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David Otero, 22, a history major and transfer student, plays touchdown bungee during the block party that marked the end of summer. (MARLENE QUARONI | FC) sEmInarIans Teach ‘the yes,’ go back to not ‘the test’ school St. John Vianney seminarians applaud at the start of archbishop Wenski tells Catholic the Mass of the Holy Spirit at St. John Vianney school principals to stress ‘character, College Seminary Aug. 28. (See story, Page A28.) compassion and virtues’ (MARLENE QUARONI | FC) ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO with a clear, strong message from staff Archbishop , See all STorieS relatively stable enrollment, and relaTed To The MIAMI SHORES — Catholic anniversary celebrations for two new School year, schools in the archdiocese be- PageS a8-a20 gan the 2010-2011 academic year PLEASE SEE SCHOOL, A10

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Young girls lead the way, and a Knights of Columbus honor guard salutes as the image of Our Lady of Charity enters the University of Miami Bank United Center on Sept. 8. Thousands gathered for the annual celebration of the feast of the patroness of Cuba. (photos by JONATHAN MARTINEZ | FC) Charity begins at home Annual Mass in honor of Our Lady of Charity draws hundreds of devotees Father Quesnel Alphonse, pastor of St. Louis King of France Parish in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, shows a new Haitian earthquake monument to remember the deceased clergy, seminarians and parishioners at the BLANCA MORALES niversary of the image’s discovery. ment on the occasion of the start Florida Catholic correspondent parish. Many lost their lives when the church collapsed in the Jan. She was found in 1612 at Nipe Bay, of the image’s pilgrimage Aug. 8, 12 quake. (TOM TRACY | FC) floating on the water over a board said, “Through her, we have expe- MAIMI — A multitude of Cath- which read, “I am the Virgin of rienced the presence of God and olics gathered Sept. 8 at the Uni- Charity.” his merciful love for us.” versity of Miami’s Bank United Our Lady of Charity was named As those in Cuba celebrated Center to celebrate the patroness patroness of Cuba in 1916 by Pope this feast day with great joy and of Cuba, Our Lady of Charity. The Benedict XV and the image was fervor, those in Miami also joined In Haiti, a image of the Virgin of Charity rep- crowned in 1936. In celebration of in the celebration of their beloved resents the faith, hope and patrio- the image’s finding and presence patroness. tism of the Cuban people, both in throughout Cuban history, the An image of the Virgin that is exile and in their homeland. image of the Virgin of Charity is housed in the Shrine of Our Lady monument This year, 2010-2011, marks the traveling from El Cobre to each of of Charity in Miami was brought final year of the triennial prepara- Cuba’s provinces. to the University of Miami, where tion for celebrating the 400th an- The bishops in Cuba, in a state- hundreds of devotees filled the arena in a sea of white and gold — the colors associated with the to earthquake image. Officiating at the Mass was Archbishop Thomas Wenski, his first time celebrating this feast day as archbishop. With him were victims Archbishop Emeritus John C. Favalora; retired Auxiliary Bishop Brick wall at Port-au-Prince parish , rector emeritus of the shrine; and other bishops bears names of some of the deceased, and priests. Archbishop Wenski spoke of including 10 seminarians Mary’s “yes” to God, of her travel to help her cousin Elizabeth, and TOM TRACY were taken from the collapsed how the title of “charity” can be Florida Catholic correspondent chapel here, and take the shape of lived out by all faithful. two converging walls with a col- “Today we venerate our mutual PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — orful cross in the middle. Months mother under this beautiful and Parishioners arriving for Sunday of planning and local donations eloquent title: Virgin of Charity. Mass here Aug. 22 got a preview of of more than $13,000 helped And charity is precisely the path to what may be the first monument launch the project which is still fulfill God’s plan. Putting oneself in Haiti commemorating the vic- being tweaked. The wall features on this path means a commitment tims of the deadly Jan. 12 earth- a visible crack running from the of love toward our brothers, a dis- quake. ground up to signify the earth- interested offering,” he said. Somewhat reminiscent of the quake damages. In celebrating this “very Cu- Vietnam War Memorial in Wash- Many of the bricks bear the ban feast,” the archbishop joined ington, D.C., finishing touches names of the local deceased, in- every Cuban in praying for peace were still being applied to the cluding one of the Montfort mis- in Cuba. 800-brick monument which sionary priest on staff here and “By the Virgin’s intercession, stands on the grounds of Saint- 10 seminarians who were killed may we put aside the fear that par- Louis Roi de France (King of while sitting in a van, crushed by Sandra Amaya, a parishioner of St. Bernadette Parish in Hollywood, alyzes us, the pride that divides us, France) Parish in the Haitian a collapsed carport. prays the rosary before the image of Our Lady of Charity arrives the hate that destroys us.” n capital. for Mass. The bricks of the monument Please see WALL, A5

MIA A2 September 2010 www.thefloridacatholic.org Your miami community A3 Miami youths have meeting with Haitian president Delegation delivers school supplies, smiles to displaced students and street children

TOM TRACY people still have a smile on their Florida Catholic correspondent faces, they still have joy, they are still humble. When I was getting off MIAMI — Between distributions the plane, I feared how the people of school supplies and toys to Hai- would be. They were not rebellious; tian street children and low-income they were saying ‘thank you.’ I am students, members of a young adult still processing this experience and delegation from Notre Dame d’Haiti thinking about everything that I Parish in Miami were invited to meet take for granted.” with the Haitian president and first Attending Sunday Mass outdoors lady during Labor Day weekend. at St. Louis King of France Parish in Eighteen young adults from Notre Port-au-Prince, the Miami youths Dame traveled to Port-au-Prince noticed how well-dressed and pa- and the surrounding areas Sept. tient the Haitians were with the ex- 3-6 as part of an ongoing medical treme heat and discomfort. It made and pastoral outreach to Haiti orga- them think of their air-conditioned nized by the south Florida Haitian- church back in Miami and how they Catholic communities following the sometimes wish the church could devastating Jan. 12 earthquake. be cooler. Haitian President René Préval — Seeing dwellings soaked with nearing the end of his extended term rain and mud put things into per- as president of Haiti as elections ap- spective. proach this November and facing “In one of the tent cities we went, strong criticism that the government Father Fritzner Bellonce of Pompano Beach gives Communion to parishioners living on the grounds of it was so muddy as a result of the has been unable to deal effectively St. Louis King of France Parish during a recent trip to Port-au-Prince. (PHOTOS BY TOM TRACY | FC) rain, the little temporary housing, with the earthquake’s aftermath — and we spoke to several people who invited the Miami delegation and rangements in advance to ship pay teachers and feed the children.” tered in Haiti. said they have to sleep standing up, Father Reginald Jean-Mary, the pas- down bags of schools supplies and On several occasions, the group Pean, who said he left Haiti when otherwise it will be sleeping in the tor of Notre Dame d’Haiti, to meet at toys for the children, but the items witnessed firsthand the impact of a he was 14, has been back on several mud,” Pean said. his temporary residence in Port-au- never cleared customs in time. So heavy downpour on some of the tent occasions but this was his first trip Prince. members purchased goods locally dwellings. But the overall impres- back since the earthquake. “The Please see HAITI, A23 “The question I personally had in order to complete their mission. sion for the youth delegation was for the president was what is it that “To see the condition in which that the Haitians are enduring the Shrines • Eastern Europe • Catholic England • Jord n a we Haitians living abroad can do in those children are sitting down to earthquake situation with “courage, a n c i this situation, and the president fo- start school and to witness so many faith and dignity,” Father Jean-Mary Egypt & cused on education,” said Emman- of the kids crying was very moving,” said. “Our youths have taken a deci- uel Pean, 31, a member of the young said Father Jean-Mary. “The situa- sion to continue to support the chil- adult group. “He asked Haitians liv- tion for the Church and clergy there dren with some kind of assistance.” ing abroad to come back and live the is getting even worse now with the The delegation members were • reality in our mother land and help challenge of school under way: They also impressed with the grateful Land Holy North Amer with education, which is key.” are looking for funding to be able to attitude of the youths they encoun- • Pean said Preval discussed the difficulties of the newly dislocated and homeless populations in Haiti, MYTH: and touched upon his decision not LEADING A PILGRIMAGE IS HARD • to seize private lands for mass relo- Ireland cations of people out of the refugee tent cities. FACT: The president expressed concern GOING WITH UNITOURS IS EASY! • Mexico

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APPOINTMENTS Same-sex marriage, Archbishop Thomas Wenski has made board of trustees of St. Vincent de Paul the following appointments: Regional Seminary, Boynton Beach. Auxiliary Bishops Felipe Estévez Effective Sept. 29: objective truth and and John Noonan — re-appointed as Father James Fetscher — pastor, vicars general. St. Sebastian Parish, Fort Lauderdale. Effective Aug. 2: Effective Oct. 1: Father Luis A. Pérez — administra- Sister Elizabeth Worley, Sisters the common good tor of St. Richard Parish, while retaining of St. Joseph — named chief operat- Florida Recently, a federal judge set aside punish those who refuse to embrace his responsibilities as pastor of Our Lady ing officer and chancellor for administra- California’s marriage amendment gay marriages. For example, public of the Holy Rosary Parish, Cutler Bay. tion. Catholic arguing that it violated the U.S. officials — regardless of their views Effective Aug. 16: Msgr. Michael Souckar — gradu- archdiocese of miami Constitution. The matter will likely on the rightness or wrongness of Father David Smith — in residence ate studies at the Pontifical Gregorian be ultimately decided by the U.S. Su- homosexual acts — will be obliged at San Lázaro Parish, Hialeah. University with residence at Casa Santa Vol. 71, No. 13 preme Court. to officiate at same-sex “weddings,” Effective Sept. 1: Maria, for a period of one year. And so, a new salvo in and public schools will Father Chanel Jeanty, J.C.L. — Father Michael Hourigan — 9401 Biscayne Blvd. our nation’s culture wars be required to teach their chancellor for canonical affairs for a pastor, St Paul the Apostle Parish, Miami, FL 33138 Lighthouse Point. 305-762-1131 Fax 305-762-1132 was fired — and those of us acceptability to children term of three years, while retaining his who support the traditional whether parents concur assignment as parochial vicar at St. Rose Father Carlos Vega — pastor, St. Publisher understanding of marriage or not. Even First Amend- of Lima Parish, Miami Shores Bernard Parish, Sunrise. Archbishop Thomas Wenski fear that the U.S. Supreme ment freedoms will not be Father Richard Vigoa — priest sec- Father Joaquín Rodríguez — pas- SENIOR EDITOR Court might indeed impose protected from assault. retary to Archbishop Wenski for a term tor, St. Martin de Porres Parish, Leisure Mary St. Pierre a redefinition of marriage on FROM THE Marriage has been pri- of three years. City. [email protected] us in much the same way as ARCHBISHOP marily about the raising 407-373-0075 Father David Zirilli — vocations Father Paul Vuturo — pastor, St. it imposed legalized abor- Thomas of children (who seem to director, with residence at St. Mary Louis King of France Parish, Pinecrest. Director of Communications tion with Roe v. Wade. be hardwired to be best Cathedral. Mary Ross Agosta Wenski Effective Oct. 15: The stakes are high. raised by a father and a Father Liam Quinn — pastor, All Msgr. Oscar Castañeda — pastor, Archdiocesan Editor Those who see “same-sex mother who are married Saints Parish, Sunrise. St. John the Apostle Parish, Hialeah. Ana Rodriguez-Soto marriage” as progress to- to each other). The state Msgr. Michael Souckar — tempo- [email protected] ward a more “tolerant” society will has had a legitimate interest in fa- Father J. Rumín Domínguez, Or- 305-762-1131 rary administrator, St. Sebastian Parish, der of Friars Minor — rector, National — with characteristic intolerance voring such traditional marriages Fort Lauderdale, for a period of one Shrine of Our Lady of Charity, Miami. — label their opponents as “intoler- as a way of investing in the future of month. Father Michael Greer — pastor, ant,” “bigoted,” “homophobic” and society by providing for the human Father Giovanni Peña — parochial • ADVERTISING: Contact Jane Radetsky so on. However, to defend marriage flourishing of upcoming genera- Assumption Parish, Lauderdale by-the- at 1-888-275-9953 or vicar, St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Sea. [email protected] as a monogamous union between tions. Of course, in recent years, in Miami. one man and one woman is not big- the face of increasing relativism and Father Jesús Arias — pastor, Good • CLASSIFIED ADS: Contact Missy Father Armando Tolosa — pa- Shepherd Parish, Miami. otry. Nor are the efforts of those who individualism in the culture, the rochial vicar, St. Louis King of France Haggerty at 1-888-275-9953, or seek to enshrine in state or federal state has often retreated from vig- Father Enrique Estrada — parochi- [email protected] Parish, Pinecrest. constitutions the “traditional” un- orously promoting these interests: al vicar, St. John Neumann Parish, Miami. Deacon Manuel Canovaca — Effective Nov. 1: State Offices: 50 E. Robinson St., derstanding of marriage intolerant. Sometimes this occurred through spiritual director, Renovación Católica Suite G, Orlando, FL 32801-1619; P.O. Of course, in America, we value legislation (e.g. no-fault divorce Carismática Hispana. Father Kenneth Whittaker — pas- Box 4993; Orlando, FL 32802-4993; 407- our privacy and that of others — and laws); sometimes through judicial tor, Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Deerfield Deacon Charles Edel — per- 373-0075; Toll-free 1-888-275-9953; Fax so today most agree that one’s sex- fiat (e.g. Roe v. Wade). Beach. 407-373-0087 manent deacon, St. Ambrose Parish, ual orientation shouldn’t necessar- In the culture wars, the two sides Deerfield Beach. Permissions granted: ily be anyone else’s business. And are fighting about the understand- Msgr. William Hennessey — retire- even those Americans who hold ing of man and his relationship to Deacon Mario López — perma- nent deacon, Mary Help of Christians ment, effective Sept. 15. EXECUTIVE & EDITORIAL STAFF: homosexual activity to be immoral truth and reality. One side — and to- Parish, Parkland. Msgr. Frederick Brice — retirement, Office Manager: Pat Spencer, and sinful are increasingly toler- day “gay marriage” is its poster child effective Oct. 1. [email protected] ant of homosexuality as a “private” — holds that anyone can essentially Deacon Jesús Tosco — permanent Layout Editor: Ann Borowski Slade, Msgr. James Parappally — retire- phenomenon. They might invite create his or her own reality. This deacon, St. Boniface Parish, Pembroke [email protected] Pines. ment, effective Nov. 1. Projects/Online Editor: Jean Gonzalez, the person who experiences same- side holds for a radical autonomy Effective Sept. 17: Father Anibal Morales — sab- [email protected] sex attractions to conversion and, by which truth is determined not batical. Copy Editor: Mary Rose Denaro, in place of behavior viewed as sin- by the nature of things, but by one’s Msgr. Tomás Marín — to the [email protected] ful, propose chastity — but they do own individual will. The other side Photo Editor/Layout Artist: Michael not invoke the coercive power of the holds men and women are not self- Carlock, [email protected] Advertising Graphic Designer: Michael state to force such a conversion. creators but creatures. Truth is not century, is a recipe for tyranny; the with terrible consequences to soci- Jimenez, [email protected] On the other hand, however, in re- constructed, but received and thus latter’s position promises a freedom ety. That marriage is a lifelong union Executive Assistant: Christine Shields, defining the legal definition of mar- must reflect the reality of things. Or, that is only achievable through ad- between a man and a woman is cer- [email protected] riage to include same-sex unions, the as the Book of Genesis says: “Male herence to objective truth which we tainly part of Catholic teaching — in Advertising Clerk: Susan Chronowski, proponents of “gay marriage” are in and female, He (God) created them” do not, and could never, invent. fact, in our teaching, this union is [email protected] effect imposing their views and life- (Gn 1:27). Same-sex “marriage” — if al- seen as a covenant and is a sacra- Send statewide news releases to style on the larger populace. Once The former’s position, like that lowed to prevail in law — will result [email protected] legal, the state’s coercive power will of the secular utopias of the 20th in the devaluation of all marriages Please see MARRIAGE, A12

