Pilgrims Flock to Ukrainian Church in Abandoned Town

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ORLANDO DIOCESE PALM BEACH DIOCESE VENICE DIOCESE

Mystery of the Eucharist Two new deacons Expecting the best Pilgrims flock to Ukrainian Church in abandoned town

MARY KLAUS Catholic News Service

CENTRALIA, Pennsylva- nia | The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrai- nian Catholic Church in Cen- tralia, seems an unlikely place for a pilgrimage. Located on a lonely tree-filled hilltop, above a famous but mostly abandoned town, this church built in 1911 could have been forgot- ten. Instead, with its three onion- shaped domes, it stands as a testament to faith in tough times and Father John Szada, chaplain of the Carmel of Jesus, Mary and places. Joseph in Elysburg, Pa., distributes Communion during pilgrimage at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church Centralia’s claim to fame isn’t the Pilgrims in Elysburg, Pa., participate in a candlelight procession into Aug. 26. (CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS | CNS) Ukrainian Catholic Church, but the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church fire burning in a network of mines underneath the town since 1962. mountain, a place conducive to rchy of Philadelphia, thanked the That fire eventually sent poisonous meditation and prayer,” said Father pilgrims for journeying to this holy gases into homes and businesses. Michael Hutsko, an archpriest who mountain, where “you can feel As a result, most residents moved is pastor of the church. The church something special, the presence out using money from a federal re- was declared a Ukrainian Catholic of God.” He was accompanied by location program. Hundreds of pilgrimage site in 2015. Auxiliary Bishop John Bura of the buildings were demolished. Today, Pilgrims came from Pennsylva- archeparchy. less than a dozen people live in nia and nearby states for the day Bishop Ronald W. Gainer of the Centralia, often called a ghost town. of prayer led by four bishops with Latin-rite Diocese of Harrisburg The Assumption of the Blessed three Catholic traditions: Ukrai- urged the pilgrims to “take time Virgin Mary Church is the only nian Catholic, Roman Catholic and and meditate on each prayer at each church left of the seven once here. Ruthenian Byzantine Catholic. bead” when praying the rosary. Among them was St. Ignatius “It’s a time to place your heart, At the prayer service, Bishop Kurt Catholic Church, where Masses soul and mind in the hands of our Burnette of the Ruthenian Byzan- were celebrated just a year after Savior and ask him to heal all of us, tine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic, the Diocese of Harrisburg was es- bring us peace and strengthen our New Jersey, talked about forgive- tablished in 1868. Once home to faith,” Father Hutsko said. ness and “fresh beginnings.” When An icon of the Blessed Mother and the infant Jesus is seen as pilgrims 3,000 members, a parochial school, The day of prayer included a Di- he had needed to forgive, he was walk in a procession. convent and cemetery, St. Ignatius vine Liturgy with responses sung by given the strength to do so, he said. was directly affected by the fire in the choir of the Ukrainian Catholic “I prayed in front of the icon of Mary church indicated that it was built an open and real way.” the early 1980s. The last Mass cel- National Shrine of the Holy Family and asked her to pray for someone. on solid rock, not coal. Joanne Panko, who relocated to ebrated there was on June 25, 1995. in Washington, a living rosary and After a while, it worked. God soft- Although the vast majority of As- nearby Numidia, is the third gen- St. Ignatius Church was razed in a procession to the church for the ened the hardness of my heart.” sumption’s parishioners moved out eration of her family to belong to November 1997. Today, its cemetery celebration of a “moleben,” which Assumption’s parishioners know of Centralia, 50 of them still faith- Assumption. She is raising her chil- is the only standing reminder of the is a service asking for the mother of all about challenges. Most lost their fully attend Divine Liturgy every dren in that church too. once flourishing parish. God’s intercession. family homes due to the mine fires. Sunday morning, Father Hutsko “My grandparents went to As- Still, people of faith continue to Pilgrims sang the traditional They also worried about losing their said. sumption,” she said. “My parents be drawn to the church on the hill Akathist hymn to Mary, the mother church. “We have members whose fami- were married there. I was baptized and hundreds traveled there Aug. of God. While they were relocating, there lies belonged to this church for gen- and married there. My parents were 26 for the third annual Marian pil- In his homily, Bishop Andriy was talk about demolishing As- erations,” he said. “We also have buried from there. My three chil- grimage. Rabiy, apostolic administrator of sumption. That plan was dropped new members. We’re a prayerful dren were baptized there. It’s a big “We’re located on the side of a the Ukrainian Catholic Archepa- after a survey done under the church where faith is expressed in part of my life.” n WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | Sept. 14-27, 2018 FLORIDACatholic ORLANDO DIOCESE 50TH ANNIVERSARY JUBILEE Event captures ever-unfolding mystery of Eucharist GLENDA MEEKINS of the Florida Catholic staff

ORLANDO | More than 1,000 faithful gathered to listen to three very different speakers share insights regarding the Eucha- rist at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Or- lando, Sept. 8. As part of the Diocese of Orlando 50th anniversary jubilee, honoring the Year of the Eu- charist, “The Gift of Sacred Mystery” delved into the Eucharist as gift, and as sacred, mys- terious encounter. Speaking of the Eucharist as gift, Holy Cross Bishop William Wack, of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, admitted he was baf- fled by those who say, “I don’t get a lot out of the Mass. It’s the same thing every week.” His reply came in a familiar song: “Look beyond the bread you eat, see your savior and your Lord. Look beyond the cup you drink, see his love poured out as blood.” “This is God before us,” Bishop Wack said. “This is where we have to let go of our senses Over 1,000 faithful gathered for The Gift of Sacred Mystery, to learn about and be tranformed by the power of the Eucharist. and trust Jesus? We will never ever under- Celebrating the Mass with Bishop John Noonan, from left are Bishop Robert Reed of Boston, Deacon Dave Camous, of Most stand it, but we must believe because Jesus Precious Blood Parish, Oviedo, Deacon Paul Volkerson, of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Orlando and Bishop William Wack of said it and it is our salvation.” Pensacola-Tallahassee. (FC PHOTOS BY GLENDA MEEKINS) As Catholics believing in the true presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist, he said “This (Eucharist) is the eternal banquet,” Bishop this presence can be life-changing if they are Sister Acosta said. “It is a mystery to behold, Robert open to it. Those who partake in the Eucharist a mystery to be shared, a mystery to be lived.” Reed of the are “are ambassadors for Christ” empowered Bishop Robert Reed, Auxiliary Bishop of Archdiocese by the gift of Communion. Boston and President/CEO of iCatholic Me- of Boston “Through our prayers and our gestures we dia Inc., likened discipleship to being in traf- spoke of are drawn into the mystery that is Christ,” he fic. He acknowledged being a disciple of Jesus the trans- said, adding to believe anything else leaves is “not a spectator sport.” formative nothing but empty promises. “People need to know who it is that we are power of Quoting the famous Catholic writer Flan- following and where it is that we are going,” the Eucharist and the need nery O’Connor he said, “If it’s just a symbol, he said. “We are like the first apostles, sent, for Catholics then we are only symbolically connected empowered to fearlessly change this corner to be a holy with Christ; then we are not present to Jesus of the Lord’s vineyard. … When we love our and living death and resurrection; we don’t have forgive- children, are faithful to our spouse, live good witness of ness for our sins or the promise of resurrec- and holy lives as consecrated men and wom- faith to the tion.” en, when we fight to protect the unborn, when world. Sister of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and we care for the dying, abdicate for the immi- Mary Maria Teresa Acosta served as another grant, turn our back on the devil as he tempts speaker. From popes to saints who encoun- us to degrade ourselves and our bodies, when tered the sacred heart of Christ, she unpacked we sit in quiet prayer or make a good confes- the reality of how “the Eucharistic heart” is sion… we are letting people know that Jesus the living sign of the kingdom of love. is the reason for our being in every season,” “(It is) a kingdom that takes place in the he said. soul of men, where nothing external can re- The bishop added there is nothing more move it,” said the pastoral assistant of Annun- in important in life than helping “each other ciation Church in Altamonte Springs. “It is get to heaven.” he emphasized. “You can be this sacrifice that makes Eucharist the sacra- living the dream,” he said, “but if in the end ment of love. When we speak of the Eucharist, the gates of heaven do not swing open for you, we are talking about what is most sacred, the then it was all a colossal waste of time.” heart of love of our Lord.” Bishop John Noonan concluded that it is a “To participate of the Eucharist is to allow life of prayer that allows Catholics to be open his love to transform us, to transform our to the mystery and to fulfill it. heart,” she continued. “This is how each one “We are Catholic. We are followers of Je- of us can participate in the celestial kingdom sus Christ and we believe in the great gift on earth – to live the path of love which is the that God has given us, the sacred mystery only way we can conquer evil.” that nourishes us, strengthens us and leads She explained how this loves invites people us to the greatest place of all, to be with God At left, Bishop William Wack explains, “Through our prayers and our gestures we are to respond as “great witnesses of love,” who in heaven,” Bishop Noonan said. “The great- drawn into the mystery that is Christ.” At right, Sister Maria Teresa Acosta explains, are called to be “authentic, courageous, faith- est gift is that you bring Jesus Christ within “This (Eucharist) is the eternal banquet. It is a mystery to behold, a mystery to be ful.” you.” n shared, a mystery to be lived.” Sept. 14-27, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 2

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Deacon Cardona’s chalice Ordination draws reference bares fleur-de-lis on blue enamel to Archbishop Romero recalling the Virgin Mary. GLENDA MEEKINS At the of the Florida Catholic staff base are medallions CELEBRATION | Pilgrims depicting filed in from as far as El Salva- the Sacred dor to Corpus Christi Parish in Heart of Celebration to watch Deacon Ed- Jesus, the win Cardona be ordained to the Immaculate priesthood. Heart of There was a palpable joy Mary, and Sept. 6 as voices raised in song, the paschal welcomed the procession that lamb - also brought this 10-year journey to etched its culmination. Those gathered onto the included Cardona’s 90-year- bottom of old grandfather, Vidal Villatoro the paten as a symbol Guzmán. His words captured the of Christ’s moment. Bishop John Noonan anoints the hands of Father Cardona in an age sacrifice, “I am filled with emotion to old tradition dating back to the Old Testament, signifying that he recalled at see my grandson ordained and has been set apart for a sacred purpose. (MARJORIE DURANTE | FC) every Mass. following God’s command- Father Timothy (GLENDA ments.” Daly gives the MEEKINS) Father Cardona is a graduate of St. Vincent de Paul Regional appointment of Father Seminary in Boynton Beach. A Edwin Cardona Priest’s chalice, paten blessed first-generation American born as associate in Los Angeles, the 27-year-old pastor of the GLENDA MEEKINS “It was a sign from God that I has a strong connection to his Basilica of of the Florida Catholic staff will provide for you, anything that Salvadoran heritage. Family St. Paul in you need,” Deacon Cardona said. and friends from his home par- Daytona Beach ORLANDO | While on vacation “This chalice isn’t for me, for my ish of St. Catherine of Siena in a thumbs in Medellin, Colombia, before his own luxury or vanity, but to offer Kissimmee first saw and en- up. (GLENDA ordination, Deacon Edwin Cardo- the sacrifice of the Mass. If I can do couraged his vocation. They, as MEEKINS | FC) na knew he would spend some time one thing right, it is to offer the Mass well as parishioners from the searching for a chalice, because in thanksgiving to God. As it says in Basilica of St. Paul in Daytona the city has a reputation for having Psalm 116, ‘I will raise the cup of Beach, where he spent a sum- Bishop Noonan noted, “Being hopes to be led and guided and everything a priest might need. He salvation and call on the name of mer, came in buses to share the chosen by God is not easy”—a “to give my very best” to the stopped in to Orfebrería Rodriguez the Lord.’” occasion. reference to the archbishop’s Church and God. on Calle 100 and explained what he Medallions at the chalice base Bishop John Noonan entreat- martyrdom. Yet, he reassured the It’s been a theme for me as I sought. depict the Sacred Heart of Jesus, ed him to draw on the example new priest that the love of Christ prepared for the priesthood and The chalice is made of sterling Immaculate Heart of Mary, grapes of Archbishop Oscar Romero, a is with him. now, I am ready to lay down my silver with blue enamel behind the on the vine, and the Paschal Lamb fellow Salvadoran who will be “We have been chosen by Him life. I think that, now more than fleur-de-lis surrounding the upper which is also etched on the bottom canonized a saint Oct. 14. “Arch- to reveal not our own heart, but ever, that is needed,” Father Car- ring. “The blue enamel reminded of the paten. The Paschal Lamb im- bishop Romero spoke with cour- the heart of Christ which is love. dona said. “I want to be like the me of the Virgin Mary. It’s a French age has personal meaning for Dea- age and conviction that came Pope Francis reminds priests, lamb, to pour myself out for love symbol representing Mary,” Dea- con Cardona. through a relationship with God when we allow ourselves to be of the people, for the salvation of con Cardona said. “He was the one set apart by in a life of prayer,” Bishop Noon- conformed by the love of Christ, souls.” It also represents purity. Made God to both shepherd his people an said, quote Archbishop Rome- our lives, our ministry changes,” José Cardona, the priest’s fa- up of three petals, it is often repre- and to be the lamb that was slain, ro who said: “In recent days the Bishop Noonan said. “Your ‘yes’ ther, said, “The will of God is sentative of the Blessed Trinity as sacrificed for his people — for the Lord has inspired in me a great this morning, Edwin, is your re- always fulfilled. It is wonderful well. In art, the flower also alludes forgiveness of our sins, for our sal- desire for holiness. I have been sponse to this love of God. It is a to see how marvelous the love of to the Annunciation, appropriate vation so that we can come to know thinking of how far a soul can as- surrender of self to allow yourself God is.” because his chalice and paten are God the Father. Jesus’ sacrifice has cend if it lets itself be possessed to be found by God and to be led Father Cardona will serve as gifts from his parents and Annun- borne so much fruit for us,” the entirely by God.” by God.” associate pastor of the Basilica of ciation Parish sacristans Larry and 27-year-old said. “That’s the way I Reflecting on Romero’s life, Father Cardona said he St. Paul in Daytona Beach. n Chris Strain. Cardona met the cou- want to live my priesthood, in a sac- ple during his pastoral year at the rificial way. Knowing that I’ve been parish in Altamonte Springs. redeemed, I’ve been loved, I’ve been Coming from a humble back- forgiven, I’ve been healed through ground, the help of the Strains was Jesus as the lamb.” n more than he could have imagined. Bishop John Noonan blesses Deacon Cardona’s chalice and paten surrounded by his family and friends, Sept. 5. (KATHERINE LAGUNA The newly ordained Father Edwin Cardona participates for the first time as a priest in the consecration | FC) of bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ. Sept. 14-27, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 4 12391-0914

Pope John Paul II gestures to the crowd during World Youth Day in Denver in 1993, the same year he promulgated “Veritatis Splendor,” which addressed issues and controversies regarding moral theology. (Joe Rimkus Jr. | CNS) Silver anniversary of ‘Veritatis Splendor’

GLENDA MEEKINS ‘In the depths of his (man’s) heart there always of the Florida Catholic staff remains a yearning for absolute truth and a thirst to ORLANDO | Twenty-five years attain full knowledge of it. This is eloquently proved after St. John Paul II wrote ‘Veri- tatis Splendor’ (“The Splendor of by man’s tireless search for knowledge in all fields. It Truth”), its teachings still ring true. is proved even more by his search for “the meaning In an age where moral relativism is rampant, “The Splendor of Truth” of life.’’’ continues to address the questions of the day. In seeking to clarify Pope John Paul II, Veritatis Splendor Catholic moral teaching, the en- cyclical is addressed to bishops and responds to questions such of the Church in order to properly trinsic and unbreakable bond be- as: Does man inherently know order moral action; and that the tween faith and morality.” The pope goodness? What must I do? How virtuous, moral life lived in union goes on to say, “In the depths of his do I distinguish good from evil? Is with God is the ultimate liberation (man’s) heart there always remains there a conflict between human of the human soul … not a freedom a yearning for absolute truth and a freedom and God’s law? of indifference, but a freedom unto thirst to attain full knowledge of it. “In the wake of the various social excellence.” This is eloquently proved by man’s and political ‘revolutions’ of the ’60s The opening words of the en- tireless search for knowledge in all and ’70s, as well as the proliferation cyclical respond to man’s inherent fields. It is proved even more by his of post-conciliar ‘moral theologies,’ goodness. “The splendor of truth search for ‘the meaning of life.’” Pope John Paul II’s ‘Veritatis Spen- shines forth in all the works of the Overwhelmingly, the letter to the dor’ was a watershed document of- Creator and, in a special way, in bishops applies to all and reassures fering clarity about and encourage- man, created in the image and us that the splendor of truth “shines ment in the moral life,” said Father likeness of God (Gn 1:26). Truth forth deep within the human spir- Jeremiah Payne, pastor of St. Joseph enlightens man’s intelligence and it,” providing us with the guide to Parish in Palm Bay. “In the face of shapes his freedom, leading him to properly discern, to love like Christ moral ambiguity and even relativ- know and love the Lord. Hence the and to be transfigured by his light ism both outside of and within cer- Psalmist prays: ‘Let the light of your which shines within us all. 12171-0914 tain segments of the Church, the face shine on us, O Lord’” (Ps 4:6). Father Payne added, “While not pope boldly affirms: that good and As man lives more and more in well-received by proponents of evil are objective, not relative; that communion with Christ, his ac- moral relativism and proportional- there are moral acts which, by their tions reflect the truth which is al- ism, ‘Veritatis Spendor’ is nonethe- nature, can be intrinsically good or ready within himself because God less a prophetic document on what evil; that the conscience must be is within him. His actions mirror it means to live the truly virtuous formed by the natural law, divine this constant encounter. The en- life, a life ultimately conformed to law, and the sacred magisterium cyclical affirms that there is an “in- Christ.” n www.facebook.com/ FloridaCatholic 5 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Sept. 14-27, 2018 Sisters give back to parish outreach through song GLENDA MEEKINS ticipating in Open Table, a group of Gloriana of the Florida Catholic staff dedicated parishioners who come Santiago, together to help a person or family center, joins her | Two sisters through difficult times. “We have WINTER PARK sisters who grew up in Sts. Peter and Paul a young man we work with from Cassandra, Parish packed the house when they Covenant House who is aging out of left, and recently performed to give back foster care,” Brother Santoro said. Rebecca, to their community of faith. Extra “We are now helping him get his right, in chairs were brought in for the esti- life back together so that he can be- a surprise mated 250 people who arrived Aug. come independent.” final 22 to hear Cassandra (Cassie) Santi- In February, the parish also number of ago Slotnick and Rebecca Santiago hopes to launch the Volunteer Tax “Boogie in concert. Both of them are pursu- Assistance Program through the Woogie ing professional singing careers in Internal Revenue Service. The Bugle Boy” New York, but Cassie and Rebecca program aims to help the elderly, at Sts. refuse to forget their Winter Park disabled and veterans making less Peter and roots. They joined the children’s than $55,000 per year. Paul Parish. choir at the parish at age 7 and fell The third ministry, Family (PHOTOS in love with music. Promise, will begin in December BY Between opera performances or January. “We will be the second GLENDA and auditions, the duo performed a Catholic church in the diocese to MEEKINS concert to raise funds for several of welcome homeless families to live | FC) the parish’s new outreach projects. in our facility three or four times a “It is especially important to sup- year. During that time, we will pro- singers and I love it,” she said. “It’s port social justice causes because of vide housing, food, and entertain- amazing that we have such beau- the ‘me’ culture we live in,” shared ment for the children. The money tiful talent in our parish and that Cassie. “We are taught to focus on raised will help us do the things they’ve come back to the commu- our own needs and wants, with we need for those ministries,” said nity to sponsor these projects.” no thought to others. I was raised Brother Santoro. The Santiagos appropriately to help others whenever I can, and Many people who watched the opened with “Sisters” from Irving to be conscientious of how my ac- singers grow up were delighted by Berlin’s famed musical comedy tions affect others. If I can make a the performance, including Father “White Christmas” and closed with positive difference in any way, how Sean Cooney who served as pastor a wonderful trio including oldest could I not?” during much of their childhood. He sister and parish cantor, Gloriana, Their concert raised nearly also married Cassie and her hus- all singing “Boogie Woogie Bugle $2,000 for the new justice, peace band. Boy,” reminiscent of the Andrews and integrity of creation committee Mabel Burridge is a parishio- Sisters from the 1940s. Looking begun by Franciscan Brother Paul ner and was the adult youth leader back at the evening and her years at Santoro, pastoral associate. when the Santiago sisters were in the parish, Rebecca noted, “Being Under his direction, the out- middle and high school. “There are able to give back to the church that reach committee has brought three no words that express the gladness shaped us as human beings was so new ministries to the parish. In and honor that I have in my heart humbling. My faith has brought me From left: Rebecca and Cassandra Santiago return to their home partnership with Catholic Charities because these are God’s children to New York City, but Sts. Peter and parish of Saints Peter and Paul to raise money for social justice of Central Florida, the parish is par- that are blooming into professional Paul will always be my home.” n outreach, Aug. 28. THE TODDLER AND THE POPE 12064-0914 Pope Francis greets a young child during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Sept. 12. (PAUL HARING | CNS) Sept. 14-27, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 6 Seminarian grateful for family’s blessings

JENNIFER DROW were kids like me there,” according Special to the Florida Catholic to García. Like most girls her age, Melany ORLANDO | Angel García, 23, loves music. Before the implant moved to Orlando from Puerto Rico she would put her hands on radio five years ago with two goals: one, to speakers to feel the beat and figure be closer to his father and two, as he out what type of music was playing. jokingly puts it, “to run away from Thanks to the implants, she can his call to the priesthood.” now dance freely. His mother, sister and brother re- “The power of prayer is real,” mained in Puerto Rico, supporting said García while thinking of his García from afar. It wasn’t long be- little sister. “The Lord answers our fore he heard the Lord whispering prayers and he does so at the right again, prompting him to contact the time. For many years, we prayed diocesan Vocations Office and enter for a miracle and eight years later, the seminary. Melany can hear again.” “God has a big sense of humor This experience over the past and he followed me to Orlando,” he year gives García hope as he con- shared. “I would ask for signs and he tinues toward priesthood and fo- would answer me.” cuses on the beauty of the Catholic Last September, García’s moth- Church. “We are truly one body in er, Ivette Chavez, learned she had Christ, a big family. When my fam- pre-cancerous cells in her body ily arrived after the hurricane, a lot that needed to be removed imme- of people started moving and donat- diately. Her surgery was planned ing things to help us and, honestly, for the same day Hurricane Maria we never felt alone,” he said. slammed Puerto Rico. The life- García hopes to be ordained for saving procedure was cancelled be- the Diocese of Orlando in the next cause the storm wiped out nearly all five years. He is enrolled at St. Vin- electricity across the island. García cent de Paul Regional Seminary in knew he had to do something. He Boynton Beach. Meanwhile, Chavez saved every penny he had, called his is looking for a job while counting family and convinced them to move her blessings. “Angel tells me, ‘Mom, to Orlando. you’re super blessed because they Amazingly, they found an apart- did your surgery fast, Melany’s too. ment quickly. Thanks to generous She can hear better already.’” friends, people at Holy Redeemer Seminarian Angel García stands with, from left, his sister, Melany, his mother, Ivette Chavez, and his Little by little, the prayerful fam- Parish in Kissimmee, and Catho- brother, Osvaldo. (COURTESY PHOTOS) ily is making Orlando home and lic Charities of Central Florida, the they continue to praise God every family’s home filled up with furni- aids would not help much longer. on Aug. 9, it was a moment of true here in Orlando. In Puerto Rico, she step of the way. “This story is proof ture and food. “Angel’s seminary They suggested the family con- grace. was the only hearing-impaired stu- that sometimes from bad things, classmates and their families gave sider cochlear implants, electronic “It was a beautiful experience to dent in her class. Now she is enrolled good things happen,” García said. us many things that I needed for the medical devices that do the work of see her face light up while she heard in a school that caters to hearing- “If it wasn’t for Hurricane Maria, my house,” said Chavez. “I had nothing. damaged parts of the inner ear to our mother’s voice again after so impaired children. On the first day, family wouldn’t be in Florida and I am super grateful to God.” provide sound signals to the brain. many years,” García said. “Then I she bounced back home excitedly my mother and Melany wouldn’t The next mission was to find in- Melany’s mother prayed about the spoke to her and she heard my voice saying, “Mommy, mommy there have had surgery.” n surance and a doctor for her. Despite very delicate, three-hour procedure and she teared up, crying out of joy. challenges and several appointment and eventually decided it was the It was such a blessing to see the pow- At age 2, cancellations, García’s mother did best option. er of God.” Melany, eventually have surgery and not a Melany had surgery on her left Melany still cannot hear perfectly sister of seminarian moment too soon. ear July 17, but it was nearly another and will need surgery on her right Angel “After they removed everything, month before doctors turned on the ear over Christmas or spring break, García, lost they sent it to a lab and confirmed device. When the switch flipped but her life continues to blossom her hearing the cells had turned cancerous al- as a side ready,” García said. “It was a bless- effect of ing because everything was a suc- antibiotics. cess. Her recovery went very well.” Today, Today Chavez is cancer-free and the gift of focused on her 10-year-old daugh- hearing ter, Melany, who lost her hearing at has been age 2 due to the side-effects of anti- restored biotics given to her as a premature thanks to baby. Doctors in Puerto Rico fitted a cochlear her with hearing aids, but each year implant. Melany’s hearing deteriorated. (ANGEL Yet, she never lost hope. She GARCIA) would even put her hand on family members’ throats to feel vibrations when they spoke and then mimic those movements herself for better pronunciation. Once the family was settled in Orlando, they consulted specialists to see if anything could be done to restore Melany’s hearing. The initial diagnosis was not good. Doctors confirmed her situation would con- Seminarian Angel Garcia poses with his mother, sister and brother tinue to worsen and regular hearing at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. 7 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Sept. 14-27, 2018

