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LAKELAND | Among the tenets of Catholic Social Teach- ings is to care for the poor and vulnerable. The COVID-19 pandemic has made the elderly more vulnerable than ever. Catholic Charities of Central Florida Senior Services staff are working to comfort the lonely and promote healthy living. “We have been busy getting creative to make sure our se- niors don’t fall prey to the negative results of isolation during this pandemic when we are asking them to stay safe at home,” said Barbara Cage, Lakeland Activity Center for Seniors’ pro- gram manager. The center closed March 13, 2020, and the oth- er 12 mobile senior center sites closed soon after. To maintain contact with seniors, Catholic Charities works with six core S.O.U.L. (Senior Organizations Uniting Locally) partners to meet the needs of the community. At first, Cage acknowledged it was about addressing urgent needs. Staff would deliver much needed supplies from the Catholic Charities Agape Mission Market directly to seniors. A $10,000 grant helped assist adults age 60 and above who were still working, to help pay rent or mortgage and utilities. “(The funds) kept them in their homes and stabilized them while they scrambled to replace lost income,” Cage said. “We could have used 10 times that amount, but we were glad we were able to help some.” Senior services also helped connect several seniors experi- encing severe stress and/or depression to mental health ser- vices provided by Catholic Charities Behavioral Health pro- fessionals over the phone. Top, Sarah Lisa Buice, the ministry liaison who oversees CCCF’s 12 Young receives mobile senior center sites, also hosts a weekly Zoom hour. To- information about lab gether, she and Cage keep in touch with clients in a variety of tests from ways — mail, phone calls, email, and social media. Palm Medical “Fifty percent of our population are widows. And we’re sup- employee posed to look after our elders. It’s enjoyable work and they are Melisa Marshall, such valuable people,” Buice said. “I think it’s important for a Catholic the Church to give all it can for their elders – to love on them Charities S.O.U.L. and celebrate the lives that they’ve lived so well.” partner during With initial needs met, Cage and Buice worked with com- a senior food munity partners to coordinate extra monthly events. From drop at Polk mobile health fairs and food drops to activity-centered mail- City Community ings to occupy minds and bodies, seniors are being cared for Center. Left, on multiple fronts. Catholic Charities Judy Curlee enjoys Buice’s weekly Zoom hour filled with and Humana chair exercises, games and conversation. Curlee lost her hus- staff load band four years ago. After back surgery last year, she found groceries for a she wasn’t getting out much. Then her friend invited her to senior during the mobile senior center in Dundee. Eventually they added a the mobile food weekly visit to Holy Spirit Parish’s senior gathering. “I enjoyed drop at Polk being with other people and not home so much,” she said. City Community Curlee said quarantine has been difficult and she finds her- Center. (GLENDA MEEKINS | FC) self getting down at times. “It’s not just the loneliness,” she ex- plained. “It’s the human contact. Usually when my kids would come in, if they didn’t hug me on the way in, they would hug me on the way out. Now that doesn’t happen, so you have no human contact and that’s hard.” She said the Zoom hour helps back with the attached raffle ticket and forgot all about it. A social media and even participates in some of the activities because, “It’s always enjoyable to communicate with other few weeks later he received a $50 gift card that lifted his spirits. Buice posted. “What Catholic Charities does for seniors is ab- people and Lisa is such a joy to be around.” On Oct. 30, nearly 50 seniors pulled up to the mobile food solutely wonderful,” she said with a wide grin. John Cavese is 86 years old. He too was attending activi- drop at the Polk City Community Center. For most, it was their Gary Tester, president of Catholic Charities, noted that ties at his parish, Holy Spirit in Lake Wales and the Dundee first time out other than to the grocery store or to be seen by a serving seniors is truly a corporal work of mercy – visiting the center. A self-professed extrovert, he said the engagement was doctor. Sarah Young was giddy with excitement to see familiar sick in new and innovative ways. wonderful. “I enjoyed those meetings tremendously, because faces. It was her first time attending an event because she is on “St. Anthony of Padua is the patron saint of the elderly we’re all in the same boat,” he recalled, adding he looked for- oxygen and concerned about getting sick. Adding to the fun, and, in a prayer to him for the elderly, we pray that if they ward to “being with the people and the friendships.” the pre-registered seniors were invited to dress up for Hallow- are tested with illness, suffering, loneliness or the death of Once COVID hit, he lost all that. Participating in the mail- een. loved ones that they be blessed with God’s peace and com- in activities was a way to regain some ground. He completed “If older adults are socializing, they’re not focusing on their fort, strength and courage,” Tester said. “Barbara and Lisa the puzzle package that showed up at his door. It included pain. They’re giving themselves something positive to focus are two shining examples of exactly how God hears and an- crosswords, Sudoku, trivia and fill in the blanks. He sent it on,” said Cage. Young agrees. She now follows her friends on swers that prayer.” n 2 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Facebook @FloridaCatholic Nov. 6-12, 2020 13998-1106

Diocesan cemetery blessed GLENDA MEEKINS Cemetery Manager Tim Tully Pedro Spiritual Development Cen- of the Florida Catholic staff has managed cemeteries that are ter is an added benefit providing hundreds of years old. He said a faith-filled backdrop for reflec- WINTER PARK | Befitting of an the newness of this burial ground tion and prayer and a landmark for All Saints Day celebration, when makes it a “21st century cemetery in many in their journey of faith. the Church remembers those who the traditions of what we offer and “This is the heart and soul of the are in heaven, Bishop John Noonan the technology available.” Particu- diocese,” noted Bishop Noonan. He blessed the first diocesan cemetery, larly during this time of pandemic, recalled visiting many cemeteries Queen of Angels in Winter Park the ability to work closely with lo- throughout the world and called to Nov. 1. An estimated 50 clergy and cal funeral homes to have the Mass mind how “they become a part of faithful involved in its construction and burial livestreamed “anywhere the history” of a city. His hope is the took part. The cemetery opened in the world” makes it unique. Tully same for Queen of Angels. in July 2020, on almost 50 acres of said there have already been several Quoting from Wisdom 3:1-9 he Premier Catholic Funeral Home peaceful grounds next to San Pedro occasions where this has assisted said, “The souls of the just are in the Spiritual Development Center. families to participate from a dis- hand of God, and no torment shall The Order of Blessing of a cem- tance. touch them. They seemed, in the ON-SITE CREMATORY etery makes the ground sacred and “Every committal here has the view of the foolish, to be dead; and • SIMPLE and TRADITIONAL CREMATION suitable for Catholic burial. presence of a deacon or priest. We their passing away was thought an “Queen of Angels Catholic Cem- look to them to do the final commit- affliction and their going forth from • TRADITIONAL BURIAL etery will become an iconic minis- tal, Gospel readings and blessings. us, utter destruction. But they are in try within the Diocese of Orlando,” Through this we have seen families peace.” He added, “This is what we • ADVANCE PLANNING said Scott Fergerson, secretary for return to churches,” Tully said. celebrate today, the peace that God 3 LOCATIONS Ecclesiastical Properties for the Charissa Parraga is a memorial gives us through our faith and our Diocese of Orlando. “The prop- advisor for the cemetery. She gives love for each other and especially West Orange Chapel erty’s beauty and dedication to the people tours and assists them in for those who have committed Blessed Mother will provide the their planning. “People think it’s themselves to the loving mercy of Catholic community a special place beautiful once they get here. It’s so God. It is not with sadness that we 407-295-2273 to celebrate God’s grace and the gift much more than they can see on- celebrate this day, but with joy that 1400 Matthew Paris Blvd. • Ocoee, FL 34761 of eternal life.” line.” She said the proximity to San they may rest in peace.” n

