orchestra. 407- 1603 N. Thacker Ave., Kissimmee. Oct. 28, 7 p.m., Holy Family Parish, Florida seeks volunteers for the chapter, for bereaved families 246-4860. Shows are at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. 5125 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, following programs. If interested, who have experienced the death Congreso Juvenil 2014: For the fourth consecutive year, Orlando. Centered on the theme, contact Flavia Cavalcante, of a child. Peggy McClaskey, 352- Saturday, Nov. 8, 8:30 a.m.-3 the legendary group will perform “Setting the World Ablaze,” 407-658-1818, ext. 2026; Flavia. 694-2978. p.m., Resurrection Parish, 1211 S. benefit concerts in Central Florida renowned Catholic speaker [email protected]. • First Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m., Vineland Road, Winter Garden. with special guest Florence and author Dr. John Wood • Semoran food pantry St. Stephen Parish Enrichment Retreat experience to renew LaRue of the Fifth Dimension. will speak on “Ordinary Lives, volunteers: 1771 N. Semoran Center 1, Room 103, 575 young adults and empower them The combination greatest hits Extraordinary Mission: Five Steps Blvd., Orlando, Monday-Friday, 9 Tuskawilla Road, Winter Springs. to live the Gospel. Sponsored by and Christmas concert will help to Winning the War Within.” a.m.-12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. For anyone who has lost a loved www.extraordinarymission.com. to help us sort, pack, stock and one, spouse, parent, child or 407-876-2211. distribute food to those in need. sibling. 407-699-5683. Community harvest Must be 16 or older. • Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m., CONQUERING HOLIDAY STRESS festival: Friday, Oct. 31, 5-11 • Emergency family assistance St. Mary Magdalen Parish life The season of Thanksgiving through Christmas can be a difficult time. It may be you lost p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 1, 11 clerical volunteers to assist center, Mother Teresa Room, 861 Maitland Ave., Altamonte Springs. someone this year…to death, divorce, or estrangement. Or you may have a high conflict a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Orlando, noon-8 p.m., All Souls, 3280 Kissimmee, Poinciana and Winter Rosemary Kazyk, 407-831-1212. extended family, or family member. The causes may be endless, but the distress doesn’t W. First St., Sanford. Midway Garden. • Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Our Lady have to be! Reveille Counseling is offering a 3-week group to help you to: rides and children’s activities, • Refugee youth mentor: of Lourdes Parish, 201 University musical entertainment, food, Volunteers help refugee children Blvd., Daytona Beach, Pat Beeman, 386-788-7128. • Free yourself from unhealthy patterns in the areas where you have influence. crafts, games of chance, bingo, learn to speak English and learn raffles, silent auction. Halloween American culture; one-two hours • Identify options in your unique circumstances using your own personal strengths. treasure hunt on Friday. www. weekly, flexible schedule. Must be allsoulsharvestfestival.com, 407- 21 or older. CORRECTION: 322-3795. • Activate a plan to reduce distress and celebrate these holidays with purpose and joy! 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LINDA REEVES of the Florida Catholic staff Bishops from around the world attend the synod on the Family. (CNa/eWTN NeWs) PALM BEACH GARDENS | Lorraine Sabatella clearly recalls a day in June 1984 when Pope John Paul II announced synod on the family the creation of a new Florida diocese. sept. 6, 1985: Bishop Thomas april 4, 1986: Pro-life participants gather at sanborn At the time, Sabatella, current chan- Daily visits Belle Glade. square, Boca Raton. cellor of the Palm Beach Diocese, was working at St. Paul of the Cross Parish in final report North Palm Beach, which was consid- ered the northern tip of the Miami Arch- diocese. But after that announcement released was made, Palm Beach Gardens became the center of a new diocese with the mis- CNA/EWTN News sion chronicled in Matthew’s Gospel, “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all VATICAN CITY | The final report of the nations.” Synod on the Family, released Oct. 18, pres- “How exciting it was to learn that we sept. 16, 1999: Deacons steve ents substantial changes with respect to the in the northern portion of the Archdio- McMahon and Dennis Demes at much-discussed midterm report, especially cese of Miami would become our own a deacon ordination in august regarding homosexual persons and the di- diocese,” Sabatella said. “Little did I 1999. vorced and remarried. know then that I’d soon be asked to help The final report was voted on, paragraph april 13, 2007: Tara Worley is baptized by Father set up a diocesan Marriage Tribunal, by paragraph, by the synod fathers; and, Donald Finney of st. Peter Parish in Jupiter during working with the newly appointed judi- by Pope Francis’ choice, the result of each the 2007 easter Vigil. cial vicar, Father Tim Lynch, as one of a poll has been publicized, thus showing a handful of employees in rented offices glimpse into the synod fathers’ thought. with folding chairs, makeshift tables and Though all the paragraphs gained a ma- ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a typewriters.” jority of votes, not all of them reached the mustard seed, which a man took and Three decades later, the diocese has supermajority of two-thirds, which is re- its own chancery building equipped quired for official approval. With 181 voting planted in his field. ... with more modern office chairs, desks synod fathers (out of 193), a simple majority and computers. As Palm Beach cel- is 93, while the supermajority is reached at ebrates its 30th anniversary, it focuses June 27, 1996: sally Henshaw of 123 votes. on the growth, which has increased by Boynton Beach delivers donated Speaking with journalists during a press bread to a Guatemalan woman briefing Oct. 18, Father Federico Lombardi, Please see diocese, 2 in lake Worth. director of the Holy See press office, com- mented that in light of preparations for the 2015 synod, the paragraphs that failed to hough it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, gain official approval “cannot be considered ‘T as dismissed, but primarily as paragraphs it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that that are not mature enough to gain a wide the birds come and perch in its branches.’ — Mt 13:31-32 consensus of the assembly.” An overall glance at the final report Like the midterm report, the final report is divided in three parts, titled: “Listening, context, and challenges of the family”; “The

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Jan. 12, 1990: Bishop Thomas Daily installs Father Leslie Cann Nov. 28, 2004: Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito visits with Nov. 8, 1991: Lillian Fournier and son Victor attend a as pastor of St. Christopher Parish in Hobe Sound. (FC FILE Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm during an Catholic Charities listening session for parents of adults PHOTOS) anniversary celebration. with developmental disabiltiies. Diocese: Southeast Florida Catholic community thrives and grows From 2 ‘Go, therefore, and make Palm Beach Diocese became known for both its extreme wealth along the disciples of all nations, Gold Coast, and its poverty in rural ar- leaps and bounds, and continues to eas and portions of cities. And by 1990, strive beyond challenges so that its baptizing them in the name it was one of the fastest-growing dio- mission remains constant: building of the Father, and of the ceses in the United States. As a result up and uniting the members of the of the growth, the diocese continued body of Christ. Son, and of the Holy Spirit, to expand ministries and initiatives, Annette Russell, executive secre- teaching them to observe outreach and services. tary to Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito, By August 1990, five more parishes has been part of the diocesan fam- all that I have commanded and a mission were established. There ily and witnessed its birth and growth you. And behold, I am with were 74 active priests incardinated since early years. She said she is “so in the diocese and 46 religious order very blessed” to serve the diocese you always, until the end of priests. Five men had been ordained Dec. 4, 2009: Teens take part in “Catholympics,” held during and the “ever-growing ministry of the for the diocese, and seven candidates a diocesan event for middle school students. Church.” the ages.’ were studying for the priesthood at St. “Although we are a relatively young Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in diocese and have had some difficult — Mt 28:19-20 Boynton Beach. challenges ... we are still at a very ex- The diocese also had 16 elementary citing time because we have a very the late Archbishop Edward A. Mc- schools, three high schools, the re- strong faith community and the dio- Carthy of Miami. gional seminary, St. Mary’s Hospital, cese has kept true to its mission and in The archbishop described the first the Cenacle Retreat House and various the growth of our ministry and service year of the diocese as one “full of chal- social services through Catholic Char- to those in need and the faith commu- lenges in creating the structure, but ities with 10 branch offices throughout nity,” Russell said. one of change and growth.” Bishop the diocese. Daily, in attendance and celebrating The diocesan Pastoral Center, lo- THE START his installation anniversary, joyously cated next to the Cathedral of St. Ig- The Palm Beach Diocese was cre- responded in song, singing a Carpen- natius Loyola, was dedicated January ated from portions of the Miami Arch- ters hit, “We’ve Only Just Begun.” 1989 to house diocesan offices and the diocese and the Orlando Diocese in Catholic Charities main office. Funds the summer of 1984. Five counties GROWTH IN EARLY YEARS for the $2 million, 27,600-square-foot — Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, The South Florida area in general structure were provided through the Palm Beach and St. Lucie — make up had also just begun to grow and de- “New Beginnings” fund established the diocesan area that covers 5,115 velop its seaside communities and by Bishop Daily in 1988. Prior to the square miles. agricultural areas. Statistics show that construction of the building, diocesan Feb. 23, 1996: Thomas and Marion Rosato of Holy Redeemer Pope John Paul II officially es- there were 117,120 Catholics in the offices were located in rented space in Parish in Palm City kiss at the annual Wedding Anniversary tablished the diocese Oct. 24, 1984, area, and to minister to them, the dio- an office complex one mile south of Mass. and Bishop Thomas V. Daily was cese began with 38 parishes and one the cathedral at North Military Trail installed as the first bishop during mission, served by 60 diocesan priests, and Northlake Boulevard. ceremonies at the Cathedral of St. Ig- 47 active religious priests, 13 perma- The following years brought more natius Loyola. Bishop Daily immedi- nent deacons, 82 religious sisters and growth to the area, especially in the ately began the difficult job of setting four religious brothers. western communities where devel- the course of building the city of God The tropical area continued to at- opment took over the farms and agri- here with the help of faithful and the tract New Yorkers, Bostonians and cultural fields. The population grew support of faith-filled families and Midwesterners, and Haitian, West In- quickly in the northern part of the dio- individuals. dian, Hispanic and Asian immigrants cese as well. At one point, Port St. Lucie “We worked with Bishop Daily to along with snowbirds and vacationers. was one of the fastest-growing cities in launch a new diocese,” Sabatella said. The area grew in population and cul- the United States. Today, figures esti- “Now 30 years later, I’m so proud and tural diversity. mate the diocese’s Catholic popula- blessed to still be a part of this vibrant, Willie Peralte, a parishioner of Holy tion at nearly 235,000. diverse Diocese of Palm Beach under Family in Port St. Lucie and a native of New parishes were formed to better the leadership of our wonderful, holy Haiti, came to the area in 1987. He at- serve God’s people here, and churches and truly humble shepherd, Bishop tended St. Lucie Parish in Port St. Lu- and schools have been built. Today Gerald Barbarito, serving God, the cie, and later became a parishioner at the diocese has a total of 50 parishes clergy and the people throughout our Holy Family. and three missions, and three high five counties and beyond. What a jour- “It was nice. I had just arrived here schools, 12 elementary schools and ney this has been.” and I felt like I belonged,” Peralte said. three preschools. In total, 63 priests Since the very beginning of the “The pastor encouraged me to become have been ordained for the Diocese of June 25, 1998: Bishop Raymond journey, the Palm Beach Diocese grew. involved.” Palm Beach over the years. The dio- Sept. 6, 1985: Pope John W. Lessard of Savannah, Ga., On the one-year anniversary, faithful cese’s permanent deacon program, Paul II freshman Billy stands with Father Brian Horgan celebrated with a party at the Shera- PROGRESS MADE established more than 10 years ago, McCleneghin carries his following the priest’s ordination ton Resort in Palm Beach Gardens. Because of its geographic charac- books. Mass in Cork, Ireland. Church leaders attended, including teristics and its economic profile, the Please see anniversary, 3 3 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Oct. 24-Nov. 6, 2014

Five shepherds REFLECTING ON 30 YEARS of the Palm Beach Diocese Bishop Thomas V. Daily was appoint- ed founding bishop July 17, 1984. He was installed Oct. 24, 1984. He served until he was transferred to New York, where he served as bishop of Brooklyn. Bishop J. Keith Symons was Feb. 13, 1987: Msgr. John installed as bishop July 31, 1990. July 29, 1988: Bishop Thomas V. Daily, left, installs Father Thomas McMahon, then vicar of Social He served until June 2, 1998. J. Rynne as pastor of St. Martin de Porres Parish in Jensen Beach, Services, and Eileen Comiskey Bishop Anthony J. O’Connell offering him the keys to the church and document of assignment. accept the Lourdes Auxiliary was installed as bishop Jan. 14, (FC FILE PHOTOS) Humanitarian Award. 1999. He served until March 8, 2002. Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of the Order New diocese is ‘whole new world’ Oct. 9, 1987: Mary Lou Tansey, of Friars Mi- left, Father James Murtagh and nor Capuchin Patricia Cantieri review plans for c o m m u n i t y Veteran priests recall diocese’s past, look to its future a new developmentally oriented was installed as kindergarten classroom at Holy bishop Oct. 19, JIM DAVIS off in a new diocese. Not that we the bishop learned that flexibility Name of Jesus School. 2002. He served Florida Catholic correspondent wanted to get away from the old during his tenure as a missionary until July 1, one, but it was nice to start a new in Latin America. ‘We were kind of 2003. He was installed as arch- PALM BEACH GARDENS | venture. I was very happy about An example was retirement at bishop of Boston July 30, 2003, Rumors crackled as early as 1983: it.” 65, an option the diocesan priests isolated from Miami, and and elevated to the College of A new branch of the Church — But how does one begin a dio- requested. At first, Bishop Daily we felt like a stepchild. Cardinals Feb. 22, 2006. the Diocese of Palm Beach — was cese? With, well, beginnings — demurred, then he said, “Well, if Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito about to be born. innovations, buildings, organiza- that’s what the troops want … ,” And each parish felt like was appointed The priests reacted with excite- tional structures — and a strong, Father Murtagh said. the Lone Ranger. Bishop July 1, 2003. He ment, the old-timers among them ebullient bishop like Bishop Bishop Daily also had a sense of was ordained recall. Thomas V. Daily. order, according to Msgr. McMa- Daily built an identity for Jan. 31, 1976, “It was a whole new world. We’d The priests remember Bishop hon. “He worked on putting some as a priest for start everything from scratch,” Daily, who served the diocese structure into the diocese, build- the diocese.’ the Diocese of said Msgr. John McMahon, 73, from 1984 to 1990, as an outgoing ing a community. He tried to work Brooklyn, N.Y. pastor emeritus of St. Joan of Arc man, ready to try new solutions in a collegial manner, yet having — Msgr. John McMahon His ministry in Boca Raton. “We were in on the and willing to listen, though un- everyone know who reports to there included serving as a par- ground floor, establishing a new afraid of making decisions. whom.” Palm Beach Diocese needed a dis- ish priest, assistant chancellor area of the Church.” “He was an outstanding pas- That was good for a young dio- tinct identity: Who is in it; what it’s and vice chancellor. He served Father Thomas Rynne, nearly tor, easy to get along with,” said cese that was more than 60 miles good at; how it serves. as master of ceremonies for Aux- 87, retired pastor at St. Martin de Father Seamus Murtagh, 79, most from its former mother church in “We were kind of isolated from iliary Bishop Joseph P. Denning Porres in Jensen Beach, echoed recently the pastor of St. Ann in Miami, Msgr. McMahon said. But and was episcopal secretary to the sentiments. “We’d be starting West Palm Beach. He believes to run independently, the new Please see priests, 4 Bishop Thomas V. Daily, when he was bishop of Brooklyn. Bish- op Barbarito was appointed aux- anniversary: Palm Beach Diocese looks toward future with optimism and prayers iliary bishop of Brooklyn June 28, 1994, and ordained bishop From 2 The diocese is young, but it does lic Charities Respect Life Ministry, of Brooklyn Aug. 22, 1994. He FYI have many accomplishments all in has been involved with the dio- served as regional bishop for Diocese of Palm Beach Anniversary the name of carrying out the mis- cese since the early years. He has Brooklyn Vicariate East and has formed 46 men, who have been Mass: Oct. 24, 11:30 a.m., Chapel sion and ministry of Jesus Christ. watched Catholics get more in- vicar for ministry responsible ordained and are serving in various of Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, The achievements go beyond the volved in issues of concern to the for ongoing formation of priests. ministries of the Church. 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach construction of buildings. Over Church, and credits education and He was appointed bishop of the Gardens. Celebration and thanks- the past 30 years, clergy have bap- evangelization of the ministry of Diocese of Ogdensburg, N.Y., MOVING FORWARD giving to mark the 30th anniver- tized 136,847 people. That figure the Church. He watched initiatives and installed Jan. 7, 2000. Since The diocese continues to face sary of the Diocese of Palm Beach. is greater than the population of such as the pro-life movement grow 1994, Bishop Barbarito has an ever-changing population of di- Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito, main many towns in America, including across the diocese and America, served as a member of the U.S. verse cultures and organizing ways celebrant. 561-622-2565. Clearwater and Pompano Beach and more and more Catholics striv- Conference of Catholic Bishops’ to best minister to and evangelize in Florida. There have been nearly ing to get better informed on legis- Committee on the Relationship the people here and unite all as one 100,000 people, who have gone lation and policy-making. He began between Eastern and Latin Rite holy Catholic Church. During the to carry out the mission of the Lord, through formation and received working full time and became part Catholic Churches, as well as 25th anniversary jubilee celebrated and reminded all to turn to Our the sacrament of holy Commu- of the diocesan family in 1995. the Canonical Affairs Commit- Oct. 24, 2009, Bishop Barbarito said Lady Queen of the Apostles, patron- nion. Nearly 65,000 people have “Since then, I became aware of tee. He served on the board of Catholics should “look back with ess of the diocese, for help. been confirmed, and nearly 30,000 all the wonderful things the Cath- directors for Catholic Legal Im- gratitude” and “look forward with “We look to Mary to continue to marriages have been celebrated in olic Church does throughout the migration Network, and cur- great hope.” guide us to her Son and to help us the various parishes, uniting cou- world to carry out God’s plan,” he rently serves on the Committee Bishop Barbarito reminded appreciate better his presence in ples on their journeys to family life said. “I’m very proud of our Church for the Protection of Children those gathered how the diocese is the Eucharist,” he said. “May we and having children, the future of and this feeling continues to grow and Young People. He serves as still relatively young, but with many draw strength from Christ’s pres- the Church. every day.” n the vice president of the Florida accomplishments and an integral ence among us and continue to “The diocese has grown so Conference of Catholic Bishops part of the history of the 2,000-year- grow in love as we build up his body quickly and so beautifully,” said The diocesan archives depart- and is the episcopal liaison for old Church of Jesus Christ. He said here in the Diocese of Palm Beach, Peralte. It is beautiful.” ment contributed statistics for its Education Committee. God is calling all here to continue this great city of God.” Don Kazimir, director of Catho- this story. Oct. 24-Nov. 6, 2014 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 4 priests founded by Bishop Daily, for whom it fits in with the values we have.” he once worked as chancellor in That kind of nimble approach Community Business Directory From 3 Brooklyn, Father Murtagh said. will help the diocese meet its chal- He sees Bishop Barbarito as qui- lenges, the monsignor said. “It’s ATTORNEYS eter, more low-key than the found- still new and has a lot of energy. Miami, and we felt like a step- ing bishop “dealing with people Some good men are coming up. It child,” Msgr. McMahon recalled. in a friendly, personable way,” he has good leadership.” “And each parish felt like the Lone said. “It’s a different style.” Father Rynne is even more san- William E. Boyes Ranger. Bishop Daily built an iden- Msgr. McMahon sees the bish- guine about the future of the dio- John Farina tity for the diocese.” op’s leadership as a subtle way of cese. “I hope that it continues to Boyes & Farina, P.A. 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Oct. 24 is a very significant and BISHOP’S joyful day for the Diocese of Palm SCHEDULE Beach. It is the 30th anniversary of the establishment of this vibrant Oct. 24 — 11:30 a.m., Mass, and still-growing diocese by Pope 30th anniversary of Diocese of Palm Florida John Paul II. Thirty years ago, with Beach, Cathedral of St. Ignatius the Diocese of Venice to our west, Loyola Chapel, Palm Beach Gardens. Catholic we came into existence with our Oct. 25 — 2:30 p.m., Mass, DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH territory having been carved from Countdown to Krakow World Youth the Archdiocese of Miami and the Day, Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola. Vol. 75, No. 24 Diocese of Orlando. We have grown Oct. 26 — 11 a.m., Mass, significantly in these 30 years with installation of Father Peter Truong as 9995 North Military Trail an increase of pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 population as Rivera Beach; 3 p.m., Mass, Knights 561-775-9500 • Fax 561-630-2698 well as churches and Ladies of the Holy Sepulcher, St. to accommodate Vincent de Paul Seminary, Boynton PUBLISHER Beach. Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito the population. Our Lady Queen of the Apostles is the patroness of the Dioces of We continue to Palm Beach. The stained glass picutred above is from her namesake Oct. 29 — 5:30 p.m., Social/din- DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS comprise five parish in Royal Palm Beach. (JIM DAVIS | FC) ner with Passionist Priests community, Dianne Laubert counties in Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center, [email protected] LIVING THE southern Florida God has called us. It means recog- During the coming year, much North Palm Beach. 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Father Son Linh Hoang, parochial administrator of St. Savannah Sternberg, 9, left, and her friend, Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Port St. Lucie, blesses Hope Piscottano, 9, cuddle Phoenix the cat Christine Warner pets Kramer, a Labrador mix, during a pet blessing Peyton held by her owner, Julia Cuccurullo, during an during an animal blessing at St. Elizabeth Ann event. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) animal blessing ceremony at the parish Oct. 4. Seton Parish. Feast of St. Francis celebrated through pet blessings

