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Happy 50th St. Ann Cemetery of peace Mission Possible Minnesota man: Praying rosary ‘will change your life’ JOE RUFF tied closely together, the Wie- Catholic News Service derkehrs said, by faith and by ap- pearances Mary is said to have ST. PAUL, MINN. | On Face- made in Kibeho from 1981 to 1989. book, he is “The Rosary Guy.” At The Seven Sorrows rosary, home, he is Matt Wiederkehr, 89, which marks the sorrows of Mary of St. Genevieve Parish in Center- including the Holy Family’s flight ville. into Egypt and Mary at the foot of And from the 1960s into the the cross, dates to the Middle Ages. 2000s, this former mechanical en- But it was particularly encouraged gineer was a pioneering national by Mary in her appearances to and international hot air balloon- several young adults in Kibeho. ist who got his start at balloon rac- Many people familiar with those es held during the St. Paul Winter appearances believe one of the vi- Carnival in St. Paul. He conducted sions warned about the Rwandan public relations tours and appear- genocide of 1994. A Dominican sister prays the rosary Sept. 18, 2018, in a campus chapel at The Catholic University of ances for Coca-Cola Co.; set world Stories about Mary’s appear- America in Washington. Matt Wiederkehr, 89, of St. Genevieve Parish in Centerville, Minn., and his family records for distance, duration and ances in Kibeho and their sig- promote praying the rosary regularly because, they say, “this will change your life.” (CHAZ MUTH | CNS) altitude; and led safety classes and nificance — approved as worthy seminars. of belief by the Vatican in 2001 — Donna said. ited this spring with Archbishop is convinced he lived in part to tell Always with a rosary in his were carried to Wiederkehr about The Wiederkehr family believes Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul and the world about the Seven Sorrows pocket. 10 years ago by his daughter Don- devotion to the rosary, and Mary’s Minneapolis, who is familiar with rosary. Wiederkehr and his wife, Bob- na, who for the last 13 years has call in particular to the Seven Sor- the Seven Sorrows devotion from “All his organs shut down, ex- bie, and their daughters, Donna helped orphans in Rwanda, when rows rosary, can change people’s its use in the parish in Pittsburgh cept the heart,” Donna said of the and Denise, believe his devotion she isn’t working in advertising lives. where he grew up. sepsis that struck her father. “It to Mary and her son, Jesus, has in New York or traveling to other “It’s not saying the rosary, it’s Telling people about the rosary was the heart that beat for Jesus.” seen him through illnesses that parts of the world. praying the rosary, and this will over the last several years has be- As Donna travels back from her nearly killed him, his four years in “One of Mary’s messages was to change your life,” Donna said. come so paramount a priority for work with orphans in Rwanda, she the Navy in Japan and Korea dur- have people learn about the Sev- Wiederkehr’s willingness to Wiederkehr that he continued to sometimes brings statues of Our ing the Korean War, and his many en Sorrows rosary,” Donna said. publicly express his devotion to proselytize after being hospital- Lady of Kibeho, each about 4 feet adventures. “When I told Dad that, it became Mary stems from the kind of sin- ized in April, and later going into tall. Now, he wants people to know his ‘job.’ We want to tell people gle-minded focus he once applied rehab, for pneumonia in both About four years ago, they gave about a special kind of rosary, about this rosary.” to hot air ballooning, fishing and lungs and other complications. a statue to St. Genevieve. It is in- the “Rosary of the Seven Sorrows In late 2017, Wiederkehr and other interests, Donna said. He’s While he was at St. Joseph’s side the church, to the right of the of Mary,” made with beads for 52 members of his family began a something of a celebrity in the Hospital in St. Paul — and with sanctuary, said Father Esty, pastor. Hail Marys and seven Our Fathers. live Facebook recitation alternat- world of hot air balloons, and was the help of his family by his side “I was delighted to have that as A traditional rosary has 53 Hail ing among the traditional rosary, inducted into the U.S. Ballooning — Wiederkehr told his story to a gift to the parish,” Father Esty Marys and six Our Fathers. Divine Mercy Chaplet and Seven Hall of Fame in 2012 by the Bal- The Catholic Spirit, archdiocesan said, describing the Wiederkehrs In May, the month of Mary, Wie- Sorrows rosary, as close to 5:30 loon Federation of America at the newspaper of St. Paul and Minne- as longtime, faith-filled members derkher and his family had two p.m. and as often each week as National Balloon Museum in In- apolis. of the parish. statues of the Lady of Kibeho from they can. It’s titled “The Rosary dianola, Iowa. His daughters, too, Prayer, they believe, saved Wie- The family encourages every Kibeho, Rwanda, they gave away Guy.” About 300 people generally have set world records in hot air derkehr when he nearly died from parish to have their congregations to two parishes in the Archdiocese key into each live recitation, and ballooning. an illness as a teenager. And when pray the rosary before or after cel- of St. Paul and Minneapolis. the prayerful time ultimately is To share their faith story, Wie- he nearly died of sepsis after an ebrating any Mass, or at least once The rosary and the statue are “liked” and shared by thousands, derkehr, his wife, and Donna vis- infection 12 years ago. The family a week as a community. n WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | June 21-July 11, 2019 FLORIDACatholic ORLANDO DIOCESE St. Ann celebrates 50 years (and more) GLENDA MEEKINS of the Florida Catholic staff Concelebrating the 50th HAINES CITY | Festooned with 50 anniversary bouquets of 50 roses each, St. Ann Par- Mass were ish celebrated 50 years as a church in from left the Diocese of Orlando. Father Nelson Yet, the history of its devoted Restrepo, founders dates back to 1890, when Father Alfonso early Catholic pioneer resident of Polk Cely, Deacon County, Patrick Bannon, contacted Hector Colon, a local mission priest in the hopes of Father Richard establishing a church in the region. Tuttle, Bishop Today, that church has grown from John Noonan, one family’s hopes and dreams to Father Salvatore more than 1,000 parishioners, many Staufula, of whom filled the house of the Lord Deacon with jubilant voices of praise June 15. Richard Bishop John Noonan concelebrated Demers, with Father Alfonso Cely, pastor, and Father Richard various other priests on hand for the Trout, Father occasion. Mariano Father Cely recalled how 1969 saw Catura, and Buzz Aldrin walk upon the moon. Father Fraclius The Scripture verse Aldrin chose to Pettit-Homme. take with him was from John 15, “I am (PHOTOS the vine, you are the branches. Who- BY RANDY ever remains in me, and I in him will HALE | FC) bear much fruit.” The verse reflected how the faithful of St. Ann, from its early mission roots, have borne fruit and flourished as a church. The first church building accommodated only Bishop Thomas Grady renamed it St. 200 people and today there is seating Ann in honor of Our Lady’s mother in for 1,075 faithful. Because of seasonal 1975. populations, more than 6,000 attend Long-time parishioner Judy Riggs throughout the year. and her committee planned multiple “Fifty years ago, when this place in events throughout the year like a fes- which we are today was full of many tival and golf tournament to celebrate orange trees, and great events were the landmark anniversary from a fes- happening in the history of human- tival and golf tournament. Fourteen kind, this church was founded, and banners hang from the parish light the proclamation of the good news poles, representing a different Marian of salvation arrived in the heart of apparition throughout the world. Florida,” Father Cely said. “During Lily Muñiz is a parishioner who the past 50 years, we have baptized relocated from New York with her 7,900 babies; 5,289 have received First daughter, Elise Riccardo, six years Communion; 686 couples have mar- ago, described the parish community ried; 1,899 have been confirmed; there as welcoming. have been 993 funerals; thousands of “I love that there is an American people have received the sacrament of community and a Spanish commu- the sick; and countless Quinceañeras nity that are all one. And I am actually and Masses have been celebrated a part of both because I am Hispanic.” here.” Muñiz, who is involved in numerous Until the Haines City Catholic mis- ministries, believes the parish com- sion was established in 1948, Mass munity also nurtured her daughter’s In honor of the 50th anniversary, was celebrated in homes. Although faith. Riccardo was an altar server and the Cely family donated this tile there was still no physical building to carried that forth when she served picture of St. Ann and Mary, as a call home, parishioners met at the old during Mass in the Army. child. The tile art is installed on Polk Hotel Annex. The Altar and Ro- 2019 not only marks the anniver- the outside wall of the church sary Society, which still exists in the sary, but all the payoff of their parish entrance and was made by artists parish today, was the first ministry in- building. A copy of the loan papers in Colombia. strumental in the small community’s were burned after the Mass. growth. The late Archbishop Joseph In a letter to the parish earlier this less of our physical possessions, we are P. Hurley dedicated a mission church year, Bishop Noonan said, “St. Paul, in called to be in relationship with God building May 1959. The mission un- his discussion with the Colossians, re- and thus to love one another as He derwent a name change to Mission of minds us of how St. Ann lived and how loves us. What St. Paul speaks to the Father Alfonso Cely, pastor of St. Ann Parish, and Bishop the Transfiguration and officially be- it came to be that her daughter, Mary, Colossians also describes the commu- Noonan burn a copy of the mortgage loan, which was paid came a church in June 1969. The late was so full of faith in the Lord. Regard- nity of St. Ann, holy and beloved.” n off last month. June 21-July 11, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 2

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GLENDA MEEKINS wedding, so they headed to the legal union, but a covenant made Orlando, explained the importance 2016 noted, “Because the marriage of the Florida Catholic staff courthouse. between the couple and God. The is because, “We are called to a total covenant and the Church are in- “No special dress or flowers and situations vary, but the Church self-giving in every aspect of life separable, every time the covenant ORLANDO | Kimberly and our witness was the judge’s admin- wishes to accompany all who desire (when we commit to the Sacrament is lived faithfully as a sacrament, Amon Guerrero met in Guam soon istrative assistant,” she recalled. It this holy and worthwhile goal. of Marriage).” the life of the Church is enriched.” after high school. They had dated would be 16 years before the Guer- It was not until Kimberly went to Code of Canon Law states that “I think knowing that the Holy for six years when Amon, a lieuten- reros would convalidate their mar- work as a secretary at Nativity Par- a valid Catholic marriage requires Spirit is now with Amon and me in ant in the U.S. Army stationed in Ft. riage in the Catholic Church. ish in Longwood and their children capacity (emotional maturity and our marriage ... that thought alone, Stewart, Georgia, was deployed to Convalidation is the name given were preparing for confirmation stability) and freedom from im- I feel, has strengthened our bond Iraq. to the ceremony that elevates a civil and First Holy Communion, that pediments (such as a previous mar- even in rough moments more so “Tensions were high on the world union to a sacramental Catholic their pastor began “nudging” them. riage); consent (free, faithful, com- than in the past,” said Kimberly. “I stage and talks of war were going marriage. Convalidation ceremo- “Learning more, I realized this is mitment to a lifelong union, open think it also has set a positive ex- around,” said Kimberly, as she re- nies are necessary for couples seek- a Sacrament and I’ve chosen to be to new life.); and canonical form, ample for our children in how we called May 2002. “So we decided to ing the sacrament of marriage who married. Until then we didn’t real- meaning the couple is married in live our faith.” marry before he left.” were previously married civilly. ize how important it was,” Kimberly the presence of the proper Catholic The two were able to celebrate Although they were raised Cath- It involves the nullification of any said. clergy and in the proper location. their convalidation ceremony in the olic, the precipitous decision did previous marriages because, for Lynda Monckton, director of Pope Francis, in his general audi- presence of family and friends. not leave enough time for a Church Catholics, a marriage is not just a family ministry for the Diocese of ence in St. Peter’s Square in May The Guerreros’ story is a famil- iar one and the process was fairly simple. For Cindy and Roy Gainer, COMMUNITY BUSINESS DIRECTORY it was more difficult, but both agree it has made their marriage stron- TO ADVERTISE ATTORNEYS ATTORNEYS ger. Cindy was raised in the faith CALL 1-888-275-9953 and had been married civilly, then ALTAMONTE SPRINGS OVIEDO divorced. Her husband, Roy, was 11822-0524 previously married in the Baptist church. It was a faith study that brought to light the shocking real- ization that their “blessed” mar-

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GLENDA MEEKINS for five summers, she is serving her of the Florida Catholic staff third year as a counselor. “It’s such a loving environment WINTER PARK | Despite the and welcoming community. I en- heat, campers at San Pedro Spiri- joy being a big part of the campers’ tual Development Center’s middle lives. It’s rewarding to see how shy school overnight camp enjoyed they are when they come and how the Florida sun and grew in their open they become and how spiritu- faith through talks, interactive ally filled they are in just a week.” programs, Mass and adoration. Her sentiments echo those of From canoeing to swimming and her team. James Martin is a coun- outdoor games, the sixth through selor from St. Isaac Jogues Parish eighth-graders learned “The King- in Orlando and is part of Catholic dom Awaits.” Campus Ministry at the University “We talked about God and his of Central Florida. “I love the camp love for us; about his open arms that and being able to live out my faith are always waiting for us, inviting and teach it to them (campers) is re- us to heaven,” said Gwyn, a 13-year- ally empowering. This isn’t just the old from Most Precious Blood Par- future of the church, but also the ish in Oviedo who returned for her present.” fourth year. She says every year she The theme focused on living the At left, a camp counselor sets two campers up to go canoeing on Lake Howell. At right, John Paul, a looks forward “to learning about promises of Christ in the present, sixth grade camper at San Pedro Spiritual Development Center middle school overnight camp, joins in God while having fun” and playing and looking forward to the heav- the fun between talks and activities June 12. (PHOTOS BY GLENDA MEEKINS | FC) some of her favorite games. “The enly kingdom that awaits the faith- talks (for middle schoolers) are a ful. Each day the theme was broken little different and they go into more up into related topics: the king, the detail,” Gwyn said. trust, the kinship, the sacred, and John Paul, 11, was back for a sec- we are royals. ond year. Both he and Gwyn attend “(How) we are going to reach St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School. (heaven) as a family, as a unit, as “They teach us about God, but in a a community, holding each other fun way that’s so much easier to accountable and getting there to- learn,” John Paul said of the camp. gether… understanding the gifts “(The counselors) go into their life and talents God gives each person experience of God and how they and how we use them to spread got into God and how he is there for God’s love and Word in the world,” you. They’re kids like us. We haven’t Karpinski said. “We explain to the really experienced anything, but campers that we are this big puzzle they have, so it helps us see God is and we are each a puzzle piece. If out there for us.” you take one piece out, the picture John Paul said camp helps him is not complete… We are all a part carry his faith into his everyday of it, special and important in this life. “I think this place is awesome. family.” It goes really deep into your faith To help bring the teaching home, and tells you about it so you know they concluded with a charity proj- more. It really opens your heart to ect, making “diaper cakes”, pack- new things.” ages of diapers made to look like a This year’s lead counselor is Lisa cake, for the Pregnancy Center of Karpinski. A former camper herself Oviedo. n Campers enjoy a respite from the rain during San Pedro’s “The Kingdom Awaits” summer camp. CAR SHOW IN LAKELAND

In a special Father’s Day Classic classic car show, dads from St. John Neumann Parish in Lakeland enjoyed perusing several vintage Ford automobiles and the infamous Corvair. Guests enjoyed lunch, games, prizes and music at St. John Neumann Parish as Catholic Charities and various sponsors honored them for their gifts. (PHOTOS BY GERARDO DE JESUS) June 21-July 11, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 6 Catholic Volunteers expand God’s kingdom

GLENDA MEEKINS she said. “It was great to see the the Catholic social teachings have of the Florida Catholic need for community and to see been calling me.” people with a heart for service go He committed his service in ORLANDO | Since 1983, an into those communities and em- hopes of gaining more experi- estimated 400 volunteers have power them. It wasn’t just charity, ence and training. “CVIF helped served with Catholic Volunteers in but empowering the women and me develop my skills in working Florida. Their service transformed families there to make their lives with people and in my faith jour- their lives and those they served. better.” ney. They’ve helped me decide Partnering with more than 40 While working in youth devel- where I want to go and to open agencies through the state, these opment and community event or- my heart to Christ,” said Jean. He men and women of all faiths con- ganization, she attended St. Ste- cites the quarterly retreats at St. tinue to answer God’s call to serve phen Parish in Riverview, where Leo Abbey as a key part of that “the least of these” (Mt 25:41). she became involved with the experience. “I did a lot of spiri- “One of the greatest gifts of youth program. The two experi- tual, professional and personal CVIF is the building of relation- ences helped her discern a new development.” ships,” said Elizabeth Buckley, ex- direction – work in youth min- Prior to CVIF, Jean said he had ecutive director. “The CVIF fam- istry. She signed up for another fallen into the busyness of work- ily crosses the boundaries of race, year with CVIF, currently serv- ing and had no time for faith. religion, gender, age, economic ing at St. Andrew Catholic School “With Catholic Volunteers you background, and life experience, in Orlando as a youth ministry always have time to pray; you and builds bonds that every day assistant director and teacher’s always have time to go to Mass. remind me of what I imagine the aide. You can always open your heart kingdom of God must look like.” “My focus always went towards to Christ and have a conversation The organization, first called the youth and my faith has always with him. It gave me more options Augustinian Volunteers, was been very important to me,” em- and there was no more room for prompted by a question asked phasized Ferris. “The community excuses.” of a South Florida parishioner, of volunteers helped grow that Others began to notice his Connie Shearer to Father Patrick within me as well. Through many leadership skills. Startled and O’Neill: “How do we involve lay prayers and that she found what reluctant, as he did not see these people in service to the commu- she was doing “did not feel like qualities in himself, he took a hia- nities in need in Florida through work,” Ferris determined this was tus. After much prayer, Jean said Catholic Volunteers in Florida help clean the retreat center at the the church?” With a foundation where she belonged. The journey he felt God asking him to respond Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse in St. Augustine. The volunteers in Catholic Social Teaching, the led her to accepting a job in a par- to this gift. “The next time around try to do service projects at each of their quarterly retreat locations. group began partnering with oth- ish in St. Petersburg as youth min- I was open to service. I wanted Far left is Edson Jean. Third from the right is Lara Orsini. (COURTESY) er agencies to serve. Volunteers ister this summer. to go wherever God called me,” age 21 and older are eligible, so Edson Jean came to CVIF in he said. “I just had an open heart disabled community. The work simply is one of Catholic Volun- long as they have a love and long- August of 2017, first serving in the and was ready to serve again.” has exposed her to the needs of teers’ values, and I definitely had ing to serve God and his people. Archdiocese of Miami with South He serves Catholic Volunteers by the community and the chance to find ways to budget… I learned They receive housing and a mod- Florida Cares Mentoring and helping recruitment and facilitat- to work with various government how to make choices about what est stipend during their year of Overtown Children and Youth Co- ing retreats, providing activities and city entities, giving her a per- was really important, which is service. alition. Funds to continue study- on wellness and mindfulness so spective of what is required to different than the very material- Amorandah Ferris graduated ing psychology were running low volunteers avoid burn out dur- make this type of program possi- istic culture we live in for sure.” from Florida Atlantic University and he learned that, through his ing their service year. In August ble. She hopes to become a service She concurred with Orsini and in 2017 and began looking for a work at CVIF, he could be eligible he will begin youth development. provider herself when her time at Jean that the complete experi- job. She was attracted to “being for a Segal AmeriCorps Education “It helped me understand that CVIF concludes. ence made them better people, able to work with a non-profit Award, a grant to help fund his psychology is the right thing for “Catholic Volunteers really allowing them to look within and and the opportunity to do direct education. me and I want to become a youth helped me focus and realize what be open to trusting God’s plan for service,” she said. “I was able to When he interviewed at CVIF counselor.” my purpose was. It gave me my their lives. get the experience of working in “it just felt like a community,” he Lara Orsini volunteers at Bish- connection to religion and to “We learn so much from our that field full-time and have the recalled. It was just what he was op Grady Villas, a residential God,” said Orsini. She was raised amazing volunteers, and we ac- same responsibilities, under the looking for. “Even though it is a community for adults with dis- Catholic and even attended Cath- company them on their faith jour- umbrella of CVIF. I am not sure I Catholic organization, they accept abilities in St. Cloud. She works olic school, but said, “choosing ney,” Buckley said. “We see and would have had the same oppor- everyone that has the same goal— with Project SEARCH, accom- CVIF was my first step of actually honor the Christ in one another, tunity otherwise.” service for the Lord. That was one panying adults who are eligible, choosing to follow in a Catholic and the people in the commu- She worked in Wimauma, south of the major things that sealed the with job training and placement. path. This is the first time I am liv- nities we serve, so we can share of Tampa, with a migrant com- deal for me.” After graduating with a master ing for God, and not so much for a God’s love in the world. What a munity through Enterprising La- Although raised in a Catholic degree in business administra- paycheck.” blessing.” n tinas, the service site. “It was very home, Jean said he is still seeking tion and a bachelor in psychology In living more simply, on a eye-opening to see there are still answers about the Lord. “Helping and human resources, her work smaller budget, volunteers are To learn more about Catholic Vol- very isolated and impoverished the poor, feeding the hungry, pro- at the villas helped her discover able to focus on service and self- unteers in Florida, go to www.cvif. communities within Florida,” viding shelter for the homeless – her passion for working with the lessness. Ferris noted, “Living org.