Maitland Chapel At top, the first diocesan 407-695-CARE (2273) cemetery, 9001 N. Orlando Ave. • Maitland, FL 32751 Queen of Angels Cemetery in Winter Park, is Sanford Chapel blessed Nov. 1, 2020, by Bishop 407-322-5131 John Noonan. 905 Laurel Ave., Sanford, FL 32771 12171-1106 CLICK THE INSET ICON ABOVE for a video on the cemetery. (GLENDA Todd M. DeGusipe MEEKINS | FC) Catholic Funeral Director/Owner At left, Deacons Fourth Degree Knight Joe Gassman and Tommy Cuff accompany Bishop www.degusipefuneralhome.com Noonan as he Bishop Noonan celebrates the Order of Blessing. DIGNITY • HONOR • RESPECT (STEPHEN DOWELL | FC) 3 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Facebook @FloridaCatholic Nov. 6-12, 2020 Deacon ordained after COVID diagnosis, 40-year wait GLENDA MEEKINS Far left, of the Florida Catholic staff Nilda and Deacon José “Chepe” | On Oct. 31, 2020, José ORLANDO Perez after “Chepe” Perez was Ordained to the perma- ordination. nent diaconate, 40 years after he began his At left, journey, in his parish, Holy Cross Orlando. Perez during Perez began discernment in his early 20s, the Promise thinking he wanted to be a priest. The pro- of the cess led to the realization that his call was to Elect at his the diaconate. His formation began while he ordination was in the U.S. Air Force, but was interrupted to the when he was sent overseas. diaconate Originally, his cohort of 15 men were set to Oct. 31 at be ordained June 15. The pandemic delayed Holy Cross the ordination until Oct. 3. Two days prior to Parish in the canonical retreat, traditionally taken the Orlando. week before ordination, Perez and his wife (PHOTOS Yolima tested positive for COVID-19. BY ANDREA They asked themselves, “Why did God NAVARRO allow this delay?” Meditating on this ques- | FC) tion and praying with his pastor, Father Esaú García, Perez recalled he and his wife had decided to consecrate themselves to Mary during the month of October. Their desire was to “surrender to God our human will, to live like the Virgin Mary in God’s divine date.” Realizing this, Perez offered the delay eager to be Ordained and glad to have our lives locally, did attend with his wife, which will.” They began their 30 days of consecra- as a sacrifice. He said he and Yolima were community of Holy Cross present since we brought them great joy. tion Oct. 1. immediately at peace. are very involved in our community. But I Perez said the ordination is “a culmina- As they prayed, the Scripture passage Upon recovering, he made his diaconate am sad because I have four children and tion of a prayer I made one day. I asked God telling of Abraham’s great faith kept coming retreat alone, but said the experience was eight grandchildren who will not be able to to choose a wife for me that would under- back to the couple. Perez said, “We thought, personal and “beautiful.” As for ordination, come.” stand my calling to the diaconate.” He said if we really want to live in God’s will, and re- both he and Yolima were a bit nervous, but Some of his children, originally scheduled the Lord sent Yolima. “I am glad we will take linquish personal desires, then what more full of joyful expectation. to attend Oct. 3, are in the military and no our marriage and vocation another step fur- could He ask than to give up my ordination “I have mixed feelings,” Perez said. “I am longer permitted to travel. Their son, who ther,” she said. n Renovated home in Orlando lodges immigrant family

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ORLANDO | Walking into the three-bed- room, two-bath home recently renovated by Catholic Charities of Central Florida was “a dream come true” for Yahumary Martinez and her family. “I was in shock. I cried,” said Martinez, re- calling the moment she opened the door. As emotions peaked, she had to pause and take it all in. Martinez left Cuba in 2013, fleeing death threats and violence. As one of the Ladies in White (Damas de Blanco), an opposition movement of women related to jailed dissi- dents who protest the unjust imprisonments by attending Mass on Sunday wearing white dresses, she and her daughter were targeted as counter revolutionaries. Fearing for their lives, the family fled to the United States. Soon after her arrival, she sought out Cath- olic Charities of Central Florida. Staff mem- bers helped her attain residency, gave her food, and helped find schooling for her son, Yahumary Martinez is taken aback by her new home, provided by Catholic Charities of Central Florida and its partnership with who has epilepsy. Two years later, when her Orange County. After seven years of living with family, Martinez is looking forward to settling in with her husband and children. son was diagnosed with a form of bone can- (PHOTOS BY ANDREA NAVARRO) cer, Catholic Charities was there again and provided a case manager to help him navigate for me this is a tremendous gift,” she said. “I This home is the fourth donated by Orange sible and for this country for allowing us to his medical and educational needs. know many refugees will come after me and County to Catholic Charities of Central Flor- come.” “They have supported me in everything,” that brings me joy… I always knew coming to ida in a commitment to provide affordable “And great gratitude to Catholic Chari- she noted gratefully. this country was coming to a land of oppor- housing. It has an upgraded kitchen, remod- ties, not just for me, but for all immigrants For the past six years, the family has shared tunity.” eled with new appliances, and new paint and who knock on their door because I know they a small, crowded space, so when she qualified She recalled arriving in the United States flooring. Father Anthony Aarons blessed the open, no matter the color, race, or where they for one of the homes Catholic Charities reno- knowing no one, and not speaking English. home Oct. 16, 2020, in preparation for the new are from,” she added. “They never say no. vated through its partnership with Orange “We knew that working, we could get ahead homeowners who signed their lease Oct. 30. They help as much as they can and give above County, she could not believe it. “Because this and succeed. That always remained foremost Martinez said she is thankful to God, and beyond. I have seen it and lived it.” n is something we could never have in Cuba, in my mind.” “without whom any of this would be pos- 4 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Facebook @FloridaCatholic Nov. 6-12, 2020

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The blazing time to walk and to talk. People I’ve never met before signed Appreciative he was reaching out any way he could to stay sun and recent rains have made walking the campus at St. up for it so I get to meet new people. It’s been very good,” he connected to his parishioners she noted it has been a concern Andrew Parish in Orlando a bit like walking into a sauna. Yet said. The idea came to him as so many ministries remained of his during the pandemic. “He’s been really trying to think those who come to walk with their pastor, Father Leo Hodges, closed and people were feeling increasingly isolated due to the outside the box to stay connected to us, his flock.” remain undeterred. They have responded to an email inviting pandemic. He recalled doing something similar at the semi- Athas and Father Hodges remained “engaged in conversa- them to take a walk with him, and the weather isn’t going to nary and on a retreat and hoped the opportunity would enable tion the whole time,” she said. Without expectation, she want- get in the way. him to connect with his parishioners personally. ed to just “let it happen.” They spoke about theology, mindful- The walks are based on the famous Scripture from Luke: Sonya Brookfield is among those feeling disconnected. ness and trying to stay present in the moment. He gave her his “Now that very day two of them were going to a village seven She noted, even with the return of Mass in person, “There are opinions on some things and resources and books for further miles from Jerusalem called Emmaus, and they were convers- things we are still not able to do… hold hands during the Our study on others. “He’s not one that thinks he knows every- ing about all the things that had occurred. And it happened Father or receive the precious blood,” she said. “Having that thing or wants to tell you everything. He wants the journey to that while they were conversing and debating, Jesus