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Several lectures Pallo, [email protected], Catholic end-of-life medical St. Vincent de Paul accompanied by a parent/guardian. accompanied by discussions and 352-391-9338. care, funeral rites and funeral Orlando provides volunteer $25. resolutions on how to live the gifts Bishop Moore High School planning: Tuesday, Oct. 23, 12:30- opportunities through its stores of Francis. Hornet 5K: Saturday, Oct. 27, 3:30 p.m. Our Lady of the Lakes, • First responder mission, and food pantries for students 1310 Maximillian St., Deltona. response, renewal: Thursdays, • Franciscan hermitage retreat: 8-10 a.m., Dubsdread Golf Course/ Bishop Moore, 3901 Edgewater needing volunteer hours. Apply at Learn about Catholic end-of-life Sept. 27-Nov. 1, 7 p.m. Six-week Friday, Nov. 1, 6 p.m.-Sunday, Nov. svdporlando.org. series helps first responders learn 4, 11 a.m., Administration Building. Drive, Orlando. Proceeds benefit medical care and receive guidance Sign language volunteers: to recognize signs of compassion Experience the rhythm of solitude the school’s athletic department, on planning a Catholic funeral. Parishes throughout the diocese fatigue and how to respond. and quiet of St. Francis in this and boys and girls cross-country Presented by professionals in the need volunteer American Sign silent retreat guided by Franciscan teams. Begins at Dubsdread Golf field. Free. 386-574-2131. • Women’s Emmaus weekend: Language interpreters to help deaf Father Vianney Cunningham, and Course and finishes on the school Friday, Sept. 28, 7 p.m.-Sunday, or hearing-impaired individuals Jeanne and Tony Walter, Secular track. bishopmoore.org. Sept. 30, noon. Cost: $160; fully participate in the celebration MASSES/PRAYER scholarships available. Deadline: Franciscans. “Run for Babies” adoption fund: Saturday, Nov. 3, 8-10 a.m., of Mass each week. Position Aug. 28. Sharon Branch, 407 432- “Joyful Again!” retreat requires yearlong commitment to SESSIONS 8504, [email protected] for widows and widowers: Lake Hollingsworth, Lakeland. Proceeds benefit Catholic Charities serving one Saturday or Sunday • Transitus Franciscan Saturday, Sept. 15, 8 a.m.-Sunday, Interpreted Mass for the adoption services, helping mothers Mass per week, and a diocesan celebration: Wednesday, Oct. 3, 7-9 Sept. 16, 3 p.m., San Pedro Spiritual deaf: Sundays, 11 a.m. Mass, not ready or able to parent, and background screening. Must be 18 p.m., Mary Mother of God Chapel. Development Center, 2400 Dike and older. cflcc.org/volunteer. Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 1014 Road, Winter Park. Retreat parents completing their family Relive the final hours of St. Francis Catholic Charities of Central N. Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach. will help resolve grief after the through adoption. Register, of Assisi’s death through prayer, Florida seeks volunteers for An American Sign Language death of a spouse. Emphasis on sponsor or donate: CCAdoptFL.org, storytelling and thanksgiving. the following programs. Visit cflcc. interpreter will be provided to sign. self-help, personal growth skills, click on Events. 863-670-6627. Reception in Building 300 follows. org /volunteer or contact Carly. Meet in the café, 10:15 a.m., for a and personal spiritual practices Free. [email protected] or 407-658- “deaf coffee chat” with pastries. for healing journey. Meals, • Blessing of the animals: Sunday, 1818, ext. 1026. 386-255-0433. accommodations and Sacrament of ANNOUNCEMENTS Oct. 7, 3 p.m. Bring your pet for a • Volunteers needed to help sort, special blessing in the Franciscan Reconciliation included. Register by Sept. 2: Sharon, 386-717-4452. Catholic Charities Agape pack, stock and distribute food to RETREATS/DAYS tradition. Free. 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Proceeds go educators, general and nurse Blase Romano. Free. • “Art and Soul”: Wednesday, to parish building fund. $20. 352- VOLUNTEERS practitioners needed at each clinic. • Ignatian book study: Tuesdays, Oct. 24, 7-9 p.m., Main Hall art 515-9297. [email protected], Lazarus Sept. 25-Nov. 6, 7 p.m. Study of room. Bring friends and your Caregiving With Faith NEEDED Free Medical Clinic in Wildwood; “Praying With Ignatius of Loyola” favorite bottle of wine and enjoy conference: Thursday, Sept. 27, Notre Dame AmeriCorps [email protected], St. Luke’s 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mission Inn Resort, job openings: Notre Dame Free Medical and Dental Clinic in 10400 County Road 48, Howey- AmeriCorps, based at Hope Eustis; [email protected], St. in-the-Hills. 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10186-0914 11th annual Friends of the and child care subsidy, if income administrative assistance, Poor walk: Saturday, Sept. 29, eligible. Education and social handymen, help with light 8-11 a.m., Fort Mellon Park, First justice-related positions. Bilingual cleaning, and receptionists. Also Street and Carlos Avenue, Sanford. Spanish/English helpful, but not accepting donations of baby items, Includes walk along Sanford’s necessary. Service term begins especially diapers and wipes. Drop Riverwalk, light breakfast by September 2018 and runs through off during office hours. 321-422- 4168. Sept. 14-27, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 8 NEWS FROM around the diocese ORANGE COUNTY trim and refinished the wood with linseed oil for their new post in the chapel of the school where all five of New Stations of the his children attended. Now, another generation of students will carry on Cross date to St. the saint’s legacy through prayer. Katharine Drexel In the chapel of St. James Cathe- OSCEOLA COUNTY dral School in Orlando, new Stations of the Cross grace the 90-year-old ‘Reading buddies’ stone walls. The Stations are even Art Kastner, a Knight of Colum- older than the school and their story bus and parishioner at Corpus unites St. Katharine Drexel, French Christi Parish in Celebration, has artisans and a faithful Catholic. been gifting stuffed bears to young They are the gift of Dr. William students at Holy Redeemer Catho- Mills Jr., who obtained them from lic School in Kissimmee for the past the St. Elizabeth Chapel at the Na- three years. The idea for the “read- tional Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel ing buddies” program is that these in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. The furry friends will make fairytales Stations of the Cross dating back to 1892 were donated to St. James Cathedral School last month. The property housing the chapel, moth- even more fun and push the stu- stations previously hung in St. Elizabeth Chapel at the former Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel. (GLENDA erhouse and shrine was closing. The dents to develop a true appreciation MEEKINS | FC) Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, the for reading. order established by St. Katharine Jeanne Morgan teaches second in New Jersey,” he remembered. “I Drexel, chose to donate the Stations grade at Holy Redeemer and said didn’t like to read, so I think this is to Mills because they “had become the buddies truly do make a differ- a great way for kids to learn to like aware that St. James Cathedral had ence. “The daily practice of ‘read to to it. I love seeing the expressions done work with the Haitian com- self’ is a research-based part of good on their faces and learning the great munity and felt it would be appro- literacy practices,” she said. “By in- names they come up with for their priate that it would go to a place that corporating ‘read to your buddy’, buddies.” represented Native Americans and the students are very engaged for a The bears mostly stay at school, blacks,” Mills said. The staff at the longer period of time, and they ac- but get a trip home during long cathedral chose to place the Sta- tively seek ‘good-fit books’ to share breaks over Christmas and Thanks- tions in the school chapel. with buddies so they can build flu- giving. When the school year ends, The Stations, framed in mahoga- ency. the student keeps the bear. ny and hand painted in oil on por- “The children are simply aston- Teachers say many older stu- celain by French artisans in 1892, ished when they hear that some- dents, now in fifth grade, still have were originally commissioned by thing special has been donated to those buddies. “This donation the saint’s sister, Louise Drexel help them to become fluent read- means so much because it shows Morrell, for the chapel at St. Francis ers,” noted Morgan. “They absolute- such a spirit of generosity,” added de Sales High School in Virginia, ly gasp and gush when they see the Morgan. “The children pray for Mr. which was established by the order boxes filled with reading buddies.” Kastner during the year, and they to educate the underserved Ameri- Kastner loves paying it forward definitely feel the love and support can Indian and African-American and enjoys the personally writ- of such a caring and magnanimous communities. When the school ten thank-you notes and stories gesture.” n closed in 1970, the Stations were the children send each year in moved to St. Elizabeth Chapel. mid-September. “Many years ago, Glenda Meekins and Jennifer Mills refurbished the gold-leaf I myself went to a Catholic school Drow contributed to this report.

Jeanne Morgan, second grade teacher at Holy Redeemer Catholic School, holds up new reading buddies 12333-0914 gifted to her students by Knight of Columbus, Art Kasner. The cuddly critters encourage reading and are always ready to listen to a good book. (COURTESY) WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | Sept. 14-27, 2018 FLORIDACatholic PALM BEACH DIOCESE Diocese ordains two new deacons LINDA REEVES of the Florida Catholic staff

PALM BEACH GARDENS | Following the ancient church tradition, Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito laid hands upon the heads of two candidates for the permanent diaconate as they knelt before him. In doing so, the bishop silently summoned the Spirit of God, and after he completed the holy gesture found in Scripture, a subtle whis- per came from a front pew, “They are deacons now.” David William Zanotelli, a parishioner of the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, and Martin De Jesus Sandigo, a parishioner of Holy Family in Port St. Lucie, are now both graced with the title of “Deacon” before their names. Bishop Barbarito ordained the men to the diaconate Sept. 8 during celebrations at the cathedral in Palm Beach Gardens. The men now join 100 permanent deacons here in Priests, deacons and laity clap in acceptance and joy as Martin Sandigo, left, and Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito invokes the the Diocese of Palm Beach and a fraternity of David Zanotelli are elected during Mass with Rite of Ordination to the Diaconate Spirit of God as he lays his hands on the 165,000 permanent deacons serving the U.S. Sept. 8 at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola in Palm Beach Gardens. (PHOTOS BY head of David Zanotelli during ordination Church. LINDA REEVES | FC) ceremonies. “I am really proud of my son,” said Alberto Sandigo, Deacon Sandigo’s father. “He is fol- Formation Program started in 2002. The holy Communion, read the Scriptures and Deacon Zanotelli also appeared joyful lowing the call of God. He was a good child. first diocesan permanent diaconate ordina- preach, preside at marriages and funerals, and calm on his big day. He told the Florida He always loved the Church. I respect his de- tion was celebrated Sept. 9, 2006, when 12 and perform works of charity and acts of Catholic that he began hearing the gentle cision.” men were ordained at St. Patrick Parish in justice. call to the diaconate more than 15 years Parishioners from the various parishes Palm Beach Gardens. Becoming a permanent deacon requires ago. The call grew louder over the years, witnessed the Mass of ordination creating Permanent deacons are men who nor- five years of intense studies and a great deal and then, very clear. “I feel at peace,” he said a spirit of the faithful as one big family. Dea- mally have no intention or desire of becom- of dedication and sacrifice. “I have worked adding he is excited about continuing on the cons dressed in white filled the pews, and as ing a priest, but have the call to help the a long time for this day. I am very happy,” next leg of the spiritual journey. n did many priests, some of whom served on Church in a greater way. Ordained deacons Sandigo said. He added his formation gave the altar. Representatives of St. Vincent de generously give of time and efforts and him knowledge and pastoral, spiritual and To read, Bishop Barbarito’s homily, on the Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach, make sacrifices. They baptize, distribute intellectual dimensions for ministry. following page. where the deacons attended classes as part of study and formation, were also present. Ana Sandigo’s and her sons, Kelvin and Carlos, were among the many family members present in support of Deacon Sandigo. A large representation of people came from Holy Family Parish with prayers in their heart for him, one of their own, including the parish choir who sat with the diocesan choir and joined in the singing, under the direction of Jeanne Clark. “I have always thought there was something special about him,” said Bobbi Hilyard among the Holy Family group. “We came to show our support.” Parishioners of the cathedral parish attended the Mass in support of Deacon Za- notelli. Special guest was Zanotelli’s god- mother, Shirley Sullivan, from Florida’s west coast, who came bearing photographs of Zanotell’s first holy Communion. Deacon Zanotelli’s wife, Beth, sat in a front row accompanied by the Zanotelli daughters, Anne Marie, 27, Emma Rose, 25 and Francesca Grace, 21. Beth was full of mixed emotions as she watched her husband take final steps to the altar. She smiled at times and shed tears at other moments. “I am so proud of him,” she said. “It has been such a beautiful journey for both of us. Newly ordained Martin Sandigo is presented with the Book of the Deacons of the Diocese of Palm Beach congratulate and It has been amazing.” Gospels during ordination ceremonies Sept. 8 at the Cathedral of welcome new Deacons David Zanotelli, second from left, The Diocese of Palm Beach Diaconate St. Ignatius Loyola in Palm Beach Gardens. and Martin Sandigo, far right. Sept. 14-27, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 2 The deacon — the conscience of the Church Sermon at the diaconate on many other occasions, that the you have become. Believe what you science. ordination Sept. 8 deacon is to be a representative of read, teach which you believe, and Often in medieval art, when Christian living as a model for all practice what you teach.’” the angel Gabriel appears to Mary This year we celebrate the 50th the faithful. The deacon is not sepa- David and Martin, to be ordained announcing that she is to be the anniversary of the restoration of rated from others because of his or- you will hear soon these words ad- Mother of the Lord, he is portrayed the permanent diaconate here in dination, but is ordered to be, in the dressed to you today to remind you as a deacon. Vested in an alb and the United States, as a result of the everyday sphere of life, what all are of who you are and what you are to deacon stole, and sometimes even Second Vatican Council. This cer- called to be. be about. As St. John Paul II contin- wearing a dalmatic, the angel brings FLORIDA tainly is an occasion truly to cel- Archbishop Pierre, in his remarks ued in his words, “So then, you are the message to Mary of her unique ebrate. That was carried out at the at the diaconate convocation, truly called to carry the words of the Acts role as the Mother of God. Especially Catholic recent Diaconate Congress held echoed the sentiment of Pope Fran- of the Apostles in your heart. In your in the art of the Netherlands, these DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH in New Orleans July 22-26. Pres- cis in this regard. He stated that all of role as deacons you come to be and scenes have a eucharistic theme ent for that celebration was Pope us, through our baptism, are called are associates of Peter, John and all with a table present representing Vol. 79, No. 21 Francis’ representative by the Lord to live a life of the apostles. You help in the apos- an altar and Mary, herself, evoking in the United States, the service for others especial- tolic ministry and share in his proc- the image of a tabernacle, holding 9995 North Military Trail papal nuncio, Archbish- ly in our families and com- lamation. As the apostles, you also the real presence of Christ. The dea- Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 op Christophe Pierre. In munities. Deacons lead us ought to feel impelled to proclaim con angel announces, in this depic- 561-775-9500 • Fax 561-630-2698 his remarks at the end of as a Church in the works of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus tion of the ministry of the altar, that PUBLISHER the opening Mass for the charity in a particular way. in word and works. Also you are to Mary is to be the bearer of the Word. Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito Congress, Archbishop He addressed the deacons experience the urgency to do good, This scene of Mary and the deacon Pierre rightly praised the with these words: “We to be of service in the name of Jesus, is most significant to you, David DIRECTOR OF permanent deacons for LIVING THE look to you in some ways crucified and risen, and the urgency and Martin, today as you become COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING their humble service of as the conscience of the to carry the word of God to the life of bearers of the Word through your and SOCIAL MEDIA TRUTH IN Jennifer Trefelner charity, proclaiming the LOVE Church. We ask you to find his holy people.” willingness to conceive that Word [email protected] word and leading the faith those who are in need and As we look to these men who within you and to live so that others 561-775-9529 community in prayer. He Bishop to invite us to serve them. will be ordained deacons today, it can hear the call to them. expressed the personal Gerald When we forget them or is fitting that we recall they become When the deacon is assisting at DIOCESAN EDITOR greetings of Pope Francis Barbarito fail to be people of charity ministers of the Church on the feast the altar, he exhorts us at the end of Linda Reeves to the deacons as he stated as a Church, we ask you of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary Mass with words to go forth in peace [email protected] that the permanent dia- to be our conscience to who is the model for all vocations in order to live what we have re- 561-775-9528 conate has particularly flourished call us back to what God asks.” My and ministries within the Church. ceived through the Eucharist. 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Readers must exercise prudence in responding to advertising sociation; subscriber to Catholic News Service (CNS). 3 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Sept. 14-27, 2018 Faith-filled couple help bring Mass to homebound LINDA REEVES “Some people don’t know the of the Florida Catholic staff liturgies are taped in a television studio,” Connie said. She and Reu- WEST PALM BEACH | How ben work with a television crew at many people can say that their a transformed studio to make the name appears on the bottom of a TV Mass happen. They arrive early paten used during Masses to hold and set up the altar and make sure the element of bread offered to God everything is in place. at the offertory, and then again, to According to archive articles, hold the holy Eucharist after the the TV Mass was first broadcast for consecration? the area in 1977 when portions of “It is a blessing to know that the diocese were part of the Miami when we are gone, every time the Archdiocese. It was first produced paten is elevated, we will be prayed at WPTV Channel 5 in West Palm for,” said Connie Cooley, 84, a pa- Beach by the Archdiocese of Mi- rishioner of St. John Fisher in West ami. Over the decades and after the Palm Beach for more than 30 years. Diocese of Palm Beach was formed She attends daily Mass at Holy in 1984, the televised Masses have Name of Jesus in West Palm Beach been filmed at various locations and participates in the weekly TV and the crew has changed. Connie and Reuben Cooley share their memories of the televised Masses produced by the Diocese of Today, each month, four Mass- Mass that they have been part of since 1985. (PHOTOS BY LINDA Palm Beach Sundays at 10:30 a.m. es are taped back-to-back on two A chalice and paten inscribed, “In REEVES | FC) on CW34 WTVX. different days with the help of 10 gratitude to Connie and Reuben Connie and Reuben, 87, her be- priest volunteers who rotate as Cooley” are displayed in the WEEKLY TV MASS FYI loved husband of 36 years, both celebrants. Bishop Barbarito and couple’s home. volunteer to coordinate the dio- Father Charles Notabartolo, vicar The Diocese of Palm cese’s televised Mass, handling all general/moderator of the curia, Beach TV Mass is broad- the details for more than 33 years. both take a turn each month. At the cates, going on to work at Hospice cast Sunday mornings The beautiful paten used at the TV present time and for many years, for five years. at 10:30 a.m. on CW34 Mass each week since October is in- the Mass is produced at Parallax Reuben fondly recalled the time WTVX. The TV Mass is scribed with two names and a mes- Productions in West Palm Beach. Bishop Barbarito jokingly com- supplemented by a free sage. It reads, “In grateful apprecia- “She puts a lot of work into get- mented on his well-developed missal available through tion of Reuben and Connie Cooley.” ting the priests,” explained Reuben skills as TV production floor man- the Diocese of Palm Beach Office of Communications. Last year, Bishop Gerald M. Bar- about Connie’s work scheduling ager, keeping everyone on time For more information, call barito and Father Brian King, epis- and contacting priests, making right down to the last second. “He Cards, messages and notes from viewers 561-775-9528 or email copal secretary, showed up at the sure there is a celebrant for the told me that I am the only one who [email protected]. filming studio and surprised Con- Masses and booking times for can tell him what to do,” said Reu- of the TV Mass are at the Pastoral Center. nie and Reuben with the paten and shootings, working around the ben with a big smile. large chalice. priests’ schedules. He then explained Bishop Bar- “We had no idea,” said Connie, The couple’s passion about co- barito is always on cue and right tionship coordinator at Our Lady ‘We pray to God that delighted, surprised and emotion- ordinating the televised celebra- on time from beginning to end as Queen of Peace Cemetery in Royal al when she opened the container tion and bringing the holy Mass to he celebrates the TV Mass each Palm Beach, is also a chaplain. She we can continue to do that held the new eucharistic ves- people unable to attend a church month. Bishop Barbarito also helps knows the Cooleys very well. “Con- this. It is so valuable. It sels and saw the beautiful shiny for various circumstances has re- with the taping of the Easter Mass nie is a saint,” she said. items with inscription. “Father Bri- mained strong all these years. Con- and the Christmas Mass, typically Link shared that she has learned is a valuable part of the an said, ‘No tears, Connie,’” she viv- nie serves as the lector. Reuben is filmed away from the studio in the from the hospitalized she visits as idly recalled as if it was yesterday. floor director, giving the priests Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola in part of her chaplaincy and the fam- diocese’s ministry.’ Connie and Reuben safeguard cues to help them stay on track as Palm Beach Gardens decorated for ilies she reaches out to as part of her the precious paten and chalice at far as time goes. He has it down to the season. cemetery outreach to those experi- — Connie Cooley their house in Lake Worth between a science. Connie is a former director of encing loss that the TV Mass is an tapings of the Mass, storing them “The Mass is 26 minutes and religious education in Pennsylva- important ministry of the diocese, even if she has attended Mass at in a protective casing and safe spot. 30 seconds,” explained Reuben, a nia, her home state, and a teacher connecting people with their faith her parish of Holy Name of Jesus. They also store the cloths and vari- native of Ohio and former science of theology and world religion at and with the faith community here. Allen tapes the TV Mass and plays ous seasonal flowers used to cover teacher for 31 years as part of the Barry University in Miami, where “It gives people hope and comfort,” it throughout the week. and decorate the altar, and the Palm Beach County School System. she taught at satellite campuses. she said. “I admire Connie. She is an ex- candles and candle holders, which After retirement, he went back to She also worked as a chaplain with According to a media research cellent lector,” said Allen, the moth- Connie keeps polished. school and received nursing certifi- Hospice of Palm Beach County for company, people 65 and older are er of seven girls and two boys, and 20 years. the greatest majority of the thou- grandmother of 19. Today, this busy woman has sands of viewers watching the When family members visit, Al- not slowed down. For seven years Mass. “Some are not Catholic,” said len turns on the television, but she she has been a volunteer chaplain Connie, who gets feedback and doesn’t tune into a movie, sports at JFK Medical Center in Atlan- comments from people everywhere or game show. “I say let’s look at tis four days a week. Both Reuben — on the streets, in businesses, at the TV Mass,” she said. “I love the and Connie serve as extraordinary church and through correspon- Mass. I can’t remember when I ministers of holy Communion, and dence. started watching it. I like to hear the Connie teaches a parish Scripture “She can’t walk down the street homilies. All the priests are beauti- William E. Boyes class on Tuesdays. without someone recognizing her,” ful. It is wonderful to have the Mass Working with Hospice patients, said Reuben about his wife, a local especially for those who can’t go to John Farina the sick, frail and homebound over TV super star. church.” Peter Matwiczyk the years, the Cooleys know how Connie received a shout-out last Connie hopes that she and Reu- important the TV Mass is for home- month when spotted in her doctor’s ben will be able to continue to serve • Wills, trusts and guardianship litigation bound and hospitalized Catholics, office. “I was at my cardiologist’s of- the diocese and help bring the TV • Estate and trust planning and administration who want to be nourished and fice,” said Connie. “The reception- Mass to viewers for many years to healed by the word of God each ist called my name, and a woman come, bringing the word of God week. “I know the value of spiritu- jumped up and shouted, ‘My hus- and hope. 3300 PGA Blvd., Suite 600 [email protected] ality and the celebration of the lit- band and I are so grateful to you.’” “We pray to God that we can con- Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 [email protected] urgy for shut-ins,” Connie told the Theresa Allen, 91, is one of those tinue to do this,” she said. “It is so 561-694-7979 [email protected] Florida Catholic. fans who tunes into the TV Mass valuable. It is a valuable part of the 11202-0914 Stephanie Link, ministry rela- every Sunday come rain or shine, diocese’s ministry.” n Sept. 14-27, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 4 San Juan Diego ‘bursting at the seams’