Our staff meets for prayer each work day at 9 a.m. Send prayer intentions to [email protected] El matrimonio, la verdad y el bien común All contents copyright © 2010, The Florida Catholic Inc., Recientemente, un juez federal que impuso el aborto legal con Roe tatales y federales la interpretación y proponer la castidad, en lugar de except stories and photos from Catholic News Service. anuló la enmienda matrimonial en v. Wade. “tradicional” del matrimonio. un comportamiento visto como pe- California, argumentando que vio- Hay mucho en juego. Quienes ven En América, por supuesto, va- caminoso. Pero no invocan el poder laba la Constitución de los Estados el “matrimonio” entre personas del loramos nuestra privacidad y la de del estado para presionar y lograr Unidos. Con toda probabilidad, este mismo sexo como el progreso hacia los demás, y por eso la mayoría está dicha conversión. asunto será decidido por la Corte una sociedad más “tolerante”, con de acuerdo en que la orientación Sin embargo, al redefinir el sig- Suprema de los Estados Unidos. característica intolerancia llamarán sexual de una persona no es asun- nificado legal del matrimonio para Así se dispara una nueva salva a sus oponentes “intolerantes”, “pre- to de otros. Aún los americanos que que incluya a las uniones entre per- en la guerra de culturas en nuestra juiciados”, “homofóbicos” y así por consideran inmoral y pecaminosa la sonas del mismo sexo, los partida- nación, y quienes apoyamos la in- el estilo. Sin embargo, defender el actividad homosexual, son cada vez rios del “matrimonio homosexual” terpretación tradicional del matri- matrimonio como una unión monó- más tolerantes de la homosexuali- imponen su punto de vista y su es- monio, tememos que la Corte Su- gama entre un hombre y una mujer, dad como un fenómeno “privado”. tilo de vida en la población; una vez prema de los Estados Unidos pueda no es intolerancia, como tampoco lo Hasta pueden invitar a la conversión se legalice, el estado podrá utilizar imponernos una redefinición del son los esfuerzos de quienes buscan a la persona que experimenta atrac- matrimonio, de la misma manera consagrar en las constituciones es- ción hacia personas del mismo sexo Please see ARCHBISHOP, A21

MIA A4 September 2010 www.thefloridacatholic.org Your miami community A5 Teens trained for peer leadership MorningStar Renewal Center holds first-ever retreat for teen leaders BLANCA MORALES Parish in southwestern Miami- came a team, a family,” Alex Jesu- Florida Catholic correspondent Dade County. run said. The teens also attended daily “Within a day or two, the peer PINECREST — The last week of Mass and participated in daily per- ministers dove deeper into conver- July, MorningStar Renewal Center sonal and group prayer, which in- sation and seeking God,” said Mary was filled with the laughter and cluded the Divine Mercy chaplet. Jesurun. “Their thought process youthful energy of 10 high school “One of the best spiritual mo- blew me away. It was amazing see- students who were being trained ments of the retreat for me was ing how open they were to the voice to be leaders in the Archdiocese of Wednesday afternoon,” said Chris- of God.” Miami. ta Cawley, 16, a junior at Miami “The retreat was an experience This was MorningStar’s first Sunset High School who attends St. unlike any other,” said Justin Ygle- retreat designed for teen lead- Louis Parish in Pinecrest. “We sat in sias, 15, a member of St. Louis Par- ers. The weeklong peer ministry the chapel for probably two hours, ish. “Not only did I learn how to be training program equipped the just meditating and praying.” a peer minister, but even more im- students to lead archdiocesan As she waited in the chapel to portantly I found who my brothers youth retreats. receive the sacrament of reconcili- and sisters in Christ are, the people “It was a dream come true,” said ation, Christa said she felt a deep I can always go to with anything Sue DeFerrari, who had wanted to sense of renewal. “God had just that’s on my heart.” train older teens for ministry since healed me physically about half “All other retreats I’ve been on or she became director of the retreat an hour before going into the cha- helped at lasted one to three days,” center — formerly the Dominican pel, and then it was time to heal my said Christa. “I was worried about Retreat House — in 2004. insides. It was beautiful how God being homesick at first, but by the “Young people always want to pieced the healings together like second day I didn’t want to leave. serve, whether they are Christian Peer ministers trained at MorningStar Renewal Center include, from that.” I loved how the setting at Morn- or not,” she said. “As Catholics, our left, back row: Peter Kaldahl, Rasheed Ali, Bianca Manos, John Mark During their times of prayer and ingStar became ‘home’ overnight. service only goes a certain length Kaldahl, Andrea Morales, Stephen Fischer, Alice Kraus and Christa personal meditation, the peer min- Having that week to just take ev- unless it’s connected to spiritual- Cawley; and front: Monica Dyches, Justin Yglesias. (COURTESY isters had an opportunity to exam- erything one step at a time and not ity — sacraments, community, PHOTO) ine themselves, their faith, and to be rushed with anything made the prayer — otherwise it won’t flour- get to know Christ on a deep, per- experience even more enjoyable.” ish.” which trains young adults to put on course, which is required of anyone sonal level. The peer ministers took on their She teamed up with Alex Jesu- youth retreats around the country. 18 and over involved in ministry in “We often live so rushed we don’t first service assignment at the end run and his wife, Mary, who vol- Using practical and spiritual ex- the archdiocese. take the time to take things in,” said of August: They helped facilitate a unteer at MorningStar. The Jesu- ercises, the peer ministry training The retreat used the Benedic- Andrea. “That week, that’s what retreat put on by Catholic Hospice runs, who are program at MorningStar trained its tine values of work and prayer, “and we did. We slowed down and took for children and teens who recently alumni, learned the ropes of peer attendees to be better leaders, both fun,” as Alex Jesurun added, to help in each moment. We would think lost a loved one. ministry at the Benedictines’ re- in the Church and in the world. The the youths become better and more deeper and reflect on things, like MorningStar will continue to treat center at St. Leo. peer ministers learned team build- prayerful leaders. who we are as individuals, about hold the peer ministry training pro- MorningStar’s training pro- ing, public speaking, faith sharing, “Each exercise and activity we the people in our lives, our relation- gram for anyone who is interested, gram combines their experience small-group dynamics and drama did had a lesson in it. Each had a ship with God, the gifts he has given as well as offering more advanced at Saint Leo’s campus ministry, ministry. challenge and kept us thinking. us.” classes for those who have already along with DeFerrari’s and her The retreat was comprehensive, It kept my brain on its toes,” said The Jesuruns, along with the gone through the program. n husband, Michael’s, experience touching upon all different aspects 17-year-old Andrea Morales, a se- retreat’s other leaders, agreed that working with National Evangeli- of faith and ministry. Retreat par- nior at Felix Varela High School, the teens had grown much during For information, visit www.morn- zation Teams (NET) Ministries, ticipants even completed the Virtus who attends Our Lady of Lourdes the week they were there. “They be- ingstarrenewal.org or call 305-238-

WALL fitted to hold candles, the monu- quality of construction was in- names or weeping. Also visiting slums all the way until they are ment attempts to convey the Judeo- adequate to resist the quake, ac- at the time was a delegation of done fixing up that city.” From A2 Christian idea that out of darkness cording to a Haiti Site Assessment Florida-based clergy and medical The people are living in squa- emerges light. Another major Report compiled by the U.S. Con- volunteers who attended Sunday lor and can’t go on forever like A collapsed parish chapel theme was taken from John 12:24, ference of Catholic Bishops. morning Mass and took a tour that, he added. killed 10 parishioners who had concerning the dying seed giving There are six remaining struc- of the monument. The area also “I am really concerned if we gathered for a prayer service, new life. tures on the compound, all dam- incorporated an earthquake- don’t act soon, somebody else according to Father Quesnel “We still want to do some work aged. Only three were assessed as related photo exhibit which may will, and it could be a radical or- Alphonse, a Montfort mission- to the lighting in the coming days repairable and those will require eventually be given a permanent ganization. It is a very dangerous ary who is pastor of the church. so that the themes are clear and so minor repairs, the report noted. space in the monument. situation politically and ripe for He was in the rectory and on his people can find some solace from The Montfortans were hope- “It is such a simple, in the Hai- radicalization. Basically, they way to the prayer service, but the monument,” Father Alphonse ful that their major house could tian tradition, yet meaningful and will look at the West and say you survived the quake. said. be repaired, but the assessment beautiful little structure; I think it people didn’t do enough.” “I could easily have been one “I know of no other (earthquake) team was in agreement that the was well presented and the clean- Father Alphonse, however, of those killed, but by God’s monuments in Haiti yet, but the structure was too badly dam- est spot I have seen in all of Port- noted that every act of charity or grace I lived, and this was an government is putting together a aged. au-Prince,” said Eugenio Silva, a outreach from abroad has given idea I had to pay homage to commission to study the idea of a The parish grounds now sup- board certified prosthetist-ortho- the Haitian people a great sense those who died,” he said through memorial — it would not be built port a tent city for the parish staff tist from Miami, who was making of support and solidarity. He a translator. before some time in 2011. As far as I and hundreds of members of the his first-ever visit to Haiti. hopes the relief and reconstruc- Designed by local architect know, this is the first memorial.” local community, as well as a “I hope that monument is a tion work continues. and engineer Indra Lafontan, St. Louis Parish serves an esti- school and health clinic. Church catalyst for the rest of the city, an “We Haitians have a great faith some of the bricks will remain mated 2,000 local Catholic families services are being held under a ignition point for the reconstruc- and sense of hope, but that is not blank, to signify the estimated and is the provincial headquarters transitional structure construct- tion of Haiti, with that attention enough. We need the systems and hundreds of thousands of vic- of the Montfortan order of priests. ed on the site adjacent to the loca- to detail and that artistry,” Silva structures in place to support the tims overall as well as those Foundations from the chapel site tion of the destroyed chapel. said, adding he is concerned people. The physical needs are whose remains were never are still in place, and evidence During a visit at the end of Au- about the overall instability of still lacking; faith needs to be ac- found or identified, according suggests that the chapel was built gust, many parishioners could Haiti following the quake. “I wish companied by additional struc- to the priest. as a reinforced concrete structure. be seen walking silently past the they could continue that wall tures and resources,” the priest With a section of the wall out- But the amount of reinforcing and monument, pointing at various right down the hill and into the said. n

MIA A5 A6 Your miAmi communitY Florida Catholic September 2010 The Roman Missal: the Church’s common treasure A guide to the new English translation of the Mass, which Catholics will begin using in November 2011