LINDA REEVES Peyton, her four-legged compan- helped raise $55,000 for the reno- of the Florida Catholic staff ion. vation of facilities on the parish “He likes to run and chase property near the church. The PORT ST. LUCIE | Father Son squirrels,” she said about her project has begun. Linh Hoang held a big communi- 4-year-old friend, held tightly in “We will have six classrooms,” ty event at St. Elizabeth Ann Se- her arms. he said about the refurbishing of ton that was not just for parishio- During ceremonies, Father buildings that will add new space ners, but for their furry, feathered Hoang talked about St. Francis for additional religion classes. and finned friends as well. and his great love for all of God’s “We expect that the buildings Everything from cats and dogs creatures, but he also mentioned will be completed by Christmas.” to hamsters and horses arrived at the saint’s love of God and the A parking lot project is also the parish’s pet blessing Oct. 4 in Church and his witness as he underway at the parish. With the honor of the feast of St. Francis of ministered and gave to the poor. support of a generous donor, the Assisi. Similar events were held at Father Hoang prayed for the parish is upgrading parking ar- parishes around the diocese and health of all the animals gath- eas. the world. ered on the grounds, then asked “We are blessed,” said Father St. Francis lived from 1181 to all to form a line. One by one, Fa- Hoang, who has a vision of con- 1226. He was the son of a wealthy ther Hoang blessed each animal, tinuing to grow the parish in cloth merchant, who gave up all some on a leash, others in car- the footsteps of past leaders, in- his worldly possessions to the riers and in cages and a couple cluding Father Edmund Szpieg, poor to follow in the footsteps of wearing ribbons and bows. the retired pastor emeritus who Jesus. He is loved by Catholics “My Sophie brings me so much served the parish since 1999. n Carol Sacchetti spends time with her dogs Sofia and Coco. and non-Catholics alike. Known joy,” said George Trocchiano at- for his great love of creatures, he tending the blessing with his be- is referred to as the patron saint of loved companion puppy. “She is a animals. In 1221, he founded the true gift from God.” Order of Friars Minor, which today Father Hoang blessed Sophie, is known as the Franciscan order. made the Sign of the Cross over The Diocese of Palm Beach has her and gave her a pat on the two parishes served by Francis- head. Although he does not have can priests — St. Mark in Boyn- a friend like Sophie, he does have ton Beach and St. Lucie in Port St. pets: two goldfish named Gina Lucie. Both parishes held special and Tina. weekend celebrations in honor of “I have a 175-gallon tank at the the founder of their order: St. Lu- rectory,” Father Hoang said. cie Parish on Oct. 4 and St. Mark He officially began his new ap- Parish on Oct. 5. pointment at St. Elizabeth Sept. 1 It was the first time Father and plans to carry on the bless- Hoang held an animal blessing ing of animals ceremony next fall as parochial administrator of St. and add other events, activities Elizabeth Ann Seton. The event and ministry programs to the attracted a procession of families parish agenda this year. Only in of the community and their ani- the parish a short while, he has mals to the parish grounds that featured a big water dish and a small white statue of St. Francis Subscribe Today! 31772-1024 of Assisi for celebrations. www.thefloridacatholic.org 31667-1024 Julia Cuccurullo, 12, attended 1-888-275-9953 ceremonies at St. Elizabeth. She snapped photos of some of the Florida Catholic is published dogs and introduced people to 24 times a year in print and online daily. Subscribe online at www.thefloridacatholic.org Or call 1-888-275-9953 7 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Oct. 24-Nov. 6, 2014

Men’s Scripture study and DIOCESAN EVENTS Promote diocesan, parish TV MASS discussion: Tuesdays 7-9 p.m., Holy Name of Jesus, Holy Family Diocesan “Countdown to and school happenings Weekly Televised Mass: The Room, 345 S. Military Trail, West Krakow”: Oct. 25-2-8 p.m., televised Catholic Mass airs each Palm Beach. Led by Deacon Jack Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, Events listed on this page and others taking place in the Diocese of Palm Beach Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Ion Televi- Hamilton. 561-722-6793. 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach are listed on the Events Calendar on the diocesan website at www.diocesepb.org/ sion Networks (check your local Prayer gathering: Fridays, 9:45 Gardens. Sponsored by the Office events. Organizers/ministry leaders can promote activities by visiting the website listing), featuring priests of the five- of Catechetical Leadership, and going to the News and Events section for submission information. Submitted a.m., and Tuesdays, 3 p.m., 8177 Youth and Young Adult Ministry county diocese and Bishop Gerald Glades Road, Boca Raton. Pray with information may also appear in diocesan E-News. For more information, please M. Barbarito. Weekly homilies are others for the end of abortion. 561- Formation. Theme: “Blessed are contact the Office of Communications at 561-775-9529. the merciful for they shall obtain available online at www.diocesepb. 347-1636. mercy.” Features Mass, adoration org/videos. To support the Catholic Prayer gathering: Fridays, and exposition of the Blessed Lumen Christi Gala, Dec. 13, focused on all aspects of adoption Mass, please contact the Diocese of 5 p.m., on the sidewalks near A Sacrament, singer and songwriter The Breakers, 1 S. County Road, including legal matters, grant Palm Beach Office of Communica- Woman’s World Medical Center Jon Niven, dinner. All are Palm Beach. Bishop Gerald M. assistance, waiting period, tions at 561-775-9529. that offers abortion services, 503 S. encouraged to create a 22-inch- Barbarito’s annual dinner dance to domestic adoption in Florida and 12th St., Fort Pierce. Treasure Coast by-28-inch flag representing support Catholic schools. All net home-study requirements. 561- rosary group leads rosary recitation schools, parishes, ministries and proceeds go to tuition scholarships, 738-2060. vendors invited. Reservations for the end of abortion. 772-465- 8298. organizations to which they are which are shared equally among • Rosary gathering: First required for space. 561-414-1020 affiliated, and bring it to display. diocesan schools. 561-775-9520. Saturdays, 9 a.m., near the or [email protected]. Pray the rosary for life: Dee Aitken, 561-622-2565, Specially priced hotel rooms for Presidential Women’s Center in Fall festival: Nov. 6, 6-10 p.m.; Saturdays, 9-10 a.m., sidewalks just [email protected]. gala guests. Reservations required West Palm Beach, 100 Northpoint Nov. 7, 6 p.m.-midnight; Nov. 8, 1 north of the Wellington Regional “Town and Gown”: Oct. 30, by Oct. 29. Call The Breakers, Parkway, West Palm Beach. Led by p.m.-midnight; Nov. 9, 1-10 p.m., Medical Center, 10101 Forest Hill 7:30 p.m., St. Vincent de Paul 1-866-751-7272 and request Lumen Catholic Charities of the Diocese St. Luke Parish and School, 2892 Blvd., Wellington. All invited to Regional Seminary, 10701 S. Christi rate. of Palm Beach Respect Life Office. S. Congress Ave., Palm Springs. pray for the end of abortions. 561- Military Trail, Boynton Beach. Taping of televised Christmas 561-345-2000, ext. 287. Carnival rides, vendors, games, 784-0689. An evening for the community Mass: Dec. 18, 5:30 p.m., • Healing retreat for those food, raffle. Proceeds benefit to join the students and faculty Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, suffering in the aftermath of school renovations. 561-965-8980. for a presentation, “When God 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach abortion: Nov. 7-9, in Spanish, Our Festival of crafts: Nov. 8, RETREATS/DAYS Seems Silent” by Msgr. Michael Gardens. Main celebrant: Bishop Lady of Florida Spiritual Center, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Our Lady of Muhr, dean of Spiritual Formation. OF PRAYER Gerald M. Barbarito. Mass will 1300 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Lourdes, 22094 Lyons Road, Boca R.S.V.P. to Barbara, 561-732-4424. air Christmas morning on local Beach. Developed by Rachel’s Raton. More than 60 tables of Our Lady of Florida Spiritual All Souls Day Mass: Nov. 2, television for the benefit of the Vineyard healing ministry. Men handcrafted items. Baked goods, Center: Retreats and programs 10 a.m., Our Lady Queen of Peace sick, homebound and others in and women invited. Opportunities refreshments, children’s activities. available. Season theme: “Blessed Cemetery, 10941 Southern Blvd., the community. All participants to experience the grieving process Entertainment by characters in are you.” Reservations required Royal Palm Beach. 561-793-0711. are asked to wear fine holiday and identify effects of abortion. costume from “The Wizard of Oz” except when stated. Location: attire. Mass followed by holiday 5th annual “Remembrance Discussions, spiritual exercises, production. Raffle. Free admission. 1300 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm refreshments. 561-775-9529 or Tree” ceremony: Nov. 2, All prayer and reflection. Sacrament 561-483-2440 Beach. 561-626-1300 or www. [email protected]. Souls’ Day, noon, St. Vincent de of reconciliation offered. Memorial Gala: Nov. 8, 6 p.m., St. ourladyofflorida.org: Paul Regional Seminary, 10701 Permanent deacon service honoring the aborted child Anastasia Parish, 407 S. 33rd St., • Centering prayer: Wednesdays, S. Military Trail, Boynton Beach. formation: Applications now and Mass. Participation and all calls Fort Pierce. Entertainment by 4-5 p.m., main chapel. Hosted by the Palm Beach being accepted for next sessions, strictly confidential. 561-602-4778 comedian Hank Western. Buffet, Diocesan Council of Catholic which begin Jan. 31, 2015. Men cocktails, music and games. • Silent weekend retreat: Oct. or dgardner@catholiccharitiesdpb. 31-Nov. 2. “Blessed are you,” led Women and the seminary. Mass interested in applying for the org. Admission: $75 per person. celebrated by Bishop Gerald M. by retreat team. Cost: $195.Deposit program are asked to speak • Christmas tea: Dec. 9, 2-5 p.m., Proceeds benefit educational Barbarito. For a small donation, and registration required. to their pastor for permission Chesterfield Hotel, 363 Cocoanut needs of St. Anastasia School you can honor your departed to apply. Applications can be • Day of reflection: Nov. 5, 10 Row, Palm Beach. Christmas- students. 772-461-2233. loved ones with this special downloaded by visiting the a.m.-2:30 p.m. “I can do all things themed auction. Children’s choral Craft and tag sale: Nov. 8, 9 memoriam. Guests can also attend diocesan website, www.diocesepb. through him who strengthens performance. 561-630-2695 or a.m.-2 p.m., St. Matthew Parish, a lunch that follows ceremony. org. 561-775-9540. me” (Phil 4:13), led by Passionist [email protected]. 6090 Hypoluxo Road, Lake Worth. Lunch cost: $10, reservations Catholic Charities: Vendors wanted. 561-434-5606, Father Paul Wierichs. Cost: $30. required. To make reservations or • Elder affairs luncheon: Oct. [email protected]. Reservations required. memoriam, call Barbara, 561-732- 30, noon, Hilton Palm Beach COMMUNITY Holiday marketplace: Nov. 13, • Depression recovery: Nov. 4424. Airport, 150 Australian Ave., West 6-9 p.m.; Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 14-16. “We live in hope,” led by Night of worship with Palm Beach. Special tribute to EVENTS St. Clare Parish, 821 Prosperity Passionist Father John Powers. Cost: concert: Nov. 16, 7 p.m., Our Lady representatives of local hospice Farms Road, North Palm Beach. $225. Registration and deposit Queen of Peace Cemetery, 10941 organizations. All are invited. Presentation on life issues: Over 25 vendors selling Christmas required. Southern Blvd., Royal Palm Beach. Ticket: $75. 561-345-2010. Oct. 25, noon, St. Martin de Porres gifts and decor, handmade jewelry, • Day of reflection: Dec. 3, 10 Features Christian singer Audrey • Adoption awareness Parish, 2555 N.E. Savanna Road, handbags, accessories, art, home a.m.-2:30 p.m. “Advent: A Time Assad. Advance admission: $15; workshop: Nov 1, 1-5 p.m., Jensen Beach. Presenter: Father decor, personalized items and for Turning,” led by Passionist $18 at the door. 561-793-0711 or Birthline/Lifeline Pregnancy Care Tadeusz Pacholczyk, director of baked goods. Raffle. Smoothies, Father Damian Tower. Cost: $30. ourqueen.org/events to purchase Center, 212 E. Boynton Beach the National Catholic Bioethics subs and salads. Sponsored by St. Reservation required. tickets. Blvd., Boynton Beach. Presentation Center. Topic: Care and treatment Clare School Association. Proceeds • Advent day of reflection: Dec. decisions for compromised patients benefit school programs and 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., led by retreat or patients at the end of life. 772- needs. 561-312-1850. team. Concludes with Mass for the 334-4214. Fall bazaar: Nov. 22, 7 a.m.-1 fourth Sunday of Advent. Cost: $30. International festival: Oct. p.m.; Nov. 23, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Reservation required. 26, 1-5 p.m., St. Mark Parish, Francis of Assisi, 200 W. 20th St., Cenacle, spiritual direction 643 St. Mark Place, Boynton Riviera Beach. Flea market with and programs: 1400 S. Dixie Beach. Features ethnic food, reasonably priced items. Food. Highway, Lantana. 561-249-1621. entertainment and treasures Proceeds benefit parish. 561-758- • Centering prayer: Thursdays, of Italy, Ireland, Germany, 3061. 7-8:30 p.m. Free-will offering the Caribbean islands, Africa, 40th annual arts and craft appreciated. Guatemala and America. Cost: $10 fair: Nov. 22, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Nov. adults; $5 children under 10. Public 23, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Cathedral welcome. 561-734-9330. of St. Ignatius Loyola, 9999 N. ANNOUNCEMENTS Presentation on human Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens. trafficking: Oct. 29, 6 p.m., Handmade items, holiday gifts and Theology study program: St.. Bernadette Parish, 30 N.W. gifts for other occasions, bake sale, Wednesdays and one weekend a California Blvd., Port St. Lucie. raffle, snack bar and activities for month, St. Vincent de Paul Regional Hosted by parish social justice children. Proceeds benefit youth Seminary, 10701 S. Military Trail, ministry. 772-336-9956. ministry and mission trips. 561-622- Boynton Beach. Master level degree Presentation on human 2565. program for laypersons. Degree trafficking:Oct 30, 7 p.m., St. Music at St. Patrick: Nov. 30, 3 sessions begin January 2015. 561- Joan of Arc Parish, 370 S.W. Third p.m., St. Patrick Parish hall, 13591 732-4424, ext. 151. St., Boca Raton. Presenter: Maurice Prosperity Farms Road, Palm Beach Women of Grace ministry Middleberg of the nonprofit Gardens. Performers: Orchid City program is seeking volunteers organization Free the Slaves, Brass Band. Free, but free-will to facilitate study programs for dedicated to promoting awareness offering appreciated. 561-626-8626 English-speakers and also for of modern-day slavery. 561-809- Christmas concert: Dec. 12, Spanish-speakers. Training sessions

32196-1024 8378. 7:30 p.m., Our Lady Queen of the are held at St. Joan of Arc Parish Bazaar: Nov. 1-2, Ascension Apostles, 100 Crestwood Blvd. ministry buildings, 319 S.W. Third Parish, 7250 N. Federal Highway, S., Royal Palm Beach. Features Street, Boca Raton. Registration: Boca Raton. Hosted by Council performances by Alexis Rizzolo Martha Nicolli, 561 212 8673 or of Catholic Women. Crafters and and Christine Zaide. 561-798-5661. [email protected]. Oct. 24-Nov. 6, 2014 Florida Catholic ADVERTISEMENT 8 32498-1024

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All Souls Day Mass – Sunday, Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. The Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, will celebrate All Souls Day Mass. All clergy, parishioners, families and friends of the Diocese of Palm Beach are invited to attend this Mass in remembrance of our beloved Faithful Departed. Light refreshments will follow. Please note: This Mass fulfills your Sunday obligation.

