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Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice Inc. has a soup kitchen in Immokalee and several food pantries that help hundreds of needy families and individuals each day. (FC FILE PHOTOS) Father Robert D’Aversa preaches at his parish, St. Patrick in Mount Dora. (VALETA ORLANDO | FC) Pictured is the Our Lady of Bethlehem ancient icon that was created by a monk in the 16th century, and Catholic Year of is housed at St. Mary in Pahokee. (LINDA REEVES | FC) Consecrated Our Lady of Charities Life Bethlehem annual appeal for Christmas On a given day, religious priests, brothers and inspires visitors sisters in the Diocese of Orlando can be found ministering to local law enforcement officers, When instability, injustice or poverty exist, feeding the homeless in soup kitchens, advocating Catholics often travel great distances to holy Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice Inc. is often for the rights of immigrants, teaching in schools, places to get away from the hectic world and the first to address concerns in underserved com- and leading retreats. With more than 50 religious spend time in prayer. But there is a location here munities. Catholic Charities strives to respond orders present in the diocese, the ministries and only a short drive west to Pahokee, that is drawing and be a part of the solution through collabora- gifts offered daily by the more than 130 religious pilgrims especially at this time when faithful are tion and partnership within the community that men and women are many and diverse, and will preparing for Advent and giving to the less fortu- is essential for the common good and brings dig- be celebrated during the Year of Consecrated Life. nate. nity to people in need. Click on the ORLANDO DIOCESE above for Click on the PALM BEACH DIOCESE for more Click on the VENICE DIOCESE above for more more on this story. on this story. on this story.

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Father Robert D’Aversa preaches at his parish, St. Sister Rosemary Finnegan teaches a seventh-grade religion class at St. Pope Francis meets Bishop Louis Pelatre, Patrick in Mount Dora. (VALETA ORLANDO | FC) Margaret Mary Catholic School in Winter Park. (LINDA CALDWELL | FC) apostolic administrator of Istanbul in the garden of the apostolic nunciature in Turkey Nov. 30. (Nathalie Ritzmann |CNS) Year of Consecrated Life celebrates Pope prays the gift of religious life ELIZABETH WILSON to the opportunity to celebrate and bring in Istanbul Special to the Florida Catholic to light the blessing of the consecrated life. “People need to know that religious life ORLANDO | On a given day, religious is a viable option today. Although we are mosque, priests, brothers and sisters in the Diocese fewer in number, there is still an exempla- of Orlando can be found ministering to lo- ry vitality. This year will help us move for- cal law enforcement officers, feeding the ward with a level of enthusiasm. We need rallies local homeless in soup kitchens, advocating to invite more people to consider a voca- for the rights of immigrants, teaching in tion to consecrated religious life.” schools, and leading retreats. With more That is also the goal of events planned Christians than 50 religious orders present in the during the Year of Consecrated Life by diocese, the ministries and gifts offered the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Francis X. Rocca daily by the more than 130 religious men Activities will showcase the richness of Catholic News Service and women are many and diverse. It is this consecrated life by inviting families to ex- special call from God, and the people who perience the life firsthand through: public ISTANBUL | A day after hearing Turk- have responded to it, that will be celebrat- open houses at religious communities Feb. ish leaders demand the West show more re- ed during the Year of Consecrated Life. 8, 2015; a day of service, joining religious spect for Islam, Pope Francis prayed along- Proclaimed by Pope Francis, the Year men and women in their various minis- side a Muslim cleric inside Istanbul’s most of Consecrated Life began Nov. 30, the tries during the summer of 2015; and a famous mosque. first Sunday of Advent, and will end Feb. day of prayer with religious communities At the Blue Mosque, Istanbul’s grand 2, 2016, the World Day of Consecrated Life. Sept. 13, 2015. All of these events will serve mufti Rahmi Yaran led Pope Francis to The year also marks the 50th anniversary to show the diverse ways that consecrated the mosque’s “mihrab,” a niche indicating of “Perfectae Caritatis,” a decree on reli- men and women serve the Church and the the direction to the holy city Mecca. He gious life, and “Lumen Gentium,” the Sec- world. explained that the name is related to that ond Vatican Council’s Constitution on the This gift of religious life will be hon- of Jesus’ mother, Mary, who is revered by Church. The year has three objectives: to ored in a special way during the Mass for Muslims. remember the past with gratitude, to em- World Day of Consecrated Life, celebrated Then, as the grand mufti continued brace the future with hope, and to live in by Bishop Noonan Jan. 31, 2015, 11 a.m., at speaking, the pope fell silent and remained the present with passion. It is an oppor- the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, so for several minutes, with head bowed, tunity to highlight the many types of re- Queen of the Universe. All are invited to eyes closed and hands clasped in front of ligious vocations within the Church, and The San Damiano crucifix, a traditional participate in the celebration of Mass and him. A Vatican statement later described a chance to evangelize and spread the joy Franciscan crucifix, is displayed at theS an to pay tribute to the religious order men this as a “moment of silent adoration.” that comes with a life given fully to Christ. Pedro Spiritual Development Center in and women of the Diocese of Orlando who The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, an early “My hope for this year is that our life- Winter Park. (COURTESY) selflessly offer the charism of their minis- 17th-century structure, is known as the style will become more visible to others try. Blue Mosque for the predominant color of and that there will be a deeper under- movies about religious that leave a wrong “I celebrate with those who have cho- the 21,000 tiles decorating its interior. The standing of how consecrated life is lived in impression and don’t do justice to the rich- sen a consecrated life — religious women, pope’s Nov. 29 visit had been scheduled for the 21st century,” said Adrian Dominican ness of this life.” priests and brothers — who are true ex- later in the morning but was moved up, out Sister Rosemary Finnegan, diocesan mod- Third Order Regular of St. Francis Fa- amples of doing everything for the glory of erator for women religious. “There are so ther Robert D’Aversa serves as diocesan Please see POPE, 12 many stereotypes shown in stories and vicar for religious. He also looks forward Please see LIFE, 2 Dec. 5-18, 2014 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 2 Retirement Fund for Religious is way to express gratitude

LINDA CALDWELL the Diocese of Orlando contrib- In addition, religious commu- of the Florida Catholic staff uted $61,937 to the collection. nities are financially autonomous Bishop John Noonan encour- and are solely responsible for the ORLANDO | Dominican Sis- ages parishioners to once again care and support of all members. ter Maureen Cannon was seeking give generously to the annual col- While the income of younger her place in the world when she lection. members helps support the care heard God’s call to religious life. “Each year we remember the of their elders, their wages are not In October 1952, the 19-year-old religious and we remember them sufficient in covering skyrocket- Philadelphia native entered the in a very special way by taking up ing living and health care, espe- Dominican Sisters of St. Cath- a collection for them,” he said. cially as older religious not only erine de’ Ricci community and “This year is especially important outnumber their younger coun- embarked on a blessed life of because Pope Francis wants us to terparts — an estimate of 4 to 1 by serving others throughout the celebrate the Year of Consecrated the year 2024 — but are also living United States, namely in campus Life. longer. ministry and religious education. “We give to these religious In 1988, Catholic bishops in the Now retired, Sister Cannon sisters and brothers who have United States initiated the col- continues to minister to God’s shaped our lives, helped us learn, lection to address the significant people, serving the faithful at grow and become who we are to- lack of retirement funding among Ascension Parish in Melbourne day,” he continued. “We are grate- U.S. religious communities. Since whenever needed. She also serves ful for their gifts from the past, the collection began, the faithful her fellow retired religious sisters and we are joyful today for who have contributed $726 million, and brothers as the coordinator they are and what they have done with more than 93 percent of the for the Retirement Fund for Re- in our lives. And we thank them donations directly supporting se- ligious, a special collection to be with our generosity.” nior religious and their commu- held in the Diocese of Orlando Traditionally, men and women nities. Last year, $23 million was Dec. 6-7. religious worked for small sti- distributed among 424 religious Now in its 27th year, the Retire- pends that furnished only the communities. ment Fund for Religious is a par- basics of daily living. As a result, Sister Cannon said that she Sister Maureen Cannon, left, shares a laugh with Sister Elizabeth ish-based appeal coordinated by a majority of religious communi- feels blessed by the generosity of Crean. Now retired, Sister Cannon serves as the coordinator of the the National Religious Retirement ties now lack adequate savings the people. “I find it absolutely Retirement Fund for Religious collection for the Diocese of Orlando. Office in Washington, D.C. Funds for retirement, with the men and wonderful,” she said. “It is a tes- (LINDA CALDWELL | FC) collected are used to offer finan- women living on an average of tament to me about how the laity cial help for the day-to-day care of approximately $4,800 annually is really grateful to religious men “This is an absolutely wonder- We can’t even fathom the abun- more than 35,000 senior Catholic in Social Security benefits. Sister and women for what we have done ful time in my life,” she added. “I dance of our blessings. That is sisters, brothers and religious-or- Cannon’s community receives for them personally and what we am so grateful. I want to live every what I want to tune into as much der priests nationwide. Last year, $450 each month for her support. have done for the Church. moment of my life in gratitude. as I can.” n

LIFE: Year of Consecrated Life began Nov. 30, ends Feb. 2, 2016 PRAYER Consecrated in solidarity with those we meet. They teach us care for the earth and From 1 Commemorating the Year of Consecrated Life all within it Almighty and eternal God, as a majestic gift from You. God,” said Bishop Noonan. “They from the beginning of time We glorify You nurture us in our faith and I am You wrote on our hearts as they, like Jesus, lead us to mercy grateful for their service in the Your steadfast covenant that grace might flow within each moment Diocese of Orlando.” of relationship “Each community has a unique marking all time hallowed. of peace spirituality that strives to live the We adore You a perfect love given paschal mystery,” Father D’Aversa as we are transformed said. “The works of mercy are to Your holy people. by their living presence the substance of rendered ser- As Moses announced Your promise which stirs our soul like unrelenting vices. These days, sisters work in to the Israelites, wind all kinds of ministries; some are we give You thanks to become Your first disciples at chaplains and counselors. Broth- for the women and men ers, too, are everything from chefs Pentecost. who proclaim publicly a life to artists. Our diocese is blessed We ask You to receive our prayer with a variety of different com- consecrated for these cherished munities. By and large what they and bind their entire being women and men of consecrated life share is a sense of teamwork, of on You to serve Your holy people. and bestow Your blessing upon them the necessity of collaboration in We praise You for their prayer life that as they espouse mission. There is a sense of a call mirroring the beauty the breadth of Your goodness, to work together on behalf of the of Your intimate love kingdom.” Your light will shine forth inviting us into a deeper communion “The question we religious Sister Rachel Gosda serves at Annunciation Parish in Altamonte over the whole land. with You. women and men ask ourselves Springs. A member of the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Amen. continually and consciously is, Mary, she is one of more than 130 religious men and women in more We bless You as they bring us to live than 50 religious orders serving the diocese. (FRANK WEBER | FC) simply, Prayer written by Carol Brinati, diocesan ‘Where would Christ go today?’” chancellor for administration. Sister Finnegan said. “Among the many difficult situations in our those directions.” world,” she said. “We make pub- world, we see so many immigrants She added while religious com- lic vows according to canon law, respond to the groaning that we for the future with creativity and in desperate need, farmworkers munities serve in a variety of give public witness by our prayer, hear in our world and from our hope.” n facing ongoing justice issues, and ministries and each with its own life in community, and prophetic earth today. The challenges that our beautiful earth yearning to be founding charism or gift that di- role in ministerial works. Reli- religious face with fewer numbers For more information on local cel- healed, appreciated and honored. rects its mission and values, there gious are on the margins of soci- and aging members call us all to ebrations and resources on the Year After reflection and with great is much they all share in common. ety, reading the signs of the times, new forms of collaboration, open- of Consecrated Life, visit www. intention on that question, we di- “Religious life has always been reflecting on the Gospel impera- ness and critical thinking. We are orlandodiocese.org/ministries- rect our energy and our actions in a gift to the Church and to the tives, and stretching ourselves to consciously shaping our vision offices/consecrated-life. 3 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Dec. 5-18, 2014 100 years proves to be a difficult but faith-filled journey

LINDA CALDWELL way the priest could understand Bishop John lation. Today St. Joseph Catholic of the Florida Catholic staff them.” Noonan School is a state-of-the-art facility. Father Robert Hoeffner, pastor, greets Like their predecessors, the 213 stu- PALM BAY | It was a joyous echoed Bishop Noonan’s commen- longtime dents at St. Joseph excel academi- celebration — times two — for dation. “One hundred years is great parishioner cally and are recognized for their Lucille the faithful of the St. Joseph Par- cause for celebration, especially Fauteux contributions to the community. ish community in Palm Bay as the in Florida where our Church is so following “I am humbled and honored to people observed the 100th anniver- young,” he said. “The faith has been the be the principal for such a won- sary of their parish and the 50th an- kept alive by those early families celebration derful community,” said Claudia niversary of their school. Hundreds and their descendants. Thank God of Mass at Stokes. “As just the fourth principal joined Bishop John Noonan in the for them.” St. Joseph on record, it shows the commit- celebration of Mass Nov. 16 to com- According to the June 21, 1968, Parish in ment and longevity of the people memorate the happy occasion. issue of the Florida Catholic, St. Palm Bay who have been involved since the Bishop Noonan commended Joseph Parish can trace its begin- Nov. 16. school’s foundation. the founders of the parish, many nings to 1912 when a large number (COURTESY) “I doubt the first principals could of German and Slavic heritage, for of Catholic farmers from Northern envision our future — dealing with their resilience and commitment and Midwestern farming commu- emails, creating websites and Face- in bringing the church to fruition nities settled in the area on a prom- by the land company because the a mission status, under the admin- book pages to share our news and despite a difficult start. He also rec- ise of prosperity from the Florida promise of fertile land was un- istration of Our Lady of Lourdes activities — and I am sure that I can- ognized the many faithful that fol- Indian River Catholic Colony, a land founded. Father Ruppert instead Parish in Melbourne. On Dec. 22, not even imagine what the develop- lowed them, who continue to trust company driven to entice people to began celebrating Mass in parish- 1961, Father Peter Dolan was sent ments of the next 50 years will hold in God and grow St. Joseph Parish buy land. The company built a small ioners’ homes. to Palm Bay to re-establish St. Jo- for our school community,” she con- and Catholic School into the rich, church called St. John, and the first In 1914, the parishioners of St. Jo- seph Parish. Two years later, Father tinued. “My hope is that our found- vibrant community it is today. Mass was celebrated Dec. 25, 1912. seph constructed their first parish Dolan founded the school. Forty ers are proud of our current accom- “It was said that there were so Shortly thereafter, Benedictine home, a small building with seating students comprised the first class. plishments and I am sure that in 50 many different languages spoken at Father Gabriel Ruppert was given for 200 at 1425 Miller St., construct- Throughout the years, the par- years, wherever I may be then, that I the time that when someone went the responsibility of the east coast ed from cypress and with a tin roof. ish and school continued to thrive. will be proud of St. Joseph Catholic to confession, they would point to missions from Titusville to Lake The church was dedicated by Bish- Many changes have taken place School and its continued dedica- the commandment they broke and Okeechobee. He was reluctant to op Michael Curley in October 1914 in the last 100 years. In 1981, a new tion to living the Gospel while wel- using their fingers, show how many offer Mass at St. John because it was and today is on the National Regis- church building was built on Bab- coming, educating and challenging times they broke the command- owned by the land company rather try of Historic Buildings. cock Street and a decade later was children to become lifelong learners ment,” Bishop Noonan shared with than the Diocese of St. Augustine. In From 1941 to 1961, due to a short- renovated and expanded to accom- and followers of Jesus Christ.” n the congregation. “It was the only addition, the colonists felt deceived age of priests, St. Joseph reverted to modate the growing Catholic popu- Leaders honored for legacy of Catholic education Teresa Peterson Royal Pacific Hotel Nov. 22, to give have distinguished themselves in Mary Parish in Winter Park, re- to establish Bishop Grady Villas, a Special to the Florida Catholic thanks for Catholic education and the community for outstanding ceived special honors for being residential community for adults local leaders who are passionate support of Catholic education. an engaged pastor who is present with disabilities. ORLANDO | Just a few days supporters. The Bishop Moore Father Richard Walsh, vicar to students not only in his school, “She has been a tireless advocate before Thanksgiving, close to Catholic Legacy Gala honored general for the Diocese of Or- but other schools as well. He prays for children and adults who have 600 people gathered at the Loews three dedicated individuals who lando and pastor of St. Margaret with the students each learning challenges morning, celebrates and she has helped school Masses and vis- them overcome those its classrooms often. challenges, always em- “Because of his lead- phasizing God’s love,” ership, a close connec- said Scott Brogan, prin- tion between the parish cipal of Bishop Moore. and school is strongly David Powers, Bish- evident,” said Thomas op Moore alumnus of Doyle, president of the class of 1974, was Bishop Moore Catholic also honored for the High School. countless ways he has During the awards Father Richard contributed time, tal- presentation, Father Walsh ent and treasure to Walsh urged all to be Bishop Moore over grateful for Catholic the years. As a teen, education. “Catholic he transferred to the education is a wonder- school after encoun- ful gift to Catholicism. tering problems at the It’s a tremendous gift public high school. to our world. Catho- Bishop Moore trans- lic education focuses formed his world on on the entire person, many levels and he has body, soul and spirit. been a staunch sup- We have it all. We real- porter ever since. He ly do. So often we take recently helped lead a it for granted. We really capital campaign that need to be extremely Sister Elizabeth resulted in a new ath- grateful and proud of Marie Stoup letic stadium, as well as

32354-1205 what we have,” he said. science and technology Sister of St. Joseph Elizabeth labs. Marie Stoup was honored for her The event also served as an op- role as teacher and principal at portunity to raise funds for the Morning Star Catholic School, Maureen J. Kane Guardian Angel which serves students with special needs, and for her determination Please see LEADERS, 4 Dec. 5-18, 2014 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 4

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Fund, which helps the families of students who are experiencing a crisis. Attendees also helped to 32740-1205 “Fund-A-Cause” of student-sponsored mission trips to the Domini- can Republic. Two high school seniors spoke before the crowd about the life- changing missions. Sam traveled to the Dominican Republic in March 2014. “It changed my life for the better and strengthened my mission for a life of service,” he said. FloridaCatholic Luis Jose, from La Cucarita in the Dominican Republic, is a senior attending Bishop Moore on scholar- ship. In 2002, at age 4, he began at- Father miguel Gonzalez, pastor of St. John Vianney Parish, blesses tending classes at the new school in food at the Semoran Food Pantry of Catholic Charities of Central the Dominican Republic started by Florida that will be given to families in need over Thanksgiving. the Diocese of Orlando to educate Deacon Juan Cruz, left, case manager at Catholic Charities of Central students in a remote, rural area of Florida, assists. (CHrISTINE YoUNG | FC) the mountain community. “From sixth to eighth grade I had to walk up a hill for one hour and a half to get to school,” he said. Advertise in our Catholic Schools Week Special He has been in the U.S. for three years, and celebrating Thanksgiv- Tutoring and Prep Centers, Uniform Outfitters, ing is one of his favorite parts of Athletic Apparel, Health and Wellness Businesses, the American culture. “I really en- Colleges, and Universities joy how people dedicate at least a

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o not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years and a thousand years like one day. The Lord does not delay his promise, as some regard “delay,” but he is patient with you, not wishing that any should perish but that all ‘D should come to repentance.’ 2 Peter 3:8-9 Florida Catholic During Advent, refresh, renew, DIOCESE OF ORLANDO Vol. 76, No. 3 50 East Robinson St. reflect on relationship with God P.O. Box 1800 Orlando, FL 32802-1800 407-246-4800 Fax 407-246-4942 My Sisters and Brothers in Christ: ing, because we have arrived at If we can’t be reconciled with Happy Season of Advent! The the midpoint of Advent, when our our brother, how can we profess APPOINTMENTS PUBLISHER word “advent” is from “ad-venire” preparation is now half over and our love with God? Our love can- Bishop John Noonan has made Bishop John Noonan in Latin or “to come to.” It is a time we are close to Christmas. The not be full if our hearts are hard- the following appointment: of preparation that directs our progressive lighting of the candles ened. Advent is a beautiful season Effective Nov. 29: DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS hearts and minds to Christ’s sec- symbolizes the expectation and of love as we understand God’s Teresa Lantigua Peterson Father Joseph Bui to parochial [email protected] ond coming at the end of hope surrounding our most generous love to us through administrator of Immaculate Heart time and also to the anni- Lord’s first coming into the the gift of his only Son. God wanted of Mary Parish in Candler. 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EXECUTIVE & EDITORIAL STAFF: General Manager: Ann Borowski Slade Alive in Christ campaign makes Editorial/Online Director: Jean Gonzalez Business Manager: Pat Spencer Advertising Sales Manager: parish center renovation possible Jane Radetsky Copy Editor: Mary Rose Denaro Social Media/Community Specialist: Kerri Braly strooms, roof and ceiling repairs, ioners gathered for refreshments figured in a variety of hues, as a Michael Carlock Special to the Florida Catholic and improvements to the walls and in the parish center, where many healthier and more cost-effective Advertising Graphic Designer: movable partitions. of them expressed their surprise alternative to traditional fluores- Michael Jimenez CASSELBERRY | Bishop John Bishop Noonan celebrated Mass at the extent of the transformation. cent fixtures. He noted that parish- Advertising Assistant: Susan Chronowski Noonan blessed and rededicated for the community prior to the “I’m so excited. I can’t get over how es in other dioceses have realized Have a comment/want more info/ the parish center at St. Augus- blessing. In his homily, he thanked they transformed it,” said longtime energy savings of up to 75 percent have a story suggestion? Leave your tine Parish in Casselberry Nov. 1, those who gave of their time, talent parishioner Mariana Simonelli, through the use of LED lighting. feedback at www.thefloridacatholic.org; thanks to the Alive in Christ Capi- and treasure to support the parish who served on the committee that The renovations were funded click reader feedback button on left of tal and Endowment Campaign, and the renovation project. oversaw the building’s original by the parish’s Alive in Christ screen. which made it possible. “Because you love the Lord, you construction. “It’s fantastic. I really campaign, which began in 2009. The building, which had gone share that love,” Bishop Noonan didn’t expect this.” Parishioners raised more than Send statewide news releases to [email protected] nearly three decades without sig- said. “You have shown how much Patrick Barker, diocesan direc- $690,000 in cash and pledges to nificant repairs, was overdue for you love this parish.” tor of facilities who assisted with support the effort. Our staff meets for prayer each work day at the major renovation that began Blessing the entrance to the par- the project, commended the par- “Today we are joyful. We are 9 a.m. Send prayer intentions to prayers@ in 2013 and continued throughout ish center, Bishop Noonan prayed, ish for its decision to incorporate thanking God for your gifts to this thefloridacatholic.org 2014. “May all who come here know the flat-panel LED lighting, a first for a parish,” Bishop Noonan told pa- The results: new energy efficient joy and presence of God and grow Diocese of Orlando parish. rishioners. “When we are open to All contents copyright © 2014, The Florida Catholic Inc., except stories and photos from windows and flat-panel lighting, in his love.” Barker described the lights, God’s presence in our lives, it is so Catholic News Service. new carpet and tile, renovated re- Following the blessing, parish- which can be dimmed and con- much easier to give.” n

LINDA CALDWELL prominent statue of the Blessed According to the national as- of the Florida Catholic staff Mother was the last to be brought sociation, there are more than to the altar. 800 Filipino priests serving in the KISSIMMEE | More than 500 During his homily, Bishop Church in the United States. Most Filipino priests from throughout Noonan recounted the role popes minister in parishes, while others the country, as well as many bish- have had in building the Second serve in health care, the military, ops and cardinals who minister Vatican Council — from St. John education, and in arch/diocesan worldwide, gathered at Disney’s XXIII, who called for the council, leadership roles. A majority of the Coronado Springs Nov. 4-7 for the to Pope Paul VI who oversaw the priests were formed and trained in National Association of Filipino council, to St. John Paul II, who is the Philippines. Priests in America Convention. considered the architect, to Pope Father Figura said many Filipi- Hosted by the Diocese of Orlando, Francis, who is considered the no priests came to the U.S. to help the four-day event featured liturgi- builder. fill a need, while others have fam- cal celebrations, a host of speakers “We are called as priests and ily here or were recruited by a fel- and fellowship. bishops to bring Vatican II to life, low priest. Some were born in the Msgr. Juanito Figura of the Ba- to make it a paschal reality in our United States. silica of the National Shrine of world,” Bishop Noonan said. “You Originally from the Archdiocese Second from left, Father Felicito Baybay, Peter Cordeno and David Mary, Queen of the Universe in will be the builders of Vatican of Jaro, Philippines, Msgr. Figura Vivero, greet two brother priests, far left and far right, who also Orlando is director of the diocese’s II. You will be the ones who will came to the Diocese of Orlando in hail from the Visayas Islands in the Philippines. (PHOTOS BY LINDA Filipino Ministry, and was respon- make it become a reality. The next 2012 on a two-year sabbatical. His CALDWELL | FC) sible for coordinating the event. He 25 years will be in your hands to time here has been extended. said it was intended to strengthen bring forth the gifts of Vatican II, to “I have been so busy with my the community of Filipino priests make sure that the Church is alive ministry,” he said. “I had a choice in the United States. and well, to make sure the people to return this year or stay another “This is the second conven- will hear the Gospel come to life in three years. I chose to stay.” tion we have had,” Msgr. Figura our world.” As the priests gathered after said. “Right now we want to grow The diocese is blessed to have 15 Mass, the love and respect they in camaraderie and mutual sup- Filipino priests ministering in the shared not only for each other but, port. We want to strengthen each nine-county region. more importantly, for their faith other in spirit. From there we can “Bishop John Noonan has been was evident. Ordained a priest move on to other missions and very supportive of our ministry three years ago, Father Mike Pe- projects.” here,” Msgr. Figura said. “The rucho, administrator of Our Lady The convention opened with priests are pleased with how he is of Peace Parish in North Hills, Ca- the celebration of Mass with guiding them. As the leader of the lif., said he enjoys the fellowship Bishop John Noonan. The priests Fillipino ministry, one of my hopes most of all. processed into Mass in groups is that the young and growing pop- “This is a wonderful oppor- corresponding to their regional ulation of priests will unite and be tunity to gather with my brother heritage. They were followed by open to the many ways they can Filipino priests to learn and reju- a procession of laypeople carry- contribute to the life of the local venate to better serve my people,” Filipino priests raise their hands during the consecration of the bread ing statues of Filipino saints. A Church in the Diocese of Orlando.” he said. n during the celebration of Mass. Advent: Why waiting is a good thing