U.S. ConferenCe of the first Sunday of Advent, Nov. 27, the first in a series of articles pro- ny Sherman, executive director Missal in 2002, a new English CatholiC BiShopS 2011. duced by the U.S. Conference of at the U.S. bishops’ conference translation was required. Since the Office of Media Relations The implementation of this new Catholic Bishops that seeks to an- Secretariat of Divine Worship. “It new English translation is guided English translation raises many swer those questions. is the book that provides us with by the 2001 Vatican document A new English translation of the questions for U.S. Catholics. Why Sample texts of the changes and prayer text. It serves as a point of Liturgiam Authenticam, it presents Roman Missal, Third Edition, the do we need a new translation? much more information are avail- unity that keeps us all together, a more literal translation of Latin ritual text containing prayers and What prayers will be different? able at the U.S. bishops’ website, presenting the prayers that are wording and sentence structure instructions for the celebration of Who are the new saints included www.usccb.org/romanmissal/in- used around the world, in many than is used in the current trans- the Mass, has been approved by with the edition? How will this dex.shtml. languages, during universal feasts lation. the Congregation for Divine Wor- translation affect lay ministers and or holy days.” “The current translations are ship and the Discipline of the Sac- liturgical musicians? lynn S. WilliamS Latin is the core text of the Ro- centered more on the community raments. 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BLANCA MORALES and lowed on Monday, Sept. 27, by a 5 “It’s gone to every major coun- are planning an entire evening portunity for the laity to implore ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO a.m. rosary and Masses at 6 and 8 try in all of South America,” Sister of events geared toward celebrat- God’s blessings through the inter- of the Florida Catholic a.m. Gutierrez said. “It went to Cuba ing our youths, our faith, and our cession of this great saint.” Thousands of people, young and they showed the arrival of Lord.” Youth ministers wishing to MIAMI — Organizers are call- and old, are expected to congre- St. John Bosco on national televi- “The visit of Don Bosco, patron register their youth group must ing it a pilgrimage in reverse be- gate at both locations. The public sion.” saint of the young, to Miami offers do so by Sept. 17 at the Don Bosco cause instead of traveling to Tu- will be able to venerate the relics Father Joe Boenzi, a professor a wonderful opportunity to unite in Miami website: www.donbos- rin, Italy, to visit the saint’s grave, from around 9 p.m. Saturday to at the Dominican School of Phi- our youths in celebration, prayer coinmiami.com. DAWN also has south Floridians will have the op- 4 a.m. Sunday at Immaculata-La losophy and Theology in Berkeley, and worship, an opportunity for a page on Facebook, which can be portunity to venerate the relics of Salle High School; and from 2 to Calif., and the Salesian Pontifical our clergy to reflect on their great reached through http://tinyurl. St. John Bosco right here at home. 6:45 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight University in Rome, explained the vocation to be true shepherds to com/boscoonfacebook. n The worldwide “Don Bosco Sunday at St. John Bosco. importance of the relics’ arrival in God’s people,” said Father Juan Among Us” pilgrimage will bring What South Floridians will see this country during a meeting for Carlos Paguaga, pastor of St. John For more information, call Immac- relics of the saint to Immaculata- is basically a full-size replica of youth ministers at Immaculata-La Bosco Parish. “It is an opportu- ulata-La Salle at 305-804-3315 or La Salle High School in Miami what is on display at the Basilica Salle High School last month. nity for religious to renew their St. John Bosco Parish at 305-649- and St. John Bosco Parish in Little of Mary Help of Christians in Tu- He said the United States is the dedication to their charisms and 5464. For the complete schedule of Havana, beginning the evening of rin, where Don Bosco, as he was first non-Hispanic, non-majority the service of others, and an op- events, see the box this page. Saturday, Sept. 25, and conclud- known, lived and died. Catholic country that the relics ing the morning of Monday, Sept. “This is going to be beautiful, will visit. Father Boenzi will be at 27. really beautiful,” said Sister Te- the Mexico-California border to Each location has a full sched- resa Gutierrez, a member of the welcome the saint into America. ule of activities planned, with all- Salesians, the educational order The relics — carried in a spe- night outdoor events at Immac- founded by Don Bosco, who work cial truck driven and secured by ulata-La Salle geared to middle at Immaculata-La Salle High members of the Italian armed and high school students, as well School. forces bearing Vatican passports as members of youth groups and According to the official web- — entered the United States from young adults. site, www.donboscoamongus. Mexico on Sept. 11 and will travel The festivities will begin Sept. org, “the relics of Don Bosco have to San Francisco, Los Angeles, 25 at 8 p.m., with fireworks and been recomposed from the urn New Orleans, St. Petersburg, and Health Care Programs a procession around the school’s that contained his remains since Belle Glade, Fla., before arriving UndergradUate Programs: track, continue with performanc- 1929 when the body was exhumed in Miami. Dietetics (5-yr. BS/MS) es by a Christian music band and for his beatification and canon- From here, they will go to the Exercise and Sports Studies (BS) a Christian stand-up comedian, ization. The bones and tissues of Basilica of the National Shrine Health Services Management (BS) and conclude with an outdoor the right hand and arm have been of the Immaculate Conception Nursing (2-yr. RN to BSN – 50% off tuition) Nursing (4-yr. BSN) Mass celebrated by Archbishop taken and placed within a wax in Washington, D.C., and St. Pat- Nursing (5-yr. BSN/MS) Thomas Wenski at 8 a.m. Sunday, replica of St. John Bosco’s body, rick’s Cathedral in New York. Occupational Therapy Sept. 26. which in turn is enclosed in a The Archdiocese of Miami Pharmacy Events at St. John Bosco Parish large (glass) urn.” plans to greet St. John Bosco “as Physical Therapy program will include a mariachi-led mu- The relics are touring 130 coun- he would have liked,” said Tanya Pre-Medical/Dental/Veterinary sical welcome at 11:30 a.m. Sept. tries around the world in prepara- Acosta, campus minister at Im- 26, followed by Spanish-language tion for the 200th anniversary of maculata La Salle, who along masters Programs: Community Health Nursing Masses at 12:30 and 7 p.m., fol- the saint’s birth in 2015. with fellow faculty member Mi- • Advanced Clinical Nursing lagros Beltran, is coordinating • Education • Management DON BOSCO SCHEDULE the youth-oriented portion of the Family Nurse Practitioner events. Nursing (with choice of Clinical Focus) Saturday, Sept. 25: W. Flagler St., Little Havana. Occupational Therapy “This is not a funeral, it’s a cel- Physician Assistant • 8 p.m., relics arrive at Immac- • 11:30 a.m., Mariachi Mora ebration,” said Acosta, and it has ulata-La Salle High School, 3601 S. Arriaga greet the relics with music been given the acronym DAWN — doCtoral Programs: Miami Ave., Miami; procession led by outside the church, followed by a brief Don Bosco Among Worship NFun, middle school students from around welcome blessing and more music. Chiropractic (7-yr. BS + DC) which is also an allusion to the all- Health Policy/Health Education (EdD) the archdiocese; relics then moved to • 12:30 p.m., with the relics inside night nature of the festivities. Pharmacy (PharmD) school’s cafeteria for public veneration the church, retired Miami Auxiliary until 4 a.m. “Don Bosco, the patron saint Physical Therapy Bishop Agustín Román celebrates of youths, dedicated his life to • 9 p.m., Father Thomas Dunne, Mass; homilist is Bishop Mario Fiandri, bringing the youths to Christ. It provincial of the Salesians’ Eastern a Salesian who serves as apostolic advanCed CertifiCates: Clinical Research Associate Province, speaks to young people vicar of El Petén, Guatemala. is our dream, as it was his, to do the same,” she wrote in the lo- Family Nurse Practitioner gathered at Immaculata-La Salle’s (post-master’s certificate) • 2-6:45 p.m., veneration of the cal website, www.donboscoin- football field. relics. Health Services Administration miami.com. “For this reason, we • 11 p.m., Christian music concert Long-Term Care Administration • 7 p.m., Mass for young people, Nursing and Health Related featuring Bill Brown and the Covenant celebrated in Spanish by Auxiliary Professions Education Band. Bishop Felipe Estevez. • 12:30 a.m., performance by • 9 p.m., veneration of relics, until Christian comedian Judy McDonald. merit scholarships midnight. 22230-0916 • 3:30 a.m., diocesan pep rally. available up to $66,000 • 6 a.m., young people process Monday, Sept. 27: into cafeteria to venerate the relics. • 5 a.m., church re-opens, Bishop • 8 a.m., outdoor Mass celebrated Román leads morning rosary. 1.800.777.3921 by Archbishop Thomas Wenski. • 6 a.m., Mass with Bishop Fiandri Buffalo, New York as main celebrant and homilist. Sunday, Sept. 26: • 7 a.m., farewell Mass, celebrated 21172-0916 www.dyc.edu • 10:30 a.m., relics are taken by by Auxiliary Bishop John Noonan, with caravan to St. John Bosco Parish, 1349 Bishop Fiandri as homilist.

MIA A7 A8 Your miami community Florida Catholic September 2010 From ‘nothing’ to excellence Cardinal Gibbons High School, founded in 1961, looks back on its first 50 years ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO JOIN THE PARTY Florida Catholic staff Cardinal Gibbons High School FORT LAUDERDALE — Paul will continue to mark its golden Ott remembers going to Cardinal anniversary throughout this school Gibbons High School back in 1962: year, beginning with a “once-in-a- The girls were in one building, the lifetime celebration” set for Satur- boys were in another. One student day, Oct. 2, 7-10 p.m., on campus, 2900 N.E. 47 St., Fort Lauderdale. came to school by boat, another The celebration will include histori- on horseback. cal highlights, music and campus “There was nothing,” he said. tours. Cost is $40 per person. No traffic, no streetlights, no R.S.V.P. by Sept. 20 to 954-491- homes on the other side of Bay- 2900, ext. 215 or 50anniversary@ view Drive and no seawall sepa- cghsfl.org. rating the street from the water. The school had neither a cafete- ria nor a locker room, so the boys “Some of the students would just could not shower after exerting jump into the canal. In those days themselves on the sports field. the water was crystal clear,” said Ott, who also remembers spend- ing a lot of time pulling weeds and laying sod on the school grounds. Ott did not leave Gibbons for long. He graduated in 1966, went to the University of Notre Dame and returned to teach at Gibbons in 1970. He is now the school’s principal. Sophomores Patricia Solenski, left, and Brittany Crouse, right, sing along with their classmates during His memories are shared by the opening-of-school Mass marking Cardinal Gibbons High School’s 50th anniversary. (photos by ANA others who attended the school in RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC) those early years. Many met their husbands and wives in Gibbons’ 30, 26 and 20, also are Gibbons 10 buildings, not to mention foot- taught her at Gibbons, including hallways. Many continue to be a alumni. She was referring to the ball and baseball fields, and six her former teacher, Franciscan part of the school because their fact that physical education, in tennis courts. Sister Janet Rieden, who has been children and grandchildren at- the earliest days, meant removing The campus is surrounded by there since 1963. tend. Many also have returned, rocks from a campus that seemed nice homes with well-manicured “They were the ones who in- like Ott, to teach at their alma to be under perpetual construc- lawns, and Bay View Drive Park is stilled in so many of us a sense mater, which is celebrating its tion. next door, as is St. John the Bap- of service, a sense of giving back. Framed by banners depicting 50th anniversary this year. Now, Gibbons’ 26-acre campus tist Parish, whose pastor is the We were very lucky to have been Cardinal Gibbons High School’s “I’m actually quite happy that I has a gym that seats 1,200, 48 fully school’s supervising principal, in this environment, and I think crest and motto, Archbishop didn’t have to do the rocks,” said air-conditioned classrooms, eight Msgr. Vincent T. Kelly. it shapes you,” said Mullen. “I al- Thomas Wenski celebrates Mass Mary Mullen, a 1972 graduate science labs, a computer lab, a The school is no longer co-insti- ready can see the same thing hap- in the school gym. whose three children, now ages chapel that seats 300 and a total of tutional, as it was until 1972, with pening with (my children). This boys and girls studying separately was their foundation.” and coming together only for typ- Jack Seiler, Fort Lauderdale’s ing and science. In the beginning, mayor, is a 1981 graduate of Gib- the Piarist Fathers staffed the bons. He and all his siblings went boys’ side and the Franciscan Sis- there, one of his own children ters of Mary Immaculate staffed already graduated, two more are the girls’ side. currently enrolled and a fourth Today, Piarist priests and Fran- will be there in a couple of years. ciscan sisters remain on staff, al- “It’s very rare to find a school though the administration and that can combine the academics, faculty are overwhelmingly lay. the spiritual, the social and the The school has gone from an ini- athletics,” Seiler said. “It all comes tial enrollment of 176 freshmen together so nicely here.” and sophomores to a current to- Circuit Judge Martin Bidwill, a tal of more than 1,200 in grades 1983 graduate, praised “the values nine through 12; from losing its that all of these teachers instilled first football game 66-0 to win- in us and the work ethic.” ning state championships in vol- Carlos Perez-Cubas, activities leyball, tennis, baseball, wrestling director and a 1979 Gibbons grad and cheerleading. who also began teaching there In 1987, Gibbons also received right after college, remembers be- the Blue Ribbon for Excellence in ing student government president Education from the U.S. Depart- when the school broke ground for ment of Education. what is now known as Building One thing that has not changed M. over the past 50 years, according “I was a person with the shovel to Mullen: “It was a family then representing the students. 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MIA A8 September 2010 www.thefloridacatholic.org Your miami community A9 St. Thomas Aquinas: Success by every measure Archdiocese’s oldest high school marks 75 years of turning out Catholic leaders in every field GAIL BULFIN FAST FACTS: ST. THOMAS AQUINAS Florida Catholic correspondent 1936 — St. Anthony High School, 2008 — George F. Smith Athletic FORT LAUDERDALE — In to- founded by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Complex opens. day’s world, a high school can mea- opens with 12 students. 2009 — Michael and Diane Bienes sure its success by graduation rates, 1952 — High school program is Center for the Arts opens. testing scores and college scholar- migrated to new facility in western Fort 2010 — 23 National Merit Semifinal- ships. While these criteria are very Lauderdale; named Central Catholic High ists, 21 National Hispanic Scholars. important at St. Thomas Aquinas School; opens with 218 students. High School, leaders here look be- 1961 — School is renamed St. Current school snapshot: yond those measurements in their Thomas Aquinas High School; enrollment is 718. • Student population: 19.5 percent definition for success. Hispanic, 7 percent African- “Are the students happy?” asks 1966 — Dominican Sister John Tina Jones, principal for 11 years at Norton is assigned to St. Thomas. American, 2.5 percent Asian, this Fort Lauderdale school, which 1970 — Father Vincent T. Kelly arrives. 3 pecent multiracial, 68 percent is celebrating its 75th anniversary 1975 — Brian Piccolo Stadium opens. Caucasian year. “Is the student learning? If I 1976 — One student is named a • 44 college prep classes can put those two things together National Merit Finalist. • 96 honors courses then I know that we, as a school and 1984 — U.S. Dept. of Education • 23 Advanced Placement courses Top, Archbishop Thomas Wenski processes toward the altar Aug. 26 a faculty, are successful.” names St. Thomas a Blue Ribbon School. • Nearly 74 percent Advanced Stroll down the open-air hallways at the beginning of Mass in the capacity-filled St. Thomas Aquinas 1986 — Five National Merit Finalists, Placement passing rate gym. Below, Msgr. Vincent Kelly, supervising principal of St. Thomas of St. Thomas and it is clear this is a One National Hispanic Scholar Aquinas High School, poses with former students Jim and Maria school that acts like a family. Teach- • 44 clubs 1996 — 12 National Merit Finalists; • 10 national honors associations Camp after the 75th anniversary celebration. (photos by GAIL ers greet students by name. Legions again named Blue Ribbon School by U.S. BULFIN | FC) of parents volunteer daily in the Dept. of Education. • 86,000 hours in community service cafeteria, foundation and athletic 2001 — Three-story student parking performed (annual average) offices. Laughter and conversations garage opens. • 72 athletic teams void of profanity are exchanged • 27 sports among students between classes. 2003 — 32 National Merit Scholars • 82 state championships It is an atmosphere of respect and (13th in the U.S.), 13 National Hispanic Scholars. self-discipline. And it did not hap- — Compiled by Gail Bulfin 2006 — 14 National Merit Scholars, 21 National Hispanic Scholars. Please see AQUINAS, A20 St. Brendan Catholic Elementary School Open Registration Pre-K (2) - 8th Grade Felix Varela Program: Serving students with learning differences 3rd – 8th grade

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SCHOOL On Aug. 30, he presided at the not to do as we please, but to do as ENROLLMENT REMAINS STEADY 50th anniversary Mass for Cardi- we ought,” the archbishop told the From A1 nal Gibbons High School in Fort principals gathered Sept. 1 at St. MIAMI — Enrollment at archdioc- have remained open. So, I think that the Lauderdale, which was founded 50 Martha Church. esan schools totaled 34,260 this fall, report on enrollments is good news.” Broward high schools. years ago. (See stories, A8) The “yes” Archbishop Wenski compared to 34,418 at this time last Brother DeMaria also said that, so far, Archbishop Wenski presided Then, during a Mass for all the referred to was the “yes” of Jesus’ year, according to Christian Brother archdiocesan schools have experienced Aug. 26 at the 75th anniversary Mass Catholic school principals in the mother, Mary, and of Jesus himself, Richard DeMaria, executive director of no negative consequences from the leas- for St. Thomas Aquinas High School archdiocese, he reminded the edu- to doing the will of God. Christian Formation and archdiocesan ing of former Catholic school buildings in Fort Lauderdale, which began cators that their job is to teach “the He described today’s society as superintendent of schools. to publicly funded charter schools. life as St. Anthony High School and yes” not “the test.” That means “narcissistically self-absorbed.” “We have 158 fewer students this He said a study conducted last year then Central Catholic High School teaching the Christian understand- “We want choices,” he said, year than last,” Brother DeMaria said. found that a total of “166 students 75 years ago. (See stories, A9) ing of freedom, which is “the ability which is why all types of permanent “However, if we reduce last year’s total left Catholic schools to attend charter commitments — from marriage to enrollment by the 291 students from the schools. Only 17 students left a Catholic priesthood and religious life — are two closed schools (St. Joseph in Miami school to attend a charter school on par- on the decline. Beach and St. Elizabeth-St. Joseph in ish grounds; 294 students who attended “Any ‘yes’ is necessarily (viewed Pompano Beach, which closed at the Catholic schools that closed transferred as) a limitation on my freedom,” end of the 2009-2010 school year), to other Catholic schools.” there is a net increase of 133 students Archbishop Wenski said. “Our idea in the enrollments of the schools that — Ana Rodriguez-Soto of freedom is corrupted. Freedom comes to mean ‘doing as I please,’ that ‘I can decide for myself what is freedom to say yes to God, it’s the these are the qualities that will good and evil’; that ‘I am my own ar- freedom to become holy, to become make us free to say yes, to say yes to biter of truth’; that ‘if I am to be truly a saint.” excellence as in the sense of St. Ire- free, I must defy God, I must refuse “The stakes are high,” the arch- naeus’ maxim: ‘The glory of God is to submit to his rules.’” bishop told the principals, and that’s man fully alive,’” Archbishop Wen- But Catholic schools must teach why the Church invests in Catholic ski said. a contrary message: that to be “truly schools. “Isn’t it wonderful to be involved free” means to follow the rules of To do their job well, Catholic in Catholic education?” the arch- Christian living, “to commit oneself schools must be “about character, bishop concluded. “So many other to the pursuit of the good; it’s the compassion and virtues — because schools only can teach ‘the test’; you can teach ‘the yes.’” Archbishop Wenski also told the ‘Our idea of freedom is corrupted. Freedom comes educators that he hoped to visit all to mean “doing as I please,” that “I can decide for the archdiocesan high schools “in the coming year, and also some of myself what is good and evil”; that “I am my own our parochial schools.” arbiter of truth”; that “if I am to be truly free, I must In keeping with that promise, on Sept. 7 he celebrated the opening- 22529-0916 defy God, I must refuse to submit to his rules.”’ of-school-year Mass at Archbishop Curley Notre Dame High School in Archbishop Thomas Wenski Miami. n