NEWSbriefs National NFP man sexuality, conjugal love and and activities are all available on- 500 seats in the future. Designed religious education. responsible parenthood, accord- line at usccb.org. by John Holtz of Plunkett Raysich “It connects the two sacraments Week celebrates ing to the United States Council Architects, LLC, and completed by of baptism and Eucharist which of Catholic Bishops website. The Church building Henkelman Construction, Inc., a bring us to heaven,” said Father loving naturally dates also mark the feast of Sts. key feature includes the baptismal José Bautista, pastor. “We’ve wait- National Natural Family Plan- Joachim and Anne (July 26), the to be dedicated font, which is surrounded by the ed so long for this. We can’t wait. ning Awareness Week 2019 will parents of the Blessed Mother. St. Catherine of Siena Parish same tile leading to the altar. The It’s almost like being in the desert be celebrated July 21-27. The date This year’s theme is “Love, natu- will dedicate its new sanctuary old church building, established for 40 years like the Israelites and intentionally coincides with the rally! Natural Family Planning, June 22 at 11 a.m. The new church in 1998, was improved with meet- finally having a true temple. We anniversary of papal encyclical cooperating with God’s design for will accommodate more than 650 ing rooms. It will become the Par- have gone from the tent to a tem- Humane Vitae (July 25), which ar- married love.” Prayers, liturgies, parishioners and was designed ish Life Center, continuing to serve ple, finally a place consecrated to ticulates Catholic beliefs about hu- Church teachings, articles, posters to expand to allow an additional the needs of parish ministries and the Lord.” 7 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic June 21-July 11, 2019 NEWS FROM around the diocese The first of seven shipments for the new Schoenstein & Co. pipe organ arrived at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe June 3. The completed organ will feature 5,200 pipes and will debut in late October. (GLENDA MEEKINS)

Rachael S. and Elias A., took first place in their respective age groups at the Orange County Tropicana Speech Contest. (COURTESY) ORANGE COUNTY their chairs screaming and pump- front of the basilica on either side A few years ago, there was a pre- compete against their peers, and ing their fists and it was awesome.” of the tabernacle. All the pieces school in the ministry building, even work to raise start-up funds. Elias wants to be an actor or a game should arrive by August, then tun- but since it closed, the classrooms The team from Sacred Heart won Good Shepherd developer when he grows up. ing begins, a process that takes an have been empty during the day. over the judges with their idea Elias’s mom, Marlene, says both estimated three months. The tonal “The building is currently used to help solve a local sustainabil- students win she and her husband are extremely work includes the “adjusting of each for church ministries during the ity issue while also supporting the county contest proud of his achievements. “He was of those 5,200 pipes for loudness, evening, so opening the learning homeless. super nervous to go up there, but he softness, and the speech to make center was the best use of the build- Sacred Heart students Abbey ORLANDO | Two students at just has a really great natural abil- sure it is speaking promptly and ing,” said Maria Centeno, who is M., Joseph M., Joseph F., Paige W. Good Shepherd Catholic School, ity and we are just so proud of him.” perfectly. Then it’s matched to this helping launch the school. “More and Erin C. pitched their non-prof- Elias A. and Rachael S., took first She says it was a great moment to room,” said Louis Patterson, vice importantly, because children are it, “From Rags to Bags,” to a panel place in their respective age groups see her son flourish. “It was really president of Schoenstein and Co. the future of the church, opening of potential investors at Embry- at the Orange County Tropicana great to see his friends cheering him who is heading up the project. He our doors to more young families Riddle Aeronautical University. In- Speech Contest. The Tropicana on. It’s an amazing atmosphere at brings with him a crew of special- gives us the opportunity to grow spired by community service, the Public Speaking program takes stu- Good Shepherd.” ized craftsmen to ensure success. our parish. … The teachers will use students decided to reduce plastic dents through five lessons to pre- “With such a large organ, there will best practices based on research bag waste by repurposing old T- pare and deliver a quality speech. New pipes “speak” be a wide variety of sounds,” Pat- that both challenges and motivates shirts into reusable bags, ponchos, Students choose their own topic, terson said. “One unique feature is in a spiritual, safe and caring envi- hats and other items, that would conduct research, write and prac- God’s praises that the back organ, which we call ronment.” then be distributed to local people tice their speeches and then com- ORLANDO | The first of seven a string organ, will feature violins, This will be the 43rd school in in need. pete in their classrooms, schools, shipments totaling 5,200 pipes ar- celestas and sounds like that. It will the Diocese of Orlando. Henry For- The TREPathon, themed “Mis- and finally at the county level. rived at the Basilica of the National make a nice heavenly sound from tier, diocesan superintendent of sion Impossible,” brought together Rachael received first place in Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Uni- the back of the room.” schools said research shows Polk sixth through 12th-graders from the middle school group. She says verse June 3 at 6 a.m. The pipes will Basilica guests will be able to and Osceola counties will expand numerous Volusia County Schools. her speech, titled “Being Late,” was form the new Schoenstein and Co. hear those sounds of heaven on dramatically to become one of the Participants worked in teams of about the feeling you have when organ, a long-time dream of found- earth this fall. diocese’s fastest growing regions. three to five and had 24 hours to you walk into class after the bell ing pastor of the shrine, Msgr. Jo- “Early childhood is a critical pe- solve a local problem. They received rings. Rachael says she wants to be seph Harte. riod,” Fortier said. “To be able to help via several workshops and a a lawyer when she grows up. “An organ is the official instru- POLK COUNTY have a learning environment that is mentor from Bethune-Cookman Fifth grader Elias took home first ment of the church,” Mgsr. Harte faith-filled when they’re discover- University’s College of Business and place for the elementary group. His said. “The reason for the organ is New learning ing the world around them, with a Entrepreneurship. speech was titled “Insects,” and he to help the piety of the people. The perspective of faith, God and pur- “Sacred Heart students utilized says he chose the topic because he sound is so different. It can be so center opens pose, I think is a wonderful oppor- their strengths in STEM, as well wanted something that would set sweet and beautiful. It helps elevate tunity.” as Catholic values like service him apart from others. “I know a people’s minds and hearts to God.” in Lakeland The new early learning center and compassion to succeed in the lot of people don’t like insects, so Mgsr. Harte looks forward to LAKELAND | A new early child- will accept 40 children ages three competition,” said Principal Shel- I wanted to make it a persuasive seeing the dream to completion. hood learning center is opening at and four. For more information, ley Niswonger. The school incor- paragraph about that.” Elias says “It seemed to me that the shrine St. John Neumann Catholic Church contact Maria Centeno, 863-647- porates a comprehensive STREAM his favorite part about the competi- would be remiss if it didn’t possess in Lakeland in August 2019. The 3400 or mcenteno@neumannear- approach to its curriculum, com- tion was rehearsing with his friends an organ to help people be elevated new diocesan school, Neumann lylearning.org. bining science, technology, reli- and seeing their support during the more to the Lord and to the things Early Learning Academy, will gion, engineering, art and math. competition. “The research was of heaven,” he said. welcome students to “experience “We are so proud of the Sacred not as hard as I thought it would be. The shrine’s music director, Wil- hands-on, interactive learning us- VOLUSIA COUNTY Heart team for winning the TRE- The hardest part was just getting up liam Picher, said the first shipment ing technology and curriculum Pathon with a truly community- there and actually doing the speech was primarily made up of diapa- that meets the needs of the stu- Sacred Heart focused entrepreneurial idea,” she in front of everyone.” son pipes “that make the principal dents where they are developmen- added. “Our students’ innovative He notes that his faith helps him sound of a pipe organ.” They will go tally,” said Lisa Wudtke, director, entrepreneurs yet compassionate business plan persevere his academic pursuits: in the gallery, along the back wall who, along with others spent the exemplifies exactly what Sacred “[My faith] encourages me to do my of the church, above the entrance past year researching the best cur- help homeless Heart’s STREAM curriculum is best and keep going with projects.” doors coming in from the narthex. riculum, materials, equipment and NEW SMRYNA BEACH | Sacred about: uniting academic excel- Elias describes the excitement of “This will be the foundation of the technology to make sure Neumann Heart Catholic School students re- lence with faith and values-driven winning the competition as a very organ,” he said. Early Learning Academy opens cently placed first in Volusia County education.” n memorable experience: “When The organ will be installed as as a quality school, meeting and Schools TREPathon 2019, a compe- they said I got first place, I ran up each section arrives. The tallest exceeding all standards set by the tition that gives young ‘treps (short Glenda Meekins, Dawn Melcher there and looked at the crowd and pipes, reaching 37 feet high and 18 Diocese of Orlando and the Depart- for entrepreneurs) the opportunity and Carly Matthews contributed my friends were jumping out of inches wide, will be located in the ment of Children and Families. to dream up a business venture, to this report. June 21-July 11, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 8

Rooted Mother/Daughter through its stores and food DIOCESAN EVENTS Retreat: Saturday, July 6, 9 a.m.- pantries for students needing EVENTS WITH BISHOP NOONAN 5 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi Bldg. volunteer hours. Apply at Corpus Christi Procession: pray at Eucharistic altars of Called to serve on a Set the day aside to focus on svdporlando.org. mission trip: The Diocese of Sunday, June 23, 6-7 p.m., St. repose which highlight the music growing together in Christ with Sign language volunteers: James Cathedral, 215 N. Orange and traditions of various ethnic Orlando Mission Office invites your tween (entering grades you to consider joining any Parishes throughout the diocese Ave., Orlando. Bishop Noonan communities in the diocese. 5-8) as you strengthen your true need volunteer American will lead the procession at St. This will be a joyous celebration scheduled mission trip to our identity as daughters of God. sister diocese of San Juan de la Sign Language interpreters to James Cathedral as participants that will unite our Catholic $45 Per Mom/Daughter Couple; help deaf or hearing-impaired pray, sing and reflect on the community as we publicly Maguana. Dates are as follows: $15 additional daughter. July 6-13, construction mission; individuals fully participate Mystery of the Most Holy express our faith in the Eucharist, Sept. 14-21, construction • Retrouvaille - for troubled in the celebration of Mass Eucharist. Procession will start the Body and Blood, Soul and mission; Volunteers and marriages: Friday, July 19, 5 each week. Position requires after the 5 p.m. Mass. Bishop Divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ. translators needed for pre- p.m.–Sunday, July 21, noon. yearlong commitment to serving Noonan and participants will screening medical mission: If your marriage has become one Saturday or Sunday Mass Sept. 28; Oct. 5; Surgery troubled and stressed, unloving per week, and a diocesan Mission: Nov. 2-9 and Nov. 9-16. or uncaring; if you have grown background screening. Must be Secular Franciscans of the St. James Cathedral social hall, Contact Caroline Genovesi at cold and distant; even if you are 18 and older. cflcc.org/volunteer. Mother of the Living Gospel: 215 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, the mission office, cgenovesi@ divorced or separated, or are Catholic Charities of first Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon, monthly. Contact jreyes@ orlandodiocese.org or call 407- thinking about it, Retrouvaille Central Florida seeks Incarnation Parish, Royal stjamesorlando.org; 407-422- 246-4890. orlandodiocese.org/ can help. All calls and names volunteers for the following Hall, 1515 Edgewater Drive, 2055, ext. 101. ministries-offices/mission-office- held in strictest confidence. programs. Visit cflcc.org / Orlando. Margie Sweeney, • Holy Redeemer Parish welcome/. Retrouvaille.org or 352-274- volunteer or contact volunteers@ 407-973-3366; facebook.com/ office, 1603 N. Thacker Ave., 4614. MotheroftheLivingGospel. Youth Mental Health First cflcc.org or 407-658-1818, ext. Kissimmee, second and fourth Aid classes: 1819 N. Semoran • Contemplative Retreat – 1026. Wednesdays, 5-6:30 p.m. 407- Blvd., Orlando. Catholic Charities Friday, July 26, 4 p.m.–Sunday, • Volunteers needed to help 847-2500; Sylvester Edwards, of Central Florida is hosting a July 28, 11 a.m. Discover new sort, pack, stock and distribute MASSES/PRAYER 407-460-0707; search ministry of two-day Mental Health First Aid ways to pray, read, meditate, food to those in need at SESSIONS consolation at hredeemer.org. Trainings. You must attend both and bring new life in order to Agape Mission Market, 1771 • Blessed Trinity Parish, sustain a contemplative life parts to receive your certificate. N. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, Interpreted Mass for the Building L, 5 S.E. 17th St., and intimacy with the Lord. Cost $30. Register online with Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., deaf: Sundays, 11 a.m. Mass, Ocala, multiple groups; and The retreat will explore Lectio Course ID or contact Ms. Kyle and 1-4:30 p.m.; and at 644 S. Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 1014 first Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. Divina, Silent Contemplation, Osborn [email protected] or 9th St., Lake Wales, Tuesdays N. Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach. Compassionate Friends, Ocala Centering Prayer, Examen and 407-969-8534 OR register. and Thursdays, 9-11 a.m. and An American Sign Language chapter, for bereaved families Taize Prayer. • Part One: June 25 and Part noon-4 p.m., and Fridays, 5-7 interpreter will be provided. who have experienced the death Two: June 27, 12:30-4:30 p.m. p.m. Meet in the café, 10:15 a.m., of a child. Peggy McClaskey, 352- Course ID 00125215 • Clerical/administrative for a “deaf coffee chat” with 694-2978. Orlando Liturgical COMMUNITY volunteers needed to assist pastries. 386-255-0433. • St. Stephen Parish Conference: Thursday, Aug. EVENTS with data entry, copying, filing Corpus Christi Procession: Enrichment Center 1, Room 103, 22, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, Aug. and organization for Family Sunday, June 23, 10–11:30 a.m., 575 Tuskawilla Road, Winter 23, 8 a.m.–5:15 p.m.; Saturday, “Catholics Returning Stability Program in Orlando, St. Mark the Evangelist Chapel, Springs, first Thursdays, 6:30-8 Aug. 24, 8 a.m.–1:15 p.m., Hilton Home”: St. Vincent de Paul 1819 N. Semoran Blvd., Monday- 7081 SE Hwy. 42, Summerfield. p.m. For anyone who has lost a Orlando, 6001 Destination Pkwy., Parish, 5323 E. County Rd. 462, Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mass immediately followed by a loved one, spouse, parent, child Orlando. Liturgy in Action: Wildwood. Informal sessions • Volunteer medical traditional Procession with the or sibling. 407-699-5683. Crossing the Threshold, the 2019 offered for non-practicing professionals needed at each Blessed Sacrament to the four • St. Mary Magdalen Parish, conference, will explore how Catholics who are seeking clinic. [email protected], altars around the outside of the 861 Maitland Ave., Altamonte encountering Christ through the answers to questions about Lazarus Free Medical Clinic in church, with readings of the Springs, has a well-trained and progression of the Mass leads returning to the faith. Deacon Wildwood; Erin.Burley@cflcc. four Gospels and ending with experienced group of grief to thresholds of transformation, Dan Pallo, deacondan2007@ org, St. Luke’s Free Medical and Benediction. 352-347-9317. support ministers to help those inspiring us to become gmail.com, 352-391-9338. Dental Clinic in Eustis; Kelly. who have lost a loved one. Call missionary disciples. 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Apply now Bereavement support apply: www.ndmva.org. • July 22-26: Day camp 2 Winter Park. Dan Hardester, 407- at cvif.org. groups: (entering Grades 1-8) 687-6647, danhardester@yahoo. St. Vincent de Paul Orlando • Life after loss grief support, • Journey Together: Deeply provides volunteer opportunities com. WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | June 21-July 11, 2019 FLORIDACatholic PALM BEACH DIOCESE OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC CEMETERY Cemetery embraces every stage of life CECILIA PADILLA of the Florida Catholic staff

ROYAL PALM BEACH | Forming neat rows at the entrance of Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery are 57 plain white wooden crosses, each one planted to represent one million babies lost to abortion. This memorial highlights the impact that the Roe v. Wade decision has had in the Unit- ed States and honors its millions of innocent victims. It also serves as a reminder for those who visit the cemetery of the sanctity of life and the importance of advocating for all stag- es of life. Tom Jordan, the cemetery director, applies this same sentiment to those who have passed from this world. “For many people, death is not something they want to talk about. But the corporal works of mercy are just as important as the spiritual works of mercy,” he said. “Death is a part of life and everyone should plan for their spiritual needs in death like they do in life. Pro-life groups from throughout the Diocese of Palm Beach planted white crosses in memory of the babies lost to abortion each The staff at the cemetery carry on the works year in the United States. (CECILIA PADILLA | FC) of the Church through our cemeterian min- istry.” event drew the interest of 35 teens from vari- Located in Royal Palm Beach west of I-95, ous parishes and included a tour of the cem- Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery assumed etery in the context of learning about the the role of a local cemetery for parishioners vigil for the deceased (wake), funeral liturgy in south Florida after Archbishop Coleman (Mass) and rite of committal (cemetery). The F. Carroll consecrated the grounds in 1974. event organizers discussed the symbolism Since 1984, the cemetery has been a part of in these rites and fostered a sense of com- the new Diocese of Palm Beach and is cur- fort in learning about topics that are often rently the only Catholic cemetery owned and left undiscussed until the passing of a loved operated by the diocese. one. Jordan explained that most people visit “For centuries, it used to be that parishio- a cemetery when something tragic happens ners could turn to their home parish for the but, if they grow up knowing the religious Rite of a Christian Burial after losing a loved process of burying the dead just as well as one. In the modern age, one would be hard the process of baptism or communion, many pressed to find a cemetery affiliated with a faithful will find faith offers comforts and as- local parish built in the last 50 to 60 years,” surances greater than the absence of their Jordan said. loved one. This hidden gem sits on 54 acres of land, “We often hear that the youth are the fu- made up of rolling green lawn closely dotted ture of the Church, but I believe that the with stately mausoleums and headstones Church is the future of the youth,” Jordan that overlook peaceful waterfalls and exotic said. “Teens and young adults struggle to foliage. But what makes the cemetery unique find something truthful and authentic in this is its dedication to the preservation of life, as world. But when they do find it, they give of On Memorial Day, the community, as seen above and below, is invited to attend Mass well as reverence for death. themselves wholeheartedly.” celebrated by Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito. Many families of fallen service members Bustling life and activity balance out the This conviction is exemplified in the visit the cemetery to honor their loved ones. (COURTESY) cemetery’s serene landscape and alcoves for aforementioned crosses, which were part silent prayer. New memorials are steadily of a larger project facilitated by Jordan and being created in honor of fallen service men pro-life groups consisting of teens and young and women, saints and priests who have left adults. their legacy on the faith community. Bishop Even the staff is not immune to the energy Gerald M. Barbarito celebrates Mass at the exuded by young Catholics. Tom Van Ot- cemetery on special days of remembrance teran, a college student who is a part-time such as Memorial Day and All Souls Day. A office assistant, is drawn to the cemetery’s monthly Mass is held for the souls who have higher role in the progression of life. “There is passed in the previous month. The cemetery a calming, anchoring feeling about being on team even plans an annual Christmas Con- holy ground that sets a steady course for me cert open to the families of those interred at as a young person of faith,” Van Otteran said. the cemetery. When asked what makes Our Lady Queen In addition, Jordan actively plans youth of Peace Cemetery different from secular outreach programs to welcome and edu- cemeteries, the staff agreed that it was the cate the next generation of Catholics about the sanctity of a Catholic burial. One recent PLEASE SEE CEMETERY, 2 June 21-July 11, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 2 Crisis team assists schools with bereavement CECILIA PADILLA director of the counseling program, of the Florida Catholic staff lead the team the day they visited FYI the academy. Catholic Charities Counseling BOCA RATON | In light of vari- “The biggest concern we had Services is available to all individu- ous school tragedies around the going in was the psychological als, organizations and institutions United States, many schools in the danger of social media,” Martinez regardless of faith, race or economic Diocese of Palm Beach are exam- said. “So much of what happened background. The program currently ining their response plans to crisis at Stoneman Douglas was captured has counseling locations in Rivera situations and counseling services. through Snapchat, Instagram and Beach, Boca Raton, Palm Beach Nicole Looney, director of coun- Facebook. The students had a real- Island, Boynton Beach, Pahokee and seling services for Catholic Chari- time depiction of the events, and it Stuart. Through a grant provided by ties in the Diocese of Palm Beach, was imperative that we addressed the American Red Cross, counseling is free to most clients and covered recognized the challenges school the possibility of social media as a by most insurance provides affiliated administrators and educators face trigger for those most affected.” with the Diocese of Palm Beach. To in a world where tighter campus Martinez said many of the stu- learn more about the Counseling security and more strategic evacu- dents she evaluated that day ex- Services Program, visit catholic ation plans are a reality. pressed that witnessing the vio- charitiesdpb.org/counseling-services “It’s apparent that schools and lence through social media men- or call 561-531-1088. student-centric organizations are tally and emotionally connected improving their security methods them with the victims at Stoneman to prevent a tragedy,” Looney said. Douglas. “That was an indicator to member of the crisis team, said the “But it’s vital that they also focus on me that students were reliving the panic fueled by social media was developing the skills needed to pro- day’s events through the videos debilitating to some, but the sense vide immediate crisis relief through posted on social media. The team of community it offered to others bereavement and trauma counsel- discouraged the students from was equally as powerful. ing.” checking their feeds until they were “Through the Critical Incident Along with a team of teachers, evaluated by a counselor.” Stress Management Team, I learned counselors, local youth leaders and However, the double-edged that my role isn’t to solve the prob- guidance from the Diocese of Palm sword of social media’s uses was a lems, it’s to listen and facilitate help In February 2019, the Critical Incident Stress Management Team Beach Office of Catholic Schools, comfort to many. “While some of where and how it’s needed,” she attended a mental health first aid training at Cardinal Newman Looney organized the Critical In- the students were afraid to even said. “We have to meet the students Catholic High School. Two of the diocesan counseling program staff cident Stress Management Team to look at their phones, others were where they are mentally and emo- participated in a role play scenario in front of the group. (COURTESY) visit schools after a death or other constantly checking their devices tionally.” tragedy that might affect the stu- to see the latest update on the casu- While too much information can students wanted to talk about the prevalent in most of the situations dent population at large. alties or to hear from friends,” Mar- be harmful to young students, not death of their classmate and so the they’ve encountered is a child not One of the first cases the team tinez added. “That was their way enough information is just as im- team made ourselves available to wanting to express their grief to took on was a visit to St. John Paul of dealing with the trauma and we pactful. In the recent past, the team anyone who wanted a group or pri- their parents because they don’t II Academy in Boca Raton in Feb- respected that.” visited various elementary schools vate session,” Looney said. “Many want to add to their parents’ stress ruary 2018. Because of the high Team members highlighted that in the diocese that each suffered the teachers and parents asked for ad- or concern. “The team is trained to school’s proximity to Marjorie this varying state of trauma is what loss of a student. “Sometimes chil- vice and resources on how to tell listen and council these students Stoneman Douglas High School, makes their job so critical in the dren are kept in the dark about the their young children about the situ- in such a way that they are encour- many students at the academy had moments following a crisis inci- loss of a loved one because adults ation, or how to address death and aged to lean on others for help,” close friends among the students dent. Kathryn Sullivan, coordinator think they won’t understand, or grief in general,” said Looney. Martinez said. “We want them to affected by the shooting in Park- of youth and young adult ministries they want to protect their children. Looney and Martinez said know it’s OK to have these feel- land. Ana Martinez, the assistant for the Diocese of Palm Beach and From our visit, it was evident that a characteristic of student loss ings.” n

CEMETERY: Care for the living sets Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery apart from secular cemeteries