JACKIE HOLFELDER and school leaders help bring the and the culture.” AND LINDA REEVES diverse Catholic population in Father Dorado added that the of the Florida Catholic Fort Pierce together in faith and Masses and other activities keep love as one big Church. them involved. Teens lead the FORT PIERCE | Moving for- “We’ve created a wonderful noon Mass once a month, and the ward and carrying out the mis- unity that celebrates the diversity center offers the only daily Mass sion of the clergy who came be- of two worlds: the Spanish Church in Spanish in the state of Florida. fore him, Father Jaime Dorado is and the American Church,” Fa- The center is all about min- accomplishing amazing things ther Dorado said. “Along with St. istering to the children, young in his ministry in the northern Anastasia (School) principal, Dr. adults and the families, provid- end of the Diocese of Palm Beach, Kevin Hoeffner, we have worked ing special programs, events and where the Catholic population hard to accomplish that.” activities during the year. Family is made up of a large number of Today, as in the early days of life is strong at the center. young Hispanics. the diocese, the Spanish-speak- “We have Charismatic prayer “We serve about 500 kids,” said ing community continues to grow groups, a Strength in Families Father Dorado, administrator of in the Fort Pierce area. dinner once a week and 80 to 120 San Juan Diego Hispanic Cen- “Some 40 percent of our pa- baptisms yearly,” said Father Do- ter, an apostolate of St. Anastasia rishioners are between the ages rado, who was also involved in Parish in Fort Pierce which was of 20 and 40. Approximately 95 a summer camp program with opened and blessed Dec. 9, 2001, percent of them are Mexican and youngsters of his flock this year. to provide a spiritual home for the the other 5 percent are comprised “We have three Masses on Satur- migrant population of the area. mostly of Colombians,” Father days and four on Sundays.” Father Dorado, former associ- Dorado said about the ethnic mix When asked about the chal- ate pastor of Holy Name of Jesus of his flock. lenges in his leadership position, in West Palm Beach and Holy When asked about outreach to Father Dorado explained that hav- Cross Parish in Indiantown, is teens and young adults, Father ing enough funds to keep the cen- celebrating his eighth year in Dorado spoke about the challeng- ter going and providing ministry leadership at the center first ad- es faced by the young people in a is a big issue. The other big issue ministered by Father Gerard D. society filled with distractions is a blessing in disguise — space. Redden, diocesan coordinator and love of material goods. The priest and his community are for pastoral ministry to Hispan- Father Dorado explained how very active and the growing flock ics in the northeast section of the many of these young people have has many generous volunteers diocese in the early days. Father parents who came to Florida for and no shortage of altar servers. Redden ministered to the Span- work and a better life, and many “We definitely survive because ish-speaking in the northern dio- of the youths today were born of our volunteers,” Father Dorado cese beginning in 1985. He died here in the United States, but re- said. “We have about 200 of them in 2011 after 52 years of priest- main connected to customs and in different ministries. There’s hood, but his memory lives on in traditions of the homelands that a lot of congestion in our little the hearts of many here. they are linked. building. Our classrooms only fit Father Jaime Dorado, back row, third from right, gathers with San Juan Diego is a separate “We have religious education about 10 students, and we need so volunteers of San Juan Diego Hispanic Center in Fort Pierce on the grounds of St. Anastasia Parish. The group volunteered to help the entity of St. Anastasia Parish, “but programs tailored to specific much more room. We’re bursting parish with some maintenance projects. (JACKIE HOLFELDER | FC ) we work together and support age groups for teens and young at the seams.” n each other in many ways,” said adults. The children attend dif- Father Dorado about the wonder- ferent schools in the Fort Pierce ful association of the two com- area, but count on the center for munities. St. Anastasia is headed friendship and camaraderie. up by Father Richard George II, They find acceptance easily here pastor since 2005. Father Dorado because they are more comfort- said initiatives by parish, center able with the language, the food 11137-0914 12349-0914 5 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Sept. 14-27, 2018 Annual Mass honors public servants LINDA REEVES BLUE MASS of the Florida Catholic staff PRAYER TO ST. MICHAEL Blue Mass: Sept. 29, 8:30 PALM BEACH GARDENS | Of- a.m., Cathedral of St. Ignatius ten you hear stories of selfless cour- St. Michael the Archangel, defend Loyola, 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm age and heroism demonstrated by us in battle. Be our protection Beach Gardens. Bishop Gerald M. law enforcement heroes, firefight- against the wickedness and snares Barbarito is main celebrant. Law of the devil. May God rebuke him, enforcement, firefighters and other ers and other first responders tak- we humbly pray; and do thou, O ing action without hesitating, risk- emergency and safety officers of prince of the heavenly host, by the all faiths and their families are ing their lives to save a life. power of God, cast into hell Satan During the annual diocesan welcome. The Mass is open to and all the evil spirits, who wander retired and active personnel of Blue Mass Sept. 29, those who through the world seeking the ruin municipalities, and support staff of wear various uniforms and of souls. Amen various organizations. 561-775- badges representing different 9528, communications@diocese@ agencies are honored, thanked diocesepb.org. and blessed for their courage, chael, St. Gabriel and St. Raphael, heroism and great dedication to the archangels. St. Michael is the serving citizens of South Florida leader of angels and the patron County Sheriff’s Office “I felt it was and the Diocese of Palm Beach. saint of police officers and mili- a beautiful gesture from the bishop Tributes and prayers will also go tary personnel, and Catholics to host such an event and deserved to the selfless, fallen heroes who turn to the popular saint for pro- our respect and attendance.” have died while responding to tection against evil. The Mass begins with an hon- save another. Organizers are sending out in- or guard processing in and pre- “The Blue Mass is our way of vitations and spreading the word senting colors. During the Mass, honoring these brave men and about the Mass throughout the prayers will be directed for the uni- women who serve our communi- five-county diocese. Active and re- formed men and women sitting in The Palm Beach County Honor Guard presents the colors at the ties and to ask God for his protec- tired officers and personnel from the pews, and other first respond- diocesan Blue Mass Sept. 29, 2018, at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius tion of them,” said Father Albert different municipalities, federal, ers and safety and emergency offi- Loyola. (FC FILE PHOTO BY LINDA REEVES) Dello Russo, chancellor, who state and local jurisdictions within cials. Prayers will also be lifted for served as celebrant of the 2017 the five counties of the diocese are the souls of those who have died webpage of Officer Down Memo- law enforcement aren’t serving in Blue Mass at the Cathedral of St. invited to attend and bring family all in the name of service. Follow- rial Page, a nonprofit organization vain, hope as we protect and serve Ignatius Loyola. The celebration members. Members of the coming the Mass, refreshments will be dedicated to honoring America’s the community that our guardian will be held again this year at the munity of all faiths and beliefs are served and people have a chance to fallen law enforcement heroes, angels are protecting us, hope that cathedral with Bishop Gerald M. invited, and parishioners from join in fellowship. states that 22,000 officers have more law enforcement find their Barbarito as main celebrant and the various faith communities are The U.S. Fire Administration, made the ultimate sacrifice in the way to God, and hope that we are homilist. encouraged to attend and bring which tracks and collects infor- United States since 1791. Countless making a difference in this world. The Blue Mass is coordinated guests. mation on the cause of on-duty other first responders and emer- It’s beautiful to see the tough cop each year between the Palm “I’ve been attending the Blue firefighter fatalities, reports that gency and safety officers have also kneeling before the Father al- Beach County Sheriff’s Office Mass for approximately 15 years already this year 64 firefighters died. mighty, recognizing we are hum- and the Diocese of Palm Beach and personally got involved have died, and a report from the “For me, the Blue Mass rep- ble servants who need strength and this year, as with years past, roughly 10 years ago,” said Lt. Ste- FBI indicates that 46 officers were resents hope,” Thibodeau said. from God to cope with the evil in it is held on the feast day of St. Mi- ven Thibodeau of the Palm Beach killed in the line of duty in 2017. A “Hope the men and women of this world.” n Sessions, public Masses are open at the seminary

LINDA REEVES all for their witness of faith and for of the Florida Catholic staff continued support of the seminary, a professional school of theology BOYNTON BEACH | Father Re- opened to serve 55 years ago, to mek Blaskowski, vice rector and provide continuing education for dean of human formation at St. clergy and religious, and laity. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary The school opened with its new in Boynton Beach, greeted all join- pre-theology program for under- ing the midday Mass Aug. 29 at the graduate work for the second year. seminary. The program has seven students, “Welcome back to our semi- according to school representa- nary’s Wednesday Mass,” he said as tives. A total of 19 men are among he looked around at the filled pews. first-year seminarians and, in total, “We all face a great sadness in enrollment includes 118 seminar- our Church,” he continued, re- ians. A total of 35 men from various ferring to the recent headlines of dioceses are also studying to be grand jury reports detailing inves- permanent deacons. tigations of clergy sex abuse claims All are welcome to the semi- in Pennsylvania. “We are all bro- nary Wednesdays for the 12:15 p.m. kenhearted.” Mass. Seminarians, some of whom Father Blaszkowski said it was a make up the seminarian choir, at- delight to see so many people gath- tend the Mass along with faculty ered for the celebration of Mass and seminary leaders. The semi- with Father Greg Caggianelli, dean nary gates open shortly before the of pastoral formation, serving as Mass. main celebrant. He said the num- “Thank you for your prayers and ber of faithful in the pews was a your support,” said Father Blasz- testimony of support for the semi- kowski, adding the power of prayer Seminarian Connor Penn, left, of the St. Petersburg Diocese, in his third year of formation at St. Vincent narians in studies and formation is great and what the Church needs de Paul Regional Seminary, and Deacon Derek Saldanha, right, of the Orlando Diocese, in his fourth year at St. Vincent de Paul. He thanked today. n of studies, meet and talk to people as they leave the seminary’s chapel Aug. 29. (LINDA REEVES | FC) Sept. 14-27, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 6 Diocese’s oldest school opens with goals, plans

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FORT PIERCE | The oldest diocesan educational institute and the sole Catholic elementary school in St. Lucie County is getting off to a good start and announcing an ex- citing initiative that will begin next month. Dr. Kevin Hoeffner, principal of St. Anastasia, said the school will launch a joint capital campaign in October to make necessary improvements to “this beautiful campus.” Hoeffner regards St. Anas- St. Anastasia School fourth-graders read books during a classroom tasia as his second session as school gets underway for the new school year. home. He grew up in the parish parish and school community are a tion technology networks through- Cindy Noelke, a middle school science teacher at St. Anastasia School and attended the team united in efforts to help young out the school, including 70 new in Fort Pierce, gives her students a lesson outside the classroom in school, fondly re- people be the person God meant for iPads, 60 new personal computers the school’s Greenhouse of Blessings. (FC PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES) Dr. Kevin ferred to by locals them to be academically and spiri- and a modern new phone system Hoeffner as “St. A.” tually, equipped for the future. throughout the facilities. St. Anastasia is using educational of the school mascot. According to The campaign “The faculty, staff, parents and Over the summer, the stair- technology in the growth of its for- research, the ram has long been a joining the families of the parish priests all work together with well was resurfaced, furniture was eign language program, and part- representation of determination, and school will take place over the families to develop graduates who added to some of the classrooms, nering with neighboring John Car- action, initiative and leadership. next three years, and the vision is are disciples of Christ, reflective a fresh coat paint is adorning the roll High School “on the continued St. Anastasia is an example of a fine to raise $2.5 million to assist with and critical thinkers, responsible walls of the media center and the development of fine arts and music, leader here among the excellent paying for “needed capital improve- citizens and healthy and balanced middle school, and additions and strengthening its focus on grade- diocesan Catholic schools deter- ments” to the school and parish fa- children,” he said. improvements have beefed up se- specific service commitments and mined and in action to provide the cilities, Hoeffner said. The theme of St. Anastasia opened with 52 stu- curity throughout the school to working with middle school stu- best initiatives in Catholic educa- the campaign is “‘Together, sharing dents and the help of religious of make facilities more safe, even after dents on developing digital portfo- tion, helping future leaders grow our faith, achieving our dreams.” the Sisters of St. Dominic of Adrian the school received high marks this lios that help create and showcase strong in faith and knowledge. Hoeffner said organizers have great community. This year the school, summer by Life Safety Solutions, the completion of challenging aca- There is a large rock at the en- faith that the project will be a suc- which is celebrating more than a an organization which evaluates demic and personal goals,” Hoef- trance of the school featuring pow- cess. century of service to the Catholic school security and safety. fner said. erful words. The stone’s inscription “The people involved in this community and community at The school is emphasizing ecol- The school community contin- is a reminder of what St. Anastasia flourishing Catholic community large, opened doors with more than ogy with its new modern green- ues to wear the familiar school col- and Catholic schools here in the are hopeful, optimistic and filled 525 students and nearly 40 educa- house and leading students in ors of blue, gold and white, and the diocese are all about: “Jesus is our with the Holy Spirit,” he said about tors. Growing enrollment and tech- making health and wellness goals. Golden Ram remains the symbol cornerstone.” n the enthusiasm setting the tone as nological advances spurred the the campaign is set to begin. necessity of expanded facilities and St. Anastasia Parish was es- more modern classrooms. tablished in 1910. The school was This year, the school features a founded in 1914 and has continued new baby grand piano and vibra- to serve families of the parish com- phone in its music department. munity, as well as families of other The campus has new landscap- parishes in Fort Pierce and in Port ing and a student-created mosaic St. Lucie, Jensen Beach, Stuart, Vero wall in the central courtyard. New Beach and Sebastian. equipment and updates have been Hoeffner has served St. Anastasia added in the school’s science and School in a leadership role for the technology lab. The school’s re- Diocesan Charismatic Renewal DATE past 12 years. He remains on course cently built “Greenhouse of Bless- Convention for the Haitian- and steadfast in mission over the ings” that features container en- Friday, September 21 years. He describes the school com- vironments, a hydroponic system Creole Community. 5:30-9:30 p.m. munity as a “safe and nurturing en- that allows plants to grow with Saturday, September 22 vironment rooted in the Gospel of only water and nutrients, and an 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Jesus Christ.” Catholic doctrine and aquaponic system that uses fish “For you can do values are “integrated with a chal- waste to feed plants, has new fans Sunday, September 23 lenging academic curriculum” at and lighting. This year, St. Anasta- 9 a.m.-3 p.m. the school, and the members of the sia is equipped with new informa- nothing without me” John 15:15 LOCATION

Special visit by Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito. St. Vincent Ferrer Gymnasium 840 George Bush Blvd., Speakers include Father Jules Campion and Delray Beach, FL 33483 Father Wislet Defrand from Haiti and Father Quesnel Delvard Pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic CONTACT

10186-0914 Church in Lake Worth. The prayer animation Father Yves Geffrard, will be hosted by Sister Claire Gagné, Gilbert Diocesan coordinator of Haitian Ministry Dabady, Jean Robert Themistocle and Bijou Jean. 772-466-9617 • 772-971-9080 11342-0914 7 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Sept. 14-27, 2018 Missionaries help students FOCUS on spiritual journey LINDA REEVES ‘We want to engage “College is a place where ques- of the Florida Catholic staff tions are asked. There are a lot of the students here paths you can take. A lot of people BOCA RATON | Meet Sarah in activities. It is a are directing you in all ways. The Freddino, Allison Naftanel, David temptations are there. FOCUS was Hamilton and Max Zamzow: four good way to start on campus for me at the Univer- 23-year-olds inspired to person- sity of Tennessee. They helped me ally grow in faith while serving the conversations. We want to meet the challenges of the ‘big Lord and passing the faith to oth- to reach as many people three’ — chastity, sobriety and ex- ers. cellence.” The young adults, who come as we can.’ Florida Atlantic University is a from across the United States, are school community of over 30,000 missionaries who arrived in Boca — David Hamilton students representing 40 different Raton Aug. 13 just before Florida countries, 50 states and the Dis- Atlantic University began classes social and volunteer activities and trict of Columbia. The university on Aug. 20. The missionary team opportunities. opened in 1964 as the first public is part of Fellowship of Catholic Carlos Osorio, a Newman Club university in southeast Florida University Students ministry, or member and a Florida Atlantic with 867 students. FOCUS, which is celebrating a five- graduate, took on the role of New- The Newman Club is just getting year anniversary working on the man Club president last year. “We Missionaries of Fellowship of Catholic University Students, or FOCUS, organized and underway for the campus. They work closely with work in conjunction with FOCUS gather on the campus of Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton new school year. The club typically Father Brian Lehnert, who is di- ministers. We work side by side,” Aug. 17 to plan their fall outreach. From left are Max Zamzow, Allison has 40 to 50 members, according to ocesan campus minister and part- Osorio said. “They help us plan Naftanel, Sarah Freddino and David Hamilton. “We are stoked for Osorio, but one can only guess how time chaplain at Florida Atlantic events. They help us be good dis- what is in store,” said Hamilton. (LINDA REEVES | FC) many students are on campus who University as part of the young ciples of the Lord.” were baptized Catholic and then adult and campus ministry of the “The FOCUS team has been an “He supports us,” Osorio said. “He ate about changing the world and left the faith. Those are the Catho- Office of Catechetical Leadership invaluable Catholic presence on is our mediator between the cam- helping others know Jesus and the lics that diocesan and FOCUS min- and Youth/Young Adult Ministry the FAU campus,” Father Lehnert pus and the diocese. He helps us true meaning and purpose of life. istry are hoping to win back. Formation Office. Father Lehnert said. “They have been a tremen- with the Masses here on campus. Today, FOCUS ministers are on The FOCUS missionaries will do is also director of the diocesan Of- dous support for me, since I’m He is great. God bless him.” college campuses across the Unit- a lot of personal one-on-one meet- fice of Vocations/Seminarians. a part-time chaplain, with their FOCUS ministers don’t live on ed States and here in the Diocese of ings with students. They will walk Both Father Lehnert and the willingness to spread the Gospel campus, but rent an apartment Palm Beach. the campus with friendly smiles. four missionaries help students with their words and actions. Their near the university. As part of FO- The Boca Raton missionaries They will organize Bible stud- find spiritual pursuits and develop faithful presence continues to be CUS, missionaries commit to two hope to make an impact on the ies. They will hang out and start into the best version of the person an inspiration to me and my faith years of ministry work. They raise lives of young people and change up conversations, and join in and God created them to be. journey.” their own financial support for liv- statistics that indicate that more help with Newman Club activities “We want to engage the students As the shepherd on campus serving expenses while on mission. As young people are leaving the including adoration, prayer, and here in activities,” said Hamilton, ing the spiritual needs of all Catho- soon as they arrived in Boca Ra- Church than ever before. praise and worship at daily and a 2018 graduate of the University lic students, Father Lehnert makes ton, they began planning their fall College years are formative Sunday Masses on campus. Most of Tennessee in Chattanooga. “It is sure that he or another priest are agenda. times when young people have importantly, the entire time while a good way to start conversations. there to celebrate daily and Sunday “We are starting with a back- newfound independence away the missionaries are on campus, We want to reach as many people Masses. He provides the sacrament to-school barbecue. It is a launch from parents and away from the the young adults will live their faith as we can.” of reconciliation and opportunities for the year,” Freddino explained parishes where they grew up. They and evangelize through witness, The missionaries work with the for adoration. He is a spiritual guide about the event, one of many that are faced with decisions. A recent turning heads and hearts. Newman Club, a campus organi- and a Catholic presence. will be held as part of the FOCUS Pew Research Center study reveals Freddino is in her third year with zation dedicated to bringing Cath- “He has been great,” said Fred- calendar. “We want to spend time that 78 percent of Catholics who FOCUS and said she receives re- olic students together in fellowship dino, the FOCUS team leader and a getting to know the students. We leave the Church do so by age 23. wards as she serves others. “I have and faith. Along with the Newman graduate of Franciscan University want to get people engaged.” Shockingly, 50 percent of Catholic never experience so much joy,” she Club, the missionaries work to help of Steubenville, Ohio. “I can call FOCUS organization, which was millennials, who were baptized said. “Bringing people to the faith young people — Catholics, those of him whenever we need him. He is established 20 years ago at Bene- and received the sacraments, no brings me so much joy.” n other faiths and those of no faith — like a father figure.” dictine College in Atchison, Kan- longer identify as Catholic today. develop relationships with Jesus Newman Club members are sas, was created by a small group “Students on campus are from For more information, call Father through spiritual, educational, happy to have a priest available. of young people who were passion- all backgrounds,” Hamilton said. Lehnert at 561-775-9552. Catholics plan to join in prayer 40 Days for Life fall campaign begins Oct. 7 for Our Lady of the Rosary