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MIA A11 A12 Your miami community Florida Catholic September 2010 Manager hopes to ease burden of accreditation Jean Gonzalez Ohio. A teacher of math for middle Camp explained that the accredi- and safety standards. away from principals of individual of the Florida Catholic staff and high school-age youths and of tation process is not something that It is an arduous process and as schools. “My role offers the schools seventh-grade religion, Camp also occurs once; rather it is a seven-year a former principal, Camp under- one person who is devoted to them ORLANDO — Mary Camp’s served as principal of an Ohio ele- cycle that involves annual self- stands the challenges facing princi- and somebody who can help them friends and colleagues in Ohio mentary school and was actively in- studies and reviews of studies by pals. Day-to-day operations of deal- through the process and send them thought she was crazy to move to volved in the Ohio Catholic Schools both the diocesan superintendents ing with students, staff and parents in the right direction.” Florida in July. But the educator, Accrediting Association. and the FCC, and conferences and make it difficult for principals to An exciting prospect about her who is the newest staff member of For four decades, Florida’s Cath- visitations by assessment teams. El- put in time during work to do a self- position is seeing the launch of a the Florida Catholic Conference olic elementary schools have been ementary and special-needs school study, and Camp speculated that new website that can help princi- (FCC), said bring on Florida’s heat. under the FCC’s accreditation pro- principals of 184 schools (which in- many principals might have to take pals with the self-study task. The She is where she wants to be. gram. The program is operated by cludes 15 schools in the Savannah the time after hours to complete a accreditation program now offers “I’ve been here short of six weeks the accreditation committee with Diocese) are required to fill out a study. www.EAS-ed.org — an online re- and my office (at the FCC) is a small the approval of the bishops of Flor- self-study by October that covers But as a person with experience source that works to centralize and part of a lot of great work that goes ida. The committee is comprised of about 90 standards. in evaluating accreditation, Camp streamline communications, re- on here,” said Camp, who arrived 14 members, including a represen- Some of those standards cover also understands that the self-study porting and visitations associated from the Midwest to serve as the tative from Florida’s seven diocesan general areas, such as schools evalu- and the entire process offer so much with the program. EAS-ed, which conference’s manager for its schools offices of schools and the Diocese ating their beliefs and mission state- information to get the school on the stands for Electronic Accreditation accreditation program. “All of the of Savannah, Ga. While Catholic ments; community; curriculum; right track, and see where needs System for Education, has Elizabeth people here have been welcoming elementary schools fall under the personnel certifications and expec- should be filled and how to fill them Ann Seton as its patron saint. and they live their Catholic faith.” conference’s accreditation program, tations; registration considerations, efficiently. “It is not an easy process,” On the site, principals can fill out Camp comes to the position with Catholic high schools are accredited such as budgets and class size; Camp said, adding her job is to work the self-study, and once completed, 23 years of experience in Catholic through the Southern Association of school policies; media services; stu- with diocesan superintendents, but the appropriate school superinten- education in the Diocese of Toledo, Colleges and Schools. dent services; guidance; and health she is also only a phone call or e-mail dent can view it online. A login and password entry ensures that the self-study can only be viewed by the individual school, its diocesan Christopher Columbus superintendent and, when signed off by each diocese, Camp at the FCC. With the entire process being High School electronic, principals can fill out the study when the time is convenient, A Private, Roman Catholic, College Preparatory and it is saved and housed on the site. Camp has already gotten com- for Boys Providing Marist Educational Excellence ments from principals on how the Since 1958 site is attractive, and more impor- tantly, that it is easy to navigate. “Besides my background, I am a math teacher and I love problem- solving,” said Camp, who believes the site helps the accreditation pro- cess become the useful tool it should be for schools. “This new website is just incredible because it can ease the burden of the accreditation. And since it saves studies, principals can access from years past to see what was accomplished and whether concerns have been met, so in that way, the website can continue to be a great tool in assessment.” James Herzog, associate director for education and Camp’s immedi- ate supervisor, said the conference is delighted to have Camp on board as the new accreditation program manager. n

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MIA A13 A14 Your miami community Florida Catholic September 2010 It’s all in her journals Sister Marie Schramko, 93, has been part of Cardinal Gibbons’ history since it was founded ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO pus was nothing but barren sand administrator of schools in Chicago, Florida Catholic staff and skeletons of brick and mortar. Jolliet, Ill., and Toledo, Ohio, when “The reason I wrote this is I her mother superior told her, “Sister, FORT LAUDERDALE — The wanted people to know. We weren’t I’m going to send you to Miami.” history of Cardinal Gibbons High handed a beautiful building. We The date was July 20, 1961. She School is written in the impeccable had no building. But we did what- was actually going to Fort Lauder- longhand of Sister Marie Schramko, ever we had to do,” she said while dale. Classes were set to start Sept. bound in a series of journals she has sitting in her immaculately ordered 5 — and they did, even though the kept since she arrived in Fort Lau- office just before the start of her 50th buildings were not finished. derdale Aug. 8, 1961. year at the school — and her 75th as “This was all sand. No lights. No “I knew that if I ever tried to tell a religious. telephone,” Sister Schramko re- anybody they wouldn’t believe me,” She had been a member of the called. “We had no water. We had said the stalwart 93-year-old, who Franciscans of Mary Immaculate no lavatories. … If we wanted to go has been at Gibbons since the cam- for 27 years, a veteran teacher and to the lavatory we drove over to Holy Cross Hospital,” which is located several blocks west on Commercial Boulevard. The boys and girls went in “port-a-potties.” Sister Schramko became the At Chaminade-Madonna founding principal of the girls’ divi- sion of the co-institutional school. The boys’ division was led by a Pia- YOU Belong rist priest, Father Henry Mirowski, and the supervising principal for both was a diocesan priest, Father Thomas Dennehy. The campus was supposed to consist of two buildings — one for the girls and one for the boys. But The 50th anniversary poster for Cardinal Gibbons High School neither was complete when Sister features a picture of Sister Marie Schramko playing volleyball with Schramko arrived, “just posts stick- the students during an assembly. “I had a pair of jeans on me and ing out of the ground,” she recalled. of course the kids were just astounded,” she recalled. (photos by So the boys and girls shared one ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC) floor of the girls’ building — two rooms divided by a rudimentary Then there was the matter of get- downs from a hotel. partition. Thankfully, the contrac- ting the girls some privacy when “We sewed them together,” she tor was a man they dubbed “50-day they changed for physical educa- said, adding that one girl “was so Collins” because “within 50 days he tion. Sister Schramko asked for thrilled. She had never done any- completed the boys’ building,” Sis- some drapes to cover the windows. ter Schramko said. She was given damaged hand-me- Please see SCHRAMKO, A19

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‘To give any less than your best is to sacrifice a gift.” WORD SEARCH Those were the words of Steve Prefontaine, a famous American middle- and long- Find the following words below in the grid. distance runner of the 1970s, who died at age of 24 in a car accident. A young man who definitely tried the importance of sports and ath- to reach for the stars on the track, letes since there is a patron saint Prefontaine understood his ability for sports — St. Sebastian, a third- to light the field was something to century archer and soldier. be respected and treated as a gift There is also St. John Bosco — from God. patron of teens and children. He Athletics are a gift. Think about inspired young people to be active, how you benefit from being physi- have fun and serve one another. cally fit. It’s kind of cool to think if And there is Blessed Pier Giorgio. you want to run to the corner store, Read about this 20th-century young you have the physical ability to do man and how his love of athletics that. was overshadowed by his love to Then there are the many lessons serve people in his community. you learn from being on a team. As athletes, you can remember Everyone wants to be respected for God at all times through prayer. their abilities, whether it is being Praying before and after the person who best serves the vol- practice and games, leyball or the fastest butterfly stroke even when you are swimmer. But do you respect the dribbling the ball ATHLETICS GOD SACRIFICE talents of your fellow players? Even before making BEATITUDES JOHNBOSCO SEBASTIAN those players on the opposing team? a free throw. It BLESSED MISSION SERVICE And do you respect the people who doesn’t guaran- offer emotional support, and offer it tee that the shot FIELD MOTTO SPIRIT to others as well? Saying thanks to will go in, but it FORTITUDE PIERGIORGIO SPORTSMANSHIP those who cheer for you, and cheer- does mean you ing on your colleagues when you realize God is al- FUN PRIDE TEAMWORK are on the bench is important. ways your team- GIFT RESPECT But how do you view your athlet- mate — on and See puzzle answers, page A22 ics as a gift? Our faith recognizes off the field. The ‘Man of the Beatitudes’ Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati He could have been a movie star or a star athlete who would have made millions of en- Blessed Born: 1901 in Turin, Italy stats dorsement dollars. And maybe he would have Death: 1925, just shy of his 24th birthday had he lived past his 24th birthday. But while Beatified (a step before sainthood): 1990 by Pope John Paul II he loved sports, having sometimes reck- Feast day: July 4 less fun with friends, he was in no means a “meek and mild” young man. Pier Giorgio Nickname: “Man of the Beatitudes” Frassati’s passion was works of mercy. Champion on and off the field: He came from a wealthy family, but Pier with movie-star good looks. And he lovedPier sports Giorgio and was physical a young activity, man Giorgio enjoyed helping the poor of his such as mountain climbing expeditions and racing up and down the community — Turin, Italy, the site of the slopes of the Italian Alps on skis. But what people didn’t know about the young man is that his passion for athletics was overshadowed by his 2006 Winter Olympics. He kept a journal passion to help others and his faith. Sometimes instead of talking with of all the little things he did for those in others on his hikes, he prayed the rosary. He started each day with daily need. He did what Mother Teresa spoke Mass. The son of a wealthy senator, he spent part of each day helping of — doing small things with much love. the poor and desperate of his hometown of Turin, Italy. While he never received an Olympic Accomplishments: Although his father was wealthy, the elder medal, perhaps draping his image with Frassati doled out a meager allowance to his children so they wouldn’t a gold medal from the Turin (Torino) be spoiled. Because he didn’t have money to give as charity, Pier Giorgio Olympics is a good gesture. took a hands-on approach and kept a journal of the impoverished, Blessed Did his works of mercy mean any- listing their needs and how to help them. When an elderly woman was thing? You decide with this piece of to be evicted from a house, he found her a new home. He helped others history. On the day of his funeral, find work when they were unable. io thousands of strangers — almost all His time of death: G A few weeks before his 24th birthday, he ier Gior of them from the slums of Turin — became ill and soon lost his life to polio. His family was unaware of his P showed up for the Mass to say a final works of mercy until, on his deathbed, he gave his sister Luciana his word of thanks to a young man who journal and begged her to continue his work. embodied the Beatitudes. Frassati Would that be a way you would want to be remembered?

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MIA A15 a16 Your miami communitY Florida Catholic September 2010 Success story Archdiocese’s first Haitian principal is alumnus of two of Miami’s inner-city schools ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO “I love sports but I respect edu- Jean said he had a hard time in el- Florida Catholic staff cation more,” said Jean, whose life ementary school because he spoke story is quintessentially Miamian, only French and Creole (which, SOUTHWEST RANCHES — On and whose current status as the ironically, he no longer speaks, al- Day 17 as principal of Archbishop archdiocese’s only Haitian-born though he does understand it). Edward McCarthy High School, principal is a validation of every- “I was in a daze for years because Richard Jean huddled with the thing Catholic schools strive to do they were talking around me. I singers and instrumentalists who — and succeed at. didn’t know what was going on,” he had played at the opening-of-school Jean, 41, stands 6 foot 2 inches, recalled. “I thought I was dumb.” Mass. and wears a crisp suit and tie to Once the English “clicked” He had noticed that, unlike the school every day. He was born in around fifth or sixth grade, he football or volleyball players, these Port-au-Prince and came to Miami wound up an honor student in high kids were not wearing special shirts in 1975, at age 5, with his mother school. announcing their involvement in and three siblings. She raised them “I was the king of the mountain. the choir. We’re going to get you alone, but insisted on a Catholic I was ready for school (every day),” special shirts, he told them. education. he said, noting that the experience “They’re singing and praising He attended St. Mary Cathedral has added to his perspective as an God and they don’t have a shirt School (class of 1984) and Archbish- educator. representing that. They should be op Curley Notre Dame High School “Kids don’t wake up wanting (to recognized. They’re just as impor- (class of 1988), where he contribut- fail),” he said. There is always a rea- tant as any athletic sport,” Jean ex- ed to a state championship in bas- son, and it is up to their teachers to plained later, noting “not everybody ketball his sophomore year, and led figure out the problem. can play sports, but everybody can Miami-Dade County in scoring as a be involved in something.” junior and senior. MOVE NORTH An interesting viewpoint from What he learned only after he After high school, Jean attended someone who went to college on a graduated is that his pastor at the Duquesne University in Pittsburgh basketball scholarship and at one time, Msgr. Gerard LaCerra of St. on a basketball scholarship — the Richard Jean, the archdiocese’s first Haitian principal and a product point entertained the idea of play- Mary Cathedral, “had families who of the archdiocese’s Catholic schools, poses in his new office at ing in the NBA. helped pay for us to go to school.” PleaSe See JEAN, A18 archbishop McCarthy High School. (aNa RODRIGUeZ-SOTO | FC)

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Bullying is seen by some as a part of growing up, but has cyberbullying made the issue even worse?

