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INSIDE THIS ISSUE GRADUATES Communities of faith reach Top of the milestone anniversary class: 2014’s valedictorians 14 ST. PHILIP NERI IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Golden Knights, Silver Knights 9

Renaissance at St. Brendan High 18

Sts. Peter and Paul launches after-school science program Auxiliary Bishop Peter Baldacchino holds up the St. Philip Neri Members of the school program REACH present Archbishop T-shirt that parishioners gave him after the 60th anniversary Thomas Wenski with gifts during the 60th anniversary Mass of 6 Mass May 25. (MARLENE QUARONI | FC) Immaculate Conception Church. (JONATHAN MARTINEZ | FC)

Teens told: ‘Make Parish closed in 2009 but parishioners Parishioners view Hialeah church as a memories, not never lost faith, re-opened in 2011 place to call home consequences’ 17 MARLENE QUARONI CRISTINA CABRERA Florida Catholic correspondent Florida Catholic correspondent

St. Lawrence MIAMI GARDENS | Despite a major roadblock, St. Philip Neri HIALEAH | When longtime Immaculate parishioner Freddys Church reached a milestone this year — its 60th anniversary. Guijarro greeted two visiting Sisters of Mercy at the parish’s 60th an- School declares In 2009, the church fell victim to budget cutbacks and was niversary Mass June 6, it wasn’t just a “hello and welcome.” one of several parishes in the Archdiocese of Miami that were Sister Patricia McManus, who arrived from Ireland to the parish itself ‘No place closed. The church property was put up for sale. Parishioners, for the first time in 1968, and Sister Anastasia Maguire, who came for however, never gave up. They wrote letters and sent petitions to the first time in 1976, embraced Guijarro. “It’s so good to see a famil- Archbishop Thomas Wenski. iar face,” Sister McManus said. for hate’ 19 “We wanted to come back home,” said Katrenia Reeves-Jack- Guijarro started working at Immaculate in 1984 as the school’s caf- man, director of the archdiocesan Office of Black Catholics, eteria administrator, and over time became a teacher at the school, a whose mother was a founding member of St. Philip Neri. “There lector and an extraordinary minister of holy Communion. wasn’t a Catholic presence in this area for two years. We never The Sisters of Mercy first arrived at the parish in 1955, and un- gave up on getting our church back.” til 2010 more than 20 Irish Sisters of Mercy have served the parish, McCarthy High: Through their efforts, the parish reopened in October 2011, school and local community. At the anniversary Mass, the sisters re- and Archbishop Wenski rededicated the church a month later. ceived a standing ovation. At the reception after the Mass, they were “This is a fresh start,” said the archbishop at the rededication surrounded by a combination of familiar and unfamiliar faces as pa- More than a cup Mass in November 2011. “This church is your home. We come rishioners lined up to thank them for their dedication. here in great enthusiasm. I am giving you a good leader, a good “We are all one in the same, united here on a mission,” Sister Ma- of coffee 8 shepherd, in Msgr. Chanel Jeanty.” guire said. The pastor — who also serves as archdiocesan chancellor — They say home is where the heart is and for the people of Immacu-

PLEASE SEE NERI, 5 PLEASE SEE IMMACULATE, 6 2 YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY Florida Catholic June 2014 ‘What God wanted happened’ uncle he wanted to be a priest. Three men, three “I asked him, ‘Are you sure?’” Fa- ther Kidney Saint-Jean recalled. He journeys of faith advised his nephew to go back to Haiti, finish his studies and return culminate in three to Miami, then “we’ll see what can be done.” new priests for What came to be done was the work of the Lord, not just for Father Miami Fenly Saint-Jean but for two oth- ers — Father Iván Rodríguez and ANA RODRÍGUEZ-SOTO Father Matías Hualpa — who also of the Florida Catholic staff rose from their pews May 24 and re- sponded “Present” to the call of the MIAMI | Father Fenly Saint-Jean Church. had one last chance to change his A few minutes later, Archbishop mind. Thomas Wenski laid hands on As his uncle, Father Kidney Saint- them, calling down the Holy Spirit Jean, processed past him to take and ordaining them priests of the his place in the sanctuary for the Archdiocese of Miami. ordination Mass, the uncle said he Inside a standing-room-only St. asked his nephew, “Are you sure? Mary Cathedral, the new priests Are you ready?” were surrounded by family who “He said ‘yes,’” said the elder had traveled from their native lands priest, pastor of Our Lady Queen of — Haiti and Argentina — to be pres- Heaven Parish in North Lauderdale. ent at the emotional, tradition-filled In a way, it was a repeat of a con- ceremony. Also in attendance were versation the two first had more representatives of the communities After responding “present” when called by name by vocations director Father David Zirilli, Deacons than a decade ago, before the that inspired and nurtured their Ivan Rodriguez, left, Fenly Saint-Jean, center, and Matias Hualpa prepare to walk up to the sanctuary. younger Saint-Jean, 29, completed (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC) high school. He had just told his PLEASE SEE PRIESTS, 3 Father Fenly Saint-Jean gets a hug from his “auntie” and godmother, Josaime Saint-Jean, at the reception which followed the ordination Mass. (ANA RODRIGUEZ- SOTO | FC)

Father Matias Hualpa shares an emotional hug and blessing with his mother, Lilia Posleman. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)

Archbishop Thomas Wenski congratulates newly ordained Father Matias Hualpa. (TOM TRACY | FC) Father Fenly Saint-Jean promises obedience to the archbishop and his successors. (TOM TRACY | FC) June 2014 www.thefloridacatholic.org YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY 3

The three new priests of the archdiocese pose for the official photo after their ordination Mass on May 24 at St. Mary Cathedral. From left are Father Emanuele De Nigris, rector of Redemptoris Mater Seminary; Father Ivan Rodriguez; Father Fenly Saint-Jean; Bishop Fernando Isern, emeritus of Pueblo, Colo; Auxiliary Bishop Peter Baldacchino; Archbishop Thomas Wenski; Archbishop Emeritus John C. Favalora; Father Matias Hualpa; Msgr. Roberto Garza of St. John Vianney College Seminary; Father David Zirilli, archdiocesan vocations director; and Msgr. David Toups, rector of St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary. (TOM TRACY | FC)

