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Bishop Herbert Bevard honored as Person of the Year by Rotary II

June 29, 2015 Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles and patrons of the beautiful Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul

Special Report Journey of Faith Programming Schedule Venerable Pierre Toussaint Sister Mary Cecilius, M.C., EWTN April-August 2015, A from the Caribbean, Part 3, pg. 6 pg. 14 pg. 20 Inside this issue

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6 Special report Venerable Pierre Toussaint: A saint from the Carribbean, From the Bishop’s Desk Part 3 of 4.

12 Local news Feast of St. the Worker.

14 Journey of faith Sister Mary Cecilius, M.C.

16 Local news Haitian community at holy Mass in Bovoni.

18 Reflection Death is behind us.

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22 Parish calendars Haitian and Spanish Catholics on the east end now have Holy Mass 25 ¡Buenas noticias! available in Bovoni in both Creole and Spanish. For more information, call Holy Family Church at 340.775.1650.

BISHOP HERBERT BEVARD was honored as 2015 Person of the Year BISHOP'S CALENDAR at a recent Rotary II luncheon, for his BISHOP'S CALENDAR work in renovating both Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral, St. Anne Chapel in June 3 June 16 Frenchtown, and for his work ongoing • 8:15 a.m. School Mass, SPPS • Welcome mission volunteers in support of Sts. Peter and Paul School. June 4 from Nativity of the Blessed It was noted that “All that work, he • 7 p.m. Eighth Grade Graduation, SPPS Mary Church in Media, Pa. did without borrowing any money and June 6: without getting any money from grants, June 20 • Confirmation, OLMC without bothering the government,” said • 6 p.m. Mass, Holy Family Church Ted Blast, member of the committee. June 7 June 21 For his humanitarian work and • 9 a.m. Mass, St. Anne Chapel • Mass, St. Ann Church, recognition, and for his wonderful • 10:30 a.m. Mass, SPPC shepherding of the Diocese of St. • 12:30 p.m. Spanish Mass Barrenspot Thomas in the Virgin Islands, we, his • 6 p.m. Creole Mass, Holy Family • Reception for Father John Juzczak, CSsR and Father Wieslaw Bejor, people, his flock, wish to express our June 9-12 CSsR, Holy Cross Church own gratitude and love. • USCCB Meeting, Baltimore, Md. June 13-14 June 27-28 • Mission Appeal, St. Ignatius Church, • Mission Appeal, Sts. Peter and Please submit Yardley, Pa. Paul Parish, Easton, Md. news and digital photography for the July/August 2015 issue of The Catholic Islander by June 1, 2015. The Magazine of the Father John Matthew Fewel Charlotte Banks Brother James Petrait, OSFS EDITOR Roman Catholic Diocese Lillia King WEBMASTER ADVERTISING of St. Thomas in the Sarah Jane von Haack Submit advertising to: Virgin Islands MANAGING EDITOR Christine Joseph [email protected]. Deacon Emith Fludd Proof Reader Most Reverend Herbert Bevard Jenny Bis CIRCULATION PUBLISHER GRAPHIC DESIGNER www.FAITHcatholic.com

2 The Catholic Islander / June 2015 / www.catholicvi.com From left: Timothy Olive, Fr. Eduardo, Vania and Gerry Bellot, Christine and Jerry Woodhouse. Taken at Lourdes, near the Gave de Pau, the river that Bernadette Crossed to visit the Grotto. The Order of Malta made this annual pilgrimage for prayer at the holy site and to bring the Malades (the sick) from local areas to Lourdes. It is also the International From the Editor's Desk Pilgrimage of the Order of Malta. By Father John Matthew Fewel