Veterans Day Mass – Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11:30 a.m. This Mass in our outdoor chapel, celebrated by Father Julian Harris of St. Thomas More, will be offered on Veterans Day. The dedication of our new Veterans Memorial will follow, along with light refreshments.

Night of Worship with Audrey Assad – Sunday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. You are invited to join us for a powerful evening of praise with Audrey Assad, acclaimed Catholic music artist. Her recent “Death, Be Not Proud” album beautifully reflects our message as a Catholic cemetery, that Jesus Christ has conquered sin and death. Visit ourqueen.org/events for more information or to purchase tickets. First 100 youth and college students to email [email protected] receive free tickets to the concert! 32457-1024 561-793-0711 • www.ourqueen.org • 10941 Southern Blvd., Royal Palm Beach, FL 9 FLORIDA NEWS Florida Catholic Oct. 24-Nov. 6, 2014 National leader offers youth ministers real stats, helpful tips JIM DAVIS Florida Catholic correspondent

MIAMI SHORES | Inspiring young Catholics to embrace their faith takes more than just segre- gating them into ministries just for their age range, according to one expert in youth ministry. To help younger Catholics cre- ate an “emotional connection to the faith community,” it will take “engagement” and “integration,” especially since engagement leads to spiritual commitment. “For my generation, belief led to belonging,” said Robert McCarty, Daphne Dominique, assistant to the principal at Archbishop Curley Robert McCarty, executive director of the National Federation for executive director of the National Notre Dame Prep and youth minister at St. Martha Parish, listens to Catholic Youth Ministry, pictured speaking at a priests convocation, Federation for Catholic Youth Min- Robert McCarty’s presentation Sept.16. (MARLENE QUARONI | FC) also spoke to youth ministers Sept. 16 at the Archdiocese of Miami istry. “For the modern generation, Pastoral Center. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC) it’s the opposite: Belonging leads to youths, and how to help them build now marry in the Church. behavior, and behavior leads to be- a relationship with the Church. McCarty’s dire summary: “Our before leaving for a mission, Mc- renewal.” lief.” After an introduction by Stephen youths and young adults are just Carty recommended. Her campus minister, Consi McCarty spoke at a Sept. 16 Colella, the archdiocese’s new di- bleeding out. We have to make a He finished with a bit of en- Panzer, agreed. “(McCarty) lit a fire. meeting at Miami’s Pastoral Center rector of Evangelization and Parish full-court press.” couragement for the youth leaders Sometimes we need that. We need which brought 87 officials from 36 Life, McCarty gave interesting stats: How to do that? McCarty said themselves. “We’re in this for the to rethink what we know.” schools, parishes and other minis- • 44 percent of American adults it would take “engagement” and long haul,” he said. “These kids are Colella, the archdiocesan direc- tries. Improving outreach to youths have changed their religious affili- “integration” to help form relation- going to be different adults because tor of evangelization and parish life, is part of the archdiocese’s Strategic ation, and 20 percent are now unaf- ships, which is a natural approach of what we did.” said he has heard similar reactions. Pastoral Plan, issued in October. filiated. for Catholics. Asked their reaction, youth lead- “They’ve felt energized and said Among other goals, the 28-page • Only 68 percent of people “Our relationship with Jesus ers often used two words — “ex- they were thankful that they were document called for more effective brought up Catholic continue in Christ has to do with our relation- cited” and “energized” — as much not alone. And they’re excited at the ministry to parishioners 18-35 years the Church — a slide of more than ship with the community of be- from hearing from one another as prospect of archdiocesan training.” old. It also called for the reopening 20 percentage points from the older lievers,” he added. “It is not an in- from McCarty. Daphne Dominique, assistant to of an archdiocesan Office for Youth generation. dividual religion; it’s a communal “It’s exciting to see all the efforts the principal at Archbishop Curley- and Young Adults, something that • 60 percent of Catholics who are religion.” in support of youth,” said Ivan- Notre Dame Prep in Miami and a was accomplished this month when now unaffiliated left the Church be- McCarty offered a few ideas on nia Van Arman, youth minister member of St. Martha Parish in Mi- Rosemarie Banich was hired as its tween 13 and 23 years old. how to engage and mainstream at Blessed Trinity Church, Miami ami Shores, said it’s important to re- director. (See accompanying story.) • Only 32 percent of all Ameri- young parishioners: Springs. “It’s good to get reminders alize young people want to feel they McCarty’s presentation — one of cans 18-29 years old are affiliated • Having them take part in li- of what works.” are part of the community. “(They two dozen he gives each year across with any religion — the group com- turgical events, like Stations of the Also at the meeting were officials seek) acceptance from older people, the U.S. — was aimed at explaining monly called the “Nones.” Cross and adoration of the Blessed of Carrollton School of the Sacred a sense of belonging to the Church. the emotional makeup of modern • Only 39 percent of Catholics Sacrament. Heart in Coconut Grove, run by They get pushed away.” • Sponsoring “intergenerational” the Religious of the Society of the McCarty also spoke on youth parish events, like social gatherings Sacred Heart. They came away en- outreach at the archdiocese’s con- and service projects, not only with thusiastic. vocation for priests the following Dr. Richard C. Bauer, DMD adults, but with their own families. “I feel renewed, excited to work day. As he wrapped up his talk, he Family Dentistry • Cosmetic Dentistry • In-Office or At-Home Care • Holding blessings of pets, bi- with the girls tomorrow,” said Eri- said, he got a standing ovation. cycles, even car keys. 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Bishops from around the world attend the Synod on the Family. (CNA/EWTN NEWS) synod on the family final report released see story, page 2 CNA/EWTN News

VATICAN CITY | The final report of the Synod on the Family, released Oct. 18, pres- ents substantial changes with respect to the much-discussed midterm report, especially regarding homosexual persons and the di- vorced and remarried. The final report was voted on, paragraph by paragraph, by the synod fathers; and, by Pope Francis’ choice, the result of each poll has been publicized, thus showing a glimpse into the synod fathers’ thought. Though all the paragraphs gained a ma- jority of votes, not all of them reached the supermajority of two-thirds, which is re- quired for official approval. With 181 voting synod fathers (out of 193), a simple majority is 93, while the supermajority is reached at 123 votes. Top, Father Patrick O’Connor, Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, Administrator Speaking with journalists during a press of Jesus the Worker Mission in Fort Myers, leads a procession celebrating the briefing Oct. 18, Father Federico Lombardi, Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary Oct. 5. Above right, the faithful pray during a daylong celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary at Jesus the Worker director of the Holy See press office, com- Mission. Above left is a close-up of the statue of Our Lady of the Rosary used mented that in light of preparations for the during the celebration. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) 2015 synod, the paragraphs that failed to gain official approval “cannot be considered as dismissed, but primarily as paragraphs that are not mature enough to gain a wide consensus of the assembly.” Bishop Veterans 40 Days for An overall glance at the final report Like the midterm report, the final report discusses All Day Mass Life in Fort is divided in three parts, titled: “Listening, context, and challenges of the family”; “The Saints’ Day 3 upcoming 4 Myers 5 Ins I de PLEASE SEE SYNOD, 15 Oct. 24-Nov. 6, 2014 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 2 Our Lady of the Rosary celebrated

BoB Reddy ers. Many of the adults also carried of the Florida Catholic staff flowers and wore traditional cloth- ing. FORT MYERS | Through Father Patrick O’Connor, Ob- prayer, song and reverence the lates of St. Francis de Sales, Ad- faithful of Jesus the Worker Mis- ministrator of Jesus the Worker, sion in Fort Myers took time Oct. then began the Mass after the dis- 5 to honor and celebrate Our Lady play was carried into the Church of the Rosary. and placed to the right of the altar While Our Lady of the Rosary as a temporary shrine. He blessed is the patroness of Guatemala, the the shrine with incense and holy celebration at Jesus the Worker water and then blessed the faith- was welcoming to the entire com- ful with holy water. munity, which includes faithful During the Mass, Father from across the Americas. O’Connor said a devotion to the Pope Francis said he finds great Blessed Virgin Mary through the joy that the Universal Church des- praying of the rosary creates a ignates October to the holy rosary. strong bond within the commu- “Mary accompanies us in prayer, nity. “This is such a wonderful day particularly in the prayer of the that celebrates the Blessed Virgin rosary,” which Pope Francis said, in a special and inspiring way. Use “sustains us in the battle” against Mary as a guide in your life and the “evil one and his accomplices.” find the same devotion to Jesus as The true source of this strength she had for her Son.” More than 1,000 people participate in a procession celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary Oct. comes from prayer, which he While the faithful are blessed by 5 at Jesus the Worker Mission in Fort Myers. (BOB REDDY | FC) called “the breath of faith. … When the grace of God, Father O’Connor we call upon the intercession of continued, everyone must take ad- with chicken and ribs, as well as Mother holding the Christ Child of Guatemala City in front of the Mary we ask that she help us to vantage of this grace by honoring Guatemalan food, and traditional in her arms and is made of pure Cathedral because there was no become more open to God’s sur- Him by the way we live our lives. and modern Guatemalan dancing. silver. The image of the Blessed church large enough to hold the prises, to be faithful to Him each The faithful can be aided in this The activities transitioned into Virgin has a large rosary in her multitude that had gathered. The and every day, and to praise and effort “by continuing to seek the the parish hall where people were right hand and in the other hand crown on the head of the blessed thank Him, for He is our strength.” intercession of the Blessed Virgin entertained by wooden marimbas she holds the Child who seems to image is a valuable silver jewel The celebration at Jesus the Mary, especially to Our Lady of the (a type of large xylophone played be trying to free Himself from her with which the people of Guate- Worker Mission began with a Rosary, as she continues in heaven by six people at the same time), embrace. mala wanted to show their de- gathering in front of a temporary to speak on our behalf.” folk music and additional danc- The original statue exists to votion and enthusiasm for their outdoor shrine to Our Lady of the Naturally, the best way to seek ers. The dancers, first children and this day, but the robes of Our Lady patroness. It is studded with 121 Rosary. The shrine included a stat- the intercession of the Blessed Vir- then adults, performed a variety of and the pedestal are not visible, emeralds, 80 pearls and 44 dia- ue that was placed on a platform gin is through regularly praying courting and celebratory dances. having been covered by elaborate monds, a gold rose and more. adorned with flowers and rosaries. the rosary, he added. Some of the music and dancing garments and ornaments. In 1821, Devotees claim the coloring of The faithful prayed the holy ro- After the Mass was concluded, has been passed down generation Guatemalan patriots adopted Our her beautiful face changes from sary before the platform was car- rosaries were distributed which to generation for centuries. Lady of the Rosary as the patron of bright pink to a much more faded ried throughout the parking lot as were made and donated by the the national independence move- shade whenever there is a con- music reflecting the community’s faithful of St. Francis Xavier Par- Feast day ment. flict or some national misfortune strong devotion to the Blessed Vir- ish in Fort Myers. Additional rosa- The widely known feast of Our The Virgin of the Rosary was is imminent. The entire month of gin was sung. ries were distributed at each Mass Lady of the Rosary Oct. 7 marks solemnly declared “Queen of Gua- October is occasion for national The ceremony was led by chil- throughout the weekend. the anniversary of the combined temala” in 1833 and was crowned celebration, feasting and constant dren dressed in traditional Guate- The celebration continued after Christian fleet in the 16th century canonically Jan. 26, 1934, in a pilgrimages to the sanctuary of malan clothing and carrying flow- the Mass and included a barbecue at the Battle of Lepanto defeating ceremony in the principal square the Virgin of the Rosary. n the Ottoman Empire fleet off the coast of Italy. Ahead of the battle, PRAYING THE ROSARY Pope Pius V called for all of Europe to pray the rosary for victory and Praying the Rosary The Finding of the Child led a rosary procession in Rome. Holding the crucifix, make the Sign of Jesus in the Temple After the victory, Pope Pius de- the Cross and recite the Apostles’ Creed. Sorrowful (Tuesday and Friday) clared Oct. 7 the Feast of Our Lady Say the Our Father. Say three Hail The Agony in the Garden of Victory, which transitioned to Marys. Say the Glory Be. The Scourging at the Pillar become the modern-day Feast of Announce the First Mystery; then say The Crowning with Thorns Our Lady of the Rosary. the Our Father. Say 10 Hail Marys. Say the The Carrying of the Cross Known as the patroness of Glory Be. The Crucifixion peace and conversion to Jesus, After each decade say the following Our Lady of the Rosary has made prayer requested by the Blessed Virgin Glorious (Wednesday and Sunday) a great impact on many cultures, Mary at Fatima: “O my Jesus, forgive us The Resurrection none more so than for the people our sins, save us from the fire of hell, lead The Ascension of Guatemala. The popular tra- all souls to Heaven, especially those who The Descent of the Holy Spirit dition that dates back centuries have need of your mercy.” The Assumption states that the Blessed Virgin Announce the next Mystery and repeat The Coronation of the Mary travelled through the Amer- above. Conclude the rosary by praying the Blessed Virgin Mary icas with the Holy Child Jesus. The Hail Holy Queen. Luminous (Thursday) Infant Jesus fell asleep when they THE MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY reached Guatemala and so they The Baptism in the Jordan Joyful (Monday and Saturday) stayed there. The Wedding Feast of Cana The Annunciation The depiction of this story is The Proclamation of the found in the modern representa-