PRIESTS FROM 2 journey to the priesthood: the Neo- catechumenal Way in the case of Father Rodríguez, and the Schoen- statt Movement in the case of Father Hualpa. “He found his vocation in our shrine,” said Sister Miriam López of the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary who staff the shrine in Homestead. “I’m very happy to be here.” “What God wanted happened,” said Sebastián Rodríguez, 32, brother of Father Rodríguez, 29. Although Father Rodríguez ini- tially pursued another dream — be- coming a professional soccer player Father Fenly Saint-Jean blesses his grandfather, Ilme Saint-Jean, — Sebastián Rodríguez said he was 88, who has given one son — Father Kidney Saint-Jean — and one not surprised by his brother’s ulti- grandson — Father Fenly Saint-Jean — to the priesthood in the mate choice. “You could see that he Archdiocese of Miami. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC) liked it. It’s a call from God.” All three Rodríguez brothers couldn’t believe it,” said Mariela Hualpa, 40. Since they live in Ar- joined the Neocatechumenal Way Hualpa de Alonso of her brother’s gentina, he said, they had not really as teenagers, following in the foot- decision to enter the seminary af- been able to be part of his formation steps of their mother, Rosario. Even- ter a promising career as a systems process. “To have them here (today) tually, their father joined as well. engineer with IBM and American is a great blessing.” “I never would have imagined Express. “We told him he wouldn’t “I feel such a great emotion,” anything of what I’m living because get used to it. He said he had tried said María Moreno de Jaime, Fa- God wasn’t in my plans,” said Ro- everything and nothing made him ther Hualpa’s cousin. Her family sario Rodríguez. But thanks to the happy. He was sure this was his vo- introduced him to the Schoenstatt Neocatechumenal Way, “we have cation.” movement, and Father Hualpa is been able to experience that God is “We were surprised,” agreed Lil- godfather to her son. the one who has chosen us.” ia Posleman, Father Hualpa’s moth- “I am just so grateful to God “He wanted him to be a soccer er. “But then we saw that it was the for giving us Matías, who is like a player,” she said of her husband best thing for him and that he was brother,” she said. “I just ask God to Luis’ dream for their son. “But the happy.” bless him and protect him always.” Lord called him to the Church, to Happy to the point of tears as he Father Hualpa has been assigned write a story of salvation for the blessed relatives and friends after to St. Thomas the Apostle in Mi- whole family.” the ceremony. ami, Father Rodriguez to St. John At the end of the ordination rite, Father Ivan Rodriguez receives Father Hualpa’s family members “When I blessed my family, I the Apostle in Hialeah, and Father a fraternal hug from Auxiliary Bishop Peter Baldacchino. (ANA were surprised by his vocation. “We was quite moved,” admitted Father Saint-Jean to St. David in Davie. n RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC) 4 YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY Florida Catholic June 2014 ‘Bring our neighbors out of the shadows’ hensive immigration reform that APPOINTMENTS Archbishop Thomas the American people support and the American economy needs. Archbishop Thomas Wenski has Father Francisco Hernandez to pastor, Wenski joins U.S. This issue isn’t just about immi- made the following appointments: St. Raymond, Miami. bishops in calling grant communities, it’s about our Effective June 1: Father Enrique Estrada to pastor, Our values and identity as a nation. My Auxiliary Bishop Peter Baldacchino to Lady of Divine Providence, Sweetwater. FLORIDA for immigration father immigrated from Poland at pastor, St. Kieran, Miami. Father Luis A. Rivero to parochial vicar, a time when America had not only Effective June 5 St. John Neumann, Miami. Catholic reform freedom and opportunity that the Father Matthew Didoné, Scalabrinians, Father George Packuvettihara to world admired, but also a more to pastor, St. Vincent, Margate. parochial vicar, Nativity, Hollywood. functional immigration system for ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI Effective June 6 Father Fenly Saint-Jean to parochial Editor’s note: Archbishop people like him who wanted Father Heitor Castoldi, Scalabrinians, to vicar, St. David, Davie. Vol. 75, No. 8 Thomas Wenski to become American. Im- Effective Aug. 1 published this column migrants faced a welcoming parochial vicar, St. Vincent, Margate. May 29 in The Hill, statue, not a forbidding wall. Effective June 15: Father Miguel Angel Blanco to paro- 9401 Biscayne Blvd. chial vicar, St. Timothy, Miami Miami, FL 33138 a Washington, D.C., Restoring that opportunity Father Ivan Rodriguez to parochial vicar, Father Joseph Jean-Louis, Oblates 305-762-1131 Fax 305-762-1132 publication that covers isn’t just the right thing to St. John the Apostle, Hialeah. the U.S. Congress. That do, it’s a common-sense Father Matias Hualpa to parochial vicar, of Mary Immaculate, to parochial vicar, PUBLISHER Corpus Christi, Miami. Archbishop Thomas Wenski same day, he and other way to maintain our global St. Thomas the Apostle, South Miami. U.S. bishops celebrated leadership. The immigrant Effective July 1: Effective Oct. 1: DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE Father Carmelo Romanello to campus Mary Ross Agosta a Mass for immigrants ARCHBISHOP communities I have served Msgr. George Puthusseril to pastor, in St. Peter Church near as a priest and a bishop de- Visitation, North Miami. ministry chaplain, St. Thomas University, ARCHDIOCESAN EDITOR Capitol Hill, and later Thomas serve the same shot my dad Miami Gardens. Ana Rodriguez-Soto Father Juan Carlos Paguaga to pastor, met with members of the Wenski had, and we will all benefit St. Agnes, Key Biscayne. Father Oscar Perez to parochial vicar, [email protected] St. Brendan, Miami. 305-762-1131 House of Representatives if Congress builds a road to Father Randy Musselman to adminis- to urge them to pass a fair citizenship for them. trator, St. Peter, Big Pine Key. Retirements and comprehensive immigration Despite the long months of po- Father Yader Centeno to administrator, Effective May 1: • ADVERTISING: Contact Jane Radetsky at reform law this year. Archbishop litical delay in Washington, the St. John Bosco, Miami. Bishop Fernando Isern, bishop emeritus, 407-373-0075 or Wenski is a member of the U.S. Church’s commitment to passing Pueblo, Colo. [email protected] Father Michael Grady to pastor, St. bishops’ Committee on Migration. immigration reform is unwavering. Effective July 1: During the holy season of Lent this Anthony, Fort Lauderdale. • CLASSIFIED ADS: Contact Susan Father Anthony Mullane As the Archbishop of Miami, a spring, when Catholics reflect on Father Curtis Kiddy to pastor, St. Chronowski at 1-888-275-9953, or Jerome, Fort Lauderdale. Msgr. Jose Luis Hernando [email protected] region with more than 1 million Jesus’ wandering and suffering in immigrants who came to America the desert, five of my fellow bish- Father Manuel Alvarez to pastor, Im- Father Jeremiah Singleton State Offices:50 E. Robinson St., Suite seeking a better life, I was pleased ops held a Mass at the US-Mexico maculate Conception, Hialeah. G, Orlando, FL 32801-1619; P.O. Box 4993; and hopeful when the U.S. Senate border in Arizona in memory of the Orlando, FL 32802-4993; 407-373-0075; passed a bipartisan immigration thousands of people who have per- Toll-free 1-888-275-9953; Fax 407-373-0087 reform bill endorsed by the U.S. ished crossing into this country. the shadows, exploited at work, and particular, there is no longer any EXECUTIVE & EDITORIAL STAFF: Conference of Catholic Bishops. The pastors then gave the sacra- living in constant fear of being torn moral ambiguity to this question. In General Manager: Ann Borowski Slade But that was almost a full year ment of Communion to hands out- apart by deportation. With a simple addition to the words and prayers of Editorial/Online Director: Jean Gonzalez ago. Ever since then, the leadership stretched through the rusty bars of vote in Congress, we can deliver 11 people like me, I hope they hear the Business Manager: Pat Spencer of the House of Representatives has the border fence. It was a somber million people from a life of risk, voices of other Church leaders: the Advertising Sales Manager: offered a litany of delays and ex- exercise that highlighted the need- suffering and vulnerability. priests who lead Catholic schools Jane Radetsky Copy Editor: Mary Rose Denaro cuses for inaction and obstruction. less suffering and death that are I believe Speaker (John) Boehner that serve immigrants, the Sisters Social Media/Community Specialist: These political whimpers stand in woven into the status quo of our (R-Ohio) knows that passing com- who place children of deported Michael Carlock contrast to the cries of torn-apart broken immigration system. prehensive immigration reform is parents into foster care, Pope Fran- Advertising Graphic Designer: immigrant families that echo in Today, we observe a more joyful the right thing to do, and that there cis who condemns a “globalization Michael Jimenez parishes across the country. 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El arzobispo Thomas Wenski del Comité de Migración de los ofrecido una letanía de retrasos El arzobispo publicó esta columna el 29 Obispos de Estados Unidos. y de excusas para la inacción y de mayo en The Hill, una la obstrucción. Estos gimoteos Thomas Wenski se publicación de Washington, DC, Como Arzobispo de Miami, políticos contrastan con los gri- que informa sobre el Congreso una región con más de un millón tos de dolor de las familias de une a los obispos de EE.UU. Ese mismo día, él y de inmigrantes que llegaron a Es- inmigrantes rotas, que resuenan otros obispos de Estados Unidos tados Unidos buscando una vida en las parroquias de todo el país. estadounidenses concelebraron una Misa para mejor, me sentí muy satisfecho y Padres de hijos estadounidenses inmigrantes en St. Peter Church, esperanzado cuando el Senado son deportados. Once millones para pedir cerca del Capitolio, y más tarde de EE.UU. aprobó un proyecto de de nuestros vecinos viven con el se reunieron con miembros de ley bipartidista de reforma migra- temor constante de perder a sus una reforma la Cámara de Representantes toria apoyado por la Conferencia seres queridos, sus trabajos, su para instarles a aprobar una de Obispos Católicos de EE.UU. lugar en un país que se ha con- migratoria ley de reforma migratoria Pero eso fue hace casi un año. vertido en su hogar. justa e integral este año. El Desde entonces, el liderazgo de Arzobispo Wenski es miembro la Cámara de Representantes ha PLEASE SEE COLUMN, 5 June 2014 www.thefloridacatholic.org YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY 5

NERI served as the first priest assigned de las miles de personas que han para lograr que se haga. Lo que to the mission. COLUMN perecido durante el cruce a este queda por ver es si estos legisla- FROM 1 An old newspaper clipping on FROM 4 país. Los sacerdotes dieron luego dores comprenden la apremiante display in the church showed el sacramento de la comunión a urgencia de la situación. Las críti- said that he was anxious when Msgr. Joseph DeVaney, St. Phil- Una nación de inmigrantes y las manos extendidas a través de cas de la base partidista podrían he was first assigned to the re- ip Neri’s first pastor, celebrat- un faro de la democracia sin duda los barrotes oxidados de la va- pesar más que la difícil situación opened church. He told the story ing one of the first Masses on puede hacer mejor las cosas. Aho- lla fronteriza. Fue una sombría de un monaguillo cuyo padre es- at a Mass May 25 to mark the the front lawn of a parishioner’s ra es el momento de que la Cá- manera de destacar que el sufri- pera ser deportado, pero ¿que es church’s diamond jubilee. home. The present Spanish-style mara de Representantes apruebe miento y la muerte inscritos en el más importante? “I thought it would be painful church, with its distinctive bell una reforma migratoria integral y statu quo de nuestro sistema de Para los legisladores católicos, to separate from St. Rose of Lima tower, was blessed and dedicat- con sentido común que es apoya- inmigración son innecesarios. en particular, ya no hay ninguna Church,” said Msgr. Jeanty, who ed in 1953. A catechetical center/ da por el pueblo estadounidense Hoy en día, observamos un ambigüedad moral en esta pre- was a parochial vicar there. “I’m social hall and rectory followed. y que la economía estadouniden- momento más alegre en el calen- gunta. Además de las palabras y delighted at how you welcomed The parish also operated the se necesita. dario anual de la Iglesia: la Misa las oraciones de la gente como yo, me. I pray that I stay here for an- Guardian Angel Day Care Center La cuestión no afecta sólo a de la Ascensión, que conmemo- espero que escuchen las voces de other 10 years or more. This is a and Kindergarten for more than las comunidades de inmigran- ra la ascensión de Cristo al cielo los otros líderes de la Iglesia: los marriage made in heaven.” a decade. tes, sino que se trata de nuestros después de la resurrección. Para sacerdotes que dirigen las escue- Msgr. Jeanty welcomed Aux- Bunche Park is named after valores e identidad como nación. celebrar la ocasión, cinco obispos las católicas que sirven a los inmi- iliary Bishop Peter Baldacchino, Dr. Ralph Bunche, an African- Mi padre emigró de Polonia en —entre los cuales me cuento— grantes; las Hermanas que ponen who concelebrated the Mass with American educator and United un momento en que Estados Uni- vamos a concelebrar una misa en a los niños de padres deportados him. “We appreciate your com- Nations statesman who won a dos tenía no sólo la libertad y la el Congreso para pedir a líderes en hogares de crianza; el Papa ing to see us,” said Msgr. Jeanty. 1950 Nobel Prize. The neighbor- oportunidad que el mundo admi- de la Cámara que voten de inme- Francisco, que condena una “glo- “Come again.” hood was developed for return- raba, sino también un sistema de diato sobre la reforma migratoria, balización de la indiferencia” que “I will,” answered Bishop Bal- ing African-American World inmigración más funcional para para traer alivio a las familias de cobra vidas de inmigrantes; y el dacchino. War II military veterans. Bunche las personas que, como él, que- inmigrantes que se encuentran Evangelio mismo. Lona Bethel Matthews, par- Park developer Ben Gaines do- rían llegar a ser americanos. Los atrapadas en las sombras y explo- Todas esas voces somos una ish historian and chairwoman of nated the land for St. Philip Neri inmigrantes eran recibidos por tadas en el trabajo, y que viven sola voz: Reformen nuestro sis- the diamond jubilee celebration, Church. la Estatua de la Libertad, no un con el temor constante de verse tema de inmigración, saquen a acknowledged the Sisters of St. A reception in the Father muro imponente. El restableci- desgarradas por la deportación. nuestro prójimo de las sombras, y Joseph Benedict Cottolengo who Charles Jackson Garden, behind miento de esa oportunidad no es Con un simple voto en el Congre- vuelvan a poner a nuestra nación were present at the Mass. They the church, followed Mass. Fa- sólo lo correcto, sino que es una so, podemos liberar a 11 millones en un camino que honre nuestras run the nearby Marian Center ther Jackson was the first Afri- forma sensata de mantener nues- de personas de la vida de riesgo, más dignas tradiciones y nuestros School and Services for the de- can-American pastor at St. Philip tro liderazgo global. Las comu- sufrimiento y vulnerabilidad que más altos ideales. n velopmentally challenged and Neri. nidades de inmigrantes que he ahora padecen. taught catechism classes at St. Matthews, 66, remembers servido como sacerdote y obispo Creo que el presidente de la Philip until 2009. when she was the first president merecen el mismo trato que se le Cámara, (John) Boehner (re- LEARN ROSARY MAKING “We love you, sisters,” said of the Catholic Youth Organiza- dio a mi padre, y todos nos bene- publicano de Ohio) sabe que la LEWIS & COMPANY Contact us for a catalog Matthews, recalling Sister Lucia tion at St. Philip. 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Con rmation #: Deadline: 6 YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY Florida Catholic June 2014 Sts. Peter and Paul launches after-school science curriculum JENNY GAMITO Students Elena teaches a one-hour session to 10 stu- work,” Nuñez said. “They are going Florida Catholic correspondent Fallow, left, and dents, then alternates with the other to think of it as having a great time. Veronica Larrea teacher and students. Each grade They need to be able to read a text- MIAMI | After-school programs show their level — from second to seventh — book because it is a skill they need are no longer about watching vid- designs after attends on a different day, with fifth- for the future, but we will make it eos and eating a snack. At Sts. Peter experimenting and fourth-graders combining on fun by also emphasizing hands-on and Paul School in Miami, it’s all with color Wednesdays. activities.” about science. Carlota Morales, the and water Kim Pryzbylski, archdiocesan The program is free. The students school’s principal, said the curricu- at the color superintendent of schools, said the just need to take paper, pencil and a lum for the after-school program chromatography goal of the program is twofold — it notebook to use as a science journal. station. (JENNY focuses on science classes and lab, helps students in science and it ex- Back in January, Susan Lopez en- GAMITO | FC) and expands what students are al- pands the standard curriculum. rolled her third-grader, Sophia, into ready doing in class. She said her “This is a great way to do that,” the program. school is the first Catholic school in she said. “(W)e aim to make all “I am happy that the children will Florida to host such a program. schools different depending on the be able to discover. It is better than Launched in January, the pro- hours a week learning about science Enrollment is capped at 20 stu- areas that the parents want their learning from a book,” Lopez said in gram was made possible by the and getting hands-on experience dents per day. Classes are taught children to strengthen.” January. “Sofia is enrolled in soccer combined efforts of Morales, Cata- through experiments. Monday through Friday, from 3 to 5 Science teacher Judith Nuñez said and has practice almost every day, pult Learning Center, which trained “Science and math are the fu- p.m., by four of the school’s science the school’s students love science, but this is a great opportunity and Sts. Peter and Paul’s teachers, and ture of the world,” Morales said. “To teachers. Michelle Larrea, a school whether they are in Pre-K or eighth we are going to make it work.” Miami Dade County Public Schools. have successful students, they have mom who holds a doctorate in sci- grade. The after-school program “Science is exciting,” said fifth- The curriculum emphasizes read- to understand more than anything ence, oversees the program. takes something the kids love and grader Angela Escudero. “We dis- ing, writing, science, technol- else science, technology and math, Two teachers are assigned to applies it after school. cover new things, we get to do ex- ogy and math. Students spend two because they go hand in hand.” the program each day. Each one “It is not even going to feel like periments and that is really fun.” n

