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These Franciscan Sisters of Immaculate Mary have been helping at Jesus the Worker Parish in Fort Myers since Led by members of the Knights of Columbus, Father June. Pictured from left are Sister Sol Angel Diaz, Sister Tomasz Bochnak, St. Joan of Arc Parish parochial vicar, Rosemary Le and Sister Myra Luntok. (BOB REDDY | FC) Kindergarten and first-grade students at Good processes with the Eucharist moments before the Shepherd Catholic School in Orlando eagerly begin a “Eucharistic Miracles of the World” exhibit opened to new school year. (LINDA CALDWELL | FC) the public Aug. 9. The exhibit was hosted by Knights Council 13051 and the Columbiettes. (LINDA REEVES | FC) Religious sisters Office of Schools Eucharistic join diocese to takes on three miracles on serve needy

major projects There is a great sense of excitement these days display in Boca at Jesus the Worker Parish in Fort Myers since a Providing more than 14,000 students attend- group of three Franciscan Sisters of Mary Immac- ing Orlando diocesan Catholic schools the best Jose Hernandez said it is a real surprise some ulate have taken up residence and are working education in a safe environment is at the forefront Catholics take so little notice of the greatest of all closely with the largely Hispanic Parish. of Henry Fortier’s vision as superintendent of miracles that takes place every single day at Mass- The order is an international missionary con- schools. This year, the central office staff, school es around the world. gregation based in Colombia and committed to faculties and administrations are undertaking He and fellow parishioners and parish leaders serving the poorest and neediest in the world, three major projects to bring this vision to life: hosting a recent exhibit at St. Joan of Arc Parish with approximately 700 sisters worldwide. The continued professional development on the Com- hoped to impress on people the phenomenon and religious order was approached by Bishop Frank mon Core State Standards, a standards-based re- bring a greater sense of respect and appreciation J. Dewane who saw a need for their specialized port card, and a centralized information system. to the mysteries of the Eucharist. missionary work at the Fort Myers parish. Click on the ORLANDO DIOCESE above for Click on the PALM BEACH DIOCESE for more Click on the VENICE DIOCESE above for more more on this story. on this story. on this story.

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People walk around a destroyed Protestant church in Mallawi, egypt, Aug. 17. Violence erupted periodically, especially in the impoverished south, but the attacks on churches and Christian properties in the last week were the worst in years. (CNS | ReUTeRS) Egypt’s Catholic leaders: Army is fighting

terrorism Students at St. Teresa Catholic School in Titusville pray during the first day of school Aug. 13. (PAM STIMPSON | FC) CINDy WOODEN Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY | Speaking on behalf of Catholics in Egypt, Coptic Catholic Patri- arch Ibrahim Isaac Sedrak said the violence New school year begins and unrest in his country are “not a politi- cal struggle between different factions, but Why are more parents choosing Catholic education? a war against terrorism.” In an Aug. 18 statement, the patriarch said the country’s Catholics strongly sup- JON ARGUELLO for quality Catholic education vide their children — sixth- and of Father Lopez Catholic High port “all state institutions, particularly the Special to the Florida Catholic increases in the area. Parents seventh-graders at Good Shep- School in Daytona Beach and a armed forces and the police for all their ef- cite faith formation and strong herd Catholic School in Orlando, parent of a graduate and a junior forts in protecting our homeland.” ORLANDO | Car lines, new academics as the major reasons and a freshman at Bishop Moore at the school. “In addition to the The violence in Egypt began at dawn uniforms and fresh school sup- for enrolling their children in Catholic High School in Orlando strong academic standards and Aug. 14 when the Egyptian military and plies were all part of the scen- Catholic school. — with the same opportunity. spirituality, a Catholic education police used bulldozers and tear gas to clear ery as thousands of students “I spent my entire academic “The integration of commu- feeds the mind, body and soul of out camps of people protesting the ouster throughout the Diocese of Or- life in Catholic school from pre- nity, faith and high academic our children. I am also touched of President Mohammed Morsi in early lando returned to school after K to college,” said Presmil Mas- standards are norms of a Catho- by how the faculty and admin- July. Morsi was supported by the Muslim the summer break. Classes be- son, who has three children at lic education,” Bell said. “In ad- istration embrace the students. Brotherhood, which wants Egypt to have gan Aug. 13 at each of the 42 di- Holy Redeemer Catholic School dition, the schools encourage My children are well grounded an Islamic-inspired government. ocesan educational institutions, in Kissimmee. “It’s a sacrifice my stewardship, living your faith because of their experiences in In addition to the fighting at the camps, including five early childhood parents made for me that paid and developing strong morals, Catholic schools. ” mobs began attacking Christian churches, educational facilities, five high off academically, and I wanted to all of which are important to us. It isn’t only Catholic school schools and convents, claiming the Chris- schools and one special-educa- provide that same sacrifice and It builds a strong foundation.” alumni, however, who are push- tians supported Morsi’s ouster. Yet there tion school. benefit for my children.” “There wasn’t even a question ing enrollment up. also were reports of Muslims forming cor- Bucking a national trend, Cindy Bell said her husband is that we would send our chil- “My husband and I are both school enrollment in the Diocese a product of Catholic education, dren to Catholic schools,” said PleASe See EGYPT, 11 of Orlando is rising as demand which seeded their desire to pro- Colleen Carrozza, an alumna PleASe See SCHOOLS, 2 Aug. 23-Sept. 12, 2013 The Florida Catholic Your orlando communitY 2

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Springs spoke about the sense education and here we can have 29686-0823 of community a Catholic school that in a Christ-centered environ- provides as to why they chose a ment. It’s the best place for my Catholic education for their chil- children.” n dren. “When we toured the school, Arguello is the director of mar- we got a sense of a close-knit keting and development for the community; everyone seemed diocesan Office of Schools. Linda to know everyone,” said Christi- Caldwell contributed to this ar- Find us on FAcEBooK: FLoridA cAtHoLic na Equi, as she walked her son to ticle. 3 Your Orlando community Florida Catholic Aug. 23-Sept. 12, 2013 Development day inspires educators Michael Harker ald Valenti, keynote speaker and Special to the Florida Catholic national private school manager of Catapult Learning; and Dr. Jacque- LAKE BUENA VISTA | Less lyn Flanigan, associate superinten- than a week before classes began dent of schools for the diocese. for most schools in the Diocese of Bishop Noonan spoke about core Orlando, Lorene Dearanzeta was standards, but in a different fash- motivated by a homily delivered by ion. He talked about attitudes and Bishop John Noonan. persistence, making an impact on “I thought it was inspiring and the lives of students and accom- it was warm,” said Dearanzeta, an plishing great things through God’s art teacher at Trinity Catholic High grace. He also spoke of Pope Fran- School, Ocala. “It gave me a sense of cis, who Bishop Noonan said “only peace and recognition for the work wants to deal with the basic core of of God, and what we do is for the what’s important.” glory of God. It was a beautiful mes- “The basic core of what’s impor- sage and I’ll take that with me going tant is: What do we believe? And if into the new school year.” we believe it, do we really truly live Dearanzeta was among nearly it? And if we live it, do we truly por- 1,000 school staff members — in- tray it in a sense that people recog- cluding principals, teachers and nize it in our lives?” Bishop Noonan others from the Diocese of Or- said. lando’s 42 educational institutions Bishop Noonan spoke of the dio- — who attended a Professional cese’s new mission and vision, and Development Day Aug. 7 at Coro- how educators may live the light of nado Springs Resort at Walt Disney Christ toward goodness, righteous- Faculty members listen intently to Bishop John Noonan’s homily during the celebration of Mass on World. The day included addresses ness and truth. Professional Development Day Aug. 7 at Coronado Springs Resort at Walt Disney World, Lake Buena and discussions relating to Catho- “I hope to do it by enkindling the Vista. (VALETA ORLANDO | FC) lic education; demonstrations, re- faith life of you as teachers — en- sources and materials relating to couraging you, helping you — to dents. It is during those times, he works out. Those are the days we seph Catholic School in Winter Ha- the Common Core Initiative; and deepen your relationship with Je- said, that attitude and persistence need to realize, it is only with God’s ven, said Bishop Noonan’s message the celebration of Mass by Bishop sus Christ,” Bishop Noonan said. are important. strength and grace that we accom- and support, both as an educator Noonan. “I’m hoping to help form Christian “I think the key is for us to un- plish great things in life. and a parent, go a long way. Common Core Initiative — stan- leaders in all aspects of our diocese derstand our attitude and our per- “We have to trust the Lord,” Bish- “Every time I hear Bishop Noon- dards that prepare students for col- and ultimately harmonize our min- sistence,” Bishop Noonan said. op Noonan added. “We make im- an speak, he is such an advocate of lege and their careers — was the istries. We need to work together.” “There are some days we feel over- pacts, even in the moments when Catholic education in our schools,” reoccurring theme throughout the Bishop Noonan added that whelmed, there are some days that we are running on empty, we’re Haas said. “He is always supportive day. Speaking about it were Henry sometimes it may be difficult for we feel inadequate, there are some running only because God has giv- and appreciative. As a principal and Fortier, superintendent of schools teachers to believe they are making days we feel we can’t do anything en us the strength.” as a parent, it is very important we for the Diocese of Orlando; Dr. Ron- an impact on the lives of their stu- right. Nothing we try to do really Tammi Haas, principal of St. Jo- have that support.” n Diocesan Office of Schools taking on three major projects for 2013-2014 year LINDA CALDWELL dards of teaching, a method of Kindergarten other or the central office. of the Florida Catholic staff teaching students how to use and and first- This year, a group of schools is apply multiple sources of informa- grade testing a system from Rediker Soft- ORLANDO | Providing more tion. This year’s training focuses on students ware, based in Hampden, Mass. If than 14,000 students attending mathematics. The first in-service at Good it proves to meet the needs of the Catholic schools throughout the training session was held Aug. 7 and Shepherd diocese, it will be installed in all Diocese of Orlando the best educa- three additional professional de- Catholic schools for the 2014-15 academic tion in a safe environment is at the velopment sessions will take place School in year. forefront of Henry Fortier’s vision as throughout the school year. Orlando In addition to student demo- eagerly superintendent of schools. This ac- “Math on a national level is prob- graphic and emergency informa- begin a ademic year, the central office staff, ably the most challenging subject. It new school tion, the information system will in collaboration with the faculty is the area that all schools probably year. (LINDA also house pertinent information and administration of the various score the lowest in, so we want to CALDWELL about the faculty, staff and admin- diocesan schools, is undertaking make sure our math teachers are in- | FC) istration. It will also allow autho- three major projects to bring this vi- serviced very heavily,” Fortier said. rized users to send alerts to the sion to life: continued professional “What we want to focus on with our entire school system, a region of development on the Common Core teachers is the application of knowl- standardize the school system’s re- want the grade to clearly reflect the schools or one school as well as con- State Standards, a standards-based edge. port cards. Currently, each school’s skills of each of the areas because tact parents, teachers, coaches, etc., report card, and a centralized infor- “I remember as a student, learn- administration determines how there may be strengths and weak- through various electronic devices. mation system. ing a formula and thinking, am I students’ grades will be reported. nesses in that composite grade.” “With one click of a button, all “There are many new and excit- ever going to use this again?” he Fortier said he hopes to have one 15,000 families within our system ing things going on in the Diocese of continued. “It is critical for our standards-based report card, which Information system can be contacted, sent a text mes- Orlando,” Fortier said. “When you students to apply their math les- assesses the many different skills This year, the Office of Schools is sage, a phone message, an email or are given the responsibility of God’s sons. How is this relevant? How do within a subject, in place for all implementing a two-year rollout on all three at the same time within a most vulnerable, you can’t rest on we take a real-world issue and use schools by the next school year. a centralized information system. matter of seconds,” Fortier said. your laurels.” what we have learned? The more “For example, if I am giving a Currently about 10 different infor- He looks forward to working with students understand why it is im- student a grade in math, if I just mation systems are being used. the schools in implementing these Common Core portant, the more they are going to give them an A, that doesn’t tell the While these systems allow schools and other goals. “We are all one State Standards retain it.” parent a lot,” Fortier said. “Do they to send messages about emergency body in Christ,” Fortier said. “All of Teachers have begun their sec- know their number facts? Do they situations, school closings, an- the schools in the Diocese of Orlan- ond year of intensive professional Stanrs da d -based know problem solving? Can they do nouncements, reminders and such do are part of our bishop’s ministry. development in the nationally ad- report card fractions? So when you are looking to the parents, they do not allow We are all stewards of his vision as opted Common Core State Stan- Fortier said another goal is to at a new style of report cards, you schools to communicate with each our shepherd and as our leader.” n Aug. 23-Sept. 12, 2013 The Florida Catholic Your Orlando community 4 New year begins for Catholic schools

Kindergartners from St. Joseph Catholic School, Winter Haven, perform a dance during the first day of school Aug. 13. (MICHAEL HARKER | FC)

Mia, a pre-K student at Good Shepherd Catholic School in Orlando, practices folding her hands in prayer on the first day of school. Mia and her classmates were learning the Hail Mary. (LINDA CALDWELL | FC)

Father Mark Wajda, parochial vicar at St. Paul Parish in Leesburg, meets students in voluntary pre- kindergarten at St. Paul School on the first day of classes Aug. 13. (STEPHEN DOWELL | FC)

From left, siblings Alazar, Ruth and Yosef walk together on the first day of classes at the Basilica School of St. Paul, Daytona Beach, Aug. 13. (MICHAEL HARKER | FC)

Lilia Bossio gives her grandson Damien a kiss Aug. 13 before Vincent, a student at Trinity Catholic High School in Ocala, distributes the first day of classes at Holy holy Communion to Gi during Mass at the school Aug. 15. (STEPHEN Redeemer Catholic School, DOWELL | FC) Kissimmee. (JACQUE BRUND | FC) 5 Your orlando communitY Florida Catholic Aug. 23-Sept. 12, 2013 Five schools welcome new leaders LINDA CALDWELL citizens and faithful followers studies for 11 years before being master’s degree in religious stud- cipal at Resurrection Catholic of the Florida Catholic staff of Jesus Christ, our Savior,” Del named assistant principal in 2007, ies from the Institute of Religious School in Lakeland from 2006 to Orbe said. “The value of Catholic a position she held until her latest Studies, St. Joseph’s Seminary in 2011. He holds a bachelor’s de- ORLANDO | The start of the education is to teach our students appointment. Yonkers; and a professional di- gree in education/history from school year is marked with new to actively live and proclaim the She holds a ploma in school district adminis- Sacred Heart University, and a beginnings — new teachers, new Gospel message, create a commu- bachelor’s de- tration from Iona College in New master’s degree in education and classes and, for some, new class- nity where Christ is experienced, gree in social Rochelle, all in New York. a certificate of advanced studies mates. At five diocesan schools, and serve our brothers and sisters science edu- “A Catholic education is a in education- the 2013-2014 academic year also unconditionally, locally and glob- cation from priceless gift,” he said. “Not only al adminis- brought new principals, who will ally.” Florida South- do we provide strong academics tration from lead the children in their educa- er n Col lege but more importantly, we provide Fairfield Uni- tions and faith journeys. Henry tammi HaaS, St. and a master’s a grounding in the Catholic faith, versity, both Fortier, superintendent of Catho- JoSepH catHolic Patricia Kahle degree in edu- the faith that we love and live. By in Fairfield, lic Schools in the Diocese of Or- ScHool, Winter cational lead- instilling this faith in all we do, Conn. lando, said the incoming class of Haven ership from Nova Southeastern we give our students the ability “The value principals brings a wealth of edu- After teaching classes for University in Fort Lauderdale. to cope with all that life presents. of a Catholic cational experiences as well as a eight years at St. Joseph Catholic “The value of a Catholic educa- We make them faithful members Kenn Hitchcock education is deep love and knowledge of their School, Haas has been named the tion is being a member of a Christ- of the Church and productive that we create faith. The new leaders officially school’s prin- centered community, growing citizens of our beloved country.” students who are countercultur- began their duties on July 1. They cipal. Haas together in faith, and striving to al. We stand up for what is right; share their thoughts on the value holds a bach- provide the youths of our Church Kenn HitcHcocK, our we care for and assist others, es- of a Catholic education. elor’s degree the guidance, skills and Catholic Saviour catHolic pecially those less fortunate than in elementary values that are essential to be- ScHool, cocoa BeacH ourselves; we value the sanctity Gloria Del orBe, education coming successful Catholics in Hitchcock returns to the Dio- of life and all creation; we believe Holy reDeemer from Flagler the world today,” Kahle said. cese of Orlando after serving as a that everyone has value as a hu- catHolic ScHool, College, and principal and assistant principal man being and this also calls KiSSimmee a master’s de- pHilip GorraSSi, in the Diocese of St. Petersburg. for us to get along with others,” Prior to being named princi- gree in educa- St. BrenDan Earlier, he was the assistant prin- Hitchcock said. n pal at Holy Redeemer, Del Orbe Tammi Haas tional leader- catHolic ScHool, served as assistant principal at ship from the ormonD BeacH Holy Family Catholic School for University of South Florida. Gorrassi hails from New York, two years and “As principal, I hope to contin- bringing with him more than 30 as the me- ue to build upon the rich Catholic years of educational and lead- dia specialist traditions and strong academic ership experience. Among his and a middle programs that make St. Joseph most recent school teacher Catholic School a special place to appointments at Good Shep- partner with parents to educate are associate herd Catho- their children,” Haas said. “As superinten- lic School for Catholic educators, we are given dent for mis- three years, the special gift to help our chil- sion effective- Gloria Del Orbe both in Or- dren to grow in their faith while ness for the 29839-0823 l a n d o . D e l serving God.” Archdiocese Orbe holds a bachelor’s degree in of New York English from Rollins College and patricia KaHle, and princi- a master’s degree in educational annunciation Philip Gorrassi pal at Sacred leadership from Barry University catHolic acaDemy, Heart/Mount in Miami. altamonte SprinGS Carmel School for the Arts in “My role in the lives of our Kahle is a founding faculty Mount Vernon, N.Y. He holds a children is to help them become member at Annunciation Catholic bachelor’s degree in English edu- active learners, compassionate Academy, teaching middle social cation from Manhattan College; a Catholic Women’s Conference Ensure your loved one’s safety with our new fall detector available on any plan! 29451-0823