FORT PIERCE | Catholics in different locations at the same in Diocese of Palm Beach everywhere will lift up prayers time, turning to Mary and her Son Oct. 7, the feast of Our Lady of the for help in the fight against evil. LINDA REEVES to pray and fast all in the name of amount of time spent in prayer will Rosary, during a national prayer Here in the diocese the faithful of of the Florida Catholic staff respect for life and the end of abor- add to the cause. Individuals are rally in thanks for God’s blessings St. Anastasia Parish in Fort Pierce tion. The fall campaign runs from also needed to lead prayer at the and guidance. Prayer events are will gather 4 p.m. at Pepper Park, LANTANA | Pro-lifers were Sept. 26 to Nov. 4. sites. For those who are unable to planned in Poland, Ireland and 3302 N. A1A, Fort Pierce. All are standing outside churches after “We will be present Monday drive or visit a site, personal prayer across America as part of the Ro- encouraged to join in prayer. For Masses Aug. 25 and 26 recruiting through Saturday and Sunday at is encouraged. For information, sary Coast to Coast movement. information, call 772-462-2233. the faithful for the local 40 Days for the Presidential Women’s Abortion call 561-255-1534 or visit info@ Thousands will pray the rosary Life fall campaign that is quickly Center,” said Susan Pine, founder facelifeinc.org. approaching. of Faith, Activism, Counseling and From Sept. 26 to Nov. 4, cam- “I am trying to get people to sign Education, or FACE Life, promoting paign members will gather at the up,” said Alice LeBron standing the campaign. Presidential Women’s Center, lo- outside Holy Spirit Parish in Lan- Pine said as part of a firm com- cated at 100 Northpoint Parkway in tana with pen and paper and a large mitment, participants pray and fast West Palm Beach. Schedule for the poster in hand. “The 40 Days for Life during the 40 days of the campaign, campaign includes: is here again.” and visit areas near abortion fa- • Mondays through Saturdays, The campaign is held during the cilities to pray once a week for one 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. fall and Lent to encourage people to two hours or, for the busy, any • Sundays, 3-5 p.m. Sept. 14-27, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 8

of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary, 8298. DIOCESAN EVENTS TV MASS FYI Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Pray the rosary for life: Also includes Father Chris Alar, Workshops for extraordinary Televised Mass: Sundays, Those proficient in technology can Saturdays, 9-10 a.m., sidewalks just 10:30-11 a.m. CW34 WTVX. find several ways to be informed with director of the Association of north of the Wellington Regional ministers of holy Communion: Marian Helpers; Father Stan For both new and experienced Produced by the diocesan Office of the latest news in the diocese and Medical Center, 10101 Forest Hill Fortuna, Franciscan Friars of the Blvd., Wellington. All invited to ministers at various locations. Communications. Questions: www. spot familiar faces of the Catholic Renewal. Promotes the message Call your parish office to make diocesepb.org/tv-Mass or 561- community. Feel free to tag, share and pray for the end of abortions. 561- and devotion of Divine Mercy as 784-0689. reservations with the diocesan 775-9529. To support the televised comment on the postings on Facebook revealed to St. Faustina. All are Liturgy Office. Sessions in English Mass or to request a free Mass pages: Diocese of Palm Beach; Diocese invited. Free. Lunch: $5. 561-856- and Spanish. missal: 561-775-9529 or Office of of Palm Beach, Office of Catholic 3458. RETREATS/DAYS Monthly Mind Mass to Communications, 9995 N. Military Schools; Palm Beach Vocation; Diocese Quarter auction: Sept. 28, remember departed souls: Trail, P.O. Box 109650, Palm Beach of Palm Beach Youth Ministry; Diocese 6 p.m., Holy Family Parish, 2330 OF PRAYER Second Saturdays, 10 a.m., Our Mariposa Ave., Port St. Lucie. Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery, Gardens, FL 33410. of Palm Beach Inclusion Ministry, Hosted by Council of Catholic Our Lady of Florida Spiritual 10941 Southern Blvd., Royal Palm To find more information Catholic Young Adults of Palm Beach, Women. 772-335-9833. Center: Retreats and programs Beach. 561-793-0711, Mlexima@ on events, please visit www. Diocese of Palm Beach Family Life; Women’s spiritual retreat: available for clergy, religious, men, ourqueen.org. diocesepb.org/events or www. Catholic Charities Palm-Beach; and Sept. 29, 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m., St. women, married couples, singles Diocesan Council of Florida Catholic. Twitter pages: Office catholiccharitiesdpb.org/events. Vincent Ferrer Parish, 840 George and people in recovery programs. Catholic Women Leadership of Catholic Schools: DOPBCatholicSch; Bush Blvd., Delray Beach. “Mary’s Season theme: “By His Wounds Symposium: Sept. 15-16, 8:30 Youth Ministry: DpbYouth, Catholic Heart/Martha’s Hands” is focused You Are Healed” (1 Pt 2:24). a.m., Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, reservations. Names of parish Young Adults: CYADPB and Diocese on integrating spiritual life into Reservations required except when 4431 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach participants are required two days of Palm Beach: DiocesePB. Instagram daily life. Cost: $20 until Sept. 21; stated. Location: 1300 U.S. Highway Gardens. Speakers: Linda Clark, before workshop date. pages: Youth Ministry: dpbyouth. $25 after. Lunch included. www. 1, North Palm Beach. 561-626-1300 National Council of Catholic Unbound healing prayer: First stvincentferrer.com/womensretreat, or www.ourladyofflorida.org. Women lead trainer; and Jean and third Mondays by confidential 561-665-8566, familylife@ • Day of reflection: Oct. 3, 10 Bazley, Florida Council of Catholic appointment. Diocese of Palm stvincentferrer.com. a.m. “Gifting and Loving,” with Women president and province Catholic Charities St. Francis Beach Office of Marriage and Rosary Coast to Coast: Oct. Passionist Brother Edward Hall. director. Registration: $160, Family Life. Proven prayer model Center, 100 W. 20th St., Riviera Reservations required. includes four meals and one night Beach. Gather with others who 7, 4 p.m., Pepper Park, 3302 N. designed to help those who try • Men’s silent weekend retreat: accomodations, double occupancy. are struggling in the aftermath of A1A, Fort Pierce. Organized by St. but struggle with the same sins Anastasia Parish, Fort Pierce. All are Nov. 2-4. “Your Call to Holiness,” pbdccw.org or contact lenagccw@ time and again and feel hopeless abortion. Meetings designed to aol.com. give hope and provide healing. asked to join in prayer for help in led by retreat team. Cost: $220. in search for freedom. Unbound the spiritual war in today’s world. Deposit and registration required. Haitian Charismatic Renewal ministry helps in the discovery of 561-360-3325 772-462-2233. • Day of reflection: Nov. 7, 10 Convention: Sept. 21, 5:30-9:30 freedom from sin. 561-775-9524, • Holy Hour: First Fridays, 10:30 a.m. “Who Are the Saints of the p.m.; Sept. 22, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; [email protected]. a.m., Cathedral of St. Ignatius Dinner dance: Oct. 13, 6-9 p.m., St. Mark Parish, 643 St. Mark Place, Americas? Why Do They Matter Sept. 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Vincent Protection of Children and Loyola, 9999 N. Military Trail, Ferrer, 840 George Bush Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. Prayer and Boynton Beach. Hosted by Knights Today?” with Dominican Sister Young People: The Diocese of Columbus Council 4839. Features Roberta Popara. Reservations Delray Beach. Theme: «For you of Palm Beach is committed to adoration for those suffering after music from the ’50s and ’60s. required. can do nothing without me” (En the safety and protection of all abortion and miscarriage. Tickets: $25. 561-734-9330. dehors de moi vous ne pouvez children and vulnerable adults • Respite services to St. Lucie • Day of reflection: Dec. 5, 10 rien faire). Speakers: Father Jules in its care. Victims of abuse by County caregivers: Short-term or Holiday fair: Nov. 3, 9 a.m.; a.m. “A Voice Cries Out in the Campion and Father Wislet Church personnel are encouraged temporary care of a few hours a Nov. 4, 8 a.m., Holy Family Parish, Wilderness: Advent Encounters Defrand from Haiti, and Father to contact the Diocesan Victim week. 561-360-3321. 2330 Mariposa Avenue, Port St. with Christ,” with Father Steve Lucie. Hosted by Council of Catholic Olds. Cost: $40. Reservations Quesnel Delvard, pastor of Sacred Assistance Coordinator, Lorraine • Match grant program: Services Women. 772-335-9833. required. Heart Parish, Lake Worth. Guests: Sabatella, at 561-801-0999 to begin available for qualifying individuals Sister Claire Gagné, Gilbert Dabady, necessary emotional, psychological legally admitted into the United Craft and tag sale: Nov. 10, 9 • Special Advent day of Jean Robert Themistocle and and spiritual healing. Office of States under specific statuses. a.m.-2 p.m., St. Matthew Parish, refection: Dec. 15, 10 a.m., led by Bijou Jean. Organizer: Father Yves Safe Environments provides safety Program is designed to facilitate 6090 Hypoluxo Road, Lake Worth. Passionist Father Melvin Shorter. Geffrard, coordinator of diocesan resources, guidance and education client’s self-sufficiency through Accepting vendors. 561-434-5606, Includes Mass for the third Sunday Haitian Ministry. 772-971-9080, 772- and training to employees, all employment. Refugees, asylees, [email protected]. of Advent. Cost: $40. Reservations 466-9617. Church personnel and volunteers. Cuban and Haitian entrants, and Catholic Grandparents required. Diocesan Blue Mass: Sept. 29, Parents and other caregivers are victims of trafficking can call for Association chapters meetings: • New Year’s Eve reflection 8:30 a.m., Cathedral of St. Ignatius encouraged to attend training information and appointments. Monthly gatherings are held at and celebration: Dec. 31, 6 p.m. Loyola, 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm designed to emphasize prevention. 561-345-2000. various parishes. All grandparents registration followed by 7 p.m. Beach Gardens. Bishop Gerald M. For information on reporting • Rosary gathering: First are welcome to join and discuss dinner. Led by retreat team Barbarito, main celebrant. Mass abuse, safety education programs Saturdays, 9 a.m., near Presidential grandparenting issues and with presentation by Passionist honors all those who serve in and resources, and to view the Women’s Center in West Palm share tips and tactics for passing Brother Edward Hall. Sacrament of public safety. Retired and active USCCB Charter for the Protection Beach, 100 Northpoint Parkway, along the faith to the younger reconciliation, Mass and midnight police, law enforcement, safety of Children and Young People: West Palm Beach. Led by Respect generations. Kit Johansen, 561-626- party. Cost: $90 for overnight; officers and personnel of all faiths www.diocesepb.org and click on Life Office. 561-360-3330. 8027, [email protected] or Pat Piccoli, $70 for evening only. Registration and from different municipalities, Offices/Safe Environments or www. 561-339-8439, nonnapat52@gmail. required. federal, state and local jurisdictions diocesepb.org/safe-environments. com. (No August meetings.) are invited to attend with family Catholic Charities events COMMUNITY Stations of the Cross for members. 561-622-2565. • Faith Community Nurse priests: Fourth Saturday of the ANNOUNCEMENTS All Souls Day Mass: Nov. 2, meeting: Sept. 28, noon, Holy EVENTS month, following 8:30 a.m. Mass, 10 a.m., Our Lady Queen of Peace Name of Jesus Parish, 345 S. Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, Singers needed for Schola Cemetery, 10941 Southern Blvd., Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Magnificat Catholic women’s 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Cantorum, St. Luke Parish, 2892 Royal Palm Beach. Bishop Gerald Networking meeting of registered program: Sept. 15, 10 a.m., Hilton Gardens. 561-371-1658. S. Congress Ave., Palm Springs. M. Barbarito, main celebrant. 561- nurses interested in health ministry Palm Beach Airport, 150 Australian Monthly Holy Hour of prayer People interested in traditional 793-0711, [email protected]. to meet others and learn best Ave., West Palm Beach. Lunch and and adoration: Last Thursday choral music, Gregorian chant School of Christian practice and community resources. talk. Cost: $25. 561-797-2647. of the month, 7 p.m., Cathedral and Renaissance polyphony Formation resumes classes Free, lunch provided. 561-345-2006, 40th anniversary of the death of St. Ignatius Loyola, 9999 N. are invited to audition. Several around the diocese. Designed for or [email protected]. of St. Padre Pio: Sept. 23, 8:30 Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens. important presentations will be adult Catholics who want to better • Annual “Soup Bowl”: Nov. a.m., St. Martin de Porres Parish, Sacrament of reconciliation sung throughout the year. Kevin know the Catholic faith and share 1, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; and 2555 N.E. Savanna Road, Jensen available. Evening of simple praise Faulkner, music director: kevin. it with others through ministry. 4:30-7 p.m., local restaurants in Beach. Join with secular Franciscans and worship of Jesus present in the [email protected]. English and Spanish classes. Cost: Indian River County. Benefits the in prayer and reflection. Reception Eucharist. Social follows. 561-622- St. Vincent de Paul Regional $10. Schedules: www.diocesepb. Samaritan Center, which provides follows. 772-334-4214. 2565 Seminary is offering program org/school-of-christian-formation. transitional home for homeless Opioid crisis symposium: Widow, widowers support for master’s degree in theological 561-775-9544, aaguilera@ families with dependent children. Sept. 26, 7-9 p.m., St. Joan of Arc program: Second and fourth studies. Designed for clergy, diocesepb.org. 772-770-3039, [email protected]. Parish, Mercy Center, 370 S.W. Third Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-noon, religious, ministers of religious Permanent deacon • Catholic Charities Respect St., Boca Raton. Features experts Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, education, religion teachers applications available: Men Life Ministry seeks volunteers to from federal, state and local 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach and other ministers. Curriculum interested in applying to become a take on roles as respect life parish governments, religious leaders Gardens. Led by Gloria Stevenson, is focused on fundamentals of permanent deacon of the Diocese representatives, who are essential and medical and educational former Catholic Charities counselor sacred Scripture, sacraments and of Palm Beach are asked to speak to help build culture of life and authorities. All are welcome. 561- and social worker. Fellowship contemporary issues. 561-732-4424, to their pastors for permission spread pro-life message. If you are 952-2852. and conversation. 561-622-6420, ext. 151. to apply, and download the passionate about saving unborn Divine Mercy Conference: [email protected]. Charismatic group invites application from the diocesan babies and other pro-life work and Sept. 28, 7 p.m.; Sept. 29, 8:30 Prayer gathering: Fridays, visitors: Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., St. website, www.diocesepb.org/ are interested in filling this role a.m.; Sept. 30, 1:30 p.m., Our 5 p.m., on the sidewalks near A Paul of the Cross Parish center, deacon-formation. 561-775-9540, within your parish, contact Deanna Lady Queen of the Apostles, 100 Woman’s World Medical Center 10970 Jack Nicklaus Drive, North [email protected]. Herbst, 561-360-3330, dherbst@ Crestwood Blvd., Royal Palm that offers abortion services, 503 S. Palm Beach. Mass and healing Workshops for Mass lectors: ccdpb.org. Beach. Guest speakers from the 12th St., Fort Pierce. Treasure Coast service takes the place of prayer Please contact a parish pastor or • Project Rachel support: First Congregation of Marian Fathers rosary group leads rosary recitation meeting the third Thursday of each parish ministry coordinator for Tuesdays through Sept. 4, 3 p.m., of the Immaculate Conception for the end of abortion. 772-465- month. 561-626-1873. WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | Sept. 14-27, 2018 FLORIDACatholic VENICE DIOCESE Bishop expects best from Catholic school students BOB REDDY of the Florida Catholic staff

CAPE CORAL | During the first month of the 2018-2019 academic year Bishop Frank J. Dewane has been celebrating the Mass for the students at each of the 15 Catholic schools in the Diocese of Venice. The theme for the Masses has been to encourage the students to heed the call from the Lord by becoming a better people in all aspects of their lives. The Bishop explained in its most basic terms each student needs to have kindness, compassion and goodness toward others. When the students at each school were asked if they could do that, the response was an enthusiastic “Yes!” “It’s important to me that you do understand and that you make that commitment,” Bishop Dewane continued. “I want you to take that lesson and use it in school, but also home and elsewhere. I wouldn’t ask you if I didn’t think you could do it.” Bishop Frank J. Dewane, joined by priests from the area, celebrates the Mass Sept. 6 for the students of Bishop Verot Catholic High Each school Mass was celebrated as a School at St. Cecilia Parish in Fort Myers. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) Mass of Holy Spirit. This is signified as the Mass intentions called upon the Holy Spirit to bless the schools and their students during the coming school year. In addition, the Bishop and priest concelebrants wore red vestments. At St. Andrew Catholic School in Cape Coral, after the conclusion of the Mass Aug. 31, the eighth-grade students made a pledge to be leaders of the school in a responsible manner spiritually, academically and athletically. The students were then presented a leadership pin by the Bishop and Diocese Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ben Moore. Following the Sept. 6 Mass at Bishop Verot Catholic High School in Fort Myers, the Bishop was presented with a t-shirt from a representative of the St. Francis Above, eighth grade students at St. Andrew Catholic School in Cape Coral take House of the student government. He re- an oath of leadership on Aug. 31 following a Mass celebrated by Bishop Frank J. ceived a different colored t-shirt in 2017 Dewane. At right, the choir of St. Ann Catholic School in Naples sings during a from a different House leader. Mass celebrated by Bishop Frank J. Dewane Aug. 27. After the Masses at the elementary/ middle schools, the Bishop met with the ing a Bishop. The Bishop in turn stressed eighth graders and encouraged them to the importance of being strong students in be the true leaders of their respective all areas of study, including language arts schools while also urging them to attend and in learning a foreign language. The the nearest Catholic High School next skills they will learn from these courses year. will benefit them far into the future. The Following each elementary/middle talk concluded with a group photo. school Mass, the Bishop has a tradition of At the Bishop Verot Mass, the Bishop was inviting the eighth-graders to stay behind joined during the Masses by priests from which offers the opportunity to give them nearby Parishes. The Bishop expressed his encouragement for the upcoming year. gratitude for their support of Catholic Edu- “Everything I said to the other student cation. applies doubly to each of you, because you During the Masses at the elementary/ are older, and you better understand what I middle schools, he took particular time to ask of you,” Bishop said. “I say this, because address the parents, acknowledging how you are now the leaders of the school and they are always the first and best educators young ones will follow your example. Take of the children. He thanked the parents for this responsibility seriously.” placing their child into one of the Catholic The eighth graders were given the op- schools knowing they have other options. portunity to ask the Bishop any question The Diocese makes a huge commitment of they chose. Most of these questions focused resources to serve these students in an ef- Bishop Frank J. Dewane speaks during a Mass for students at St. Joseph Catholic School on his background and the best parts of be- fort to help them grow in their faith. n in Brandenton on Aug. 30. Sept. 14-27, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 2

At left, Bishop Frank J. Dewane distributes blessed rosaries Aug. 27 to students at St. Ann Catholic School in Naples. At center, Bishop Dewane shows off a thank you poster he received from students at St. Catherine Catholic School in Sebring Aug. 29, following Mass and distribution of blessed rosaries. At far right, students at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School in Port Charlotte inspect their new rosaries after receving them Aug. 31 following a school Mass celebrated by Bishop Dewane. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) Rosary distribution brings smiles, joy

BOB REDDY of the Florida Catholic staff

FORT MYERS | Students at Catholic schools across the Diocese looked in wonder at the beautiful rosary each was presented following a school Mass in August and early September. These handmade rosaries were a personal gift to each of them from Bishop Frank J. De- wane. Why? To ensure each has their own rosary and to encourage them to recite the prayers so as to grow closer to the Lord through the inter- Bishop Frank J. Dewane hands out blessed rosaries to St. Martha cessions of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Catholic School students following an Aug. 28 Mass in Sarasota. The youngest of the students nat- Bishop Frank J. Dewane presents rosaries to students at St. Joseph urally wanted to put the rosary on, Catholic School in Bradenton following Mass Aug. 30. thinking it was jewelry, but Bishop Dewane gently explained that while “Continue to encourage the pray- colorful, they are not to be worn, but ing of the rosary and learning about prayed. it —whether it is on the mysteries, “Oooh, it’s so pretty,” exclaimed the history behind why we pray the one kindergartner at St. Charles rosary or some other aspect. This is Borromeo Catholic School in Port a unique opportunity.” Charlotte on Aug. 31. The Bishop The Bishop also noted that, in responded and asked her and other a time where nearly every student classmates, “Can you be sure to has access to a portable electronic pray it?” The responses came in the device they can search for nearly form of big smiles, head nods and anything, they should take the time an enthusiastic “Yes!” to do research about the rosary. The At St. Catherine Catholic School Bishop also encouraged the stu- in Sebring Aug. 29, each grade dents to bring their rosary home, presented Bishop Dewane with a so they can share this important thank-you card for the rosaries they prayer with their family. Students at the Rhodoara J. Donahue Academy in Ave Maria are seen received. One card, presented by From late July through mid-Sep- on Aug. 27 with rosaries that were blessed and presented by Bishop the second-graders, was a poster tember, the Bishop blessed nearly Bishop Frank J. Dewane, assisted Frank J. Dewane following a school Mass. and featured colored images of 20,000 rosaries. The blessings took by Diocesan Superintendent of children kneeling with the mes- place after the conclusion of each School Dr. Ben Moore, hands sage “Thanks for the rosaries!” The school Mass and the rosaries were rosaries to students at St. Francis young students were quick to point then handed out. Other rosaries Xavier Catholic School in Fort out which image on the poster they blessed at the same time were then Myers on Sept. 6. colored to represent themselves. distributed to local Parishes for “These rosaries are a gift from me those students in faith formation. ice, the rosary distribution is an to you students, as well as students Along with the rosary, the young outreach to the young people in the like you across the Diocese,” Bishop people each received a card “How Diocese and follows the December Dewane said. “They are something to Pray the Rosary.” This is so they 2017 Consecration of the Diocese to treasure and care for.” can carry it with them and learn of Venice to Jesus through the Im- The Bishop knows that some of the prayers properly. The rosaries maculate Heart of Mary. Through the younger students may not know presented to the Catholic school the Act of Consecration by Bishop how to pray the rosary, but was con- students were handmade by the St. Dewane, the faithful confide the Di- fident they would learn soon. He William Parish Rosary Makers in ocese and all its good works, to Our then asked the teachers to integrate Naples. Lady to fulfill more readily the will Bishop Frank J. Dewane presents rosaries to students at St. Andrew the rosary into their classrooms. A project of the Diocese of Ven- of Her Divine Son for His Church. n Catholic School in Cape Coral following an Aug. 31 Mass. 3 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Sept. 14-27, 2018 Parishioners pray for the unborn

BOB REDDY of the Florida Catholic staff

LEHIGH ACRES | The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary served FLORIDA as an appropriate time for the Na- tional Day of Remembrance for Catholic Unborn Children. DIOCESE OF VENICE St. Raphael Parish in Lehigh Acres held a ceremony to mark the Vol. 79, No. 21 occasion Sept. 8, which included the placing of flowers at the Parish 1000 Pinebrook Road memorial to the unborn as well as Venice, FL 34285 several talks. 941-484-9543 • Fax 941-483-1121 Father Dennis Cooney, St. Ra- phael Pastor, explained by remem- PUBLISHER bering and honoring the unborn, Bishop Frank Dewane the faithful extend to those a who DIOCESAN EDITOR never had a birthday and treat Bob Reddy them as human beings and with Young people place white flowers before a memorial to the unborn as part of aprayer service marking [email protected] dignity. the National Day of Remembrance for Unborn Children at St. Raphael Parishs. (BOB REDDY | FC) 941-484-9543 “This is a sign of acknowledg- ment of their humanity,” Father and spiritual level. “It is viewed The final speaker was a woman gave her the chance to finally come • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: Cooney said. “We honor them by by many women as an unpardon- who shared her story of redemp- to peace and unburden her soul. “I Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275-9953, what we do today. This is an ex- able sin. They don’t feel worthy of tion and self-forgiveness after hav- had to learn that God forgives us or customerservice@theflorida tension of what we do as we are forgiveness. That stigma needs to ing two abortions early in her life. if we want it. I also learned that I catholic.org present and stand up for human change because so many are suf- She described how the abortions needed to forgive myself. That was Notify us of address changes (temporary life in front of an abortion mill. fering.” were decisions made for the wrong the hardest challenge of all.” or permanent) as soon as possible. Please Because when we stand up, God is Jimenez said when speaking reasons and created a burden upon To learn more about Project change your address online at www. present. That is the truth of Jesus openly to other about abortion, her which lasted for many years. Rachel, which offers hope and thefloridacatholic.org or call Tammy at Christ.” they must be sensitive in what is She later married and had two healing after abortion for women 1-888-275-9953. Another speaker was Diocese of said, because statistically, upwards sons, but the lost children haunted and men, contact Sylvia Jimenez Venice Project Rachel Coordinator of 40 percent of women under the her and her marriage ended in di- at 941-412-5860 (English and Es- • ADVERTISING: Contact Valerie Casko at Sylvia Jimenez who spoke about age of 35 have had an abortion, vorce. It wasn’t until she reentered pañol). All calls are confidential. 407-373-0075 or [email protected] the program and the struggle many multiple times. “Many suf- the Church that she started to heal. Video testimonials can be found at • CLASSIFIED ADS: Contact Mike Carlock at women who have had abortions go fer in silence and the wounds are She eventually took part in a Proj- www.dioceseofvenice.org/offices/ 1-888-275-9953, or through on a physical, emotional deep,” Jimenez said. ect Rachel weekend retreat which respect-life/post-abortion-help. n [email protected]