LINDA CALDWELL a.m., during senior days at San Pe- The first of the Florida Catholic staff dro. Open to adults of all ages, the candle is daylong event will include the cel- lit on the WINTER PARK | Amid the flurry ebration of Mass, as well as time for Advent wreath of Christmas Day preparations, the prayer, reflection, fellowship, learn- during Mass peace and beauty of the Advent sea- ing and small-group discussions. at San Pedro son can be lost. It doesn’t have to be “In the Bible, people are always Center Nov. that way. waiting,” he said. “The people of 30, the first “One of the themes Advent has is Israel waited for 40 years to get into Sunday of the idea of waiting,” said Third Or- the Promised Land. Jacob waited for Advent. der Regular Franciscan Father Giles his wife for 12 years. Mary waited to (JACQUE Schinelli, director of the San Pedro give birth to her son. In all these dif- BRUND | FC) Spiritual Development Center in ferent stories, there is waiting. When Winter Park. “For most of us, wait- we talk about the spiritual gifts of ing is not a pleasurable experience. waiting, we would talk about these It is difficult for little kids waiting for things: patience, loss of control, liv- Santa Claus. It is difficult for big kids ing in the present not in the future, waiting for a promotion or a new car. compassion, gratitude, humility Waiting is not something that we do and trust in God.” well. We ask, is there anything posi- In his teachings, St. Bernard of tive about waiting?” Clairvaux talks about the three Father Schinelli said that wait- comings of Christ, Father Schinelli ing is an important guest in the said. We celebrate Christ’s coming the coming of Christ now,” he said. some assistance. There are many sanpedrocenter.org and click on “Re- guesthouse of our humanity. If we in history. He was born in Bethle- “So waiting, being quiet, helps us ways. St. Bernard says we do this treats and Events.” Cost for the event consciously allow waiting to be our hem, lived in Nazareth and had his to identify how Christ comes to us waiting not simply to put ourselves is $10, and includes a continental teacher, we can accommodate wait- public ministry. We look forward to now, and that can be in many differ- in high expectations, but we do breakfast and lunch.The U.S. Confer- ing more peacefully. If we welcome the last coming of Christ when he ent guises. this waiting so that we can be quiet ence of Catholic Bishops offers daily waiting as a spiritual discipline, will come in glory, gather up all of “He can come to us in a sick enough to be open to these different family activities and thoughts on Ad- waiting will present its spiritual the people in the world and bring spouse that needs our care,” he comings of Christ.” n vent. To learn more, visit www.usccb. gifts. them to the Father. continued. “Christ can come to us org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical- Father Schinelli will share “The “But St. Bernard says in between in a child who has ADD. Christ can For more information or to register year/advent/upload/2014-usccb- Spiritual Gifts of Waiting” Dec. 11, 9 the first and the last coming, there is come to us in a neighbor who needs for the senior days event, visit www. family-advent-calendar.pdf. 7 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Dec. 5-18, 2014

altamonte CoCoa BeaCh euStiS lakelanD melBourne SPringS ■ Church of our Saviour ■ St. mary of the lakes ■ St. John neumann BeaCh 5301 N. Atlantic Ave. 218 Ocklawaha Ave. 501 E. Carter Road ■ St. mary magdalen www.oursaviourparish.org www.sjncc.org ■ immaculate Conception home.catholicweb.com/ 3780 S. Highway A1A 861 Maitland Ave. 321-783-4554 863-647-3400 www.StMaryMagdalen.org stmaryofthelakes www.immaculateconception- RECONCILIATION 352-483-3500 CHRISTMAS EVE mbfl.org 407-831-1212 Penance Service: Dec. 15, 4 p.m. (children’s), 7 p.m., midnight 11 a.m., 7 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE 321-725-0552 RECONCILIATION 4 p.m., 7 p.m. (Children’s), midnight CHRISTMAS Penance Service: Dec. 16, 10 a.m., 7 p.m. Confessions: Dec. 20, 3-3:45 p.m.; 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. (Spanish) RECONCILIATION Dec. 22 and 23, 9:30-10:30 a.m. CHRISTMAS Penance Service: Dec. 16, 7 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE NEw YEAR’S EVE Confessions: Dec. 24, 11 a.m.-noon 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. (English in CHRISTMAS EVE 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m. (Spanish) 4 p.m. 4 p.m. (Children’s), 6 p.m. , CHRISTMAS EVE Parish Life Center), 8 p.m. (Spanish NEw YEAR’S in Church), 11:15 p.m. (Festival of 11:30 p.m. (Musical prelude), midnight 4:30 p.m. (children’s), 10 p.m., 10 a.m. NO midnight Mass Lessons and Carols), midnight CHRISTMAS inDialantiC CHRISTMAS 8 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m. (No 5 p.m.) CHRISTMAS 9 a.m., 11 a.m. 9 a.m., 11 a.m NEw YEAR’S EVE ■ holy name of Jesus ■ St. Joseph NEw YEAR’S 5:30 p.m. (Vigil) 3050 N. Highway A1A 210 W. Lemon St. NEw YEAR’S 10 a.m., 7 p.m. 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. NEw YEAR’S www.hnj.org www.stjosephlakeland.org 8 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m. (No 5 p.m.) 321-773-2783 863-682-0555 RECONCILIATION RECONCILIATION mimS aPoPka Daytona BeaCh Penance Service: Dec. 10, 4 p.m.,7 p.m. Penance Service: Dec. 22, 7 p.m. Confessions: Dec.18 and 19, 10 a.m ■ holy Spirit ■ St. Francis of assisi CHRISTMAS EVE 2399 Holder Road ■ Basilica of St. Paul 4 p.m. (Church and Hall), 6 p.m. (Church CHRISTMAS EVE 834 S. Orange Blossom Trail 317 Mullally St. Christmas pageant 3:15 p.m., 321-269-2282 and Hall, Children’s Mass), 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8:30 p.m. (Spanish) www.stfrancisapopka.org 386-252-5422, ext. 308 8 p.m., midnight 407-886-4602 midnight RECONCILIATION CHRISTMAS Dec. 11, 7 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE RECONCILIATION CHRISTMAS Penance Service: Dec. 13, 8:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. (Spanish), 2:30 p.m. 4 p.m., 10 p.m. (Shepherd’s Mass) midnight CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS 10 a.m. CHRISTMAS 4 p.m., 6 p.m. (Family), midnight kiSSimmee leeSBurg 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) CHRISTMAS 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. (Spanish) ■ holy redeemer ■ St. Paul 1603 N. Thacker Ave. 1330 Sunshine Ave. mount Dora Belleview www.hredeemer.org www.ccstpaul.com ■ St. Patrick ■ St. Theresa DeBary 407-847-2500 352-787-6354 6803 Old Highway 441 S. 11528 U.S. Highway 301 ■ St. ann CHRISTMAS EVE RECONCILIATION www.stpatrickmtdora.org www.sttheresacatholicchurch.org 26 Dogwood Trail 4 p.m., 6 p.m., Penance Service: Dec. 9, 352-383-8556 8 p.m. (Spanish), midnight 9:30 a.m., 7 p.m. 352-245-2458 stannsdebary.org CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS EVE RECONCILIATION 386-668-8270 10 a.m., noon (English in Church), 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m. (Children’s), 4 p.m. (Family), 7 p.m., midnight Penance Service: Dec. 16, 10 a.m. noon (Spanish in Social Hall) 7 p.m. (Spanish), 10:30 p.m. (Christmas CHRISTMAS RECONCILIATION 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) CHRISTMAS EVE Dec. 16, 7 p.m. NEw YEAR’S EVE music starts at 9:30 p.m.) Children’s pageant before 7 p.m. 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. (Spanish) CHRISTMAS Mass, midnight CHRISTMAS EVE NEw YEAR’S 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. 7 p.m., 11:30 p.m. CHRISTMAS 9 a.m., noon (Spanish) new Smyrna 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. CHRISTMAS 8 a.m., 11 a.m. ■ St. Catherine of Siena longwooD BeaCh 2750 E. Osceola Parkway ■ Church of the nativity ■ Sacred heart CaSSelBerry www.scsiena.com 998 Father Donlan Drive Deltona 407-344-9607 3255 N. Ronald Reagan Blvd. ■ St. augustine www.nativity.org www.sacredheartnsb.com 375 N. Sunset Drive ■ our lady of the lakes RECONCILIATION 407-322-3961 386-428-6246 407-695-3262 1310 Maximilian St. Penance Service: Dec. 9, 7 p.m., Confessions: Dec. 10 and 11, RECONCILIATION CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS EVE www.ourladyofthelakesdeltona.org 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Penance Service: Dec. 15, 7 p.m. 5 p.m. (children’s), 10 p.m. 4 p.m. (Children’s), 6 p.m., 386-574-2131 OuR LAdY OF guAdALuPE Confessions: Dec. 17, 6-7:30 p.m.; Dec NO midnight Mass 8 p.m. (Spanish), midnight Dec. 12, 5:30 a.m. (Mass with RECONCILIATION 19, noon-1 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS mariachis) 9 a.m, 11 a.m. 10 a.m. Penance Service: Dec. 18, 7 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE Confessions: Dec. 22-24, Dec. 29-31 AguINALdO MASS 4 p.m., 7 p.m., midnight NEw YEAR’S EVE after 8 a.m. Mass Dec. 16-24, 5:30 a.m. CHRISTMAS 7 p.m. Clermont MISA dE AguINALdO CHRISTMAS EVE 10 a.m. NEw YEAR’S Dec. 16-24, 6 a.m. 5 p.m. (Bilingual Mass with children NEw YEAR’S EVE 7 a.m, 11 a.m. followed by Christmas play), 11 7 p.m. ■ St. Faustina CHRISTMAS EVE p.m. (Christmas concert), midnight 9310 U.S. Highway 192, Suite 1 4 p.m. (Family), 6:30 p.m., 9 p.m. (Trilingual) NEw YEAR’S 10 a.m. oCala www.stfaustina.org (Spanish), midnight CHRISTMAS 863-438-6900 CHRISTMAS 7 a.m. (Spanish), 9 a.m., 11 a.m. ■ our lady of the Springs 10 a.m., noon (Spanish) 4047 N.E. 21st St. RECONCILIATION NEw YEAR’S EVE melBourne Penance Service: Dec. 18, 7 p.m. NEw YEAR’S EVE www. 4 p.m., 7 p.m. (Spanish) 7 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE ■ our lady of lourdes ourladyofthesprings. NEw YEAR’S NEw YEAR’S dAY 1626 Oak St. org No 8 a.m. Mass. 6 p.m. (Vigil, 9 a.m., 11 a.m. (Spanish). 1 p.m. Children’s), midnight (Christmas Carol 8 a.m., 11:30 a.m. (French) www.ollmlb.org 352-236-2230 Prelude begins 11 p.m.) 321-723-3636 RECONCILIATION CHRISTMAS Penance Service: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) CHRISTMAS EVE Dunnellon laDy lake 4 p.m., 6 p.m., Dec. 11, 7 p.m. NEw YEAR’S EVE 8 p.m. (Spanish), midnight 8 a.m., 6 p.m. (Vigil) ■ St. John the Baptist ■ St. timothy CHRISTMAS EVE 7525 S. U.S. Highway 41 CHRISTMAS 4 p.m. (Children’s), 6 p.m. (Vigil), NEw YEAR’S 1351 Paige Place 9 a.m. 11:15 p.m. (Choir Cantata), midnight 10 a.m. www.stjohncc.com www.sttimothycc.com CHRISTMAS 352-489-3166 352-753-0989 10 a.m. RECONCILIATION RECONCILIATION NEw YEAR’S EVE Penance Service: Dec. 17, 7 p.m. Penance Service: Dec. 22, 4 p.m. 6 p.m. AdVENT MISSION CHRISTMAS EVE NEw YEAR’S Dec. 15-17, 7 p.m. 4 p.m., 6 p.m. (Children’s pageant), 8:30 a.m. CHRISTMAS EVE 6:30 p.m., 10 p.m. 4 p.m. (Children’s), midnight CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. 9 a.m., 11 a.m. Dec. 5-18, 2014 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 8

OrLANDO OrLANDO (cont’d) PALm bAy (cont’d) SummerfieLD WiNter GArDeN ■ basilica of the National ■ St. James Cathedral ■ St. Joseph ■ St. mark the evangelist ■ resurrection Shrine of mary, Queen 215 N. Orange Ave. 5330 Babcock St. N.E. 7081 S.E. Highway 42 1211 W.G. Vineland Road www.stjamesorlando.org www.st-joe.org www.stmarkrcc.com www.resurrectionwg.org of the universe 407-656-3113 8300 Vineland Ave. 407-422-2005 321-727-1565 352-347-9317 www.maryqueenof CHRISTMAS EVE RECONCILIATION CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS EVE 4 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8 p.m. (Spanish), theuniverse.org Confessions: Dec. 15-19, 11:15 a.m.; 4 p.m., 6 p.m., midnight Regular morning Masses: 8:30 a.m.; Vigil: 11 p.m. 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 9 p.m. 407-239-6600 Dec. 20, 2 p.m.; Dec. 22-24, 11:15 a.m. CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS EVE 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. CHRISTMAS 10 a.m., noon (Spanish), CHRISTMAS EVE 8 a.m., 10 a.m. 7:30 p.m. (Portuguese) 6 p.m., midnight 4 p.m. (Children’s and Family), 6 p.m., 8 p.m. (Creole), midnight with Bishop NEw yEAR’S EVE CHRISTMAS John Noonan presiding (Music program POiNCiANA Regular morning Masses: 8:30 a.m.; 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 6 p.m. begins 11:15 p.m.) Vigil: 4 p.m. WiNter PArk NEw yEAR’S EVE CHRISTMAS ■ St. rose of Lima NEw yEAR’S 6 p.m. (Vigil) 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. with 140 Pompei Drive 8 a.m., 10 a.m. ■ Sts. Peter and Paul 5300 Old Howell Branch Road NEw yEAR’S Bishop John Noonan presiding, www.strosepoinciana.com 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 6 p.m. 12:15 p.m. (Spanish), 5 p.m. 407-932-5004 www.stspp.net 407-657-6114 NEw yEAR’S EVE CHRISTMAS EVE tituSViLLe ■ blessed trinity 5:30 p.m. (Vigil) 4 p.m., 7 p.m. (Spanish), midnight RECONCILIATION 4545 Anderson Road NEw yEAR’S ■ St. teresa of Avila Penance/Taizé Prayer: Dec. 16, 7 p.m. CHRISTMAS 203 Ojibway Ave. www.blessedtrinityorlando.org 9 a.m., 11 a.m. (Spanish) CHRISTMAS EVE 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. (Spanish) 321-268-3441 407-277-1702 NEw yEAR’S EVE 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. (Spanish in Auditorium), 9 p.m., midnight (prelude 4 p.m., 7 p.m. (Spanish) RECONCILIATION CHRISTMAS EVE ■ St. John Vianney music 30 minutes before liturgies) NEw yEAR’S Daily: Mon.-Fri., 7:45-8:15 a.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., midnight 6200 S. Orange Blossom Trail CHRISTMAS 9 a.m., 11 a.m. (Spanish) Saturdays, 3:45-4:45 p.m.; First Fridays, CHRISTMAS 407-855-5391, ext. 224 3:30-4:30 p.m. No confessions on 10 a.m., noon 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon (Spanish) Dec. 24-25 NEw yEAR’S EVE CHRISTMAS EVE 7 p.m. 4 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m. (Spanish), POrt OrANGe CHRISTMAS EVE ■ holy Cross midnight 4 p.m. (Children’s), 6 p.m. (Cantor), NEw yEAR’S 10 a.m. 12600 Marsfield Ave. CHRISTMAS ■ Church of the epiphany midnight (Traditional Choir) 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) 201 Lafayette St. Christmas carols will be sung www.holycrossorlando.org 20 minutes before each service 407-438-0990 www.catholicchurchofepiphany. WiNter SPriNGS com CHRISTMAS 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. (Contemporary RECONCILIATION OrmOND beACh 386-767-6111 ■ St. Stephen Confessions: Dec. 19, 9 a.m., 1 p.m., Choir) 575 Tuskawilla Road 6 p.m.; Dec. 20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; ■ Prince of Peace CHRISTMAS EVE NEw yEAR’S EVE www.st-stephen.com Dec. 22 and 23, 9 a.m. 1 p.m., 6 p.m. 600 S. Nova Road 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 11 p.m. 7 p.m. 407-699-5683 CHRISTMAS EVE www.princeofpeaceormond.com CHRISTMAS NEw yEAR’S 4 p.m. (children’s), 6 p.m., 8 p.m. 386-672-5272 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. HIgH SCHOOL LIVINg NATIVITy (Spanish), midnight Dec. 12 and 13, 6 p.m. NEw yEAR’S EVE CHRISTMAS RECONCILIATION 4 p.m. RECONCILIATION 10 a.m., noon (Spanish) Penance Services: Dec. 17, 7 p.m.; Penance Service: Dec. 22, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18, 10 a.m. NEw yEAR’S WiLDWOOD 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS EVE ■ St. Vincent de Paul 4 p.m. (Children’s), 6 p.m., ■ holy family 4 p.m. (Children and Family), 7 p.m., 5125 S. Apopka-Vineland Road 5323 E. County Road 462 9 p.m. (music at 8:30 p.m.), midnight ■ Our Lady of hope www.sumtercatholic.org midnight (music at 11:30 p.m.) www.HolyFamilyOrlando.com CHRISTMAS 4675 S. Clyde Morris Blvd. 352-330-0220 CHRISTMAS 407-876-2211 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. 386-788-6144 11 a.m. CHRISTMAS EVE NEw yEAR’S EVE NEw yEARS EVE RECONCILIATION 6 p.m. (Vigil) CHRISTMAS EVE 8 a.m. (Regular Daily Mass), 4 p.m., Penance Service: 4 p.m., 6 p.m., midnight 6 p.m., 10 p.m. 5 p.m. NEw yEAR’S Dec. 22, 7:30 p.m. CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS NEw yEARS 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. 11 a.m. CHRISTMAS EVE 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon. 5 p.m. (Children’s), NEw yEAR’S EVE 8 p.m., midnight OVieDO 8 a.m. (Regular Daily Mass), 4 p.m. CHRISTMAS rOCkLeDGe NEw yEAR’S 8:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. ■ most Precious blood 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon No evening Mass. 113 Lockwood Blvd. ■ St. mary www.oviedocatholic.org 75 Barton Ave. ■ St. Andrew 407-365-3231 www.stmarysrockledge.org 801 N. Hastings St. 321-636-6834 www.standrew-orlando.org CHRISTMAS EVE 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 9 p.m. (Spanish), CHRISTMAS EVE 407-293-0730 midnight 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m. (Spanish), 11 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS 4:30 p.m., midnight 10 a.m. only 9 a.m. CHRISTMAS 10:30 a.m. PALm bAy SANfOrD ■ Our Lady of Grace ■ All Souls 300 Malabar Road S.E. Church: 3280 W. 1st St. www.ourladyofgracechurch.com Historic Chapel: 800 S. Oak Ave. 321-725-3066 www.allsoulssanford.org RECONCILIATION 407-322-3795 Dec. 9, 7 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS EVE Church: 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. (Spanish), 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 9 p.m., midnight midnight; Historic Chapel: 5 p.m. CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS 10 a.m., noon Church: 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon Historic Chapel: 2 p.m. (Latin) NEw yEAR’S EVE Church: 6 p.m. (Bilingual) Jan. 1 — NEw yEAR’S Mary, Holy Mother of God Church: 10 a.m. 32758-1205 Historic Chapel: 8:30 a.m., 2 p.m. is a holy day of obligation. 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If 861 Maitland Ave., Altamonte Pat Beeman, 386-788-7128. unborn, healing for the mothers volunteers entertain children, interested, contact Sarah Butler, and fathers, and the conversion who will learn about the history [email protected]. DIOCESAN EVENTS WITH of staff and doctors. Mass begins of St. Nick, play games and • Semoran food pantry at 8 a.m., followed by a rosary make Christmas ornaments. volunteers: 1771 N. Semoran BISHOP JOHN NOONAN procession to a nearby abortion Cost: $20 for first child; $15 each Blvd., Orlando, Monday-Friday, 9 clinic. Contact Office of Advocacy additional child. Registration a.m.-12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Helpers Mass, rosary procession: Noonan for a discernment retreat. Partici- and Justice, advocacyjustice@ by Dec. 1 required. Space to help us sort, pack, stock and Saturday, Dec. 6, 8 a.m., St. Mary Magda- pants will hear inspiring talks and have limited. 407-671-6322, info@ orlandodiocese.org. distribute food to those in need. len Parish, 861 Maitland Ave., Altamonte time for prayer and fellowship, including sanpedrocenter.org, www. Must be 16 or older. sanpedrocenter.org. Springs. Join Bishop John Noonan to pray a Friday night bonfire. Cost: $35, includes • Emergency family assistance for the unborn, healing for the mothers lodging and meals. For more informa- COMMUNITY Live Nativity Advent/ clerical volunteers to assist Christmas celebration: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Orlando, and fathers, and the conversion of staff tion or to register, contact the Office of EVENTS Saturday, Dec. 13, 6 p.m., San Kissimmee, Poinciana and Winter and doctors. Mass begins at 8 a.m., fol- Vocations: Father Jorge Torres, jtorres@ Pedro Spiritual Development Garden. lowed by a rosary procession to a nearby orlandodiocese.org; or Darcey Dinh, Christmas with the Basilica Center, 2400 Dike Road, Winter abortion clinic. Contact Office of Advocacy [email protected]. Choir: Friday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m., • Refugee youth mentor: Park. Dinner begins at 6 p.m., Volunteers help refugee children and Justice, advocacyjustice@orlandodio- Simbang Gabi Advent novena Basilica of the National Shrine followed by dessert, music and of Mary, Queen of the Universe, learn to speak English and learn cese.org. Mass: Tuesday, Dec. 23, 7 p.m., Sts. Peter indoor Christmas caroling led American culture; one-two hours “Called by Name,” Dec. 19, 7 and Paul Parish, 5300 Old Howell Branch 8300 Vineland Ave., Orlando. by Father David Scotchie, family Features a wide variety of sacred weekly, flexible schedule. Must a.m.-Dec. 20, 9 a.m., San Pedro Spiritual Road, Winter Park. Bishop John Noonan activities, and performances be 21 or older. and secular Advent and Christmas of a live Nativity 7-9 p.m. Cost: Development Center, 2400 Dike Road, will celebrate Mass in the Filipino tradition. music and an audience sing- $12 adults; $6 children under 8. Winter Park. Young adult men over the Mass will be in English with music in along of Christmas carols. Tickets: Proceeds support summer camp SUPPORT age of 18 are invited to join Bishop John Tagalog. $18; free for children under 12. scholarships. For information and Tickets and group rates available reservations, 407-671-6322. in advance at the basilica gift MINISTRIES/ shop, call 407-239-6600 or visit “Shopping with St. PEER GROUPS maryqueenoftheuniverse.org. Nicholas” Christmas bazaar: Tickets also at door. The gift shop Saturday, Dec. 13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Separated and divorced: St. Augustine Parish life center, will have annual holiday open • Mondays, 7:30 p.m., Holy 375 N. Sunset Drive, Casselberry. house, free of charge, beginning Redeemer Parish, 1603 N. For the entire family. More Thacker, Kissimmee. Sylvester, than 40 vendors, food, drinks, 407-406-0707. Christmas treats, raffles, picture with St. Nicholas. Free admission. • Catholic Divorce Survival 407-695-3262. Guide, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 Newsbrief p.m., Cost: $30, scholarships available; first Fridays, Mass RETREATS/DAYS and dinner, social; St. Margaret Retreat planned for Mary Parish, 526 Park Ave. N., OF REFLECTION Winter Park. Lori Reinneck, lori@ men considering stmargaretmary.org, 407-645- San Pedro Spiritual 0284. the priesthood Development Center, 2400 Families with incarcerated Dike Road, Winter Park. 407-671- loved ones: An upcoming retreat for young 6322, [email protected], • Third Saturdays, 8:45 a.m., men who are thinking about the www.sanpedrocenter.org. St. Mary Magdalen Parish, priesthood — “Called by Name” — • Senior day: Thursday, Mother Teresa Room, 861 will be held Dec. 19-20 at San Pedro Dec. 11, 9 a.m., Building 300. Maitland Ave., Altamonte Franciscan Father A. Giles Springs. 407-463-5780 or email Spiritual Development Center in Schinelli will speak on “The Winter Park. [email protected]. Spiritual Gifts of Waiting.” Come Bereavement support Father Jorge Torres, diocesan di- and explore the gifts which groups: rector of vocations, said men would are at the heart of the Advent • Wednesdays, Sept. 17-Oct. seriously discern the priesthood if season. 29, 10 a.m., St. Paul Parish Family someone would only plant the seed. • Preparing for the birth Enrichment Center, Room 224, “We are asking priests, deacons, di- of Christ: Saturday, Dec. 13, 9 1330 Sunshine Ave., Leesburg. rectors of religious education, youth a.m.-3:30 p.m. Come experience Open to parishioners. Faith- quiet in a very busy time. Led ministers, young adult ministers, sharing group provides comfort by Franciscan Father Vianney through prayer, Scripture, vocation services committees to Cunningham, spend the day in fellowship. To register, call prayerfully consider the young men prayer, discussion, and silence. Theresa Sheneman, 352-787- in their parishes or diocesan enti- Eucharist will be celebrated and 6210. ties who exhibit priestly qualities. there will be an opportunity for • Mondays, Oct. 13-Nov. 17, This retreat is an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. 7-8:30 p.m., St. Margaret Mary the ‘Christian community’ to call Cost: $35. Registration required. Parish Family Life Center, 526 forth these men to consider the vo- Park Ave. N., Winter Park. Six- cation. There are many good pro- week faith-based bereavement VOLUNTEERS support group, with facilitator spective priests who simply want Sally Kopke of VITAS Innovative to be asked. According to research, NEEDED Hospice Care, will explore life if three people ask a young man to Catholic Volunteers in after the death of a loved one. consider priesthood, the discern- Florida is taking applications Different topic each week. To ment goes from superficial to seri- for several volunteer position register, contact Sharon, 407-998- ous.” openings for upcoming program 5660, sharon@stmargaretmary. Bishop John Noonan will help year, July 2015-June 2016. org. lead the retreat. Participants will Applicants should have college • Blessed Trinity Parish, degree and heart for serving Building L, 5 S.E. 17th St., hear inspiring talks and have time following positions and/or Ocala, multiple groups; and for prayer and fellowship, including populations: adults and children first Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., a Friday night bonfire. Contact Fa- with developmental disabilities; Compassionate Friends, Ocala ther Torres at jtorres@orlandodio- social services case manager; chapter, for bereaved families cese.org or Darcey Dinh at ddinh@ advocate for children and teens; who have experienced the death orlandodiocese.org to pass along families seeking emergency of a child. Peggy McClaskey, 352- financial services; or youth 694-2978. the name of a young adult man with ministry. Volunteers commit one • First Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m., priestly qualities so that he may re- year to live simply and give of St. Stephen Parish Enrichment 30506-1205 ceive an official invitation to the themselves by working full time Center 1, Room 103, 575 retreat. in exchange for housing, health Tuskawilla Road, Winter Springs. www.thefloridacatholic.org | dec. 5-18, 2014 FLORIDACatholic PALM BEACH DIOCESE OPPORTUNITY FOR A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY Pahokee’s Our Lady of Bethlehem inspires hope, faith and prayers