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‘A part from me, you can do nothing.’ — John 15:5 Mary, our Mother, the first of the redeemed Florida My Sisters and Brothers in her body as a temple of the Lord ‘My soul proclaims the Christ, so that we might come to know Catholic Within a week of the print- God’s love in fulfillment through greatness of God. He Diocese of orlanDo ing of this column, I and others the salvation of the cross. from throughout the diocese will As we begin our pilgrimage at has chosen me, the Vol. 74, no. 20 embark upon a pilgrimage to the the shrine, we will see a replica lowly servant, to be the Diocese of St. Augustine and re- of Our Lady of La Leche, built by 50 East Robinson St. handmaid of the Lord’ P.O. Box 1800 flect upon the beauty of Spanish settlers and Na- Orlando, FL 32802-1800 the gifts bestowed upon tive Americans in the 407-246-4800 Fax 407-246-4942 us by God through Mary, 1600s. The shrine’s cen- Lk 1:46-48 Publisher his earthly mother. We terpiece is a replica of Bishop John Noonan will be visiting Our Lady the Blessed Virgin nurs- of us to her Son, the living God. of La Leche Shrine lo- ing the infant Jesus. It is In her death, she joins her Son, Director of communications cated at the center of the first shrine dedicated reminding us of the promise of Teresa Lantigua Peterson the tranquil grounds of to the Blessed Mother in resurrection for all who believe. [email protected] the Mission of Nombre Bishop the U.S. and is visited by “For just as in Adam all die, so too Writer/PhotoGraPher de Dios in St. Augustine. thousands of people an- in Christ shall all be brought to Linda Caldwell During this Year of Faith, John nually. The shrine is a life, but each one in proper order [email protected] the Holy Father has asked place of spiritual comfort … especially those who belong 407-246-4924 Noonan the faithful to recognize and renewal, and pro- to Christ” (1 Cor 15:22,23). 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Readers must exercise prudence in responding to advertising in all subscriber to Catholic News Service (CNS). 7 Your orlando communitY Florida Catholic Aug. 23-Sept. 12, 2013 Conference energizes, gives hope to married couples Michael harker her and Tony’s twin girls if anything Chantal and in Kissimmee. Special to the Florida Catholic happened to her. That forced a dis- Marco Dalabona, “We heard testimonials from traught Tony to reconsider his life left, parishioners others, we’ve learned how to do bet- ORLANDO | Tony and Marie and lack of commitment to his wife. at Annunciation ter in our lives,” Gladys said. “This Ortiz had barely returned from their He pleaded with God. Parish, Altamonte conference gave us tips on forgive- honeymoon four years ago before “One night I prayed and said, Springs, receive ness and how to love the person they started fighting. ‘Lord, please give me one more a blessing cup at God gave you. We learned how to “The honeymoon was all lovey- chance to make this happen,’” the conclusion help our partner become a better dovey, but within the first two Tony said. “And so he did. Before, of the Marriage person.” months, we fought about every- life wasn’t about her. Now, my life is Conference Aug. They acknowledged they wanted thing,” Tony said. “There were prob- about her and my girls.” 3 at Holy Family to rekindle the spirit of their mar- Parish, Orlando. lems with work, family, new house, The couple, parishioners at Holy (MICHAEL riage by attending the conference. everything. Our new marriage was Redeemer in Kissimmee, shared HARKER | FC) “We wanted to come to learn more falling apart, and I didn’t know any their story during the inaugural about marriage, even though we better.” Marriage Conference, hosted by the have been married for 25 years,” Their arguments soon became Diocese of Orlando Office of Family and Marie addressed four catego- could do it. If God could help us, we Ariel said. “We felt energy immedi- the least of their problems. Tony Life Aug. 2-3 at Holy Family Parish ries of infidelity: object, emotional, were going to help him.” ately, and we came early the second barely acknowledged his wife when in Orlando. The story was part of a adultery and double life. They also In addition to workshops on the day for more of that energy. We were she came home from work, and de- workshop the Ortizes led on fidelity, discussed ways to counter infidelity three vows, the conference includ- re-energized.” veloped an outlet — playing video one of three vows couples take dur- and how to keep God at the center ed a multicultural concert, keynote Bishop Noonan celebrated Mass games instead of talking to Marie. ing their marriage in the Catholic of marriage. address by national speakers and and blessed special cups — sym- Similarly, Marie increased her work faith. Permanence and openness to “In order for you to honor each marriage experts Ricardo and Lu- bolizing the Body of Christ — that hours so she didn’t have to spend life are the other vows. other, you have to, every day of your cia Luzondo, and the celebration of were distributed to couples as they time with her husband. All they With the theme “Faithful Mar- life, invite God into your marriage,” Mass by Bishop John Noonan. left. Bishop Noonan concluded his would discuss was her job. riages: Christ in the Mix,” the Mar- Marie said. “That’s your best line of In total, 210 couples — newly- homily by addressing core elements “It became routine,” Tony said. riage Conference was designed for defense. Trust in God.” weds and well-established — at- of marriage: God and love. Their hearts, and marriage, couples to celebrate the joys and They hope their story resonated tended the two-day event. Digna “What can I say to you about didn’t change until Marie collapsed graces of the Sacrament of Mar- with couples who may be strug- Montanez, co-manager of the Office marriage, and what do I want to at work due to stress. Marie was con- riage, and for presenters to provide gling from similar problems in their of Family Life, said “it was reward- share with you about marriage?” fined to a hospital bed and placed examples that could help marriages marriages, or prevent infidelity for ing to see the happiness of the cou- Bishop Noonan asked. “God created in ICU for four days, her husband grow. Couples shared testimonials others. ples during the conference.” you in his image and likeness, and and father by her side. In and out of about coping with life’s challenges “We made a pact to help others Among those in attendance were by God’s grace you have found one consciousness, she once awoke and together. if we ourselves could find help,” Ariel and Gladys Rodriguez, pa- another. It is God’s gift of love that asked her father if he would raise During their workshop, Tony Tony said. “If we could do it, anyone rishioners at St. Catherine of Siena sustains you.” n Resource day a success for marriage ministry Michael harker source day Aug. 2 at Holy Family strengthen the Sacrament of Mar- cese of Orlando Office of Family they assist married and engaged Special to the Florida Catholic Parish. riage. Life. “It’s not just about preparing couples. Participants and present- The goal was to help pastors, “We want parishes to empower, for marriage, but enrichment after ers spent the afternoon sharing ORLANDO | In an effort to as- marriage preparation leaders, cultivate and form couples in the marriage as well.” their experiences and resources sist parishes in their ministry to faith formation leaders and cat- vocation of marriage, as they live The resource day was the open- through Q-and-A and roundtable married and engaged couples, the echists to discover a number of the domestic Church,” said Gigi ing event for the inaugural Mar- discussions. The event’s keynote Diocese of Orlando hosted a re- resources that are available to Santiago, co-manager of the Dio- riage Conference, presented by the speakers, Ricardo and Lucia Lu- Office of Family Life. This year’s zondo, emphasized the Catholic theme was “Faithful Marriages: Church’s teachings on marriage Christ in the Mix.” and family, designed by God. “Our goal is that the parishes “The resource day was just in our diocese become marriage- invaluable to me,” said Larann building parishes, and that we Wilson, steward of children and support more than just marriage family ministries for St. Mary preparation,” said Digna Mon- Magdalen Parish, Altamonte tanez, co-manager of the Office Springs. “The keynote speakers of Family Life. “With many of our really touched on the foundations parishes attending, it was also a of what the Church teaches about networking opportunity for par- marriage and family. That was 2013 Charismatic Conference ishes to speak to each other and crucial for me to hear.” Sept. 27-29 Hilton Hotel at Bonnet Creek share what they do and how they Presentations offered ideas for can help each other.” parishes to attract families, keep please register to reserve your hotel room: Deacon Harold Fr. Graham Valli Caroline Gambale The Office of Family Life hand- couples engaged in parish life af- Burke Sivers Keep Leone Dirkes Group Name: Diocese of Orlando ed out prayer cards and flyers that ter the wedding, and develop men- Catholic Charismatic Conference parishes could provide to couples. toring programs for newlyweds. Room Rate: $103 per night up to 4 people Each of the flyers focused on Family Life Office staff members Hotel address: 14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane strengthening the union of mar- also shed light on the many work- Orlando, FL 32821 29803-0823 riage. One flyer related the Sacra- shops that are offered throughout Free selF-parking Phone: 1-888-353-2013 ment of Marriage to some of the the year, such as training sessions Website: tinyurl.com/krbb97j other Sacraments celebrated in for FOCCUS (Facilitating Open ONLY SAY THE WORD (Luke 7:7) • Diocese of Orlando Catholic Charismatic Conference the Catholic Church. For example, Couple Communication, Under- Name ______Phone ______marriage is like the Eucharist, in standing and Study) facilitators, Address ______State ______Zip ______that “marriage is the giving and classes on parenting and stepfam- Prayer Group ______Parish/City ______Diocese ______receiving of flesh and blood for the ily issues, and workshops for peo- One household per registration form. Include the names of all attending from that household. Thank you. life of the world, a literal dying to ple who are separated or divorced. self so that others may live abun- In addition to these workshops, Registration: $28 per person X ______persons = Total $______($35 at the Door, $25 Sat. only) dantly.” the Office of Family Life offers Make checks payable and return this form to: CCRC P.O. Box 215, Windermere, FL 34786-0215 A number of local and national marriage-building weekend re- Pay online: www.showmyevent.com?jumptoevent=2010 exhibitors and authors were also treats, as well as marriage prepa- Priests, Deacons, Seminarians, Religious, and Youth age 16 and younger - Free, but please register. in attendance. Many of them pre- ration classes and programs, in- For information: Call 407-610-1012 • Email [email protected] • or Visit www.orlandocharismatic.net sented pamphlets and free books cluding Pre-Cana, remarriage and No one will be turned away because of lack of funds that will help parish leaders as convalidation. n Aug. 23-Sept. 12, 2013 The Florida Catholic Your orlando communitY 8

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Your CommunitY. oF palm beach Eucharistic miracles on display Parish hosts touring exhibit from the Vatican LINDA REEVES of the Florida Catholic staff

BOCA RATON | Jose Hernandez said it is a real surprise some Catholics take so little notice of the greatest of all miracles that takes place every single day at Masses around the world. He and fellow parishioners and parish People walk around a destroyed leaders hosting a recent exhibit at St. Joan of Sagia Castaneda of St. Joan of Arc Parish studies panels on display Aug. 9 at the Protestant church in Mallawi, Egypt, Arc Parish hoped to impress on people the parish as part of an exhibit on eucharistic miracles. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) Aug. 17. Violence erupted periodically, phenomenon and bring a greater sense of especially in the impoverished south, but respect and appreciation to the mysteries of 700 in the Church of St. Legontian as the Lord of consecration,” he said. “It is our prayer the attacks on churches and Christian the Eucharist. visually responded to a monk’s doubt about that this exhibit will inspire all to love God properties in the last week were the “Eucharistic Miracles of the World” — Jesus’ real presence in the Eucharist. During more through his only-begotten Son, Our worst in years. (CNS | REUTERS) touring around America through the efforts Mass, after the consecration, the host was Lord Jesus Christ’s real presence in the holy of the Pontifical Academy Cultorum Mar- changed into living flesh and the wine was Eucharist.” He added that he hopes worship- tyrum and the Real Presence Eucharistic Ed- changed into blood. pers will truly respect the Eucharist and “give ucation and Adoration Association, an apos- Investigations by scientists determined priority to God’s sublime act of love when at- Egypt’s tolate based in Illinois — came to St. Joan of that the flesh is from a heart and the blood tending holy Mass.” Arc Aug. 9-11. The Knights of Columbus and is type AB. This blood type is the same type The Church teaches that during Mass the the Columbiettes of the parish hosted the found on the Holy Shroud of Turin, the an- priest consecrates the bread and wine just as Catholic presentation. cient cloth that Catholics believe is the actual Jesus did at the Last Supper. The host looks, “When I first saw the exhibit, it scared me,” burial cloth of Jesus Christ. feels and tastes like bread and the wine still said Hernadez, a member of the Knights of “I find this one so interesting,” she said. looks and tastes like wine, but the bread and leaders: Army Columbus Council 13051. “This is serious “This is one of the most famous of all the wine are actually transformed into Christ stuff.” miracles.” himself, which is called transubstantiation. “All we want to do is change one person’s Father Jimmy Hababag, parochial vicar of People of all ages attended the exhibit held is fighting life,” said organizer Laura Liguori of the par- St. Joan, said he has no doubts, but that pho- over three days. The Vatican display opened ish. The hope is to strengthen people’s faith tographs and information of the transforma- with a procession with the holy Eucharist and love of the Eucharist in this Year of Faith tion of ordinary bread and wine into the real exposed in a monstrance, and closed with terrorism through the miracles exhibit. “We want to body and blood of Christ is enough to change exposition and Benediction of the Blessed CINDy WOODEN educate people about the Real Presence. This the mind and heart of the most skeptical. Sacrament in St. Joan of Arc Church. Catholic News Service is what our faith is based on.” “The main objective of this exhibit is to Kathleen O’Donnell, a parishioner of St. The display authorized by the Vatican further deepen our appreciation of the holy Thomas More in Boynton Beach, came to VATICAN CITY | Speaking on behalf of consists of numerous photos and stories, Eucharist as a holy sacrifice by further deep- get a greater appreciation of the Eucharist Catholics in Egypt, Coptic Catholic Patri- scientific information, history and concrete ening our conviction that indeed the bread she believes should be cherished, valued and arch Ibrahim Isaac Sedrak said the violence evidence of the true presence of Christ in the becomes the body of Christ and the wine adored. “The Eucharist is a treasure,” she and unrest in his country are “not a politi- Eucharist. Hernandez was one of the first to becomes the blood of Christ during the act said. n cal struggle between different factions, but see the Vatican presentation featuring 123 a war against terrorism.” different miracles. Led by members In an Aug. 18 statement, the patriarch “You are actually reading the scientific of the Knights of said the country’s Catholics strongly sup- data,” said Hernandez. “The photos show Columbus, Father port “all state institutions, particularly the heart muscle and the blood. This is my God. Tomasz Bochnak, armed forces and the police for all their ef- These miracles have happened all over the St. Joan of Arc forts in protecting our homeland.” world. The exhibit has really affected me.” Parish parochial The violence in Egypt began at dawn Interestingly, many of the miracles docu- vicar, processes Aug. 14 when the Egyptian military and mented in the display occurred during times with the Eucharist police used bulldozers and tear gas to clear of weakened faith and as a result of someone moments before out camps of people protesting the ouster doubting the Real Presence. In many cases, the “Eucharistic of President Mohammed Morsi in early the eucharistic miracles involve incidences Miracles of the July. Morsi was supported by the Muslim in which the host in the form of bread actu- World” exhibit Brotherhood, which wants Egypt to have ally turned into human flesh and blood. opened to the an Islamic-inspired government. Eny Trindade of St. Joan of Arc visited the public Aug. 9. In addition to the fighting at the camps, exhibit on opening night. She had just re- The exhibit was mobs began attacking Christian churches, turned from World Youth Day in Brazil, en- hosted by Knights schools and convents, claiming the Chris- ergized in faith and highly interested in the Council 13051 and tians supported Morsi’s ouster. Yet there stories and photos. One exhibit in particular the Columbiettes. also were reports of Muslims forming cor- — the eucharistic miracle of Lanciano, Italy — held her fascination. PLEASE SEE EGYPT, 11 The miracle took place around the year Aug. 23-Sept. 12, 2013 The Florida Catholic Your Palm beach community 2

From China to Indiantown Seminarian finds Jesus in many different lands

LINDA REEVES of the Florida Catholic staff

INDIANTOWN | This summer, seminarian Daniel Daza-Jaller, 23, revisited Asia, a destination that remains largely atheist under the rule of the Communist Party. After returning to Florida from his three-week excursion, he shared experiences and reflected on how his time in the antireligious cul- ture, where he encountered Christ as a teen, influenced the journey to the priesthood he is on now. Five years ago, Daza-Jaller spent Daniel Daza-Jaller, third from right, visits teachers of Yanqing No. 1 10 months as an exchange student Vocational School where he studied Chinese in 2008. in China, where he studied at a vocational school in Yanqing, just outside the capital of Beijing. He stayed with a host family, and had an opportunity to learn the cus- toms and traditions and the Chi- nese language. “This was the first time I have gone back,” said the seminarian for the Diocese of Palm Beach. “It had been in my plans.” As an American teen in China, Daza-Jaller would leave his stud- People kneel and pray at the Shrine of Our Lady of Sheshan in ies behind on Sunday and attend Shanghai. (PHOTOS COURTESY DANIEL DAZA-JALLER) Mass. But worshipping in China was not the same as back home at The government continues to at- This summer, Daza-Jaller visit- St. Rita Parish in Wellington where tempt to control churches and in- ed old churches, religious sites and he grew up. The seminarian, who terfere in religious matters. Faith- points of interest. He reflected on is the youngest of four children, full are allowed to attend services Christians in history who risked Daniel Daza-Jaller, a seminarian of the Diocese of Palm Beach, second was active in the parish, including and Masses in government-sanc- so much in this region for God. He from right in front row, gathers with teens and young adults of Holy its youth ministry program. tioned churches. witnessed Christians working in Cross in Indiantown where he served this summer and worked with The city of Yanqing had no “The beautiful thing is that the area today, challenged and in various ministries including the youths. (LINDA REEVES | FC) Catholic parishes, spiritual pro- God was always there with me,” danger all in the name of the Lord. grams or churches. Daza-Jaller said Daza-Jaller about prayer time “This time it was beautiful,” he filled with enthusiasm, hope and a Daza-Jaller graduated from St. said there were no signs of Christ spent in China as a teen. “I held said. greater spirit in the love of Christ. John Vianney College Seminary or Christianity. “There is very little my rosary. I prayed. It gave me Daza-Jaller visited the tomb of He desires to return to China one in Miami in May. He has studied in the way of faith,” he said. “(The strength. It was his way of show- Father Matteo Ricci who came to day to help the people of God in four years as part of the formation cultural attitude) is all about mon- ing me that he was still there. He China in 1582 and is a founding some way. process. ey and me.” was not going to let go. His pull on figure of the Jesuit China mission. “God is always there, even when He now begins his first year at It would take the young man me was so strong. Toward the end He is buried near Beijing. The Ital- we don’t see him,” said Daza-Jaller. St. Vincent de Paul Regional Semi- almost two hours to arrive to a of the trip, I decided to go to semi- ian missionary was the first West- “It is that mystery that I found nary in Boynton Beach. place to attend Mass. Daza-Jaller nary.” ern scholar to master Chinese there. There is never an absence “I have asked people to pray for would catch a bus in Yanqing that Before his trip this year, Daza- writing and the language. The of God. He is always there. He will me,” said the seminarian. “Here I stopped in Beijing, and then get Jaller delved into the Chinese Jesuit priest now up for sainthood never leave you.” am going into St. Vincent de Paul another bus that would drop him Catholic Church, something he died in 1610 after facing many He finished his summer vaca- as they are about to begin cel- off next to the church. knew very little about. He learned challenges to bring Christ to the tion at Holy Cross in Indiantown, ebrating 50 years. It is great to be Daza-Jaller’s host family was that the faith has been kept alive people. a far cry from Yanqing. He worked part of it.” n astonished by the teen’s witness of through the underground Church. “He is one of my big inspira- with priests of the parish, ministry faith and love of Church. Faithful worship in secret under- tions,” said Daza-Jaller. “I went to groups and leaders, and the par- FYI “They did not understand why I ground in what is called “house visit the tomb. It was awesome.” ish’s teens and young adults. would travel so far or why I would churches.” Daza-Jaller visited an orphan- “He is so awesome,” said Chris- Seminary’s 50th-year celebration spend so much time to go to Mass,” According to U.S. Conference of age established and operated tian Abad, 15. “He became a great St. Vincent de Paul Regional Semi- he said. “Including the Mass itself Catholic Bishops’ website, the gov- by an American couple with six friend.” nary celebrates 50 years of service and the ride back home, it would ernment reports nearly 4 million children. China Little Flower or- Daza-Jaller shared stories of his to the Church this year. The theme be about a five-hour event. I wasn’t Catholics and 5 million Protes- phanage started in 1998 and is lo- summer vacation and his call to of this year’s celebration is “Planting receiving the liturgy; everything tants affiliated with the registered cated near Beijing. The nonprofit vocations first heard faintly dur- Seeds of Hope for 50 Years.” The was in Chinese. I was responding churches. Overseas estimates has expanded over the years to ing a youth conference just before seminary is planning to host events to anything.” run as high as another 5 million other parts of China and has even leaving for China in 2008. The call and activities throughout the year. The church he visited for prayer Catholics and another 15 million gained government respect. grew stronger as he felt so close to A golden celebration gala is and Mass was established by the Protestants who mostly worship “They take kids on the verge of the Lord in a land of religious per- planned Sept. 27 as a kickoff. The Jesuits in 1703 under the name in unregistered churches. Bishops death and restore them to health. secution and corruption. evening begins with 5 p.m. Mass. Saviour Church. Today, it is called and priests who refuse to break That is where the hope is. They “God had a pull on me that was Special guest is Father Thomas Northern Cathedral and is under ties with the Vatican and Holy See never gave up,” he said of the so strong. I wanted to be an ar- Rosica, a Canadian priest of the the watchful eye of the govern- continue to be subjected to forms couple’s struggles over the years. chitect. I wanted to get married. Congregation of St. Basil (Basil- ment. of arrest, detention or harass- “These people are taking it on I wanted to be a deacon,” Daza- ian Fathers), who is chief executive China officially became com- ment. The government obviously their own to care for God’s little Jaller shared. “I said, ‘OK, God. If officer of Canada’s Catholic Salt and munist in 1949. Under communist fears the Chinese Church that ones. I hope some time in the fu- you want me to do this I will.’ He Light Television network. For informa- rule, foreign missionaries were has grown over the years and the ture I can work with them.” is constantly giving me strength to tion about events and reservations, call 561-732-4424. expelled and churches padlocked. change it could bring. Daza-Jaller returned to Florida do his will.” 3 Your Palm beach community Florida Catholic Aug. 23-Sept. 12, 2013 As summer heats up donations go down

LINDA REEVES the community with food, medi- Joseph HOW TO HELP of the Florida Catholic staff cine, clothing and household Samayoa, 3, items. The service center’s pantry and Idania Contributions of gently used Mendez, Indiantown’s is also bare. clothes and shoes, housewares in- INDIANTOWN | 3, check ecumenical outreach representa- While demand has been high cluding pots, pans, dishes, glasses, out the toy bed and bath items, children’s tives say that the typical summer- for at least three years, people at section of clothes, baby items and food are time slowdown in donations is the outreach said they are having the Holy greatly appreciated. Volunteers are more serious this year because of a harder time this summer, as food Cross thrift also needed. For more information, an increase in demand. drives have slowed and people are store during call Holy Cross Parish at 772-597- “I have seen people in lines wait- not making the 40-mile trek out to a visit with 2798 or Brooks Betts at 772-349- ing to get into the store,” said Brooks Indiantown from West Palm Beach. their moms. 8446. The parish is located at Betts, a retired salesman, who man- The poor of Indiantown rely on the (LINDA 15939 S.W. 150th St., Indiantown. ages the Holy Cross Service Center food and the basic items of the thrift REEVES | FC) The service center and thrift store thrift store and is at the store from store and the service center for daily share a space in a storefront 9 a.m. until closing at 4 p.m. “We life and to make ends meet, espe- located across from the post office need anything we can get to stock cially the many Hispanic, single spring, partially because generous coming to the facility with need. at 15265 S.W. Adams Ave. Call the store.” women of the community with chil- parishioners go back up north for Compounding the problem is that 772-597-3382. The thrift store is a part of the dren to feed. the summer, and some food may children are not eating at school overall outreach of Holy Cross Outreach representatives say come from drives run by schools during the summer, which creates Parish. With one paid employee they get donations around the which are closed in the summer. an additional problem for mothers nations at the store. Arrangements and volunteers, the parish’s ser- holidays and through the winter, The center continues to be over- and families. can also be made for volunteers to vice center helps the needy of but donations dry up by the end of whelmed by the number of people Betts said donors can drop off do- pick up items. n Four men ready to serve Church as deacons