himself time to be able to focus more intimately and deeply on my be your journey,” Athas said. drew near and walked with them, but their eyes were pre- relationship with God brought it full circle.” She was able to Cassandra Cadeau checks in with Father Hodges from time vented from recognizing him. He asked them, “What are you receive Reconciliation. “Having that time to wander around, to time, but this was different. “Given the current times with discussing as you walk along?” (Lk 24:13-17) walk it out and talk about it … I imagined myself walking with COVID,” she accepted the offer. She enjoyed the time and brief In his invitation, Father Hodges explained, “You can come the Lord and being able to share everything. I felt one again pauses to say hello to others on their way. “The Emmaus walk alone or with others. The Emmaus walk is an opportunity to with the Lord.” She said it was “like a mini renewal, a deepen- felt like a stroll in the park with a friend. I enjoyed it tremen- walk around the campus at St. Andrew and talk about what- ing” that has stayed with her. She is signing up to walk again dously. We laughed, had some hard discussions, and the time ever is on your mind, knowing that God always walks with us. in November. really felt like it was my own. An intention time set aside for You can ask questions, complain, celebrate the Sacrament of Lisa Athas has been a parishioner of St. Andrew’s for more him to focus on my spiritual needs.” she said. Reconciliation, seek advice, participate in spiritual direction, than 20 years and knows Father Hodges fairly well. His idea So far, he averages two to three walks per week. Athas ask for prayer, or simply walk in silence, or anything else you intrigued her. “I find him a very spiritual man. There are those noted, “That one-on-one is so important, for him and to get want or need to say. There doesn’t have to be any real agenda.” people that you really feel live out their ministry, their calling. to know each other. It helps create a much larger and deeper Walks last an hour or less and participants can book more I wanted to get some of that,” she laughed. “Some people - you community.” n SAN PEDRO EVENTS Around the Diocese The following are virtual/non-virtual p.m., St. John the Apostle Building retreats offered at San Pedro Spiritual 300. Are you tired of the dullness power of your relationship with VOLUNTEERS Development Center in Winter Park: of everyday tasks and want a spark EVENTS WITH new ways to do the “I do.” To within your marriage again? 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MAURICE BEAULIEU of the Florida Catholic staff

ORLANDO | As the second decade of the 21st century rolls forward, and states become more divided on preserving human life. Currently, eight states (including Washington, D.C.) allow assisted suicide — a physician-aided agree- ment to end a patient’s life based solely on the patient qualifying for death under state law. Florida is not one of those eight states, and pro-life advocates hopes that status remains. The Above are screenshots from Kristen Hanson’s presentation at the 34th annual Culture of Life Conference. At left shows J.J. Hanson at the Diocese of Palm Beach Respect beginning of his cancer battle, and the screenshot at right shows the progression of the disease weeks before his death. In the face of Life Office hosted the 34th annual death, the couple said they always hung on to hope and knew every day was a gift. Click the inset play button to watch the presentation. Culture of Life Conference virtu- ally. Working with the Florida Con- After a visit to the doctors, the only had weeks to live. His voice EUTHANASIA and ASSISTED SUICIDE ference of Catholic Bishops and Hanson’s discovered JJ was suf- sounded different, his body was other diocesan directors fering from an aggres- affected by his illness. But they The Florida Catholic asked the Florida Conference of Catholic of respect life offices, the sive form of brain cancer continued to state how they had Bishops what are the differences between euthanasia and event included 11 sessions — glioblastoma multi- to “hold on to hope.” physician assisted suicide. Ken Kniepmann, the conference’s associate for health offered the following definitions: that raised awareness of form (GBM) — on his left “You cannot think about as- a plethora of social con- temporal lobe. JJ was 33 sisted suicide in one situation. You Euthanasia is the administration of lethal drugs by a medical professional to cerns. Due to COVID-19, Wish to view years old. Because of the have to think about who it could end the life of a person, either with or without that person’s consent. the 2020 conference was any or all of particular placement of hurt. … The joys we have expe- held via livestream, and the sessions the cancerous tumors, rienced in these last three and a Physician Assisted Suicide is the prescribing of a lethal dose of drugs by a can be viewed at any time from the doctors were hesitant to half years are too many to count, doctor for the purpose of allowing a patient to kill him or herself through self- through YouTube (CLICK 34th annual operate for fear of do- and when if we had given up hope administration of the drugs. HERE to be taken to the Culture of Life ing damage to JJ’s brain, we would have missed out on so page). Conference? such as losing the abil- much,” she said before echoing Among the many in- Click HERE ity to speak and compre- her husband’s words. “Every mo- ASSISTED SUICIDE cize his story. “JJ connected with formative lectures was to go to the hend language. ment we share together is a gift.” While the history of euthanasia the Patient Rights Action Fund a heart-warming and playlist online. Physicians told JJ he and assisted suicide in America and a few week later, PRAF came passionate presentation had roughly four months TREATMENT dates back to the late 1800s, its re- to capture our story,” Kristen said. showing the value of preserving to live. In his best-case scenario, Back when first diagnosed, the surgence emerged in the 1960s and Eventually, JJ was asked to helm life and why assisted suicide in maybe a year. couple were initially presented 1970s with a wave of support. Ore- PRAF as its president, “leading the America symbolizes a nation of “In that moment, time stood with “awake” surgery where the gon, home to a movement encour- national fight against the legaliza- potential hopelessness. still,” Kristen said of her panic. operating doctors would ask ques- aging assisted suicide since its first tion of assisted suicide.” “I couldn’t breathe. Everything tions to JJ to test his cognitive presence on its political ballots in FIGHTING WITH HOPE went silent except for the pound- functions while they removed the the early 1990s, legally established GOOD NEWS AND Kristen Hanson spoke fervently ing of my heart and the sound of tumors, the Hanson’s — who re- assisted suicide in October 1997 BAD NEWS on the subject by sharing her per- my own voice in my head crying sided in New York state — sought with the Death with Dignity Act. The following year was “one of sonal experience. As a conference out why? Why only 4 months? … for a second opinion at Memorial During that time, a brain can- the happiest of our lives.” JJ’s can- lecturer and community rela- We have a baby. Our poor baby. Sloan-Kettering Hospital in New cer patient Brittany Maynard, 29, cer went into remission and his tions advocate for PRAF (Patient Poor James.” York City where JJ has family. With gained notoriety for her infamous health had improved greatly. “It Rights Action Fund), Kristen had But the couple urged one an- the help of JJ’s family and friends, decision to end her own life. A was during that time that we al- witnessed her beloved husband, other not to give up hope. JJ sur- they landed him an immediate California native, Maynard moved lowed ourselves to dream of the James Joseph, Jr. (JJ) endure sev- passed that four-month mark by meeting with the chief of neuro- to Oregon where assisted suicide is possibility of having more chil- eral years of brain cancer. She more than three years before his surgery at Sloan. legal. First diagnosed in early Jan- dren.” expounded on the importance of death. “We scheduled the appointment uary 2014 and again in April with However, in late October 2016, keeping hope alive. As the two family videos were for their next available surgery, additional forms of brain cancer, JJ’s cancer reemerged. An experi- Although her husband suc- broadcast, conference attendees May 29, which just so happened to Maynard was given six months mental drug was offered to JJ, but cumbed to cancer in 