o u r CATHOLIC c o m m u n i t y Volume 1 No. 9 JULY 2012 Issue A publication of the Diocese of Roseau, $2.00 CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF DEACON KEVIN BELLOT

Our Lady of La Soie Church Picnic National Catholic Bible Conference Musical Mele on Broadway Inside Editor’s Pen Bishop’s Message 03 OUR CLERGY, RELIGIOUS AND LAY ASSOCIATES Deacon Kevin Bellot C.Ss.R 04 (see pics on page 12) Interview With Fr. Karam 05 Mutal Respect OUR DIOCESE utual Respect is Disciples On Mission - Agatha Timothy & respecting others and Augustus St. Jean 06 Mhaving them respect To Subdue The Earth 07 you. It is difficult to respect Liturgy Update: New Words, New Music 07 others if you do not have respect Our Catholic Heritage - Roseau Cathedral Stained Glass for yourself. Respecting yourself is part of loving and valuing Windows # 5-Saul of Tarsus’ Conversion 09 yourself. If you love yourself, Our Lady Of La Soie Church Picnic 10 then you believe that God made St. Martin De Porres Chapel Father’s Day 10 you in his image and likeness, St. Francis Xavier Celebrates First Holy Communion 11 that you are fundamentally Blessed Be His Most Precious Blood 11 good and that your body is the Celebrating Corpus Christi 11 temple of the Holy Spirit. This then translates into how you (see pics on page 13) treat your body. You feed it with Scripture: A Road Map For Living (National Catholic Bible a balanced diet, you exercise to Conference) 14 keep it fit, you don’t abuse it with Spirit On A Journey 15 excessive drugs and alcohol. You Musical Mele On Broadway 15 don’t defile it with fornication Christian Leadership: Young Christian Leaders - Deacon and adultery. You watch what Kevin Bellot - A Role Model 17 comes out of your mouth by not cursing, lying and gossiping. Events & Notice Board 18 Loving yourself is reflected in OUR CHURCH IN THE CARIBBEAN the way you conduct yourself, Papal Visits 19 they way you dress, the way OUR CATHOLIC WORLD treat others. Respecting others 50th International Eucharistic Congress In Ireland 20 also means that regardless of OUR YOUTH: EDUCATION, RECREATION AND FAITH the status of others, of what neighbourhood or village they CCYG Celebrating Father’s Day 21 come from, rich or poor, young or Mr. Jeffers Paul - CYCC Honouree 21 old, intellectual or not so smart, St. Andrew Parish Youth Sports Day 21 whether of different religion or Catholic Primary Schools Perform Well At Grade Six race or political opinion and National Assessment 22 no matter what job they do we St. Andrew Parish Youth Honour Fathers 23 respect others. We treat them The Wesley Focus Committee Clean-up Campaign 23 with deference, esteem, honour and consideration and avoid Diocese of Roseau degrading, insulting, injuring, Bishop Arnold Boghaert Catholic Centre or interrupting. If we do this, Turkey Lane, P.O. Box 790 very soon we find because of the Roseau, Commonwealth of Dominica respect we show to them, that Tel: (767) 448-2837 - (767) 448-8717 others respect us too. . Email: [email protected] 02 OUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY JULY 2012 ISSUE Cover page photo by Kyle Gordon Bishop’s Message The Mystery of Death

accomplish for the Lord as an me,” he stated, “it is Christ. ordained minister in his Church, Death, then, will bring more. But especially at a time when that if by continuing to live I can do level of vocational service is at more worthwhile work, then I am such high demand. not sure which I should choose. However, having I am pulled in both directions. I succumbed to one of the chronic want very much to leave this life diseases of the modern age and to be with Christ, which is a proves our vulnerability to the far better thing; but for your sake contingencies of this mortal life. it is much more important that I What was traditionally regarded remain alive.” (Phil 1:21-24). as a consequence of old age, We are here listening to finds a ready abode even among someone who had attained a the very young. Spirituality not certain level of maturity and withstanding, there are lessons had come to a certain degree for all of us on the physiological of accomplishment on the level. Christian journey. But could What, therefore, is there this apply to a young man at the to ponder from the Christian prime of his life? he “untimely” passing perspective? First of all, only The lesson here, to my mind, of the late Deacon Kevin God will know the “why” of is for each of us, regardless of TBellot from this life to Deacon Kevin’s early call into age. It calls us to re-examine the eternity is enough to engender eternity. Our seeming inability quality of our present existence, some reflection on the “mystery” to comprehend or to cope with as we prepare for the next world. of death, especially for the young. this perceived morbid reality In the Christian order of things, I dare say, however, that it is a often comes from the high price therefore, the seeming negatives worthwhile exercise from time we put on this side of eternity. of mortal death, tells more on us to time, for our own good. If we It is unfortunate that sometimes who remain alive than it does on were disciples of St. Benedict, we we put all we’ve got on it, at the deceased. This is so because would have grown accustom to the expense of the other, which moaning the loss of a loved one hear him say: “My sons, day by is Kevin’s present privilege to is well placed and benefits the day remind yourself that you are enjoy. human psyche; but beyond this going to die. Hour by hour, keep St. Paul in his writings, is absolute destiny. Our life on careful watch over all you do, spoke of death as something to earth has always to be lived aware that God’s gaze is upon look forward to. He said to the with minds and hearts set on you, wherever you may be, and Galatians: “I have been put to the next world, so to speak, as you will find yourselves living a death with Christ on the Cross, the scriptures constantly warn better life on earth.” so that it is no longer I who live, us. At every moment on that In the contemporary but it is Christ who lives in me. journey, we are called to live to context, these are not the words This life that I live now, I live the fullest until that ultimate one would say to a young man at by faith in the Son of God, who call, for which we know neither the prime age of twenty-nine and loved me and gave his life for me” the day nor the hour. In the on the verge of being elevated (Gal 2:19-20). Paul even showed mean time we stay firm in the to an all-important ministry. It a preference for death. In his Christian faith. . seems more like the time to have Epistle to the Philippian Church, great dreams of what one could he asked: “For what is life? To

Photo by Jervez Jno-Baptiste TUNE IN TO DOMINICA CATHOLIC RADIO 96.1 FM 03 Deacon Kevin Bellot C.Ss.R January 7, 1983 - June 10, 2012 By Fr. Rodney J. Olive C.Ss.R ev. Deacon Kevin Bellot, a native of the island nation “The fact that you of Dominica professed vows as a Redemptorist could dedicate your life to RAugust 8, 2007. He received his Bachelor of Arts something without counting (BA) in Philosophy and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in the cost, that was really Psychology from St. John’s University in New York. He what triggered the idea was a member of the Redemptorist community at the of religious life,” Bellot Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Mission Church) said. “When you’re tying in Roxbury, where he was ordained to the transitional the shoelaces of a patient, diaconate October 8 at St. Ignatius Church in Chestnut or helping them fix their Hill. Deacon Bellot finished his graduate studies at Boston clothes or walk down the College’s School of Theology and Ministry in December hall so they can play cards, 2012, graduating with a Masters of Divinity degree and and they just smile at you. Deacon Kevin Bellot C.Ss.R a Masters Degree in Theology. He spent his time as a That smile had so much deacon serving in Redemptorist parishes and ministries wealth in it, whether they could say thank-you verbally in the English-speaking Region of the Caribbean. He was or not. I knew then that’s how I wanted to spend my life.” scheduled to be ordained to the priesthood on 8 August Bellot joined the Redemptorists in 2001 and has 2012. worked in St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, in inner- Bellot, 29, the son of Janice Lafleur, the brother city Philadelphia and New York. He completed his degree to one sister- Kisha McCoy, and the grandson of Vania in philosophy and psychology at St. John’s University in LaFleur, was born 7 January 1983 and grew up in the New York, and professed his first vows as a Redemptorist Commonwealth of Dominica, West Indies. He is the cousin in 2007 and his final vows in 2010. He is expected to be of Fr. Peter Hill Jr., a Redemptorist Missionary, currently ordained to the priesthood in August 2012.