LINDA REEVES of my goals is to be more involved of the Florida Catholic staff with the sick and to take a more active role with the hospital and PALM BEACH GARDENS | those who are not able to come to Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito will Church,” he said. ordain four men as permanent The candidate is excited about deacons Sept. 7 during an 11 a.m. his ordination. He has several fami- Mass at the Cathedral of St. Igna- ly members and close family friends tius Loyola. All are encouraged to coming in from out of town to be attend in support and in prayer for with him on his special day. the men, who will join the clergy of Beauregard credits God for keep- the diocese and serve the people of ing him on the spiritual track over God and the local Church. the years and for bringing wonder- Dennis Beauregard Pedro Del Valle Jean Serge Dube Henry Farinas ful people in his life, including his DENNIS BEAUREGARD parents, wife, family, friends of the years. At 25, he received an honor- “There have been many late nights the people of St. Peter, and, hope- Beauregard is a parishioner of St. Church and the seminary. ary discharge. He moved to Florida working on papers for my studies fully, assist at retreats at Our Lady of John of the Cross in Vero Beach. He “It is without a doubt through the in 1989. and thousands of pages read, but I Florida Spiritual Center. was born and raised in Connecticut infinite wisdom, grace and love of A businessman and owner of always knew while on this journey Dube said he is thankful for his and lived in Cape Cod, Mass., for 20 God that I find myself at this point Cricket Dry Cleaners of Palm Beach, that it is all for the ‘glory of God.’” wife’s support throughout his for- years before moving to Vero Beach in my life,” he said. “The role of God he took on a new job this year as mation process. During his five- in 2003. in the lives of those who have been pastoral associate of St. Thérèse de JEAN SERGE DUBE year journey, his wife took on ad- He and his wife, Susan, celebrat- a part of my life along the way has Lisieux. “It is a big change for me, Dube is a parishioner of St. Pe- ditional responsibilities at home, ed 34 years of marriage Aug. 4. They clearly led me to this point. and I have been busy learning the ter in Jupiter. A native of Hartford, which allowed him time to discern. have a son Christopher, 30, and two “It has been God who has pro- ropes,” he said. Conn., he has been in the Diocese “JoAnn has also continually of- grandchildren: Liam, 7, and Lucas, vided me with the support that I When asked about his ministry of Palm Beach for more than nine fered her advice and guidance, 1. Before retiring, Beauregard was needed and he accomplished this goals, Del Valle said, “I see myself years. He is married to JoAnn and kept me balanced and grounded, in the hospitality industry for 25 through the people who surround working with many of our youths in they have three children: Mia Bird, and above all has been praying for years and owned a hotel in Cape me,” Beauregard continued. “I feel their religious education. I believe 35, Jack McKee, 28, and Christy me and loving me even when the Cod. very blessed to have been given the as clergy we need to bring a strong McKee, 25. weight of the load of formation be- When asked to share his story many gifts he has afforded me.” presence in their formation.” He teaches religion to students came even more demanding these about being called by God to serve, He expressed his gratitude to ev- in fifth and sixth grades at Rosar- past few years,” he said he said, “We all have personal ex- PEDRO DEL VALLE eryone who has helped him along ian Academy in West Palm Beach. He enjoyed his studies at St. Vin- periences which have contributed Del Valle is a parishioner of St. his journey to serve as a perma- Other school roles include dean of cent de Paul Regional Seminary as to the people we have become. It Thérèse de Lisieux in Wellington. nent diaconate — from his wife and discipline. part of the diaconate program. He is through those experiences and He shared that he first heard the daughters, who he described as his His call to ministry came loud said each professor showed “a genu- through God’s grace that I felt a call to serve when he was 17 years “greatest supporters,” to his pastor, and clear as he performed a simple ine passion” in the classroom. Dube need to serve God and the Church.” old. Father Brian Lehnert, and his two act of help. “The seed of my vocation said he is grateful and humbled by He explained how six and a half “I tried to ignore the call,” he deacon mentors, Deacons Bob Ro- to the diaconate was planted when the “tremendous depth and width years ago when Father John Pas- told the Florida Catholic. “About driguez and Al Payne. I was participating in a class to be- of their knowledge” that he experi- quini became pastor of St. John of six years ago, I could no longer put “They have held me straight and come an extraordinary minister of enced at the seminary. the Cross Parish, Bearegard ap- God on hold. One day, while going true,” Del Valle said. “They have holy Communion,” he said. “Dea- “I sought to learn as much as I proached him about the possibil- to confession with my pastor, before been my measuring rod throughout con John Kucera was leading the could while I was there,” he said. ity of entering the seminary. A year I could stop myself, I found myself this journey.” session, and I offered to assist him “I will miss not being able to attend later, Beauregard made that notion practically yelling, ‘I need to be a Del Valle is excited about his with a few things as he was setting classes or visiting the library this a reality. deacon.’” ordination and expects a number up. He said casually that he thought year. If anyone is seeking a mas- Beauregard is active in his par- Del Valle is a native of Brooklyn, of members from his large family that I would make a good deacon.” ter’s in theology, St. Vincent de Paul ish. He recently took over as direc- N.Y., and married to Amy. They from Florida, New York, California He has several ministry and per- would be the place to go.” tor of the religious education pro- have two daughters, Ashley, 19, and and Puerto Rico to attend. sonal goals set, including continu- Dube hopes to share what he has gram, and he works with various Brianna, 16. He served as a mem- “It has been a true journey the ing to teach at Rosarian Academy, other ministries of the parish. “One ber of the U.S. Marine Corps for six last five years of formation,” he said. serve Bishop Gerald Barbarito and Please see DIACONATE, 4 Aug. 23-Sept. 12, 2013 The Florida Catholic Your Palm beach communitY 4 Schools open, leaders aim for exciting year

LINDA REEVES ing more efficient and easier. Class- of the year to obtain the required will go through extensive devel- gree and a master’s degree in elemen- of the Florida Catholic staff rooms are equipped with smart enrollment needed for this school opment training this year to learn tary education. boards, computers and the latest year. A difficult decision to close the the new technology and applica- Nancy Topper, St. Clare assistant PALM BEACH GARDENS | iPads. school was made; however, educa- tions. The school library is now principal, praised Principal Amy School leaders, educators and stu- Pope John Paul II High School tors and diocesan leaders made a equipped with iPads, and the lab Lopez for her dedication to the new dents prepared weeks in advance in Boca Raton has purchased the strong joint effort to help affected features all new computers with project and for working “very hard to for the 2013-2014 school year, an ex- iPad mini — a tablet with a 7.9-inch families find new homes at other Windows 7. get everything in place for approval citing time for Catholic schools in screen — for the school’s freshmen Catholic school communities. St. Clare School in North Palm and license.” the Diocese of Palm Beach. Schools this year. Pope John Paul II High School Beach — with kindergarten to School principals have been stead- opened Aug. 19, classes are now in In the northern part of the dio- has opened doors to a number of eighth-grade classes — has added fastly working to get organized and session and heads of schools are cese, leaders of John Carroll High the seventh-grade students of St. prekindergarten for 4-year-olds. prepared for school as the new year finalizing a diocesewide advance- School in Fort Pierce have equipped Mark transitioning into eighth Its kindergarten building now began. This year, the diocese has four ment project. students with new iPads. Neighbor- grade this year, and three teachers includes two kindergarten class- new principals making the transition In September, Gary Gelo, school ing St. Anastasia School also has the have joined the faculty. The leaders rooms, a pre-K classroom and a into new leadership roles. (See story, superintendent, said schools will devices available for sixth- through of the diocese and the high school learning lab. Young students will Page 3.) Gelo and Marie Privuznak, unveil the diocese’s “Strategic Vi- eighth-grade students. worked with parents to keep the be able to explore age-appropri- assistant superintendent, are work- sion 2020 — Charting a Course for Candace Tamposi, principal students, many of them longtime ate activities on computers and ing with school leaders of the Archdi- Excellence.” The vision is the ongo- of Sacred Heart in Lake Worth, is friends, together in their important iPads. ocese of Miami to create an ongoing ing process of strengthening Catho- excited about the new school year last year of middle school. The new prekindergarten training program for new principals. lic schools and making them even where the school celebrates fund- Vikki Delgado, principal of St. teacher is Diana Logsdon, a na- Their first meeting was Aug. 7. more academically outstanding, fi- ing received from generous donors Vincent School in Delray Beach, tive of Palm Beach County, who “We will also have a program nancially sustainable, vibrant and and a 20 percent increase in enroll- said about 50 St. Mark students attended St. Juliana School and for emerging principals and those Christ-centered. ment — 235 students at press time. will attend her school. St. Vincent Cardinal Newman High School. tapped as potential future leaders in Before the plan is even an- The school purchased 65 new iPads Parish and School purchased two She graduated from the Univer- our schools,” said Gelo. n nounced, there are dramatic for fifth-, sixth- and seventh-grade 24-by-60-foot modular buildings sity of Florida with a bachelor de- enhancements taking place in students plus iPad charging carts. for additional classroom space. schools, innovative technology Computers are also equipped with Extra kindergarten, first-, second- rollouts, additions and changes Rosetta Stone applications that help and fourth-grade classes have been that will better serve an estimated students learn languages quickly added to the school’s offerings to 6,000-plus students enrolled this and easily. better serve the larger school popu- year. (Final enrollment figures were “The application features 30 dif- lation this year. At the time of this not available at press time.) ferent languages,” Tamposi said. writing, enrollment, which usu- The schools have upgraded to “We let them decide which lan- ally hovers around 250 students, is wireless communications, which guage they want to learn.” nearly 315. makes using modern equipment Unfortunately, St. Mark School in All St. Vincent teachers are using for innovative teaching and learn- Boynton Beach struggled at the end their own new iPads for classes and

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The new princi- building two high-technology pals include Joan Silo of St. Helen classrooms in the library to assist Jill Broz Susan Demes Katie Kervi Joan Silo School in Vero Beach, Katie Kervi in group learning using technol- of St. Juliana School in West Palm ogy,” Broz said. “We are so excited where the mission to educate the as a precedent since 1952.” Silo is a product of Catholic ed- Beach, Susan Demes of St. Ann to bring groups into the library whole person can be challenging, “I take it very seriously when ucation from first grade through School in West Palm Beach and Jill to maximize learning for all stu- but also rewarding. The schools of- a parent chooses to partner with graduate studies. She received Broz of All Saints School in Jupiter. dents.” fer a unique opportunity: “To bring me, as an educator, to ensure her educational specialist degree Broz added that the Home and Christ to the community and the their child gets the academic and at Seton Hall University in South JILL BROZ School Association has contribut- community to Christ.” spiritual guidance that will even- Orange, N.J., in 2013, where she Broz was born and raised in ed to refurbishing the outdoor ath- “(Catholic schools) serve a vital tually lead them to be contribut- also earned a master’s of theol- Canada. She now resides in Wel- letic fields that have been graded role in the great commission to ing members of society and our ogy degree in 2010. She earned lington with her husband and two and planted with new sod. As part ‘go and make disciples of all na- Catholic community,” Kervi said. a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1988 daughters, where her family at- of the sports program, All Saints tions,’” she said. “They provide a “As a product of the educational from Iona College in New Ro- tends St. Thérèse de Lisieux Parish. has also implemented boys and Christ-centered, learning environ- system in our diocese, I am a firm chelle, N.Y. She received a Bachelor of Sci- girls lacrosse teams. ment that allows our children and believer in the morals, values and In her first year she hopes to fo- ence from McGill University in “Lacrosse has become an inte- families to participate in their faith education we are providing. I feel cus on strategic planning, technol- Montreal, and a Master of Science, gral sport in the Jupiter communi- both academically and practically blessed to be able to depend on and ogy advancements, a one-to-one with a specialty in marine biol- ty and we are pleased to introduce through our devotional life, as well share my faith with the students I student tablet program and the im- ogy, from Memorial University, St. and nurture this up-and-coming as in our participation in issues of encounter every day.” plementation of the Common Core John’s, Newfoundland. sport,” she said. “I am so excited to social justice, such as caring for the standards. She also hopes to gain Her working career began lead the All Saints Catholic School poor.” JOAN SILO a “consistent, clear understand- with the Canadian Fisheries and community in our journey.” Silo was born in the Bronx, N.Y., ing of what students are expected Oceans and Memorial University. KATIE KERVI and raised in Flanders, N.J., where to learn.” After moving to the Bahamas, she SUSAN DEMES A native of West Palm Beach, she was a parishioner at St. Eliza- She said that she is commit- managed one of the world’s largest Demes is a native of Malden, Kervi was raised at St. Luke Parish beth Ann Seton. She is the former ted to Catholic education and its tropical fish hatcheries. Mass., located just outside of Bos- in Palm Springs and attended St. vice principal of academics at Christ-centered environment. She After marrying, Broz relocated ton. She is married to Deacon Luke School from kindergarten to Paramus Catholic High School, is excited to join the St. Helen com- to Florida and began working in Dennis Demes of the diocese and eighth grade. She is also an alumna the largest Catholic school in the munity and help ensure students education at St. Vincent Ferrer St. Vincent de Paul Regional Semi- of Cardinal Newman High School state of New Jersey. Along with are “well-prepared for their future School in Delray Beach. She served nary. and a parishioner of the Cathe- her 15 years in the field of Catholic endeavors in this ever-changing 14 years as a middle school teach- The Demeses were married in dral of St. Ignatius Loyola in Palm education, she also has 10 years of world.” er and assistant principal. While 1975 and moved to Florida in 1988. Beach Gardens. experience in financial services. “I believe faith is the greatest working, she attended Barry Uni- They raised five children, all of Kervi earned a bachelor’ degree “(Those) experiences have gift you can give a child, and it is versity under the Rice Scholarship whom attended Catholic elemen- in journalism and mass commu- shaped who I am as a professional an integral part of the healthy de- and earned an education master’s tary and high schools. Two of their nications and a minor degree in and will influence my work as a velopment of a child. A hallmark of specialist degree in Catholic edu- children also attended Catholic early childhood elementary edu- principal,” said the new parish- Catholic education is the develop- cational leadership. She joined the colleges. cation from the University of South ioner of St. Helen Parish in Vero ment of the whole person — spiri- Cardinal Newman High School Demes attended Salem (Mass.) Carolina. She received a master’s Beach, where she will serve as tually, intellectually, socially and community in West Palm Beach State University, where she earned degree in education, with a focus school principal. physically.” n and served five years as a science a bachelor’s degree in education. on educational leadership, from teacher and dean of students. She completed her master’s degree Walden University in Minneapolis. Broz said it is “a great honor” to in Catholic educational leadership Before coming to St. Juliana serve All Saints and she hopes to at Barry University in Miami. School in West Palm Beach, Kervi the “empower all stakeholders” of the With a love for teaching, Demes worked at Cardinal Newman High school — the children, parents, worked as a teacher in Catholic and School for eight years. While there, faculty and staff. private schools while she served she served as dean of students, River House “I feel strongly that Catholic as assistant director of parish re- journalism adviser and registrar, restaurant education is the cornerstone of ligious education in Boston. She and taught classes as a member of our faith community. Catholic continued that trend in Florida the faculty. The River House opened its doors in education is instrumental in edu- where she worked as the director She said she has always enjoyed September of 1984, with the Upstairs cating the soul, mind and body of of religious education at Ascension working in the Catholic school sys- opening in May of 1986 becoming the our youths,” Broz said. “It is essen- Parish in Boca Raton while serv- tem. As a Catholic educator she most popular restaurant in the area. tial that our Catholic identity be ing as a teacher and administrator strives to educate students “holis- alive and visible in everything our at St. Juliana School in West Palm tically,” fostering their spiritual, Call us make reservations! school does.” Beach. intellectual, social, cultural and In the upcoming academic year “As I step into the role of princi- physical growth. 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She said she 27556-0823 this summer organizing the com- and to contribute my own in our is confident that she, along with At Soverel Harbour puter infrastructure and ordering common goal of sharing our faith staffers and pastor Father Ducasse iPads and technology to be ready with the children and families of François, will make an “excellent for our children,” she said. “It is our the school and parish,” she said. team” and “continue the tradition Visit us online at goal to become an Apple School of Demes said she enjoys working of educational excellence and reli- www.RiverHouseRestaurant.com Excellence. in a Catholic school environment gious education that has been set Aug. 23-Sept. 12, 2013 The Florida Catholic Your Palm beach community 6 Praying the Angelus Every Sunday at noon, Roman who pray it to a contemplative time, thousands of people gather life no matter where they may in St. Peter’s Square to pray the be. Many of us can remember the Angelus with the pope. 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Through the same Christ, Our in observance of Labor Day. ence, USCCB Children and Youth meaning of the Angelus, we open Lord. Amen. Have a comment/want more Sept. 3 — 11 a.m., Blessing of Protection Committee, Pastoral Center, ourselves to God’s presence ever info/have a story suggestion? pro-life van, Cathedral of St. Ignatius Palm Beach Gardens. among us. We are also reminded Leave your feedback at www. Loyola, Palm Beach Gardens. Sept. 10 — 9:45 a.m., Opening thefloridacatholic.org; click reader that it was Mary’s openness to God of the relationship with God which Sept. 4 — 10 a.m., Taping of Mass, Cardinal Newman High School, that enabled him to become one is at the center of everything. feedback button on left of screen. West Palm Beach. TV Mass, Parallax Studio, West Palm of us and that we need to follow As Pope Francis concluded his Send statewide news releases to Beach. 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PALM BEACH | The Pastoral Center staff participated in an an- nual spiritual retreat Aug. 8 at St. Ed- ward Parish in Palm Beach, which included talks, lunch and Mass. A highlight came when Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito was surprised with a special gift and recognition in honor of his 10-year anniversary as leader of the Diocese of Palm Beach. “Bishop, these first 10 years you have endeared yourself to us and to all the people of our diocese,” said Lorraine Sabatella, diocesan chan- cellor, who made the unexpected Annette Russell, executive secretary, speaks to Bishop Barbarito presentation on behalf of diocesan In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito during the presentation Aug. 8. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) leaders and staff. “Your leader- as shepherd of the Palm Beach Diocese, well-wishers offer spiritual ship, your accessibility to all, your blessings written upon rocks and placed in the planter of a pony tail and your families. God bless all of echist shortly after graduating from constatnt smile and good humor, palm tree. The items were part of a spiritual bouquet of prayers, you.” high school. As part of her present but most of all, your obvious love wishes and spiritual commitments for Bishop Barbarito. The one-day retreat instituted by ministry, she is a regular facilita- and devotion to the Church and its Bishop Barbarito was organized by tor with the University of Dayton’s people. We are truly blessed that you white rocks which were placed the readings for the Mass spoke the diocesan Office of Catechetical “Virtual Learning Community for were chosen to be our shepherd 10 around a towering houseplant. of rocks,” he said about the verses Leadership, Youth and Young Adult Faith Formation,” a distance-learn- years ago.” “I am deeply grateful to all of from Matthew 16:13-23 and Num- Ministry Formation. This year the ing and formation program, which Sabatella then revealed the gift you for the pony tail palm tree and bers 20:1-13. “You are all rocks of event theme was “Remember Who serves 64 diocese in the United that had been hidden behind a the personally and beautifully in- faith which build up the Church as You Are.” States and around the world. She screen. “We have a ‘spiritual bou- scribed rocks with prayers and the city of God within our Diocese Dr. Cheryl Fournier, director of gave an inspiring series of talks fo- quet,’” she said, about the simple wishes from you on the occasion of of Palm Beach in your various works evangelization, adult faith forma- cused on personal, spiritual and vo- but unique and personal bouquet my 10th anniversary as bishop of and ministries. I am truly blessed to tion, and lay ecclesial ministry in cations balance and growth. of prayers, commitments and good Palm Beach,” said Bishop Barbarito be here and to know and work with the Diocese of Des Moines, Iowa, The day, hosted by Msgr. Thomas deeds to honor Bishop Barbarito. in a thank-you sent to the staff fol- all of you. I will very much rely upon was presenter. She has been in- J. Klinzing, pastor of St. Edward Par- The spiritual gifts and good wishes lowing the retreat all those prayers. Thank you so volved in ministry for more than ish, also included prayer and reflec- were creatively presented on small “How fitting it was that both much. Know of my prayers for you 30 years, beginning as a parish cat- tion. n