oman, here is your son. Son, here descending from Our Lord’s bestowal of his own mother on is your mother.” (John 19: 26-27) all humanity as our mother from that most sacred moment in time. From that, over time developed many customary shows of With those solemn words, the humility and respect toward women - who share both the feminine mother of all the living was given gender and the sacred office of child-bearing with Our Blessed to us by the Savior and God of all the living and Lady. Habits and patterns of respect and deference to women, as W to sovereigns and nobility, developed, which carried even into the dead, as he hung, dying, on the cross. more progressive western society, up until only a generation ago. Men used to bare their heads out of good manners, humility had blessed the child Jesus, and as he placed Him back and respect in the presence of God, respected elders, wives and in His mother’s arms, he added: “Thine own soul a sword shall mothers. This noble custom used to be seen everywhere — courts pierce.” Mary, who kept everything told of her and to her in her of law, indoors and when passing by either a lady or a person of heart, stood now with young John, the apostle, at the foot of nobility. For men, uncovering their heads was the code. It was the cross, her wounded heart broken as those words of Simeon expected that a man would remove his hat even in bars and hung now in mute witness over the scene of our dying Savior. No taverns. Most especially, men have always removed their headgear deeper grief known by son, mother, father, sister or brother was when entering a church — which is still true today, even in the ever suffered, before or since. more liberal Catholic churches. At that moment, Our Lord, ever mindful of for whom and for A woman, who naturally reflects the nobility of the most holy what purpose He had come to this earth, gave us the greatest gift virgin mother of God, Mary, Queen of Angels, may choose to of all of His creation. In that greatest expression of bottomless keep her head covered, as Mary, Queen of Heaven, remains veiled. sorrow, eternal hope and divine love, our most exalted and It is a sign of her dignity, whether childless or a mother of many, priceless gift, Mary, whom all creation bows to in homage, was that she shares in the dignity and in the identity of the Madonna. made our own. When you see a veil worn in church, you are seeing a sign and a Lost today is the recognition due universal womanhood symbol of the greatness of the Mother of God, Mary, most holy. 3 Local News

St. Joseph High School students (l-r) Euripede Carpio (grade 11), Ira Francis (grade 11) and Jhaleek Christian (grade 10), pose with Ms. Shenelle Dore, science teacher at St. Joseph High School and the assistant coach for Kid Wind. The students built a wind turbine generator for the Kid Wind event held at the St. Croix Educational Complex on April 25.

PROTECTION OF CHILDREN: The Diocese of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands is committed to protecting children from all harm. If you have knowledge of any church worker who may have abused a minor, please contact These young adults were recently confirmed at Our Lady of the diocesan child protection coordinator, Callista Julien, Perpetual Help Church in Mafolie: (l-r) Joshua Gomez, C'Anna at 340.778 0484 or 340.772.4214. Cornelius, Jessica Gibbs and Mark Kuszewski. 4 The Catholic Islander / May 2015 / www.catholicvi.com 5 Special Report

The two women made a fatal mistake. The revolution had utterly destroyed their aristocratic world. , their beautiful island, lay ravaged, wounded and blasted by the bloodletting, burning and fighting. Bryan Edwards, who arrived in northern Haiti in September 1791, wrote: "We arrived in the harbor of LeCap ... The first sight which arrested our attention as we approached was a dreadful scene of devastation by fire. The noble plain adjoining LeCap was covered with ashes, and the surrounding hills, as far as the eye could reach, everywhere presented to us ruins still smoking and houses and plantations at that moment in flames." The Berard sisters gave Marie Bouquement her freedom and, shortly after, both sisters died. Marie returned to . Pierre continued his quiet, tactful support of the Berard household in New York. Sensitive to Madame's need to maintain appearances, he chose to continue as her slave when he had every right to be free. His income was quite substantial; his appointment list grew; and soon he was on call to the wealthiest residents of the city. Among his clients Pierre numbered Mrs. Peter Cruger, granddaughter of Gen. Philip