LINDA REEVES of the Florida Catholic staff

PAHOKEE | Catholics often travel great distances to holy places to get away from the hectic world and spend time in prayer. But there is a location here in the diocese, only a short drive west, that is drawing pilgrims especially at this time when faithful are spiritually preparing for the coming of the Lord and giving to the less fortunate. “I like that it is very spiritual here,” said Nancy Brisson, a parishioner of St. Lucie Parish in Port St. Lucie, who accompanied a small group of 60 pilgrims Nov. 8 to St. Mary Pope Francis meets Bishop Louis Pelatre, Parish in Pahokee, a tiny, rural community on the banks apostolic administrator of Istanbul in the of Lake Okeechobee. St. Mary is attracting scores of faith- garden of the apostolic nunciature in Turkey Nov. 30. (NATHALIE RITzMANN ful who visit the lovely statues on the grounds, the church |CNS) built there for the area’s poor migrant families, and a main attraction — a 16th-century Russian icon on display that the parishioners call “Our Lady of Bethlehem.” “It is beautiful here,” said Brisson. “This is my second trip to St. Mary.” Pope prays St. Lucie Parish’s San Damiano Men’s Group led the pilgrimage to the parish. The group began trips to Pahokee last year, offering carpooling for those who want to make the over-50-mile journey. in Istanbul “We tour the church, recite the rosary, pray in front of the icon of Our Blessed Mother Mary, and then we have lunch in the hall,” said Larry Williams who leads the daylong pilgrimages. “Our mosque, goal is to bring people here so they can see what is needed by St. Mary’s Parish. They learn that not only do (the people at St. Mary) need food, but also clothing, used furniture and items that we rallies local take for granted.” The November trip had a good mix of people. Young and old and people of various cultures and backgrounds participated, Christians but all appeared to want to get close to the beautiful image of Mary. The visitors prayed before the image, took pictures of it FRANcIS X. RoccA and heard a talk about its origin from Fran Larios, parish sec- Catholic News Service Pictured is the Our Lady of Bethlehem ancient icon that was created retary. by a monk in the 16th century. The icon of Jesus with Mary attracts pilgrims who travel great distances to the rural parish of St. Mary in ISTANBUL | A day after hearing Turk- PLEASE SEE OUR LADY OF bethLehem, 2 Pahokee. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) ish leaders demand the West show more respect for Islam, Pope Francis prayed alongside a Muslim cleric inside Istanbul’s most famous mosque. At the Blue Mosque, Istanbul’s grand mufti Rahmi Yaran led Pope Francis to the mosque’s “mihrab,” a niche indicating the direction to the holy city Mecca. He explained that the name is related to that of Jesus’ mother, Mary, who is revered by Muslims. Then, as the grand mufti continued speaking, the pope fell silent and remained so for several minutes, with head bowed, eyes closed and hands clasped in front of him. A Vatican statement later described this as a “moment of silent adoration.” The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, an early 17th-century structure, is known as the Blue Mosque for the predominant color of Above, Andre Npaul, a member of the San the 21,000 tiles decorating its interior. The Damiano Men’s Group, prays before the 16th- pope’s Nov. 29 visit had been scheduled for century Our Lady of Bethlehem icon. At left, later in the morning but was moved up, out fellow members of the group lead the recitation of the rosary at the rural Pahokee parish located PLEASE SEE POPe, 12 near Lake Okeechobee. Dec. 5-18, 2014 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 2 our lady of bethlehem: 16th-century icon continues to attract spiritual pilgrims to Pahokee

From 1 pist, generously gave the parish $1 ful icon is surrounded by 22 shim- told me the story.” FYI million to support the construction mering diamonds, 86 emeralds, 53 When Father Cardenas told Fa- • St. Mary Parish is located at 1200 completion after being touched by rubies and 54 pearls, but it is the ther Mericantante that he was a E. Main St. in Pahokee. Spanish “I am here to pray for my son,” the faithful people of St. Mary. beautiful image of Mary with Baby bit “concerned” about his new role Mass is celebrated Tuesdays at said Mark Benedict, a member of The 9,000-square-foot church Jesus that is truly striking and the at St. Mary, and the responsibili- 5:30 p.m. Masses are celebrated in the men’s group, when asked about building is constructed simply and big attraction. ties he now faced serving the poor English Wednesdays, Thursdays and his pilgrimage. His son, Jeremiah patterned after mission churches “I am hoping to continue these community with spiritual and great Fridays at 8 a.m. Mass is celebrated Ayala, 34, is discerning a priestly of California and Mexico. An inter- pilgrimages on a yearly and per- economical needs, “Father John in English Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and vocation. esting feature of the church is a bell haps a biyearly basis and know that said lets pray together,” said Father in Spanish at 11 a.m. “I am praying for (the conversion tower, a gift to the parish, which our parishioners will respond,” Cardenas. “We knelt in front of the • For information on pilgrimages or- of) my nephew,” said Irene Bene- rings out before each Mass and said Williams. icon. My personal prayer was ‘Mary, ganized by the San Damiano Men’s dict, Mark’s wife, about her fam- calls people to worship. The men’s group supports St. you brought me here. I did not re- Group of St. Lucie Parish in Port St. ily member who strayed from the Once inside the large wooden Mary’s food pantry by collecting quest to be here. Help me, Mary.’ Lucie, call 772-878-1215. Church and into a life of bad deci- doors of the church, the interior rice and beans and other items to “All my concerns disappeared,” • To arrange a parish or group pil- sions and choices. features statues, painting, tapes- stock pantry shelves. The food is said Father Cardenas about his grimage and tour, contact St. Mary The pilgrims took a tour of the tries and other sacramentals. The distributed to poor individuals and little miracle before Mary. “Father Parish at 561-924-7305. There are grounds featuring the small 75- wooden gothic altar in front of the families of Pahokee, many with John said he was praying the same no costs for the tours, but financial seat church dedicated in 1934 when church is a focal point; the altar three, four, five and six children. prayer. This is another miracle. I donations are appreciated. the congregation was a mission of towers 20 feet up to the high ceiling. “We collect from our parish,” love the community. I am continu- • The parish food pantry is in need of nonperishable food items. All St. Margaret Parish in Clewiston. The corner of the church near said Williams. “It amounts to over ing on with Father John’s ministry. are encouraged to give canned and The church was then known as the baptismal font is the location of 2,500 pounds every other month.” Prayers continue to be answered. packaged food for the very poor of St. Jude, named after the patron of the parish’s beloved icon. The im- Father Juan Raul Cardenas is Rich people, poor people are com- Pahokee. For more information, call hopeless and difficult causes. The age of the Blessed Virgin Mary with the new parochial administrator ing here to pray. I am so happy 561-924-7305. faithful set out to build the church Baby Jesus in her arms came to the of St. Mary and came to the parish here.” n during the Great Depression years parish in 2000 for safekeeping. The upon Father Mericantante’s retire- and thought the mission was next owners, Edward and Adele Kahn ment in November 2013. He told to impossible. After much prayer, of Palm Beach, asked Father Meri- the Florida Catholic that the food the church was built, and the name cantante to be custodian. Edward pantry is in constant need of food later changed to St. Mary. Kahn, an Orthodox Jew, believed items including canned goods and The large new church was dedi- that religious items were sacred and packaged food, and that with the cated Sept. 8, 2012, after much deserved special care. He thought continued growing needs of the prayer and six years of construc- that the blessed icon created by a poor community there is just never tion delays and permitting prob- Catholic monk should be placed in enough food to feed the hungry lems that were next to impossible. a safe place among the poor. showing up on the parish grounds. The big new sanctuary is a shining In 2008, the Kahn family decid- He is praying that people will give light, representing the continued ed that the icon could permanently to the program especially around efforts of faithful there to build up stay in the sturdy new St. Mary Christmas, a time of giving to the kingdom of God in the western Church. Father Mericantante told brothers and sisters in need. part of the diocese. the Florida Catholic that he was Father Cardenas, former pa- Interestingly, the $3.7 million thrilled that Our Lady of Bethle- rochial vicar at St. Joseph Parish sanctuary is debt free and made hem would stay at the parish in the in Stuart, is now custodian of the possible through the painstaking midst of “his people.” Mary icon since Father Merican- dedication of former pastor Father The icon story has been told over tante’s retirement. He is already John Mericantante who spearhead- and over again through the years. relating his own miraculous Mary ed the construction, and the faith- Empress Dowager Maria Feodoro- stories linked to the icon as Father ful who contributed to the building vna, the mother of Czar Nicolas II, Mericantante did over the years. project especially the hardworking the last emperor of Russia, is be- “When I was appointed pastor people of the parish. The late Leo lieved to have owned the icon at here, I had not heard of the icon,” Albert, a Palm Beach philanthro- one time. The simple but beauti- said Father Cardenas. “Father John 30847-1205 The original St. Mary Church in Pahokee, dedicated in 1934, is visited by people from near and far. A new larger church building was recently built and dedicated. (LINDA REEVES | FC) 3 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Dec. 5-18, 2014

Father Nestor Rodriguez Who’s who in the local Church admire her family values. And I Seminary became Editor’s note: Many Catholics here love the priests of the diocese. Priests have busy jobs and play major love Broadway music. I’ve seen “Les roles in the lives of people. In the upcoming issues of the Florida Catholic, the “Who’s who” section will Miserables” 10 times. right choice highlight clergy of the Diocese of Palm Beach, giving a glimpse into the hearts of these men who have dedicated their lives to Christ and the people of God. In this issue, we feature Father Nestor Rodriguez. Q: What person do you admire for priest most? ity at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, Father A: One is Mother Angelica from JIM DAVIS Emmitsburg, Md. He took his last Nestor EWTN. She was the commence- Florida Catholic correspondent year at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Rodriguez ment speaker at my college semi- Seminary in Boynton Beach, and stands in nary graduation. I admire her per- was ordained Sept. 3, 1993, for the his office severance and vision. She’s a little WEST PALM BEACH | From Diocese of Palm Beach. at St. Ann Italian woman who built a Catholic Rite-Aid, Nestor Rodriguez’s life Before coming to St. Ann Parish Parish, TV station. What the bishops of this took a right turn — into the priest- three years ago, Father Rodriguez West Palm country could not do, she did. hood. served at Holy Cross in Indiantown Beach. Like many priests in the Diocese for 11 years. He also spent about (JIM DAVIS Q: What one person in history of Palm Beach, he heard the voca- four years each at St. Juliana in West | FC) would you like to meet? tional call as a boy but didn’t act Palm Beach and the Cathedral of St. A: St. Francis would be up there. I on it at first. Only a family tragedy Ignatius Loyola in Palm Beach Gar- read his biography in seventh grade. brought him back. dens. He was born into a wealthy family, He first heard the call in seventh St. Ann is not Father Rodriguez’s but he abandoned everything to grade at St. Anthony Grammar only duty. He also serves as the follow Christ. His love of God must School in Trenton, N.J. That year, dean of the Central Deanery and as have been so pure and sincere. Just a vocations director addressed his spiritual director for Damas Catoli- to meet him, I think, would be a class and said, “Ask yourself: Is God cas en Accion, a women’s organiza- blessing and an inspiration. perhaps calling you to the priest- tion. I’d also like to meet St. Martin hood?” He also sits on three diocesan de Porres. He was half-Spanish, “It was like bells rang,” Father boards: the college of consultors, half-black, and he struggled to be Rodriguez recalls. “I always loved which oversees diocesan finances; accepted. He persevered because Mass, and I was always very prayer- the presbyteral council, a group of he knew that God would get him ful. So when he asked, it seemed priests that advises Bishop Gerald through. very natural to discern that God Barbarito in running the diocese; might be calling me.” and the Priestly Life Committee, Q: Is there something most peo- After eighth grade, he began to which plans convocations and days ple don’t know about you? consider religious orders and ap- of reflection for priests. A: I love to dance the meringue. plied to high school seminaries. But I’ll go home to New Jersey to a wed- his mother persuaded him to go to a Q: Do you have a philosophy of A: Perhaps that a priest is unap- tion that there is a continuity of life. ding in November. They’ll dance regular Catholic high school. ministry? proachable. Maybe people feel he Also “God Isn’t Dead.” You see the meringue there. Meanwhile, he began working at A: While I was a deacon, I was cannot relate to them. I’ve heard the complexity of existence of a Rite-Aid Pharmacy, starting at 17 asking God: “I know the Church is people say, “How can priest who’s God versus non-God. It ultimately Q: What was your most memo- as a stock boy. He worked his way made of many people: conservative, not married counsel married cou- comes to a personal experience of rable spiritual experience? up the chain and by college, he was liberal, everything in the middle. I ples?” I say that you don’t have to God that cannot be defined by phi- A: When I went to the Shrine of working as relief manager in stores want you to open my heart to meet have cancer to treat people with losophers or scientists. Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico. I around Pennsylvania and his na- the person where they’re at in their cancer. We (priests) are born into I also love “Schindler’s List.” I saw the tilma (a cloak that bears a tive New Jersey. He earned an as- life journey.” That has proven to be families. We have a mother and fa- could it watch over and over. Also miraculous picture of Mary). To see sociate degree in biology at Mercer helpful. ther and siblings. We bring that into “Philadelphia.” It evoked compas- the people walking up to it on their County College in Trenton and said the priesthood. sion for humanity. knees is just overwhelming. The he probably would have gone into Q: What’s your favorite part of sense of faith is so strong. Centuries the chiropractic profession. being a priest? Q: What do you think is the big- Q: What book have you been rec- after centuries, so many pilgrim- “I felt a big responsibility for my A: Celebrating the Mass and gest challenge facing the Church ommending? ages. mother,” explained Father Rodri- the sacraments, and visiting the today? A: I just finished “My Beloved guez, one of four siblings. “In Latin sick. They bring fulfillment in my A: Outreach to the young people, World” by Sonia Sotomayor. It Q: What advice would you offer culture, we were told that if you be- spiritual journey. You encounter so and making the Gospel relevant to brought me back to my own child- others who are considering the vo- come a priest, you lose your family, many people — those who are full today’s world. A lot of people feel the hood, with our struggles of feeling cation? and you are no longer connected to of hope and those who are despair- Scriptures are old and obsolete. accepted as a Hispanic family in A: The advice offered to me in them. That may be a myth from the ing. Irish and Italian neighborhoods. seventh grade: You might be con- old school. But for me, that was the And the Eucharist. For most Q: What did seminary not pre- Sotomayor’s mom emphasized sidering different options in your fundamental deal breaker.” priests, I think, that would be the pare you for? education, and she worked very life, but be open to the possibility That changed abruptly in 1982, pinnacle. To be able to celebrate A: Administration. Thank God hard to come where she is now. The that God might be calling you to when his mother died in a tragic the holy sacrifice of Mass, to offer that my experience with Rite-Aid book gives you — especially if you’re the priesthood or religious life. Let car accident at 42 years old. Just as to God, takes you back 2,000 years. prepared me to work with staff and Puerto Rican — a great success sto- yourself be led by the Spirit. You’re suddenly, two things vanished, Fa- I am saying the exact words of Jesus budgets. ry of a woman who came from the going to know in your hear if God is ther Rodriguez recalled: the need to at the Last Supper. Bronx and went to Princeton. calling you. As long as you are open, take care of her and his interest in Q: Do you have a favorite vaca- God will do the rest. science and medicine. Q: What’s the hardest part? tion spot? Q: What’s your favorite type of “God works in strange ways,” Fa- A: The sacrifice of giving up a A: Puerto Rico. I go most every music? Q: Do you have a motto or a father Rodriguez says. “The following wife and children. That said, when year. I love the food I grew up with, A: I listen to a wide range: classi- vorite Scripture verse? year, I entered seminary.” I’m at church or meeting couples, like roast pork, lechon asado. I also cal, Spanish, salsa, meringue, pop. A: “Do not let your hearts be trou- He entered the Pontifical College I realize that if I were married, it love the beach, the whole atmo- Some of my favorite artists are Glo- bled. Have faith in God, have faith Josephinum, a college seminary in would be a lot more difficult. I’m sphere, the warmth of the people. I ria Estefan, John Secada, Mark An- in me.” I love to use that for funer- Columbus, Ohio. There, he earned freer to serve God’s people. love to walk through Old San Juan. thony, Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Mar- als, but it goes across many things a degree in Latin America studies tin, Bruce Springsteen, Celia Cruz in our lives. When you’re afraid, with a minor in philosophy. He then Q: Is there a priestly stereotype Q: A favorite movie? and the Pet Shop Boys. My favorite anxious, confused or disappointed, earned a master’s degree in divin- that should be discarded? A: I love “Ghost.” It’s a confirma- is Celine Dion. I love her music and it’s a lovely verse to reflect on. n Dec. 5-18, 2014 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 4 ‘Wake Up the World’ Advent is a season of rejoicing gious congregations and carry BISHOP BARBARITO’S SCHEDULE in the state of watchfulness, which out their apostolate in a myriad of anticipates the coming of the Lord ways which include: preschool and Dec. 5 — 8 a.m., Mass/breakfast of Florida Spiritual Center, North Palm among us. How fitting it is that elementary school education, reli- with Catholic realtors, St. Jude Parish, Beach; Stop-by visit, Haitian children’s the first Sunday of Advent begins gious education, seminary educa- Boca Raton. Christmas party, Our Lady of Perpetual Florida a Year of Consecrated Life within tion, health care in nursing homes Dec. 6 — 11 a.m., Mass/lunch Help Mission, Delray Beach; 6:30 p.m., the Church invoked by Pope Fran- and hospitals, parish work, pasto- with Damas Catolicas en Acion, Reception/dinner, Lumen Christi Gala, Catholic Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, Palm The Breakers, Palm Beach. cis. The year will conclude on Feb. ral care, retreat work, contempla- DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH 2, 2016, the feast of the Presenta- tive life, shelter for the homeless, Beach Gardens. Dec. 14 — 10 a.m., Mass, San Juan tion of the Lord on the World Day visiting the sick and homebound, Dec. 7 — 5:30 p.m., Dedication of Diego Center, Fellsmere. Vol. 76, No. 3 for Consecrated Life. As we begin ministry to various ethnic cul- new dormitories/donor Mass and Dec. 15 — 11 a.m., Christmas reception, St. Vincent de Paul Regional party for children with special needs, the season of Advent, tures, ministry to immi- 9995 North Military Trail men and women who live grants and many, many Seminary, Boynton Beach. Knights of Columbus of St. Martin de Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Dec. 7-9 — Meeting of Florida Porres Parish, Jensen Beach; 6 p.m., 561-775-9500 • Fax 561-630-2698 consecrated life in our others. bishops, St. Vincent de Paul Regional Reception, Catholic Charities, Wally midst are living remind- We have four religious Seminary. Findlay Galleries, Palm Beach. PUBLISHER ers of what this season is brothers within our dio- Dec. 10 — 2 p.m., Meeting, Finance Dec. 16 — 10 a.m., Priests’ day of Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito all about. We truly rejoice cese who represent three Council, Pastoral Center, Palm Beach reflection, Our Lady of Florida Spiritual and find joy in looking different congregations Gardens. Center. DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS forward to the presence and their ministry in- Dec. 11 — 6 p.m., Dinner, Catholic Dec. 18 — 5:30 p.m., Taping of Dianne Laubert [email protected] of God among us and in LIVING cludes youth work, retreat Charities board of directors, Palm televised Christmas Mass, Cathedral of discovering that presence THE TRUTH work and high school Beach Gardens. St. Ignatius Loyola. DIOCESAN EDITOR each day. IN LOVE ministry. There are 42 Dec. 12 — 9 a.m., Reception/dedica- Dec. 20 — 4 p.m., Mass, Simbang Linda Reeves In a letter to conse- religious priests within tion of new bridge and elevator, Cardi- Gabi, Filipino community, St. John [email protected] crated men and women Bishop our diocese who repre- nal Newman High School, West Palm Fisher Parish, West Palm Beach. 561-775-9528 from the Congregation for Gerald sent 14 different religious Beach; 6 p.m., Mass, feast of Our Lady Dec. 21 — 10:30 a.m., Mass/recep- Institutes of Consecrated Barbarito congregations and who of Guadalupe, Our Lady of Guadalupe tion, St. Christopher Parish, Hobe • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: Life and Societies of Ap- carry out many different Mission, Fellsmere. Sound; 7 p.m., Dinner with seminar- Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275-9953, ostolic Life, a message ministries which include Dec. 13 — Stop-by visit, Knights of ians and families, Cathedral of St. or customerservice@theflorida from the teachings of Pope Francis parish work, seminary education, the Holy Sepulcher retreat, Our Lady Ignatius Loyola. catholic.org on consecrated life is presented for chaplaincy, retreat work, ministry Notify us of address changes (temporary this Year of Consecrated Life. The to immigrants and many others. or permanent) as soon as possible. Please letter is titled, “Rejoice,” reflecting Men and women of consecrated preparation is something which is relationship with Christ and in fol- change your address online at www. the words of Pope Francis to per- life point out to us the call which meant to assist us in realizing that lowing his call. 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I always come Chronowski at 1-888-275-9953, or gious follow the Lord in a special while we all do not receive this day distract us from his presence away from these celebrations with [email protected] way, in a prophetic way. It is this same call from God, he calls each among us as we tend to think that a great sense of joy and gratitude witness that I expect of you. Reli- of us to live the Gospel of Christ in we can find him away from our for the extraordinary religious in State Offices: 50 E. Robinson St., Suite G, Orlando, FL 32801-1619; P.O. Box 4993; gious should be men and women different ways — in our families, in lives and not in them. It is in the our diocese. 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I also thank Franciscan Sister General Manager: Ann Borowski Slade from the rays of the sun with the us is called to an individual rela- example of those in consecrated Joan Dawson and Carmelite Father Editorial/Online Director: Jean Gonzalez Business Manager: Pat Spencer words, “Wake Up the World.” tionship with the person of Jesus life who help us to do this in a con- Michael Driscoll, who carry out Advertising Sales Manager: We are so blessed in our Diocese Christ. Religious help us to live our crete way. They exude joy to us a wonderful ministry in assisting Jane Radetsky of Palm Beach with outstanding call by the example and support which comes from recognizing the our religious as my delegates. Copy Editor: Mary Rose Denaro men and women who live conse- that they give to us in the witness presence of God and living in a real There are a few weeks ahead of Social Media/Community Specialist: crated life. Each one of us has sto- of their lives. They also help us live relationship with Jesus Christ. us in which the Lord will speak to Michael Carlock ries of how we have been affected our call by providing us with so One of the great joys of my min- us of his coming to us as we cel- Advertising Graphic Designer: Michael Jimenez by religious in our lives who made many ministries and apostolates istry as bishop of the Diocese of ebrate Christmas and as he comes Advertising Assistant: Susan Chronowski a lasting impact of faith, hope and that touch our lives and build up Palm Beach is to encounter the to us each and every day. Let us all love upon us. Those stories can the Church. wonderful men and women in con- “wake up” to his presence among Have a comment/want more info/ be recounted today by men and Consecrated life is at the very secrated life that we have among us and find a joy which only he have a story suggestion? Leave your women in our diocese who experi- essence of what the Church is all us. 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Readers must exercise prudence in responding to advertising sociation; subscriber to Catholic News Service (CNS). 5 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Dec. 5-18, 2014 Catholics discover reverence, beauty of Latin Mass LINDA REEVES people. Worshippers are encour- of the Florida Catholic staff aged to follow along using a missal FYI with the Latin liturgy and with an Latin Mass, Sundays, 2 p.m., Sep- LANTANA | Mass begins and English version. The books include tember to May, Holy Spirit Church, the church is silent, setting the tone illustrations and brief explanations 1000 W. Lantana Road, Lantana. for the celebration about to take to guide participants through the 561-585-5970. Visit the Palm Beach place in Lantana, similar to those various movements and parts of County Latin Mass Society’s website, that had been widely celebrated the Mass. www.pblatinmass.com. in churches around the world for “(The Latin Mass is) our Catho- centuries, but now scarcely found. lic heritage, and it’s important that Father Brian Campbell proceeds to we preserve it,” said Tiufekchiev, a the altar, lifts his hands, and says, member of the Palm Beach County “In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Latin Mass Society, a small group of Sancti.” Catholics who meet for the Sunday Welcome to the Latin Mass with Mass every week and promote it. special liturgy and traditional cer- People dress more formally for emonies celebrated at Holy Spirit Mass, a sign of reverence and re- Church Sunday afternoons. Holy spect. Some men wear suits, and Spirit is the only parish in the Dio- some women chose to cover their cese of Palm Beach that currently heads with a veil or scarf, an an- features the Latin Mass each week cient practice once mandatory in Above, many women attending celebrated by Father Campbell, the Catholic Church but dropped the Latin Mass cover their head, parochial vicar of St. Vincent Fer- in 1970. a tradition that is rarely practiced rer in Delray Beach, Father Kevin For centuries, Mass in the Ro- today. At left, Father Brian Nelson, pastor of Holy Spirit Par- man Catholic Church was celebrat- Campbell celebrates the Mass ish and Father Romaeus Cooney, ed in Latin in the parishes around in Latin at Holy Spirit Church. a Carmelite priest from New York, the world. Latin is the official lan- (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) who is retired and helps with guage of the Catholic Church. Vati- Masses at Holy Spirit and St. Jude can II in the 1960s allowed the in- servers is a way to keep the tra- Jaimee Perez is drawn to the everything about the Mass, espe- Parish in Boca Raton. troduction of the native tongue into ditional Latin Mass and Catholic Latin Mass for its particular rever- cially kneeling before the Eucharist Michael Tiufekchiev drives 40 the Mass celebration. At that time history alive, and some Catholics ent style. “I want my daughter to ex- during distribution at the altar, a minutes north from his home in most Catholics were no longer flu- prefer it and the mystery of the cel- perience the beauty of the Mass in sign of recognition that the holy Eu- Coral Springs to attend the 2 p.m. ent in Latin. Latin wasn’t universal- ebration. a way she can focus on the Eucha- charist is the true body and blood of Mass at Holy Spirit. He remembered ly taught in schools like it had been. “Many Catholics, young and rist,” said Perez, who attends with Jesus Christ. the first Latin Mass he attended two The idea behind the change was to old, are rediscovering their Catho- her daughter Sophia Perez, 7. “It is a “We want people to know the years ago with his family like it was unite worshippers with the priests lic heritage through the Tridentine beautiful celebration.” beauty of the Mass and the prayers, yesterday. and to promote active participation Mass,” said Tiufekchiev, who at- Members of the Palm Beach the silence and the mystery,” he “We felt like we were on another of the faithful in prayers, hymns tends Mass with his wife, Julie, and County Latin Mass Society are on said. “The Latin Mass is a time planet,” he said. “We had no idea and responses. four children. “We have a website hand before and after the Mass to when people can stop what they are what to do or when to do it and were In the Diocese of Palm Beach, that we recently launched, and distribute educational materials. doing and focus on worshiping the all a little embarrassed. But some- priests celebrate Masses in the we’re in the process of getting the They will answer any questions Lord.” thing inside me was drawn to the various 53 parishes and missions in word out to Catholics who’ve never worshippers may have about the Christina Horton in her 20s is liturgy. I have been making the trip English, Spanish, Creole, Filipino, experienced the Mass in the ex- Mass. The group’s website is educa- attracted to the solemnity and rev- every Sunday.” French, Polish, Portuguese and traordinary form.” tional and informative and worth erence of the Mass. “The Mass is The Latin Mass includes special Vietnamese to serve the diverse There is a good mix of worship- visiting. very silent for personal prayer and prayers and old rituals stemming communities of the diocese. Some pers regularly attending the cele- “The Latin Mass is not as for- reflection,” she said. “It is very rev- back to the ancient Church. During Masses at parishes and at special bration in Lantana. Men and wom- eign as people think,” said William erent. The prayers are so beautiful. most of the Mass, the priest prays times are bilingual. The Latin Mass en of various ages, teens and even McVeigh, Latin Mass coordinator I can think about the saints of the to God on behalf of worshippers in at Holy Spirit with the different parents with children come week and member of the Palm Beach past who worshiped in this way. I a low voice, facing the altar not the priests and specially trained altar after week. County Latin Mass Society. He likes feel in union with them.” n