Jean Gonzalez online posts. This later led to “Communicating with one “Social networking is a reality HELPFUL SITES of the Florida Catholic staff the stabbing death of Sarah Lu- another is different now,” Ra- of today’s culture,” Aguilar said. Web Wise Kids — webwisekids. demann at the hands of Rachel chael said. “I can control what “Parents need to know what ORLANDO — Erin Persinger org Wade. I say and what I post, but I can’t their children are doing online is a good student at Bishop Verot NetSmartz — netsmartz.org control everyone else.” and who they are friends with High School in Fort Myers who National Crime Prevention DAMAGING EFFECTS online. And they need to let the enjoys volunteering in her com- Council — ncpc.org The effects of cyberbullying A REAL SITUATION children know that they want to munity, hanging out with friends Wired Safety — wiredsafety.org on children and teens mimic Margie Aguilar, director of know where they are going on- and participating in sports. Cyberbullying Research that of other types of bullying — technological instruction for line and they are going to check She’s a good kid who sticks Center — cyberbullying.us a drop in grades, low self-esteem, the Diocese of Orlando, believes where they are going online.” up for her friends. A good kid changes in interest, and depres- cyberbullying is a very real and who’s had her share of Facebook sion. However, the difference very important topic that needs PROACTIVE APPROACH fights. between cyberbullying and that to be in the forefront of both edu- In her own home, Aguilar, “As a 16-year-old girl, I’ll be for cyberbullies to be anony- of more “conventional” bullying cators’ and parents’ minds. the mother of three children, honest; I have gone on Facebook mous, as well. When the Internet, is that it can take place within a “Cyberbullying is a problem created e-mail accounts for her and defended my friends against cell phones or other devices are child’s home, which is usually that has become widespread as two oldest children (a teen and a people (who) have bullied them, used to send or post texts or im- where they can be safe. more and more children have preteen) and created a Facebook and I have said unnecessary ages intended to hurt, torment, There is also the issue of per- an online presence on the social account for her oldest. In doing comments about other people harass, embarrass or otherwise manency and a no-holds-barred networking sites, and it needs to so, she is able to keep an eye on while doing it,” said Erin, who target another person, that is cy- attitude during “cyber-attacks.” be treated as bullying,” Aguilar their accounts (including know- began her junior year. “Cyber- berbullying. Erin said that she is constantly said. “One of the biggest prob- ing their passwords) and she is bullying is real. This is 2010 and When experts or news reports amazed at what people will text lems is the lack of supervision able to put security measures there are people who don’t care talk about cyberbullying, many or type on instant messages or from the parents.” on the social network account, what they say, because they feel times social networking sites on MySpace or Facebook boards Aguliar has experience sitting such as whom children are able they can say whatever they want such as Facebook and MySpace that she knows she wouldn’t hear in with Catholic school admin- to chat with, be friends with, etc. because they are hiding behind a are mentioned. Unfortunately, come out of that person’s mouth. istrators, students and parents Most teens won’t think about computer screen.” there have been cases in which “There are things said that during conferences to discuss putting security settings on Erin was one of several teens attacks on those social network would never be said face to face,” the cyberbullying. Many times, their account, leaving them wide volunteering for the Catholic sites have escalated to real- the teen said. “And the messages Aguilar said, parents react in- open to the entire Internet com- HEART Workcamp held in Or- world violence. In 2006, 47-year- are there for so many people to credulously because they say munity. Aguilar is well aware lando in July. She took a week old Lori Drew played a prank on see. So you can’t ignore it, you they were unaware their kids that while conventional bully- to meet teens from across the her 13-year-old neighbor, Megan can’t stop it, and sometimes had a Facebook or MySpace ac- ing might be more clandestine, country to paint homes in the Meier, by posing as a teenage boy you can’t delete it. It won’t just count, much less that they were in the corner of a schoolyard or summer heat. During a break, who posted attacks against the go away. Even when you de- using that account to participate when a victim is more isolated, she and other teens, along with girl over a two-hour period. The lete something, it could still be in bullying. cyberbullying can be there “for adult chaperones, talked with attack the adult started spawned there on a feed where people can While parents say that their the world to see.” the Florida Catholic about the others online to post vicious search it. The only way to pre- children might not have had per- And that is why parental con- realities of bullying and cyber- rhetoric. Megan, a Missouri teen, vent cyberbullying (on Facebook mission to create social network trols and interaction are so criti- bullying, and how it has affected committed suicide that night. In boards) is to not have a Facebook or e-mail accounts, it is easy for cal. Aguilar said while parents their own lives. 2008, Lori Drew was indicted account.” children to go behind parents’ might be intimidated by creat- on one count of conspiracy and Rachael Chesnover, a sopho- backs to create the accounts ing an account, it is important to DEFINITION three counts of computer fraud more from Fort Myers High themselves because accounts do that for the children, instead According to the National under the Computer Fraud and School and also a parishioner of can be accessed anywhere, in- of letting them do it for them- Crime Prevention Council, cy- Abuse Act for her role in what Resurrection of Our Lord Par- cluding libraries, friends’ hous- selves. There are help menus to berbullying is similar to other was dubbed the “MySpace sui- ish, added it is intimidating that es, or anywhere with a wireless assist parents, and Aguilar en- types of bullying, except it takes cide hoax.” with a single click of a mouse, a Internet connection and access courages parents to research place online and through text On July 23, a Clearwater lewd comment or vicious rumor to a laptop. Aguilar said teachers online before creating an messages sent to cell phones. 20-year-old was convicted of can be spread to an entire com- and parents have to be educated account. Usually victims know their cy- second-degree murder of a then- munity of people. It’s a cowardly about cyberbullying and social “My kids know that berbully, whether they are class- 18-year-old rival for a boyfriend. action to attack people this way, networking because that will PleaSe See mates or online acquaintances. The two women began cyber- Rachael said, but it is the reality allow them to be proactive, not CYBERBULLY, A24 But the Internet offers an avenue attacking one another through of being online. reactive after the fact.

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JEAN From A16 ‘Big only way he could afford to go. He said he was ready to leave south Florida. “I love the mix of cultures here,” he said, leagues,’ but up North “you see so many more (black) doctors, lawyers, judges compared to down here.” He left Duquesne after his second year lots of when a new coach came in, and finished his bachelor’s degree at Barry University in Mi- ami Shores, also on a basketball scholarship. (Eventually he earned his master’s there as mentors well.) He said he never thought of education as Richard Jean credits late a career. He majored in sports management with a minor in business administration and Msgr. Gerard LaCerra, began looking toward playing in the NBA. Then the father of a friend suggested, “On your Christian Brothers for his down time, come to my school and sub. You’ll success be a great role model.” Jean was skeptical. Me? But “that’s how I got Richard Jean speaks to members of the choir and instrumentalists after the opening- SOUTHWEST RANCHES — Rich- into education,” he said. of-school Mass Aug. 31. (PHOTOS BY ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC) ard Jean did not get to the “big leagues” Somewhere along the way, he also remem- of Archbishop Edward McCarthy High bered why he had begun playing basketball in ley Notre Dame, where Brother DeMaria was too long, they’ll wonder, ‘What will he do if I School without a little help from his men- the first place: “to go to college and graduate principal. get in a fight here?’” tors — a lot of mentors. with a degree.” “I have watched him grow over the past His educational motto, he said, is simple: Not only did his pastor find families to After obtaining his certification, he began years into a very strong administrator who “Kids come first.” It’s not what the parents or help pay his way through school, Msgr. working as dean of students and basketball has the ability to win the confidence of stu- teachers want, but what students need that Gerard LaCerra, now deceased, also coach at Archbishop High dents, faculty and parents,” Brother DeMaria matters. hired him at Archbishop Coleman Car- School in southwestern Miami-Dade County. said. “I am confident that he will demonstrate “I’m willing to make tough decisions,” he roll High School when he was supervis- After a year there, he moved to his alma mat- those same qualities in his new position at said, whether it involves school finances, stu- ing principal there. er, Curley Notre Dame, where he taught math Archbishop Edward McCarthy High School.” dent discipline or teacher competence. The Msgr. Pablo Navarro, pastor of St. John and physical education, and served as dean “He’s going to be the greatest high school same way he cannot allow a student to dis- Neumann Parish in Kendall, encouraged of students. principal in the whole archdiocese,” said an rupt learning in a classroom, “I can’t allow a him to apply for the job of principal while “My favorite job,” he calls it. “The great ebullient Father Brendan Dalton, supervis- teacher to disrupt education for children.” he was pastor at St. Timothy. thing about being dean of students is you get ing principal of McCarthy High. “He’s very He is also a firm believer in Catholic edu- The middle name of Jean’s younger to interact more with the students. As a prin- sociable and very out there with the kids. The cation, saying that while he has the greatest son, Kevin, honors the basketball coach cipal, you interact more with adults.” kids like him.” respect for public school teachers and ad- he had at Archbishop Curley Notre Dame In 2003, at age 32, he was named principal ministrators, “I don’t see the mission there. High School, Christian Brother Kevin of St. Francis Xavier School in Overtown. A ‘COOL’ It’s a mission we have to have and I find it in a Griffith. year later, he became assistant principal at “I think you’re cool,” said senior Joanna Catholic school. It’s about God.” Another Christian Brother, Brother St. Timothy School in Miami, taking over as Theodorou when Jean asked her what she In fact, his office is decorated not with Richard DeMaria, his principal when principal a year later. thought of him just before the opening-of- sports memorabilia, but with paintings of St. he worked at Curley Notre Dame, also That’s where he was this August when he school Mass Aug. 31. Francis of Assisi — whose prayer he recites pushed Jean to stay in the classroom de- was asked to succeed McCarthy’s founding He spends most of his workdays walking every morning — and the Virgin Mary. spite the workload he had as an adminis- principal, Richard Pehrla, and become only up and down McCarthy’s hallways, stopping “I’ve been blessed,” he said of his appoint- trator. “How are you going to teach teach- the second principal in the school’s 12-year kids to chat, or to admonish them about tuck- ment to McCarthy. “I’m first generation. For ers if you were never a teacher?” Jean said history. Located in southwestern Broward ing in their shirts and trimming their hair. me this is incredible, now being part of the Brother DeMaria would tell him. County, McCarthy has 1,400 students and a “The kids already started saying how mean system to help other kids be able to do what There is also the memory of the times waiting list. I am,” Jean said with an easy laugh. “I believe I did.” he served Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, of- Jean, who lives in downtown Miami with in dealing with the little things. If you deal “I want to be that teacher that kids remem- ten at ceremonies involving Archbishop his Bahamian-born wife and three children, with the little things, you won’t have to deal ber as having changed their life,” Jean added. Edward A. McCarthy, Miami’s second had to make a lot of changes to his life in order with the big things. If the kids know that I’m “Because that’s what I had.” n archbishop, for whom the high school is to accept the job, switching his oldest son, 16, willing to suspend them because their hair is named. “Seven days a week I was at St. to McCarthy and his daughter, 7, to nearby St. Mary,” Jean said. Bernadette. He also drops off his year-old son When Pope John Paul II visited Miami at nursery school on the way to school each in 1987, Jean and his brothers “were the morning. ones walking in front of the popemobile “We had to move everybody,” said Jean, holding the cross downtown.” who seldom leaves the office before 6:30 p.m. He recalled how Msgr. LaCerra would tell him and the other servers, “You guys ‘BIG LEAGUES’ are our A-team.” While he enjoyed his time at St. Timothy In fact, his first visit to Disney World — where he was highly regarded by parents was with a group of altar servers from and faculty — Jean said he feels privileged to the cathedral. It was Jean’s first-ever va- have been given the opportunity to be princi- cation, the first time he and his brothers pal of a high school. “It’s like going up to the had traveled north of Fort Lauderdale. big leagues.” “It was like discovering a whole new In fact, with a 61-acre campus and a new world,” he recalled. “I know that today football stadium, McCarthy High is “by far there’s a lot of issues. Priests have done the biggest school I’ve ever been at,” Jean said. things. But I have to say I’ve been around “We have the potential to even grow more. a lot of priests and everything I’ve ever This really is an up-and-coming school.” experienced has only been positive, with Jean praises the “all-star” faculty he inher- the and with priests.” ited, as well as the staff and assistant princi- Principal Richard Jean and supervising principal Father Brendan Dalton pose with five Now that life has reconnected Jean to pals. “The school is well-run.” students at the entrance to McCarthy High School, from left, Olivia Richards, a senior the past that shaped his future, he said Christian Brother Richard DeMaria, ex- whose parents are from Jamaica; Alison Nemia, a senior whose mom is Irish; Myrdjanah he appreciates the divine symmetry. ecutive director of Christian Formation and Mondesir, a senior from Haiti; Megan Sandora, a junior whose parents are Italian; and “We did all the Masses for the arch- superintendent of schools for the archdio- Kimberly Salazar, a junior whose parents are from Colombia. “I love the mix of cultures bishop. Now to be here and to part of his cese, has known Jean since he worked at Cur- here,” said Jean, the archdiocese’s first Haitian-born principal. legacy, I think is amazing.” n