FROM 1 terred for free. The Women’s Guild at Our Lady Queen of Apostles Parish donates handcrafted cas- element of caring for the living that kets and baptismal gowns for the sets it apart. Michael Shanley, facil- families to use. It’s a community of ities supervisor, said the Holy Spirit people supporting one another.” guided his way to working at Our The deepest reason a Catho- Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery. lic cemetery is a vital part of the “My son died of a drug overdose. Church’s active service to the liv- Two months later, I lost my job. I ing faithful is because of its active was in a point in my life where I felt service to the souls of the dead. lost in my life and my faith,” Shan- William McVeigh, a family services ley shared. “I happened to attend a advisor, emphasized the value of men’s retreat and met Tom Jordan the monthly memorial Masses. there. After a little while, we be- “It’s comforting to know that, came friends and he asked me to when I pass on one day, there will work at the cemetery managing the always be someone on earth pray- grounds. I said ‘yes,’ and I’ve never ing for my soul even when all the looked back.” people I know have also passed,” Like Shanley, many of staffers McVeigh said. “We are a Catholic — have gone through experiences of Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery provides corporal works of mercy for the abandoned cremains universal — community that goes loss and empathize with visitors of the indigent through its No One Buried Alone ministry. Following a committal service for these beyond death to ensure our salva- who seek out their assistance. Shan- deceased individuals, the remains are placed in one of the five St. Joseph of Arimathea Compassion tion.” n ley explained that this ability to re- Crypts. (COURTESY) late with visitors on a faith-based, For information about Our Lady personal level goes beyond the advisor, this “above and beyond” and those who are preparing for the look,” Krasula said. “I’m especially Queen of Peace Cemetery, visit “customer/salesman” relationship attitude is part of the job. burial of a loved one who is dying. committed to the program we have ourqueen.org/ and follow the Face- common of secular cemeteries. For “We serve the families who have We make every option available to that enables families who have lost book page @OurLadyQueenof Sherry Krasula, a family services experienced an immediate death, them, no task is too small to over- a child under the age of one to be in- PeaceCemetery. 3 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic June 21-July 11, 2019 Diocese hosts exclusive screening of ‘Divine Plan’ CECILIA PADILLA New York Times bestseller, “A Pope of the Florida Catholic staff and a President,” by Paul Kengor. Orlando’s film dives into the friend- PALM BEACH GARDENS | ship of these world leaders and their Those who lived through the Cold common goal to bring down the War years or studied it in school communist bloc. The film is sched- will know that President Ronald uled to be released in conjunction Reagan and St. John Paul II were with Kengor’s second book of the major characters in the sociopoliti- same name. cal drama unfolding on the world “After reading Kengor’s book, I stage. became fascinated with this nar- A new film looks into how the rative of two seemingly opposite president and the pope bonded men living these parallel lives that over a profound connection to their would bring them together for a religious faith, uniting them as an higher purpose,” Orlando said dur- unlikely pair against the oppressive ing the Q&A. “Both attributed the communist regime that was the So- events in their lives as playing out viet Union. Robert Orlando, screen- according to a ‘divine plan’ meant writer and director, explores this to liberate oppressed people in the untold story in his new film “The U.S.S.R.” Divine Plan.” Orlando’s film was An intriguing draw to the film pre-screened at the Cathedral of St. is how both Reagan and Pope John Ignatius Loyola in Palm Beach Gar- Paul II drew on their experiences as dens June 6. The Diocese of Palm actors, and how their craft offered Beach was among the first to screen them the ability to lead and in- Robert Orlando, director of the “The Divine Plan” movie, engaged in a Q&A session after the pre-screening the film in the United States. spire a nation to political and social of the film at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola in Palm Beach Gardens. (CECILIA PADILLA | FC) The director also offered a ques- change. The film touches on Rea- tion and answer session following gan’s career as a Hollywood star be- The film combines exclusive in- perspective, highlighting the Soviet country oppressed,” Orlando said. the screening of the hour-and-a- fore becoming president and Pope terviews with renowned authorities Union’s deliberate oppression of “I believe it is our duty to pass on half-long film. John Paul II’s time as a stage actor on Pope John Paul II and Ronald freedom of religion as an isolation this history to the next generation “The idea is to host these small- on Polish stages concealed during Reagan. The list includes Richard V. tactic to break the people’s spirit of as it faces its own difficult decisions er, more intimate pre-screenings World War II. Allen, the U.S. National Security Ad- hope and rebellion. to stand for people of faith and reli- around the U.S. so that the film “These men used their oratory visor to Reagan, Bishop Robert Bar- Along with releasing the film in gious freedom.” n can gain momentum before it hits gifts as actors and scholars of the ron, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, and conjunction with Kengor’s book, theaters,” Orlando said. “With its stage to their advantage in their ca- U.S. historian H.W. Brands, among Orlando said the film’s release — To watch a trailer of the film, read religious tones, it’s a film that main- reers as political and religious lead- others. A detailed portrait is painted Nov. 9 — also marks the 30th an- about the making of “The Di- stream Hollywood is going to push ers,” Orlando said. “They under- of a U.S. and Vatican alliance, with niversary of fall of the Berlin Wall. vine Plan” and to see a listing of back on and I wanted it to have a stood, especially, the significance of Reagan and Pope John Paul II’s in- “The destruction of the Berlin screenings and other events, visit fighting chance with Catholic audi- the symbolic act — the act of show timate conversations regarding reli- Wall was a symbolic act in the way thedivineplanmovie.com. Follow ences.” and taking a united stance — that gion at the center of revolution. The that it ended the emotional, intel- the film on Facebook @thedivine The director explained how “The could rally a people together to in- Cold War is examined from a moral lectual and spiritual divide of a planmovie. Divine Plan” was inspired by the cite change.” Council women witness newfound faith ALEEN STANTON Florida Catholic correspondent

PORT ST. LUCIE | Reggie Mur- ray, the newly elected president of LIVE MUSIC the Northern Deanery Council of THURSDAY, Catholic Women, received a sur- prise at the installation Mass held FRIDAY & at St. Lucie Parish April 27. Murray’s 10-year-old grand- SATURDAY daughter, Dianna Pagano, stood in front of the mic to sing the Panis NIGHTS! Angelicus for the Communion med- itation. After the Mass, Pagano ad- dressed her grandmother and the council members from the podium. The little girl had to stand on a chair just to reach the microphone and see over the council members’ faces over the podium. The 10-year- old spoke about how she found God

13127-0620 through her late cousin, Paul. They prayed the rosary and the Divine Dianna Pagano addressed the Northern Deanery Council of Catholic Mercy Chaplet together over Face- Women at the installation Mass of her grandmother and newly- Time because her cousin lived in elected council president, Reggie Murray. (ALEEN STANTON | FC) New York and she lived in Florida. She told the members that Paul had He didn’t want to die, but he was of- ceived holy Communion, I felt clos- cancer and recently passed away, fering his pain for the souls in pur- er to God. Jesus sacrificed himself and that she wanted to give testa- gatory,” she said. “He got closer to for us because he loves us in our ment to her newfound love for the God when he got cancer. After he own special way. I think Jesus feels Lord and commemorate Paul on died my family and friends contin- really sad when we don’t receive her grandmother’s special day. ued to pray the rosary in memory communion, so I go to church every “(Paul) wasn’t angry at God at all. of Paul,” she said. “When I first re- Sunday with my family.” n June 21-July 11, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 4 Catholic youth discover vibrancy of Latin Mass

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LANTANA | Throughout the Di- ocese of Palm Beach, many Catho- lic youth and young adults seek out the traditional structure and reverence of the Latin Mass. Some might find it surprising that young people gravitate towards this form of the Mass since the Latin text of the Mass is printed according to the 1962 Typical Edition of the Missale Romanum (Roman Missal). This is the Mass that was offered in every Catholic Church around the world until after Vatican Council II. For Aaden Chavez, a college stu- dent who is a regular altar server at the Latin Mass at Holy Spirit Parish Mike Wagner, center, his wife and their three children prayed together before the Latin Mass, which they attend regularly. (PHOTOS BY in Lantana, interest in the Extraor- CECILIA PADILLA | FC) dinary Form of the Mass began at a young age with his learning of the Latin language in homeschool. “I started attending the Latin Mass to see if I could understand it. I was surprised that so much of the structure of the Traditional Latin Mass is the same as a regular Eng- lish Mass,” Chavez said. “But since I knew the language a bit, I could really appreciate the words and specific language used in church before Vatican II.” According to the Latin-English Booklet Missal (Fourth Edition, 2013), Pope Benedict XVI explained there are two forms of the Roman Rite of the Mass. The Roman Mis- sal of 1970 (after Vatican Council Many children find a love for the Extraordinary Form of the Mass at II), issued by Pope Paul VI, is the a young age. The Latin-English translation booklet makes it easy for Ordinary Form. The Missal of 1962 anyone to follow along with the celebrant. codified by Pope St. Pius V is the Ex- traordinary Form. When the Missal Letter, Summorum Pontificum, de- the efforts of the Church to modern- of Pope Paul VI took effect in 1970, it claring that all priests of the Latin ize its aesthetic appeal, liturgical was widely and falsely believed that Rite are free to offer the Traditional structure and approach to engaging the Traditional Latin Mass (the 1962 Latin Mass. Few churches take ad- younger generations previously set Missal) had been abrogated and vantage of this option and so teens forth at Vatican Council II. suspended. Despite this erroneous and young adults in the Diocese of Numerous lay Catholic publica- belief, interest in the old Form of the Palm Beach attend Mass in groups tions dig into the millennial gen- Mass persisted. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in eration’s reasoning for attending Six-year-old Austin Rodriguez sits between his grandparents, who William McVeigh, a member of Lantana and St. John of the Cross the Latin Mass. In an online article have been attending the Latin Mass with their grandson since he the Latin Mass Society of the Palm in Vero Beach. A handful of other published by Crisis Magazine in was an infant. Beaches, said many young people parishes are discussing the option 2018 titled “Millennials, Authen- are drawn to the Latin Mass be- as more young people show interest ticity, and the Latin Mass,” author Neu added the external form of both. I see that young people are at- cause of the language’s poetic na- in the Traditional Latin Mass. Jake Neu, a millennial himself, de- the liturgy is “lifted up into real- tracted to the challenge of the Latin ture. Maria José Olmos, a 26-year-old scribes the influx of diverse young ity through chants, the Latin (lan- Mass. They reject the superficial, “When you look at the translation young adult leader at St. Vincent families and adults who attend guage), the repetition, the silence, they don’t want to show up for an in the Latin-English missal distrib- Ferrer Parish in Delray Beach, first the Latin Mass in his hometown. the incense, the bells — all find easy lecture where they can zone uted at Mass, you’ll see that a lot is discovered the Latin Mass on a He observed these people “share a their place in glorifying that mo- out and live through another hour lost in translation between the orig- March for Life trip to Washington, particular priority: to raise children ment when the priest elevates the that is just like the rest of their lives. inal text to today’s English liturgy. I D.C. “There was this beautiful rev- in 21st century America while re- body and blood. Millennials drawn They want more, even if it’s difficult think that when young people read erence expressed by not just the maining authentically Catholic.” to the Latin Mass do not see these to achieve.” n that for the first time, it is new and celebrants, but the congregation as Authenticity, Neu wrote, becomes things as a pretense, but rather as a expressive and unknown,” McVeigh well,” she said. “I saw women wear- central to the mindset of Millenni- way to express most fully and con- In the Diocese of Palm Beach, the said. “It is language reserved for the ing veils and thought that was such als attracted to the Latin Mass. sistently the Catholic teaching of Extraordinary Form of the Mass is Almighty God, not casual language a powerful way to show respect “For millennials, being authen- the Eucharist.” celebrated at Holy Spirit Catholic that you or I might use in everyday for God’s presence. It may seem tic means that the external, public Antonio Lopez, a Millenial at- Church on Sunday at 2 p.m. and conversation. It’s special and young old-fashioned, but it is a humbling presentation corresponds to the tendee of the Latin Mass at Holy St. John of the Cross Parish Sun- people crave to cling to something act that reminds us of God’s omni- internal, private reality … Millen- Spirit, shared similar convic- days at 12:30 p.m. For those who special.” science.” nials are loyal to brands that pro- tions. have not attended a Latin Mass Local youths’ desire to celebrate Some Vatican leaders and re- vide social value or utility, or which “The Mass is a sacrifice. A sac- before, visit pblatinmass.com the Latin Mass stems from a larger ligious scholars debate the Latin have a durable quality. Millennials rifice is a giving up or taking on to learn about the structure and world movement, Foederatio Inter- Mass’s relevancy to the modern also want the people producing the of something that is not easy. The what to expect at a Latin Mass. nationalis Juventutem (Internation- world and its nostalgic claim of a goods to feel invested in their prod- Mass is also a celebration. A cel- For more information on the Foe- al Juventutem Federation), which bygone era of Catholicism. Senti- ucts and society … That personal ebration calls for the displaying of deratio Internationalis Juven- was born out of Pope Benedict XVI’s ments surrounding the practice of sacrifice vouches for the goods’ the best things we have to offer,” tutem (International Juventutem declaration in his 2007 Apostolic the Latin Mass are that it negates quality and value,” Neu wrote. he said. “The Latin Mass embodies Federation), visit juventutem.org. 5 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic June 21-July 11, 2019 The greatest treasure of Notre Dame Cathedral

It has been over two months since the tragic fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The two months Firefighters have brought with them a great deal in Paris work of understanding to contain the burning of the cathedral, Notre Dame FLORIDA it’s art and its Cathedral place in history, April 15, Catholic which are all ir- 2019. (BENOIT DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH replaceable. The MOSER, cathedral is a COURTESY Vol. 80, No. 16 reminder of the BSPP | CNS) pinnacle of God’s 9995 North Military Trail LIVING THE Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 TRUTH IN creation, which 561-775-9500 • Fax 561-630-2698 LOVE is the human person capable PUBLISHER Bishop of raising the hu- Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito Gerald man mind and heart into the DIRECTOR OF Barbarito COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING contemplation and SOCIAL MEDIA of God’s beauty Jennifer Trefelner through artistic creativity and man- [email protected] ual dexterity. 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BARBARITO COMMUNITY DIOCESAN EVENTS SOCIAL MEDIA The Diocese of Palm Beach is excited Palm Beach Youth Ministry (@DPBYouth); FROM 5 EVENTS Monthly Mind Mass to to engage with its stakeholders on Catholic Young Adults of Palm Beach (@ remember departed souls: social media. Please follow us and CYAPB); Diocese of Palm Beach Family Life Evening of praise: June 28, Second Saturdays, 10 a.m., Our St. Vincent Ferrer Church, 840 Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery, join the conversation on our various (DIocesePBFamilyLife); Catholic Charities center of salvation. ‘memorial’ George Bush Blvd Delray Beach, 10941 Southern Blvd., Royal Facebook pages. Diocese of Palm Palm Beach (@CatholicCharitiesPB); does not simply mean a remem- 7:00-8:30 p.m. For the feast of Palm Beach. 561-793-0711, Beach (@DiocesePB); Diocese of Palm Diócesis de Palm Beach-Pastoral brance, a mere memory; it means the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, [email protected]. Beach Office of Catholic Schools (@ Hispana (@DiocesePBHispanicMinistry), everyone is welcome to an School of Christian DoPBCatholicSchools); Palm Beach and Father Albert Dello Russo (@ that every time we celebrate this evening of praise to honor Our Formation: Designed for adult Vocations (@PBVocations); Diocese of ChancellorPalmBeach). Sacrament we participate in the Lord. mystery of the passion, death and Catholics who want to better Annual Silent Retreat: July know the Catholic faith and resurrection of Christ. The Eucha- 12-14, Notre Dame Mission, 217 share it with others through couples, singles and people in rist is a summit of God’s saving ac- North U.S. Hwy 1, Fort Pierce, ministry. English and Spanish TV MASS 7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. For more recovery programs. Location: tion: the Lord Jesus, by becoming classes. Cost: $10. Schedules: 1300 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm The Diocese Televised Mass airs bread broken for us, pours upon information, contact Father Yves www.diocesepb.org/school-of- Geffrard, director of the Haitian Beach. 561-626-1300 or www. every Sunday 10:30-11 a.m. on CW34 us all of his mercy and his love, so christian-formation. 561-775- ourladyofflorida.org. WTVX. For more information, please Ministry for the diocese and 9544, [email protected]. as to renew our hearts, our lives, administrator of Notre Dame visit www.diocesepb.org/tv-Mass. To Permanent deacon and our way of relating with him Catholic Mission in Fort Pierce. support the televised Mass or to request applications available: [email protected] or 772-466- CATHOLIC and with the brethren.” Men interested in applying to a free Mass missal, please call 561-775- 9617. In the 1960s, I was very moved become a permanent deacon CHARITIES EVENTS 9561 or mail a request to the Office of by an incident which a priest re- St. Peregrine Healing Mass of the Diocese of Palm Beach Communications, 9995 N. Military Trail, counted in a homily regarding (patron saint of Cancer): June are asked to speak to their Catholic Charities Respect P.O. Box 109650, Palm Beach Gardens, 8, St. Thomas More Church, the nature of the Eucharist. He pastors for permission to apply, Life Ministry seeks volunteers FL 33410. 10935 S. Military Trail, Boynton to take on roles as respect life said a man approached him for and download the application Beach. This Mass is in service of from the diocesan website, parish representatives. Contact prayers and specifically asked those suffering from cancer and www.diocesepb.org/deacon- Deanna Herbst, 561-360-3330, the priest to “remember me when terminal diseases and for their formation. Deadline: October 31, [email protected]. across the country to pray and you hold God in your hands.” families and friends. Mass is 2019. Classes begin in the Fall Holy hour: First Fridays, 10:30 act for the freedom to serve First, the priest thought the man’s held second Saturdays at 9 a.m. 2020 for men whose applications a.m., Cathedral of St. Ignatius faithfully and with integrity. in St. Peregrine Garden or in are approved by the committee Loyola, 9999 N. Military Trail, Through prayer, education, and words were very poetic, but then the chapel if it is raining. Mass public action during Religious realized the man was referring to on admissions and scrutinies. Palm Beach Gardens. Prayer and is followed by anointing of the 561-775-9540, Lsalcedo@ adoration for those suffering Freedom Week, we will promote the priest’s holding of the host at sick given by our pastor, Father diocesepb.org. after abortion and miscarriage. the importance of preserving Julian Harris or Father Alex Mass once it had become the Body Workshops for Mass Respite services to St. Lucie the essential right of religious Vargas. 561-235-8131. of Christ. At that time, the long- lectors: Contact a parish pastor County caregivers: Short-term freedom, for now and the standing custom of receiving Summer Camp at Notre or parish ministry coordinator or temporary care of a few hours future, for Catholics and for the Eucharist only on the tongue Dame Mission: Now through for reservations. Names of parish a week. 561-360-3321. those of all faiths. usccb.org/ August 4. For more information, ReligiousFreedomWeek. was still the practice. As a result participants are required two Match grant program: contact Father Yves Geffrard, days before workshop date. Services available for qualifying Catholic radio stations are of the changes since the Second director of the Haitian Unbound healing prayer: individuals legally admitted available through the radio, Vatican Council, we now have the Ministry for the diocese and First and third Mondays by into the United States under the Internet and application administrator of Notre Dame option of receiving the Eucharist confidential appointment. specific statuses. Program is downloads: WPBV FM (98.3 FM, Catholic Mission in Fort Pierce. in the hand. Many of the faithful Diocese of Palm Beach Office of designed to facilitate client’s www.wpbvradio.com); WJPP [email protected] or 772-466- have also been commissioned as Marriage and Family Life. Proven self-sufficiency through (100.1 FM, www.wjppfm.com); 9617. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy prayer model designed to help employment. Refugees, asylees, and WDMC (920 AM, www. Spiritual Healing Through those who try but struggle with Cuban and Haitian entrants, and divinemercyradio.com). Communion and have the great Prayer Ministry: St Jude Women of Grace ministry privilege of distributing the body the same sins time and again victims of trafficking can call for Church, 21689 Toledo Rd., Boca and feel hopeless in search for information and appointments. program is seeking volunteers and blood of the Lord at Mass Raton. St Jude Healing Prayer freedom. 561-775-9524, cloh@ 561-345-2000. to facilitate study programs and of bringing the Eucharist to Ministry is now offering personal diocesepb.org. Rosary gathering: First for English-speakers and also private healing prayer for those the sick and infirm. All of us can Protection of Children and Saturdays, 9 a.m., near for Spanish-speakers. Training in need of physical, emotional, truly hold God in our hands and Young People: The Diocese Presidential Women’s Center sessions are held at St. Joan of relational, or spiritual healing of Palm Beach is committed in West Palm Beach, 100 Arc Parish, 319 S.W. Third Street, this awesome ability reminds us through prayer. Appointments to the safety and protection Northpoint Parkway, West Palm Boca Raton. Call Martha Nicolli, of the great reality which the Eu- are available the first 3 Mondays of all children and vulnerable Beach. Led by Respect Life 561-212-8673 or mnicolli@ charist is and how we must show of each month from 7-8:30 pm adults in its care. Victims of Office. 561-360-3330. womenofgrace.com. in Mt. Carmel Hall. For more it proper respect. St. John Paul II, abuse by Church personnel Parish nurse meetings: information or an appointment in his encyclical on the Eucharist, are encouraged to contact the Open to all registered nurses contact Chantal at 561-302-1204. beautifully expressed, “there can Diocesan Victim Assistance ANNOUNCEMENTS interested in health ministry. be no danger of excess in our care Catholic Grandparents Coordinator, Lorraine Sabatella, Call Catholic Charities, Interfaith Association chapter at 561-801-0999. Office of Religious Freedom Week: Health and Wellness, 561- for this mystery.” meetings: Monthly gatherings 345-2000, ext. 256; or email Notre Dame Cathedral was a Safe Environments provides June 22-29. Begins with the feast are held at various parishes. All safety resources, guidance day of Sts. Thomas More and wellness@catholiccharitiesdpb. magnificent setting for the cel- grandparents are welcome to and education and training to John Fisher, includes the Nativity org. ebration of Eucharist. Its trea- join and discuss grandparenting employees, all Church personnel of St. John the Baptist, and ends Charitable giving sures, symbols and sense of issues and share tips and tactics and volunteers. Visit: www. with the feast of Sts. Peter and guidelines: The bishops mystery offered a fitting space for passing along the faith to diocesepb.org and click on Paul. The theme for this year is of Florida have developed the younger generations. Kit Offices/Safe Environments Strength in Hope, taken from charitable giving guidelines of to celebrate the mystery of the Johansen, 561-626-8027, kitjoh@ Eucharist which far transcended or www.diocesepb.org/safe- the Second Vatican Council’s appropriate and inappropriate aol.com or Pat Piccoli, 561-339- environments. Decree on the Apostolate of the organizations/foundations. Visit the beauty of the cathedral. The 8439, [email protected]. Laity. Catholics face challenges www.diocesepb.org, click on action of the priest chaplain, Fa- Stations of the Cross for both in the current political giving and then charitable giving ther Fournier, in risking his life to priests: Fourth Saturdays, RETREATS/DAYS climate of polarization and guidelines. save the Blessed Sacrament in the following 8:30 a.m. Mass, within the Church. Join Catholics burning cathedral, speaks even Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, OF PRAYER 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm more powerfully of the beauty Beach Gardens. 561-371-1658. Divine Mercy Retreat: and treasure that is the Eucha- Monthly holy hour of prayer July 12-14, Our Lady of Florida rist. The greatest treasure of and adoration: Last Thursdays, Spiritual Center, 1300 US Notre Dame Cathedral is present 7 p.m., Cathedral of St. Ignatius Highway 1, North Palm Beach, in every church around the world Loyola, 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm 5:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. The retreat Beach Gardens. Sacrament of will be led by Passionist Father no matter how grand or simple it Edward Wolanksi. The theme may be. It is this treasure of the reconciliation available. Evening of simple praise and worship of is, “Devotion to God’s Mercy is Blessed Sacrament which makes Jesus present in the Eucharist. not an option!” Cost is $250. each church sacred. As we cel- Social follows. 561-622-2565. Registration and non-refundable $100 deposit required. Register ebrate the Solemnity of the Body Prayer gathering: Fridays, at ourladyofflorida.org/special- and Blood of the Lord, may we re- 5 p.m., on the sidewalks near A retreats/. flect upon the awesome gift that Woman’s World Medical Center that offers abortion services, 503 Our Lady of Florida Donate - Renew - Subscribe the Lord has given to us and pay Spiritual Center: Retreats and proper respect and reverence to S. 12th St., Fort Pierce. 772-465- 8298. programs available for clergy, 1-888-275-9953 • 407-373-0075 •www.thefloridacatholic.org this sacrament of sacraments. n religious, men, women, married 7 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic June 21-July 11, 2019 Conversation flows at Theology on Tap CECILIA PADILLA FYI of the Florida Catholic staff Theology on Tap will be hosted DELRAY BEACH | What do monthly and the next meeting will you get when you combine young be Tuesday, July 30 from 7-9 p.m., at Due South Brewing, 2900 High adults, happy hour, and deep dis- Ridge Rd, Suite 3, Boynton Beach. cussions about the Catholic faith? Msgr. David Toups, rector of St. Theology on Tap. St. Vincent Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary, Ferrer Parish in Delray Beach will be the featured speaker. Those recently launched this new ini- interested can follow the SVF Light tiative to engage young people young adult group on Facebook in theology and fellowship. Reva (www.facebook.com/groups/ Beckett, the coordinator for Light SVFLight) for updates. Theology on — SVF Light’s young adult group Tap is open to the public, but at- — organized the event at Boheme tendees must be 21 years of age or Restaurant in Delray Beach June older. For information, contact Reva 11. Beckett, Light young adult group “I did not expect this many coordinator, at 561-460-0556 or people to show up tonight,” [email protected]. Beckett said. “I’m pleasantly sur- prised.” The Very Rev. Canon Tom Skindeleski, pastor at St. Vincent “Many people I encounter who Ferrer Parish, was the event’s learn I’m Catholic wonder how guest speaker, who lectured on I can be Catholic in today’s cur- an overview of Church history. rent social and political climate. “Tonight, I’m going to do my It’s great to be in a room full of best to condense 21 centuries of people who just get it!” said Kasey Church history into two hours,” Kearney, a member of Light. he said, after ensuring everyone Others expressed a similar had a drink and something to eat. sentiment regarding the sense of “What you’ll notice from the topic community fostered by Theology today is that the recent scandal on Tap. “Not only is this another about the Church is not the first opportunity to get together and time the Catholic faith has been connect with other young people, tested. What you should take it’s a learning experience that away from history is that when we will enable me to defend the faith see failure in the Church through better,” said Maddison Stevens, humanity’s sinful nature, some- a regular member of Light who thing good rises out of that failure. lives in Wellington. Much like a forest fire, new green But Catholics weren’t the only pops up from charred remains.” audience in the room. The round- The “new green” Father Skin- table discussion drew the curios- deleski referred to is embodied in ity of patrons in the bar’s main the 35 young adults who attended seating area, which shared an the first Theology on Tap session. open space with the SVF Light The young people in the room group. The intensity with which came from parishes throughout Father Skindeleski spoke was the Diocese of Palm Beach, mak- catching to onlookers who did ing the drive from as far north as not expect a theology discussion Stuart and as far south as Mar- at a bar. “ gate. Many of the attendees were People outside the Catholic new to the parish’s young adult faith have this impression of Above and at top, the Very Rev. Canon Tom Skindeleski lead the discussion on Church history at Theoloy group, and were reveling in meet- Catholics that we are strict and on Tap at Boheme Restaurant in Delray Beach. Young adults from throughout the Diocese of Palm Beach ing new people with the same don’t have any fun. I think we had the opportunity to socialize at happy hour at Boheme Restaurant while learning about Church faith background. changed some minds tonight,” history. (PHOTOS BY CECILIA PADILLA | FC) Beckett said. n Marcia J Mills, Attorney PLLC DONATE to the Licensed FL MD DC NY