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Above left, Vietnamese priests of the Diocese of Palm Beach join celebrations to pray for and pay tribute to the martyrs who died for their faith in communist Vietnam. Above right, children and adults, including clergy and religious, hold placards bearing the names of martyrs as they process around the grounds of Holy Spirit Parish. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) Vietnamese community honors martyrs LINDA REEVES to gather the Vietnamese commu- After Jesuit missionaries ese martyrs to be between 130,000 Francis of Assisi in Riviera Beach, of the Florida Catholic staff nity in faith as one family. He was brought Catholicism to Vietnam, and 300,000. was present at the event. He told the joined by other Vietnamese priests rulers there banned foreign mis- The annual Vietnamese tribute Florida Catholic that the Vietnam- LANTANA | Members of the of the diocese. sionaries and tried to force peo- held at host Holy Spirit attracted ese martyrs gave themselves read- Vietnamese community dressed in The Mass honored 117 mar- ple to trample on a crucifix. The hundreds of people and many fami- ily for their beliefs and faith, and red and white and gathered at Holy tyrs who were canonized by Pope martyrs were killed between 1820 lies with children of all ages. Many that they serve as an inspiration to Spirit Parish Nov. 16 to honor the John Paul II June 19, 1988. Eight of and 1862 because they refused to participants wore colorful clothing live one’s faith completely and give martyrs of Vietnam. the martyrs were bishops, 50 were renounce Christ and the Church. of Vietnam. A choir sang and there without reservation. “They are role “We honor 117 Vietnamese mar- priests and 59 were laypeople. The The exact number of all the people was a procession on the grounds models,” he said. tyrs today,” said Father Paul Chung canonization was the largest ever including priests and religious of the parish, where the apostolate All are encouraged to continue Nguyen, coordinator of St. Anre recorded and a witness of great killed in the name of faith in Viet- meets and has called home since to pray for all those who died in the Dung-Lac apostolate in the Diocese faith by those who were recognized nam is not known, but the Vatican last July. name of faith and refusing to re- of Palm Beach, which is organized as saints. estimates the number of Vietnam- Father Peter Truong, pastor of St. nounce the Lord. n 32508-1205 7 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Dec. 5-18, 2014 Catholic high schoolers rise Strategies and initiatives to challenges of AP courses JENNIFER TREFELNER pated in the Advanced Placement ment courses in biology, chemistry, Florida Catholic correspondent program,” she added. English, Spanish, and world history. The College Board’s Advanced Pope John Paul’s students have FORT PIERCE | Diocesan Cath- Placement program provides mo- consistently scored higher than olic high schools are working hard tivated and academically prepared their peers in the state of Florida in to keep their students engaged and students with the opportunity to a wide variety of subjects. In addi- on the cutting edge of education take the challenging college-level tion, the students scored not only by providing a myriad of rigor- courses and to earn college credit above the statewide mean, but ous college-level courses that help and advanced college placement, also surpassed both the national students earn valuable credit and or both, as a result of successful per- and global averages in English lan- placement in colleges. formance on exams. guage and composition III, human The courses are part of Ad- Through more than 30 different geography, chemistry and Spanish vanced Placement (AP) programs college-level courses and exams, language IV. A total of 20 Pope John Chris Scaffidi, left, business development executive adviser of the and classes at Pope John Paul II in the Advanced Placement program students or approximately 15 per- Pacific Institute, leads a workshop for school administrators Nov. 12 Boca Raton, Cardinal Newman in provides students with the oppor- cent of those students taking cours- at host St. Clare School in North Palm Beach. Shown with him are West Palm Beach and John Carroll tunity to stand out in the college ad- es earned a perfect score of five. Nancy Topper, assistant principal of St. Clare, center, and Principal in Fort Pierce. All of the schools are mission process. Each exam is de- “Studies show that the number Amy Lopez. The workshop, part of the diocese’s ongoing strategies reporting great results. veloped by a committee of college of students from Pope John Paul II and initiatives to advance and strengthen Catholic schools, was Christina Versace of Pope John and university faculty and teachers, High School with a score of three or designed to discuss challenges facing Catholic education today Paul II said 142 students are taking ensuring that exams are aligned higher consistently increases each and methods of strengthening leadership roles. Pacific Institute, AP tests in 2014. “Considering most with the same standards expected school year. Pope John Paul II High a global company established in 1987, is dedicated to research of our Advanced Placement courses by college professors at some of the School had an overall passing rate and problem solutions, working with decision-makers, advocacy are offered to juniors and seniors, nation’s leading institutions. of approximately 70 percent for the groups and the public. (LINDA REEVES | FC) it is commendable that almost 30 Pope John Paul II High School 2013-2014 academic school year,” percent of our student body partici- offers numerous Advanced Place- explained Versace with pride, add-

31927-1205 ing that this year Pope John Paul Newsbriefs had 28 total scholars honored for having high marks. Students (FOCUS) missionaries, Presently, Cardinal Newman Diocesan working on campus with Fa- High School offers a variety of Ad- school receives ther Guerin, was vandalized and vanced Placement courses as well. robbed of several personal items “We also offer students the oppor- high marks including a laptop computer, jew- tunity to take classes on Florida All Saints School in Jupiter elry and several sentimental items Virtual School, which gives stu- is one of the top private middle along with some cash. The total dents the opportunity to take AP schools in South Florida, accord- loss was estimated at $5,000. The classes that we don’t offer on cam- ing to a ranking based on data re- police are also investigating this pus,” said Karen Lower of Cardinal cently collected by Private Schools crime. Newman. Guide of South Florida. Schools in Father Guerin said that the This year, the school increased Dade, Broward and Palm Beach crimes are sad, unfortunate, and its offerings to a total of 15 Ad- counties are included in the publi- are contrary acts to the mission of vanced Placement courses, recently cation’s research and ranking. Ad- the Newman Club and mission- adding chemistry, U.S. government ministrators at All Saints School aries, which include promoting and human geography. are excited over the high marks peace and harmony and cultivat- At Cardinal Newman in 2014, 69 given to the school and attribute ing the Catholic faith and welcom- students sat for a total of 106 exams. the honor to the school’s compre- ing all to club activities. “It is pret- School administrators expect the hensive curriculum, excellent ed- ty sad, not to mention disturbing,” number to continue to grow to more ucators, teaching techniques and said Father Guerin. than 200 exams. school technology including iPads John Carroll High School admin- and state-of-the-art programs. Diaconate istered 251 tests in 2014, which was an increase from 224 in 2013. This Newman Club meeting planned past year the school was proud to The diocesan Permanent Dia- have students earn an overall pass- vandalized conate Formation Office is host- ing rate of 45 percent, with 53 of the On Nov. 24, Catholic students at ing a special evening and invit- test scores being three or better. Florida Atlantic University’s New- ing all men who have a calling to The school had 119 test-takers in man Club arrived to their campus serve as a deacon in the Diocese of 2014, which was again an increase, lounge and found booklets and Palm Beach Dec. 10, 7-8:30 p.m., at up from 96 the previous year, and pamphlets scattered across the Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Cen- had 47 percent of those students floor, a statue of the Blessed Virgin ter, 1300 U.S. Highway 1 in North daring enough to take multiple ex- Mary knocked over and broken, Palm Beach. The evening will be- ams. and textbooks torn and scattered gin with vespers followed by a pre- John Carroll is again offering a on the floor. According to Father sentation with discussion about variety of courses this year. The Louis Guerin, chaplain to the the diaconate program. school added English language group, the lounge was “trashed.” Eligible candidates must be for a total of 15 courses in all. The He added that a feeling of “viola- between the ages of 35 and 55 school’s mean scores improved in tion” was experienced by those and fully practicing the Catho- five courses and the school had its who gathered and witnessed the lic faith. Married men, widowers first group of 26 freshmen taking AP disarray. or single men are eligible for the courses for the first time. Police are investigating the five-year program that involves The diocesan high schools are crime and a police report will be intense study, classes at St. Vin- proud of these students for over- available a week to 10 days from cent de Paul Regional Seminary coming challenges of the rigorous the incident. A few days before in Boynton Beach, gatherings and

31663-1205 academic classes and getting high the campus incident, the Boca dedicated commitment. Those marks in preparation for bright fu- Raton apartment of two female planning to attend are asked to tures. n Fellowship of Catholic University call Lynn Powell at 561-775-9540. Dec. 5-18, 2014 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 8

Knights of Columbus Council TV MASS MOVES TO NEW TIME, CHANNEL clerical duties. 561-882-2998 DIOCESAN EVENTS 15429. 772-429-0081. Catholic Charities Diocese Workshop and training for Grandparents Day Mass: The weekly televised Mass, on air for decades in the Diocese of Palm Beach, of Palm Beach: Catholic extraordinary ministers of Dec. 8, 12:30 p.m., St. Anastasia is moving to a new channel and time starting Jan. 5, 2015. The Mass, which Charities works with individuals holy Communion: Dec. 6, 9 Parish, 407 S. 33rd St., Fort has been airing on ION Television Networks at 9:30 a.m., is moving to televi- to find positions that match a.m.-noon, St. Bernadette Parish, Pierce. John Carroll High School sion station Estrella, a sister station of WPBF-25 in West Palm Beach. The Mass skills and interests, whether it 350 N.W. California Blvd., Port grandparents are invited. Tour celebrated in English will air Sundays at 9 a.m. Estrella television station is found be working in pro-life, health care, or working with children, St. Lucie. Designed for both of school is also included. on Comcast Channels 208 and 616; on AT&T/U-Verse Channel 3024; Hometown Mass includes a blessing of seniors, immigrants or prisoners experienced and beginners. Cable Plus Channel 197 and Estrella’s over-the-air Channel 25.2. Estrella is not grandparents. 772-464-5200. confined and many times Register through a parish office. available to DirectTV or Dish customers. For more information or for celebration Dec. 2 deadline. 561-775-9552 or Christmas concert: Dec. 12, forgotten. 561-345-2005. missallettes, call 561-775-9529. [email protected]. 7:30 p.m., Our Lady Queen of Seminary volunteers Taping of televised the Apostles, 100 Crestwood needed: St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Mass: Dec. 18, 5:30 Blvd. S., Royal Palm Beach. Regional Seminary in Boynton information on diocesan p.m., Cathedral of St. Ignatius Features performances by Alexis ANNOUNCEMENTS Beach. Hours are flexible. 561- policies and procedures for Loyola, 9999 N. Military Trail, Rizzolo and Christine Zaide. 561- 732-4424, ext. 152. reporting abuse as well as to Palm Beach Gardens. Main 798-5661. Theology study program: view the USCCB “Charter for celebrant: Bishop Gerald M. Wednesdays and one weekend Christmas concert: Dec. 19, the Protection of Children and Barbarito. Mass will air Christmas a month, St. Vincent de Paul SUPPORT Dec. 20, 7 p.m., St. Peter Parish, Young People,” visit www. morning on local television Regional Seminary, 10701 S. 1701 Indian Creek Parkway, diocesepb.org and click on for the benefit of the sick, Military Trail, Boynton Beach. MINISTRIES/ Jupiter. Combined parish choirs Master level degree program Offices/Safe Environments. homebound and others in the accompanied by orchestra of PEER GROUPS community. All participants for laypersons. Degree sessions Prayer vigil: Wednesdays, professional musicians and begin January 2015. 561-732- 3-5 p.m.; and Fridays, 8-10 a.m., are asked to wear fine holiday students from the Dreyfoos Catholic Charities’ Prison attire. Mass followed by holiday 4424, ext. 151. Planned Parenthood, 1322 N.W. Ministry support group: School of the Arts. Highlights: Women of Grace ministry Federal Highway, Stuart. Prayer refreshments. Call 561-775-9529 St. Peter children’s choir and bell Second Saturdays, 10 a.m., St. or [email protected]. program is seeking volunteers warriors and sidewalk counselors Helen Parish, Christian Living choir, Christmas carol sing-along. to facilitate study programs needed. 772-221-1865. National Migration Week Dr. Gonzalo Gonzalez, music Center, 2000 20th St., Vero for English-speakers and also Beach. Adult family members Mass: Jan. 3, 2015, 4:30 p.m., director, will perform piano for Spanish-speakers. Training of imprisoned invited. All Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, duets with his mother and fellow sessions are held at St. Joan of MEETINGS discussions kept confidential. 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm music director, Lola Gonzalez. Beach Gardens. Mass kicks off Arc Parish ministry buildings, 319 561-345-2000, tlawlor@ Admission: $15, adults; $10, S.W. Third Street, Boca Raton. St. Peregrine ministry diocesepb.org. national celebration Jan. 4-10 advanced purchase; and $5, meetings, third Saturdays, 1 themed “We are One Family Registration: Martha Nicolli, children under 12. 561-575-0837. 561 212 8673 or mnicolli@ p.m., with program and special Under God.” Main celebrant: Mass for those suffering from Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito. Men’s Scripture study and womenofgrace.com. MASSES/PRAYER discussion: Tuesdays 7-9 p.m., Pro-life radio talk show: cancer or who have died from Reception follows Mass. 561- cancer. Call for Mass times which 360-3327. www.usccb.org/about/ Holy Name of Jesus, Holy Family Mondays, 2 p.m.; and Saturdays, SESSIONS Room, 345 S. Military Trail, West 11 a.m., Catholic radio station vary. 561-737-3095. migration-and-refugee-services/ Healing Mass, Dec. 15, national-migration-week. Palm Beach. Led by Deacon Jack WJPP FM (Prince of Peace 100.1 Palm Beach County Division Hamilton. 561-722-6793. FM). “CrossRoads” is a one- of the Ancient Order of 7 p.m., St. Lucie Parish, 280 Permanent deacon Hibernians: For any Catholic Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. formation: Applications now Prayer gathering: Fridays, hour program hosted by Anne 9:45 a.m., and Tuesdays, 3 p.m., Lotierzo and Duane Berreth, man of Irish descent who is Celebrant: Franciscan Father Curt being accepted for next sessions, Kreml. Music and singing before 8177 Glades Road, Boca Raton. directors of the Pregnancy Care interested in learning more which begin Jan. 31, 2015. Men about the order or joining. The the Mass. interested in applying for the Pray with others for the end of Center in Fort Pierce and Stuart. abortion. 561-347-1636. Listeners may tune in online at order promotes charitable work Grief and support group: program are asked to speak and Irish culture nationally and Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Cathedral to their pastor for permission Prayer gathering: Fridays, www.wjppfm.com. Parish nurse meetings: in the Diocese of Palm Beach. of St. Ignatius Loyola, 9999 to apply. Applications can be 5 p.m., on the sidewalks near A Contact Mike, 561-748-3755. N. Military Trail Palm Beach downloaded from diocesan Woman’s World Medical Center Open to all registered nurses interested in health ministry. Serra Club of South Palm Gardens. For those experiencing website, www.diocesepb.org/ that offers abortion services, 503 grief due to the death of a loved permanent-deacons. 561-775- For dates, time and locations, Beach: First Tuesdays, beginning S. 12th St., Fort Pierce. Treasure with 7:30 a.m. Mass; and third one. Open to all, not limited to 9540. Coast rosary group leads call Catholic Charities, Interfaith Health and Wellness, 561- Saturdays, beginning with 9 a.m. parish members. 561-622-6420. Catholic Men for Jesus rosary recitation for the end of Mass, Ascension Parish, 7250 N. [email protected]. rally: Jan 31, 2015, 8 a.m.-2 abortion. 772-465-8298. 345-2000, ext. 256; or email wellness@catholiccharitiesdpb. Federal Highway, Boca Raton. Monthly Mass and spiriutal p.m., Cathedral of St. Ignatius Pray the rosary for life: Breakfast meeting follows at talk for home-schooled Loyola, 9999 N. Military Trail. org. Saturdays, 9-10 a.m., sidewalks Holiday Inn, 2809 S. Ocean Blvd., students and families: Third Guest speaker: Jesse Romero, Young adult group: Young just north of the Wellington Highland Beach. Serra Club Fridays, 10 a.m., Our Lady of Catholic author, radio host and adults ages 21 to 36 are invited Regional Medical Center, 10101 fosters and affirms vocations Florida Spiritual Center, U.S. evangelist. Talks, music and to join “LIGHT: Living in God’s Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. All to the priesthood and religious Highway 1, North Palm Beach. Mass with main celebrant Bishop Holy Truth.” Father Brian invited to pray for the end of life. 561-994-9267 or visit www. Middle schoolers and teens also Gerald M. Barbarito, sacrament Campbell, parochial vicar of St. abortions. 561-784-0689. serraspbc.org. invited. Spiritual reflection, talk of reconciliation. Light breakfast Vincent Ferrer in Delray Beach, is followed by 11:30 a.m. Mass. and lunch. Suggested free-will director. Contact 561-276-6892, 561-340-9881. offering: $20. 561-622-2565. [email protected]. RETREATS/DAYS VOLUNTEERS Requiem Mass: Second Catholic Charities: Charitable giving guidelines: The Catholic Church Saturdays, 10 a.m., Our Lady • Rosary gathering: First OF PRAYER NEEDED Queen of Peace Cemetery, 10941 Saturdays, 9 a.m., near the and its entities promote the Our Lady of Florida protection of human life and Jorge Pettit Catholic Southern Blvd., Royal Palm Presidential Women’s Center Beach. 561-793-0711. in West Palm Beach, 100 Spiritual Center: Retreats and do not support or endorse Worker Hospitality House: Mass for home-schooled: Northpoint Parkway, West Palm programs available for clergy, individuals, companies or Opportunities for volunteers and First Fridays, 10:15 a.m., except Beach. Led by Catholic Charities religious, men, women, married organizations whose activities donors to help the homeless. The for November, St. Thérèse de of the Diocese of Palm Beach couples, singles and people include direct participation in ministry is in need of clothes, Lisieux Parish, 11800 Lake Worth Respect Life Office. 561-345- in recovery programs. Season or indirect support of abortion, detergent, toiletries, towels, Road, Wellington. Mass followed 2000, ext. 287. theme: “Blessed are you.” reproductive/family planning food, household items, furniture and bicycles. Financial donations by exposition, devotions and • Christmas tea: Dec. 9, 2-5 Reservations required except rights, contraception, and are used to assist with electric Benediction. All ages welcome. p.m., Chesterfield Hotel, 363 when stated. Location: 1300 embryonic stem-cell research. bills and rental expenses. 772- Gathering in park concludes Cocoanut Row, Palm Beach. U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Florida bishops have developed 579-9775 or Notre Dame Mission, morning. 561-439-8883. Christmas-themed auction. Beach. 561-626-1300 or www. charitable giving guidelines of 772-466-9617. Home-Schooled on the Children’s choral performance. ourladyofflorida.org: appropriate and inappropriate Treasure Coast: Gatherings 561-630-2695 or jhoffman@ • Centering prayer: organizations/foundations. Visit Holy Cross thrift store for Mass at St. Anastasia diocesepb.org. www.diocesepb.org and click and service center: Both Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m., main Parish, 407 S. 33rd St., Fort chapel. on giving and then, charitable are outreach ministries to the giving guidelines. poor of Indiantown and are Pierce. 772-337-1530 or • Advent day of reflection: made possible with the help of AcevedoHomeschoolers@ COMMUNITY Dec. 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., led by Protection of Children and Young People: The Diocese volunteers and generous donors. hotmail.com. retreat team. Concludes with of Palm Beach is committed to 772-597-2798. Healing Mass: Last EVENTS Mass for the fourth Sunday of the safety and protection of all St. Mary’s Medical Center Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., St. Ann Advent. Cost: $30. Reservation Christmas concert: Dec. 14, 7 children and vulnerable adults and the Children’s Hospital: Parish, 310 N. Olive Ave., West required. p.m., Holy Spirit Parish hall, 1000 in its care. Victims of abuse Current opportunities include Palm Beach. 561-832-3757 Lantana Road, Lantana. 561-585- Cenacle, spiritual direction are encouraged to contact family liaison in the surgical and Sts. Cyril and Methodius 5970. and programs: 1400 S. Dixie the diocesan victim assistance intensive care waiting areas, Byzantine Catholic Church: Holiday craft fair and flea Highway, Lantana. 561-249-1621. coordinator Theresa Fretterd, visiting with patients/offering Sundays, 10 a.m. third hour market: Dec. 7, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., • Centering prayer: 561-801-0999, to begin necessary reading materials, delivering followed by 10:30 a.m. Divine St. Anastasia School, 407 S. 33rd Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Free-will emotional, psychological and flowers and patient mail, lobby Liturgy, 1002 Bahama Ave., Fort St., Fort Pierce. Organized by offering appreciated. spiritual healing. For more information desk and other Pierce. 772-595-1021. 9 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Dec. 5-18, 2014 Christmas mass Schedules BOCA RATON BOYNTON LANTANA PALM SPRINGS STuART ■ Ascension BEACH (cont.) ■ Holy Spirit ■ St. Luke ■ St. Andrew 7250 N. Federal Highway ■ St. Thomas More 1000 Lantana Road 2892 S. Congress Ave. 2100 S.E. Cove Road www.ascensioncatholicchurch.net 10935 S. Military Trail www.holyspiritlantana.com www.stlukeparish.com 772-781-4415 561 997-5486 561-585-5970 561-965-8980 www.stmbb.org REConCIlIATIon CHRISTMAS EVE 561-737-3095 CHRISTMAS EVE REConCIlIATIon Penance Service: Dec. 18, 6 p.m. 4 p.m, 5:30 p.m. (children’s), 10 p.m. 4 p.m. (vigil), 9 p.m. (Christmas Advent Reconciliation Service: Dec. 16, Confessions: Dec. 22-23, after the 7:30 a.m. Mass CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS EVE Concert), 10 p.m. 7 p.m. (English and Spanish) 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon 4 p.m. (vigil), 6 p.m. (including CHRISTMAS CAnTATA CHRISTMAS EVE Children’s Pageant), 8 p.m. (Spanish), CHRISTMAS 7 p.m. (Church) program of sacred 3:30 p.m. (Rosary), 4 p.m., 10:30 p.m. (carols), midnight 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon, 10:30 p.m. (Rosary), 11 p.m. ■ St. Joan of Arc 2 p.m. (Latin Extraordinary Form), music, readings and prayers for Advent CHRISTMAS and Christmas CHRISTMAS 370 S.W. Third St. 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m, 4:30 p.m. (Vietnamese) www.stjoan.org CHRISTMAS EVE 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. (Children’s Pageant); 9 p.m. 561 392-0007 nEW YEAR’S EVE (Misa Vigile de Navidad), midnight 4 p.m. (Vigil) NORTH PALM (carols starting at 11:30 p.m.) WEEKDAY MASSES foR DELRAY BEACH nEW YEAR’S ADVEnT THRoUGH DEC. 24 BEACH CHRISTMAS 7:30 a.m. Mon.-Fri. 6:45 a.m., 8:15 a.m. ■ Emmanuel 9 a.m. (Family), 11 a.m., Sat., 8:15 a.m. ■ St. Clare 1 p.m. (Spanish) 15700 Military Trail 821 Prosperity Farms Road ■ St. Joseph IMMACUlATE ConCEpTIon of nEW YEAR’S EVE 561-496-2480 www.stclarechurch.net 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. (Spanish) 1200 S.E. 10th St. THE BlESSED VIRGIn MARY 561-622-7477 www.sjcflorida.org Dec. 8, 6:45 a.m., REConCIlIATIon nEW YEAR’S 772-287-2727 8:15 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m., Confessions: Dec. 22-23, 9-9:30 a.m., REConCIlIATIon 9 a.m. (Bilingual) 7 p.m. in the church 6-6:30 p.m. Confessions: Dec. 23, 4-5 p.m.; REConCIlIATIon Dec. 24, 4-5 p.m. fEAST of oUR lADY CHRISTMAS EVE Dec. 13, 10 a.m.; Dec. 15, 7 p.m. of GUADAlUpE 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 10 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE PORT ST. LuCIE CHRISTMAS EVE Dec. 12, 6:30 p.m. (Bilingual), 5:30 p.m., midnight 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. (Spanish), reception follows in Mercy Center CHRISTMAS ■ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon CHRISTMAS 10 p.m. (Carol Service), 10:30 p.m. REConCIlIATIon 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m 930 S.W. Tunis Ave. Penance Service: Dec. 15, 7 p.m. nEW YEAR’S EVE www.steasparish.org CHRISTMAS 5 p.m. 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (St. Joan of Arc Church); Dec. 16, ■ St. Paul of the Cross 772-336-0282 7 p.m. (St. Jude Church) nEW YEAR’S Located on Singer Island Confessions: Dec. 6, 13, 20, 3:15- 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 7 p.m. 10970 Jack Nicklaus Drive REConCIlIATIon 4 p.m., 5:30-6:15 p.m. (Chapel) Penance Service: Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m., WEST PALM BEACH www.paulcross.org CHRISTMAS ConCERT ■ St. vincent Ferrer Confessions: Saturdays, 2:30 p.m.- 561-626-1873 3:30 p.m. ■ Mary Immaculate Dec. 17, 7 p.m. (Church) 840 George Bush Blvd. 390 Sequoia Drive S. www.stvincentferrer.com CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS EVE REConCIlIATIon 4:30 p.m., midnight www.miwpb.com 4:30 p.m. (3 sites), 6:30 p.m. (Spanish 561-276-6892 Confessions: Dec. 20, 22, 23, 8:30 a.m. 561-686-8128 in Church), 8:30 p.m., midnight CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS EVE 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon SACRAMEnT of pEnAnCE 5 p.m., 8 p.m., 11 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS Advent Penance: Dec. 18, 7 p.m. 7:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:15 CHRISTMAS nEW YEAR’S EVE 4 p.m., 10 p.m. (Polish), midnight p.m. (Final Mass of the day) (Scripture service followed by 7 p.m. individual confessions) 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m. CHRISTMAS nEW YEAR’S EVE nEW YEAR’S 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon Confessions: Dec. 20, after 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 6 p.m. (Vigil) Mass, 2:30 p.m. nEW YEAR’S PALM BEACH ■ St. John Fisher 6:45 a.m., 8:15 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 12:15 CHRISTMAS EVE ■ St. Lucie p.m. 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m. (Children’s), 9 p.m. GARDENS 425 S.W. Irving St. CHRISTMAS 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. ■ St. Patrick www.stlucie.cc ■ St. Jude 13591 Prosperity Farms Road 772-878-1215 nEW YEAR’S EVE 21689 Toledo Road www.stpatrickchurch.org www.stjudeboca.org 5 p.m. (vigil) CHRISTMAS EVE 4001 N. Shore Drive nEW YEAR’S 561-626-8626 4 p.m. (Church), 4 p.m. (Parish Center), www.stjohnfisher.catholicweb.com 561-392-8172 6 p.m. (Children’s), 8 p.m. (Spanish), Feast of Mary, Mother of God, 7 a.m., REConCIlIATIon 561-842-1224 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. 11:30 p.m. (Carol Service of Light), REConCIlIATIon Penance Service: Dec. 17, 7 p.m. midnight Penance Service: Dec. 16, 7 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS 4 p.m., 7 p.m. (Spanish) CHRISTMAS EVE 5 p.m. (Children’s pageant, Family 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. 5 p.m., 8 p.m., midnight FORT PIERCE Mass), 9:30 p.m. (Pre-service concert), (Bilingual). No Masses in the evening. CHRISTMAS 10 a.m., noon (Spanish) CHRISTMAS ■ St. Anastasia 10 p.m. 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon, 407 S. 33rd St. CHRISTMAS nEW YEAR’S 1:30 p.m. (Spanish). No evening Masses 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Mary, Holy Mother of God, stanastasiachurch.org RIvIERA BEACH 10 a.m. (Bilingual) nEW YEAR’S EVE 772-461-2233 nEW YEAR’S EVE 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 5 p.m. 4 p.m. ■ St. Francis of Assisi CHRISTMAS EVE 200 W. 20th St. ■ St. Juliana nEW YEAR’S nEW YEAR’S 4500 S. Dixie Highway 8 a.m., 10 a.m. 4 p.m. (vigil), midnight (Music at Mary, Holy Mother of God, www.stfrancisofassisi1948.org 11:30 p.m.) 10 a.m., noon 561-842-2482 www.stjulianacatholicchurch.com CHRISTMAS 561-833-9745 BOYNTON BEACH 7:45 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. ■ Cathedral of St. Ignatius CHRISTMAS EVE Loyola 4 p.m. (with Bishop Barbarito) CHRISTMAS EVE ■ St. Mark CHRISTMAS 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m. (Spanish), 9999 N. Military Trail 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. midnight (Bilingual) 643 St. Mark Place www.cathedralpb.com HIGHLAND BEACH CHRISTMAS www.stmarkboynton.com 561-622-2565 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 561-734-9330 REConCIlIATIon ROYAL PALM 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) Penance Service: Dec. 9, 6:30 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE BEACH nEW YEAR’S EVE 4 p.m., 5:45 p.m. (Children’s), Confessions: Dec. 16-17, 9-9:30 a.m.; Dec. 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m. (Spanish) 20, 2:30-4 p.m. 7:30 p.m. (Spanish), 10 p.m. ■ Our Lady Queen nEW YEAR’S BISHop’S TElEVISED MASS TApInG 9 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m. (Spanish) CHRISTMAS ■ St. Lucy Dec. 18, 5:30 p.m., in the Cathedral of the Apostles 8 a.m., 10 a.m. (bilingual), noon 3510 S. Ocean Blvd. CHRISTMAS EVE 100 Crestwood Blvd. S. www.saintlucycatholicchurch.com 8:30 a.m. (Mass of the day); www.olqa.cc 4 p.m. (Mass with Nativity Pageant), 561-278-1280 561-798-5661 Jan. 1 — 6:15 p.m. (Mass with youth music ministry), 8 p.m. (Spanish), midnight CHRISTMAS EVE Mary, Holy Mother CHRISTMAS EVE (Mass with Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito 4 p.m. (Children’s), 6 p.m., midnight of God 4 p.m. (Vigil), 10 p.m. presiding) CHRISTMAS is a holy day of CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS 8 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m., obligation. 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. 7:15 a.m., 8:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. (Spanish) 12:30 p.m. nEW YEAR’S EVE 5:30 p.m. (Vigil), 8 p.m. (Spanish) nEW YEAR’S 9 a.m. Dec. 5-18, 2014 www.thefloridacatholic.org ADVERTISEMENT 10 32449-1205