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BOB REDDY Florida. The Diocese of Venice cur- the U.S. Bishops can better serve of the Florida Catholic staff rently offers Mass in Spanish in 32 the Hispanic Catholic community of 62 parishes. moving forward. FORT MYERS | The Diocese of The delegation to the National The results of those sessions were Venice is sending a delegation of 20 Encuentro will be led by Bishop presented to the priests, and then to people to the Sept. 20-23 V National Dewane, with Father Stewart and a the Hispanic/Latino community Encuentro of Hispanic/Latino Min- number of community leaders and lay leaders, directors of religious istry in Grapevine, Texas, a suburb key lay representatives of different education and Parish youth direc- of Fort Worth. ecclesiastical movements in the lo- tors. This resulted in the creation This National Encuentro gather- cal Hispanic community. of a Diocesan report that was then ing is a key moment in the multiyear The group met at Jesus the shared at the regional level and pre- outreach initiated by the U.S. Con- Worker Parish in Fort Myers Aug. sented at an Encuentro gathering in ference of Catholic Bishops, with 30 to plan for the coming National Miami in early 2018. a goal of discerning ways for the Encuentro gathering. With such a One area of interest that was im- Church in the U.S. to better respond large gathering, different delegates mediately addressed from the in- to the ever-growing Hispanic pres- were assigned to attend specific formational sessions was to help fill Bishop Frank J. Dewane, upper left, and Father Rafael Capo, Executive ence. Specifically, the V Encuen- talks and that person would be re- the gap in the formation for those Director of Southeast Pastoral Institute of the Hispanic Outreach tro will develop new directives to sponsible for reporting back to the Hispanics of the Diocese for whom of the USCCB in Miami, speak to the Diocese of Venice delegates strengthen the ways in which His- group on what was learned. English was not their first language. who will be attending the V National Encuentro of Hispanic/Latino panics/Latinos respond to the call To help guide the group, Father The result was a 12-part faith for- Ministry in Grapevine, Texas from Sept. 20-23. (COURTESY) to the new evangelization by Pope Rafael Capo, Executive Director of mation program in Spanish focused Francis, and their inculturation as the Southeast Pastoral Institute of on the Catechism of the Catholic A second area that was ad- continual catechetical formation missionary disciples serving the the Hispanic Outreach of the USC- Church, with nearly 700 earning a dressed included bringing all of the at all age levels; best practices on entire Church in the United States. CB in Miami, provided context and certificate of completion and an- different Hispanic Emmaus groups how to develop an active sacra- Under the direction of Bishop focus for the group as they prepare other 1,500 attending some of the together for one rally. In addition, mental life among young adults Frank J. Dewane, the Diocese of to go to Texas. classes. Additional faith formation to celebrate the 50th anniversary of directed toward ministry and out- Venice has been actively participat- Here in the Diocese of Venice, classes in Spanish are scheduled to the Charismatic Renewal, the cel- reach; cultural integration in all ar- ing in the V Encuentro process since there were initial presentations to begin in October. ebration brought the Spanish and eas of parish life; the discernment 2016 and even initiated an outreach explain the V Encuentro process, The benefit of having the forma- English commissions together for of lay leadership among younger which has already seen strong ben- and this was followed by a number tion program in Spanish was to al- the first time. generations; and the start of a plan efits. Father Claudio Stewart, Dio- of different information sessions low the participants the opportuni- The theme for this National V En- for fostering priestly and religious cese Hispanic Ministries Director, in each area of the Diocese. These ty to better absorb the complexities cuentro is: “Missionary Disciples: vocations. has been at the forefront of the effort gatherings sought to encourage the of the faith without the extra work Witnesses of God’s Love” — “Dis- Please pray for the Diocese of with the knowledge that Hispanic Hispanic/Latino community to be- of translating the information. This cipulos Misioneros: Testigos del Venice delegation as they prepare Catholics represent the fastest- come more involved in the Church, also helped streamline the instruc- Amor de Dios.” to attend the National V Encuentro, growing segment of the Catholic and to receive feedback from the tion and allowed a more open dis- The discernment of the dele- that they may have a successful and Church in the U.S. and Southwest faithful as to how the Diocese and cussion. gates includes the following areas: safe journey. n Catholic Charities gets top rating for fifth year Organization receives grants

BOB REDDY from Charity Navigator sets Catho- ice, was delighted by the news and STAFF REPORT Stephen Ross has pledged to of the Florida Catholic staff lic Charities Diocese of Venice apart said that it is important for donors support various charitable or- from its peers and demonstrates to trust that Catholic Charities is us- VENICE | Catholic Charities ganizations with the continu- VENICE | For the fifth consecu- to the public its trustworthiness,” ing its funding wisely to accomplish Diocese of Venice Inc. recently ing recovery of Hurricane Irma. tive year, Catholic Charities Diocese Thatcher concluded. the goal of helping those in need in announced that it is the recipient Catholic Charities Diocese of of Venice Inc. has once again been Bishop Frank J. Dewane praised Southwest Florida to become more of two different grants. One will Venice was among 11 grant re- awarded the 4-star (highest) rating Catholic Charities Diocese of Ven- self-sufficient and live a healthy life. assist those with food insecurities cipients. All funds awarded will from Charity Navigator, the largest ice for this achievement, saying the “It is an honor to be awarded the and the other is to assist families be applied to direct assistance independent evaluator of charities rating reaffirms what many already 4-star rating,” Pereira said. “Catho- still recovering from Hurricane to those individuals and fami- in the country. This is the 16th time knew about Catholic Charities. lic Charities strives for excellence Irma. lies still in a hurricane relief in the past 18 years Catholic Chari- “The generous contributions by the in everything that we do to help our For the fifth consecutive year, recovery process. The money ties has earned this top distinction. faithful of the Diocese of Venice in clients in the most efficient man- the Walmart Foundation award- will be used for rent, mortgage, Demonstrating strong finan- support of their brothers and sisters ner. Our current donors trust and ed Catholic Charities a grant for utilities and/or deposits. The cial health, and commitment to in Christ is well cared for and being show confidence in our sound fis- $50,000 for the Supplemental goal is to serve a minimum of 20 accountability and transparency used to its maximum potential,” he cal management and commitment Nutrition Assistance Program families, with no funds from the were the reasons Catholic Charities said. “Credit goes to the staff and to accountability and transpar- (SNAP). SNAP provides strug- award used toward operations was so recognized and cited in a let- volunteers of Catholic Charities ency. For new donors, they can rest gling individuals and families — all funds will be expended on ter from Michael Thatcher, Charity who put in a great deal of effort to be assured that Catholic Charities is a with food insecurity the means direct services. Navigator President and CEO. good stewards of the finances, and trustworthy organization where we to obtain nutritious and healthy Catholic Charities serves more “This is our highest possible rat- they should be particularly proud of put our client needs first.” meals. than 40,000 families and individ- ing and indicates (Catholic Chari- this distinction.” Each year, Catholic Charities The grant enables outreach uals regardless of race, national- ties) adheres to sector best prac- Using data-driven analysis, serves more than 40,000 families efforts to educate clients about ity or creed with more than 30 tices and executes its mission in a Charity Navigator has awarded and individuals regardless of race, SNAP and help them through the specialized programs that are fo- financially efficient way,” Thatcher only the most fiscally responsible nationality or creed with more application process, along with cused on improving lives. A total wrote. “Attaining a 4-star rating organizations a 4-star rating. The than 30 specialized programs that providing caseworkers the abil- of 92 cents of each dollar donated verifies that Catholic Charities Di- organization rates charities by eval- are focused on improving lives. A ity to expand assistance to people to Catholic Charities goes directly ocese of Venice exceeds industry uating two Financial Health and total of 92 cents of each dollar do- who are homebound, living in to programs and services. Catho- standards and outperforms most Accountability and Transparency. nated to Catholic Charities goes remote locations such as migrant lic Charities strives to sustain, charities in your area of work.” The ratings show donors how effi- directly to programs and servic- farmworker camps, and not able stabilize and strengthen strug- To emphasize the point, Thatch- ciently Charity Navigator believes a es. Catholic Charities strives to to travel to satellite locations. gling individuals and families by er noted only 10 percent of the char- charity will use their support today, sustain, stabilize and strengthen Many families and individuals guiding them on to the path of ities evaluated by Charity Navigator how well it has sustained its pro- struggling individuals and families who are eligible for the benefit self-sufficiency. n have received at least five consecu- grams and services over time, and by guiding them on to the path of are not aware of the resource. For tive 4-star ratings, indicating Cath- their level of commitment to being self-sufficiency. n more information, please call To learn more about Catholic olic Charities outperforms most accountable and transparent. 239-334-2234. Charities Diocese of Venice, other charities in America. Philomena A. Pereira, CEO of To view Catholic Charities’ rating In addition, it was announced visit www.catholiccharitiesdov. “This exceptional designation Catholic Charities Diocese of Ven- visit www.charitynavigator.org. that Miami Dolphins owner org. 5 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Sept. 14-27, 2018 Diocese welcomes new Youth and Youth Adult director

BOB REDDY Koziuk was active in the youth Knowing that she wanted to be near to make it happen has been impres- of the Florida Catholic staff group in her parish and decided to her family, Kozuik looked for a posi- sive.” go to a Steubenville Youth Confer- tion in Florida and found one with She will also be part of a Dioc- VENICE | Nina Koziuk knows ence, sponsored by the Franciscan the Diocese of Venice. esan group heading to World Youth that God has placed her where she University of Steubenville, Ohio. “It She is working to learn about the Day in Panama in January 2019. needs to be: in the Diocese of Venice was such a wonderful experience youth and young adult programs at “This is an incredible opportunity as the newly appointed Director of that it changed my life. I knew then I parishes throughout the Diocese. for me, I cannot wait,” she said. Youth and Young Adult Outreach. had to go to school at Steubenville,” In addition, she is now responsible She explained that her main “I have been on an incredible she said. for the 2018 Diocesan Youth Rally, function, aside from organizing the journey, following where the Lord She earned dual degrees in Cat- which will take place Nov. 3 at the annual Youth Rally and other Dioc- takes me, and I know He has me in echism and Theology and immedi- Charlotte Harbor Convention Cen- esan events for the youth, is as Dioc- the best place,” Koziuk said. ately became a Director of Religious ter in Punta Gorda. esan link for the parish-level youth Born in California as a self-pro- Education at a Parish near St. Jo- The Youth Rally brings in 2,000 outreach. This will include direct fessed Marine-brat, Koziuk’s family seph, and oversaw various worship youth from across the Diocese for a support, facilitating programing, lived on several different military prayers groups, catechetical activi- daylong event that culminates with training and much more. To better bases during her childhood, with ties and retreats for the youth. She a half-mile mile Eucharistic Proces- learn about what the needs are, in memories of living in North Caroli- then taught middle and high school sion through the streets of Punta the coming weeks she plans to try to na and Virginia. A devout Catholic, theology for a few years before land- Gorda before a closing Mass cel- visit as many youth and young adult her father retired from the Marines ing a position as a youth director in ebrated by Bishop Frank J. Dewane. coordinators as possible. n and the family moved to Southwest at a parish in Austin, Texas. “What an awesome thing to Nina Koziuk, the newly Michigan near St. Joseph in the Meanwhile her family moved have for the youth,” Kozuik said. “I Koziuk can be reached at 941- appointed Diocese of Venice Diocese of Kalamazoo. This is also to Florida — a sister in Fort Lau- am getting a handle on what a large 484-9543 or kozuik@diocese Director of Youth and Young where many of her relatives reside. derdale and parents in Fort Myers. event this is, and all of the support ofvenice.org. Adult Outreach. MOONEY GRAD CARRIES CASKET OF SENATOR Love one another as I have loved you. John 15:12

Artwork by Marilyn Hamann. Used with permission from www.Popesprayerusa.net 2018 STATEWIDE Joint service members of a military casket team — including Cody Tope, pictured third from right in all white U.S. Navy uniform — carry the casket of U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., into the U.S. Capitol in FLORIDA RESPECT Washington Aug. 31. After basic training, Tope, a 2011 Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School graduate, was selected as one of three out of 900 applicants to be a ceremonial guard in Washington, D.C. (JIM LIFE CONFERENCE LO SCALZO, EPA | CNS). Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center Punta Gorda, FL MEDICAL GUILD MEETS WITH BISHOP Includes: Youth Conference for high school teens Members of the Southwest Florida Taller para jóvenes (en inglés) el sábado, Guild of the Catholic Medical de 11:00 a.m. a 8:30 p.m. Association met with Bishop Frank Taller en español el sábado, Deadline: J. Dewane Aug. 30 at the Catholic de 2:00 p.m. a 5:30 p.m September 10 Center in Venice, to update the Bishop on the outreach and educational efforts of the Guild, Details: www.dioceseofvenice.org/RLC2018 and to coordinate any future Contact: [email protected] work. The Guild is an association or 941-374-1068 (English), 941-412-5860 (en español) of Catholic physician members along with associate health Hosted by the Diocese of Venice care doctors and affiliate allied Respect Life Office health practitioners. The goal is to build strong relationships with health care professionals, and provide quality educational September 28-29 12336-0831 and collegial opportunities to Punta Gorda support the Catholic faith in the daily practice of medicine. Sept. 14-27, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 6

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Vendor player Diocesan Men’s Conference will floridacatholicchamber.org. forms: http://www.stpeternaples. who was be Feb. 2, 2019, and the Diocesan Blue Mass, Sept. 22, 9 a.m., St. org/ccw---holiday-bazaar. injured Women’s Conference will be Feb. Andrew Parish, 2628 Del Prado Craft sale, Nov. 16, 3-6 p.m.; 16, 2019. Both will take place at during a Blvd., Cape Coral. Mass honors Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Elk’s Lodge, Bishop Verot Catholic High School those who have died in the line of 401 Indiana Ave., Englewood. Sept. 7 in Fort Myers. Specific details and game in duty and those currently serving Hosted by St. Raphael Parish registration information available Council of Catholic Women. Fort Myers. as first responders, and is an soon. opportunity for the community to Marianne Riley, 607-922-1418; Verot won Anniversary Masses. All show gratitude to first responders Judie Bull, 941-374-5690. the home couples celebrating 25, 30, 35, and their families. All are welcome. opener 40, 45, 50, or more than 50 Evangelization training 17 to 10. years of marriage are invited by workshop, Sept. 22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., VOLUNTEERS (COURTESY) Bishop Frank J. Dewane to an Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Anniversary Mass in their honor Center, 3989 S. Moon Drive, Venice. NEEDED to be celebrated in two locations: Led by St. Paul Evangelization Prison ministry. Join a team March 2, 2019, 11 a.m., Epiphany Institute; sponsored by Legion of of volunteers who share God’s Cathedral, Venice; and March 16, Mary Manasota Curia. Focuses on love and mercy with those 2019, 10 a.m., St. Leo the Great basic methods for evangelization Christmas. Jeanne Berdeaux, incarcerated in any of the 21 jails/ DIOCESAN EVENTS Parish, Bonita Springs. Registration that anyone can use. Cost: $10 prisons throughout the Diocese. 941-441-1101, Berdeaux@ is through the local parish. per person, includes lunch and dioceseofvenice.org; www. No previous experience required; 40 Days for Life fall Create a Catholic legacy to materials. Register: info@stpaulse. dioceseofvenice.org/respectlife. newcomers are paired with campaign, Sept. 26-Nov. 4. All are support seminarian education. com, 657-777-2963, stpaulse.com/ experienced volunteers. Contact Come to the Water day of invited to join Christians in praying A gift to the Timothy Endowment venice. Robert Hiniker: 863-558-0407, prayer, second Wednesdays, in front of Planned Parenthood for Fund will help provide income San Gennaro Italian- [email protected]. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Our Lady of an end to abortion. Sign up online: to train a record number of new American Festival, Sept. 23, Family counselor. Catholic www.40daysforlife.com (choose Perpetual Help Retreat Center, seminarians who will be future noon-5:30 p.m., St. Joseph Parish 3989 S. Moon Drive, Venice. All Charities of Collier County is either the Sarasota or Fort Myers priests for years to come. 941-441- and Catholic School, 3100 26th seeking a bilingual volunteer for location). are welcome. Cost: $35, includes 1124, [email protected]. St. W., Bradenton. Mass and continental breakfast, lunch, two the Family Counseling Center in Feast of the Archangels Legal help available for procession. Traditional Italian Naples. Brenda Lee Anderson, clambake, Sept. 30, 3 p.m., Our conferences and opportunities dishes, sauce contest, bocce, bingo for Sacrament of Reconciliation, needy. Cenacle Legal Services Inc. [email protected]; Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat (CLS), a not-for-profit legal aid and children’s games. Free parking 239-455-2655, ext. 100. private meditation and prayer. and entry. 941-755-2611. Center, 3989 S. Moon Drive, Venice. organization, in partnership with Experienced fathers willing Enjoy a traditional clambake and www.olph-retreat.org/1-day- Laps for Life 5K walk/ retreats, 941-486-0233. the Diocese of Venice, serves legal to coach new dads how to meet Father Mark Yavorona, needs of its income-eligible clients run, Oct. 6, 8:30 a.m., Nathan World Youth Day 2019. take care of their family and Oblates of the Virgin Mary, who in South Sarasota County without Benderson Park, Sarasota. Knights Diocese is planning a group trip be a great father are needed at will join the Retreat Center in regard to creed, race, age, sex, of Columbus Our Lady of Victory Pregnancy Solutions Inc. Offices September. Space is limited. Cost: to World Youth Day 2019 in Council 3358 is helping to raise Panama, Jan. 19-28, 2019. Includes disability, ethnicity or status in the in Venice, North Port and Port $29.95. Register: www.olph-retreat. U.S. CLS attorneys volunteer pro money for an ultrasound for Charlotte. 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Requirements: discussion, time for reflection and dioceseofvenice.org, 941-484-9543. the Feast of St. Luke, 8:30 a.m., homebound in the northern personable, basic computer and rest. Register: www.olph-retreat. Project Rachel. Do you often St. Agnes Parish, 7775 Vanderbilt think about an abortion you or a portions of the Diocese, 9:30 copier knowledge, excellent org/11th-step-retreat-for-women- Beach Road, Naples. “Conscience phone skills, can lift 25lbs. Strong in-recovery, 941-486-0233. loved one had years ago? Project a.m. on the CW Network; in the Protections for Health Care southern portions of the Diocese, preference for bilingual (Spanish/ 2018 Diocesan Youth Rally, Rachel offers hope and healing Providers,” presented by Kathleen 10:30 a.m., on WFTX-TV (FOX- English) candidates. 30 hours: Nov. 3, Charlotte Harbor Event after abortion for women and M. Raviele, M.D. Fee: $50. 1 CME 4). Check your local listings for Monday-Wednesday 10 a.m.-5 Center, Punta Gorda. For eighth- men. Sylvia, 941-412-5860 (English, Credit. Register and pay online: Español, Deutsch). All calls are channel information. Leaflet p.m.; Thursday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; to 12th-graders. Theme: “Be www.stagnesnaples.org. Maggie Friday 9 a.m.-noon. 239 461-0233. Courageous!” Registration is only confidential. Retreat in planning missals are available upon request Brady, 239-592-1949. Catholic Charities Diocese of through local Parish youth groups, stages. Video testimonials: www. by calling 941-484-9543 and asking Faith and Wine Lee County, Venice Inc. annually serves about religious education programs or dioceseofvenice.org/offices/respect- about the TV Mass or by writing: Oct. 25, 6 p.m., St. Columbkille 40,000 people in need in the 10 Catholic schools. No registration at life/post-abortion-help. TV Mass, Diocese of Venice, 1000 Parish, Fort Myers. Speaker: counties of Southwest Florida. The the door. Joshua Mazrin, mazrin@ “Witnessing Faith with Pinebrook Road, Venice, FL 34285. Jess Echervery, “Wounded and agency has 31 service locations dioceseofvenice.org. Bishop Dewane,” last Fridays, Gail Ardy: 941-486-4714, ardy@ Redeemed Like Jesus.” Tickets: throughout the Diocese of Venice 8:30 a.m., on 1660 AM in Naples, dioceseofvenice.org. Bereavement support $10 or $40 for season. www. that offer a variety of programs. and 1410 AM and 106.7 FM in Fort Safe Environment training. workshops, Nov. 15, 1:30 p.m., faithandwineleecounty.com. Catholic Charities depends greatly Myers. Listen anywhere online at As part of the Safe Environment Incarnation Parish, 2929 Bee “Called and Gifted” on volunteers and volunteer RelevantRadio.com. Join Bishop Program, the Diocese of Venice Ridge Road, Sarasota; and 6:30 workshop, Oct. 27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., opportunities are always available. Frank J. Dewane for his monthly requires that all employees and p.m., Epiphany Cathedral, 350 St. Agnes Parish, 7775 Vanderbilt www.catholiccharitiesdov.org, 941- talks. You can also find them at those volunteers who work with Tampa Ave. W., Venice. Topic: Beach Road, Naples. Presentation 488-5581. “Surviving the Holidays.” Led http://dioceseofvenice.org/our- children and/or vulnerable adults by Mary Sharon Moore and Charlie by Deacon Henry deMena, who bishop/bishop-frank-j-dewane/. be fingerprinted and trained in Disaster Amateur Radio Hoover of Catherine of Siena Network (DARN) of Catholic has a degree in counseling with Young adult opportunities. Safe Environment. For class times Institute, Colorado Springs. Theme: Charities: All volunteers are extensive training and experience The Diocese of Venice offers many and locations, contact your local “Discover God’s Call for Your Life,” in bereavement. Free, meal parish or Diocesan school or visit licensed FCC amateur radio opportunities for young adults on the nature of charisms, call operators or agree to take the included. Registration required: to build communities. Through www.dioceseofvenice.org. Report and vocation, and discernment. www.dioceseofvenice.org/calendar. all abuses against minors to the steps required to obtain a license. programs like Theology on Tap, Cost: $30 per person, includes all Radio base stations are in Venice, Information: Kim Elsmore, Florida Department of Children intramural sports teams, and materials, a light breakfast and Sarasota, Bradenton, Fort Myers, [email protected]. and Families at 1-800-962-2873. To Parish-organized social events, lunch; $25 until Sept. 1. www. Naples, Arcadia, Port Charlotte and report abuse by Diocesan personnel Novena of Masses for Life. there is something available stagnesnaples.org. Some materials Immokalee. Anyone interested can Masses continue at various parishes for everyone throughout the or volunteers, call the Diocesan available in Spanish. Ivy O’Malley, contact Andy Durette, 508-641- throughout the Diocese on the Diocese. Young adults (18-39) are Victims Assistance Coordinator 239-592-1949, ivy@stagnesnaples. 2074 or [email protected]. 25th of each month through encouraged to participate in these Barbara DiCocco at 941-416-6114. org. 7 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Sept. 14-27, 2018 Blue Mass honors first responders BOB REDDY ‘The Blue Mass is for of the Florida Catholic staff all of us who are not VENICE | For the eighth con- first responders a way secutive year, the Knights of Co- lumbus Our Lady of Lourdes for us to express our Council 9924 organized a Mass gratitude to those who with the intention of honoring all active, retired and deceased first put themselves in harm’s responders. The Mass also served way. (First responders) as a commemoration of the 17th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 do it in response to their terror attacks on the United States. Bishop Frank J. Dewane cel- call, or vocation in life, ebrated the Blue Mass Sept. 9, at as the work they do, but Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Ven- ice, noting that first responders, no more profoundly they do matter what their position, they it many ways to protect are courageous in the face danger to care for others. us.’ “The Blue Mass is for all of us who are not first responders a — Bishop Frank J. Dewane way for us to express our gratitude to those who put themselves in ners of Our Lady of Lourdes has harm’s way,” Bishop Dewane said. grown each year. “They do it in response to their call, Adam also presided over the or vocation in life, as the work they concluding ceremony, during do, but more profoundly they do it which the Sarasota County Fire many ways to protect us.” Department Honor Guard and The Sarasota County Fire Department Honor Guard and the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Knights First responders require cour- a Fourth Degree Knights Color Color Corps stand during a ceremony honoring fallen first responders at the conclusion of a Blue Mass age in every moment of every day, Corps came forward as the names Sept. 8 at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Venice. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) as dedicated men and women who of law enforcement and fire per- stand ready to come to the aide of sonnel who died in the line of duty all in society, the Bishop added. within Sarasota County were read Bishop Frank J. They stand ready to serve and aloud. As each name was spoken, a Dewane praises place their life on the line for the bell tolled in what is known as the first responders during a Sept. common good of our country. “Last Alarm.” 9 ‘Blue Mass’ “You do this so that we as citi- A bell was also tolled for all first at Our Lady of zens can live in freedom and se- responders who lost their lives in Lourdes Parish curity,” the Bishop continued. “We the Sept. 11, 2001, tragedy, and fi- in Venice. ask for the guidance of God to keep nally for Knight Bill Madden who all first responders safe and give was one of the events original or- them the courage to go forward.” ganizers and passed away in the Our Lady of Lourdes Pastor Ja- past year. nusz “Jay” Jancarz said the Mass Among first responders partici- serves as a public thank you to the pating in uniform were represen- first responders and is also a time tatives from the Florida Highway to remember those who sacrificed Patrol, Sarasota County Sheriff’s their lives to save others during the Office, Venice Police Department, 2001 terror attacks. Venice Fire Department as well as Al Adam, of the Knight of Co- Sarasota K-9 Search and Rescue. lumbus Council 9924, helped orga- Also recognized during the cere- nize the Mass and said enthusiasm mony were members of the City of and participation in the Blue Mass Venice government, and all of the by the Knights and the parishio- Knights and their wives. n