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SARASOTA | With the inten- tion of thanking and honoring all of the men and women who have served our country, and those who continue to serve our country today in the armed forces of the United States, Bishop Frank J. Dewane in- vites everyone to attend the annual Veterans Day Mass Nov. 11 at Sara- sota National Cemetery in Sarasota. With the completion of Patriot Plaza and pavilion, the Mass will be un- der cover and there will be ample on-site parking for those in atten- dance. The opening ceremony begins at 2:45 p.m., followed by the Mass at 3 p.m. Bishop Frank J. Dewane will celebrate the Mass and he will be joined by concelebrating priests from across the Diocese. The Knights of Columbus colors corps stands at attention at the conclusion of the 2013 Veterans Day Mass at Sarasota National Cemetery. The Mass on Veterans Day is The 2014 Mass will be celebrated in the newly opened Patriots Plaza at the cemetery. (FC FILE PHOTO) celebrated to allow the faithful an opportunity to honor veterans and He said that it is important to corps leading the way, followed Marines. The flags will be flanked the Diocese of Venice are invited pray for them, many of whom are remember and pray for those who by the concelebrating priests and by uniformed members of Home- to concelebrate at the Mass. It is laid to rest at Sarasota National answered the call to serve and gave Bishop Dewane. land Security. To recall how some- being coordinated by the Diocese Cemetery. their life for all of us to keep our Following the Mass, Bishop times the military services mark of Venice with special assistance “It is an honor and privilege to liberties, while also taking time Dewane and the priests, escorted the death of a soldier there will be a from the fourth-degree Knights of have the opportunity to celebrate to pray for those they left behind. by the Knight of Columbus color “fallen soldier, battle cross”: a white Columbus. Mass for the intention of our vet- A special prayer intention will be corps, will proceed to the nearby cross with dog tags hanging from it, Sarasota National Cemetery is erans each year at this important made for the men and women who graves where they will stand in si- and a rifle and its bayonet embed- located on State Road 72 (exit 205 celebration,” Bishop Dewane said. continue to serve our country in lent prayer. At that time a U.S. Army ded in the ground, with a helmet at Clark Road), approximately four “We gather to memorialize the sac- defense of the freedoms we hold honor guard will make a ceremoni- poised on top and a pair of empty miles east of Interstate 75. A water rifice of the soldiers who fought for dear.” al rifle volley. This will be followed military boots at the base. Also on station and restrooms will be in the freedoms that we enjoy. We pray Prior to the start of the Mass by the playing of taps. display will be a wooden cross with place for the ceremony. There will for those who have gone before and there will be a presentation of the A military display will be set candles. be handicapped parking and golf thank them for their service to their colors by a Knights of Columbus up nearby with flags represent- All are welcome to attend the carts available to shuttle those who country, and honor the men and color guard. The opening proces- ing each branch of the U.S. armed Mass. Active military personnel need extra assistance. Guests are women who are buried at Sarasota sion will then begin with members forces: Army, Navy, Air Force, Ma- are asked to wear their uniforms for encouraged to arrive early. n National Cemetery and elsewhere.” of the Knights of Columbus color rines, Coast Guard and Merchant the occasion. Priests from across Red Mass celebrated for legal community Bob Reddy we pray to the Holy Spirit to send Red Masses is for the U.S. Supreme of the Florida Catholic staff down the graces needed to protect Court in Washington, D.C. in early always the most vulnerable in so- October, and by the Florida Bish- SEBRING | Invoking the Holy ciety.” ops for the Florida Legislature in Spirit, Bishop Frank J. Dewane Those in the legal profession Tallahassee in March. A Red Mass called upon legal professionals to are respected and responsible is now celebrated annually in have insight and grace and above members of society who are ca- Sarasota and Sebring. all, be people of mercy during an pable of doing much good through The annual Mass has gained a annual Red Mass held Oct. 6 at St. the grace of the Holy Spirit, he special significance for local Cath- Catherine Parish in Sebring. continued. “Let the Holy Spirit olic legal professionals as it unites “You are scholars of the law inspire you to see the good that is them in their Faith. Although they but always remember you are around you. Let that hope that is serve the legal system in different called by God to be witnesses to Jesus be the source you turn to in ways, they are also first and fore- your Faith,” Bishop Dewane said. times of difficulty.” most Catholics. This Mass serves “Know that Divine Law is funda- The Red Mass derives its name as a poignant reminder to those mental to who you are and who from the red vestments worn by who participate about who they you strive to be. Through the two the priests, which represent both are and where they come from. pillars of the Commandments lay the tongues of fire of the Holy Following the Mass in Sebring, a love of God and love of neigh- Spirit and scarlet robes tradition- the attorneys present from High- bor.” ally worn by justices from the lands County renewed the oath Acknowledging that working 13th century when the tradition of Bishop Frank J. Dewane greets people following the annual Red Mass they took when they first became in the legal professional entails such a Mass for those in the legal for legal professionals, which was celebrated at St. Catherine Parish attorneys in the state of Florida. many challenges, Bishop Dewane profession was first established. in Sebring Oct. 6. (BOB REDDY | FC) Also present was the Sheriff of added that it “takes a heart and Throughout the Mass, Bishop De- Highlands County and Chief of the love of God to love thy neigh- wane invoked the Holy Spirit to ing in civic office. Bishop Dewane in hopes of emu- Police for Sebring, as well as a bor. Let us pray that the Holy Spirit bestow His gifts of wisdom, cour- The first Red Mass in the Dio- lating similar, more well-known number other local and county will inspire you to be ever faithful age and right judgment upon all cese began in 2008 when legal pro- Red Masses which take place each government officials. A reception to the Commandments. Further attorneys, judges and those serv- fessionals in Sarasota approached year. The most notable of these followed in the Parish hall. n 5 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Oct. 24-Nov. 6, 2014 Bereavement Life cannot be ‘thrown away’ counselors 40 Days for Hellenbrand said. “My prayer has been in every campaign that plac- unite for day es like this would close not just to- Life vigil to end day, but forever.” BoB Reddy The 40 Days for Life campaign of the Florida Catholic staff abortion continues receives the full support of the Di- ocese of Venice and Bishop Frank PORT CHARLOTTE | Every to Nov. 2 J. Dewane. Twice during the fall parish has a core group of people campaign Bishop Dewane partici- who dedicate their time to help- BoB Reddy pated in prayer vigils, first in Sara- ing others overcome loss. These of the Florida Catholic staff sota on Oct. 3 and then Oct. 9 in unsung heroes use their personal Fort Myers. In Fort Myers, he first skills to reach out and help others celebrated Mass at St. Cecilia Par- change from being overwhelmed FORT MYERS | The 40 Days for ish before leading more than 100 by a feeling of desolation to having Life international prayer campaign participants to a nearby Planned a renewed hope and purpose. that began in Texas several years Parenthood facility. He greeted The Diocese of Venice Depart- ago is still going strong. The local and thanked each participant for The Respect Life Club of Bishop Verot Catholic High School in Fort ment of Evangelization, Family fall campaign, which began Sept. being there and then joined in the Myers participates in the 40 Days for Life prayer vigil Oct. 9. The Life Office, recently invited those 24, is taking place outside abortion praying of the rosary and the recit- group is seen here with Bishop Frank J. Dewane who celebrated in the parishes who serve as sup- facilities in Fort Myers and Saraso- ing of several additional prayers Mass at nearby St. Cecilia Parish and participated in the vigil. port group leaders for bereavement, ta. Participants pray for the women and songs. (BOB REDDY | FC) grief and loss to attend a daylong who enter the Planned Parenthood Among those participating was program designed to help them be abortion facilities at these loca- a group representing the Bishop the face of the Lord. … Every un- more successful at what they do. tions as well as for the people who Verot Catholic High School Re- born child, condemned unjustly ‘Life cannot be The Bereavement Training Day work inside. spect Life Club. They carried the to being aborted, has the face of discarded as if it is was held at St. Charles Borromeo Paula Hellenbrand, who is the main 40 Days for Life sign and the Lord, who before being born, Parish in Port Charlotte Oct. 11, and 40 Days for Life co-coordinator in waved to cars as they passed by on and then when He was just born, trash, which is exactly was attended by about 100 people Fort Myers, said it upsets her to see the busy street. experienced the rejection of the what an abortion is. who were interested in learning women who are visibly pregnant During his homily, Bishop De- world.” more about how to better serve go into the abortion facilities and wane reminded the faithful that Continuing to refer to the We as Christians and those who are suffering. Family Life don’t realize there is an alternative Pope Francis has been unwavering words of the Holy Father, followers of Christ must Director Angela Exner said the goal to abortion: that is life. in his support for life and in his op- Bishop Dewane said we are all of the day was to be a support to “The facilities are providing a position to abortion. Pope Francis counted on to spread the “Gos- not allow this culture of those in the parishes, and then offer wretched life of regrets for these said “each one of us is called to rec- pel of Life” in whatever way we additional assistance in developing women and death for the children,” ognize in the fragile human being can. “Life cannot be discarded death’ to continue.’ resources that are most helpful. as if it is trash, which is ex- Carrie Hansen of the Institute actly what an abortion is. 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Dewane told He added that one of the key de- young people during a question- votions of Pope Francis is to Our and-answer session at Epiphany Lady Undoer of Knots. This is a Cathedral Parish in Venice Oct. 8. devotion which reflects how many The questions for Bishop De- people feel and live out their faith, wane varied widely from personal tied up in knots. Devotees seek the to covering topics such as seeking intercession of the Blessed Virgin explanations about key elements Mary and Christ in helping to untie of the faith, the saints, the Sacra- some of those knots in life. ments, and details about Pope When speaking about Pope Francis. Francis, Bishop Dewane said that A key theme for the evening the Holy Father was interested in focused on reminding the young learning about what the Diocese is people that the Church of God is a doing to reach out to youth in the Church of Hope, and that the faith- area, and noted the large annual ful must always strive to be People Youth Rally which keeps grow- of Hope. “Remember God is pres- ing and brings in more than 1,500 ent everywhere; you just have to youth from across the Diocese. look a little harder sometimes to Bishop Frank J. Dewane speaks to youth from Epiphany Cathedral Parish in Venice during a question- “You young men and women of find Our Lord,” Bishop Dewane and-answer session in the Parish hall Oct. 8. (BOB REDDY | FC) God bring a joy and newness to said. the Faith that is inspiring to me, Several of the questions were they really have. ward,” Bishop Dewane said. “Con- Two of the most poignant ques- the Holy Father and everyone,” he about the Sacraments, and in par- Each Sacrament helps magnify firmation is the full entrance into tions were: “Why did God make continued. “You bring so much ticular about Confirmation and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit upon the Catholic Faith. Reconciliation me?” and “How can I be a better joy, energy and enthusiasm to the Reconciliation. The youth were the individual receiving the Sacra- helps you develop your ongoing witness to the Gospel?” Church. Carry that joy to others curious about the need to receive ment. “These gifts become a part dialogue with Jesus, helping you “We were all made to know, love by being the Light of Christ to the the Sacraments and what benefit of who you are from that point for- grow closer to Him in your life.” and serve God,” Bishop Dewane world.” n OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS Newsbriefs Bishop Frank J. Dewane, after broad consultation, announces the following appointments: Cathedral School them all for taking their educa- each with three local food pantries tion seriously. “You each should including St. Vincent-Sacred Heart. Father Eric Scanlan as Parochial Father Sean Morris, Oblates of the honors top scholars be proud of your accomplishments “We want to thank everyone who Vicar of Epiphany Cathedral in Venice, Virgin Mary, as Director of Our Lady A total of 39 students at Epiph- and keep working to grow strong cast a vote for Harry Chapin,” said effective Sept. 9, with other duties of Perpetual Help Retreat Center in any Cathedral Catholic School in academically and most important- Gary Moerke, president of St. Vin- involving vocations work. Venice, effective Oct. 8. Venice were recognized Oct. 10 as ly, spiritually.” cent-Sacred Heart. “That also was a recipients of scholarship awards Bishop Dewane also thanked the vote for us, and will enable the pur- Father J.J. McCarthy, Carmelites, Father Bernadine Tan Minh retired from his duties as Director of Dang, Congregation of Mother Co- from eight different funds. The parents for having the confidence chase of a badly needed refrigera- Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Redemptrix, is relieved of his duties as awards totaled $60,000, more than and trust in choosing to send their tor/freezer to store fresh meat and Center in Venice. Parochial Vicar of St. John XXIII Parish double the previous year, and they children to a Catholic school. “You other foods for the needy.” in Fort Myers, effective Oct. 17. included the Victor Huber Scholar- should all be congratulated too for In the last 12 months, St. Vin- Father Adrian Wilde, Carmelites, ship; Father Esteban G. Soy Schol- raising such bright young men and cent-Sacred Heart distributed more retired effective Oct. 5, as Pastor of St. Father John Eude M. Vu Tien Cao, arship; Edward and Ann Ochen women.” than 157 tons of food from its pan- Francis of Assisi Parish in Grove City. Congregation of Mother Co-Redemp- Scholarship; Gerald E. and Mari- try at 25200 Airport Road to quali- trix, as Parochial Vicar of St. John XXIII lyn S. DeWan Scholarship; Bishop St. Vincent de fied families throughout Charlotte Parish in Fort Myers, effective Oct. 17. John J. Nevins Scholarship; Coun- County. cil of Catholic Women Scholarship; Paul group The Society of St. Vincent de Dr. Thomas E. Collins Scholarship; receives grant Paul is an international Catholic of St. Ann Parish, and Principal Charles Borromeo Catholic School and Knights of Columbus Council lay organization founded in 1833 Gina Groch. The youngest students in Port Charlotte are learning how 7052 Scholarship. The Society of St. Vincent de to serve the poor, regardless of re- wore butterfly hats for the ceremo- to help others by collecting socks Epiphany School Principal Mi- Paul, Sacred Heart Conference, in ligious affiliation. It provides food, ny. Butterfly-attracting plants were during the month of October. The chelle Kroll praised the students for Punta Gorda has received a $5,000 clothing, home furnishings and planted and butterflies were re- “Soctober” effort came in response being “true Disciples of Christ and grant from Walmart and the Harry financial assistance to individuals leased during the memorial to col- to the first-graders learning that representing the Cathedral School Chapin Food Bank of Southwest and families in need. onize the garden. Students wrote an estimated 600,000 people live in such a positive way.” Kroll also Florida. The money will be used prayers on butterfly stationery, on the streets and they do not have thanked the benefactors, many of to buy a refrigerator/freezer for St. School butterfly which will be placed in a basket basic needs such as socks. The stu- whom were present, for holding Vincent-Sacred Heart’s food pan- in the garden and will be given to dents’ collection was to help prove Catholic education dear to their try. garden dedicated the Dennis family. In addition, the that even the smallest acts of love, hearts and supporting it in such a Walmart donated $3 million to to former teacher garden will be decorated with an like donating socks, can make a direct way. the 50 food banks nationwide that angel steppingstone, angel wind big difference in the lives of their Five of the eight scholarships are received the most votes from the The students at St. Ann Catholic chimes, and a statue of St. Francis. homeless neighbors. In addition to endowed in perpetuity through the public on Facebook. More than School in Naples gathered Oct. 17 A special prayer was written for the collecting the socks, the students Catholic Community Foundation 120 food banks competed, includ- for a prayer service and the dedi- ceremony by Groch. are counting and charting their of Southwest Florida. In 2014, two ing the Harry Chapin Food Bank, cation of a butterfly garden to the progress throughout the month. new scholarships were added. which provides most of St. Vincent- late Diane Dennis, who taught at Students collect Anyone interested in donating Bishop Frank J. Dewane took Sacred Heart’s food. Harry Chapin the school. The ceremony was led socks can drop them off at the part in a reception for the students was the 11th top vote-getter. It by Father Michael Vannicola, Ob- socks for needy school at 21505 Augusta Ave., Port and their proud parents, thanking received $60,000, sharing $5,000 lates of St. Francis de Sales, Pastor The first-grade students at St. Charlotte, or call 941-625-5533. 7 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Oct. 24-Nov. 6, 2014 Childhood survivor of war recounts experience Bob Reddy ing the rally. Most knew of the war similar to many others in the war- of the Florida Catholic staff in Bosnia, but the story they heard torn city. brought many to tears. “I truly understand those who SARASOTA | At the age of 12, War came suddenly and fero- live where war is taking place to- Nadja Hallibegovich was a happy ciously for the carefree Hallibe- day — in Syria, Iraq and elsewhere. girl who loved her family, enjoyed govich. Her childhood was shat- The greatest tragedy is that many going to school and had few worries tered without warning. She went of the victims are children who are to think about as she lived in one of from having no worries to worrying losing their innocence each day,” the most beautiful cities in Europe whether or not she or her family she said. Today Hallibegovich lives — the host of the 1984 Winter Olym- would survive each new day. First in Canada and speaks about her pics, Sarajevo, Bosnia, of the former there was no more school, then the experience to groups all over the Yugoslavia. sounds of war approached and then world. Hallibegovich was the keynote surrounded her home, an apart- Humanity Working to End speaker was the eighth annual Hu- ment building in the middle of the Genocide began as a small group manity Working to End Genocide fighting. The residents in the build- of people who wanted to raise rally at Incarnation Parish in Sara- ing sought shelter in the basement awareness of an ongoing genocide sota on Oct. 5. and struggled to survive for months in Darfur, Sudan. Since then a co- Bishop Frank J. Dewane, who is with a lingering fear that they would Nadja Hallibegovich speaks about her experiences as a childhood alition has been created to include on the Board of Humanity Work- all be killed at any moment. survivor of war. (Bob reddy | Fc) many civic, religious, business ing to End Genocide and honorary In the three-and-half years of and community organizations in chairman of the rally, gave the in- fighting there was an ongoing exploded near her. Her legs had were located, and others called in to Sarasota and Manatee counties. vocation for the rally and noted that struggle to find basic necessities shrapnel in them and she was told share their stories. All of the callers The group has a mission “to cre- Humanity Working to End Geno- such as food and water. The family that she would likely lose her legs. were adults until Hallibegovich ate and maintain a community cide is an example of people having remained in their damaged build- Being a young girl, she was resigned picked up the phone. of conscience calling for action local responsibility to take action ing throughout the war because to her fate. Fortunately, her legs were During that first call she shared to stop mass atrocities and geno- even if events are taking place in there was nowhere else to go. A saved, but the physical and mental her emotional story and read a cide throughout the world.” other parts of the world. walk through the streets was risky scars took a long time to heal. poem she wrote about the experi- At the conclusion of the rally, “We gather to give witness, but as mortar shells and snipers could With her life upside-down, Hal- ences. She was then asked to be- there was a plea to those gathered also to ensure that past genocides strike at any time. Her mother con- libegovich took to writing poetry come a regular contributor and not to become complacent to the are not forgotten,” Bishop Dewane tinued to work at a bank many miles and putting her thoughts into a even had her own show called hate that can pervade in the world, said. “We must pray for the victims from home, the only income for a diary. Wanting to express herself “The Music Box.” Hallibegovich as it becomes like a disease and if and have a strong resolve that such time, while her father sought water in a great way she called into the explained that having this outlet of unchecked, genocide may not be atrocities can never be allowed to and food each night, the safest time National Radio station, which was sharing her poetry and story with far behind. n happen again.” to go out. the sole source of information for others helped her get through the When Hallibegovich began her Hallibegovich did not go outside the besieged residents of Sarajevo. trauma of living in an active war For more information about Hu- talk, the anticipation of her story very often, but sometimes she had Many called in to ask for help, to zone. Many have since thanked manity Working to End Genocide was palpable among those attend- to and that was when a mortar shell report where food or water supplies her for sharing her story as it was please visit www.hwegsrq.org. EnCourage apostolate comes to the Diocese Nadia Smith row, a former fashion model who Paul Darrow and he knew whom to thank, it took Special to the Florida Catholic was recently featured in a critically speaks to several more “moments of grace” acclaimed documentary, “Desire the first before he finally found himself VENICE | Recently the Diocese of the Everlasting Hills,” shared his gathering of seeking out the Sacrament of Rec- of Venice has received many re- journey from being entrenched in EnCourage, a onciliation after 40-plus years. quests to offer support for parents the homosexual lifestyle and hav- support group Darrow had asked the Lord to and family members who have ing thousands of partners, to find- for Catholic help him bring “many souls to loved ones with same-sex attrac- ing a wholeness and joy in chastity parents whose Christ” and to help him become tion. Through the Office of Evan- through the Catholic Church. children are chaste. Both prayers were answered. homosexual. gelization, Bishop Frank J. Dewane “I would feel morally negligent Opportunities have now opened (BOB REDDY has responded with the establish- if I didn’t share my life experience | FC) up to not only share his testimony ment of an apostolate that will help and share the joy found in loving in speaking engagements around families in such situations respond God,” Darrow said. “I have been the country, but also to share his in Catholic charity. given hope and I want to give others “In those Courage meetings, you convinced he would test positive. story in a documentary that has EnCourage is an outgrowth of the same hope.” hear men and women sharing with His partner at the time had died had worldwide reach throughout Courage, a spiritual support system Darrow’s testimony and advice raw honesty how they are battling from it, as did about 90 percent of the Internet. (It can be seen for free for men and women with same- to the parents and family members their deepest desires, but it is also those he knew. He was in such de- at www.everlastinghills.org.) Now sex attractions, and brings family was well received and many people gloriously uplifting to see them do- spair as he drove to the clinic when he finds himself in a position “to members together to seek guidance signed up for the next meeting in ing it simply because of their enor- suddenly a ray of light came through bring many souls to Christ,” he said. in understanding and supporting January, which will be private and mous love for God,” Darrow said. his sunroof and he had a supernatu- “That’s God’s grace.” their loved ones who experience confidential in nature, Sammons “And they have all said that had they ral experience. EnCourage, and in the future these attractions. said. He also added that “a number not discovered Courage when they “A blissful calm came over me Courage, will offer hope within the In order to meet the needs of the of people expressed that they were did, they would be dead.” and I felt words from the very center Diocese of Venice, Darrow said. faithful in the Diocese, “EnCourage extremely thankful to the Bishop The Diocese plans in the future of my being and those words said, “You don’t have to beat yourselves was chosen because of their long for bringing EnCourage to the Dio- to establish a local chapter of Cour- ‘Don’t worry Paul, you do not have up or be angry at your child. God’s track record of helping people in cese.” age as well, in order to directly help AIDS because you have so much to love and grace touch us all in our need, their faithfulness to Catholic During the meeting and in a spe- those with same-sex attraction to do to make up for the way you have sinfulness. Praying and loving is the teaching, and their commitment to cial presentation at Theology on Tap live chaste lives within fellowship, been living.’ And even though at very best thing you can do. Speak help all people strive for holiness, — South Sarasota County at Epiph- truth and love. that point in my life I was agnostic truth in love.” n no matter their sexual orientation,” any Cathedral Parish Oct. 9, Darrow Darrow was candid about how at best, I felt in my heart that those said Eric Sammons, the Diocese of explained how Courage gave him deep in sin he was and how sex had words were from God,” Darrow said. For more information about plans Venice Director of Evangelization. the support and strength he needed become his god. But he also said True to the voice’s promise, when for the Courage and EnCourage The kickoff meeting for EnCour- to solidify a relationship with Christ there were moments when God he arrived at the clinic, the doc- apostolates within the Diocese of age within the Diocese took place and share with so many men and broke through his darkness. One tor told him that he was negative. Venice, please contact the Office of Oct. 7 at Resurrection Parish in Fort women, who, like him, have strug- such moment was on his way to get Although he said that he felt like a Evangelization at 941-484-9543 and Myers. At that meeting, Paul Dar- gled with same-sex attraction. his results for an HIV test. He was death sentence had been pardoned visit www.couragerc.org. Oct. 24-Nov. 6, 2014 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 8