OUR CLERGY, RELIGIOUS AND LAY ASSOCIATES RELIGIOUS AND LAY OUR CLERGY, serving in Trinidad & Tobago. Deacon Bellot attended Of his vocation journey, Bellot said the path looked Catholic schools, and first felt called to the religious life a lot easier than it turned out to be. “It’s quite a journey. during high school. Volunteering in the infirmary of the But the adventure is very good, and the mystery behind Christian Brothers, Bellot was touched by the simple that adventure is what really pushes me on,” he said. “It’s acts of genuine service to another. cont’d on page 05 Photos in the centerspread on page 12

04 OUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY JULY 2012 ISSUE INTERVIEW WITH FR. KARAM ur Catholic Community Faith, deepen his spiritual life, and interviewed Fr. Nigel Karam form bonds of lifelong friendship, Oshortly before his departure because that is what I found in the to further his studies in Rome. Fr. seminary. Even while at the seminary, Karam has been the parish priest of you continue to discern your vocation St. Theresa for the past few years. with a mentor, and as you go along, When he was ordained, he was the you find that your vocation is either administrator of the parish of St. Peter clarified or in that clarification, God along with the priest in St. Theresa for may be calling you somewhere else. a while. Before this he worked in the I have always said to people, that if parish of Our Lady of Health when I had decided not to continue that I he was a deacon. He will be studying think it (seminary) had to be part of for a Licentiate in Ecumenism at the my life, because of the tremendous Pontifical University of St. Thomas enrichment and maturity that Aquinas (Angelicum) in Rome for the took place in my life. I really had a next three years and as a diocesan wonderful experience. away, it takes a while and people start priest will be returning to Dominica How many years now has it been responding and they begin to come upon completion of his studies. since you’ve been ordained? forward more and more and show What did you do before you became Three years and a little bit. I was their talents and their gifts. a priest? ordained on February 11th 2008. You are going away to study can I worked at one of the local banks for Can you tell a little bit about your you tell us a little bit about that? four years before joining the seminary. first few years as a priest? I am going to study at the Angelicum And if you hadn’t been a priest what I have found it exciting and

in Rome. What I am going to study ASSOCIATES RELIGIOUS AND LAY OUR CLERGY, would you have done? challenging. Exciting in the terms is called Ecumenism which has to I think I would have considered a of just being a priest, the different do with bridging the gap among the career in public service. ministries that priests are involved different Christian denominations. When did you realize you had a with, administering a parish and being This has really been a sore point for vocation to the priesthood? the person who is responsible, that the Church and in fact it was one of I started thinking about the priesthood people come to with questions and the principle motives of the second when I was about eight or nine years concerns. Challenging because those Vatican Council to bridge that gap old, and did not actively pursue it in things really take a lot of maturity and and to find ways of speaking to any way until I was working. After strength and of course new situations and dialoguing with our Christian a few years of working, I started always bring certain demands and brothers and sisters in order to thinking about what I wanted to do so it has been challenging and has mend the bridges and see how we with the rest of my life, and with some challenged me to grow as a human can reconcile with each other. There reflection the idea of the vocation being and as a priest. has been a great deal of improvement to the priesthood re-emerged in my What would you say has been your in some areas and worsening in mind and then I started pursuing it. biggest challenge? others. When you look at the main The more I pursued it, the greater the I would say balancing my prayer life line denominations there has been a attraction became and so I continued together with administration. I think lot of improvement for example with to follow that desire, and it led me to that’s a really big challenge specifically the orthodox churches of the east we the seminary and eventually to the with a parish and as a new priest have made tremendous steps towards priesthood. who has not had many years working reconciliation, while with some of What would you tell another young with a senior priest. The day-to-day the evangelicals you find tension has man who wanted to study for the involvement of a parish can be mind grown. priesthood about the seminary blowing. Our Catholic Community experience? What would you say is the greatest wishes Fr. Karam God’s strength and I thought it was a wonderful thing about being a priest? blessing as he begins another phase experience and I recommend it for The response of the people, when in his vocation. . every catholic young man who desires people begin to say “my priest” to increase his knowledge about our because that doesn’t happen right Cont’d from page 04 independent countries of Dominica, St. Lucia, and absolutely worth doing! And the fact that I’ve had to work in the West Indies. Bellot was one a lot harder than I imagined makes me appreciate it even of 11 Redemptorists studying at Boston College and in more.” residence at Mission Church, including four seminarians The Redemptorists serve in parishes and retreat from Vietnam and two from Haiti. houses, and preach parish missions throughout the Please pray for Deacon Kevin, and for his family, English-speaking Caribbean. They maintain permanent friends, and Redemptorist Missionaries who mourn his missions in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, and the loss.. LISTEN TO THE WORD MADE FLESH 88.1 FM 05 Disciples on Mission Time * Talent * Treasure She continues to live her life for Jesus, in the midst Agatha Timothy of her family and friends, with fidelity and joy. Shortly after retirement Mrs. Timothy migrated

OUR DIOCESE n our seemingly corrupted world, we must to the United States where she continued serving consider ourselves fortunate to be living God. No weather conditions or distance would Iamongst gracious and spiritual people, those deter her from finding a where she people who strive continued practicing her faith and participating in to better the lives of those surrounding church activities. Mrs. Timothy’s life and work in them, and even the church continues today as a spiritual leader to more blessed to the young adults and youths. She is always willing call some friends. A to pray and volunteer her time and service whenever remarkable woman, needed. Agatha Veronica Mrs. Agatha Timothy is an extra ordinary Timothy a deeply woman who has devoted her time and talent to religious woman, the church and continues to shape the lives of so was born in village many young Catholics. She pours the energy of her of Woodfordhill mission—to know Christ and make Him known— in 1952. She is a mother of one into a generation of young people who will leave a daughter and the legacy of Christian leadership. Mrs. Agatha Timothy wife of Mr. Emlord is a living example of what God can do through a life Timothy. She has that is totally surrendered to God’s purposes. . made a lasting Mrs. Agatha Timothy impression on the Written by Darona (Fay) Durand lives of many people through her work as a teacher, spiritual leader and Lay Associate in Pastoral Care. Augustus St. Jean Even those who have just met Agatha (Ma Emlord) find it hard to escape her charismatic personality. r. Augustus St. Jean is a member of the Her engaging volunteer experiences are full of life, parish of Sts. John and Lewis. At the love and compassion. She is an excellent model to Mtender age of seven he began his mission of me and many others. service as an altar server (acolyte) in the time of Fr. This strong independent woman attended Brevet. From that time his love for service and love the Convent High School and at a very young age for others were clearly visible. was very active in church, doing whatever she was asked to do. ‘Gatha’, with her willing spirit and Mr. St. Jean had a great passion for cooking compassionate heart, was a member of the Catholic and became a chef. However, his compassionate youth group in Woodfordhill and Portsmouth and love for people led him to the Nursing profession was a very active member in the dance groups. She where he remained until his retirement. became a teacher beginning her teaching career in Augustus has served on most church Marigot and later she transferred to the St. John’s committees- if not on all. He has headed most School where she taught and had a positive impact of these committees and served as Parish on the lives of many children for approximately Administrator in the absence of the Parish Priest. six years. Mrs. Timothy then came to the Wesley His accomplishments have earned him the trust Primary School where she taught with dedication and respect of all. and enjoyment for a number of years. While teaching, Mrs. Timothy continued her Mr. Augustus, affectionately known as “Ticky”, work in the church and followed the direction is still serving diligently on Church committees as God was pointing her too. She was in charge of well as on other committees in the wider community. confirmation and taught catechism for a very long He currently serves as chair person of the Board of time. Agatha, a woman of profound prayer and deep Directors for the Home for the Aged. love for her Faith, went on to become the leader of Despite the many challenges encountered, Mr. the prayer group in Wesley and a Lay Associate in Augustus continues to serve well in God’s vineyard Pastoral Care for many years. She is well-known out of his passion for God and his compassion for for her unselfishness and courage, her capacity for people. hard work and a natural talent for organization. God bless you Ticky. .