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Annual Family Christmas Concert – Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. Our fifth annual Christmas concert will be held under the chapel pavilion and will feature performances by George Lower and the St. Luke’s Catholic School Choir. There will also be a live Nativity scene with friendly animals, complimentary refreshments, and even a special guest from the North Pole. This event is free and open to the public.

Month’s Mind Mass – Saturday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. The Very Reverend Monsignor Thomas Skindeleski of St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church in Delray Beach will offer this Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for those who have been laid to rest during the month of November, all of the deceased at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery, and all of the Holy Souls in Purgatory.

Candle Lighting Ceremony – Sunday, Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m. The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting creates a virtual 24-hour wave of light as it moves from time zone to time zone. Hundreds of Candle Lightings are held all over the world in quiet remembrance of children who have died regardless of age and cause so that their light will shine among us.

Guest Speaker – Fr. Gabriel Ghanoum Music, a slide show, and sky lanterns will enhance the evening. You may bring a free-standing framed picture to place among the other children. 30400-1205 561-793-0711 • www.ourqueen.org • 10941 Southern Blvd., Royal Palm Beach, FL www.thefloridacatholic.org | dec. 5-18, 2014 FLORIDACatholic VENICE DIOCESE CAtholIC ChArItIes

Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice Inc. helps the elderly in a Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice Inc. offers a variety of variety of ways such as housing, counseling, support services, tutoring and after-school mentoring programs throughout Pope Francis meets Bishop louis Pelatre, food, and money for medicine. the Diocese. apostolic administrator of Istanbul in the garden of the apostolic nunciature in Turkey Nov. 30. (NaTHalIe RITzmaNN |CNs) Annual Christmas Appeal BoB Reddy Christ continue to receive the help and Pope prays of the Florida Catholic staff support they need and deserve. Catholic Charities does a wonderful job in pro- VENICE | When instability, injustice viding programs that not only help in in Istanbul or poverty exist, Catholic Charities Dio- crisis, but assist in improving daily the cese of Venice Inc. is often the first to lives of those they reach.” address concerns in underserved com- Bishop Dewane said Pope Francis mosque, munities. Catholic Charities strives to tells us that we must find the image and respond and be a part of the solution organization, which operates by the likeness of Christ in others and lend through collaboration and partnership motto: “Providing Help, Creating Hope, support to those in need. “These broth- rallies local within the community that is essential Serving All.” The appeal is critical for ers and sisters, our neighbors, need our for the common good and brings dignity the continuing operations of the pro- help,” he said. “The Catholic Charities to people in need. grams and services that are made avail- Christmas Appeal is a great opportunity Christians Now is the time to ensure that the able throughout Southwest Florida in for everyone to make a difference. May needy in the Diocese of Venice get the each of the 10 counties of the Diocese of God bless you for seeing those in need, FRancis X. Rocca help they need by supporting the 13th Venice. These programs annually sup- loving them and for your continued gen- Catholic News Service annual Catholic Charities Christmas port more than 40,000 individuals and erosity.” Appeal which continues through Janu- families. Catholic Charities CEO Peter Routsis- ISTANBUL | A day after hearing Turk- ary. This year’s ambitious goal is to raise Bishop Frank J. Dewane said support Arroyo added, “Your continued faith, ish leaders demand the West show more re- $525,000. of Catholic Charities by the faithful of loyalty and generosity will give us the spect for Islam, Pope Francis prayed along- The Christmas Appeal is the largest Southwest Florida is inspiring and criti- resources to provide food, shelter, cri- side a Muslim cleric inside Istanbul’s most annual fundraiser for the social service cal to ensure “our brothers and sisters in sis intervention, and life-enriching so- famous mosque. cial service programs. On behalf of our At the Blue Mosque, Istanbul’s grand clients, we are inviting you to reach out mufti Rahmi Yaran led Pope Francis to Catholic with a charitable spirit.” the mosque’s “mihrab,” a niche indicating Charities Catholic Charities is there for every- the direction to the holy city Mecca. He Diocese of one, newborns to the elderly, homeless Venice Inc. explained that the name is related to that has a soup to the near homeless. The help Catholic of Jesus’ mother, Mary, who is revered by kitchen in Charities provides reflects the urgencies Muslims. Immokalee of a community. Catholic Charities of- Then, as the grand mufti continued and several fers people an opportunity to overcome speaking, the pope fell silent and remained food their obstacles with a wide range of as- so for several minutes, with head bowed, pantries sistance. A gift to the Christmas Appeal eyes closed and hands clasped in front of that help will bring Catholic Charities the forti- him. A Vatican statement later described hundreds tude to nurture people living in your this as a “moment of silent adoration.” of needy area. The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, an early families When farmworkers in Arcadia were 17th-century structure, is known as the and living in squalor because there was no Blue Mosque for the predominant color of individuals decent and affordable housing, Catho- the 21,000 tiles decorating its interior. The each day. lic Charities built a 54-home neighbor- pope’s Nov. 29 visit had been scheduled for (FC FIle hood that provides families with a safe later in the morning but was moved up, out PHOTOs) residence and services to improve their

Please see POPE, 12 Please see APPEAL, 2 Dec. 5-18, 2014 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 2 New Catholic Charities district director in Collier Judy Bokorney and Windsor Place as executive di- Catholic Charities in Collier County Special to the Florida Catholic rector. She has a bachelor’s degree are more known in the communi- in sociology from the University of ty,” Shaughnessy said. “I would like NAPLES | Longtime Collier Virginia and a master’s degree in to make sure that as many people as County resident Mary Shaugh- both gerontology and public ad- possible avail themselves of the as- nessy has taken over the direction ministration from the University of sistance we provide.” of Catholic Charities programs and Southern California. The first place Shaughnessy services in Naples and Immokalee. “I believe I have an ideal back- plans to start awareness is through She comes to the social service or- ground for this job,” she said. Catholic Parishes and schools. ganization with an extensive work Programs and services that “Having been part of the Catholic history in senior living services. Shaughnessy will oversee include community in Naples for so long, Naples has been home to financial assistance, professional I plan to use those relationships to Shaughnessy, her husband and counseling, food pantries, a soup help spread the word,” she said. three daughters since 1991. Her kitchen, clothing closet and shower Shaughnessy also plans to be daughters attended Catholic el- program, refugee resettlement, ref- more visible at the program sites ementary school and high school ugee employment services, refugee and lend support to staff. “The op- in Naples. Most recently, Shaugh- youth services, citizenship and le- portunity to work at Catholic Chari- nessy was the executive director gal services, a senior center, English ties is very special to me,” she said. of Barrington Terrace, an assisted tutoring for immigrant women, and “To work for the Catholic Church is living community. She previously special projects such as Undy Sun- what drew me to this job. My faith is worked at Homewood Residence day, the Weekend Power Pack Food very important to me.” n as director of sales and marketing; Program, and holiday food and gift Alzheimer’s Support Network as ex- distribution. For more information about Mary Shaughnessy is the new district director of Catholic Charities ecutive director; Hospice of Naples “My goal is to make sure that the Catholic Charities in Collier programs and services in Collier County, which includes Naples and as manager of volunteer services; programs and services offered by County, call 239-455-2655. Immokalee. (COURTESY | DIOCESE OF VENICE)

APPEAL HOW CATHOLIC CHARITIES HELPS From 1 Catholic Charities Service Locations Arcadia Immokalee quality of life. Construction of Boca Grande Naples Phase Two is about to begin. Bonita Springs North Port Catholic Charities initiated a Palmetto support program. Seniors who Bradenton are low-income and homebound Clewiston Port Charlotte now receive visits from case- Fort Myers Sarasota workers who bring necessities, Highlands and Hardee counties Venice advocate for them and provide Outreach Services Wauchula companionship. When the doors of a much- Catholic Charities Programs and Services needed soup kitchen in Im- mokalee where about to close, Affordable housing Food pantry Catholic Charities took over the After-school program Food stamps/Medicaid applications operation so After-school reading program HIV/AIDS support services ‘The Catholic that hungr y After-school tutoring program HIV/AIDS housing families and Charities Casework services/needs assessment Housing counseling and foreclosure Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice Inc. runs farmworker housing individuals Citizenship classes prevention in Arcadia, which includes 53 single-family homes which have been would not go Christmas Citizenship services Human trafficking program open since mid-2013. (FC FILE PHOTOS) without a hot Infant/toddler supplies Appeal is meal once a Clothing bank day. Clients Counseling services Residential program for mothers and a great now receive Day care center children opportunity addition- Disaster preparedness and response Refugee services for everyone al aid that Distribution of FEMA funds Refugee youth program brings them Early learning center School-on-Wheels program stability. to make a Elderly services Soup kitchen Most re- difference. ’ English classes Summer youth program cently, upon Tutoring d i s c o v e r y Farmworker housing Bishop Frank of the high Financial assistance Veteran housing J. Dewane n u m b e r o f First-time homebuyer class Youth mentoring programs families that Food assistance are homeless in south Sarasota County, Catholic Charities committed to run an emergency 93 cents of every dollar donated problems with action. n shelter in North Port and pro- will go directly to the needy. vide long-term care. Homeless A gift to the Christmas Ap- To donate, please visit www. families with children will now peal will allow Catholic Chari- catholiccharitiesdov.org, or write receive comprehensive services ties to answer the call for help to Catholic Charities Diocese of with the ultimate goal of self- throughout Southwest Florida. Venice Inc., ATTN: Christmas sufficiency. A donation will provide the Appeal, 5824 Bee Ridge Road, Catholic Charities helps all in resources to ensure someone PMB 409, Sarasota, FL 34233. need regardless of race, nation- is there to serve those who are For more information about ality or creed, and receives the vulnerable. Please consider a Catholic Charities, contact Cath- top rating from Charity Naviga- contribution this year so Cath- olic Charities Development Di- Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice Inc. provides a number of tor as a nonprofit that does the olic Charities can carry on its rector Becky Higgins at 941-355- counseling programs and classes to help people stay in their home, most with its money. A total of mission and meet community 4680, ext. 305. learn English or improve their life skills. 3 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Dec. 5-18, 2014 Fort Myers Parish celebrates big 4-0 Bob Reddy of the Florida Catholic staff

FORT MYERS | Many parishes in the Diocese of Venice come from humble beginnings and the Church of the Resurrection of Our Lord Parish in Fort Myers is no exception. On Nov. 30, the Parish com- memorated its 40th anniversary with a Mass celebrated by Bishop Frank J. Dewane. A dinner for the faithful followed in the parish hall. Msgr. Stephen E. McNamara, Resurrection’s only Pastor, recalled the days when the original church was so small there were 12 Masses each weekend and some people even sat outside in lawn chairs. “It has been a good 40 years,” Msgr. McNamara said. “Resur- rection has been blessed through the years with good people who have made this a very close and welcoming Catholic community.” Bishop Dewane took time out to congratulate the faithful of Resurrection Parish for 40 years of being a cornerstone Catholic community in Fort Myers. He reminded them that the celebration is an appropriate time to recall not only the past but to envision the future, as long as During a 40th anniversary Mass for Resurrection Parish in Fort Myers Nov. 30, Bishop Frank J. Dewane is joined by priests from the parish and everyone keeps the love of Christ across the area. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) in their heart. “In order to live the faith, you must reflect the call to holiness in all aspects of your life, just as Pope Francis has emphasized.” Resurrection Parish began as a mission church of nearby St. Cecilia Parish as Cypress Lake Catholic Mission within the Dio- cese of St. Petersburg with about 350 families. It was in 1977 that the parish was established and settled into its home at the corner of Cypress Lake and Summerlin roads where a small church was located. It was not until 1983 that the current church was dedicated and relieved the crowding. In 1992 the final piece of the Parish was added, a new parish center Msgr. Stephen E. McNamara, founding Pastor of Resurrection Parish Resurrection Parish in Fort Myers. which included offices, a hall in Fort Myers and Vicar General of the Diocese of Venice, speaks and classrooms. during the 40th anniversary Mass Nov. 30. During its 40 years of existence, Resurrection Parish has been the center of sacramental life for thousands of families in Fort Myers. During that time, there have been 1,126 marriages, 1,283 confirmations, 1,491 First Communions, and 2,667 Bap- tisms. Today the thriving community has more than 1,500 registered families. With rapid growth in the area, three new parishes were formed from Resurrection Parish: Our Above, the Resurrection Parish Church building in 1983. At left is the Lady of Light Parish in 1990, St. logo for the Fort Myers Parish’s 40th anniversary. Columbkille Parish in 1993, and St. John XXIII Parish in 2002. n Dec. 5-18, 2014 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 4 Osprey Parish celebrates opening of new hall

BoB Reddy or to the November blessing. of the Florida Catholic staff Carmelite Father Fred Tillotson, Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Car- OSPREY | Ever since Our mel Parish, said he was overjoyed Lady of Mount Carmel Parish to have the new hall open and how was established in 2001 and pleased everyone was about it. “We a multipurpose facility built, wouldn’t be here without the as- there has been a desire to have sistance of Bishop Dewane and the more space where everyone in Diocese. We were limited where we the vibrant community can par- were and now we have the room to ticipate. have events everyone can partici- If a blessing and opening cel- pate in.” ebration for the newly purchased Father Tillotson also thanked and renovated Mount Carmel Hall the generosity of the many people on Nov. 16 is any indication, every- who donated their money and time one is delighted that their prayers to assist in making Mount Car- have been answered. mel Hall a reality. “This Parish is Bishop Frank J. Dewane pre- blessed to have so many generous sided over the blessing rite and people who came forward and con- blessed the interior and exterior tributed to reaching our dream of with holy water. Afterward, he con- having this new home.” gratulated the faithful of Our Lady The celebration included more of Mount Carmel for the results of than 350 parishioners who sat in their commitment to the future of the main room and on the patio the community in Osprey. on a beautiful fall day. The sec- Carmelite Father Fred Tillotson, Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Osprey, walks through Mount Carmel Hall is on the ondary main room has a kitchen the newly blessed Mount Carmel Hall Nov. 16. (BOB REDDY | FC) southeast corner of the parish off it and also served as the loca- property and is about 300 yards tion for a buffet line. Many at the fun here.” landscaping, fencing, painting and used as the main church for Mass. from the main church. The struc- event had never been inside the Renovation of the former Baptist a roof for a patio, which used to be It is also where the offices and ture was previously a Baptist building and noted how nice ev- church included replacing shelv- a playground. classrooms are located, but none church which was purchased in erything was. “It’s perfect,” said ing, floors, appliances for a warm- The original multipurpose par- of the rooms could hold more than early 2014 and then renovated pri- one woman. “We are going to have ing kitchen, new counters, fixtures, ish building will continue to be 75 people. n Dispelling some myths about Immaculate Conception

STAFF RePoRT maculate is inscribed in God’s plan; so that we can learn how to be more she is the fruit of the love of God that humble, and more courageous too HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION VENICE | Religious scholars saves the world.” in following the Word of God, in Holy days of obligation are feast days on which Catholics are required to state one of the most misunderstood On the Solemnity of the Immacu- welcoming the tender embrace of attend Mass and to avoid (to the extent that they are able) servile work. Other doctrines of the Catholic Church is late Conception, Pope Francis said Jesus his Son, an embrace that gives holy days of obligation are: the dogma of the Immaculate Con- the faithful must take time to con- us life, hope and peace.” ception of Mary, a solemnity on the template “our beautiful Immaculate The Solemnity falls on a Monday • Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God • All Saints’ Day Church calendar and a Holy Day of Mother; in her we also recognize our this year, and serves as the patronal • Ascension of Our Lord • Solemnity of Immaculate Conception Obligation. truest destiny, our deepest vocation: feast day of the United States. It is • Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary • Christmas Many people, including Catho- being loved, being transformed by on this feast day that the Church in lics, think that the Immaculate love, and being transformed by the North America unites in memory of Conception refers to the concep- beauty of God. … Let her look at us its founding. n tion of Christ through the action of the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary. That event is celebrated March 25 as the feast of Considering a hip or the Annunciation of the Lord, nine knee replacement? months before Christmas. The Immaculate Conception, Attend one of our free monthly which is celebrated Dec. 8, refers to educational seminars to learn: the condition that the Blessed Vir- gin Mary was free from original sin from the very moment of her con- • Basics of arthritis pain ception in the womb of her mother, • Surgical and non-surgical treatment St. Anne. The Church celebrates the • Minimally invasive surgical treatment Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary • Anterior Hip Replacement Sept. 8, nine months after the Im- • What to expect before, during and after surgery maculate Conception. The doctrine of the Immaculate Visit www.jointimplant.com for Conception dates back centuries seminar dates and to reserve your seat. and was professed implicitly. It was David E. Eichten, D.O. Pope Pius IX who declared the doc- Orthopedic Surgeon trine Dec. 8, 1854. Fellowship Trained in Joint Replacement Pope Francis said it is with great joy that on the Solemnity the OfficE LOcatiOns “Church contemplates the one who 7331 College Parkway, Suite 300 9400 Bonita Beach Rd, Suite 204 is ‘full of grace.’ … This is how God Fort Myers, FL 33907 Bonita Springs, FL 34135 32001-1205 #####-#### 32422-1205 saw her from the very beginning in Naples location coming early 2015 His plan of love. He saw her as beau- 239-337-2003 www.jointimplant.com tiful, full of grace. … Mary the Im- 5 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Dec. 5-18, 2014 Thanksgiving means generosity throughout Diocese Bob Reddy of the Florida Catholic staff

LAKEWOOD RANCH | Through- out his pontificate, Pope Francis has called on Christians to care for the needy. He recently told the pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square that helping the poor is one of the many small steps toward holiness. “Small things are small steps toward holiness. And every step toward holiness will make us better people, free from selfishness and being closed in on ourselves, and open us up to our brothers and sisters and their needs,” Pope Francis said. The Catholic Church in South- Bishop Frank J. Dewane, center, serves corn during the Knights of More than 650 people enjoy Thanksgiving Day dinner served by the west Florida has a long history of Columbus Our Lady of Victory Council 3358’s 29th annual Thanksgiving Knights of Columbus Our Lady of Victory Council 3358 in Sarasota. opening herself up year-round to Day dinner in Sarasota. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) those in need and a clear example of this is during the holidays, starting with Thanksgiving. Par- ishes, schools and other Catholic entities reach out every Thanks- giving to bring a smile and help those who have very little, sometimes by providing a hot meal or a bag containing enough food to feed a family for a week. Bishop Frank J. Dewane was in the middle of Thanksgiving activities. First, he celebrated Mass at Our Lady of the Angels Par- ish in Lakewood Ranch. As with many parishes on Thanksgiving, a special collection of canned goods was held. Bishop Frank J. Dewane celebrates Mass on Thanksgiving Day at Our Bishop Dewane remarked how Lady of the Angels Parish in Lakewood Ranch. impressed he is by the continuing generosity of the faithful in the need. It is important for everyone a holiday, said Tricia Yeggy, Pro- Diocese toward those in need. to take time out for others — at gram Director of Guadalupe So- “We reach out to our brothers and Thanksgiving, or during the Ad- cial Services. sisters because through them we vent and Christmas seasons — “Thanksgiving is a special grow closer to Christ in what we because it brings to reality the holiday for many people, but in do and who we are,” he said. call to have the love of Christ Immokalee it is another day that Not long after, Bishop Dewane permeate throughout all aspects families are not sure from where went to the Knights of Columbus of your life.” their next meal will come,” Yeggy Hall on Fruitville Road in Saraso- The Diocese’s three Catholic said. “The baskets bring a little A volunteer with Catholic Charities Guadalupe Social Services delivers ta, which is run by Council 3358, high schools — St. John Neu- cheer and joy for many in the food to a needy family. About 600 baskets of food were distributed of which the Bishop is a member. mann in Naples, Bishop Verot in area.” in Immokalee prior to Thanksgiving. (COURTESY) There he served corn on the hot- Fort Myers and Cardinal Mooney Thanksgiving was a multicul- food service line. The annual in Sarasota — each held food tural event at St. Peter the Apostle is all about.” Knights of Columbus Thanksgiv- drives, collected donations and Parish in Naples. First there was While food is an integral part ing Day dinner is for the home- volunteered service hours lead- the morning Mass, which was of Thanksgiving, football also less, the homebound, the lonely ing up the holiday. It is not just celebrated in English, Spanish comes to mind. For the families and anyone else who wants to at Thanksgiving that students at and Creole, reflecting the parish’s of St. Martha Catholic School in enjoy a delicious, wholesome each school go into the commu- diversity. Immediately following Sarasota on the Saturday after meal in the company of others. nity to serve others; this is done the Mass there was a hot turkey Thanksgiving (Nov. 29), there This is the 29th year for the din- throughout the year and has an dinner for about 350 people. is the annual Turkey Bowl at ner and more than 650 people impact on thousands of those Nancy Spolsino, the parish’s Grebe Park on Siesta Key. This is (many from area nursing homes) less fortunate. administrative manager, said the a chance for St. Martha Catholic were served a meal that included Volunteers in Immokalee dis- tradition of providing a hot meal School parents and students of all turkey, mashed potatoes, corn, tributed approximately 600 bas- for those who might otherwise go ages to get together to play touch cranberry sauce, rolls and pump- kets of food for Guadalupe Social without is a passion for the volun- football. kin pie. Services of Catholic Charities in teers who make it a festive day. Bishop Dewane stopped by to Bishop Dewane said this small Collier County. This annual tra- “It is a lot of work, but also so deliver the invocation before the Students at Bishop Verot Catholic token is just one concrete way he dition provides a basket of es- much fun,” Spolsino said. “The fun began. Children played in High School in Fort Myers show can help out those in need in a sential food for area farmworkers look you get from the people is age-appropriate games and had off just some of the food collected direct way. “The reward is know- who might not otherwise have priceless, even from those who fun as the parents cheered on for the needy in the area prior to ing that you are helping others in the money to purchase food for have no clue what Thanksgiving and sometimes joined in. n Thanksgiving. (COURTESY) Dec. 5-18, 2014 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 6 Mass for deacons celebrated Bob Reddy of the Florida Catholic staff