Premarital Inventory 941-355-4680, ext. 311; or email Benefit concert, Nov. 7, Sponsored by the Women’s DIOCESAN EVENTS training sessions, Nov. 4 and [email protected]. 6:30 p.m., St. Ann Parish Jubilee Guild. Cost: $7, includes Nov. 6, Institute for Catholic games, lunch and door prizes. Theology on Tap. This National March for Life Center, Naples. Paul Todd will Studies and Formation, Port Reservations required. 941-697- exciting program for young planning, for those interested perform to benefit St. Ann Charlotte. All priests, deacons in going to the Jan. 22, 2015, Catholic School. www.paultodd. 4899. adults (18-39) allows them to and laity of the Diocese of College campus outreach learn about the faith while march in Washington, D.C. Learn com or 239-262-4110, ext. 313. Venice who work with engaged more at marchforlife.org/march- Faith and Wine for women, information. building community. This year couples are asked to register for Theology on Tap will be held with-us/2015-hotel-information. Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m., St. John the • Catholic Student one of four training sessions, led For local information, contact Evangelist Parish. $20 includes Organization (CSO) at Florida at various parishes throughout by Chris Codden of Diocese of St. the Diocese. Each location will Jeanne Berdeaux, 941-441-1101 wine, dinner. Must prepay/ Gulf Coast University meets on Cloud, Minn. Contact Office of or Berdeaux@dioceseofvenice. register. www.faithandwine. campus Sundays, 7 p.m., followed host a series of weekly talks Evangelization, 941-484-9543. and discussions on relevant org. com. by Mass, in Cohen Hall, Room Diocesan Marriage Tribunal topics in a relaxed atmosphere. Casa Maria soup kitchen. Open house, Nov. 7, 9 a.m., 214 for adoration. “CSO Dinner,” information evenings, Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Bible studies, Free baby-sitting, icebreakers, Guadalupe Social Services of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Nov. 10, St. Catherine Parish, Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Contact trivia, and food and drinks are Catholic Charities in Immokalee School, Fort Myers. Other open provided. BYOB. Upcoming Sebring; and Nov. 17, St. Martha manages the soup kitchen — Father Michael Goodyear: Parish, Sarasota. All sessions houses: Dec. 2, and in 2015, Jan. [email protected], 239- dates are as follows: including feeding a hot meal to 27, March 4, April 30. Michele begin at 7 p.m. For those 100 people each day — clothing 849-7445. Catholic Student • Venice area, Thursdays, who have experienced a civil Cheatham, 239-334-7707. ext. Organization is also on Facebook. Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13, 6:30-8 p.m., and shower programs formerly 223. divorce/dissolution and wish to • Catholic Club at New Epiphany Cathedral Parish hall, run by Guadalupe Center. consider re-establishing their Spaghetti dinner, Nov. 8, College of Florida, Ringling Venice. Anyone wishing to support the freedom for a new marriage in soup kitchen can send donations 3:30-6:30 p.m., Our Lady Queen College of Art and Design, and • Naples area, continuously the Catholic Church. Includes to: Guadalupe Social Services, of Martyrs Parish, Sarasota. University of South Florida on Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. First short presentation on types of P.O. Box 5034, Immokalee, FL Includes dessert. $8 adults; $4 (Sarasota) meets Sundays for Tuesdays, St. John the Evangelist; marriage cases considered by 34143, and note the intention is children 6-12; $2 children under Mass at 7 p.m. at rotating second Tuesdays, St. Agnes; third the Tribunal and opportunity to support the soup kitchen; or 6. 941-755-1826. campus locations. Bible study on Tuesdays, St. Peter the Apostle; for questions and answers visit www.catholiccharitiesdov. Annual bazaar and bake campus each Wednesday night. fourth Tuesdays, St. William. with Tribunal personnel. No org and click DONATE NOW. sale, Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Nov. Contact Father Matthew Grady: 40 Days for Life, through reservations required; all are Television Mass for the 9, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., St. Agnes [email protected], Nov. 2. Join others in praying for welcome. Tribunal Department, homebound in the northern Parish, Naples. Homemade crafts 941-921-6631. Catholic Club is an end to abortion during the 941-484-9543. portions of the diocese, 10 and baked goods. All welcome. also on Facebook. fall campaign in Sarasota or Fort Veterans Day Mass, Nov. a.m. on ION Television Network; 239-592-1949. Are you a Catholic Myers. Visit www.40daysforlife. 11, 2:45 p.m., Sarasota National in the southern portions of the 12th annual Hispanic physician, health care com for locations and times; Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72 diocese, 10 a.m., on WFTX-TV festival, Nov. 8, 10 a.m.- professional or medical or contact Jeanne Berdeaux, (Clark Road), Sarasota. Main (FOX-4). Check your local listings 6 p.m., St. Jude Parish, student? The Catholic Medical [email protected], celebrant: Bishop Frank J. for channel information. Leaflet Sarasota. Hispanic food from Association (CMA) helps doctors 941-441-1101. Dewane. All priests, deacons and missals are available upon a variety of countries, musical and health care professionals Our Lady of Perpetural faithful are invited to attend request by calling 941-484-9543 entertainment, children’s grow in faith, maintain ethical Help Retreat Center, Venice. and participate in honoring the and asking about the TV Mass activities, contests and more. integrity and provide excellent To register, www.olph-retreat. men and women who served or by writing: TV Mass, Diocese Benefits St. Jude Parish. Free health care in accordance with org, 941-486-0233. our country, and those who are of Venice, 1000 Pinebrook Road, admission and parking. Kathy the teachings of the Church. serving us today. Active duty • Monthly Eucharistic Venice, FL 34285. Contact Gail Schersten, [email protected]. The CMA offers professional, service members are encouraged Adoration, First Thursdays, 3 Ardy, 941-486-4714, ardy@ Fall bazaar, Nov. 8, 11 a.m.-3 spiritual, and moral support to wear uniforms. On-site dioceseofvenice.org. p.m., St. Ann Catholic School, through local chapters and p.m. Next opportunity Nov. 6. parking. 941-484-9543. Adoration with Benediction, Safe Environment training. Naples. Food, crafts, games, annual national conferences followed by Mass. All invited. Encounter Jesus Christ in As part of the Safe Environment activities and a chili cook-off. All featuring world-class speakers the Gospels, Nov. 15, 9 a.m.- Program, the Diocese of Venice welcome. Call 239-262-4110, ext. and CME credits. Visit www. • 11th step retreat, Nov. 4 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes cathmed.org to learn more. 14-16, for all men and women requires that all employees and 313. Parish, Venice. Sponsored by those volunteers who work with 12th annual Kristallnacht World Meeting of Families and their families who are Office of Evangelization. Theme: recovering from addictions. children and/or vulnerable adults Memorial, Nov. 9, Temple 2015, “Love Is Our Mission: The “Understanding the Gospels.” be fingerprinted and trained in Shalom, Naples. Catholic-Jewish Family Fully Alive.” Meeting will Emphasis on the spiritual $20 per person, open to all. aspects of 12-step recovery Safe Environment. For class times Dialogue of Collier County take place Sept. 22-27, 2015, in Register: www.dioceseofvenice. and locations, contact your local invites everyone to attend Philadelphia. Pope Francis has with daily lectures, discussions, org/scripture, 941-484-9543 or breakout groups, time for rest parish or Diocesan school or visit memorial which brings Catholics been invited to participate. 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October 14, 2014 Dear Bishop Dewane,

“We always give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, for we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love you have for all the holy ones.” (Paul’s letter to the Galatians 1:3) We find this verse fitting to describe how we feel about you. The Venice Diocesan Council of Catholic Women extends our thanks to God for you and for the love and support you have given to the women of the Council. You have encouraged us, supported us, and guided us as we strive to live out our ministry though our faith and actions. We have always had a great working relationship with you and consider you not only our Shepherd, but our friend. We believe your vision for the Diocese has been to live out the Gospel message. You are living out that message and we are with you in our united journey in the Diocese of Venice.

May our patroness, Our Lady of Good Counsel, guide and protect you always.

Sincerely in Christ, Iris Gomez, President Venice Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Board of Directors and the VDCCW membership 32562-1024 32401-1024 Oct. 24-Nov. 6, 2014 Florida Catholic FLORIDA NEWS 10 Florida ready to head to the polls

Jean Gonzalez cording to Michele Taylor, associate who responded. izing marijuana.” of the Florida Catholic staff director for communications, based FYI However, Scott’s and Khavari’s “Our God-given capacity for on available data and staff recollec- U.S. HOUSE — 52 candidates (50 responses are online, along with compassion impels us to seek treat- ORLANDO | As voters head to tion, the response rate for the pri- percent response rate) the 119 other general election can- ment for the sick and to alleviate the the polls for the Nov. 4 general elec- mary election —74.5 percent — is • 5 of 21 Democratic candidates didates who responded to the ques- pain experienced by those who suf- tion, they not only will decide local, one of the highest since the incep- responded tionnaire. The total response rate fer,” the bishops wrote. “However, federal and state candidates, but an tion of the project in the mid 1980s. • 7 of 9 third-party candidates for all 216 candidates (at press time) in doing so, we must ensure that we amendment in need of a super ma- The total number of candidates responded is 56 percent. (See box for break- are not endangering those we are jority, and the Florida governor race. dropped by 100, with 216 candi- • 14 of 22 Republican candidates down of the responses per race.) hoping to help by exposing them to But before casting a vote, Flor- dates running for offices of U.S. responded Along with candidate responses, even greater harm.” n ida’s bishops hope voters educate House, and Florida House, Senate FLORIDA GOVERNOR — Five the conference offers other elec- themselves on issues of concern to and governor. In the last eight years, tion guides on its website (flaccb. candidates (40 percent response rate) 2014 U.S. Postal the Catholic Church and examine the project has offered candidates • 0 of 1 Democratic candidates org/CQP/2014), including, Bishops their conscience as they participate the ability to answer the questions responded of Florida Urge: Vote With an In- Service Statement of in faithful citizenship. beyond “support,” “oppose” and “no formed Conscience; and Election • 1 of 3 third-party candidates Ownership, Management, For each election cycle over the response,” available for view online responded and Political Activities Guide — A and Circulation past three decades, the Florida only. Some candidates choose to Resource for Pastors and Parishes. Conference of Catholic Bishops, incorporate an explanation of up to • 1 of 1 Republican candidates While the Florida bishops have responded 1. Publication Title: Florida which serves as the lobbying arm 150 words per question along with not taken a support or oppose stand FLORIDA SENATE — 19 Catholic; 2. Publication No. for Florida’s bishops, sends candi- their responses. on Amendment 2 (medical use 0746-4584; 3. Filing Date: Oct. 1, candidates (53 percent response rate) dates for congressional and legisla- And since this year’s election of marijuana), they have issued a 2014; 4. Issue Frequency: Nov.- tive offices a questionnaire includ- includes a race for Florida gover- • 2 of 7 Democratic candidates statement titled, “Concerns Require Oct., Semi-monthly; 5. No. of ing topics of concern to the Catho- nor, the conference worked par- responded a Closer Look,” which is also avail- Issues Published Annually: 24; 6. lic Church. This year’s Candidate ticularly hard to garner as many • 4 of 4 third-party candidates able to download from the confer- Annual Subscription Price: $24; responded 7. Complete Mailing Address of Questionnaire Project involves two responses as possibly from among ence’s site. Known Office of Publication: 50 questionnaires: one for U.S. House the five gubernatorial candidates. • 4 of 8 Republican candidates Amendment 2 to the Florida E. Robinson St., Ste. G, Orlando, candidates (there are no U.S. Senate The Florida Catholic offered the responded Constitution would allow the “use FL 32801; 8. Complete Mailing seats open) and one for candidates conference the space to publish the FLORIDA HOUSE — 140 of marijuana for certain medical Address of Headquarters or for state Senate, House and gover- extended answers of the guberna- candidates (59 percent response rate) conditions.” To pass, it must receive General Business Office of nor. Voters can view the responses Publisher: Same as above; 9. Full torial candidates who answered the • 30 of 57 Democratic candidates a supermajority from voters of at Names and Complete Mailing before they go the polls for the gen- questionnaire, which served as an responded least 60 percent. Addresses of Publisher, Editor eral election Nov. 4. Early voting be- even greater impetus to garner re- • 8 of 16 third-party candidates In their statement, the bishops and Managing Editor: Publisher: gins Oct. 25. sponses. responded state, “At first glance, the proposed Bishop John Noonan, et al., P.O. In August, the Florida Catholic Gov. Rick Scott and Farid Kha- amendment appeals to a sense of Box 1800, Orlando, FL 32802- • 45 of 67 Republican candidates 1800; Editor: Carol Brinati, P.O. dissected the two, eight-question vari, with no party affiliation, were responded empathy and implies safe and lim- questionnaires issue-by-issue, and Box 4993, Orlando, FL 32802- the only two candidates who chose ited use by the infirm; however, 4993; Managing Editor: Ann explained background as to why to respond. closer inspection reveals that the Borowski-Slade, P.O. Box 4993, the question was posed to candi- After much deliberation with none of the responses would be framework established by Amend- Orlando, FL 32802-4993; 10. dates by the conference. The ques- Sheedy and staffers of the confer- published in the print edition of ment 2 is problematic.” Owner: The Florida Catholic, P.O. tions cover various topics important ence, it was decided because a ma- the Florida Catholic. 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Ac- 11 FLORIDA NEWS Florida Catholic Oct. 24-Nov. 6, 2014 National council president: ‘My faith is first in my life’

and has been saying yes to her national council in 1920 to give want to be involved. We must en- on Marriage and Family Life. Sheila Hopkins Church’s call to service and lead- Catholic women “a common voice” ergize these women who want to In addition to her service for the ership ever since. and to unify the more than 250 pursue their passion. We are striv- Florida council, Hopkins chairs tapped for “I credit my grandmother, Mary women’s groups at that time for ing to be contemporary.” the board for Florida Pregnancy Emma Snow, for exposing me to greater service in national issues. To that end, the organization Care Network, a statewide network national position the service women offer to the Today, the organization consists of recently launched “Mary’s Mantle of 50-plus pregnancy centers fund- Laura Dodson Church by bringing me to the Ro- more than 3,000 affiliated Catholic for Brides and Grooms,” a mentor- ed by the state to assist women sary Altar Society where the ladies women’s groups in parishes across ing program to encourage couples Florida Catholic correspondent and their children. She has served labored to maintain the church the country, representing hun- to go to church and become in- on the Florida Community Loan and raised funds to support the dreds of thousands of women. volved. And a new evangelization Fund board, Child Abuse Preven- MELBOURNE | Sheila Hopkins, Catholic school where I started in “We are an organization for program — “We Are Called to Wit- tion and Permanency Council for the newly installed president-elect first grade,” Hopkins said. “Their women of all ages and stages and ness” — was written by the state and the Florida of the National Council of Catholic labors of love and devotion to the I’m seeing a change,” Hopkins the national council’s Faith-based and Com- Women, learned early in life what faith were imbedded in my heart.” said. “We’re seeing a resurgence leadership commission munity-based Advisory it means to be a Catholic woman The U.S. bishops created the of more of the young families who at the request of the Council, among many bishops and is intended others. to get people more en- “My faith is first in my gaged and centered on life,” Hopkins said. “I Christ. strive to ‘have breakfast “One of my goals with Jesus’ daily and ask when I assume the presi- him what his will is for dency in September 2015 Sheila Hopkins me that day and every is to ensure this is an or- day. Making a difference ganization that serves all women,” in the world is important, as Jesus Hopkins continued. “We are each commands us to love God and our a unique creation of God endowed neighbor.” with certain gifts. It is important Hopkins retired in 2013 as direc- for us to respond to the needs of tor for social concerns/respect life the time and we do that because for the Florida Catholic Confer- we are Catholic. Our new evange- ence/Florida Conference of Cath- lization program is a wonderful olic Bishops, where she worked