Junior council to Erika Pineros from Catholic Charities on human trafficking, gathers and Rosalinda Villasenor on a On Aug. 25, the Junior Council of Chastity Program. Catholic Women from the Venice There was also team discussion, Diocese gathered at Sacred Heart sharing of ideas and a question- Parish in Bradenton to share the and-answer session. The young same faith under spirituality and women were from St. Michael Par- service. ish in Wauchula, Incarnation and Like the regular members of the St. Jude parishes in Sarasota, as well council, the juniors share the same as St. Joseph and Sacred Heart par- goals to serve their parishes and ishes in Bradenton. communities. Several activities and games and The day included the living prizes were added to the agenda for rosary and ended with the Mass. the attendants to have a full date Following the theme for the dioc- of excitement. One of the partici- esan council’s convocation earlier pants said, “It has been wonderful in the year, “Speak, I am Listen- because I can share friendship with ing,” the young women listened other Catholic girls my age.” Sept. 14-27, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 8 40 Days for Life fall campaign will begin Sept. 26 STAFF REPORT point program: prayer and fasting, Sarasota, and in the spring during FYI constant vigil and community out- Lent in Naples and Port Charlotte. VENICE | Coming soon will be reach. “Participating is not something HOW TO GET INVOLVED another chance to stand up for life. “Those who are called to stand anyone has to do alone,” Berdeaux To participate in the Sarasota The 40 Days for Life fall campaign witness send a powerful message explained. “Join others from your 40 Days for Life prayer vigil, visit begins Sept. 26 in Fort Myers and to the community about the tragic local Parish to stand in public wit- www.40daysforlife.com/sarasota Sarasota, and will continue until reality of abortion,” said Jeanne ness for the sanctity of human life.” or email 40daysforlifesarasota@ Nov. 4. Participants often reflect Berdeaux, Diocese of Venice Re- Parishes throughout the Dio- gmail.com. For Fort Myers, visit about how rewarding it is to partici- spect Life Director. cese often commit to several days www.40daysforlife.com/fortmyers or pate when the only requirement is Since the 40 Days for Life cam- of prayer on the front lines. The email [email protected]. to just show up and pray. paign began in 2007, more than prayer vigil in Sarasota takes on 40 Days for Life is a community- 14,643 babies have been spared the public right-of-way outside the based campaign that takes a de- from abortion through the national regional headquarters of Planned Parkway. termined, peaceful approach to prayer vigils and the mothers have Parenthood at 736 Central Ave., In support of the 40 Days for Life Participants in the 40 Days for showing local communities the avoided a lifetime of regret. During near downtown. The vigil hours are campaign and in seeking an end to Life prayer vigil cross a major consequences of abortion in their that same time, 177 abortion work- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. There is a abortion, Bishop Frank J. Dewane intersection in Fort Myers Oct. own neighborhoods, for their own ers left their jobs and 96 abortion focus to ensure the times are filled will celebrate Mass Oct. 25, 8 a.m., 27, 2017. (FC FILE PHOTO) friends and families. Participants centers have closed. The campaign when the facility is open, Monday, at Resurrection Parish, 8121 Cy- are called to speak for those who includes 579 cities in 50 countries Tuesday (abortion day), Thursday, press Lake Drive, Fort Myers. From The success of 40 Days for Life cannot speak for themselves: the with more than 750,000 partici- Friday and Saturday. there he will participate in the near- has been seen locally when women unborn. pants. The 40 Days vigil in Fort Myers by prayer vigil. approach vigil participants and tell The international campaign The Diocese has been involved takes place 9 a.m.-5 p.m., seven days People interested in taking part their story of how their mind was puts into action a desire to cooper- with 40 Days for Life since the cam- a week on the public right-of-way in in a local prayer vigil are encour- changed by those praying for their ate with God in the carrying out of paign went nationwide in 2008, front of the Planned Parenthood aged to sign up in advance, but all unborn child. Such success stories His plan for the end of abortion. It with vigils taking place in the fall abortion facility at College Plaza, are welcome to come for a few min- can have a strong impact on both draws attention to the evil of abor- —encompassing October, Respect 8595 College Parkway, at the inter- utes, an hour or all day, whatever the mother and child, and the vigil tion through the use of a three- Life Month — in Fort Myers and section of Winkler Road and College people can spare to save a life. participants. n Mass starts school year at Ave Maria U.

BOB REDDY prised to hear the word God on tele- Bishop Dewane encouraged stu- of the Florida Catholic staff vision in any reference. What struck dents to be attentive to the signs of the Bishop most was that the show the Lord’s friendship around them. AVE MARIA | new school year refers to the Facebook social media For example, they should not walk at Ave Maria University officially phenomena of “friending” – when by the school chapel or a church began with a Mass celebrated by someone sends a request to some- without taking the opportunity to Bishop Frank J. Dewane Aug. 27. one else to become online friends. pray and spend time with the Lord. The Mass, which included all “The whole idea that God friend- “Between meeting friends and students and faculty, was concel- ed you is not new at all,” Bishop doing your studies, remember the ebrated by a number of priests who Dewane said. “Each one of us are Lord in the midst of that,” the Bish- serve the spiritual needs of the stu- made in the image and likeness of op concluded. “Take the time to see dents on campus. God. That request from God to be the signs that God puts in your life. Bishop Dewane started by re- your friend comes to you through Remember he friended you.” minding the students how they your Baptism. That is in spite of who At the conclusion of the Mass, have been given a great opportuni- you are or of what you did last sum- the Bishop presided over a commis- ty to be at Ave Maria University and mer. God will still friend you. He sioning ceremony for new theology should enjoy their time. However, has friended you. You must reflect professors, during which each took At the conclusion of the opening Mass for the Ave Maria University they need to use their time well. on how this friendship will impact an oath and vowed to remain faith- academic year Aug. 27, Bishop Frank J. Dewane presided over the He noted hearing an advertise- your life.” ful to the teachings of the Church. n Profession of Faith and Oath of Fidelity and Granting of Madatum ment for a new television show during a ceremony for new theology professors. (BOB REDDY | FC) “God Friended Me”; he was sur- 12077-0914

NEWSbriefs Center in need Talk on healing and ciscan Father Peter Vasko, who has lived in Jerusalem for the past 30 of supplies empowerment years, will be the spiritual leader, Community Pregnancy Clinics Picpus Father Michael Barry of and Bishop Frank J. Dewane is also Stacie A. Kreiger, MA, LMHC Inc., which operates pro-life preg- San Bernardino, Calif., will be cel- joining the pilgrimage. This trip is Licensed Mental Health Practitioner nancy centers in Naples, Fort Myers ebrating Masses for all family mem- being organized by John and Mau- and Sarasota, has made an urgent bers, both living and deceased, reen Lengyel who have planned plea for important supplies. Items and will present an insightful talk Holy Land pilgrimages for 17 years Catholic counseling for all ages needed at the three locations are: on healing and empowerment at for the Southeastern Lieutenancy diapers, sizes 3, 4, 5; wipes; baby lo- two different locations. The first is of the Equestrian Order of the Holy My goal is to create tions and shampoos; pacifiers; new Sept. 26, 6:30 p.m., at Incarnation Sepulcher of Jerusalem. The cost of an atmosphere for my bottles; new infant clothing sizes Parish, 2901 Bee Ridge Road, Sara- the pilgrimage is $3,790, double oc- clients that offers them: 0-24 months; maternity clothes; gift sota. The second is Sept 27, 7 p.m., cupancy, from Newark, New Jersey, cards to Target and Walmart (rec- at St. Joseph Parish, 3100 26th St. W., to Tel Aviv, Israel. For information, • Comfort • Care ommended $25 or $50); and new Bradenton. For more information, contact John or Maureen at lengy- • Christianity • Compassion infant car seats for departure from please visit www.2hearts1love.org. [email protected] or 941-493-9607. hospital. The pilgrimage is not an event For the Naples office, call 239- Holy Land sponsored by the Diocese of Ven- Call Today! 260-438-8907 262-6381; for Fort Myers, call 239- ice. While Bishop Dewane will be [email protected] 689-1543; and for Sarasota, call 941- pilgrimage attending this pilgrimage, neither 260-5427; or visit www.community- A pilgrimage to the Holy Land he, nor the Diocese is responsible www.staciekreiger.com 4life.com. will take place Feb. 4-14, 2019. Fran- for any of the arrangements. 9 NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS Florida Catholic Sept. 14-27, 2018 Pope to meet with USCCB officers about abuse crisis CAROL GLATZ AND tee, Cardinal DiNardo had said, is for the church to respond quickly CINDY WOODEN met recently and established three and correctly anytime a situation of Catholic News Service goals: “an investigation into the abuse may arise,” he said. questions surrounding Archbishop The cardinal, who is the arch- VATICAN CITY | Pope Francis McCarrick; an opening of new and bishop of Boston, spoke at the end will meet Sept. 13 with Cardinal confidential channels for reporting of the papal commission’s plenary Daniel N. DiNardo, president of the complaints against bishops; and ad- assembly in Rome Sept. 7-9. U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, vocacy for more effective resolution Cardinal O’Malley told Vatican and with Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of future complaints.” News that in cases of abuse “if the of Boston, president of the Pontifi- Achieving the goals, he had said, church is unable to respond whole- cal Commission for the Protection would involve “consultation with heartedly and make this a priority, of Minors, the Vatican press office experts, laity and clergy, as well as all of our other activities of evange- announced. the Vatican. We will present this lization, works of mercy, education Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los plan to the full body of bishops in are all going to suffer. This must be Angeles, vice president of the US- our November meeting. In addition, the priority that we concentrate on CCB, and Msgr. J. Brian Bransfield, I will travel to Rome to present these right now.” Pope Francis greets Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, general secretary of the conference, goals and criteria to the Holy See, The pontifical commission, he president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, during a private also will participate in the meeting, and to urge further concrete steps explained, is an advisory body set meeting in 2017 at the Vatican.(L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO | CNS) said Greg Burke, director of the Vati- based on them.” up to make recommendations to the can press office. “The overarching goal in all of pope and to develop and offer guide- Holy See that have the responsibility ings, Cardinal O’Malley said he Cardinal DiNardo had said in a this,” he had said, “is stronger pro- lines, best practices and formation for dealing with the cases and deal- always brings a survivor with him statement Aug. 16 that he was re- tections against predators in the to church leaders throughout the ing with individual circumstances “to talk to them about the church’s questing a meeting at the Vatican church and anyone who would con- world, including bishops’ confer- of abuse or negligence on the part mission of safeguarding, and I think following the release of the Penn- ceal them, protections that will hold ences, religious orders and offices in of authority, and our commission those (moments) have been very sylvania grand jury report on the bishops to the highest standards of the Roman Curia. The commission cannot be held accountable for their successful.” mishandling of hundreds of cases transparency and accountability.” is not an investigative body and does activities,” he said. Safeguarding training for bish- of sexual abuse in six dioceses and Responding quickly and appro- not deal with past abuses or current Most allegations of clerical sex- ops, priests and religious around the after news was released that allega- priately to the problem of abuse allegations, but its expert-members ual abuse are handled through the world is meant to help them become tions of child sexual abuse commit- must be a priority for the Catholic try, through education, leadership Congregation for the Doctrine of the “aware of the seriousness” of abuse ted by Archbishop Theodore E. Mc- Church, said Cardinal O’Malley. training and advocacy, to “change Faith. and negligence, “to be equipped to Carrick, the former cardinal-arch- “Bringing the voice of survivors the future so that it will not be a re- Commission members, however, be able to respond” and to be able bishop of Washington, were found to leadership of the church is cru- peat of the sad history” the church have spoken with officials at various “to put the safeguarding of children credible. cial if people are going to have an has experienced, he said. Vatican offices, including the doc- and the pastoral care of victims as The USCCB Executive Commit- understanding of how important it “There are other dicasteries of the trinal congregation. For those meet- their priority,” said the cardinal. n Letter confirms Vatican knew of McCarrick allegations in 2000 ROBERT DUNCAN AND Jersey. accusations of sexual abuse, as well heard the allegation from the U.S. can after an allegation he abused a JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES In the letter, Father Ramsey told as abuse of conscience and power nuncios at the time: Archbishop teenager 47 years ago in the Archdi- Catholic News Service CNS, “I complained about McCar- by now-Archbishop McCarrick. Montalvo, who served from 1998 to ocese of New York was found cred- rick’s relationships with seminar- Archbishop Vigano stated that 2005 and Archbishop Pietro Sambi, ible. The then-cardinal has said VATICAN CITY | A top official ians and the whole business with the Vatican was informed as early who served from 2005 to 2011. he is innocent. Since then, several from the Vatican Secretariat of sleeping with seminarians and as 2000 — when he was an official In late June, then-Cardinal Mc- former seminarians have claimed State acknowledged allegations all of that; the whole business that at the Secretariat of State — of alle- Carrick, the 88-year-old retired that the then-cardinal would invite made by a New York priest in 2000 everyone knows about,” Father gations that Archbishop McCarrick archbishop of Washington, said he groups of them to a beach house concerning Archbishop Theodore Ramsey said. “shared his bed with seminarians.” would no longer exercise any public and insist members of the group E. McCarrick, according to a letter Father Ramsey said he assumed Archbishop Vigano said the Vatican ministry “in obedience” to the Vati- share a bed with him. n obtained by Catholic News Service. the reason the letter from then- Father Boniface Ramsey, pastor Archbishop Sandri, who is now a of St. Joseph’s Church Yorkville in cardinal and prefect of the Con- Cardinal Vigano: Sanctions were ‘private’ New York City, told CNS Sept. 7 that gregation for Eastern Churches, he received the letter dated Oct. 11, only mentioned “serious matters CINDY WOODEN Carrick had sexually abused a mi- he (Archbishop McCarrick) was al- 2006, from then-Archbishop Leon- involving “ seminarians and not Catholic News Service nor were deemed credible in June, ready retired, maybe due to the fact ardo Sandri, the former Vatican Archbishop McCarrick’s behavior Pope Francis publicly imposed that he (Pope Benedict) was think- substitute for general affairs, asking was because accusations against ROME | Archbishop Carlo Ma- sanctions on him and accepted his ing he was ready to obey.” for information regarding a priest the former cardinal were “too sen- ria Vigano, the former nuncio to the resignation. The other English-language out- of the Archdiocese of Newark who sitive.” United States who called on Pope Archbishop Vigano also had said let that published Archbishop Vi- studied at Immaculate Conception “My letter November 22, 2000, Francis to resign for allegedly lift- Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Wash- gano’s text was the National Catho- Seminary and was being vetted for was about McCarrick and it wasn’t ing sanctions placed on Archbishop ington, had long been aware of Pope lic Register, a newspaper owned by a post at a Vatican office. He made accusing seminarians of anything; Theodore E. McCarrick, now says Benedict’s sanctions, but the Arch- EWTN. The Register had reported the letter available to CNS. Then- it was accusing McCarrick.” While those “sanctions” were “private” diocese of Washington said Aug. 27, it “independently confirmed” that Archbishop Sandri wrote to Father Father Ramsey has said he never and neither he nor now-retired “Cardinal Wuerl has categorically Pope Benedict “remembers in- Ramsey, “I ask with particular ref- received a formal response to the Pope Benedict XVI ever was able to denied that any of this information structing Cardinal (Tarcisio) Ber- erence to the serious matters in- letter he sent in 2000, he told CNS enforce them. was communicated to him.” tone to impose measures but can- volving some of the students of the he was certain the letter had been Pope Francis has not said any- One of the outlets that originally not recall their exact nature.” Immaculate Conception Seminary, received because of the note he got thing since Aug. 26 when he told published Archbishop Vigano’s In a Register blog post, the au- which in November 2000 you were from then-Archbishop Sandri in reporters traveling with him to text, LifeSiteNews, published an thor of the original story, Edward good enough to bring confidentially 2006 acknowledging the allegations study the document and do their article Aug. 31 with Archbishop Pentin, provided more informa- to the attention of the then Apostol- he had raised in 2000. The 2006 let- own research. Even if the sanctions Vigano explaining how, after Pope tion, saying the retired pope is now ic Nuncio in the United States, the ter not only confirms past remarks were private, Archbishop Vigano Benedict allegedly imposed sanc- “unable to remember very well” late Archbishop Gabriel Montalvo.” made by Father Ramsey, but also claimed Pope Francis was aware of tions on Archbishop McCarrick how the supposed sanctions were Father Ramsey had been on the elements of a document written by them. in “2009 or 2010,” Archbishop Mc- handled. “As far as (Pope) Benedict faculty of the seminary from 1986 Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, The measures imposed by Pope Carrick continued to concelebrate could recall, the source said the to 1996 and had sent a letter in 2000 who served as nuncio to the U.S. Benedict were in response to re- at large public Masses and visit the instruction was essentially that to Archbishop Montalvo informing from 2011 to 2016. ports of Archbishop McCarrick’s Vatican and Pope Benedict himself. (then-Cardinal) McCarrick should him of complaints he heard from In a statement, published Aug. sexual misconduct with and sexual Archbishop Vigano now says keep a ‘low profile.’ There was ‘no seminarians studying at the semi- 26, Archbishop Vigano accused harassment of seminarians. After Pope Benedict made the sanctions formal decree, just a private re- nary, located in South Orange, New church officials of failing to act on allegations that Archbishop Mc- private, perhaps “due to the fact that quest,’” Pentin wrote. n Sept. 14-27, 2018 Florida Catholic ADVERTISEMENT 10 12279-0914 11 NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS Florida Catholic Sept. 14-27, 2018 New York latest to launch probe of sex abuse records RHINA GUIDOS concerning allegations of sexual ing to do everything in our power OTHER DIOCESES AFFECTED Catholic News Service abuse of minors and has established to bring them the justice they de- excellent working relationships serve,” said New York’s Underwood. WASHINGTON | In Nebraska, the 1980s. The newspaper reported that state WASHINGTON | The New York with each of them.” She added that New York may face state’s attorney general is said to be officials said they do not comment on State Office of the Attorney General “Not only do we provide any in- a similar scenario to Pennsylvania looking at decades-old allegations of sex ongoing investigations but in mid-August is the latest to announce that it is formation they seek, they also notify when it comes to prosecuting any abuse by priests in the Diocese of Lincoln. encouraged victims to report abuse, and launching an investigation of sexual us as well when they learn of an alle- cases since “many cases of abuse In Illinois, the Diocese of Joliet announced said the office wanted to pursue “criminal abuse of minors by Catholic Church gation of abuse, so that, even if they may not be prosecutable given New in late August it was settling, for $1.4 prosecutions of child exploitation.” clergy, sending out subpoenas on cannot bring criminal charges, we York’s statutes of limitations.” million, a lawsuit brought about by men Lawyers for the Diocese of Joliet, Sept. 6 seeking documents from the might investigate and remove from The Diocese of Albany in a state- who said they were molested as boys meanwhile, disclosed on Aug. 30 they had state’s eight dioceses. ministry any cleric who has a cred- ment released Sept. 6 said it had by a priest. And in Texas, the Diocese of settled a lawsuit with three men who in In a press release, the agency said ible and substantiated allegation of contacted the Albany District At- Dallas said on Aug. 30 it had reached a 2014 said they had been abused by Father it was seeking “a civil investigation abuse,” he said. torney’s office, inviting its officials settlement with men who said they were Leonard Mateo in the early 1980s when abused more than a decade ago by one of they were ages 8, 6, and 10, The Associ- into how the dioceses and other Similarly, the dioceses of Syra- “to review our records and look at its priests, who has recently gone missing. church entities — which are non- cuse and Brooklyn, said they, too, how sexual abuse cases have been ated Press reported. profit institutions — reviewed and will cooperate and said they have handled historically in the Roman Though recent revelations of past sex In Dallas, news reports for the last potentially covered up allegations of collaborated with law enforcement Catholic Diocese of Albany, to what abuse by priests in the Catholic Church week of August focused on the disap- began in Pennsylvania when a grand jury pearance of Father Edmundo Paredes, extensive sexual abuse of minors.” and respective agencies over the extent survivors were heard and released a report on Aug. 14 detailing the Of New York’s eight dioceses, which years investigating sex abuse cases. believed, what processes were fol- whom diocesan officials accuse of theft of claims, it has given rise to similar claims approximately $80,000, from the parish include Albany, Buffalo, New York, “In 2002, the Diocese of Brook- lowed, and what consequences re- and investigations at dioceses big and Brooklyn, Ogdensburg, Rochester, lyn handed over all allegations of sulted.” The letter was addressed to he managed. While investigating the small around the country. theft, diocesan officials came upon the Rockville Centre and Syracuse, four sexual abuse of a minor by a priest parishioners. In late August, The Omaha World- abuse allegations, said a Sept. 2 report have confirmed to Catholic News or deacon, to the district attorneys In an email to CNS, Mary De- Herald newspaper said it had talked to a from the Dallas Morning News. He Service they received subpoenas in Brooklyn and Queens,” the dio- Turris Poust, Albany’s director of man who had been recently interviewed was the focus of a story investigating his In conjunction, the state’s At- cese said in a statement. communications, confirmed that by officials from the state’s attorney disappearance from the Dallas area six torney General Barbara D. Under- New York’s attorney general’s the diocese had received a subpoe- general’s office about his claims that months ago. n wood announced a hotline, specifi- office said it had taken a cue from na, adding that Bishop Edward B. he had been groped by a priest in the cally for those who may have been the state of Pennsylvania and its Scharfenberger said, “We have to do abused by clergy in New York. probe for records that resulted in an what is right, even if it is not easy.” Joseph Zwilling, director of com- Aug. 14 grand jury report detailing “As Bishop Scharfenberger stated legations, George Richert, director site. munications for the Archdiocese of claims of sexual abuse of minors by in his letter to the people of our dio- of communications, said the office New York’s law enforcement New York, said in a Sept. 6 email to clergy going back 70 years. Though cese, when he made the decision to would work with state officials. agency joined a growing movement Catholic News Service “while we the report identified more than ask Albany District Attorney David “Our diocese will cooperate with of state entities in early September have just received a subpoena, it is 1,000 sex abuse claims, in Penn- Soares to review our records, we be- any investigation initiated by the seeking Catholic Church records not a surprise to us that the Attorney sylvania, only two cases resulted in lieve that only by shining a light on New York state attorney general documenting past sex abuse. A General would look to begin a civil prosecutions because the statute of whatever might be hidden can we or district attorney,” he said in an day before New York announced investigation, and she will find the limitations had expired in the ma- bring about true healing for survi- email to CNS. its probe, the attorney general of Archdiocese of New York, and the jority of cases. vors and for our Church,” she said Under New York law, only dis- Nebraska asked the state’s three other seven dioceses in the state, “The Pennsylvania grand jury in the email. trict attorneys can refer evidence to dioceses for sex abuse records going ready and eager to work together report shined a light on incredibly In Buffalo, where the diocese has grand juries to investigate criminal back 40 years. New Jersey officials with her in the investigation.” disturbing and depraved acts by been dealing with fallout following complaints and recommend pros- also announced on Sept. 6 the cre- Zwilling said that since 2002, the Catholic clergy, assisted by a culture a series of television news reports ecution, as long as the potential ation of a task force with subpoena archdiocese has shared with the of secrecy and cover-ups in the dio- that said Bishop Richard J. Malone charges meet the statute of limita- power through a grand jury to in- state’s previous district attorneys ceses. Victims in New York deserve did not remove two priests from tions, according to the New York vestigate allegations at the state’s “all information they have sought to be heard as well — and we are go- ministry after receiving abuse al- County Lawyers Association web- Catholic dioceses. n Church did not foresee crimes by bishops, says canon law professor MARK PATTISON Abuse of minors, he added, is “a to his childhood and continuing to the proceeding but have someone has been exceedingly rare, the laici- Catholic News Service more grave delict,” or breach of care. adulthood. acting on their behalf. zation of priests found to have com- Vatican II also noted the three Under canon law, “a cleric can be Should Archbishop McCarrick mitted sexual abuse has been more WASHINGTON | The 1983 Code levels of ordination: the diacon- punished for various acts against be removed from the clerical state, common. However, in the 1970s and of Canon Law did not anticipate ate for deacons, the presbyterate the Sixth Commandment: ‘You he would no longer be able to func- ’80s, many men who left the priest- crimes being committed by bishops for priests, and the episcopate for shall not commit adultery,’” Father tion as a priest. However, the sacra- hood to marry sought laicization that could result in their laicization, bishops. Father Kaslyn said the Kaslyn said. “There’s another canon ment of holy orders makes anyone but the Vatican did not grant their according to a canon law professor council called the episcopate “the elsewhere about the obligation of who is ordained a “sacred minister request. at The Catholic University of Amer- fulfillment of the priesthood.” As a celibacy where the bishop can pass and cannot lose that status,” Father “The Church presumes — on the ica. result, he added “it’s not just power judgment on individual cases of vio- Kaslyn wrote. personal, theological, canonical Jesuit Father Robert Kaslyn, who of governance, but it’s the fullness lation of celibacy.” As a result, the priest told CNS, and ecclesiological level — that, in has taught courses in laicization, of priesthood. So it’s very difficult If Archbishop McCarrick is found were Archbishop McCarrick to be in asking for ordination, an individual said the Second Vatican Council (from which) to resign.” guilty in the canonical trial, he a senior citizens’ home and another knows the obligations and demands has also made it more complicated In the case of Archbishop Theo- could incur the penalty of loss of the resident were in danger of dying, he of the ordained ministry as well as to remove a bishop from the cleri- dore E. McCarrick, who resigned clerical state. The pope alone has would be able to administer the sac- its rights and accepted both freely,” cal state. “It’s a mess,” Father Kaslyn from the College of Cardinals July the authority to issue such a penalty, rament of the sick to that resident. Father Kaslyn wrote. He added that told Catholic News Service in a Sept. 28, a month after the first allegations although the Vatican Congregation A laicized bishop would also most “contempt for celibacy does not 4 telephone interview. “It really is of abuse by him were reported in the for the Clergy was given authority in likely still receive whatever pen- justify the granting of the dispensa- a 20th-century process that really media, it was easier for him to resign 2009 by Pope Benedict XVI to do so sion benefits he had earned during tion.” didn’t exist beforehand. And that that title since it is an honorific title “extrajudicially,” while still honor- his time in ordained ministry. “We “John Paul II was trying to fig- process was suddenly needed to granted by the pope which does not ing the rights of the accused, said don’t want to be seen as rewarding ure out what’s going on” with the adapt to the abuse crisis.” confer another level of holy orders. Father David Howard, canonical ad- those committing crimes,” Father upsurge in requests, Father Kas- Under canon law, laicization is The first publicized allegation viser to the U.S. bishops’ Secretariat Kaslyn said. “On the other hand, we lyn told CNS. “Why did they stop given to deacons for “grave causes” against Archbishop McCarrick was of Doctrine and Canonical Affairs, don’t want to throw them out in the the process? Why are they leaving and to priests for “most grave of abuse of a minor. A subsequent in an Aug. 31 email to CNS. street. … When it comes to a priest, their commitment? So that’s why he causes.” report told of two college seminar- The archbishop would not have the bishop is obligated in charity to stopped it,” he said of laicizing. “It doesn’t even mention bish- ians who were subject to abuse by to be present at the trial but would help the men if necessary,” he add- That, too, has changed. “These ops,” said Father Kaslyn. “So in gen- Archbishop McCarrick, who was have an advocate making his case ed, especially “if he doesn’t’ have days,” Father Kaslyn said, “once the eral, it was not foreseen that bishops their diocesan bishop. A fourth for him, just as a those seeking mar- any assets.” case is prepared, it’s like six to eight could be quote-unquote laicized.” person reported abuse dating back riage annulments are not present at While the laicization of bishops months at most.” n Sept. 14-27, 2018 Florida Catholic NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS 12 Cardinal Wuerl to meet with pope to discuss resignation

