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Good to horse around Inspirational leadership Supporting migrants App reveals wonders of religions in Lebanon

DOREEN ABI RAAD “Because Lebanon is considered Lebanon's Catholic News Service an Arab country, sometimes people sanctuary assume it’s a Muslim country only of Saydet BEIRUT | From its high majes- or that it’s related to the Islamic El Mantara tic mountains, picturesque villages world, but Christianity was born in (Our Lady and coastal towns to its bustling cit- this area,” Farra Haddad said. of Waiting) ies, Lebanon is rich in breathtaking “I think people who have a cu- in Magh- scenery, cultural diversity and reli- riosity about the Holy Land forget doucheh is gious sites. that South Lebanon is a part of the pictured in Now the land of the cedars men- Holy Land where Jesus Christ and this 2016 photo. A tioned in the Bible 96 times is ac- the Virgin Mary walked,” Farra free app cessible virtually, via a free app in Haddad said, referring to Sidon and in English, English — called Holy Lebanon — Tyre. “There is no doubt about that.” called Holy aimed at promoting religious tour- In Lebanon, Christians account Lebanon, ism. for approximately 40 percent of the is aimed at “Even if you can’t come to Leba- population. The country’s president promoting non to visit, you can download the is a Maronite Catholic, and half of religious app and have an idea about differ- the country’s 128 parliamentary tourism. ent religious sites around the coun- seats are reserved for Christians. (PHOTOS BY try,” Nour Farra Haddad, developer Lebanon has approximately 900 NOUR FARRA of the Holy Lebanon app, told Cath- religious sites dedicated to Mary, HADDAD olic News Service. according to the app. That’s not | CNS) “Holy Lebanon,” introduced in counting informal shrines, thou- June, was followed in July with an sands of which dot the country near announcement from the Vatican buildings and roadsides. that it will authorize official pil- Aside from the sites of Lebanon’s rector of Harissa, told CNS. grimage visits to Lebanon in 2019. native saints — Charbel, Rafka and Father Alwan said it is fitting that The multifaith app features 300 Hardini — which are visited by Muslim sites are included in the religious sites, representative of all Christians and Muslims, St. George app. of Lebanon’s 18 religious traditions, is the most popular saint, with 350 “In Lebanon, Christians and including Catholic, Orthodox and Christian sites and about 20 Mus- Muslims coexist. This is the mission Muslim. The sites include church- lim sites. of Lebanon. That’s what John Paul es, monasteries, convents, shrines Western saints — including Sts. II said,” he emphasized, referring to and sanctuaries as well as mosques, Francis of Assisi, Rita, Bernadette the saint’s quote: “Lebanon is more many dating back centuries ago. of Lourdes and Therese of Lisieux than a country. It is a message of “It is just a beginning,” Farra — also hold a special place in be- freedom and an example of plural- Haddad said, noting that more sites lievers’ hearts, and churches and ism for East and West.” will be added to the Holy Lebanon sanctuaries dedicated to them can “Lebanon is a holy land for Mus- app in the future. be found throughout Lebanon. lims and Christians,” Father Alwan While the app took two years to By far the most popular pilgrim- added. develop, it is based on Farra Had- age site is the Our Lady of Lebanon The Holy Lebanon app also hap- dad’s 10 years of research as a reli- shrine and basilica — Harissa — pens to coincide with Harissa’s gious anthropologist. perched high above the Mediter- yearlong commemoration of the Lebanon, about two-thirds ranean Sea. Each year more the Marian shrine’s jubilee, 110 years The Valley of the Saints in Lebanon is pictured in this 2009 photo. the size of Connecticut, is visibly shrine receives than 2 million pil- since the shrine was inaugurated steeped in religion. grims, Muslims and Christians in 1908. Until Aug. 4, 2019, pilgrims have told her the app is simple to historical details about each of the “This is something that really alike, as Mary is venerated by Mus- to the Marian shrine can receive an use. 300 religious sites; background surprises people: We have about lims, and a full chapter is devoted to indulgence offered by the Vatican. From anywhere in the world, the about the saint or holy figure; de- 6,000 religious sites all around Leb- her in the Quran. Farra Haddad pointed out that Holy Lebanon app can be down- tails about Christian and Muslim anon,” Farra Haddad said, although “It’s very important to let people the Holy Lebanon app was designed loaded for free from the App Store rituals; a calendar of feast days and she notes that no formal compre- around the world know that there for friendly navigation. “It’s not or Google Play. celebrations; suggested itineraries hensive survey of the exact number are Christians in Lebanon,” Ma- complicated, and the menu is easy,” Navigating between the six sec- for tours; and lodging possibilities of sites has been compiled. ronite Father Khalil Alwan, vice she said, adding that elderly people tions of the app, users can access at monasteries and convents. n WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | Sept. 28-Oct. 11, 2018 FLORIDACatholic ORLANDO DIOCESE German bishops apologize formally, show sex abuse data New App ZITA BALLINGER FLETCHER Catholic News Service puts faith at your WASHINGTON | The head of the German bishops conference formally apologized for sexual abuse in the church, saying it “has been denied, turned away from and covered up for far fingertips too long.” “Sexual abuse is a crime,” Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich and Freising told a news confer- ence Sept. 25 in Fulda, Germany. “And whoever is guilty of it must be punished by law.” The bishops met in a plenary session in Fulda and released a study, conducted on behalf of the bishops’ conference from 2010 to 2014, on abuse. The study, leaked earlier in September, researched an estimated 3,700 sex abuse cases in the German church. Cardinal Marx said that, although prevention measures had been put in place by the bishops’ conference, it was not enough. “I feel shame for looking away from many who did not want to believe what happened and who did not provide care for the victims. That also ap- plies to me,” the cardinal said. “We did not listen to the victims.” “As a church, we want to build up new trust. I know that many people do not believe us any- The Faith Fit App allows the faithful to connect and engage with the community through latest diocesan news, motivating more. And I understand that,” he said. “But I podcasts, videos and interactive courses to enrich faith. It can be downloaded from the App store. (GLENDA MEEKINS l FC) hope very much that we can earn trust again.” Criminologists who conducted the study were ELIZABETH WILSON someone during your morning and evening teractive. The app helps drown out the present in a panel to discuss their findings and Florida Catholic correspondent commute? Check out the ‘Prayer’ tab and noise of a secular world and brings in the answer media questions. build your devotion to prayer.” focus on holiness.” The details of the research project’s findings ORLANDO | For Catholics in the Dio- Laguna said it was important to create “When we think of our faith life we think in all 27 German dioceses were released. Ten di- cese of Orlando, enkindling a deeper faith an app that was easy to use, but also fun of praying, but faith is also exercise and oceses were selected for research dating back to has never been easier. The newly rede- and interactive. One of the new features is growing,” said Bishop John Noonan. “We 1946. Within the remaining 17 dioceses, the re- signed Faith Fit app puts prayers, spiritual the ability for users to record messages and can read the Bible and deepen our prayer search focused only on abuse dating from 2000. reflections, videos, podcasts and the latest videos and share photos right from the app, life. We can read the Catechism to deepen The names of those accused were withheld from diocesan news right at the user’s fingertips. allowing the entire diocese to evangelize our understanding of our faith. We can read the document. Whether at home or on the go, the easy to and share the beauty of the faith in a whole the lives of the saints to enrich our spiritual In the Diocese of Trier, records dating from use and attractive interface, along with new way. life. Our faith becomes fit if we do these 1946 implicated 148 priests and left an estimated the variety of topics and resources offered, “I feel it’s important to include the people things regularly.” total of 442 victims, of whom 252 were male. The makes this app an indispensable resource of the Diocese of Orlando in the conversa- The Faith Fit app can offer something study results from Trier have garnered much at- for anyone looking to grow in holiness. tion about faith,” Drow said. “Now users new nearly every time a user checks in. tention from German media outlets. “Faith Fit has something for everyone. can contact us and tell us what’s going on New podcasts, stories, prayers and videos Bishop Stephan Ackermann of Trier, bishops’ Whether you’re 18 or 80, I am certain you in their communities. I pray users will send are constantly being added to enrich the conference spokesman on sexual abuse and pro- will find something that speaks to your us fun photos and stories of their friends, lives of the faithful. According to Drow, the tection of youth, had strongly condemned the re- heart,” said Jennifer Drow, senior director families and fellow parishioners doing the app will never really be complete, as new lease of the research study to the public, calling it of the Communications Secretariat. “Lis- work of God. We’ll share those stories with content will always be added and new ideas “irresponsible and premature.” ten to ‘Uniquely Catholic’ to learn more our brothers and sisters in Christ across all always in development. At the news conference, Bishop Ackermann about up-and-coming Catholic singers, nine counties we serve.” “The technology will be constantly said his encounters with victims had an “exis- speakers and artists. Check in with ‘Those When the Faith Fit app was first launched morphing and we’re dedicated to meeting tential and emotional” effect on him and prom- Catholic Shrinks’ when you feel troubled. in 2014, its aim was to focus on the whole people where they are,” Drow said. “We’re ised improvements in financial compensation Reignite the light of your faith with ‘Faith- person, providing daily spiritual reflec- always open to suggestions from users on for victims. less’; the list goes on and on. Faith Fit also tions to nourish the health of body, mind how to improve and on what we should add The leaked research report shocked Germans features car connectivity so you can lis- and soul. While the reflections are still an to keep their faith vibrant and alive. and has provoked a strong reaction from media ten to these podcasts to and from work or integral part of the app, new technologies “The app is full of God’s love — his word, and the general public. Multiple bishops have re- school and remain prayerful in Central have allowed that mission to be enhanced his joy, his plan for us,” she continued. “In a ceived hate mail since the study was published, Florida traffic.” with additional features. world that can be distracting with unwant- according to SWR radio. “The creative and handy part about the “The core of the Faith Fit app is still the ed noise of anger, greed and disappoint- Details about the abuse continue to emerge as Faith Fit App is that it acts like a ‘hub’ for same, but since its development, the gift ment, this app will assist you in the mission media and members of the public examine the many of the spiritual things we are doing of technology has also been nurtured for to remain joyous and grateful.” n data released in individual regions and dioceses at the diocese,” explained media develop- God’s holy people,” said Carol Brinati, chief for the first time. Cardinal Marx called the news ment manager Katherine Laguna. “There operating officer for the Diocese of Orlando. Search “Faith Fit App” in the iTunes or conference “an important day for the history of are articles, a top news section and inspira- “The new features make it simpler, offer a Google Play store to download the newest the church in Germany.” n tional podcasts. Interested in praying with greater variety, and are more fluid and in- version. Sept. 28-Oct. 11, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY A2 ‘M ay the Lord bless us all the days of our lives’ — Psalm 128 Pray with gratitude for our first responders FLORIDA My Sisters and Brothers in Christ: us. Because of threats against loss. When crimes are commit- you and me. our Church, first responders pro- ted on our parish properties, first Catholic Our ever-reliable God will bless vide security for our schools and responders do what they do best, We pray, O God, that you hold DIOCESE OF ORLANDO the reverent. 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ELIZABETH WILSON to re-engage this population to live ing empowered and energized. Florida Catholic correspondent out their baptismal vocation. Carlos “To me, the main message I Bernard, director of Youth Ministry heard was that as young adults we ORLANDO | Twenty-four mem- for the Diocese of Orlando, is enthu- still matter in the Church,” said bers of the Diocese of Orlando, in- siastic and hopeful for the changes Espinoza. “We are the present. We cluding priests, religious, deacons these conversations will bring. have to make our voices count. We and laypeople, traveled to Grape- “This process makes me excited were told to keep that eagerness and vine, Texas, Sept. 20-23 to partici- about being Catholic. We as young happiness from the conference and pate in a national conversation that adult leaders attending this nation- show it at our parishes. We were en- has been more than two years in the al gathering will hopefully be able couraged to be in leadership roles making. to learn and listen from each other and reach out to help where we’re Delegations from dioceses across to make the Church understand needed.” the country joined together for the the young adult culture, to try to Mariana Franco, a parishioner national V Encuentro, an opportu- make them see the true reasons of St. James Cathedral, especially nity to discuss how the Church can why the young adults and teens loved the young adult dinner with better serve Hispanic Catholics and are leaving the Catholic Church,” the bishops. “When the bishop at strengthen their role as missionary Bernard said. “We can also address my table asked what the Church disciples. Leading up to this historic the needs of many bilingual/bicul- can do to increase youth participa- meeting, there have been parish, tural Catholics that are overlooked tion my answer was, have more of diocesan and regional gatherings in our Church. I think that in some these dinners,” she said eagerly. “It to discern the unique needs of each ways we haven’t appreciated, re- was great to have the opportunity community. spected or promoted the gifts that to sit with a bishop and multiple “Several parishes around the they bring.” priests. They need to develop a per- Almost a dozen parishes and organizations in the diocese represented diocese made the process of small- For Karla Badillo, a young adult sonal relationship with the youths, the delegation attending the V National Encuentro Conference in group reflection which includes from St. John Vianney Parish in Or- get to know them as a person and Texas,including Carlos Bernard and Tomás Evans, back left and right several strategic questions on how lando, it was the spirit of open dia- then evangelize.” of the cross respectively. The team poses with the cross bearing the we can better serve the Hispanic logue that was most meaningful to Andrea, a junior at Bishop Moore conference theme “Missionary Disciples, Witnesses of God’s Love”, community,” said Tomas Evans, her at the gathering. Catholic High School in Orlando, representing their region during the opening procession. (COURTESY) director of Adult Ministry and del- “I was able to talk to a bishop has been involved in the local V En- egation leader for the Diocese of Or- from Wisconsin and he wanted to cuentro gatherings and worked on conclude until 2020, Andrea com- because everyone was filled with lando. “The whole process allows know our thoughts and our feel- creating many of the promotional mented that she has already seen complete joy, knowing they are us to find new leaders and have a ings, what we wanted from the and informational materials that the conversations bear fruit, and making a difference. One of the clear understanding of the Hispan- Church and how the Church and were used. She called being in- the ideas generated have given ev- most significant factors that made ic ministry needs. Adult formation, the bishops could support us,” said volved in the process a “life-chang- eryone involved hope for the future the Encuentro even happen was the young adult and family ministry Badillo, who felt honored to be able ing experience.” of the Catholic Church. fruit of faithfulness. Every member came out as the top priorities (for to carry the needs of young adults to “Because of this process, I have “This Encuentro was filled with who devoted many hours to devel- this region).” the national level. “He reassured us learned so much about the needs so many fruits of the Holy Spirit. oping this process did it because of Hispanics/Latinos are an emerg- not to be afraid to talk to our priests of all Catholic Hispanics,” said An- The most prominent fruit I was their faith and hope in improving ing majority and constitute about and our bishops, and open that drea. “This initiative to understand able to experience was the fruit of the lives of Hispanics in the Catho- 60 percent of all Catholics under channel of dialogue with them be- the needs of Hispanics and develop love,” Andrea said. “This was pres- lic faith.” n age 18 in the United States. Many of cause they’re here to support us and leaders that will go and evangelize ent through the fellowship between these youths and young adults are they do want to listen.” in our parishes and the periphery is all of the members, and throughout For more information, visit www. bilingual and bicultural, which can Carmen Espinoza, also from St. incredibly important for our faith.” the entire Hispanic community as vencuentro.org/ or www.orlando- have its own challenges and gifts. John Vianney Parish, agreed with V Encuentro is a five-year pro- a whole. Joyfulness was definitely diocese.org/ministries-offices/v- One of the goals of V Encuentro is Badillo and left the Encuentro feel- cess, so while it will not officially another key fruit in this process encuentro/. Archbishop Gomez to delegates: Today is ‘hour of the laity’

NORMA MONTENEGRO FLYNN bishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic to you.” strengthening families, and devel- Catholic News Service nuncio to the United States; Bishop The archbishop invited partici- oping more paid positions for His- Michael F. Olson of Fort Worth, the pants to answer the call to be lead- panic youth and young adult min- GRAPEVINE, TEXAS | His- hosting diocese; and Archbishop ers by striving to be holy and to istries. Another important outcome panic Catholic leaders are living an Gustavo Garcia-Siller of San Anto- work united with their bishops. of the Encuentro is the goal to de- important moment in the history of nio. “I believe that this moment in velop initiatives that promote and the Catholic Church in the U.S. and Archbishop Gomez reminded the Church, is the hour of the laity. create new pathways of leadership are called to rise and continue the the faithful that they’re mission- It is the time for saints,” Archbishop for young adults. work of building the Church, Los ary disciples on a journey, just like Gomez continued. “He is calling the “The experience of the Encuen- Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez those who walked with Jesus in lay faithful to work together with tro surpassed all my expectations,” said Sept. 23. Galilee and Jerusalem. The journey the bishops to renew and rebuild said Guzman Carriquiry Lecour, He made the comments during eventually reached Latin America his Church. Not only in this coun- the Vatican’s secretary of the Pon- the closing Mass of the Fifth Na- and was sealed with God’s love try, but throughout the continents tifical Commission for Latin Amer- tional Encuentro in Grapevine. in the apparition of Our Lady of of the Americas.” ica, who encouraged attendees to “The Encuentro has made us see Guadalupe to St. Juan Diego, who He also encouraged them to seek Archbishop José Gomez of Los continue being committed to their our missionary reality and respon- entrusted him with the mission of discernment as soon-to-be-canon- Angeles addresses V Encuentro ministries and expand their leader- sibility as Hispanic Catholics in the building the Church in the Ameri- ized Blessed Oscar Romero did, by delegates Sept. 23. (TYLER ship and outreach. United States,” he said. “But most cas. asking what God’s will for him was. OSBORNE | FC) The V Encuentro is a multiyear important, the Encuentro has made “Jesus entrusted the mission “He is asking you to take your place process of missionary work, con- us reflect on the personal ‘encoun- of his Church in the New World in the history of salvation, and to to discern the priority issues for sultation, leadership development ter’ with Jesus Christ.” to a layperson. Not to a priest or a do your part for the mission of his Hispanic ministry currently and for and community building. The last Archbishop Gomez, who is vice bishop. Nor to a member of a reli- Church,” Archbishop Gomez con- years to come. The V Encuentro, as Encuentro took place in 2006. president of the U.S. Conference of gious order,” Archbishop Gomez cluded. it also is known, surpassed its goal Hispanics represent about 40 Catholic Bishops, was the homilist. said. “You are the children of Our About 3,200 diocesan delegates, of identifying and preparing 25,000 percent of U.S. Catholics and nearly The USCCB’s president, Cardinal Lady of Guadalupe in our present bishops and representatives from new ministry leaders. 60 percent of millennial Catholics, Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Hous- times; you are the spiritual heirs of ecclesial movements and Catholic The three most pressing priori- according to research from the ton, was the main celebrant of the Juan Diego. “The mission that was organizations participated in four ties identified focus on developing Center for Applied Research in the Mass. Concelebrants were Arch- entrusted to him, is now entrusted days of dialogue and consultation faith formation opportunities, Apostolate. n Sept. 28-Oct. 11, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY A4 Priest speaks at convention about Hispanic vocations

GLENDA MEEKINS — a Spanish youth group or an Eng- cultural values and experiences. in the culture that promote or are Hispanics. of the Florida Catholic staff lish youth group,” he said. He points The workshop covered this issue of open the Gospel before it even ar- “After working on the commit- to the suggestion of V Encuentro, a intercultural competency. rives.” tee, we can report that nationally ORLANDO | Fifty-two percent five-year process that invites Catho- “Unless I’m able to name the val- His workshop sought to help vo- the theologians in formation to the of the Catholics in the U.S. under 30 lics in the U.S. to missionary activ- ues in my own culture, then I won’t cations directors and parishes iden- priesthood are now 15 percent,” are Hispanic or Latino, yet they only ity and leadership development. be able to know why I feel different tify the seeds of the Gospel in the he noted. “The ordination class for reflect 15 percent of the ordination They propose “we need both. They or out of place or why I reject or am Hispanic/Latino culture and affirm 2018 is 20 percent Hispanic. Form- class of 2013. This has been the are not mutually exclusive. We can open to the values presented in a them. “This way they can seek ways ing the leaders of tomorrow from trend for several years and the dis- have Mass in various languages. … different group,” he said. This is to inspire them by seeking areas for the Hispanics that grew up here is a parity caused the U.S. Conference And it’s not just the language. The key because if parishes and voca- growth and areas to celebrate,” he sign that the communities are ma- of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on group may be speaking in English, tion directors are unaware of the said. turing. There’s great hope for the Clergy, Consecrated Life and Voca- but the culture is Hispanic, mean- cultural dynamics and belief of a The good news is that efforts future. We are very hopeful of what tions to question why. They enlisted ing the tías (aunts) are still sitting in group, then they cannot effectively are working. “It’s just going to take God can do with the seminarians the help of the National Conference the corner watching the teens.” plant “the seeds of the Gospel,” as time,” he added. “Fifty percent of and priests that we have. The har- of Diocesan Vocations Directors. Although it sounds unusual, it St. Pope John Paul II referred to it. Diocese of Orlando seminarians are vest is abundant and we’re looking Four years later, there is new data addresses the fact that people need Father Torres explained it as “the Hispanic, so we’re doing better than forward to going out there and get- and greater hope. to know their identity within their values that are already ingrained the rest of the country in attracting ting more.” n In 2014, the vocation directors conference formed the Hispanic Subcommittee with the goal of in- COMMUNITY BUSINESS DIRECTORY creasing the number of Hispanic ATTORNEYS ATTORNEYS vocations in general, but with a par- ticular focus on U.S.- born Hispanic ORLANDO WINTER SPRINGS seminarians and ultimately priests. As chairman, Father Jorge Torres, Andrew J. Chmelir, P.A. pastor of Holy Redeemer Parish in Bankruptcy Law Kissimmee and director of semi- • Former Chairman, Bankruptcy Committee, OCBA Attorney-at-law narians for the Diocese of Orlando, • Author, “Bankruptcy ... 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The concert ers, students and two parishioners attracted more than 400 fans who entertained during intermission heard the priests sing everything and “added a local touch to the eve- from the national anthem of the ning,” according to Peddecord. Philippines to the Beatles’ “Can’t Father Bolatete has been with the Buy Me Love.” group since the beginning and said The troupe united eight years it was begun to “build up the com- ago. “Fellowship among priests munity of priests and as a vocations strengthens our faith, fraternity campaign — to let people know that and formation,” said Father David the priests are human beings who Vivero, pastor of All Souls Parish can sing and dance, and cry and in Sanford. “We have come a long laugh.” They also wanted to help way to build this relationship and build the Filipino ministry. we realize how blessed we are to be He said the music was a combi- together.” Also known as “AhMen,” nation of secular and religious songs Father Vivero said the name came “to wrap up the idea of how we, as up as a combination of the words individual priests, arrived at our vo- “awesome” and “affirmation,” refer- cation and our vocations stories.” As ring to their vocation. a founding member, he said he con- The fall tour began at St. Anthony From the Beatles to Filipino favorites, Paring Pinoy dazzles guests as part of the 25th anniversary tinues to do it “because it reconnects Parish in honor of the school’s 25th celebration of St. Anthony Catholic School in Winter Haven. (ANNIE MUNROE | FC) us with music as an art, and gives us anniversary. Former parochial ad- a sense of camaraderie and nurtures ministrator of the parish, Father pino ministry if they would be will- retta Provost who attended the con- delight to watch and listen to and our support for one another, our be- Percival (Val) DeVera, now pastor of ing to perform with me at St. Antho- cert said, “It was bittersweet. Father brought so many smiles to the faces ing community. It helps us network Our Saviour Parish in Cocoa Beach, ny,” he said. “The proceeds of the Val has very big shoes to fill, even if of everyone in the crowd, and we with other parishes. is a member of the vocal ensemble. concert were to support our school he is only 5’4”.” were very crowded,” she said. “Clos- “It builds up the diocese and di- “As soon as we began planning the fundraising. We like to perform and Janet Peddecord, St. Anthony’s ing the show with Father Val singing ocesan families through our cultur- 25th anniversary celebrations, I show everyone that the priesthood principal, was thrilled with the de- ‘God Bless the USA’ brought tears to al contributions,” he added. n asked my brother priests in the Fili- is a source of joy.” Parishioner Lo- cision. “The Paring Pinoy were a my eyes. As the people left the con- Catholic Charities helps provide a place for hope Editor’s note: Names have been grown the site. So the former Hurst the past. I’m not going to be hurt changed to protect the identity of Elementary School was purchased anymore. I can come out of my family members. and renovations began. shell, believe in myself and accom- “It gives us a starting point to re- plish anything.” The tools Stanislaw GLENDA MEEKIINS establish behavioral health services provided emboldened Jane and of the Florida Catholic staff in Volusia County,” said Tester. “Our her family to move into their own primary goal is to provide counsel- apartment. ORLANDO | Jane was forced ing services to the families that are Stanislaw also teaches a parent- to leave her home with her three residing at Hope Place. Recognizing ing class at Hope Place. Jane has al- young girls because of domestic that it may not require the full-time ready completed the six-week “Love abuse. It was a frightening scenario utilization of our clinician, Linda, and Logic” course based on the she never planned. Thanks to Hope we also have the ability to offer book by Jim Fay and Foster W. Cline, Place in Daytona Beach and its counseling services to people in the M.D. Jane said she uses the tools partnership with Catholic Charities community who can schedule ap- she learned every day with her kids. of Central Florida, she found a safe pointments there. She loves the emphasis on positivity haven and assistance as she tries to “It’s also important because we and noted that giving her children build her future. can do first aid mental health train- healthy choices teaches them how Fortunately for Jane, within Catholic Charities licensed mental health counselor Linda Stanislaw, ings throughout Volusia County to make good decisions and keeps weeks of her arrival, Linda Stani- left, offers full-time counseling to homeless residents of Hope Place with a local clinician,” he contin- her from becoming angry. slaw, Catholic Charities licensed in Daytona Beach. (GLENDA MEEKINS | FC) ued. “That allows us to serve our Admittedly, she said depression mental health counselor, opened parishes and Catholic schools dif- does seize her on some days, but for business as a full-time counselor she said, “The new homeless center come me to where I couldn’t step ferently, as well as other community there, Stanislaw’s counseling has at the shelter. Hope Place provides a that houses families attracted me. out of the door. After you go through members.” again made a difference. “Depres- fresh start for families with children All families are important to me as I domestic violence, you live like a Jane is grateful for the union. She sion is like this mopey umbrella who have been displaced from their feel they’re the backbone of our so- hermit — not on purpose; you just had been to counseling before and over your head,” Jane said. “You homes, and a safe place for home- ciety.” She acknowledged that “pro- don’t trust people. You look at ev- said with Stanislaw, it was differ- never know how you’re going to get less unaccompanied youths who viding a home for children presents erybody different.” ent. “She lets me speak and take my out of it. But she’s helped me fold are pursuing an education. a challenge for many parents for a A little more than two years time. She brought up positive points that umbrella up, let the sun shine Stanislaw began counseling variety of reasons. Often, it’s help- ago, Gary Tester, executive direc- in me. There’s not a judgmental through and, whatever the case June 18 at Hope Place, which is ful for them to have someone to talk tor of Catholic Charities of Central bone in her body. The experiences may be, I can move forward. I even operated by Halifax Urban Minis- to who can offer hope, support and Florida, was invited by local offi- she has and the way she talks is like love rainy days now.” n tries. As a counselor for nine years empowerment as they work toward cials and the United Way of Volu- you have a chance in this world. at Pathways to Care in Casselberry, their goals. At the same time, it en- sia and Flagler counties to provide When I panic, she redirects my Counseling is free to Hope Place a homeless shelter for adults recov- ables them to strengthen their fam- counseling and case manage- thinking and reminds me of the residents Monday through Friday, ering from acute illness or injury, ily unit.” ment services for the “newly envi- progress that I’ve made,” she said. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., except for noon to 6 Stanislaw is equipped to assist fam- Jane said Stanislaw “has been sioned” Hope Place family shelter. “She’s helped me, over time, re- p.m. Wednesdays. Parenting classes ilies in transition. amazing.” “I’ve had so much Although the shelter had been alize that every guy is not going to are offered at Hope Place 6:30-8 p.m. Having worked only with adults, growth. My anxiety would over- running for some time, it had out- treat me like that. My situation is for residents only, at this time. Sept. 28-Oct. 11, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY A6 Internet show features Trinity equestrian team GLENDA MEEKINS nette have been incredible part- calmness. I leave all my worries at because I always say a little prayer aiming for. of the Florida Catholic staff ners, helping us find ways to defray the end of the ring. It gives me a before I get on.” Monica, Brianna’s mom, said the cost so that students who might sense of peace to be on them and Pereira said the sport makes the being on the Trinity’s equestrian OCALA | In a city known as the not otherwise be able to afford get- to give them the best ride that they school attractive to students and team made “a big difference.” Hav- “Horse Capital of the World,” there ting involved in equitation, have a deserve.” families, but more importantly, it ing the sport incorporated as part is only one high school equestrian way to do that.” Brianna first got on a horse at highlights the “heritage of Marion of the school’s sports curriculum team and it is at Trinity Catholic The partnership began in 2014 the age of 3. The prohibitive cost County.” has helped their tight schedule and High School in Ocala. This fac- when former school president Da- has prevented her from owning her “A lot of the people who helped Brianna’s self-confidence. tor drew Sean Kaplan, executive vid McKenzie was approached by own horse, so she is particularly make Trinity Catholic a reality 20 “(Before Trinity) it was every producer of the new Horse Capital students wanting a school team. grateful for programs like these years ago are in the horse industry, man for himself,” her mother said. TV network, to want to feature the Surprised that the county did not and for the opportunity to be part so it was a very natural fit for us and “With the Trinity’s team riding, team in a segment on his internet have any other high schools of- of IEA, which procures sponsors we are very proud of it,” he said. it’s bonding, building, it’s growing channel in early October. fering a riding program, Burnette and holds fundraisers to defray “This program has brought stu- together, making sure everybody This will be the first educational explained it takes a “huge facility” the cost of classes and competition dents to Trinity Catholic that might does well together. And it’s impor- equestrian story Kaplan will cover to accommodate a good-size pro- fees. not otherwise have been here. That tant to do things outside of yourself with host Barbara Dawson. This gram. Kimberden Farms has 40 to At age 14, the freshman com- has given us an opportunity to and to help others, to be courteous year, three students form the team 50 horses used just for Trinity’s rid- petes in hunt seat, the team spe- evangelize and to help them grow and gracious with other people, that competes in the Interscholas- ing programs. cialty. Although she began show- in their faith.” even when you’re competing for the tic Equestrian Association (IEA), a Last year the team qualified for ing horses at 5 years old, she was The program also facilitates an same thing.” n national organization that engages regionals for the first time. On film- attracted to the team because of avenue to scholarship opportuni- new and skilled riders in competi- ing day for Horse Capital TV, the the Kimberden Farm facility, the ties at universities and prepares The Trinity equestrian team seg- tion. Trinity riders train at Kim- three students competing earned team members’ kindness and the students for the intercollegiate level ment will air on HorseCapitalTV. berden Farm under the direction Reserve Champion High Point support offered through the asso- competition, something Brianna is com in early October. of Kim Burnette in Zone 4, which Team—an amazing feat as they ciation. includes Alabama, Florida, Geor- had riders in only three of four di- Interscholastic Equestrian As- gia, Mississippi, South Carolina visions. sociation riders don’t know what and Tennessee. Burnette is also the Mary has been riding horses horse they will get in competition trainer for the University of Florida since third grade and this is her and that experience translates to equestrian team. second year on Trinity’s eques- success in the ring, Brianna said. Lou Pereira, Trinity Catholic trian team. The junior has her own “It’s good to get a feel of what High School president, said being horses, but Mary said being on a other horses have to bring to you featured on the four-year-old pro- team adds another dimension to and teach you as a rider. It’s defi- gram was a “big deal.” the sport. nitely taught me about courage and “It means a lot to us to get the “It helps me get to know other about what it is to move forward,” recognition,” Pereira said. “The people and it also gives me the as- Brianna continued. “You can al- program has attracted students pect of participating not against ways count on going there and to our school that are specifically others, but with them,” she said. having people cheer you on. Riding training for equestrian events. “I like to be one with nature. 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Videotaped for a segment on Horse Capital TV, the Trinity Catholic High School Equestrian team — Mary, left, Brianna and Ethan — were the Reserve Champion High Point Team during IEA competition DIGNITY • HONOR • RESPECT on Sept. 23. (GLENDA MEEKINS | FC) A7 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Sept. 28-Oct. 11, 2018 NEWS FROMaround the diocese BREVARD COUNTY en we are in the digital world, our Students world is very small and we really from are a global economy,” he said. Melbourne Cultural exchange “Our students are competitive Central with people around the world. Catholic fosters knowledge Travelling helps them gain an ap- High School in and friendship preciation for other cultures and Melbourne societies. It stretches their mind to visit Inch On July 8, 25 students from realize God created a really differ- Abbey with Melbourne Central Catholic High ent and diverse world. And it’s an- students School set off on a cultural ex- other step in helping the students from change program to Ireland. The appreciate diversity and moving Aquinas program began eight years ago in outside of themselves and what Diocesan partnership with Aquinas Dioce- they are familiar with.” Grammar san Grammar School in Belfast, Ire- “The trip has changed my life by School in land. The two schools first encoun- opening me up to a new culture and Belfast, tered each other when Aquinas’ the beauty of the world around me,” Irelend, basketball coach, Joe McAufield, said Brendan, a junior at Melbourne as part of inquired about use of Melbourne Central Catholic. a cultural Central Catholic’s gym while the Students went to famous castles, exchange Irish team was in Central Florida. It St. Patrick’s gravesite, the scenic program. was a perfect fit. Antrim coast, and enjoyed high tea. (COURTESY) “The program enables our stu- They toured the Peace Walls that dents to gain a global perspective,” still represent the division between said Michael Burke, president of the neighborhoods of Nationalist Melbourne Central Catholic. “Our Catholics identifying as Irish and partnership with Aquinas School, Loyalist Protestants self-identifying a school with the same ethos as as British. Despite the 1998 Good dates back to 1912 and the origi- to properly maintain the prop- than 9,200 square feet of old, peel- MCC, has been a godsend to our Friday agreement, which put an end nal Miller Street church still ac- erty. ing rubber flooring was removed. program. The compatibility of how to the violence plaguing the coun- tively serves the community. The Miller Street church was built The gym was painted inside and we approach education makes this try for almost 40 years, the walls faithful are now seeking a grant to in 1914 and was in use until the out, and new LED lighting brought opportunity super successful. For remain. help preserve the national land- Babcock Street church was con- noticeable improvements to the our young people to experience Claire H., another junior on the mark. structed in 1981 to accommodate space. But the gym’s focal point is firsthand a different culture will set trip, said, “It is nothing like any- Greg Kapral, a longtime pa- growing numbers of faithful com- the new floor with the school logo them up well for university and life where I’ve ever been before.” The rishioner, is leading the effort to ing from the new space program. at center court. beyond.” trip invited her to see the world and document the church’s past. “The It is still used for weddings, funer- Principal Tammi Haas said the Juniors and seniors selected for the Church beyond her neighbor- importance of this project is to als and, occasionally, daily Mass. time had come for change. “We rec- the program travel every other year hood, in a global way. provide greater detail on the his- St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery sur- ognize that we are really blessed to to spend 10 days immersed in the tory and use of the structure to rounds the church on three sides. have a gym, an enclosed, air-con- culture and history of the region, Parish preserves include its many configurations In 1987, the church building ditioned space for our P.E. classes attend classes, and visit key land- over the past 100 years, and to use was added to the U.S. Depart- and athletic teams, but it was dirty marks. In February 2019, a similar history of Miller this research for future grants to ment of the Interior National Reg- and dingy and dark,” she explained. group of Irish students will come Street church ensure the preservation of this ister of Historic Places. It is part of “The floor was becoming a safety to the United States. As part of the historic structure,” he said. the history of Palm Bay, originally hazard. So this fresh, updated look cultural engagement, students stay A new undertaking has Preserving historic buildings named Tillman until 1925 when certainly is an area our children are with each other’s families during launched on the Space Coast: can be expensive because they the name changed. very proud of. It teaches our chil- their visit. Save the tiny church that served are required to adhere to the peri- To help archival and grant ef- dren to take care of God’s treasures Henry Fortier, Diocese of Or- families who flocked to Florida in od in which the building was con- forts that will support future that we have.” lando’s secretary of education, the early part of the 20th century. structed. The parish is prayerful maintenance of this historic site, Graphics were added to the walls made the trip two years ago. “Giv- St. Joseph Parish in Palm Bay that the grant will provide funds the parish is asking anyone who to enhance the school’s Catholic has photos of the Miller Street identity. An 8-foot-tall, brightly church to send them in to the colored risen Christ was added to parish office at 5330 Babcock St. one wall, and a large graphic of the N.E., Palm Bay, FL 32905. Photos school mascot with a golden cross will be scanned and returned. was added to another. The final Photos submitted may include graphic is the school name written complete or partial outside views, in 27-inch-tall letters that span 43 interior scenes from weddings, feet. “We are proud of our Catholic Confirmations, or other Sacra- identity and want to proclaim it to ments depicting the church in the all visiting teams,” Haas said. background. If anyone has any Bathrooms were updated and a historical knowledge, please call “storefront” or lobby and awnings the parish office at 321-727-1565 were also added to serve as a buf- to reach Greg Kapral. fer from the hot Florida weather, improving the facility’s energy ef- ficiency. POLK COUNTY “The renovations of the gym at St. Joseph’s and its rededication, to Bishop blesses me, is symbolic of what we’re doing in all of our schools,” Fortier said. gym renovations “We are trying to continue to up- It’s been more than 20 years since grade, to be competitive so that our St. Joseph Catholic School in Winter students have not just the best aca- Haven built its gymnasium. Henry demics in an environment of faith, Fortier, superintendent of Catholic but also facilities that reflect the schools, was on hand Sept. 19 while fact that we’re constantly striving Bishop John Noonan blessed the for formation of the whole child — Part of St. Joseph Parish in Palm Bay, the Miller Street Church was built in 1914 and added to the National $140,000 makeover that brought the spiritual, physical, social, emo- Register of Historic Places in 1987. (COURTESY) the refurbished gym new life. More tional and intellectual.” n Sept. 28-Oct. 11, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY A8