06 OUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY JULY 2012 ISSUE I own lives and that of those in those of that and lives own their environment, clean and understand healthy a do without that persons these fact, In environment. many persons who respect and care immensely for the position. “dominion” and “subdue” are used as by some persons to such defend their terms Unfortunately, creatively. and to circumspectly them contrary fulfill to but go command God’s to not is mankind of duty The earth. on here love and peace blessings, his execute to uses world. the create God that instruments Weagents/ not! only not Surely are did beings Human desire. as do we to God by invitation an as earth” the “subdue Through the lack of wisdom, we tend to take the words environment. the with please they as do can they that interpreted have Tradition Christian the in Many desert? barren or wasteland a been given the mandate to turn God’s masterpiece into we Have bare? creation reap to mean “dominion” and placed (Ps. 8). However, does such a “privileged position” position of man, under whose feet all things have been feet. The Psalmist too, reflects with awe on this exalted and honor and all things have been placed under their engage andcare.’ withrespect his/her environment of to is language humanity if the essential is ‘understanding anew dominion that view the to is of Fr. (Dr.) Arnold Francis(Biblical Scholar). Dr. Francis words the in as earth the “chaotizing” “uncreating”/ is and earth the raped has humanity that fact the given subdue,” “to and dominion,” have “to imperatives the with surfaces problem a However, God. of creatures the over dominion have earth; the subdue earth; functions: of list first functions image this second, and, humanity ‘it and God America-Genesis), between communication of possibility the in establishes Church Lutheran E. Fretheim significant on two accounts. According to Terence. Terence. to According accounts. two on significant Being) is made in the ‘divine image’ and ‘likeness’ is n the idea that Man (Human Man that idea the 28-31, 1:26; Genesis In the Commonwealth of Dominica, there are still glory with crowned been have beings Human To SubdueTheEarth (Professor of Old Testament, Evangelical By Fr.JaysonGrellFMI increase and multiply; fill the fill multiply; and increase o h erh n em o a of terms in earth relationship the to human’s relationship and highlights Genesis inter-human in 28 onearth. here work God’s continue to duty co-creators with God with the words, as function to created are we other In own dominion.’ be God’s of to extension an non-human, the be to would God as God be to world, the to God mirror to to mean to 1:26-28 Genesis h iprac of importance The Know YourFaith cont’d on page17 LISTEN TO CATHOLIC DOMINICA MARPIN RADIO CHANNEL 94 vs. . butitisalsotheologically incorrect. inappropriate, liturgically be this would only Not Spirit”. the to Amen Son, the to Amen Father, the to “Amen as such words other any include not should it times, several repeated be may it While etc.). him, with and him, (Through doxology the to response resounding a Amen; word: One now. until dialogue Preface Prayer. It is our ‘yes’ to all that we have said and done from the This “Amen” concludes the Doxology and the entire Eucharistic an acclamationandthedomainofassembly. the text ensuring that every word is accounted for. Again, it is to true remain should compositions musical Any Lord. the of coming second the and resurrection death, the to references Lord Jesus, the second person of the Blessed Trinity. Note the The new translation offers three possibilities all addressed the singer)toallowandfosterfullparticipation. the professional (not person ordinary the of range the within well be should it soloist), a acclamation or choir the an (not Assembly, is the to belongs it that since Finally, judgment. musical to the directly speaks This it. from detract not and prayer that of solemnity the to add should it Then liturgy. whole the of point high the is said have we as the which prayer, within Eucharistic placed is it Also, sentiment. that convey should setting musical The Almighty. God to praise of burst a is It The change is from from is change The Amen. the Great to it, the Sanctus (Holy, holy), the Memorial Acclamation and belong that acclamations the at look we Mass, entire the of the text. Again, since the Eucharistic Prayer is the high point with begin we First, compositions? musical new the of terms in work that does exactly How musical. the and pastoral, the mentioned in the first part of this article, that is, the liturgical, judgments three the with comply compositions musical their that ensure to obligation an have they that recognize must ourselvesofthattruth. time toremind translation of the Roman Missal, I think this is an opportune true and been will continue to always be so. Withhas the advent This of the new them. English distract to not and better praying in them assist should and their faith to expression deeper and greater give to Liturgy the in participating to those help for should never It used overpower. certainly or be and dominate sake, to own meant its not is Music M o o hss” I ae n oe hn n ocso had it heard occasion one spoken thus:Holy,holy,holy/ than more on have (I hosts.” of God of the text by avoiding separating “holy, holy, holy” and “Lord Consequently every effort should be made to keep the meaning hosts.” of God “Lord describes times, three used “holy”, word the that indicate will text the at glance One hosts”. of God Liturgy Update:NewWords, Next, it is an acclamation, not a narrative or a litany. a or narrative a not acclamation, an is it Next, hs wo r gfe i te r o msc composition music of art the in gifted are who Those enhance, and add greater solemnity to the Liturgy. the to solemnity greater add support, and to enhance, there is It liturgy. the of servant the is music that mean we this By Liturgy. the serves usic The MemorialAcclamation By Msgr.WilliamJohn-Lewis “Lord God of power and might” and power of God “Lord Amen The great The Sanctus / Lord Godofhosts). pause/ Lord NewMusic to “Lord 07

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Windows: Window # 5 OUR DIOCESE Saul of Tarsus’ Conversion By Bernard Lauwyck he top of window # 5 Tshows very faintly the letters of St. Paul. This window was damaged during or after hurricane DAVID in 1979 and part of the right section had to be restored. You will notice the shaded part which is new glass installed in the 1990’s by Ms. Inge Snoeck, a friend of the late Rev. Fr. Werner Vanmoerkerke, C.Ss.R. Notice also the beautiful original dress, with the short roman sword (named gladius). antique glass next to the restored modern glass. His helmet rolled on the ground. His eyes are blinded At the bottom we notice the words SANCTUS and closed. His left hand raised to shield his eyes and PAULUS. Saul of Tarsus, was on his way to foment asking “Who are you, Lord?” persecution against Christians in Damascus, when I am fascinated by the image of the frightened the light and the sound of the Lord struck him to fall horse in this window. Clearly the artist let us know that from his horse while blinding him for 3 days. Ms. Inge Saul’s horse felt the power of the Lord. One of Saul’s Snoeck used the orange bolt of lightning and the green- men tried to restrain the horse. The men “heard the blue ‘S’ shaped motif to illustrate the power of the Lord. sound but did not see anyone” or in another translation Young Saul is depicted here in full roman battle “heard the sound but did not understand” a word. . THE RENOVATION OF THE OUR LADY OF FAIR HAVEN CATHEDRAL HOW CAN YOU HELP NAME ACCOUNT NUMBER • Put a little something extra in collection every month, envelope it and The National Bank of Dominica 100060310 label it ‘Cathedral Roof Renovation’. The First Caribbean Int. Bank 106965624 • Arrange for a standing order or direct debt from your bank account Bank of Nova Scotia 8932 monthly to any of the renovation accounts listed below. The Royal Bank of Canada 7284409 • Pay online by adding the appropriate account number to your pay bill National Co-operative Credit Union 0000300400 facility with your local bank. In order to facilitate the process, the Diocese has opened accounts at the All contributions will be most welcome. under-mentioned institutions Month of the Most Precious Blood Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ, the merits, love and sufferings of His Sacred Heart, the tears and sorrows of Our Immaculate Mother, as the price of the favor I wish to obtain, if it is for Thy glory and my salvation. Amen.

LISTEN TO THE WORD MADE FLESH 88.1 FM 09 Our Lady of La Soie Church Picnic St. Martin De Porres Chapel Father’s Day By Wynant Gabriel By Dorothy Henderson t St. Martin de Porres Chapel, the Canefield Youth Group’s Fathers Day activity, previously the Adomain of the Social League, was a resounding success. It was not surprising to find the youth assisting on Fathers Day during Social League’s church ministry.