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SCHRAMKO wealthier in terms of facilities today, “She has more certifications than “We have that tradition continued after Hur- any teacher,” said Gail Breton, also no doors or From A14 ricane Wilma hit in 2005, Perez-Cu- an assistant principal at Gibbons. windows yet, but CGH bas said. “When you see kids com- “She told me that whenever they is shaping thing like that before.” ing from Boca and all over to clean needed a teacher, she went back up fine!” Physical education, at that point, and fix up, you say, ‘Wow, they really and took more classes and got the says this meant “we would go out and pick are connected.’” degree.” scrapbook up rocks and clear land,” said Sister He said it took him a while to get This year, for the first time, Sister entry from Schramko, who taught that for one used to working with Sister Sch- Schramko will not teach a class, but August semester. ramko as a faculty member rather will continue to tutor students who 1961. Sister She recalled planning a school than a student. “All she had to do need extra help. Schramko, dance — “I always wanted them to was give that stare. She was a force She can no longer climb to the top wearing a feel like they were in a high school” to be reckoned with,” said Perez-Cu- of the stands, but she plans to be at full habit, — and having some girls come up to bas, who learned algebra from Sister every game, supporting Gibbons’ is on the her convinced it would be a disaster Schramko. “When I started teaching athletes. left. (ANA because the boys would never ask here and I got a note to come and see As she has done every morning RODRIGUEZ- them to dance. her … I started trembling.” for the past 45 years, she will con- SOTO | FC) Sister Schramko bet that the boys He has since learned that “she has tinue to walk across the street to her would. The price of losing: “I want a tremendous sense of humor — off office from her home — the only one some grass,” she told them. The next the charts.” in existence in that neighborhood day, three girls came in, each bear- That’s evident when Sister Sch- when the school was founded, the ing a piece of sod. “If you were good, ramko tells the story of how the girls one that still serves as a convent for you were allowed to water it, but you were initially not allowed to use the her and Sister Janet Rieden, a fellow didn’t dare to step on it.” gym. “So we changed that,” she said Franciscan who has taught at the Speaking of landscaping, “There simply. school since 1963. was one boy, I wondered how he Then there was the time “I sur- If anybody asks Sister Schramko was ever going to graduate, because prised them all at an assembly. I a question, such as how many stu- whenever I saw him he was on a went out and played volleyball. I had dents were in the first graduating Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School tractor putting in a tree,” Sister Sch- a pair of jeans on me and of course, class, or how many have graduated “Keeping the Tradition in the 21st Century” ramko said. the kids were astounded.” in all the years the school has ex- Circumstances dictated that The picture of her playing that day isted, she will walk over to her filing 1435 S.W. 12 Avenue, Miami, FL 33129 everyone had to pitch in to get the now adorns the poster announcing cabinet or her journals and put her 305-858-3722 school off the ground, and those les- the school’s golden anniversary. fingers directly on the answers: 64 www.stspeter-paul.org sons were incorporated into the cur- Sister Schramko also is known and 11,374, respectively. • PK-4 through Grade 8 riculum. “When we started out, they for attending every athletic event, And when former students come saw that we had nothing. Whatever according to Ryan Saunders, a 2002 visiting, she will be happy to wel- • Religion instruction everyday we did, we did with the kids,” Sis- graduate. “She sits out in the bleach- come them back, because “I’m very • Fully accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference ter Schramko said. “If you wanted ers with her umbrella and is at ev- interested in how our students turn • Certified teachers something to succeed, you had to erything.” out, how they’re using their lives.” • Smart Boards and computers in every classrooms do everything you possibly could. “I loved football and I loved base- “I never knew I was going to live • Fully equipped computer lab We tried to embed that into the stu- ball,” said Sister Schramko, who this long,” Sister Schramko said. dents. Maybe not verbally, but just was raised in “a little mining town,” “Did I have fun? Oh, yes. I enjoyed it. • Two state of the arts playground seeing what we were doing.” Johnstown, Pa., with two older I played with the kids.” Now Accepting Step-Up-for Students It is one of the lessons that stuck, brothers and two younger sisters. Moreover, she added, “I have no (visit www.stepupforstudents.org) 22462-0916 especially with the earlier gradu- “We didn’t have too many oppor- desire to retire. When I wear out, I Call for an appointment to visit the school. ates. tunities (to play sports) like the girls wear out.” n “We really vested a lot in the have today.” school,” said activities director Car- Over the past 50 years, she has los Perez-Cubas, a 1979 graduate continued to teach while serving as who has worked at the school since assistant principal, a position she as- 1983. “What a bonding experience sumed when the school became co- IMMACULATA for the kids, to do physical, manual educational in 1972. 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MIA A19 A20 Your miami community Florida Catholic September 2010 A challenge for ‘school of champions’ Archbishop Wenski urges St. Thomas Aquinas students to heed Jesus’ call to Christian discipleship Tom and Judy Maus, St. Thomas Aquinas class of 1953, pose with Dominican Sister John Norton and Frank Krauser, whose two children GAIL BULFIN their grandson, Joey Maus, class of 2014, after the Mass marking the graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School, celebrate in the Florida Catholic correspondent school’s 75th anniversary. (photos by GAIL BULFIN | FC) gym following the 75th anniversary Mass. FORT LAUDERDALE — Arch- AQUINAS In the class of 2009, 254 students JOIN THE eastern Broward County as St. An- bishop Thomas Wenski kicked were recognized by the Advanced thony High School. Founded by the off the yearlong celebration of St. From A9 Placement organization for their CELEBRATION Adrian Dominican Sisters, the first Thomas Aquinas High School’s 75th achievements in the annual AP Events for the 75th anniversary of graduating class was made up of anniversary Aug. 26 by celebrating pen by accident. tests. This past year’s class was St. Thomas Aquinas High School will nine students. Mass in a gymnasium packed with Msgr. Vincent T. Kelly, supervis- awarded more than $59 million in be spread across the entire academic Recognizing the need to expand students, teachers and alumni. ing principal whose commitment to college scholarship aid. calendar. the real estate footprint of the Cath- Under the backdrop of state St. Thomas began with his arrival Results like these don’t come • Archbishop Thomas Wenski olic community, Archbishop Joseph championship banners in 17 sports at the school in 1970, explains that without a first-rate staff of teachers launched the celebration with a joyous P. Hurley of St. Augustine — the from 1972 to present — and at the over the years, the school has de- and a proactive guidance staff. Cur- Mass in a packed-to-the-brim gymna- diocese which then encompassed site where such students as tennis veloped a “respectful atmosphere rent teachers have, on average, 21 sium (see story, this page ). For the first nearly the whole state — purchased star Chris Evert and football legend in which academic discipline is in- years of teaching experience. time in its history, the school will allow land upon which St. Anthony High Brian Piccolo sharpened their ath- sisted upon.” Msgr. Kelly said, “It is paramount students to wear jeans and sneakers School would relocate in 1952, at letic skills — a beaming Msgr. Vin- “Self-discipline is the basis of any that St. Thomas continue its empha- on first Fridays, with a donation for the Davie Boulevard and Southwest 21st cent T. Kelly, supervising principal achievement. For 1,000 years the sis on the teacher. It is absolutely student-run fund for Haitian school Avenue. of this Catholic school powerhouse, Church has nurtured that with its necessary to have vibrant teachers children. Taking the name Central Catho- welcomed the archbishop on his culture of sacrifice, Lenten obser- and professionals who are informed, • Other events include the gala at lic High School to better reflect first official visit saying, “May you vances and prayer. In education, challenged, and conversant with so- the Westin Diplomat in Hollywood on its location within the county, the be at home here.” you absolutely have to be self-dis- ciety and its needs.” Oct. 30, the annual celebrity pro-am school soon grew to more than 800 He thanked the teachers, who he ciplined. You have to know when to golf tournament in April 2011, and a students. In 1961, the school again said are “the heart and soul of this study, when to react.” ATHLETIC SUCCESS special alumni dinner. For information changed its name to St. Thomas great school,” and invited guests to Best-selling author Michael Con- In addition to academic achieve- and tickets, contact the school at 954- Aquinas in honor of the Domini- let “the Lord to be part of every mo- nelly, class of 1974, credits St. Thom- ment, St. Thomas has a deep tradi- 581-0700. can priest who is the patron saint of ment of the anniversary year.” as for much of his success. “I wasn’t tion of athletic excellence. Seven- • Endowment campaigns launched education. Today, the school has an Leading the opening procession the best student, but St. Thomas re- teen of its sports have won a total to help sustain the financial health of enrollment of more than 2,100 with of 27 priests were students carry- quired a work ethic and I developed of 82 state championship trophies. the school are under way. Gifts can be a waiting list hundreds long. ing flags bearing the colorful seals one there that has served me all my The 2008 football team finished the made to the Father Vincent T. Kelly Aqui- The role of the family is apparent of the school, state and papal arms. life. My job has no hours, no real season ranked No. 1 in the nation. nas Endowment, Sister John Norton in most every aspect of the Aquinas The prayer of the faithful was recit- structure. It relies almost entirely Sports Illustrated magazine recog- Academic Endowment, George F. Smith community life. Msgr. Kelly believes ed in three different languages by on self-motivation. I think I have (St. nized it as No. 1 in its 2009 preseason Athletic Endowment, and Bienes Center that involving parents to be part of students Sophie-Anne Baril, Mon- Thomas) to thank for that.” rankings. The school has won the for the Arts Endowment funds. Contact their students’ lives is key, both now the foundation office at 954-327-2189 ica Rivera and Frances Rodriguez. Broward County All-Sports Trophy for more details. and in the future. Msgr. Michael Souckar, a 1980 grad- HIGH STANDARDS 30 years in a row. “We want parents involved in uate who until this month served as This rich tradition of respect and This year, St. Thomas was chosen one is sick. He’s really unique. He most everything that affirms the life chancellor of the archdiocese and discipline in academics, athletics, as the practice facility for the NFL follows up with kids if they are hurt. of the student,” he said. arts and spirituality was built over Pro Bowl teams. Its alumni include And he does so much to get kids into Family allegiance is strong in this Please see MASS, A23 many decades of focused leadership football greats Brian Piccolo, Stefan college.” school, where last names can sound at St. Thomas. Humphries and Michael Irvin. Ten- Tennis great Evert said she was familiar no matter what your gener- Former principal Sister John Nor- nis legend Chris Evert is a graduate. grateful that the school understood ation. Take the name Maus, for ex- ton arrived in 1966 and was part of The school sent five alumni to the the need for flexibility when she was ample. Tom Maus and his wife, Judy, the Dominican community that 2008 Summer Olympics, including competing at national and interna- 1956 grads, saw their son Joe gradu- helped staff the school. Unstoppable track medalist Sanya Richards. tional levels. “They allowed me to ate in 1970 and now enjoy watching even at age 85, she is currently the Just as tenure with teachers has be absent to pursue my sport and to their grandson Joey, 14, begin his coordinator of special events. She produced great academic results, so make up the work when I got back. Aquinas career as a freshman. recalls that when then-Father Kelly too has coaching longevity contrib- I have great memories of all of my The school has graduated stu- arrived at the school, he rolled up uted to winning athletic seasons. friends there and all of the support dents who have become lawyers, his sleeves and got going. Head football coach and athletic di- I got.” judges, doctors and, yes, priests. “He would spend every Saturday rector George Smith has been with The fine arts program is now Msgr. Michael Souckar, who until on campus laying sod, painting,” the school for more than 28 years; housed in the Bienes Arts Center, this month served as chancellor for she said. girls soccer coach, Carlos Giron, for which opened in the spring of 2009. the archdiocese and secretary to the The school’s high standards, vi- 28 years; and Lisa Zielinski, girls vol- It has a 300-seat theater and has archbishop, is a 1980 grad. sion and commitment to excel have leyball coach, for 23 years. But it is played host to Broadway stars and “I had an interest in the priest- produced visible results. St. Thomas their commitment to their student- nationally acclaimed music and hood even when I was in high earned the U.S. Department of Edu- athletes that has created a lifetime dance troupes. But the appreciation school. St. Thomas nurtured my cation’s Blue Ribbon award for ex- bond between the coaches, teachers for art began decades before the vocation to the priesthood and was cellence — twice. and former students. new building opened. In the 1960s, very supportive, as were my class- It traditionally ranks among the Every year, former football play- St. Thomas developed a forensic mates,” he said. top schools in the state and nation- ers come back at Thanksgiving to (speech) program that competed The values that guided the school In 1985, Sister John Norton, then ally for National Merit Scholars. In scrimmage with current players. nationally. in its early years continue to be principal, and Msgr. Vincent 2003, St. Thomas Aquinas claimed Sister Norton attributes this loyalty guideposts today. Sister Norton said Kelly, still supervising principal, 32 National Merit Finalists, top in to Coach Smith’s commitment to his ST. ANTHONY HIGH it is the spirit. “People can feel it as celebrated St. Thomas Aquinas the state and 13th in the United players. “He respects them, the stu- This nationally recognized Cath- soon as they step on campus. It’s a High School’s 50th anniversary. States. dents. He is the first to call if some- olic school had its start in 1936 in spirit of happiness.” n

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LINDA REEVES is a good mission.” Freedom Rosary on Aug. 9 at a din- of the Florida Catholic staff Gary Graham, a Vero Beach ner hosted by Knights of Columbus pharmacist, is directing the rosary Council 12141 of Holy Cross Parish. VERO BEACH — Two Catholics project. Graham is a parishioner, “Let me demonstrate this if I can,” — with the aid of a local Buddhist, extraordinary minister of holy Com- said DelVecchio, as she stood before a Muslim and a Jew — have created munion and lector at Holy Cross in Knights and their wives and guests. and are now promoting a “talking Vero Beach, and the rosary devotee “It is an interesting way to marry rosary,” a unique prayer appara- came up with the idea of a rosary technology and liturgy,” said Grand tus inspired by the Mother of Jesus that talks, but takes no credit for the Knight Tom LaRocca, who is im- Christ. concept. pressed with the rosary. “I think “I was asked to help develop the “This is not my idea. It was given it can be very helpful for the aging project,” said the Muslim, a Boyn- to us,” said Graham, who received population. My mother-in-law has ton Beach software engineer, who the rosary call loud and clear late dementia, and she forgets the mys- wishes to remain unnamed. one night in 2003, which was the de- teries.” The computer guru has devel- clared “Year of the Rosary” by Pope The mysteries are recited on oped the “Freedom Rosary” fea- John Paul II. Graham and his wife certain days of the week and times turing microtechnology and voices of 14 years, Rae DelVecchio, who is of the year, and which is prayed on with the help of a Buddhist, a com- also a pharmacist, are funding the A talking rosary is displayed by creators Gary Graham and Rae what day is all a mystery to many, puter hardware professional, who Freedom Rosary initiative and pro- DelVecchio of Holy Cross Parish in Vero Beach. (PHOTO BYLINDA but the talking device is actually wishes to be known as simply A.J. moting it. REEVES | FC • EFFECT BY MICHAEL CARLOCK | FC) programmed to feature the correct “I had no idea about the rosary,” “We think it is the Blessed Mother mystery on the correct day because he further explained. “I have learned who gave us the idea because she tradition holds that the rosary devo- 97.1 Ocean and WGYL 93.7 the it is linked to the Church’s liturgical along the way. I showed it to a priest wants this out, and it is going to get tion started with St. Dominic, who Breeze, who graciously volunteered calendar. in Miami (who) was very excited. It there,” said DelVecchio. (Catholic preached the devotion in the 13th for the prayer role. After the beauti- “A lot of people have issues with century after being moved by a vi- fully prayed Our Father and Hail dementia,” said LaRocca about the sion of the Blessed Mother.) Mary comes the Glory Be, and then mental deterioration that brings on A Jewish Web designer, Yehuda a mystery (joyful, luminous, sor- the lack of ability to process thought. Nayman, developed an Internet rowful or glorious), which is a pas- “The rosary could be very helpful.” site to introduce to the cyberworld sage in the life of Christ or Mary. The rosary advocates are seeking Songs and Prayer the praying device equipped with a DelVecchio is the voice behind no profits from the Freedom Rosa- microspeaker and lithium polymer the mystery readings. “We recorded ry. At this point, the rosaries have a in the battery. them in a studio,” she said about price tag of $60, even though there “We want to spread the rosary to her recording debut. “I kept think- is $100 worth of electronics in each Spirit of Taizé the world,” said DelVecchio, also ing I hope this comes off in a way rosary. a parish lector and extraordinary that men and women will like it. The initial production run in- minister of holy Communion. I thought about how I would read cluded 1,000 rosaries and proceeds Christian Prayer by Candlelight After seven years of twists and them and present the word.” are about 20 cents per rosary, ac- turns, challenges, prototypes and At this time, the talking rosary cording to DelVecchio. The couple failures, the Freedom Rosary is now developers are attempting to take has given rosaries away as gifts and a reality in the modern world with the device to their own little corner promotions. If successful, the Holy Come and enter more deeply into the all sorts of other hand-held devices, of the world in the northern Dio- Cross couple will produce more. including iPhones, iPods and iP- cese of Palm Beach, visiting orga- Any proceeds made are slated to presence of God through ads. nizations and talking to ministers aid charitable organizations dedi- Although it looks ordinary, the of their parish. A Spanish version of cated to getting rid of human traf- beautiful meditative singing, Freedom Rosary has a small “on the rosary is also in the works. ficking, the illegal trade of human scripture and reflective silence, as we pray button” located on the back of a Most importantly, the couple beings for commercial sexual ex- lightweight, 2½-by-1½-inch silver hopes to grab the attention of ploitation or forced labor. together for peace, healing and crucifix concealing an array of elec- youngsters, who are multitasking Deacon Richard Blake of Holy tronic components. When activat- like crazy on cell phones, computers Cross believes DelVecchio and reconciliation in our world. ed, a voice sounds in prayer, “In the and other electronics these days. Graham are the perfect apostles to name of the Father, and of the Son “We are hoping the kids will catch spread the Marian message. Tuesday, September 21, 7:30 pm and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.” The onto it,” said DelVecchio. “Rae said that they wanted to de- pleasant voice belongs to a local ra- The talking rosary that incorpo- velop the rosary to help free people,” Tuesday, October 19, 7:30 pm dio personality, Hamp Elliott, pro- rates technology and the traditional he explained. “I suggested human gram director for FM radio WOSN rosary prayers and meditations was trafficking. Their rosary is a won- unveiled to Richard Schlitt, the Holy derful little gadget. They are filled Cross youth minister, in July. with a lot of spirit and passion.” Answers to A15 puzzle Schlitt took boxes of rosaries, the Now that they have come up same size as a traditional rosary, with a way to bring age-old prayer along on a South Carolina mission practices and a glimpse of Christ’s trip. He and his 55 young missionar- life into the digital world, the Holy ies were fascinated by the Marian- Cross inventors hope to reach many blue talking beads. prayerful people with the talking “The rosary was wonderful,” rosary. And by the looks of things, COR JESU CHAPEL at BARRY UNIVERSITY said Schlitt. “It is a beautiful tool. I they are already reaching Catholics 11300 NE Second Avenue, Miami Shores will loan them out to youths to take and non-Catholics alike. n 305-899-3650 or 305-458-9919 home and bring back. One kid can 22615-0916 take it each week and pray it at home For project information, call with the family.” 1-877-334-2762 or visit www. DelVecchio also showed off the freedomrosary.com.