IMMACULATE priests who serve in the parish, op Joseph P. Hurley directed Msgr. and the parish’s new pastor, Father James F. Nelan to start a mission FROM 1 Manual Alvarez, who will take over church in the growing area of north July 1. Hialeah. On Palm Sunday, April 11, “This might not seem like a long 1954, the first Mass was celebrated late Conception, their parish has time for a Church that is almost in a temporary church building. been a home 60 years in the mak- 2,000 years old, but here in Miami That building became the parish ing. Archbishop Thomas Wenski — in this still young archdiocese — hall when Immaculate’s striking concelebrated the 60th anniversa- 60 years is something to celebrate,” church — with semicircular seating ry Mass with current pastor Father the archbishop said. for 1,200 and a concrete bell tower Francisco “Paco” Hernandez, other In 1954, St. Augustine Archbish- that rises 125 feet in the air — was completed in 1964. Helen Stankiewicz, one of Im- Community Business Directory maculate’s pioneer parishioners, lived five blocks from the church for 47 years. “I remember when ATTORNEY TAX PREPARATION the zoning area surrounding the church had horse stables,” she said, Vincent J. Owoc, P.A. The Tax Clinic LLC referring to the fact that the church Hundreds of parishioners, along with school children and members Attorney at Law* Roxana Medina, C.P.A. is located near Hialeah’s famed race of the Knights of Columbus, join the celebration of Immaculate • Probate • Real Estate • Wills • Income tax preparation and track. Conception Parish’s 60th anniversary June 6. (JONATHAN MARTINEZ • Trusts • Business Law representation Stankiewicz, a former lector, | FC) • Foreclosure Solutions • Personal and small business an extraordinary minister of holy 4801 S. University Drive • Bookkeeping and payroll services Communion, and past president of Immaculate has had only six pas- glass windows depicting Mary and Suite 203 • Notary Public the grass-roots social justice group tors: Msgr. Nelan, 1954-56; Msgr. the seven sacraments, the addi- Davie, FL 33328 • 19 years experience PACT (People Acting for Commu- Dominic Barry, 1956-71; Msgr. Jude tion of several Marian devotional 954-680-8000 13899 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 311 nity Together), assisted with the O’Doherty, 1971-81; Msgr. Xavier chapels, and the installation of six Fax: 954-680-6241 North Miami Beach, FL 33181 growth and expansion of not only Morras, 1981-91; Father Gustavo sculptures highlighting significant [email protected] 305-759-2803 the church but the school. “I had Miyares, 1991-2006; and Father moments in the life of the Virgin *Florida Bar Board Certified [email protected] three kids: a 6-year-old, a 4-year- Hernandez. Each pastor brought Mary. in Real Property Law St. Martha parishioner old, and a 1-year-old. Mother Enda new ideas, physical renovations Father Hernandez said he was personally requested me to join the and spiritual renewals, began life- filled with mixed emotions as he teaching staff and while I taught, changing ministries and continued looked back at his seven and a half DENTIST To advertise in this directory, the sisters baby-sat my children.” providing a Catholic school educa- years as pastor. The graduating Under the direction of Mother tion. eighth-graders from Immaculate Gloria Alvareztorre, D.M.D. please email Enda Duffy and the pioneering “It’s important to celebrate the Conception School were in first • Pediatric • General • Cosmetic directories@thefloridacatholic. Sisters of Mercy from Enniskillen, evangelizations that have brought grade when he became their pastor. • Endo • Implant • Orthodontist org or call Mike Carlock at Ireland, Immaculate Conception a spiritual wholesomeness to this He said they would be leaving with • Bleaching • Invisalign School grew from 275 students in community,” said Father Hernan- him, although only in terms of mov- • Family oriented 1955 to 1,750 students in 1966, be- dez, who has been the pastor since ing on to high school. “I told them • Most dental plans accepted 1-888-275-9953 coming one of the largest Catholic 2006. “A lot of families and friend- that I am the only one who is truly • Major credit cards and Care Credit 11645 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 406 Join the schools south of Washington, D.C. ships have been built here.” leaving. They must stay and con- Its enrollment today stands at more During Father Hernandez’s time tinue to support their parish.” North Miami, FL 33181 Florida Catholic 757 41st St. than 500 students. at Immaculate, the interior and ex- On Sunday, June 29, Father Her- Business and Miami Beach, FL 33140 “In eight years I taught fifth, terior of the church and its grounds nandez will celebrate his last Mass 305-892-1515 Professional seventh and eighth grade,” said have been added to and modified. as Immaculate’s pastor before tak- Fax: 305-893-0886 Network Stankiewicz. “I will never forget With the support of parishioners, ing over the same duties at St. Ray- [email protected] having 65 students in my fifth- a concrete overhang was built out- mond Parish in Miami. on LinkedIn.com grade class.” side the main doors of the church “The clergy and parishioners Sisters, priests, parishioners, to shelter parishioners before and must continue to do the good work The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon deacons, seminarians and laity after Mass. of being a family place for the glory ad vertise ments. Before you decide, ask an attorney to send you free written information who served or were part of the spiri- The inside of the church, often la- about his or her qualifications and experience. of God,” he said, “a place that people tual community made the parish’s beled as “plain,” was spruced up as can call home.” n mission a reality. Since its founding, well with the installation of stained- June 2014 www.thefloridacatholic.org YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY 7 Cuban spiritual leaders call for immigration reform ban-American religious leaders Send letter to from South Florida. They also re- ceived backing from other Cuban President Obama exile groups, including Consenso Cubano, Municipalities of Cuba in expressing Exile, Facts About Cuban Exiles, Mi- ami-Dade Cuban American Demo- ‘solidarity’ with cratic Club, and Cuban-American academics working in universities other immigrant throughout Florida and the U.S. So far, Father Menendez said, groups “not even Cuban lawmakers have ANA RODRIGUEZ- SOTO responded to the letter.” Father Dominguez said, however, that Rep. of the Florida Catholic staff Diaz-Balart had verbally told him he would have been present at the MIAMI | In the debate over im- press conference had it not been for migration reform, one voice has a scheduling conflict. been absent, according to Marleine “We will not give up,” said Arch- Bastien: that of Cuban exiles. bishop Wenski. “It will not be easy. “The Cubans have the power, But a reform law may pass this year.” but everybody thinks they didn’t He added that “most Americans are care,” said Bastien, chairwoman in favor of fair immigration reform.” of the Florida Immigrant Coalition “We must take advantage of the and founding director of Fanm nan elections” this November, said Rev. Ayisyen Miyami (Haitian Women of Revuelta, asking the media, in turn, Miami). to publicize the position of the ex- The Haitian activist was present Cuban exile religious leaders speak at the press conference May 21. From left are Father Fernando Heria; iled religious leaders, not only to at the Shrine of Our Lady of Charity the Rev. Martin Anorga, Presbyterian; the Rev. Marco Antonio Ramos, Baptist; Archbishop Thomas people in Miami but to Hispanics May 21 when a group of Cuban ex- Wenski; Father Jose Luis Menendez; the Rev. Guillermo Revuelta, Presbyterian; and the Rev. Rafael throughout the U.S. ile religious leaders asked President Garcia, Episcopalian. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC) “There are many Latinos who Barack Obama, and seven congres- after arriving in this country feel sional representatives of Cuban de- “The church is an example of uni- the last decade, 6,000 people have “underclass without rights,” and themselves more American than scent, to make every effort to pass an ty with immigrants,” said the Rev. died trying to cross the border be- ended up hurting not only the Afri- the Americans already here,” he immigration reform law this year. Martin Añorga, who is also Presby- tween the United States and Mexico. can-American community but the noted. They also asked the president to terian. “The church’s doors are al- An estimated 11 million undocu- entire nation. “If Cubans, whose voices are so use his executive powers to suspend ways open to embrace immigrants.” mented immigrants currently live The exiled religious leaders made powerful, will join their voices with the “inhuman deportation pro- Rev. Añorga characterized as in the United States. The U.S. bish- their appeal to Obama via a letter ours, we will be heard,” said Bastien, cedures” that are tearing families “shameful” the fact that, for purely ops have been calling on Congress they sent him this past March. They who attended the press conference apart. partisan reasons, Congress has to pass comprehensive immigration also sent a copy to the seven Cuban- along with representatives of other “We are shepherds who care been unable to pass immigration reform for more than 10 years. Americans in Congress, including community groups that are advo- about our sheep,” said Father José reform. “They are there to serve the “Today, immigration is a real- Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and rep- cating for an end to deportations Luis P. Menendez, pastor of Corpus nation, not to serve their own per- ity across the country. The un- resentatives Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, and fairer immigration policies. Christi Church in Wynwood and co- sonal interests,” Rev. Añorga said. documented are (working) in all Mario Diaz-Balart and Joe Garcia; But do not content yourselves ordinator of the governing board of “This is not about politics, it’s 50 states,” Archbishop Wenski said. senators Ted Cruz of Texas and Bob with words, Bastien told the Cuban the Cuban Exile Spiritual Leaders in about humanity, about values, that “The country needs the labor of Menendez of New Jersey; and Rep. religious leaders. “Come with us to the United States of America. are above politics,” said Father Juan these immigrants. In fairness we Albio Sires of New Jersey. Washington,” she said. n The group is composed of repre- Rumin Domínguez, rector of the have to give them legal status,” he The letter was signed by 35 Cu- sentatives of Catholic and Protes- Shrine of Our Lady of Charity. “It’s a added, rather than repeat the mis- tant churches in South Florida, all of moral issue.” takes of the Jim Crow era — laws them Cuban exiles. They also enjoy Archbishop Wenski noted that, in that resulted in the creation of an the support of Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski, who considers himself a “Cuban from Hialeah” MASPONS FUNERAL HOMES since he learned Spanish as a semi- Services and people you can count on Coming this July…. narian, working among the exiles who populate that city. 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CRISTINA CABRERA Florida Catholic correspondent