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PRISCILLA GREEAR ciated the focus on perseverance. whether it be for kids in foster care Florida Catholic correspondent “Throughout life you are always go- or minorities. My mother is the ing to have obstacles that you’re go- backbone of this,” Trujillo said. MIAMI | To celebrate Black His- ing to face but you shouldn’t let that Many speakers discussed vul- tory Month more deeply, Chris- take you off your track or move you nerability, after having to project topher Columbus High School to the side. You should always keep facades as minorities in elite uni- launched a new lecture series this pushing for other ways to motivate versities. Columbus is an all-boys year featuring African-American yourself and stay motivated so that school. professionals who persevered to you can accomplish your goals,” “I think sometimes as men achieve, serve and lead in the legal, Passmore said. we’re taught you don’t share, we military and academic fields. And Social studies head teacher Alex don’t speak about problems,” said its growing ranks of 60 African- Trujillo enthusiastically described Trujillo. He noted that a lot of the American students led the welcome the goal for the black history series, speakers said they grew stronger team. which was sponsored by the social once they allowed themselves to be Kicking off the series, which last- studies and world languages de- vulnerable. Albert Dotson Jr., real estate attorney and vice chair of 100 Black ed throughout the month of Febru- partments. He started planning in “It took until years later to face Men of America, Inc., talks with Christopher Columbus High School’s ary, was Miami attorney Brandon December with language teacher that vulnerability and become Garrelleon Riley as fellow student Joseph Luisias looks on. (COUTESY) Rose, who volunteers in youth de- Nadia Khan-Roberts and social more willing to ask for help and velopment including with Lawyers studies teacher Mary McCullagh, build a network with good people Dotson told Columbus’ students be strong in his beliefs. “You can’t for Children. Other speakers were who had previously taken students around them of any race,” said Tru- about being called the n-word in let your ethnicity, friendships with Ernest Taylor Jr., a retired Navy pilot to related events at Florida Interna- jillo, who is also planning a civil high school and using it as motiva- people of different backgrounds, and Delta captain; LaTessa Hall, a tional University. rights course. tion. “He flips it from a negative to a get in the way of stepping up and retired Air Force major and certi- positive — I’m glad that happened being a leader,” he said. “Because fied meeting professional; and Al- NOT JUST A DAY SURPRISES to me because I learned from it,” sometimes if you’re different than bert Dotson Jr., real estate attorney “We were looking to really take During the series, Trujillo dis- Trujillo said. someone you have the tendency not and vice chair of 100 Black Men of the whole month, not just a day, not covered that speakers Dotson and Freshman Harrison Dunbar, of to speak, you’re not as comfortable America, Inc. Patrick Coggins, edu- just the MLK day but the Black His- Hall were siblings. Another surpris- Cuban and German ancestry, said with them. But you should really cation professor at Stetson Univer- tory Month, and take that speaker ing highlight was having Dotson he was inspired by attorney Rose’s open up and go after what you want sity, concluded the series March 6. series that FIU is having and bring thank him for his father’s kindness reflection on his parents’ love and and communicate with people Senior Jeramy Passmore, who is it over here,” Trujillo said. “In this and mentorship in having hired sacrifice. “His dad gave up every- more, and that will help set you up African-American and introduced school (African-Americans) are the him in 1976 at Sears. thing for him. His parents would for better things in life.” Rose, said he gained insights from ones who always have to fit into the “I had no idea,” Trujillo said. “Mr. risk it all for him,” Dunbar said. “It Passmore is heartened by Co- all the speakers as he prepares to Hispanic role. It feels good, almost Dotson has been so successful but made me look at life and see how lumbus’ growing African-Amer- attend Indiana University on a foot- like they had ownership of it.” for him to take the time to recognize grateful I am,” not only for material ican presence and multicultural ball scholarship. “They all did a Trujillo said he had been inspired something that took place 40 years possessions but for family. spirit. “It’s a brotherhood,” he said. really good job in portraying their while on a family trip to the Nation- ago I think shows his character.” Dunbar also liked Rose’s focus “I’m really excited about the future views,” Passmore said, adding they al Museum of African-American Speakers also discussed over- on work ethic, which carried him of this program. This is only the be- came across with the same mes- History and Culture in Washing- coming obstacles, whether from through Yale University. “He al- ginning.” sage: “Continue to push for great- ton, and encouraged by his mother, race or gender. “One of the con- ways worked hard in high school Trujillo also dreams big. “The ness, be a great leader and just be who is of Puerto Rican heritage. stant themes that kept rising out of and college and never gave up,” he great thing about it is word has al- yourself and stand out wherever Moreover, his adopted son, who is this is not letting a negative situa- said. “He had to overcome some ob- ready spread and we already have you are, and good things will come African-American, overcame great tion affect the next 40 or 50 years of stacles but met a lot of people along two or three speakers for next year,” from that.” obstacles having shuffled through their lives, whether it be a deroga- the way who helped him in life and he said. “The number one thing I The tall, soft-spoken athlete, over 15 foster care homes. tory term, whether it be people say- made him see the way.” enjoyed was kids leaving the media whose grandfather’s football ca- “My mother always was ques- ing no you can’t do this,” Trujillo Passmore said he felt encour- center saying ‘I loved the speaker, reer ended with injury, also appre- tioning why can’t we do more, said. aged by the community leaders to thank you.’” n Deerfield Catholic students head to Mars CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO “Listen, there’s a grant and you can “The ones on Mars, however, Florida Catholic correspondent get a rocket.” are more like “robots on steroids. “And I said, ‘Excuse me?’” Dodge It’s the same principle, you are re- DEERFIELD BEACH | A recalled. motely controlling it and these are spaceship arrived at St. Am- After Gregory elaborated on some of the things you could do in brose School’s parking lot May the rocket simulator escape room, real life,” she added. 7 with a very important mission Dodge was excited. “I’m hoping that Another real-life lesson that for students: get to Mars and help this got them on the road to enjoy comes with the Experium Space save the Martian Colony. About astronomy,” she said. Colony simulator is teamwork. 70 middle schoolers and faculty While Astronaut 101 and Mars Groups made up of five or six stu- members accepted the task, and Rover Test Driving is not part of dents had to work together to face after putting on space suits and the science curriculum at St. Am- challenges like engine malfunc- helmets, they took off for the red brose, the Experium Space Colony tions, space lab work, water puri- planet. on Mars Mission experience tied fication, space preparedness and Students from St. Ambrose School are dressed and ready to go as St. Ambrose’s science teacher, in with the school’s Earth, Space more in under an hour. astronauts on the Experium Space Colony Mission. May 7 and 8, the Agnes Gregory, had found a 48-foot- and Physical Science units. The Students did a great job of keep- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)-like escape room long rocket simulator that gave stu- school also has a weekly robotics ing the solutions to their team’s and simulator gave students the opportunity to fly to Mars and solve dents a virtual experience of fly- class available to middle schoolers, mission confidential from other missions on the red planet. (COURTESY PHOTO) ing to Mars and completing STEM which runs throughout the school teams waiting for their turn on the (science, technology, engineering, year. simulator. Gregory noted that the You have a problem? You work as a to go on mission again. While Ex- math)-like activities on the planet. “I’m big on tying things into the majority of students completed team to solve it in some way or an- perium’s goal is to get students ex- It was “too good of an opportunity curriculum,” Gregory said. “The their missions in 55 minutes or other,” said Gregory. cited about science from an early to pass up,” she said. robots they are building in robotics less, and those that did not were The kids raved about it, many of age, Gregory said she believes that She approached the school’s are similar to the rovers exploring close. them wanting photos in their space “from the beginning, we’ve had an principal, Lisa Dodge, and said Mars. “All of science is problem solving. suits, and many of them wanting exploration gene.” n WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | June 21-July 11, 2019 FLORIDACatholic VENICE DIOCESE

LocaL teens Look for christ in others BOB REDDY of the Florida Catholic staff

IMMOKALEE | When taking part in a mission trip there are moments large and small, and everything in between, that make a lasting impact on the lives of those who are there. A group of about 50 teens from parishes across the Dio- ‘(Knowing) that cese of Venice had many such what we were doing moments when they took part in the Mission Possible service was needed and trip to Immokalee during the second week of June. appreciated meant The teens were sent out each so much and helped day to various sites in the farm- ing community of Immokalee, Diocesan youth take part in the Catholic Charities Positive Youth Development Enrichment Program in Bonita Springs me to appreciate all located some 30 or 40 miles June 11 as part of a 2019 Diocesan Mission Possible Retreat. (BOB REDDY | FC) that I have.’ east of Naples and Fort Myers to do service work as mission- Based upon how the boys and girls spoke about their expe- made eye contact with someone who asked for more cold juice — Audrey Bishop ary disciples of the Lord. The riences at the end of the week, lives were impacted in a deeply to drink on a hot and steamy day. main goal of the trip, orga- profound and spiritual way. Maybe it was as a pair of teens kicked a soccer ball around nized by the Diocesan Mission Perhaps it was when a free bag of groceries was handed to with energetic boys at a Catholic Charities day camp in Bonita Office, was to help teach the youth how to see the face of Christ an elderly woman and the smile and an insistent “thank you,” Springs. Or even when one girl at the same camp sat down in others. It was a mission trip of encounter, something Pope nearly brought one teen to tears. Or maybe it was when an- with a box of chalk and started to draw flowers, engaging a Francis has emphasized during his pontificate. other teen serving food at a Catholic Charities soup kitchen PLEASE SEE IMMOKALEE, 2 Church celebrates Pentecost BOB REDDY Spirit has come upon me and will be with me of the Florida Catholic staff forever.” The confirmandi responded to Christ’s VENICE | The journey of the Easter Season call and made themselves available to him is concluded and the gift of the Holy Spirit has in prayer, explained Cathedral Rector Father descended to provide wisdom, knowledge, Jack Costello. “Through study and reflec- understanding, fortitude, good counsel, pi- tion, they have learned the truths of our faith. ety and fear of the Lord – all gifts of the Spirit. Through acts of service they have demon- Celebrated June 9, Pentecost Sunday strated their love for Jesus. Their Pastors and marks an important transition in the lives catechists have assured the Church of their of the Apostles and clarifies their mission in readiness to receive this Sacrament.” creating the Lord’s Church on earth and is Bishop Dewane praised the confirmandi traditionally viewed as the “birthday” of the for their courage in being witnesses of their Church. Also on Pentecost, those who have faith and encouraged them to become an been baptized and are seeking to be more ful- advocate for Jesus Christ. He noted that they ly united to Christ within the Church, receive take on a new relationship with the Lord that the Sacrament of Confirmation at cathedrals must come from the heart. Bishop Frank J. Dewane bestows the Sacrament of Confirmation on one of 65 during around the world. At Epiphany Cathedral in Continuing, the Bishop said, upon receiv- the Pentecost Mass, June 9 at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice. (BOB REDDY | FC) Venice, Bishop Frank J. Dewane bestowed the ing Confirmation, the confirmandi must sacrament upon 65 women and men repre- reflect upon the gifts of the Holy Spirit – wis- cluded. “Let this help you become more that Holy Spirit.” senting 17 parishes across the Diocese. dom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, man and women of God you are called to be This Sacrament imbues the recipient with Deybi Diaz Rodriquez of St. Agnes Parish knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord – “be- through the strengths and gifts of the Holy the Holy Spirit, making them an advocate for in Naples said she was overwhelmed to have cause each one of them is about your relation- Spirit.” the Lord. “This becomes a permanent part of received the Sacrament of Confirmation from ship with God and will help you answer the The Sacrament of Confirmation includes who you are. Live your faith to the fullest. Use Bishop Dewane at the Cathedral. question ‘Who is God in my life?’ Know God the anointing with the Sacred Chrism – con- these Gifts of the Holy Spirit every day. They “I am so happy right now,” Diaz Rodriguez in your life!” secrated at the Chrism Mass during Holy must become part of who you are. The more said. “My whole family was here and that is so The Spirit which is Pentecost, should be- Week – and placed on the forehead when the you use them, the closer you will grow to the special. As the Bishop said, I feel like the Holy come a part of who they are, the Bishop con- Bishop says: “Be sealed with the Gifts of the Lord.” n June 21-July 11, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 2

St. Peter the Apostle Parish youth take part in a June 13 group discussion These Diocese of Venice youth who took part in the Mission Possible service retreat in Immokalee as part of Mission Possible service retreat. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) the week of June 10. (COURTESY)

Youth Development Enrichment for my meals,” Audrey said. “Being missionaries were offered a bas- began with morning prayer and IMMOKALEE Camp in Bonita Springs. able to serve them and know that ket that weighed 32 pounds, the to plan the coming day. After their FROM 1 While most had few expectations what we were doing was needed amount tomato pickers collect and hard work there was free time for for the week, and some admitted and appreciated meant so much bring to trucks all day, every day, socializing before a community they initially only took part because and helped me to appreciate all throughout the picking season. dinner. growing group of young girls who a friend was there, the opportuni- that I have. I hope our youth group For that 32 pounds, the picker will On June 5 and 6, Father Krzysz- were happy to be with someone ties to assist the working poor and comes out here again, or as often earn between 50 and 75 cents. They tof Piotrowski of St. Agnes Parish who also liked to draw beautiful the children opened their eyes to a as possible. Even I would come out were challenged to think about came and celebrated the Mass. On things. world not part of their own reality. here by myself to help. I know it the doing that job for those wages, the last evening, Father Piotrowski These small actions of kindness One teen from St. Peter the would make a difference.” something men and women who also made time for Eucharistic Ado- and compassion made a big dif- Apostle Parish in Naples said she Lisa Dahn, who is the coordina- are not much older than the mis- ration and offered the Sacrament of ference in the lives of those whom was ashamed to have so many nice tor for the Diocese Mission Office sionaries themselves must do in Reconciliation for those who want- they encountered, and in return things after encountering people (also known as the Propagation of order to scratch out a living. Later, ed to partake. the youth learned that they can find who were grateful for a bag of gro- the Faith), said it was remarkable to the youth were given a chance to Each day included small Parish- the face of Christ in others. This is ceries or even a bowl of soup, things see the transformation in the youth see things up close during a tour based group discussions, allowing all while, at the same time, realizing she never considered to be that im- throughout the week from sceptics of working and deplorable housing the youth could reflect upon their that they can make a real difference portant. “I have so much and they to converts. conditions throughout the area, re- day and share experiences. The in the world, even if it is through so little; yet they were happy to re- “We wanted to give them an ex- vealing some of the daily hardships youth leaders challenged the teens seemingly small actions. ceive what little we could provide,” perience that opened their eyes; faced by the farm workers and their to remain focused on why they were The youth who participated in she said. “That was really difficult that those they encounter have families. taking part in the mission trip and the mission trip are from Our Lady for me. I want to do more.” the light of Christ burning within At the Catholic Charities Positive to always know Christ was their of Light Parish in Fort Myers, Epiph- Audrey Bishop, of St. Agnes Par- them,” Dahn said. “They just had to Youth Development Enrichment companion on this journey. Sev- any Cathedral Parish in Venice, Our ish, said she found each day re- look, and they found Christ every- Camp, on the campus of St. Leo the eral of the youth leaders said they Lady of the Angels Parish in Lake- warding but the time working in where. It was wonderful to see.” Great Parish in Bonita Springs, the observed the growth in maturity, wood Ranch, St. Agnes and St. Pe- the Guadalupe Social Services Casa One of the stops during the week teens served as mentors and part- of self and of spirit, seen in their ter the Apostles Parishes in Naples, Maria Soup Kitchen serving hot was the Coalition of Immokalee ners with 50 young boys and girls charges as the week progressed. n and Incarnation and St. Patrick Par- food was the highlight of the week. Workers, an advocacy group seek- throughout the day. Some of the ishes in Sarasota. There the youth served nearly 100 ing better working conditions and time was spent playing outside, but Diocese Mission Director Father During the day, the youth were people, some homeless or the work- wages for farm workers nationwide. inside there were other activities Bob Kantor and Coordinator Dahn split into smaller groups and sent ing poor, including many small There the teens learned about Im- to help the children improve their are planning for the next youth mis- to service sites at Guadalupe Social children, who may only eat that one mokalee and the plight of farm math and reading skills while still sion trip. To learn more about the Services of Catholic Charities, the meal all day. workers and the challenging work- having fun. work of the Diocese Mission Office, Coalition of Immokalee Workers, “I don’t know what it is like to go ing and living conditions they face. The missionaries stayed at the call 239-592-1949 or email mission and the Catholic Charities Positive hungry or to rely on a soup kitchen As part of the presentation, the Bethel Retreat Center and each day [email protected].