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Registration Oct. 18, 5 p.m., county diocese and Bishop Gerald on John 14:1. Special guests: mation may also appear in diocesan E-News. For more information, please contact followed by Mass celebrated by M. Barbarito. Weekly homilies are Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito; the Office of Communications at 561-775-9529. Father Jean Gustave Miracle of Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito. Oct. available online at www.diocesepb. Archdiocese of Boston; Father 19, talks by D. Michael McCarron, org/videos. To support the Catholic executive director of Florida Dimitri Demesmin of St. Therese Presidential Women’s Center in Bless America” after the Sept. 11, Mass, please contact the Diocese of of the Child Jesus in Derriere-Fort Conference of Catholic Bishops; Palm Beach Office of Communica- and Bishop Felipe J. Estévez of St. West Palm Beach, 100 Northpoint 2001, terrorist attacks. Tickets: $30 Cayes, Haiti; and Sister Claire tions at 561-775-9529. Augustine; banquet and awards. Parkway, West Palm Beach. Led by for adults 21 and older. Limited Gagné, a Canadian religious sister Visit www.diocesepb.org/rlconf. To Catholic Charities of the Diocese seating. Reservations: 561-737- ministering in Haiti for more than register, call 561-360-3330 or 561- of Palm Beach Respect Life Office. 3095. 30 years. Presentations by Haitian 360-3324. 561-345-2000, ext. 287. Magnificat: Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-1 music evangelists Gilbert Dabady, VOLUNTEERS p.m., Hilton Hotel Palm Beach Arno Macean and Bijoux Jean. • Elder Affairs dinner: Nov. 7, NEEDED Presented by the diocesan Haitian The Beach Club, 755 N. County COMMUNITY Airport, 150 Australian Ave., West Ministry. 772-971-9080. Road, Palm Beach. Benefits Palm Beach. Breakfast, fellowship, Jorge Pettit Catholic Worker Catholic Charties’ Elder Affairs praise and personal testimony. Grandparents Pilgrimage EVENTS Hospitality House: Opportunities program. Tickets: $150 per person, Father Mario Castañeda, pastor of Mass: Oct. 12, 3:30 p.m. rosary, for volunteers and donors to $1,250 per table of 10. Awards Magnificat program: Aug. St. John Fisher Parish, will share his help the homeless. The ministry 4:30 p.m. Mass, Cathedral of St. ceremony honors Simon Ministry 24, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Hilton Hotel Ignatius Loyola. Main celebrant: journey to the priesthood. Register is in need of clothes, detergent, of Holy Name of Jesus Parish. 561- Palm Beach Airport, 150 Australian by Oct. 26. 772-708-0414. toiletries, towels, food, household Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito. 345-2015 Ave., West Palm Beach. Breakfast, Celebrations of grandparents and Craft show: Nov. 9-10, 9 a.m.-6 items, furniture and bicycles. • Christmas tea: Dec. 10, 3-5 fellowship, praise and personal p.m., St. Thomas More Parish, Financial donations welcome. 772- grandparenting. All grandmothers, testimony. Must register by Aug. p.m., Norton Museum of Art, 10935 S. Military Trail, Boynton 579-9775 or Notre Dame Mission, grandfathers, grandchildren 10. 772-708-0414. and family members are invited. 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. Crafters and food vendors 772-466-9617. Sponsored by the diocesan Office Beach. Benefits counseling Women of Grace facilitators’ welcome. Booth reservations Holy Cross thrift store of Marriage and Family Life. 561- program that served more than training, Aug. 29, 6:45-9 p.m.; or required. 908-400-6369 or and service center: Thrift 1,300 clients at eight different Aug. 31, 8:45-11 a.m., St. Joan of 775-9557 or [email protected]. [email protected]. store and service center are sites in four counties last year. Arc Parish, 370 S.W. Third St., Boca outreach ministries to the poor of Lumen Christi Gala: Dec. 14, Tea and Chinese auction. Victoria Raton. Meeting located in building Men’s Scripture study and Indiantown and are made possible 6:30 p.m., The Breakers Hotel, 1 Pollingue is honorary chairwoman, at 319 S.W. Third St., across the discussion: Tuesdays 7-9 p.m., with the help of volunteers and S. County Road, Palm Beach. 25th and Nannette Cassidy, Countess street from the church parking lot. Holy Name of Jesus, Holy Family generous donors. 772-597-2798. anniversary of the diocesan event Entrude de Suiza and Irma Reservations required. 561-212- Room, 345 S. Military Trail, West to benefit Catholic education St. Mary’s Medical Center and Maria Murphy are chairwomen. 8673 or mnicolli@womenofgrace. Palm Beach. Led by Deacon Jack the Children’s Hospital: Current and 17 diocesan schools. Dinner Joanne Hamel is event co- com. Hamilton. 561-722-6793. and dancing. Special program opportunities include family chairwoman. Tickets: $75 per Mass celebration with Prayer gathering: Fridays, guest: Felicia Rodriguez, WPBF- liaison in the surgical and intensive person. Sponsorship opportunities Eternal Word Television 9:45 a.m., and Tuesdays, 3 p.m., care waiting areas, visiting with TV Channel 25 “News Mornings” available. 561-630-2695 or Network priest: Aug. 31, 4:30 anchor. Tickets: $350 per person 8177 Glades Road, Boca Raton. patients/offering reading materials, [email protected]. p.m., St. Martin de Porres Parish, Pray with others for the end of delivering flowers and patient mail, or $3,500 per table of 10. 561-775- • Caritas Dei Bishop’s Gala: 2555 N.E. Savanna Road, Jensen 9520 or [email protected]. abortion. 561-347-1636. lobby information desk and other Jan. 30, 2014, 6:30 p.m., The Beach. Principal celebrant: Jesuit Prayer gathering: Fridays, clerical duties. 561-882-2998 Catholic Charities: Father Mitch Pacwa. 772-334-4214. Breakers Hotel, 1 S. County Road, 5 p.m., on the sidewalks near A Catholic Charities Diocese of • Faith Community Nurse Palm Beach. Black-tie gala to Festival of Praise: Sept. 17, Woman’s World Medical Center Palm Beach: Opportunities avail- meeting: Aug. 28, noon, Holy benefit the 14 programs and 7 p.m., St. Anastasia Parish, 407 that offers abortion services, 503 S. able for individuals to donate time, Name of Jesus Parish, 345 S. ministries of Catholic Charities that S. 33rd St., Fort Pierce. Night of 12th St., Fort Pierce. Treasure Coast talents and skills to help the charity Military Trail, West Palm Beach. provide services to the poor and praise and worship with music by rosary group leads rosary recitation provide services to meet the needs Topics: caregiving, resources vulnerable. Dinner, silent and live Bryan Boudreault, short teaching of the community and help those and upcoming ministries of care auctions, and music by the Doug and adoration. Potluck dinner; for the end of abortion. 772-465- 8298. requiring assistance regardless of workshops. Open to nurses and all Verga Orchestra. 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FORT MYERS | There is a great sense of excitement these People walk around a destroyed days at Jesus the Worker Parish Protestant church in Mallawi, Egypt, in Fort Myers. For the past few Aug. 17. Violence erupted periodically, months, a group of three Fran- especially in the impoverished south, but ciscan Sisters of Mary Immacu- the attacks on churches and Christian late have taken up residence properties in the last week were the and are now working closely in worst in years. (CNS | REUTERS) many of the day-to-activities of the largely Hispanic Parish. The order is an international missionary congregation based Egypt’s in Colombia and committed to These Franciscan Sisters of Immaculate Mary have been helping at Jesus the Worker Parish in serving the poorest and neediest Fort Myers since June. Pictured from left are Sister Sol Angel Diaz, Sister Rosemary Le and Sister in the world, with approximate- Myra Luntok. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) Catholic ly 700 sisters worldwide. The religious order was approached the Worker Parish within the Franciscan by Bishop Frank J. Dewane who framework of who they are as Sister of leaders: Army saw a need for their specialized Religious Sisters. The charism Immaculate Mary Myra missionary work at the Fort My- of the religious order is “a gift Luntok helps ers Parish. “The Diocese and in of the Holy Spirit to live and an- parents is fighting particular the faithful of Jesus nounce the Gospel as minor Sis- register their the Worker Parish are blessed to ters, in permanent availability children for have the Sisters here. I pray for to the will of God, inserted in a religious terrorism the success of their missionary needy world.” education class CInDy WOODEn work in Fort Myers.” The faithful of Jesus the at Jesus the Catholic News Service Sister Sol Angel Diaz ex- Worker Parish are very devout, Worker Parish plained that the task of the Sis- in Fort Myers. VATICAN CITY | Speaking on behalf of ters is to help the people of Jesus PLEASE SEE NUNs, 2 Catholics in Egypt, Coptic Catholic Patri- arch Ibrahim Isaac Sedrak said the violence and unrest in his country are “not a politi- cal struggle between different factions, but a war against terrorism.” Back to school know your BiBle? In an Aug. 18 statement, the patriarch said the country’s Catholics strongly sup- port “all state institutions, particularly the armed forces and the police for all their ef- forts in protecting our homeland.” The violence in Egypt began at dawn Aug. 14 when the Egyptian military and police used bulldozers and tear gas to clear out camps of people protesting the ouster of President Mohammed Morsi in early July. Morsi was supported by the Muslim Brotherhood, which wants Egypt to have an Islamic-inspired government. In addition to the fighting at the camps, mobs began attacking Christian churches, schools and convents, claiming the Chris- tians supported Morsi’s ouster. Yet there also were reports of Muslims forming cor- A teacher assists a student at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School in Eric Sammons’ column encourages, “Catholics, know PLEASE SEE EGYPT, 11 Port Charlotte Aug. 13. See Pages 3, 6 and 14-21. your Bible.” See Page 7. Aug. 23-Sept. 12, 2013 The Florida Catholic Your Venice community 2

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but also very needy, Sister Sol ex- plained. “Our task is to go into the community and help the people grow closer to Christ. They need Florida to know that no matter their cir- cumstances, they need to hear the Catholic Good News of God: He is here and He loves them.” diocese of Venice The Pastor of Jesus the Worker Vol. 74, No. 20 Parish, Father Patrick O’Connor, Oblate of St. Francis de Sales, ad- 1000 Pinebrook Road mits that in just a few short months Venice, FL 34285 he has grown to rely on the sisters 941-484-9543 Fax 941-484-1121 to attend to the needs of the faith- Publisher ful. “We are so blessed to have Bishop Frank J. Dewane them,” he said. “The reception Director they have received has been over- of Communications whelming as everyone immedi- Billy Atwell ately saw the benefit of having the [email protected] sisters here in support of the life of 941-484-9543 this Parish. It really has been won- diocesan Editor derful to see the difference they Bob Reddy have made in such a short period [email protected] of time.” 941-484-9543 Father O’Connor said he even asked the Sisters to pace them- selves as the number of people • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275- within the Parish will nearly dou- Franciscan Sister of Mary Immaculate Myra Luntok prays with children at Jesus the Worker Parish. (PHOTOS 9953, or customerservice@theflorida ble as the migrant workers return COURTESY | DIOCESE OF VENICE) catholic.org to the area in the fall. “Their work ethic puts us all to shame,” he said. Notify us of address changes “They are working hard and really tasked with coordinating the li- HISTORY (temporary or permanent) as soon as having an impact on many lives.” turgical aspects of the parish. This possible. Please change your address The Franciscan Sisters of Mary Immaculate branched off from a Mother Congregation online at www.thefloridacatholic.org Sister Rosemary Le has been means coordinating altar servers, or call Tammy at 1-888-275-9953. placed in charge of the religious musicians, lectors, greeters and so founded in the 16th century in Switzerland. Early in the 19th century, in answer to an education and faith formation pro- on. Starting with the basics, Sister earnest plea from a Bishop in South America, their foundress, Blessed Mother Caritas • ADVERTISING: Contact Jane Radetsky gram with the task of ensuring that Myra said she did not just want Brader, left Switzerland with a small group of sisters arriving in Ecuador and later settling at 407-373-0075 or all of the children, and even the volunteers to fill empty slots; she in Colombia. There they flourished and grew into the present congregation. Their work [email protected] adults, receive their Sacraments. wanted people who could appreci- spread throughout the regions of South, Central and North America. Today the Congre- gation has extended into six provinces present in many countries: Colombia, Ecuador, • CLASSIFIED ADS: Contact Missy Because everyone is from another ate the many gifts the Church has Haggerty at 1-888-275-9953, or Peru, Cuba, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Panama, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, country, sacramental forms are to offer. “This is an opportunity for the U.S.A, Romania, Switzerland and Africa. [email protected] typically nonexistent, making it all of us to share in the One Body The sisters in Fort Myers are part of the Province of St. Francis of Assisi, which is serv- State Offices: 50 E. 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Students hug their former teacher on the first day of school at St. Martha Catholic School in Sarasota Aug. 14

Above, students at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School in Port Charlotte gather for morning prayer Aug. 13.

At left, students at St. Martha Catholic School participate in morning prayer on the first day of school Aug. 14. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC)

New iPads are lined up waiting for students at Bishop Verot Catholic High School in Fort Myers.

Students at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School in Port Charlotte listen to Kindergarten students at St. Ann Catholic School in Naples find a book to read on the instructions during the first week of school Aug. 13. first day of school Aug. 12. Aug. 23-Sept. 12, 2013 The Florida Catholic Your Venice community 4 Promoting life is core of diocesan training

Bob Reddy lizes the Diocesan Video Telecon- of the Florida Catholic staff ferencing System and began on Aug. 14. The four weekly sessions continue through Sept. 4, so there Sara sota | Angela and Jorge is still time to participate from 9 Lopez, Incarnation Parish re- a.m. to noon on Aug. 28 and Sept. spect life representatives, recent- 4. ly watched and learned from the Berdeaux said the training ses- promotional videos which help sions are for those people who are train people to prepare for the bi- ready to take a more active part annual 40 Days for Life campaign. to end abortion in the area, spe- After watching all seven train- cifically through the biannual 40 ing videos, Angela Lopez ex- Days for Life campaigns. The fall claimed, “We are holding you campaign begins Sept. 25 and accountable for creating two 40 runs through Nov. 3. “I am con- Days for Life maniacs. ... We went fident everyone who participates into a panic after the realization will be more excited than ever of how important this movement about 40 Days for Life and the is.” national pro-life movement,” she That type of enthusiasm is con- said. tagious and is needed to engage The four sessions include more people in the campaign and watching video presentations help change the minds of people from David Bereit and Shawn who support abortion businesses Carney, the national 40 Days such as Planned Parenthood, or for Life leaders, and an open even more importantly, are sim- discussion among participants This group in the conference room at St. Martha Parish in Sarasota participates Aug. 14 in the first of ply indifferent. about encouraging others to get four video conference training sessions for team leaders for the biannual 40 Days for Life campaign. For this reason the Diocese of involved in local pro-life activi- People joined in from six locations throughout the Diocese of Venice. (BOB REDDY | FC) Venice Respect Life Office has ties. Presentation topics include: encouraged people to go through Getting Started; Preparation and active discussion with the other Center in Venice, St. Martha Par- tails on 40 Days for Life vigils the training to promote life and Planning; Community Outreach; teleconferencing sites. ish in Sarasota, the Rice School li- taking place in your area, visit more specifically to increase the Prayer and Fasting; Peaceful Vig- “We are trying to make this brary in Port Charlotte, Our Lady www.40daysforlife.org and follow effectiveness of the 40 Days for il; Campaign Events; and Finish- fun and engaging for everyone,” of Light Parish in Fort Myers, St. the prompts about the specific lo- Life campaigns in the fall and in ing Strong. Berdeaux explained. “These vid- Agnes Parish in Naples and Our cations and to register to partici- the spring. Berdeaux begins each session eos offer advice for people who Lady of Grace Parish in Avon Park. pate in this important campaign. More than 60 people at six dif- with a brief introduction and plan are interested in participating in The fall 40 Days for Life cam- Anyone is welcome to par- ferent locations throughout the for the day, explaining what the 40 Days for Life in big ways or in paign begins Sept. 25 and will ticipate in the final two sessions Diocese of Venice have been go- participants can expect to learn small ways. The key is to get ev- take place in front of the Planned on Aug. 28 and Sept. 4. People ing through this training in recent from the videos being presented. eryone excited and to spread the Parenthood abortion facilities wishing to view the videos inde- weeks. Led by Diocese of Ven- After each video is shown, a des- word so that we can have more in Sarasota and Fort Myers. In pendently can contact Jeanne ice Respect Life Director Jeanne ignated coordinator at each loca- people involved than ever before.” Port Charlotte the daily gather- Berdeaux at 941-484-9543 or at Berdeaux, the new 40 Days for tion facilitates a group discussion The video-conferencing ses- ing will take place in front of the Berdeaux@dioceseofvenice. Life Team Training Program uti- and then there will be an inter- sion were held at the Catholic offices of an abortionist. For de- org. n Woman’s missionary promotes chastity, life

Bob Reddy of Catholic education in Fort Macke attended college at act on them. What better way to like-minded people. … I believe of the Florida Catholic staff Myers, where she attended St. the University of Miami of Ohio, do that than being a witness for this experience will prepare me Francis Xavier Catholic School where she studied abroad in my Faith.” for the next phase of my life, Fort Myers | For the next and Bishop Verot Catholic High China and earned a degree in Macke begins her formal whatever that may be.” year, Olivia Macke will be giving School. international relations. She then training in September and then While Macke admits that mis- public witness to her Faith by “It was going to Mass that spent the past year volunteer- starts her full-time missionary sionary work is not for everyone participating in a yearlong mis- helped reinforce my Faith. There ing with the AmeriCorps pro- work in October in West Ches- her age, she said she would ad- sionary program with Genera- I learned how to pray and gained gram City Year, helping inner- ter, Pa. She will give presenta- vise her contemporaries to open tion Life, a movement of young an interest in wanting to be an city youth in Miami. She joined tions and talk one-on-one with themselves up to having a true people building a Culture of Life authentic Catholic,” Macke said. a young adult group there and students. The talks will focus on encounter with Jesus Christ. through spreading pro-life and “This is when I became interest- became more active in the pro- chastity, the dangers and impact She recommends participat- chastity messages. ed in the concept of chastity be- life movement by participating of social media, the difference ing in a retreat and, more spe- The 22-year-old Fort Myers cause I truly believe that I want in her first Life Chain and prayer between men and women, and cifically, going to Eucharistic native and member of Blessed to live out a Faith-filled marriage vigil at an abortion facility. the dignity of human life. Adoration. “Being in the pres- Pope John XXIII Parish will be in the truest sense.” While living in Miami she Each missionary will attend ence of Christ has helped guide joining other young adults in By listening to Catholic radio heard a talk given by a Genera- daily Mass and participate in me at key points in my life. It is spreading the positive message and inspirational Catholic CDs, tion Life missionary and knew a Holy Hour each day. As their a blessed opportunity that ev- of chastity and life to students in addition to attending confer- that having the opportunity to schedule permits, they will also eryone should take part in, es- ranging from grade school to ences, she began to learn more spread the chastity and life mes- be praying in front of abortion pecially because it is unique to college. about her Faith and the Church’s sages was the next logical step in clinics and be sidewalk counsel- who we are as Catholics — that She raises her own funds to teachings. She wanted to use her faith. “I feel strongly about ors to speak with women who are is having a firm belief in the Real support her missionary work. the Catechism of the Catho- chastity and the evils of abor- considering an abortion. Presence.” n “I believe it is important to be lic Church as a foundation for tion. The program connects ev- “This is an exciting opportu- active in my Faith,” Macke said. a deeper understanding of the erything from contraception to nity,” Macke said. “I am praying If you would like to support This concept has been growing Faith. She also started read- abortion to chastity in ways that that through this experience I Macke in her missionary work, from a strong faith foundation ing and learning about specific younger people can understand. will become a holier person as I you can send checks to Olivia instilled in her through her fam- teachings which fed her desire … I have always felt strong in my will be living my Faith in a direct Macke, at 590 Snyder Ave., West ily, and enhanced by 12 years to learn more. convictions and had a need to and open way in a community of Chester, PA 19382. 5 Your Venice community Florida Catholic Aug. 23-Sept. 12, 2013 Poor Clare religious sisters mark Feast Day Bob Reddy of the Florida Catholic staff