justice-related positions. Bilingual light cleaning, and receptionists. DIOCESAN EVENTS EVENTS WITH BISHOP NOONAN Spanish/English helpful, but not Also accepting donations of baby 17th annual Blue Mass: Friday, Ave., Orlando. Bishop John Noonan and necessary. Service term begins items, especially diapers and wipes. Wills and estate planning September 2018 and runs through Drop off during office hours. 321- seminar: Wednesday, Oct. 10, Sept. 28, 12:10 p.m., St. James Cathedral, the Catholic Lawyers Guild of Central 215 N. Orange Ave., Orlando. Mass on Florida will pray for members of the July 2019. Will accept candidates 422-4168. 12:15-3:15 p.m., St. Mary Parish, after September until all positions 75 Barton Ave., Rockledge. Learn the feast of St. Michael the Archangel judiciary including judges, attorneys, and are full. Requires 35-40 hours a about important documents is celebrated for the safety of dedicated all members of the legal profession. 407- week. Accepting applications now. SECULAR needed to help make plans for first responders who put their lives in 422-2005. Free parking available at the Laura Firtel, 407-484-7736, lfirtel@ end-of-life issues and hospice care. harm’s way for others. Limited parking at northwest corner of Orange Avenue and hcc-offm.org; Hope CommUnity COMMUNITIES Presented by professionals in the northwest corner of Orange Avenue and Robinson Street. Please arrive early. Center, 407-880-4673, ext. 23. field. Free. 321-636-6834. Lay Carmelites, first Saturdays, Robinson Street. Please arrive early. 6th annual Soup Bowl Supper: Learn more and/or apply: ndmva. 9th annual “Links For org. 9 a.m.-noon, Annunciation 15th Annual Harvest Ball: Saturday, Saturday, Oct. 27, 6-9 p.m., St. Mary Parish, 1020 Montgomery Road, Health” golf tournament: Catholic Volunteers in Florida Oct. 13, 6-11 p.m., Rosen Shingle Creek Magdalen Parish Life Center, 861 Maitland Altamonte Springs. Lay Carmelite Saturday, Oct. 20, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., is accepting applications for a Resort, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando. Ave., Altamonte Springs. Benefits Path- order of the Blessed Virgin Mary is Kissimmee Bay Country Club, year of full-time service beginning an association of mainly laypersons Kissimmee. Benefits the St. Thomas Bishop Grady Villas’ annual gala to benefit ways to Care, a medical respite facility for August. Applicants should have who commit themselves “to live Aquinas Free Medical Clinic, a the scholarship fund. 407-892-6078, ext. homeless veteran and non-veteran men college degree or equivalent life in the following of Jesus Christ” program of Catholic Charities of 202; [email protected]. and women. 407-388-0245, soupbowl experience, and a heart for serving according to the charism, traditions Central Florida in partnership with [email protected], soupbowlsupper.org. marginalized communities in Red Mass: Wednesday, Oct. 17, 12:10 and spirit of Carmelite order. Terri St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, to Florida or the Dominican Republic. p.m., St. James Cathedral, 215 N. Orange West, [email protected], serve the working poor in need of Volunteers serve in teaching, 407-925-6274, lcarmacc.com. medical care. www.cflcc.org/links- community development, special for-health. • “Art and Soul”: Wednesday, parents completing their family education, social work, youth Catholic end-of-life medical Oct. 24, 7-9 p.m., Main Hall art through adoption. Register, programs, immigration and legal care, funeral rites and funeral room. Bring friends and your sponsor or donate: CCAdoptFL.org, services, and more. Benefits SUPPORT planning: Tuesday, Oct. 23, 12:30- favorite bottle of wine and enjoy click on Events. 863-670-6627. include housing, health insurance, 3:30 p.m. Our Lady of the Lakes, MINISTRIES/ step-by-step instruction on making EWTN’s Family Celebration: monthly living stipend, quarterly 1310 Maximillian St., Deltona. a St. Francis silhouette card from retreats, leadership training, and PEER GROUPS Learn about Catholic end-of-life Saturday, Nov. 3, Prime Osborne local artist Tony Deal. Those under Convention Center, 1000 Water AmeriCorps Education Award for medical care and receive guidance Sunshine Seniors, third 21 must be accompanied by a St., Jacksonville. Features EWTN qualifying positions. Apply now at on planning a Catholic funeral. Thursdays, noon (except in the parent/guardian. $25. hosts, clergy and personalities for cvif.org. Presented by professionals in the summer), Blessed Trinity Parish, • Franciscan retreat: Friday, a full day of book signings, special St. Vincent de Paul Orlando field. Free. 386-574-2131. 4545 Anderson Road, Orlando. Oct. 26, 4 p.m.-Sunday, Oct. 28, panels, Faith Factory kids’ activities, provides volunteer opportunities Enjoy a potluck lunch, outings and Administration Building. Facilitated taping of “EWTN Live,” Spanish through its stores and food faith. Turner Flynn, 407-277-1702. by Franciscan Father Vianney sessions and more. Free. ewtn.com/ pantries for students needing MASSES/PRAYER Cunningham. Several lectures familycelebration, 1-800-447-EWTN volunteer hours. Apply at Separated and divorced: SESSIONS accompanied by discussions and (3986). svdporlando.org. • Mondays, 7:30 p.m., Holy resolutions on how to live the gifts Scott Hahn: Saturday, Nov. Sign language volunteers: Redeemer Parish, 1603 N. Thacker, Interpreted Mass for the of Francis. 10, 9-11:45 a.m., Queen of Peace Parishes throughout the diocese Kissimmee. Sylvester Edwards, 407- deaf: Sundays, 11 a.m. Mass, • Franciscan hermitage retreat: Parish, 6455 S.W. State Road 200, need volunteer American Sign 460-0707. Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 1014 Friday, Nov. 1, 6 p.m.-Sunday, Nov. Ocala. Cost: $15. Stpaulcenter.com/ Language interpreters to help deaf • Catholic Divorce Survival N. Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach. 4, 11 a.m., Administration Building. Ocala/. or hearing-impaired individuals Guide, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., An American Sign Language Experience the rhythm of solitude “Catholics Returning Home”: fully participate in the celebration Cost: $30, scholarships available; interpreter will be provided to and quiet of St. Francis in this St. Vincent de Paul Parish, 5323 of Mass each week. Position first Fridays, Mass and dinner, sign. Meet in the café, 10:15 a.m., silent retreat guided by Franciscan E. County Road 462, Wildwood. requires yearlong commitment to social; St. Margaret Mary Parish, for a “deaf coffee chat” with Father Vianney Cunningham, and Informal sessions offered serving one Saturday or Sunday 526 Park Ave. N., Winter Park. Lori pastries. 386-255-0433. Jeanne and Tony Walter, Secular for non-practicing Catholics Mass per week, and a diocesan Reinneck, lori@stmargaretmary. Franciscans. who are seeking answers to background screening. Must be 18 org, 407-645-0284. questions about returning to and older. cflcc.org/volunteer. • Coffee and conversation, RETREATS/DAYS the faith. Deacon Dan Pallo, Catholic Charities of Central second Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Our Lady COMMUNITY [email protected], 352- Florida seeks volunteers for the of Lourdes, 1014 N. Halifax Ave., OF REFLECTION 391-9338. following programs. Visit cflcc. Daytona Beach. Leslie Bonner, 386- EVENTS org /volunteer or contact Carly. 265-1199. San Pedro Center retreats: [email protected] or 407-658- • “Divorce Care Ministry Adults Various dates, 2400 Dike Road, Worldwide Marriage 1818, ext. 1026. and Children,” Mondays, 6:30-8 Winter Park. For more information Encounter: Friday, Oct. 5-Sunday, ANNOUNCEMENTS • Volunteers needed to help p.m., Holy Name of Jesus, 3050 N. or to register: sanpedrocenter.org/ Oct. 7. Treat your marriage to a Catholic Charities Agape sort, pack, stock and distribute Highway A1A, Indialantic. Program retreats-programs, 407-671-6322. Marriage Encounter weekend in Mission Markets need food to those in need at Agape teaches children how God’s love • Ignatian book study: Tuesdays, Orlando. Bob/Sheila Baker, 407- donations. Please consider Mission Market, 1771 N. Semoran can strengthen and help them find through Nov. 6, 7 p.m. Study of 647-4289; WWME.org. donating personal care items Blvd., Orlando, Monday-Friday, hope and joy; parents can attend “Praying With Ignatius of Loyola” Catholic Charismatic Renewal such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., and 1-4:30 p.m.; the adult Divorce Care program by Jacqueline Bergen and Sister of Orlando Conference: Friday, mouthwash, floss, hand soap, and at 644 S. 9th St., Lake Wales, the same evening. 321-773-2783. Marie Schwan, Sisters of St. Joseph. Oct. 5-Sunday, Oct. 7, Caribe Royale body wash, shampoo/conditioner, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-11 a.m. Families with incarcerated $25, includes materials. Orlando, 8101 World Center Drive, deodorant, feminine care and 12-4 p.m., and Fridays, 5-7 p.m. loved ones: Orlando. Speakers: Jim Murphy, Dr. • Transitus Franciscan products, toilet paper, diapers • Clerical/administrative Carol Razza, Dr. Mark Nimo, and • Third Saturdays, 9 a.m., St. celebration: Wednesday, Oct. 3, 7-9 and baby wipes. Agape Mission volunteers needed to assist with Valli Leone. Music by Eleva. Cost: Mary Magdalen Parish, Mother p.m., Mary Mother of God Chapel. Market at 1771 N. Semoran Blvd., data entry, copying, filing and Relive the final hours of St. Francis $30. Orlandocharismatic.net. Teresa Room, 861 Maitland Ave., Orlando: Donations accepted organization for Family Stability Altamonte Springs. 407-463-5780 of Assisi’s death through prayer, Paring Pinoy of Orlando Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Program in Orlando, 1819 N. or email [email protected]. storytelling and thanksgiving. concert: Friday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m. 407-658-1818, ext. 2335. Agape Semoran Blvd., Monday-Friday, 10 Bereavement support Reception in Building 300 follows. St. Faustina Catholic Church, US Mission Market at 644 S. 9th St., a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Highway Route 27, Clermont. groups: Lake Wales: Donations accepted • Volunteer medical Celebrate the Feast Day of St. • Holy Redeemer Parish office, • Blessing of the animals: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-11 a.m. professionals such as MDs, PAs, Faustina, who brought Divine 1603 N. Thacker Ave., Kissimmee, Sunday, Oct. 7, 3 p.m. Bring your and 12-4 p.m., and Fridays, 5-7 RNs, OBGYNs, EKG technicians, Mercy into the world with the second and fourth Wednesdays, pet for a special blessing in the p.m.; 863-676-1556. endocrinologists, orthopedic Filipino priests, Paring Pinoy. All 5-6:30 p.m. 407-847-2500; Franciscan tradition. Free. surgeons, certified health proceeds going the parish building Sylvester Edwards, 407-460-0707; • Priests’ retreats, open to educators, general and nurse fund. $20. Call 352-515-9297 for search ministry of consolation at religious and diocesan priests VOLUNTEERS practitioners needed at each clinic. more information. hredeemer.org/. serving within the diocese: [email protected], Lazarus • Blessed Trinity Parish, Building Monday, Oct. 1-Friday, Oct. 5, Bishop Moore High School NEEDED Free Medical Clinic in Wildwood; L, 5 S.E. 17th St., Ocala, multiple Spanish retreat featuring Father Hornet 5K: Saturday, Oct. 27, [email protected], St. Luke’s Notre Dame AmeriCorps groups; and first Wednesdays, 7-9 Cecilio de la Cruz; Monday, Oct. 8-10 a.m., Dubsdread Golf Course/ Free Medical and Dental Clinic in job openings: Notre Dame p.m. Compassionate Friends, Ocala 8-Friday, Oct. 12, featuring Father Bishop Moore, 3901 Edgewater Eustis; [email protected], St. AmeriCorps, based at Hope chapter, for bereaved families who Ray Chase of Baltimore; Monday, Drive, Orlando. Proceeds benefit Thomas Free Medical Clinic in St. CommUnity Center in Apopka, have experienced the death of a Oct. 15-Friday, Oct. 19, featuring the school’s athletic department, Cloud. and boys and girls cross-country seeks people to serve in child. Peggy McClaskey, 352-694- Father Patrick Hannon; Monday, Life Choices Women’s Center, teams. Begins at Dubsdread Golf low-income communities of 2978. Oct. 22-Friday, Oct. 26, featuring a Catholic pro-life pregnancy Course and finishes on the school immigrants, people of color and • St. Stephen Parish Enrichment Redemptorist Father Kevin resource center, 441 Maitland McDonald. track. bishopmoore.org. working poor. Volunteers gain job Center 1, Room 103, 575 Tuskawilla skills, earn a stipend of $13,732 Ave., Altamonte Springs, is in “Run for Babies” adoption Road, Winter Springs, first • Senior day, “Reflections on (about $900/month) for 11 months need of volunteer lay counselors fund: Saturday, Nov. 3, 8-10 a.m., Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m. For anyone St. Thérèse of Lisieux”: Thursday, of service, receive an education (training provided), nurses to Lake Hollingsworth, Lakeland. who has lost a loved one, spouse, Oct. 11, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., St. award of $5,920, health insurance perform ultrasounds (training Proceeds benefit Catholic Charities parent, child or sibling. 407-699- Francis Hall. Hosted by Franciscan and child care subsidy, if income provided), administrative adoption services, helping mothers 5683. Father Vianney Cunningham. $15, eligible. Education and social assistance, handymen, help with includes lunch. 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NEWSbriefs Singers needed for Women’s leadership event Schola Cantorum St . Luke Parish, 2892 S. Congress Ave., Palm Springs, is looking for people inter- ested in traditional choral music, Grego- brings inspiration to all rian chant and Renaissance polyphony are invited to audition. Several important pre- LINDA REEVES sentations will be sung throughout the year. of the Florida Catholic staff For information, contact Kevin Faulkner, music director, at kevin.faulkner@stluke- PALM BEACH GARDENS | parish.com. Leaders of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women joined forces Catechetical Sunday this month to host the annual leadership symposium at the celebrated Double Tree by Hilton in Palm Parishes everywhere celebrated Cat- Beach Gardens, and from the echetical Sunday Sept. 16, when volun- very beginning the dedicated teers who serve as catechists in areas of team of women heading up the faith formation are commissioned for their event were excited and highly ministry. The 2018 theme is “Enlisting Wit- charged to motivate and inspire nesses for Jesus Christ.” Here in the Diocese their council sisters into action, of Palm Beach, 1,750 individuals serve as faith and service. catechists and pass along the faith to chil- Tammy Farr, diocesan coun- dren, teens, young adults, adults, families cil president, and Lena Ghaffari, and seniors through parish faith formation symposium organizer, took the programs. podium as the two-day sympo- During Masses on Catechetical Sunday, sium opened Sept. 15 and wel- catechists were recognized as they begin a comed the more than 75 women new year of teaching. And the faithful also attending from parishes around were challenged to reflect on their own the diocese as far north as St. baptismal vocation that calls all to be disci- Sebastian and as far south as St. Jean McKeen, right, checks in those attending the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women leadership ples of the Lord by following the Gospel and Joan of Arc in Boca Raton. symposium, held Sept. 15-16 at the Double Tree Hotel by Hilton in Palm Beach Gardens. (PHOTOS proclaiming it in word and deed. Catholics After welcoming ceremonies BY LINDA REEVES | FC) here are continually called to rededicate and prayer, Ghaffari, a parishio- themselves to the mission of passing along ner of St. Mary in Pahokee, brief- the faith to others as part of the community ly spoke about some of the pro- of faith in the Diocese of Palm Beach. For grams on the itinerary, and then more information, call the diocesan Office became excited as she shared a of Catechesis, Leadership, Youth and Young few hints of what participants Adult Ministry Formation at 561-775-9549. could expect to walk away with and take back to their parishes Seminary program from the event packed with pro- St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary grams and activities. is offering program for master’s degree in “You will leave here with a theological studies. Designed for clergy, re- sense of sisterhood,” she said. ligious, ministers of religious education, re- “This team is on fire, and we ligion teachers and other ministers. Curric- want you to be on fire.” ulum is focused on fundamentals of sacred Appropriately titled “Lead Scripture, sacraments and contemporary with passion with the light of issues. For information, call 561-732-4424, Christ,” the event offered talks Symposium organizer Lena ext. 151. by Kathy Bonner of the Nation- Ghaffari presents the itinerary Participants of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women al Council of Catholic Women during the kickoff of the leadership symposium read Scripture as part of the morning Charismatic group Leadership Development Team, leadership symposium program. and Jean Bazley, Florida Council invites visitors of Catholic Women province di- Father Curt Kreml, assisting friar dance came to learn from the part of symposium materials The group meets Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., rector. The 13 members of the di- of St. Lucie Parish in Port St. Lu- team and speakers full of energy distributed to participants. St. Paul of the Cross Parish center, 10970 ocesan leadership training team cie, were on hand leading prayer and inspiration. Others enjoyed He wrote,” As you gather for Jack Nicklaus Drive, North Palm Beach. all organized various talks and and celebrating Mass. The wom- the overall positive and welcom- your leadership symposium this Mass and healing service takes the place of took turns presenting as part of en enjoyed a casual barbecue at ing atmosphere. The events gave weekend, please be assured of prayer meeting third Thursdays. Call 561- the symposium sharing details the hotel on Saturday evening, women of all ages, occupations my prayers as you seek to lead 626-1873. and insights on various aspects, giving participants time to relax and backgrounds a chance to with passion with the light of roles and committees of the or- and enjoy some socializing and get together and share as sisters Christ.” He thanked all of the Parish nurse meetings ganization. fellowship. in faith and council serving the Council of Catholic Women Open to all registered nurses or anyone Mass and prayer were also key “I tremendously enjoy the Church and Christ. who made the event possible interested in health ministry, the meetings components of the symposium. symposiums,” said Pat Mulli- Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito and all the speakers participat- are held at various locations and on vari- Father Mark Mlay, parochial gan, a parishioner of St. Jude in expressed his good and prayer- ing. “Thank you for all that the ous dates. For information, call Catholic vicar of St. Clare Parish in North Tequesta. “I enjoy the camara- ful wishes to the council’s lead- Council of Catholic Women Charities, Interfaith Health and Wellness, Palm Beach, who is spiritual ad- derie, the knowledge we get from ership team and all the women does to bring the light and love 561-345-2000, ext. 256; or email wellness@ viser for the Northern Deanery the talks.” attending the symposium in a of Christ to all in the Diocese of catholiccharitiesdpb.org. of the council, and Franciscan Many of the women in atten- letter dated Sept. 15, that was Palm Beach.” n Sept. 28-Oct. 11, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY A2