SOUTHWEST RANCHES | Stu- dents at Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School this year learned a potful of valuable lessons while brewing batches of fair-trade coffee. The learning took place during a first-of-its-kind course on social en- trepreneurship that McCarthy High began offering in January. Principal Richard Jean had been looking for ways to expand the school’s business curriculum while adding a Catholic social justice perspective. At the same time, business teach- er Kim Zocco, who is completing her master’s degree at St. Thomas University, was steeped in knowl- edge about a joint project of the university’s Center for Community Engagement and the archdiocesan After learning what to search for in a quality coffee bean, McCarthy An Archbishop McCarthy student pours iced Café Cocano during missionary group Amor en Acción: social entrepreneurship students dig into Café Cocano beans. school coffee sales. helping the Café Cocano growers’ (COURTESY PHOTOS) cooperative in northwest Haiti sell Joel Pollock their coffee at fair-trade prices. Thomas University. ment because we are helping the of Panther The region is the poorest area of First she taught students about ones in poverty to get the hardwork- Coffee the poorest nation in the Western Haiti through the eyes of the Cath- ing money they deserve,” said Jo- shows Hemisphere. It is also home to the olic Church and Catholic social vanna Sarduy, a student in Zocco’s Archbishop Diocese of Port-de-Paix, which had teaching. Having met some of Café class. “By cutting out the middle- McCarthy been designated Miami’s sister dio- Cocano’s farmers, she shared her man we have been able to buy the students how the cese by then-Archbishop Edward experiences with the generosity and coffee beans straight from the farm- Café Cocano McCarthy, namesake for the South- humility of the Haitian people. ers for more money.” coffee they west Ranches school. “These are people who even after Next, the students learned about brought in Inspiration also came from a long day in the field are still will- social entrepreneurship through is roasted. Zocco’s colleague at the school, ing to invite you, a stranger, into the eyes of Joel Pollock, founder/ Catherine Kohrt, chair of the The- their home to share a beautiful meal owner of Panther Coffee in Miami’s ology Department and moderator from what little they had to offer,” Wynwood area. Pollock travels the of its Justice and Peace Ministry. said Zocco. world in search of not only the best nity to sell our coffee to the student ple to work with.” Kohrt had convinced Zocco to add From presentations by Msgr. organically grown coffee beans, but body and share with them the story In the meantime, Zocco’s class- her business expertise to the high Franklyn Casale, president of St. also to meet with growers to ensure of the coffee,” said student Natalie room remains full of Café Cocano school’s Amor en Acción club, ulti- Thomas University, and Wendy they receive a fair return for their Guzman. “Also, to see their enjoy- waiting to be roasted and sold. She mately resulting in Zocco’s own visit Bourgault and Anthony Vinciguer- product. ment of the coffee.” said she looks forward to the legacy to Port-de-Paix to see how fair trade ra of the Center for Community En- Students presented Pollock with “It was heavenly,” said Kaylee Su- that will emerge out of this first so- and Café Cocano functioned. Kohrt gagement, students learned about a 100-pound bucket of raw, sorted arez, a freshman at McCarthy High. cial entrepreneurship class. was diagnosed with a brain tumor the fair-trade coffee market, about Café Cocano coffee beans, and “I bought one every day, and even “Each class will grow and hand last year, and died in April at the the coffee farmers in the northwest watched the intricacies of the roast- when I finished mine, my friends off the Café Cocano project to the age of 54. “Catherine was great with of Haiti and how to identify quality ing process. They also learned how would offer me their coffee, and I next class. In addition to Catholic missionary work,” said Zocco, who raw coffee beans for roasting. coffee is brought to market. would finish them, too.” social thought, my students have has taken over as moderator of the “In these coffee-growing com- Zocco concluded the course by Zocco’s student entrepreneurs learned that it’s OK to make a profit Amor en Acción club. “I’m just the munities the farmers are paid below guiding the students toward de- have already attended their high as long as you’re doing something tech and business-savvy instrument poverty level for a product we pay veloping a marketing, branding, school graduation, yet the real-life good and productive for the people that was handed this teaching lega- dearly for,” said Zocco. ad campaign and sales strategy for lessons of the Café Cocano project and for the planet.” n cy. I’m truly blessed and humbled to The average coffee farmer in Café Cocano. For four days in April, will remain with them. continue the project with Café Co- Haiti works 12 hours a day earning Zocco’s social entrepreneurship Guzman said the experience To purchase fair-trade Café Coca- cano and the people of Haiti.” 65 cents to $1 a pound. The farmers students sold iced Café Cocano at is helping her shape her future. “I no, contact Kim Zocco at kzocco@ Zocco used a three-pronged ap- involved in fair trade and Café Co- $3 per 16-ounce cup. Every day, the knew that I wanted to do social mccarthyhigh.org or Anthony Vin- proach to teaching the social en- cano have seen their wage increase supply sold out. work, especially in less developed ciguerra, director of the Center for trepreneurship class, which was by 500 percent, translating to $3.35 “The most memorable part of the areas. However, this class showed Community Engagement at St. offered to seniors as a dual-enroll- per pound of coffee. project for me was the end product me how to put these ideas into prac- Thomas University, at 305-628-6717 ment course with college credit at St. “This is such a great accomplish- when we were given the opportu- tice by giving me a hands-on exam- or [email protected]. June 2014 www.thefloridacatholic.org GRADUATION 9 Two eighth-graders dubbed Golden Knights

CRISTINA CABRERA Florida Catholic correspondent

MIAMI | Paul Donnelly of Little Flower School in Hollywood and Katerina Pila of Sts. Peter and Paul School in Miami are this year’s re- cipients of the archdiocesan Gold- en Knight Scholar Athlete Award, given to eighth-graders who have excelled at academics, athletics and service. This is the third year the arch- diocese has given out the award, which is patterned after the Silver Knights, the high school version given out by The Miami Herald. The award is open to eighth-grad- ers only, and involves a complex application process. Katerina Pila, a 2014 graduate Nominees need to have a 90 of Sts. Peter and Paul School in percent or higher academic aver- Miami, is the 2014 Golden Knight age in at least one specific subject Scholar Athlete award winner for area (religion, language arts, math, Miami-Dade County. science or social studies), and par- ticipate in at least two sports on the community as they live out school-sponsored teams. They also the corporal and spiritual works have to request recommendation of mercy,” said Kim Pryzbylski, Paul Donnelly, the 2014 Golden Knight winner from Little Flower School in Hollywood, poses with his letters from their principal and two archdiocesan superintendent of parents, Wendy and Paul Donnelly Sr., after receiving his certificate. (COURTESY PHOTOS) teachers; take part in a community schools. She presented the award service learning program; prepare to the students at their respec- his project has given him the con- School in Fort Lauderdale this fall. young lady who demonstrates a and submit a portfolio of accom- tive schools before the end of the fidence to continue being a leader Katerina is a member of the Na- healthy self-confidence and righ- plishments; and be interviewed by school year. in his Catholic community,” said tional Junior Honor Society and teousness,” said Sara Vilato, Kata- a panel of archdiocesan educators. Paul engaged in a community Maureen McNulty, principal of has participated in numerous ath- rina’s teacher at Sts. Peter and Paul. “The portfolios confirmed aca- service project with the St. Vin- Little Flower. “Most importantly, letic teams and school clubs. Her Katerina will attend Our Lady of demic excellence in multiple cat- cent de Paul Society. “The deep it renewed faith in his fellow man service project involved feeding Lourdes Academy in Miami this egories and demonstrated that our respect for the St. Vincent de Paul and a deeper love of God.” Paul will the homeless and underprivileged. fall. n students are committed to serving Society he acquired in completing attend St. Thomas Aquinas High “She is a strong and confident Columbus wins ‘unprecedented’ three Silver Knights Silver Knights in years past, dating St. Thomas Aquinas back to 1969. The 2014 winners are wins one, plus listed below. honorable mentions, FROM COLUMBUS: • Michael Sanchez in athlet- as do Belen Jesuit, ics: Michael played baseball, was a member of the National Honor So- McCarthy High ciety and an AP Scholar. He donated his time to the Down Syndrome As- MIAMI | Three seniors from sociation of Miami and to tutoring Christopher Columbus High School his peers. His frequent travels to and one from St. Thomas Aquinas Bimini made him aware of the is- High School received prestigious land residents’ economic need, so Silver Knight awards this year. St. he began holding garage sales to Thomas Aquinas also had three purchase school supplies for them. honorable mentions, and Archbish- Over the past two summers, he Jahdziah St. Julien of St. Thomas op Edward McCarthy High School brought about $3,000 worth of back- Christopher Columbus High School’s 2014 Silver Knight winners pose Aquinas High School in Fort and Belen Jesuit Prep each had one. packs filled with supplies to Bimini’s with their trophies. From left are Michael Ortega (drama), Andrew Briz Lauderdale is the 2014 Silver The awards are given out each school children. (digital and interactive media) and Michael Joseph Sanchez (athletics). Knight winner in speech. year by The Miami Herald and El • Andrew Briz in digital and (COURTESY PHOTOS) Nuevo Herald to graduating seniors interactive media: Andrew volun- Honor Society tutor as well as a Na- who demonstrate academic excel- teered at the De la Salle Educational instrumental in getting the crew tion who volunteered at St. Timothy tional Achievement Semifinalist lence in a particular subject area, as Center in Homestead for the past hired to do professional work for a Parish, Dante B. Fascell Elementary and AP Scholar with Honor. well as outstanding commitment to four years. Among his contribu- local bank and international public and the Chapman Partnership. service. The competition dates back tions, he obtained donated com- relations firm. THE HONORABLE to 1959 in Miami and 1984 in Bro- puters for the center, refurbished • Michael Ortega in drama: FROM ST. THOMAS: MENTIONS WERE: ward County. them and loaded them with soft- Through perseverance, Michael • Jahdziah St. Julien in speech: • St. Thomas: Kalin Alexis Hous- Winning three Silver Knights in ware. He redesigned the center’s convinced the Columbus adminis- As a sophomore, Jahdziah started a ton, athletics; Lauren Christine Fer- one year is “an unprecedented ac- website and taught language and tration to renovate a rundown me- speech and debate team at a neigh- rara, English and literature; Emily complishment for the school,” said multimedia classes to the children dia center, turning it into a 144-seat boring school. She also served as a Maria McCready, mathematics. Cristina Cruz, marketing director and adults who attend the center. theater with new lights and sound mentor to younger students, as a lec- • Belen: Michael Alexander Perez, at Columbus, an all-boys school op- He was also part of CCNN Live, Co- equipment. He was a member of the tor and retreat leader in St. Thomas’ English and literature. erated by the Marist Brothers. Only lumbus’ award-winning broadcast International Thespian Honor Soci- campus ministry, and volunteered • Archbishop McCarthy: Emily five Columbus students had won news network. His skills there were ety and an AP Scholar with Distinc- at a local hospital. She is a National Griffith, English and literature. n 10 GRADUATION Florida Catholic June 2014

Congratulations to Christopher Columbus High School on a Phenomenal Year!