OUR DIOCESE What created the stir was that Social League members were seen milling around encouraging an atmosphere of togetherness while arriving Fathers had an early-bird entry greeting tag pinned on by Youth Group members. On the church grounds were some tents and tables prepared for the Social League Breakfast fund raiser. On entering the chapel, one noted the special floral arrangements, saw people greeting people, the men flashing Father’s Day smiles, choir members on Parishioners listening to Fr. Shillingford’s homily the move, collection baskets being distributed, church ur Lady of La Soie parish, which comprises bulletins in great demand…..then the celebrant Fr. villagers from Calibishie, Woodfordhill, Wesley, Clement Jolly C.Ss.R with nods and smiles, a word here OMarigot and Concord, celebrated yet another and there, finally got in position to begin the procession. very successful Parish Picnic on Pentecost Sunday. Parishioners gathered in large numbers on the WoodfordHill beach from 10:00 a.m. The day started with the celebration of Mass, presided by Fr. Conan Shillingford, our new Parish Priest. After a spirit-filled Mass, it was lunch time. A variety of delicious foods, prepared by the women on the Parish Dinner Committee, were on sale at reasonable prices. Families sat together on the sand enjoying their lunch and there was great love and warmth of togetherness among all who were gathered. It was truly a blessed experience. It was then time for fun and games. The popular Madame La Soie pageant was re-introduced by Father As the Choir led the entrance song and the acolytes and held under the picturesque Almond tree opening fell into procession, the congregation burst into song to at which Miss Dee from Wesley won the crown. begin our Eucharistic celebration. The first and second The day continued with fun-filled games, and readings as well as Prayers of the Faithful were done by prizes were awarded to the winners. There were also the fathers. Then came the homily “what can we say boat rides and the main event later in the day -- the the kingdom of God is like” the parable of the mustard Domino competition -- was won by the parishioners of seed, and Fr. Jolly in signature brought home the Marigot community. The day’s activities wrapped up miracle of Fathers in a world of rapidly changing values. after 7:00 p.m. as parishioners just simply didn’t want At offertory time Social league members and to leave such an enjoyable atmosphere. prospective members and friends were on hand. There Everyone definitely looks forward to next year’s was still an air of expectancy when, after the meditation, gathering. . coming from the choir loft was a cool, calm voice with echoes from some very young kids beautifully delivering the tune “Hero.” The applause was overwhelming. After the final Blessing there was an all fathers draw with lots of prizes. Finally a cake raffle for the general parishioners was held. During this time one little girl dressed in white was dipping for the winners. It was heartening to note that other children were similarly attired. This was a result of the challenge by the Parish Priest Fr. Franklyn Cuffy C.Ss.R, suggesting to the twelve first communicants receiving the Body and Blood of Christ on June 10th, 2012 that they return, the following Sunday (Father’s Day) similarly dressed. Once again the Canefield Youth must be complimented and cont’d on page 18 10 OUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY JULY 2012 ISSUE or hotcupof Chaudoh,Msgr. Thomasjokingly added! . Malt cold a to forward looking all and ending, glorious a to ceremony the bringing taken, then Benediction. were photos with Souvenir Church Divine the at of concluding Chaplet and Mercy, the chanting while Goodwill, around no oe Sn no avto, n Dah no ie b His by Life, into Death and Resurrection.” Death and Salvation, into Sin Love, into Hate changed Jesus Supper, Last the at because changed, Holy Mass is all about. Bread, Wine, our lives, our world, are my heart,OhGod,mayIbelikeyou.“Well,thisiswhat Change true. ever it make God, Oh heart, my Change would make for family life in Dominica”, Father commented. encourage their parents to come along. Sunday Mass regularly, while he urged the young people to by with attending their children continue the faith journey also forourJuniorChoirwhosangsolustily! and Thomas, Eustace Msgr. Priest, Parish our from done, occasion. Congratulations then, were in order for a job well and catechists who prepared them parents tirelessly for this of special hearts the gladdening Communion, Holy First time. At St. Alphonsus, 28 young boys and girls made their first the for Jesus of Blood and Body the received day this Holy The Eucharist. / Sacrament Blessed the in Jesus of presence real the in faith our demonstrate to Christians Catholic us this inremembranceofme…”(1Cor.11: 24-25). His Photos inthecenterspread onpage13 T when He changed He when moment, some would leave the church. In other words, words, other In church. the leave would some moment, powerful a such experienced had they once and up,’ lifted who came to Mass only to see the consecrated Host ‘being the to reference made practices of the early Grell Christians Fr. and Moreover, strengthened nourished”. spiritually are they Communion, Holy that them assured Father Christ”. children the them the for become will reminded and also wine and bread consecrated the in Grell present truly is “Jesus grace Fr. of moment blessings. a lives, and their in moment special and important an such on children the congratulated -- FMI the for Grell, Fr. Jayson -- Christ Mass that at celebrant of The time. first Blood and Body the received children celebrated also community the day, blessed that On church. the to cross Body and Blood of Christ) with a short procession from the O Blessed BeHisMostPreciousBlood saying, ‘Blood’ The service continued with Corpus Christi procession fmla hm we oe ak Siiult is: Spirituality lacks one when hymn familiar A In his homily, Msgr. 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The decorated and hymns nicely sang carried present a those all Waldron while of truck up back Pershing the at Deacon Monstrance the and procession the the BlessedSacrament. of some venerated later and they which with white petals flower carried in them dressed all the were receive They to Sacrament. waiting were or recently Communion First their made either had who Bourne and Capuchin Toucarie, only had from candidates and who Sacrament, the received morning that Portsmouth and of Paul, Communicants First de the Vincent presence of the St. was significance Mary, Of of participated. DACAMEN Legion the as such groups church Various procession. the for hall church the happy andeagertopartakeforthefirsttime. were First-Communicants the which of Eucharist Holy the oftheBody and Blood of his Son thesacrifice for our salvation, and the us, institution of to Covenant God’s on reflect entrance forthem. hymn andmadetheirwaytoseatsreserved the sang they while procession entrance the led Communicants, looking immaculate in First- their The white Waldron. garments, Pershing Deacon by assisted was who and was presided over by Parish Priest Fr. Sharplis Herman Lewis. & John Sts. of parish the in Church Catholic Portsmouth O or weekday.WhataspiritualBlessing!Grace! now partake of the Body and Blood of Christ every Sunday children in their desire to follow Christ. These children can their lives. He also thanked the parents for job supporting in their excellent step important an such for children an these preparing in done had believes, he who Avis), (Miss catechist the congratulated Father end, the At CALLING. that reminded us all of the need to LISTEN, because God is enter a Church because Jesus is present in a special way. we whenever reverently genuflect always to important is Christians, it why, as Christ.” That’s of presence the of us who is present in the and Tabernacle significance. He says that the Tabernacle is notjust is box” with a Tabernacle the that says He significance. its and “Tabernacle” the of meaning the of God of people the remind to time the took Father Furthermore, liturgy. entire the in participate today Christians Catholic today. for enough was up them. But thanks be lifted to God this practice does not happen Host Consecrated the seeing t h ed f h Poeso, vroe oe t the to moved everyone Procession, the of end the At led Choir Senior and Servers Altar John’s St. The at gathered people of number large a p.m., 4:00 At to congregation the guided message and readings The a.m. 8:00 at commenced celebration Eucharistic The After communion, the children sang a beautiful song nul eerto o Cru Crsi ed t the at held Christi the Corpus during of Communion Celebration Annual Holy First of Sacrament n Celebrating CorpusChristi , 19 children received the received children 19 2012, 10, June Sunday ‘red light’ By JudithAlexis next to or on top of it; but it is Jesus the red light reminds 11 . “a

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12 OUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY JULY 2012 ISSUE Photos by Kyle Gordon & Kassim Lewis First HolyCommuniononCorpusChristiaroundtheDiocese St. Francis Xavier Parish Plaine -La Our Lady of La Soie Parish Soie ofLa - Lady WoodfordhillOur Our Lady ofFatima Lady Our Parish -Loubiere Sts. John&Lewis Parish -Portsmouth St. Ann&St. Paul Parish -Campbell St. AlphonsusParish -Goodwill LISTEN TO THE WORD MADE FLESH88.1 FM Our Lady ofFair Lady Our Haven -St. Gerald’s Hall 13

OUR DIOCESE Scripture: A Roadmap For Living National Catholic Bible Conference Scripture: A Roadmap For Living” Isaiah 43:18-19, God speaking to the The Eucharistic liturgy is the natural was the theme of the National exiles who are focused on the past; habitat of the New Testament. During Catholic Bible Conference 2012 on what they have lost. God wants the session, Dr. Scott Hahn quoted