2017, his voice could see a thumbnail photo of be our nine-year wedding anniver- to live. Unlike the Hanson’s who allowed only with the consent was heard during the presenta- Kristen in the upper-right hand sary,” Kristen said of the hope the sought to fight the disease that that they wouldn’t get pregnant tion — “Warriors of Hope: Fight- corner. She was watching the operation had represented. “The extended JJ’s life, Maynard suc- because of possible birth defects. ing Against Assisted Suicide in video just as conference visitors neurosurgeon removed the two cumbed and ended her life in No- “My heart broke as we signed those America.” At the beginning of her were. The first family video was tumors and actually found a third vember 2014 through assisted sui- documents,” Kristen recalled. “But presentation, Kristen showed two about six minutes in length. The smaller tumor.” cide methods. we knew that we had to do it.” short videos of her family that were end of the video shows JJ and JJ’s recovery started off well. “I remember when we first saw Immediately after JJ began his filmed before JJ passed away. The Kristen sitting together looking But later that week, he had dif- (Maynard) on T.V., we could see new treatment, the Hanson’s dis- couple discussed their ordeal and at one another. Kristen is heard ficulty speaking and answering so clearly how her story was be- covered they were pregnant. “In what kept them from losing hope. saying, “I’m more in love with questions. Suspecting JJ was hav- ing glamorized to perpetuate a July of 2017, we welcomed our little “We were living, what people you now than I ever thought pos- ing sub-clinical seizures, Kristen message of hopelessness,” Kristen miracle baby into the world.” would consider is, the American sible.” convinced the doctors to perform said. “JJ looked at me with tears in That joy was short-lived when dream,” JJ had said in the video of “Every single day is a gift, and an EEG (electroencephalogram). his eyes and said, ‘Kris, if I had sui- JJ’s new therapy wasn’t working as the time spent with his wife and you can’t let that go,” JJ said. She was correct. JJ had a total of 10 cide pills with me in my nightstand expected. Yet, they choose to enjoy then-infant son, James. “May of As those words are spoken, seizures since his operation. a few weeks ago, I might have tak- life and whatever time they had 2014, I started to feel, what felt like, viewers can see Kristen wiping “I had to hold on to hope,” she en them. And you can’t undo that. together than turn towards death. a deep anxiety attack and I knew the tears in her eyes. The experi- said. Bouts of radiation and che- This is so dangerous for patients “JJ chose to fight against the something was wrong with me be- ence of losing her husband is still motherapy followed. “We enrolled like me.’” ableism that permeates our soci- cause it kept getting worse. At that raw, yet she continued to watch him in a clinical trial and thank- Knowing that the fight was long ety and our medical system, and point, my ability to speak began to and share the next almost four- fully, JJ went into remission for al- and arduous, yet never backing go away.” minute video where her husband most two years.” down, JJ took initiative to publi- PLEASE SEE LIFE, 6 6 FLORIDA NEWS Facebook @FloridaCatholic Nov. 6-12, 2020

LIFE money it may take to ensure care his nightstand.” for a patient will outweigh the im- During his fifth month of can- FROM 5 portance of an individual’s life, cer treatment, JJ had considered LEWIS making a counteroffer for assisted assisted suicide, though he didn’t & COMPANY suicide that will save them funds tell anyone. He later told his wife which has perhaps its most deadly in the long run. “When faced with about his pondering to die: “Am I expression in assisted suicide poli- the choice,” she asked, “do you too much of a burden to my fam- cy,” Kristen said. think insurance providers will do ily?” he asked. “Is this worth it? JJ knew the campaign that pro- the right thing or the cheap thing?” Would it be easier for everyone if I Learn Rosary Making motes assisted suicide is strong be- Oregon patients hoping for health just ended my life?” Contact us for a catalog and introductory offer. cause it appeals to people who are care were instead “sent letters from Severe depression is common 12800-1106 in their most susceptible state. He the Oregon health plan denying amongst patients in such situa- rosaryparts.com • 1-800-342-2400 made his wife “promise that after them coverage for the life extend- tions, clouding their minds from his death (Kristen) would continue ing treatment that their doctors making positive decisions. “These sharing our family’s story to protect were requesting for their cancers laws abandon vulnerable patients the vulnerable against the threat of and instead they were offered as- like JJ who can experience periods legalized assisted suicide.” sisted suicide.” of depression at any point follow- Kristen continued, “Pain is not ing their diagnosis.” Patients like PERFECTLY DANGEROUS the reason patients end their lives JJ, “are (hardly) ever referred psy- & LEGISLATION by assisted suicide.” When a per- chological evaluation.” TENDER Kristen ran through several son chooses assisted suicide, it is Yet, Kristen regards JJ and oth- GUARANTEED DELICIOUS examples why assisted suicide typically out of “existential suffer- ers like him as “warriors of hope.” continues to be problematic. ing or disability related concerns at “What makes life here on earth Beginning with the physicians the end of life, such as fear of being so valuable is that it doesn’t last themselves, she noted that “doc- a burden to friends and family.” forever. What makes it precious is tors make mistakes.” To ensure a The presence of assisted suicide that it ends. We couldn’t save JJ’s proper diagnosis, patients should policy sets up a discriminatory sys- life. But we can continue to share GET THE OMAHA STEAKS CLASSIC $ 99 seek second or third opinions be- tem that determines who may live his story and help to save other INTRODUCTORY PRICE: 14073-1106 129 fore surgery and any actions that and who may die. “This insidious lives. We can advocate for better 4 (5 oz.) Butcher’s Cut Filet Mignons will follow. The time allotted by a form of ableism results in death to access to truly compassionate, 8 (4 oz.) Boneless Pork Chops doctor should never be taken as the devalued group and nothing multi-disciplinary care at the end 4 Boneless Chicken Breasts (1 lb. pkg.) solid. “JJ’s story highlights this. He could be more discriminatory.” of life for everyone, not just the 4 (4 oz.) Omaha Steaks Burgers was only given four months to live “Mental health conditions often privileged few. We can be warriors 8 (3 oz.) Gourmet Jumbo Franks PLUS 4 MORE BURGERS & 4 MORE and lived almost four years. I have go ignored and patients struggling of hope in an all too often hopeless 4 (3.8 oz.) Individual Scalloped Potatoes FREE CHICKEN BREASTS n 4 (4 oz.) Caramel Apple Tartlets met numerous other GBM patients with depression receive the medi- world.” *Savings shown over aggregated single item living five, 10, 20 years out follow- cation.” If such legislation con- Omaha Steaks Seasoning Packet base price. Limit 2 pkgs. Free gifts must ship with #64185 Standard S&H will be added. ing their diagnosis.” firming JJ suffered from a mental To learn more, visit www.pa- $296.87* separately Expires 10/31/20. ©2020 Omaha Steaks, Inc. “Insurance companies deny disorder while residing in New tientsrightsaction.org. To watch care and offer a cheap death in- York, “he could have requested the Kristen Hanson’s presentation from ORDER NOW! 1.866.326.5761 ask for 64185LQC stead.” Health care providers medication and he could have got- the 2020 Culture of Life conference, www.OmahaSteaks.com/meals732 may view the amount of time and ten it and he could have had it on CLICK HERE. 14127-1106 7 NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS Facebook @FloridaCatholic Nov. 6-12, 2020