All Sports Fitness Complex & Wellness Center Opens to Student Body

Columbus is 1 of 2 Florida High Schools chosen as a Safe Sports School by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Three Silver Knight Awards Class of 2014 Will Attend Ivy League and Listed in order of U.S. News Michael Ortega Top National Universities & World Report Ranking (Drama) Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth Andrew Briz College, Northwestern University, Johns Hopkins University, (Digital & Interactive Media) Brown University, Cornell University, Emory University, Michael Sanchez Boston College, Georgia Institute of Technology, Case Western Reserve University, University of Miami, University (Athletics) of Florida Honors, Fordham University, University of Maryland, Purdue University, Florida State University Honors, Drexel Science Project Simon University, Amherst College, Colgate University Recognized Tsaoussis’ (`16) by China Assoc. breakthrough/ patented Theater Troupe of Science invention has the potential Rated Superior at and Technology to increase at International computer speed the Florida Thespian Fair by 5,000% State Festival CCNN Live – The Most Successful High School Broadcast Program in the State Places 3rd at the STN Nationals, Wins Emmy Award for Motion Graphics Holds 1st ever Media Excellence Awards Honoring Local TV News Journalists

Jazz Band Wins 9th First Place at the Music USA Festival For the 20th Year, The Squires Service Club is Recognized Internationally By the Knights of Debate Team Ranks Columbus for Best Program and in the Nation’s Top Soccer Team Wins 2014 Best Single Service Activity 5% for 4th Year State Championship

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NEWSbriefs Two local struct nearly anything the students can dream up. graduates win Robotics’ students Edgardy Laurent and Jahrett Salkey made a scholarships hammer and die. Both items were Jennifer Egbebike, a graduate created using Blender, a 3-D mod- of Archbishop Coleman Carroll eling and animation program. The High School in Miami who was ac- 3-D printer downloads the image cepted to Columbia and Princeton from the computer and builds the universities, has been selected as object from the bottom up. A poly- one of only 1,000 Gates Millennium lactic acid filament, a thermoplastic — St. Madeleine Sophie Barat, Foundress of the Society of the Sacred Heart “ Scholars for 2014. She shares the derived from renewable resources Let us leave acts behind us, not just words.” honor with Dimitri Wolff of Msgr. like cornstarch or sugarcane, is Edward Pace High School in Mi- used to create the objects. The ma- ami Gardens, who will attend the chine heats the plastic and starts University of Notre Dame this fall. forming the object layer by layer. Wolff has excelled in honors and Robotics student Edgardy Laurent The final product is a tangible cre- advanced level courses through- shows the hammer he printed ation. out high school. He is also an ath- using the Blender program at The printer will allow St. Thom- lete who broke records in track and St. Thomas Aquinas High School. as’ robotics teams to print parts for field, and a member of Pace’s band (COURTESY | HELENA DALY- the robots they will debut next year and drumline. ASQUINI) when they participate in the first Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart congratulates The scholarships, provided by Tech Challenge robotics competi- its Class of 2014 graduates whose acts in the pursuit of the Bill and Melinda Gates Founda- cation, engineering, library sci- tion. Working with Picasso also will intellectual rigor, compassionate leadership and spiritual tion, pay for the recipients’ entire ence, mathematics, public health help students learn to engineer and undergraduate college education or science. create parts. As a final class project formation have inspired all in our community. at the college or university of their for this year, the robotics students May God bless you as you go forth as Women of choice. The goal of the Gates Mil- St. Thomas examined ways the 3-D printer can Courage and Confidence. lennium Scholarship program “is enhance learning in other disci- to promote academic excellence by Aquinas acquires plines. providing thousands of outstand- 3-D printer ing students, who have significant CORRECTION financial need, the opportunity to In May, St. Thomas Aquinas In the article in the April 2014 reach their full potential.” High School acquired the school’s edition, “16 Priests honored on ju- Recipients are also eligible for first 3-D printer, which the robotic bilees of ordination,” an incorrect

31797-0619 additional funding if they choose students dubbed “Picasso.” The date was given for the ordination 3747 Main Highway • Miami, FL 33133 • 305.446.5673 to pursue master’s and doctoral Makerbot Replicator 2 builds ob- of Father Carlos Vega. He was or- studies in computer science, edu- jects using shapes, and can con- dained May 27, 1989. 31790-0619 June 2014 www.thefloridacatholic.org GRADUATION 13 Teen’s app helps you pray on the go

MELODY REGALADO Florida Catholic correspondent

MIAMI | It was during Mass when 16-year-old Alejandrina Gonzalez became inspired to develop a faith-filled app. The St. Brendan High School student developed iPray Catho- lic, a new application for Apple iOS devices such as iPhones and iPads, which lets users access prayers on the go, from wherever they are. Alejandrina, who will begin her junior year at St. Bren- dan in September, said the germ of the idea started at a school Mass and captivated her all day. She began coding the app at home that same evening using a program called Xcode. “The idea was to create an app that would help people pray, be- cause sometimes we are too busy and can forget,” she said. Now available for free on the iTunes App Store, iPray Catholic is meant to be simple and intui- tive so that it is easy for people of any age to use. From the Act of Contrition to the Glory Be, from the Prayer of St. Francis to the Above, Alejandrina Gonzalez, who will be a junior at St. Brendan High School, displays the iPray Catholic Hail Mary, users are sure to find app she designed in four days, even though she just took up programming a few months ago. At right a prayer to suit their needs. and below are screen shots of her app. (MELODY REGALADO | FC) “Instead of only being dis- tracted by their phones, now alien ship jump, while dodging they can also find a reason to fo- moons and collecting stars. cus on it,” Alejandrina said. “It’s like a puzzle. First I figure The prayers are currently di- out what I want to get to, then I vided into four categories: Com- put the pieces together to get to mon Prayers, Special Prayers, that goal,” Alejandrina said. Mary’s Prayers and Other “I tell her it’s like she learned Prayers, a “miscellaneous” sec- a whole other language,” said tion for those that do not fall her mother, Claudia Alejandrina into the available categories — Reyes. “She understood the logic yet. Alejandrina said she plans and it came easily to her.” to update and improve the app The feat is all the more re- with the help of feedback from markable because the Reyes users. She wants to add addi- family arrived in the U.S. from tional prayers and categories, Mexico only five years ago, and and eventually a rosary compo- Alejandrina is still working on nent as well. perfecting her English. In addition to the prayers, Because she learned how to there is a “Saint of the Day” fea- program on her own, and it’s a ture, providing a brief descrip- language no one else in her fami- tion of the day’s selected saint. ly understands, Alejandrina said Users can set up alerts to get it was difficult at times when er- prayer reminders at selected rors came up that took her hours hours of the day, and share se- to fix. Despite the challenges, lected prayers with friends and she was determined to finish. developing, however, is the de- family via Facebook and email, “First and foremost, have an sign work. She sketched her own directly from the app. idea. Once you have one and designs for the app and even The next big step is to develop you’re sure you want to go for snapped, edited and custom- a Spanish-language version for it, you’ll do what it takes to get ized the photos — taken at Our users. there,” Alejandrina said. Lady of Charity National Shrine A self-taught developer, Ale- “It was difficult, but you have in Miami — that grace the app’s jandrina’s interest in creating to have a lot of perseverance be- layout. apps began just a few months cause, without it, I wouldn’t have She is part of the STEM (Sci- ago. She invested hours of online finished either of the two apps.” ence, Technology, Engineering research to learn the process and “Some of her strongest traits and Mathematics) Club at St. finished the iPray project in only are her resolve, perseverance Brendan High, and although four days. and patience,” said her mother. she has not yet decided what ca- Prior to iPray, she developed “I think those are her driving reer to pursue in the future, she an app named Flappy Space, qualities, along with a positive wants to continue developing which has received downloads attitude. We very much admire apps as a hobby. Her plan is to 31751-0619 from around the world. To play, that about her.” design useful tools to help peo- users tap the screen to make an Alejandrina’s favorite part of ple with everyday tasks. n 14 GRADUATION Florida Catholic June 2014

ARCHBISHOP ARCHBISHOP CURLEY ARCHBISHOP BELEN COLEMAN CARROLL NOTRE DAME EDWARD MCCARTHY JESUIT

Valedictorian Salutatorian Valedictorian Salutatorian Valedictorian Salutatorian Valedictorian Salutatorian Diego Kevin A. Griffin Jennifer Egbebike Michael Smith Lynn Delva John Haimes Briana Valdes Marlon Seijo Guimaraes-Blandon CARDINAL GIBBONS Class of 2014: CHAMINADE-MADONNA Live, learn, pray Graduates’ accomplishments prove Valedictorian Salutatorian Valedictorian Mark Salutatorian Ian Campbell Cosette Motta ‘truth in advertising’ for Catholic schools Dennis LeBeau Mikaela Sheerin

ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO Scholarships and four Silver Knights, in CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS of the Florida Catholic staff addition to many other athletic and aca- IMMACULATA-LASALLE demic honors. MIAMI | The promotional slogan for Those awards and statistics are proof Miami’s Catholic schools, printed on that “Live, learn, pray” is more than a mar- 30,000 bumper stickers this year, says: keting slogan. It’s truth in advertising, ac- Catholic schools: Live, learn, pray. cording to Kim Pryzbylski, archdiocesan The graduating class of 2014 might add superintendent of schools. this: for at least 12 years. “These three powerful words capture That is one of the salient statistics for the essence of the Catholic school ex- graduating seniors in the Archdiocese of perience in the Archdiocese of Miami,” Miami this year. More than 50 percent of she wrote on the archdiocese’s Let’s Talk them — 1,580 out of 3,037 — have spent 12 blog. “Our students live their faith, learn Valedictorian Salutatorian years or more studying in Catholic schools. their faith and activate their faith through Valedictorian Salutatorian Anna Alec McLeod Nicolas Farrat The figures were compiled by the archdi- prayer. Students learn how to live accord- Martin Saavedra Maria Eakins ocesan Office of Schools via a survey of all ing to the Gospel values and Catholic so- 13 Catholic high school principals. cial teachings; they learn not only how to Those 12 years multiplied by at least pray, but the power of prayer in everyday OUR LADY OF LOURDES 1,580 represent a tremendous financial in- life.” ST. BRENDAN vestment on their parents’ part, and very Our prayers go with the members of the often a great sacrifice. They also reveal an class of 2014 as they move on to college and abiding faith in the quality of Catholic edu- careers. We pray that the lessons of the cation in South Florida. past 12 years will give them the strength Judging by the rest of the 2014 statistics, they need not only to succeed in life and these students did not squander their par- “do well” — as Archbishop Thomas Wen- ents’ money. Instead, they learned their ski likes to say — but also to “do good” and lessons and excelled. The class of 2014: resist the temptations of a me-first world. • Received more than $161 million in May this year’s graduates continue college scholarships. growing in faith, hope and charity, and • Gave more than 664,000 hours in ser- may their adult lives attest to the truth Valedictorian Salutatorian vice. of the second half of the bumper sticker: Valedictorian Salutatorian Lourdes Brea Diana Lopez • Garnered two Gates Millennium Catholic education: priceless. n Lisabeth Alvarez Nicole del Campo