VENICE | During November it is appropriate to take time out to remember those who have died that they may someday be accepted into heaven. For this reason, Bishop Frank J. Dewane invites all of the permanent deacons and their wives to participate in a Memorial Mass each year as a time to pray for, to honor, and to remember the deacons and their wives who have passed away. The 2014 Mass was celebrated Nov. 25 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Center in Venice. Today, there are approximately 90 permanent deacons, many seasonal, living and serving throughout the Diocese. Bishop Frank J. Dewane celebrates the annual Memorial Mass for Deacons and their wives pray at the annual Memorial Mass Nov. 25 Bishop Dewane paid tribute deacons and their wives at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Center which honors those who have died. to the deacons, along with their in Venice Nov. 25. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) wives, for making a sacrifice of ‘We rest assured that they have been marked giving over their own special tal- deacons who have served in the tion, the names of those who have ents in service of the Lord. Dea- Diocese of Venice since its found- passed away during the previous with the sign of God at their Baptism. … Though cons spend their lives in prayerful ing in 1984. year are solemnly read as a candle journey, together with their wives, “We rest assured that they have is lit in their honor. Included in they have gone before us, we find joy in knowing to serve a crucial liturgical role in been marked with the sign of God the list of names was Bishop John they are now in the company of Our Lord.’ the Church. “The life of a deacon at their Baptism and died. Though J. Nevins, founding bishop of the is to take the Gospel message and they have gone before us, we find Diocese of Venice, who died Aug. Bishop Frank Dewane actualize it, to make it real in the joy in knowing they are now in the 26. Bishop Nevins established the present world,” he said. company of Our Lord,” Bishop De- diocesan permanent diaconate annual Mass is an opportunity for done in the most appropriate way The goal of the Memorial Mass wane said. program. everyone to take time out to reflect deacons know how — during a is to bring attention to all of the As part of this annual tradi- Deacon Bob Godlewsky said the on those who have died. This is Mass and with prayer. n 32451-1205 7 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Dec. 5-18, 2014 A special year of celebration My Dear Brothers and Sisters in brothers, and priests who made our the landing of Hernando De Soto God has given. All are invited to Christ, Catholic educational system in the in 1539, religious priests and, later participate in these events as they As the new Liturgical Year opens United States one of the strongest on, religious communities of both become organized in our Diocese this week, the Church also inaugu- the world has ever known. men and women have continually throughout the year, especially rates the Year of Consecrated Life, I myself am eternally grateful had a presence here in bringing the around the World Day for Conse- Florida beginning with the First Sunday of to the religious sisters who taught good news of salvation to all those crated Life at the beginning of Feb- Advent 2014 and lasting until Feb. me at St. James School, a two-room in Southwest Florida. ruary. Yet perhaps the best way we Catholic 2, 2016 (the World Day of Conse- school house in Cooperstown, For nearly half a millennium can honor the religious is to live ac- DIOCESE OF VENICE crated Life). This special year has Wis., where I received eight years since, consecrated persons have cording to the teachings of Christ been declared by Pope Francis and of early formation in the basics of continued to provide for the needy that they have, in word and deed, Vol. 76, No. 3 is dedicated to celebrating and of- reading, writing, arithmetic and, in our area, bringing the love of Je- so dutifully and lovingly shared fering thanks to God for the gift of of course, religion. The St. James sus to so many whom society has with us. 1000 Pinebrook Road consecrated life. In the School building has long forgotten. They have taught and Consecrated life is a life of holi- Venice, FL 34285 Church and especially in since disappeared, but formed countless young people ness that seeks to make present the 941-484-9543 • Fax 941-483-1121 the Diocese of Venice, the the influence of the sis- in our schools and assisted in the Gospel of Jesus. The result of this religious sisters, brothers, ters still stands tall in the building up and pastoral care of holiness is joy. As Pope Francis has PUBLISHER and priests stand as a rich hearts and minds of the missions and parishes. They have said, the beauty of the consecrated Bishop Frank Dewane testimony of the blessings 11 students in that class led lives of prayer and contempla- life is joy. “It is the joy of freshness, DIOCESAN EDITOR and grace God bestows who were blessed by the tion for the people of God and for the joy of following Jesus; the joy Bob Reddy upon those who have em- sisters’ charism of teach- the world. In short, they have dis- that the Holy Spirit gives us, not the [email protected] braced the consecrated From the ing, inspired by the Holy played the vision of salvation in the joy of the world.” 941-484-9543 life. Bishop Spirit. I am sure many of work that they do. Throughout this Year of Conse- Pope Francis has cho- you have had similar ex- Today, we continue to be blessed crated Life, please take the oppor- • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: sen appropriately the Frank J. periences. here in the Diocese of Venice by the tunity to offer gratitude and en- Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275-9953, theme for the year to be Dewane Indeed, the charisms presence of 76 sisters from 35 reli- couragement to the many men and or customerservice@theflorida “Wake Up the World.” This of the religious life ex- gious communities of women, and women who have given their lives catholic.org insightful theme not only ist as a beautiful collage from 26 religious communities of in consecration to Jesus Christ. Notify us of address changes (temporary calls to mind the profound impact of gifts and talents made manifest men there are 15 brothers and 59 Thank them for their faithful dedi- or permanent) as soon as possible. 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Editor’s note: The following is and bad characters of the Gospel to listen for are: Jesus heals the in the Gospel of Mark that one part one of two. The second of act “immediately.” This should man with a withered hand and does not find elsewhere. For ex- this series will appear in the Dec. provide food for thought about how this leads the Pharisees to go out ample, St. Mark tells us that Je- 19 issue of the Florida Catholic. we act, whether we carry out our and plot Jesus’ death. The people sus was asleep “on a cushion” in good intentions as quickly as God of Jesus’ hometown recognized the boat when the disciples were Matthew Caes wants, or if we are quicker to let his “wisdom” and the “mighty afraid of the storm. Only in Mark Special to the Florida Catholic loose with angry or harsh words. works” that He did, and yet “they do we find the curious admoni- A key feature of Jesus’ activity in took offense at him.” In Chapter 6, tion “have salt in yourselves” and VENICE | Advent marks the be- the Gospel of Mark is the expulsion Jesus multiplied the five loaves and this comes in two verses that are ginning of the new liturgical year of demons. The author emphasizes two fish, feeding more than 5,000 strangely loaded with the word for the Church, and with a new this aspect of Jesus’ ministry, and people. Just two chapters later, the “salt” (9:49-50). St. Mark reveals year comes a new Gospel on which the end of the Gospel shows that disciples are once again concerned that when the apostles were sent the Church will focus our attention the spread of Christianity will in- about their inability to feed the out by Jesus to cast out demons, each Sunday. The three-year cycle clude further binding of the de- 4,000 who have gathered to listen heal and preach, they used oil has returned to the Gospel of Mark, mons. The expansion of the king- Matthew Caes to Jesus. Even after seeing Our Lord when they healed, perhaps fore- and to get more out of each Sun- dom of God is at the same time a multiply seven loaves to feed this shadowing the sacrament of day’s readings it is helpful to have reduction of the dominion of the can be seen when we consider that crowd, the disciples are chastised anointing of the sick. some background information. devil. This is fulfilled every day, not there was one person whom Jesus for being hardhearted, blind, deaf St. Mark includes a humor- The point of the Gospel of Mark only when the Church performs did command to proclaim what and forgetful. ous incident that occurred in the is relatively easy to discover, since exorcisms, but also when believers he had experienced, and that is One of the earliest names for midst of the drama of Jesus’ arrest the author tells us in the first verse: overcome sin and temptations in the man possessed by the legion of Christianity found repeatedly in Gethsemane. Along with the “The beginning of the Gospel of their lives, most especially through demons. This person was a gentile, in the book of Acts is the “way.” disciples there was another young Jesus Christ, the Son of God.” Je- the sacrament of Reconciliation. while the others healed were Jews. Sometimes an echo of this name man that the Romans tried to ap- sus’ divine Sonship is mentioned It is clear that St. Mark wants It appears that Jesus was trying to seems to hover in the background prehend. However, he gave them throughout the book by many in- the readers of his Gospel to real- avoid a misunderstanding of his of Mark. For example, the first the slip, leaving behind his clothes, dividuals, including St. Mark, God, ize that Jesus is the Son of God mission. Since many Jews were Sabbath argument with the Phari- running naked from the garden. demons, Jesus and the Roman cen- and messiah, but a curious aspect expecting a warrior messiah who sees recorded in St. Mark’s Gospel One explanation for this unusual turion at the cross. St. Mark wants of Our Lord’s ministry has been would throw off Roman domina- mentions that the disciples were story is that the young man was St. his readers to believe that Jesus is called the “messianic secret.” In tion and restore the earthly king- making their “way” through a field Mark himself. the Son of God, and to live accord- the time before the Resurrection, dom of David, Jesus avoided stir- and eating the grain. First-century In a second article we will look ingly. Jesus strongly urged many of those ring up that hope. In the case of Christians probably saw this as at individual passages of the Gos- The Gospel of Mark is a quick who were healed not to tell anyone. the gentile freed from the legion an allusion to living the “way” pel of Mark to delve a little deeper read. It is the shortest of the four Demons who recognized Jesus as of demons, there was no danger of of Christianity sustained by the and see what the author is trying Gospels and it is fast-paced. The the Son of God were silenced, and feeding a false expectation. Bread from heaven, the Eucharist. to convey through careful literary author has a penchant for using the three apostles who witnessed St. Mark is sensitive to irony. They probably also remembered craftsmanship. n the word “immediately” to move the transfiguration were ordered Most commentators recognize that Jesus is, according to the Gos- the action along, so much so that not to reveal it until after Jesus rose that irony plays a larger role in the pel of John, “the way, the truth and Caes is the Diocese of Venice direc- it occurs more than 40 times in 16 from the dead. Gospel of Mark than in any other the life.” tor of the Office of Peace and Social chapters. Note that both the good Why the secrecy? The answer book of the Bible. A few examples Interesting details show up Justice. St. John Neumann High School’s ‘Celtic Beach Ball’ ‘wows’ NAPLES | With apologies to the lar 1960s song epitomized St. John Pelican Bay in Naples and dubbed generated more than $100,000 in Bishop Frank J. Dewane said Four Seasons, “Oh, What a Night!” Neumann Catholic High School’s “Celtic Beach Ball,” the event drew net revenue for the Naples school. the evening was delightful, add- The opening lyrics to the popu- successful gala. Held at The Club at more than 150 participants and The event included a silent auc- ing that “it is always encouraging tion, which included a one-week when people come out to show stay at a private residence in Las how much they realize the impact Vegas’ Trump Towers (including a Catholic education has on the airfare), two weeks in an seaside students. The St. John Neumann villa in Croatia, pearl and dia- Catholic High School community mond earrings, and a five-course is so blessed to have so many en- Tuscan dinner with wine parings thusiastic and generous support- hosted by school Principal Sister ers.” Patricia Roche and the school’s Auction committee volunteers Salesian teaching order of reli- are already planning a bigger and gious sisters. better Beach Ball for next year. n

A packed house helps support the mission of St. John Neumann Catholic High School to provide a Mitzi Magin, left, Terrance Flynn, center, and Christine Flynn enjoy quality Catholic education for families in Collier County during the school’s annual “Celtic Beach Ball” the St. John Neumann Catholic High School’s annual “Celtic Beach Nov. 22 in Naples. (COURTESY PHOTOS) Ball” Nov. 22. More than 150 took part in the auction and gala. 9 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Dec. 5-18, 2014

of Catholic Charities in Venice is Charities in Lee, Hendry and Aug. 2, 2016. This trip promises to Bradenton. Features St. Joseph DIOCESAN EVENTS looking for volunteers to adopt a Glades counties. Tickets: $200 per be an extraordinary experience for Music Makers and members of the family who resides at the program person; sponsorship opportunities all involved, as it will be held in the Wednesday morning Sarasota Orchestra. Free and open for Christmas by purchasing the available. 239-337-4193, country of birth of St. John Paul adult faith formation video- to the public. 941-756-3732. gifts on their wish list such as towel [email protected], or www. II, founder of World Youth Day. conferencing sessions, 9 a.m., Harbor Nights, Jan. 10, 2015. sets, sheets, laundry supplies, gas catholiccharitiesdov.org. Contact George Smith, gsmith@ nine parish locations, 29 weekly Gala event benefits St. Charles cards, gift cards, etc. Call Rita, 941- dioceseofvenice.org. sessions. 941-766-7334, www.ICSF- Venice Veterans Gala, Feb. 15, Borromeo Catholic School. 485-6264. DOV.org. 2015, 2 p.m., Venice Community Casa Maria soup kitchen. Features cocktail hour with cash Marriage enrichment Center, Venice. Sponsored by Guadalupe Social Services of Theology on Tap. This exciting bar, dinner, silent auction, theme retreat, Jan. 9-11, 2015, Our Catholic Charities, a salute to U.S. Catholic Charities in Immokalee program for young adults (18-39) basket drawings, Derby Day’s races, Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat military veterans with a special manages the soup kitchen — allows them to learn about the and a dessert auction. $50 per Center, Venice. Join couples for a including feeding a hot meal to faith while building community. tribute to soldiers of the Korean person. Mike McCluskey 941-625- weekend to renew and strengthen 100 people each day — clothing This year Theology on Tap will War. Features Venice High School 5533. your marriage in the richness and shower programs formerly be held at various parishes Chamber Orchestra, Chamber Pregnancy Careline Center and beauty of the Catholic Faith run by Guadalupe Center. Anyone throughout the Diocese. Each Chorus, and Jazz Band along with banquet, Jan. 13, 2015, Charlotte through sacramental grace. Led wishing to support the soup location will host a series of weekly a silent auction, military vehicles Harbor Yacht Club, 4400 Lister by Jim and Maureen Otremba. kitchen can send donations to: talks and discussions on relevant and exhibits, and vintage autos. St., Port Charlotte. Proceeds will Register at www.dioceseofvenice. Guadalupe Social Services, P.O. Box topics in a relaxed atmosphere. Proceeds benefit programs and benefit this nonprofit organization org/enrichment or call Angela, 941- 5034, Immokalee, FL 34143, and Free baby-sitting, icebreakers, services of Catholic Charities that which provides free ultrasounds, 484-9543. assist veterans. Tickets: $20 in note the intention is to support classes for new moms, baby trivia, and food and drinks are the soup kitchen; or visit www. provided. BYOB. Upcoming dates: EnCourage meeting, advance; $25 at the door. Ticket food, diapers, clothing and other Jan. 14, 2015, 7:15 p.m., includes food and a drink. Visit catholiccharitiesdov.org and click • Naples area, continuously information all to help women Resurrection Parish, Fort Myers. www.catholiccharitiesdov.org, call DONATE NOW. on Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. First decide to keep their unborn child. An apostolate for parents 941-484-9543 or email suarez@ Television Mass for the Call Margaret Jagenow, 941-426- Tuesdays, St. John the Evangelist; dioceseofvenice.org. homebound in the northern second Tuesdays, St. Agnes; third and other relatives of those 8594. who have same-sex attraction. Bethesda House Mardi Gras portions of the diocese, 10 a.m. “A Leap Into The Future,” Tuesdays, St. Peter the Apostle; on ION Television Network; in fourth Tuesdays, St. William. Opportunity to share experiences Madness, Feb. 17, 2015, 6 p.m., Feb. 21, 2015, St. Martha Catholic in a confidential, faithful, and The Francis, Sarasota. Includes the southern portions of the School, St. Anne’s Hall, Sarasota. • Venice/North Port Area, supportive environment. Office cocktail hour, dinner, dancing and diocese, 10 a.m., on WFTX-TV returns Jan. 8, 2015, six consecutive Black-tie-optional gala fundraiser of Evangelization, 941-484-9543, Mardi Gras festivities. Proceeds (FOX-4). Check your local listings will include dinner, catered Thursdays at San Pedro Parish, evangelization@dioceseofvenice. will benefit Bethesda House, a for channel information. Leaflet North Port. by Michael’s On East, and live org. program of Catholic Charities, missals are available upon request entertainment by Mainstream. • Fort Myers Area, returns Apologetics Conference, Jan. which provides professional and by calling 941-484-9543 and asking Benefit campaign for building the Jan. 22, 2015, four consecutive 17, 2015, St. Charles Borromeo compassionate support services about the TV Mass or by writing: Zazarino Center. Contact Laura Thursdays, Resurrection Parish. Parish, Port Charlotte. Theme: for individuals suffering with TV Mass, Diocese of Venice, 1000 Osborn, 941-953-4181, losborn@ National Night of Prayer for “Can You Trust the Bible?” Day the HIV/AIDS. Tickets: $125. Visit Pinebrook Road, Venice, FL 34285. stmarthaschool.net. Contact Gail Ardy, 941-486-4714, Life, Dec. 8, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Parishes will include presentations and www.catholiccharitiesdov.org, call Free rosary repair service. [email protected]. throughout the Diocese of Venice discussions on the reliability of 941-355-4680, ext. 307; or email Send broken rosaries in a padded and United States will join in the Scriptures and the proper [email protected]. Safe Environment training. envelope to: Betty and Dick prayer to restore life, liberty, the ways to understand its saving Our Mother’s House wine As part of the Safe Environment Holden, 7930 Estero Blvd., No. faith and peace, uniting the Feast message. Office of Evangelization, tasting, auction and dinner Program, the Diocese of Venice 502, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931. of the Immaculate Conception 941-484-9543, evangelization@ dance, Feb. 26, 2015, 5:30 p.m. requires that all employees and They will be repaired and returned with the Feast of St. Juan Diego. dioceseofvenice.org. Plantation Golf and Country those volunteers who work with within a week. You can also Local participating parishes Catholic Charities Ball, Jan. Club, Venice. Features the “Big children and/or vulnerable adults donate old or broken rosaries to listed at www.dioceseofvenice. 31, 2015, 6 p.m., Ritz-Carlton, Spender” and silent and bucket be fingerprinted and trained in be sent to the missions. 239-463- org. Contact Jeanne Berdeaux, Sarasota. Proceeds benefit the auctions along with wine tasting, Safe Environment. For class times 3993 or [email protected]. [email protected] or and locations, contact your local programs and services of Catholic dinner and dancing. Proceeds Card parties, first Wednesdays, 941-441-1101. Charities in Sarasota and Manatee will benefit Our Mother’s House, parish or Diocesan school or visit the Diocesan website at www. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Francis of Our Lady of Perpetual Help counties, which include Our a program of Catholic Charities Assisi Parish hall, 5265 Placida Retreat Center, Venice. To Mother’s House, St. Martha’s committed to helping homeless dioceseofvenice.org. Report all abuses against minors to the Road, Grove City. Sponsored by the register, www.olph-retreat.org, Early Learning Center, Bethesda mothers and their children achieve Women’s Guild. Cost: $7, includes 941-486-0233. House, housing counseling and self-sufficiency. Tickets: $75. Florida Department of Children and Families at 1-800-962-2873. games, lunch and door prizes. • Monthly Eucharistic foreclosure prevention, financial Visit www.catholiccharitiesdov. To report abuse by Diocesan Reservations required. 941-697- Adoration, First Thursdays, 3 p.m. assistance, senior services, org, or 941-485-6264 or email personnel or volunteers, call 4899. Adoration with Benediction, professional counseling, refugee [email protected]. the Diocesan Victims Assistance College campus outreach followed by Mass. All invited. services and immigration services. Diocesan Men’s Conference, Coordinator Barbara DiCocco at information. Tickets: www.catholiccharitiesdov. • Day of prayer, second March 7, 2015, Bishop Verot 941-416-6114. • Catholic Student Organization Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. org; 941-355-4680, ext. 311; or Catholic High School, Fort Myers. (CSO) at Florida Gulf Coast Mass. Includes continental email [email protected]. Speakers include Tom Peterson, University meets on campus breakfast, lunch, two conferences, Anniversary Masses 2015. All founder of Catholics Come Home, COMMUNITY Sundays, 7 p.m., followed by opportunity for Sacrament of couples celebrating 25, 30, 35, 40, and Catholic apologist Trent Mass, in Cohen Hall, Room 214 Reconciliation. $25 in advance; $30 45, 50, or 50-plus years of marriage Horn. Office of Evangelization, EVENTS for adoration. “CSO Dinner,” at door. are invited by Bishop Frank J. 941-484-9543, evangelization@ Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Bible studies, • Ignatian spirituality retreat Dewane to an Anniversary Mass, to dioceseofvenice.org. Endow women’s studies, Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Contact for men, Dec. 15-18 Includes food, be celebrated Feb. 7 at Epiphany 2015 Emerald Ball, March 14, Tuesdays, 11 a.m., Our Lady of Father Michael Goodyear: fellowship, quiet reflection and Cathedral in Venice and March Ritz-Carlton Beach Resort, Naples. Light Parish, Fort Myers. Connect in [email protected], 239- opportunity for spiritual growth. 14 at St. Leo the Great Parish in Elegant, black-tie gala features faith with other women. Reading 849-7445. Catholic Student Cost: $395 per person, includes Bonita Springs. More information cocktails, dinner, dancing and and open discussion. $20. Next Organization is also on Facebook. three nights’ accommodations will follow. auction. Sponsorship opportunities date: Dec. 9. 239-267-7088, ext. • Catholic Club at New College (private rooms and baths) and all National March for Life available. All proceeds will 245. of Florida, Ringling College of meals. planning, for those interested benefit the programs and services Council of Catholic Women Art and Design, and University Novena of Masses for Life, in going to the Jan. 22, 2015, of Catholic Charities in Collier meeting, Dec. 10, 10 a.m., St of South Florida (Sarasota) meets the 25th of each month, started march in Washington, D.C. Learn County. 239-455-2655, star@ Raphael Parish, 770 Kilbourne Sundays for Mass at 7 p.m. at March 25 at different parishes more at marchforlife.org/march- catholiccharitiescc.org, www. Ave., Englewood. Presentation by rotating campus locations. Bible throughout the Diocese through with-us/2015-hotel-information. catholiccharitiescc.org. students from Cardinal Mooney study on campus each Wednesday Dec. 25. A special observance of For local information, contact Boots and Bandannas Catholic High School. Potluck night. Contact Father Matthew the life of Jesus in the womb of Jeanne Berdeaux, 941-441-1101 or Dinner Dance, March 21, 2015, luncheon follows. Ryan, 473-9506. Grady: mgrady@incarnationchurch. our Blessed Mother, Masses are [email protected]. 6 p.m., Kingsway Country Club, Faith and Wine, Thursday, org, 941-921-6631. Catholic Club is offered for a greater respect for all Diocesan Women’s Port Charlotte. The country-and- December 11, 6:30 p.m., St. John also on Facebook. human life. For complete schedule, Conference, Feb. 14, 2015, Bishop western-themed evening features the Evangelist Parish, Naples. Are you a Catholic physician, visit www.dioceseofvenice.org/ Verot Catholic High School, Fort complimentary photo booth, Speaker: Brandie Dixon. Faith and health care professional or respectlife. Myers. Speakers this year include live country music, line dancing Wine is a diverse group of women medical student? The Catholic Men’s weekend silent TV and radio personality Dr. Ray instructor, silent auction, cocktails, seeking fellowship and a greater Medical Association (CMA) retreat, Dec. 12-14, Our Lady of Guarendi, and atheist-turned- dinner and dancing. Proceeds understanding of their Catholic helps doctors and health care Perpetual Help Retreat Center, Catholic Jennifer Fulwiler. Office benefit the programs and services Faith. $20 prepayment required. professionals grow in faith, Venice. Father Sean Morris, Oblates of Evangelization, 941-484-9543, of Catholic Charities in DeSoto Visit www.faithandwine.com. to maintain ethical integrity and of the Virgin Mary, will lead men evangelization@dioceseofvenice. County. Tickets: $75. Visit www. pay and for more information. provide excellent health care in through challenging talks, prayer, org. catholiccharitiesdov.org, call Concert, Dec. 12, 7 p.m., St. accordance with the teachings adoration, and spiritual direction. 2015 Venetian Charity Ball, 863-494-1068 or email charity2@ Thomas More Parish, Sarasota. of the Church. The CMA offers Cost: $200, includes meals, lodging. Feb. 14, 6 p.m., Hyatt Regency embarqmail.com. Key Chorale directed by Joseph professional, spiritual, and moral Scholarships are available. Register Coconut Point, Estero. Elegant World Youth Day Pilgrimage: Caulkins. Tickets: $25 reserved; $15 support through local chapters at dioceseofvenice.org/mens- and exciting evening, cocktails, Krakow 2016. The Diocese of general admission. 941-923-1691. and annual national conferences retreat or 941-484-9543. dinner, dancing, entertainment Venice has opened registration for Sacred music Christmas featuring world-class speakers and Adopt a family for and auction. Proceeds benefit the international pilgrimage to concert, Dec. 14, 4 p.m., St. CME credits. Visit www.cathmed. Christmas. Our Mother’s House programs and services of Catholic World Youth Day in Poland July 23- Joseph Parish, 3100 26th St. W., org to learn more. Dec. 5-18, 2014 Florida Catholic NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS 10 Pope Francis: Manga comic superhero book