FORT MYERS BEACH | On Aug. 11 each year, the Poor Clare Sisters on Fort Myers Beach take time to celebrate the Feast Day of their patroness, St. Clare of Assisi. The Feast Day concludes an annual weeklong reflective con- templation of their Faith and their commitment to God. To add to the festive occasion, Bishop Frank J. Dewane celebrated Mass for the Sisters and their devoted support- ers. Living a secluded life, the Poor Clare Sisters do not minister out- side their residence, but dedicate their lives to contemplation and prayer for others. They also make vows of poverty, chastity, obedi- ence and enclosure. Their day is set into a traditional monastic frame- work of prayer and work, and in- cludes daily Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours. The San Damiano Monastery of St. Clare is next to Ascension Par- ish in Fort Myers Beach. The sis- Bishop Frank J. Dewane celebrates Mass for the Poor Clare Sisters in Fort Myers Beach Aug. 11, the Feast of St. Clare, the patroness of the ters first arrived in the Diocese of religious order. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) Venice in 1988 and the Monastery became independent in 2009. San people of today, explained Ca- tion to Jesus. Bishop Dewane added that Abbess Sister Mary Frances of Damiano is surrounded by a high puchin Father Regis Armstrong “You women of prayer are true the sisters lead a unique life in Jesus Fortin said it is an honor for wall and the sisters leave the prop- during the homily. St. Clare, a women of God,” Father Armstrong the world, but not as a part of the Bishop Dewane to celebrate Mass erty only when absolutely neces- contemporary of St. Francis of As- said. “You find a love for God in world. Their commitment to their for the Sisters. sary. sisi, committed to setting aside the a quiet and absolutely beautiful Faith is a great contribution to all The Poor Clare Sisters are be- Bishop Dewane commended excesses of life to find happiness in way. May that be something we all of the faithful within the Diocese loved members of the Catholic the sisters for praying to St. Clare to the simple act of prayer and a devo- strive to achieve.” of Venice. community of Southwest Florida. intercede on behalf of the faithful. Although the Sisters never solicit “It is a blessing to all in the Diocese donations, many parishioners of Venice to have you here among bring them groceries and send us,” Bishop Dewane said. “Their them money each month. presence since 1988 is a reflection The monastery chapel was de- on the good Sisters and their com- signed to recall the first San Dami- mitment to Southwest Florida.” ano Monastery of St. Clare in Assisi. The gifts and inspiration of St. The stone arch, the San Damiano Clare can serve as an example to Cross and the handmade wooden altar in the form of the Tau cross so FOR MORE familiar to St. Francis, serve as re- minders of the Poor Clares’ roots in INFORMATION Assisi. The Holy Spirit rose window is based on a window in St. Peter’s The monastery is open to the Basilica in Rome and serves as a public every day for Mass and private prayer. Daily Mass is at 11 reminder of the loyalty and great a.m., and Sunday Mass is at 9:30 devotion St. Francis and St. Clare a.m. From May through October, had to the Church of Rome and the Friday Mass is at 4 p.m. The chapel successors of St. Peter. n is open 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. weekdays. To learn more about the Poor ‘It is a blessing to all in Clare Sisters of Fort Myers Beach or the Diocese of Venice to to give a donation, write to San Da- miano Monastery of St. Clare, 6029 have you here among Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931-4325; call 239-463-5599; us.’ email [email protected]; or visit https://fmbpoorclare.com/ Bishop Frank J. Dewane home_page.php. Bishop Frank J. Dewane distributes Holy Communion to the Poor Clare Sisters Aug. 11 in Fort Myers Beach. Aug. 23-Sept. 12, 2013 The Florida Catholic Your Venice communitY 6 Happy ‘New Year’ Dr. KAthleen SchwArtz the new school year by using our BAcK to School — See a As Catholics, we worship as a com- say that Mass is “celebrated,” as Catholic Faith and Gospel teach- photo spread from the first munity, and we remember St. Paul’s are such things as Holy Days, Feast Most people think of the New ings to guide them. Here are some day of classes, Page 3. See our words that “we are many parts, but Days, World Youth Days, the elec- Year and its accompanying reso- suggested ways: complete Back In School special all one Body” tion of a new Pope and so forth. Cel- lutions as a January ritual. But for • Belief in new beginnings. section, Pages 13-20 • Subsidiarity. Issues should ebrating seems to be a very Catholic teachers, students, and parents of Children should be encouraged to be addressed at the level at which trait. Parents should celebrate in school-age children, the “New Year,” view the new school year as a fresh those things looming in their day they can best be resolved. Children small ways their children’s genu- with all its promise, excitement, ap- start, rather than a reminder of that may be challenging or stress- observe how to solve problems by ine accomplishments throughout prehensions and challenges, begins previous failings or, for that matter, ful. They enter the classroom ready watching how their parents do it. the school year, trying to keep the on the first day of school. All tend previous accolades. It is certainly to learn. When school issues arise, parents cause for celebration separate from to share the same resolution for in the Catholic mindset to cherish • Responsibility, respect, and should stay calm and remember any possible need for improvement. the new school year: to have a suc- new beginnings, whether the refer- community. As soon as they are old that sometimes children don’t al- Rather than saying, “Glad to see cessful and happy year. Catholic ence is Baptism, the Sacrament of enough, children need to be taught ways get it right, to which any par- you brought that English grade up; parents, whether they’ve chosen to Reconciliation or the glorious Feast and reminded that they (and other ent can attest. If the issue is at the now if you could just work harder on send their child to a Catholic school of Easter. Parents can model this in children) have special gifts from classroom level, then the Catholic the math,” stop after the praise and or, for whatever reason, to a another how they talk about school, teach- God which He meant for them to teaching of subsidiarity would sug- choose another time to address the type of school or to home-school, ers, principals and other students. discover, develop and share. They gest that parents make an appoint- rest. May students and parents en- have the responsibility of teaching • Prayer. Before leaving the are responsible not only to them- ment to talk with the teacher first, joy a successful new school year by and modeling for their children “the house or dropping children off at selves and their parents for doing not the principal. Resolving things being enthusiastic, being responsi- ways of the Faith,” as the baptismal school, pray together. Whether so, but ultimately to God for trying through the proper procedure or ble, being prayerful and having fun. rite states. The term “Catholic edu- they can pray in school or not, chil- to do their very best in school and in chain of command is usually the Happy New Year! n cation” is often used synonymously dren who pray with a parent in the life. We respect others as they seek most effective, and demonstrates with Catholic schools, but the term morning, offering God their day, to find and use their gifts as well. the most important of relationships Schwartz is the Diocese of Venice is really more comprehensive, and are reminded of who they are, what School is not simply about what it in school — that between the stu- Director of Education and can be it begins at home. Catholic parents their behavior should be, and of how can do for them, but how it will be dent and teacher. reached at Schwartz@dioceseof can help their children navigate blessed they are to hand over to God better because they are a part of it. • Celebration. As Catholics, we venice.org or 941-484-9543. Series emphasizing saints open to all Rice School President Dr. Andrea day, Sept. 5, 9-10 a.m. All following the classes as he or she wishes. notes and reference material. n Weekly adult faith Molinari said this free course will classes will be on Wednesdays (be- To allow for greater access to provide interested individuals with ginning Sept. 11), 9-10 a.m. In addi- this lecture series, the classes will For a complete listing of the topics formation classes a chance to learn about saints they tion to the Rice School library where be taped, posted at http://dioce and a full schedule, visit www.rice think they know well, and saints the classes will originate, the faith- seofvenice.org/videos/, and acces- school.org/schedules.htm. For any begin in September about whom they know little. “The ful can participate at any of the fol- sible by clicking on the link to Adult additional questions, call the Rice BoB reDDy Catholic Church has a rich history lowing parishes within the Diocese: Faith Formation videos. In addition, School at 941-766-7334, ext. 17; or and these saints serve to represent email [email protected]. of the Florida Catholic staff St. Agnes in Naples, St. Martha in the videos will include any lecture some of the key teachings and mo- Sarasota, St. Leo in Bonita Springs, ments in the development of Church Our Lady of Grace in Avon Park, Our VENICE | Do you know the saint Doctrine.” Lady of Light in Fort Myers and Our you were named for? Have you ever The classes will be led on a ro- Lady of Mercy in Boca Grande. Community Business wanted to learn more about themes tating basis by different speakers With the video-conferencing from Scripture or about Liturgical including Molinari; Eric Sammons, technology, the class will be taught ATTORNEYS EXECUTIVE PARTNER Seasons? Diocesan Director of Evangelization; from one site, but students at other During the coming months, in- Matthew Caes, Diocesan Director of sites will be able to actively partici- Rich Consultants, Inc. terested Catholics in the Diocese Peace and Justice; and Natalia Juzyn pate in each session in real time. No James M. 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29877-0823 his or her qualifications and experi- to the Lord’s call in a unique way, ence. something all faithful are called to do. 7 Your Venice communitY Florida Catholic Aug. 23-Sept. 12, 2013 Catholics: Know your Bible! Eric SammonS Special to the Florida Catholic Most of the letters

VENICE | Perform a Google found in the New search for “Why don’t Catholics read the Bible?” and there will be Testament were a multitude of results: 52,300, to be exact. However, change that search written to local to “Why don’t Protestants read the churches to be Bible?” and the total results plunge all the way down to three. read during Sunday This exercise is a simple way to confirm a widespread notion: By Mass. perception, Catholics do not culti- vate the habit of reading the Bible to nearly the extent that their Prot- echesis and the Office of Youth and estant brothers and sisters do. This Young Adult Outreach, this unprec- is a shame, for the Bible is a thor- edented workshop will allow clergy oughly Catholic book. It was writ- and lay leaders throughout the Dio- ten by the Church, for the Church, cese to be trained in presenting the and within the Church. “big picture” of the Scriptures — What are the main themes of Scrip- BY THE CHURCH ture? Who are the main characters? Who are the authors of Sacred How do Christ and the Catholic Scripture? Of course, the primary Church fit into the overall theme author is God Himself, who, while of the Bible? After completing the respecting their human freedom, Eric Sammons, Diocese of Venice Director of Evangelization, opens the second annual Apologetics course, attendees will understand inspired the human authors to Conference at Blessed Pope John XXIII Parish in Fort Myers Feb. 5. (BOB REDDY | FC) how God worked in the world from write what He intended to com- the creation of the human race all municate. When the Church uses FOR THE CHURCH How do we know which books are thereof. the way down through the ages to the term “inspired” to describe this Why were the writings of the inspired and which are not? If the Bible is such a deeply the salvation wrought by Christ. relationship between God and the New Testament written? Most of the The Bible as we know it today did Catholic book, it stands to reason And, they will be able to use what human authors, it does not mean it letters found in the New Testament not magically compile itself — it was that Catholics should be more pro- they have learned as a springboard as we often use the term “inspired” were written to local churches to the work of the Catholic Church in foundly entrenched in the Scrip- to leading other Catholics in under- — such as, “She wrote an inspried be read during Sunday Mass. This the first centuries after Christ that tural Word. Yet the Bible can be a standing the Bible. poem.” Instead the inspiration of can be clearly seen, for example, determined which books were to difficult book to dive into. What The “Genesis to Jesus” program Scripture means that the Holy Spirit in a writing such as the First Let- be considered Scriptural and which is the setting? Who are the main that will be used for this training guided the human authors directly, ter of St. Paul to the Corinthians, books were not. The bishops of the characters? What are the Biblical was created by the St. Paul Center and thus the words of Scriptiure are in which the great Apostle writes, Church considered each book’s authors trying to convey? Names for Biblical Theology, which was truly the Word of God. “Paul, called by the will of God to be orthodoxy (Does it teach the truth like Abraham, Melchizedek and founded by noted biblical theolo- Yet the human authors were an apostle of Christ Jesus … to the about God?), apostolicity (Is this Ezra populate the pages, and places gian Dr. Scott Hahn. true authors, writing about their church of God which is at Corinth” a writing from an Apostle or one like Jerusalem, Jericho and Baby- The workshop will be held Sept. experiences in their own words. (1 Cor 1:1-2). The writings of both of his close followers?), and usage lon inhabit the text; it is difficult to 14, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., at Our Lady of The authors of the New Testament the Old and New Testaments were (Has this writing been accepted in know where they all fit in the his- Lourdes Parish in Venice. The cost were themselves each disciples of originally intended to be liturgi- the liturgy since the first century?). tory of salvation. What can be done is $35 and preregistration is re- Christ and members of the Catholic cal documents, read either in the Those writings that the Bishops to help Catholics in the pew under- quired. For more information, visit Church He founded. The first pope, Temple, synagogue or church. As agreed met these criteria became stand the immensely important www.dioceseofvenice.org/bible- St. Peter, is himself credited with such, their natural habitat today is the “canon” of Scripture. Scriptural text? study. n two of the Biblical writings, and St. the worshipping communion of be- The Diocese of Venice will pro- Paul, who wrote almost half of the lievers: the Body of Christ. BIBLE STUDY vide training Sept. 14 to help ad- Sammons is the Diocesan Direc- New Testament, started many local TRAINING WORKSHOP dress this very problem. Organized tor of Evangelization and can churches throughout modern-day WITHIN THE CHURCH Back to the question of individu- by the Office of Evangelization in be reached at 941-484-9543 or Europe and Asia. How was the Bible compiled? al Catholics’ use of the Bible, or lack conjunction with the Office of Cat- [email protected].

Newsbriefs Retreat with The retreat will take place Sept. presentations by national speak- 20, 3-8 p.m.; and Sept. 21, 8:30 a.m.- ers Chris Stefanik, Jackie François Immaculee 12:30 p.m. The cost is $57. Register and Sister Bethany Madonna of at www.immaculee.com or at San the Sisters of Life; music; videos; Ilibagiza Sept. 20-21 Antonio Parish. For more details, and opportunity for confession, The Women’s Emmaus Ministry please contact Rose Talbot-Babey Eucharistic Adoration and fellow- of San Antonio Parish in Port Char- at 941-624-3799 or rtalbotbabey@ ship. Bishop Frank J. Dewane will lotte invites everyone to participate sanantoniorcc.org. lead the youth in the celebration of in a retreat of spiritual renewal and the Mass. Registration is $20, which healing Sept. 20-21 with author and Youth Rally Nov. 2 includes dinner, and will only be motivational speaker Immaculee The next annual Diocesan available through Diocesan youth Ilibagiza, a Catholic survivor of the Youth Rally will be held Nov. 2, groups, religious education pro- Rwandan genocide. She will hold 12:30-8:30 p.m., at St. Leo Parish grams, or Diocesan schools. Space sessions on “Faith, Hope and For- in Bonita Springs. All parish youth is limited so please register early. giveness; Our Lady of Kibeho … If groups and Diocesan schools are For early registration, please con- Only We Had Listened”; the “Power encouraged to bring teens from tact Betty Halpern at Halpern@ and the Miracles of the Rosary”; seventh-12th grade. The theme dioceseofvenice.org. For questions, Bishop Frank J. Dewane stands with some of the choir and musicians from and “Love: What On Earth Am I is “Made in the Image and Like- please contact George L. Smith at St. Martha Parish in Sarasota who participated in the Mass he celebrated Here For?” ness of God.” The rally will include [email protected]. Aug. 18 for the Vietnamese Catholic community. (BOB REDDY | FC) Aug. 23-Sept. 12, 2013 The Florida Catholic Your Venice community 8

conscience-protection/videos. 941-416-6114. DIOCESAN EVENTS cfm. Use the Action Alert System VENICE DIOCESE at www.nchla.org to ask your “Summertime and the Giving COMMUNITY PAGE SUBMISSION DEADLINES legislators to support the Health Is Easy”: Spread some sunshine COMMUNITY Care Conscience Rights Act. to those in need this summer. Can The deadline for submissions to the Around Your Community page is no Enforcement of the HHS mandate EVENTS you help feed a hungry family, later than the Friday two weeks prior to the publication date. Submissions may has been postponed until Jan. 1, sponsor a child at summer camp, 2014, so there is still time to make Catholic Chamber of be emailed to [email protected] or faxed to 941-484-1121. comfort a person with HIV/AIDS, a difference. Act now! Commerce meeting, Sept. Please include the date, time, location, brief description of the event, cost, if or house a homeless mother and 26, 8:45-10:15 a.m., St. Francis Foreclosure prevention any, contact person and a phone number with area code for information. her child? “Summertime and Xavier Parish, Fort Myers. counseling, for people who are the Giving Is Easy” is a chance All Catholic businesses and at risk of foreclosure, or behind on to brighten the future for your ministries are invited. Free; no Cenacle of Prayer of the share God’s love and mercy with mortgage and struggling to make neighbors who come to Catholic membership required. Visit www. Marian Movement of Priests, those who are incarcerated. No ends meet. Catholic Charities, Charities for help. To donate, visit floridacatholicchamber.com; call Sundays, 4 p.m., Incarnation Parish, previous experience is required; Diocese of Venice Inc. offers www.catholiccharitiesdov.org. To Angela, 239-980-0921; or email conference room, Sarasota. The newcomers are paired with free counseling at the Manatee request a brochure, email Becky [email protected]. purpose is to pray for the Church experienced volunteers. To learn County office, 1219 16th St. W., Higgins, higgins@dioceseofvenice. and priests. For information, 941- more, contact Eric Sammons, Bradenton, behind Sacred Heart Card party, first Wednesdays, org. 371-7443. 941-486-4740 or sammons@ Parish. Certified counselors help 11:30 a.m., St. Francis of Assisi dioceseofvenice.org; or Louie Natural Family Planning, for people understand the foreclosure Parish, 5265 Placida Road, Grove Legion of Mary, Thursdays, 9 Faustino, 941-228-3252 or couples looking for a more loving process, prepare a budget, devise a City. Sponsored by Women’s a.m., St. Joseph Parish, Bradenton, [email protected]. relationship with their spouse and savings plan, focus on credit issues, Guild. Tickets: $7 at parish office. Holy Queen Mother of Mercy with God. All are invited to learn and prepare MHA HAMP package. Reservations required. Call 941- Praesidium. The object of the St. Vincent de Paul, Naples, the truth about what the Church For information, call 941-714-7829. 697-4899 for details, reservations. Legion of Mary is the glory of needs volunteers. Meals-on-Wheels teaches about NFP, as well as how delivers meals to the homebound Save the date for the Sugar Rummage sale, Oct. 25, 9 a.m.- God through the holiness of its to practice it. R.S.V.P. required. infirm and elderly. Carol, 239- Bowl Show of Shows, Sunday, Oct. 2 p.m.; Oct. 26, 9 a.m.-noon, St. members developed by prayer 775-0443. The thrift stores in • Aug. 25, Sept. 29, Oct. 27, 27, 2 p.m., Venice Community Francis of Assisi Parish, 5265 Placida and active co-operation through Naples and Bonita offer fun while 3-5:30 p.m., St. Thomas More Center, Venice. Sponsored by Road, Grove City. Women’s Guild Mary. This praesidium also offers Parish, Sarasota. Register at ccli. Catholic Charities, Diocese of will accept donated items in good, the Pilgrim Statue to families for a working as cashier, sorter or pricer. org or call Ryan and Afra Beggy, Venice Inc., and the five Knights usable condition Oct. 24, 9 a.m.-2 week at a time. Call 941-524-1171 Paul, 239-775-2907. 941-753-2372. of Columbus Councils in Venice, p.m. Call 941-697-4899. or 941-465-3851. Join the social justice • Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, 9:30 Englewood, North Port and Legion of Mary, Thursdays, advocate network. The Diocesan a.m.-noon, St. Raphael Parish, Grove City. Show will feature 9 a.m., Villa Francisco, on the Peace and Justice Office invites you Lehigh Acres. Register at ccli.org Brian Gurl in “A Century of Piano SECULAR grounds of St. Francis Xavier Parish, to become one of it’s social justice or call Jeff and Lisa Stalnaker, 239- Entertainment.” Proceeds benefit Fort Myers. Members dedicate advocates, who contact legislators 303-9257. Sugar Bowl Fund to help local COMMUNITIES their lives to try to live as the when notified by the Peace and Novena of Masses for Life, mother of God had, by glorifying Justice Office. No fees or costs are families that suffer an economic Dominican laity, fourth the 25th of each month for a the name of God through their involved. For more information, hardship. Tickets: $20, available Wednesdays, 6 p.m., Incarnation greater respect for all human actions. For more information, call contact peace&justice@ at www.catholiccharitiesdov.org, Parish, 2901 Bee Ridge Road, life. For a complete listing of 239-344-0645. dioceseofvenice.org or 941-484- 941-496-8181 or email kofc7052@ Sarasota. All are welcome. For participating parishes and Mass 9543. aol.com. more information, call Linda Bailey, Legion of Mary, Mondays, 9 times, visit www.dioceseofvenice. Save the date for Veterans 941-923-8456; or Peggy Hanifin, a.m., Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, Volunteers needed for the org/respectlife. Day Mass, Monday, Nov. 11, 3 941-923-8188. Faith Formation Center, Room 10, Catholic Charities Disaster Bible study training day, Sarasota. Helps develop greater Amateur Radio Network p.m., Sarasota National Cemetery, St. Maximilian Kolbe Sept. 14, Our Lady of Lourdes holiness while spreading profound (DARN). Licensed amateur radio 9810 State Road 72, Sarasota Fraternity of Secular Parish, Venice. For anyone operators, or someone willing to (five miles east of I-75). Mass will Franciscans, second Saturdays, devotion to Mary. Call 941-755- interested in being trained and take steps to obtain a license, are be celebrated by Bishop Frank J. 9:30 a.m., St. Katharine Drexel 1826. certified as a parish Bible study needed throughout the Diocese. Dewane. All priests, deacons and Parish, 1922 S.W. 20th Ave., Cape presenter in “Genesis to Jesus,” No meetings or dues are required. faithful are invited to attend and Coral. For more information, part of the “Journey Through A monthly on-air drill and an honor the men and women who contact Barbara Carroll, 239-437- VOLUNTEERS Scripture Bible Study.” This is an annual meeting are required. have served the country and are 5033 or [email protected]. opportunity to grow in knowledge serving today. NEEDED Volunteers need to be available St. Francis Xavier Lay of the Scriptures and learn how Save the dates for the Diocese in the aftermath of a disaster. For to present the “big picture” of Carmelite Community, third St. Martha’s Early Learning more information please contact of Venice 2014 Women’s and Sundays, 1-3:30 p.m., Villa Center in Sarasota is looking the Bible to others. Fee: $35. Men’s Conferences. The Women’s Andy Durette, DARN coordinator, Registration required. Contact Francisco, 2140 Cottage St., Fort for volunteers to help the staff [email protected]. Conference will be Saturday, Feb. Myers. Call Missy Sedgwick, 239- with the day-to-day operations of the Office of Evangelization, 8, 2014, and the Men’s Conference 997-3832. All are welcome. http:// the preschool, assist certified VPK evangelization@dioceseofvenice. will be March 1, 2014, both at carmelnet.org. teachers with reading and playing org. Bishop Verot High School in Fort MASSES/PRAYER in the different working areas. Theology on Tap, North, first Myers. St. William Lay Carmelite Thursdays, 7 p.m., Piatti Bistro, Community, first Saturdays, Contact Alberto Suarez, 941-894- SESSIONS Television Mass for the 9-11:30 a.m., St. William Parish 2378, [email protected]. 6630 Gateway Ave., Sarasota; homebound in the northern Ministry Center, 750 Seagate Drive, Marriage preparation Novena of life to the Sacred and South, last Thursdays, portions of the diocese, 10 a.m. Naples. Call Jean Leitton, 239-513- trainers needed throughout Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate 7 p.m., Fred’s Food, Fun and on ION Television Network and 0910. Diocese of Venice. As a marriage Heart of Mary, first Fridays after Spirits, 2700 Immokalee Road, on SNN (Sarasota News Network); 11 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Parish, Naples. Committed to providing in the southern portions of the Portiuncula Fraternity of preparation trainer, you will Secular Franciscans, third be asked to conduct Saturday 3100 26th St. W., Bradenton. Ada interesting speakers in a relaxed diocese, 10 a.m., on WFTX-TV Feldman, 941-755-3951. young adult atmosphere. Sundays, 2-4 p.m., Our Lady Queen classes a few times a year to help (FOX-4). Check your local listings Tridentine Latin Mass, Admission is free and attendees for channel information. Leaflet of Martyrs, 6600 Pennsylvania prepare engaged couples for are welcome to purchase food and Ave., Sarasota. All are welcome. the Sacrament of Matrimony. Sundays, 8 a.m., St. Agnes missals are available upon request Parish Chapel, 7775 Vanderbilt drinks. For further information and by calling 941-484-9543 and asking Call Vi, 941-739-2860, or visit www. Training will be provided, along to R.S.V.P., please contact George portiuncula.org. with all teaching materials and Beach Road, Naples. Confession, about the TV Mass or by writing: Saturday, 4:30-5:30 p.m. in chapel. Smith, gsmith@dioceseofvenice. TV Mass, Diocese of Venice, 1000 St. Clare Fraternity of the even a stipend for the classes org. Secular Franciscans, fourth conducted. If you are interested, 239-262-8127 or oremus@naples. Pinebrook Road, Venice, FL 34285. net. Casa Maria soup kitchen. For more information, contact Sundays, noon-3 p.m., St. William please contact the Office of Guadalupe Social Services of Gail Ardy, 941-486-4714, ardy@ Parish, 750 Seagate Drive, Naples. Evangelization, 941-486-4740 or Tridentine Latin Mass, Catholic Charities in Immokalee dioceseofvenice.org. All are welcome. Bob Pekar, 239- evangelization@dioceseofvenice. Sundays, 2:15 p.m., Resurrection manages the soup kitchen, — 261-6177,or bobpekar@yahoo. org. Parish, 8121 Cypress Lake Drive, Safe Environment training. Fort Myers. 239-481-7171. including feeding a hot meal to As part of the Safe Environment com. Our Mother’s House seeks 100 people each day — clothing Program, the Diocese of Venice Father Solanus Casey volunteers for an on-site child care Eucharistic adoration, Fridays, and shower programs formerly requires that all employees and Fraternity of Secular center. Volunteers are needed to 9 a.m.-9 p.m. (excluding Good run by Guadalupe Center. Anyone those volunteers who work with Franciscans, third Sundays, 1:30- work three-hour shifts, Monday- Friday); and Mondays, 9 a.m.-10 wishing to support the soup children and/or vulnerable adults 3:30 p.m., Epiphany Cathedral, Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Our a.m. (Oct.-May), St. Frances X. kitchen can send donations to: be fingerprinted and trained in 350 Tampa Ave. W., Venice. All Mother’s House provides shelter Cabrini Parish, 12001 69th St. E., Guadalupe Social Services, P.O. Box Safe Environment. For class times are welcome. Call Marie, 941-484- and guidance to single mothers Parrish, 941-776-9097. 5034, Immokalee, FL 34143, and and locations, contact your local 4043, or John, 941-486-3518. and their children, who would Eucharistic adoration, Fridays, note the intention is to support parish or Diocesan school or visit Lay Cistercians of South otherwise be homeless. Anyone noon-3 p.m., Epiphany Cathedral the soup kitchen; or visit www. the Diocesan website at www. Florida, West Coast, second interested should call 941-894- Parish, 350 Tampa Ave. W., Venice. catholiccharitiesdov.org and click dioceseofvenice.org. Report all Thursdays, after 9 a.m. Mass, St. 2378. Private prayer and Benediction. DONATE NOW. abuses against minors to the Vincent de Paul social hall, Fort Prison ministry. “I was in 941-484-3505. Religious freedom and Florida Department of Children Myers. Lead a deeper spiritual prison and you visited me” (Mt Eucharistic adoration, daily, 9 conscience protection update. and Families at 1-800-962-2873. life following Cistercian (Trappist) 25:36). You are invited to answer a.m.-5 p.m., adoration chapel, St. View a new video from the To report abuse by Diocesan spirituality. Led by Father Ronnie Christ’s call to visit him in any Joseph Parish, 27904 33rd Ave. W., U.S. Conference of Catholic personnel or volunteers, call Sison and Cistercian Sister Lillian of the 23 jails/prisons scattered Bradenton. 3 p.m., Divine Mercy Bishops at www.usccb.org/issues- the Diocesan Victims Assistance Shank. Contact Sister Shank, 863- throughout the Diocese of Venice. chaplet; 4:30 p.m., rosary (May to and-action/religious-liberty/ Coordinator Barbara DiCocco at 983-6067. Join a team of volunteers who October). 9 florida news Florida Catholic Aug. 23-Sept. 12, 2013 LCWR leader hopes assembly a contemplative experience for attendees Laura Dodson and secretary. nation and homosexuality. Catholic News Service “I’m really amazed to see all of In introducing Archbishop Sar- you — so numerous, so full of joy tain, Sister Carol Zinn, a Sister of St. ORLANDO | The president of the to serve the Lord,” said Archbishop Joseph and president-elect, includ- Leadership Conference of Women Carlo Maria Vigano, papal nuncio ed his episcopal motto, “Of you my Religious said organizers of this to the U.S. “You are so many and heart has spoken,” from Psalm 27. year’s assembly hope attendees behind each of you is a long and The archbishop began his com- Sister Mary Alice Aschenbach exchanges the sign of peace with would find it to be a contemplative wonderful story of love of Church ments with an anecdote from his another attendee during Mass Aug. 14 at the Leadership Conference experience because “it is imperative and the poor. ... I thank you for your episcopal ordination. In 2000, he of Women Religious assembly in Kissimmee. (ROBERTO GONZALEZ to view religious life within the con- kind invitation and your openness was ordained bishop for the Diocese | CNS) text of our faith and in an evolving and communication. And I bring to of Little Rock, Ark.; six years later he world.” you the heartfelt wishes of the Holy was named to the Diocese of Joliet, “We have included an hour and Father, who is in a spiritual bond Ill., and in December 2010 was in- had significant conversations — at the assembly was clear, which she a half of contemplative prayer at with you.” stalled in Seattle. serious, humorous, with solidarity described as a first step of any con- all meetings to determine what the Also addressing the assembly “After I was ordained, I was then and understanding — one that has templative process. signs of today are calling us to, and Aug. 13 was Archbishop J. Peter Sar- escorted to the chair — the cathe- made this a time I’ve looked forward Fyffe is president of Communi- we hope that the entire experience tain of Seattle, who was appointed dra — and when I sat, my feet didn’t to. It is impossible for me to con- tyWorks Inc., an international con- of this assembly will be an act of con- by the Vatican doctrinal congrega- touch the floor,” which brought a ceive of the task the Holy Father has sulting firm based in Indianapolis. templation,” said Franciscan Sister tion last year to oversee a reform of chuckle from him and the congre- given me to achieve for CDF with- Her expertise is community build- Florence Deacon. LCWR. gation, recalled Archbishop Sartain. out thinking of you and all I have ing and leadership development. A sense of quiet and expectation LCWR is a Maryland-based um- “There’s always going to be a worked together with you. It is very She is helping LCWR on its planning seemed to permeate the assembly as brella group that claims about 1,500 great gap between what God calls us personal. I am here as a represen- process. 825 women religious gathered at the leaders of U.S. women’s communi- to do and our capacities,” he told the tative for Pope Francis for this one “There is real grace in this,” Fyffe Caribe Royale Hotel and Convention ties as members, representing about LCWR assembly. “God’s grace and task, but I am here as your brother said, “hearing the issues, concerns Center in Orlando Aug. 12-16. 80 percent of the country’s 57,000 mercy are far greater and our feet and friend.” of the other and wanting to be in Representing the majority of women religious. The organiza- will never touch the floor.” Afterward in an interview, Don- this together. The group stepped up 57,000 religious sisters in the U.S., tion’s canonical status is granted by Archbishop Sartain continued, na Fyffe, a consultant to LCWR, said to the process and has been so faith- the attendees undertook an agenda the Vatican. “Over the past 18 months, we’ve a tenor of openness and conciliation ful.” n that included: discussions on the In April 2012, the Vatican issued doctrinal assessment of LCWR by an assessment of LCWR, citing “se- the Congregation for the Doctrine of rious doctrinal problems which af- the Faith as well as a focus on immi- fect many in consecrated life.” The Apopka program gration issues; a resolution on non- assessment called for the organiza- violence; presentation of the 2013 tion’s reform to ensure its fidelity to Outstanding Leadership Award; and Catholic teaching in areas including the election of a new president-elect abortion, euthanasia, women’s ordi- highlighted at religious Travel with other Catholics! leadership conference