At the conclusion of Mass Sept. 11 at St. John Paul II Academy, Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito congratulates senior Ali Johnson for receiving a school “spirit award” for her outstanding dedication to live out the key elements of the academy’s mission. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) Students join in praise and worship during Mass Sept. 11 at St. John Paul II Academy in Boca Raton. Bishop celebrates Mass for high school LINDA REEVES of the Florida Catholic staff School in 1979. It is a Catholic co- educational college preparatory school following the tradition of BOCA RATON | During a spe- St. John Baptist de La Salle and the cial Mass at St. John Paul II Acad- Brothers of the Christian Schools, a emy, the Holy Spirit was invoked to religious community that the saint assist the students and educators founded. as they continue the school year Ed Bernot, principal, is in his that is off to a good start. third year at St. John Paul II and Students process in at the beginning of Mass at St. John Paul II Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito, celebrating his 10th year in school Academy in Boca Raton. main celebrant at the Mass of the leadership. “When I first arrived Holy Spirit Sept. 11, extended a here, I asked students and parents graduation. “I feel like the incor- presence of God,” he said. warm greeting to all attending the to tell me what they loved about poration of faith in education has At the conclusion of Mass, senior celebration. Traditionally, Bishop this school,” he shared, looking united us together. We celebrate Ali Johnson and Candace Compos, Barbarito visits all three diocesan back over the years. “The things I our faith together. I have friends a guidance counselor at the school, high schools as the academic year heard repeated the most were ‘ex- who will be my friends forever.” were recognized and presented a begins, and he celebrates Mass cellent academics,’ ‘family atmo- In his homily, Bishop Barbarito “spirit award.” Spirit awards are and extends special blessings and Edward Bernot, principal of sphere’ and ‘faith-based commu- touched on the tragedy of Sept. 11, given throughout the year to de- a message to inspire students as St. John Paul II Academy, gives nity.’ I would add to that our La- 2001. The day of his visit marked 17 serving, outstanding members of they head into the new academic a message during the school sallian charism and our dedicated years since terrorists attacked the the school community, who shine year. assembly and Mass. faculty and staff that work in ser- United States. Nearly 3,000 peo- and are fine examples living out el- “It is always a pleasure to be at vice of the young people entrusted ple were killed due to the attack. ements of the school mission at the St. John Paul II Academy,” he said. secretary, accompanied Bishop to our care.” The historical event is something center of St. John Paul II Academy. “We ask the guidance of the Holy Barbarito. Priests and deacons Senior Audrey Coldwell that is still heavy on Americans’ Bernot explained the elements Spirit as this year moves on.” He representing the school and the served as lector for the Mass. hearts and minds. of the school’s mission statement expressed his delight with the parishes in the Southern Deanery She has attended all of her high Bishop Barbarito remembered are aspects that the students and school and the students, and the also took part in the celebration. school years at the academy and those lost in the attack including members of the faculty and staff leaders and educators that make Parents and school supporters also attended St. Jude Catholic firefighters and law enforcement are encouraged to live and witness up the community and make the were among those joining the 400 School in Boca Raton when she who gave their lives to save oth- in the hallways and classrooms. academy “what it is today,” he said students dressed in school colors was younger. The Florida Catho- ers. He went on to encourage and on the field and off. “Respect, about the school of excellence. of gold, black and blue, adopted a lic spoke to her about her final students not to dwell in the past, responsibility and rigor are the Then, he welcomed the newcom- few years ago when the name was year and asked about any plans and appreciate and live in the fundamental themes of our mis- ers. “I want to welcome the fresh- changed after the canonization of for college. She explained that at present as the new school year sion statement and are what we men of this great, great school.” Pope John Paul II. this point, final plans have not begins. strive toward each day,” he said. The Mass of the Holy Spirit has Various banners, prayers, slo- been made, but she is confident He reminded the students that St. John Paul II Academy is a a long tradition. Catholic colleges, gans and posters were displayed that St. John Paul II Academy has they are all made with special model school of excellence here in universities, high schools and in areas of the gym where the Mass prepared her well. God-given talents and for special the Diocese of Palm Beach. All are grade schools often mark the be- was celebrated. Messages on dis- “The school has strengthened purposes. He encouraged all to asked to continue to pray for the ginning of the school year with the plays proclaimed the school’s mis- me and prepared me for col- grow closer to God and to know students and educators there and Mass. It dates back to the 1500s and sion, heritage and spirit. lege,” she said, admitting that that the Almighty is always with throughout the diocese as they is linked to Jesuit tradition. St. John Paul II Academy was she will miss her school friends them. “Let’s continue to realize continue the school year. n Father Brian King, episcopal founded as Pope John Paul II High and close-knit community after each and every day we are in the A3 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Sept. 28-Oct. 11, 2018 ‘Every Life — Cherished, Chosen, Sent’ Each year October is used to in- holiness, “Gaudete et Exsultate,” Pictured is augurate the Respect Life Program which Pope Francis gave us just is the 2018 of the U.S. Conference of Catho- this year, he states clearly that “Our Respect Life Month lic Bishops and is designated as defense of the innocent unborn … poster Respect Life Month. Since we are needs to be clear, firm and passion- distributed already in the fall season, even in ate, for at stake is the dignity of a by the U.S. FLORIDA southern Florida we are reminded human life, which is always sacred Conference of the seasons of nature and demands love for each of Catholic Catholic which reflect the seasons person, regardless of his or Bishops. DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH of life. We are graced with her stage of development.” life from the moment of The pope makes clear that Vol. 79, No. 22 conception in our moth- if we do not recognize the er’s womb and our lives sacredness of an unborn 9995 North Military Trail experience growth un- life which cannot be abort- Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 til our passing from this ed, then we will also not 561-775-9500 • Fax 561-630-2698 world. As Cardinal John LIVING THE recognize the sacredness Henry Newman so wisely PUBLISHER TRUTH IN of “the lives of the poor, Bishop Gerald M. 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PRO-LIFE EVENTS Respect Life Month begins WALKATHON Birthline/Lifeline walkathon: Oct. 6, 5:30 p.m., Emmanuel Parish, 15700 S. Military Trail, Delray Beach. Vigil Mass with main celebrant Bishop LINDA REEVES Gerald M. Barbarito followed by walk. Proceeds raised benefit the pro-life of the Florida Catholic staff ministry of Birthline/Lifeline dedicated to helping women in pregnancy crisis, families and babies. 561-732-0570 or [email protected]. PALM BEACH GARDENS | Respect Life Sunday is Oct. 7 and LIFE CHAINS everyone is encouraged to grab The following is a sampling of life chains planned Oct. 6 and 7 around the rosary beads, make a sign with a Diocese of Palm Beach. few powerful words proclaiming “respect for life,” and join in soli- Boca Raton Fort Pierce darity with other Catholics here • Oct. 7, 1:30-3 p.m., Palmetto Oct. 6, 7-8 a.m., near Pregnancy and around the nation taking Park and Lyons Road. 954-979-8105. Care Center, 1119 Delaware Ave., part in prayerful events kicking • Oct. 7, 1:30 p.m., St. Joan that is located near an abortion off Respect Life Month. clinic. 772-240-6186. Deanna Herbst, Catholic Char- of Arc Parish, 370 S.W. Third St., Boca Raton. Procession from parish Palm Beach Gardens ities program administrator and grounds to downtown Sanborn volunteer coordinator of Respect Oct. 7, 6-7 p.m., Cathedral of St. Square, 72 N. Federal Highway in Ignatius Loyola, 9999 N. Military Life ministry, sent out a notice of downtown Boca Raton. knights. one annual Palm Beach Gardens Trail. 561-360-3330. [email protected]. Royal Palm Beach pro-life event that takes place Boynton Beach this time each year with Bishop Oct. 7, 2-3 p.m., intersection of Gerald M. Barbarito. • Oct. 7, 2-3 p.m., St. Thomas Royal Palm Beach Boulevard and “Please join Bishop Barbarito More Parish, 10935 S. Military Trail. Okeechobee Boulevard. 561-333- Father Julian Harris, pastor of St. Thomas More in Boynton Beach, 561-827-1767. in a life chain on Respect Life 0137. wears a sun hat and holds rosary beads as he leads prayer during a Delray Beach Sunday,” she wrote about the past Respect Life Sunday gathering near busy Military Trail and the Stuart peaceful prayer gathering Oct. 7, grounds of the parish. (FC FILE PHOTO) • Oct. 7, 2-3 p.m., intersection of Oct. 7, 2-3 p.m., intersection of 6-7 p.m., at the Cathedral of St. Federal Highway and Linton Boule- Federal Highway and Nortwest Baker Ignatius Loyola, 9999 N. Military who have died since the legaliza- Month and the launch of the U.S. vard. 561-702-9022. Road. 772-260-9714. Trail. “Stand with thousands of tion of abortion 45 years ago fol- Conference of Catholic Bishops’ • Oct. 7, 2-3 p.m., intersection West Palm Beach pro-life individuals throughout lowing the Roe v. Wade Supreme 2018-2019 Respect Life Program of State Road 441 and West Atlantic Oct. 7, 2:30-3:30 p.m., St. Juliana the (United States) and Canada in Court case. Everyone is encour- that runs until September 2019. Avenue. 561-966-8580. Parish, 4500 S. Dixie Highway. 954- honor of millions of babies whose aged to bring rosary beads, wa- This year the program is themed 441-1568. lives have been lost to abortion. ter, lawn chairs and an umbrella. “Every Life: Cherished, Chosen, Pray for people in crisis situa- Traditionally, participants stand Sent.” tions and for our nations. You’ll or sit near the sidewalk along Catholics across the country cal Catholics here in prayer and from the USCCB for those who be a light in a darkened world as busy Military Trail holding signs observe the month of October witness for life and as a way to want to organize an event. Visit you help put an end to abortion with pro-life messages and join in with devotions, pro-life activi- support the Church’s teachings www.usccb.org/respectlife for through prayer.” rosary prayer led by Bishop Bar- ties and special prayer in order about the sanctity of human life information. All are invited to attend the barito. to advance the culture of life from the moment of conception Post events on the Diocese of late-afternoon event with prayers The U.S. Catholic bishops initi- and end the present-day culture until natural death. Palm Beach website, diocesepb. directed for the end of abortion ated Respect Life Sunday in 1972. of death. Respect Life program materi- org, for people who are interested and for all the aborted babies It officially begins Respect Life All are asked to unite with lo- als and resources are available in any events this October. n

FYI Parish to host Divine Mercy Conference Divine Mercy Conference: Sept. 28, 7-9:30 p.m..; Sept. 29, LINDA REEVES Association of Marian Helpers, the A member of the Community of sage. Once you know the message 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sept. 30, of the Florida Catholic staff official promoters of the authentic Franciscan Friars of Renewal, he of God’s mercy and love, that is all 1:30-6 p.m., Our Lady Queen of Divine Mercy message, will be on was ordained a priest in New York. you need.” the Apostles, 100 Crestwood Blvd., ROYAL PALM BEACH | Our hand and will most certainly be He established the nonprofit Fran- The weekend begins on Friday, Royal Palm Beach. All are invited. No Lady Queen of the Apostles Parish discussing the saint and the diary cesco Productions in 1987 that dis- Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. with an opening charge. Lunch: $5. 561-856-3458. is pulling out all the stops for the that she wrote with her experienc- tributes evangelical music, video and welcome by Father Z. Andy St. Maria Faustina Kowalska Lord to spread his message about es with the Lord and what he told productions and books. Rudnicki, pastor. Talks follow. The “Divine Mercy.” her about Divine Mercy. Father Fortuna is a well-known evening will include music and In 2000, St. John Paul II canon- “People will be energized by the “In 2009, I was opened to the speaker and performer at concerts. prayer. ized Sister Maria Faustina Kowalska, speakers,” said parishioner Nuris message,” Diaz said. “I learned He is especially liked by the young- Saturday morning the confer- a member of the Congregation of Diaz, who is helping organize the about it from a friend of mine. He is er Catholics and has performed at ence begins at 8:30 a.m. and goes Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy. She Divine Mercy Conference Sept. 28- a priest. It has impacted me. I have youth conferences. He also fre- to 6 p.m. The day will include talks, first encouraged the Divine Mercy 30 at the Royal Palm Beach parish. seen so many people transformed quently appears on Catholic tele- exposition and adoration of the devotion after the mercy message The event is free, everyone is in- by it over the years.” vision. Blessed Sacrament, music, pray- was placed on her heart in the vited, and there will be two staging Another presenter is Tony The lineup of Spanish speak- ing of the Divine Mercy chaplet 1930s. areas for spiritual activities — one Meléndez, a guitar player, com- ers for the weekend conference and Benediction. Mass is planned Jesus told her, “I am sending you for the English speakers and one poser, singer and songwriter born is also impressive. They include at 4:30 p.m. with my mercy to the people of the for Spanish speakers. without arms. Meléndez learned Father Emilio Acevedo, Father The program on Sunday begins whole world. I do not want to pun- “We have some great speakers,” to play the guitar with his feet, Tony Bonilla and Franciscan Fa- at 1:30 p.m. with praise and wor- ish mankind, but I desire to heal it, pressing it to my merciful heart. You said Diaz, who also said that there but what is more inspiring than ther Fray Jose Maria Guerrero, ship, prayer of the chaplet, music are the secretary of my mercy. I have will be a first-class relic of a saint his musical talents and abilities all well-known evangelists and and talks. The evening concludes chosen you for that office in this and for people to venerate. The relic is are his words of faith and hope. speakers from the Dominican with a 6 p.m. Life Teen Mass. A rel- the next life.” an actual body part of St. Maria He gives motivational talks ev- Republic. ic of St. John Paul II, the pope who Jesus told the Polish nun to Faustina Kowalska, a member of erywhere, and he has performed “I hope to come to the confer- canonized Sister Kowalska, will record his message of mercy in a the Congregation of Sisters of Our around the world and before Pope ence,” said Willie Peralte, an advo- also be displayed at the church for diary. The words of Jesus are found Lady of Mercy, the first person John Paul II in 1987. He will surely cate of the Divine Mercy message veneration, along with the relic of in the 700-page diary of St. Maria to encourage the devotion of Di- inspire all with his message and and parishioner of Holy Family St. Faustina Kowalska. Faustina Kowalska, which contin- vine Mercy after the message was witness of faith. in Port St. Lucie. “Everyone in the The program is free and open to ues to be published today and is placed on her heart in the 1930s by Franciscan Father Stan Fortuna world should know about Divine all. A bag lunch is available for $5. available through Marian Press in Jesus Christ himself. is also another big name coming to Mercy. The message Jesus gave For more details and information, Massachusetts. Father Chris Alar, director of the the diocese to be part of the event. Faustina is such a wonderful mes- call Nuris Diaz at 561-856-3458. n A5 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Sept. 28-Oct. 11, 2018 Diocesan delegates attend National V Encuentro STAFF REPORT ‘You are all an PALM BEACH GARDENS | inspiration.’ Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito gath- ered with the 15 delegates selected — Bishop Gerald M. to attend the National V Encuen- Barbarito tro Sept. 16, at the chapel of the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola for prayer and reflection. At the Father Duvan Bermudez, direc- conclusion of the Holy Hour, tor of diocesan Hispanic Ministry, Bishop Barbarito blessed the men headed up the delegation repre- and women who have spent time senting the Diocese of Palm Beach and efforts over the past two years at the Texas event. More than planning and working in the di- 2,000 Hispanic/Latino ministry ocesan initiative in preparation leaders/delegates from more than for the event in Grapevine, Texas, 165 dioceses across the nation at- Sept 20-23. tended. An estimated 150 bishops “You are all an inspiration,” were expected for the event. Bishop Barbarito said to those The delegates of the Diocese of Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito joins delegates representing the Diocese of Palm Beach as they prepare to assisting to prepare for the event Palm Beach include Father Daniel attend the National V Encuentro. At far left is Father Duvan Bermudez, director of the Hispanic Ministry aimed at creating stronger and Daza-Jaller, parochial vicar of St. Office for the diocese, and at far right is Father Daniel Daza-Jaller, parochial vicar of St. Anastasia Parish more extensive Hispanic minis- Anastasia in Fort Pierce; Gilberto in Fort Pierce. (BAILEY LASHELLS | FC) tries to better serve the growing Rodriguez and Floricela Miguel, Hispanic/Latino community in parishioners of St. John Fisher in JOY, HOPE CONTAGIOUS FOR ENCUENTRO PARTICIPANTS the spirit of the new evangeliza- West Palm Beach; Maria Lazcano tion. of the San Juan Diego Hispanic AS THEY DISCERN PRIORITIES V Encuentro, themed “Mission- Center in Fort Pierce; Maria de GRAPEVINE, Texas | Joy, hope, ener- you come here, and you come back to the areas and 10 priorities which include ary Disciples: Witnesses of God’s Jesus Valdez of St. Joseph Parish gy and a spirit of continued collaboration reality to see what the needs of the church evangelization and catechesis, family, im- Love,” was declared by the bish- in Stuart; Santos Velasquez and are contagious among the participants of are,” Fermin told Catholic News Service. migration, justice and peace, and Hispanic ops of the U.S. and is part of a four- Marcelino Estrada of St. Peter the Fifth National Encuentro, like Fermin “One thing that surprised me is the youth and young adults. Unlike previous year process of evangelization, Parish in Jupiter; Deacon Ivan Luna, a 22-year-old Mexican-American amount of youth, young leaders, young Encuentros where a national pastoral plan mission and consultation. The V Hernandez, Carlos Osuna and seminarian from the Archdiocese of people working for different dioceses, was developed following the national Encuentro calls for the develop- Mirla Osuna of St. Luke Parish in Louisville, Kentucky. He feels enriched by it’s something that I didn’t expect to be a gathering, the results of the Fifth Encuen- ment of resources and initiatives Palm Springs; Jose Rafael Capo the exchange of ideas on pastoral needs reality,” he added. The Encuentro partici- tro, or V Encuentro, will be compiled into to serve the Hispanic population and Blanca Beatriz Aguirre of St. in areas such as vocations and young pants, who totaled about 3,200 Hispanic a final document that will be shared with in dioceses, parishes, and eccle- Jude Parish in Boca Raton; Luis adults. He also feels his contributions ministry leaders, bishops and members of all dioceses, so parishes and dioceses can sial movements and other Catho- Van Oordt of Our Lady Queen of will be of value to strengthen Catholic organizations and ecclesial movements, utilize it to reinforce and strengthen their lic organizations and institutions Peace Parish in Delray Beach; and Hispanic ministry in the United States. “In continued a full day of consultation and Hispanic ministry groups. in keeping with the Encuentro Rogelio Ulibarri of St. Rita Parish school we do a lot of theorizing and then discernment Sept. 22 on 28 ministerial theme. in Wellington. n

New seminarians, Meet the newest seminarians from left, Joseph Zarcone, LINDA REEVES me to take this step and to continue say no.” Louis Padavano of the Florida Catholic staff to discern his will for my life.” Padavano spoke to a deacon, who and Daniel Zarcone is in studies at St. John is now an ordained priest. He also Donohue BOYNTON BEACH | The three Vianney College Seminary in Mi- started seeing a spiritual director share their men come from diverse back- ami. “I am eager to follow God for some advice. In May, he heard stories during grounds of education and have dif- wherever he leads me. It is impor- God’s call loud and clear and con- interviews with ferent life experiences, but they all tant that the faithful of the diocese tacted the Diocese of Palm Beach the Florida heard God calling first in a gentle pray for seminarians and future Office of Vocations/Seminarians. Catholic. whisper and then, a little louder. Jo- seminarians. We need not just men, At the present time, he is in stud- (COURTESY) seph Zarcone, Louis Padavano and but men that strive for holiness to ies and formation at St. John Vian- Daniel Donohue are now in forma- rise to the service of Jesus and his ney College Seminary. “It is exciting tion and studies, and continuing to Church,” he said. to be here,” he said. discern God’s call more clearly. Padavano is also a native New Donohue is a Floridian, born Donohue was not brought up in a he began working with a spiritual Zarcone is a native of Newburgh, Yorker. He was born in Staten Island in Ormond Beach near Daytona Catholic home. He converted to Ca- adviser, a priest of the Archdiocese New York, which is about 60 miles and went to school at the College of Beach. He attended the Francis- tholicism when he was 14 years old. of Miami. north of New York City. He is a pa- Staten Island, earning a degree in can University of Steubenville in In 1989, when he was in his early 20s “He told me that he thought I rishioner of St. Bernadette in Port accounting. He began his career Ohio where he earned a bachelor’s he “worked and began discerning” had a vocation to the priesthood,” St. Lucie. He came into the Church in New York 12 years ago, and then degree in theology and a master’s with the Legionaries of Christ, a re- Donohue said. “I began telling him at the Easter Vigil in 2016, after par- moved to South Florida more than degree in education. ligious institute made up of priests all the reasons why I didn’t.” ticipating in the Rite of Christian three years ago. After graduation, he set out on and seminarians studying for the After a great deal of prayer, dis- Initiation of Adults program. He is a parishioner of St. Vincent a teaching career and has been an priesthood, he told the Florida cernment and talks with the Lord, “It was by the grace of God that Ferrer in Delray Beach. “I think I educator and in school leadership Catholic. Donohue contacted the Diocese of I converted. I decided to become have had the call most of my life,” he at public and Catholic schools in After a good deal of prayer and Palm Beach Office of Vocations and Catholic because the faith is the said about God’s call gently whis- Florida, Nebraska and Virginia over discernment, he decided to go back Seminarians. “I took the plunge,” he true faith. It was what my heart had pering over the years. the years. He most recently worked to school in Ohio, where he began a said. searched for my entire life. It was He confessed that he did not an- at Fort Lauderdale High School in comprehensive catechist program He is attending formation and in the concrete teachings of the swer the call even after people were Broward County. He calls St. Mala- for teaching the Catholic faith. He studies at St. Vincent de Paul Re- Catholic Church that my heart felt constantly dropping hints and tell- chy in Tamarac in the Archdiocese completed the program and re- gional Seminary in Boynton Beach. at peace.” ing him that he would make a great of Miami his spiritual home. turned to teaching. “It is very good here,” he said. “It He attended the University of priest. “I thought I was too old. I When asked about his interests Then he came to South Florida in is a beautiful place. The formation Central Florida in Orlando, earning didn’t answer because of fear. I was in joining the formation program of 2004 to help his aging grandmother. team is outstanding. I feel like I am a law degree. “I planned to attend constantly being asked,” he said. the Diocese of Palm Beach, he said, He continued to teach and was ac- doing what God wants me to do in law school, but I felt the Lord calling “Each time it was more difficult to “I have had the call for a long time.” tive at St. Malachy. It was there that life.” n Sept. 28-Oct. 11, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY A6 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton celebrates 25 years

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PORT ST. LUCIE | When Ben In- serra, a longtime parishioner of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton thinks about why he loves his community, he quickly points to the caring, warm and friendly spirit of the parish. “You can’t come in here without someone putting their arm around you and lifting you up,” said Inser- ra, who is chairman of the parish council. “The parish staff is terrific too. When we started fundraising for the new church, we got great backing from everyone. It’s just a matter of time until we reach our goal.” The faith community of St. Eliza- From left, Alan Kalfus, Ben Inserra and Russ Geier, members of the Members of the Columbiettes help with the reception that followed beth Ann Seton in Port St. Lucie parish council, gather together in celebration after St. Elizabeth Ann the 25th anniversary Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Sept. 16. gathered Sept. 16 to commemorate Seton’s 25th anniversary Mass. (PHOTOS BY JACKIE HOLFELDER | FC) the parish’s silver anniversary, and the shepherd of the Diocese of Palm Beach was there in celebration and with congratulations, praises and blessings. “It’s evident that this is a loving and welcoming church family,” said Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito, main celebrant for the parish Mass that was standing room only. “You are true to your mission statement, which is to invite oth- ers to the faith by the way you live yourselves. When I was here for your 10th anniversary, it was one of my first visits in the diocese,” ex- plained Bishop Barbarito about his tour back then when he was first appointed bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach in 2003. “Even then, a welcoming spirit and sense of faith greeted me. The liveliness and spirit that are present show you are a fam- was designed to meet the needs of ily of faith. And as a family we come people joining the parish from the At left, Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito stands with Father Son Linh Hoang, pastor of St. Elizabeth Seton. together. Faith makes a difference growing southwest Port St. Lucie Above, Bishop Barbarito, center, serves as main celebrant at the parish’s 25th anniversary Mass along in our lives in joyful and difficult area which was going through tre- with Father Hoang, and clergy of the parish and the diocese. times. Faith embraces us so we can mendous development. Six months embrace others with love.” after the spiritual family celebrated building. The goal is $3 million. St. Elizabeth was founded Sept. 1, the expansion of facilities, they Father Hoang and Father Andre 1993, with humble beginnings. Fa- came together to grieve the lost of Dumarsais Pierre-Louis of the par- ther Clarence Podgorski, formerly their shepherd. Father Podgorski ish, Father Charles Notabartolo, of Holy Family Parish in Port St. Lu- suddenly died at the age of 68, but vicar general/moderator of the cu- cie, Holy Spirit in Lantana and St. will be forever remembered as get- ria, Father Brian King, episcopal Helen in Vero Beach, was appointed ting the parish started and instilling secretary, and other guest clergy of first administrator. the loving spirit that exists today the diocese concelebrated the Mass. The parish facilities began in throughout the parish. At the conclusion of the celebration, a home located on Port St. Lucie Father Edmund Szpieg, formerly Father Hoang thanked Bishop Bar- Boulevard. Father Podgorski and of St. Joan of Arc Parish in Boca barito and all the clergy for joining pioneer faithful transformed the Raton, was appointed pastor. He in the joyous parish celebration. residence into parish offices and a continued to grow the parish for “We gather as a family and cry chapel for worship. Ministries be- the next 15 years. In 2014, Father together and laugh together and gan forming and the flock began to Son Linh Hoang was appointed hopefully will do that for 25 years grow. parochial administrator and then to come,” he said. “We gather for In 1995, the parish had firmly pastor. He helped turn a page in the baptisms, weddings and funerals, established its mission and iden- parish history as he became leader in good moments and bad. We are 11139-0928 tity, and Father Podgorski was of- and set out to continue ministries, all one family. From the bottom of ficially installed as pastor. A year and refurbish parish buildings and my heart, I am blessed to be among later, modular units and a large tent grounds. When he arrived, he told you. I choke up easily, but from the for outside worship were placed on the Florida Catholic that his vision bottom of my heart, for as long as I the 10-acre parish property to better was to “continue to grow the parish live, I want to be your pastor.” serve the growing spiritual family. in the footsteps of past leaders.” Bishop Barbarito asked for God’s On Jan. 31, 1999, the parish cel- Today, the parish has more than blessing for the congregation, the ebrated the dedication of a mul- 1,000 registered families and last pastor and parish clergy, and he tipurpose building constructed year, it launched a capital campaign prayed for everyone to be blessed on parish grounds. The building aimed at constructing a new church 25 times 25 years to come. n A7 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Sept. 28-Oct. 11, 2018

individuals legally admitted St. Lucie. Hosted by Council of DIOCESAN EVENTS TV MASS FYI into the United States under Catholic Women. 772-335-9833. specific statuses. Program is Workshops for Televised Mass: Sundays, Those proficient in technology can Holiday bazaar: Nov. 9, 9 10:30-11 a.m. CW34 WTVX. find several ways to be informed with designed to facilitate client’s a.m.-2 p.m., St. Sebastian Parish, extraordinary ministers self-sufficiency through of holy Communion: For Produced by the diocesan Office of the latest news in the diocese and 13075 U.S. Highway 1, Sebastian, Communications. Questions: www. employment. Refugees, asylees, Sponsored by parish Women’s both new and experienced spot familiar faces of the Catholic Cuban and Haitian entrants, and ministers at various locations. diocesepb.org/tv-Mass or 561- Guild. More than 30 vendors, community. Feel free to tag, share and victims of trafficking can call for crafts, bake sale, white elephant Call your parish office to make 775-9529. To support the televised comment on the postings on Facebook information and appointments. sale, jams and jellies, raffles. reservations with the diocesan Mass or to request a free Mass pages: Diocese of Palm Beach; Diocese 561-345-2000. Liturgy Office. Sessions in English Lunch is available. 347-721-2477, missal: 561-775-9529 or Office of of Palm Beach, Office of Catholic and Spanish. • Rosary gathering: First [email protected]. Communications, 9995 N. Military Schools; Palm Beach Vocation; Diocese Saturdays, 9 a.m., near Craft and tag sale: Nov. Monthly Mind Mass to Trail, P.O. Box 109650, Palm Beach Presidential Women’s Center remember departed souls: of Palm Beach Youth Ministry; Diocese 10, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Matthew Gardens, FL 33410. in West Palm Beach, 100 Second Saturdays, 10 a.m., Our of Palm Beach Inclusion Ministry, Parish, 6090 Hypoluxo Road, To find more information Catholic Young Adults of Palm Beach, Northpoint Parkway, West Palm Lake Worth. Accepting vendors. Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery, Beach. Led by Respect Life on events, please visit www. Diocese of Palm Beach Family Life; 561-434-5606, stmatthewsale@ 10941 Southern Blvd., Royal Palm Office. 561-360-3330. Beach. 561-793-0711, Mlexima@ diocesepb.org/events or www. Catholic Charities Palm-Beach; and gmail.com. ourqueen.org. catholiccharitiesdpb.org/events. Florida Catholic. Twitter pages: Office Catholic Grandparents Diocesan Blue Mass: Sept. of Catholic Schools: DOPBCatholicSch; Association chapters 29, 8:30 a.m., Cathedral of St. COMMUNITY meetings: Monthly gatherings Permanent deacon Youth Ministry: DpbYouth, Catholic Ignatius Loyola, 9999 N. Military are held at various parishes. All applications available: Young Adults: CYADPB and Diocese EVENTS Trail, Palm Beach Gardens. grandparents are welcome to Men interested in applying to of Palm Beach: DiocesePB. Instagram Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito, Divine Mercy Conference: join and discuss grandparenting become a permanent deacon of pages: Youth Ministry: dpbyouth. main celebrant. Mass honors all Sept. 28, 7 p.m.; Sept. 29, 8:30 issues and share tips and tactics the Diocese of Palm Beach are those who serve in public safety. a.m.; Sept. 30, 1:30 p.m., Our for passing along the faith to asked to speak to their pastors Retired and active police, law Lady Queen of the Apostles, 100 the younger generations. Kit for permission to apply, and enforcement, safety officers and to attend training designed Crestwood Blvd., Royal Palm Johansen, 561-626-8027, kitjoh@ download the application from personnel of all faiths and from to emphasize prevention. For Beach. Guest speakers from the aol.com or Pat Piccoli, 561-339- the diocesan website, www. different municipalities, federal, information on reporting abuse, Congregation of Marian Fathers 8439, [email protected]. diocesepb.org/deacon-formation. state and local jurisdictions are safety education programs and of the Immaculate Conception Widow, widowers support 561-775-9540, Lsalcedo@ invited to attend with family resources, and to view the USCCB of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary, program: Second and fourth diocesepb.org. members. 561-622-2565. Charter for the Protection of Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-noon, Workshops for Mass lectors: Evening prayer service: Children and Young People: Also includes Father Chris Alar, Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, Please contact a parish pastor or Oct. 14, 4 p.m., St. Edward www.diocesepb.org and click director of the Association of 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm parish ministry coordinator for Parish, 144 N. County Road, Palm on Offices/Safe Environments Marian Helpers; Father Stan Beach Gardens. Led by Gloria reservations. Names of parish Beach. Diocese’s religious men or www.diocesepb.org/safe- Fortuna, Franciscan Friars of the Stevenson, former Catholic participants are required two and women and laypeople of environments. Renewal. Promotes the message Charities counselor and social days before workshop date. secular orders are invited to join Catholic Charities events and devotion of Divine Mercy as worker. Designed for those coping with life without in evening prayer and reflection Unbound healing prayer: • Faith Community Nurse revealed to St. Faustina. All are their spouse. Fellowship and centered on the Blessed Mother. First and third Mondays by meeting: Sept. 28, noon, Holy invited. Free. Lunch: $5. 561-856- conversation. 561-622-6420, Reception follows. 561-775-9554. confidential appointment. Name of Jesus Parish, 345 3458. Diocese of Palm Beach Office of [email protected]. Grandparents’ Pilgrimage S. Military Trail, West Palm International food festival: Marriage and Family Life. Proven Mass: Oct. 27, 3:30 p.m., St. Beach. Networking meeting of Sept. 28, 1-5 pm., St. Mark Parish, prayer model designed to help Jude Parish, 204 N. U.S. Highway registered nurses interested in 643 St. Mark Place, Boynton those who try but struggle with 1, Tequesta. Bishop Gerald health ministry to meet others Beach. An array of dishes and RETREATS/DAYS the same sins time and again M. Barbarito, main celebrant. and learn best practice and foods stemming from various and feel hopeless in search for OF PRAYER Concert by children’s choir community resources. Free, countries around the world. freedom. Unbound ministry followed by 4 p.m. Mass. A lunch provided. 561-345-2006, or Entertainment. Cost: $25 per helps in the discovery of freedom Our Lady of Florida celebration of grandparents and [email protected]. person; $5 for children 10 and from sin. 561-775-9524, cloh@ Spiritual Center: Retreats and vocation of grandparenting. younger. All are welcome. 561- diocesepb.org. • Birthline/Lifeline walkathon: programs available for clergy, Hosted by diocesan Marriage Oct. 6, 5:30 p.m., Emmanuel 752-2988. religious, men, women, married and Family Life Office. 561-775- Protection of Children Parish, 15700 S. Military Trail, Quarter auction: Sept. 28, 6 couples, singles and people 9524, [email protected]. and Young People: The Delray Beach. Vigil Mass with p.m., Holy Family Parish, 2330 in recovery programs. Season Diocese of Palm Beach is All Souls Day Mass: Nov. main celebrant Bishop Gerald Mariposa Ave., Port St. Lucie. theme: “By His Wounds You Are committed to the safety and 2, 10 a.m., Our Lady Queen of M. Barbarito followed by walk. Hosted by Council of Catholic Healed” (1 Pt 2:24). Reservations protection of all children and Peace Cemetery, 10941 Southern Proceeds benefit pro-life ministry Women. 772-335-9833. required except when stated. vulnerable adults in its care. Blvd., Royal Palm Beach. of Birthline/Lifeline dedicated Women’s spiritual retreat: Location: 1300 U.S. Highway 1, Victims of abuse by Church Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito, to helping women in pregnancy Sept. 29, 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m., St. North Palm Beach. 561-626-1300 personnel are encouraged to main celebrant. 561-793-0711, crisis, families and babies. 561- Vincent Ferrer Parish, 840 George or www.ourladyofflorida.org. contact the Diocesan Victim [email protected]. 732-0570, [email protected]. Bush Blvd., Delray Beach. “Mary’s • Day of reflection: Oct. 3, 10 Assistance Coordinator, Heart/Martha’s Hands” is focused School of Christian Lorraine Sabatella, at 561- • Annual “Soup Bowl”: Nov. a.m. “Gifting and Loving,” with Formation resumes classes 1, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; and on integrating spiritual life Passionist Brother Edward Hall. 801-0999 to begin necessary into daily life. Cost: $25. Lunch around the diocese. Designed emotional, psychological and 4:30-7 p.m., local restaurants in Reservations required. for adult Catholics who want to Indian River County. Benefits the included. www.stvincentferrer. • Men’s silent weekend spiritual healing. Office of com/womensretreat, 561-665- better know the Catholic faith Safe Environments provides Samaritan Center, which provides retreat: Nov. 2-4. “Your Call and share it with others through transitional home for homeless 8566, familylife@stvincentferrer. to Holiness,” led by retreat safety resources, guidance com. ministry. English and Spanish and education and training to families with dependent team. Cost: $220. Deposit and classes. Cost: $10. Schedules: employees, all Church personnel children. 772-770-3039, kryan@ Rosary Coast to Coast: Oct. registration required. www.diocesepb.org/school-of- and volunteers. Parents and ccdpb.org. 7, 4 p.m., Pepper Park, 3302 N. • Day of reflection: Nov. 7, 10 christian-formation. 561-775- other caregivers are encouraged • Catholic Charities Respect A1A, Fort Pierce. Organized by a.m. “Who Are the Saints of the 9544, [email protected]. Life Ministry seeks volunteers St. Anastasia Parish, Fort Pierce. Americas? Why Do They Matter to take on roles as respect life All are asked to join in prayer Today?” with Dominican Sister parish representatives, who are for help in the spiritual war in Roberta Popara. Reservations essential to help build culture of today’s world. 772-462-2233. required. life and spread pro-life message. Dinner dance: Oct. 13, 6-9 • Day of reflection: Dec. 5, 10 If you are passionate about p.m., St. Mark Parish, 643 St. a.m. “Be Sincere and Blameless saving unborn babies and other Mark Place, Boynton Beach. Until the Day of Christ,” with pro-life work and are interested Hosted by Knights of Columbus with Father Nicholas Cachia. in filling this role within your Council 4839. Features music Cost: $40. Reservations required. parish, contact Deanna Herbst, from the ’50s and ’60s. Tickets: • Special Advent day of 561-360-3330, dherbst@ccdpb. $25. 561-734-9330. refection: Dec. 15, 10 a.m., led by org. William E. Boyes Benefit auction and gala: Passionist Father Melvin Shorter. John Farina • Holy Hour: First Fridays, Nov. 3, 6 p.m., Mirasol Country Includes Mass for the third 10:30 a.m., Cathedral of St. Club, 11600 Mirasol Way, Palm Sunday of Advent. Cost: $40. Peter Matwiczyk Ignatius Loyola, 9999 N. Military Beach Gardens. Benefits All Reservations required. Trail, Palm Beach Gardens. Saints School in Jupiter. Theme: • New Year’s Eve reflection Prayer and adoration for those “The Mystical Forest.” Coctail • Wills, trusts and guardianship litigation and celebration: Dec. 31, 6 p.m. suffering after abortion and hour, silent auction, dinner and registration followed by 7 p.m. • Estate and trust planning and administration miscarriage. live auction. Music and dancing. dinner. Led by retreat team Tickets: $175 per person. www. • Respite services to St. Lucie with presentation by Passionist allsaintsjupiter.org, 561-707- 3300 PGA Blvd., Suite 600 [email protected] County caregivers: Short-term or Brother Edward Hall. Sacrament temporary care of a few hours a 2995, [email protected]. Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 [email protected] of reconciliation, Mass and week. 561-360-3321. Holiday fair: Nov. 3, 9 a.m.; midnight party. Cost: $90 for 561-694-7979 [email protected] • Match grant program: Nov. 4, 8 a.m., Holy Family Parish, overnight; $70 for evening only. 11202-0928 Services available for qualifying 2330 Mariposa Avenue, Port Registration required. Sept. 28-Oct. 11, 2018 Florida Catholic FLORIDA NEWS A8 After son’s death, grieving mother starts prayer group