Mark Judge in Mercy.” But there is one scene de- the volume’s size and its price. The Catholic News Service picting violent unrest in the pope’s other Manga Hero books are around homeland of Argentina. While not 300 pages long, and their compact NEW YORK | The publisher graphic, this section of the narrative size makes them easy to carry and Manga Hero specializes in combin- may require some context for young read on a train or a subway. They ing two seemingly disparate things: children. also all cost around $10. “I Believe comic books in the Japanese, or Writer Regina Doman and art- in Mercy” runs to approximately 50 manga, style and Catholic subject ist Sean Lam effectively connect pages yet has a cover price of $14.99. matter. events in the future pontiff’s life Additionally, it’s oversized, which The imprint’s founder, Jonathan This is the cover from the graphic novel “Pope Francis: I Believe in with aspects of the life of Christ. makes it more awkward to read Lin, whose father grew up in Japan, Mercy.” (MANGA HERO | CNS) When a young priest is killed by than previous titles. has used this aesthetic — which is extremists and Father Jorge expe- Some readers may prefer to start known, among other things, for its Of course, the comic book form devil. riences fear, for example, the next with another Manga Hero comic. kinetic energy — to celebrate the can be used to tell any story. But it’s Manga Hero’s newest offering is panel shows Jesus raising his hands At 200 pages and priced under $10, lives of St. John Paul II, Pope Bene- surprising how well manga works in “Pope Francis: I Believe in Mercy.” to calm a mighty wave. There is also “Many Are Called” is a wonderful dict XVI and characters from the recounting tales about the Church. It’s a revised and expanded version a fun section in the back of the book alternative, based on the parables of Old and New Testaments. There is In a way it shouldn’t be that much of of a profile of its subject — known as with a map of the Vatican City State Jesus. The graphic biography con- plenty of action in these volumes a surprise. After all, Jesus led a life Jorge Bergoglio before his ascent to and drawings of the various cars tains a single scene of gun-related and the biographies are uniformly full of action — from his long jour- the papacy — published in 2013. used by the pope. violence. The Catholic News Ser- well researched. Lin’s writers are all neys on foot to his dynamic heal- Predictably, there is nothing There are only two drawbacks to vice classification is A-I — general graduates of Catholic colleges. ings and confrontations with the morally objectionable in “I Believe “Pope Francis: I Believe in Mercy”: patronage. (Not otherwise rated.) n Release of Guantanamo detainees appears to be on upswing Dennis Sadowski The Guantanamo Bay prison Catholic News Service has been controversial since the U.S. Army first detainees arrived Jan. 11, 2002. troops stand WASHINGTON | The recent re- Reports of torture have surfaced guard over leases of several men from the U.S. throughout its history and authori- Sally Port detention facility at Guantanamo ties turned to force feeding of in- One at Camp Bay, Cuba, is seen as a sign that oth- mates who joined a hunger strike Delta in er transfers are in the works by ad- in early 2013 to protest their incar- 2006 where vocates for the more than 140 men ceration. detainees still being held. Overall, 779 men have been de- are held Fawzi al-Odah, a Kuwaiti nation- tained at the facility, according at the U.S. al, was transferred to authorities in to the Center for Constitutional Naval Base in his homeland Nov. 4, while five oth- Rights. The Office of the Director Guantanamo er men were transferred for resettle- of National Intelligence reported Bay, Cuba. (JOE SKIPPER, ment in Slovakia and Georgia Nov. that as of July 15, 629 people, in- REUTERS 20. Those releases were followed by cluding nine who died, had been | CNS) another Nov. 22 as Muhammad al- transferred out of detention. Zahrani was sent to his homeland Detainee advocates contend of Saudi Arabia after being held for that holding men indefinitely 12 years. All had been determined without charges or facing trial vio- no longer to be a threat to U.S. na- lates international human rights tional security. Five other Taliban law. President Barack Obama has members were released in an ex- expressed concern that keeping change for U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Guantanamo Bay open poses a Bergdahl in May. threat to national security because curate. A series of semiannual re- third-party countries before addi- Worker in Cleveland and Witness Al-Odah was the first inmate to it serves the motives of Islamic ports from the Office of the Direc- tional restrictions on their transfer Against Torture participant, wel- be cleared under a recently estab- militant groups in recruiting new tor of National Intelligence show are imposed by the new Congress comed the releases, but expressed lished review panel re-evaluating members. that between Dec. 29, 2011, and as Republicans strengthened con- concern that the Guantanamo some detainees previously consid- November’s transfers came as July 15, 2014, four of 21 released trol in the House and rose to power Bay center remained open. “Our ered too dangerous to release. Un- congressional Republicans have detainees either had returned to or in the Senate. work is letting people know that der current protocol, the Pentagon been more critical of the releases, were suspected of returning to ter- Wells Dixon, senior attorney there are still 148 men in Guanta- has notified Congress that nine calling them irresponsible. Con- rorist activities. at the Center for Constitutional namo who continue to be impris- other detainees have been cleared gress repeatedly has blocked at- For detainee advocates, the fo- Rights, said it is the president’s re- oned and tortured and never be- for transfer. Six were to be sent to tempts to close the prison and cus remains on the men cleared sponsibility to act on the transfers. ing charged with a crime,” he told Uruguay, but their transfer has been transfer detainees to U.S. soil or to for release but with nowhere to go. “The obstacles are political,” he CNS. “Our work is to make these delayed as the country prepared for allow all but a handful to face trial. “Those are detainees that our gov- said. “Under current law, there’s men being held by our government a runoff presidential election Nov. Rep. Buck McKeon, R-Califor- ernment has said we have no reason nothing Congress can do. Congress to be human in our eyes.” 30. nia, retiring chairman of the House to hold,” said Matthew Hawthorne, is entitled to be notified 30 days be- He said the organization was The Center for Constitutional Armed Services Committee, called policy director for the National Re- fore release. There’s nothing Con- encouraged by recent comments Rights reports that of the 142 men the recent transfers reckless. He ligious Campaign Against Torture. gress can do to stop a transfer short by Pope Francis who decried the in detention, 72 have been cleared was one of two members of Con- “Unfortunately, due in part to re- of passing new legislation. All the detention of prisoners without trial for release, but remain mired in le- gress — the other being Sen. Kelly strictions put in place by Congress president would have to do is to Oct. 23 in a meeting with represen- gal limbo. Bill Quigley, who is a law Ayotte, R-New Hampshire — who and the slow response of the ad- make sure they get notice and then tatives of the International Associ- professor at Loyola University New asked Obama Oct. 30 to suspend ministration to act, many of those transfer these men out.” ation of Penal Law. Orleans and has worked with the transfers. They referenced a Fox detainees have remained there Meanwhile, Witness Against “That’s important for us at Wit- center, is among those calling for News report that said between 20 for many years, many since the Torture, established by several ness Against Torture that people the release of the men. and 30 detainees released since (George W.) Bush administration.” Catholic Workers and others in like Pope Francis continue to “It is an absolute violation of our 2011 were suspected by intelli- Hawthorne suggested that the 2005 with the goal of closing the speak out against the death pen- law and international law and no- gence and Defense Department of- number of transfers may pick up facility, will continue its annual alty and indefinite detention. We body even says that it’s not. It’s just ficials of joining Islamic State and now that the midterm elections weeklong witness and fast in need strong moral guidance from a pure political decision,” Quigley other militant groups in Syria. have passed. He said the White Washington Jan. 5-13, 2015. him to offer moral support,” Knes- told Catholic News Service. The report turned out to be inac- House may try to place men in Chris Knestrick, a Catholic trick said. n 11 ADVERTISEMENT Florida Catholic Dec. 5-18, 2014

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ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM ISTANBUL | Pope Francis called on political and religious leaders across the Muslim world to condemn violence done in the name of Islam. The pope said he told Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Nov. 28 that “it would be beautiful if all Islamic leaders — whether they be political leaders, religious leaders, academic leaders — would Pope Francis meets with young refugees from civil wars in Syria and say clearly that they condemn (ter- Iraq, a few hours after joining Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew rorism), because that will help of Constantinople to denounce the plight of Christians there. the majority of Islamic people to (L’oSSErVATorE romANo | CNS) say, ‘That’s true,’” and show non- Muslims that Islam is a religion of port at the October 2014 extraordi- expel him.” peace. nary Synod of Bishops on the fam- • The pope would like to visit “I sincerely believe that you can- ily survived in the corresponding one of the camps housing refugees not say that all Muslims are ter- section of the final document, even from the civil wars in Syria and Iraq, rorists just as you cannot say that though the latter was widely con- but cannot do so now because of se-

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32723-1205 dency of Religious Affairs, its presi- event during his visit to Turkey — a Bartholomew at the patriarchal dent, Mehmet Gormez, decried country whose population is less Church of St. George. The service what he called the “dissemination than 0.2 percent Christian — that was a kind of prelude to a liturgy of terror scenarios by the global recalled the enthusiastic crowds planned for the next day in the media through anti-Muslim ex- who ordinarily greet him on his same church. n 13 KIDS’ PAGE Florida Catholic Dec. 5-18, 2014 We know about but what is a ave you ever noticed how a lot of ornaments on a Christmas tree have absolutely nothing to do with Christmas? Just because an ornament from the movie “Frozen” displays Elsa wearing a Santa hat, that doesn’t exactly make that ornament “Christmasy.” Same idea goes to ornaments for college football teams, motorcycles and teddy bears. One ancient tradition serves to tell the story of the Bible from creation to the Christmas story: the Jesse Tree. Dating back ? to the Middle Ages in Europe, a Jesse Tree derives its name from Jesse, the father of King David. (Jesus was a decendant of David.) God promised David that his kingdom would last forever. Two centuries after the death of King David, God spoke through the prophet Isaiah and said: “And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots: and the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and fortitude, the spirit of knowledge, and of the fear of the Lord.” (Isaiah 11:1-2)

A Jesse Tree is usually a branch or sapling that is decorated with illustrated ornaments that represent the people, prophesies, and events leading up to the birth of Jesus. The ornaments of the Jesse Tree tell the story of God in the Old Testament, connecting the Advent season with the faithfulness of God across 4,000 years of history. Each symbol for the tree can be used as an ornament and corresponds with a biblical passage. For instance, one the first ornaments to put on the Jesse Tree could symbolize the first story of the Bible — creation as told in Genesis, Chapters 1-2. How does that relate to the birth of Christ? Well, when God created the world and people, God showed his wisdom and loving goodness, just as God did when Jesus was born. The first Jesse Trees weren’t actually trees, but large carvings, tapestries or even stained-glass windows put in Churches. They served a big purpose of telling the story of the Bible through pictures because there were many people who could not read and write. But now Jesse Trees are used as a kind of Advent calendar. You can use a normal Christmas tree or a banner in the shape of a tree. You can even make a tree out of wire or branches or even Legos. (Check out the art at right. A tree could just be bare branches). Each day through Advent or on just the four Sundays of Advent, a special decoration or ornament that tells a story from the Bible is hung on the tree. Below are just a few examples of some symbols and Bible passages to possibly make Jesse Tree ornaments from. When making them, use construction paper, clay, popsicle sticks or any craft item that you think will best make your own personal Jesse Tree. Story Symbol Bible verse • Adam and Eve Man and woman Genesis 2:4-24 • The fall of Adam and Eve Tree; apple Genesis 3 • Noah and the great flood Ark; dove; animals; rainbow Genesis 6-9 • The story of Abraham Sword; mountain; stars Genesis 12:2-3; 17:4-6 • Abraham and his son, Isaac Ram Genesis 22 • Jacob’s dream (son of Isaac) Ladder Genesis 28:10-22 • Joseph and his brothers Coat of many colors; sack of grain Genesis 37-45 • The birth of Moses and the story of the burning bush Baby in a basket, burning bush Exodus 1-6 • The Isrealites — Passover, Lamb Exodus 11-13 and journey to the sea, testing in the desert 14:1-15:21; 15:22-17:16 • The Ten Commandments Tablets Exodus 19-20 • Joshua and the fall of Jericho Ram’s horn or trumpet Joshua 6 • Samuel and the kingdom’s beginning Crown, lamp, temple 1 Samuel 3 and 10-12 1 Kings 3:2-14 • The story of David Shepherd’s crook or harp 1 Samuel 16-17; 24; 28 and 2 Samuel 5-6; 11-12; 19-24 • Gideon’s small army, unlikely victory Clay water pitcher Judges 6-8 • Elijah fights false gods Stone altar 1 Kings 17 and 18 • John the Baptist Scallop shell Matthew 3:1-12 • The Annunciation of Mary White lily Luke 1:26-38 • Mary visits Elizabeth Mother and child Luke 1:39-45 • Joseph: Be not afraid Carpenter’s square or hammer Matthew 1:18-25 • The Magi worship Jesus Star or candle Matthew 2:1-12 • The birth of Jesus Manger Luke 2:1-7 • Christ in the world Chi-Rho Matthew 1:1-25; John 1:3-4 Resources: www.loyolapress.com/the-jesse-tree.htm and www.catholicculture.org These are just a few examples of some of the Bible passages and symbols you can use on a Jesse Tree. When going online, you and your family could do an image search for “Jesse Tree ornaments” and see what kind of ideas pop up. Dec. 5-18, 2014 Florida Catholic NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS 14 Millions could benefit from Obama’s new immigration policies Patricia Zapor work.” they estimate about 270,000 ad- A boy in New Mexico kisses his father through Catholic News Service The simple step of having a Social ditional people will be eligible for the border fence Security number will make it possi- DACA under new rules that drop following Mass Nov. 22 HYATTSVILLE, Md. | The meet- ble for some of his friends to finally the previous age limit of under-30 in Sunland Park, N.M. ing room in the middle of Mary- buy homes, Velasquez said. They and roll forward the date by which Bishops from the U.S. and land’s most immigrant-dense ZIP have the financial resources and applicants need to have arrived in Mexico celebrated the code Nov. 20 was full of people who pay taxes using an identification the U.S. to 2010 from the original Mass two days after U.S. epitomize the problems President number from the Internal Revenue date of 2007. President Barack Obama Barack Obama is trying to address Service, he explained, but lacking a Though the audience at the offic- unveiled executive with executive action. Social Security number is an obsta- es of CASA de Maryland, a commu- action to extend deferral Families with roots in Mexico, El cle to obtaining a mortgage. nity organizing service, was quiet of deportations. (BOB Salvador and Guatemala — some Obama’s orders basically would throughout the 15-minute address, ROLLER | CNS) with U.S. citizen children, some expand upon the 2-year-old pro- broadcast with simultaneous Span- with one adult child who has legal gram known as Deferred Action ish translation on Telemundo, the ers and sisters to be welcomed, re- relief is no substitute for legislative permanent residency (a green card), for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA. moments leading up to the presi- spected and loved.” reform. We need a permanent fix and other adults who are in the Through it, more than half a million dent’s appearance were filled with The Catholic Legal Immigration to the immigration system that can country illegally — all watched the young adults and teens who came to cheerful chanting and applause as Network, known as CLINIC, also only be achieved through bipartisan big screen as Obama announced the U.S. as minors have been prom- residents of the neighborhood stood welcomed the package of executive Congressional action.” his plans for allowing perhaps 40 ised they won’t be deported if they to tell their stories. actions, including plans to make it She added that the network has percent of the 11 million people stay out of trouble. “Si, se pudo!” they chanted, or easier for immigrants who lack legal been gearing up to meet the need without legal immigration status to In exchange for registering with “yes, we could,” or maybe “yes, he status to travel to their home coun- for legal advice the deferred-action be temporarily protected from de- the government, going through could.” That’s the past tense of the tries without penalty. Jeanne M. program will trigger. “We will be portation. background checks and other re- “si, se puede” or “yes, we can,” that Atkinson, executive director CLIN- ready.” n The package of administrative quirements and paying fees, they re- has long been popular in rallying IC, said, “however, administrative actions, explained in more detail ceived work permits and Social Se- migrants to various causes. starting with an Obama appearance curity numbers. More than 600,000 Among those who were quick Nov. 21 in Nevada, includes repriori- people have applied for the program to applaud the president’s plans tizing who the government will tar- launched in summer 2012. Of that, were Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of get for deportation, cracking down 27,000 applications were rejected Louisville, Ky., president of the U.S. primarily on dangerous criminals (and could perhaps be resubmitted) Conference of Catholic Bishops; and and new arrivals at the border. and about 16,000 have been denied. Seattle Auxiliary Bishop Eusebio L. “We’re going to keep focusing Others are in various stages of the Elizondo, chairman of the USCCB enforcement resources on actual approval process. Committee on Migration. threats to our security,” Obama The new program would offer “We welcome any efforts … that said in his televised address from the same deal to parents of U.S. citi- protect individuals and protect and the White House. “Felons, not fami- zens or green card holders who have reunite families and vulnerable lies. Criminals, not children. Gang lived in here for at least five years, a children,” said Bishop Elizondo in a members, not a mom who’s working potential pool of more than 4 mil- statement from the USCCB. hard to provide for her kids. We’ll lion people, according to the White Archbishop Kurtz quoted Pope prioritize, just like law enforcement House. Both the parents-of-citizens Francis in saying every human be- does every day.” program and DACA will now be ing bears the image of Christ. “We Another component will change good for three years, and renew- ourselves need to see, and then to the approach in granting visas to able. 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NATIO panelists, including directors from operation, ensuring peace on the cis proclaimed six new saints several nonprofit groups and other continent and helping others find Church launches and praised them for the love organizations, spoke about ways to peace as well, requires a real com- Year for and self-giving with which they Catholic doctor support women experiencing pov- mitment to dialogue and respect served God and built up his erty and hunger. “We have made for others, Pope Francis said. While Consecrated Life kingdom by serving the poor who died of Ebola great strides in reducing hunger the pope did not specifically men- VATICAN CITY | The first Sun- and needy. Creating the two In- and poverty around the world, yet tion the current conflict between day of Advent, Nov. 30, marking the dian and four Italian saints Nov. remembered women continue to be treated like Ukraine and Russia, both members start of the new liturgical year, also 23, the feast of Christ the King, LANDOVER HILLS, Md. | Dr. second-class citizens,” said the of the Council of Europe, he told inaugurated the Year for Consecrat- the pope said, “They responded Martin Salia, the Maryland Catho- Rev. David Beckmann, president council members that a “great toll ed Life. The yearlong observance is with extraordinary creativity lic doctor who died Nov. 17 after of Bread for the World, a Christian of suffering and death is still being dedicated to renewing hope in reli- to the commandment of love of contracting the Ebola virus while citizens’ anti-hunger lobby that in- enacted on this continent.” Visit- gious life and instilling it more pro- God and neighbor,” dedicating serving in his native Sierra Leone, cludes the institute. “Progress to- ing European institutions in Stras- foundly with a prophetic witness of themselves, “without holding was remembered by his family and ward women’s empowerment has bourg Nov. 25, the pope marked the the Gospel. Cardinal Joao Braz de back, to serving the least and as- parish priest as a man who loved been slow due to discriminatory 65th anniversary of the 47-mem- Aviz, prefect of the Congregation sisting the destitute, sick, elderly God and who loved to serve others. laws, unpaid work caring for the ber Council of Europe, which was for Institutes of Consecrated Life and pilgrims.” After singing the “Dr. Salia lived the Gospel,” said family and traditions that demean formed to promote democracy, hu- and Societies of Apostolic Life, cele- litany, Pope Francis read the can- Father Rick Gancayco, pastor of their capacity as decision-makers.” man rights and the rule of law on brated the year’s opening Mass Nov. onization formula, proclaiming St. Mary Parish in Landover Hills, The main findings of the hunger the continent in the wake of the de- 30 in St. Peter’s Basilica because the new saints: Kuriakose Elias where the late doctor and his family report indicated that by empower- struction and division sown by the Pope Francis was on an apostolic Chavara, the Indian founder of were members. “He lived his faith. ing women and girls around the World War II. Where is Europe’s en- visit in Turkey. Msgr. Jose Rodri- the Carmelites of Mary Immacu- He laid down his life for his friends.” world, hunger, extreme poverty and ergy, idealism and constant search guez Carballo, the congregation’s late, a Syro-Malabar Catholic or- Salia died at the Nebraska Medical malnutrition can be diminished. It for truth, he asked members of the secretary, told Vatican Radio the der. Born in 1805, he died in 1871; Center after being flown there from stated that women are dispropor- Council of Europe’s parliamentary first Sunday of Advent was selected Euphrasia Eluvathingal, a mem- Freetown, Sierra Leone, where he tionately affected by these issues assembly, ambassadors from the 47 as the launch date because Advent ber of the Carmelites founded by was serving as chief medical officer because of discrimination, espe- member states, the 47 judges of the represents “the time of hope par St. Chavara. She lived 1877-1952; and surgeon at Kissy United Meth- cially in developing countries. European Court of Human Rights excellence.” A number of interna- Nicholas of Longobardi, an Ital- odist Hospital. He was flown to the and other guests, including repre- tional meetings have been planned ian friar of the Minim order, who Omaha-based medical center — U.S.-Mexico border sentatives of the religions present in in Rome over the course of the year. lived 1650-1709; Giovanni Anto- one of only four U.S. hospitals des- member countries. “Europe should At the start of 2015, a three-day ecu- nio Farina, an Italian bishop of ignated to handle Ebola patients — Mass marked by reflect on whether its immense hu- menical conference of religious will Vicenza and the founder of the after he tested positive for the virus. painful reunion man, artistic, technical, social, po- take place Jan 22-25. A seminar for Teaching Sisters of St. Dorothy. Several days before his death, Salia, litical, economic and religious pat- formation directors will take place He died in 1888; Ludovico of Ca- 44, arrived at the Nebraska hospi- SUNLAND PARK, N.M. | The 18- rimony is simply an artifact of the April 8-11. And a workshop for soria, the 19th-century Italian tal in critical condition. Because car Union Pacific train blew its horn past or whether it is still capable of young consecrated men and women founder of the Grey Franciscan his illness was so advanced, those about 50 feet from the U.S.-Mexico inspiring culture and displaying its has been organized for Sept. 23-25. Friars of Charity and the Grey protocols for treating the virus were divide. There, in a dusty one-acre treasures to mankind as a whole,” The observance will actually extend Franciscan Sisters of St. Eliza- unsuccessful. The St. Mary School lot, an American road ends — liter- he said. beyond one liturgical year and wrap beth; and Amato Ronconi, a 13th- community organized a Nov. 21 me- ally. And it was where 12-year-old up with a weeklong conference in century Italian lay Franciscan morial Mass for Salia. The late doc- Yoryet Lara hoped to get a glimpse Catholic leaders early 2016, from Jan. 26 to Feb. 2. and founder of a hospice for the tor’s 13-year-old son, Hinwaii, is an of her mother. “It’s been so long, I poor, which is now a home for the eighth-grader at the school. Another need to see her,” Yoryet said. “Other work to keep peace Vatican raffles elderly in Rimini, Italy. son, 20-year-old Maada, is an altar children get to see their moms on as tensions simmer server at the parish. In his homily, special occasions like Mother’s pope gifts to raise Evangelization Father Gancayco called Salia “a very Day. I don’t. It’s not fair,” she said JERUSALEM | Catholic aid money for poor special person who wanted to be as she wiped away tears. Yoryet’s workers and clergy are finding that helps Cuban where he was needed the most.” mother, Trinidad Acahua, once life and coexistence are becoming VATICAN CITY | Like many Catholic lived in the U.S. illegally, in El Paso, increasingly difficult in Jerusalem Catholic parishes, the Vatican has Empowering Texas. She had a job, paid her rent, as tensions simmer and violence turned to a raffle to raise money; parish grow stayed out of trouble. She had two between Israelis and Palestinians the difference is, though, the prizes HAVANA | The growing in- women can lead children here, making them both mount with no end in sight. Acts are items originally given as gifts to volvement of Catholics in Church to solutions for U.S. citizens. But one day she ran of violence, seemingly one retalia- Pope Francis. For 10 euros — about life in westernmost Cuba is the a stop sign on her way to work and tory measure after another, have $12.50 — anyone can go to the Vati- result of greater evangelization hunger, poverty, was pulled over. When she couldn’t occurred since June. Then, riots can post office or pharmacy and and has prompted plans to build WASHINGTON | In the fight produce paperwork for insurance broke out in Jerusalem following buy a chance to win a Fiat Panda the first new church on the island against worldwide hunger and pov- or proof of car ownership, she was the murder of a Palestinian boy. 4x4, a small SUV “fully loaded” with in more than 50 years, a Cuban erty, a new report found that when taken into custody and eventually Authorities said he was killed in every option available, the Vatican bishop said. Bishop Jorge Serpa women are empowered, everyone deported. That was seven years ago. retaliation for the killing of three said. Tickets are not for sale on the Perez of Pinar del Rio said the wins. The Bread for the World Insti- Just as the 16th annual Border Mass, Jewish high school students out- Internet or anywhere outside Vati- new church will be built in Sandi- tute, which provides policy analyses hosted by the area’s three dioceses side of a Jewish settlement in the can City. The raffle is being run by no, a town of 36,000, in a partner- on hunger and offers strategies to was set to begin, the girls rushed the West Bank. Since then tensions the Vatican City State governor’s of- ship with St. Lawrence Church end it, presented the results from its international fence, calling out for have spilled into religious sites, fice, and proceeds will be placed di- in Tampa, a Cuban-American recent hunger report, “When Wom- their mother, who was joining them with the most recent episode oc- rectly “at the disposition of the pope parish, that began in 2010. He en Flourish … We Can End Hunger,” at the Mass from the Mexican side curring Nov. 18 at a synagogue in himself,” said Jesuit Father Federico also pledged that evangelization in a panel discussion Nov. 24. The of the fence. The family’s lone em- West Jerusalem, leaving four wor- Lombardi, Vatican spokesman. First will take on a larger role in the brace was an interlocking of fingers shippers, a policeman and two at- prize is the Fiat. The other main community so that the Church’s in the chain link fence that divided tackers dead. Priests at the two Je- prizes include: a blue racing bike, ministries can continue to flour- Answers to them. That was the backdrop for the rusalem parishes — St. Saviour and an “orange bicycle with baskets,” a ish. Construction is expected to PAGE 20 puzzle annual Border Mass celebrated by the Hebrew-speaking parish of the tandem bike, a small HD digital vid- begin on the new Sacred Heart bishops of the dioceses of El Paso, House of Simeon and Anne — have eo camera, an espresso machine, a Church in 2015. The church will HOUR OLAF RELIC Texas, Las Cruces, New Mexico, and offered support to parishioners silver pen, a brown leather briefcase seat 200 to 250 people, the bishop ALLO VEND AMITY Juarez, Mexico. who have become accustomed to and an authentic Panama hat. The said. “Our people are religious, RICO EVER VINES AVEMARIA DESERT the rising violence. Father Rafic, tickets also say there will be “more but need evangelization. We have NEREUS REINS who leads the Hebrew-speaking than 30 consolation prizes.” good missionary people and are DRED LESIONS WORL D parish in Jewish West Jerusalem committed to evangelizing and HAM AEOLUS OMIT and refrains from using his last Pope, creating six valuable laity slowly began to ap- ONAN COD NONE name, said that during Sunday pear who collaborated with the OTRO ATTEND OOP Pope urges Europe new saints, uses PICASSO SEAS Mass silent prayers for peace are small group of priests we have, HAIRS AMECHE to nurture religious offered. While parishioners who newly abbreviated who were determined to take the RUSSIA HERESIES live within the Israeli society may Gospel to these men and women, OCEAN MENE ADIT roots, sow peace have differing political points of formula also beloved of God,” Bishop Ser- ALERT ABCS MERE STRASBOURG, France | The view, politics are not discussed in VATICAN CITY | Using a pa told Catholic News Service. MARKS HALT ERSE moc.scilohtacrofsemagdrow.www project of European unity and co- the church, he said. newly simplified rite, Pope Fran- Dec. 5-18, 2014 Florida Catholic NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS 16 Archbishop urges Ferguson to ‘Choose peace!’ Catholic News Service