EUROPEAN Laura Dodson because “it travels back and forth a fence in between, but I hold onto Florida Catholic correspondent to Mexico without any passport.” that feeling of my mother.” She then introduced three young At the conclusion of the pro- Cruise & Tour ORLANDO | On the final day adults who gave their witnesses gram, School Sister of Notre Dame of the annual assembly of the of what it means to grow up in the Ann Scholz, the leadership confer- DAILY MASS ABOARD SHIP! Leadership Conference of Women U.S. and only dream of becoming ence’s associate director for social Religious, the 825 members were citizens. mission, encouraged everyone to introduced to a local group of re- “Every day I thank God for contact their congressional repre- ligious sisters on the front lines of my experience of being undocu- sentatives and urge them to pass Commemorating D-Day’s 70th Anniversary immigration reform. mented so I can help others in legislation which will bring reform A procession of adults and chil- this effort,” said Evelyn Rivera, to the current immigration system. * dren carried butterfly flags and 24, who came to the U.S. from Me- “We must never forget that this 17 Days Depart April 26, 2014 from $1599 photo collages of people trapped dellin, Colombia, when she was is not about politics, but people,” within the unfurled wings of pov- 3 and hopes to someday become Sister Scholz said. “It’s about a Start in Rome (2 nights) and tour the Vatican, St. Peter’s Basilica, erty and fear. Franciscan Sister Pat a nurse. She is a volunteer at the struggle for the heart and soul of Sistine Chapel, plus enjoy a panoramic city tour of ancient Rome. Farrell, past president of LCWR and Hope CommUnity Center and was this nation. We must become the Cruise (12 nights) on Holland America’s Eurodam featuring daily the 2013 recipient of the Outstand- recently hired as an organizer for people we claim to be or we lose Mass: Visit ports in Cartagena, Spain; Gibraltar, British Territory; ing Leadership Award, introduced the national immigrant youth-led our souls.” Cadiz, Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; Vigo, Spain; Portland, U.K.; the members of the Hope CommU- United We Dream organization. Archbishop J. Peter Sartain of Cherbourg, France (near Normandy’s beaches); and Zeebrugge, nity Center in Apopka, who shared “In 2007, my brothers and I Seattle, who represented the Vati- Belgium. End with an included city tour and overnight in their stories and struggles “for just watched our mother (be) arrested can at the conference, joined those Copenhagen, Denmark! reform of our broken immigration at a traffic stop, handcuffed and in the procession from Apopka for *Per person, based on double occupancy. Price based on inside system and their own commitment taken away for deportation,” Rivera casual conversation and photos at cabin, upgrades available. Plus $299 tax/service/government to action for justice.” said. “In June of this year through the conclusion of the program. fees. Airfare is extra. Sister of Notre Dame de Namur Operation Butterfly, three of us “You’re among friends here,” For reservations & details call 7 days a week: Gail Grimes, one of four founders students went to the border in No- Archbishop Sartain reassured. “In 29678-0823 of the ministry to farmworkers in gales, Ariz., and were able to see Washington state where I’m from, 1971, explained that the monarch our mothers for the first time. We 1-800-736-7300 butterfly was chosen as a symbol were only able to hug and kiss with Please see LCWR, 10 Aug. 23-Sept. 12, 2013 The Florida Catholic NatioNal & iNterNatioNal News 10 Diocese identifies ‘mystery’ priest at scene of accident in Missouri Jennifer Brinker state Highway 19 between Mass website: ture of the scene. I gave my name Eldon, Mo., and in the diocese’s Catholic News Service assignments in northern and cen- “I had Mass in Ewing, Mo., as to one of the authorities, perhaps mission parishes in Marcona and tral Missouri. He stopped at the the regular priest was sick. As I was to the sergeant of Highway Patrol, Nasca, Peru. ST. LOUIS | The identity of a accident scene near Center, where returning, I arrived at the scene. explaining that I was returning Father Dowling told the Catho- “mystery” priest who prayed with 19-year-old Katie Lentz of Quincy, The authorities were redirecting having celebrated Mass at Ewing. It lic Missourian, newspaper of the a young woman at the scene of an Ill., was trapped in her car with se- traffic. I waited till it was possible was the sergeant who, at the sher- Jefferson City Diocese, that he has accident in central Missouri has rious injuries. The Missouri State to drive up closer. I parked behind iff’s request, gave me Katie’s name since visited Lentz and her family been solved. Highway Patrol reported that Aar- a large vehicle about 150 yards as I was leaving, so I could visit her in the hospital. Speaking about his The Diocese of Jefferson City, on Smith, 26, of New London, Mo., from the scene. I asked the sheriff’s in hospital — I assumed she would ability as a priest to anoint those Mo., has identified the priest as had crossed the center line and permission and approached the be taken to Columbia.” who are sick, he said he, too, has Father Patrick Dowling, a native of struck Lentz head-on. scene of the accident. I absolved He added, “I think there may received the sacrament before, and Kilkenny, Ireland, who is currently The Missouri Highway Patrol, and anointed Katie, and, at her have been angels there too and, he described it as restoring “hope.” serving in prison ministry and in New London Rural Fire, Hannibal request, prayed that her leg would in this context, I congratulate the “You can very easily fall into de- parish ministry to Spanish-speak- Fire and Ralls County Sheriff’s de- not hurt. Then I stepped aside to fire team from New London and spair when you’re in trouble,” he ing Catholics in the diocese. partments assisted at the accident where some rescue personnel and Hannibal, the sheriff/deputies of said. “And it restores hope.” n For days after the accident, site. the pilot were waiting, and prayed Ralls County, the Highway Patrol which occurred Aug. 4, local and The priest discovered late that the rosary silently. I left when the personnel, the helicopter team, the Contributing to this story was Jay national media described an “an- week that his presence at the ac- helicopter was about to take off, nurses and all who worked so pro- Nies, editor of the Catholic Mis- gel priest” or a “mystery priest” cident had become the center of and before I got to my car it was on fessionally. God has blessed your sourian, newspaper of the Dio- suddenly appearing at the scene to media attention. its way to Quincy. work. I hope the credit goes where cese of Jefferson City, Mo. pray with an accident victim and He eventually came forward by “I was amazed at the calmness it is due.” then just as suddenly vanishing. contacting the Jefferson City Dio- of the two Highway Patrol men. Father Dowling was ordained Brinker is a staff writer at the St. An Aug. 12 statement from the cese and posting an online com- The sergeant was completely in a priest of the Diocese of Jefferson Louis Review and Catholic St. diocese noted that Father Dowl- ment to a story about the accident control, amazingly calm. Every- City in 1982. He has served at par- Louis, the newspaper and maga- ing was traveling that Sunday on at the National Catholic Register’s body worked as harmoniously as a ishes in Moberly, Monroe City, In- zine, respectively, of the St. Louis Swiss watch despite the critical na- dian Creek, Milan, Unionville and Archdiocese.

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Jonathan Luxmoore Muslims, said to them, ‘What have page that German nuns for whom Catholic News Service they done wrong? They’ve been do- he was scheduled to celebrate Mass ing good here for 70 years.’ And they Aug. 16 expressed concern that OXFORD, England | A spokes- chased them off.” some Holy Cross sisters had re- man for Egypt’s Catholic Church Christian sources said seven ceived a “warning note.” He did not defended a police and army crack- Catholic churches were attacked by specify what was in the note. down against Egyptians protesting Muslim extremist mobs in Upper Father Kiroulos said the Church the ouster of former President Mo- Egypt. They said 25 places of wor- was telling people “to stay calm, hammed Morsi. ship belonging to the Coptic Ortho- avoid violent reactions and wait for “The military tried to evacuate dox and Protestant churches, and this moment to pass.” this sit-in by the Muslim Broth- at least 100 Christian homes and He said Church leaders hoped to erhood, but they (Brotherhood shops, a school and convent were form a joint commission to defend members) went out and set fire to burned. Christian sites and said he had been important sites, including many Father Fady Saady, Coptic Cath- in touch with police and army offi- churches,” said Father Hani Bak- olic priest from the Egyptian city of cials to explain Catholic needs. houm Kiroulos, a spokesman for Naqada, said no one had come to “It’s normal in any country with the Catholic Coptic Church. church Aug. 16. Fridays are days off problems for minorities to suffer,” “This is a problem not just for Protesters who support ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi in predominantly Muslim Egypt. said the priest. “The attackers want Christians, but also for moderate assist an injured demonstrator during clashes outside a police station “They are afraid to leave their Christians to pay the price for sup- Muslims. We are facing a group of in Cairo Aug. 16. A prominent Egyptian bishop said his country will houses; so far nothing has hap- porting democracy and to play up terrorists who seek to set the whole not have a civil war, and international bodies should not intervene. pened here, but no one knows when tensions between Christians and country ablaze, and we have to co- (AMR ABDALLAH DALSH, REUTERS | CNS) something could,” he said. Muslims, calculating we will then operate together against this,” he Father Saady said some mem- go into the streets and do the same said. bers of his parish were “working to Muslims. But this isn’t our inten- Egypt’s Health Ministry con- habitants. state.” alongside Muslims to protect the tion.” firmed Aug. 15 that more than 500 “The security forces are doing Morsi supporters were “shouting police stations” that have also been Some Egyptians have criticized protesters and police were killed their best, but the situation is un- slogans against the government, burned in the violence engulfing Christian leaders for backing the and more than 3,700 injured when easy. They don’t want to attack or against the police and against the the country. June 30 military overthrow of Mor- security forces used bulldozers, kill fellow-Egyptians, but they have Christians because they are per- A Cairo-based nun from an Ital- si. Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros tear gas and live ammunition to to stop people who come at them suaded that all three are the cause ian Catholic order said she had II and Egypt’s grand imam, Sheik disperse protest camps in Cairo and with arms,” he said. of the fall of Morsi’s regime.” been in contact with fellow nuns in Ahmed el-Tayeb, appeared along- other cities around the country, Coptic Catholic Bishop Kyrillos The demonstrators “burned vari- Catholic schools in two southern side Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi dur- In an Aug. 15 Catholic News Ser- William of Assiut told Vatican Ra- ous churches, including one of ours, provinces. Both schools had been ing his televised announcement. vice interview, Father Kiroulos said dio Aug. 15 that the government ac- the one belonging to the Franciscan burned Aug. 15, said the nun, who Father Kiroulos denied that the Western media had falsified the tion and the reaction of the Muslim convent in Assiut,” he said. They was afraid to give her name. Catholic Coptic Church had backed situation in Egypt by portraying the Brotherhood were not unexpected climbed the wall and entered the And a Catholic education facil- the June military intervention. conflict as political when it mostly “because Egypt won’t accept an Is- compound, burning the cars that ity in Minya was burned in the vio- “The Church did not support a concerned violent acts by a small lamic state.” The majority, he said, were in the courtyard, setting on lence as well, according to Jesuit Fa- military coup — on the contrary, minority of Egypt’s 82.5 million in- “wants to separate religion from the fire a souvenir stand, and then set- ther Mohsen Ghaly. “I went yester- the military supported the desire of ting afire the church “after having day to Minya ... we discovered the the people, and the Church is part • Holy Land profaned it by throwing the taber- state of destruction. There is much of the people,” said the priest, who • Jordan & Egypt nacle on the ground.” material damage ... the windows is secretary to Coptic Catholic Patri- • Catholic Italy They also burned an Orthodox of the residence and the school are arch Ibrahim Isaac Sedrak. • Journey of St. Paul church and a Seventh-day Adven- smashed by stones ... the bus and “As Egyptian Coptic Catholics, • Catholic Ireland tist church in the city, the bishop the cars are all burned as well,” Fa- we aren’t asking for help or protec- • Central Europe said. ther Ghaly wrote in an email to his tion from outside the country, only • Marian Shrines In el-Qusiya, Bishop William fellow Jesuits Aug. 16. A copy of the from our own government and • Fatima said, the demonstrators started go- email was sent to CNS. military. This is our right, and it’s • Lourdes • Mexico ing toward a convent of nuns, “but In Cairo, Maryknoll Father the duty of the authorities, who are then some wise people, including Douglas May said on his Facebook doing their best.” n ON A UNITOURS PILGRIMAGE, PARISHIONERS ENJOY BOTH FAITH AND FUN... GO TOGETHER. EGYPT The destruction of Christian ment, the armed forces, and all of churches, schools, convents and the institutions of the Egyptian GROW TOGETHER! From 1 stores — “there is nothing hu- people in its confrontation of the As a spiritual leader, chances are, you know that the mane about these actions,” Pope violent armed organizations, dark benefits of a pilgrimage include reaffirming faith and inspir- dons around Christian churches Tawadros said in a message Aug. terrorists, both internal and exter- ing devotion amongst parishioners. But you may not know to protect them from the mobs and 17. “These people have lost their nal,” who were attacking govern- that when you lead a Unitours pilgrimage, camaraderie and of Muslims offering shelter to their humanity. If an attack on a home ment offices as well as churches good times are part of the experience. Christian neighbors. or public institution is a crime, and “terrorizing our citizens, both Unitours is the world leader in Catholic Travel .We make all Patriarch Sedrak’s statement what about an attack on a house of Coptic and Muslim.” the arrangements, handle all the details and thanked “our honorable Muslim God?” Christian leaders repeatedly our experienced staff is with you every step of the way. compatriots who have stood by “God’s punishment is severe,” pointed out that the Muslim Broth- Make pilgrimages an integral part of your ministry. our side, as far as they could, in he warned. “Before God you shall erhood extremists represented Contact Unitours. We’ll even show you how to earn funds for defending our churches and our be judged according to the deeds about 2 percent of Egypt’s popula- yourself or your ministry! institutions.” your hands have committed.” tion. The leader of the country’s Or- Still, he said, “even if the hand As he did Aug. 15, Pope Francis thodox community, Coptic Pope of evil is torching, killing and de- led thousands of people in praying Tawadros II, warned those engag- stroying, I have full faith that the for peace in Egypt when he recited ing in violence in Egypt that God hand of God is stronger and might- the Angelus Aug. 18 with visitors in would judge them for their actions ier, and it is the hand that rebuilds.” St. Peter’s Square. “We continue to FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS, RELIGIOUS LEADERS HAVE PUT THEIR FAITH IN US. 28703-0823 and encouraged the police, the The day after the attacks began, pray for peace in Egypt,” he said. Tel: 800-777-7432 • 914-253-9446 army and “moderate” civilians to Pope Tawadros issued a statement “Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for [email protected] • www.Unitours.com Email: Website: remain strong. supporting “Egyptian law enforce- us.” n