MSGR. EDWARD PACE ST. THOMAS AQUINAS

Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Valedictorian Valedictorian Salutatorian Salutatorian Nicolas Fernandez Carlos Gonzalez Brielle Perez Grant G. Black Federico Consuegra Lauren C. Ferrara Natalie McNerney June 2014 www.thefloridacatholic.org GRADUATION 15

Cardinal Gibbons HiGH sCHool salutes tHe Graduates of tHe Class of 2014 as tHey Continue to strive for exCellenCe!

other college acceptances for the Class of 2014 include: American University, Babson College, Case Western Reserve University, Catholic University of America, Elon University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida State University, Fordham University, George Washington University, Lehigh University, Louisiana State University, Loyola University, Marquette University, Morehouse College, Northeastern University, Pennsylvania State University, Providence College, Rollins College, Saint John’s University, Santa Clara University, Savannah College of Art and Design, Southern Methodist University, Stevens Institute of Technology, University of Alabama, University of California-San Diego, University of Colorado-Boulder, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and many more.

Cardinal Gibbons High School

You 31799-0619 www.cghsfl.org | 2900 N.E. 47 Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 | (954) 491-2900 16 GRADUATION Florida Catholic June 2014 31788-0619 June 2014 www.thefloridacatholic.org GRADUATION 17 Teens told: ‘Make memories, not consequences’

TOM TRACY Florida Catholic correspondent

FORT LAUDERDALE | Before they head for the beach, some 300 members of the senior class

of Cardinal Gibbons High School 31787-0619 watched an elaborate re-enact- ment of a drinking-related au- tomobile accident, replete with wounded dummies, student eye- witnesses, and police, fire rescue and medical personnel counting down the precious lifesaving minutes. At the outset, Capt. Stephen F. Shaw Jr. of Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue and his team gave the se- nior class some food for thought: A fire rescue officer speaks May 14 at Cardinal Gibbons High School One in 10 prom students will in Fort Lauderdale during an event for seniors in advance of the prom drink and drive but that num- and summer break. (PHOTOS BY TOM TRACY | FC) ber has come down significantly since 1990, according to Shaw. played the role of eyewitnesses Today, texting and fiddling with to the accident. cellphones and other electronic “I learned that you have to devices is on par or even more stick around the scene of an ac- hazardous than driving while cident to make sure you can an- intoxicated. swer any questions and be useful Texting is believed to be the to authorities and also obviously No. 1 driving distraction report- not to drink and drive. Any sort ed by teen drivers, and makes of distracted driving is a bad it 23 times more likely a driver idea,” said Dillon. will crash, according to Timothy Kathleen added that she con- Heiser, deputy fire chief, City of fiscates her friend’s cellphones Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue. when they are behind the wheel. “People don’t realize that even Mary Ashley Keeney, a senior, if you think you are looking up said she regrets the occasions (as you text and drive) you are she rode in a car with someone six times more likely to cause an texting, and that the demonstra- accident than drinking and driv- tion made her more aware of the ing. It is the same as getting be- new anti-texting and driving hind the wheel of a car after con- A nurse demonstrates emergency law. suming four beers, and it is the care on a dummy during a mock “You don’t realize how serious No. 1 distraction of teen drivers,” car accident May 14 at Cardinal it can get and how fast it can hap- Heiser said. Gibbons High School in Fort pen without knowing what you In Florida, it is now illegal Lauderdale. are doing before you get behind to text and drive, although it is the wheel,” she said. “It is worth considered a secondary offense two real wrecked cars, provided it to have a backup plan before — an offender would have to be by a local towing company, sub- you go into a bad situation.” pulled over for something else jected to the hydraulic “jaws of The auto accident presenta- before being issued a citation. life” tools as fire rescue person- tion was a first for Cardinal Gib- The current fine is $150 for the nel cut the vehicles open to extri- bons, according to Tom Mahon, first offense. cate the injured dummies. dean of students. He said he “We want to get the students Staff from the Fort Lauderdale hopes that a brutally honest look thinking, to make memories not Fire Rescue, Fort Lauderdale Po- at the dangers of reckless driving consequences,” Heiser added. lice Department and Broward will translate into greater cau- “Think before you get into a car Health collaborated by playing tion as the students move into with someone else, and be the out their roles until finally the adulthood and operating a car. voice of reason: Don’t drink and trauma medical team declared “We love our kids, we care drive, and don’t text. But you the victims dead and a medical about them deeply and this is can’t just sit back. You need to examiner carted away the “bod- another way to help them un-

get involved with the decisions ies.” derstand the risks, and that a 31721-0619 and responsibilities.” Cardinal Gibbons seniors and car is a potential deadly weapon The program was staged near drama club members Kathleen and to respect human life,” Ma- the school’s football field, with Thieney and Dillon Williams hon said. n 18 GRADUATION Florida Catholic June 2014 Congratulations from JLP Education Services Renaissance at May Every Student be as Successful as our 2014 Graduates! St. Brendan High Contact JLP for: massive facelift. For starters, the arts, and the so-called STEM fields Nearing 40, school school will begin construction on a — science, technology, engineering • SAT/ACT/PSAT test-prep will be getting new building — its first ever, since and math. • Customized K-12 tutoring programs the three buildings and cafeteria This first phase of the planned now on site were originally built for renovation will cost about $11.2 • Expertise on college applications and essays physical and the seminary next door, St. John Vi- million and includes upgrades to anney. St. Brendan’s athletic fields. An- • In-home and in-office tutoring at our Hollywood academic ‘facelift’ Set for completion by December other two phases, encompassing office, private and group lessons 2015, the new building will house renovations to the classrooms, gym, in coming years offices, state-of-the-art labs and cafeteria and pool, are planned over ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO special classrooms for St. Brendan’s the next 10 years. four academies. These are self-con- “It’s a big deal for our school, in Florida Catholic staff tained “schools within a school” which we never built anything,” that put students on a path to spe- said José Rodelgo-Bueno, St. Bren- jlpeducationservices.com 31784-0619 MIAMI | Going on 40, St. Bren- cific careers in business and law, dan’s principal since 2012. “Basi- 305-894-6024 dan High School is about to get a medicine, visual and performing cally, we have one big field and we do everything there.” The revamped fields will include separate spaces for soccer/lacrosse, baseball and softball, and track. Best of all, they will be available for use by teams from St. Brendan’s feeder schools in southern Miami- Dade County, including “little St. Brendan” next door. “It makes sense that we support each other,” said Rodelgo-Bueno, whose enthusiasm and flair for in- novation are spurring a renaissance at the archdiocesan high school. With an enrollment of nearly 1,150, “St. Brendan is the largest archdiocesan high school in Mi- ami-Dade County,” he said. In terms of fame, however, it lags behind its next-door neighbor, the Marist-run Christopher Columbus High School. It’s not that the schools are rivals, since St. Brendan is coed and Columbus is all-boys. Marist Brothers also taught at St. Brendan, and one served as principal until two years ago. But the school tends to get over- looked even physically, wedged as it is between Columbus and St. John Vianney Seminary. Founded in 1975, St. Brendan did not even own its buildings: They had been borrowed from the seminary when it closed its high school. Ownership was only transferred this year. St. Brendan’s relative anonymity will end, however, if Rodelgo-Bueno has his way. “We have a mission to be the number one school in col- lege- and career-readiness,” he said. A native of Spain, Rodelgo-Bueno worked in the archdiocesan Office of Schools before joining St. Bren- dan’s faculty as a geometry, Span- ish and Italian teacher in 2010. Prior to that, he taught economics at the college level for four years. His passion for education and economics led him to obtain a doc- torate in the “economics of educa- tion” and he recently authored a book, “The Teachers Will Save U.S.,” 31796-0619