Madame Berard was his first concern, and never in any way did he take advantage of her cruel situation. To outward appearances, Pierre Pierre Toussaint remained a faithful A saint from the Caribbean family retainer. Few realized that it was his PART 3 OF 4 money that sustained the household.” 6 The Catholic Islander / June 2015 / www.catholicvi.com Schuyler, who had defeated the British picture of Pierre, the hair stylist. She in the American Revolution at Saratoga; described Toussaint entering the house Eliza Hamilton, the granddaughter of of a lady of fashion: the ill-fated Alexander; Mrs. Mary Anne "Alice is seated before her glass; a Schuyler, the daughter-in-law of General fashionable hairdresser had been sent Schuyler; the La Farges; the Livingstons; for, and the illustrious Toussaint, with the Hosacks; and the Binsses. A man of his good-tempered face, small earrings discipline, the hairdresser kept careful and white teeth, entered the room, his Someone once accounts of income and expenses. He left tall figure arrayed in a spotless apron. no bills unpaid, and spent not one penny "The curling tongs were heated described Pierre on himself until all necessities and and there was the perfume of Toussaint as little luxuries for the Berard scorched paper as Toussaint household were obtained. commenced operations. God's reflection He enjoyed writing Oh, those cruel scissors, letters. The New York they had no mercy in ebony. If God Public Library houses upon the beautiful is a merciful and five file boxes of Pierre's hair. Toussaint's letters, documents sable face was a most kind father, one and announcements. refreshing sight The Schuylers had as he went about who loves the kept them as a family his work. Soon the afflicted, then treasure for almost elaborate coiffure a century. The letters was completed and certainly reveal what tradition Toussaint enchanted has maintained — that with his work ..." Toussaint Toussaint lived for others. Toussaint was on his mirrored him. Madame Berard was feet 16 hours each day, either his first concern, and never in working or walking. When White and black, any way did he take advantage of her he returned, he would visit Madame cruel situation. To outward appearances, Berard and bring her some little treat, in need of money Pierre remained a faithful family retainer. a sweet or confection. Melancholy was to survive, to Few realized that it was his money that gradually enshrouding the once gay sustained the household. Marie. Drawing the curtains of grief keep warm, to From his earliest years, Toussaint was about her mind and heart, she was a devout man. He began each day by sealing herself off from any pleasurable purchase freedom attending six o'clock Mass at St. Peter's contact with the outside world. from , all Church on Barclay Street. Built in 1785 Pierre tried to cheer her up and some by a group of 23 Catholics, St. Peter’s was of his happiest moments came when he found a generous New York’s first . Mass could set her hair and dress it in the very and other prayers finished, Pierre would latest fashion. He overlooked nothing and openhearted stop in the city markets. He would always in his fight to drive back the waves of friend in Pierre.” find some little treat for Madame Berard. despondency that flowed about poor With this completed, he would return to Madame Berard. He would bring her the Reade Street house for breakfast and flowers, encourage her to visit friends and begin the day's round of work. Carrying promote little parties at the Reade Street elements, had sailed for Haiti. Napoleon a little bag containing his hairdresser's home. Pierre himself, after his long day's had assembled the largest invasion fleet implements, Pierre made his way on work, would deliver party invitations by and army that history had ever known foot from client to client. As a black, he hand. The night of the party, Toussaint and put it under the command of his was not allowed to ride the horsecars, would set aside his hairdresser's apron, brilliant young general, Charles Leclerc. but Pierre harbored no resentment. He don a red jacket and spotless shirt and War plans called for 20,000 French enjoyed walking, and his lithe, graceful serve as waiter, usher and musician. New troops to make the first landing against frame and pleasant face cut a joyous York's French exiles finally heard good Toussaint L'Ouverture's ragged black figure on the city streets. news. A French expeditionary force, army. Immediately following the initial An anonymous lady has left us a word supported by Spanish, Dutch and British landings, 20,000 more French troops By Boniface Hanley, OFM 7 Special Report