ANNE DIBERNARDO he injured his knee and developed her husband did to help her son un- intervention that led Cory to take Florida Catholic correspondent an addiction to opioids to man- til they realized this was enabling himself to detox,” said Doyle, who age his pain. At the time, pill mills his behavior. They drew the line also looks upon Blayne’s death as a HOLLYWOOD | Renee Doyle, a were popping up throughout Bro- and resorted to tough love. divine intervention. Nativity parishioner and member of ward County. Her second son, Cory “It had snowballed into a mess “In my heart I feel the Lord the Charismatic Renewal, lost her Lewis, who also was suffering with and I could not help him anymore,” scooped Blayne up,” she said. “He third son, Blayne Lewis, to what she addiction to various substances, Doyle said. “We learned later that was so tired. I prayed so hard for describes as a drug-related accident started selling pills he obtained he had to do this on his own. As a him. in 2009. from the mills. parent it’s a hard decision to have to “Mary gives me my strength,” After his death, Doyle found “Blayne had smoked pot before make.” added Doyle, who started the peace and strength by uniting her getting involved with opioids and Blayne’s life ended when he was Mother’s Prayer Group at Nativity sufferings with Mary, the Mother witnessed his brother making a hit by a car Dec. 5, 2009. Although two months before her son’s death. of Sorrows. Like Mary, Doyle sur- lot of money from selling pills and his death was not due to an over- “I think everybody has to expe- rendered her son to the Lord and is so he fell into a terrible cycle,” said dose per se, Doyle believes he was rience sorrow,” she said. “Through not bitter. Doyle, a nurse. She noted that dur- on drugs at the time of the accident sorrow you experience joy and “The Blessed Mother was a role ing this time, anyone could walk and likely wandered into traffic. good things happen, but we don’t model for me and helped me get into a pill mill with an old MRI and Epidemiologist Jim Hall said deaths understand it when we are going through this. You lose a part of your the doctor would write prescrip- like his — not directly caused by through it. But miracles and bless- heart when you lose a child. The tions for the people who lined up drugs but probably related — are ing come from sorrow and I think Lord spoke to my heart and said, around the building. also a large part of the epidemic. you have to go through sorrow to ‘Just think of what my mother went Like many of those suffering Two months after his brother understand.” n through.’ I thought, how can I be from opioid use disorder, Cory and died, Cory checked himself into a STOPPNow opioid activist Renee so selfish and said, ‘Mary, I know Blayne were good students, from detox program at the Broward Ad- Anyone who wants to pray for their Doyle is pictured here holding you can give me the strength to a loving home, and involved in diction Recovery Center. He has children or grandchildren can join a sign with the image of her get through this. You know exactly sports. Giving Blayne money, pay- been clean and sober now for six the Mother’s Prayer Group, Thurs- deceased son, Blayne Lewis, who what I am going through.’” ing his bills, and getting him a job years. days, 7:30 p.m., at Nativity Parish, was addicted to opioids. (ANNE Blayne’s problems began when were among the things Doyle and “After Blayne died it was divine 5200 Johnson St., Hollywood. DIBERNARDO | FC) Former addict goes from addiction to sobriety, via faith

ANNE DIBERNARDO Although Moseley is not Catho- with Percocet, frequently given to ST. LUKE’S: GATEWAY TO CHANGED LIVES Florida Catholic correspondent lic, the program at St. Luke’s is of- dental patients for pain. Then he fered to anyone who requests it. upgraded to Roxicet, a combina- St. Luke’s Center, operated by Catholic Charities, is currently the only program of MIAMI | “I always told myself “We serve people not because they tion of acetaminophen and oxyco- its kind within the Archdiocese of Miami. Located just a block away from St. Mary I could stop if I wanted to,” said are Catholic; we serve them be- done usually given to dying cancer Cathedral in Miami, St. Luke’s is a community-oriented, specialized and evidence- based addiction recovery treatment program for adults with alcohol and/or drug Garrett Moseley of his heroin ad- cause we are Catholic,” said Msgr. patients, and finally to heroin. addiction who may also have a co-occurring mental health diagnosis. The program diction. Roberto Garza, who has chaired “I started with one-quarter of provides assessment, outpatient, and short-term residential treatment for 30 or Today, the 29-year-old says the board of Catholic Charities for a pill and then as time passed my more days. he was spiritually blind. Now he the past 17 years. body adapted. Then it went to two, Admission is open to anyone, but right now the wait list is quite long, said San- wears a tattoo of Ephesians 2:8 to While the center does touch on and then four and then anywhere dra Valdes, program director at St. Luke’s. “Because of the opioid crisis more people remind himself and others that it spirituality, it is more in line with from six to eight pills a day,” Mose- are eligible for a 90-day treatment,” she explained, noting the program is smaller, is “by grace you have been saved.” a 12-step program such as Alco- ley said. with a more personal approach, and this limits the number of clients. While addicted to opioids, holics Anonymous. Msgr. Garza After law enforcement started St. Luke’s Center is listed on the South Florida Behavioral Health Network. If a Moseley missed important en- said he makes himself available to shutting down pill mills that pro- bed is not available, they can recommend an outpatient program in the interim, gagements, could not hold a job, Catholic participants who want to liferated in Broward County, phar- said Valdes. The center collaborates with St. John Vianney Seminary, which sends and was not present for his family. avail themselves of the sacrament maceutical drugs became very ex- two seminarians to the center to learn more about the program and be available But he did not know he had a prob- of reconciliation. pensive. So he resorted to the illicit to clients. Clients are also directed to support groups such as Narcotics Anonymous lem with heroin until Oct. 11, 2012, “My relationship with Jesus opiate, heroin, which satisfied his and AA due to their longevity, structure, and proven success. when his parents decided they had Christ is cornerstone and keeps me addiction at a third of the price. Although there has been no long-term study, the success rate for St. Luke’s is enough and invoked the March- sober today,” Moseley said, noting “Snorting and smoking didn’t high for clients who complete it. But that success also depends on other factors man Act. that the foundation of 12-step pro- have the effect I wanted so I got such as clients’ motivation, readiness, support system and other socioeconomic Also known as Florida’s Sub- grams is God. “I studied the Bible my hands on a needle and learned considerations. “It is a life-changing process,” Valdes said. stance Abuse Impairment Act, my whole life, and even taught how to intravenously shoot hero- Marchman is a civil, confidential, Sunday school, but I learned faith in,” he said. “My life became about involuntary commitment statute without works is dead. I had to take using heroin and everything else have a great life today because of could very easily put the needle aimed at helping those with sub- action. The more I did the more came last.” all of this.” back in my arm,” he said. “My faith stance abuse problems get the help God showed up.” The American Medical Associa- And, he added, he can use his has gotten me through so much, they need when they have become Now that Moseley is on the oth- tion has classified Opioid Use Dis- experience to help others. “My ill- it’s given me the ability to do so a danger to themselves and others. er side of addiction, he sponsors order as an illness. ness forces me to get right with many great things I could have The police took him to Jackson several men who come to the pro- “There’s just a class of people God every moment, otherwise I never done on my own.” n Detox for seven days, where he at- gram. He also has buried at least who are genetically predisposed,” tended his first Narcotics Anony- five men that he tried to help over Moseley said. “I had a spiritual de- CREDIBILITY ASSESSMENT mous and Alcoholics Anonymous the last year. ficiency. We’re all looking to fill the STATEWIDE meeting. That led him to St. Luke’s “I use tough love with them. spiritual void with material things. Center, a treatment program for Enabling is very dangerous — it With addicts and alcoholics, it’s adults with alcohol and/or drug will kill people. I’ve worked with magnified. A shopaholic won’t die LIE DETECTION/ addiction operated by Catholic hundreds of guys and I’ve watched but with us, once you form that Charities of the Archdiocese of Mi- parents refuse to say no and con- physical dependency, you are tak- TRUTH VERIFICATION ami. tribute to killing their children. It ing your life into your hands be- “St. Luke’s was the doorway,” feels like the natural instinct is to cause today’s drugs are lethal.” Criminal, Civil and Corporate Matters Moseley said, noting that his fa- protect and help them, but the best Despite his experience, he said, BBB A+ Rated Firm - All Inquiries Confidential ther and stepmother made a deal thing you can do in that situation is he wouldn’t change a thing. “The CJA LIE DETECTION SERVICES with him: “Stay on top of this and cut everything. And usually when pain and the damage and the peo- if you do we’ll help you all we can. you feel alone, you have no choice ple I hurt, I wish I could take that Statewide Offices: 1-800-224-1320 I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for but to call on God,” Moseley said. back, but the flip side of that is that www.LieDetectionFL.com them.” His addiction to opioids started I have gotten right with my God. I WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | Sept. 28-Oct. 11, 2018 FLORIDACatholic VENICE DIOCESE Faithful reach out to migrant workers BOB REDDY of the Florida Catholic staff

CLEWISTON | José Garcia (whose name was changed to protect his family) has simple goals in life: to care for his family and to be sure they are safe and stay together. These as- pirations are the same for which all families hope. But for a migrant farmworker toiling 60 hours a week in the fields outside of Clew- iston, the daily struggle is difficult and very real. The backbreaking work is just one part of his struggle as he lives in constant fear that U.S. Customs agents will break apart his fam- ily. Through a translator, Garcia explained that he has a valid Work Visa. However, his wife and three children do not. Two of his children were born in the United States since 2013, and the whole family has been going through the process of getting the proper documentation for everyone for several years Volunteers from St. Margaret Parish help distribute clothes and food to migrant to ensure they can all stay together. farmworkers Sept. 9 in Clewiston. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) “I feel blessed to have the opportunity to work and care for my family in this great The information session and distribu- At left, People country. Yet each day I’m afraid to hear that tion were done in cooperation with Catholic are assisted my wife and children are being deported Charities and the Parish, and is just one as- Sept. 14 at while we wait for the paperwork that says pect of that ongoing effort. Catholic Charities a Catholic Charities they are okay to stay here,” Garcia said. “It’s also operates a food pantry at the Parish on Diocese of very scary. And I know I’m one of the lucky the second and fourth Fridays of each month, Venice Inc. ones.” and has a part-time office which provides ad- food pantry at Father Jiobani Batista, Pastor of St. Mar- ditional services. While those services help, St. Margaret garet Parish, said there is great fear within Pereira said she will remain in close contact Parish in the Clewiston migrant community and his with Father Batista and address any urgent Clewiston. parishioners have been helping the needy needs as they move forward. “This is not a Below and left, whenever possible. one-time event where we come in and go St. Margaret “It has reached a crisis point,” Father Ba- away,” she explained. “We are here to help Parish Pastor tista explained. “Families have been broken meet the needs of these families going for- Father Jiobani apart. There are many cases where the father ward” Batista, center, was deported, leaving the mothers and chil- During the information session, Attorney Philomena A. dren behind with no means of support. They Adonia R. Simpson, the Director of the Fam- Pereira, CEO are human beings and need to be treated as ily Defense Program of Americans for Immi- of Catholic we would want to be treated ourselves — with grant Justice in Miami, provided basic infor- Charities dignity and compassion.” mation as to what to do if they are confronted Diocese of In one effort to assist these families, the by U.S. Customs or other law enforcement of- Venice, right, Parish hosted a Sept. 9 information session ficials for any reason. This is a constant fear and others and distribution of basic essentials for mi- which became very real in July when dozens speak during a grant workers. The session included legal were detained in Clewiston, Immokalee, Sept. 9 forum in Clewiston advice by an attorney from Americans for Naples, Fort Myers and Bonita Springs, in a for immigrants Immigrant Justice. In addition, Philomena A. targeted enforcement operation after which who are Pereira, Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice many were deported. having legal Inc. CEO, was there to learn firsthand about “We want everyone to know their rights,” problems. the local needs and offer words of encour- Simpson said. “There is a clear push for expe- agement. Also present were representatives dited removal. Therefore, without knowing from the Hendry County School District who what to say and do when you are detained, explained that enrollment in school was free you will be deported.” and that all children aged 5 or older need to While Simpson spoke in generalities, as attend school. They stressed that immigra- each immigration case is different based on tion status made no difference and their chil- several factors, she did stress that if detained, confronted. “Make sure you have all of your deal with any immigration crisis directly,” dren would be safe while at school. everyone needs to ask for an attorney im- important documents in a safe place and Simpson said. “There are many cases in Following the session, Catholic Charities mediately and then remain silent. By invok- keep an attorney’s information with you at all which people with the proper documents staff and St. Margaret Parish youth assisted in ing this right to an attorney, which is granted times.” have been deported simply because they distributing food and clothes to the 40 in at- under the U.S. Constitution to everyone —no The goal of the information session was didn’t ask for an attorney to help them.” tendance. Additional items were brought di- matter their immigration status — the entire not to usurp the law, Simpson explained. If Garcia said the information session cleared rectly to those who were unable to attend the legal process is slowed, allowing precious people are here illegally and detained, they up several concerns he had and noted he will information session. St. Francis Xavier Par- time before any deportation can take place. will likely be deported at some point. share what he learned with others. “It is about ish in Fort Myers generously donated items “Don’t run; don’t show false documents; “Immigration law is complicated, so all knowing that you have legal rights. I feel I’m which included backpacks and gift cards to don’t sign anything without an attorney non-citizens need to consult with an immi- fortunate and will continue to pray that my Walmart. present, and remain silent,” Simpson said, if gration expert to learn about their rights to whole family continues to stay together.” n Sept. 28-Oct. 11, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY A2

Above left, dancers perform following a bilingual Mass at Holy Cross Parish in Palmetto Sept. 14, Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Above right, a bilingual choir sings during the Mass. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) Palmetto parish celebrates special Feast Day

BOB REDDY Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy ceremonially prostrating them- of the Florida Catholic staff Cross is a celebration of how Our selves before the altar. Lord transformed the world. “It During the presentation of the PALMETTO | Sept. 14 was the is also how He calls all of us to do gifts, members of the Parish Youth Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy our part in changing the world and Group brought forward key sym- Cross, a day with special meaning making it a better place through bols of the Parish, including a cross, for the faithful of Holy Cross Par- our acceptance of our own crosses rosary and Bible, as well as the ish in Palmetto. A bilingual Mass — willingly, patiently and lovingly,” bread and wine. and celebration were held which he continued. Following the Mass there was brought together the diverse faith By accepting our crosses willing- a fiesta in the Parish hall for a fi- community. ly when they inevitably come to us, esta which included a potluck of “Our Parish bears the name of we open ourselves so God can use various food, and entertainment the symbol that changed the world,” us in His own special way in “help- from dancers and other musi- said Father Bernard Evanofski, Pas- ing to change the world and build cians. tor, during an evening Mass. “This up the kingdom of God on earth.” “This is a day we can celebrate feast day is not a sad one by any Prior to the start of Mass, danc- our diversity, but also our unity as means, but it is a feast of great joy.” ers came forward and danced to the members of one Universal Church,” Father Evanofski explained the rhythms of a beating drum before Father Evanofski concluded. n Dancers process in prior to a bilingual Mass at Holy Cross Parish. Opponent’s injury inspires team’s compassion

STAFF REPORT that this happened. They told me to But I can tell you that he, nor his keep my head up and that I would dad and I, will ever forget that very FORT MYERS | When high go on to do big things in high school moment and what this team did for school football teams play in the and college. The best part was when him. Thank you does not even come state of Florida, it is serious busi- they asked if they could pray with close, but please know how very ness and injuries are common; it is me. It was pretty amazing what they grateful we are for such an incred- the nature of a sport in which the did for me and I can’t say thank you ible act of love toward our son.” players slam into each other with enough to them.” Dr. Ben Moore, Diocese Super- great force. “We just wanted to let him know intendent of Catholic education, During the Sept. 7 game between that he could come back, that sent a note to Anita Overstreet and Bishop Verot Catholic High School he wasn’t defeated,” Viking Alex expressed his prayers that Ryan in Fort Myers and Lakeland Chris- Crouch told a local TV station which makes a complete recovery. Moore tian High School, an injury hap- ran a story about this positive mo- noted that he was also moved pened to Lakeland quarterback ment in these troubled times. “We by Ryan’s example, saying Anita Ryan Overstreet. His leg was bro- just thought we would help pick up should be proud of her son and the ken, his season was over. his spirits that day.” character he is exhibiting through All of the players on the field A photo of the moment the Verot this difficult time. knew the seriousness of the injury players and coaches surrounded “I am obviously so proud of and when the game concluded, Ryan in prayer was captured by a the Verot team for setting aside Ryan explained how one of the parent in the stands. The Diocese the competition to pray for Ryan,” worst moments in his young life of Venice Communications Office Moore added. “The maturity of became one of the best. After the posted the photo on the Diocesan their behavior is such a sobering game, he watched from his sideline Facebook page, with nearly 6,000 example for all of us.” as the teams shook hands. “page views” in the first 10 days. Anita Overstreet wrote to Moore “When the game was over and I Ryan’s mother, Anita, saw the and said the family has been was standing on crutches with my image and commented, “These overwhelmed by the support and head down, the entire Bishop Verot amazing young men took the dark- prayers that have been extended. football team and staff came over,” est moment of his life and literally “It gives us confirmation that God Ryan described the moment on turned it into the very best. His leg is certainly in control of this situa- social media. “Every one of them was broken and he knew his season tion and Ryan is going to be OK.” n Bishop Verot Catholic High School football players pray with Lakeland shook my hand, gave me a hug, has just ended. He will heal and his Christian High School quarterback Ryan Oversteet following the and told me how sorry they were emotional pain will surely fade. Bishop Verot won the game 17-10. game in which he broke his leg. (COURTESY). A3 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Sept. 28-Oct. 11, 2018 Respect Life collection preserves sanctity of life

BOB REDDY The Respect Life collection is ing after an abortion and provides of the Florida Catholic staff part of a larger effort to promote life hope and healing, no matter how through prayer, study and action. long ago it happened. For confiden- VENICE | The Catholic Church For example, the Diocese is hosting tial information about the location remains at the forefront in speak- the Florida State Respect Life Con- and other details, please contact ing out on the issue of the sanctity ference in Punta Gorda Sept. 28-29. Sylvia Jimenez at 941-412-5860 or FLORIDA of life, from conception to natural During October, the U.S. Confer- project.rachel@dioceseofvenice. death ence of Catholic Bishops promotes org. To see video testimonials from Catholic “It is our responsibility to do all Respect Life Month which has the past Project Rachel retreatants, visit DIOCESE OF VENICE we can to promote the belief that theme “Every Life: Cherished, Cho- www.dioceseofvenice.org/offices/ every life, in all its stages, regardless sen, Sent.” In support of that na- respect-life/post-abortion-help. Vol. 79, No. 22 of age or condition, is truly worth tional effort, the Diocese of Venice Throughout the year, there is a living,” Bishop Frank J. Dewane supports the 40 Days for Life prayer Novena of Masses for Life, celebrat- 1000 Pinebrook Road said in a letter promoting the spe- vigils which began Sept. 26 and ed monthly from March 25 to Dec. Venice, FL 34285 cial second collection on Respect continue until Nov. 4, with vigils 25, recognizing the development 941-484-9543 • Fax 941-483-1121 Life Sunday, the weekend of Oct. taking place each weekday in front of Jesus — and all babies — in the 6-7. The collection is held to aug- of Planned Parenthood abortion fa- womb. PUBLISHER ment the life-affirming work of the cilities in Sarasota and Fort Myers. Bishop Dewane said the faithful Bishop Frank Dewane Diocesan Respect Life Office. These Join Bishop Dewane for a Prayer must remain committed to pray for Pictured is is the 2018 Respect DIOCESAN EDITOR funds help facilitate our witness as a Walk for Life Oct. 25, beginning a greater respect for all human life, Life Month poster distributed by Bob Reddy faith community. with an 8 a.m. Mass at Resurrection and be as generous as they can in the U.S. Conference of Catholic [email protected] Jeanne Berdeaux, Diocese of Parish, 8121 Cypress Lake Drive, supporting this annual collection Bishops. 941-484-9543 Venice Respect Life Director, ex- Fort Myers. Those who have diffi- so that this outreach can be ex- plained that the collection provides culty walking or standing can pray panded. 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Sept. 28-Oct. 11, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY A4 Commemorations serve to remind people of 9/11 SUSAN LAIELLI AND due to contamination. BOB REDDY “I felt it was appropriate to show Florida Catholic ‘The Cross and the Towers’ because many people found themselves ask- VENICE | One might think that ing where was God in this tragedy? 17 years after the anniversary of a At the end of the documentary we painful occurrence that time has a learn about a cross, made perfectly way of healing the wound. This is from destroyed beams of a crashed not always true. tower that was discovered in the The United States suffered the rubble. First responders quickly loss of thousands of its citizens at labeled the area ‘God’s House,’” No- the hands of terrorists in the attacks vello said. “Many found comfort in on the World Trade Center, the the symbol, which sits in the 9/11 Pentagon, and in a plane that was Memorial and Museum today.” crashed into a field in Shanksville, Novello recalled teaching ad- Pennsylvania. There were so many vanced education at a middle heroes that fateful Sept. 11, 2001, school on State Road 64 in Manatee and with each year that passes, the County when one of her students reality of what we witnessed and heard about the plane hitting the "In An Instant" is a painting by artist Harry Hunt, a former neighbor experienced as a country seems to towers and came running into the of Janice Novello, a parishioner of Our Lady of the Angels. The cut deeper. school to say, “Dr. Novello, a plane painting was on display at the Lakewood Ranch Parish during a 9/11 Events were held around the Dio- hit your hometown!” The pair commemoration. (COURTESY) cese of Venice on the anniversary of turned the TV on just in time to see 9/11 to commemorate the tragic loss the next plane hit the second tower, of life, but also to remember those and watched in shock as, in fact, her who gave so much to help others. hometown, our country, was under The list is endless: firefighters, po- attack. lice officers, EMTs, chaplains, city Novello reminded attendees, “In workers, and the average Jane or Joe the midst of the biggest tragedy and who offered a hand in a small way. heartbreak God was there. He never leaves us.” FINDING GOD IN TRAGEDY SCHOOL PRAYER Dr. Janice Novello, Our Lady of SERVICES This display at St. Peter the the Angels Parish Chair of the Ad- Catholic schools across the Dio- Apostle Parish in Naples during visory Committee for Faith Forma- cese of Venice held prayer services a 9/11 Memorial Mass includes tion and Evangelization, and mem- to mark the 9/11 anniversary with a cross made from the wreckage ber of the Peace and Justice Min- several bringing in special guests to of the Twin Towers, and posters istry, organized a remembrance speak to students who were not yet showing the images of the ceremony held at Sacred Heart Hall born when the tragedy occurred. firefighters and police officers in Lakewood Ranch. The gathering Yet that day’s events caused ramifi- who perished while helping Students at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School in Port Charlotte opened with a prayer and included cations which impact many aspects to rescue tens of thousands of particiate in a 9/11 memorial service. (COURTESY) a sharing of where each person was of their lives these many years later. people. (COURTESY) when they first heard about the The St. Charles Borromeo Parish has become a central point who perished while helping to res- plane hitting the World Trade Cen- Catholic School in Port Charlotte all those we lost that day,” Hawkins for Sept. 11 commemorations in cue tens of thousands of people. ter, followed by the showing of a prayer service included the sec- said. “I survived that day by God’s the area. The Parish is home to a At the center of the display was a documentary titled “The Cross and ond- through fourth-graders sing- grace. While you were not alive cross made from steel from the sign which simply read: “Never the Towers.” ing “We Remember.” The middle when this terrible day took place, World Trade Center, which was Forget.” The 2006 Atlas Production film school band played the national it is good that you remember and donated to the Parish and is now These were just some of the com- focused largely on the attack of anthem, and “Taps” was played by replace the evil that was seen that in the Chapel. Many local first re- memorations which took place the World Trade Center and the four middle school students. day by shining the light of God that sponders as well as retired first re- within the Diocese. Our Lady of aftermath of the two towers fall- The ceremony also took time to is within you.” sponders from the New York City Lourdes Parish in Venice hosted ing, including the work of the many honor New York Fire Department and Washington, D.C., areas, were a “Blue Mass” Sept. 9 celebrated chaplains who worked alongside Lt. Scott Hawkins, who survived the NAPLES MEMORIAL present. by Bishop Frank J. Dewane which firefighters and police officers as collapse of the World Trade Center MASS A display in the narthex of the honored all first responders living they combed through the rubble while responding to the tragedy. A Mass was also celebrated at St. church included the cross, and and deceased. Other “Blue Masses” for months following the attacks, “I want to thank you for remem- Peter the Apostle Parish in Naples posters showing the images of were scheduled in several other changing boots every three hours bering my 343 fallen brothers and which drew a large crowd as the the firefighters and police officers parishes in September. n