#9703-10 Florida Catholic 2 Cols. (3.875”) x 5.25” Full Run (Orlando, Palm Beach, Venice) + Miami Aug. 23-Sept. 12, 2013 The Florida Catholic National & InternationaL News 12 ‘Love of neighbor’ called motivation for Knights’ commitment to charity Catholic News Service neighbor has always motivated not depend on a wealth of resourc- us to protect God’s gifts,” he said. es, but on the creativity of love.” SAN ANTONIO | Saying “our “From the beginning, we have un- Then Anderson said, “Through order is stronger today than ever derstood that God’s gifts include charity, we strengthen our own before, and the best is yet to come,” the poor, the suffering the margin- faith through our love of neighbor Supreme Knight Carl Anderson alized — in other words, every hu- and evangelize those around us delivered an annual report Aug. 6 man being.” through this witness. We show our- that chronicled the record-setting Pope Francis has lived out char- selves to be protectors of God’s gifts activity of the Knights of Columbus ity in a way that is unmistakable, and we invite others to join us in at the organization’s 131st annual said Anderson, adding that the pon- protecting those gifts.” convention. tiff’s “leadership in charity through Prior to Anderson’s report, a let- For the 13th consecutive year, his teaching and personal actions ter of greeting to the annual con- Knights’ charitable contributions are an example for every member vention from the pope was read by have grown. While charitable giv- of this order.” Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, ing in the United States grew by 2 The Supreme Knight said that apostolic nuncio to the United percent last year, charitable dona- membership in the international States. tions from the Knights of Colum- fraternal organization grew for the Pope Francis praised the charita- bus grew three times as much, by 6 41st consecutive year to a record ble works of the Knights of Colum- percent. That increase of $9.4 mil- 1,843,578 Knights. Close to 230 North American Church leaders are pictured during the opening bus and encouraged the organiza- lion set a record of $167.5 million new councils were added, includ- Mass of the 131st annual Knights of Columbus convention Aug. 6 in tion to defend the sanctity of mar- donated last year. ing eight in Mexico, 10 in Poland, San Antonio. Pictured in front, from left, are Cardinals Theodore E. riage, the dignity of life, the beauty Volunteer time donated by 13 in Canada, 80 in the Philippines, McCarrick, Justin Rigali (partly obscured), Sean P. O’Malley, Donald and truth of human sexuality, and Knights of Columbus members and 117 in the United States, bring- W. Wuerl, Thomas Collins, Timothy M. Dolan, James M. Harvey and the rights of believers. also climbed to a new record high, ing the total number of councils to Raymond L. Burke (far right). (courtesy of Knights of Columbus “In this time of rapid social and reaching more than 70 million 14,606. | CNS) cultural changes,” the letter stated, hours. In addition, the Knights continue “the protection of God’s gifts can- Anderson focused on a number to rank among America’s largest quirement — better known as the regarding abortion-inducing drugs, not fail to include the affirmation of charitable undertakings carried companies, climbing 56 spots to HHS mandate — that most employ- sterilization, and contraception,” he and defense of the great patrimony out by the order within the past number 909 on this year’s Fortune ers provide insurance coverage of said. “I am confident that as has oc- of moral truths taught by the Gos- year, such as helping victims of di- 1,000 List. And, insurance in force contraceptive services for employ- curred already in many court cases, pel and confirmed by right reason, sasters including Hurricane Sandy, reached $90.6 billion, nearly double ees, even if the employer objects on this ill-conceived mandate will ulti- which serve as the bedrock of a just the recent explosion in West, Texas, the amount just 10 years ago. moral grounds. mately be found unconstitutional.” and well-ordered society.” and the tornadoes in Oklahoma. Anderson received a standing “We continue to work to undo He quoted from a speech Pope More than 2,000 Knights and “Charity has always been a de- ovation when he spoke of the order’s the HHS contraceptive mandate, Francis gave to the bishops gath- their family members attended the fining characteristic of the Knights opposition to the U.S. Department which attempts to force us to violate ered in Brazil for World Youth Day 131st supreme convention, which of Columbus because our love of of Health and Human Services’ re- our fundamental religious beliefs in late July: “Our pastoral work does continued through Aug. 8. n Newtown pastor receives recognition at convention Jordan McMorrough imaginable tragedy.” The new award was established Msgr. Robert Catholic News Service Anderson then described how earlier this year by a vote of the Weiss, pastor Msgr. Weiss was supported by his Knights of Columbus board of di- of St. Rose of Lima Parish | The pastor of brother Knights of Newtown’s St. SAN ANTONIO rectors and will be conferred on in Newtown, St. Rose of Lima Parish in Newtown, Virgilius Council. future recipients when merited. The Conn., greets Conn., and the parish’s Knights of The council was honored for Caritas Award becomes the second people as Columbus Council were honored starting a program that asked international award given by the or- they arrive for Aug. 6 with a new award from the people to pray a minimum of three ganization. the funeral Knights of Columbus at the order’s Hail Marys for the victims and their Previously, the Knights of Co- of James 131st supreme convention in San families. More than 105,000 people lumbus has, on occasion, given its Mattioli, Antonio. signed up, offering a total of more Gaudium et Spes Award, which has one of the Msgr. Robert Weiss, pastor of than 3.25 million prayers. been conferred in recent years on first-graders St. Rose of Lima and a graduate of The Knights also served as ushers Blessed Teresa of Kolkata, Cardinal killed in the Bishop Moore Catholic High School for the many funerals, most of which John O’Connor of New York, and Sandy Hook in Orlando, and the St. Virgilius were for children, and helped in the Jean Vanier, the founder of L’Arche, Elementary Knights of Columbus Council 185, parish in myriad ways, such as han- a network of faith-based communi- School represented by Grand Knight Timo- dling voluminous correspondence ties that care for people with devel- shooting. thy Haas, were presented the first and gifts which poured in from opmental disabilities. (Michelle Caritas Awards by Supreme Knight across the country. The Knights also announced fi- McLoughlin, Carl Anderson in recognition of Carolyn Previdi, one of the chil- nancial support of $100,000 for on- Reuters “extraordinary works of charity and dren killed, had been saving mon- going parish programs of help and | CNS) service.” ey to help in the council’s annual healing in Newtown. Newtown was the scene of last Christmas toy drive for children in In addition to the awards presen- December’s shooting at Sandy Hook need. In her honor, council mem- tation the dinner gathering featured Elementary School that resulted in bers raise more than $70,000 for toys a keynote address from Boston Car- the deaths of 26 residents, most of in her memory. dinal Sean P. O’Malley, an invoca- whom were young schoolchildren. “We realized we were part tion by Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo “Heroes rise to the occasion,” of something bigger than our- of Galveston-Houston, as well as of Edmonton, Alberta, president of Conference of the Philippines. n said Anderson at the States’ Dinner selves; we are part of the universal remarks from Cardinal Timothy M. the Canadian Conference of Catho- before an audience of some 2,000 Church,” said Msgr. Weiss. “The Dolan of New York, president of the lic Bishops; and Archbishop Jose McMorrough is editor of Today’s Knights and their families. “Msgr. Knights made our Church a place of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bish- S. Palma of Cebu, immediate past Catholic, newspaper of the Weiss was heroic in the face of un- welcome for all faiths.” ops; Archbishop Richard W. Smith president of the Catholic Bishops’ Archdiocese of San Antonio. 13 Quick reads Florida Catholic Aug. 23-Sept. 12, 2013

and not anything else. These con- migrating and mingling like never lifelong soccer fan Pope Francis versations are very fruitful,” said before, where we are this global met the star players and coaches Bishop Gonzalez. “They (Cuban community ... we ignore the global of the Argentine and Italian na- exiles) didn’t leave to forget.” The impact of religion, in my judgment, tional soccer teams hoping to meetings were held in St. Augus- at our peril,” Kerry said. More than compete for the World Cup in tine July 31-Aug. 3, hosted by Bishop a dozen federal agencies, ranging 2014. The teams were led to the Felipe J. Estevez, the Diocese of St. from the Department of Education Clementine Hall in the Apostolic Augustine’s first Cuban-born bish- to Homeland Security and the Cor- Palace Aug. 13 by Argentine cap- FLORIDA vidual phone numbers, 140-charac- op. Two other Cuban-born bishops poration for National and Commu- tain Lionel Messi, a forward cur- ter “tweets” are sent to a micro-blog working in the U.S. — Auxiliary nity Service have offices intended rently playing for FC Barcelona, Florida Catholic available to all users of the Twitter Bishop Octavio Cisneros of Brook- to help form partnerships between and Italian captain Gianluigi service worldwide. View the Florida lyn, N.Y., and Auxiliary Bishop Nel- the agency and faith-based and Buffon, a goalie currently playing now available in 140 Catholic’s Twitter page at https:// son J. Perez of Rockville Centre, N.Y. neighborhood organizations. The for Juventus FC. The two teams twitter.com/FloridaCatholic. The — also attended along with other State Department has long been were in Rome to play a “friendly” characters or less Florida Catholic also maintains a priests and religious from Cuba, as criticized, for instance by the inde- match in the pope’s honor Aug. The Florida Catholic has ex- website (www.thefloridacatholic. well as laypeople. “For more than pendent U.S. Commission on In- 14; the game has no bearing on panded its social media presence to org) and a Facebook page (http:// half a century, Cubans have long en- ternational Religious Freedom, for the process of qualifying for the include Twitter. Twitter resembles tinyurl.com/byna87n). dured, patiently waiting for a demo- inadequately educating personnel World Cup tournament. Pope phone texting, as both mediums cratic Cuba,” said Bishop Estevez. about the range and depth of reli- Francis said he was relieved it involve sending short messages ‘Encuentros’ “These efforts (of the encuentros) to gious issues and for not engaging was a friendly game, but it would made up of a limited number of text promote mutual understanding and more with religious entities. still be difficult to know for characters. While 160-character text building bonds a better knowledge of their situation whom to cheer. Claudio Cesare messages are sent privately to indi- among people are very much needed. In a way, it is Faculty want to Prandelli, the Italian coach, said the civil society finding a bond be- he was about to ask the pope if of Cuba, those tween the people of Cuba and those form union at he would attend the match, but living abroad.” Catholic university, Pope Francis anticipated the Answers to Page 24 puzzle living abroad question and told him that the ST. AUGUSTINE | It all started Vatican security already consid- OL I VE OB I S D I ET NATION two colleges LANES MOV E ENVY 15 years ago when a small group of RYE, N.Y. | Whether inspired by ers him “undisciplined,” leaving AVAST RA I L TREK Cuban bishops and priests — from New State Catholic social teaching or rulings the impression that it would be FANTAS I ZED E I RE both sides of the Florida Straits — by the National Labor Relations asking too much to have them ATA DOOR began discussing ways to strength- Department office Board, Catholic colleges and uni- arrange a trip to Rome’s Olympic CTA ECCE MAMMON en the bonds that unite them, which versities will eventually sit down Stadium. In a brief speech to the ORB I REAL F I ERO to engage with REAM ELMER NABS led to holding yearly “encuentros,” or with their adjunct faculty members players, coaches and referees, GASPS LOVE EL I E meetings. And, according to Bishop faith-based groups to negotiate wages and working Pope Francis encouraged every- I THESS N I LE STS Arturo Gonzalez of Santa Clara in WASHINGTON | The creation conditions. That’s the consensus of one involved with professional AS I T I NN Cuba, head of the Cuban bishops’ of the Office for Engagement with union organizers involved in secur- soccer to maintain the spirit and LAIC ENCYCL I CAL committee on migration and rela- Faith-Based Communities at the ing collective bargaining rights for passion of it being a game, a team ANTH BOAS AGAPE KNEE ETRE CENTS tions with Cubans living outside the State Department, announced Aug. adjunct and contingent faculty at sport. “Even if the team wins” the EARS NEER ERASE island, the purpose of an encuentro 7, follows long-standing criticism religious institutions. “Catholic so- game, he said, without beauty, o.c lohtacrofsemagdrow.www moc.sci is to affirm “the Church is Church that U.S. diplomacy has been too cial teaching is quite explicit about graciousness and teamwork, separated from the realities of the the importance of labor unions. both the team and the fans lose. importance of religion. In remarks The Church has an obligation to not Argentina won the game 2-1. at the State Department in an- interfere and to propagate them,” Holy Land nouncing the establishment of the said Robin Sowards. He is a mem- Priests criticized Franciscan Pilgrimages office, Secretary of State John Kerry ber of the Adjunct Faculty Associa- Bringing pilgrims to the Holy Land for over 100 years said that after discussing at length tion, a group formed by Duquesne for helping the global impact of religion with University faculty and associated community groups leaders from around the world who with the United Steelworkers in are involved in interfaith efforts, it’s Pittsburgh. Duquesne University, fight crime time to do more than “just to talk which describes itself as “a Catholic MEXICO CITY | A pair of about a better dialogue. I think we university in the Spiritan tradition,” priests have been denounced to have to stand up and deliver one. is one of three Catholic schools that the Interior Ministry for alleg- We need to recognize that in a have appealed NLRB decisions to edly stirring up social unrest in a world where people of all faiths are allow adjunct faculty to unionize. southern Mexican state rife with The others are Manhattan College violence and vigilante move- FloridaCatholic in Bronx, N.Y., and St. Xavier Uni- ments. Father Jesus Mendoza versity in Chicago. Manhattan was Zaragoza, vicar of the Archdio- founded by the Lasallian Brothers of cese of Acapulco, told Catholic A great place to the Christian Schools and St. Xavier News Service the allegations announce your by the Sisters of Mercy. 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Lynn LeCLuyse ‘We are very excited to Catholic News Service get a new perspective table art supplies to bring along on Holy Family WASHINGTON | On Aug. 5, on art to bring back to their journey. Carol Mackie Morris and Margaret The sisters will begin the trip by Mackie plan to leave behind the our students from a part meeting with Catherine Neumayr, comforts of home in Maryland to of our country that is so principal at Holy Rosary Academy, Catholic School embark on a three-week journey to an independent Catholic school in Alaska. different from anywhere Anchorage. They will discuss their During their trip, the sisters hope on the mainland.’ plans for an email pen-pal pro- to develop partnerships, expand gram between the students at Holy outreach and compare the spiri- Rosary and St. Michael and hold a tual beliefs of the native Alaskans to Carol Mackie Morris metal-embossed icon workshop for those of the Catholic faith. the Holy Rosary community Aug. 9. The women have more in com- for an art class. She had pursued Carol noted that the Holy Rosary mon than their family ties and travel the same scholarship in past years, Academy community “has a deep plans: The two are also art teachers suggesting travel to locations near understanding of icons to encour- for kindergarten through eighth- Maryland and was told she needed age spiritual growth.” grade students at Catholic schools. to select a more adventurous set- “A spiritual connection can hap- Carol works at St. Michael School ting. pen during the act of creating an in Ridge, Md., in the Washington Although she did not receive the icon,” she explained. “The person Archdiocese, while Margaret works scholarship, Carol and her sister creating the icon naturally reflects Accredited at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Es- Margaret decided to take the trip on the subject of the icon — for ex- Serving children from 3 years of age to 8th grade graduation. sex, Md., which is in the Baltimore to Alaska anyway, using Carol’s ample, the Blessed Mother. This Archdiocese. carefully planned itinerary. With fi- personal connection can be in- Our mission is to nurture the development of each The duo hopes to learn more nancial help from their mother and spiring to the artist as well as the about the native Alaskan art culture brother Paul, who works in Homer, viewer.” child’s highest spiritual and academic potential, and incorporate their newfound Alaska, as a salmon and halibut The first leg of the sisters’ trip promoting Catholic beliefs and gospel values knowledge into their curriculums fisherman, the pair was able to also will entail a visit to the Alaskan in a caring environment. back home. They will focus on ico- make the proposed trip a reality. Heritage Museum to learn about nography, spirituality and nature, The objective of the trip is “to the history, culture and art of the re- exploring these aspects in several share and experience our faith gion’s native peoples. places including Anchorage, Hom- through art. I believe that the Alas- Other highlights of the excursion er, Whittier, Valdez, McCarthy and kan people and nature will refresh will include a visit to the Alaska zoo Kennecott. and invigorate my faith journey,” to discuss an interactive teaching “We are very excited to get a new said Carol. “Pope John Paul II asked program, a meeting with education perspective on art to bring back Catholics to evangelize the faith. and outreach specialist Patrick Ryan to our students from a part of our Margaret and I are quietly evan- from the Alaska Botanical Garden, country that is so different from gelizing our faith by sharing our tours of several churches and, they anywhere on the mainland,” Carol talents and learning about God’s hope, a meeting with a Russian ico- told Catholic News Service. creation.” nographer in Anchorage. They’ll record their activities Margaret added, “When travel- “Art has always been the great with sketches, video recordings, ing, seeing the beauty of nature is way to spread the faith,” Margaret photography and journal entries awe-inspiring and reminds me of said. “It is inspiring and comforting posted to a blog titled “Art Expedi- God making the earth. It is always a to go into churches and to visually tion: Morris and Mackie,” which joy meeting new people and learn- experience our faith. Every church can be viewed at http://artcross- ing how important their faith is to has special saints, prayers and his- ings.wordpress.com. them and how they practice their tory that built the faith of its parish- The plans for the Alaskan ad- faith.” ioners. I am looking forward to ex- venture originated when Carol ap- To prepare for their experience, periencing this in Alaska.” 29802-0823 plied for a travel scholarship from the women were taking a botani- The women also have set aside 5129 S. 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NFL TRAINING AT St. Vincent college ‘Faith, family, football’ permeates Steelers team, says Benedictine Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller Catholic News Service

LATROBE, Pa. | Ask Pittsburgh Steelers chairman Dan Rooney why his football team has been training at St. Vincent College since 1966, and he says that the campus has the right facilities, it’s close to Pitts- burgh and “for many reasons, it works well.” Then he adds with a laugh, “And it helps that it’s the Benedictines.” For the past 48 preseasons, the college and archabbey have wel- comed the six-time Super Bowl winners with the spirit of hospital- ity written in the Rule of St. Bene- dict. “Chapter 53 talks about welcom- ing guests and reminds us that ev- ery guest should be welcomed as Christ himself,” Benedictine Arch- abbott Douglas Nowicki said. At this time of year — it’s a three- week camp that ended Aug. 17 — that’s tens of thousands of guests from the solid fan-base in Pitts- burgh 40 miles west, and from all over the United States. On the busi- est days, some 5,000 vehicles over- flow from the parking lots into the grassy fields. To the east, the Laurel Highlands break the big sky with rolling hills, one of the reasons that a Sports Illus- Benedictine Father Paul R. Taylor, executive vice president of St. trated writer once called St. Vincent Vincent College, and Pittsburgh Steelers offensive guard Ramon “the most picturesque camp” in the Foster share a laugh Aug. 7 after a workout session at the Steelers’ The steeples of St. Vincent Basilica are seen in the distance Aug. 7 league. But that’s not all that sets football training camp on the college campus in Latrobe, Pa. (PHOTOS during the Pittsburgh Steelers’ football training camp at St. Vincent this apart from other NFL summer BY Bob Roller | CNS) College in Latrobe, Pa. camps. There’s definitely a Catholic presence. student and athlete at Duquesne does his son Dan. That has certain- work. It’s hard work to be a Chris- he said. “Just being here gives you a “One of the most outstanding University Prep School in Pitts- ly been part of their upbringing in tian, but the work pays off.” humbleness. There is nothing but things that you see is the basilica’s burgh, came to campus to play strong Irish Catholic families, and Jerry Olsavsky, a Catholic, who growth from this whole situation.” steeples,” Archabbot Nowicki said. against St. Vincent Prep School’s it’s very much who they are and is the Steelers’ defensive assistant In the spirit of St. Benedict, “It’s in all the Steelers’ pictures.” football team. He also came for re- their identities. The importance of coach and a former player, said that there’s no admission charge to That side of the campus was built treats. faith, family and football permeates coming to Latrobe for camp “for the watch the Steelers practice at sched- by the original monks who in 1846 Art Sr. founded the Steelers fran- the entire organization.” past 24 years has really made me uled times. That’s hospitality. arrived with Abbot Boniface Wim- chise in 1933 and became its leg- The team has chaplains and who I am.” “This gives many people, par- mer to establish the first Benedic- endary “Chief.” His brother Dan Father Taylor, who works with the “That’s the unexpected result of ticularly families and youngsters, tine monastery in the United States, was Father Silas Rooney, a Francis- team development office, is invited being here at St. Vincent, you feel the opportunity to see the Steelers and a school for immigrants. From can who once served at a St. Vincent as a friend and for the Catholic per- whole,” he said. “I’m not just a foot- close up when they might not oth- there, monks set out to found more mission in China. spective. Some players attend Mass ball coach and I’m not just a Catho- erwise be able to see them,” Arch- schools and monasteries. Art Sr.’s son Art Jr. graduated at the chapel and basilica, others lic. It lets me be one person and abbot Nowicki said. “That’s the wel- “The Benedictine communities from St. Vincent College in 1957, have their own faith services, and wraps me all together, all of those come they receive here on campus, for the last 1,500 years thrived on and Art Jr.’s brother Dan, now 81, is quiet places on campus invite them different sides of me.” and that’s a commitment from the being participants in communi- the team chairman and also served all. He frequently goes to morning Steeler organization and St. Vincent ties,” said Benedictine Father Paul as U.S. ambassador to Ireland from “The value of faith is very impor- Mass with the Benedictine monks, to make this a positive experience.” Taylor, executive vice president 2009 to 2012. Dan’s son Art Rooney tant, just like the value of physical and when his family is at the camp, In February, he will be taking of the college. “We have a place II is currently team president. development,” he said. “It’s one of they attend Mass with him. He says a black and gold Steelers Terrible where people come and we are The team has been in the family the pieces of being a whole person. it grounds him and permits him to Towel and autographed football to good neighbors, and our reach goes from the beginning, and the Steel- Today’s athlete can live out the writ- function as a coach with more hu- Rome and will present them to Pope around the world in the Benedic- ers hold the league distinction of ings of St. Paul when he says you are manity and focus. Francis, whose love of faith and tine network. So for the Steelers to having only three head coaches an athlete for Christ, run the race to Offensive lineman Ramon Fos- family has become known to all. be partners with us and to be here since 1969. So it’s more than a cheer win, and the winner gets the crown. ter is not Catholic, but he said be- “We don’t know how he feels helps us to do what we try to do best when fans chant, “We are fam-i-ly!” When you see athletes today work- ing at St. Vincent has deepened about football,” Archabbot Nowicki — that is, to welcome people.” “The Rooneys are known for ing so hard to achieve victory, you his spirituality. He also has formed said, “but we’ll find out.” n The friendship between St. Vin- three things: faith, family and foot- can take the same model and apply friendships with the monks. Those cent and the Steelers began in the ball,” Archabbot Nowicki said. “Art it to our faith life. Walking the jour- influences have helped him be- Contributing to this story was early 1900s when Art Rooney Sr., a Sr. went to Mass every day, and so ney of life faithfully to God is hard come a better husband and father, Chaz Muth. Aug. 23-Sept. 12, 2013 The Florida Catholic BACK IN SCHOOL 18