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FLORIDA vance on the eve of All Souls’ Day. restoration work will take a long DEADLY STABBINGS FRENCH BASILICA The archbishop remembered those time. This is not good for Izmir’s who died and prayed “that God small Christian community,” Fa- New rector at may grant them rest and let his light ther De Rosa said of the cathedral shine upon them” during a virtual that ministers to both the area’s St. Vincent de bilingual prayer service Nov. 1 in Turkish and foreign communities. Paul Seminary the outdoor courtyard of the mau- soleum at Calvary Cemetery and Church urges end BOYNTON BEACH | Father Mortuary in East Los Angeles. The Alfredo Hernández, a priest of the evening prayer service marked Día to hatred after Diocese of Palm Beach, has been de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, Vienna attacks appointed to a six-year term as rec- in what has become a tradition in tor and president the Los Angeles Archdiocese. Held VIENNA | Pope Francis and of St. Vincent de for the seventh consecutive year, Austrian church leaders expressed Paul Regional the celebration follows the Mexi- dismay and sorrow after terrorists Seminary. He had can tradition of reminiscing about attack that left at least five dead in been acting rec- departed family and friends with central Vienna, and they urged citi- tor and president colorful altars, or “ofrendas,” on zens to uphold key values of toler- since July of 2020, Nov. 1-2. This year’s online celebra- ance and respect. Cardinal Pietro when the previ- tion allowed families to celebrate Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, A man prays with a rosary outside Notre Dame Basilica in Nice, France, ous rector, Father a Catholic tradition that unites told Cardinal Christoph Schönborn Oct. 30, 2020, after at least three people were stabbed to death in David Toups, de- faith, prayer and cultural heritage of Vienna Nov. 3 that Pope Francis the basilica the previous day. (ERIC GAILLARD, REUTERS | CNS) parted after being to honor the faithful departed. was “deeply shaken” by the news named bishop of Beaumont, Texas. The pandemic limited to eight the of “the acts of violence in Vienna NICE, France | French bishops conducted a “penitential rite Father Hernández grew up in number of altars on display at the that caused the death and suffer- of reparation” inside a church in which three people were mur- West Palm Beach, where he attend- cemetery. The archdiocese said ing of innocent people.” In addition ed Cardinal Newman High School. the altars are dedicated to victims to the dead, at least 17 people were dered in late October. The penitential rite was necessary to pu- He earned bachelor’s and gradu- of COVID-19, the illness caused injured in Nov. 2 attacks at six loca- rify the church from the stain of a “gravely injurious act,” such ate degrees from the University by the coronavirus, Kobe Bryant tions close to the Austrian capital’s as a homicide, before normal religious activities could resume. of Florida and entered St. Vincent and his daughter Gigi, who died in central Jewish synagogue. de Paul Seminary in 1988. He was a helicopter accident in January, Cardinal Parolin said Pope Fran- The Nov. 1 Mass of reparation was celebrated in Notre Dame Basilica ordained a priest of the Diocese of homeless people, first responders cis asked him to express his close- by Nice Bishop André Marceau, who was joined by Archbishop Jean-Marc Palm Beach in 1992. and Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen, 20, ness to the families of the victims Aveline of Marseille and Archbishop Dominique-Marie David of Monaco. He later earned a Licentiate of Sa- who was murdered in April at Fort and to all Austrians and to assure The church was the scene of an Oct. 29 attack in which a man hacked three cred Theology in Systematic Theol- Hood, Texas, by another enlisted those who are injured that he prays people to death with a foot-long blade before he was shot 14 times by the ogy from the Pontifical Gregorian soldier. Nonprofit organizations, for their speedy recovery. Cardinal police. Amid maximum security, the bishops, joined by priests of the di- University in Rome and a doctor- parish ministry groups, Catholic Schönborn said, “We must continue ocese, wore penitential purple for the evening event, which began when ate in Pastoral Studies from North- school students and archdiocesan on the path of solidarity, commu- the church, with its altar stripped and bare, was plunged into darkness. West University in South Africa. He representatives crafted the altars, nity and consideration — these are The church was blessed throughout with holy water before the lights were served as pastor of St. Juliana Par- which Archbishop Gomez blessed values that have shaped Austria.” turned on again, and the bishops changed their vestments to white to sig- ish in West Palm Beach for 14 years during the service. “Hatred must never be the answer nify the Resurrection. and has served at the seminary in to such blind hatred, since this only various capacities since 1997, most stirs new hatred,” the cardinal said. recently as academic dean and vice WORLD bishops appointed by either St. Evgeny Afineevsky presented the rector. ‘Bishop of the poor’ John XXIII or Pope Paul VI to some statements as if Pope Francis had The seminary’s board of trustees In Turkey, of the poorest dioceses in Mexico been talking about the right of gay also appointed Father Gregg Cag- dies of COVID-19 in the 1960s,” said Rodolfo Soriano couples to form a family, including gianelli of the Diocese of Venice as parishioners complications Núñez, a sociologist who studies with children. vice rector, while remaining dean the Mexican church. of Human Formation; Father Tim safe, but iconic MEXICO CITY | Retired Bishop Retired pope Cusick of the Diocese of St. Augus- cathedral damaged Arturo Lona Reyes of Tehuantepec Secretariat of declines brother’s tine as academic dean; and Father — known as “bishop of the poor” State: Pope not George Nursey of the Diocese of AMMAN, Jordan | A Catholic and famed for promoting an indig- inheritance Orlando as dean of Pastoral Forma- priest expressed gratitude that pa- enous church — died Oct. 31. He changing teaching tion. rishioners are safe, but their iconic was one day shy of his 95th birth- BERLIN | Retired Pope Benedict Founded in 1963 by Miami’s first cathedral sustained damages from day and had tested positive for CO- VATICAN CITY | The Vatican XVI has declined the inheritance archbishop, Coleman Carroll, St. a powerful earthquake that struck VID-19 earlier in October. “With the Secretariat of State has sent an ex- of his brother Georg, who died in Vincent de Paul was the first Catho- Turkey’s western city of Izmir Oct. passing of Don Arturo Lona Reyes, planatory note to nuncios around July, reported the German Catholic lic theological seminary south of 30. The deadliest tremor to hit Tur- it closes a chapter of prophetic pas- the world insisting that when Pope news agency KNA. Because of this, Washington and east of New Or- key in nearly a decade killed at least tors who were committed to justice Francis spoke about civil unions, “the estate of Georg Ratzinger goes leans. It is now the only fully bilin- 115 people, including two teenag- and the transformation of oppres- he was not changing or challeng- to the Holy See,” gual theological seminary in the ers on the nearby Greek island of sive and exclusionary structures,” ing “the doctrine of the church, Johannes Hofmann, dean of St. United States. Owned by the seven Samos. The magnitude 7 quake tweeted Father Alejandro Solalinde, which he has reaffirmed numer- Johann Collegiate Church, told the dioceses of Florida, the seminary injured more than 1,000 people in director of a migrant shelter in the ous times over the years.” The note, newspaper Bild am Sonntag. This serves the Church of Florida, the coastal Izmir. Several people have bishop’s former diocese. Known which was not signed, explained was stated in the postscript of Msgr. rest of the southeastern U.S., and been rescued from the rubble of for his candor, salty language and that the pope’s remarks about gay Ratzinger’s will, he said. The house beyond. crushed apartment buildings, in- informal appearance — he often people in the recent film, “Fran- in Regensburg, Germany, where cluding a 70-year-old man and a wore blue jeans, a T-shirt and a cesco,” come from his responses Msgr. Ratzinger lived belongs to 3-year-old girl. “Thanks be to God, large wooden cross — Bishop Lona to two separate questions in a 2019 St. Johann’s, the report said. The NATION there were no injuries. We just got served the Isthmus of Tehuantepec interview for Mexico’s Televisa net- monsignor’s estate consists mainly so scared,” Father Ugo De Rosa, region in southern Oaxaca state for work. The pope’s comments were of compositions, sheet music by the L.A. archbishop rector of St. John Cathedral, told 29 years. He put a special emphasis “edited and published as a single Regensburg Domspatzen choir, a the Catholic News Service. St. John on ministering to indigenous com- answer without the necessary con- small library and family photos. prays for COVID-19 Cathedral is dedicated to St. John munities, especially through