31720-0619 where he outlines his prescription

PLEASE SEE BRENDAN, 23 June 2014 www.thefloridacatholic.org YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY 19 St. Lawrence School declares itself ‘No place for hate’ rector, came to the unveiling May 15 Anti-bullying with a No Place for Hate banner and yellow No Place for Hate stickers for program teaches each student. She said that the pyr- amid of hate starts with name-call- students that ing, stereotyping and racist jokes. The ADL realized that it needed to ‘kindness, like a speak up for all people who are be- ing treated unfairly, not just Jewish boomerang, comes people, she said. “We must stop the injustice be- back to you’ fore it escalates to violence and MARLENE QUARONI genocide,” she said. “The more we Florida Catholic correspondent know about each other the more we can understand each other. … The students have demonstrated that NORTH MIAMI BEACH | St. they want to be allies in the fight Lawrence School students seated against bullying.” in church cheered as Principal Dian Medina said that she had at- Hyatt and religion teacher Denise tended another No Place for Hate Broughton unveiled a moveable school designation the day before at wall with 166 tiles bearing anti-bul- St. Agnes Academy in Key Biscayne. lying messages. Students there created a butterfly Among the messages: We live the garden of steppingstones to kind- golden rule at SLS; We are one; What ness. The stones bore words such as the world needs is love; Love each “Love and kindness are universal.” other beyond the stars; No H8. Sym- Broughton said the No Place for bols such as rainbows, hearts and Hate program reinforces the Ten peace signs also adorned the tiles. Commandments by putting them The students had completed an St. Lawrence first-grade students, Victoria Acosta, 7, left, and Chris Agra, 6, sing along to “Nothing into practice. Anti-Defamation League program More,” holding up a finger as they sing the lyrics, “We are one.” St. Lawrence School students received “The students get a different called “No Place for Hate.” They “No Place For Hate” designation from Anti-Defamation League. (MARLENE QUARONI | FC) point of view than just having reli- sang “Nothing More” by Alternate gion classes,” she said. Routes and gestured as they sang Broughton learned about the need, I’ll help,” she said. ness which students memorized. Hyatt said that since it opened in the words: “We are love, we are program from a teacher at another After that, an ADL facilitator They used a variety of rice — from 1957, St. Lawrence School has taught one, we are how we treat each other Catholic school. She attended the came to St. Lawrence and spoke 17 different countries — to show di- and practiced human dignity and when the day is done.” ADL’s Bearing Witness program for three hours to 30 students from versity, and then decorated the 6-by- respect for diversity. “Our affilia- “The ADL created the No Place for Catholic school teachers last fourth through eighth grades, said 6-inch tiles. tion with the ADL and the student for Hate program to foster an ap- summer in Washington, D.C., and Broughton. The tile wall will become a per- training and support materials they preciation of diversity and create came back inspired. She wanted to “Those students became ambas- manent fixture in the school’s provided enabled us to accelerate harmony among different groups of bring the learning experience to St. sadors and spread anti-bullying breezeway, said Broughton. St. anti-bullying to a whole new level. people,” said Broughton. “The pro- Lawrence, but the $1,200 cost of the messages to their classmates, who Lawrence joins 55 other public and Behavioral problems related to bul- gram challenges prejudice, bullying program was more than the school then became allies against hate and private schools in Florida to be des- lying issues have decreased this year and bigotry. We teach that kindness, could handle — until an anony- bullying,” she said. ignated as No Place for Hate schools, thanks to our trained student am- like a boomerang, comes back to mous donor stepped forward. As part of the program, every including St. Agnes in Key Biscayne. bassadors who act as allies, quelling you.” “The donor said, whatever you teacher chose a poem about kind- Lilly Medina, ADL education di- situations before they escalate.” n Virtual school graduates four, including two in Oklahoma MIAMI | The Archdiocese of 12th grade, and enrollment reached -accredited and archdiocesan-sup- Miami Virtual Catholic School had a peak of 661 by 1959. But by the ported virtual Catholic school in the four high school graduates this year: close of the 1960s, St. Mary’s had nation. Its virtual learning environ- two from South Florida and two transitioned from having a high ment can adapt to meet the needs of from Oklahoma. school to only a middle and elemen- all school communities or individ- The Oklahoma graduates — Bri- tary school and back to an elemen- ual students, while also reinforcing anna Garncarz and Conner Ruiz — tary alone. Catholic values. made history, as they were part of In 2004, St. Mary’s again opened “We are both humbled and proud the first graduating class in 50 years a middle school but the community of being able to share ADOM’s at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Law- — and students — wanted to return Catholic education mission with ton. The high school’s last seniors to a full Catholic school experience, students from across the country,” graduated in 1964. from Pre-K to 12th grade. said Rebeca Bautista, ADOM-VCS’ Federico Arguelles of Weston To achieve that, they partnered principal. and Rebecca DeVincentis of Fort two years ago with the ADOM-VCS, “The St. Mary’s family is very Lauderdale were the South Florida making it possible for St. Mary’s proud of its two graduates, Brianna graduates. students in grades 10 through 12 to and Conner,” said Deacon Robert Founded in 1907, St. Mary’s is the continue their Catholic school expe- L. Quinnett Jr., the school’s cam- Pictured at the first high school graduation in 50 years at St. Mary’s only Catholic school in southwest rience while taking courses online. pus minister and interim principal. Catholic School in Lawton, Okla., are, from left, Paolo Dulcamara, former Oklahoma. It started out with 60 ADOM-VCS is the only Southern “God bless them always and God principal; graduate Conner Ruiz; Deacon Robert Quinnett, St. Mary’s students in kindergarten through Association of Colleges and Schools bless St. Mary’s.” n campus minister, and graduate Brianna Garncarz. (COURTESY) 20 YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY Florida Catholic June 2014 Centro Mater: 46 years of serving families HOW TO HELP and gross motor skills, and we try to Five child care teach them to socialize by playing Centro Mater Child Care Ser- circle time and show and tell. Every campuses serve vices relies on government funding, month the parents receive a news- grants and private donations to letter letting them know what we low-income carry out its mission. Budget cuts are doing and how they can further forced the after-school program help their children at home.” to stop accepting children older families in Miami, The neighboring communities than 12. The main campus in Little respect and support the center’s Hialeah, Hialeah Havana acquired some land in order to build additional classrooms, but work. “We have so many activities Gardens has not been able to start construc- all year long that are supported by tion due to lack of funding. Even high schools, lawyer associations and other organizations such as JENNY GAMITO then, additional space is needed to the United Way, the Cuban Ameri- Florida Catholic correspondent accommodate the vast waiting list. To make a donation, call 305-545- can Association and the Kiwanis of 6049 or visit www.centromater.com. Little Havana,” said Llanes. “We cel- MIAMI | Centro Mater turned ebrate Easter with the help of high 46 this year. What began with one schools that bring an Easter bunny, religious and a few children in a the archdiocese’s Catholic Health hide eggs and create games for the Little Havana neighborhood now Services. Its five locations provide children to play. In Halloween, we consists of five centers serving 1,200 day care for infants and preschool- Clara Gesni, caretaker at Centro Mater for 27 years, poses between partner with a Brickell law firm children from low-income families ers, after-school care for children Leah LLanes and Angelo Falero while at lunchtime. (PHOTOS BY JENNY which hands out candy to the chil- in Miami, Hialeah and Hialeah between the ages of 5 and 12, and GAMITO | FC) dren. We are truly blessed.” Gardens. summer programs for school-age “The most rewarding part of That first center was founded by children. In the after-school pro- the Education of Young Children, understand legal issues and trains this job for me is that now I get to Sister Margarita Miranda in 1968. gram, children in kindergarten the National After-School Associa- them on ways to ensure the health teach the children of the children I A member of the Religious of the through fifth grade do their home- tion, the gold seal from the Florida and safety of their children. Every cared for 27 years ago,” said Gesni. Sacred Heart, she saw the need of work and attend physical educa- Association for Child Care Manage- year, Centro Mater hosts a health “A while back I saw a little girl that I newly arrived Cuban exiles who tion, art and music classes while ment, and the five-star rating from fair where about 30 vendors teach recognized right away because she often worked two jobs to make ends waiting to be picked up by their Quality Counts. families about immunizations, looked exactly like her mother, who meet. parents. Centro Mater’s staff are currently drug interactions and child abuse happened to be in my class when “Sister Margarita felt bad that the Currently, each Centro Mater lo- in the process of implementing a prevention. she was a little girl. They were iden- children did not have someone to cation serves around 520 children. program to teach children in both “We try to have a great relation- tical.” take care of them while their par- Llanes said there are also children English and Spanish so they can at- ship with the parents,” said Clara When the mom came to pick up ents worked and had the vision and on the waiting list. Underprivileged tain passing scores in the elemen- Gesni, who takes care of toddlers her daughter, Gesni pulled out a drive to create Centro Mater,” said families receive free child care and tary school entrance exams. The at the original campus in Little photo album and showed her pic- Madelyn Llanes, program adminis- other services, while other families center’s executive director, Abilio Havana. “It is important for them tures of herself as a baby. “It is very trator at Centro Mater Little Havana pay a minimal fee based on their Rodriguez, is working with the to know what we plan to achieve fulfilling to have been here for so and an employee of the Hialeah and household income. The centers are United Way to find the best way to and how their children learn on many years. It makes me very hap- Little Havana centers for 17 years. open Monday through Friday, from implement the program. a day-by-day basis. We stress fine py,” she said. n “She worked alongside volun- 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and they serve fam- “Our motto is to promote lan- teers and would ask local restau- ilies regardless of their immigration guage and reading skills despite the Justin rants such as Versailles and La Car- status. barriers of family dynamics,” said Calix, 5 reta for food to be able to feed the “The most important service we Llanes. years old, kids at lunch time,” Llanes added. provide is that these children are Odelay Bermudez has worked sets the Sister Miranda decided to name not deprived from the things other for Centro Mater for 13 years, first table for the place Centro Mater after the middle class families enjoy,” Llanes as a substitute teacher and now lunch in his Pre-K Latin phrase “mater admirabilis” said. “I see the charity in action and with infants and newborns. “The class. which means “mother most admi- the positive impact it has on the best thing about our center is the rable.” families. The parents are grateful warmth and love the children re- The first location was right at and the children are happy.” ceive here, and the fact that they Jose Marti Park, which is adjacent Centro Mater has been recog- have a routine where they eat warm to the current location of the origi- nized several times with signifi- meals at specific times,” said Ber- nal campus, now called Centro cant honors, including the Point mudez. “Some children have a lot Mater East, at 418 S.W. Fourth Ave. of Light Award bestowed by the of siblings at home and it is hard for in Miami. Centro Mater Child Care White House. A U.S. flag flown in their parents to achieve a specific Services also includes Centro Mater Washington, D.C., was presented routine.” East II in Miami, Centro Mater West to the center by Congresswoman The center also helps families and Centro Mater West II in Hialeah Ileana Ros-Lehtinen in recognition Gardens, and Centro Mater Walker of Centro Mater’s work throughout Park in Hialeah. the years. One or more of its centers Since 2007, Centro Mater has also have received accreditation NEWSbriefs operated under the umbrella of from the National Association for Vigil to honor lowed by adoration of the Blessed nual young adult retreat the Sacrament, prayers, intercessions weekend of July 11-13. The retreat Pierced Hearts and hourly meditation. The vigil is for young adults who are trying The Servants of the Pierced will conclude with another Mass to live their faith in this challeng- Hearts of Jesus and Mary invite on Saturday, June 28 at 6 a.m. The ing culture. 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II. Inscripción e información: p.m., Little Flower, Comber Hall, COMMUNITY 305-762-1148/1157, famlife@ 2711 Indian Mound Trail, Coral RED MASS EVENTS theadom.org, www.miamiarch. Gables. “Healing of Soul and org/familylife. Body,” day of recollection, praise Miami Festival of Blues Online marriage preparation and worship. Donation: $20; and Jazz, Thursday, June 26, 8 for couples with special lunch: $6, or bring your own. 786- p.m., Cava Flamenco Restaurant, circumstances that will not allow 299-7767/305-267-9061. 3850 S.W. Eighth St., Miami. “A them to participate in any of the ¡Ven, Señor Jesús! sábado, Night with Rachelle Coba and parish programs. Office of Family 26 de julio, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Her Band,” to benefit St. John Life Office: 305-762-1148/1157, Immaculate Conception, 4497 Bosco Clinic, Miami, and medical [email protected]. W. First Ave., Hialeah. Retiro de missions of Order of Malta Cuban Preparación prematrimonial sanación y liberación con Fray Association. Sponsored by Sisters por internet, para parejas con Nelson Medina y Fray Rafael of St. Joseph Health Foundation. circunstancias especiales que de San José. Prédica, música, $100/person. 305-854-0533, berta. no les permiten asistir a los confesiones y Eucaristía. 305-822- [email protected]. programas en las iglesias. Pastoral 2011, 786-597-7591. Summer fun runs, Tuesdays Familiar: 305-762-1148/1157, and Thursdays, through July [email protected]. 31, 6:30 p.m., Miami Shores SAFE Community Center, 9617 Park Drive, Miami. Organized by MASSES ENVIRONMENT Archbishop Curley Notre Dame Virtus workshops help 125 Años en Misión, Prep’s cross-country team, walks/ parents, teachers and anyone domingo, 13 de julio, 12:30 p.m., runs are for people of all ages, who works with children Immaculate Conception, 4497 W. abilities. [email protected]. recognize signs of sexual abuse First Ave., Hialeah. Celebrando Patriotic prayer service, and spot abusers. Sessions are el Año Jubilar de las Hermanas Thursday, July 3, 7:30 p.m., Little free, around three hours long, Dominicas de la Inmaculada Flower, 2711 Indian Mound Trail, and required for all employees Concepción, 125 años de misión Coral Gables. Reflections, prayer, and volunteers in schools, en Ecuador, Perú, Argentina, song for America and freedom. parishes and entities of the Cynthia Imperato, president of the St.Thomas More Society of South Colombia, México, y Estados 305-446-9950. Archdiocese of Miami. Due to Florida, presents the Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy award to Judge Unidos. 305-822-2011. the subject matter, children are William Dimitrouleas. The society celebrated its annual Red Mass Misa de oración por los not allowed. To register, log in at St. Anthony Church June 4. 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Movimiento Familiar encounter with Jesus Christ. 305- Healing Mass, second Fridays, To report abuse by someone Cristiano, reuniones los 951-5075. 7:30 p.m., San Isidro, 2310 Martin representing the Archdiocese: miércoles y segundos y cuartos “Paul and His Writings,” Luther King Blvd., Pompano 1-866-802-2873 (toll-free); to SPIRITUAL sábados del mes, Casa Caná, Thursdays, July 3-31, 6-9 p.m., Beach. 954-971-8780. report all abuse allegations to 480 E. Eighth St., Hialeah. St. Thomas University School of civil authorities: 1-800-962-2873. All-night vigil, beginning Información: 786-306-9227, por. Theology and Ministry, 16401 Friday, June 27, 8 p.m., St. John [email protected]. N.W. 37 Ave., Miami Gardens. RETREATS/DAYS Vianney College Seminary, 2900 Courage and EnCourage, for Taught by Franciscan Father SCHOOL EVENTS S.W. 87 Ave., Miami. Celebrating persons struggling with same-sex William L. 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You are N.W. 186 St., Miami. 786-991- Matrimonio 2000, domingo, nine. Weekly field trips to studios Sessions are in English. 786-254- not alone. $50, includes meals, 5696. 20 de julio, 8:15 a.m.-5:30 p.m., and galleries, workshops with 1683: materials. 954-417-5569. Visita de la Virgen St. Timothy, 5400 S.W. 102 Ave., professional artists. Students will • Fridays, 8 p.m., St. Louis, “Entre los pucheros anda Peregrina, primeros sábados, Miami. Programa de preparación produce an animated short film Choir Room, 7270 S.W. 120 St., el Señor”, 11-13 de julio, Casa 4 p.m., St. John Bosco, 1349 W. para parejas casadas por lo civil and musical for the community. Miami. que desean casarse por la iglesia. de Oración Our Lady of Mount Flagler St., Miami. Rosario, Misa. • Athletics camp focusing on • Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., St. 305-821-0002. Carmel, 15710 N.W. 44 Ct., Miami 305-649-5464. Gardens. 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McCarthy High, 5451 support group. 305-951-1036. preparación matrimonial para S. Flamingo Road, Southwest group, Fridays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., todas las parejas comprometidas; Roberta Popara. Concludes with Vida Eterna, segundos 475 E. Fourth St., Hialeah. For Mass. $30, includes lunch. Ranches. Baseball, basketball, ofrece entrenamiento sobre soccer, volleyball, lacrosse, jueves, 7:30 p.m., Mother of Our ages 13-21. 954-854-5477, Divine Mercy retreat, sacramentalidad y la Teología wrestling and softball; drama; Redeemer, salón 8 del colegio, [email protected]. Saturday, July 12, 8 a.m.-5:30 del Cuerpo de San Juan Pablo robotics, iPad Survive and Thrive, 8445 N.W. 186 St., Miami. 22 YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY Florida Catholic June 2014 Changing the lights at St. John Bosco Burned-out bulbs spur structural repair of Little Havana church’s distinctive dome

ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO of the Florida Catholic staff 31370-0619 MIAMI | It’s not that easy to change a light bulb in a dome that rises five stories above the ground. And as anyone who owns a house knows, once you start a re- pair, chances are you’re going to find more that needs fixing. David Prada, center, director of the archdiocesan Building and That is just what happened Property Office, looks over the work done to repair and reinforce at St. John Bosco Church a few the dome of St. John Bosco Church. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC) months ago, when the church’s pastor decided it was time to re- scaffolding — not only to facilitate Masses — even Holy Week and place the lights that illuminate the installation of new lights, but Easter Vigil ceremonies — cele- the church’s distinctive dome. to inspect the dome’s structural brated amid the metal framework “The dome has not been lit for integrity. that supported the scaffold. Fa- many, many years,” said David “We need to see the security ther Paguaga made sure the cau- Prada, director of the archdio- first of the parishioners and the tion tape matched the liturgical cese’s Building and Property Of- celebrant and look at the problem moment: purple for Lent, white for fice. before the problem gets worse,” Easter, red for Good Friday. Rising above the streets of Little Father Paguaga said. “As it turned “People were very understand- Havana, St. John Bosco’s golden out, pieces of concrete were about ing,” he said. “People didn’t mind dome has come to symbolize the to fall off.” that we had to set up the altar ev- Church’s presence — and perma- The discovery was made by ery week. It has been a blessing.” nence — amid some of Miami’s Maria Moral of Miami Curtain As for the lights, 22 strips of new poorest neighborhoods, areas Wall Consultants Corp., which LED lights are now ensconced populated by ever-flowing waves specializes in inspections, resto- along the ledge that marks the of newly arrived immigrants. rations and waterproofing of in- dome’s circumference, pointed The parish was founded in teriors. Once the scaffolding went upward to illuminate the interior. 1962, when Cuban exiles be- up in April, she climbed up with “LED is the way of the future,” gan changing the face of Miami, her hammer and started tapping. said Prada, not only because it christening the area Little Ha- “You could hear there was de- saves energy and costs, but also vana. A permanent church was lamination,” said Carballo. because of its durability. The completed and dedicated in 2001. “The stucco and the plaster lights should stay on for a long By then, the Cubans had given finish was not adhered to the time. way to Nicaraguans and other ref- concrete behind it,” Moral said. At the end of May, the day be- ugees from the ongoing conflicts “That’s really bad. Pieces could fore the scaffolding was taken and natural disasters that afflict fall off, especially if it’s in a dome.” down, Father Paguaga gathered Central America. In fact, a piece did come off high above the sanctuary with The exterior of the dome had during the inspection. Carballo Prada, Carballo, Moral, and rep- been repaired several times al- keeps it in his office as a souvenir. resentatives of Florida Lemark. ready, said Father Juan Carlos Workers from TRD Painting They inspected the dome one Paguaga, who took over as pastor spent two weeks chipping the last time and before coming in 2006, when the beloved Msgr. dome of plaster down to the solid down, Father Paguaga led them Emilio Vallina, who had served concrete underneath. Florida Le- in prayer. He prayed for those there since 1963, retired. mark Corp. was brought in and who worked on the project, for the Father Paguaga wanted to spent four weeks doing the con- people of the parish, and he re- leave the place in good shape for crete restoration and repair, fill- membered especially its longtime his successor, as he will be taking ing the gaps with new concrete pastor, Msgr. Vallina. over as pastor of St. Agnes in Key and plaster, smoothing out the “He wanted to build a temple in Biscayne July 1. rough edges and repainting with this corner for your glory, a place Aside from the lack of lights, a gold metallic paint. Fortunately, where the poor, the children, ref-

30866-0619 Father Paguaga said he was see- the repairs needed were not as ugees, immigrants would have a ing “humidity stains and rust extensive as they first appeared, home,” Father Paguaga prayed. streaks” on the interior of the and most of the cost was covered He thanked God for a community dome. He worked with James by insurance. The work is warran- that indeed was built “on solid Carballo, project manager for the tied for 10 years. rock,” and for a refurbished dome archdiocese’s Building and Prop- In the meantime, life under the that “symbolizes how the heavens erty Office, who decided to put up dome continued, with Sunday open up above your altar.” n June 2014 www.thefloridacatholic.org YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY 23

provide faith and service, which is In a BRENDAN demonstration, good. But in addition to faith and FROM 18 incoming junior service, we have to provide all the Kristopher other things that charter schools Gonzalez (visible for the survival and success of Cath- and even public (magnet) schools on the TV screen) olic education in the 21st century. are providing.” participates in It’s a prescription that takes into The academy model also results a St. Brendan account growing competition from in a Catholic education that chal- High class via the charter schools, which are privately lenges students to mature. school’s rolling run, publicly funded and free; and “They can start having this con- robot. It allows the religion-averse environment versation with God: What do you students to “go” that young people confront in col- want me to do? What is God’s will to class while lege and beyond. for me? They have to find their path they are sick at “We’re not going to disappear if in life. But you have to challenge home or in the we have a vision. Money and stu- them,” Rodelgo-Bueno said. hospital. (ANA dents follow vision,” Rodelgo-Bue- Since the academy model was RODRIGUEZ- no said. implemented two years ago, en- SOTO | FC) St. Brendan’s academies repre- rollment has increased. “Suddenly, sent the implementation of that vi- we are the number one choice for sion. The academies function like many families. And we are very majors in college, with students, proud,” he added. classes and even clubs grouped un- St. Brendan also is investing in der each academy’s area of study. technology: not just iPads for each Students begin focusing on a par- student and Apple TVs in each program that has brought as many tives, however. tion has to teach young people the ticular area after freshman year, classroom, but high-definition, as 80 young people from Italy and “This is Catholic education com- importance of Jesus in real life, and even though they don’t have to 60-inch TVs streaming a student- Spain to study at the high school, ing from my founder,” he said, re- when they go to college, when they enroll in an academy, most do. produced newscast and bulletin for as few as three months or as ferring to the late Father Luigi Gius- hang out with their friends, and The goal is to help young people announcements throughout the long as one year. The idea for the sani, founder of the Catholic move- when they are on the job. discern a career before they get to school; a medical model named program came from Rodelgo-Bue- ment Communion and Liberation. “Putting doors on the ocean is college, when changing majors gets HAL that can be programmed to no, who at the time worked for the Rodelgo-Bueno is a member of the impossible,” Rodelgo-Bueno said. expensive; to give them experience mimic myriad ailments; and a roll- archdiocesan schools office. worldwide CL Fraternity. “What we have to do is, inside that and internships along the way that ing robot that allows students who Some St. Brendan students will Father Giussani wrote that “only ocean, propose something that is will get them admitted to more are ill to attend classes from home be traveling to Europe soon to a faith arising from life experience so attractive that everyone wants to prestigious colleges and universi- or the hospital. spend a few months at a partner and confirmed by it (and, therefore, come here.” ties; and to increase their chance All of that costs money, Rodelgo- school. The high school also be- relevant to life’s needs) could be His goal is to see that St. Bren- of getting scholarships that make Bueno admitted, but “our children gan offering classes in Mandarin sufficiently strong to survive in a dan’s students are “super prepared those schools affordable. deserve it.” Chinese this year. world where everything pointed in for college and careers, and at the It’s exactly what parents are look- Eight years ago, St. Brendan also Rodelgo-Bueno does not take the opposite direction.” same time, they don’t lose their ing for, Rodelgo-Bueno said. “We pioneered an exchange student full credit for all of these initia- In other words, Catholic educa- faith in college.” n

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