MARK ZIMMERMAN he held with priests of the archdio- Mass there, and a group of teachers their bishop’s ability to provide Catholic News Service cese at a Labor Day gathering. demonstrated outside the Basilica the necessary leadership.” He noted that before that gather- of the National Shrine of the Im- Cardinal Wuerl concluded his WASHINGTON | In an effort to ing, the pope had asked him to meet maculate Conception following the letter by noting that he intended to bring healing and best serve the with his priests “to discern the best archdiocese’s opening school Mass. meet in the very near future with Catholic Church, Cardinal Don- course of action for me to pursue as Some protesters called for Cardinal Pope Francis “about the resignation ald W. Wuerl of Washington an- we face new revelations of the ex- Wuerl’s resignation. I presented nearly three years ago.” nounced he plans to meet soon tent of the horror of the clergy abuse In June, it was announced that The cardinal added, “Our discern- with Pope Francis to discuss the of children and the failures in epis- former Washington Archbishop ment here, I believe, has indicated resignation that he submitted three copal oversight.” Theodore E. McCarrick had been the way forward to bring healing years ago. Cardinal Wuerl has been un- credibly accused of abusing a mi- and a new beginning at the service The cardinal made the com- der heavy criticism following the nor nearly 50 years ago when he of this church.” ments in a Sept. 11 letter to the release of the Pennsylvania grand was a priest of the Archdiocese of In an letter to priests, Cardinal priests of the archdiocese. He re- jury report in mid-August that de- New York, and that settlements Wuerl said that at a Sept. 14 Mass at cently met and prayed with the tailed sexual abuse that more than had been made in the New Jersey St. Matthew’s Cathedral, he would clergy to discuss and discern his 1,000 survivors alleged they suf- in the Newark Archdiocese and the initiate a six-week “Season of Heal- Cardinal Wuerl delivers a homily leadership. fered at the hands of 300 priests and Metuchen Diocese, where he had ing” in the Archdiocese of Wash- during a 2017 Mass at St. John He said he would meet with the other church workers over the past earlier served as archbishop and ington. In that letter, he encour- Paul II Seminary in Washington. pope in Rome “so that this archdi- seven decades in six dioceses in bishop, respectively. The settle- aged parishes to unite in prayer (JACLYN LIPPELMANN, CATHOLIC ocesan church we all love can move that state. ments were related to his alleged in whatever way they found to be STANDARD | CNS) forward.” He cited a need to “bring The dioceses included Pitts- sexual misconduct with seminar- appropriate, and he said that re- healing and a new beginning at the burgh, which was headed by then- ians. sources would be provided to help and to parishioners wounded by the service of this church.” Bishop Wuerl from 1988 until he Cardinal Wuerl has said that he bring healing to abuse survivors church’s sex abuse scandals. n Cardinal Wuerl submitted his was named archbishop of Wash- was not aware of any earlier sanc- letter of resignation to Pope Francis ington in 2006. tions imposed on then-Cardinal Nov. 12, 2015, when he turned 75, as After the grand jury report was McCarrick, whose resignation from required by canon law, but the pope issued, Cardinal Wuerl expressed the College of Cardinals was ac- PILGRIMAGE TO CELEBRATE has not yet accepted it.The cardinal sorrow for the suffering of abuse cepted by Pope Francis July 28. turns 78 of this year. survivors, and he also defended In his Sept. 11 letter to the arch- “It was clear that some decision, his record in Pittsburgh, saying he diocese’s priests, Cardinal Wuerl Divine Mercy Sunday 2019 sooner rather than later, on my part reached out to survivors there, re- said, “At issue is how to begin ef- is an essential aspect, so that this moved all priests credibly accused fectively to bring a new level of archdiocesan church we all love of abuse from parish ministry, and healing to survivors who have in Poland also Prague, can move forward,” the cardinal enacted strong child protection personally suffered so much and said in his letter. measures. to the faithful entrusted to our Budapest and Medjugorje Cardinal Wuerl said this action is Afterward, protesters gathered care who have also been wound- a “fruit of our discernment” follow- outside St. Matthew’s Cathedral af- ed by the shame of these terrible Extension to Lanciano, Loreto, ing the prayers and discussion that ter the cardinal celebrated a recent actions and have questions about San Giovanni and Rome Suspect arrested in connection April 25–May 6, 2019 with murder of Jesuit priest in Peru CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE $3,900 per person dbl occupancy

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We will body Aug. 10 at the Jesuit residence have a spiritual director and daily Mass. on the grounds of Valentin Salegui Jesuit Father Carlos Riudavets Montes, who was found murdered in School, part of the Jesuits’ Faith the boarding school where he lived, was buried Aug. 12 in Chiriaco, For more details contact Scott Scaria and Joy school network. Police said in the Apostolic Vicariate of Jaen in Peru’s northern Amazon region. 860-289-2606 • Cell 860-841-1192 Pitug was a prime suspect partly He is pictured in an undated photo. (COURTESY VATICAN NEWS | CNS) or write to Poland-Medjugorje Pilgrimage, because his sister was employed at P.O. Box 281059, East Hartford, CT 06128 the school, allowing him access to and the school’s administration the Jesuits’ presence in it will be information on the activities of the was entrusted to the 68-school discussed with the local bishop and or visit us on the web at www.polandmej.com. Jesuits and other school personnel. Faith and Joy network. Two Jesuits administrators in the school net- Some Jesuits have expressed doubt in formation who lived in the com- work, Father Morante wrote. The deadline for receipt of a deposit of $200 that Pitug had a role in the priest’s munity were assigned elsewhere, Father Riudavets, a native of is Dec. 7, 2018. Balance is due by Jan. 11, 2019. death, however, the posting said. one returned to his home province San Luca de Guadiana, Spain, had Police continued to investigate in Africa, and another moved to a worked in Peru’s Amazon region Nobody can beat our price either in USA the murder following the arrest. different part of Peru, the posting since 1980, serving as a teacher and Since the murder, the Peruvian said. later principal of the school. Al- or Canada for all these places for this price. province of the Society of Jesus ini- Jesuit Father Juan Carlos Moran- though retired, he continued to live For other pilgrimages in 2019 visit: www.polandmej.com. tiated steps to protect other Jesuits te, the order’s provincial leader in and assist there. who also had been threatened pri- Peru, said in a letter to the province The school serves about 270 Awarded Best Travel Company for three years 12395-0914 or to the Father Riudavet’s murder. that a Jesuit “will visit the school Awajun and Wampis indigenous in a row by the East Hartford Award Program The posting said the Jesuit com- regularly to help with the supervi- students from villages along five munity “was effectively closed” sion.” The future of the school and rivers in Peru’s Amazon region. n 13 FLORIDA NEWS Florida Catholic Sept. 14-27, 2018 St. Pete event seeks to overcome denial about modern racism KEVIN JONES “We were greatly encouraged by Gerri Drummond, a member of and experiences of those that have fense. He claimed he feared for CNA/EWTN News the diversity of our audience and the racial justice committee and felt not only discriminated against, his life. He was later charged with the candid responses that were the diocese’s Life, Justice and Ad- but left feeling like second-class manslaughter. ST. PETERSBURG | A recent shared,” she said. vocacy Committee, was born in citizens in the Church and society.” Court documents show authori- event in a Florida diocese is seek- The session moderators were Jamaica. She said she had never Both Drummond and Brown ties citing other motorists’ reports ing to help Catholics overcome a Dale Brown, director of the dioce- experienced racism before she are parishioners at St. Peter Claver, that he had previously brandished lack of awareness about the ongo- san Lay Pastoral Ministry Institute moved to the U.S. a historically African-American a weapon, with one saying Dre- ing problem of racism in America and liaison for its Black Catholic Those who are suffering racism parish in Tampa. jka had previously confronted him today, said organizers of the initia- Ministry; and James Cavendish, a are “asking for their brothers and The Sept. 5 listening session took over parking in the same handi- tive. sociology professor at the Universi- sisters in the majority to embrace inspiration from a similar event in capped parking space. “We who do not experience rac- ty of South Florida. Cavendish said and heal them,” she told CNA. the Austin diocese, but there have Drummond stressed the need to ism are often blind to it and want that the U.S. bishops have “called Attendees called for “a clergy been similar events in the Diocese “keep the conversation going… as to deny that it exists,” said Sabrina on the church to confront instanc- that truly understands the plight of of Brooklyn and the Archdiocese of long as black people are being un- Burton Schultz, the Diocese of St. es of racism within its own walls.” racism, how it affects the person of St. Louis. justly victimized, as long as black Petersburg’s director of Life, Jus- Bishop Gregory Parkes of St. color, and how silence from clerics According to Schultz, the event families are having to have chal- tice and Advocacy Ministry. Petersburg was present, as was is felt as a lack of care.” aimed to help clarify “that racism lenging conversation with their “Changing hearts and minds is Bishop Shelton Fabre, chair of the “There was a great desire to see did not die in the 1960s. It exists children regarding why persons of really more of a marathon than a U.S. Conference of Catholic Bish- our priests, pastors and bishops today.” She reported that a special color are treated differently, as long sprint, and we are excited to con- ops’ Ad Hoc Committee Against preach more forcefully against the matter of concern for some locals is as white supremacists are holding tinue to look at new ways to help Racism. The special committee sin of racism, Drummond report- the law enforcement response to a rallies, as long as our nation’s lead- people apply their experiences, was launched by the bishops to fo- ed. “In addition, there were calls recent racially charged shooting. ers use derogatory terms to de- their faith and the teachings of the cus on how to address racism and for a more diverse clergy and lead- “There is a great deal of discus- scribe persons of color and specific Church to this very challenging is- come together as a society after a ership at the diocesan and parish sion currently about Florida’s use countries.” sue,” she told CNA. major rally of white supremacist, level.” and application of the Stand Your Vivi Iglesias, an Argentina- Close to 200 people attended neo-Confederate and neo-Nazi Ahead of the event, moderator Ground law due to the shooting of born relationship manager with the Diocese of St. Petersburg’s first activists turned lethal in Charlot- Dale Brown told the Tampa Bay Markeis McGlockton in Clearwa- the southeast regional office of listening session, held Sept. 5 at St. tesville, Virginia last year. Times said she and other black ter, Florida in July,” Schultz told Catholic Relief Services, said all Lawrence Parish in Tampa. Schultz said discussions about Catholics have discussed their CNA. Catholics must continue these dis- Schultz said the session aimed how to increase dialogue and edu- feelings about whether they are Surveillance video showed Mi- cussions in “open forums that fos- to bring together a diverse group cation regarding racism have been treated differently at Mass. If a pa- chael Drejka, 47, confronting Mc- ter civil dialogues.” She noted the of Catholics and “start by listening underway in the St. Petersburg di- rishioner does not drink after them Glockton’s girlfriend for parking importance of the ability to reach to people’s experience of racism, ocese for some time, but the bish- from the chalice of the Precious in a handicapped space outside a across cultures in a way that fosters in our pews and beyond, to make ops’ national move strengthened Blood at Mass, they wonder what convenience store, CBS News re- understanding and acceptance of everyone aware that racism does local resolve. The diocese’s Racial the reason is. ports. McGlockton, whose three others. still exist in our communities and Justice Committee first met in Jan- “I have the experience of people young children were also present, Catholics must learn about and in our Church.” uary 2018. not sharing the (sign of) peace with then shoved Drejka to the ground accept the diversity in the Church, me, but sharing with others who and backed away. Drejka, a white Iglesias said. Vcations teams should are white,” she said. man, pulled out a gun and fatally be culturally diverse, she said, and Brown said she hopes the event shot the African-American man. there must be “opportunities for will help people examine their bi- Drejka was initially not charged gatherings to help us know one ases and “begin to broaden their due to a Florida law that protects another, serve together, and learn understanding of the difficulties the use of lethal force in self-de- from each other.” n

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FLORIDA how to certify deaths in disasters, Cuba, Egypt, India, Indonesia, court said. But sexual activity with forced by the Nazis into the Vilnius resulted in a limited number of Iraq, Kazakhstan, Laos, Malaysia animals and non-adults remains Ghetto. Under Nazi occupation, deaths being identified as hurri- and Turkey. Tier 2 is defined by a punishable offense under the the city’s Jewish population went Florida Catholic cane related. USCIRF as “nations in which the ruling. In a statement, a Catholic from an estimated 40,000 to zero; violations engaged in or tolerated Bishops’ Conference of India rep- most were taken in groups to the to sponsor trip to Priest offers by the government during 2017 resentative said that although ho- woods outside the city and shot. Oberammergau are serious and characterized by mosexual acts are now legalized, prayers at at least one of the elements of the they are not morally acceptable Pope urges ORLANDO | Join the Florida memorials ‘systematic, ongoing and egre- or justified. “What is legal is not Catholic newspaper and Father gious’ CPC standard.” These coun- equal to moral acceptability,” said diplomatic Anthony Aarons, chaplain at Bish- WASHINGTON | Jesuit Father tries, USCIRF said, “represent the the statement issued by Father Ste- solution in Syria op Moore Catholic High School in Edward Reese, the president of most pressing religious freedom phen Fernandes, secretary to the Orlando, on a once-in-a-lifetime, St. Ignatius Prep School in San concerns worldwide and the most bishops’ justice, peace and devel- VATICAN CITY | Pope Fran- 12-day tour to the Passion Play in Francisco, offered prayers in both promising avenues for addressing opment office. cis appealed for peace and dia- Oberammergau, Germany, in Au- Phoenix and Washington, includ- them through U.S. foreign policy.” logue as the Syrian government gust of 2020. The trip also includes ing a homily at the National Ca- Church urges and its allies prepare to launch stops in Stressa and Lago Maggiore thedral in Washington, after the strikes against the last major rebel in Italy, Zermatt and St. Moritz in death of John McCain, the senator WORLD government to stronghold in Idlib province in the Switzerland; Salzburg and Inns- from Arizona who died Aug. 25 at protect leaders country’s northwest. Speaking to bruck in Austria, and Munich in age 81 after a long struggle with Cardinal slams hundreds of pilgrims gathered in Germany. Thousands of people brain cancer. Father Reese knew BOGOTA, Colombia | Catho- St. Peter’s Square for his Sunday flock to the village of Oberammer- the McCain family when he was Myanmar military lic Church leaders are urging the Angelus address Sept. 2, the pope gau to see the famed Passion Play, president at another Jesuit high Colombian government to protect warned that “the winds of war con- a nearly 400-year-old tradition only school, Brophy Prep in Phoenix, for brutality community leaders who are be- tinue to blow” in the already war- performed every 10 years. The 42nd for 20 years. Two of McCain’s sons MANDALAY, Myanmar | ing targeted by hired assassins. weary country. An attack against Passion Play will run daily May 16 attended Brophy and McCain’s Myanmar’s military continues As many as 300 local leaders have the Syrian province’s nearly 3 mil- through Oct. 4, 2020. The travel wife, Cindy, served on the board to persecute ethnic Kachin, the been killed since late 2016, when lion people, he said, would cause “a company, Collette, is organizing of trustees. In his Sept. 1 homily, predominant Christian group in the government signed peace ac- humanitarian catastrophe. I renew all aspects of the tour. For complete Father Reese quoted from Gerard a conflict-torn part of the coun- cords to end a half-century con- my heartfelt appeal to the interna- tour details, visit https://gateway. Manley Hopkins, himself a Jesuit try, as well as Rohingya Muslims, flict with the Revolutionary Armed tional community and to all the ac- gocollette.com/link/913959. priest and poet: “What I do is me: said Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Forces of Colombia, known as tors involved to make use of the infor that I came. But, I say more: the Yangon, Myanmar. Speaking Sept. FARC, the country’s largest guer- struments of diplomacy, dialogue just man justices; keeps grace: that 1 at a peace forum in South Korea, rilla group. Church leaders have and negotiations, in compliance NATION keeps all his goings graces; acts in Cardinal Bo said the suffering the called for President Ivan Duque, with international humanitarian God’s eye what in God’s eye he is Rohingya have endured has cap- who was inaugurated Aug. 7, to law and to safeguard the lives of Hurricane Maria -- Christ -- for Christ plays in ten tured the world’s attention. He de- take steps to stop the murders. civilians,” the pope said. thousand places, lovely in limbs, scribed their plight as an “appall- “These violations of the right to life deaths in the and lovely in eyes not his, to the Fa- ing scar on the conscience of my signify an abominable and repre- Bishops: seal of ther through the features of men’s country,” ucanews.com reported. hensible breakdown in the sacred thousands faces. Don’t misunderstand me. Yet, he continued, other targeted laws of the Creator, the only Lord confession is sacred WASHINGTON | Few believed We are not recommending John groups are being overlooked as of life,” Msgr. Hector Fabio Henao, SYDNEY | Australia’s Catho- the initial official figures that said for sainthood. He was so very hu- ethnic fighting rages on in north- who heads the Colombian bishops’ lic bishops and religious orders, 64 people died in Puerto Rico as a man and for that reason we can see ern Myanmar, with thousands of social ministry office, told Duque responding to recommendations result of Hurricane Maria in Sep- God in his life,” Father Reese said. ethnic minorities having been in- at a public meeting Aug. 24 in from the Royal Commission Into tember 2017, a stunningly low sta- McCain “was the just man justic- jured, killed and displaced. “Vil- Apartado, in northern Colombia. Institutional Responses to Child tistic that officials released shortly ing,” he added. “For John McCain, lages bombed and burned, women “We call on those who erroneously Sexual Abuse, accepted 98 percent after what is considered one of the every human being deserved to raped, churches destroyed, villag- believe that they can achieve no- of its suggestions, but said they island’s worst natural disasters on be treated justly. He saw God our ers used as human minesweepers ble goals through violent actions,” could not accept recommenda- record. After many disputed the Father through the features of ev- and human shields,” Cardinal Bo he said, according to the bishops’ tions that would violate the seal of official number, Puerto Rican of- ery person, especially those poor, told peace experts at the Catholic communications office. “These confession. “We are committed to ficials commissioned a study from persecuted by power and those in University of Korea in Seoul. The acts do not contribute to true rec- the safeguarding of children and George Washington University in need.” cardinal elaborated on military air onciliation among Colombians.” vulnerable people while maintain- Washington to get a more accurate strikes in Kachin in February and a The threats and murders have in- ing the seal. We do not see safe- number of deaths, and when its Report cites major offensive in April that led to creased “just when it’s assumed guarding and the seal as mutually results were released on Aug. 28, more than 7,000 people being dis- that we’re at peace,” Frank Varelas exclusive,” said the preamble to a it confirmed what many had sus- 28 nations placed. He said a series of “wars” of the bishops’ social ministry of- 57-page response to dozens of rec- pected: An estimated 2,975 people falling short were being waged in Myanmar fice told Catholic News Service. ommendations concerning child lost their lives because of the nat- against those who espouse reli- safety, formation of priests and ural disaster. As a result, Puerto WASHINGTON | The U.S. Inter- gious freedom by forces preaching Vatican issues religious workers, ongoing train- Rico has now revised the official national Commission on Religious religious intolerance and hatred. ing in child safety and even out- death toll. The study, carried out Freedom singled out 28 countries updated schedule of-home care service providers. by the university’s Milken Institute for their repression of religious Church displeased for Baltics trip The response, published Aug. 31, School of Public Health, said death liberty in its annual report, issued came eight-and-a-half months af- certificates may not have reflected Aug. 29. Sixteen countries were with same-sex VATICAN CITY | Updating the ter the Royal Commission released conditions caused by the hurricane designated in the 228-page report relationships schedule for Pope Francis’ trip to its 17-volume report on child sex- that lead to fatalities in the days as Tier 1 — the harshest level of re- the Baltics Sept. 22-25, the Vatican ual abuse. The report was based and months following the disaster. pression: Myanmar, Central Afri- NEW DELHI | India’s Supreme said the trip will include a prayer in on five years of hearings, nearly Lack of electricity and water and a can Republic, China, Eritrea, Iran, Court ruled in a landmark judg- Vilnius, Lithuania, at a monument 26,000 emails, and more than general pounding of the island-na- Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, ment that homosexual acts be- to members of the city’s Jewish 42,000 phone calls from concerned tion’s infrastructure by the storm Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, tween consenting adults are no community who perished under Australians. In February 2017, Aus- made it difficult for hospitals and Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbeki- longer a crime, but church offi- Nazi occupation. The Vatican pub- tralian Church leaders spent three health care professionals to care stan and Vietnam. A Tier 1 coun- cials said that legal validity does lished on Sept. 4 a detailed sched- weeks testifying before the com- for those who were struggling to try, the report said, is “any country not make such practices morally ule for the pope’s trip to Lithuania, mission. In a statement published recover in the aftermath of the di- whose government engages in or acceptable. The court on Sept. 6 Latvia and Estonia, adding times with their response, Josephite Sis- saster. Death certificates may not tolerates particularly severe reli- struck down a section of the In- for events that had been listed ter Monica Cavanagh, president have taken into account all those gious freedom violations, meaning dian Penal Code that said homo- without them when the first sched- of Catholic Religious Australia, factors and how the fatalities were those that are systematic, ongo- sexual acts in public or private ule was published in early July. and Archbishop Mark Coleridge of a result of the conditions created ing, and egregious. The State Dept. were a crime punishable with a jail The only addition to the itinerary, Brisbane, president of the Austra- by the hurricane. In a statement, most recently made CPC (country term of up to 10 years, ucanews. which includes visits to important lia Catholic Bishops’ Conference, those who conducted the study of particular concern) designa- com reported. The colonial-era Marian shrines and to places com- expressed “their deep sorrow that said that “lack of communication, tions in December 2017.” Another law criminalizing consensual un- memorating the nations’ fight for vulnerable children were abused, well-established guidelines and 12 were listed as Tier 2 countries: natural sex was irrational, indefen- liberty, is the stop for prayer Sept. weren’t believed and weren’t sup- lack of training for physicians on Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, sible and manifestly arbitrary, the 23 at the monument to victims ported when seeking justice.” 15 ADVERTISEMENT Florida Catholic Sept. 14-27, 2018