indig- textualization,” the note said. As Bild am Sonntag anonymously the Evangelist, who wrote about the enous education and the training of Catholic News Service reported quoted a confidant of retired Pope victims at Día de seven historic churches mentioned indigenous priests, and was among Oct. 26, when Pope Francis said gay Benedict as saying he “will certain- los Muertos vigil in the last biblical book of Revela- the first bishops in Latin America people have a right to be in a fam- ly still receive one or two memen- tions. The Christian community of to focus on environmental mat- ily and that gay couples needed tos.” However, he carried the mem- LOS ANGELES | The lives of peo- Smyrna, known today as Izmir, is ters. Bishop Lona also promoted some form of civil law to protect ories of his brother “in his heart,” so ple lost to the “long, dark months of one of the oldest in the world. “The cooperatives, including Mexico’s their rights, he was not advocating the 93-year-old “no longer needs to the coronavirus pandemic” was on damage to the cathedral is quite se- first for organic coffee, according to any form of “marriage” or marriage accumulate material things.” Msgr. the mind of Archbishop José H. Go- rious. With the experts, we are veri- the newspaper La Jornada. “He was rights for gay couples. Yet, in his Ratzinger, 96, died in Regensburg mez of Los Angeles during an obser- fying the extent of the damage. 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OBITUARY Myrna Gallagher, 83: ‘Passionate evangelizer’ more people make the Emmaus, it forms that Co-creator of Emmaus incredible fraternity and sisterhood.” “Myrna understood that sometimes more retreats turned church good is done in the parking lot than in the church,” Father Russell added. “She valued volunteer work into the role of laity ministering to laity.” lifelong vocation LOVE OF GOD, CHURCH ANA RODRIGUEZ—SOTO Born in Cleveland, Ohio, March 30, 1937, Gallagher moved to Fort Lauderdale with her of the Florida Catholic staff parents at a young age. Before volunteering to teach religious education at St. Maurice, MIAMI | Myrna Gallagher started out as she worked with the migrant community in a volunteer, teaching religious education at western Broward County. the newly founded St. Maurice Parish in Fort She eventually earned a master’s degree Lauderdale. By the time she retired decades in religious studies and continually attend- later, as director of religious education at St. ed workshops and training sessions. During John Neumann Parish in Miami, she had de- Father Russell’s sabbatical year, and the year voted her life to teaching the faith to children he taught in the seminary, Gallagher worked and their parents. in the archdiocesan Office of Lay Ministry. Her greatest accomplishment, however, She is survived by two nephews — one might have been the parish retreat she cre- of whom lives in Fort Lauderdale — and a ated: Emmaus, which ignited the fire of During Emmaus’ 35th anniversary celebration, Myrna Gallagher receives a certificate niece. discipleship in thousands of “brothers and for her inspiration and commitment in creating the weekend, which has changed the “She had an incredible love of her fam- sisters” who underwent the three-day expe- spiritual lives of thousands. Next to her is Guillermo Salomón, an Emmaus brother ily,” Father Russell said. “Above all, love of rience. from Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Doral. her God and the Church, and she felt a mis- Gallagher, 83, died Oct. 15, 2020. She had sion to give her life to the Lord. Her ministry spent the last years of her life as a resident at maus retreats a few years ago, after moving “In the parish, they used to say I was the was centered on the children that she loved St. Anne’s Nursing Center in Miami. to the Dominican Republic, where she noted head and she was the heart. She had an in- and energizing adult ministry, especially “I was so happy” to hear she died on the the movement “has spread like wildfire.” credible gift of availability to everyone and through Emmaus. And marriage ministry feast of St. Teresa of Avila, said Sister Rosa An Emmaus group she was working with anyone. And she understood that the total – she had a huge marriage ministry going.” Monique Peña, calling Gallagher, like St. Te- mentioned they were sending a delegation parish comes to life through the animation During the time she lived at St. Anne’s, Fa- resa, “a passionate evangelizer.” to Miami to visit the movement’s founder. of small groups,” Father Russell said. ther Russell would drive down to visit her ev- An Adrian Dominican and longtime di- When she asked who the person was, they It was at his request that Gallagher cre- ery week. “For the last nine months I was not rector of catechesis in the Archdiocese of told her: a lay woman named Myrna Galla- ated Emmaus when they were both at St. able to see her. Fortunately, the day before Miami, Sister Rosa Monique worked closely gher. Louis. He noticed the very active Cursillo she died, I was able to get into the hospital with Gallagher from 1977 until 2004. “As a “I was so happy to know that the work of group and asked for a Cursillo retreat just and anoint her again,” he said. DRE (director of religious education) she the ministry created by Myrna has reached for parishioners, rather than for people from Father Russell presided at her funeral was outstanding. The catechesis in her par- so far. It’s a beautiful ministry and has had a throughout the archdiocese. When told Mass, which was celebrated at St. John Neu- ish was very successful. And she was always lot of success among women — of course, be- that’s not how Cursillo works, he turned to mann on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 at 11 a.m. willing to train other directors,” she said. cause women are the pillars of the Church. Gallagher. The Mass was private but livestreamed on Sister Rose Monique now works in the But it also has been incredibly successful “So I said to Myrna, come up with a new the parish’s Facebook page. The Emmaus Dominican Republic. When she shared the among men,” Sister Rosa Monique said. kind of a retreat experience that is parish community in the Dominican Republic also news of Gallagher’s passing with a local Em- centered, and she wrote the Emmaus and planned to host a tribute, via Zoom, Oct. 23, maus group, she told them: “Now you have FIRE SPREADS fine-turned it through experience,” Father 2020, Sister Rosa Monique said. your founder that just finished her walk to “The beautiful thing about fire is it Russell said. On its website, St. John Neumann parish Emmaus. Now she is there with the Lord Je- spreads,” said Father David Russell, found- Based on the Gospel of Luke 24:13-35, asked that donations in Gallagher’s memory sus having supper and having a good time ing pastor of St. Maurice and later pastor of Emmaus retreats help people to experience be made to the 2020 ABCD — the Archbish- with him.” St. Louis and St. John Neumann parishes, God, renew and deepen their relationship op’s Charities and Development drive – and Sister Rosa Monique called Gallagher “a where he and Gallagher continued to work with the Lord. The movement marked its designated for St. Anne’s Nursing Center and true catechist” because of her creativity in together until he retired. 40th anniversary in 2018 and has spread not Residence. Donations can be made online trying to reach her students. “She was never “We started back at St. Maurice. When I just within the Archdiocese of Miami, but at https://give.adomdevelopment.org/ or by a book catechist although she was a stickler founded that parish, she was there from day in other places throughout the U.S., Europe, mail at ABCD, Archdiocese of Miami, 9401 for learning the doctrine, but in a very cre- one,” recalled Father Russell. “She started as Central America, South America and the Ca- Biscayne Boulevard, Miami Shores, FL 33138. ative way. That’s why she was very success- a volunteer that turned into a vocation.” ribbean — including Cuba. The parish also suggested: “To honor our ful. She was also a stickler for making sure He noted that Gallagher, who lived in Fort “It has that gift of being essentially lay- precious Myrna Gallagher, share the love her catechists were very well formed.” Lauderdale, commuted daily to St. Louis and led and sacramentally grounded,” Father and mercy of Jesus, proclaim the Gospel al- But Sister Rosa Monique said she only St. John Neumann, both located in southern Russell said. “You gotta have a nucleus that ways, be available to anyone in need, invite found out about Gallagher’s role in the Em- Miami-Dade County. becomes the renewer of the larger parish. As someone on retreat and pray.” n