OUR DIOCESE “ which was held in June at the National them to focus on the new thing. Dr. extensively from Benedict Shrine of our Lady of Czestochowa Gray led participants into the New XVI Apostolic Exhortation, Verbum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Testament, exploring how God wants Domini - “The Word of the Lord.” U.S.A. This Bible Conference was us to focus on the new. The key The closing Session by Jeff attended by 1,300 participants -- to the new evangelization, he said, Cavins, “Walking Towards Eternity: priests, deacons, religious sisters is “not what we are going to do but Keys to Staying on the Road”, and brothers, married couples, what God wants to do right now in our explored the need to consciously young adults, single people live; to be Catholics on – representing ten countries purpose; not exchanging or including Dominica. giving up the eternal for the Monsignor William John- temporal. The practice of Lewis and Sister Lorraine Lectio Divina was stressed Royer, ICM, were our as the key to staying on the participants. road. “Lectio Divina is the key Among the nine to the new springtime in the presenters at the conference Church” (Pope Benedict XVI). were two women, Sarah Participants were urged to Christmyer, the director of go home and have a plan for The Great Adventure Bible reading the Bible – reading Study program and Martha the Bible for transformation, Fernández – Sardina, out of a conversation with director of the Office for God - a divine conversation. Evangelization for the God is speaking a personal Archdiocese of San Antonio, word. Lectio Divina is a tried Texas; and Protestant Left to Right: Msgr. William John-Lewis, Jeff Cavins and Sr. Lorraine Royer, ICM and true ancient method ministers converted to Catholicism: world, our country, in our hearts and of God speaking to us in a personal Dr. Scott Hahn, Thomas Smith, Jeff in our Church.” Which mindset are we way. A heart that is seeking God in Cavins, familiar names because they going to have? The mindset of faith Lectio Divina will come to know God’s are guest speakers on EWTN. Their that is open to God’s new thing, or voice. Go on that great adventure. passion for Scripture and the Catholic the mindset of the old things, the old Know God in the doing of his word. faith is truly inspiring. ways that is not open to God acting in The Bible Conference was These nine presenters provided a new way. He concluded his session indeed a confirmation of what we are a variety of sessions from which with a passionate plea to Catholics trying to accomplish in the Diocese participants could choose. These and non-catholics or “potential” for the first three years of our Synod sessions included “Evangelizing Catholics as he called them: “Time for implementation with the focus on Jesus’ Style”; “The Beatitudes: the new wine into new wineskins.” the Word of God and Lectio Divina. Pathways to the Kingdom”; Dr. Scott Hahn spoke about The practice of Lectio Divina is being “Lectio Divina”; “The Bible and the “The Sacramentality of Scripture promoted not only in our Diocese but Catechism of the Catholic Church”; in God’s Plan of Salvation.” He throughout the entire Church. The “The Psalms: A Plan for Godly began by saying that something we Church documents that are integral Living in the Midst of the World”; cannot afford to know: God’s plan to the synod implementation were “From the Page to the Pavement: of salvation. Scripture is the sort of also highlighted at the Conference, Putting God’s word into Practice”. road map for knowing the plan. He namely, The Vatican II Document, Besides the various sessions there spoke of tradition as the living voice Dei Verbum, ‘Dogmatic Constitution were two keynote sessions which that guides us. He explored Scripture on Divine Revelation’; The Final all participants attended. The first and Liturgy; New Testament and message of the Word of God Synod keynote session was by Dr. Tim Eucharist. He spoke of the New of Bishops “The Word of God in the Gray, professor of Scripture at St. Testament as a liturgical document; Life and Mission of the Church” John Vianney Seminary, and the a sacrament long before it became a (October 2008); Pope Benedict XVI other by Dr. Scott Hahn, professor of document for Jesus did not say “write Apostolic Exhortation, Verbum theology and Scripture at Franciscan this”; rather Jesus said “Do this.” And Domini - “The Word of the Lord”; and, University of Steubenville. do what? “Eucharist.” He concluded of course, Scripture study. The focus Dr. Tim Gray’s topic was his session by emphasizing, of the first three years of our Synod “A Biblical Vision for the New “Ignorance of Christ’s presence in the implementation is quite timely. We Evangelization.” Beginning with Eucharist is ignorance of Scripture.” are on the right road. . 14 OUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY JULY 2012 ISSUE Spirit On A Journey he well-know poem by Robert Frost, The Road Not Taken, formed the background of the concert given Tby one of the leading choirs in Dominica, RiverSong. The concert, held at the Bethesda Methodist Church, under the distinguished patronage of His the OUR DIOCESE President of Dominica and Mrs. Liverpool was a blend of choral pieces performed by the entire choir under the direction of Mr. Cedric Phillip, in addition to trios, duets and solos, and instrumental renditions. The group, In A Chord, comprising a soprano and two alto voices was the guest of RiverSong. and musicians of the nation performing classical pieces Msgr. William John-Lewis, a member of RiverSong, such as Johannes Brahms’ How Lovely is thy dwelling hosted the concert introducing each segment with a brief place, Mozart’s Laudate Dominum and Gounod’s O commentary that served as the thread linking the pieces Divine Redeemer and Sain-Saens’ Ave Maria; pieces from together. He began by saying that the “human journey Broadway musicals, Bring him home (Les Miserables) and is one that engages not only the body but also the spirit; Endless Night (The Lion King). Instrumental pieces were that all of man’s searching can be summed up as aspects rendered by Leann Christian and Darren Shillingford of the search for transcendence, and the Transcendent.” who also provided accompaniment for the majority of the With such words he invited the appreciative crowd to other pieces. experience this unique part of the spiritual journey that One of the highlights of the concert was the RiverSong would present to them in poetry, music, and dedication of Hammerstein’s You’ll Never Walk Alone to song. the two families who were victims of the recent fire in The concert began with Vivaldi’s Gloria, which served Roseau. The other was the honouring of three members as the opening prayer of the night, a shout of praise to of RiverSong, Mr. and Mrs. Cuthbert Elwin and Mrs. God Almighty, and it concluded with the Hallelujah from Carmel Agar for their long-standing dedication and Handel’s Messiah A Soulful Celebration, the grateful contribution to RiverSong. recognition by the human spirit of the majesty, the In his closing remarks, Msgr. John-Lewis thanked greatness, the magnificence and the sovereignty of God. the audience for being an active part of the RiverSong In the five sections that made up the evening, family. He reminded them that we are all “spirits on a RiverSong helped the audience to become aware that: journey” and prayed that they may “always feel loved and 1. there is a time and season for everything appreciated, that the Lord grant them courage to sustain 2. home is really union with God, the Divine Redeemer them on the journey, that they may find many shoulders 3. there is a longing in our hearts to dwell in the house to lean on, that their spirits might soar like the eagle, of the Lord forever and finally that at the journey’s end, they might find 4. no one journeys alone; we need sometimes to lean on themselves in the Archangel’s choir singing: Hallelujah, each other for support Hallelujah. 5. this communal support is what makes all the The concert was entertainment at its best as well as difference. being a very moving spiritual experience. . The evening showcased some of the best voices Musical Mele on Broadway spectators who sang along with many of the renditions. The dance numbers were performed by the Catholic Dancers and veterans Waitukubuli Dance Theatre. Other singers were Joy Stoute, Tilly Alexander, Carlene Simeon, Kareem Bertrand, Jennifer White, Gibbons Benjamin, Joan Shillingford, and Lady S. The performers were accompanied by a live band led by Peter Letang. Musical Melee on Broadway produced by Joan Dorival Shillingford and promoted by Daryl Bobb took usical Melee a wonderful mixture of dance place on Friday 15th June at the Arawak House of and song, brought delight to the audience Culture. This marks the sixth edition of the Musical Mespecially when crowd favourites Ophelia, Melee whose proceeds go in part to the renovation Tasha P, Daryl Bobb and Michele Henderson of the cathedral roof. Our Catholic Community performed. The production focused on slow and congratulates all those who performed on a job well catchy tunes from the past, much to the delight of the done. . 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16 OUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY JULY 2012 ISSUE Christian Leadership Young Christian Leaders - Deacon Kevin Bellot - A Role Model The Young are called and Gifted by God too. or work flashy miracles. He was not a founder of the “Do not let anyone look down on you because you are Dominica Credit Union movement like Sister Alicia, nor a young, but be an example for the believers in speech, your Nobel Peace prizewinner and global Minister to the Poor conduct, your love, faith and purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12 like Mother Theresa. e have a number of young leaders who have helped Kevin’s life was one of Servant leadership. OUR DIOCESE make us the church we are today. We have some According to the funeral service booklet, His call came to Wawesome young leaders in every Parish across him from simply volunteering at the Dominica Infirmary. the Diocese of Roseau. This His sister Kisha, says of him, “he touched people’s hearts was reflected in the fact that everywhere he went..... Kevin loved the Lord. His passion several young leaders from and dedication to serve him, was seen at early stages, the various parishes attended and throughout his entire life.” Kevin to me stands out as the SOS Training of Trainers one of our Caribbean Heroes of Holiness, a Youth Role Workshop held on May 20th. Model in Servant leadership, and an icon to his Fatima Among those attending were, Community, and to his institutions of formation such as, Ms. Jacqueline Douglas and the St. Luke’s Primary School, the St. Mary’s Academy, in Ms. Shernelle John, parish Dominica, St John’s College, NY, Boston College School of St. John & St Lewis; Ms. of Theology, and to the Redemptorists Congregation. Mahalia Paul, Andrea Seaman January issue of Our Catholic Community points out and Mr. Julien Benjamin, that whilst we tend to recognize the leadership skills Cathedral Parish; Ms. Tamara in highly formed leaders, often times, it takes others to Baptiste, Mr. Nelson Simon recognize the leadership skills in us. SOS Leadership and Mr. Donald Rolle, St. Team recognizes the leadership skills in Rev. Kevin Bellot Alphonsus; Ms Daria Eugene, as well as the young parish leaders and all the other fifty Fatima; Hon. Hector John and plus leaders who attended the SOS Trainers Program. Ms. Sherma Burgins, St. Theresa; Virginia Mendes, St. SOS commends all of you, for the positive leadership roles Luke, and Mr. Michael Desbonnes, St. Andrew. you have been playing in your Parishes. Rev. Deacon Kevin Bellot C.Ss.R. A Youth Role Model SOS welcomes the news that Fatima, St John/St. The SOS Leadership Team wishes to pay special Lewis and St. Theresa are ready to begin their SOS and tribute to Rev. Deacon Kevin Bellot, of the Fatima Parish, urges all the delegates from the other parishes, especially who, like St Gerard Majella, died at age 29. Like St. John the young delegates, to recognize their own leadership Berchmans, he did not live to be ordained. Rev. Kevin skills, and to meet with their Parish Priests, to formulate came from a regular family in Loubiere, Dominica. In plans for beginning their SOS Leadership Development his lifetime he was not noted for extraordinary feats of program in their Parishes. . holiness or austerity, nor did he found Orders or churches To Subdue The Earth “dominion,” or “to subdue” must be understood in terms Cont’d from page 07 of care-giving, even nurturing, not exploitation. As human beings, we subdue the earth with an absence of godliness. the country are at risk. These persons therefore try their This absence of godliness therefore is expressed beautifully best to maintain a healthy and clean environment. On the in the words of Keenan Marjorie (Pontifical Council for other hand, there are still some among us who do not show Justice and Peace) when he says: “there are times when enough concern for the environment. These persons do not we allow ourselves to be motivated by selfishness and a think of the implications of an unhealthy environment on desire for greater share of the world’s resources than can be the society. When we still have persons who are engaged in equitably being justified. We seek to minimize personal effort degrading acts like heavy deforestation, constant littering, and maximize personal comfort, with little consideration for coastal pollution, and even the increase in sedimentation long-term consequences. We do not really love our neighbours in run-off water, what message are we sending out to our as we love ourselves, particularly those neighbours of neighbouring countries and the world by extension? generations yet unborn.” I believe that while the State has the responsibility to The Psalmist therefore reflects with awe the importance work for the common good/ well-being of all without favoring of showing reverence to the earth when he says: “By the the strong interests, a clean and healthy environment is Lord’s Word the heavens were made; by the breath of his not only the responsibility of the State, but of all human mouth their entire host. The waters of the sea were gathered beings. We are all responsible for the environment. Some of as in the bowl; in the cedars deep was confined. Let the earth us must be a little more responsible and should understand fear the Lord; let all who dwell in the world show reverence. that without a healthy environment, we are doomed to fail. For He spoke, and it came to be, commanded and it stood in The question then: Do we prefer failure, or do we value long place”. (Ps. 33:6-9). life? May these words from Holy Scripture help us as a The first step in changing such a mindset hasto nation to strive to uphold a healthy environment keeping in do with our “personal life-style.” As a nation, we need to mind that we are all responsible for the environment! May creatively do whatever we can in our particular situation God help us! . to bring our lifestyles into balance with the earth. To have LISTEN TO THE WORD MADE FLESH 88.1 FM 17 EVENTS Notice Board july Sts. Joachim & Ann’s Novena from 7:00 p.m. Renovation Project on the Cathedral th th Feast of Sts. Joachim & Ann, parents of Mary KEY DATES • 17• th-25Arrival: Sts. Joachim & Ann Shrine • 26 : • ACTUAL WORK on Asbestos removal will start on • Holy Mass th