At far left, Father Krzysztof Piotrowski of St. Agnes Parish in Naples, with the assistance of Deacon Henry deMena, celebrates the Mass for youth on the Mission Possible June 13. At center, diocesan youth take part in the 2019 Diocesan Mission Possible Immokalee Retreat and help serve food at the Casa Maria Soup Kitchen at Guadalupe. Above right, these young men hold a 32-pound basket of tomatoes as part of a demonstration from the Coalition of Immokalee Workers during a Mission Possible service trip June 12. (COURTESY) 3 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic June 21-July 11, 2019

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Students and chaperones from St. John Neumann Catholic High Students and chaperones from St. John Neumann Catholic High School plate food as part of a service School deliver food as part a service retreat at Guadalupe Social retreat at the Casa Maria Soup Kitchen of Guadalupe Social Services of Catholic Charities in Immokalee Services of Catholic Charities in Immokalee. June 4. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) Retreat opens eyes of teens

BOB REDDY eral staff members on the faculty of During their retreat, students of the Florida Catholic staff at St. John Neumann. The goal was worked and assisted in a variety of for each student to gain a renewed tasks at several locations includ- IMMOKALEE | When a group sense of Christian service. ing Guadalupe Social Services of of nearly 30 St. John Neumann One student reflected on the Catholic Charities, Habitat for Hu- Catholic High School students talk week as a revelation for her that manity, the Salvation Army and about what they did for their sum- even doing the smallest act of elsewhere. mer vacation, they will each have kindness can bring joy to others. “I They served hot meals, bagged compelling stories to tell. could have been home doing noth- and later delivered groceries to For one week, they opted to start ing, but I’m glad I came and am local neighborhoods, sorted food, their summer by being part of the able to help, even in a little way.” sorted clothes, painted house trim- school’s annual Immokalee Ser- Immokalee is about a 40-minute ming, tutored children and much vice Week. This is the fifth year drive from St. John Neumann, but more. that a group from St. John Neu- the difference between Naples and The activities were a mix of Students and chaperones take part in an opening prayer at the Casa mann in Naples has journeyed to Immokalee can be shocking for manual labor and interaction Maria Soup Kitchen. Immokalee for a service retreat. those who have never been there. with local residents. The thanks The service trip was organized The Collier County city is home to received from those they encoun- Christ in others, one student ex- brated in their school Chapel. They by Salesian Sisters of St. John many farms and food processing tered were what filled their hearts plained. spent their nights at the convent Bosco, Sisters Katie Flanagan and facilities and is one of the poorest with joy. The overall experience Each day included daily prayer, of the Salesian Sisters of St. John Christina Chong, along with sev- communities in Florida. was a true encounter of seeing time for reflection, and Mass cele- Bosco. n Pastor installed at St. James Parish in Lake Placid

BOB REDDY leader of a Parish is appropriately addition, the Pastor makes an of the Florida Catholic staff a Pastor who will give the impetus Oath of Fidelity to the Bishop and to the faithful to go forward out his successors; formalized by his LAKE PLACID | There are mo- into the world to live the Gospel by placing his hand upon the Book of ments in the life of each Parish that spreading the good news through Gospels. are well remembered: the dedica- their words and actions. Following the installation, two tion of a new building, significant Bishop Dewane encouraged the members of the Parish, repre- anniversaries, and of course, the faithful to offer advice to their new senting the entire congregation, installation of a new Pastor. Pastor but also know that he will served as witnesses and signed For the faithful of St. James be called to make difficult deci- the formal documents, copies of Parish in Lake Placid, such a day sions that not everyone will ap- which are left at the Parish, placed occurred June 2, the feast of the preciate. “He needs your support in the Diocesan archives and in Ascension of the Lord, when Fa- through prayer and the gifts of the the personnel file of Father Clem- ther Vincent Clemente was in- Holy Spirit. Let the decisions that ente. Bishop Dewane then intro- stalled as Pastor by Bishop Frank are to be made become a part of duced the new Pastor to a rousing J. Dewane. who you become as a Parish com- applause. The Ascension was an appropri- munity.” Father Clemente thanked Bish- ate time to install and Pastor be- During the installation, the op Dewane for his appointment cause it was when Jesus commis- priest begins with selected words and commented on how hospi- sioned the apostles to go out into leading to the start of the Creed table the Parish community has the world and spread the Gospel. when he is then joined by the been since the day he was first Newly installed St. James Parish Pastor Father Vincente Clemente and The Church, in creating its struc- faithful. At the end of the Creed, assigned. After the installation, a Bishop Frank J. Dewane look on while formal paperwork in signed ture, has established parishes to the new Pastor has extra lines reception was held in the Parish during an installation Mass June 2 in Lake Placid. (BOB REDDY | FC) help orchestrate that effort. The which are exclusive for him. In hall. n 5 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic June 21-July 11, 2019

HOLY SPIRIT ‘ROSE’ IN NAPLES NEW CITIZEN Father Benjamin Casimir, who serves at St. Peter the Apostle Parish and St. Finbarr Parish, both in Naples, became a citizen of the United States of America on June 4. He was born in Haiti. (COURTESY)

At the conclusion of the Pentecost Sunday Mass at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish in Naples, rose petals fell from the ceiling in custom going back to the sixth century by which rose petals fell from a hole in the ceiling. This symbolizes the tongues of fire that fell on the disciples in the upper room. Also an ancient Pentecost custom, the parish released almost 20 doves following Mass and celebrated with a cake for the birthday of the Church. (COURTESY) Diocesan seminarians serving locally and elsewhere

STAFF REPORT programs, leading a Bible study PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS FYI and working with youth groups. VENICE | The formation of The Parish assignments place God our Father, we thank you for calling men and women to serve in your Diocese of Venice seminarians are supported through the Diocese seminarians who are discerning a the men with Pastors who will also Son’s Kingdom as priests, deacons, religious, and consecrated persons. Send Catholic Faith Appeal, the Knights vocation to the priesthood is struc- serve as a mentor to them. The your Holy Spirit to help us respond generously and courageously to your call. May our community of faith support vocations of sacrificial love in our youth. of Columbus and the generosity tured in such a way as to allow the seminarians assignments differ of the faithful. Parishioners from We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and candidates to gain valuable experi- each summer to provide the great- around the Diocese are encouraged ences both while in seminary and est opportunity for new learning the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. — Amen. to help support the seminarians in during summer break. experiences. Because each semi- their studies and choice of vocation This summer, 15 seminarians narian is at a different stage in their through prayer and financial are spending their summer in a formation, the workload will vary ‘(S)ummer assignments give practical experience assistance. Donations may be sent variety of locations, from Minne- accordingly. to the Diocese of Venice, Office of sota, to India, from Guatemala to Bishop Frank J. Dewane said the in pastoral ministry and provide the individual the Vocations, 1000 Pinebrook Road, Nebraska and of course within the summer work keeps the seminar- means to grow and have real-life encounters.’ Venice, FL 34285. Diocese itself. ians engaged as part of their com- For more information about Diocese of Venice Vocations mitment to a prayerful life and the seminarians or Vocations, Director Father Shawn Roser spiritual development. — Bishop Frank Dewane contact Father Shawn Roser at said each assignment was care- “While seminary formation [email protected] or fully implemented to maximize stresses growth in human, aca- nary School of Divinity, St. Paul, Mark Harris, Euder Paul, Alexan- 941-486-4720, or visit www. the benefit for the individual demic, spiritual and pastoral for- Minnesota, CPE is an educational der Pince, Carlos Rodriguez and venicevocations.com. seminarian. The pastoral work mation, summer assignments give training program for the seminar- Daniel Scanlan) serving at par- is intended to provide the semi- practical experience in pastoral ians to learn how to spiritually care ishes within the Diocese during narians with an opportunity to ministry and provide the individ- for and minister to the sick and the summer. Three transitional for Priestly Formation at Creighton learn about the daily operation ual the means to grow and have those in need. This is done through deacons (Carlos Encinas, Franckel University in Omaha, Nebraska; of a Parish while gaining practi- real-life encounters,” Bishop De- on-the-job training in various hos- Fils-Aime and Daniel Ricardo) are and Christian Chami assisting cal experiences particularly in wane added. pitals and/or nursing homes and also assigned to local parishes. with the Missionaries of Charity in the area of pastoral care. Typical Kevin Avellaneda and Jose Grul- other medical facilities in the St. Other assignments include Alan India. work includes serving at Mass, lon will be taking part in Clinical Paul area. Baldarelli taking part in a Gua- Please pray for our seminarians learning to be a sacristan, visit- Pastoral Education (CPE), a pro- There will be seven seminarians temala Spanish Immersion Pro- as they take part in the summer ing the sick, helping with RCIA gram through the St. Paul Semi- (Juan Contreras, Jacob Gwynn, gram; David Portorreal at Institute pastoral assignments. n

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Longtime he began his duties at Epiphany Ca- assisting the needy and less fortu- of Collier County during a May 31 thedral, Brother Peter was Director nate through various outreach pro- luncheon in Naples. Schmidt was Cathedral of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal for grams. He was instrumental in the a founding member of the Catho- the Diocese of Venice and Assistant foundation of Mercy House, a tem- lic Charities Diocese of Venice coordinator retires Treasurer, organizing the Office of porary residence shelter operated Inc. Board of Directors, and of the Brother Peter Nault, Congrega- Stewardship and Development for by Epiphany. Catholic Charities Foundation tion of the Holy Cross, has retired the new Diocese. As Epiphany’s Board and the District III Advisory after more than 25 years as the Parish Coordinator, Brother Peter Catholic Charities Board. Epiphany Cathedral’s Parish Coor- provided administrative support to He was instrumental in helping dinator. He has been a member of the Rector in non-pastoral concerns honors supporter found the locations for the district the Congregation since 1963 and so that parish and school resources W. Llewellyn Schmidt was hon- offices and the Judy Sullivan Fam- was previously a teacher in second- and personnel were utilized to best ored as the 2019 recipient of the ily Resource Center, and also volun- District Director Mary ary school in Texas, Illinois and fulfill the Church’s mission. In this James A. McTague Humanitar- teered his time in many of the out- Shaughnessey congratulates W. Ohio. From 1986 until 1993, when role, he represented the parish in ian Award by Catholic Charities reach efforts of Catholic Charities. Llewellyn Schmidt. June 21-July 11, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 6 Coalition for Life holds its annual gathering

STAFF REPORT in mid-August, providing a pow- erful tool for pro-life education. VENICE | Every year since the The 2020 dates for Catholic Days inception of the Coalition for Life at the Capitol in Tallahassee were in 2007 the Diocesan Respect Life announced Jan. 28-30. The three- Office has brought leaders together day bus trip will be earlier since annually in the spring for updates, the Florida legislative session runs to network and to provide input on from January to March in even future activities. years, allowing legislators more Parish respect life represen- time for campaigning in the sum- tatives (designated by Pastors), mer and fall leading up to the 2020 Knights of Columbus Culture of elections. Life chairmen, Council of Catholic Berdeaux also noted there are Women representatives, and others excellent speakers available to interested in serving, gathered June present on a variety of life issue 2, at St. Charles Borromeo Parish in from conception to natural death. Port Charlotte. Those gathered en- Video presentations from the 2018 joyed their time with like-minded Florida Respect Life Conference people who dedicate themselves to and events on the death penalty building a culture of life in the Dio- and other issues are available on- cese of Venice. Some attendees have line at www.dioceseofvenice.org/ been volunteering for 30 or more respectlife. years while others have recently felt Bishop Frank J. Dewane ad- called to do something to promote a dressed the group and specifically greater respect for life. spoke about the ramifications of Diocesan Respect Life Direc- recent events in states across the tor Jeanne Berdeaux gave a brief country with laws being enacted, overview of the pro-life strategy both pro-life and pro-abortion, in outlined by the U.S. bishops. She anticipation of the day when the celebrated the previous 12 months infamous Roe v. Wade might be Bishop Frank J. Dewane addresses the June 1 Coalition for Life meeting at St. Charles Borromeo Parish of activities with a presentation that overturned by the U.S. Supreme in Port Charlotte. (BOB REDDY | FC) included pictures from key events Court, sending the issue back to the such as the state Respect Life Con- states. Bishop Dewane pointed out org/culture-of-life). A short video women via YouTube and other so- One of the most important and ference that the Diocese hosted last that Florida will still have a problem and other important resources fur- cial media, helping them to look at fun parts of the day was the time year, 40 Days for Life, and Prayer because of the privacy clause that ther explaining the issue are also on a difficult situation from a pro-life spent in round-table discussions Walks for Life in four locations, the was added to the State Constitution the site. perspective. with others sharing what they are March for Life in Washington, D.C., in 1980. Janine Marrone, founder of Lun- Project Rachel Coordinator Syl- doing in their local area. n and Catholic Days at the Capitol in Attendees were given a new cheons 4 Life and member of Our via Jimenez shared information Tallahassee. brochure explaining the Florida Lady of Lourdes Parish in Venice, and stories to highlight the need For information how to become Looking ahead to the com- privacy clause and how this might shared with the group a special to be sensitive when talking about involved of parish and diocesan ing year, she announced that the impact any future legislation (avail- project that shows 30-second vid- abortion with others as there could pro-life activities, contact Jeanne movie “Unplanned” is due to be able on the Florida Conference of eos promoting pregnancy help very well be women or men listen- Berdeaux at 941-374-1068 or released on DVD and streaming Catholic Bishops at www.flaccb. centers and adoption to young ing who have been hurt by abortion. [email protected]. Graduates awarded Coseglia Scholarships

STAFF REPORT Coseglia. The Coseglias wanted to provide financial support to VENICE | The Catholic Com- deserving Catholic high school munity Foundation of Southwest graduates pursuing degrees at ac- Florida awarded four outstanding credited colleges or universities, Diocese of Venice Catholic high and they wanted that financial school graduates with the 2019 support to last far beyond their Frank and Florence Coseglia Schol- lifetimes. For these reasons, the arship. The winners were recog- Coseglias chose to create a Catho- nized for their academic standing, lic Legacy by establishing an en- service to their parish and school, dowed scholarship fund with the as well as an essay on what their Catholic Community Foundation Catholic education has meant to of Southwest Florida. them. The winners were nominated by The scholarship recipients are their high schools and approved by Samuel Olivia Scholastica Christopher Samuel Berjarano of Bishop Verot the Catholic Community Founda- Berjarano Burke Egwakhide Twargoski Catholic High School in Fort Myers; tion Board of Directors. Each will Scholastica Egwakhide of St. John receive a one-time scholarship of to come to a better understanding an important role in our lives. By one family chose to support the Neumann Catholic High School $1,117 toward the cost of their col- of myself. This scholarship will en- receiving the Coseglia Scholarship, good works of the Catholic Church in Naples; Christopher Twargoski lege/university studies. This is the able me to continue my search in I would be given a ticket to my own by investing in the education of our of Cardinal Mooney Catholic High eighth year the Catholic Commu- life and give me the opportunity to future; a way to attend university youth. n School in Sarasota; and Olivia nity Foundation Coseglia Scholar- continue my Catholic education at without worrying about needing Burke of Donahue Academy in Ave ship has been awarded. Regis College in the fall.” to get into debt just to pursue my Those interested in learning how Maria. Egwakhide, who will be studying With plans to study computer goals.”“ to set up an annual scholarship in The Catholic Community Foun- to become a nurse at Regis College, science at the University of Cen- Catholic Community Founda- their name, or the name of a loved dation Coseglia Scholarship was wrote in her essay that: “I believe tral Florida, Berjarano wrote: “I tion Executive Director Michael one, should contact the Catholic established in 2012 to fulfill the that a Catholic education changed have been blessed to be raised in Morse said the Coseglia Scholar- Community Foundation at 941- dreams of Frank and Florence my life for the better and helped me a Catholic family where faith plays ship is a wonderful example of how 441-1124. 7 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic June 21-July 11, 2019 Principals leave legacy of faith-filled education BOB REDDY entire career, but to be the principal an environment where faith was of the Florida Catholic staff at a Catholic School was a dream paramount. With group morning come true,” Hugh said. “To be able prayer and a buddy system, we be- CAPE CORAL | It is the sad re- to be part of a spiritual family and come one united Catholic commu- ality that each year a number of Di- help be a part of the young ones re- nity.” She gauged the success of the ocesan educators retire after many ceive their first Holy Communion school upon how three questions years of service. This year two prin- was so enjoyable and rewarding.” were answered: Are the students cipals have decided it is time to let In her early life, Groch never even happy? Are they learning? Are they someone else take the reins at their considered becoming a teacher, let excited to come to school today? “If respective schools. alone a principal, as she earned a the answer is yes to each of these, Dr. Judi Hughes and Gina Groch degree on computer sciences at a you know you are successful.” have been leading their respective time when few women were in the Hughes started at St. Andrew schools since the start of the 2014- field. A successful career eventu- with a goal to grow the Catholic 2015 school year. Both leave behind ally moved her to Florida where she identity at every level, from the fac- a legacy that will help their schools started volunteering as her daugh- ulty and staff to the students and well into the future. ters started attending St. Elizabeth parents, and even in the greater Hughes joined St. Andrew Cath- Seton. community. “It has been humbling olic School in Cape Coral having Because of her background in to be a part of this process and the Retiring St. Andrew Catholic School Principal Dr. Judi Hughes. joined the Diocese of Venice with computers, while volunteering she results have been amazing.” (COURTESY PHOTOS) more than 40 years of educational was encouraged to get a teaching She is most proud of helping experience at every level of the Lee certificate and was hired as a com- the school become recognized as County School System. puter teacher. That was 23 years certified STREAM (science, tech- Retiring Groch became principal at St. ago. Although she was surprised nology, religion, engineering, art, St. Ann Ann Catholic School in Naples after by the direction her life was taking, mathematics) school by the Florida Catholic serving in the Diocese as an educa- Groch was happy. As the years went Conference of Catholic Bishops. School tor for 18 years. She retires with a by, she was encouraged to earn an “The process was incredible, as we Principal total of 23 years of service. Her time advanced educational leadership got everyone to believe in the pro- Gina serving in the Diocese included degree during a special summer cess and realize how fantastic this Groch a two-year stint as principal at St. program at the University of Notre renaissance of learning can be for with a Charles Borromeo Catholic School Dame. everyone,” Hughes said. young in Port Charlotte, and before that “I thought, ‘Who me?’ But even- When the end of the school year student she served for 16 years as a teacher, tually I did it and was then pro- approached, students and teacher wearing then assistant principal, at St. Eliza- moted to assistant principal at wrote notes of thanks. One student a wig in beth Catholic School in Naples. Her Seton,” Groch said. It was when a wrote: “This may surprise you Dr. Naples life before education was as a cor- vacancy opened at St. Charles Bor- Hughes, but from time to time some during porate trainer for computers. romeo that she took the next leap of my classmates thought you were the last Hughes always knew she wanted to become principal. She remained a little too strict. But now we real- week of to teach and loved every aspect of there for two years and loved every ize you were trying to mold us into school teaching. She retired from the Lee minute of it – except for the daily strong, independent, individuals.” in May. County School System content that 150-mile commute. Groch said her last few weeks she had made a real impact on edu- Reluctantly, when the St. Ann job at St. Ann have been emotional cation and did not think she would came available, Groch requested and a surprise celebration from have. Knowing her love for danc- hind schools that are not just places be called back. However, when she the move. As she had at St. Charles, the youngest students stands out. ing, they danced together to vari- to learn but communities where ev- helped assist in the hiring of the she poured her heart and soul into She was called to the gymnasium ous fun songs and one student even eryone is considered part of a family new principal at St. Andrew, her the school. under false pretenses and when wore a wig which mimicked her fa- and have brighter futures ahead. name was put forward and the op- “Being a principal takes a total she arrived the students were hid- mous head of black hair. “It was too They both said they will miss one portunity was something she could commitment,” she explained. “You ing. On cue they cheered and ran much,” she said. thing more than anything else: the not pass up. are responsible for everything. As toward her with an enthusiasm as Both Hughes and Groch said looks on the faces of the children “I had been in public schools my the principal, my goal was to create only 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds could they believe they are leaving be- each morning. n Lakewood Ranch couple named Florida Knights Family of the Year

STAFF REPORT activities in Special Olympics, Pregnancy Clinics Inc., which is a only exist to take care of our fam- March for Life, Christian Refugee medical provider with four clinics ily, and other families, when they LAKEWOOD RANCH | Dr. Relief, Mass for Special Needs, in Naples, Fort Myers and Sarasota need help, as commissioned by James and Rosemarie Coon of and Pregnancy Center Support. and the new mobile medical clinic Father McGivney.” Our Lady of the Angels Parish in The couple have been very active will bring critical prenatal care to Council 13341 Grand Knight Lakewood Ranch were selected at Our Lady of Angels Parish since women of southwest Florida who Larry Simmons said the council as the 2019 Family of the Year by they moved to area more than five may not have access to such ser- is proud of the Coons’ statewide the 55,000-member Florida State years ago from New York. They are vices. honor. Council of the Knights of Colum- personally involved in many of the “Rose and I do not feel wor- “Jim and Rosie are illustrative bus at the State Convention in Or- Church outreach efforts, work re- thy to accept this honor, and we of the many families in Lakewood lando May 25. treats and support the parishes’ are humbled; but we accept the Ranch neighborhoods who give Members of the Sts. Cosmas and priority projects. They are also responsibility of serving within so much to their community with Damian Knight Council 13341 se- Extraordinary Ministers of Holy God’s family,” said James, when personal initiative, commitment lected the couple in recognition of Communion. the couple received the honor. and spirituality,” he said. “(They) their exceptional service to their Both were recently heavily in- “And we accept the responsibil- exemplify the highest ideals of the community, their Church and to volved in fundraising efforts by ity of serving as the Family of the Knights of Columbus life and ser- Dr. Jim and Rosemaria Coon, at the Knights of Columbus. As life the Diocese of Venice to support a Year because we all share in this vice programs. They have given so right, are the Florida Knights of director for council, James sched- new mobile medical clinic which honor. Family is what the Knights much of their time, treasure, and Columbus Family of the Year. ules, plans and directs council will then be given to Community are all about, that is our DNA. We talent.” n (COURTESY) June 21-July 11, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 8