Being meek is rare today, but essential to holiness Visit us on Facebook and find new content throughout each day. CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE loom over or dominate everything, nor do and developed their own life of holiness ac- they impose their ideas or their own inter- cording to that personality,” the pope said, VATICAN CITY | The Eight Beatitudes ests to the detriment of others,” the pope “and each one of us can do it, taking this describe the path to holiness, but the call to said Nov. 1. path: meekness, meekness, please, and we meekness seems particularly challenging Marking All Saints and commenting on will head toward holiness.” today, Pope Francis said. the Gospel reading, which was the Gospel “At this moment in life, even globally, “The meek are those who know how to of Matthew’s version of the beatitudes, Pope there is so much aggressivity,” he said. “In control themselves, who leave space for the Francis told people gathered to pray the An- everyday life as well, the first thing that other; they listen to the other, respect the gelus with him that the saints and blesseds comes out of us is aggression, defensive- other’s way of living, his or her needs and recognized by the church walked the path ness. We need meekness to progress on the requests. They do not intend to overwhelm of the beatitudes, each in his or her own path of holiness. To listen, to respect, not to or diminish the other, they do not want to way. “They all have their own personality attack: meekness.” n FLORIDACatholic 10 NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS Facebook @FloridaCatholic Nov. 6-12, 2020

BLESSED MCGIVNEY Model parish priest with ‘zeal’ for Gospel JULIE ASHER FLORIDA KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Catholic News Service The Florida jurisdiction of the ers, employment issues, education Blessed Michael J. McGivney Knights of Columbus, consists of the for the children and protection of the was “an outstanding witness of state of Florida, the island nation Family unit. Our members feel a true Christian solidarity and fraternal of the Bahamas and St. Lucia, in kinship to Father McGivney and his assistance” because of his “zeal” the west indies. “We are a diverse vision for the protection of the family for proclaiming the Gospel and his mixture of cultures, languages and unit and the continued development “generous concern for his brothers traditions and together we represent and strengthening of faith forma- and sisters,” Pope Francis said in more than 55,000 members,” said tion in the men who would become his apostolic letter of beatification Scott O’Connor, state deputy of the members.” of the founder of the Knights of Co- Florida State Council of the Knights lumbus. John J. O’Malley, Grand Knight, of Columbus. “When Father Representing the pope, Cardi- Council 8086 Port Orange said, “I nal Joseph W. Tobin of Newark, Michael J. McGivney was conduct- am very honored for the privilege New Jersey, read the letter in Latin ing his ministry, he faced many of of serving at the Beatification Mass during the Oct. 31 Mass of beatifi- the same issues that we face today. for Blessed Michael J. McGivney. It was his deep faith and desire to cation for Father McGivney at the Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of Newark, N.J., accepts a relic from He touched many lives during his Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford, Michael “Mikey” McGivney Schachle, during the Oct. 31, 2020, improve the lives of those Catholic short tenure as a Catholic Priest, Connecticut. Beatification is a step beatification Mass of Blessed Michael McGivney, founder of the immigrants that inspired him to and continues to influence the lives toward sainthood. Knights of Columbus, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford, create the Order that would become of millions of people world-wide. In his homily, Cardinal Tobin Conn. (COURTESY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS | CNS) the Knights of Columbus. We have Hopefully, in the not-too-distant elaborated on Blessed McGivney’s many of the same issues to deal future I will be able to attend the attributes as a parish priest. Mass. After Cardinal Tobin read the rected him toward parish life, “not with in our jurisdiction, new arrivals Mass for his Canonization as a saint “Father McGivney’s life is an il- rite in Latin, Archbishop William away from it,” and did not separate having to overcome language barri- of the Catholic Church.” lustration of how a holy priest can E. Lori of Baltimore, the Knights’ him from others but “drew him to provide that necessary and inti- supreme chaplain, read the English their lives,” because he knew his mate connection so crucial in the translation of the letter. A giant tap- people’s hardships firsthand, An- life and mission of a parish,” the estry of Blessed McGivney’s portrait derson added. FLORIDA CELEBRATIONS cardinal said. was unveiled in the cathedral sanc- “God bless all the Knights who Blessed McGivney “knew the tuary. have been praying for this to hap- FOR BLESSED MCGIVNEY simple, indispensable requirement Michael “Mikey” McGivney pen,” said Msgr. Thomas Skindeles- for a pastor: to love his people. He Schachle, together with his parents, ki, chaplain for the Florida Knights was with them in their sorrows, in Daniel and Michelle, and several of of Columbus and the Diocese of times of death and bereavement. He his 12 brothers and sisters, carried Palm Beach Knights and Council was sanctified by doing what parish a relic of Blessed McGivney and 13996 at St. Vincent Ferrer, where priests still do, day in and day out.” presented it to Cardinal Tobin. The he is pastor. “We will still pray for His parish was not bound by relic was placed in the sanctuary his process. It is a day we have long names on his church’s registration and censed. waited for.” rolls, Cardinal Tobin said. “He was Mikey, now 5, is the child whose Blessed McGivney (1852-1890), not a stranger to jails and hospitals. in utero healing from a life-threat- the son of Irish immigrants, was He fostered respectful relationships ening condition that, under most born in Waterbury, Connecticut, with other Christian churches and circumstances, could have led to an and was ordained a priest in 1877 civil authorities. He was a bridge- abortion, was confirmed by Pope for what is now the Archdiocese builder who shunned walls.” Francis; it was announced in May of Hartford. As a parish priest , he In Blessed McGivney, “we see as a miracle that occurred through worked to improve the condition of the face of a son of immigrants who Father McGivney’s intercession. his 19th-century Irish immigrant gave his life in pastoral service of This miracle paved the way for community in Connecticut. those most recently arrived in this the priest’s beatification. In general In 1882, while he was pastor at St. country,” he said. “We meet the el- a second miracle is needed for can- Mary’s Parish in New Haven, Con- dest of 13 children, who worked to onization. necticut, he founded the Knights Michael Gizewski, Florida State Council State Warden, salutes fellow keep families united in dignity and Before asking Cardinal Tobin of Columbus to provide financial Knights of Columbus after the Mass to mark the beatification of security; we are in the presence of that the beatification proceed, support for widows and orphans their founder, Father Michael McGivney. The Mass was celebrated an apostle who cared for victims of Hartford Archbishop Leonard P. and to keep Catholic men and their by Archbishop Thomas Wenski Oct. 31, 2020, at St. Mary Cathedral an epidemic before he himself died Blair welcomed those in attendance families close to their faith at a time in Miami. (MARLENE QUARONI | FC) of the disease. — and all watching from afar — to of widespread anti-Catholic bigotry. Jesus asks “each one of us to be- “the joyful celebration of the beati- He died of pneumonia compli- come a saint,” and “each one of us fication.” cations at age 38 in 1890, during can certainly find encouragement The number inside was limited an outbreak of influenza known as in the life of Father McGivney, but by COVID-19 restrictions, and those the Russian flu in Thomaston, Con- none more than those of us who are in the cathedral wore face masks necticut. called to become saints as parish and practiced social distancing. The apostolic letter of beatifica- priests,” Cardinal Tobin said. Thousands more, in the U.S. and tion also announced Aug. 13 as the “We appreciate that true worship