OUR DIOCESE Monday July 9 , 2012 AEC Youth Assembly from 4:30 a.m. from 9:00augu a.m.st • 19th - 30th: in St. Lucia Sts. Joachim & Ann’s Novena Mission Staycation - in July • 13th- 17th: Diocesan Youth Summer • Tues. 17th: “The Family Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow” Programme summer expedition & camping - Msgr. Eustace Thomas • 317th day - adventure19th: The Duke journey of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme - • Wed. 18th: “The Family and the Mass Media” Roseau chapter presents a - Fr. Herman Sharplis, for ages 14 - 20. • Thurs. 19th: “The Family and Social Justice & Peace” Feasts & solemnities - Fr. Rodney Olive C.Ss.R. july • Fri. 20th: “We are Family” - Fr. Jayson Grell FMI Memorial of St. Benedict • Sat. 21st: “The Family in the World” th Memorial of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel • 11th: - Patron of Anse De Mai - Fr. Peter Wamutitu nd • 16 : Memorial of St. Mary Magdalene - Patron of • Sun. 22 : “The Holy Family”- Fr. Mark Owen C.Ss.R. rd Carmelitend Sisters & Redemptorists • Mon. 23 : “The Call to be a Radical Family” • 22 : Solemnity of the Assumption of the- Patron Blessed of Trafalgar Virgin - Fr. Elveau Augustine Mary august • Tue. 24th: “The Family in God’s Plan” • 15th:Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin - Kelvin Felix Marynd - Patron of Cathedral, Castle Bruce & Wesley • Wed. 25th: “Forgiveness in The Family” • 22 : - Patron of Campbell - Fr. Clement Vadakkedath C.Ss.R th Course on Hebrew Scriptures • Thur. 26 : Feast of St Joachim & St Ann’s – Bishop Representative - Msgr. Reginald La Fleur. September: 1st, 15th & 29th October: 13th & 27th November: 10th & 24th The Diocesan House of Discernment at the Pastoral Centre from 8:30 a.m. - 12: 00 p.m. For Lay Associates in Pastoral Care and any other God continues to call and we are looking for good interested person men, who are willing to respond with generosity For more information call the Pastoral Centre: 448-3002 of heart and life. If you are willing to respond, then the Diocese St. Martin De Porres Chapel Father’s Day of Roseau invites you to a live-in programme Cont’d from page 10 of prayer and discernment, study, community Ms. Carlyann McPherson, qualifying for the Catechist’s living and pastoral leadership. Award is a shining example of dedication and love as she guided the twelve to achieve first communicant Young men aged nineteen (19) and older, status. At that simple ceremony, punctuated at intervals who have completed High School can apply to: by photographers, the children in old fashion style The Bishop of Roseau, P.O. Box 790, Roseau, lined up at the foot of the altar. The capacity packed congregation could have been thinking, “I remember my Dominica. day when I made my first communion” but this Corpus Christi belonged to these little ones who all received their certificates. When the “thank you” speech was Dominica Catholic Radio delivered by Annecia Coipel, our little lady, the message is now on Marpin TV Channel 94. was complete. We understood that Catechists work is never over as parents and guardians must complement Please spread the word lessons in faith at home and sitting with young ones Send us your parish events & notices in church, thus paving the way to the next stage – Call us at 448 2837 or Confirmation. . email us at [email protected] 18 OUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY JULY 2012 ISSUE Papal Nuncio Visits Grenada By Sr. Gabrielle Mason is Excellency Archbishop Nicola Girasola was offence in mind is not true forgiveness. He spoke also of the recently a very distinguished visitor to our shores. need for priestly vocations. The Eucharist is the centre of HHe came principally to present his credentials to the our Catholic worship and we need priests for the celebration Governor General as is expected of every new nuncio. of the Eucharist. Therefore we must pray for vocations to But he came also to be introduced to the Church as he the priesthood. He also encouraged the praying for Religious has been doing in the other dioceses where he was meeting vocations as the Church needs the dedicated service that the national authorities. With the exception of the Diocese of Religious gives. The Sisters were very pleased to hear the Port of Spain, Trinidad, St. George’s-in- Grenada is the most Nuncio refer to them as Stars - shining out to brighten life for Southern of the Islands and the nearest to Trinidad, where so many. his office is located. Girasola, he said means sunflower. Indeed, we who In the absence of Bishop Vincent Darius, Monsignor were present at this Eucharistic celebration saw a sunflower Cyril Lamontagne, Vicar General, received his Excellency blooming before us in the expression on the face of the and organized his short stay on the island. On Tuesday 29th Nuncio. At Communion time those going up to communion the priests and deacons in the diocese and the different were greeted with a gracious and inspiring smile. The Religious Congregations of Sisters and the Presentation sunshine of his presence continued until Holy Mass was Brothers gathered at the Grand Anse R.C. Church to ended. Towards the end of the Mass Bishop Sydney was welcome the Nuncio at a concelebrated Mass at which the invited to say a few words. He said that he would say his THE CARIBBEAN OUR CHURCH IN Nuncio was the chief celebrant. There were a few lay people usual four words. What follows are his four words: that he present at that Mass also, including the Hon. Minister of has been serving in Grenada for the past 37 years. He was Education, Mrs. Franka Bernadine and Ms. Denise George, greatly challenged as bishop but his service was fulfilling and financial administrator. joy giving. At 86 he is still very happy to continue serving. He After the procession of altar servers, deacons, priests, ended his four words with this chorus: All I ask of you is and Archbishop Girasola. Monsignor Lamontagne welcomed forever to remember me as telling you God loves you. the Archbishop, priests, deacons, religious Sisters and Holy Mass ended with every body feeling happy and Brothers and the lay people present to the Eucharistic satisfied with a blessed and beautiful celebration. Monsignor Celebration in honour of the Nuncio’s visit. He apologized La Montagne thanked our new Nuncio, His Excellency for the unavoidably absence of Bishop Darius who was Archbishop Nicola Girasoli for his presence and for being recuperating after major surgery in the U.S.A. the chief celebrant at our celebration. He then thanked Holy Mass began with a joyful tone with the choir the priests, Religious Sisters and Brothers and the lay leading the singing with enthusiasm. Everyone seemed participants. The choir also was thanked for their delightful very happy and was truly participating in the celebration singing. The priests and Religious were all invited for a of the Mass. We had already learnt that the Nuncio had closer meeting and conversation with the Nuncio as well declared himself as a man of service. In his meeting with as light refreshments at the Upper Room of the Grand Anse the Antilles Bishops Conference in he had declared Parish Hall. Father Sean led the Nuncio upstairs and took this. His words: “I come amongst you as one who serves.” him around to meet and converse with the Sisters, priests His homily strengthened that position. A gracious and and brothers. Several photographs were taken with the smiling Archbishop addressed the gathering bidding all to Nuncio. We all enjoyed a beautiful and soul stirring evening. be happy in the service of the Lord, to forgive and forgive Everyone left with a heart full of gladness and an expectation completely. God does not keep files when he forgives and that the nuncio will come soon again to really experience the neither should we. We must forgive and forget. 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TUNE IN TO DOMINICA CATHOLIC RADIO 96.1 FM 19 50th International Eucharistic Congress in Ireland he opening Mass of the 50th but about the Ireland soccer team’s could hear and understand all that International Eucharistic first match in Poland in the Euro was going on. The entrance and Congress took place in 2012 competition. (They lost!) recessional processions and the T th Dublin on Sunday June 10 , 2012 For over three decades the distribution of Holy Communion all in beautiful summer sunshine. The Church in Ireland has suffered happened with minimum formality, arena of the Royal Dublin Society, because of terrible crimes of sexual maximum efficiency and reverence. a venue normally associated with abuse and the mishandling of those In his introduction the displays of horse jumping, echoed crimes by the authorities. Many felt Archbishop of Dublin who was to the sound of poignant Celtic that this was not an appropriate hosting the Congress, spoke of the religious music as pilgrims from as time for the Congress and feared event as a major “step forward on