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CAROL ZIMMERMANN vanaugh affirmed that Roe v. Wade world you’re not free to take your Catholic News Service and Planned Parenthood v. Casey religion into the public square” are “an important precedent of the and can only practice in your own WASHINGTON | The four days Supreme Court.” He also said Sept home. “Being able to participate of Senate confirmation hearings 5 that being able to “participate in in the public square is a part of the for Supreme Court nominee Judge the public square with religious American tradition. I think as a Brett Kavanaugh were as heated as speech” is a part of American tradi- religious person, religious speech, the unusually high temperatures in tion. religious ideas, religious thoughts, Washington during this first week In response to a question about that’s important,” he said. of September. abortion from Sen. Dianne Fein- After numerous protestors were A lot of the passion against the stein, D-California, Kavanaugh escorted out of the committee hear- federal judge centered on concern said the Roe decision “is settled as ing room, Kavanaugh was greeted that if Kavanaugh gets a seat on a precedent of the Supreme Court” with guests who needed no escort the Supreme Court, he could vote and has been “reaffirmed many out, late afternoon Sept. 6: mem- to overturn the court’s 1973 Roe v. times over the past 45 years, as you bers of the CYO basketball team he Wade decision that legalized abor- know, and most prominently, most coaches. tion. U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh is sworn in importantly, reaffirmed in Planned The judge, who is Catholic, also Richard Garnett, professor of before the Senate Judiciary Committee during his Supreme Court Parenthood v. Casey in 1992.” spoke about putting his faith in ac- law and political science at the Uni- confirmation hearing Sept. 4 on Capitol Hill in Washington. (DOUG When pressed by the senator tion, during the Senate questioning versity of Notre Dame, said he has MILLS, POOL VIA REUTERS | CNS) about his view on a woman’s right period. watched confirmation hearings for to choose, he said: “As a judge, it is He said he regularly serves meals at least 32 years -- which he admits and will write clear opinions.” He pointing to a desire to limit Con- an important precedent of the Su- with Catholic Charities’ St. Maria’s makes him somewhat of a geek also pointed out that half of the Su- gress’ ability to support administra- preme Court. By it, I mean Roe v. Meals program in Washington and -- but he described this particu- preme Court cases are not the 5-4 tive agencies like the Environmen- Wade and Planned Parenthood v. that talking to the people there lar hearing as “the worst I’ve ever decisions, or cases about hot button tal Protection Agency, the Food and Casey. (It’s) been reaffirmed many helps him to understand the situa- seen” not only for the interruptions issues. Drug Administration, the Federal times. Casey is precedent on prec- tion that they are in. and protests but “grandstanding Similarly, Michael Moreland, Trade Commission and the Federal edent, which itself is an important “We are all God’s children. We and misrepresenting” a judge with professor of law and religion at Vil- Communications Commission to factor to remember. And I under- are all equal,” he said. “People have a long paper trial of decisions – over lanova University in Pennsylvania, function independently of the ex- stand the significance of the issue, gotten there because maybe they 440,000 public pages of records. said he thinks there is a “a tendency ecutive branch. the jurisprudential issue, and I un- have a mental illness; maybe they Garnett said he was impressed to overstate how much change” Ka- On abortion, Moreland said derstand the significance as best I had a terrible family situation; may- with how “very calm and patient” vanaugh will make to the court. the Roe decision wouldn’t change can; I always try, and I do hear, of be they lost a job and had no family. Kavanaugh was during the long Moreland described Kavanaugh quickly and that laws were already the real-world effects of that deci- But every person you serve a meal hours of often-interrupted ques- as a well -regarded judge and smart changing for this to become more of sion, as I tried to do all of the deci- to is just as good as me or better.” tioning. lawyer who performed well under a state legislative issue. Garnett said sions of my court, and of the Su- The committee could vote on Ka- He said it’s important to remem- the pressure of the senate hearings, he felt confident Kavanaugh would preme Court.” vanaugh’s nomination Sept. 13, but ber that Kavanaugh, 53, is a young which he describes as good civic take seriously religious freedom That same day, when he was it could also be delayed, making man, and if he gets the Senate lessons. rights and would respect the right asked about religious liberty by the final committee vote take place votes to become the 114th justice, Both Moreland and Garnett of states to pass abortion legislation. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Kavanaugh Sept. 20 followed by a full Senate he will “be there for a long time stressed Kavanaugh’s record as In the hearings themselves, Ka- said: “In other countries around the vote the next week. n Another legal fight likely looms over child immigration detention

RHINA GUIDOS The proposal would essentially “I don’t know where they’re going consistent with applicable law.” migrant families can comply with Catholic News Service nix a long-standing legal agree- to detain them,” said Kevin Apple- Migrant advocates such as the legal proceedings and be treated ment put in place in 1997 to ensure by, senior director of international bishops’ Migration and Refugee humanely, Feasley said, adding WASHINGTON | In what is likely the safety and care of children in migration policy for the New York- Services say efforts to change stan- that detention need not be the only to result in another legal showdown immigration detention settings. based Center for Migration Studies. dards for facilities appropriate policy tool. over immigration, the Trump ad- Known as the Flores Settlement Technicalities aside, the govern- enough to house children are “very “Families don’t need to be de- ministration is seeking to set down Agreement, or Flores agreement, it ment shouldn’t be in the business of concerning” given the potential for tained large-scale,” she said. new rules that would allow govern- not only spells out the time period detaining and prosecuting families long-term trauma that can result Catholic Church agencies and of- ment officials to detain children in children can be kept in detention, seeking refuge, Appleby said, and from child detention and potential ficials will likely join efforts against immigration detention facilities but also mandates the type of con- should be going after smugglers inhumane conditions at detention the administration’s move to detain — this time accompanied by their ditions facilities must provide, in- and other criminals instead. centers. families, largely because the church undocumented parents — for lon- cluding sanitary, temperature-con- Where families could be de- Ashley Feasley, director of policy is opposed to the detention of chil- ger periods of time than currently trolled conditions, as well as access tained is a key concern. Detention for the USCCB’s Migration and Ref- dren. allowed. to water, food, medical assistance, facilities that keep children have ugee Services, was involved in fam- The Vatican Dicastery on Mi- After the outcry resulted over im- ventilation, adequate supervision to be licensed under the current ily reunification efforts in the sum- grants and Refugees has said that ages this summer of children in de- and contact with family members. agreement. Presently, there are only mer of 2018, and said the agency holding children in facilities is nev- tention deliberately separated from The Trump administration said three family immigration detention plans to comment on the adminis- er in a child’s best interest. their parents, the administration it could provide “similar” protec- facilities in the U.S., one in Karnes tration’s proposed regulations, but The solution that needs to be has been moving toward detaining tions and standards and make sure City, Texas, one in Dilley, Texas, and there’s a great concern about the championed is to get rid of the “ze- undocumented families, children “all juveniles in the government’s another in Leesport, Pennsylvania, lack of mention of alternatives to ro-tolerance” policy Attorney Gen- and adults, in the same detention custody are treated with dignity, re- which together have 3,335 beds, ac- family detention. eral Jeff Sessions enacted earlier in space. On Sept. 7, the Trump ad- spect and special concern for their cording to background information “There needs to be another solu- the year, said Appleby, and which ministration proposed “to amend particular vulnerability as minors,” provided by the U.S. Conference of tion to family detention,” she said. only led to a humanitarian crisis, regulations relating to the appre- and therefore terminate the agree- Catholic Bishops’ Migration and “That’s not a move in the right di- while not deterring border cross- hension, processing, care, custody, ment. Those who work with and Refugee Services. rection.” ings. and release” of children in immi- support migrants and their plight The administration’s proposal Catholic groups are “vital” to any “Prolonging the detention of gration detention. The proposed fear that the administration’s move says its new rule “would create an solution, she said, as they helped children would only increase their changes would mean that govern- to do away with the Flores agree- alternative to the existing licensed with short-term housing and as trauma and would not deter migra- ment officials could detain a parent ment is setting up to move into program requirement for family places to reunite families separated tion from a violent region,” Appleby and child together for long spans of large-scale detention of migrant residential centers, so that (Immi- by the government in 2018, also of- said, adding that “the administra- time, even though a previous legal families. Depending on the num- gration and Customs Enforcement) fering case management and legal tion should abandon the wholesale agreement said a child in an immi- ber of families detained, that could may use appropriate facilities to orientation. 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CINDY WOODEN America. The prelates had been “It is easy to wear a cross on Catholic News Service in Rome for a course for new your chest,” the pope said, “but bishops sponsored by the Con- the Lord is asking you to carry a VATICAN CITY | The Catholic gregation for the much heavier one Church needs bishops who pro- Evangelization of ‘Don’t think you are on your shoulders mote unity, “not soloists singing Peoples. and in your heart: their own tune or captains fight- A bishop, Pope lords of the flock he asks you to ing personal battles,” Pope Fran- Francis told them, — you are not the share his cross.” cis told new bishops from the must be “a man The task of a church’s mission territories. of prayer, a man masters of the flock, bishop also in- “And, dear brothers, flee from of proclamation volves proclaim- clericalism, an anomalous way and a man of com- even if some people ing to the world of understanding the church’s munion,” and he would like you to the good news of authority, one common in many must show special salvation in Jesus communities where sexual abuse care and concern be or certain local and that cannot and the abuse of power and con- for families, for customs promote be done from one’s science have occurred,” the pope the defense of life desk, he said. “A told the bishops Sept. 8. from the moment that.’ bishop doesn’t live While some bishops, “poor of conception, for in his office like a things,” think they have “all the seminarians, for — Pope Francis company admin- Pope Francis attends a meeting with new bishops from mission talents, all the charisms” neces- young people and istrator but among territories at the Vatican Sept. 8. The pope told them that the church sary to run the church, the pope for the poor. the people on the needs bishops who promote unity, not “soloists singing their own said that is never true. “Don’t think you are lords of roads of the world.” n tune or captains fighting personal battles.” (VATICAN MEDIA | CNS) But what a good bishop does the flock — you are not the mas- have, he said, is passion for com- ters of the flock, even if some peo- COUNCIL OF CARDINALS EXPRESS ‘FULL SOLIDARITY’ WITH POPE munion with the church and with ple would like you to be or certain each and every member of his local customs promote that,” the VATICAN CITY | In a statement finding credible sexual abuse allega- Pope Francis formed the Council flock. pope told them. “Be men who are released following the first day of a tions against then-Cardinal Theodore of Cardinals, often referred to as the On the other hand, clerical- poor in things and rich in rela- three-day meeting, the six members E. McCarrick, since the release in mid- C9, shortly after his election in 2013 of Pope Francis’ international Council August of the Pennsylvania grand jury to advise him on the reform of the Ro- ism “generates a division in the tionships, never harsh or surly, of Cardinals expressed “full solidarity report on how six dioceses handled man Curia and on church governance church body that supports and but friendly, patient, simple and with Pope Francis in the face of what abuse allegations and since the publi- generally. helps perpetuate many of the open.” has happened in the last few weeks, cation in late August of a document by evils that we are condemning Prayer is not just one of a bish- The statement Sept. 10 said that aware that in the current debate the Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, former council members asked Pope Francis today,” he said, quoting from his op’s daily tasks, but rather must Holy See is formulating possible and nuncio to the United States, alleging for a reflection on “the work, structure letter Aug. 20 to the church about be the foundation of everything necessary clarifications.” that Pope Francis knew of Cardinal and composition of the council itself, the clerical abuse scandal. a bishop does, he said. And the The September session of the McCarrick’s sexual misconduct yet also taking into account the advanced The pope was meeting with chief concern in a bishop’s prayer council was the first since news broke allowed him to continue in active age of some of its members.” n 74 bishops from 34 countries in must be his people and their in late June about an investigation ministry. Africa, Asia, Oceania and Latin needs. They must come first.

COMMENTARY Father Tad’s column: Can we pay others to donate a kidney?

Often we envision donating our cant loss of blood-filtering function, team at the White House as they ing the donation of organs, pres- From the ethical point of view, organs after we are dead, but we then we could say that the function- considered possible strategies for suring someone to consider do- our ultimate goal should be not so can also choose to become an or- al integrity of our renal increasing the supply of nating as a way to secure lifetime much to “incentivize donation,” as gan donor while we are alive if we system was preserved. live donor kidneys. We health insurance coverage. to “support or encourage personal share part of our liver or donate In that case, the re- discussed the ethical, le- When Congress passed the Na- generosity” on the part of those one of our kidneys. The proposal to moval of one of our kid- gal, economic and health tional Organ Transplant Act in individuals who may desire to do- give one of our two kidneys away, neys, as a sacrificial act implications of some pro- 1984, this concern about incentiv- nate freely one of their kidneys. The though, does raise some ethical and and for a proportionate posed solutions, including izing donations was directly ad- distinction is an important one. At safety concerns. There can be long- reason, such as saving the proposal to reward or- dressed. This law prohibits the pur- the end of the day, we want people term risks for the donor. Donating or improving another gan donation by providing chase of organs or any exchange to become organ donors, not organ a kidney, moreover, would not be person’s life, could be various non-cash benefits. of “valuable consideration.” This vendors. Human organs and tis- therapeutic for us — only for some- justified. This is what During the White same law, however, clearly permits sues, because of their close proxim- one else — and in fact might slightly the Church affirms. House meeting, some reimbursement of various expens- ity and connection to our human increase our own risk for experienc- A further ethical OPINION parties to the discussion es associated with the transplant, identity, cannot be reduced to coming renal failure in the future. concern, however, offered recommenda- such as travel costs to get to the modities to be acquired or sold on Clearly, we have a general duty centers on the fact that Father Tad tions that the govern- hospital in order to have the kidney an open market. We must do what to respect the integrity of our body. the decision to donate ment provide lifetime removed, temporary housing at the we can, legally and otherwise, to This means we shouldn’t cause in- must be made freely by Pacholczyk guaranteed coverage of time of surgery, lost wages incurred safeguard the generosity of the or- jury to it or damage it, for example, the donor, and consent all future medical ex- in connection with the donation of gan donor’s freely chosen act and through surgeries or treatments should be given without any undue penses, or lifetime health insur- the organ, etc. prevent others, especially the poor that are not necessary to preserve pressure. This means that offering ance, to every person who be- Providing reimbursement of and disadvantaged, from being ex- our health or save our life. In light payments for organs is fundamen- comes a living kidney donor. I expenses should not be viewed as ploited because they need money, of these considerations, donating tally coercive and unethical. emphasized that we should not encouraging or incentivizing the health care or other “incentives.” n one of our kidneys would seem to We face a serious shortage of be “encouraging” donation by of- donation itself, but rather as “elimi- run counter to our responsibility to available kidneys for transplant in fering “incentives” to donors as a nating disincentives,” or “remov- Father Pacholczyk, Ph.D., earned his maintain bodily integrity. the U.S. Average wait times for a direct benefit at all. Offering life- ing hindrances or roadblocks.” doctorate in neuroscience from Yale Yet the notion of integrity can kidney are approaching five years, time health insurance or similar An organ donor should not have and did post-doctoral work at Har- also be understood in a broader and about 15-20 people die each proposals would, in my view, con- to assume extra personal expense vard. He is a priest of the Diocese of sense, namely, as functional integ- day while waiting for an organ — stitute a form of payment or “valu- or take on other heavy burdens to Fall River, Massachusetts, and serves rity, so that if one of our kidneys the majority for a kidney. In August able consideration” offered to the be able to freely help out another as the director of education at the were removed without imposing of 2018, I participated in a conversa- donor, and would again raise the patient who would benefit from re- National Catholic Bioethics Center undue risk, and without a signifi- tion with some of the health policy problem of improperly incentiviz- ceiving his or her kidney. in Philadelphia (ncbcenter.org). 19 SUNDAY WORD and SCRIPTURE Florida Catholic Sept. 14-27, 2018

FUTURE PAPAL VISIT TO JAPAN SCRIPTURE readings

Friday, Sept. 14 Exaltation of the Holy Cross Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6- 11; Jn 3:13-17

Saturday, Sept. 15 Our Lady of Sorrows 1 Cor 10:14-22; Ps 116:12-13, 17-18; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35

Sunday, Sept. 16 Is 50:5-9a; Ps 116:1-6, 8-9; Jas 2:14-18; Mk 8:27-35

Monday, Sept. 17 At left, visitors look at the remains of the original Urakami Cathedral in 2015 in Nagasaki, Japan, which was destroyed by the 1945 atomic bombing. Pope Francis said he hopes to visit Japan in 2019. At right, a survivor prays for victims of the 1945 atomic bombing during a 2010 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Lk Mass at the Urakami Cathedral. (PHOTOS BY KIMIMASA MAYAMA, EPA | CNS) 7:1-10

Tuesday, Sept. 18 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; Ps 100:1-5; Lk 7:11-17 Miscalculation Toxic talk Wednesday, Sept. 19 ‘God intends for human 1 Cor 12:31–13:13; PS 33:2-5, 12, 22; Sunday, Sept. 16 not to make. Peter doesn’t like what Sunday, Sept. 23 Lk 7:31-35 Is 50:5-9a; Ps 116:1-6, 8-9; Jas 2:14-18; he hears and offers a rebuke of Jesus beings to live in this Wis 2:12, 17-20; Ps 54:3-4, 5, 6-8; Thursday, Sept. 20 Mk 8:27-35 for such foolish talk and expecta- Jas 3:16–4:3; Mk 9:30-37 tion. Jesus, on his part, sets Peter world God created as Sts. Andrew Kim Tae-gon, priest, Ever recall a moment in your straight in no uncertain terms. More than any other writer good.’ and Paul Chong Ha-sang, and teenage-sassy years when you may How often do we, along the path of New Testament letters, I find Companions, martyrs have made some flippant, less- of our faith journey in life, ask the James the most irritating, be- 1 Cor 15:1-11; Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, 28; than-respecting-your-parent re- Lord to open our ears (and eyes and cause he’s the most practical. selves, but rather prophetically Lk 7:36-50 mark, and the parental comeback hands and heart), but then don’t like While in theory, at least, we call others to the way God in- was the patented, “Who do you what we hear coming back to us (or believe that the word of God tends for human beings to live in Friday, Sept. 21 think you’re talking to? Who do you don’t want to look at what we see, or proclaimed in our presence is this world God created as good. St. Matthew, apostle and evangelist think I am? One of the kids down don’t want to receive what is placed always a word spoken directly Continuing his conversa- Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-5; Mt 9:9-13 the street?” in our hands or on our hearts)? from God to us in that particular tion and admonitions from That mistaken tone of voice or So, the most honest re- moment, and not merely last week’s Gospel, Jesus reas- Saturday, Sept. 22 smart-aleck jab was definitely a sponse we give to “Who do some historical, passé serts the painful, cross-shaped case of overreach and miscalcula- you say that I am?” is, “It de- regurgitation of old news, path of discipleship, which for 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Ps 56:10-14; tion, as well as a presumption that pends.” It depends on what sometimes it is hard to ac- his listeners has also become Lk 8:4-15 didn’t fit the proper understanding we’re looking for, hoping for, cept that poke in the ribs, a kind of “toxic talk.” But here of “parent.” desiring from the Lord at that knock upside the head, or the disciples take a less drastic Sunday, Sept. 23 And such is the miscalculation moment, and thus we con- punch in the gut the word approach than those described Wis 2:12, 17-20; Ps 54:3-4, 5, 6-8; in the account of “Who do you say struct a “Christ” that fits our of God often delivers as in the Book of Wisdom and try Jas 3:16–4:3; Mk 9:30-37 that I am?” in the Evangelist Mark’s needs and not the truth of his “real-time” word of life. to snuff out Jesus’ teaching by passage for this Sunday. Peter, in cross-shaped life. James was address- employing another useful tool Monday, Sept. 24 his usual barrel-chested style blurts The “faith” part of accept- SUNDAY ing a community in deep when faced with something one Prv 3:27-34; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 8:16-18 out: “You are the Christ!” But in re- ing Jesus as the Christ can WORD conflict, with plenty of doesn’t want to hear or listen to: ality, he presumes a very different be somewhat simple, if it is fighting and arguing, tak- Just change the subject! Divert Tuesday, Sept. 25 meaning to the title “Christ” than nothing more than a credal Father ing sides and excluding, attention from the truth at hand the one Jesus is about to reveal to statement or a word said in Ben shouting and shaming— by steering the conversation in a Prv 21:1-6, 10-13; Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34- him. For Peter, there is the hope and a prayer. But to know Christ which makes his lesson completely different direction,a 35, 44; Lk 8:19-21 promise of glory and triumph that as one who does the “works” Berinti for this Sunday all the tactic very much alive in our traditionally are associated with the that he does, especially as more alive in our midst, world. Jesus catches the disci- Wednesday, Sept. 26 “Christ” (and the expectation that the Letter of James points out, giv- since it seems our communities ples red-faced as they admit to Prv 30:5-9; Ps 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, some of those benefits will pass on ing a brother or sister something to exhibit much of the same behav- conjecturing about individual 163; Lk 9:1-6 to disciples who follow him). wear and something to eat when iors and attitudes. James was greatness and importance rath- But Jesus radically redefines the they are in desperate straits, at- seeking a gentler, more peace- er than facing and digesting his Thursday, Sept. 27 meaning of “Christ” for Peter and tending to the “necessities of the ful community rather than a talk of suffering and death. St. Vincent de Paul, priest any other would-be disciple: Deny body” before offering doctrine or community intoxicated with And then Jesus disarms Eccl 1:2-11; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17; Lk yourself; take up your cross and fol- catechetics or pious platitudes, is to toxic talk — incendiary flame- them by placing a child in their 9:7-9 low me. That is, “follow me” along truly embrace the fullest meaning throwing that was destroying midst —representing complete the path I will take: great suffering, of and the person whom we name the very heart and soul of the vulnerability and dependence Friday, Sept. 28 rejection and, ultimately, loss of life.” “Christ.” community. — and calls them to receive the Oh yes, there will be “rising,” but Peter eventually comes to find The author of Wisdom, an- child as they would receive Jesus Eccl 3:1-11; Ps 144:1b, 2abc, 3-4; Lk not until the previous steps have the great gift and treasure hid- other good place to find practi- himself and the Father who sent 9:18-22 been completed with commitment den inside the frightening truth cal, real-life advice for navigat- him, for Jesus is to become total and passion. of Jesus’ declaration about what ing our lives, knows the power vulnerability and dependence, Saturday, Sept. 29 Peter faces the same options of it means to follow him. And if you of words to do harm, to even kill, the servant of all, who seeks to Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, the prophet Isaiah in our first les- and I stay the course — not settle and exposes those who try to turn all toxic talk into words for archangels son. Isaiah asks the Lord “open for idle chatter about Christ, and out-shout, out-maneuver, and everlasting life. n Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; Ps my ears that I may hear,” but fears make it our work to serve the needy destroy those whom they find 138:1-5; Jn 1:47-51 that what he may “hear” will not be wherever and however we find “obnoxious to us” — namely, Father Berinti, Missionaries of pleasant or enticing, and therefore them in our lives — we too will those who live in righteousness the Most Precious Blood, is pas- Sunday, Sept. 30 lead to a response of rebellion and share that same gift: a fulfilling life and justice — and who refuse tor of Immaculate Conception Nm 11:25-29; Ps 19:8, 10, 12-14; Jas turning back — choices he hopes gained only by losing it. n to keep those virtues to them- Parish in Melbourne Beach. 5:1-6; Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 Sept. 14-27, 2018 Florida Catholic CLASSIFIEDS 20

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