around the world, participated by feast day for Blessed McGivney — is centered on a right relationship watching the EWTN broadcast of the day between Aug. 12, the day he with God and others, particularly the Mass or a livestream of it on was born, and the date of his death, those on the margin of society, and www.kofc.org. Aug. 14. that Christian unity is more than Supreme Knight Carl A. Ander- It will be observed annually in simply adherence to a common be- son read a brief biography of the the Hartford Archdiocese. Votive lief,” the cardinal said. “We accept Knights’ founder, saying that by es- Masses in honor of Blessed Mc- that like him, God calls each of us tablishing fraternal order he “pre- Givney also can be celebrated by — in our own day and our own way sented to the church a paradigm” priests for Knights of Columbus — to be vessels of mercy and so en- for an active and engaged laity. gatherings “with the permission of Knights of Columbus from St. Brendan and Prince of Peace Parishes ter into our heavenly inheritance.” The priest embodied the order’s the local bishop on any day when in Ormond Beach, Basilica of St. Paul in Daytona Beach, and Our Lady The beatification rite came core principles of charity, unity and not superseded by another obser- of Hope in Port Orange celebrate the beatification of their founder, shortly after the beginning of the fraternity, he said. His holiness di- vance,” the letter said. n Father Michael McGivney Nov. 1. 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HELP WANTED Hagia Sophia Southeast Regional Director, Legatus Sunday, Nov. 8 ferent qualities. During the time of Je- — Oversee and support Legatus chapters sus there was a beautiful custom that within the southeast U.S., foster best prac- Wis 6:12-16; Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8; 1 Thes 4:13-18 OR 4:13-14; Mt immediately followed the period of tices, recruit new members, revitalize strug- betrothal (engagement). The groom gling chapters, serve as liaison between 25:1-13 would greet his bride at her parent’s dioceses and national office. For more information, visit legatus.org/join-our-team. Visiting a Monastery can be an en- home with a group of bridesmaids amoring experience for most people. (unwed virgins) who were carrying The silence of the Abbey lighted ceramic oil lamps. -ABS -VC -JG -KM Church and Cloister stands Upon greeting the bride at -MJThank-KMC you-TST -MB in stark contrast to the her family home, the groom commotion of our world. and bridesmaids would form NOVENA TO Think about how noisy our a joyful procession. Together lives have become with they would go to their new ST. JUDE television, radios and the home to celebrate their wed- THADDEUS inescapable cell phone. So ding night with family and much noise and words twirl friends. Wedding parties May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be around us and yet so little would last for about a week adored, glorified, loved and preserved has been said with deep SUNDAY and we get a glimpse into this throughout the world now and forever. meaning. The monastic WORD custom from the Wedding Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. monks and nuns show us Feast of Cana in John 2:1-10. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for in their disciplined silence, Father In today’s parable some of us. St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, interior peace and prayer Brian the bridesmaids were unwise pray for us. a holy wisdom that cuts Campbell and burned all of the oil in through all of the noise. their lamps (maybe they were Say this prayer 9 times a day for 9 days. Muslims attend Friday prayers outside Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque By the eighth day, your prayer will be Let us now consider this partying?) instead of preserv- in Istanbul July 24, 2020. Hagia Sophia was built as an Orthodox answered. It has never been known to fail. important theme of wisdom that runs ing the oil until it was time for them After the favor is granted, this prayer must Christian cathedral and stood as the seat of Eastern Christianity be published with only your initials. through our Sunday Scriptures. to leave with the groom. The other for a thousand years before Ottoman Turks conquered its host city “Resplendent and unfading is wis- group of women, the wise virgins, and turned it into a mosque in 1453. In 1934, it was designated In faithful gratitude, dom, she is readily perceived by those were disciplined in waiting for the as a museum revered as a symbol of Christian and Muslim unity kl js who love her and found by those who groom to come before lighting their until being transformed into a mosque this July.(UMIT BEKTAS, seek her” (Wis 6:12). This beauti- lamps. The foolish expenditure and REUTERS | CNS) GJ PML ful line is the opening words of our impropriety of the unwise virgins first reading from the Book of Wis- comes with real consequences – they -ABS -VC -JG -KM dom. The Old Testament personifies are left out of the grooms procession; -MJThank-KMC you-TST -MB God’s Wisdom as Lady Wisdom; also their participation in his wedding SCRIPTURE readings gl known in ancient Greek by the femi- and party are withdrawn. Their little Monday, Nov. 9 Prayer for nine title Hagia Sophia. Lady Wis- indoor party with its foolish moments Thursday, Nov. 5 Application dom is described as having primacy of melancholy upturned the very rea- Phil 3:3-8A ; Ps 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Feast of the Dedication of the to the over God’s creation, pure, beautiful, son why they were there in the first Lk 15:1-10 Lateran Basilica in Rome full of life; she is our guiding light. place. Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, Holy Spirit This does not mean that God’s Wis- Like the bridesmaids in the Gospel Friday, Nov. 6 5-6, 8-9; 1 Cor 3:9C-11, 16-17; dom is literally a lady distinct from – how are we using our limited time You who solve all problems, who light all roads so Phil 3:17—4:1; Ps 122:1-2, Jn 2:13-22 that I can attain my goals. You who give the divine God. Instead, the feminine personi- and resources? Whether we like it or 3-4AB, 4CD-5; Lk 16:1-8 gift to forgive and forget all thepml evil against me. And fication of God’s eternal attributes not, our decisions have consequenc- Tuesday, Nov. 10 that in all instances of my life you are with me. I paints a unique picture for us of the es in this world and in the world to want in this short prayer to thank you for all things tender and maternal quality of God’s come. Not all of us are called to live Saturday, Nov. 7 Memorial of St. Leo the and to confirm once again that I never want to be wisdom. God cares for us as a human in a Monastery but all of us are called Phil 4:10-19; Ps 112:1B-2, 5-6, Great separated from you ever and in spite of all material mother cares for her children. On an to have wisdom. May God help us 8A AND 9; Lk 16:9-15 Ti 2:1-8, 11-14; Ps 37:3-4, 18 illusion I wish to be with you in eternal glory. Thank interesting side note, one of the larg- to become more silent, disciplined, and 23, 27 and 29; Lk 17:7-10 you for your mercy toward me and mine. est and most splendid churches to be thoughtful, giving and wise. This Sunday, Nov. 8 This prayer must be said for 3 consecutive built in the ancient Christian world week let us seek Lady Wisdom to re- Wednesday, Nov. 11 days. After 3 days, the favor requested will bears feminine name of Lady Wis- order our lives as we pray: Wisdom Wis 6:12-16; Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, be granted. Even if it appears difficult. After Memorial, St. Martin of the favor is granted, this prayer must be dom – the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. of God be with me, always at work in 7-8; 1 Thes 4:13-18 OR 4:13-14; published with only your initials. Jesus draws upon the tradition of me. n Mt 25:1-13 Tours Ti 3:1-7; Ps 23:1b-3a, 3bc-4, 5, 6; BS wisdom in the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins found in today’s Father Brian Campbell is a priest of Lk 17:11-19 Gospel, comparing women of two dif- the Diocese of Palm Beach. Thursday, Nov. 12 NOTICE: The Florida Catholic and the Dioceses of Memorial of St. Josaphat Orlando, Palm Beach and Venice do not endorse or promote devotional ads. They are printed within CLASSIFIED ADS Wondering Phmn7-20; Ps 146:7, 8-9A, 9BC- guidelines at reader request. The Florida Catholic about the 10; Lk 17:20-25 charges a reduced rate for these ads. CATHOLIC SCHOOLS and PARISHES crossword? Friday, Nov. 13 qualify for a SPECIAL LOW RATE! 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