en Español está programado Television Mass for the Host by the Guild of Our Lady. Catholic Charities Diocese para el sábado 29 de junio. Para homebound in the northern Speaker: Johnnette Benkovic of Venice Inc. annually serves NEWSbriefs información confidencial, portions of the Diocese: 9:30 Williams, EWTN host and author. about 40,000 people in need contacte a Sylvia al número a.m. on the CW Network; in the Cost $35, includes lunch. Seating through 31 service locations 941-412-5860 o project.rachel@ southern portions of the Diocese, limited. Dee Blayney 317 496- throughout the diocese. To Life in the Spirit dioceseofvenice.org. 10:30 a.m., on WFTX-TV (FOX-4). 6381. volunteer, contact www. Free mental health Check local listings for channel Respect Life Conference: St. catholiccharitiesdov.org, 941-488- Seminar counseling by Catholic info. Leaflet missals are available Agnes Parish, 7775 Vanderbilt 5581. upon request by writing: TV Incarnation Catholic Church, Charities: Diocese of Venice, Inc. Beach Road, Naples, is hosting a Disaster Amateur Radio Counseling services for adults, Mass, Diocese of Venice, 1000 Respect Life Conference “From Network (DARN) of Catholic 2929 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, is children and families who lived Pinebrook Road, Venice, FL Conception to Natural Death” Charities seeks volunteers presenting a six-week Life in the in Florida during Hurricane Irma. 34285. Or contact Gail Ardy: 941- Oct. 26, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Details: to provide emergency and Spirit seminar Thursdays July 25 Counselors can help resolve 486-4714, ardy@dioceseofvenice. www.stagnesnaples.org. backup communications for through Aug. 29, from 7-8:30 p.m. issues such as stress, anger, org. disaster response teams in their in the Finegan Center. This will be anxiety, relationship problems, Safe Environment training: community in the immediate an opportunity to grow and deepen depression and grief. To schedule As part of the Safe Environment VOLUNTEERS aftermath of any type of disaster. an appointment in English or Program, the Diocese of Venice Volunteers are licensed FCC one’s relationship to the Holy Spirit Spanish: Sarasota 941-355-4680, requires that all employees and NEEDED amateur radio operators or through the graces given at Baptism ext. 311; Naples 239-455-2655; those volunteers who work with agree to take the steps required and Confirmation. The seminar is Bonita Springs 239-390-2928; Fort children and/or vulnerable adults Prison ministry: Join a team to obtain a license. Volunteers free. To register, contact Julie Dorr Myers 239-337-4193; Everglades be fingerprinted and trained in of volunteers who share God’s are needed in the 10 counties City 239-919-9599; Immokalee Safe Environment. For further love and mercy with those of the Diocese and can serve at [email protected] or incarcerated in any of the 21 941-751-4937. 239-657-6242; Wauchula information, visit the Diocesan from a fully-equipped radio 863-232-9284.\Young adult website at www.dioceseofvenice. jails/prisons throughout the base station or be a member opportunities: org/safeenvironment. Diocese. No previous experience of the in-residence group and required; newcomers paired with Summertime • Naples area, Theology on Reporting abuse: Report operate from their home or experienced volunteers. Contact Tap, Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., first all abuses against minors to the personal vehicle using their own Robert Hiniker: 863-558-0407, Catholic Charities Tuesdays, St. John the Evangelist Florida Department of Children gear. Radio base stations are in [email protected]. Parish; second Tuesdays, St. and Families at 1-800-962-2873. Venice, Sarasota, Bradenton, campaign begins Agnes Parish; third Tuesdays, St. To report abuse by diocesan Speaker’s bureau: The Judy Fort Myers, Naples, Arcadia, Sullivan Family Resource Center Port Charlotte and Immokalee. Catholic Charities offers people Peter the Apostle Parish; fourth personnel or volunteers, also call Tuesdays, St. William Parish. the Diocesan Victims Assistance of Catholic Charities in Naples Anyone interested can contact in need in Southwest Florida with is looking for volunteers for • Lehigh Acres area, LOFT: Coordinator at 941-416-6114. Andy Durette, 508-641-2074 or its newly launched speaker’s help that brings about real change third Mondays, 6 p.m., St. [email protected]. bureau. Volunteers will work to in their lives. The Catholic Chari- Raphael Parish, 2514 Lee Blvd. St. Vincent de Paul, Naples organize, set up and follow up ties Summertime and the Giving is 239-369-1831. COMMUNITY needs volunteers in Bonita all their speaking engagements. Springs store as cashier, sorter Easy Appeal is asking for support. • Fort Myers area, “Rooted Contact Allegra Belliard, 239-793- Donate to the type a variety of as- at St. John XXIII”: first EVENTS or pricer. Greta, 239-775-2907, 0059, allegra@catholiccharitiescc. option 3. sistance programs, such as food, Thursdays, 7:15 p.m. Kelly Evers, Do You Know a Young org. Our Lady of Perpetual 239-561-3022 ext. 107. Person with a Drug Problem? shelter, education and support. Food pantry: Volunteers Help Retreat Center, Venice • Sarasota area, Theology Drug Addicts Anonymous Visit www.catholiccharities- are needed one or more day is looking for volunteer angels. on Tap: June 21, 7 p.m., provides an opportunity for dov.org or mail a check to Catholic each week, Monday-Friday, 9 941-486-0233, olphinfo@olph- returning in September, long term recovery and positive Charities, 5824 Bee Ridge Road am.-noon, at the St. Joseph retreat.org. Mandeville Beer Garden, change through a no cost service. Food Pantry, 2704 33rd Ave. W., Our Mother’s House seeks PMB 409, Sarasota, FL 34233-5065. 428 Lemon Ave., Sarasota. For information on the program Bradenton. Heavy lifting, moving volunteers for an on-site child Joshua Mazrin at mazrin@ and services available, visit www. carts various rooms and shelve care center. Volunteers are dioceseofvenice.org. daamerica.org or call 561-420- boxes of food, as well as sorters. needed to work three-hour Catholic Charities Tours: 0930. Standing for long periods of time shifts, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.- Catholic Charities, Diocese of STREAM summer camp: required. Contact directors@ DIOCESAN EVENTS 5:30 p.m. Our Mother’s House Venice, Inc. is offering tours Weekly through July 19, stjoepantry.com or 941-756-3732. provides shelter and guidance Religious Freedom Week: of their programs located Epiphany Cathedral Catholic Family counselor: Catholic to single mothers and their June 22-29. Join the U.S. throughout southwest Florida. School, 316 Sarasota St., Venice. Charities of Collier County is children, who would otherwise Conference of Catholic Bishops Anyone interested in learning Each week will have a different seeking a bilingual volunteer for be homeless. 941-894-2378. for Religious Freedom Week more about the work of Catholic theme, including: cheflings; the Family Counseling Center in St. Martha’s Early Learning 2019: Strength in Hope, to Charities and visiting services builders, sport mania, Vacation Naples. Brenda Lee Anderson, Center in Sarasota is looking pray, reflect, and take action locations, please contact Helen Bible School, center stage, God’s banderson@catholiccharitiescc. for volunteers to help the staff on religious liberty, both here Rombalski at 941-488-5581 or creations, and tech week. Half- org; 239-455-2655, ext. 100. in this country and abroad. [email protected]. with the day-to-day operations day and full-day options. Open Experienced fathers willing Learn more at www.usccb.org/ of the preschool, assist certified “Witnessing Faith With to children from age 3 up to to coach new dads how to ReligiousFreedomWeek. Bishop Dewane”: last Fridays, sixth grade. 941-488-2215, bach@ VPK teachers with reading take care of their family and and playing in the different Frassati Society for Young 8:30 a.m., on 1660 AM in Naples, ecstigers.com, www.ecstigers. be a great father are needed Adults: June 29, 10 a.m., and 1410 AM and 106.7 FM in com/student-life/summer-camp. working areas. Contact Blair at Pregnancy Solutions Inc. Gladding: 941-355-4680, ext. 307; Incarnation Church, 2929 Bee Fort Myers. Listen anywhere French Boy’s Choir: July 2, 7 Offices in Venice, North Port and [email protected]. Ridge Road, Sarasota, with online at RelevantRadio.com. p.m., St. Peter the Apostle Parish Port Charlotte. Callie Cowan, a carpool to kayaking. The Join Bishop Frank J. Dewane Spirit Center, 5130 Rattlesnake Pregnancy Solutions executive Frassati Society is a group for for his monthly talks. You Hammock Road, Naples. Tickets director, 941-408-7100. young adults (ages 18-39) in the can also find them at http:// MASSES/PRAYER $10. 239-774-3337. AFCAAM, a program of Diocese of Venice that focuses dioceseofvenice.org/our-bishop/ Expanded early learning Catholic Charities 3681 on growing in community and bishop-frank-j-dewane/. First Friday holy hour classes in Sarasota: Incarnation Michigan Ave., Fort Myers, needs adoration with chant choir: holiness through the spirituality Private group day of Catholic School, 2911 Bee volunteers for reception desk. 6-7 p.m., St. Peter the Apostle and active lifestyle of Blessed prayer: Groups or organizations Ridge Road, Sarasota, will be Requirements: personable, basic Parish, 5130 Rattlesnake Pier Giorgio Frassati. Meeting interested in having a private expanding their early learning computer and copier knowledge, Hammock Road, Naples. 239-774- will include kayaking, Mass, day of prayer in a peaceful classes to include a pre-K-3 excellent phone skills, can lift 3337. and food, free of charge. RSVP: setting may contact Our Lady of program. Small class sizes will 25 pounds. Strong preference Spanish prayer group: evangelization@dioceseofvenice. Perpetual Help Retreat Center, allow for individual attention for bilingual (Spanish/English) “Oasis de Agua Viva,” Thursdays org, Joshua Mazrin, mazrin@ 3989 South Moon Drive, Venice. and differentiate instruction. candidates. 30 hours: Monday- 7-9 p.m., St. Jude Parish, 3930 dioceseofvenice.org. Private days include continental Playground time will provide an Wednesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 17th St., Sarasota. Carlos Agustin, Project Rachel post- breakfast and lunch, two opportunity to work on gross Thursday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday 9 941-350-3853; Diana Diaz, 941- abortion healing retreat: conferences, opportunity for motor skills. Full and part-time a.m.-noon. 239-461-0233. 735-6748. Are you suffering after an confession and ends with Mass. options. Children must be potty abortion? You are never too Denise Riley 941-486-0233, riley@ trained and three years old by old to give yourself the gift of a olph-retreat.org. Sept. 1, 2019. 941-924-8588. Project Rachel Healing Retreat. Legal help available for Laps for Life: Sept. 28, The next retreat to be held in needy: Cenacle Legal Services Nathan Benderson Park, Spanish June 29. For confidential Inc. (CLS), a not-for-profit Sarasota. Hosted by Our Lady information, contact Sylvia at legal aid organization, in of Victory Council 3358 of the 941-412-5860 or project.rachel@ partnership with the Diocese Knights of Columbus to support dioceseofvenice.org. of Venice, serves legal needs the ultrasound initiative for Proyecto Raquel retiro de of its income-eligible clients My Choice Pregnancy Center in sanación después del aborto: in south Sarasota County. To Sarasota. Contact Joseph Gina at ¿Está usted sufriendo después request an appointment: 941- 941-620-1625, or email at info@ de un aborto? Hay esperanza 244-0308, CenacleLegal@gmail. victorykofc.org. y sanación esperándola, no com. CLS offices are located at Women’s day of reflection: 12550-0620 importa hace cuanto tiempo 237 N. Nassau St., Venice. https:// Oct. 19, Sacred Heart Parish, 211 haya sucedido. El próximo retiro cenaclelegalservices.org/ W. Charlotte Ave. Punta Gorda. 9 FLORIDA NEWS Florida Catholic June 21-July 11, 2019

BISHOPS VOTE ON CAPITAL PUNISHMENT BALTIMORE | The U.S. bishops voted dignity of all people, even those accused DeSantis approves death June 13 to revise what the U.S. church of terrible crimes” as well as the practical teaches its adult members about the non-necessity of capital punishment due death penalty in a passage on the issue in to developments within civil society and warrant for Jacksonville inmate the U.S. Catechism for Adults. the danger of the “gross misapplication The full body of bishops approved the of this penalty.” MAURICE BEAULIEU Bowles later confessed to hate Michael Sheedy, executive director revised passage by a vote of 194 to 8 Last year, the pope ordered a revision of the Florida Catholic staff crimes, murdering gay men in of the Florida Conference of Catho- with three abstentions. On the first day of of the Catechism of the Catholic Church Georgia and Maryland. lic Bishops, in a May 20 letter to De- the bishops’ spring assembly in Baltimore, to reflect that “the death penalty is ORLANDO | Florida State This is the second death row Santis, prior to Long’s execution. Bishop Barron said June 11 that wording inadmissible because it is an attack on Prison death row inmate Gary Ray inmate Gov. Desantis has put to “Although (Long) caused much emphasizes the dignity of all people and the inviolability and dignity of the person” Bowles faces an Aug. 22 execution. death since his inauguration ear- harm, society has been safe from the misapplication of capital punishment. and that the church is committed to On Tuesday, Gov. Ron Desantis lier this year. In January, Desantis his aggressive acts in the decades Discussion of this wording was not meant working toward the abolition of capital signed Bowles death warrant after approved the death of convicted of his incarceration,” said Sheedy to be a debate on the death penalty punishment worldwide. The catechism’s overall, he added. The material given to paragraph on capital punishment already serving 25 years in prison for the serial killer, Robert Joseph Long, in the letter urging DeSantis com- bishops about the additional passage had been updated by St. John Paul II in conviction of several murders. who faced execution May 23 for his mute the death sentence to life points out that last year, the Congrega- 1997 to strengthen its skepticism about Serving life sentences for the 1984 murder of Michelle Simms in without parole, which would pro- tion for the Doctrine of the Faith released the need to use the death penalty in the 1994 murders of Albert Morris in Hillsborough County. mote a consistent pro-life ethic the pope’s revision to the teaching on the modern world and to affirm the impor- Nassau County and John Roberts The Florida Conference of in Florida. “The cycle of violence death penalty in the universal Catechism tance of protecting all human life. in Volusia County, Gov. Desantis Catholic Bishops stays firm with – to which Mr. Long’s acts have of the Catholic Church. The U.S. bishops’ passage about the signed Bowles’ death warrant for their outlook against the death contributed – must end. His ex- In response to that action, the bishops’ death penalty states that “today it is no his murder of Walton Hinton. penalty. The Catechism of the ecution would only perpetuate it. Committee on Evangelization and Cat- longer just nor reasonable to apply the Supreme Court documents from Catholic Church’s recent reforma- Prior to the scheduled execution, echesis made plans to replace its current death penalty,” stressing that it is not 1999 stated that Bowles, acting tion by Pope Francis instructed Catholic faithful and members of text in the U.S. adult catechesis with a needed to protect society and its applica- with premeditation, killed Hinton such change on the protection of the community will gather across revised statement. The goal is to “keep tion is “inequitable and flawed.” in his mobile home by crushing human life, regardless of sin. The Florida to pray for the victims of our treatment of the death penalty in the The new passage says the death Hinton’s skull with a 40-pound conference continues to believe violent crimes and their families, U.S. Catechism for Adults in alignment penalty does not promote a culture of life stone while he slept. Although suf- there are various other methods for those on death row, for the gov- with the revised universal catechism,” and adds that it is “inadmissible because fering from extensive head injuries to implement punishment against ernor as he confronts the decision Bishop Barron said. it is an attack on the inviolability and from the stone, Hinton reportedly convicted criminals that allows to proceed with the execution, and He noted it quotes extensively from dignity of the person” and the church will fought back against Bowles before penitence without death, most for an end to the use of the death Pope Francis’ addition. Key features of work “with determination for its abolition Hinton took control by gagging specifically life without the possi- penalty. For more information, it similarly emphasize “the irreducible worldwide.” and choking Hinton to death. Ad- bility of parole. contact a local parish or diocesan ditional documents conclude that That was the request made by respect life conference. n Suspect arrested for arson of Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More fire

MAURICE BEAULIEU 18-month tenure of the diocese of the Florida Catholic staff during which he has visited all of the parishes and missions of the TALLAHASSEE | Catholic pa- 18-county diocese within Florida’s rishioners expected to attend their Panhandle — save two chapels, evening Mass at the Co-Cathedral which he said he hoped to visit of St. Thomas More in Tallahassee, soon. In the video, he spoke about but instead were subjected to news the challenges of the local church, of a probable arson attack to their specifically the impact of Hurricane beloved church. Michael, which he described as the Officers arrived on the scene “four-hour storm” that created an Wednesday around 4:30 p.m. to enormous amount of devastation witness Darha Nixon, the church’s that will take more than just a few business manager, inform them months or a year from which to re- of the news. Nixon had already cover. fought the fire with a chemical fire “We’re rebuilding thanks be to extinguisher that scorched much These two photos show the extent of the damage from the fire at God and insurance, but it will take of the wall. According to Nixon, the Co-Cathedral of Thomas More in Tallahassee. (COURTESY PHOTO) time, so we need patience,” he said. when custodians of the church “I know we will fully recover in the prepared for the afternoon Mass, chairs were set on fire and are de- are still in the midst of the Easter.” months and years ahead.” they opened the side doors, which stroyed. The walls of the sanctuary On June 14, Jimmy Patronis, Flor- He also spoke about the sexual is where the suspect likely entered are charred, and there is smoke ida state fire marshal, announced a abuse crisis that rocked the Church the church. damage. Thankfully, no one was suspect, 32-year-old Seth Johnson, on both the national and interna- Tallahassee police reports noted hurt, and it went out before ignit- had been arrested in connection tional level. The bishop remarked the innards of the church was full ing the whole building. An investi- with the interior blaze of Co-Ca- on the stand. Four fingerprints tak- how the Pensacola-Tallahassee of smoke and that three chairs — gation is underway. Thank you for thedral of St. Thomas More. Ac- en from those items were entered Diocese has “worked hard for the including the bishop’s cathedra — your prayers.” cording to the arrest report, John- into a computer database, leading last few decades to make safe wel- were burned. Resting atop one of Mass will continue at St. Thomas son grabbed a large bottle of hand to Johnson’s arrest. coming place for children and all the chairs was a burned Bible. More despite the fire. Daily and sanitizer from the north entrance Tallahassee Police took John- people.” Luckily, the fire was caught in night Mass will continue now in the and moved it to the podium on son into custody after questioning The Diocese of Pensacola-Tal- time and didn’t spread to other chapel nearby with expectations center stage. He started the fire on him at a local emergency homeless lahassee Diocese is a “dual see” parts of the cathedral. No injuries to return to regular Mass again by the chairs on the rear of the stage, shelter. Johnson had been arrested that has two centers from which were reported. Sunday. which consumed the cushions of in March by the Tallahassee Police the bishop governs: Pensacola and Bishop William A. Wack, of the Officials are calling the St. the four chairs and began to burn Department and charged with tres- Tallahassee. Each see city has a Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, Thomas More fire arson and inves- the wood paneling on the wall be- passing and petty theft for a sepa- cathedral — the Cathedral of the who has endured 2018’s Hurricane tigations are ongoing. hind the chairs and the frames of rate incident. He currently is serv- Sacred Heart in Pensacola and the Michael that devastated much of The day after the fire, Bishop the chairs. ing time in Leon County Jail await- Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More the rural and coastal portions of Wack offered the following tweet: When the State Fire Marshal’s ing trial. If convicted for the arson in Tallahassee. The diocese spans area, released a statement about the “I’m here at the Co-Cathedral of St. Bureau of Fire, Arson, and Explo- charge — a first-degree felony — he 14,044 square miles and has a total June 5 fire: Thomas More. We’ll be celebrating sives agents investigated the scene, could face 30 years in prison. Catholic population of 63,256. n “Today, there was a fire inside the Mass soon (as we do every day), and they found Johnson’s prints on the On May 23, Bishop Wack re- Co-Cathedral church in Tallahas- we thank God for our blessings as brass ring from on top of the cere- leased a video message as a “State Jean Gonzalez of the Florida Catho- see. The cathedra and presiders’ we look for justice and mercy. We monial candle that had been placed of Diocese” address marking his lic staff contributed to this story June 21-July 11, 2019 Florida Catholic QUICK READS 10

NATION makers’ passage of the legislation U.S., English was “a grave tragedy and a collec- MASS RETURNS TO NOTRE DAME AMA applauded tive moral failing.” bishops welcome for its opposition Retired Wyoming Vatican document to doctor- bishop to face on gender ideology Vatican trial on WASHINGTON | Catholic bish- assisted suicide ops in the U.S., England and Wales WASHINGTON | The chairman abuse allegation welcomed the Vatican’s statement of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life com- CHEYENNE, Wyo. | Retired Bish- that gender ideology is opposed to mittee praised a June 10 decision by op Joseph H. Hart of Cheyenne will faith and reason, and that Catho- the American Medical Association face a Vatican trial for allegations lic schools and parents must help to reaffirm its long-standing policy that he sexually abused several mi- teach children that gender is fixed against physician-assisted suicide. nors years ago. Cheyenne Bishop from birth. Bishop Michael Barber, “The practice and promotion of Steven R. Biegler announced June chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Com- assisted suicide poses grave conse- 12 that such a trial of the retired mittee for Catholic Education, not- quences for our entire society but prelate would take place. Bishop ed the complexity of the issue. “The particularly for persons living with Biegler included Bishop Hart’s clarity of church teaching, rooted illness, disabilities or socioeconom- name in a list of all Catholic clergy in the equal dignity of men and ic disadvantages,” said Archbishop with substantiated allegations of women as created by God, provides Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City, sexual abuse of minors or vulner- Archbishop Michel Aupetit of Paris celebrates Mass in the Chapel the light of truth and compassion Kansas, who is chairman of the U.S. able persons for whom the diocese of the Virgin inside Notre Dame Cathedral June 15, 2019. It was the that is most needed in our world to- Conference of Catholic Bishops’ had files and who were in active first Mass since a huge blaze devastated the landmark building in day,” Bishop Barber said in a state- Committee on Pro-Life Activities. ministry from 1950 to the present April. (KARINE PERRET, POOL VIA REUTERS | CNS) ment released June 11. The Bishops’ “The AMA was right to reaffirm its in the Diocese of Cheyenne. Bishop Conference of England and Wales long-standing view that physician- Hart is one of 11 clergy on the list and other members of the Catho- week, demanding the departure also issued a statement praising the assisted suicide is fundamentally published on the diocesan website, lic Church voiced suspicions that of the ruling junta. In the ensuing document as a complement to its incompatible with the physician’s https://bit.ly/2WzvyxW, and in the the priest had been killed because crackdown, more than 100 people 2018 statement, which expressed role as healer,” he said in a June 11 June online issue of the Wyoming of his support of the environment; were killed, with 40 bodies being concern for the increasing confu- statement. MedPageToday, an on- Catholic Register, Cheyenne’s di- he had recently criticized the cut- pulled out of the Nile River, accord- sion gender ideology was causing. line news outlet that covers health ocesan newspaper. After the prel- ting of trees nearby. In a short video ing to the Central Committee of Su- The Vatican document resolved the care, said the vote came during the ate’s name, the listing states: “Pope clip disseminated by various online dan Doctors. Ministry of Health of- English and Welsh bishops’ con- AMA’s annual meeting in Chicago. Francis imposed restrictions and news sites on June 14, Mestizo ap- ficials have put the number of dead cerns and is “a welcome contribu- At last year’s meeting, “after impas- authorized a penal process.” Ales- pears before cameras saying: “Let at more than 60. tion to developing Catholic thought sioned testimony from both sides,” sandro Gisotti, interim director of justice be done, whoever did these on gender,” said a spokesman for it said, the AMA’s Council on Ethi- the Vatican press office, confirmed things.” Outside the place where he Mexican bishops: the conference. In a document cal and Judicial Affairs was asked to June 13 with Catholic News Service was being held, a crowd of parish- published June 10, the Vatican Con- further examine the issue of physi- in Rome that “an administrative ioners from San Jose de La Majada ‘We cannot turn gregation for Catholic Education cian-assisted suicide. It presented penal process by the Congregation prayed in the street and said the ourselves into said the intention behind gender its findings at the Chicago meeting for the Doctrine of the Faith, autho- sacristan was innocent, Salvadoran ideology is “laudable” in its concern and recommended the AMA retain rized by the Holy Father, has begun news agencies reported. Police said that wall’ for fighting discrimination and re- its current opposition to the prac- regarding Bishop Hart.” Bishop he had been captured June 10 but MEXICO CITY | The Mexican specting differences, and that the tice. Biegler in a letter to the diocese did not face formal charges until bishops’ conference questioned the Catholic Church encourages all to about the published list of credible four days later. details of a deal in which Mexico respect and care for those who “live Pro-lifers decry claims called clergy sex abuse “an will strengthen security along its situations of sexual indeterminacy.” Illinois governor appalling sin and a reprehensible African cardinal southern border with Guatemala crime” that contradicts everything calls for restraint and impede the path of migrants Pope says he wants signing ‘extreme’ priests “stand for.” fleeing poverty, violence and food to visit Iraq in 2020 in Sudan’s dealings insecurity. “We express our concern abortion bill for the lack of a truly humanitarian VATICAN CITY | Announcing CHICAGO | Democratic Gov. J.B. WORLD with protesters reception for our brother migrants, his desire to visit Iraq in 2020, Pope Pritzker signed into law an abortion NAIROBI, Kenya | A prominent which reflects our convictions re- Francis called for a peaceful reso- bill that Illinois’ Catholic bishops Authorities African cardinal has called for re- garding the protection of the rights lution to crises in the Middle East. said eliminates “even minimal lim- straint in Sudan, as the ruling junta of all human beings equally,” the He also warned that God would itations on abortions under previ- arrest sacristan cracks down on peaceful protesters bishops said in a statement June 10. unleash his wrath on hypocriti- ous law” and whose passage by the in the capital city, Khartoum. Car- “Our brother migrants must never cal leaders who liked to talk about legislature marked “a sad moment as suspect in dinal John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan be a bargaining chip. No negotia- peace while selling weapons to in our history as a state.” Pritzker priest killing of Abuja, Nigeria, said African re- tions should be placed above what warring nations. “People escap- signed the legislation June 12 in a ligious leaders rejected the brutal the church and civil society have ing, crowded on boats, they cry out, ceremony at the Chicago Cultural WASHINGTON | A 34-year-old response to the protests. He said defended for years: not criminal- seeking hope, not knowing which Center. His action “drew enthusi- sacristan is in the custody of Sal- the use of live ammunition, attacks izing migrants nor the defenders ports will be able to welcome them astic whoops and cheers from the vadoran authorities in connection on medical centers and arrests of of human rights,” the statement in a Europe which opens its ports to crowd,” The Washington Times re- with the May killing of a Salvadoran activists were unacceptable. “We said. “If we have rejected as Mexi- vessels that have to load sophisti- ported. Across the country in Ver- priest. Abraham Heriberto Mestizo firmly reject and condemn the re- cans the construction of a (border) cated and costly weapons, capable mont June 10, Republican Gov. Phil made an initial court appearance sponse of the transitional govern- wall, we cannot turn ourselves into of wreaking havoc that doesn’t even Scott signed a similarly expansive June 14 after being formally ac- ment to the peaceful protesters,” that wall,” which would stop mi- spare children,” he said. The pope abortion measure into law. Bishop cused by officials in Sonsonate Cardinal Onaiyekan said in an Af- grants in southern Mexico. Mexico made his comments during a meet- Christopher J. Coyne of the state- of being involved in the killing of rican Council of Religious Leaders and the United States struck a deal ing June 10 with a Vatican coalition wide Diocese of Burlington had 35-year-old Father Cecilio Perez statement. He co-chairs the group June 7 after U.S. President Donald of funding agencies, known by its said the law “goes far beyond Roe Cruz, found fatally shot May 18 at with Uganda’s top Muslim leader, Trump threatened to slap tariffs of Italian acronym ROACO. Coordi- v. Wade.” In Illinois, as the abortion home. In a press release, El Salva- Sheikh Shaban Mubbaje. “We call 5 percent on Mexican imports and nated by the Congregation for East- bill made its way through the Illi- dor’s National Civil Police said Mes- upon the military apparatus in Su- increase the tariffs until migration ern Churches, ROACO assists East- nois House and Senate, the state’s tizo was the sacristan at San Jose dan to use restraint and halt attacks through Mexico stopped. In the ern-rite churches around the world Catholic bishops called it the “mis- La Majada parish in Juayua, in the on medical centers and further al- deal, Mexico agreed to send 6,000 as well as the Latin-rite church in named ‘Reproductive Health Act.’” western part of El Salvador, where low safe access and passage to all members of its newly formed mili- North Africa and the Middle East. Catholic Conference of Illinois, the priest was the pastor, but the health services.” Since June 3, ten- tarized police to patrol its porous It was holding its annual general the public policy arm of the state’s statement did not explain why he sions have escalated in the north- border with Guatemala. It also meeting at the Vatican. Pope Fran- Catholic bishops, labeled it “an ex- was linked to the crime. Some ini- east African country, after security agreed to take back more asylum- cis said their meetings with experts, treme measure” because it allows tially suspected the priest had been forces violently dispersed hundreds seekers, who would wait in Mexi- including papal diplomats, would “for the abortion of unborn life at killed by gangs, a common crime of peaceful protesters in Khartoum. can border cities as their claims help them “hear the cry of the many any stage of pregnancy and for any in the Central American country. The protesters had camped out- proceed in U.S. courts. who have been robbed over these reason.” The conference said law- The Archdiocese of San Salvador side the army headquarters for one years of hope.” 11 NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS Florida Catholic June 21-July 11, 2019