OUR CATHOLIC WORLD OUR CATHOLIC far away as Japan and Zimbabwe it would be perceived as a return the path to renewal” of the Church joined in community singing to the kind of triumphalism and in Ireland. In his homily the during cultural presentations and clericalism that was a feature celebrant of the mass, papal legate a liturgy that gave a glimpse of the of the church of the past. Those Cardinal , Archbishop deep historical roots of Christianity fears proved unfounded. The of Quebec prayed that the congress in Ireland. opening mass was inspiring, deeply would “bring a special blessing to Traditionally the Irish have meaningful, and very relaxed. Ireland at this turbulent time...” been deeply religious. There are The organisation of the From the smiles and the attitude of still a few people who remember the Opening Mass could hardly have the pilgrims making their way out Eucharistic Congress of 1932 when been better. Three thousand of the venue it is clear that it has a million people attended the closing volunteers made the pilgrims already begun to do so. . Mass. In 1979 the entire country feel welcome. Much of the action closed down for three days when took place in the centre of the Fr. Sean Doggett, Editor Catholic Pope John Paul II visited Ireland. arena where all could see. A near Focus Newspaper St. George’s But on Sunday June 10th, 2012 the perfect sound system and a small Grenada headlines in the secular media were translation device issued to each not about the Eucharistic Congress pilgrim ensured that everyone

20 OUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY JULY 2012 ISSUE CCYG Celebrating Father’s Day n keeping with tradition, the of the parish; Mr. Paul Bernard youth of Calibishie expressed – for his long service as an Extra Itheir love and appreciation to Ordinary Minister of Communion; the fathers of St. Peter and St. Mr. Casimir Massicott (Snr.) – Paul chapel in Our Lady of La Soie recognized as the newest LAPC; parish on Father’s day. A tribute in Mr. Rawlins Davis (Snr.) – Church song was done by the students in Committee chairman; and Mr. the confirmation class, youngsters Joseph Massicott – for utilizing came to read poems and hand his talent as the church guitarist. over gifts to their fathers. Webster The youth group members Marie (De Web) also did a very complimented all the fathers with touching poem, which was written a white corsage when they arrived. during the service and inspired by They also decorated the church Mr. Bernard Marie Mr. Joseph Massicott the preaching of the visiting Lay with blue balloons. Fathers were Associate in Pastoral Care (LAPC). selected to be the animator, The Calibishie Catholic Youth readers, psalmist and to take up Group (CCYG) demonstrated their collection. affection by recognizing six fathers There was a raffle for three who continue to provide dedicated bottles of champagne. The service to the Calibishie Catholic lucky winning fathers were Mr. chapel. Members of the group Francoise Bethelmie, Mr. Romain presented gifts to Mr. Davis George Riviere, both of Calibishie and – for his dedication in preparing the LAPC officiating for that the liturgical hymns for Mass Sunday Mr. Richard Charles from every Sunday; Mr. Bernard Marie Marigot.. Mr. Paul Bernard – recognized as the senior LAPC Mr. Rawlins Davis St. Andrew Parish

Mr. Jeffers Paul - CYCC Honouree AND FAITH RECREATION EDUCATION, YOUTH: OUR By Andrea Seaman Youth Sports Day By Wallace Williams he members of the Cathedral Cathedral Community for over 20 Young Catholic Christians years, and he is involved in various T(CYCC) chose Mr. Jeffers ministries of the parish. Paul as the Father of the Year This father is an exemplary during the celebration of Father’s model to others by his loving nature, Day at Mass on Sunday, June 17th, love of people and above all, his 2012. The following citation was love for the Lord. Teaching religious read to the congregation, giving education at the St. Mary’s Academy the reasons why Mr. Paul was is not only his occupation, but his way awarded this honour: of life since he has been able to be a th mentor and spiritual guide to many n May 27 , 2012 after celebrating of the young men who have passed Youth Mass at the Paix Bouche through the school. He is often called OChurch in the Parish of St. upon to share the Word and his gifts Andrew, the entire youth body made its locally and regionally. As a friend to way to the Thibaud playing field for an the youth, he is always willing to give afternoon of fun and fellowship. a helping hand. The youth engaged themselves in games such as rounder’s, cricket and Among the many hats he wears, football. As part of continued exercise he is currently a Lay Associate in we had great music with food in Pastoral Care and President and lead abundance to feed every family with a musician for the Revival Lights Choir. well deserved Sunday meal. He is a man who is well known for The idea of this Sports day was in his anointed music ministry, and he an effort to bring family togetherness and shares his gift of worship wherever to have our youth engage in meaningful he goes. He has dedicated his life to and productive activity. Truly the day’s Mr. Jeffers Paul with his family Christ and his family as he builds activity fulfilled the expectation and God’s kingdom. purpose of the many young people who “Born in one of the cultural He is indeed a family man and were gathered in Thibaud. communities of Dominica, this Father an exemplary father. It is for these Special thanks and appreciation has been married for ten years. God reasons the members of CYCC shows again to all the communities of the blessed him with two children, a boy recognition to Mr. Jeffers Paul, their parish who assisted in their own special and a girl. He has been an active choice for CYCC Father of the Year”.. way. May the good Lord continue to member of the Lady of Fair Haven bless and guide you. .