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Call 352-732-8114 or being open to serving God. “Stay the hallway until the very last note of students and earmarked for school- e-mail [email protected]. 9/16b awake, Jesus tells his disciples in the recessional was played, tapping children in Haiti. today’s Gospel.” rhythmically on his pastoral staff as The final gift, an Aquinas Raiders The archbishop explained that a the choir led a booming rendition of football jacket, was presented by St. Place OURY CLASSIFIED ad! disciple is a kind of student. “These the hymn “God Has Smiled on Us,” Thomas’ legendary coach George words of Jesus are an invitation — written by 2010 St. Thomas grad Smith, who made the archbishop 1-888-275-9953 an invitation not to miss out on a Daniel Murcia. laugh when he suggested he use it great adventure — the adventure of After Mass, Tina Jones, St. the next time he rides his motor- discipleship. Thomas’ principal, greeted the cycle. n “Over the years St. Thomas Aqui- students and guests and promised nas has existed to help you be not that, throughout this next year, “We SEE MORE ON only good students, but also good will continue to honor the past, em- disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ. brace the present and envision the THE WEB To become a disciple is to set out on future.” a great adventure with Jesus who Proclamations and congratula- Here’s a look at some stories that calls us each by name and says, tory letters were read from the City ran on the archdiocesan website, ‘Follow me.’ of Fort Lauderdale, Broward Coun- www.miamiarch.org, in the past month. To see them, click on the “You could say that a Catholic ty Commission and Florida Gov. “news center” tab and look along school, like St. Thomas, should Charlie Crist. Dominican Sister the column on the right, or click awaken within us the ability to hear John Norton, a former St. Thomas on “news archive” and search via the Lord’s invitation to follow him. Aquinas principal, accepted an keywords. A Catholic school, with its emphasis award on behalf of the school from • Recent opinion pieces by on discipline and character and ex- the National Catholic Educational Archbishop Thomas Wenski on La- cellence, should equip us with the Association for the school’s out- bor Day and immigration; the 9/11 courage to act on that invitation — standing success. controversy; Christian prayer; and and thus to follow him as we make St. Thomas parent Maureen his homilies to Catholic principals, our journey through life. It is how we Rotella read a letter from Cardi- as well as students at St. Thomas respond to this invitation that will nal Sean O’Malley of Boston. And Aquinas and Cardinal Gibbons high determine the direction our lives Msgr. Souckar read a special letter schools. will take,” Archbishop Wenski said. of congratulations from Pope Bene- • Archbishop Curley Notre In closing, he challenged the stu- dict XVI. Dame: Archbishop Wenski celebrates dents to “wake up and don’t miss out In a gesture of gratitude for help- opening-of-school-year Mass. • “Cycling for Change”: Priest and his team make pit stop in Miami HAITI cafeteria of Notre Dame Acade- before ending 5,000-mile anti- my for girls. The goal is to build From A3 poverty journey in Key West. a new church building in order • St. Monica Gardens: Arch- to accommodate the growth bishop Thomas Wenski dedicates 22545-0916 As the national election ap- of the community. The parish the archdiocese’s 15th apartment proaches (bringing instabil- has collected $2.2 million so building for low-income elderly. ity and safety concerns) and as far and is struggling to raise • Mother Teresa: Downtown earthquake donations collected the remaining $800,000. With buildings “light up” to mark the in Miami have been mostly de- the crisis in Haiti, it has been 100th anniversary of her birth, pleted, the Notre Dame-spon- difficult to move the campaign and Archbishop Emeritus John C. sored outreach to Haiti will slow forward. Favalora celebrates Mass on the for the remainder of the year, ac- “The good thing about this anniversary of her death. cording to Father Jean-Mary. young adult mission to Haiti is • “A journey of love”: Mother Notre Dame d’Haiti is also in that our kids have come to real- Adela Galindo, founder of the the midst of a building project ize that they have taken things Servants of the Pierced Hearts of to erect a new, larger church for granted, and after seeing the Jesus and Mary, celebrates 25 years structure for what is an impor- conditions that people are living in religious life. tant center of Haitian-Catholic in we have to be more grateful • Quilts for Africa: St. Anthony life in the U.S. Parishioners at for the things we have,” Father parishioners solidify their bonds Notre Dame are still worship- Jean-Mary said. “It was very ful- with parish in Ghana. ping in what used to be the old filling.” n