JUNE USCCB MEETING U.S. bishops take action to respond to church abuse crisis CAROL ZIMMERMANN BAPTIST CONVENTION WRESTLES WITH immediately to explicitly include quadrennial document that pro- Catholic News Service bishops and demand for greater vides guidance to voters on Catho- SEX ABUSE CRISIS OF ITS OWN accountability.” lic social teaching won’t change, BALTIMORE | During the June BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | As the U.S. Convention,” said the Rev. J.D. Greear, “You have a great opportunity,” but it will be supplemented by a 11-13 spring assembly of the U.S. Catholic bishops met in Baltimore the pastor of The Summit Church in he said, “to lead by example and brief letter and four 90-second vid- bishops in Baltimore, it was clear to discuss new mechanisms to hold Durham, North Carolina, who serves help show dioceses and episco- eos that reflect the teaching of Pope the bishops had to respond to the themselves accountable on sex abuse, as president of the Southern Baptist pal conferences around the world Francis, the bishops were told. sexual abuse crisis in the church — the Southern Baptist Convention was Convention. Greear told reporters not only how important it is for A small group of no more than and on the last day of their gather- wrestling with the same vexing issue that the Southern Baptist Conven- lay involvement to ensure greater 10 protesters stood in largely silent ing they approved a series of proce- at its annual meeting in Birmingham, tion wants to ensure that its member accountability and transparency, protest June 11 outside the hotel dures to begin this process. Alabama. Rocked by media reports churches are safe environments for but also how laity and the episco- where the meeting was taking On June 13, they voted to imple- that revealed Southern Baptist pastors, children and vulnerable people, and pacy can be co-responsible for the place. One of the group’s demands ment the document “Vos Estis Lux church employees and volunteers that the convention will consider “all church’s well-being.” was that the bishops report abuse Mundi” (“You are the light of the sexually abused more than 700 solutions” that could include advocat- Both the National Review Board claims first to law enforcement. people, most of them children, over ing for legislation to amend statute world”), issued by Pope Francis in the last two decades, the nation’s of limitations on sex abuse crimes. and the National Advisory Council “We don’t think the church can May to help the Catholic Church largest Protestant denomination took “We are going to be people who are pressed the bishops to encourage police themselves,” said Becky Ian- safeguard its members from abuse new steps to expel member churches marked by awareness, transparency, a Vatican officials to release docu- ni, director of Survivors Network and hold its leaders accountable. that cover up or mishandle sexual willingness to own mistakes that are ments regarding the investigation of Those Abused by Priests for the The bishops also approved the abuse allegations. “This was a defin- made and a desire to treat each other of misconduct by Theodore E. Mc- Washington area. document “Acknowledging Our ing moment for the Southern Baptist charitably,” said Rev. Greear. Carrick, the former cardinal who At the bishops’ Mass at the end Episcopal Commitments” and was laicized earlier this year. The of the first day of the spring assem- promised to hold themselves ac- Bishops, should be in place no later “Working together provides us allegations against him were made bly, Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of countable to the commitments of than May 31, 2020. with the opportunity to speak and public nearly a year ago on June 20, Galveston-Houston and president the charter, including a zero-tol- During the first day of the as- to listen,” said the message from 2018. of the USCCB, spoke about the erance policy for abuse. The docu- sembly, several speakers discussed Archbishop Pierre, read by Msgr. The bishops also discussed the challenges faced by early Chris- ment says any codes of conduct in the challenge ahead and the need Walter Erbi, charge d’affaires at the upcoming election, the crisis at tians and urged the bishops to fol- their respective dioceses regarding for the bishops to be both transpar- Vatican’s nunciature in Washing- the border and the issue of young low the example of Barnabas in clergy apply to bishop, as well. ent and reliant upon lay leadership. ton. Archbishop Pierre was at the adults leaving the church. the Acts of the Apostles who was They voted in favor of the item The bishops also examined their Vatican for a nuncio meeting. They were urged to do more to respected and trusted. “protocol regarding available non- plans to vote on procedures and Archbishop Pierre’s message support the suffering of immigrant “Today we honor Barnabas in penal restrictions on bishops,” policies in response to the abuse said that despite the desire among families, to be with them spiritually our desire to do God’s will and to do which outlines what canonical op- crisis, including some they had U.S. bishops in November to act as pastors and to voice support for it carefully and with discretion but tions are available to bishops when put aside during their fall general quickly to address new crises on legal measures to help them. also with what the Holy Father calls a retired bishop resigns or is re- assembly in November at the Vati- clergy sex abuse, the postponement “It’s so important that our works boldness -- apostolic boldness,” he moved “due to sexual misconduct can’s request. of the votes on the issue allowed the match our words on this issue,” said said. with adults or grave negligence of The bishops’ postponement of U.S. church to participate more ful- Bishop Jaime Soto of Sacramento, On the meeting’s final day, the office, or where subsequent to his voting on these procedures was ad- ly at the Vatican’s February summit California, June 11 after a presenta- bishops also approved wording to resignation he was found to have dressed from the meeting’s onset on the protection of minors. tion by the working group on immi- keep treatment of the death penalty so acted or failed to act.” June 11 in a message from Arch- “One of the reasons the Holy Fa- gration issues for the USCCB. in the U.S. Catechism for Adults in Their first action was a vote June bishop Christophe Pierre, the Vati- ther asked for a delay was that the Two bishop members of the line with the revised universal cat- 12 to authorize the implementation can’s nuncio to the United States. whole church needed to walk to- group, Archbishop Jose H. Gomez echism. of a third-party system that would He noted that there were “some gether, to work in a synodal way,” of Los Angeles and Bishop Joe S. During the second day of their allow people to make confiden- expressions of ‘dissent’” by some Archbishop Pierre said, “with the Vasquez of Austin, Texas, gave an meeting, the bishops met by re- tial reports of abuse complaints U.S. bishops at the previous as- guidance of the Holy Spirit to make update of what the U.S. church is gions and provinces in the morn- against bishops through a toll-free sembly about postponing votes the path forward clearer.” doing at the national level and in ing. In the afternoon, they not only telephone number and online. The on items related to the reemergent Moving forward was certainly a certain regions of the country on voted on the national hotline, but system, which would be operated clergy sexual abuse crisis, but he theme of the assembly, echoed by immigration issues. they also approved by electronic by an outside vendor contracted also stressed that “unity prevails National Review Board chairman Bishop Vasquez urged the group vote: by the U.S. Conference of Catholic over conflict.” Francesco Cesareo June 11, who to “redouble efforts to offer spiritu- • Strategic priorities for the 2021- called for a greater role for laity in al support and access to legal and 24 USCCB Strategic Plan, in a pro- investigating allegations of abuse social services to affected families,” visional vote. or reaction to reports of abuse saying it is “vital that they feel sup- • The second edition of the Na- against bishops. ported by the church during this tional Directory for the Formation, Cesareo also said National Re- time of uncertainty.” Ministry and Life of Permanent view Board members recommend Auxiliary Bishop Robert E. Bar- Deacons in the United States for a thorough review of the “Charter ron of Los Angeles, chairman of the use in U.S. dioceses. for the Protection of Children and bishops’ Committee on Evangeli- • An update to texts last changed Young People” and a revision in zation and Catechesis, spoke about in 2003 for the ordination of clergy. the audit process regarding dioc- an upcoming presentation at the The action still requires confirma- esan implementation of the char- fall meeting on how to respond to tion by the Vatican. ter, which governs the church’s re- the growing number of young peo- The bishops also gave their as- sponse to clergy abuse allegations. ple leaving the church. sent by voice vote for the Diocese of “A strengthened audit would He said getting the religiously Marquette, Michigan, to continue provide a means for improving unaffiliated, or “nones,” particular- to pursue the sainthood cause of your dioceses’ existing methods ly young people, back to the Catho- Irving “Francis” C. Houle, a man to protect and heal,” Cesareo said. lic Church, should be a top priority from Michigan who was said to “Virtually all your dioceses, includ- for the church, noting that 50% of have received the stigmata 16 years ing those where problems came to Catholics age 30 and younger have before he died in 2009, but who well light under the microscope of the left the church. before that had “many extraordi- media and attorney generals, have “Half the kids that we baptized nary physical and spiritual heal- easily passed the audit for years, and confirmed in the last 30 years ings” attributed to him, according since the bar currently is so low. are now ex-Catholics or unaffiliat- to a biography. n Now is the time to raise the bar on ed,” he said, and “one out of six mil- compliance to ensure the mistakes lennials in the U.S. is now a former Contributing to this report were

13100-0621 of the past are not repeated.” Catholic.” Dennis Sadowski, Mark Pattison, Cesareo also recommended In anticipation of the 2020 presi- Rhina Guidos and Christopher that the charter “should be revised dential election, the U.S. bishops’ Gunty. June 21-July 11, 2019 Florida Catholic NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS 12 During online event, young bishops call for openness CHRISTOPHER GUNTY nificantly impacted, especially over vicar general of the archdiocese is Catholic News Service these past months as many revela- largely administrative, so his great- tions have occurred. And it hurts us, est joy is getting out of the chancery BALTIMORE | Transparency too, knowing that trust has eroded. to engage with people in parishes, and honesty are key elements of We know that the onus is on us to especially when he celebrates the restoring the trust of the laity, es- build that back up.” sacrament of confirmation with pecially young people, said two On a lighter note, the bishops young people. bishops who participated in a Face- were asked about their greatest joy “I love their enthusiasm. I love book Live event sponsored by the as a bishop and how laypeople can the fact that they have done a lot of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops support them. preparation and service projects,” during its spring general assembly. Bishop Wack noted that he has he said. Auxiliary Bishop Adam J. Parker been a priest for 25 years, but a He agreed with Bishop Wack that of Baltimore and Bishop William bishop for less than two: “I like it, prayers are very much appreciated. A. Wack of Pensacola-Tallahassee, I’m getting there. But I love being a “To assist us, one other thing be- Florida, answered questions sub- Auxiliary Bishop Adam J. Parker of Baltimore and Bishop William priest. sides prayer is spreading the word mitted during the live social media A. Wack of Pensacola-Tallahassee, answer questions submitted “Whenever I get to preach or pre- among others about the mission of broadcast, seen by more than 6,300 during the live social media broadcast in Baltimore June 11, 2019. side or celebrate the sacraments the church, about the ministry of people June 11. Both have been (CHRISTOPHER GUNTY, CATHOLIC REVIEW | CNS) or liturgies, I absolutely love it. But the church, about the salvation that bishops for less than three years I suppose that the greatest joy is comes from Jesus Christ alone,” and are among the youngest of the in the life of parishes, laypeople Bishop Parker said another thing hearing individuals and families Bishop Parker said. n 441 active and retired bishops in the need to make their voices heard, that a victim assistance coordina- say, ‘We pray for you every night,’ or U.S. not just in terms of accountability tor does is to represent the victim ‘Our little girl prays for you before Gunty is associate publisher/editor Bishop Wack, 51, said that, for for what we’re doing to keep these to the leadership of the archdiocese she goes to bed.’” of Catholic Review Media, the media the most part, the church had been structures in place, but they need “to ensure that healing is occurring Bishop Parker said his role as arm of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. dealing well with the clergy sexual to also be the eyes, the ears and for the victim, that proper outreach abuse crisis since the passage of the the arms for evangelizing,” Bishop has occurred. When the allegation Charter for the Protection of Chil- Parker said. is made, we also offer the opportu- dren and Young People in 2002. Responding to a question about nity for the alleged victim to meet “But we have to go back, we have the role of a victim assistance co- with the archbishop or one of the to keep going, keep being transpar- ordinator in dioceses, Bishop Wack auxiliary bishops.” ent and open up more and more pointed out that most of them are The topic of restoring trust in things. ... It’s what has happened in laypeople. People can call a priest bishops came from a viewer, and the past, but going forward it won’t at the chancery or the bishop’s of- both bishops emphasized that trust define us,” he said. fice to report an allegation, “but is based on relationships between The church needs the laity to be frankly, some people say, ‘No, that’s bishops and the people they serve. part of the dialogue to help reform the problem; I don’t want to talk to Bishop Parker said: “It can be the church structures, he added. another cleric, a clergy member.’ So, easy to ascribe qualities to an entire Laypeople can and should be we have laypeople especially who group or entire body of people such involved at the local level, Bishop are victim assistance coordinators, as the entire body of bishops of the Parker, 47, said, noting that the and they can walk you through United States. But getting to know Archdiocese of Baltimore has had a that.” us individually as your diocesan strong Independent Review Board He noted that the victim assis- bishop can help to build trust that since 1993. tance coordinator -- often in the goes both ways.” “When we’re specifically talk- diocese’s office for child and youth Bishop Wack agreed, noting that ing about the crime and sin of child protection or the safe environment he anecdotally gets calls or letters sexual abuse, we have a board that office -- will ensure that if there is an from people who say: “You’re good. is almost entirely made up of lay- alleged crime against someone who We like you. It’s all those other people,” he said. was under 18 at the time, they will guys” who cannot be trusted. “That The board assists the archdio- recommend the person call local underscores the value of a relation- cese in making the right decisions law enforcement immediately. With ship, of building that up and trust- about the suitability for ministry of mandatory reporting requirements ing the people you work with.” anyone accused of sexual miscon- in almost all states, the victim assis- Bishop Parker added: “We un- duct with children. tance coordinator also will report derstand why (the trust) is broken. “But even in the day-to-day work the allegation to civil authorities. We understand that it has been sig- Pope advances sainthood cause for U.S. priest

CAROL GLATZ slavery in 1854 on a plantation near be a missionary in his own country Catholic News Service Brush Creek, Missouri. After his and returned to Quincy, where he father left to try to join the Union served for three years before going VATICAN CITY | Pope Francis Army during the Civil War, his to the Archdiocese of Chicago in advanced the sainthood cause of mother fled with her three children 1889. Father Augustus Tolton, who was by rowing them across the Missis- Despite rampant racism and the first African-American dioc- sippi River and settling in Quincy discrimination, he became one of esan priest in the United States and in the free state of Illinois. the city’s most popular pastors, at- founder of the first black Catholic There, he was encouraged to tracting members of both white parish in Chicago. discern his vocation to the priest- and black Catholic communities.

Signing decrees issued by the hood by the Franciscan priests who He spearheaded the building of St. 13124-0621 Congregation for Saints’ Causes taught him at St. Francis College, Monica Church for black Catholics June 11, Pope Francis also formally now Quincy University. However, and worked tirelessly for his con- recognized the martyrdom of three he was denied access to seminaries gregation in Chicago, even to the Catholic laywomen who were nurs- in the United States after repeated point of exhaustion. On July 9, 1897, es for the Red Cross and were killed requests, so he pursued his edu- he died of heatstroke on a Chicago during the 1936-1939 Spanish Civil cation in Rome at what is now the street at the age of 43. War. Pontifical Urbanian University. He was known for persevering The decree for Father Tolton’s He was ordained for the Propa- against all odds in pursuit of his cause recognizes that he lived a life ganda Fidei Congregation in 1886, calling and quietly devoted himself of heroic virtue. expecting to become a missionary to his people, despite great difficul- Father Tolton had been born into in Africa. Instead, he was sent to ties and setbacks. n 13 NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS Florida Catholic June 21-July 11, 2019 Amazon synod document raises possibility of married priests

JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES azon rainforest has experienced the region and its people who are Catholic News Service significant deforestation, negative- threatened by those “guided by an ly impacting the indigenous popu- economic model linked to produc- VATICAN CITY | The Catholic lations in the area and leading to a tion, commercialization and con- Church must find ways to reach loss of biodiversity. sumption, where the maximizing indigenous Catholics deprived of “This synod revolves around of profit is prioritized over human the sacraments in the most remote life: the life of the Amazonian ter- and environmental needs.” areas of the Amazon rainforest, ritory and its people, the life of the Drug and arms trafficking, cor- and that may include ordaining church (and) the life of the planet,” ruption, violence against women, married elders, said the working the document said. forced migration and the exploi- document for the Synod of Bishops Divided into three main parts, tation of indigenous people and on the Amazon. the synod document first laid out their territories, particularly those “Affirming that celibacy is a gift the importance of the Amazonian in “voluntary isolation,” are among for the church, in order to ensure region as well as the environmen- the other challenges that the the sacraments for the most remote tal threats facing it and its indig- church must confront. areas of the region, we are asked to enous populations. Among the suggestions pro- study the possibility of priestly or- “Currently, climate change and posed in the working document’s dination for elders — preferably in- the increase in human interven- third part was the formation of digenous, respected and accepted tion — deforestation, fires and indigenous laity so they can take by the community — even though A woman reads the Bible during a workshop in St. Ignatius, Guyana, changes in the use of land — are on a greater role, especially in re- they have an established and sta- April 5, 2019. The workshop was to help laypeople improve their driving the Amazon to a point of mote areas lacking the presence ble family,” said the document. reading of the Sunday Scriptures in their own languages, so they no return with high rates of de- of priests and religious men and Published by the Vatican June can better lead liturgies in their own indigenous communities. forestation, forced population dis- women. 17, the document also said the (PAUL JEFFREY | CNS) placement and pollution, putting However, those who are prepar- church should consider “an offi- its ecosystems at risk and exerting ing for ordained ministry in the cial ministry that can be conferred creasingly broad and relevant pect of a peaceful future, including pressure on local cultures,” it said. region must also receive adequate upon women, taking into account space in the field of formation: because of the crisis of the Ama- To respond to the needs and formation in the church’s “philo- the central role they play in the theology, catechesis, liturgy and zon forest,” which plays a vital role challenges facing the Amazon and sophical-theological culture,” al- Amazonian church.” schools of faith and politics,” the in the environmental health of the its indigenous populations, it add- though in a way adapted to Ama- The document, drafted after in- 45-page document said. entire planet. ed, the church must have a “new zonian cultures. put from bishops’ conferences and The synod gathering in October The Amazon rainforest includes sense of mission” that “opens new The document also proposed local communities, acknowledged 2019 will reflect on the theme “Am- territory spread across Brazil, Ec- spaces” for finding ways to minis- “the reform of the structures of the that in the church “the feminine azonia: New paths for the church uador, Venezuela, Suriname, Peru, ter with and to the region’s people. seminaries to encourage the inte- presence in communities isn’t al- and for an integral ecology.” Colombia, Bolivia, Guyana and “This is the moment to listen to gration of candidates to the priest- ways valued.” When he announced the syn- French Guiana and is the largest the voice of the Amazon and to re- hood in the communities.” Those responding to a synod od in 2017, Pope Francis said it rainforest in the world, covering spond as a prophetic and Samari- Liturgy also plays an im- questionnaire asked that women’s would seek to identify new paths more than 2.1 million square miles tan church,” the working docu- portant role in expressing the “gifts and talents” be recognized of evangelization, especially for in South America. ment said. church’s closeness to indigenous and that the church “guarantee indigenous people who are “often While rich in biodiversity, natu- The document’s second part people in the Amazon, the docu- women leadership as well as in- forgotten and left without the pros- ral resources and cultures, the Am- highlighted the dangers facing ment said. n Bishop to remain with Hong Kong protesters ‘no matter how long they stay’

CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE did many things that we don’t like serving a reduced sentence of one and were very wrong, we cannot month. HONG KONG | As massive pro- demonize them, because this is Edwin Chow, acting president tests continued in Hong Kong, not our faith request,” he said. of the Hong Kong Federation of the auxiliary bishop pledged to The extradition legislation, Catholic Students, told ucanews. remain with those opposing a officially called the Fugitive Of- com that Lam had supported the controversial extradition bill and fenders and Mutual Legal Assis- use of excessive force by police in the resignation of the Chinese tance in Criminal Matters Leg- a June 12 rally, but he hoped that territory’s leader. islation (Amendment) Bill 2019, religious elements could moder- Although chief executive Car- would allow mainland China ate the emotions of protesters and rie Lam announced June 15 that extradition rights over any Hong police. she had suspended the bill, Hong Kong resident, including foreign Protesters are concerned that Kong people were not satisfied nationals and tourists. the proposed bill could be used and turned out in even greater In his homily at a Mass June 16, by Beijing to extradite people numbers June 16 than the 1 mil- Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun, re- from Hong Kong on politically lion estimated to have marched tired bishop of Hong Kong, thanked motivated or business charges. on June 9, reported ucanews. God that Hong Kong has so many “There have been cases when com. people who care about justice. Hong Kong people were charged The Civil Human Rights Front Protesters attend a demonstration June 16, 2019, demanding Hong “Although we won this battle, with smuggling when they trans- estimated that about 2 million Kong’s leader step down and withdraw extradition legislation. we need to continue to use peace, ferred Bibles to mainland China. people joined the latest rally -- a Although chief executive Carrie Lam announced June 15 that she love and justice to arouse society, I am afraid it will affect the com- record for a protest in Hong Kong had suspended the bill, Hong Kong residents were not satisfied; and Christ will stand by us,” he munication between the church- -- but police claimed only 338,000 an estimated 2 million people turned out for the march. (TYRONE said. es on both sides. That’s why I am attended. SIU, REUTERS | CNS) The pressure on Lam increased against the amendment,” Chow Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Ha June 17 when Hong Kong’s most said. Chi-shing of Hong Kong took young protesters, the 60-year- Diocesan Youth Commission of prominent student activist, Josh- The Hong Kong government part in a continuous ecumeni- old bishop said: “I don’t care. No Hong Kong and the Justice and ua Wong, was released from pris- released a statement June 16 say- cal prayer meeting outside the matter how long they stay, I will Peace Group of the Franciscans on and immediately called for the ing that the chief executive had Legislative Council building continue to stay with them. The organized a Mass and a prayer chief executive to step down. apologized and admitted that with thousands of Christians shepherd should not just be with meeting. Wong, 22, who received two “deficiencies in the government’s overnight after the latest rally, the sheep but also guide them.” Bishop Ha reminded the faith- separate prison sentences in 2017 work had led to substantial con- ucanews.com reported. The Hong Kong Federation of ful that the protesters were Chris- and 2018 for his part in the Um- troversies and disputes in soci- Asked by media at midnight Catholic Students, the Justice and tians first. brella Movement pro-democracy ety, causing disappointment and whether he would leave the Peace Commission of Hong Kong, “Even though the government protests in 2014, walked free after grief among the people.” n June 21-July 11, 2019 Florida Catholic CLASSIFIEDS 14

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The Florida Catholic charges a reduced rate for these ads. 15 SUNDAY WORD and SCRIPTURE Florida Catholic June 21-July 11, 2019 Corpus Christi No Excuses Sunday, June 23 he named Jesus with a very loaded term: Sunday, June 30 Imagine the Lord who created the heavens The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away 1 Kgs 19:16b, 19-21; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; Gal 5:1, and the earth with all its gold, diamonds, Christ the sin of the world” (Jn 1:29). John’s Jew- 13-18; Lk 9:51-62 oil and riches. These are not bad things in Gn 14:18-20; Ps 110:1-4; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Lk 9:11b-17 ish disciples would have immediately con- and of themselves, but material posses- nected this phrase with the Passover lamb Life can get really busy at times. There sions should never get in the way of doing This Sunday we gather to commemo- of sacrifice whose flesh was eaten, whose are so many things that swirl around us the will of the Father. One ought to be care- rate the promise Jesus gave to his disciples blood saved the Israelites from judgment that cause our attention to get distracted ful not to pursue the calling of God merely before his Ascension into heaven: “Behold and brought them freedom from slavery. and divided. Work, family, friends, health, for material riches or a comfortable life. I am with you always, even til the end of The Passover Lamb of Exodus was a symbol needs, appointments, hobbies, politics, Similarly, Jesus goes on to give examples time” (Mt 28:20). After ascending body and of the ultimate sacrifice God had news, events, education, etc. All of how people respond with reservation to soul to the heights of heaven, Jesus contin- prepared for the liberation of the of these are calling for our atten- God’s call like Elisha in the Old Testament ues to be made known to us “in the breaking world from slavery to sin and death. tion. While most of these things reading. “First, let me bury my father” or of the bread”(Lk 24:35) - the continuation of Jesus is the spotless, unblemished are good and can benefit us, we “first, let me go say goodbye to my mother what Jesus instituted at the Lord’s Supper. male Lamb of God whose life will also can use these seemingly good and father” (see Lk 9:59-61). Now, in and There are many ways we experience his be sacrificed on the altar of the things as an excuse to put off con- of themselves, these are all good things, presence - where two or more are gathered cross, whose blood will drain from necting with God and doing his right? Who in their right mind would not in his name, in the reading of the scriptures his body. In receiving his body and will. Breaking through the noise, want to bury the dead, or say “goodbye” to and in prayer. But above all we encounter blood, we receive God’s ultimate act God calls our name. God has a plan our loved ones? our Lord in the mysterious transformation of salvation and freedom. for our us, a calling of a lifetime. The point is this: no matter how good of bread and wine to become his true body Also very interesting is the Bread SUNDAY The focus of our readings today re- these things may be, when God calls noth- and blood (Jn 6:54-56) every time we par- of Life Discourse given by Jesus in WORD minds us of the obedience of faith ing can be as good as that. Love of God and ticipate at Holy Mass where we lift up our the Synagogue of Capernaum. By mentioned by St. Paul at the begin- the calling of God in our life must come hearts, giving thanks to the Lord our God. the way, you can visit the ruins of Father ning and end of his Letter to the first; then everything else will fall into In the sacrament of his body and blood Je- this synagogue today in the Holy Brian Romans. When God calls we have proper place. We can come up with some sus desires to have a relationship with us, Land! Recorded in John 6, Jesus Campbell an obligation to responds with all pretty good excuses. But at the end of the to be with us always, to have communion speaks of how God fed the Israel- of our hearts. So let’s get to it – no day, that’s all that they are – excuses. If with us. For real. ites with the mysterious manna, or more excuses! our priorities are out of place and we find Over 3,000 years ago the Israelites were bread, that came down from heaven. Jesus This Sunday’s first reading from 1 Kings ourselves trying to fulfill the greatest void enslaved to the Egyptian Pharaoh. God goes on to say something a bit shocking: “I 19 brings us back in the time of the Prophet in our life with material things or relation- called Moses to be a liberator by confront- am the living bread that has come down Elijah whom God had called to bring a mes- ships and not God, we are always going to ing the Pharaoh with the option to either let from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will sage of repentance to the people of Israel. be in trouble. Instead of using these good the people go or face punishment for his evil live forever; and the bread that I will give for This is no easy task. Who wants to confront things we end up abusive and becoming actions. Even after sending many punishing the life of the world is my flesh” (Jn 6:51). The people and kings and tell them to change addicted – suffering under a yoke of spiri- plagues the Pharaoh’s heart was hardened night before his complete and final sacrifice their lives, or else? Yet Elijah accomplishes tual slavery. We must be careful not to al- to God and God’s people. Finally, God sent on the cross, Jesus reveals himself as the the call of God effectively and with power. low any earthly attachment, no matter how the worst of plagues – death of Egypt’s first- Passover Lamb and the Bread of Life in the As his time was nearing an end, God point- good it is, to become an act of idolatry by born. The way that the Israelites are to be Lord’s Supper. Using the same sacrificial ele- ed out the man who was to succeed him as placing it in front of God. God still calls – saved from this death-dealing judgment and ments used by the Priest Melchizedek (Gen prophet – Elisha. Elijah “throws his cloak” to the priesthood, religious life, marriage, to find freedom is to celebrate the Passover 14:18), Jesus says over the bread and wine, over Elisha, a symbol of receiving the Spirit a holy single life, etc. God still demands meal. They were to obtain a spotless, un- “This is my Body, this is my Blood, given for of God, the Spirit of Prophesy. Despite be- holiness and sacrifice in our lives. Once we blemished male lamb and to sacrifice it by you – do this in memory of me” (see 1 Cor ing given this unique opportunity, Elisha’s discover God and earnestly seek his call- draining its blood and cooking its flesh. The 11:23-26). Jesus brings to an end the Leviti- immediate response was not to first follow ing, we will flourish in the freedom spoken blood of the lamb was then sprinkled on the cal Priesthood and now establishes in his or- Elijah, but to go back home to his mother of in our second reading today from Gala- doorpost of every Israelite household. They dained Apostles the Priesthood of the New and father and bid them adieu. While Eli- tians 5:1 - “For freedom Christ has set us were to consume the cooked flesh of the Covenant, the priesthood of Christ himself jah patiently allowed Elisha to go back and free; stand firm therefore and do not sub- lamb in a sacred meal giving thanks (Greek according to the Order of Melchizedek (Heb say his farewell, we get a sense in Elijah’s mit again to the yoke of slavery.” This week word for thanksgiving is Eucharist) to the 5:8-10). response that Elisha should be careful not let us pray: God help us to you love you first, Lord. As the angel of death came to bring the This week let us examine our conscience, to allow his earthly relationships to get in get our priorities straight and to live our worst of plagues to a hardened Egypt, the confess any known sin and approach the al- the way of the higher calling of heaven. lives with no more excuses. Amen! n angel would recognize the blood of the lamb tar of God to receive with a clear conscience In this week’s gospel, Jesus gives a fa- and “pass over” the Israelite house, sparing the Bread of Life, the Passover Lamb, Jesus mous quote about the sacrifice of follow- Father Campbell is a priest of the Diocese them of God’s judgment. himself (see 1 Cor. 11:27-30). “I am with you ing God first: “Foxes have holes, and birds of Palm Beach and parochial vicar at Our Interestingly enough, when John the always, until the end of time.” Indeed. Hap- of the air of have their nests, but the Son of Lady Queen of the Apostles Parish in Royal Baptist released his disciples to follow Jesus, py Corpus Christi Sunday! n Man has nowhere to lay his head” (Lk 9:58). Palm Beach. SCRIPTURE readings

Friday, June 21 Monday, June 24 Friday, June 28 Monday, July 1 Friday, July 5 Tuesday, July 9 Friday, July 12 Memorial of St. Aloysius Solemnity of the Nativity of Solemnity of Most Sacred Gn 18:16-33; Ps 103:1b-4, Gn 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67; Gn 32:23-33; Ps 17:1b-3, 6-7, Gn 46:1-7, 28-30; Ps 37:3-4, Gonzaga, religious Saint John the Baptist Heart of Jesus 8-11; Mt 8:18-22 Ps 106:1b-5; Mt 9:9-13 8b, 15; Mt 9:32-38 18-19, 27-28, 39-40; Mt 10:16-23 2 Cor 11:18, 21-30; Ps 34:2-7; Is 49:1-6; Ps 139:1b-3, 13-15; Ez 34:11-16; Ps 23:1-6; Rom Wednesday, July 10 Mt 6:19-23 Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80 5:5b-11; Lk 15:3-7 Tuesday, July 2 Saturday, July 6 Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17- Saturday, July 13 Saturday, June 22 Tuesday, June 25 Saturday, June 29 Gn 19:15-29; Ps 26:2-3, 9-12; Gn 27:1-5, 15-29; Ps 135:1b- 24a; Ps 33:2-3, 10-11, 18-19; Gn 49:29-32; 50:15-26a; Ps 2 Cor 12:1-10; Ps 34:8-13; Mt Gn 13:2, 5-18; Ps 15:2-5; Mt Solemnity of Saints Peter and Mt 8:23-27 6; Mt 9:14-17 Mt 10:1-7 105:1-4, 6-7; Mt 10:24-33 6:24-34 7:6, 12-14 Paul, Apostles Wednesday, July 3 Sunday, July 7 Thursday, July 11 Sunday, July 14 Sunday, June 23 Wednesday, June 26 Acts 12:1-11; Ps 34:2-9; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-19 Feast of Saint Thomas, Apostle Is 66:10-14c; Ps 66:1-7, 16, Memorial of Saint Benedict, Dt 30:10-14; Ps 69:14, 17, 30- The Solemnity of the Most Holy Gn15:1-12, 17-18; Ps 105:1-4, Eph 2:19-22; Ps 117:1b-2; Jn 20; Gal 6:14-18; Lk 10:1-12, Abbot 31, 33-34, 36-37; Col1:15-20; Body and Blood of Christ 6-9; Mt 7:15-20 Sunday, June 30 20:24-29 17-20 Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5; Lk 10:25-37 Ps 105:16-21; Mt 10:7-15 Gn 14:18-20; Ps 110:1-4; 1 Thursday, June 27 1 Kgs 19:16b, 19-21; Ps 16:1- Monday, July 8 Cor 11:23-26; Lk 9:11b-17 2, 5, 7-11; Gal 5:1, 13-18; Lk Thursday, July 4 Gn 16:1-12, 15-16; Ps 106:1b- 9:51-62 Gn 22:1b-19; Ps 115:1-6, 8-9; Gn 28:10-22a; Ps 91:1-4, 14- 5; Mt 7:21-29 Mt 9:1-8 15ab; Mt 9:18-26 June 21-July 11, 2019 Florida Catholic SUNDAY WORD and SCRIPTURE 16 ‘Carry no money bag, no sack, no sandals’ Sunday, July 7 no sandals, they were travelers who money bag, sack or sandals could sandals” makes no sense. Our big- 3 SUNDAY WORDS? Is 66:10-14c; Ps 66:1-7, 16, 20; Gal 6:14- had left the security of home, ex- have done. ger and bigger houses and garages 18; Lk 10:1-12, 17-20 tended family, and livelihood. In What’s more, their de- are still not big enough, as There are three Sunday Word a word, the followers of Jesus were fenseless dependence mushrooming warehous- reflections in this issue because of “Carry no money bag, no sack, no entirely at the mercy of others. drew forth others to help es of storage units make our summer issue break. The next issue of the Florida Catholic will sandals.” The Israelites in their exodus them in their mission. plain. be in your mailboxes on July 12. In Jesus’ instructions made clear from slavery in Egypt, had to leave Martha, Mary, and Laza- St. Francis of Assisi and addition, the offices of theFlorida that his followers were different. their crops and cattle. They entered rus in Bethany was one his followers renewed the Catholic will be closed Wednesday, th They were not like the armed Zeal- into the desert hungry, thirsty, and such household that they 13 century church with June 19, through Friday June 21 for ots on the move to revolt against the defenseless. Yet against all reason, could count on (Lk 10:38, no money bag, no sack, all of our staff members to attend Roman occupation. Barefoot, they it worked. Relying on daily manna Jn 12:1-2). A new fellow- no sandals. The L’Arche the Catholic Media Conference in could not run away over the stony from heaven and water from the ship formed in the name movement, founded by St. Petersburg. ground. Without a sack to carry a bit rock, their desert journey of forty of Jesus that relied not Jean Vanier who died in of bread or a few coins, their daily years brought them to the Prom- on self-sufficiency nor SUNDAY May, are simple commu- bread and nightly shelter along the ised Land better than any money the threat of force but on WORD nities of disabled adults urgently as if your empty stomach way depended entirely on the hos- bag, sack, or sandals. mercy. Instead of “Mine! and regular adults living depended on it. pitality of others (Lk 10:3-5). Against all reason, “Carry no Not yours!”, it lived with Father together. They have no “Let all the earth cry out to God Jesus directed his followers to money bag, no sack, no sandals” an open hand. David need for money bag, sack, with joy” (Ps 66:1). n petition God their Father, “Give us worked! The seventy-two rejoiced A Cardinal whose name or sandals. each day our daily bread!” (Lk 11:3). upon returning to him. “Lord, I cannot recall said some- Scotchie In the next few weeks, Father Scotchie is the pastor of Most The plea was not a general way to even the demons are subject to us thing along the lines, “Live Jesus gives us further in- Precious Blood Parish in Oviedo. acknowledge God’s providence. because of your name!” (Lk 10:17). as if your life would not structions how to live in He is the co-author of “Rites of Pas- It was the heartfelt difference be- They had proclaimed the kingdom make any sense if God did not ex- his kingdom. He instructs us how sage: Preaching Baptisms, Wed- tween going to bed hungry versus of God in word and deed. They had ist.” He may well have had our self- to love our Samaritan neighbor, dings, and Funerals” (Liturgical living another day. cured the sick and cast out demons. sufficient, guarded culture in mind welcome and abide with the Lord Press), and can be reached at frdavid With no money bag, no sack, and They had accomplished what no where “no money bag, no sack, no as Martha and Mary did, and pray [email protected]. Former Lutheran minister now a priest felt call to ministry at ‘early age’

JOHN C. STEVENSON sion to go into the ministry from the couple in Asheville, where for- Catholic News Service where I was,” he added. “I would mer pastor Ballard worked as a lay never have considered anything counselor. The couple also joined GREENVILLE, S.C. | The ordi- else because I didn’t know anything St. Barnabas Catholic Church in nation of Deacon Richard Ballard as else at the time.” Arden, North Carolina, where they a Catholic priest marked the begin- After completing his undergrad- started to learn what it meant to be ning of a new phase of the spiritual uate degree at Mars Hill University, a Catholic, he said. journey for the priest and his wife, the young Ballard attended Luther- The couple then moved to Green- Ruth, who once served as ministers an Theological Southern Seminary ville, where Father Ballard became in the Lutheran church. in Columbia. Upon graduation, he involved with St. Mary Church as With his family and friends in at- was given his first assignment at a the director of pastoral care, a post tendance, Deacon Ballard became Lutheran parish in Chapin. he held for two years. Father Ballard May 26, during the Richard and Ruth Ballard, both From St. Mary, Father Ballard rite of ordination celebrated by ordained Lutheran ministers, moved in 2000 to Our Lady of the Charleston Bishop Robert E. Gug- served other churches in the Caro- Rosary to work with Father Dwight lielmone at Our Lady of the Rosary linas before moving to Millersburg, Longenecker, a neighbor and friend Church. Pennsylvania, where they served in to the Ballards. Within a year, During his homily, Bishop Gug- a parish together for 15 years, Fa- he was ordained a deacon in the lielmone spoke about scriptural ther Ballard said. It was while the church. pointers to “important elements of couple were in Pennsylvania that Although Father Ballard said he what it means to be a priest,” and they started weighing a move to the didn’t plan to return to ministry, his how the Apostle Paul addressed Catholic Church. plans took an unexpected turn. dissent in the early church. Father Ballard described it as “It became clear to me that the “To deal with that dissension, “feeling a tug.” Lord was calling me to the priest- there has to be some way of recon- “We had always considered our- hood,” he said. “This was not some- ciling the differences, of finding selves to be what was called evan- thing that I had thought (about) or exactly what is it that the Holy Spirit gelical Catholic, sort of a movement asked for on my own, but people Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone blesses Deacon Richard Ballard during desires,” Bishop Guglielmone said. within Lutheranism that interprets had been telling me that I really his ordination to the priesthood on May 26 at Our Lady of the Rosary “What is it that is the right way to Lutheran writing in a Catholic should consider this. So through Church in Greenville. (DOUG DEAS | CATHOLIC MISCELLANY) inform the people of God, and to in- way, a way that is most compat- a variety of circumstances that vite them to continue their journey ible with the unbroken tradition of seemed to me to have in them the Rosary. I’ve come to love them and ing and gracious — so I appreciate in faith?” the church,” he explained. “So we hand of God, I became open to that work with them in their joys and this opportunity to be able to begin After the ordination, Father Bal- continued on that trajectory and, possibility.” their sorrows, and they have been my priestly ministry with them as lard talked about his own spiritual for me, it solidified with a more- Father Ballard said Bishop Gug- most welcoming to me — support- well.” n journey, one that had its roots in his intensive study of the ‘Early Church lielmone was instrumental in clear- early childhood. Fathers.’ What I read in the ‘Early ing his path to the priesthood by “I felt from an early age that I had Church Fathers’ seemed to me to be applying to Rome for the needed a call to ministry,” he recalled in an clearly what the Catholic Church dispensations. interview with The Catholic Miscel- is.” Once they were received, Father lany, Charleston’s diocesan news- Father Ballard said the couple felt Ballard said, the bishop set the date CatholicCatholicCatholic Ministries MinistriesMinistries paper. “As I grew older and was compelled to take a leap of faith. for his ordination. FINDINGFINDINGFINDING TRUE TRUE FINANCIAL FINANCIALFINANCIAL FREEDOMFREEDOM FREEDOM able to articulate what that meant “We resigned our ministries, His role at Our Lady of the Rosary in a more comprehensive way, I an- which correspondingly meant will be as parochial vicar. ParishParish based based small small groupgroup studies 13033-0620 swered the call where I was at the the loss of our income, and the “I look forward to continuing to Parish based small group studies time, and that was in the Lutheran loss of our home, because it was a work there, which for me, I think ononon personal personal nances nances nances Church.” church-owned rectory, and simply is a good thing,” he said. “I already “It seemed like a natural progres- took a step of faith,” which landed know the people at Our Lady of the 407-878-7637407-878-7637407-878-7637 CompassCatholic.org CompassCatholic.org CompassCatholic.org