Toussaint did not manifest mercy without immense personal cost to The black hairdresser not only himself. He was in love with a young black Haitian girl, Juliette Noel. But provided funds, but manifested Toussaint felt that he could not marry genuine care and concern for the Juliette while he bore responsibilities for the Nicolas household. afflicted. Despite his busy schedule and Marie Nicolas had practically lost her voice and now communicated with careful husbanding of time, Toussaint was Pierre by writing. Madame spent most always ready to share the sorrow or burden of her time in her room, her health worsening day by day. Death was not far of another human being.” from her. Marie had one last deed to do before she died. Summoning Pierre to her room, Madame painfully and slowly whispered were to enter combat. pass legislation closing many New York to him the news that he was free. An L'Ouverture's black soldiers fought theaters. Nicolas' main source of income aristocrat to the end, Marie followed valiantly and quite effectively against disappeared. The newly married couple the formalities established by the this large French force. Both sides once more found themselves in dire French government. A legal document sustained enormous casualties. financial straits. And once more Pierre states: "I, Marie Elisabeth Bossard, wife Eventually Toussaint L'Ouverture was came quickly to the rescue. of Monsieur Nicolas, declare betrayed by his own and was delivered Someone once described Pierre with the consent of Mr. Nicolas, my into Napoleon's hands. The French Toussaint as God's reflection in ebony. If husband, that my intention is that Pierre then made the fatal mistake of restoring God is a merciful and kind father, one Toussaint, my slave, shall be and live slavery to Haiti. Fighting broke out who loves the afflicted, then certainly free of all servitude, and I consent that afresh, but now a new ally joined the Toussaint mirrored him. White and he enjoy liberty like any other freedman, blacks. It was yellow fever. The disease black, in need of money to survive, that this present act be given all the struck and struck again. More than to keep warm, to purchase freedom public authenticity it may have. Made at 30,000 French soldiers and sailors from slavery, all found a generous and New York, July 2, 1807." died. The blacks kept up the military openhearted friend in Pierre. The black Shortly thereafter, Marie Bossard pressure. Eventually the French could hairdresser not only provided funds, but Nicolas, who had known so much fight no longer. Napoleon's armed forces manifested genuine care and concern for suffering, sorrow and defeat, died. suffered the first defeat they had ever the afflicted. Despite his busy schedule Pierre was with her until the end and experienced. The brilliant Leclerc, just and careful husbanding of time, summoned a priest before she closed 30 years of age, died on Haitian soil, Toussaint was always ready to share the her eyes. He had given his life for her cursing his fate. Fewer than 200 of the sorrow or burden of another human comfort, and now he could rest assured original French invaders survived. being. The following appeal is typical within his own conscience that he had The defeat plunged New York's French of letters found among Toussaint's served his mistress well. Few people refugees into new depths of gloom. correspondence: have experienced such Christian love as There was now no hope. Marie Bossard Nicolas. A year after the French debacle in the My dear Toussaint, Now 41 and free of obligations, Caribbean, Monsieur Gabriel Nicolas, a It is to you who are the consoler of the Toussaint asked Juliette to be his wife. refugee French planter, sought and won unfortunate that I appeal. I beg you, A delightful person, Juliette possessed a Marie Berard's hand. Nicolas, a trained plead with you to come and see me joyous spirit and carefree gaiety. musician, made a fair living playing in in this place. I have written to some "I would not exchange my Juliette New York's theaters. Theater-going had persons, but in vain. Take a carriage. for all the ladies in the world," Pierre become more popular and New York I will pay the fare. God will repay you exclaimed. "She is beautiful in my eyes." boasted a number of new playhouses. for this kindness which I ask of you. For a time, the new marriage lifted I have many things to tell you. I beg Marie from her despondency. But you, do not fail me. I await you today Look for the fourth and final inevitably the old melancholy returned, or tomorrow or even later. segment of “Venerable Pierre and she began to lose interest in daily Toussaint: A Caribbean Saint” in life more and more. Once again, bad luck Your unhappy friend, the July/August issue of dogged Marie. Sober-sided religious L. Emmerling The Catholic Islander. reformers managed to promote and Bellevue Prison

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Vice principal Father Anderson welcomes Ms. Arlene Pinney- Benjamin, from the Department of Education Division of Father Touchard Tignoua Goula, Parochial Vicar of Cultural Education, to Sts. Peter and Paul School. Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul.

Msgr. Feudjio, Cathedral rector with health screeners at free health screening service set up in the Hospitality Lounge

Priests of the diocese (l-r) OLPH Pastor Father Eduardo Ortiz-Santiago; Holy Cross Pastor Father John Juszczak, CSsR; St. Ann Barrenspot Pastor Father Louis Kemayou; retired St. Ann Pastor Msgr. Kosak; and Holy Cross Parochial Vicar Father Wiecslaw Bejor, CSsR, process to the for Mass for the Rally 4 Life recently on St. Croix. 9 local News

Annual Megans Bay Cathedral Parish Picnic

10 The Catholic Islander / June 2015 / www.catholicvi.com St. Patrick's Youth Ministry

SPYM tea meeting May 15, 2015.... There was a king and queen, philosopher, mathematician, physiologist, and chairman! SPYM adult and young adult volunteers helped to make this night a rousing Father Edward Patrick Lynch, CSsR, success and a lot of fun for participating SPYM youth! Pastor of St. Patrick Church in Fredericksted and Superintendent of Catholic Education for the diocese. 11 local News

FEAST OF St. Joseph the worker

It was a bright sunny day with a gentle breeze. Under the huge outdoor tent that was set up in the St. Joseph Church parking lot, more than 100 parishioners and friends gathered for a catered parish fundraising dinner to honor 25 years of dedicated service of Deacon Neville Charles and to celebrate the patronal feast day of St. Joseph the Worker.

12 The Catholic Islander / June 2015 / www.catholicvi.com Father John Mark, pastor of St. Joseph Church, gave the invocation and Msgr. Michael Kosak offered opening remarks. Deacon Edward Cave read a biography of the honoree deacon's faith-filled life, followed by stories and anecdotes offered by friends. Father Louis Kemayou, pastor of Sts. Joachim and Ann Church in Barrenspot, intoned the Benediction.