NEWSbriefs Catechetical on the faith and being a witness to gelization Institute to conduct the No. 204, Holmes Beach, FL, 34217. the saint teams competed for the the Gospel. Catechetical Sunday workshop which taught those gath- For more details, you can email ultimate World Cup trophy — the Sunday sends is an opportunity for all to rededi- ered how to share their faith in a [email protected]. The amount of Golden Chalice and Eucharist. cate themselves to this mission as a non-confrontational joyous way. the donation will not be revealed to For the project, the students did forth educators community of faith. the recipient. research on saints and presented On Sept. 16, the Church cel- Seminarian Fund information about how they be- ebrated Catechetical Sunday. The Basic The Venice Diocese Council of World Cup with came a saint and why they were 2018 theme is “Enlisting Witnesses Catholic Women invites you to cel- important to their respective coun- for Jesus Christ.” Those who the evangelization ebrate Priesthood Sunday, Oct. 28, a saintly twist tries. parish has designated to serve as training in a special way, by sending your Middle school students at St. In sixth grade, the winning team catechists were called forth to be priests a Seminarian Fund “In hon- Elizabeth Seton Catholic School in was St. Damien Molokai of Belgium; commissioned for their ministry Approximately 100 people took or of” card. The diocesan council’s Naples recently participated in the in seventh grade, the top team was at Masses throughout the week- part in a daylong evangelization Seminarian Fund helps to support first ever FIFA (Forever in Faith As- St. Damien Mary Mackillop of Aus- end. Catechetical Sunday serves as workshop Sept. 22 at Our Lady of the education of Diocesan semi- sociation) World Cup Tournament. tralia; and the lead eighth-grade a wonderful opportunity to reflect Perpetual Help Retreat Center in narians. Send $1 plus a donation to Using 32 Catholic saints from the team was St. Jose Sanchez del Rio of on the role that each person plays, Venice. The Legion of Mary, Mana- the VDCCW Seminarian Fund to 32 different countries from the ac- Mexico. by virtue of Baptism, in handing sota Curia, invited St. Paul Evan- Cornelia Zanetti, 5808 Gulf Drive, tual 2018 World Cup Tournament, A5 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Sept. 28-Oct. 11, 2018 Scouts learn about Ten Commandments BOB REDDY Commandments. of the Florida Catholic staff Scouts followed a map of the re- treat center property to different lo- VENICE | When you are mem- cations marking where they would ber of the Scouts, you go on hikes to learn about each Commandment. learn various lessons in wayfind- The retreat center sits on the Myak- ing, survival and ecology. Along ka River and has a perimeter road the shores of the Myakka River in which is lined by large oak trees. Venice Sept 15, Scouts from across Along the way the Scouts saw vari- the Diocese Venice combined their ous religious statues, Stations of the traditional hike with a strong reli- Cross, benches and villas, as well as gious twist. They learned about the a conference center and Chapel. Ten Commandments and how they At designated points tablets were serve as strong lessons that can be placed with a Roman numeral in- applied to everyday life. dicating the respective Command- More than 150 Boy Scouts, Cub ment that was to be discussed at Scouts, American Heritage Girls, that location. At these locations, the Girl Scouts and Brownies from sev- Scouts found an adult leader, who At left, Scouts from across the Diocese particpate in a 10 Commandment Hike Sept. 22 at Our Lady of eral areas of the Catholic Scouting then provided an overview of the Perpetual Help Retreat Center in Venice. At right, Diocesan Scout Chaplain Father Lawton Lang presents community in the Diocese gath- specific Commandment. The pre- a "How to Pray the Rosary" card to a Cub Scout as part of the a Sept. 22 awards presentation following ered at Our Lady of Perpetual Help sentations were primarily geared the hike. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) Retreat Center in Venice. toward elementary to middle Bob Paquette, Diocese Scout Ac- school-aged children, engaging the gathered in the Chapel. Father Law- picting two stone tablets on which Some of the American Heritage tivities Coordinator, organized the girls and boys in a discussion about ton Lang, Diocesan Scout Chaplain, the Commandments are written. Girls spent the entire weekend at event with the intention of bring- ways to obey the specific Com- spoke to the them about his experi- They were also each presented with the retreat center in villas, and took ing Scouts together for a unified mandment being addressed. Each ence becoming an Eagle Scout and a rosary blessed by Bishop Frank J. part in a number of different activi- purpose with an aspect focused on stop built on the messages of the how Scouting changed his life. For Dewane. Several Scout units were ties including a campfire, Stations faith while helping the youth gain various stops. their participation, each Scout re- honored for their help in organizing of the Cross and the Mass celebrat- a greater appreciation for the Ten Following the walk, the Scouts ceived an achievement patch de- the Ten Commandment hike. ed by Father Lang. n Diocese well represented at National Encuentro

BOB REDDY “We heard about the need for of the Florida Catholic staff support from the local Bishop for lay movements and the call for more VENICE | Representatives from faith formation in Spanish,” Father the Diocese of Venice just returned Stewart explained. “Bishop has from Fifth National Encuentro, or been very supportive to the needs V Encuentro, in Grapevine, Texas, of the lay movements for a long time and reaffirmed that this Diocese is and helped encourage the unifica- at the forefront of outreach to the tion of the various groups which Hispanic Catholic Community. The has had a very positive impact. Also, Sept. 20-23 event was a gathering of this Diocese started the first faith more than 3,200 Hispanic Catholic formation program in Spanish in leaders and about 125 Bishops from late 2017 and we are beginning new across the country. classes in the next few weeks.” The gathering included a Dioce- The opportunity to participate in san delegation led by Bishop Frank the V National Encounter as a del- J. Dewane that included more than egate of the Diocese of Venice was a dozen key lay representatives enriching for Jose Soto, business from different ecclesial movements manager of Jesus the Worker Par- in the local Hispanic community as ish in Fort Myers. Soto said it was well as two priests, a deacon, and important to be able to share the a religious sister. The event served pastoral needs of the Diocesan His- Bishop Frank J. Dewane is seen with some of the the Diocesan delegation to the Fifth National Encuentro, as a key moment in the multi-year panic community not only to the or V Encuentro gathering Sept. 20-23 in Grapevine, Texas. (COURTESY) outreach initiated by the U.S. Con- 3,200 Hispanic delegates from the ference of Catholic Bishops, with 14 Episcopal Regions in the U.S., but erywhere and wanted to learn what great and wonderful impact in our one voice to commit to being mis- a goal of discerning ways for the to the Bishops of the U.S. we were learning and how we are Church.” sionary disciples of a Church that Church in the U.S. to better respond Representing the Charismatic going to bring back this excitement Raul Ezquivel, of Holy Cross Par- demands new ways of evangelizing to the ever-growing Hispanic pres- Movement, Grace Munoz, who is to the Diocese.” ish in Palmetto who represented the those who are in the peripheries. ence. from St. Catherine Parish in Se- Father Jiobani Batista, Pastor John XXIII Movement for the Dio- Unlike previous Encuentros, Bishop Dewane attended a va- bring, came back from Texas on of St. Margaret Parish in Clewis- cese, said that the event was inspir- where a national pastoral plan was riety of the sessions and said the fire. “There was so much energy ton, said his priesthood ministry ing and rewarding as each speaker developed following the national opening prayer at a session focus- and spirituality. We all focused on gained so much strength with the brought real substance in how the gathering, the results of the Fifth ing on justice and peace, which is what we can do for Jesus’ Church.” encounter and described the con- Church can better reach Hispanic Encuentro, or V Encuentro, will be one of his areas of responsibility as Munoz was impressed by how ference. Catholics. Ezquivel added that he compiled into a final document that Chair of the USCCB Committee on much the U.S. Bishops have invest- “Specifically, the youth are en- is anxious to share what he learned, will be shared with Archdioceses, Domestic Justice and Human De- ed in the Encuentro process and couraging me to work with them particularly how to better engage Dioceses and parishes, so each can velopment. reaching out the Hispanic Catho- for a better future of our Church in the young people of the Church to utilize it to reinforce and strengthen Father Claudio Stewart, Diocese lic Community. “That investment the U.S,” Father Batista said. “It was ensure they remain active as they their Hispanic ministry groups. Hispanic Ministries Director, said is in our present and our future remarkable to see Bishops, priests, grow older. “This is important be- During the conference, Bishop the weekend served as an affirma- and it means so much to be able religious and lay people shifting cause they are the future.” Dewane was interviewed by ETWN, tion that the Diocese of Venice is to be heard,” Munoz said. “We are from Spanish to English or English The wide range of participants as were Soto of Jesus the Worker heading in the right direction when so blessed in this Diocese because to Spanish and even Spanglish. impressed all of the delegates, from Parish, and Mayra Donan, a teacher it comes to outreach to Hispanic Bishop Dewane understands that. The results of this encounter will the humblest lay person to the high- at St. Catherine Catholic School in faithful. During the conference he was ev- be very noticeable and will create a est Cardinal, all were united with Sebring. n Sept. 28-Oct. 11, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY A6 Couple copes with loss the Delaney way

SUSAN LAIELLI Special to the Florida Catholic

BRADENTON | There was something special about a married couple who attended the Diocese of Venice Religious Freedom Film Festival in Sarasota during the summer; maybe it was the way they introduced themselves. “Our faith is everything to us,” said Chuck Delaney, who said those words with sheer conviction, lead- ing one to assume he was there to solely defend religious freedom. He was joined at the event by his wife, Pictutred are photos of the Delaney sons Scott, left, and Doug, who Carol, who stood shaking her head died in 1989 and 2016, respectively. (COURTESY). up and down in a “yes” motion, confirming the importance of their Scott. I saw him everywhere follow- FYI faith. ing his death — in people walking Minutes later during that initial down the street, in music on the ra- Bereavement support work- greeting, Chuck briefly mentioned dio, everywhere.” shops: Thursday, Nov. 15, 1:30 that they lost not one, but two sons, The funeral Mass for Scott was p.m., Incarnation Parish, 2929 Bee who passed on before them in very celebrated at St. Joseph, followed by Ridge Road, Sarasota; and 6:30 p.m., Epiphany Cathedral, 350 different circumstances. Each con- another service in Massachusetts Tampa Ave. W., Venice. Hosted firming, “without our Faith, we for additional family and Scott’s by Diocese Office of Family Life. would be lost.” Maybe it was their Peabody High School friends, who Topic: “Surviving the Holidays,” led strength that was palpable, for sure the couple said were all wonderful by Deacon Henry de Mena, who Chuck and Carol Delaney of St. Joseph Parish in Bradenton load up their grief was noticeable. to them during that time, but the has a degree in counseling with their car with items they will distribute to homeless in the area. In a later meeting held at St. Jo- pain was unbearable. extensive training and experience in seph Parish in Bradenton, which “People kept telling us it would bereavement. The workshop is free “I wasn’t ready to accept the back into his heart and received the Carol believes is “a very, very, spe- get better after a year. Not true,” said with a meal included. Registration death of our only remaining son, Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, cial Parish,” the Delaneys agreed to Carol, who found anger creeping in is required at www.dioceseofvenice. whom we loved so desperately,” which Carol said relieved so much share more about their painful sto- more and more. org/calendar. For more information, Carol said. She left the Chapel to tell fear for him. He passed away peace- ry, so others may learn coping skills Not sure how to go on, both contact Kim Elsmore at elsmore@ the ladies in the Parish office the fully Aug. 24, 2016, with Carol sit- from the deep and unimaginable Chuck and Carol, along with their dioceseofvenice.org awful news. ting quietly by his side as she rested pain of losing their only children, other son, Doug, mourned the loss The couple, who prayed faith- her hand on his chest. 27 years apart. of Scott deeply, and eventually al- fully for a cure, clung to the hope The Delaneys are inspirational Upon sitting down forming an lowed the unfathomable grief to was not able to walk when the Man- that chemotherapy and radiation to many, not only for their strength intimate circle inside a small room shatter their faith. “We left God’s atee County Sheriff’s Office gave or one of the clinical trials would through grieving the loss of two in the Parish hall, Carol set up two Church,” said Carol, who at the a two-day notice to evacuate the put the cancer into remission and adult children, but they are a solid framed pictures: one of Scott and time could neither understand nor area. They helped find a permanent spare the life of their child. Fol- example of how to be strong in faith, one of Doug. This was not going to reconcile why her eldest child had home for the man, who remains in- lowing a two-year battle with can- and to love Jesus Christ wholeheart- be easy. to die. capacitated, but safe today. A wom- cer, Doug, who must have sensed edly — not only during the good “Dec. 7, 1989, was a beautiful A long 10 years would pass before an in the group, known as “Tish,” finality, sat his parents down for a times. morning, and our son Scott had just the couple would accept the call found permanent housing, but was talk. Today, both Chuck and Carol moved down to Bradenton from from the Holy Spirit to come back murdered in December 2017. “About two weeks before he keep their car full of supplies for the Massachusetts, and he was on his to the Church, and each chose to They continued to feel supported died, he told us the end was near homeless — blankets, socks, tow- way to work,” Carol said. act on it. “We saw a program at St. by the priests, deacons, staff and for him. It wasn’t until then that ac- els and dry goods — as they go to Scott, 23, was riding his motor- Joseph Parish called, ‘We Miss You,’ parishioners, whom Carol said are ceptance came, and our prayers be- work for Our Lord and Savior Jesus cycle on U.S. 41 in Bradenton that designed for fallen-away Catholics,” like family, and would be a strong gan to change, now asking God for Christ. morning and was involved in a said Carol, who admittedly brought support system for their next pain- a peaceful death for our son,” Carol “You never know who might crash. the chip on her shoulder to the first ful and unexpected challenge. said. need these things,” said Chuck. “It’s “I was at work on Longboat Key meeting. It wouldn’t be long before Doug, the couple’s youngest son, Doug, who sadly had fallen away the only thing that keeps up going when Scott’s friend notified me her heart opened again. moved to Bradenton shortly after from the Church following his — this Church and helping some- there was an accident,” said Chuck, “Over the eight-week program, his older brother died, following brother’s death, had accepted Jesus one else.” n who with Carol would soon experi- we were asked to take turns car- graduation from college with a de- ence the dreaded police officer visit ing for a small mustard seed in a gree in engineering. Soon after, he to their Bradenton home confirm- planter, which blossomed into an married, fathered two children and ing the worst possible scenario. De- impressive plant by the end of the took his first job at PRINCE Engi- spite wearing a helmet, Scott did not session,” Carol said. “And the par- neering. survive the crash. ticipants, they blossomed too.” He quickly rose to the level of vice Complimentary The couple, who were advised by Over the next 17 years they be- president during his 25 years with Consultation many not to see their son following came involved in many ministries the firm, securing one of the largest the crash due to the severity of his at St. Joseph Parish, including vol- contracts in company history: the RN Health Advocates LLC injuries, regret that decision. “We unteering as extraordinary minis- “Diverging Diamond” construction never really got to say goodbye to ters of holy Communion, bringing project on I-75 at the University Exit Get the Most from Your Healthcare him,” Chuck said. the Eucharist to the sick and home- in Sarasota. The Delaneys, who at the time bound. The couple also started a Carol recalled Doug had been Empower yourself or your loved one were new to St. Joseph Parish and homeless outreach program, bring- battling an illness for almost a year • Family support in managing healthcare when you can’t be there only had just begun to establish ing food and clothing to homeless and was awaiting some answers. • Coaching, coordinate care, collaborate with all providers • Private and Customized Initial Health History Document Services friendships at the Church, found camps throughout Bradenton. She remembered being in the Ad- 11326-0928 themselves obviously devastated. In the early days of the homeless oration Chapel at St. Joseph on a • Individual wellbeing and preventative coaching “I prayed, especially to the ministry, they befriended six peo- Wednesday morning in October • ½ hour complimentary “Meet and Greet” consultation Blessed Mother,” Carol said. “She ple living in the woods near their 2014, when Doug called to say the lost her Son, Jesus. She knew what subdivision, bringing meals to the medical test results were in. He was Contact Mary or Charlene Today! this was like. I believed she could camp after Mass on Sundays. They diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic 239-908-6905 • [email protected] ask her Son Jesus to bring back our recall one of the people in the camp cancer. Visit online at: www.innerstrengthadvocates.com A7 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Sept. 28-Oct. 11, 2018

Vocations Office, 941-486-4720. bishop/bishop-frank-j-dewane/. and breakfast. www.stagnesnaples. 80th annual Kristallnacht DIOCESAN EVENTS Veterans Day Mass, Nov. 11, 3 Young adult opportunities. org, DeaconRoberto@ Commemoration, Nov. 4, 2:30 p.m., Sarasota National Cemetery, • Naples area, Theology on stagnesnaples.org. p.m., Temple Shalom, 4630 Pine 40 Days for Life fall Ridge Road, Naples. Presented campaign, through Nov. 4. All are 9810 State Road 72/Clark Road, Tap, Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., first Faith and Ale, returns Oct. 18, approximately five miles east of Tuesdays, St. John the Evangelist 6 p.m., Our Lady of Light Parish, by Catholic Jewish Dialogue of invited to join Christians in praying Collier County. Recounts events of in front of Planned Parenthood for I-75. All are invited to attend. Parish; second Tuesdays, St. Agnes Fort Myers. This ministry for men Active military personnel are Parish; third Tuesdays, St. Peter the helps everyone learn more about Nov. 9-10, 1938, in Germany when an end to abortion Sign up online: mobs attacked Jewish society. www.40daysforlife.com (choose encouraged to wear their uniform. Apostle Parish; fourth Tuesdays, St. their faith and grow closer to Ample seating and parking at William Parish. our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Free and open to the public. either the Sarasota or Fort Myers [email protected]. location). the cemetery. Gail Ardy, ardy@ • Lehigh Acres area, LOFT, Speaker: Artie Boyle, author and dioceseofvenice.org, 941-484-9543. Development Director of the Holiday bazaar, Nov. 10, Faith formation classes third Mondays, 6 p.m., St. Raphael Bereavement support Parish, 2514 Lee Blvd. 239-369- Archdiocese of Boston. Locations 8 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Peter the in Spanish, starting Oct. 5 at will vary throughout the 2018-19 Apostle Parish, 5130 Rattlesnake various locations. Registrations workshops, Nov. 15, 1:30 p.m., 1831. Incarnation Parish, 2929 Bee • Fort Myers area, “Rooted at season. Future dates include Nov. 8, Hammock Road, Naples. are open. http://dioceseofvenice. Dec. 6. For information and tickets: Sponsored by Parish Council of org/formacion, pastoralhispana@ Ridge Road, Sarasota; and 6:30 St. John XXIII,” first Thursdays, 7:15 p.m., Epiphany Cathedral, 350 p.m. Kelly Evers, 239-561-3022. www.faithandale.com. Catholic Women. Actively seeking dioceseofvenice.org. vendors. Maxine Henderson, Tampa Ave. W., Venice. Topic: Create a Catholic legacy to America Needs Fatima Rosary Programa de Formación en [email protected], “Surviving the Holidays.” Led support seminarian education. Rally, Oct. 13, noon. Date coincides Español, comenzando el 5 de 239-919-3130. Vendor forms: by Deacon Henry de Mena, who A gift to the Timothy Endowment with the 101st anniversary of octubre en varios lugares. Las http://www.stpeternaples.org/ccw- has a degree in counseling with Fund will help provide income the final Our Lady of Fatima registraciones están abiertas. Para extensive training and experience apparition. All are welcome. --holiday-bazaar. Información e inscripción: http:// to train a record number of new in bereavement. Free, meal seminarians who will be future • Georgia’s Flower Shop, 21186 Fall festival, Nov. 15, 6-11 dioceseofvenice.org/formacion, included. Registration required: p.m.; Nov. 16, 5 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; pastoralhispana@dioceseofvenice. priests for years to come. 941-441- Olean Blvd., Port Charlotte, which www.dioceseofvenice.org/calendar. 1124, [email protected]. is adjacent to a local abortion Nov. 17, noon-1 a.m.; Nov. 18, 2-11 org. Information: Kim Elsmore, p.m., St. Raphael Parish, 2514 Lee Legal help available for doctor. Red Mass, Oct. 24, 5:30 p.m., St. [email protected]. Blvd., Lehigh Acres. Food, games, needy. Cenacle Legal Services • Corner of Winkler Road and Martha Parish, 200 N. Orange Ave., rides, raffles, more. 239-369-1831. Sugar Bowl Show of Shows, Inc. (CLS), a not-for-profit legal aid College Parkway, Fort Myers, next Sarasota. Bishop Frank J. Dewane Nov. 25, 2 p.m., Venice Performing Craft sale, Nov. 16, 3-6 p.m.; will celebrate Mass for all Catholic organization, in partnership with to a Planned Parenthood abortion Arts Center. Features California Surf the Diocese of Venice, serves legal facility. Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Elk’s Lodge, members of the legal profession Incorporated, all former members 401 Indiana Ave., Englewood. in Parishes and the community, needs of its income-eligible clients • Intersection of U.S. 41 and Pine of the Beach Boys. All proceeds in South Sarasota County without Ridge Road, Naples. Hosted by St. Raphael Parish their families and staff. Reception will go to help families in the Council of Catholic Women. regard to creed, race, age, sex, White Mass and lecture for hosted by the Catholic Lawyer community who are experiencing Marianne Riley, 607-922-1418; disability, ethnicity or status in the medical professionals, Oct. 18, Guild follows. R.S.V.P. before Oct. a financial hardship. Sponsored Judie Bull, 941-374-5690. U.S. CLS attorneys volunteer pro the Feast of St. Luke, 8:30 a.m., 10: Deacon Paul Consbruck, paul@ by Catholic Charities and local bono. To request an appointment: St. Agnes Parish, 7775 Vanderbilt Venice Diocese Council adoptfla.com, 941-966-6706. Knights of Columbus councils. 941-244-0308, CenacleLegal@gmail. Beach Road, Naples. Lecture of Catholic Women Latina Fort Myers Prayer Walk Tickets: $25, $30 or $40. www. com. CLS offices are located at 237 and breakfast follow in Parish Convocation, Nov. 17, 9 a.m.- for Life, Oct. 25 8 a.m. Mass, veniceperformingartscenter.com. N. Nassau St., Venice. Follow on Center. “Conscience Protections 6 p.m., Sacred Heart Parish, Resurrection Parish, 8121 Cypress Now enrolling. The Institute Bradenton. Speakers: Father Juan Lake Drive, Fort Myers, with Facebook at Cenacle Legal Services. for Health Care Providers,” for Catholic Studies and Formation Television Mass for the presented by Kathleen M. Raviele, Carlos Sack and Father Claudio Bishop Frank J. Dewane as the is accepting enrollment in its Stewart on the topics Mary and main celebrant. The prayer was homebound in the northern M.D. Cost: $50. Register and pay graduate program in theology and portions of the Diocese, 9:30 online: www.stagnesnaples.org. women of the New Testament, will follow Mass nearby outside catechesis for the spring 2019. 941- and “What is the Mass?” All talks Planned Parenthood, 8595 College a.m. on the CW Network; in the Information: Maggie Brady, 239- 766-7334, www.institute-dov.org. southern portions of the Diocese, 592-1949. in Spanish. Cost: $20. Iris Gomez: Parkway (intersection of Winkler 863 245-3269. Road) to pray the rosary. Those Novena of Masses for Life. 10:30 a.m., on WFTX-TV (FOX- 9th annual International who have difficulty walking or Masses continue at various parishes 4). Check your local listings for Festival, Oct. 21, noon-5 p.m., standing can pray before the throughout the Diocese on the channel information. Leaflet St. Agnes Parish, 7775 Vanderbilt Blessed Sacrament in the Church 25th of each month through missals are available upon request Beach Road, Naples. Food, drink, VOLUNTEERS while others proceed to the Christmas. Jeanne Berdeaux, by calling 941-484-9543 and asking attire and entertainment from NEEDED sidewalk Questions? Contact 941-441-1101, Berdeaux@ about the TV Mass or by writing: 20 countries. San Muro, 239-537- dioceseofvenice.org; www. Jeanne Berdeaux at Berdeaux@ TV Mass, Diocese of Venice, 1000 9895; Martha Valesco, 239-687- Prison ministry. Join a team dioceseofvenice.org/respectlife. dioceseofvenice.org or 941-374- Pinebrook Road, Venice, FL 34285. 8038. of volunteers who share God’s 1068. Come to the Water day of Gail Ardy: 941-486-4714, ardy@ Faith and Wine Lee County, love and mercy with those 11th step retreat for women prayer, second Wednesdays, dioceseofvenice.org. Oct. 25, 6 p.m., St. Columbkille incarcerated in any of the 21 jails/ in recovery, Oct. 26-28, Our Lady 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Our Lady of Safe Environment training. Parish, Fort Myers. Speaker: prisons throughout the Diocese. of Perpetual Help Retreat Center, Perpetual Help Retreat Center, As part of the Safe Environment Jess Echervery, “Wounded and No previous experience required; 3989 S. Moon Drive, Venice. Talks, 3989 S. Moon Drive, Venice. All Program, the Diocese of Venice Redeemed Like Jesus.” Tickets: newcomers are paired with discussion, time for reflection and are welcome. Cost: $35, includes requires that all employees and $10 or $40 for season. www. experienced volunteers. Contact rest. Register: www.olph-retreat. continental breakfast, lunch, two those volunteers who work with faithandwineleecounty.com. Robert Hiniker: 863-558-0407, conferences and opportunities org/11th-step-retreat-for-women- children and/or vulnerable adults Christmas craft bazaar, Oct. [email protected]. for Sacrament of Reconciliation, in-recovery, 941-486-0233. be fingerprinted and trained in 26, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Oct. 27, 8:30 Family counselor. Catholic private meditation and prayer. Safe Environment. For class times a.m.-noon, Resurrection Parish, Charities of Collier County is Project Rachel Post-Abortion www.olph-retreat.org/1-day- and locations, contact your local 8121 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort seeking a bilingual volunteer for Healing Retreat in Spanish, Oct. retreats, 941-486-0233. 27. For confidential information, parish or Diocesan school or visit Myers. Sponsored by Women’s the Family Counseling Center in contact Sylvia Jimenez at 941- World Youth Day 2019. www.dioceseofvenice.org. Report Guild. Quilts, knit and crochet Naples. Brenda Lee Anderson, 412-5860 or project.rachel@ Diocese is planning a group trip all abuses against minors to the items, wreaths, handcrafted banderson@catholiccharitiescc. dioceseofvenice.org. to World Youth Day 2019 in Florida Department of Children items, home-baked items, gift org; 239-455-2655, ext. 100. Panama, Jan. 19-28, 2019. Includes and Families at 1-800-962-2873. baskets raffle, $1 table, jewelry, Experienced fathers willing Fall Harvest Dinner, Oct. four-star hotel accommodations, To report abuse by Diocesan books, collectibles and vintage to coach new dads how to take 27, 5-7 p.m., Our Lady Queen of nonstop flights and other perks. personnel or volunteers, please also items. 239-481-7171, melanie@ care of their family and be a great Martyrs Parish, 833 Magellan Drive, Registration is now open. Contact call the Diocesan Victims Assistance resurrectionch.org. father are needed at Pregnancy Sarasota. Dinner of ham, Boston your Parish youth director, DRE, Coordinator at 941-416-6114. “Called and Gifted” Solutions Inc. Offices in Venice, baked beans, mac and cheese, or Joshua Mazrin, Diocesan workshop, Oct. 27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., North Port and Port Charlotte. salad and desserts. Cost: $10; $5 for Evangelization Director, mazrin@ St. Agnes Parish, 7775 Vanderbilt Callie Cowan, Pregnancy Solutions children 6-12. Call 941-755-1826. dioceseofvenice.org, 941-484-9543. COMMUNITY Beach Road, Naples. Presentation Executive Director, 941-408-7100. 2018 Diocesan Youth Rally, Project Rachel. Do you often by Mary Sharon Moore and AFCAAM, a program of Nov. 3, Charlotte Harbor Event think about an abortion you or a EVENTS Charlie Hoover of Catherine of Catholic Charities, 3681 Michigan Center, Punta Gorda. For eighth- loved one had years ago? Project Laps for Life 5K walk/ Siena Institute, Colorado Springs. Ave., Fort Myers, needs volunteers to 12th-graders. Theme: “Be Rachel offers hope and healing run, Oct. 6, 8:30 a.m., Nathan Theme: “Discover God’s Call for reception desk. Requirements: Courageous!” Registration is only after abortion for women and Benderson Park, Sarasota. Knights for Your Life,” on the nature personable, basic computer and through local Parish youth groups, men. Sylvia, 941-412-5860 (English, of Columbus Our Lady of Victory of charisms, call and vocation, copier knowledge, excellent religious education programs or Español, Deutsch). All calls are Council 3358 is helping to raise and discernment. Cost: $30 per phone skills, can lift 25lbs. Strong Catholic schools. No registration at confidential. Retreat in planning money for an ultrasound for person, includes all materials, a preference for bilingual (Spanish/ the door. Joshua Mazrin, mazrin@ stages. Video testimonials: www. My Choice Pregnancy Center, light breakfast and lunch; $25 English) candidates. 30 hours: dioceseofvenice.org. dioceseofvenice.org/offices/respect- Sarasota. Cost: $35. https:// until Sept. 1. www.stagnesnaples. Monday-Wednesday 10 a.m.-5 Vocations Awareness life/post-abortion-help. Weekend, Nov. 9-11, St. John runsignup.com/Race/FL/Sarasota/ org. Some materials available in p.m.; Thursday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; “Witnessing Faith with SarasotaLapsforLife. Spanish. Ivy O’Malley, 239-592- Friday 9 a.m.-noon. 239 461-0233. Vianney College Seminary, Miami. Bishop Dewane,” last Fridays, St. Agnes 5K walk/run for 1949, [email protected]. Catholic Charities Diocese Open to young men 16 and older. 8:30 a.m., on 1660 AM in Naples, life, Oct. 6, 6-10 a.m., St. Agnes Fall Harvest Dinner, Oct. of Venice Inc. The agency has 31 Prayer, talks, sports, and other fun and 1410 AM and 106.7 FM in Fort Parish, 7775 Vanderbilt Beach 27, 5-7 p.m., Our Lady Queen of service locations. Catholic Charities activities with the seminarians and Myers. Listen anywhere online at Road, Naples. Cost: $25 for adults; Martyrs Parish, 833 Magellan Drive, depends greatly on volunteers priests of the seminary. No cost RelevantRadio.com. Join Bishop $10 for children under 12. Proceeds Sarasota. Dinner of ham, Boston and volunteer opportunities and transportation is provided. Frank J. Dewane for his monthly benefit pro-life causes in Collier baked beans, mac and cheese, are always available. www. Register: Father Eric Scanlan, talks. You can also find them at County area. All paying participants salad and desserts. Cost: $10; $5 for catholiccharitiesdov.org, or call Diocese Vocations Director, http://dioceseofvenice.org/our- [email protected]; will receive a T-shirt, refreshments, children 6-12. Call 941-755-1826. 941-488-5581. Sept. 28-Oct. 11, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY A8 Pilgrimage to Rome brings Church to life

MARK JAHNKE dence right on the Tiber River Raphael Rooms fostered a deeper Special to the Florida Catholic which allows them to experience appreciation of truth” for him. And more fully life in the Eternal City. another said that “going to confes- AVE MARIA | There is no better Pizza, espresso, and gelato fueled sion at St. Peter’s Basilica brought place to experience the intersection them as they walk throughout the me closer to Jesus Christ.” of faith, philosophy, history, society, city and see so much Catholic and In 2015 when the Donahue Acad- politics and art than in Rome. So Western heritage. In addition to emy began to plan a student sum- there is no better place for students their days in Rome, they take day mer pilgrimage to Rome, it was of a classical Catholic school to visit trips to Ostia, Sperlonga and Assisi. only a dream that such a trip would than Rome. Thanks to God’s grace One of the students’ favorite days bear this tremendous spiritual fruit and the generosity of benefactors, was biking the Appian Way from borne among the participants. After students at the Donahue Academy Rome to the Catacombs of St. Cal- 10 days in Italy, the group returns of Ave Maria Parish have this op- lixtus. The day begins with Mass at spiritually fed, intellectually stim- portunity. the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, ulated and physically exhausted. For two summers now, rising pack a picnic lunch, and spend the The pilgrims enrich the school cul- juniors and seniors have gone on day biking the ancient cobblestone ture as they share their experiences a 10-day pilgrimage to some of road, passing such sites as St. Paul’s with the rest of their classmates in Rome’s and the surrounding re- place of martyrdom and Jesus’ mi- humanities seminars, Latin class, gion’s greatest sites. The students raculous appearance to St. Peter theology discussions and worship have prayed before the tomb of St. while they pedal their way to the at Mass. Peter in the necropolis below St. burial place of so many of the faith- The school is grateful to its bene- Peter’s Basilica; they have stood at ful departed. factors and patroness, Mother the site of Caesar’s assassination Such experiences have made Mary, for helping them through two while reading historical accounts “history come alive in a unique successful pilgrimages. It is prayed of the event; they have seen the site way” as one student pilgrim put it. that scores of Donahue Academy of so many martyrs in the Colos- “The Colosseum and the Roman graduates will have the chance to seum; they have knelt in the place Forum allowed me to imagine how echo the words of a recent pilgrim: where St. Augustine recounts the my family and I might have lived “This trip has been one of the most last earthly days he spent with his years ago in Rome,” said a partici- amazing experiences of my life.” n beloved mother, St. Monica in Os- pant. Another student stated that tia; and they have walked the same “the Sistine Chapel gave me a deep- Mark Jahnke is the Vice Principal Students from the Donahue Academy of Ave Maria Parish in Ave streets of Assisi as St. Francis and St. er appreciation of beauty.” After vis- of the Academy of Ave Maria Par- Maria are seen in front of Castel Sant’Angelo while on a summer Clare. iting the Vatican Museums, one stu- ish and can be reached at mark. pilgrimage to Rome. (COURTESY) The students stayed in a resi- dent said that “walking through the [email protected].