Pauline Sister Maria Grace Pauline sister’s Dateno reads from her series “Gospel Time time travel series Trekkers” at the Pauline Books and Media store takes children in Alexandria, Va., July 18. (Nancy Phelan back to Jesus’ time Wiechec | CNS) Betty Ellen Walter ters gave her an added push by in- Catholic News Service troducing her to www.nanowrimo. org, the site of National Novel Writ- ALEXANDRIA, Va. | Sister Ma- ing Month, dedicated to motivating “Shepherds to the Rescue,” “Braving For the third journey back in message?” ria Grace Dateno remembers read- budding writers to give one month a the Storm,” and “Danger at Sea” will time, the children meet a girl who The Pauline sister believes that ing voraciously as a child, but she year to their dream. soon be available at www.pauline. overheard the disciples squabbling her books introduce children to never thought she would become “In 2009, the third time I partici- org or through local Catholic book- about which among them was the some of the cultural background an author of children’s fiction about pated in the National Novel Writing stores. The three concluding books greatest. Readers see through the to help them better understand the time travel. Month challenge, I wrote a draft of in the series will be released in Janu- eyes of this girl how Jesus spoke to good news. Her series, “Gospel Time Trek- the novel that has turned into the ary 2014. the disciples about who is first and In each story, the children return kers,” is being published by Pauline ‘Gospel Time Trekkers’ series. After In the stories, three siblings, who is last. from their adventures, and on Sun- Books & Media. The official release I had a draft, I worked on develop- Hannah, 11, Caleb, 9, and Noah, 6, The books also provide many in- day attend Mass. Various details of date of the first three books in the ing the stories to the point that they are mysteriously transported to the sights into what life was like during the liturgy and Father Joe’s homilies series is Aug. 1. could be published.” time of Jesus. They encounter peo- Jesus’ time. connect to what they have learned Sister Dateno has high hopes. “I Sister Christina Wegendt, her ple who met Jesus and were present Sister Dateno explained, “Not on their journey. Each book ends want children to know that what editor at Pauline Books and Media, for events that are described in at knowing the cultural details of life with a section called “Where is it in they have learned about Jesus aren’t said that Sister Dateno’s “careful re- least one of the four Gospels. in the first century detracts from an the Bible?” that offers the biblical just stories,” she said in an inter- search, attention to detail, enthusi- In the first book, the children understanding of what Jesus is say- foundation for the story. view. “The people who lived when asm for children’s books, and deep meet a shepherd boy whose grand- ing in the Gospels. Most people to- “I really hope kids love my Jesus walked the earth were real love for the Gospels infuse these father tells them about the angel day know little about being a shep- books!” said Sister Dateno. “I’ve people and their lives were forever books. She immerses readers in he saw who heralded the arrival of herd, for example. Or what fishing been praying, and will continue changed. I hope that my books will some of the most unforgettable mo- Jesus. was like, or how grapes were grown. to pray for each reader, that these awaken a desire to know and love ments in the Gospels, helping them In the second one, the children So when Jesus says he is the Good books will give them a little push in Jesus more deeply in the hearts of imagine what it would have been meet the boy who provided five Shepherd, or speaks of putting out their friendship with Jesus, a little my readers.” like to have been there themselves.” loaves and two fish to Jesus and his into the deep, or pruning the vine, help in grasping his mind-boggling Sister Dateno knows a thing or The first three books in the series, disciples for feeding 5,000 people. how are we supposed to grasp his love for each of us.” n two about books. She is a Daughter of St. Paul. Her congregation’s mis- sion is to ignite the faith through various forms of media. They mod- Remember when an excellent el themselves after St. Paul who education based on strong spread the good news about Jesus to the early Church. academics and built on a The Paulines publish books, pro- duce radio programs, sing and sell foundation of faith in God and the publications at 15 bookstores in 11 states and in Toronto. Sister Dateno Gospel teachings of Jesus Christ manages the Pauline Books and was important? It still is. Media store in Alexandria, a Wash- ington suburb. A teenage Maria Grace Dateno found herself at a mother-daugh- Now more than ever. ter dinner at her home parish, St. Lawrence in Alexandria. The guest speaker, a Pauline nun, spoke about the order’s mission and shared a If you believe in the importance of display of books. a Catholic education in shaping the “That was a key moment for me because I had occasionally thought leaders of tomorrow, please consider a about being a sister, but I didn’t feel called to teaching, nursing or living tax-deductible donation today. a contemplative life,” she recalled. “The Daughters of St. Paul were into books, and that was something that Your gift will be MATCHED, dollar for caught my attention.” She joined the postulancy im- dollar, by a generous benefactor. mediately after high school, and will celebrate her silver anniversary as a religious in 2014. Her path to writing began when she joined the Paulines. “Writing is part of the charism of our community. 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Charting a Course Pope to parents: for Excellence Teach your children to respect, defend human life

Cindy Wooden ern cultures tend to treat even hu- Catholic News Service man lives as disposable, pointing to the way people, societies and even VATICAN CITY | Respect for hu- governments tend to treat both the man life from conception until nat- young and the old. 60 ural death is something children In his message for Family Week, must be taught, not mainly with he said parents have a responsibili- (Jr. Kindergarten to grade 8) words, but by the example of their ty to fight that disposable culture by parents, Pope Francis said. teaching their children that human is unsurpassed in quality of education and performance. “Parents are called to pass on to life, “from the womb,” is a gift from For contact information, please visit their children the awareness that God. New life ensures the future of A strong sense of community is evident at our school. Our life must always be defended,” Pope humanity, he said, while older peo- www.diocesepb.org/schoolsstudents are happy and energized to learn while our faculty Francis wrote in a message to peo- ple — especially grandparents — is dedicated to their success. During our re-accreditation ple joining in the Brazilian Catho- “are the living memory of a people Holy Cross Catholic process, the accreditingSt. Luke team School was so impressed by our lic Church’s celebration of Family and transmit the wisdom of life.” administration, teachers, students, and parents that they Week, which began Aug. 11. The pope also charged married Preschool & Center Palm Springs ” The pope returned to his con- Catholic couples and their chil- West Palm Beach gave us exemplary marks and referred to us as: demnation of the “throwaway cul- dren with the task of recognizing “St. Vincent Ferrer School ture,” something he spoke against they must be “the most convincing St. Thomas More Preschool Delray Beach several times during his July 22-28 heralds” of the beauty and grace of visit to Brazil. 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Lynn LeCluyse the dangers of prejudice and ste- with non-Christian religions.) survivor Halina Peabody, a lecture II said that we should do,” said Catholic News Service reotyping. As part of the ADL program’s about Nazi radical ideology from Kathleen Pryce, a sixth- through “The founders recognize that schedule July 24, participants senior historian Peter Black, and eighth-grade religion and English WASHINGTON | Bill Bayly, a in order to protect the rights of the were invited to review the Holo- a seminar about the meaning of teacher at Immaculate Heart of history and religion teacher at St. Jewish community, we have to look caust Museum’s new “Some Were Israel to the Jews. Several educa- Mary in Atlanta. Vincent Pallotti High School in out for all people and all minority Neighbors” exhibit, highlighting tors said the program will change Pryce told CNS her personal the- Laurel, Md., said the future for groups,” Mayor said. “One group is the millions of ordinary people the way they teach about the Holo- ology places a strong emphasis on Catholic and Jewish relations is not safe unless we’re all safe.” who witnessed the crimes of the caust in their classrooms. kindness. “Religion is about how bright. Mayor said that part of what Holocaust and collaborated with “As a religion teacher, I think we treat each other,” she said. “It’s Bayly was one of 40 Catholic makes the Bearing Witness pro- the Nazis or were complicit in their the biggest thing that I want to do not how many prayers you say or school educators from 24 states gram so special is its partnerships. crimes rather than taking a stand is restudy Scripture in a Jewish how many times you go to Mass, who gathered at the U.S. Holo- The organization works closely against injustice. context, looking for resources that even though that’s part of the insti- caust Memorial Museum July 24 with the U.S. Conference of Catho- “The biggest challenge when can provide a Jewish commentary tution. It’s how you treat each other to learn about the history of anti- lic Bishops, the National Catholic teaching about the Holocaust is that can help students understand within the hallways, by the lockers, Semitism, the Holocaust and the Educational Association, the Ho- making it relevant to students’ according to what Pope John Paul in everyday life.” n historical relationship between locaust Memorial Museum, the lives, and that’s what I love about Jewish and Catholic communi- program for Jewish civilization at the ‘Some Were Neighbors’ ex- ties. Jesuit-run Georgetown University, hibit,” said Lori D’Argenio a sixth- The event was part of the Anti- as well as the Washington Arch- through eighth-grade social stud- Defamation League’s (ADL) 18th diocese and dioceses across the ies teacher at Pope John Paul II annual Bearing Witness program, nation. Catholic School in Southern Pines, a five-day series of lectures, semi- “We develop the curriculum N.C. “I think it really shows how nars and workshops designed to together, which not only allows us the Holocaust affected normal, give Catholic school educators to address issues using our own everyday people. My students are knowledge, skills and resources unique expertise and organiza- mostly Catholics … but they can re- to teach about the history of anti- tions, but also to discuss very dif- late to the idea of being a bystander Semitism and the Holocaust in ficult and very sensitive issues in a or an onlooker; that’s something their classrooms. safe space,” Mayor said. relative to them.” Participants were chosen from On the first night of the program, After viewing the exhibit, par- an applicant pool of more than participants are given an overview ticipants held an open discussion, October 23, Wed.• 8:30-10:30 a.m. 120 people based on their answers of anti-Semitism throughout his- something David Tonnis, a sixth- OpEn HOuSE dAtES January 26, Sun. • 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. to a series of questions about their tory. Mayor said that while it is through eighth-grade social stud- for grades PreK–8: interest in the topic and what they important to think about the Ho- ies teacher at St. Ursula Academy April 30, Wed.• 8:30-10:30 a.m. hope to do with it in their class- locaust as a chapter in the book of in Cincinnati, finds vital to the 407-841-4432 rooms. Ten people came from the history of anti-Semitism, there is program. 505 East Ridgewood St. • Orlando, FL 32803 area covered by ADL’s Washing- much more to the story. Anti-Sem- “I think dialogue is important www.stjcs.com ton-based regional office, which itism didn’t begin or end with the to really understand the heart of includes Maryland, the District Holocaust, and it still exists today. a subject, bringing different per- of Columbia, Virginia and North “It’s a long and painful history,” spectives and ideas from different Carolina. Mayor said. “All too often through- backgrounds together to really ADL was founded 100 years ago, out our history the relationship get to the core of an issue,” Tonnis in 1913, with a two-part mission: to between Catholics and Jews has said. 29871-0823 stop the defamation of the Jewish not been positive. Over the last 50 The day’s schedule also includ- people and to address justice and years since Vatican II and ‘Nostra ed a testimony from Holocaust fair treatment of all, Naomi Mayor, Aetate’ we have been able to forge a the league’s assistant director of new relationship, taking a painful training and curriculum, told the history and a difficult history and Catholic News Service. ADL also turning it into an opportunity for strives to protect civil rights, in- dialogue and collaboration.” (“Nos- vestigate and monitor extremist tra Aetate” is the Second Vatican groups and educate others about Council’s declaration on relations

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Scripture Universal Where does God hallow his name? readings Sunday, Aug. 25 stony heart. You shall be my den (Mt 5:14). The Church draws morality and Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time people, and I will be your God” all the nations as an offering to Friday, Aug. 23 Is 66:18-21; Ps 117:1-2; Heb 12:5-7, (Ez 36:23-28). the Lord. Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Ps 146:5-10; 11-13; Lk 13:22-30 “Hallowed be they name” It gathers people to the Lord Mt 22:34-40 Jesus taught us to pray, “Our implores God to make a place like moths to a flame fascinated the ‘natural Father, who art in heaven.” And in the world where the glory and by the “all in” demand of Jesus Saturday, Aug. 24 after you begin our prayer to honor of God are visible. It peti- (Lk 12:49-53). The Church offers St. Bartholomew, apostle God as our Father, Jesus told us tions God to make a place where a new perspective to the weary Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13ab, 17-18; law’ to make seven specific petitions. his reign has come. world. Rather than eat, drink Jn 1:45-51 People sometimes use the phrase Notice the order to the peti- Where is that place? Where and be merry like the rich fool, “moral compass” to describe the innate tions. Before you plea is that holy land? It is we store up treasure in heaven. Sunday, Aug. 25 sense of right and wrong that human be- for our daily bread, be- his people, a people As servants entrusted with the Is 66:18-21; Ps 117:1-2; Heb 12:5-7, ings have. President Obama, for example, fore you ask for forgive- where God’s name can management of the affairs of the 11-13; Lk 13:22-30 recently mentioned in one of his speech- ness, and even before be honored and called owner, the Church proclaims its es how we need to “keep our own moral you beg for God’s will to upon by all. God’s stewardship of the environment. Monday, Aug. 26 compass pointed in a true direction.” Al- be done on earth as it is name is hallowed in We see that the oikoumene (in- 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10; Ps 149:1-6, 9; though he didn’t spell out what that true in heaven, Jesus taught the people of God liv- habited world) is nothing other Mt 23:13-22 direction might be, his remark neverthe- us to make a certain ing his way. a huge household where we are less highlighted something that all can petition. What did Je- Jesus not only asked to care for one another (Lk 12:32- Tuesday, Aug. 27 agree upon, namely, the importance of sus tell us to ask God to us to pray that God hal- 48). St. Monica, mother of St. Augustine being guided by a moral compass. do for us? Sunday lows his own name and While countless people will 1 Thes 2:1-8; Ps 139:1-3, 4-6; When functioning properly, this moral The first thing Jesus Word gathers his people. He come from the four corners of Mt 23:23-26 compass (aka our “conscience”) not only taught us to implore acted. Jesus chose 12 the earth to dwell in the reign encourages us from within to “do good our Father in heaven Father from his disciples. Rep- of God, do not grow smug. “And Wednesday, Aug. 28 and avoid evil,” but also sets off internal was this: Hallowed be David resenting the 12 tribes there will be wailing and grind- St. Augustine, doctor of the Church alarm bells when we thy name. Scotchie of Israel, the apostles ing of teeth,” Jesus warns, “when 1 Thes 2:9-13; Ps 139:7-12; are tempted to carry “Hallowed be thy represent the gathering you see Abraham, Isaac, and Ja- Mt 23:27-32 out evil acts. Some name” petitions God to and restoration of Israel. cob and all the prophets in the acts, such as murder, make his name holy. How does They represent his Church. kingdom of God and you your- Thursday, Aug. 29 torture, theft and adul- God hallow his name? To hallow his name, the selves cast out” (Lk 13:28). Passion of St. John the Baptist tery, will trigger those In the book of the prophet Lord acts through his Church To take to prayer: Pray the 1 Thes 3:7-13; Ps 90:3-4, 12-14, 17; alarm bells almost uni- Ezekiel, the Lord God prom- to gather the nations. “I will set Lord’s Prayer. n Mk 6:17-29 versally, irrespective of ises, “I will sanctify my great a sign among them … and they time period, culture or name. I will gather you from shall bring all your brothers and Father Scotchie is the pastor Friday, Aug. 30 upbringing within a all the countries. I will bring sisters from all the nations as an of Most Precious Blood Parish OPINION 1 Thes 4:1-8; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 10-12; particular society. you into your own land. I will offering to the Lord” (Is 66:19a, in Oviedo. He holds a Doctor- Mt 25:1-13 Father Tad No society erects sprinkle clean water upon you 20a). ate of Ministry in preaching Pacholczyk statues to honor their and cleanse you from your idols. The Church is a sign among from the Aquinas Institute in Saturday, Aug. 31 greatest adulterers or I will give you a new heart and the nations. It is a city set high St. Louis. He can be reached at to celebrate their most a new spirit. I will remove your on a hill that cannot remain hid- [email protected]. 1 Thes 4:9-11; Ps 98:1, 7-9; prolific murderers. When a genocidal Mt 25:14-30 leader is cast in marble, it is to memorial- Sunday, Sept. 1 ize qualities like courage or leadership, not his murderous proclivities. Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Ps 68:4-7, 10-11; The fact that certain actions like mur- Humility lifts us up, exalts Christ Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a; Lk 14:1, 7-14 Sunday, Sept. 1 der and adultery are wrong and invariably lating “exalted,” as we shall see.) the Magnificat, except there we Monday, Sept. 2 harmful, and readily perceived as such, Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time The word “humble,” and the usually translate “lowly, low- leads to what is known as the “natural Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Ps 68:4-7, 10-11; verb “to be humbled” are very liness,” but in Greek it is the 1 Thes 4:13-18; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 11-13; law.” The natural law signifies that we can Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a; Lk 14:1, 7-14 important in the Bible. In He- same root (Lk 1:48, 52; and Sir Lk 4:16-30 know through our powers of reason what The theme of the first read- brew, the root meaning is to be 3:20 in the first reading). This Tuesday, Sept. 3 is right and wrong, and that our reason ing and of the Gospel is “humil- “bowed down,” like “stooped is also what Paul says about Je- can thereby guide us toward an ethical ity.” We all may have “common to the ground,” so that it corre- sus, again using the same root: St. Gregory the Great, pope life. Becoming aware of the natural law sense” notions of humility, but sponds well to “humble,” which Christ “lowered himself” to the 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; through a carefully formed moral com- in these columns I have tried to comes from Latin words mean- low point of death on a cross Lk 4:31-37 pass is an essential part of what it means convey how the Bible, ing “not far from the (Phil 2:8). to be human. Those who invoke natural God’s inspired word, ground.” Jesus said, “Whoever low- Wednesday, Sept. 4 law appeal to self-evident principles that presents things. Usu- From this root mean- ers himself shall be lifted up.” Col 1:1-8; Ps 52:10-11; Lk 4:38-44 can be known by all humans. ally, what we have in ing comes the spiritual Jesus spoke in Aramaic and in Catholic teachings about morality also our heads is only the or ethical meaning. that language “to be lifted up” Thursday, Sept. 5 rely on the notion of natural law. The Sec- tip of the iceberg, and In the Bible, the word has a double meaning: It means Col 1:9-14; Ps 98:2-6; Lk 5:1-11 ond Vatican Council, to consider but one delving into the biblical “humble” in the sense both to be “exalted” and “to be example, describes our moral duty this world opens up a pro- of “meek” is applied to crucified.” Jesus said several Friday, Sept. 6 way: “Deep within his conscience man found, interconnected Moses, the “meekest times that the Son of Man “must Col 1:15-20; Ps 100:1-5; Lk 5:33-39 discovers a law which he has not laid upon series of underground man on the earth” (Nm be lifted up,” like Moses lifted himself but which he must obey.” streams which can Sunday 12:3). It is also applied up the serpent in the desert (Jn Saturday, Sept. 7 Word The natural law, nonetheless, is not a take us far into God’s to the humble king on 3:14) When Jesus is lifted up, he Col 1:21-23; Ps 54:3-4, 6-8; Lk 6:1-5 specifically Christian idea, but has its ori- revelation. In fact, Vati- Dr. a donkey who will en- will be revealed as “I Am,” God’s gins in pre-Christian thought. A number can II’s “Constitution ter Jerusalem (Zec 9:9). name in Exodus 3:14 (Jn 8:28). Sunday, Sept. 8 of ancient Greek philosophers discuss the on Divine Revelation” Emilio With the meaning “af- Finally, we learn explicitly Wis 9:13-18b; PS 90:3-6, 12-; notion. Cicero, the Roman lawyer and speaks of God’s revela- Chávez flicted” it is used for that “being lifted up” is a refer- Phlm 9-10, 12-17; Lk 14:25-33 writer (106-43 B.C.), has a famous passage tion (which comes to us fasting on the Day of ence to Jesus’ manner of death wherein he describes the natural law: from sacred Scripture Atonement (Lv 16:29); on the cross (Jn 12:32-33). It was “There is in fact a true law — namely, and sacred tradition) as “flow- with the meaning “oppressed” such “humility” which resulted FYI right reason — which is in accordance ing from the same divine well- it is used of the “Suffering Ser- in the great exaltation of Jesus, Please note that our next issue date with nature, applies to all men, and is un- spring” (No. 9). vant” (Ps 22 and Is 53:7). as Paul says (Phil 2:9). n will be Sept. 13. Scripture readings for changeable and eternal. By its commands One of the most certain This is what Jesus meant Sept. 9-12 and the Sunday Word for it summons men to the performance of things we know Jesus said was when he said he was “meek and Chavez can be reached at Sept. 8 will be available online at www. their duties; by its prohibitions it restrains that “whoever humbles himself humble of heart” (Mt 11:29). [email protected]. thefloridacatholic.org. 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