Music was provided by Peter Mitchell and a catered dinner with a delicious menu was provided. The festivities continued afterward and all in attendance agreed that the patronal celebration, the appreciation dinner for Deacon Neville and PASTOR OF ST. ANN PASTOR OF the parish fundraiser BARRENSPOT, ST. JOSEPH were a success. FR. LOUIS KEMAYOU KINGSHILL, FR. JOHN MARK

MSGR. MICHAEL KOSAK DEACON IN RESIDENCE AT EDWARD CAVE ST. ANN, BARRENSPOT

13 Journey of Faith

friends, and I started to think prison ministry and staffing a about my vocation,” she said. soup kitchen. “One of my father’s cousins Though the work is similar had joined the religious, to her other assignments, and I wanted to be like her.” Sister Mary Cecilius is Being around the nuns at her adjusting to life in a new place school helped strengthen her and a new culture. There are desire for a religious vocation. challenges, and good days as “It brought me that love for well as difficult ones, but that Jesus in the Eucharist. I really is all in the life of a missionary. wanted to be so close to Him,” “My relationship with Jesus she said. grows by the years — I am When she was thinking really happy about my calling,” about which order to join, Sister Mary Cecilius said. “It Sister Mary Cecilius was helps me to please Jesus for drawn to the Missionaries all that He asks me to do by of Charity because of their doing my apostolate the best simplicity of life. “They don’t I can, to show how much He have much in the convent,” means to me by doing every she explained, “and that really little thing with great love. Sister Mary Cecilius, MC attracted me. I wanted to serve That’s what mother taught us: being poor.” We don’t do big things, but One of the blessings of small things with great love. I hen you think about the Missionaries Sister Mary Cecilius’ life was see all the years that I haven’t of Charity, the order started by Mother to spend time during her done big things, but all that’s Teresa in Calcutta, you probably imagine formation with . come my way I tried to do “She took my first profession,” the best I can to please Him. Whospitals in India. However, the Missionaries have she said. “What I experienced Because I love Jesus; that’s apostolates throughout the world — including right with mother was her love. what motivates me.” here in the Virgin Islands. On St. Croix, you may She was always present to the notice a few women in the white saris with blue person and she never counted [whether someone was] small stripes quietly going about their business visiting the or big. Her attitude was always ... sick and taking care of people. One of those women the same to everyone.” We don’t is Sister Mary Cecilius, MC. Mother Teresa inspired Sister Mary Cecilius, do big and so she continued in things, but small “I am from India,” she and we prayed at home. My her formation with the said with a large smile. Sister grandmother was very devout Missionaries of Charity, things with great Mary Cecilius first came to and in this way I came to know helping serve the poor and love. I see all the the Caribbean in 1995, after my faith more.” As a young sick in Calcutta while learning she had professed final vows girl in India, where Christians about the order. Once her years that I haven’t with the Missionaries. But her are a minority, she eventually final profession was made, she done big things, vocation story, and her faith went to a boarding school was sent to Haiti and then to journey, began long before where she attended church Jamaica. Last year, Sister Mary but all that’s come that. every day. By her early teens, Cecilius was asked to come my way I tried to “When I was 2 years old, her father had remarried and to St. Croix to serve as the do the best I can my mother passed away and was living in a different part of house superior for the small my grandmother brought India, so Sister Mary Cecilius community here. There are to please Him. me up,” Sister Mary Cecilius joined him. four sisters of the Missionaries Because I love said. “She took me to church “It was good for me [to on St. Croix, living at Holy faithfully every Sunday … move], I was in a different Cross Parish, and their work Jesus; that’s what she introduced me to prayers, environment, with different involves visiting with shut-ins, motivates me.” 14 The Catholic Islander / June 2015 / www.catholicvi.com By Paul McAvoy Local News

Bishop emeritus Elliot Thomas at home on St. Thomas with family, from left, standing: Nephew John Heyliger, great-nephew Cedric Heyliger, “adopted brother” Leo Vanterpool, sister Louise Heyliger, brother-in-law Sedric Heyliger, great nephew Taylen Thomas, and great niece Cydnee Thomas. Seated: Bishop Emeritus Elliot Thomas, retired, third bishop of the Diocese of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands, and sister Blanche Thomas.