LISTEN TO THE WORD MADE FLESH 88.1 FM 21 Catholic Primary Schools Perform Well at Grade Six National Assessment his year some 1191 students, 601 boys and 590 girls wrote the TGrade 6 national assessment. Subjects tested were Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics and Science. Out of this 95 students obtained scholarships and 125 obtained bursaries. Scholarships of $500 annually towards text books St. Mary’s Primary Mary’s St. were awarded to those students who Scholars Bursars obtained four A’s , three A’s and one B, or two A’s and two B’s. Bursaries of $300 were awarded to those who obtained the equivalent of four B’s or better. Four out of five of our Catholic primary schools secured scholarships while all five schools secured bursaries. Our Catholic schools secured 50 of the 95 scholarships and 47 of the 125 bursaries. A total of 280 students

St. John’s Primary John’s St. from Catholic primary schools sat the exams. Scholars Bursars St. Mary’s Primary received 9 scholarships, 8 bursaries and 52 passes. St. Martin’s Primary received 28 scholarships, 12 Bursaries and 64 passes. The Convent Preparatory received 8 scholarships, 12 bursaries and 22 passes. The St. John’s Primary received 5 scholarships 12 bursaries and 26 passes. And the St. Luke’s Primary received 3 bursaries and 19

St. Martin’s Primary Martin’s St. passes. The top performers this year were Scholars Bursars Salena Pacquette from St. Martin’s Primary, Kerene Williams from St. Martin’s Primary, Omondi McIntyre from the Pioneer Preparatory, Kelma Rolle from St. Martin’s Primary and Ke-Sean Peter from St. John’s Primary. Our Catholic Community congratulates all students, parents, and teachers for their hard work and

St. Luke’s Primary Luke’s St. for their success at this year’s grade six national assessment. Bursars List of outstanding students: St. Mary’s Primary Scholars: Jerwin Boston, Kendell Delsol, Abiyomhi Joseph, Keane Lawrence, Michel Le Blanc, Milan Philbert, Eustace Phillip Jnr., Odell Polydore & Jaden Royer Bursars: Beres Francis, Camrann George, J’airon Mayers, Jeron Morancie, Justin Riviere, Rijkaard Scott, D’Jhunte Stuart & Sherwin

Convent Preparatory Convent Sutherland St. Martin’s Primary Scholars Bursars cont’d on page 23 22 OUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY JULY 2012 ISSUE St. Andrew Parish Youth Honour Fathers By Wallace Williams here still exists, great youth involvement in the life of the church in the St. Andrew’s Parish. The Parish TYouth Council has decided to hold a Youth Mass on the last Sunday of each month in a different community. On Sunday, June 24th, 2012 the youth gathered at Ans-De -Mai with representation from Penville, Vieille Case, Paix- Bouche and Ans-De-Mai. Most recently, the Paix- Bouche Catholic Youth recognized highly the fathers Father’s Day Lunch of the church community Priest Rev. Tarimo, Silver Lining Car by the gesture of a few gift Rentals and the wider community who presentations and a treat of contributed tremendously to make this lunch to fathers, immediately event happen. after the service of the day. Four In Vieille Case the youth recognized fathers received special gifts the services of two fathers Mr. Andrew namely; Mr. Jullius lockhart, Augustine for his ever readiness of his Derick Lewis, Thaddeous Ferrol transportation services to anywhere for and Alick Anselm all of Paix- Left to Right – Mr. Thaddeous Ferrol, Mr. Jullius Lockhart, events of church and otherwise. Also to Bouche. Mr. Lewis received a Mr. Derick Lewis and Mr.Alick Anselm from Paix Bouche Mr. Joseph (Joko) for his selfless and special sponsor of a free hair long service to the liturgy through music cut compliments Mr. Matthias Bazil of Bloters’ Barber and the choir. Thanks to the group’s President Miss Gina Shop. Hats off to the Zonal Youth Coordinator Mr. Wallace Royer and her team for this initiative. Williams, the Youth leader Ms. Anabella Thomas and all We look forward to your continued sharing of your the dedicated members of the Paix- Bouche Catholic Youth, gifts, talents, treasure and energy as we work together to parents, adults, Zonal Coordinating Team (ZCT), the Parish build church and community. .

The Wesley Focus Committee Clean-up Campaign AND FAITH RECREATION EDUCATION, YOUTH: OUR A collaborative effort in keeping the youth engaged For hours they laboured tirelessly to transform the in community development. area into something so fresh and so clean! You cannot he Wesley Focus Committee (WFC), an ambitious help but to look and smile when passing by because of group of young people, have seen the need to take the pleasant effect emitted from the new look. Ton the initiative, of putting together a cleanup and At the end of a hard day’s work, lunch consisting of beautification campaign, in hopes of fostering positive roasted breadfruits, codfish and vegetables was heartily change among the youth in the community. consumed. The young people’s united effort and team On Saturday 26th May 2012, although the weather spirit had gotten the job well done. was not great, the group was not deterred. The Young According to Mathew Fox, “Our work is meant to be a people in the vicinity, poured out in large numbers, unto grace. It is a blessing and a gift, even a surprise and an act the main road at Wesley. They were provided with the of unconditional love towards the community -- not just the necessary tools needed to cut, clean, paint and build. present community that may or may not compensate us for They faithfully gave of their time and talents, as they our work, but the community to come.” chatted happily while they weeded, cut over-hanging The Wesley Focus Community has only begun. Great branches, painted walls, cleaned drains and garbage bins things definitely will follow. . and erected a bench. Cont’d from page 22 Blanchard, Krystal Charter, Elleen Commodore, Jada Scholars: Selena Pacquette, Kelma Rolle, Kerene O’Brien, Darcie Simeon & D’Jana Wyllis Williams, Kershel Alexander, Tarrie Anselm, Lease Bursars: Kande Charles, Sarayah Charles, Dinelle Anthony, Brittney Austrie, Kimisha Christopher, Gizian Dailey, Brier Evans, Brineé Hamilton, Jaeda Henry, Cuffy, Yohanna Desiree, Sandrin Elizee, Dailah Felix, Sarita Joseph, Zoryda Lewis, Abigail Linton, Lerique Kasinda Fritz, Sheba Hector, Daena Joseph, Jaide Honore, Noveke Josiah & Eden Linton Laurent, Sara Lawrence, Dahlia Matthew, Akliah Miller, St. Luke’s Primary Shanice Moses, Karnosha Myler, Amika Proctor, Mahalia Bursars: Lilisha Angol, Mauricio Burton & Mary-Rose Rodney, Rachel Seraphine, Jayanie Sharplis, Hiliana Lebad Shillingford, Shania Vital & Sierra Wallace St. John’s Primary Bursars: Shelise Bell, Duvel Bridet, Mawusi Burton, Scholars: Kristel Ferrol, Keziah Hypolite, Annie Jiang, Faith Daisy, Dee-Nisha Grell, Shelina Jolly, Yanicka Ke-Sean Peter & Tatiana Ryna Joseph, Shernika Lambert, Cyrilla Mondesire, Keron Bursars: Akyle Butcher, Trishana Carbon, Nicole Richards, Sydney Salway & Meion Samuel Carriere, Darlene Duverney, Dimitri Gardier, Keegan Convent Preparatory Honore, Lemar Irish, Felicia Lawrence, Jamie Parillon, Scholars: Turrell Christmas, Dante Scotland, Brittney Kayla Peter, Kyarra Shillingford & Jelie Toussaint. .

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