31691-1024 goldmine of information and ac- since 2002 and represented the tion in an easy-to-use format for conference on issues of human parishes, schools or study groups. life, dignity and social justice at I encourage women to read, reflect both the legislative and execu- and act to spread the good news.” tive levels of government and in In addition to her newly elected the private and public sector. She position, Hopkins serves as the worked tirelessly, networking and national council’s chairwoman of coordinating advocacy projects the spirituality commission, coor- throughout the state. From 1988 to dinating the legislation committee 2002, Hopkins served as the asso- to keep membership informed and ciate director of Catholic Charities alert especially to calls to action of Northwest Florida, managing from the U.S. Conference of Catho- four regional offices. lic Bishops. She is also the current “I’ve been blessed with my work Visit us in Southwest Florida legislative advocacy chairwoman to protect life and the dignity of for the Florida Council of Catholic the human person,” she said. “The Join us at a Women, Province of Miami, pro- Catholic Church is the only de- moting statewide participation in nomination with a full-time paid Catholic Days at the Capital — a lobbyist. It’s important that our Preview weekend two-day annual event sponsored bishops think that highly of us and at Ave Maria University by the Florida bishops. we are blessed with that.” “When our parish, started as Hopkins is a wife, mother of Nov. 14-15, 2014 Jan. 30-31, 2015 the student center for Catholic stu- three, and grandmother of three, Mar. 27-28, 2015 dents attending FSU (Florida State and is active in her parish com- avemaria.edu 239-280-2556 University in Tallahassee), orga- munity. She was awarded the Ben- nized a women’s club, I readily re- emerenti Medal by Pope Benedict sponded to my pastor’s request to XVI in 2013, and in July of this year be the first president,” Hopkins was presented with the USCCB continued. “Now, over 38 years Pro-Life Secretariat, “People of later, my passion for the Coun- Life” award. cil of Catholic Women has never “Pope Francis has brought a waned and it has been my support freshness to Church teachings by in times of trials and where I have using simple language and ges- made my friends for life as the cen- tures to call us to joy in our faith ter of my social life.” and reaching out to others,” Hop- Her service in the Council of kins concluded, “as witnessed by Catholic Women includes par- the synods on the family that he ticipating in multiple offices at the has called. Thus, another goal for local parish or affiliation level to my presidency is to find ways to Pensacola-Tallahassee diocesan support families. So many have president in 2002, as well as sever- lost their moral compass through al offices at the state and national pornography, substance addiction level. Hopkins is a charter mem- and other destructive habits which ber of the Friends of NCCW for the contribute to the breakdown of the World Union of Catholic Women’s family. Through prayer and action, Organizations. From 2003 to 2005 we can find ways to respond to the she served as an adviser to the U.S. needs of children, the sick, the el-

30251-1024 bishops conference’s Committee derly, the disabled.” n Oct. 24-Nov. 6, 2014 Florida Catholic NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS 12 Children of the border: Once they arrive, their journey is far from over

ROCÍO GRANADOS the way. It’s a risk they and their the unaccompanied minors ar- La Voz Católica staff parents are willing to take. By the riving in South Florida, among end of this year, more than 70,000 them Catholic Legal Services, St. MIAMI | When Adelita was unaccompanied children are ex- Thomas University, the Cuban 12, her mother paid a smuggler to pected to have arrived at the Mex- American Bar Association, Amer- bring her to the United States. ico-U.S. border, according to the ican Immigration Lawyers Asso- It was a last-ditch attempt at a U.S. Office of Customs and Border ciation, and Justice for All. Since reunion. She had tried to bring Protection. These figures do not August, they have been waging her daughter to this country le- include the number of children campaigns to recruit and train gally years ago, but her visa ap- who begin the journey but never volunteer lawyers while urging plication had been denied. So she arrive. unaccompanied minors to bring continued sending her money, For those who do arrive, the their cases to them. clothes, even a cellphone to keep journey does not end when they “Today we will interview and in touch. But when she heard from are released to their parents. They register children and then we a friend that a man was chasing then must face an immigration will try to assign a lawyer,” said after her daughter, Fidelina made judge, who will decide whether or Elizabeth Sanchez, staff attorney the decision to hire a “coyote.” not they can stay in this country. at Catholic Legal Services, during The good news is that Adelita Unlike in criminal court, howev- an outreach day for unaccompa- survived the journey, which be- er, immigrants do not have a right nied minors held in early Septem- gan June 22 in Honduras and end- to a court-appointed attorney, ber at St. Thomas University. ed two weeks later in Reynosa, even if they are minors. They can “It is an immigration case, not a Mexico, a border city with the U.S. pay for one if they want, but most criminal case,” stressed Sanchez. It took three more weeks — dur- cannot afford it. According to the terms of ing which Adelita was cared for in “Many of the children are 5 the Trafficking Victims Pro- a facility in Coyuga Center, N.Y. — years old. How can they answer tection Reauthorization Act of before mother and daughter were to a judge?” said Randy McGrorty, 2008, Central American mi- reunited in Miami. executive director of Catholic Le- nors remain in the custody of Still, their first meeting at the gal Services of the Archdiocese of Border Patrol officers for only a airport July 25 was bittersweet. Miami. few hours. After they are inter- Fidelina, who left when her Having a lawyer determines viewed, they are sent to shelters daughter was 17 months old, was not only the likelihood that they under the care of the Office of not emotionally prepared to see will remain in the country, but Refugee Resettlement, part of a daughter who was now taller also helps them protect them- the Department of Health and than her. “I expected to see a lit- selves from possible extortions Human Services, where they At St. Thomas University, a Central American girl waits while tle girl; instead, what I saw was a by traffickers and other criminal receive care and protection un- a volunteer lawyer checks, by phone, for her hearing date in woman,” she said, crying, as she organizations. til they are reunited with their immigration court. (PHOTOS BY ROCIO GRANADOS | LVC) recounted the story a month later. According to a recent report families. At first, her daughter “looked by the Transactional Records Currently, there are 80 shel- phone line to find out the date of attend the hearing, even without at me fearfully, like a stranger,” Access Clearinghouse of Syra- ters across the country, which their court hearing. Right now, a lawyer. You can request more Fidelina said. “She was very cuse University, only 50 percent house more than 25,000 minors. the courts are scheduling cases time to find one,” said Sanchez. quiet when she arrived. Now she of unaccompanied minors go to Many of these shelters are man- almost immediately after the “We have to help them to par- laughs.” court with a lawyer; 77 percent of aged by Catholic Charities. Be- children’s release from the cen- ticipate in the legal system. The Adelita (whose name as well as those without legal representa- cause those shelters are often far ters. government is represented by a her mother’s have been changed tion receive a deportation order, away from where the children’s “It is important for the child to lawyer.” n to protect their identity) is part and only 10 percent are allowed families reside, “when minors of the surge of unaccompanied to stay in the country. arrive in Miami they have to re- children who have been com- In recent months, a number of quest to transfer their cases to a ing to the United States in recent immigration groups and attor- court in Miami,” said Sanchez. months, risking their lives along neys have joined forces to help They can call an automated

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MIAMI | A week before the first case of Ebola landed in the U.S. — a visitor from Liberia who arrived in Dallas — an expert in infectious diseases said the West African outbreak of the deadly virus will be contained only if all ports of entry, in the region and beyond, are adequately screening for infected carriers. Strengthening screening proto- cols at the land, air and sea ports in and around Nigeria was one of the top priorities for Dr. Aileen Marty, a former U.S. Navy doctor Dr. Ailleen Marty, right, walks and 1975 graduate of Our Lady of with a World Health Organization Lourdes Academy in Miami, dur- volunteer in Nigeria. ing a 31-day assignment in Africa. The U.S. patient — Thomas Eric it was in their interests to control Duncan — died Oct. 8 in Dallas. the movement of ill individuals Two nurses who cared for him also across their borders,” Marty said. have Ebola and are being treated. Marty said her WHO team in The Miami resident and pro- Nigeria was responsible for find- fessor of medicine at Florida In- ing and training local volunteers ternational University undertook to assist with traveler screenings the trip at the behest of the World and creating a protocol that could Health Organization. She spoke be taught to college students and with the media Sept. 22, a week Dr. Aileen Marty, right, distributes forms to World Health Organization volunteers in Nigeria. (COURTESY science majors. Nigerian physi- after her return to the U.S. PHOTOS) cians were trained to intercept She said that she was not im- cases that failed the primary pressed with what she saw as weak ing,” she said. with Ebola, a disease that has destruction. She also attended screening. The work also entailed screening at airports in Europe “In my case, I was in transit to killed just over 4,000, including the Navy War College. The Navy’s seeking financial and other dona- and the United States upon her the U.S. and so I wasn’t screened one Liberian-American man who Bureau of Medicine and Surgery tions from airlines, breweries and own return from West Africa. She in Europe and I wasn’t screened reportedly imported the virus has recognized her as an expert oil companies working in Nigeria, observed that a plane full of pas- in Miami; and although I happen into Nigeria in July. That patient on chemical, biological, radiation and mobilizing society at large sengers from West Africa arriving to know I am safe, the U.S. should died in Nigeria along with several and high-energy weapons. to be aware of what was going on in Europe did not get much scru- have at least inquired about my others who later became infected. Recounting some of the rami- there. tiny, nor did the Miami airport ask situation,” she said. “One individual flew into Nige- fications from that one imported “We looked for a (traveler- questions of her personally. Marty said WHO officials had ria, the most populous country in case of Ebola into Nigeria, Marty screening) system that would be “Certainly when I landed in Eu- been particularly worried that if Africa, by far, with an overwhelm- said that “the entire country was very sensitive but not necessarily rope, on an entire plane coming Ebola gained a foothold in Nigeria ing impoverished population and affected, schools were closed, very specific, and since it wasn’t from a county that has Ebola, it — with its large urban population that led to a social and economic industry was affected, trade was very specific we expected a num- probably would have been a good and the region’s largest economy crisis as well as a personal tragedy affected, tourism was affected, ber of false positives, but that is idea to at least do rudimentary — the results would have been for a number of individuals,” said sports were affected and people a safer thing for the world,” she questions and screening of people globally devastating. Marty. are now afraid of Nigerians, all said. “Had Ebola spread among getting off the flight and that they An estimated 8,000 West Afri- During her trip to Nigeria, she because one individual in one the impoverished people of Ni- get tracked wherever they are go- cans have already been infected helped set up a special quaran- airplane brought this disease to geria it would have been a world tined field hospital for treating that country. calamity. It can be brought under infected patients. She also trav- “Therefore, taking care of the control, but it does take a lot of re- eled to several states around the points of entry where you enter sources and a lot of equipment.” country to track possible cases, and exit the country became an Marty said that over the years train border personnel and assess absolute imperative, and still is. she has traveled on special as- the overall situation. While the outbreak rages on in signments in some 50 countries. Marty said she had first Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea, The alumna received Our Lady planned on being sent to hard-hit you have to maintain vigilance at of Lourdes’ 2007 Outstanding Sierra Leone, but the WHO redi- the points of entry in these coun- Career Achievement Bernadette rected her to Nigeria after the first tries,” Marty said. award for her distinguished re- reported cases there. She said she Nigeria is better prepared for search and infectious disease personally screened an estimated that now, she added, due to recent work, including the study of bio- 1,000 possible carriers, including efforts to bolster screening pro- logical weapons such as anthrax a number of confirmed cases of cedures at the country’s interna- and sarin. Ebola. tional airports and seaports. “I have a lot of contacts with Marty has served as a com- “But land ports were a lot my class because we were a very mander in the U.S. Navy medi- harder because for every legal close year in 1975,” she said. cal corps, specializing in tropical land border crossing there are a “There are 12 of us who try to get medicine, infectious disease pa- dozen more illegal border cross- together regularly once a month; thology, disaster medicine, and in ings, so that became a campaign even when I lived all over the Safer than shaking hands, Dr. Aileen Marty bumps elbows with a the science, medical response and of dealing with the (tribal) chiefs place I tried to come back to the Lagos International airport employee. policy involving weapons of mass and encouraging them to see why meetings.” n Oct. 24-Nov. 6, 2014 Florida Catholic NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS 14 No boundaries to prayer for nurse under Ebola quarantine

Kevin J. Jones health care professionals and insti- ‘She knows that The Ebola crisis CNA/EWTN News tutions provide in protecting us and in West Africa our community,” Bishop Farrell everybody knew to pray has resulted in DALLAS | Catholics in Texas are said. “This is a time for our commu- for her especially in this thousands of praying for the two nurses infected nity to respond with calmness and deaths. It kills up with Ebola, one of whom is a devout compassion.” difficult time.’ to 90 percent of Catholic in communication with a Pham, reported to be a devout persons infected. priest. Catholic, is being kept in isolation Father Jim Khoi In response to “It is with profound sadness that and communicates with her fam- this epidemic, Dr. we learn of the two Dallas health ily through Skype and phone calls. Ebola survivor Dr. Kent Brantly in Timothy Flanagan, care workers being treated for the She has also been speaking with a hopes the blood contains antibod- center, a professor Ebola virus — Nina Pham and priest, according to Annette Gonza- ies that can help combat the virus. of medicine at Brown University Amber Joy Vinson — after caring lez Taylor, communications direc- Fort Worth’s Nolan Catholic High and a Catholic for Thomas Eric Duncan,” Bishop tor of the Diocese of Dallas. School, where Pham graduated in deacon, is Kevin Farrell of Dallas said Oct. 15. Father Jim Khoi, pastor of Our 2006, held a private prayer service spending two “We pray not only for their recovery, Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in for her Oct. 16. months in Liberia but also for their families and loved Fort Worth, where Pham’s family at- Her case has raised some con- to educate health ones.” tends Mass, has been holding daily cerns about the disease and its care workers at Pham, a nurse at Texas Health prayer services for her. transmission at Mass and in other Catholic hospitals. Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, con- The priest, citing conversations venues. Taylor said that the Dallas (COURTESY, tracted the disease while caring with Pham’s mother, told the Dallas Diocese has told priests and litur- DR. TIMOTHY for Duncan, an Ebola patient from Morning News that Pham is “very gists to follow the U.S. bishops’ pro- FLANIGAN | CNA) Liberia who died Oct. 8. Vinson, an- comfortable” and “very supported tocols for influenza season, but she other nurse who cared for Duncan, now.” added that this action was not only the country. People with symptoms during Communion. admitted herself to the same hospi- “She knows that everybody knew in response to Ebola. should not come to Mass,” Taylor Bishop Farrell praised Dallas tal Oct. 14 reporting symptoms of to pray for her especially in this dif- “It was sent out just as much to said. “It’s not a sin to miss Mass if officials for their response to the the disease. ficult time.” address the onset of flu season and you are sick.” She also noted that in- Ebola infections. He voiced confi- “This situation reminds of the Pham, who was recently moved the presence of the enterovirus dividual Catholics have the respon- dence that officials “will take the countless hours of selfless service to a hospital in Bethesda, Md., has (D68), which is very contagious, sibility to decide whether to receive necessary steps to care for the sick that nurses, doctors and other received a blood transfusion from and is now in Dallas and around the precious blood from the chalice and protect the community.” n Health and Human Services mandate Bishops: ‘Still doesn’t cut it’ on latest tweak

Adelaide Mena compelling government interest Although the mandate in- ment of Health and Human Ser- CNA/EWTN News by the means least restrictive of cludes a narrow religious ex- vices of their religious objection ‘The mandate religious exercise, the mandate emption for houses of worship to the provision of contraception WASHINGTON D.C. | Despite continues to violate the Reli- and their affiliated organiza- or related products and proce- continues to another wave of changes to the gious Freedom Restoration Act,” tions, many faith-based groups dures. The government would Obama administration’s Health they stated in Oct. 8 comments — such as soup kitchens, hos- then facilitate contact with in- substantially burden and Human Services mandate, to the Department of Health and pitals and schools — are not af- surers and third-party admin- the U.S. bishops’ conference Human Services. filiated with a specific house of istrators to initiate the coverage. the religious liberty says that the regulation still fails The comments were issued worship and therefore do not In their comments, Picarello to respect religious freedom. in response to an invitation for qualify for the exemption. and Moses explained that the of stakeholders with “The mandate continues to public comment by the admin- Instead, these religious proposed rules do not funda- substantially burden the reli- istration, after the department groups were offered an “accom- mentally alter the mandate, nor religious objections gious liberty of stakeholders changed the terms of its con- modation” by which they could do they adequately address the to the mandated with religious objections to the troversial contraceptive man- sign an authorization form di- concerns of “the vast majority mandated coverage,” said An- date in the wake of the Supreme recting an insurer or third-par- of individual and institutional coverage’ thony Picarello and Michael Court’s decision on the “Hobby ty administrator to provide the stakeholders with religious or Moses, general counsel and as- Lobby” case. contraceptive coverage. moral objections to contracep- Anthony Picarello and Mi- sociate general counsel, respec- In its decision, the high court Many religious groups still tive coverage.” tively, for the U.S. Conference of ruled against the federal contra- objected to this scenario, say- They also noted that the new chael Moses, general coun- Catholic Bishops. ception mandate as it applied ing that they were still required rules for the accommodation of sel and associate general “Because it does not further a to two closely held for-profit to authorize the coverage they nonexempt religious groups still counsel, respectively, for the companies, both family-owned found morally objectionable, require employers to participate USCCB businesses. and arguing that the cost of the in the facilitation of contracep- The mandate requires em- “free” contraceptives would tion coverage by providing the ANWR S E S to ployers to offer health insurance ultimately be passed down to government with “all it needs” to PAge 20 puzzle covering contraception, steril- them through higher premiums. provide the objectionable prod- religious organizations and for- ization and some drugs that can In the wake of the Hobby ucts and procedures. profit companies with religious NOBEL DCCC STEP cause early abortions. Lobby case, the administration Additionally, the proposed objections. Doing so, they said, APACE IOTA YEAR KINKS ONAN NASA The family businesses in the has proposed an “interim final rules make “the current situ- creates tiers of religious liberty END IONS FORTY court case both said the man- rule” that would alter this ac- ation worse for closely held, rather than respecting the con- DESPOT EBBED date forced them to violate their commodation and also extend for-profit organizations with science rights of all. ENT COLESLAW deeply held religious beliefs. it to closely held, for-profit com- religious objections to contra- “There is no legitimate, let THAWS PRIED INE The Supreme Court agreed. This panies. Under the original man- ceptive coverage,” by extending alone compelling, reason to SONS WEALD ULNA AMO FIATS FLYER prompted a proposed change in date, for-profit businesses were the accommodation to certain require a nonprofit pro-life or- RENOUNCE SEE the mandate from the Obama excluded from both the exemp- for-profit businesses that were ganization, for example, to en- CREED IDEALS administration, the latest in a tion and the accommodation. ruled to be exempt in the Su- gage in profit-making activity to GIFTS LINE NEE series of changes as lawsuits Under the proposed changes, preme Court’s recent decision. qualify for an accommodation of ASIA EPIC REGAL from hundreds of plaintiffs con- nonprofit and closely held for- The comments also objected its religious objection to aborti- SLAV LIFE ELEVE PETE FEES RILES tinue to wind their way through profit employers would be able to the different treatment given facient drugs,” Picarello and moc.scilohtacrofsemagdrow.www the court system. to directly notify the Depart- to houses of worship, nonprofit Moses argued. n 15 NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS Florida Catholic Oct. 24-Nov. 6, 2014