◀ From left: Msgr. Jerome, Fr. John, Bishop Emeritus Thomas, Fr. Jose, and Msgr. Kosak. 15 local news

Haitian Mass at the new Chappelle Catholique Venerable Pierre Toussaint in Bovoni

Holy Family Pastor Father Neil Scantlebury (right) cares for a large Hailtian community, in Tutu and in Bovoni with Parochial Vicar, Father François’ assistance.

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DEATH IS BEHIND US

e have celebrated our Lord’s resurrection. By God’s grace, we have a new perspective on our lives. “Death,” as Francis has said, “is behind us.” Our lives on W earth do not illuminate what is ahead of us. It is eternity that illuminates our lives on earth. Jesus’ resurrection has changed everything. In front of us is the God of the Father Kevin MacDonald. C.S.s.R. living, the beginning of a new time of joy and endless light where there is no possibility of sin and death. “At present,” St. Paul says, “we see indistinctly, as in a mirror, but then face to face.” (1 Corinthians 13:12) In other words, we have a glorious future awaiting us with the Risen Christ in heaven. Prayer is the weapon that can change But can a person who is sick with change the world. God begins the prayer the world. God hunger think about these things? Of in us. We need to trust that our prayers course not. It is only when we are well are being heard and that our petitions are begins the prayer in fed and safe that we can begin to reflect being answered. upon the greater truths of life. If a The second step involves action. If we us. We need to trust person is constantly at risk of hunger or have the means — and most of us do — disease or if sectarian violence is a daily we can find creative ways to help supply that our prayers are concern, the main focus is to find a safe food to children at risk. Perhaps there are haven, not to think deeply about our life children needing assistance in our own being heard and that to come. neighborhoods. Do you believe that we can alleviate the The final step is education. Empowering our petitions are hunger of all children in the world in 10 the poorest children of the world being answered.” years? Pope Francis does. But first we need through optimizing their educational to acknowledge some difficult facts. The opportunities is the long-range solution. most disturbing is that one child dies every As the old adage goes: “Give a person a 10 seconds from hunger. Poor nutrition fish and they eat for a day. Teach them to causes nearly half (45%) of deaths in fish and they will eat for a lifetime.” Father Kevin MacDonald, children under five. And nearly a billion Everyone on the planet should have the CSsR, is a Redemptorist people in the world (approximately 870 opportunity to live lives free from hunger. priest, missionary million) do not have enough to eat. The We can help make that happen and, in so preacher, evangelist and World Food Programme (WFP), the food doing, follow in the footsteps of Jesus. retreat master. He visits assistance branch of the United Nations, Death will only be behind us when we the Caribbean, the U.S. calculates that $3.2 billion is needed per realize we are all made in the image and mainland and overseas in year to reach all 66 million hungry school- likeness of God. Race, country of origin his work. To contact Father age children. or even religion will not change the love Kevin, call Sacred Heart A powerful combination of prayer and that God has for every single person. Let Church in New Smyrna action is needed to address this injustice us continue to look for opportunities to Beach, Fla., 386.428.6426. to the most vulnerable. Prayer, of course, serve and move more deeply into the is the key. Prayer is the weapon that can light of Christ. 18 The Catholic Islander / June 2015 / www.catholicvi.com Local News Confirmations at St. Joseph Church

The newly confirmed with (l-r) Deacon Conrad Williams, Bishop Herbert Bevard and Father John Mark.

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20 Order of Malta Virgin Islands Area

The Order of Malta is raising funds for Bishop Herbert Bevard’s Catholic Scholarship Program through the sale of commemorative bricks. The bricks will be installed in the Rosary Garden at Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Church. This is a great way to remember a loved one or express gratitude to God for answering a prayer. Your message will last forever.