ST. LOUIS | Archbishop Robert J. Carlson of St. Louis urged residents of Ferguson, “Choose peace!” He made the comment in a statement Nov. 24 following the issuance of a grand jury decision to not indict Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson, who is white, in the August shooting death of teenager Michael Brown, an African-American. “Reject any false and empty hope that violence will solve problems. Violence only creates more vio- Protesters in Ferguson, Mo., outside of St. Louis run from a cloud of lence,” Archbishop Carlson said in tear gas Nov. 24 after a grand jury returned no indictment in the Aug. his statement, released shortly after St. Louis Archbishop Robert J. Carlson prays with the St. Louis police 9 shooting death of Michael Brown. (JIM YOUNG, REUTERS | CNS) the grand jury announced its find- Nov. 24, a few hours before the announcement that a St. Louis ings. “Let’s work for a better, stron- County grand jury determined there was not enough evidence to Council, said in a Nov. 25 statement, sant near Ferguson had little reac- ger, more holy community — one indict Ferguson, Mo., Police Officer Darren Wilson. (LISA JOHNSTON, “I am saddened and deeply disap- tion after watching McCulloch’s founded upon respect for each oth- ST. LOUIS REVIEW | CNS) pointed by the grand jury’s decision announcement. One woman cried er, respect for life and our shared re- not to indict Officer Darren Wilson silently. A preteen boy put his head sponsibility for the common good.” for the murder of Michael Brown. on his mother’s shoulder. A man Archbishop Carlson said, “I know grand jury’s decision. Protests also John Baumann, voiced its displea- The events in Ferguson have pro- rubbed the neck of his wife. Others that many feel hurt, betrayed, for- took place in dozens of U.S. cities. sure over the grand jury’s Nov. 24 voked national conversations about prayed silently. gotten and powerless” by the deci- “Black rage in America is ines- decision. “Michael Brown’s body race, police-community relations, The St. Louis Metropolitan sion to not indict. “I know anger, capable,” said a statement from Cor- was riddled with bullets and left ly- the militarization of law enforce- Clergy Coalition’s Freedom Rally disappointment, and resentment nel West, an author and professor of ing in the street for more than four ment, and more. … The disappoint- and Prayer Service, co-sponsored and fear abound in our community philosophy and Christian practice hours,” it said in a statement the ing outcome of this case will cer- with several other organizations, at this moment. But we must accept at Union Theological Seminary, next day. “The police response to a tainly evoke a passionate response.” began an hour before McCulloch’s this decision as the proper function- who was arrested in one of the many grieving and traumatized commu- He said the D.C. Council in the new conference. The Rev. C. Jessel ing of our justice system.” protests that have taken place in nity was shocking and shameful: wake of Brown’s death, has held Strong, president of the clergy co- “In our collective desire for jus- Ferguson since Brown’s death. “The tear-gassing peaceful protesters, se- hearings and town hall meetings alition and a minister with the Af- tice, we can be blinded by the poi- challenge is whether it is channeled lective arrests, violations of the con- to assess local police tactics and rican Methodist Episcopal Church, sonous desire for vengeance, which through love and justice, or hatred stitutional right to free speech and implemented a pilot program for cited the anguish experienced by can be contagious and bring a de- and revenge. The Union tradition assembly, pointing military-grade police to wear body cameras, “yet the parents of the shooting victim, sire for violence,” he said.” We all always puts the premium on love weapons at unarmed young people, there is still more work to be done.” Michael Brown. He said people are want justice, so we should respect and justice!” running police cars over Brown’s In announcing the grand jury’s tired of black-on-black crime as well the integrity of our system of justice “Without an indictment it now memorial, using dogs to intimidate decision, McCulloch said that since as shootings by the police. Police re- as something that aims for the com- seems unlikely that justice will community members, even urinat- the shooting, the panel had spent act differently to black youths, in an mon good.” be done,” the National Council of ing on the site of the shooting.” countless hours interviewing wit- adversarial manner, when they en- Archbishop Carlson joined with Churches said in a statement. “Nev- The statement added, “St. Louis nesses and looking at every detail counter them on the street, he said. the faithful at a prayer service at ertheless, we reiterate our call in County Prosecutor (Robert) Mc- of the case and concluded there In a prayer at the end of the ser- Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Church this time of serious tension for the Culloch took a standard process was not enough evidence to bring vice, the Rev. Charles Brown of in Ferguson. Other religious and city of Ferguson and its citizens, designed to protect the public by an indictment. Wilson remained on Mount Airy Baptist Church called civic leaders expressed disappoint- law enforcement officials, justice- determining whether there was administrative leave and the federal for God’s help in doing the right ment and outrage over the grand seekers, and others to respond in probable cause in a murder case, Justice Department was continu- thing. “As we talk with the leaders jury’s decision, while calling for a a nonviolent manner. We join with and turned it into a charade to pro- ing its investigation to determine if of the city and county, we ask for a peaceful response. By late after- Michael Brown’s father’s plea that tect Darren Wilson from public ac- there was a civil rights violation. change of hearts and mindsets,” he noon Nov. 25, 61 arrests had been protests not become violent.” countability.” Most people at an ecumenical said. reported in Ferguson, along with The PICO National Network, David Grosso, an at-large mem- gathering Nov. 24 at West Side Mis- With God’s guidance, he said, six injuries in protests following the founded in 1972 by Jesuit Father ber of the District of Columbia sionary Baptist Church in Floris- “out of chaos comes order.” n Catholics should ‘rekindle’ commitment to end racism, bishop says

Carol Zimmermann ings, car and building fires when mitment and not be so silent and Washington when the Civil Rights will continue “and if anything, get Catholic News Service the grand jury’s decision was an- only react when there is a great trag- Act passed, does not have a simple worse” if nothing is done. nounced were “part of a cycle of edy that forces us to,” he said Nov. reason for why the Church has not He described the situation in Fer- WASHINGTON | The scenes of violence that is going to continue 25 from St. Joseph’s Seminary in been as outspoken in recent years guson as a “very tragic event to see chaos and violence in Ferguson, spiraling,” he added. The reactions Washington where he is rector for but he thinks complacency is partly two lives, two families damaged.” Missouri, Nov. 24 following the also went against the Brown fam- the Josephites, the order founded to blame. He also said it “raises questions grand jury’s decision not to indict ily’s wishes to keep “protests peace- to serve newly freed slaves in the “People throw up their hands on both sides on the use of violence the white police officer in the shoot- ful.” United States and now ministers in in air when there aren’t clear solu- and police reaction,” adding that ing death of Michael Brown, an In a statement, the family urged African-American communities. tions or they are distracted by other in this country there seems to be African-American teenager, reveal the public to channel their “frustra- The bishop noted that many things going on,” he told Catholic a “consistent pattern of excessive deeper issues going on in the coun- tion in ways that will make a positive Church leaders were at the forefront News Service. force used against African-Ameri- try, said one of the country’s black change. We need to work together to in integrating schools and fighting What he would like to see happen can men.” Catholic bishops. fix the system that allowed this to against racial discrimination in the in the wake of the Ferguson decision In an interview with CNS this “The racial divide that exists be- happen.” 1950s and ‘60s. “The Church took and reaction is for parishes or dio- summer, he said that “racism is still tween blacks and whites is not ad- When asked what can be done to an active role” back then, he noted ceses to convene to discuss racism. a part of the fabric of our environ- dressed adequately except when work toward this “positive change,” and added that Church leaders in St. “We have structures in place,” he ment — of the air we breathe. It’s still tragedies such as this happen,” particularly by the Catholic com- Louis have made efforts but overall said, noting that it also takes cour- part of the DNA of most Americans.” said retired Bishop John H. Ricard munity, the bishop said Catholics the Church as a whole has not been age and the “will and leadership to He said it is so embedded in so- of Pensacola-Tallahassee, Florida, should return to the passion many as “visibly active.” determine we’re going to take this ciety that “no one group is going to who is president of the National of them showed during the civil Bishop Ricard, who grew up step.” solve it” and it will take “a lot of cour- Black Catholic Congress. rights movement. in the segregated South in Baton Because as he sees it, these types age, forethought, imagination to ad- The smashed windows, loot- “We need to rekindle that com- Rouge, La., and was a seminarian in of violent situations and reactions dress this well.”n 17 NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS Florida Catholic Dec. 5-18, 2014 Pope meets Curia to discuss reform Cindy Wooden ing was one of the gatherings Pope to ensure that Catholic aid and everywhere to lead people to the Attempts to redefine the fam- Catholic News Service Francis holds with the heads of Vat- charitable activity include not only God who is love, and that is done ily, to accept homosexual activ- ican offices every six months. How- material assistance, but also spiri- through concretely demonstrating ity and to promote abortion as a VATICAN CITY | The same day ever, in view of the planned reorga- tual care for the poor, refugees and that love. right undermine the very fabric of he spent three hours meeting the nization of the Roman Curia, the victims of natural disasters. While the Church never ties its stable societies, he said. “There is heads of Vatican offices to discuss meeting also was an opportunity He was appointed head of Cor offers of help to promises of con- no peace, no justice, no stability in the reform of the Roman Curia, to explain the ideas developed so Unum after nine years serving version, the cardinal said, many society without family, without co- Pope Francis named 69-year-old far by Pope Francis’ nine-member as secretary of the Congregation people have come to faith in Christ operation between man and wom- Guinean Cardinal Robert Sarah to Council of Cardinals. for the Evangelization of Peoples, and joined the Church because of an, without a father and without a be the new prefect of the Congre- “It was useful to have this meet- which oversees and cares for Cath- the love they experienced through mother.” gation for Divine Worship and the ing to collect opinions” before the olic dioceses and jurisdictions in Catholic charity. Missionary ac- Born June 15, 1945, in Ourous, Sacraments. Dec. 9-11 meeting of the council, missionary territories. tivity and charity — in the form of Guinea, he was educated in semi- Cardinal Sarah, who had been which Pope Francis named to ad- Cardinal Sarah came to the education, health care, sanitation, naries in the Ivory Coast and Guin- president of the Pontifical Council vise him on the Curia reform and Vatican after serving for 21 years development aid and the defense of ea. He earned a licentiate degree in Cor Unum, the Vatican’s charitable on the governance of the Church in as archbishop of Conakry, Guinea. human rights — always have gone theology from the Pontifical Grego- distribution and promotion office, general, Father Lombardi said. His time in the archdiocese includ- hand in hand, he told the synod. rian University in Rome and anoth- since 2010, succeeds Cardinal An- The spokesman told reporters ed the last five years of the ruthless At the 2009 special Synod of er licentiate in Scripture from the tonio Canizares Llovera, who was he understood that the process of Marxist dictatorship of Ahmed Sék- Bishops for Africa, then-Archbish- Studium Biblicum Franciscanum named archbishop of Valencia, making decisions and fine-tuning ou Touré, who died in office in 1984. op Sarah said, “Africa must protect in Jerusalem. Spain, in August. ideas about how to reorganize the The then-Archbishop Sarah earned itself from the contamination” of He was ordained to the priest- The Vatican announced Cardi- Vatican offices “would continue a reputation as one of the few voices increasingly popular Western ideas hood in 1969 and served as rector nal Sarah’s appointment Nov. 24 as for several months still. There is no courageous enough to defend free- about family life and sexuality. “In of the minor seminary in Kindia, the pope was meeting him and the sense that a new constitution is im- dom and promote human dignity. African culture,” he said, “man is Guinea, as well as pastor at several other presidents of pontifical coun- minent.” In a 2012 speech to the Synod nothing without woman and wom- local parishes. When he was con- cils and prefects of Vatican congre- Cardinal Sarah takes up the of Bishops on the new evangeliza- an is nothing without man. Both are secrated a bishop at the age of 34 gations. reins at the worship congregation tion, Cardinal Sarah insisted the nothing if the child isn’t the center he was the youngest bishop in the Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, after four years spearheading re- Catholic Church is not a social ser- of the family created by a man and world. He served as archbishop of Vatican spokesman, said the meet- tired Pope Benedict XVI’s attempts vice agency; its aim is always and a woman and the base of society.” Conakry from 1979 to 2001. n Pope says he would ‘never close the door’ on talks with Islamic State

Cindy Wooden to bring peace to a region of the Meeting reporters Nov. 25 on thought there was even the most letter. “I read it and I phoned the Catholic News Service world suffering from violence his return flight from Strasbourg remote possibility of dialoguing person and I told him, ‘Go to the and persecution. He also said where he addressed the Europe- with terrorists like those from bishop tomorrow,’ and I wrote to ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT that “terrorism” could describe an Parliament and the Council the Islamic State, Pope Francis the bishop and told him to get to FROM STRASBOURG, France | not only the actions of such ex- of Europe, Pope Francis said ter- said, “I never count anything as work, conduct an investigation,” Pope Francis said he would “nev- tremist groups, but also those of rorism is a threat the world must lost. Never. Never close the door. he said. er close the door” on dialogue some national governments us- take seriously. It’s difficult, you could say al- Pope Francis said he had read with the Islamic State in an effort ing military force unilaterally. Specifically asked if he most impossible, but the door is the letter “with great pain, the always open.” greatest pain, but the truth is the But Pope Francis also told truth and we must not hide it.” journalists that the threat of Another journalist asked the terrorism is not the only horror pope about his remarks at the 10-Day Saints of Spain weighing on the world. “Slavery Council of Europe that in audi- is a reality inserted in the social ences at the Vatican he has no- fabric today, and has been for ticed differences between young some time: slave labor, the traf- politicians and their older peers. Pilgrimage ficking of persons, the sale of “They speak with a different mu- children — it’s a drama. Let’s not sic,” the pope told reporters. No close our eyes to this. Slavery is a matter what countries or which Celebrating the 500 Anniversary of reality today, the exploitation of political parties they belong, the June Teresa of Avila and following The Way to persons,” he explained. young seem “to not have fear of “But there is another threat, going out of their own group to Santiago de Compostela (St. James). too,” he said, the threat of “state dialogue. They are courageous. 11–21 No tour offers such meaning and value. terrorism,” when tensions rise And we must imitate this.” and an individual nation decides “This going out in order to find Experience Spain in a way that is not possible on your own. on its own to strike, feeling it has and dialogue with others — Eu- “the right to massacre terrorists rope needs this today,” he added. Father Hoyer and with the terrorists many in- Another reporter told the pope nocent people fall.” Nations have that his remarks at the European a right and duty to stop “unjust Parliament on employment, the aggressors,” he said, but they dignity of human life and the must act in concert and in accor- role of the state in helping citi- Tour Toledo, Ancient Capital of Spain, St. Ignatius of Loyola, Conversion Chapel, Zaragoza, Virgin dance with international law. zens made it seem like the pope del Pilar, Castle of Javier, St. Francisco Javier, Madrid, Salamanca and Alcazar, Burgos and A Spanish reporter asked could be a card-carrying mem- HigHligHts Cathedral, San Sebastian’s fishing coastal village, Monasterio de la Encarnacion in Avila. Pope Francis about a man from ber of the Social Democrat Party. Daily Masses in the company of two priests, Round-trip airfare on regularly scheduled flights, Superior and first class Granada, Spain, who wrote to “I don’t want to label myself hotels with private bath, Expert tour guides and deluxe bus driver services, Breakfast and dinner daily, Comprehensive the pope about a priest who on one side or another,” the pope sightseeing program, All entrance fees, local taxes all inclusive, With company of a great group of people. sexually abused him. The corre- said, and, besides, “this is the Cost: $3,989 all inclusive per person, double occupancy, based on the airline availability and spondence set off a widespread Gospel.” the airline current estimate of fuel charges and taxes and subject to currency fluxuations. police investigation, the arrest of While many reporters and three priests and a layman, and pundits have tried to pigeon- the suspension of several priests hole the pope’s politics, he said, For information and complete itinerary: 32675-1204 by the Archdiocese of Granada “I have never distanced myself Altura Tours • Tour Directors: 1-800-242-4122 Father Hoyer • St. Gregory the Great: 954-854-0079 in November. from the social teaching of the The pope said he received the Church.” n Dec. 5-18, 2014 Florida Catholic CLASSIFIEDS 18

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Sunday word Scripture readings Friday, Dec. 5 Thursday, Dec. 11 Tuesday, Dec. 16 Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13- Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Ps 34:2-3, 14; Mt 9:27-31 9-13b; Mt 11:11-15 6-7, 17-18, 19, 23; The darkest places Mt 21:28-32 Saturday, Dec. 6 Friday, Dec. 12 Sunday, Dec. 7 us that the journey toward the you have faced or rugged land you Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Our Lady of Guadalupe Wednesday, Dec. 17 Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 85:9-14; 2 Pt 3:8-14; light of Christ, the Advent path- have traversed; whatever “dissolu- Ps 147:1-6; Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:3-4, Mk 1:1-8 way, begins in the darkness; it tion” you have encountered, when Zec 2:14-17 or Rv11:19a, begins as a “cry” emanating from it all seemed to have fallen apart; Mt 9:35-10:1, 5a, 6-8 12:1-6a; (Ps) Jdt 13:18bc, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 What is the darkest the barren, desolate dark whatever sinfulness and shame 19; Lk 1:26-38 or 39-47 place you have ever been? of the desert and the have torn at your soul — or what- Sunday, Dec. 7 Thursday, Dec. 18 Perhaps it was in the frightening world of the ever darkness you happen to be Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 85:9-14; Saturday, Dec. 13 Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, midst of a dense forest, untamed wilderness. frightened by at this very moment 2 Pt 3:8-14; Mk 1:1-8 Memorial of St. Lucy, virgin 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 or the deep recess of a Our invitation this Ad- — our God comes with power, and martyr mountain cave, or in a vent Sunday is to prepare with the flames of God’s love and Monday, Dec. 8 Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2-3, Friday, Dec. 19 windowless building — in the desert, in the compassion to transform our de- The Immaculate Concep- 15-16, 18-19; Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3- with no electricity, or the wasteland, in the dark- spair and hatred, our jealousy and tion of the Blessed Virgin Mt 17:9a, 10-13 4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 early, predawn hours of ness. Isaiah, Peter and inadequacy. Our God comes with Mary the first day of trout fish- Mark invite us to see into a fire to melt our pettiness and Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Sunday, Dec. 14 Saturday, Dec. 20 ing season. Sunday the darkness, to name dis-ease, and to liberate us from Word Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; (Ps) Lk Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-4b, 5-6; Most often, however, our experiences of the all our exiles, and to call us home. Lk 1:26-38 our darkest places are night, so that we might This Advent Sunday, let us have 1:46-50, 53-54; 1 Thes Lk 1:26-38 Father 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, 19-28 not physical, but rather fully embrace the awe- the courage to unveil and revisit Tuesday, Dec. 9 emotional, relational, Ben somely powerful gift of some of our darkest places. Let Sunday, Dec. 21 Monday, Dec. 15 spiritual. Berinti light tenderly offered to us be honest about our darkness, Is 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-3, 10ac, 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Why in this season us this coming feast of about all that we carry out under 11-13; Mt 18:12-14 Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Ps Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; of twinkling Christmas Christmas. the veil of our nights, so that we 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc, 8-9; Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38 lights and luminous candles am Whatever the darkest place you might truly experience, as the Wednesday, Dec. 10 Mt 21:23-27 I suggesting we face the deepest have ever been or known; what- dawn of another Christmas Day Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, darkness of our lives? The word of ever exile has left you abandoned; approaches, the glorious splendor 10; Mt 11:28-30 God this Advent Sunday reminds whatever precipitous mountain of the light of Christ. n from the pope What do you have to Little acts of love, say for yourself? kindness and faith Sunday, Dec. 14 ‘As Paul reminds us, the as a person who lets go of past add up to holiness Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; (Ps) Lk 1:46-50, 53-54; unkindness, old rejections, and Cindy Wooden 1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, 19-28 God who calls us “is petty slights, or mostly as some- themselves exclusively to prayer,” one who keeps others locked up Catholic News Service he said. “But that’s not true.” As I listen to the accusatory faithful and he will also with my unwillingness to forgive Holiness, the pope said, is a gift words pummeling John the Bap- accomplish” great things or my incessant need for control? VATICAN CITY | All Christians God offers to everyone and a re- tist in today’s Gospel proclama- Indeed what do we have to say are called to holiness and to take sponse to his grace. It is the result tion, I cannot help but recall how for us’ for ourselves in these waning even little steps each day to be of hundreds of little steps and ges- many times I stood under those days of yet another Advent so- more loving and more Christ-like, tures each day. And they will be very same words as a child, cow- sentimentality or visions of sugar journ? Pope Francis said. different for each person depend- ering before some long-forgotten plums dancing in our heads. Lest we fall into taking yet an- “Some think that holiness is ing on the circumstances of one’s teacher or all-too-remembered What do we have to say for our- other guilt-bath at the thought closing your eyes and making the life. parent: “What do you have to say selves when it comes to bringing of truly facing these questions, face of a plastic statue, but that’s Consecrated men and women for yourself?” glad tidings? Do people know listen to the encouragement wo- not holiness,” the pope said Nov. become saints by living their vows The Baptist, unlike me in my me as a bearer of good news, or ven throughout these same sa- 19 at his weekly general audience. with joy, he said. Married people more shy days of growing up, mostly as a whiner, a moaner, a cred words, the ones that remind Holiness is something much become saints by loving and taking cowers in front of no one, doesn’t complainer, a gossip? us that no matter what we have greater, much more profound than care of their husband or wife. Sin- feel the least bit of guilt or shame. What do we have to say for to say for ourselves, we have the looking like an image on a holy gle Catholics become saints “doing He simply speaks the truth of ourselves when it comes to heal- gifts of God to truly be bearers of card, he said. “It is living with love their work with honesty and com- who he is, who he is not, and why ing the brokenhearted? Do peo- glad tidings, healers of wounds, and offering your own Christian petence, and offering their time to he is doing this crazy desert thing ple know me as a peacemaker, a reconcilers and liberators. witness in your daily tasks.” serve their brothers and sisters.” to begin with! reconciler, or mostly as someone As Paul reminds us, the God Pope Francis said “a great gift” In a factory or an office, in the So perhaps without fear, or who rubs salt into old wounds, who calls us “is faithful and he of the Second Vatican Council was marketplace or in the home, he shame, or guilt, or the simple dis- someone who keeps regurgitat- will also accomplish” great things the recovery of the notion of “the said, God communicates with the regard that comes with someone ing past hurts? for us, for he lifts us up in our low- Church as communion,” a com- faithful and gives them the grace asking us to give an accounting of What do we have to say for liness, in our moments of being munity formed by people who to be holy. ourselves, we might embrace the ourselves when it comes to pro- much less than God enables us to “have equal dignity and have the Parents and grandparents are question at this juncture of our claiming liberty to captives? Do be, and raises us in humble con- same vocation to holiness” by vir- taking a step toward holiness Advent journey. people know me as someone fidence to proclaim the greatness tue of their baptism. when they patiently listen to their Yes, embrace this question who celebrates freedom and wel- of the Lord. “To be saints, one does not nec- children or grandchildren and right in the middle of what is comes others to live by their own Indeed we do have a lot to say essarily have to be a bishop, priest when they enthusiastically teach most likely now a whirlwind of choices, or mostly as a person for ourselves, and it isn’t all bad! n or religious, no,” he said. “We are them “to know and follow Jesus,” high-pitched, frantic, chaotic who keeps people all wrapped all called to become saints.” the pope said. “Holiness comes buying and wrapping and bak- up, insisting they conform to my Father Berinti, Missionaries of the “Many times we are tempted to through the exercise of patience” ing and holiday partying. Yes, desires, hopes and expectations? Most Precious Blood, is director of think that holiness is reserved only with children, especially when you embrace the question in light of What do we have to say for our- Catholic Campus Ministry at the for those who have the possibility are tired, he added. the Scriptures for this Sunday, selves when it comes to releasing University of Central Florida in of detaching themselves from ordi- the ones that have little time for prisoners? Do people know me Orlando. nary concerns so they can dedicate Please see POPE, 20 Dec. 5-18, 2014 Florida Catholic CROSSWORD 20 crossword See puzzle solution on Page 15 1234 5678 901112131 Pope: Break down isolation, 41 51 61 71 81 91 stigma of autism 02 12 22 Laura IeracI 32 42 52 Catholic News Service

62 72 82 920313 VATICAN CITY | Pope Francis called for greater acceptance of 23 33 43 53 63 73 people with autism spectrum dis- 83 93 04 14 orders and their families to break down the “isolation” and “stigma” 24 34 44 54 64 that burdens them. “Everyone should be committed 74 84 94 05 to promoting acceptance, encounter and solidarity through concrete 15 25 35 455565 support and by encouraging re- 75 85 95 06 16 newed hope,” the pope said Nov. 22 during a meeting with people with 26 36 46 autism disorders, also known as ASD, and their families, and with 56 66 76 700 participants in a three-day con- Pope Francis greets a child during an audience with people who have ference on autism and related dis- autism in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican Nov. 22. (Paul HarINg | CNS) 86 96 07 orders, organized by the Pontifical o.c lohtacrofsemagdrow.www moc.sci Council for Health Care Ministry. needs that arise from the depths tion.” Pope Francis called the daily of a pathology which, all too often, He thanked families, parish ACROSS DOWN challenges for people with autism struggles to be properly diagnosed groups and various organizations 1 Holy ___ 1 City that was the home of Abram spectrum disorders and their fami- and accepted without shame or for the care they provide people 5 Patron saint of Norway 2 Biblical tree lies “a cross” and noted the need to withdrawing into solitude.” with ASD, noting that such care is 9 Holy object 3 Sore develop more “comprehensive and The pope said support networks the “direct responsibility” of gov- 14 Hello, from Jacques 4 Stayed with accessible” support networks. should extend to include “grand- ernments, institutions and Chris- 15 Sell 5 Supervise The accompaniment of people parents, friends, therapists, edu- tian communities. He concluded 16 Friendship 6 Son of Jacob with autism and their families cators and pastoral workers,” who by encouraging researchers in their 17 Wealthy to Juan 7 Lend ___ must not be “anonymous or imper- “can help families overcome the work of discovering treatments and 18 Mary, ___-Virgin 8 WWII president 19 Ivy and wisteria 9 They fed Elijah (1 Kings 17:2–4) sonal,” he stated. Rather, it must feelings that sometimes arise of in- therapies to help cure and prevent 20 First Catholic university to be built 10 Act of sending out involve “listening to the profound adequacy, uselessness and frustra- the disorders. n in the U.S. in about 40 years 11 Geometry basic 22 Where Jesus went for 40 days 12 Road to the Colosseum 23 Sea god 13 Vesicle POPE 24 Holds back 21 Certain something 26 ___ Scott decision 22 “What you sow does not come to From 19 28 Wounds life unless it ___.” (1 Cor 15:16) FloridaCatholic 32 Son of Noah 25 Dodges 35 Mythical ruler of the winds 27 ___ of the Church People who do volunteer work 37 Skip 29 Melville work take a step toward holiness every 38 Grandson of Leah 30 Weather phenomenon (with “el”) time they demonstrate God’s love 40 Massachusetts cape 31 Samba move for and closeness to someone who 41 3 PM prayer 32 Circular band is suffering, he said. 42 Juan’s “other” 33 Against “On Sundays, going to Mass and 43 Be present at Mass 34 Artist Chagall receiving Communion — some- 46 Alley of Moo 36 Nephew of Abraham times adding a good confession 47 Catholic cubist 39 Two-by-two vessel that cleans us up a bit — that is a 49 The Dead and the Red 43 John Paul II’s “Ecclesia in ___” step toward holiness,” the pope 51 Some people split them 44 Proximate said. 53 Catholic actor of “Cocoon” fame, 45 “Cheer, cheer for ole Notre ___…” Don ___ 48 Communion of ___ “Be bearers of holiness. Always, 57 St. Therese of Lisieux is a patron of 50 Television street eh: in your home, on the streets, at Advertise in our this country 52 Land with a queen in Kings work and in church,” he told the es- 60 Arianism and Gnosticism 54 Apple juice timated 13,000 people at the audi- Catholic Schools Week Special 62 Body of salt water 55 Beneficiaries ence. “Don’t be discouraged in fol- 63 Word on a biblical wall 56 First name in cosmetics lowing this path. God himself will 64 Entrance 57 Wander give you grace.” 65 On one’s toes 58 Calif. college Pope Francis asked those at the Tutoring and Prep Centers, Uniform Outfitters, 66 The Alphabet 59 Fortune teller audience to do a brief examination Athletic Apparel, Health and Wellness 67 Trifling 61 Letter letters of conscience, asking themselves 68 One, holy, catholic, apostolic 63 ___ Jongg how well they respond to their vo- Businesses, Colleges, and Universities 69 Cease moving cation to holiness. 70 Scottish Gaelic “When the Lord invites us to be holy,” the pope said, “he is not calling us to something heavy or sad, but the complete opposite: It’s an invitation to live and share his joy LEWIS in every moment of our lives.” & COMPANY The text of the pope’s audience remarks in English is avail- Call Today! able online at www.vatican.va/ Publishing: Jan. 23 Jane Radetsky: 407-373-0085 Learn Rosary Making holy_father/francesco/

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