NEWSbriefs Bishop celebrates beginning Oct. 2, 7-9 p.m., at Our John or Maureen at lengyelm@ Lady of Light Parish, Room 308, comcast.net or 941-493-9607. The Mass for high 19680 Cypress View Drive, Fort pilgrimage is not an event spon- Myers. sored by the Diocese of Venice. school Some of the benefits of the pro- While Bishop Dewane will be To start each school year, Bish- gram include working through attending this pilgrimage, nei- op Frank J. Dewane celebrates the emotional upheaval of sepa- ther he nor the Diocese is respon- Mass for students at each of the 15 ration and divorce, finding per- sible for any of the arrangements. Diocesan Catholic schools. From sonal healing and hope, and dis- mid-August to mid-September covering a deeper understanding Antidote for the Bishop did just that. The final of God’s love. Mass in the season was Sept. 13 at Registration cost is $25 with medical abortions Cardinal Mooney Catholic High scholarships available. Contact available locally School in Sarasota. FaithFormation@ourladyoflight. As at the other Masses, the com to register or call Diane at A woman who regrets taking Bishop offered words of encour- 239-267-7088, ext. 240. the abortion pill can still save Students donate families in need. The packages do- agement and recognition of the her child through Abortion Pill nated in early September were de- faculty and staff. He also noted Holy Land Reversal, available free through care packages livered to support Bethesda House, that they serve as representatives Southwest Florida’s own Com- Members of the Cardinal a program of Catholic Charities Di- of the school and the Church pilgrimage set munity Pregnancy Clinics Inc., Mooney Catholic High School St. ocese of Venice Inc., which provides when they are out in the commu- A pilgrimage to the Holy Land with locations in Naples, Fort My- Vincent de Paul Society Club do- support services and a community nity. This year, the Bishop also will take place Feb.4-14, 2019. ers and Sarasota. nated care packages as part of their center for those with HIV/AIDS in blessed rosaries following each Franciscan Father Peter Vasko, A second pill, Misoprostol, is yearly commitment to help many downtown Sarasota. Mass which were distributed to who has lived in Jerusalem for the usually administered 48 hours the students in the school and past 30 years, will be the spiritual later to expel the aborted child CREDIBILITY ASSESSMENT later to students in surrounding leader, while Bishop Frank J. De- from the uterus. It is that 48- STATEWIDE Parish religious education pro- wane is also joining the pilgrim- hour window between pills when grams. age. abortion pill reversal, a natu- This trip is being organized ral progesterone treatment, can LIE DETECTION/ ‘Surviving by John and Maureen Lengyelm begin saving the baby without who have planned Holy Land harming mother or child. TRUTH VERIFICATION Divorce’ program pilgrimages for 17 years for the Women seeking this life-sav- In an effort to bring hope and Southeastern Lieutenancy of the ing service should visit Option- Criminal, Civil and Corporate Matters healing to those who have expe- Equestrian Order of the Holy Sep- Line.org or call 1-800-712-HELP BBB A+ Rated Firm - All Inquiries Confidential rienced the pain and loneliness of ulcher of Jerusalem. (4357), where they can be referred CJA LIE DETECTION SERVICES a broken marriage, a 13-session The cost of the pilgrimage is directly to the nearest certified “Surviving Divorce: Hope and $3,790, double occupancy, from treatment provider. Statewide Offices: 1-800-224-1320 Healing for the Catholic Family” Newark, New Jersey, to Tel Aviv, For information, call 239-262- www.LieDetectionFL.com program will be held Tuesdays, Israel. For information, contact 6381. A9 FLORIDA NEWS Florida Catholic Sept. 28-Oct. 11, 2018

12473-0928 Florida nun turning 105 said longevity secret is love people, God

CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE titled “Kicking the Habit,” which covers 1913-1999. In it she shares ST. LEO, Fla. | Benedictine a strong tradition of faith from Sister Helen Lange, who turns 105 her family of hard-working early Sept. 28, is described as someone pioneers, her strength in leaving who leaves an endearing mark on home of Rowena, Texas, to join all those she encounters. the Benedictine sisters in Florida, For 44 years, she taught school and the many changes and op- in Texas, Louisiana and Florida, portunities she experienced in a and she talks about these years life of service. with great joy and amazing re- Her life story is both serious call. and funny. It concludes with this A story in the Tampa Bay Times message: “Today I’m looking for- when she turned 100 said that ward to the year 2000 and living Sister Lange, trained in elemen- in a changing era, religious and tary and music education, was laity alike. It is a changing time, part of the group known as the Sister Helen Lange, a member an exciting and a holy one. We Texas Five who taught in Catholic of the Benedictine Sisters of need to embrace it with zeal, faith schools across Florida. She also Florida in St. Leo, turns 105 Sept. and trust in God. We must keep served as school principal for sev- 28. (CNS) the fires of enthusiasm alive.” eral years. She also quoted an old Gaelic When she was growing up, she Antonio. Many of her former stu- saying: “If not to bank the fire, wanted to study piano or pursue a dents say Sister Lange gave them then certainly to bury the coals, career in nursing, but her parents the profound gift of the love of to carry them to new places so couldn’t afford it. Becoming a sis- learning and music. that they can flame again,” call- ter offered her a chance to pursue When she turned 103, the local ing that the challenge for every- higher education and a career. fire department helped her blow one. “This is how we keep the Her key to working with stu- out candles on her cake. flame of God’s love alive in our dents, she told the newspaper, Sister Lange, the long-devoted souls,” she said. was simple: “You’ve got to trust teacher, had a second career in Today, Sister Lange continues the kids and teach them to trust gerontology and pastoral minis- her ministry of service by caring you.” try. She worked at Maria Manor for fellow residents at Heritage Guy Moore, from Tallahassee, in St. Petersburg and coordinat- Park Rehabilitation Center in planned to attend the birthday ed the Benedictine Sisters’ elder Dade City where she lives. celebration of his former teacher hostel program in Belleville, Il- Five years ago, she said her key from St. Martha in Sarasota along linois. to a long life was a positive atti- with graduates from another Her legacy includes the short tude. “You’ve got to love people,” Florida school, St. Anthony in San stories she wrote about her life she said. “And love God.” n 9-Day Holy Land Pilgrimage

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JULIE ASHER or “negligence in the exercise of his ditional, specific measures to be allegations of sexual abuse of mi- wounds. Support is available from Catholic News Service office related to such cases.” taken to repair the scandal and re- nors or sexual harassment of or the Church and within the com- The committee also said it sup- store justice.” misconduct with adults, including munity,” it emphasized. WASHINGTON | Pledging to ported “a full investigation into the The committee acknowledged seminarians and priests. The committee reminded all in “heal and protect with every bit of situation” surrounding Archbish- its members had assembled for • Initiated the process of devel- the church that victims assistance the strength God provides us,” the op Theodore E. McCarrick, former their meeting in Washington at a oping a code of conduct for bishops coordinators are available in every U.S. bishops’ Administrative Com- cardinal-archbishop of Washing- “time of shame and sorrow.” regarding the sexual abuse of a mi- diocese to help victim-survivors mittee Sept. 19 outlined actions to ton, “including his alleged assaults “Some bishops, by their actions nor; sexual harassment of or sexual and their families find resources. address the abuse crisis, including on minors, priests and seminari- or their failures to act, have caused misconduct with an adult; or neg- Since the bishops first adopted approving the establishment of a ans, as well as any responses made great harm to both individuals and ligence in the exercise of his office “the Charter for the Protection of third-party confidential reporting to those allegations.” the Church as a whole,” the com- related to such cases. Children and Young People” in system for claims of any abuse by The statement, released by the mittee said. “They have used their • Supported a full investiga- 2002, the committee said, “hun- bishops. U.S. Conference of Catholic Bish- authority and power to manipulate tion into the situation surrounding dreds of dedicated people … have It also instructed the U.S. bish- ops, came out of the committee’s and sexually abuse others. Archbishop McCarrick, including been working with the Church to ops’ canonical affairs committee semiannual meeting held Sept. “They have allowed the fear of his alleged assaults on minors, support survivors and prevent fu- to develop proposals for policies 11-12 at USCCB headquarters in scandal to replace genuine con- priests, and seminarians, as well ture abuse.” addressing restrictions on bishops Washington. cern and care for those who have any responses made to those al- It said anyone who has been who were removed or resigned be- “This is only a beginning,” the been victimized by abusers,” it legations. “Such an investigation abused must “never hesitate to also cause of allegations of abuse of mi- committee said in its Sept. 19 continued. “For this, we again ask should rely upon lay experts in rel- contact local law enforcement.” nors or adults. It initiated the pro- statement. “Consultation with a forgiveness from both the Lord evant fields, such as law enforce- “If you don’t feel comfortable for cess of developing a code of con- broad range of concerned parents, and those who have been harmed. ment and social services.” any reason with the Church pro- duct for bishops regarding sexual experts and other laity along with Turning to the Lord for strength, As the initiatives get underway, viding help, your diocese can con- misconduct with a minor or adult clergy and religious will yield ad- we must and will do better.” the Administrative Committee nect you with appropriate commu- Full descriptions of the actions asked all U.S. bishops “to join us in nity services,” the committee said. the committee took are as follows: acts of prayer and penance.” “With compassion and without • Approved the establishment “This is a time of deep examina- judgment, the bishops of the Unit- PILGRIMAGE TO CELEBRATE of a third-party reporting system tion of conscience for each bishop. ed States pledge to heal and protect that will receive confidentially, by We cannot content ourselves that with every bit of the strength God phone and online, complaints of our response to sexual assault provides us.” Divine Mercy Sunday 2019 sexual abuse of minors by a bishop within the Church has been suffi- The committee concluded: “Act- and sexual harassment of or sexual cient. Scripture must be our guide ing in communion with the Holy misconduct with adults by a bish- forward. ‘Be doers of the word and Father, with whom we once again in Poland also Prague, op. It will direct those complaints not hearers only,’” it said, quoting renew our love, obedience and loy- to the appropriate ecclesiastical the Letter of James. alty, we make our own the prayer Budapest and Medjugorje authority and, as required by ap- “In all of this,” no one — includ- of Pope Francis in his Aug. 20 let- plicable law, to civil authorities. ing the bishops — can “lose sight ter to the people of God, ‘May the Extension to Lanciano, Loreto, • Instructed the USCCB Com- of those who have suffered from Holy Spirit grant us the grace of San Giovanni and Rome mittee on Canonical Affairs and those who have acted or failed to conversion and the interior anoint- Church Governance to develop act as the Gospel demanded,” it ing needed to express before these proposals for policies addressing said. crimes of abuse our compunction April 25–May 6, 2019 restrictions on bishops who were “For survivors of sexual abuse, and our resolve courageously to removed or resigned because of these days may reopen deep combat them.’” n

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The members pres- abuse.” Sept. 12 after the pope and members ent “extensively reflected together with “He listened very deeply from the of his international Council of Cardinals the Holy Father on the matters of abuse” heart,” said a statement released af- wrapped up three days of meetings. during their deliberations Sept. 10-12. ter the meeting Sept. 13. Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, president of the U.S. Conference tinuing our discernment together, Archbishop McCarrick and semi- of Catholic Bishops, met the pope identifying the most effective next narians, resulting in settlements at the Vatican along with Cardinal steps,” the statement said. totaling more than $100,000. Pope Francis meets with officials representing the U.S. Conference Sean P. O’Malley of Boston, presi- Cardinal DiNardo originally an- In his statement, Cardinal Di- of Catholic Bishops at the Vatican Sept. 13. (VATICAN MEDIA | CNS) dent of the Pontifical Commission nounced that he was requesting a Nardo said the USCCB Executive for the Protection of Minors, Arch- meeting with Pope Francis last Aug. Committee had established three porting complaints against bishops dinal DiNardo issued another state- bishop Jose H. Gomez of Los An- 16. The request followed the release goals: “an investigation into the and the more effective resolution of ment Aug. 27 reiterating his call “for geles, vice president of the USCCB, of the Pennsylvania grand jury re- questions surrounding Archbishop such complaints also would require a prompt and thorough examina- and Msgr. J. Brian Bransfield, gen- port on sexual abuse cases in six McCarrick; an opening of new and the support and involvement of the tion into how the grave moral fail- eral secretary of the conference. Pennsylvania dioceses and the an- confidential channels for reporting Vatican, since only the pope has the ings of a brother bishop could have The USCCB statement described nouncement of credible allegations complaints against bishops; and authority to discipline or remove been tolerated for so long.” the encounter as “a lengthy, fruit- of child sexual abuse committed by advocacy for more effective resolu- bishops. Archbishop Vigano’s statement ful and good exchange,” but did not Archbishop Theodore E. McCar- tion of future complaints.” Following allegations by Arch- “brings particular focus and ur- enter into details about what was rick, the former cardinal-archbish- The U.S. bishops specifically re- bishop Carlo Maria Vigano that gency to this examination,” the discussed or whether any concrete op of Washington. Two dioceses quested the Vatican to conduct an Pope Benedict XVI had imposed cardinal’s statement said. “The measures were taken or promised. also had announced allegations apostolic visitation into questions sanctions on Archbishop McCar- questions raised deserve answers “We look forward to actively con- of inappropriate contact between surrounding Archbishop McCar- rick and that those sanctions had that are conclusive and based on rick. Opening a new process for re- been ignored by Pope Francis, Car- evidence.” n Miami archbishop: Catholics believe in God Patron Saint of Hope St. Jude but ‘don’t believe in us’ This Blessed Bracelet Can Be Yours CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE said. “But anger, especially toward Church leadership who in the past MIAMI | The crisis the Catho- failed to address abuse, shows that lic Church is facing is not “a crisis 2002 came too late for too many vic- of faith” or “mainly about a crisis tims.” of sexual abuse by clergy,” but is “a He quoted St. Paul to the Corin- Act Now! crisis of leadership,” Miami Arch- thians, “In wisdom made perfect, bishop Thomas Wenski said in a instruct and admonish one anoth- Limited Sept. 18 homily. er,” and said these words “should Supply “Our people still do believe in remind us that as a presbyterate we God; but they don’t believe in us,” are accountable to one another and he said. “Of course, they’re sup- to the people we are ordained to posed to believe in the Lord, not us; serve. But also, if we allow the word but if we are going to lead them — of Christ, ‘rich as it is’ to dwell in us, as bishops, as pastors and parish then we know too that we are also priests — they need to be able to accountable to the Lord.” trust us.” Archbishop Wenski told the The archbishop preached to all of priests he hoped they have been Miami’s archdiocesan priests dur- “reading the Office of Readings ORDER NOW toll free at: ing vespers at the start of their an- these days,” because if so they Charm 1-888-720-8247 nual convocation Sept. 18-20. would be reading from St. Augus- Detail Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. EST He talked about the major de- tine’s sermon on pastors. velopments regarding clergy “He is not kind to those who AtonementFriars.org/HopeFC abuse in recent months, saying ‘when they took the milk and cov- they “have reopened wounds that ered themselves with wool, they St. Jude’s Feast Day is October 28th many thought were cauterized in neglected the sheep’ seeking their St. Jude, the patron saint of hope, is Please send ____ St. Jude Blessed Bracelet(s) 2002 when bishops adopted ‘zero own cause and not Christ’s,” the q q q q q Make check payable to: renowned for the miracles attributed I have enclosed $12 $15 $20 $______tolerance’ policy (about) those who archbishop explained. “Later on, q Check/Money order q Visa q MC q Amex Friars of the Atonement. to his intercession. 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MICHAEL SAINSBURY Patriotic Association, under which To firm up state control over pers on Catholicism in China, told appointed Msgr. Pietro Parolin as Catholic News Service priests were ordained and bishops Catholicism, even as the party be- Catholic News Service. The pope undersecretary of state; he would appointed by the state, was not in came more tolerant, the party cre- appointed a raft of underground be instrumental in shaping the BANGKOK | When Deng Xiaop- communion with the Vatican. The ated the Bishops’ Conference of the bishops not approved by China, an- Vatican’s reconciliation with com- ing took charge of the Chinese same tactic was undertaken with Catholic Church in China, founded gering Beijing. munist Vietnam and, eventually, Communist Party in late 1978 and the four other official religions as with 20 state-approved bishops In 1988, the Vatican issued an China. announced his program of reform, the party set up its own bodies to and which, like the patriotic asso- advisory that affirmed its rejection After his 2005 election, Pope it was the beginning of the end of 39 control Buddhism, Taoism, Islam ciation, remains unrecognized by of the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Benedict XVI made it clear that years of isolation for China’s Chris- and Protestantism. Rome. Association and regarded some of normalizing ecclesiastical ap- tians. This situation created the ma- St. John Paul inherited a church its members as non-Catholics. pointments with Hanoi and Beijing The year 1978 was also the be- jor, long-term stumbling block to that had fashioned a policy it de- St. John Paul attempted to double would be a focus. Scholars see his ginning of the 27-year papacy of St. any resumption of official relations scribed as Ostpolitik: keeping down on his efforts to make peace 2007 letter to Chinese Catholics, John Paul II, and it has taken an- with the Holy See. In response, in communications lines open with with Beijing but was advised, Rear- which aimed at making a fresh other 40 years of slow progress and 1958 Pope Pius XII issued the en- communist regimes in Eastern Eu- don says, into a terrible misstep. On start, as the beginning of a new some backward steps for the Vati- cyclical “Ad Apostolorum Prin- rope with the aim of winning and Oct. 1, 2000 -- Chinese National Day phase of negotiations. In it, Pope can to reach its first official agree- cipis,” condemning the activities building upon small gains. The -- he canonized 120 martyrs from Benedict said there should be more ment with Beijing after China cut of the patriotic association and Vatican strategy was to give Catho- several hundred years of Chinese direct contacts between church and ties with the Holy See in 1951. The declaring that bishops who partici- lics living in repressive regimes full history, including some from the state officials to resolve the prob- provisional agreement, announced pated in consecrating new bishops communion with the Vatican and, Boxer Rebellion of 1900. The Chi- lems and declared: “The Holy See Sept. 22, concerns the appointment selected by the CCPA would be ex- eventually, establish diplomatic nese reaction was unequivocal and always remains open to negotia- of bishops in China. communicated. relationships. The Polish pope put ferocious. Chinese officials said tions, so necessary if the difficulties Pope Francis has described the By 1978, the patriotic association China’s communist rulers in the most of the martyrs were agents of of the present time are to be over- negotiations “two steps forward, was powerful. Some Catholic lead- same basket as his home country Western imperialism and deserved come.” one step back. But in a message to ers chose to join in an effort to build and other communist Eastern-bloc their fate. Pope Benedict charged Msgr. Pa- Chinese Catholics, he said he hoped up the church; many bishops who nations, where Ostpolitik began to Belatedly, St. John Paul changed rolin with responsibility for China it would begin an “unprecedented did this secretly pledged loyalty to yield some success in the 1980s, as tactics, resulting in an informal and Vietnam in 2005 and, two years process that we hope will help to the pope. Some Catholic leaders the Soviet Union grew weak and agreement between Rome and later, the pope established the Vati- heal the wounds of the past, restore refused to join the patriotic asso- eventually collapsed. Beijing to agree on episcopal ap- can Commission on China. In 2009, full communion among all Chi- ciation, and these became referred “While he reignited an attempt- pointments that has worked a bit Archbishop Parolin was close to a nese Catholics, and lead to a phase to as underground Catholics. The ed reconciliation with China, John like this: When priests learn they deal with Beijing, but it was reject- of greater fraternal cooperation in Chinese government continued Paul II did not understand China are being considered for episcopal ed by Pope Benedict, and relations order to renew our commitment persecution and repression of both and tried a twin-track approach, appointment by the patriotic as- cooled once more, as Archbishop to the mission of proclaiming the communities, often in cycles, but conducting both discussions with sociation, they seek approval from Parolin was sent as nuncio to Ven- Gospel.” Christianity has flourished, with Beijing and encouraging the un- the Vatican. This agreement was ezuela. In 1957, China’s communists opt- the number of Catholics growing to derground church,” Lawrence. C. designed with the intention of end- When Pope Francis was elected ed to follow the lead of other com- as many as 12 million and the col- Reardon, assistant professor in po- ing the unilateral appointments of in 2013, he appointed then-Arch- munist regimes in Eastern Europe lective Protestant churches thriv- litical history at the University of bishops by Beijing that Rome con- bishop Parolin as secretary of state, to establish state controlled “na- ing even more, with estimates of as New Hampshire and the author of a sidered illicit. giving the fresh talks on China con- tional churches.” China’s Catholic many as 60 million-80 million. number of books and research pa- In November 2002, St. John Paul tinuity with the past.n Advocates decry historically low cap for refugee entry in 2019

MARK PATTISON Giovagnol, executive director of tarian need, contradicts who we DONATED MILES HELP FAMILIES REUNITE Catholic News Service Refugee Council USA, on the con- are as a nation. Offering refuge to ference call. those fleeing violence, torture, or ALEXANDRIA, Va. | Catholic Chari- relocation of refugees and those seeking WASHINGTON | Advocates for Smyers said there is a basis for religious persecution is a corner- ties USA and Miles4Migrants have formed asylum “to start a new beginning in a new refugee admissions into the United the larger number. “We have, right stone of our history. We as a coun- a new partnership to help members of home,” said the announcement. States decried what one statement now, enough refugees who are ap- try are blessed with vast resources immigrant and refugee families who have Catholic Charities said its staff and called a historically low cap of proved or far enough in the security making us capable of securely been separated be able to reunite. volunteers have seen firsthand “the 30,000 for fiscal year 2019, which check process to be far greater than welcoming those fleeing harm,” Through donated airline miles, the two devastating, lifelong impact separation begins Oct. 1, and asked Congress 75,000,” she said. Bishop Vasquez said. organizations will work with local Catholic can have on children.” to work with the Trump adminis- The low numbers hurt the United “Congress should strongly urge Charities agencies to identify those who “Agency staff see the trauma suffered tration to more than double that States in more than one way, ac- the administration to return to a need assistance with purchasing airfare to by the children they currently serve in reunite with their families, said a Sept. 20 number. The 30,000 figure is one- cording to Scott Cooper, director of refugee admission level that reflects foster care, and now by the migrant chil- announcement on the partnership. “At the dren taken from their parents and placed third less than last year’s 45,000, national security outreach for Hu- local community response and heart of the work of Catholic Charities is which had been the lowest number man Rights First. support of refugees, global refugee into foster care and detention facilities,” caring for the most vulnerable among us,” it added. on record. “It’s been so helpful and strate- protection needs, and our long his- said Dominican Sister Donna Markham, Secretary of State Mike Pom- gically for us through many, many tory of compassionately welcoming president and CEO of Catholic Charities More information about Catholic Chari- peo released the number Sept. 17. years. The people who are flee- refugees,” he added. USA. ties USA and Miles4Migrants is available at their websites, www.catholicchari- A group of advocates, on a Sept. 18 ing these conflicts are the victims Catholic voices in particular Miles4Migrants is a volunteer-driven, tiesusa.org and www.miles4migrants.org, conference call with reporters, said of these conflicts. They are not a blasted the new, lower number in nonprofit charity that uses donated including how to donate airline miles. the number had been issued with- threat to us,” said Cooper. ““If we’re separate statements issued Sept. 17. frequent flyer miles and money for the out consulting Congress, which turning our backs and closing our “At a time when the world has more is required by law. That has led to doors … we’re harming ourselves than 68 million refugees who are hope that Congress can persuade and shooting ourselves in the foot, searching for peace and security,” continuing attempts to dismantle stranger and care for the foreigner.” the administration to increase the quite honestly.” said a statement from Jesuit Refu- the U.S. refugee resettlement pro- “By further slashing our refu- number. The 30,000 figure is “deeply gee Services USA, “lowering the gram in the face of an unprec- gee quota and shutting our doors With just days left in the current disturbing and leaves many hu- level of admissions to the U.S. will edented global refugee crisis is to the most vulnerable, the Trump fiscal year, the administration has man lives in danger,” said a Sept. not only have a detrimental effect unconscionable,” said a statement administration is abandoning the processed only 20,918, less than half 18 statement by Bishop Joe S. on thousands of individuals and from Sister Carol Zinn, a Sister of United States’ historic moral vision of the fiscal 2018 allotment, said Jen Vasquez of Austin, Texas, and families, but will also continue to St. Joseph, who is executive direc- as a beacon of freedom and hope for Smyers, director of policy and advo- chairman of the of the U.S. bish- weaken the leadership role that the tor of the Leadership Conference of narrow-minded xenophobia and cacy for Church World Service. ops’ Committee on Migration. “To U.S. has maintained in meeting the Women Religious. “We strongly ob- fear. Americans can do better,” said “Our hearts are at least big and cut off protection for many who needs of suffering people around ject to President Trump’s attempts a statement by Gerry G. Lee, execu- wide enough to welcome 75,000 are fleeing persecution, at a time the world.” to limit our ability to heed the scrip- tive director of the Maryknoll Office people into the country,” said Mary of unprecedented global humani- “The Trump administration’s tural command to welcome the for Global Concerns. n Sept. 28-Oct. 11, 2018 Florida Catholic QUICK READS A14