SYNOD on the family How an incorrect translation of the synod report created chaos

CNA/EWTN News within the Church, was translated very last moments. According to Bearing the signature of the each other without clearly stating by the Vatican as “valuing.” a Vatican source, Cardinal Erdo then-prefect, Cardinal Joseph that homosexual activity is im- VATICAN CITY | An incorrect Italian’s “valutando” in fact had to give the document to the Ratzinger, and approved by Pope moral. A truly pastoral approach translation into English of the orig- means “evaluating,” and in this General Secretariat for the Synod John Paul II, the letter was deliv- will appreciate the need for homo- inal midterm report of the Synod context would be better translated on Oct. 11, and the document had ered to bishops worldwide, provid- sexual persons to avoid the near on the Family may have spurred with “weighing” or “considering.” been polished until the very last ing instructions on how the clergy occasions of sin.” controversial interpretations of the The English translation, in con- moment, and was given back to should respond to the claims of the Likewise, “we wish to make document itself. trast, suggests a valuing of the ho- Cardinal Erdo only late Oct. 12. LGBT community. it clear that departure from the The document’s original ver- mosexual orientation, which could That the text is not fully Cardi- Far from being a document of Church’s teaching, or silence sion was written in Italian, which at least create confusion to those nal Erdo’s may be suggested by the condemnation, the document pro- about it, in an effort to provide Pope Francis directed to be used who are faithful to the teaching of fact that “the post-discussion rela- vided a nuanced response to the pastoral care is neither caring nor as the official language of the the Church. tio is much shorter than the pre- issue of homosexuality. pastoral. Only what is true can ul- synod. In prior synods the offi- It must be said that the transla- discussion one,” as Archbishop The document stressed that “it timately be pastoral. The neglect cial language had been Latin, es- tion was not an “official” transla- Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow put it to is deplorable that homosexual per- of the Church’s position prevents teemed for its precision and lack tion — the Vatican website notes CNA Oct. 15. sons have been and are the object homosexual men and women from of ambiguity. at the top it is an “unofficial trans- The excerpt on pastoral care of of violent malice in speech or in receiving the care they need and The point of controversy occurs lation” — but it was the working homosexuals has been addressed action. Such treatment deserves deserve.” at paragraph 50 of the relatio. The translation delivered by the Holy by critics during the discussion condemnation from the Church’s The document also dealt with Italian original, after praising the See press office in order to help that followed the reading of the pastors wherever it occurs. Al- the spiritual life. gifts and talents homosexuals may journalists who are not confident relatio on Monday. The document though the particular inclination “An authentic pastoral program give to the Christian community, in Italian with their work. raised the impression that the of the homosexual person is not a will assist homosexual persons asked: “Le nostre comunità sono in However, until now only this Church had changed its views con- sin, it is a more or less strong ten- at all levels of the spiritual life: grado di esserlo accettando e valu- “working translation” has been cerning homosexuality. dency ordered toward an intrinsic through the sacraments, and in tando il loro orientamento sessuale, provided. Cardinal Gerhard Mueller, pre- moral evil; and thus the inclination particular through the frequent senza compromettere la dottrina The document was first deliv- fect for the Congregation for the itself must be seen as an objective and sincere use of the sacrament cattolica su famiglia e matrimo- ered in Italian, shortly before Car- Doctrine of the Faith, stressed Oct. disorder.” of reconciliation, through prayer, nio?” dinal Peter Erdo of Esztergom-Bu- 13 that “pastoral care for homo- Pastoral care for homosexuals witness, counsel and individual In the English translation pro- dapest, general rapporteur of the sexuals has always been part of the was also addressed. “We encour- care. In such a way, the entire vided by the Vatican, this is ren- synod, was going to read it in front Church’s teaching, and the Church age the bishops to provide pastoral Christian community can come to dered as: “Are our communities of the assembly. After about half an has never gotten rid of or dismissed care in full accord with the teach- recognize its own call to assist its capable of providing that, accept- hour, the document was available homosexuals from her pastoral ing of the Church for homosexual brothers and sisters, without de- ing and valuing their sexual ori- in English, French, Spanish and programs.” persons of their dioceses,” the doc- luding them or isolating them.” entation, without compromising German translations, and deliv- In fact, pastoral care for homo- ument read. The approach of the document Catholic doctrine on the family ered via a bulletin of the Holy See sexuals is well described in a 1986 But, the document added, “no was thus that of reaffirming the and matrimony?” press office. document, issued by Cardinal authentic pastoral program will truth of the teaching of the Church, The key word “valutando,” This timing suggested that the Mueller’s dicastery, “On the Pasto- include organizations in which ho- and at the same time approaching which has sparked controversy translation had been done in the ral Care of Homosexual Persons.” mosexual persons associate with with mercy homosexual persons. n

wide consensus. criminated” against, and that young people, and this motivates stressed since the publication of SYNOD Regarding the divorced and re- their participation in the com- the Church, expert in human- the synod’s working document, From 1 married, almost all the synod fa- munity “must be promoted” since ity and faithful to her mission, to and this is why the two final para- thers agreed that “pastoral care of “taking care of them is not for the tirelessly and with profound con- graphs of the final statement focus glance to Christ: the Gospel of the charity and mercy tends to the re- Christian community a weaken- viction announce the ‘Gospel of on the issue. The “educative chal- Family”; and “The confrontation: covery of persons and relations,” ing in faith and in the testimony the family,’” paragraph two states, lenge” is one of “the fundamental pastoral perspectives.” and that “every family must be lis- to the indissolubility of the mar- in part. challenges of families,” and the The 62 paragraphs of the docu- tened with respect and love.” riage.” The final report provides large- Church “supports families, start- ment are filled with quotes from The consensus is slightly lower The paragraphs on access to ly the same view of the current ing from the Christian initiation, the sacred Scriptures, the lack of when the document stresses that Communion for the divorced and situation of the family as did the through welcoming communi- which in the midterm report was “the synod fathers urge new pas- remarried (52 and 53) did not gain midterm report, but it also notes ties.” lamented by most of the small toral paths, that may start from a supermajority among the synod positive testimonies of the family, “The Church is requested to groups. Another outcome of the the effective reality of families’ fathers. and the role of grandparents. support parents in their educa- small groups’ suggestions is the fragility, being conscious that Homosexuality The final report also addresses tive commitment, accompanying frequent reference to the positive these fragilities are endured with Also, one paragraph concern- the importance of the affective babies, children, and adolescents testimonies Christian families suffering than chosen with full ing homosexual couples did not life: “The individualistic danger in their growth through personal- can give in contemporary society. freedom.” gain the needed supermajority: and the risk of living selfishly are ized paths able to introduce them The strong stance against inter- There is even less consensus Paragraph 55 describes the situ- relevant. The Church’s challenge to the full sense of life and arise national organizations that bind when the final report speaks ation of families “having within is to help couples in the matura- choices and responsibility, lived financial aid to the introduction of about reforming the procedures them persons with a homosexual tion of their emotional dimension in the light of Gospel.” homosexual rights has been clari- for the declaration of nullity of orientation.” Considered vague, it and in the affective development Toward the 2015 synod fied and emphasized in a separate marriages. received only 118 yes votes. through the promotion of dia- The final report values more paragraph, while it was included In contrast, a paragraph stating The following paragraph, 56, logue, of virtue, and of trust in the the experience of Christian fami- in a wider paragraph in the mid- that those who are divorced with- which condemned the linking of merciful love of God.” lies than did the midterm report, term report. At a first glance, all out having remarried, who “often international financial aid to the In general, the paragraphs and put in action many suggested the concerns expressed by the testify to the faithfulness of mar- establishment of same-sex mar- based on sacred Scriptures and changes. Yet, it cannot be con- small groups have been taken in riage” should “be encouraged in riage, did receive a supermajority. providing quotes of magisterial sidered a definitive document. consideration. finding in the Eucharist the food Synod fathers all agree: more documents gained a wide con- The final report will function as a The divorced and remarried: which can sustain them.” education is needed sensus among the fathers. The “working document” for the 2015 pastoral consideration, points of The report however states that There is however only one final report also emphasized the Synod of Bishops, which is con- clarification “a particular discernment” must paragraph — the second one — need for a positive reception of sidered the second part of unique The paragraphs on the divorced be put in action for a pastoral ac- that reached unanimity among “Humanae Vitae,” Paul VI’s encyc- synodal path on the family. and remarried and on homosexu- companiment of separated, di- the synod fathers. lical on regulation of birth, which Only after that will Pope Fran- al persons having been the most vorced, abandoned; focuses on “Despite the many signals of highlighted many positive aspects cis issue a post-synodal apostolic controversial of the midterm re- the situation of those who sepa- crisis of the institution of the fam- of family life and reaffirmed the exhortation, which will shed light port, the paragraphs on those is- rate because of domestic violence; ily in the diverse contexts of the doctrine of the Church. on how the Church is called to sues have been slightly modified, and underscores that divorced ‘global village,’ the wish for a fam- Education has always been a face the challenges of the family though they still failed to meet a and remarried must not feel “dis- ily is still alive, especially among primary challenge, as has been today. n Oct. 24-Nov. 6, 2014 Florida Catholic NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS 16 Pope beatifies Paul VI, ‘great helmsman’ of Vatican II Ann Schneible CNA/EWTN News

VATICAN CITY | Addressing those gathered in St. Peter’s Square Oct. 19 for the beatification of Pope Paul VI, Pope Francis reminded Christians who live out the Gospel message that they are “God’s new- ness” both “in the Church and in the world.” In his homily, the pope said God is “continually surprising us, open- ing our hearts and guiding us in unexpected ways.” In so doing, “he renews us: he constantly makes us ‘new.’” An estimated 70,000 people, in- cluding Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, were present at the Mass to A tapestry of Pope Paul VI hangs in St. Peter’s Square Oct. 19, the celebrate not only the closing of the date he was beatified by Pope Francis. (CNA/EWTNnews ) Extraordinary Synod on the Fam- ily, but also the life of Pope Paul important: thanks! … Thank you, service not because I am particu- VI, who first established the Synod our dear and beloved Pope Paul larly fit for it, or so that I can govern of Bishops as an institution of the VI. Thank you for your humble and and rescue the Church from her Church designed to help the pope prophetic witness of love for Christ present difficulties, but so that I can with his magisterial office. and his Church.” suffer something for the Church, “When we look to this great Referring to him as “the great and in that way it will be clear that pope, this courageous Christian, helmsman of the (Second Vatican) he, and no other, is her guide and this tireless apostle,” Pope Francis Council,” Pope Francis cited Paul savior.” said, in reference to Paul VI, “we VI’s words at the closing of its fi- “In this humility,” Pope Fran- cannot but say in the sight of God a nal session: “Perhaps the Lord has cis continued, “the grandeur of word as simple as it is heartfelt and called me and preserved me for this Blessed Paul VI shines forth: Be- fore the advent of a secularized and VINDICATED: WHY A hostile society, he could hold fast, with farsightedness and wisdom … Pope Paul VI and the Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras I of MALIGNED POPE WAS BEATIFIED while never losing his joy and his Constantinople meet in Jerusalem January 1964. (FC archive photos) trust in the Lord.” VATICAN CITY | He had the unenvi- Amid the cultural wreckage of the able task of being pope during a most age, he saw “the need for a deep and Turning his attention to the ney” toward the Ordinary Synod of claim the Gospel’) is still relevant,” “tumultuous” era for the Church, but Paul profound prayer life for every member of Extraordinary Synod on the Fam- Bishops, which will take place in he said. “It is significant to consider VI stood “deeply rooted in Christ” through the Church,” Schreck said, and supported ily, which concluded its two-week October 2015. this aspect of the pontificate of Paul it all, a theology professor has said. “spiritual renewal movements.” course with the beatification of “We have sown and we contin- VI, especially today (Oct. 19), which “Pope Paul VI suffered greatly from Paul VI also was a forerunner of St. Paul VI, Pope Francis described ued to sow patiently and persever- is celebrated as World Missionary the growing apostasy of the world from John Paul II’s stand against communism. the experience as one of “synodal- ingly, in the certainty that it is the Day.” Christian values and from the distor- “He sought religious freedom concessions ity and collegiality,” in which was Lord who gives growth to what we Pope Francis also made men- tions of the teaching of Vatican II,” said from Iron Curtain countries, paving the felt “the power of the Holy Spirit have sown,” he said. tion of Paul VI’s “profound Marian theology professor Dr. Alan Schreck of the way for the downfall of communism in who constantly guides and renews At the conclusion of Mass, and devotion.” In particular, he noted Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio. Eastern Europe,” Schreck said. the Church.” before presiding over the weekly the late pope’s proclamation of “Through it all, he remained deeply rooted Perhaps Paul VI is most well known “The Church,” he said, “is called Angelus prayer, Pope Francis wel- Mary as “Mother of the Church” in Christ and the Holy Spirit.” for his encyclical “Humanae Vitae” in to waste no time in seeking to bind comed all the pilgrims who had at the “close of the third session of Pope Paul VI — Giovanni Battista which he upheld the Church’s discipline of up open wounds and to rekindle travelled to Rome to take part in the the Second Vatican Council,” as Montini — was beatified Oct. 19 at the priestly celibacy and its teaching against hope in so many people who have beatification. well as his 1974 apostolic exhorta- conclusion of the Synod on the Family. the use of artificial contraception. The lost hope.” The Holy Father also noted that tion “Marialis Cultus,” for the right His cause for beatification moved forward stand was widely “controversial” then and Citing the words of St. Paul, Pope Paul VI “was a staunch supporter ordering and development of devo- after a miracle was attributed to his now, yet Paul VI has been vindicated by Francis gave thanks to God for the of the mission ad gentes,” adding tion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. intercession by the Congregation for the time as a prophet of the destructive effects gift of the synod, and the construc- that “it is the witness above all of Before leading the Angelus Causes of Saints and approved by Pope of contraception. tive spirit shown by its participants. the apostolic exhortation ‘Evangelii in Latin, Pope Francis called on Francis in May. “Though this teaching sparked dis- He called on the Holy Spirit, who, nuntiandi’ with which he intended “Mary, Queen of Saints and Mother Benedict XVI had affirmed his “heroic sent among some Catholics, today Paul over the course of the synod, “has to reawaken the enthusiasm and of the Church,” to “help us to faith- virtue” in 2012, officially recognizing him VI’s specific warnings of the negative enabled us to work generously, in the commitment of the Church for fully realize the will of the Lord as “Venerable.” As pope, Paul VI lived effects of the widespread use of artificial true freedom and humble creativ- the mission.” in our life, just as the new blessed “heroic virtue” because though he “suf- contraception — such as increased sexual ity,” to “continue to guide the jour- “‘Evangelii nuntiandi’ (‘To pro- did.” n fered” much turmoil and dissent in the promiscuity and the decline of respect Church, he directed major Church reforms for human life — have certainly come to and supported renewal of faith amongst pass,” Schreck affirmed. the laity and religious, was a prophet Yet as St. John Paul II was known as about the errors of the age, and was even the well-traveled pope, Paul VI was also a well-traveled “pilgrim pope.” a “pilgrim pope,” Schreck said, citing his The reforms of Paul VI included reforms travels to Australia, South America, Asia, of the Roman Curia and the College of and the United States. And he promoted Cardinals, as well as support for renewal ministry through the end of his papacy movements within the Church. with his “brilliant apostolic letter ‘On “He was an able administrator who Evangelization in the Modern World,’” as reformed the Roman Curia, as Vatican well as his calling a synod on catechesis. II had directed,” Schreck said. Paul VI Through his faith, he guided the Church also “internationalized the College of “in this most challenging period in which Cardinals” by “markedly increasing the Western culture began to be dislodged membership in the college from the global from her Christian moorings,” Schreck South and East.” concluded. Pope Paul VI shakes hands with well-wishers as he leaves Our Lady of the Lake Church near his summer residence at Castel Gondolfo, Italy. 17 75th ANNIVERSARY Florida Catholic Oct. 24-Nov. 6, 2014

coverage of the past 20 years

These three pro-life headlines (at top: Aug. 5, 2005; above: Oct. 2, 2008; at right: Oct. 16, 1997) were two of many that appeared in the last two decades

July 8, 1999 Oct. 20, 1995 Jan. 15, 1998

For the past year, the Florida seems a little smaller because even Catholic has opened its archives if an event happens thousands of to look back at how issues impor- miles away, news about it can be tant to the Church and to Catholics shared in a matter of hours, min- were covered — from youths to utes or seconds. Technological immigration, sports to armed con- medical advances have healed, but flicts, respect life to popes, saints also have blurred the ethical lines to the expansion of the Church in held sacred by the culture of life. Florida, and more. Decades were So while traipsing through the covered separately, starting with archives in the 1990s and 2000s, we the 1940s and ending in the pres- tried to highlight images and head- ent day. lines that caught our eye: local and What a past couple of decades state news stories (Terri Schiavo, we have experienced. Technology school choice, arrest of abortion as Pope John Paul II’s historic 1998 visit has radically changed communi- doctor), and national/international to Cuba, as seen in the above headline May 25, 2007: A house along the east coast of Florida lies cations and, in a sense, the world stories with statewide impact, such from Jan. 22, 1998. destroyed after Hurricane Jeanne hit Vero Beach Sept. 26, 2004.