MIA A23 A24 Your miami community Florida Catholic September 2010 cyberbully: Face-to-face or online, bullying is a real threat From A17 may have “lost a filter” of what they “The problem was with them, Chinese apostolate say online versus face-to-face, be- not me,” Laney said. “Some kids ing online makes it easier for some feel the need to make fun of other I check their stuff and if I see some- teens to express themselves. So kids because it makes them feel marks 14 years thing inappropriate, I will disable while it is important at home and better about themselves. I just tried the account,” she said. in the classroom to stress Internet not to take what they said seriously. The Chinese Apostolate, weekly sacrament of reconcili- courtesy, it is also critical to chan- But sure, it hurt.” which started out with less than ation and other ministerial ac- POSITIVE INFLUENCES nel teens’ abilities to freely express Alejandro Hernandez Jr. admit- 20 faithful at gatherings back in tivities. Aguilar said it is not all doom and themselves. ted that when he was in middle 1996, has grown to more than “Our evangelical work has gloom when talking about social “We need to tell young people school, he bullied other children. 50 registered families this year been fruitful as we witnessed, networking sites. In fact, she said, that they make sure what they post His fellow HEART workmates were who celebrate weekly Masses at this past Easter Vigil, six adults they can be great tools for teens as online is a true representation of surprised by the admission be- St. Jerome Parish in Fort Lauder- receiving the sacraments of long as appropriate permissions who they are, and to make sure cause they described him as a great dale. baptism, holy Communion and and security measures are put in it is appropriate and defines who guy. But Alejandro, who came to The apostolate also has gone confirmation,” Chan said. “On place and parents are monitoring they are. Because it will be there for Catholic HEART Workcamp from from “importing” Chinese Easter Sunday, five children what is happening online. years to come and people, includ- Calhoun, Ga., said when he went priests from Hong Kong and received the sacrament of bap- While some people, including ing employers, will search what is to middle school he picked on different states to having two tism, two children received the older teachers, might tell Aguilar posted under their name,” Aguilar other kids so they wouldn’t pick on permanent Chinese priests: Fa- sacrament of first penance and that social networking sites, “tweat- said. “It is important that they pro- him. He usually called kids names, ther Joseph Bai and Father Peter first holy Communion, plus one ing” on Twitter, text messages and tect their identity and that parents laughed at them or shoved them Lin, who are studying for their teenager received the sacrament instant messaging are damaging are proactive in helping young peo- around, trying to pick on their in- doctorate degrees at St. Thomas of confirmation while another children’s and teens’ abilities to ple do just that.” securities. University in Miami Gardens. teenager received all three.” interact face-to-face, Aguilar dis- “When I was in the seventh “We have come a long way “For the first time in 13 years,” agreed. In schools, Aguilar has no- BULLYING: PART grade, I didn’t understand the con- and it has been a difficult but Chan added, “we had three Chi- ticed that social networking might OF GROWING UP cept that we are all brothers and miraculous journey,” said Hele- nese priests celebrating Chinese connect students who might not There were some teens, such as sisters of God,” said the high school na Chan, a member of the apos- Mass on Easter Sunday. We were have thought about knowing each Laney Hughes of Fort Myers, who senior who was making his third tolate. even honored by the presence of other while walking the halls at said while she knows about cyber- trip to the volunteer workcamp. “I She recalled how, in the ear- Auxiliary Bishop John Noonan to school. bullying, it was “no big deal” in her didn’t want kids to be friends with ly days, Father Henry Mullin administer the confirmation.” “There are eighth-graders saying own experience. Laney, a sopho- me, I just wanted to feel cool. And would place the sign of the cross Beginning this October, the hello and talking to fifth-graders more at Cypress Lakes High School, I thought bullying kids made me a in Chinese, written phoneti- apostolate is offering Rite of at school because they are friends said cyberbullying, like any type of big person.” cally, alongside the Missal: “Yin Christian Initiation of Adults with one another on Facebook. bullying, is an unfortunate part of But as Alejandro grew older, he fu, ji zi, ji sheng shen zhi ming. A classes in Chinese every first Normally, these kids might not even growing up. She recalled an experi- began going to church and under- meng.” and third Sundays at 10 a.m. at say hello to each other in the hall- ence with conventional bullying in standing that what he was doing The first bilingual Chinese/ St. Jerome, 2533 S.W. Ninth Ave., way,” Aguilar said. “Children are her own life when she first moved was wrong. English Mass was celebrated by Fort Lauderdale. For informa- expanding their opportunities of to Fort Myers from Alabama in “Once I got closer to God I real- Msgr. Joseph Jiang on Aug. 15, tion call 954-920-2644. friendship to a more global society. the sixth grade. Kids at her school, ized that wasn’t the kind of per- 1996, at St. Thomas the Apostle Members of the apostolate It is amazing to see children and especially girls, heard her thick, son I wanted to be,” he said. “And Parish in South Miami. Masses also are offering Chinese lan- teens relating to children and teens Alabama-bred accent and picked if someone is being bullied, they then continued at St. Louis in guage classes every Sunday in other countries. … Of course we on her. should know it’s not something Pinecrest and St. Gregory in through Dec. 12 at St. Jerome. can always find bad things, but we While she said it was not a fun wrong with them — it’s something Plantation. The class schedule is as follows: need to look at the positive and not experience or one she would want wrong with the bully. What I was “As most of us flocked togeth- For children 6 years and older, the negative.” to repeat, it was a time in her life doing was wrong, I needed to stop er in Broward County, we finally beginners’ class is 9:30-10:30 Aguilar said while some people that went away after a while. and I will never do it again.” n settled down in St. Jerome” in a.m.; intermediate class is 10:30- 2002 with the blessing of then 11:30 a.m. Cost is $140 plus ma- Auxiliary Bishop Thomas Wen- terials. For preschool children, ski, now archbishop of Miami, ages 3 to 5, classes are 12-12:30 Community Professional Directory Chan said. p.m., and cost is $70 plus mate- Today, the two Chinese priests rials. 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BARTHOLOMEW Paul Society Retired priests For those already in school ad- The third annual “Friends of ministration who are looking for a HELP YOU TAKE ADVANTAGE the Poor” walk/run will take place invited to lunch doctoral-level degree in a minimum Saturday, Sept. 25, beginning at 7 All retired priests living in the timeframe, there is also the Ed.D. in a.m. in two locations: Our Lady of archdiocese are invited to attend a educational leadership, a doctorate OF AN END OF YEAR Lourdes School, 14000 S.W. 112 St., luncheon Tuesday, Oct. 12, starting in education that prepares the recip- Miami; and St. Gabriel Parish, 731 N. at 11:30 a.m. in St. Martha Parish ient for the digital age by featuring a Ocean Blvd. (A1A), Pompano Beach. center, 9200 Biscayne Blvd., Miami specialization in instructional tech- TAX DEDUCTION Both walks benefit the local, parish- Shores. Archbishop Thomas Wenski nology. In addition to the education based councils of the St. Vincent de will be the guest. degrees, the School of Leadership Paul Society, which helps the poor Those wishing to attend should Studies recently launched a master’s throughout the archdiocese. “The R.S.V.P. to Father John McLaughlin in art management aimed at entre- DON’T HESITATE poor are our masters,” said Victor at 954-683-1938 before Oct. 6. preneurs in art galleries, museum 22585-0916 Martell, president of the archdioce- and other cultural or public service san council. The St. Vincent de Paul St. Jerome Parish institutions. Also within that school, EVERYONE BENEFITS Society “works for them.” the master’s degree in professional For information go to www.svd- marks 50th studies in executive management pfriendsofthepoorwalk.org or call On Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m., synthesizes cutting-edge concepts SEE WEB SITE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS 954-943-9717. St. Jerome Parish will inaugurate its and the student’s professional ex- 50th anniversary year with solemn periences, serving working adults www.stbartholomew.com ‘Empowered evening prayer, a candlelight pro- who wish to advance their careers. cession, and the unveiling of a new- Most of the curriculum is online and women’ ly bronzed statue of its patron saint. the program represents a fast-track topic of seminar Auxiliary Bishop John Noonan will way to advancement that can be Opportunity preside. A social will follow. St. Je- achieved within an 18-month time The Miami Archdiocesan Coun- rome is located at 2533 S.W. Ninth frame. A graduate open house will cil of Catholic Women will host a Ave., Fort Lauderdale. For informa- be held on campus Sept. 23, from 6 of a Lifetime morning seminar, “Women Em- tion call 954-525-4133. to 8 p.m., covering all the degrees powered to Action Through Faith,” offered by St. Thomas. 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Silvia Lizama, Barry University’s St. Maximilian Kolbe, 701 N. Emiliani, Padre Fernando Orejuela, p.m. 954-967-9533. COMMUNITY Andy Gato Gallery, Barry Hiatus Road, Pembroke Pines. Iván Díaz, entre otros. Donación: EVENTS University’s Thompson Hall, second Free admission; food available for $5. 954-588-7229, www.holytm.org. floor, 11300 N.E. Second Ave., purchase. Vendors welcome, spaces Seminario de Acción Cristiana REUNIONS “Don Bosco Among Us”: Miami Shores. On display through for rent: one for $30; two for $50. (SEMAC), sobre la mayordomía Relics of St. John Bosco, Dec. 5. [email protected], 954-432-0206, [email protected]. cristiana, sábado, 16 de octubre, Retired priests’ luncheon, founder of the Salesians, arrive at 305-899-4887. iglesia de Mother of Christ, 14141 Tuesday, Oct. 12, 11:30 a.m., St. Immaculata-La Salle High School, St. Andrew bazaar and craft S.W., 26 St., Miami. Según las Martha Parish hall, 9201 Biscayne 3601 S. Miami Ave., Miami, Sunday, fair, Saturday, Oct. 2, 9 a.m.-4 CONCERTS enseñanzas del Vaticano II, el laico Blvd., Miami. Special guest: Sept. 25. All-night vigil begins 8 p.m., St. Andrew Parish hall, 9950 debe pasar de ser un cristiano Archbishop Thomas Wenski. R.S.V.P. p.m., includes activities for high N.W. 29 St., Coral Springs. Hosted St. Catherine of Siena Parish pasivo a un cristiano activo amando before Oct. 6, 954-683-1938. school, middle school students; by St. Andrew Council of Catholic anniversary concert, Saturday, al hermano a través del servicio. schools, parish youth groups invited Women. Looking for vendors. Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m., Roca Theater of 305-559-4515, edearazoza@gmail. to participate. Vigil concludes Indoor spaces: $60; outdoor spaces: Belen Jesuit Prep School, 500 S.W. com. SAFE ENVIRONMENT Monday, Sept. 26, 8 a.m., with Mass $45. 954-227-1640. 127 Ave., Miami. Performances by celebrated by Archbishop Thomas 14th annual “Swinging FORE Coral Ars Vocalis of Puerto Rico, Virtus workshops: To help Wenski. Relics then go to St. John Charity” golf tournament, and other well-known artists. RETREATS/DAYS parents, teachers and anyone who Bosco Parish, 1358 N.W. First St., Friday, Oct. 8, 12:30 p.m., Shula’s Advanced tickets: $35; $45 at the works with children recognize signs Miami, for veneration from noon Golf Club, 7601 Miami Lakes Drive. door. 305-274-6333, ext 210. OF REFLECTION of sexual abuse and spot abusers. until midnight. 786-427-5788, 305- Benefits Catholic Hospice. $150 per Free. All sessions in English, except Retiro de Emaús para 649-5464, http://donboscoamongus. player, $625 per foursome, includes where noted. Information: 305-762- caballeros de Little Flower, 22- org. lunch, cocktail reception, greens FAITH EDUCATION 1250 or [email protected]: 24 de octubre, en Casa Manresa, fees, awards ceremony and silent • Sept. 21, 7 p.m., Epiphany “Noche Caribeña,” Saturday, Miami. 305-742-4529, 305-519-5336. Sept. 25, 7 p.m., DoubleTree Miami auction. 305-351-7065. Sunday CCD classes for Parish, Miami. working/busy parents, after Pre Caná 2: El plan de Dios Mart Hotel, 711 N.W. 72nd Ave., Oktoberfest celebration, • Sept. 25, 9 a.m., Mary Help 9:30 children’s Mass, Our Lady of para un matrimonio lleno de Miami. Annual fundraiser gala for Friday, Oct. 15, 5:30 p.m., St. of Christians Parish, Parkland; 10 Mercy Parish, 5201 N. Military Trail, alegría, basado en las enseñanzas Amor en Accion, archdiocesan lay Sebastian Parish, 2000 S.E. 25 Ave., a.m., Visitation Parish, Miami (in Deerfield Beach. 954-421-1973, de Juan Pablo II. Sábado, 2 de missionary community with projects Miramar. Traditional German fare Spanish); 10:30 a.m., St. John the www.olomdeerfield.org. octubre, Casa Caná, 480 East 8th in Dominican Republic and Haiti. and music, rock-climbing wall and Apostle School, Hialeah (in English Street, Hialeah. Descubran el plan Live music by Latin Groove. $60 per children’s field games. Adults: $15; “The Ethics of the Gospel and Spanish). de Dios para sus vidas juntos. 305- person. [email protected]. children: $10. 954-524-9344. of John: Challenges for • Sept. 29, 6 p.m., St. Rose of Interpreters in Today’s World,” 762-1140, joyfilledmarriage@gmail. Pancake breakfast, third “Late Nite Catechism: ’Til Lima School, Miami Shores. Friday, Sept. 24, 7:30 a.m.; and com. Sundays, 8:30-11 a.m., Sacred Heart Death Do Us Part,” Friday, Oct. • Oct. 7, 6:30 p.m., St. Coleman Saturday, Sept. 25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., MorningStar Renewal Center, Parish hall, 108 S.E. Second Road, 15, 7 p.m. doors open, Mary Help School, Pompano Beach. St. Anthony’s Chapel, St. Thomas 7275 S.W. 124 St., Pinecrest. Homestead. Sponsored by Knights of Christians Parish, 5980 University University, 16401 N.W. 37 Ave., Registration required for all • Oct. 9, 9:30 a.m., Blessed of Columbus Homestead Council Drive, Parkland. Brush up on your Miami Gardens. Led by Dr. R. programs. 305-238-4367, ext. 102, Sacrament Parish, Fort Lauderdale. 4998. Pancakes, eggs, sausages and knowledge of the sacraments of Alan Culpepper, dean, School or visit www.morningstarrenewal. • Oct. 16, 9 a.m., St. Louis bacon, potatoes, biscuits and fruit matrimony and last rites with this of Theology, Mercer University. org: Parish, Pinecrest; St. Jerome School, at a very moderate price. www. comedy by Maripat Donovan and Registration: $20. Part of St. Fort Lauderdale. kofc4998.org. Vicki Quaide. Includes the Catholic • “Breakfast With the Saints,” Thomas University’s Catholic Biblical version of “The Newlywed Game.” Tuesday, Oct. 12, 7:30 a.m. Once “Friends of the Poor” Scholars Series. 305-628-6765 or Tickets: $50, $40, $30. 954-323-8008, a month through March 2011, a third annual 5K walk/run, [email protected]. Saturday, Sept. 25, 7 a.m., St. [email protected]. number of saintly friends will tell SCHOOL EVENTS SEPI (Southeast Pastoral their faith story. Short presentation Gabriel, 731 N. Ocean Blvd. (A1A), 34th annual fall craft festival Institute), Certificado en follows, highlighting aspects of Cardinal Gibbons 50th Pompano Beach; and Our Lady and car show, Saturday, Oct. 16, Ministerio Pastoral Hispano, y a saint’s life. Donation: $7; all six anniversary celebration, of Lourdes, 14000 S.W. 112 St., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Our Lady of the Holy cursos para ampliar conocimientos sessions $35. Saturday, Oct. 2, 7-10 p.m., at Miami. Benefits archdiocese’s St. Rosary, 9500 S.W. 184 St., Miami. the school, 2900 N.E. 47 St., Fort sobre pastoral hispana, 7700 Challenge retreat, Vincent de Paul Society. www. Crafts, food, entertainment, kids’ Lauderdale. Join us in remembering S.W. 56 St., Miami. 305-279-2333, Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 29, svdpfriendsofthepoorwalk.org, area, classic car show. A south Dade our past, envisioning our future [email protected] o www. 7-8:15 p.m., St. Matthew Parish, 954-943-9717. tradition! Free admission. www. and celebrating 50 years of sepimiami.org: 542 Blue Heron Drive, Hallandale “Camino de Santiago: holyrosaryhs.org. Catholic education. $40 per person. • ”Taller de Biblia: San Mateo”, Beach. Based on Spiritual Exercises Two Perspectives,” art exhibit Outdoor flea market, 954-491-2900, ext. 115. 28 de septiembre-26 de octubre, of St. Ignatius. Learn discernment, featuring works by Laura Luna and Saturday, Oct. 23, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., 7:30-10:30 p.m., con el Padre contemplation, meditation. 954- Curley Notre Dame’s 20th Oscar Alonso, Sch. P. San Mateo se 458-1590, support@saintmatthewcc. annual golf tournament, Friday, propone ayudar a su comunidad com. Oct. 8, Miami Shores Country In the Footsteps of Jesus & the Apostles Club, 10000 Biscayne Blvd., Miami cristiana a superar una profunda Cursillos in Christianity, Casa Shores. All proceeds support school crisis de identidad. Nuestra Iglesia Emaús, 16250 S.W. 112 Ave., Join programs. http://tinyurl.com/ en el siglo XXI también necesita Miami. An encounter with Christ acndgolf2010; 305-751-8367, ext. Father David ser fiel a sus raíces y tradición, to deepen your relationship with 19. Wathen,O.F.M., a la vez que debe aceptar el Christ. Men’s weekend: Sept. 30-Oct an Experienced reto de misionar a una sociedad 2; women’s weekend: Oct. 14-17. Rodgers’ and Hammerstein’s “South Pacific,” Oct. 21-23, 7 Holy Land Guide, neopagana. [email protected], 305-279- “Cómo hablar de sexo a los 2329. p.m.; Oct. 23-24, 2 p.m., Bienes on a Journey Center for the Arts at St. Thomas hijos”, sábado, 2 de octubre, 9:30 Marriages in Victory retreat, Aquinas High School, 2801 S.W. of Faith a.m.-5 p.m., Salón Félix Varela, Oct. 16-17, St. Timothy Parish, 5400 12th St., Fort Lauderdale. Presented in the Lands of Ermita de la Caridad, 3609 South S.W. 102 Ave., Miami. There is a by drama department. Tickets: $12 Miami Ave., Miami; auspiciado design for marriage that works: God’s Revelation adults; $5 students. Joan.Kneski@ por el Movimiento Castos por God’s design. 786-397-7990. aquinas-sta.org. Amor, $30 por persona, $50 por Impacto, a weekend program matrimonio; incluye material, that creates the proper atmosphere almuerzo y refrigerios. 786-488- for a sincere dialogue between 4072. spouses. Designed for couples with SPIRITUAL “Ignite the Spark Within Us,” Pilgrimage to Lourdes children 3-11 years old. Retreats Songs and prayer in the spirit annual Respect Life Conference, For information please call 1-877-276-7279 are held Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 of Taizé, Tuesday, Sept. 21, 7:30 Oct. 29-30, Fort Lauderdale Marriott a.m.-5 p.m. Register online at www. p.m., Barry University, Cor Jesu February 9-17, 2011 • $2,675 North, 6650 N. Andrews Ave., impactos.org or call 305-571-7111: Chapel, 11300 N.E. Second Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Information and Pilgrimage to the Holy Land • Sept. 25-26, in English, St. Miami Shores. Chant, Scripture, registration: 954-771-0440, www. Kevin, 12525 S.W. 42nd St., Miami. silent reflection, intercessory prayer. February 22 - March 3, 2011 • $2,970 respectlifemiami.org • Oct. 2-3, in English, St. 305-899-3650 or 305-458-9919. 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Restless Surrender members, from left, Jonathan Stephanz, Bob Angel, Thomas Kennell, Jonathan Band of Sanchez and Michael Hartley pose at the coffeehouse hosted by the Daughters of St. Paul. They debuted there in brothers April. (photos by Seminarians’ band gives musical voice to BLANCA MORALES | FC) their ‘Restless Surrender’

BLANCA MORALES Thomas Kennell from Pensacola/ Florida Catholic correspondent Tallahassee, and Bob Angel and Jonathan Stephanz from St. Peters- MIAMI — On a recent night at burg. the Paulinas bookstore, a group They are currently calling them- of young men set up microphones selves “Restless Surrender,” a name and instruments for the monthly that captures their discernment coffeehouse hosted by the Daugh- process. ters of St. Paul. Marilyn Becerra, Sanchez’s They seemed to be the typical mother, expressed pride and joy college band rehearsing contem- upon seeing her son lead the band. porary music. They fiddled with She said she had always felt he their electric guitars and drums, would enter the seminary, but she and practiced their best announc- knew how difficult it was for him er-voice on the mike. to give up his music. Sanchez had Joined by an entourage of class- started the drum line at Archbish- mates and “fans” in the form of op Coleman Carroll High School, family and friends, the T-shirt-and- and was studying music at Miami denim-clad group is not your aver- Dade College when he decided to age band, however. They are young enroll at St. John Vianney. men from St. John Vianney College Becerra said she was glad her Seminary. son could continue to enjoy playing The men officially formed the music while pursuing his religious group earlier this year, although vocation. the idea to start a band had been Restless Surrender’s members on their minds for a while. say they do not seek to become pop- “Music happens together,” said ular or draw any attention to them- band member Jonathan Sanchez. selves. Their purpose is simply to He said those in the seminary who play, and if possible, to evangelize have musical gifts often get togeth- and witness to others. Aside from er to play music. preaching the Gospel, the seminar- Having heard of that talent, ians said they want to share a sign Mickey Itchon of 1Body Music of hope that there are young men Ministry approached Sanchez with discerning priesthood. n the idea of forming a “seminary band.” Restless Surrender will play Nov. Sanchez, a Miami native, was 20 at the Daughters of St. Paul then joined by four other seminary Bookstore coffeehouse, 145 S.W. brothers, all hailing from differ- 107 Ave., Miami. For information, ent dioceses: Michael Hartley and call 305-559-6715. ©Disney

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MIA A27 A28 Your miami community Florida Catholic September 2010 ‘Whatever God wants’ St. John Vianney starts school year with new rector, 68 seminarians practice the virtue of humility and MARLENE QUARONI that prayer must be the soul of the Florida Catholic correspondent seminary. “Your being here at St. John MIAMI — Christopher Car- Vianney represents your own rasco, 20, a first-year student at response as you seek to discern St. John Vianney College Semi- God’s will,” the archbishop said as nary, said he feels at home at the the seminary began its 51st year of school. preparing young men for the dioc- “I’m really stoked,” said Car- esan priesthood. rasco, a graduate of Felix Varela He urged the seminarians to be High School. “I feel God’s pres- committed disciples of Christ. ence here.” “Be the good soil where God’s Carrasco said he thought about word can grow,” he said. “‘Semi- entering the seminary after grad- nary’ means a ‘seed bed.’ As you uation, but first he studied phi- Jonathan Stephanz, 21, fourth- test your vocation, you enter into losophy at Miami Dade College. year seminarian, plays the violin a formative process. It requires He said his family has been very during the Mass of the Holy your cooperation. Keep the goal supportive about his decision. Spirit, marking the start of the in mind. Don’t leave just because “I’m discerning on the priest- academic year at St. John Vianney you have a bad day. Wait for a good hood,” said Carrasco, an only College Seminary Aug. 28. day and decide.” child. “I’m taking it year by year. Archbishop Wenski told the I want whatever God wants for Mexico, Vietnam, Colombia, the students that the seminary will be me.” Philippines, the United States, a challenge. Carrasco said he loves playing Cuba, Guatemala, the Dominican “The seminary is about help- the guitar, singing, playing sports Republic, Puerto Rico, Haiti and ing you know Jesus Christ as an and working out. He considers Christopher Carrasco, 20, a new seminarian, participates in the the Bahamas, and range in age intimate friend,” he said. “Walk- challenges a blessing and said Mass of the Holy Spirit, marking the start of the academic year at from 17 to 47 years old, according ing with Jesus brings its own chal- he was impressed by Archbishop St. John Vianney College Seminary Aug. 28. (photos by MARLENE to Father Roberto Garza, St. John lenges and rewards. You must Thomas Wenski’s words during a QUARONI | FC) Vianney’s rector and himself an follow the example of Christ who Mass of the Holy Spirit marking alumnus. knelt to wash the feet of his dis- the opening of the academic year God to form you,” Carrasco said. Carrasco is one of 68 seminar- Archbishop Wenski told semi- ciples. In the words of Pope Bene- Aug. 28: “Let go and let God.” “As we seminarians say, don’t be ians studying at St. John Vian- narians at the Mass that those dict, do what you can and entrust “Holiness is about allowing afraid to love God.” ney. The seminarians come from wanting to follow the Lord must the rest to the Lord.” n

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