FLORIDA with the rape of a nun. The Sept. 21 the ribs.” Catholic leaders in Nicara- MINISTERING ON L.A.’S SKID ROW arrest, reported by the British news gua tweeted that Father Toval risked agency Reuters, came a day after losing an eye after the attack. Feder- Bishop urges work Pope Francis accepted the bishop’s al police said four hooded individu- request to be relieved of his duties als attacked Father Toval and stole on opioid legislation during the investigation. The Indian jewels and $375. The statement said WASHINGTON | The opioid ad- nun accused the bishop of raping two suspects, ages 19 and 22, had diction crisis in the United States is her four years ago and then sexually been arrested and described the too big to allow Congress to let poli- abusing her multiple times over the men as “common criminals.”. tics derail passage of a bill to fight following two years. Bishop Mulak- opioid abuse, according to Bishop kal claims the accusations are base- Workers say aid cuts Frank J. Dewane of Venice. “As the less and aim to deflate the disciplin- midterm elections and the end of ary action he had initiated against could be disastrous the year approach, it can be dif- the nun. Police in Kerala state inter- JERUSALEM | The U.S. budget- ficult to complete complex legisla- rogated the bishop for seven hours ary cuts to humanitarian aid insti- tion during the remaining time. The Sept. 19, reported mattersindia. tutions helping Palestinians could opioid crisis, however, cannot wait com. In a letter dated Sept. 20, Car- lead to long-term disastrous con- until next year,” said Bishop De- dinal Oswald Gracias, president of sequences, said Catholic aid work- wane, who is chairman of the U.S. the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of ers in the region. “There is concern bishops’ Committee on Domestic India, said Bishop Mulakkal would that the humanitarian situation in Justice and Human Development, be temporarily relieved of his pasto- Gaza, which is already dire, will be in a Sept. 21 statement. “The opioid ral duties and that the retired aux- made worse,” Hilary DuBose, who crisis has affected all corners of our iliary of Mumbai, Bishop Agnelo represents Catholic Relief Services country. Preliminary estimates by Rufino Gracias, would temporarily in Jerusalem, West Bank and Gaza, the Centers for Disease Control in- serve as apostolic administrator of told Catholic News Service. “These dicate that more than 72,000 Ameri- Jalandhar. massive budget cuts being made cans died of a drug overdose in 2017, Brazilian Friar Benjamin of the Most Holy Trinity gives water to a man will impact CRS programs, though it which is about one death every eight on Skid Row in Los Angeles Aug. 18. (JOHN MCCOY VIA ANGELUS Search continues is difficult to estimate (at this point) minutes,” Bishop Dewane said. “As NEWS | CNS) what that will be.” In early Septem- Pope Francis has said, ‘We cannot for Filipinos ber, U.S. President Donald Trump stoop to the injustice of categoriz- years ago when he turned 75. The who received minimal sanctions or MANILA, Philippines | Res- said his administration would cut ing drug addicts as if they were mere cardinal said this meeting is one none, while other accused priests cue workers continued the search $200 million of aid to medical and objects or broken machines; each part of a twofold response he has often were relocated to other par- for missing Filipinos trapped in an humanitarian aid providers. He had person must be valued and appreci- concluded is the best way to serve ishes without any information about abandoned mine Sept. 17, two days already announced that the U.S. ated in his or her dignity in order to the Church as it moves into the fu- the allegations being made public. after Typhoon Mangkhut hit the would withhold $350 million from enable them to be healed.’” ture. The second is to participate in northern Philippines. Ucanews. the U.N. Relief and Works Agency a process of healing for all those who Aid group says com reported that in the town of for Palestine Refugees in the Near have suffered abuse. The cardinal Itogon, on the island of Luzon, po- East — amounting to more than NATION made the comments in a letter sent civilians fear lice officers, firefighters and vol- one-quarter of the organization’s the evening of Sept. 11 to the priests Syrian offensive unteers shoveled mud and debris, annual budget. DuBose said CRS’ Catholics hear of the archdiocese. He recently met sometimes with their bare hands, five-year $50-million program “En- and prayed with the clergy to dis- AMMAN, Jordan | Christians in search of survivors. In a radio vision Gaza 2020” program, which is message of hope cuss and discern his leadership. and other civilians inside Idlib, interview, Itogon Mayor Victorio funded by USAID and provides food WHEELING, W.Va. | The Diocese Cardinal Wuerl said he would meet Syria, are fearful of an impending, Palangdan said a bunker, where and necessity vouchers as well as of Wheeling-Charleston’s newly ap- with the pope in Rome “so that this all-out offensive by their govern- the people sought shelter from Ty- short-term employment opportuni- pointed apostolic administrator, archdiocesan Church we all love ment and its Russian and Iranian phoon Mangkhut, was buried by a ties for Palestinians in Gaza, will be Archbishop William E. Lori of Bal- can move forward.” He cited a need backers on the northwestern prov- landslide, trapping about 50 people. directly impacted by Trump’s deci- timore, is expressing a message of to “bring healing and a new begin- ince, the last rebel stronghold and He said more than half of his town sion. The program has been provid- hope to Catholics of West Virginia in ning at the service of this Church.” presumed endgame in Syria’s more has been a mining area for more ing assistance to 155,000 Gazans the wake of the announcement of an The cardinal submitted his letter of than seven-year-old war. “A Francis- than 100 years. “This is the result of through USAID funds, she said, and investigation into allegations of sex- resignation to Pope Francis Nov. 12, can father told us that the situation it. The mountain is coming down by the end of October they will be ual harassment of adults by Bishop 2015, when he turned 75, as required in Idlib is really bad, the people are because there is nothing inside,” he serving “zero.” Michael J. Bransfield. Pope Francis by canon law, but the pope has not very scared. They don’t know what said. A presidential spokesman said accepted Bishop Bransfield’s res- yet accepted it. will happen and it’s unclear what the government would not stop the Inquiry into ignation as bishop of Wheeling- is actually taking place,” Andrea search until all the missing were ac- Charleston and appointed Arch- Avveduto, communications chief counted for. At least 65 people were Sistine choir bishop Lori apostolic administrator WORLD for Pro Terra Sancta, told Catholic reported killed and 43 others re- VATICAN CITY | The Vatican and instructed him to conduct the News Service Sept. 17. The associa- mained missing in the wake of Ty- confirmed an ongoing investiga- investigation into the allegations Report shows 3,700 tion, based in Jerusalem and Milan, phoon Mangkhut in the Philippines. tion into financial irregularities in- Sept. 13. The same day, the arch- supports the Franciscan Custody of volving the directors of the Sistine bishop arrived in Wheeling to meet cases of abuse the Holy Land. Russia and Turkey Priest attacked, in Chapel Choir. “Several months ago, with diocesan staff. On the sec- WASHINGTON | A 350-page agreed Sept. 17 to create a demili- Pope Francis authorized an investi- ond day of his visit, the archbishop document leaked to German media tarized buffer zone in Idlib prov- Nicaragua parish gation into the economic-adminis- talked with The Catholic Spirit, the and published Sept. 12 documents ince to separate government forces MEXICO CITY | A Nicaraguan trative aspects of the (Sistine Cha- diocesan newspaper, about hope nearly 3,700 cases of alleged sexual from rebel fighters based there. It is priest was attacked and robbed in pel) Choir. The investigation is still and moving forward with faith in abuse of minors by Catholic priests, unclear whether the zone, expected his parish residence, the latest ag- in progress,” the Vatican press office the Lord. “Our faith, and our hope deacons and clergy in Germany to come into force by Oct. 15, would gression against Catholic clergy said Sept. 12. The statement, the and our love are fixed not on any one over a 68-year period. The release help avert an all-out assault on the and those considered opponents of press office said, was in response to person, not on any one minister of of the document caused shock in rebel-held area, as Syrian President the Central American country’s in- an article published by “Vatican In- the Church — not any one pope, not Germany, with many criticizing the Bashar Assad has vowed to regain creasingly autocratic president. Fa- sider,” the online news supplement any one bishop — but on the Lord,” German bishops’ conference for its the region. Pope Francis, U.S. Presi- ther Abelardo Toval Ayesta, pastor of to the Italian newspaper La Stampa, the archbishop said in the Sept. 14 detailed knowledge of the abuse dent Donald Trump and the United St. John the Baptist Parish in Leon, regarding the investigation. Accord- interview. and their silence about it. The four- Nations have all warned of a “hu- Nicaragua, was beaten on the patio ing to the article, the Vatican was year study examined cases from manitarian catastrophe” unfolding of his residence Sept. 15 at around investigating the choir’s manager, Cardinal , pope to the postwar era in 1946 to 2014. Ap- should Syria, Russia and Iran go for- 3:30 a.m., according to press reports. Michelangelo Nardella, and its di- proximately 1,670 priests were im- ward with an attack on Idlib. The assailants then robbed personal rector, Msgr. Massimo Palombella, discuss resignation plicated in the study, the news outlet items and cash. “After being beaten, on suspicion of money laundering, WASHINGTON | Cardinal Don- Deutsche Welle reported. According Police arrest they left him on the ground and took fraud and embezzlement. Profits ald W. Wuerl of Washington has told to Welt news, more than half the some valuables,” Father Victor Mo- from concerts, the article said, al- the priests of the archdiocese that he victims were 13 years old or younger bishop for rape rales, Diocese of Leon spokesman, legedly were transferred to an Ital- will meet soon with Pope Francis to at the time of the abuse. Deutsche MUMBAI, India | Police have told the newspaper La Prensa. “It ian bank account — accessible only request that he accept the resigna- Welle reported the Church pursued arrested Bishop Franco Mulakkal of almost cost him his life. He was hit to Nardella and Msgr. Palombella tion the cardinal submitted three only one-third of alleged abusers, Jalandhar, India, and charged him very hard in the face, the eyes and — and used for personal expenses. A15 SUNDAY WORD and SCRIPTURE Florida Catholic Oct. 12-25, 2018

SCRIPTURE Getting off the baggage carousel readings Friday, Sept. 28 Sunday, Sept. 30 ing passengers, we keep looking humanity, it is our nature to get encounter God coming in ways Eccl 3:1-11; Ps 144:1b, 2abc, 3-4; Nm 11:25-29; Ps 19:8, 10, 12-14; for something more, something stuck, to become stale and to only we are not familiar with, we too Lk 9:18-22 Jas 5:1-6; Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 we really desire, but we all get want things to happen the way we can become jealous, angry, de- stuck watching the same want them to and expect them to. fensive, complaining, confused Saturday, Sept. 29 There is a great truth things passing us by. Moses’ and Jesus’ followers and even bitter about God’s gen- Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, of the universe, unfortu- This is why, I believe, have the same problem. God erosity. We seem to want to limit archangels nately, that can always God sends us prophets. pours out God’s powerful spirit the God who is always beyond Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; be counted upon: The ar- Whether it’s 70 elders upon 70 elders, sharing with any limits we imagine, create or Ps 138:1-5; Jn 1:47-51 rival of one’s baggage af- (plus, renegades Eldad them the same gifts Moses re- impose — no matter the justifica- ter a long plane trip never and Medad) in the lesson ceived from God, and people tions we offer. Sunday, Sept. 30 cooperates with your de- from Numbers, or Jesus, complained, were jealous, and As Moses tells the people and sire to get home. So often, or right-around-the-cor- couldn’t believe that God could now tells you and me: “Would that Nm 11:25-29; Ps 19:8, 10, 12-14; you just simply wait, and ner prophets, God sends be so generous. all the people of the Lord were Jas 5:1-6; Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 wait, and wait. And on SUNDAY spirit-infused people to Jesus’ apostles are no better. prophets!” top of this numbing an- WORD get us off the carousel, to They learn of others, not a part of Would it not be a gift if each of Monday, Oct. 1 noyance, you normally Father open us to the incredible their chosen group, who are driv- us could find the prophet who will St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, virgin stand there watching the variety of ways in which ing out demons and healing in Je- pull us off that endless, repetitive and doctor of the Church same one or two pieces of Ben God comes to us, speaks sus’ name, and they too get upset carousel where the same baggage Jb 1:6-22; Ps 17:1-3, 6-7; Lk 9:46-50 luggage make their way Berinti to us, touches us. and angry. How dare God share keeps passing by until we are sick along the baggage carou- In order to do this, God’s healing power with people of looking at it? Tuesday, Oct. 2 sel in endless monotony. however, prophets al- who weren’t with the “in” group? Would it not be a gift if each of The Guardian Angels If you’re like me, having reached ways need to pull, to stretch and The Letter of James continues us could become a prophet, a per- my melting point, I’d be satisfied to knock us off the usual, repeti- to underscore the costs of this son who will pull and stretch and Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23; Ps 88:2-8; Mt 18:1-5, 10 just to take either of those pieces tive paths we choose to get stuck kind of “in-and-out” thinking and move others to see, to hear and to of luggage, just to get out of the in — and they invite us into new behavior in the community, espe- experience God in new and mar- Wednesday, Oct. 3 airport! ways of seeing, hearing and expe- cially for those who hoard God’s velous ways? n I often think that our lives are riencing God. Sometimes that ca- treasures. Jb 9:1-12, 14-16; Ps 88:10-15; sometimes like those lonely two joling comes with unsettling hy- We too get stuck. We only see, Father Berinti, Missionaries of the Lk 9:57-62 pieces of unclaimed luggage, perbole, as Jesus unleashes with hear and experience God in one Most Precious Blood, is pastor of charting the same trail over and intensity in our Markan passage. way, and then we expect God to Immaculate Conception Parish in Thursday, Oct. 4 over again. And like the return- But in our weakened and sinful honor that one way. But when we Melbourne Beach. St. Francis of Assisi Jb 19:21-27; Ps 27:7-9, 13-14; Lk 10:1-12 Love and marriage Friday, Oct. 5 Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5; Ps 139:1-3, 7-10, 13-14; Lk 10:13-16 Sunday, Oct. 7 God because he is not only physical, Pictured is Gn 2:18-24; Ps 128:1-6; Heb 2:9-11; but spiritual; he has an immortal a detail of Saturday, Oct. 6 Mk 10:2-16 or 10:2-12 human soul. All of the other crea- a painting tures delight and intrigue him, but of Adam Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17; Ps 119:66, 71, 75, Most of us have heard the famous none of them are able to communi- and Eve 91, 125, 130; Lk 10:17-24 by Peter lines of Frank Sinatra’s song “Love cate or relate with him at the same Wenzel Sunday, Oct. 7 and Marriage” — it goes together level. None of them can help him that is like a … . Indeed, as our create another person like displayed Gn 2:18-24; Ps 128:1-6; Heb 2:9-11; Sunday readings point out, himself. He was alone. So in the Mk 10:2-16 or 10:2-12 marriage and love are an es- God creates his other half, Pinacoteca sential part of God’s plan for the woman — Eve. Notice at the Monday, Oct. 8 the human family to thrive that she is made from the Vatican Gal 1:6-12; Ps 111:1-2, 7-10; and be alive. Thinking back rib or side of Adam, not Museums. Lk 10:25-37 on our childhood, some of from underneath his feet. (NANCY us have fond memories of The woman is created to WIECHEC Tuesday, Oct. 9 our parents, grandparents be the exact match to com- | CNS) and close friends who mod- municate at his level, self- St. Denis, bishop, and Companions, SUNDAY martyrs eled for us the enduring WORD aware, conscious, a true love of marriage in good companion. She is beau- Gal 1:13-24; Ps 139:1-3, 13-15; times and in bad. They con- Father tiful in all her feminine Lk 10:38-42 formed their lives to God’s Brian perfection. When the two broken by death — “until death do Vegas. It is celebrated at the altar of plan even when things got of them become one, so you part.” God, in the house of God, witnessed Wednesday, Oct. 10 tough. We can also think of Campbell real is their love that nine Jesus warns that the divorce by the people of God. That is what Gal 2:1-2, 7-14; Ps 117:1-2; Lk 11:1-4 some bad examples when months later they can give and remarriage of a husband or we believe and practice as Catholic the scriptural teaching on marriage it a name. wife before death is seen by God as Christians. Thursday, Oct. 11 and love was not respected and the Since the beginning of creation nothing other than adultery. Some False love is our frustrated at- Gal 3:1-5; (Ps) Lk 1:69-75; Lk 11:5-13 ensuing damage that can be found it has been the natural right of man find themselves in difficult circum- tempt to refashion God’s plan for all around us. This week let us re- and woman to enter into the bond stances in their marriage and may love and marriage according to our Friday, Oct. 12 flect upon the meaning of God’s of marriage which stretches across need counseling with a priest or sinful image and likeness. True love plan so that we can conform our history, race, language and religion. deacon. For this reason marriage is the other way around — conform- Gal 3:7-14; Ps 111:1-6; Lk 11:15-26 relationships to right living. In today’s Gospel from Mark 10, Je- is not to be entered into lightly, but ing our lives and relationships ac- Our first reading comes from the sus solidifies the permanent qual- to be carefully discerned. Whether cording to the purpose which God Saturday, Oct. 13 creation of man and woman in Gen- ity of marriage. His teaching is the one’s call is to priesthood, religious has intended since the beginning. Gal 3:22-29; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 11:27-28 esis 2. It is often read at weddings foundation for the practice of the life, the single life or marriage, all This week let us examine our lives, and for good reason. After creating Christian sacrament of holy matri- covenants that we enter into take asking God to help us make the de- Sunday, Oct. 14 n time, space, the cosmic universe, mony: It is permanent (until death), place before the altar of God. That cision for true and abiding love. Wis 7:7-11; Ps 90:12-17; Heb 4:12-13; the earth and all that dwells within unitive (two become one) and pro- is why ordination to the priesthood Mk 10:17-30 or 10:17-27 it, God saves the best for last. God creative (open to creating new life). or the marriage of a man and wom- Father Campbell is a priest of the Di- creates not a something but a some- Christian marriage is a physical an is not ordinarily celebrated by ocese of Palm Beach and parochial one — a man, Adam. His being re- and spiritual covenant that cannot the Church on sandy beaches, the vicar at Our Lady Queen of the Apos- flects the very image and likeness of be broken by divorce. It can only be decks of cruise ships or with Elvis in tles Parish in Royal Palm Beach. Oct. 12-25, 2018 Florida Catholic CLASSIFIEDS A16

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EXPOSITION OF OUR LORD DURING A Above left, more than a dozen countries, including Brazil, were represented at the 15th annual Hispanic Festival at St. Jude Parish in PATRIOTIC ROSARY Sarasota Nov. 4, 2017. Above right, dancing to the music is just some of the fun for the 10,000 people who attended the 15th annual AND BENEDICTION Hispanic Festival at St. Jude Parish in Sarasota. (FC FILE PHOTOS) Our Lady of Grace Parish 300 Malabar Road OCTOBER 2018 S.E., Palm Bay Oct. 6, 9-10:45 a.m. Presented by Our Lady PRINCE OF PEACE QUARTER AUCTION COMMUNITYFEST - ST. THOMAS AQUINAS OCTOBERFEST Mary Immaculate GIVE OUR REGARDS TO MEDICAL CLINIC of Grace Parish, Knights Parish hall of Columbus Council Prince of Peace Parish BROADWAY 9TH ANNUAL LINKS 600 S. Nova Road, 500 Spencer Drive, 13243 and Assembly St. Mary Magdalen Parish FOR HEALTH GOLF Ormond Beach West Palm Beach 2865, all parishioners and 861 Maitland Ave., FUNDRAISER 386-672-5272 Oct. 13, 5 p.m. surrounding Knights and Altamonte Springs New Kissimmee Bay popoctoberfest.com Great vendors with beautiful parishes are invited to this 407-831-1212 Country Club Oct. 11, 6-10 p.m.; Oct. 12, items available for auction event in honor of the 101st communityfest@ 2801 Kissimmee Bay 6-11 p.m.; Oct. 13, noon- for quarters. Delicious anniversary of Fatima. stmarymagdalen.org Blvd., Kissimmee 11 p.m.; Oct. 14, 1-6 p.m. dinner, beverages, coffee For a presentation explaining Oct. 19, 4-11 p.m.; www.cflcc.org/ Rides, food, music, beer and dessert will be sold. the “Miracle of the Sun” Oct. 20, noon-11 p.m.; links-for-health garden, raffle and fun. Fatima, Portugal (Oct. Oct. 21, noon-7 p.m. Oct. 20 13, 1917), contact Bob Nonstop live entertainment, Cost: $70 per individual; Grosch, rally captain, at DUNNELLON CHARITY 21 international food $280 per foursome (by Oct. 321-245-1426 or rjgrosch@ ST. TERESA 58TH BAR-B-QUE booths, midway rides, games 6). Includes breakfast, cart, St. John the Baptist Parish gmail.com, or visit ANNUAL SCHOOL FAIR and $15K super raffle. green fees, gift bag and St. Teresa Parish 7525 S. U.S. Highway AmericaNeedsFatima.org. lunch reception. Format 207 Ojibway Ave., Titusville 41, Dunnellon is scramble, sponsorships Oct. 11, 5 p.m.; Oct. 12, 352-489-3166 ST. ANDREW CATHOLIC available. Event features a 5 p.m., Oct. 13-14, noon PRAISE ENSEMBLE www.stjohncc.com SCHOOL 5K RUN raffle, silent auction and Games, rides and food. Oct. 13, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. FOR THE STARS awards luncheon after the CONCERT (rain date: Nov. 17) St Andrew Parish Jim Jeffers Park tournament. Contact Kelly 801 N. Hastings St., Orlando Cost: $5. Enjoy samples 2817 S.W. Third Bender at 407-325-3006, www.standrew-orlando.org COSTUMES AND of the greatest barbecue Lane, Cape Coral or [email protected]. Oct. 7, noon-1:15 p.m. CANDY PARTY in Marion, Citrus and Levy active.com Mary Immaculate Parish Singalong concert featuring counties, and pick your Oct. 20 (Registration: 500 Spencer Drive, favorite to win the title 6:30-7:30 a.m.) INTERNATIONAL a variety of gospel and West Palm Beach spiritual songs. of “Dunnellon’s Best Bar- All proceeds go toward FAMILY FESTIVAL www.youthgroupofmic.org B-Que.” Trophy awarded a new fun and exercise- Basilica of St. Paul Parish Oct. 12, 6-9 p.m. to winner. Deadline to centric playground at 317 Mullally St., Come dressed in your PET BLESSING IN THE enter recipes is Oct. St. Andrew Catholic Daytona Beach favorite Halloween costume 3, 4 p.m. Application School. 239-772-3922. www.basilicaofsaintpaul.com FRANCISCAN TRADITION and enjoy a family-friendly San Pedro Spiritual available on website. Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Development Center night of games, food and Free admission. Foods from 2400 Dike Road, Winter Park prizes. Admission is $5/ multiple countries, folklore, 407-671-6322 adults; $3/kids. Contact presentations and more. www.sanpedrocenter.org Carlo Sabusap, youth Oct. 7, 3 p.m. ministry, at 561-255-8362 or [email protected]. Sept. 28-Oct. 11, 2018 Florida Catholic FESTIVALS B4

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Join us for Exposition of Our Lord during a Patriotic Rosary and Benediction Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Knight of Columbus Council # 13243 and Assembly #2865 Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church 300 Malabar Road S.E.,Palm Bay, FL 32907 All parishioners and surrounding Knights and parishes are invited to a Patriotic Rosary and Benediction In Honor of the 101st Anniversary of Fatima October 6 | 9 to 10:45 a.m. For a presentation explaining the “Miracle of the Sun” Fatima, Portugal (October 13, 1917), contact Bob Grosch, Rally Captain 321-245-1426 | [email protected] AmericaNeedsFatima.org 12463-0928

Children enjoy a ride at St. Helen’s Harvest Festival held in historic Dodgertown in Vero Beach. This year’s 54th annual festival takes place Nov. 15-18. (COURTESY) OCTOBER 2018

FASHION SHOW 2018 FALL FESTIVAL XXIII CONFERENCIA AND LUNCHEON AT Nativity Parish CARISMATICA CATOLICA KATIE BELLE’S 3255 N. Ronald Reagan HISPANA DIÓCESIS Spanish Springs Blvd., Longwood DE PALM BEACH Town Square www.nativity.org Gymnasium de Cardinal Our Lady of Czestochowa Oct 26, 6-10 p.m.; Oct. Newman High School Court 2704, The Villages 27, noon-10 p.m.; Oct. 5512 Spencer Drive, Sponsored by St. Mark 28, 12:30-5:30 p.m. West Palm Beach the Evangelist Parish, Turkey dinner, second- (entrada por Sequoia) Summerfield hand books and purses, Sanacion Y Liberacion — Oct. 24, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. handmade crafts, car “Levantate Toma Tu Camilla Featuring Chico’s show, silent auction, raffle, Y Anda” — Lucas 5, 24 fashions. Reservations bingo, food, games and Octubre 27, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; required. Cost: $26. Call Trick or Treat on Sunday. Octubre 28, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 352-750-9411 or visit Predicadores: Padre Rafael katiebellesthevillages.com. Abreu Carmelita Descalzo, PARISH YARD SALE Arquidiócesis de Miami; St Andrew Parish hall Diacono Luis Entrialgo, SOUTHWEST FALL FEST 801 N. Hastings St., Director, La Renovación Holy Family Parish Orlando Carismática Católica Hispana 5125 S. Apopka-Vineland www.standrew-orlando.org Road, Orlando de Cuba; Agripino Vazquez Oct. 26, 6-10 p.m.; Oct. Divina Misericordia de 407-876-2211 27, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. www.southwestfallfest.com Panama; Ylma Acevedo, Clothing, household La Renovación Carismática Oct. 25, 6-10 p.m.; Oct. goods, toys and more. 26, 6 p.m.-midnight; Católica Hispana, Oct. 27, 2 p.m.-midnight; Arquidiócesis de Nueva York. Oct. 28, 1-6 p.m. Información: 561-370- Unlimited ride wristbands 0496, 561-379-9986 online thru Oct. 24. o 561-601-1749. Games, food court, beer, bingo, entertainment COMING IN FEBRUARY and free admission.

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FESTIVE FERRIS WHEELS OCTOBER 2018 WOMEN’S GUILD FRANCISCAN RETREAT 6TH ANNUAL SOUP ANNUAL CHRISTMAS San Pedro Spiritual BOWL SUPPER CRAFT BAZAAR Development Center St. Mary Magdalen Parish Resurrection of 2400 Dike Road, Winter Park 861 Maitland Ave., Our Lord Parish 407-671-6322 Altamonte Springs 8121 Cypress Lake www.sanpedrocenter.org Oct. 27, 6 p.m. Drive, Fort Myers Oct. 26-28 (registration Benefiting Pathways to Care, resurrectionch.org required). a medical respite facility for Oct. 26, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; homeless veterans and non- Oct 27, 8:30 a.m.-noon 5TH ANNUAL GALA veterans in Central Florida. Quilts, knit and crochet items, AND AWARDS DINNER The evening includes a variety wreaths, many handcrafted KENTUCKY DERBY of specialty soups donated items, home-baked items, gift St Charles Borromeo from area restaurants, as baskets raffle, $1 table, jewelry, Catholic School well as appetizers, wine, The Alfond Inn books, collectibles and vintage desserts and silent and live 300 E. New England items, featured raffle of a auctions. Keynote: Dr. Joel Ave., Winter Park beautiful doll house that is fully Hunter. Emcee: Ellis and Oct. 27, 6-11 p.m. decorated. 239-481-7171 or Tyler from Z88.3 mornings. 407-293-7691 [email protected]. Information or to purchase www.stcharlesschoolorlando. tickets: www.one.bidpal. Ferris wheels, like this one at Holy Family’s Southwest Fall Fest in org. Orlando, are among rides at parish festivals. (COURTESY) net/soupbowlsupper2018.

OPERA FUSION PRESENTS GIAN CARLO MENOTTI’S ‘THE MEDIUM’ Mary Immaculate Parish 500 Spencer Drive, West Palm Beach Oct. 28, 7 p.m. An operatic treat for Halloween, no tricks. Visit operafusion.org.

23RD ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC St William Parish 601 Seagate Drive, Naples www.saintwilliam.org Oct. 28, noon-4 p.m. Food, games, entertainment, bingo and raffles. Call Karin Daniels, 239-776-7896.

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NOVEMBER 2018 LATINO CONTEMPORARY ART HERMITAGE RETREAT LIGHT UP THE KNIGHT 10TH ANNUAL San Pedro Spiritual GLOW PARTY COMMUNITY Development Center to benefit St. Martha HARVEST FESTIVAL 2400 Dike Road, Winter Park Catholic School All Souls Parish 407-671-6322 The Westin Sarasota 3280 W. First St. (State www.sanpedrocenter.org 100 Marina View Road 46), Sanford Nov. 1-4 (Registration required). Drive, Sarasota (I-4 Exit 101C, east 2.5 miles) www.stmarthaschool.net www.allsoulsharvestfestival. Nov. 2, 6 p.m. com ST. JUDE FALL Fundraising event to benefit Nov. 2, 5-11 p.m.; Nov. FESTIVAL 2018 the students at St Martha 3, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; St. Jude Parish and School Catholic School, located Nov. 4, noon-8 pm. 21689 Toledo Road, at 4380 Fruitville Road in Midway rides, main stage Boca Raton Sarasota. Contact Laura entertainment, international www.StJudeBoca.org Kompanijec at 941-953- and festival foods, beer Nov. 1, 5-11 p.m.; Nov. 2, 4181 or lkompanijec@ tent with large-screen TVs, 4-11 p.m.; Nov. 3, noon-11 stmarthaschool.net. children’s games and rides, p.m.; Nov. 4, 1-8 p.m. craft boutique, basket raffle, 4-day and 1-day ride silent auction, 50-50, bingo wristbands available for the 19 and more. Buy discounted Carnival-style rides. Games, ride tickets through Nov. prizes, food, drinks, bingo and 1. Free entertainment. Free more. Call 561-392-8172. parking. Free admission. Call 407-322-3795.

Pilar Contardo is one of the artists that was featured at the March 8 St. Ann Latino Contemporary Art Auction at Artis-Naples, The Baker Museum. This year the auction is Nov. 6. (COURTESY) 11499-0928 B7 FESTIVALS Florida Catholic Sept. 28-Oct. 11, 2018

FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS NOVEMBER 2018 ALL SAINTS AUCTION OPEN HOUSE FALL FEST AND DINNER GALA Cardinal Newman St. Thomas Aquinas All Saints Catholic School High School 700 Brown Chapel 1759 Indian Creek 512 Spencer Drive, Road, St. Cloud Parkway, Jupiter West Palm Beach www.stacatholic.org/fallfest [email protected] Nov. 4, 9 a.m. (Mass), 10 Nov. 8-9, 6-10 p.m.; www.allsaintsjupiter. a.m. (open house with Nov. 10, noon-10 p.m.; org/auction student/parent panel) Nov. 11, noon-8 p.m. Nov. 3, 6-11 p.m. 561-683-6266 Rides, games, food, live Live and silent auctions, entertainment, beer and wine, dinner gala at Mirasol NEWMAN NIGHT KICK bingo and rummage sale. Country Club, Palm Beach OFF AT THE ZOO Contact [email protected]. Gardens. R.S.V.P. required. Cardinal Newman High School EPIPHANY COUNCIL OF FALL FESTIVAL 2018 512 Spencer Drive, CATHOLIC WOMEN’S Holy Family Parish West Palm Beach Nov. 8, 5:30-7 p.m. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 2330 S.E. Mariposa Church of the Epiphany Ave., Port St. Lucie Contact Mary Martens for 201 Lafayette St., www.holyfamilypsl.com tickets at mary.martens@ Port Orange Nov. 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; cardinalnewman.com. Nov. 9-10, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Volunteers are at the heart of all parish festivals. (COURTESY) Nov. 4, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Handmade goods and OPEN HOUSE FALL FESTIVAL crafts, homemade baked Rosarian Academy Annunciation Parish goods, new vendor products, 807 N. Flagler Drive, 1020 Montgomery Road, cash prizes, raffle prize of West Palm Beach Altamonte Springs Dept 56 “Seasons Bay” rosarian.org/open-house Annunciationorlando. valued at $1,600. Nov. 6, 9:30-10:30 a.m. org/fallfestival 12 months to grade eight. Nov. 9, 6-10 p.m.; Nov. 10, A welcoming faith-centered 4-10 p.m.; Nov. 11, 1-7 p.m. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR community and small class Live entertainment, rides Ascension Parish sizes, Rosarian’s 21st-century and games, festival food 7250 N. Federal curriculum is enhanced with favorites, crafts, live and Highway, Boca Raton unsurpassed athletic and fine silent auctions. Special red, www.accboca.net arts programs, and meaningful white and blue Veterans Nov. 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; service opportunities. Day celebration honoring all Nov. 4, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. STEM, coding, art, drama those who have served. Free 20-plus local crafters and and music theory. Spanish admission, and free park and vendors, fabulous raffle, classes begin in kindergarten. ride. Call 407-869-9472. gifts galore, gourmet table. Complimentary bus service Call 561-414-1020. is offered throughout Palm HOLIDAY BAZAAR Beach County. Call Mary St. Peter the Apostle HISPANIC FALL FESTIVAL Raich, 561-345-3106. Parish Spirit Center St. Jude Parish 5130 Rattlesnake 3930 17th St., Sarasota LATINO CONTEMPORARY Hammock Road, Naples 941-955-3934 ART AUCTION www.stpeternaples.org www.stjudesarasota.com to benefit St. Ann Nov. 10, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 3, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Catholic School Sponsored by the parish Latino food, folkloric Artis-Naples Council of Catholic Women. 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples music, entertainment, kids’ Vendors, Christmas Nov. 6, 6-9 p.m. activities, free admission room and baked goods. An evening of art and culture and free parking. Call 239-774-3337. to benefit St. Ann School ‘ANNIE KIDS’ MUSICAL Latino Scholarship Fund. Cost: Rosarian Academy Theater $250 per person. Cocktail 807 N. Flagler Drive, attire. Exhibition and silent West Palm Beach auction of contemporary art, Solutions for Page ra.booktix.com hors d’oeuvres and live music. B15 double puzzle Nov. 3, 2 p.m. “Bet your bottom dollar” FALL FESTIVAL WORDS: Rosarian Academy’s St Luke Parish Treble Clef 2892 S. Congress performance of “Annie Ave., Palm Springs Violin KIDS” will have the audience stlukeparish.com Bassoon “grinning ear to ear” and Nov. 8, 6-10 p.m.; Nov. 9, 6 Orchestra singing along with the p.m.-midnight; Nov. 10, noon- adorable, little orphan Annie midnight; Nov. 11, 2-10 p.m. ANSWER TO and her friends. This all-time Games, rides, entertainment favorite will be presented by SECOND CLUE: and raffles. Contact a cast of first-graders through Irving Berlin [email protected]. fourth-graders — stars of “Tomorrow.” Call Bob Sherman, 561-832-5131. Sept. 28-Oct. 11, 2018 Florida Catholic FESTIVALS B8