June 12, 2003 Feb. 8, 2001

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June 11, 2002: This reflection was written by aFlorida Catholic staffer in light of the U.S. bishops’ meeting Sept. 30, 2004 on clergy sex abuse. Sept. 4, 1997: Junior Brutus, of Port Charlotte, and Christina Long, of Fort Myers, play a game of basketball with the older boys, including Mario, who is directly under the basket, Jan. 11, 2008: Michael Douglas, a resident of Pinellas at an orphanage in Hope, a Catholic Charities site that offers shelter for Haiti. The youths homeless people, speaks at a memorial service about Dec. 5, 1996: A woman looks at portions of the 500 were part of a a homeless man he knew briefly. In the background is panels of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt, which mission trip to the Father Robert Schneider. Universal Studios hosted for World AIDS Day. Caribbean island.

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Sunday word Scripture readings Friday, Oct. 24 Thursday, Oct. 30 Wednesday, Nov. 5 Responsible citizenship is a virtue Eph 4:1-6; Ps 24:1-4b, 5-6; Eph 6:10-20; Ps 144:1b, 2, Phil 2:12-18; Ps 27:1, 4, Lk 12:54-59 9-10; Lk 13:31-35 13-14; Lk 14:25-33 Sunday, Oct. 26 tricts in Florida, matter. and your neighbor as yourself” (cf., Saturday, Oct. 25 Friday, Oct. 31 Thursday, Nov. 6 Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; 1 Thes 1:5c- Local elections affect the admin- Mt 22:34-40). 10; Mt 22:34-40 istration of hundreds of millions The Lord God makes this com- Eph 4:7-16; Ps 122:1-5; Phil 1:1-11; Ps 111:1-6; Phil 3:3-8a; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 13:1-9 Lk 14:1-6 Lk 15:1-10 of dollars to our schools, city and mand extremely personal. “You Why did the chicken cross the county. The winners of the elections shall not molest or oppress an alien. Sunday, Oct. 26 Saturday, Nov. 1 Friday, Nov. 7 road? You know the reason. To get for the Florida Legislature will have … You shall not wrong any widow or to the other side. a say on issues important to Florid- orphan.” Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18:2-4, 47, Solemnity of All Saints Phil 3:17-4:1; Ps 122:1-5; Why did the chicken go to ians. We can make a difference. But He continues, “If ever you wrong 51; 1 Thes 1:5c-10; Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1b-4b, Lk 16:1-8 church? Same reason. To get to the not only can we make a difference, them and they cry out to me, I will Mt 22:34-40 5-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a other side. (Or as a teen- we must. surely hear their cry. My wrath will Saturday, Nov. 8 ager told me, “Because her “Responsible citizen- flare up, and I will kill you with the Monday, Oct. 27 Sunday, Nov. 2 Phil 4:10-19; Ps 112:1b-2, mom made her go.”) ship is a virtue, and par- sword; then your own wives will Eph 4:32-5:8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; The Commemoration of All 5-6, 8a, 9; Lk 16:9-15 Let’s try it one more ticipation in political life be widows, and your children or- Lk 13:10-17 the Faithful Departed (All time. Why did the church- is a moral obligation,” our phans” (Ex 22:20-23). Wow. This Souls) Sunday, Nov. 9 going chicken vote? Simi- bishops wrote. “We are lights a fire under our efforts to pro- Tuesday, Oct. 28 Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Feast of the Dedication lar reason. To get us to the called to bring together tect from abuse and exploitation Feast of Sts. Simon and Rom 5:5-11; Jn 6:37-40 of the Lateran Basilica in other side. our principles and our the migrant children and families Jude, apostles Rome More than a few people political choices, our val- at our southern border. Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Monday, Nov. 3 Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2- wonder, “Why vote? Noth- ues and our votes, to help Again, “If you lend money to one Lk 6:12-16 3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, ing ever changes.” Sunday build a better world.” of your poor neighbors among my Phil 2:1-4; Ps 131:1b-3; Word Lk 14:12-14 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 In the 2000 general “Forming Consciences people, you shall not act like an ex- Wednesday, Oct. 29 elections, George Bush Father for Faithful Citizenship” is tortioner toward him” (Ex 22:24). defeated Al Gore thanks to a statement from the Cath- Clearly, God cares for the poor. He Eph 6:1-9; Ps 145:10-14; Tuesday, Nov. 4 less than 600 votes in the David olic bishops of the United cares for immigrants, widows and Lk 13:22-30 Memorial of St. Charles state of Florida. Imagine Scotchie States. It guides Catholics orphans. The Son of God became Borromeo, bishop if those few hundred vot- to exercise political re- one with the poor. Phil 2:5-11; Ps 22:26b-32; ers for George Bush stayed sponsibility. The statement In these elections, speak out. Lk 14:15-24 home and thought, “Why vote? helps form our consciences that we Vote. Be the chicken to get us to the Nothing ever changes.” A few vot- may to contribute to civil and re- other side. ers in Florida made the difference spectful public dialogue and shape To take to prayer: Take a sample to the course of our nation. our choices in the coming election ballot to prayer. Pray for all of the That instance is rare in national in the light of Catholic teaching. candidates. n elections. However, local elections We must make a difference not just ‘Redefining’ marriage? are often the difference between a because the Church teaches it. We Father Scotchie is the pastor of In the current debate over gay riage laws and state laws that would few hundred votes. Local elections must because Scripture commands Most Precious Blood Parish in marriage, people sometimes ask: prevent two men (or two women) might not be as sexy as national it. Oviedo. He holds a doctorate in Who should define marriage? from getting married to each other. elections. Yet amendments to the When Jesus is asked, “What is preaching and gladly offers to Democrats or Republicans in Con- They suggest that legally forbidding Constitution of the state of Florida, the greatest commandment?” his coach fellow clergy in preaching. gress? The Supreme Court? Should two men from getting married stig- such as the 2010 amendment to response is unequivocal: “Love God He can be reached at dscotchie@ it be put to a referendum, allowing matizes those men in much the create fair and representative dis- with all your heart, soul, and mind oviedocatholic.org. the majority to choose a definition? same way that preventing a black We can identify two kinds of man from marrying a white wom- “definitions” when it comes to an stigmatized both of them. marriage. The first touches on the Yet there is really no parallel All Souls’ Day is like a big funeral for all essence, the objective re- at all between the two ality, or the truth about cases. While marriage marriage. The second as an objective reality is our loved ones who have passed away involves a legal or po- certainly color-blind to Sunday, Nov. 2 pray for the family that God might text of yesterday’s feast of All Saints, litical position, advanced the racial configuration of The Commemoration of All the Faithful offer them consolation and peace. we express our hope that all of our through the media, ju- the spouses, it can never Departed (All Souls) We call those who remain to recom- loved ones will join the saints, in dicial decisions or other be “genital-blind,” be- Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; mit themselves to following Christ, their perfect joy in heaven, and that legislative means. While cause male-female sexual Rom 5:5-11; Jn 6:37-40 so that they might be prepared to we will one day join them as well. these secondary defini- complementarity stands share the joys of heaven with their Finally, we pray for our deceased tions of marriage can be squarely at the heart and This Sunday it is very difficult to beloved dead — though not with loved ones, trusting that, in God’s of interest, their true level OPINION center of marriage itself. prepare a Sunday Word column, the same fervor I’ve heard in some mysterious plan, our prayers some- of importance is properly To see this fundamen- for the usual rule — go altar calls at funerals! how help them. gauged only in reference Father Tad tal point about marriage, to Mass anywhere in the But we do something In “Letters to Malcolm: Chiefly to the first and objective Pacholczyk however, we have to step world and the readings else, something which is on Prayer,” written as he was get- definition. beyond the cultural cli- are the same — does not central to our funeral lit- ting on in years, famous the Angli- Notable errors are chés that suggest that apply. You see, on All urgy, which doesn’t make can writer C.S. Lewis wrote about sometimes made in these second- marriage is merely an outgrowth of Souls’ Day, all of the read- sense to many of our Prot- prayer for the dead: “Of course I ary definitions of marriage. In the emotional and erotic companion- ings which are possible estant brothers and sisters: pray for the dead. The action is so mid-1960s, to consider but one ex- ship. The institution of marriage selections for a funeral We pray for the deceased. spontaneous, so all but inevitable, ample, prohibitions existed in more does not arise merely out of loving liturgy are possible se- All Souls’ Day is like a that only the most compulsive theo- than a dozen states which outlawed sentiment. It is born, rather, from lections, which leads to a big funeral for all our loved logical case against it would deter persons of different races from the depths of the commitment as- huge number of possible Sunday ones who have passed me. And I hardly know how the marrying one another. A white sumed by a man and a woman as combinations of readings. Word away, indeed for all the rest of my prayers would survive if man and a black woman could fall they enter into the total commu- Thus, it seems opportune faithful departed. Our those for the dead were forbidden. in love in those states, but could not nion of life implied in the procre- to discuss WHY we cel- Father celebration can serve as a At our age, the majority of those legally tie the knot. The Supreme ation and education of children ebrate All Souls’ Day and Alfredo consolation for those who we love best are dead. What sort of Court overturned those restrictions flowing from their union. To put it why we pray for the dead, mourn, as we remember intercourse with God could I have in 1967, recognizing that the ability another way, marriage arises or- since November is partic- Hernández those who have died in if what I love best were unmention- to enter into marriage doesn’t de- ganically and spontaneously from ularly dedicated to pray- the past year. It is a time to able to him?” pend on the skin color of the man the radical complementarity of a ing for the dead. pray for greater confidence in God’s The arguments against prayer for and woman getting married. man and a woman. In the Catholic funeral, as in the mercy and love, and to recommit the dead require us to do a couple Gay marriage advocates today Sexual intimacy between men typical Protestant funeral, we use to living out our own lives as sons sometimes attempt to draw a paral- the consoling words of the Bible. We and daughters of God. In the con- Please see SOULS, 20 lel between such mixed-race mar- Please see MARRIAGE, 20 Oct. 24-Nov. 6, 2014 Florida Catholic CROSSWORD 20

MARRIAGE SOULS sisters?” We Catholics, however, See puzzle solution on Page 14 take very seriously the notion, so CROSSWORD FROM 19 FROM 19 prevalent in the writings of St. Paul and St. John, that we “have been 12345 6789 01 11 21 31 and women involves the possibil- of things. First, we have to discount baptized into Christ Jesus” and are ity of children. No other form of the authority of the Second Book of “children of God” (Rom 6:3-9 and 41 51 61 sexual or erotic interaction encom- Maccabees, from which we could 1 Jn 3:14-16 are possible second 71 81 91 passes this basic, organic and com- take the first reading for Sunday readings). Our capacity to pray for plementary possibility. Without (12:43-46). Although this book was any other person, alive or dead, or 02 12 22 32 parsing words, Professor Jacques accepted by the vast majority of to help anyone by offering our sac- LeClercq put it this way more than Christian teachers of the faith until rifices to try to assist others comes 42 52 62 72 82 50 years ago: “The human race is the 16th century, in order to say that from our union to Christ. We do not 92 30 31 23 33 divided into two sexes whose rea- praying for the dead is wrong we get them to heaven, but because of son for existence is physical union have to ignore the late Jewish prac- our union with Christ, we can help 43 53 63 73 83 with a view to continuing the spe- tice of prayer for the dead, precisely them on the journey there. cies.” More recently, Professor Rob- because of hope in the resurrection. The final act of love is to pray for 93 04 14 ert P. George similarly described We also have to ignore the practice our loved ones who have died. We marriage as “a union that takes its of every Christian community un- do so united in Christ and acting as 24 34 44 distinctive character from being til the 16th century, as we can see members of his body. Any value our 54 64 74 founded, unlike other friendships, in epitaphs, liturgical prayers and prayers and sacrifices have can only on bodily unity of the kind that other writings. come from one source: the cross of 84 94 05 15 25 sometimes generates new life.” There is a fundamental reason Christ. As the souls of the saved There are many kinds of love, for the distaste that praying for the experience the final purification 35 45 55 65 75 85 ranging from maternal love to dead causes for non-Catholic Chris- (purgatory) or however we might brotherly love to love of friends to tians. It seems that we are robbing want to call those final steps before 95 06 16 26 36 love of neighbor to romantic love, something from the unique re- we are received into the glory of 46 56 66 but only one that is proper and in- demptive power of the cross. If Jesus heaven, in some way that we cannot tegral to marriage — namely, spou- saved us by dying on the cross, and understand, they know themselves 76 86 96 sal love with its inscribed comple- if the dead person was judged on to be enveloped by our love and mentarity and potential for human dying, what can we possibly do to prayers. If “love alone lasts,” how lohtacrofsemagdrow.www moc.sci fruitfulness. affect that judgment or to help that can this not be something good in Marriage teaches us that men person make it to heaven? the eyes of God? And these same ACROSS DOWN need women and women need The bottom line is that a good souls, from their eternal home in 1 Prize won by Mother Teresa 1 Adam and Eve were afraid because men and that children need both Catholic would answer you: noth- heaven, remember us and pray for 6 CC less than M they were this 10 Pace 2 Express a belief mothers and fathers. In this sense, ing. We cannot change the final us before the throne of God, so that 14 With speed 3 Musical groups marriage and the family represent judgment for anyone. That judg- the “communion of saints” may be 15 Scintilla 4 Johann ___, 16th century defender foundational realities, not con- ment is based on their own answer complete. 16 Liturgical ___ of Catholicism structs that can be invented, de- to the question of the Lord, which 17 Problems 5 Wounds fined, legislated or determined by Matthew 25 (Mt 25:1-13 is a pos- Father Hernández is the dean of 18 Second son of Judah 6 French-Canadian Catholic singing popular vote or culture. Marriage, sible Gospel passage) makes clear Pastoral Formation at St. Vincent 19 Launch grp. phenomenon in fact, is the “primordial first insti- the Lord will ask: “How have you de Paul Regional Seminary in 20 “…world without ___. Amen” 7 Permanent state of life tution,” flowing out of the intimate treated the least of my brothers and Boynton Beach. 21 Charged particles characterized by the profession of and creative union of male and 23 Number of days Jesus spent in the the evangelical counsels female. It precedes other societal desert 8 Windy city transport initials institutions and conventions, and 24 Autocrat 9 Fire is essentially ordered toward creat- Need a Prayer? 26 Grew less 10 Meetings of bishops ing and caring for the future in the If you have a special need or intention, the staff of the Florida 29 Talking Tolkien tree 11 Pillow stainer form of the next generation. Mar- Catholic will pray with you. Just send in your prayer requests and 30 Cabbage salad 12 Nod, vis-à-vis Eden riage is a given reality that we come we will include your needs in our prayers. Mail to: Florida Catholic, 34 Melts 13 Say the rosary to discover in its authentic design, P.O. Box 4993, Orlando, FL 32802-4993 or visit our website at www. 37 Examined furtively 22 Melvin of baseball not a concept for us to “define” ac- thefloridacatholic.org. 38 Serpent’s tail? 23 “___ my sheep” (Jn 21:17) 39 Joseph and Benjamin, to Jacob 25 Church seats cording to our own agenda or de- Please send no money. Just pray for us in return and for the inten- 40 Uncultivated country 27 One of the 10 plagues sires. tions of all Florida’s bishops. Gay marriage proponents deny 41 Bone of the forearm 28 Ran, as colors 42 ___, amas, amat 31 Easter flower these foundational truths about 43 Decrees 32 Patron saint of Canada marriage. Through vigorous leg- 44 Pilot 33 Damage by regular use islative efforts, they are striving to 45 Repudiate 34 Former Russian ruler impose a profoundly false redesign 47 Jurisdiction of a bishop 35 Tarsus, to Paul for marriage upon society so that, 48 Apostles’ or Nicene 36 Hie’s partner in the words of Professor George, 49 Standards of perfection 37 “___ be with you” marriage becomes “an emotional 53 What the Magi brought 40 It becomes the Blood of Christ union for the sake of adult satis- 56 Queue 41 Peter Fonda “golden” role faction that is served by mutually 58 Born 43 Animal pelts agreeable sexual play,” thereby un- 59 The Archdioceses of Tokyo and 44 Tennis great Roger dermining its intrinsic connection Mandalay are here 46 Eight days of a holy season to complementary bodily union 60 Heroic 47 Evil deed between men and women. 62 Royal 50 Zechariah was the first person This forced reconfiguration of 64 Pole or Croat in the New Testament to see this marriage is no more defensible 65 Eternal ___ (Lk 1:11) than the efforts of those who so- 66 Ecole attendee 51 Depart cially or legislatively attempted to 67 Sneaky fellow 52 Graf rival impose a notion of “racial purity” 68 Charges 53 Breathe convulsively upon marriage or society in former 69 Angers 54 Shipwreck site 55 Decree times. 57 Frozen treats 60 Mischievous person Father Pacholczyk, Ph.D., earned 61 Schoo-fly, for one his doctorate in neuroscience from 63 An Old Testament high priest Yale and did post-doctoral work at Harvard. He is a priest of the Diocese of Fall River, Mass., and serves as the director of education at the National Catholic Bioethics Center in Phila- delphia (www.ncbcenter.org).