Call 774.2166 for information

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Patronal Feast Celebration Intercessory Prayer Group Friday of the month. For more information, Sunday, June 28, following the Masses the A team is prepared to pray for the needs visit Facebook.com/bound4lifeUSVI or call drawing for the Sts. Peter and Paul raffle will of all who ask at Holy Family Church on the OLPH Church office at 340.774.0885. be held with a reception in the school yard. Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Our Lady of Fatima Devotion Please don't miss this family event. You may The Children of Mary lead a devotion to Our purchase your raffle tickets in the parish Pro-life Rosary Lady of Fatima at Holy Family Church on office or Sts. Peter and Paul School office. Pray a pro-life rosary at Our Lady of the first Saturday of every month at 4 p.m. Perpetual Help Church on Wednesdays at Catholic Daughters of America 5:45 p.m. Rosary Walk Court 2049 meets at Sts. Peter and Paul Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral hosts a rosary Cathedral’s Hospitality Lounge on the Legion of Mary walk on the first Saturday of every month third Saturday of every month at 3 p.m. ▶ Presidium Mary, Morning Star, meets at 7 a.m., followed by Mass at 7:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help every St. Joseph Workers Friday at 8 p.m. in the conference Charismatic Prayer The St. Joseph Workers meet at Holy ▶ Prayers in Spanish are offered at Sts. room. For more information about the Family Church’s Columban Hall on the Peter and Paul Cathedral’s Hospitality Legion of Mary, call the church office at second Sunday of every month at 9:30 a.m. Lounge on Mondays at 6 p.m. 340.774.0885. ▶ Holy Family Church holds evenings of ▶ Presidium María, Arca de la Alianza, St. Vincent de Paul Society charismatic prayer on Mondays at 7 p.m. holds meetings in Spanish at Sts. Peter The Young Vincentians meet on the third and Paul Cathedral’s Hospitality Lounge Sunday of every month at 11:30 a.m. The Divine Mercy Chaplet on Sundays at 2 p.m. adult members meet on the fourth Saturday ▶ Altar servers from Sts. Peter and Paul ▶ Presidium Mary, Mediatrix of All of every month at 3:30 p.m. Both groups Cathedral and Our Lady of Perpetual Graces, meets in the St. Anne Chapel meet in Holy Family Church’s classroom. Help Church lead the Divine Mercy Hall on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Chaplet at Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral World Apostolate of Fatima Magnificat The World Apostolate of Fatima meets at on Mondays at 3 p.m. Magnificat, an international ministry to ▶ The chaplet is prayed at Our Lady of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on Catholic women, meets at Sts. Peter and Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. Perpetual Help Church on Tuesdays at Paul Cathedral’s Hospitality Lounge on 3 p.m. the first Saturday of every month at 8 a.m. Our Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions Holy Hours/Eucharistic Adoration Men’s Prayer Group Devotions to Our Mother of Perpetual The Sons of Joseph and Mary meet at ▶ Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church has Help are prayed before Mass on Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on Exposition on Tuesdays from 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays at: Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. until Benediction at 6 p.m. and on Fridays ▶ Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral at at 6 p.m., followed by Mass at 7 p.m. Pro-life 6:45 a.m. and noon. ▶ Holy Family Church and St. Anne Bound 4 Life USVI, the diocesan pro-life ▶ Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Chapel have Holy Hours with group, meets at Our Lady of Perpetual Help at 6:15 p.m. Exposition and Benediction on Fridays Church every other week. There is also a pro- ▶ Holy Family Church at 6:50 p.m. at 6 p.m., followed by Mass at 7 p.m. life Holy Hour and Mass at 6 p.m. on the first ▶ St. Anne Chapel at 7 p.m.

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Reception at Holy Cross June 21 Cursillo Ultreya St. Patrick Youth Ministry Pastor of Holy Cross Fr. John Juszczak, Cursillo members meet for Ultreya in the Come be with us and enjoy a variety of CSsR and Parovchial Vicar Fr. Wieslaw Cursillo office at St. Joseph Church on exciting activities as St. Patrick parents Bejor, CSsR will be honored by friends and Thursdays after the 7 p.m. Mass. Meetings and youths mix work and play to spread parishioners as they prepare to embark are in Spanish. the Gospel message on St. Croix. For on their new assignments Please plan to more information, contact Father join us in support and appreciation of Divine Mercy Chaplet Boniface Blanchard at 340.772.0138. the magnificent service of our St. Joseph Church hosts Divine Mercy Magnificat Redemptorists. For more information call devotions on the fourth Sunday of each Magnificat, an international ministry to Holy Cross Church at 340.773.7564. month at 3 p.m. The hour-long program Catholic women, meets at Franciscan House includes the chaplet, prayers, adoration on the third Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. Adult Education and teachings of the Divine Mercy by The St. Patrick Alumni Association offers Father John Mark. Neo-catechumenal Way an After School Tutorial Program, which The Neo-catechumenal Way leads a is coordinated by Sister Claina Letang, Franciscan Spirituality celebration of the word at St. Joseph Church ICM. They are now also operating as a The Our Lady of the Angels fraternity on Mondays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. Public Computer Center, which is part of the Third Order of St. Francis shares of the ViNGN Digital Literacy Program. Franciscan spirituality at Franciscan Our Mother of It is open to the public during scheduled House on the fourth Sunday of each mornings to mid-day. Perpetual Help Devotions month at 3 p.m. Devotions to Our Mother of Perpetual Help are prayed at: Bible Study Rosary Prayer Group Holy Cross Church hosts Bible studies in ▶ St. Patrick Church on Wednesdays at Cenacle of Our Lady of the Rosary Prayer 6:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. McAlpin Hall on Wednesdays and Saturdays Group meets at the Franciscan House at 9 a.m., following morning Mass. ▶ Holy Cross Church on Wednesdays and every Tuesday at 5 p.m. Saturdays at 8:45 a.m. Carmelite Spirituality ▶ St. Joseph Church on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Holy Hours/ The Our Lady Star of the Sea Community Rosary for the Unborn shares Carmelite spirituality in the St. Eucharistic Adoration St. Joseph Church hosts a bilingual Joseph Church Hospitality Lounge and ▶ Holy Cross Church has Eucharistic English/Spanish rosary for the unborn on Learning Center on the fourth Sunday of Adoration every Friday following Fridays at 6 p.m. each month at 1 p.m. the 8:15 a.m. Mass until 1 p.m. That includes a Holy Hour on the First Santo Niño Charismatic Prayer Friday of each month. St. Joseph Church hosts devotions to the ▶ St. Patrick Church has charismatic ▶ Holy Cross Church has Eucharistic Santo Niño (the Holy Child Jesus) on the prayer in the chapel on the third Friday Adoration with confession from 11 a.m. first Saturday of every month at 4:30 p.m. of each month at 6 p.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday. The sacrament of reconciliation is offered ▶ St. Ann Church has charismatic prayer ▶ St. Patrick Church has a Holy Hour during this time. in Marian Hall on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. with Exposition and Benediction on Fridays after the 8 a.m. Mass. Shepherds of Christ Associates ▶ St. Patrick Church has a full day of Cursillo Prayer Group The Shepherds of Christ Associates meet The Cursillo movement hosts a Spanish Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesdays. for prayer in the St. Michael Chapel of prayer meeting in the St. Michael Chapel ▶ St. Ann Church has a Holy Hour with St. Joseph Church on Wednesdays at at St. Joseph Church on the last Monday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 7:30 p.m. and on the second and fourth of every month at 7 p.m. evening prayer and Benediction every Friday at 5:30 p.m. except First Friday, Sunday of every month at 5 p.m. when Mass is celebrated at 5:30 p.m. ▶ St. Joseph Church has a full day of Spanish Prayer and Reflection Devotions to St. Eucharistic Adoration every Tuesday Pray the rosary and share reflections on Gerard beginning with Holy Mass at 6:30 a.m. the readings of the coming Sunday Mass at Majella and concluding with Benediction at Holy Cross Church on alternate Tuesdays Pray a devotion 6 p.m. at 7 p.m. Meetings are in Spanish. to St. Gerard Majella at Holy Knights of Columbus World Apostolate of Fatima St. Ann Barrenspot Cross Church Holy Cross Council 6482 meets at Holy The World Apostolate of Fatima meets Parochial Vicar on Tuesdays at Cross Church’s McAlpin Hall on the first and in the chapel at Holy Cross Church on Father Simon Opira 8:45 a.m. third Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at 5 p.m. 24 The Catholic Islander / June 2015 / www.catholicvi.com St. John Calendar ¡Buenas Noticias!

All-night Vigil Our Lady of Mount Carmel holds an all-night vigil on the first Friday of each month after the 7 p.m. Mass. Charismatic Prayer Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church hosts an evening of charismatic prayer on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church has Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction on Thursdays from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free Meals Father Wieslaw Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church’s Bejor, CSsR. Fr. Kallaloo Kitchen: Food for the Soul feeds Wesley ministers the needy in the parish’s Guadalupe to the Spanish Hall on Mondays and Fridays at noon. Community as Volunteers are welcomed. Parochial Vicar of Legion of Mary Holy Cross Church Presidium Mary, Queen of Angels, meets in in Christiansted. the Guadalupe Hall of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Men’s Fellowship Men’s Fellowship meets the first and third Sunday of each month. EVENTOS MENSUALES

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