NOVEMBER 2018 8TH ANNUAL GIANT FALL CARNIVAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR CRAFT AND TAG SALE St. Joseph Parish St. Augustine Parish St. Matthew Parish 1501 N. Alafaya Trail, Orlando Life Center 6090 Hypoluxo Road, Nov. 15, 5-10 p.m.; Nov. 16, 375 N. Sunset Drive, Lake Worth 5-11 p.m.; Nov. 17, 1-11 Casselberry Nov. 10, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. p.m.; Nov. 18, 1-9 p.m. 407-695-3262 (Rain date: Nov. 17) Rides, games, food and www.staugch.org EVENT features over 130 more. Come and have fun. Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. VENDORS: a large variety of A wonderful event for the handcrafted items, jewelry, 2018 ST. STEPHEN CRAFT entire family. Food, drinks, holiday arts & crafts, Tupperware, BAZAAR WITH A CAUSE Christmas treats and raffles. Avon, Pampered Chef, new and St. Stephen Parish Unique handmade gifts for slightly used fashions, estate 575 Tuskawilla Road, the entire family. Proceeds sale items, and collectibles. In Winter Springs benefit the high school addition, the “Church Ladies” 407-699-5683 youth ministry program. are making their home-made www.st-stephen.com Admission is free. Everyone will manicotti dinners and bake Nov. 16-17, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; receive one complimentary sale items. The Snack Bar Nov. 18, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. ticket for the raffle. with breakfast and lunch. All hand-crafted items are by

Joining the festivities is McGruff members of the Arts and Crafts ST. ANDREW CATHOLIC 11475-0928 the Crime Fighting Dog. Ministry. Find unique gifts for SCHOOL SAINTS AND Make our new Church the holidays. Only cash and SINNERS BALL become a reality! checks accepted. Proceeds Westin Resort at support the St. Stephen Marina Village PALM CITY Holiday Outreach Program. 5951 Silver King CHRISTMAS FAIR Blvd., Cape Coral Holy Redeemer Parish Hall standrewsaintsandsinners. 1454 S.W. Mapp HUGE FLEA MARKET com Road, Palm City AND BAZAAR Nov. 17, 6 p.m.-midnight (corner of Mapp Road St Francis of Assisi A formal night of dinner and Matheson Street) Parish Hall and dancing with an Holyredeemercc.org 100 W. 21st St., Riviera Beach “Old Hollywood” theme, Nov. 10, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Nov. Presale: Nov. 16, 3-6 p.m., featuring live entertainment, 11, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. with $3 entrance fee per adult an exhilarating casino, and Sponsored by Women’s Guild of (18 years and up). Limited live and silent auctions. Holy Redeemer. Christmas décor, to 100 paying customers. All proceeds to benefit St. home goods, specialty items, Open to public Nov. 17- Andrew Catholic School. jewelry, home-baked goods 18, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 239-772-3922. and collectibles. Chance to win Clothing, tools, household $200 cash. Call 772-781-3844. items, linens, furniture and electronics. HOLY REDEEMER CCW BASKET BONANZA ANNUAL BAZAAR St. Mark the Evangelist CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Holy Redeemer Parish Social Hall St. Mary, Star of 1603 N. Thacker, Kissimmee 7081 S.E. Highway 42 the Sea Parish Nov. 17, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Summerfield 4280 Gulf of Mexico Nov. 18, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 13, 12:30-3 p.m. Drive, Longboat Key Plants, books, jewelry, More than 100 themed 941-383-1255 white elephant items, baskets. Preview baskets on Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. vendors, etc. Contact Maria Nov. 12, 12:30-3 p.m. Event Handmade Christmas Faversani, 407-847-2500 or also includes specialty items decorations and quilt, [email protected]. table, cake and coffee. ornaments with church mural painted on them, 54TH ANNUAL ST. HELEN’S trees, wreaths, home-baked ST. ANDREW CATHOLIC HARVEST FESTIVAL goodies and chocolates, SCHOOL CRAFT FAIR Located at Historic handmade jewelry, and St Andrew Catholic School Dodgertown hand-knit and sewn items, 1509 S.E. 27th St., Cape Coral 3901 26th St. (just east of Catholic Relief Services items 239-772-3922 43rd Avenue), Vero Beach and gifts for the entire family. standrewcs.org 772-567-5457 Nov. 17-18, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. www.facebook.com/ Craft vendors, raffles, prizes, St-Helens-Harvest- food and entertainment. Festival-296699217009704 Nov. 15, 5-9:30 p.m.; Nov. 16, 5-11 p.m.; Nov. 17, noon-11 p.m.; Nov. 18, noon-6 p.m. Rides, games, food, free parking and free admission. St. Helen Parish is located at 2085 12350-0928 Tallahassee Ave., Vero Beach. B9 FESTIVALS Florida Catholic Sept. 28-Oct. 11, 2018

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44TH ANNUAL ARTS FRESH-CUT CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS BAZAAR FINE ARTS CONCERT LESSONS AND AND CRAFTS SHOW TREE SALE St. Bernadette Parish Cardinal Newman CAROLS OF ADVENT Cathedral of St. Holy Family Parish 350 N.W. California High School AND CHRISTMAS Ignatius Loyola 5125 S. Apopka-Vineland Blvd., Port St Lucie 512 Spencer Drive, St. James Cathedral Parish 9995 N. Military Trail, Road, Orlando 772-336-9956 West Palm Beach 215 N. Orange Ave., Orlando Palm Beach Gardens Holyfamilyorlando.com stbernadetteslw.org Dec. 7, 7-9 p.m. www.facebook.com/ Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Nov. 23-25, Nov. 29- Dec. 1, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit www.cardinalnewman. FOMM-Friends-Of-the- Nov. 18, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 2, Dec. 5-9 45 vendors and local com, or call 561-619-7280. Music-Ministry-at-St- Gifts for holidays and other Fresh-cut premium Fraser artisans in air-conditioned James-Cathedral-Orlando- occasions, bake sale, 50-50, Firs. Carolina Mountain hall, hand-crafted jewelry, DIOCESE OF PALM FL-498761576868283 kids’ corner and snack bar. grown, pruned and shaped Christmas crafts, plants, BEACH 30TH Dec. 14, 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit youth ministry to perfection. All heights food, raffle, bake sale, quilts, ANNIVERSARY OF A beautiful candlelight program. All homemade plus extras and delivery. Call wreaths and Trappist jams. THE LUMEN CHRISTI service of music and readings items, special vendor set- Bob Nichols, 321-217-6496. SCHOLARSHIP GALA celebrating the Incarnation up time, overnight vendor CHRISTMAS BAZAAR The Breakers Palm Beach of Christ, performed by discount if paid/registered UCF CHOIRS Basilica of St. Paul 1 S. County Road, the St. James Cathedral by Oct. 15. For applications St. James Cathedral Church 317 Mullally St., Palm Beach Choir. A free-will offering and information, contact Dee 215 N. Orange Ave., Orlando Daytona Beach diocesepb.org/lumenchristi is appreciated. Contact Aitken at 561-775-9529 or Nov. 30, 7 p.m. 386-252-5422 Dec. 8, 7 p.m. Paul Mylod, Friends of [email protected]. www.facebook.com/ Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Gala supports Catholic Music Ministry Board vice FOMM-Friends-Of-the- Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. school scholarships in president, at 407-405-4946 CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Music-Ministry-at-St- Silent auction, Santa’s the Diocese of Palm or [email protected]. St. Lucie Parish James-Cathedral-Orlando- garage sale, crafts, Beach. Theme: “Catholic 290 S.W. Prima Vista FL-498761576868283 raffles, food, bake sale, Schools Illuminate Our FAMILY NIGHT: Blvd., Port St. Lucie The fabulously talented breakfast with Santa. World.” Contact Kelly A CHRISTMAS www.stlucie.cc students from the University Garvis at 561-775-9520 or CELEBRATION Nov. 17, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; of Central Florida return to [email protected]. San Pedro Spiritual Nov. 18, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. St. James to present their ADVENT CAROLS Development Center Food, crafts, vendors, fall concert. Directed by AND LESSONS ‘WE ARE THE REASON,’ 2400 Dike Road, Winter Park raffles and more. Dr. David Bruner. A free- St. William Parish A CHRISTMAS MUSICAL 407-671-6322 will offering to support the 601 Seagate Drive, Naples St. Mark the www.sanpedrocenter.org RUMMAGE SALE university’s music program www.saintwilliam.org Evangelist Parish Dec. 19, 6-8 p.m. AND CAR WASH will be collected. Contact Dec. 2, 4:30 p.m. 7081 S.E. Highway 42 Mary Immaculate Parish Paul Mylod, Friends of Music and Scripture Summerfield 500 Spencer Drive, Music Ministry Board vice selections for Advent. Dec. 14, 5 p.m. West Palm Beach president, at 407-405-4946 Call Gary Robertson, An Advent/Christmas concert www.youthgroupofmic.org or [email protected]. 239-913-6805. presented by the St. Mark Nov. 17-18, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Celebration Choir. Directed Email to register a sales by Roger Grenier. Free-will booth for $15. Car wash offering to be taken. is $5 for small cars, $10 for vans, trucks, and other large vehicles. Contact Carlo Sabusap, youth ministry, at 561-255-8362 or Solutions for Page B15 math squares and Sudoku puzzles [email protected]. 3 x 7 x 2 = 42 8 — 5 + 3 = 6 x — — -: -: x 8 x 6 x 4 = 192 4 -: 1 x 9 = 36 12239-0928 -: + — ­­— + + 1 ­­— 5 x 9 = -44 6 x 7 ­­— 2 = 40 = = = = = 24 6 -11 -4 12 29

th EASY DIFFICULTY MEDIUM DIFFICULTY MASTER DIFFICULTY 16 8 6 3 1 7 9 2 4 5 4 3 2 6 8 5 9 1 7 1 8 7 6 5 3 9 4 2 2 7 9 6 4 5 8 3 1 9 7 8 1 2 4 3 6 5 5 3 6 4 9 2 1 7 8 4 1 5 8 2 3 9 7 6 5 1 6 3 7 9 2 8 4 2 4 9 1 8 7 6 3 5 5 9 7 3 6 2 4 1 8 3 4 7 8 5 1 6 2 9 3 6 5 2 4 1 8 9 7 6 8 2 7 1 4 5 9 3 8 6 5 4 9 2 7 3 1 9 7 8 5 3 6 4 2 1 Saturday, Nov. 3 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 3 4 1 5 9 8 7 6 2 1 2 9 7 3 6 4 5 8 4 1 2 9 7 8 3 5 6 MUSIC • DANCE • FOOD • KIDS ACTIVITIES • CULTURE 9 5 8 4 3 1 6 2 7 2 5 1 9 4 3 8 7 6 6 5 1 3 2 9 7 8 4 7 3 4 2 8 6 1 5 9 7 9 3 5 6 8 1 4 2 8 9 4 7 6 5 2 1 3 3930 17th St., Sarasota, FL 34235 • 941-955-3934 • StJudeSarasota.com 1 2 6 9 5 7 3 8 4 6 8 4 2 1 7 5 9 3 7 2 3 8 1 4 5 6 9 Sept. 28-Oct. 11, 2018 Florida Catholic FESTIVALS B10 Keeping Catholic school tuition affordable requires creativity

CHAZ MUTH AND CAROL raised nationally from 6,957 dona- ment Foundation of Oregon will ZIMMERMANN tions to 539 schools, three dioceses seek gifts from individuals, estates, Catholic News Service and the NCEA during the 2018 Day organizations and businesses who of Giving, an annual collection for believe more children should have WASHINGTON | Making Catho- Catholic schools. access to the values and success lic education accessible to everyone St. Joseph’s School in Hazel Catholic schools offer. has been a mission of the Church in Green, Wisconsin, tackled the tu- The separate not-for-profit foun- the U.S. for centuries, but keeping it ition challenge for parents head-on dation housed at the Archdiocese affordable in modern times has re- by announcing plans to significant- of Portland Pastoral Center now quired innovative methods. ly restructure student tuition begin- has more than $7 million, but lead- Religious orders and parish ning with the 2018-2019 school year, ers say it must grow significantly to schools labored in the 19th cen- essentially making it tuition free. meet the need. tury to bring education to every- Under the new plan, student tu- Portland Archbishop Alexander one, which meant keeping it inex- ition will be 100 percent supported K. Sample has told the foundation pensive. This could be done more by the parish. Tuition for the Catho- board he wants no family to be left easily when the majority of faculty lic kindergarten to eighth-grade out of Catholic schooling because of and staff were priests or women school will be reduced to zero and finances — something many fami- religious and some schools were school operating costs will be cov- lies say keeps them away. subsidized by tithing parishio- ered by fundraising efforts and gen- Peter Corrado, who directs the ners. eral parish support. foundation, said: “Catholic educa- By the end of the 20th century, “This overhaul is something we tion is not a privilege. It is a right for however, funding sources became have been working toward for a Catholics. We want any parent who scarce, the cost of education esca- while,” said Andrew Tranel, a mem- wants to send a child to Catholic lated, schools were staffed by the la- ber of St. Joseph’s Parent Education school to be able to. If people choose ity and tuition became almost out of Commission. “We are now to the public school because Catholic reach for middle and lower-income point where we are able to offer a school is unaffordable, that is unac- families. Catholic education to every family ceptable.” To make Catholic schools more who sees the value in it, regardless Barbara McGraw Edmondson, affordable, dioceses, religious or- of their income level. We are beyond chief leadership and program of- ders and individual schools are tak- excited to be able to do this.” ficer at the NCEA, acknowledged ing new steps. St. Joseph’s pastor, Father Ken that cost is a big factor preventing Last winter, the Diocese of Frisch, said if this model is success- students from attending Catholic Charleston, South Carolina, took ful, it could inspire more schools to schools, but she said it also has led part in its first “Day of Giving,” an follow this framework. to innovative fundraising efforts event sponsored by the National In the Archdiocese of Portland, and alternative tuition models es- Catholic Educational Associa- Oregon, the Catholic Schools De- pecially to serve urban students. tion. The diocese raised more than partment recently released a plan to She said 29 states and the District of $56,000 during a 24-hour period sustain schools and extend a Catho- Columbia have some sort of school Anne Fenton Massie participates in a Lap-a-thon at St. Mary Help of Jan. 30-31 for all Catholic schools lic education to more families with scholarship program in place — Christians School in Aiken, South Carolina, to help raise money on within the diocese. a new fund for tuition aid. meaning vouchers, tax credits or Giving Day. (COURTESY ST. MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS SCHOOL | CNS) In total, more than $752,000 was The Catholic Schools Endow- education savings accounts.n Yo-Yo Ma holds concert for peace at Chicago Catholic Church

JOYCE DURIGA Ma had stopped by the church It wasn’t just mothers who wrote Catholic News Service on his way to the airport saying he songs but siblings and children too. followed the priest’s work against Families gave some advice on the CHICAGO | When world-re- violence and wanted to help. sound saying they wanted the songs nowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma brought “A lot of people tell me they want to be slow and jazz-like. his Concert for Peace to St. Sabina to help and do nothing. I always get All of the songs are available to Church for the second time June 10, my hopes up and wonder what’s hear along with photos of those who there was a special feature — five next. About two weeks later I got a died at notesforpeace.org. In some original works written with fam- call and they said ‘Yo-Yo is serious. cases, family members sang the ily members who lost loved ones He wants to help,’” Father Pfleger lyrics themselves. Desiree Smith to gun violence as a tribute to the said during a pre-concert news con- recorded a rap song about her dad, people who died. ference. “The only thing better than Dontee Smith. They are among 24 original his talent is his spirit. He used his In the case of Rolanda Lakesia songs created by the Chicago Sym- gift to invite people — not to come Marshall, who died in 1993 at 14, phony Orchestra’s Negaunee Music downtown, not to the Symphony her song was the lyrics of a poem Institute and Purpose Over Pain, Center, not to Grant Park – but to she wrote. a St. Sabina organization of par- 78th Place.” Hardly anyone from the musi- ents who have lost a child to gun Ma, who is the Judson and Joyce cians and singers to the audience violence. All songs are available at Green Creative Consultant for the members would be unaffected notesforpeace.org. Chicago Symphony Orchestra, said when hearing the five songs per- The idea to create the songs came he now feels part of St. Sabina and formed, Ma told reporters. after Ma saw the memorial board even though he doesn’t live in Chi- “One of the singers said to me: outside the parish that features cago, when he reads about the gun ‘You know I’m going to be a mess photos of all the people connected violence in the city he feels the pain. today, but every time I sing the to the parish killed by gun violence. So Ma and the Negaunee Mu- ‘Song for Terrell,’ gradually I realize Ma first visited St. Sabina in sic Institute asked people who lost that my job is to deliver the mes- spring 2017. The senior pastor, Fa- family members to gun violence to sage and I have to do it in a way that ther Michael Pfleger, was told a share the stories of their loved ones is very clear,’” Ma said. “That’s the man saying he was Yo-Yo Ma was and their grief and pain with song- musician’s role. You first empathize in the church and wanted to meet writers and composers. The fami- with someone but then you actually Yo-Yo Ma, world-renowned cellist, acknowledges the audience him, which he thought was a joke. lies and songwriters wrote the lyr- have to deliver the message clear so during the Concert for Peace at St. Sabina Church in Chicago June It wasn’t. ics and composers wrote the songs. someone else gets it.” n 10. (KAREN CALLAWAY, CHICAGO CATHOLIC | CNS) B11 FESTIVALS Florida Catholic Sept. 28-Oct. 11, 2018

JANUARY 2019 AFTER-CHRISTMAS TEA KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL FESTIVAL St. William Parish ROUNDUP St Andrew Catholic School 601 Seagate Drive, Naples Rosarian Academy 1509 S.E. 27th St., www.saintwilliam.org 807 N. Flagler Drive, Cape Coral Jan. 6, 3 p.m. West Palm Beach 239-772-3922 Call Gary Robertson, rosarian.org/open-house standrewcs.org/ 239-913-6805. Jan. 11 about-us/festival Students entering Jan. 17, 6-10 p.m.; Jan. 18, SACRED HEART kindergarten for the 2019- 6-11 p.m.; Jan. 19, noon-11 SCHOOL 9TH ANNUAL 20 school year and parents p.m.; Jan. 20, noon-10 p.m. TEA AT SAKS FIFTH are invited to this open The largest four-day event in AVENUE, PALM BEACH house. Opportunity to meet Cape Coral. Full carnival with Saks Fifth Avenue the teachers, explore the midway rides, games, festival 172 Worth Ave., Palm Beach state-of-the-art facilities, food, live entertainment, Jan. 9, 2-5 p.m. participate in hands-on auction and raffle. Cost: $100 per person. kindergarten activities, Fashion presentation, and register for upcoming ADAM J. BRAKEL featuring Lafayette 148 Kindergarten Readiness IN CONCERT New York and latest beauty Assessments. Call Mary St. James Cathedral Church tips, tricks, and must-haves Raich, 561-345-3106. 215 N. Orange Ave., from Dior Beauty. Sponsored Orlando 12257-0928 by U.S. Trust, Bank of FOOD AND FUN FEST www.facebook.com/ America Private Wealth Mary Immaculate Parish FOMM-Friends-Of-the- Management. Contact 500 Spencer Drive, Music-Ministry-at-St- Milka Santos at Santosm@ West Palm Beach James-Cathedral-Orlando- sacredheartfamily.com or visit www.youthgroupofmic.org FL-498761576868283 Sacredheartschoollakeworth. Jan. 12-13, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 18, 7:30 p.m. com. Admission is $5/adults; $3/ St. James Cathedral and kids. Food and beverage Orlando Diocesan Musical individually priced. A Director and International weekend of activities, Concert Organist Adam J. games, prizes and great Brakel perform organ pieces flavors. Contact Carlo as a rededication concert Sabusap, youth ministry, of the expanded cathedral at 561-255-8362 or organ. A free-will offering. [email protected]. Contact Paul Mylod, Friends of Music Ministry Board vice president, at 407-405-4946 or [email protected].

“He must increase, but I must decrease” John 3:30 Catholic Charismatic Conference of Orlando 2018 October 5-7

The Caribe Royale Orlando 8101 World Center Drive Orlando, FL 32821

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Children enjoy the fun rides JANUARY 2019 and excitment at the annual FESTIVAL 25TH ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE St. Andrew St. Clare Catholic School Rosarian Academy Catholic School INSPIRATIONS FASHION 821 Prosperity Farms 807 N. Flagler Drive, Festival in Cape SHOW AND LUNCHEON Coral. (BOB Road, North Palm Beach Wyndham Grand Jupiter West Palm Beach REDDY | FC) www.stclareschool.com at Harbourside Place rosarian.org/open-house Jan. 18-19, noon-11 122 Soundings Ave., Jupiter Jan. 28, 9:30-10:30 a.m. p.m.; Jan. 20, 1-8 p.m. Jan. 19, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Join Rosarian Academy for Come see our amazing array Presented by the Palm a schoolwide open house of rides, midway games Beach Diocesan Council of during Catholic Schools and vendors. Contact Catholic Women. Cost: $55 Week. Known for academic info@stclarecatholicschool. per person, which includes excellence, a welcoming faith- org. valet parking. Fashions centered community, and by Chico’s Harborside small class sizes, Rosarian’s Place. Open to all women. 21st-century curriculum is TREASURE AND TRIVIA Contact Lu Ann Leonard at enhanced with unsurpassed St. William Parish johnpleonard@bellsouth. athletic and fine arts 601 Seagate Drive, Naples net or 561-252-8303. programs and meaningful www.saintwilliam.org service opportunities. STEM, Jan. 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. coding, art, drama, music Sale of household items, theory, and Spanish classes giftware, etc. Call Karin begin in kindergarten. Daniels, 239-776-7896. Complimentary bus service Don’t miss this fun and is offered throughout Palm exciting community event! Beach County. Call Mary Raich, 561-345-3106. Jan. 18-20, 2019 St. Clare Catholic School 821 Prosperity Farms Road

North Palm Beach, FL 33408 12471-0928 561-622-7171

www.StClareSchool.com Parishioners work together at this fall festival booth.

St. Jude Fall Festival BOCA RATON Live Music Bingo Nov.1- 4 Rides and Games Beer and Food

Carnival Times: Awesome Carnival Rides for all... Thursday 5-11 p.m. • KIDDY Friday 4-11 p.m. • INTERMEDIATE Saturday 12-11 p.m. • THRILLER Sunday 1-8 p.m. Provided by Michael Doolan and Big Fun Amusements Don’t miss a second of family fun and rides!

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Visit www.stjudeboca.org to purchase wristbands and tickets or call the Parish office at 561-392-8172. 12404-0928 B13 FESTIVALS Florida Catholic Sept. 28-Oct. 11, 2018

FEBRUARY 2019 MARCH 2019 AVE MARIA PARISH OPERA FUSION SECOND TIME ROYAL RUMMAGE SALE 40TH ANNUAL 2019 GALA PRESENTS LOVE SONGS AROUND SALE St. Mary, Star of AUCTION AND BALL Heritage Bay Golf FOR VALENTINE’S DAY St. Peter the Apostle the Sea Parish Rosarian Academy and Country Club Mary Immaculate Parish Parish Spirit Center 4280 Gulf of Mexico Eau Palm Beach Flagler Hall and Grand Ballroom 10154 Heritage Bay 500 Spencer Drive, 5130 Rattlesnake Drive, Longboat Key 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Blvd., Naples West Palm Beach Hammock Road, Naples 941-383-1255 Manalapan Feb. 2, 5-10 p.m. Feb. 9, 5:30 p.m. www.stpeternaples.org March 1, noon-4 p.m March 9, 6 p.m. Theme is “Building A Sponsored by Mary Feb 23-24, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. ($5 Early Bird fee); March Silent auction, hors d’oeuvres City On A Hill.” Silent Immaculate and Opera Used furniture, lamps, 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and cocktails, live auction, auction, dinner, dancing. Fusion. Visit miwpb.com electronics, linens, artwork, Clothing, furniture, art, dinner and dancing. The gala is Black tie optional. Contact and operafusion.org. clothing, shoes, jewelry, collectibles, jewelry, Judith White at 239- toys, sporting goods, housewares, linen, toys, the school’s largest fundraiser. 206-9188, or Judith.w@ books and miscellaneous books and much more. Proceeds from this event VIRTUOSO ROMANTIQUE are a vital part of bridging avemariaparish.org. St. James Cathedral Church items. On Feb. 24 only, fill 215 N. Orange Ave., Orlando a bag for a $5 donation. “CRUSADERS GONE the gap between tuition SCHOOL MUSIC FEST 2019 Feb. 10, 3 p.m. Call 239-774-3337. WILD” ANNUAL AUCTION revenue and the actual cost of Sacred Heart School www.facebook.com/ DINNER DANCE educating students at Rosarian 410 N. M Street, Lake Worth FOMM-Friends-Of-the- BISHOP MOORE Cardinal Newman Academy. Contact Mary Cullen Feb. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Music-Ministry-at-St- CATHOLIC HIGH High School Lombardi at 561-345-3109, Free admission. Live Kravis Center- Cohen or marycullen.lombardi@ James-Cathedral-Orlando- SCHOOL CHOIRS March 2, 6 p.m. music, DJ, rides, food, FL-498761576868283 St. James Cathedral Parish rosarian.org. 239-913-6805. entertainment, raffle. Contact World-renowned German 215 N. Orange Ave., Orlando PARISH FESTIVAL Milka Santos at Santosm@ musicians — Benjamin Feb. 25, 7 p.m. KATHLEEN ELBERT sacredheartfamily.com or visit Emmanuel Parish Stielau (organ), Peter Wigand www.facebook.com/ 15700 S. Military IN CONCERT Sacredheartschoollakeworth. FOMM-Friends-Of-the- St. James Cathedral (violin) and Cornelius Trail, Delray Beach Parish com. Music-Ministry-at-St- Herrmann (cello) — present www.emmanuelcatholic. 215 N. Orange Ave., Orlando James-Cathedral-Orlando- virtuosic compositions from church www.facebook.com/ TRIBUTE TO THE FL-498761576868283 the Romantic Period. A free- March 1-3 (times FOMM-Friends-Of-the- BEATLES BENEFIT Bishop Moore Catholic High will offering will be collected. TBA — check parish Music-Ministry-at-St- Naples Grande School choirs consistently Contact Paul Mylod, Friends bulletin for details) James-Cathedral-Orlando- Beach Resort earn superior ratings 475 Seagate Drive, Naples of Music Ministry Board vice Flea market, entertainment, FL-498761576868283 at the district and state Feb. 6 president, at 407-405-4946 food, raffles, 50-50. March 10, 3 p.m. competitions. Directed by Proceeds benefit St. Ann or [email protected]. An incredible soprano Sarah Purser, the choirs will School Foundation, which GOLF TOURNAMENT vocal recital of St. James perform a wide-ranging provides scholarships for 15TH ANNUAL GALA to benefit St. Martha Cathedral’s very own repertoire, and will fill your Catholic School students of St. Ann Catholic FUNDRAISER Kathleen Elbert. A free-will souls and hearts. A free- Laurel Oak Country School. Cost: $750 per To benefit St. Jude Parish offering is appreciated. Michael’s On East will offering to support Club, Sarasota person. Black tie. Dinner, Contact Paul Mylod, Friends Ballroom the Bishop Moore choirs 2700 Gary Player dancing, live auction. of Music Ministry Board vice 1212 S. East Ave., Sarasota will be collected. Contact Blvd., Sarasota president, at 407-405-4946 www.stjudesarasota.com Paul Mylod, Friends of www.stmarthaschool.net or [email protected]. POLKA PARTY Feb. 15, 6:30 p.m. Music Ministry Board vice March 8 Englewood Elks Lodge Theme: “One World, 401 N. Indiana Ave., president, at 407-405-4946 Golf tournament to raise FESTIVAL OF BASKETS One Family.” Gourmet or [email protected]. funds for enhancing and Englewood meal, live band, dancing. Mary, Mother of the expanding technology at Light Maronite Catholic Feb. 8, 5-9 p.m. Reservations: $150 per Food available starting at St. Martha Catholic School, Church and Academy person. Call 941-377-5965 located at 4380 Fruitville 46 Willow Road, Tequesta 4:30 p.m. Music by EFO — for tickets. St. Jude Parish Eddie Forman Orchestra. Road in Sarasota. Contact www.marymotherofthelight. is located at 3930 17th St., Laura Kompanijec at 941- com Cost: $16 in advance; $18 at Sarasota (941-955-3934). the door. Call 941-474-1404. 953-4181 or lkompanijec@ March 10, 2-5 p.m. stmarthaschool.net. Join us for the inaugural Festival of Baskets. Raffles, INTERNATIONAL 53RD ANNUAL FESTIVAL AND MASS drawings, Middle Eastern St Andrew Parish PARISH FESTIVAL and American food. Contact St. Vincent Ferrer Parish [email protected] 801 N. Hastings St., Orlando 840 George Bush www.standrew-orlando.org Blvd., Delray Beach Feb. 9, noon-7 p.m. LENTEN CHORAL www.festivaldelray.com PRAYER International rosary in the Feb. 22, 3-11 p.m.; Feb. church, followed by festival St. William Parish 23, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; 601 Seagate Drive, Naples held in the parish hall. Feb. 24, noon-8 p.m. Feb. 10, 10:30 a.m. Mass www.saintwilliam.org Live entertainment, carnival March 10, 3:30 p.m., in the church. Experience rides, indoor flea market, a multicultural rosary and Music and choir selections arts and crafts, food, fun, for the Lenten season. Mass. Purchase tickets at raffles, games and prizes. the door to enjoy food Call Gary Robertson, Free admission, parking 239-913-6805. from many cultures. and golf cart trolley service. Call 561-276-6892. Sept. 28-Oct. 11, 2018 Florida Catholic FESTIVALS B14

APRIL 2019 MAY 2019 SACRED HEART MUSIC AND MARIACHI COBRE IN SCHOOL 10TH ANNUAL MEDITATION ON THE CONCERT AND DINNER HEROES PRO-AM GOLF PASSION OF CHRIST St. James Cathedral TOURNAMENT St. James Cathedral Parish Breakers West Parish 215 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 150 Flagler Parkway, 215 N. Orange Ave., Orlando www.facebook.com/ www.facebook.com/ FOMM-Friends-Of-the-

West Palm Beach 12419-0928 April 1, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. FOMM-Friends-Of-the- Music-Ministry-at-St- Breakfast, golf, reception, Music-Ministry-at-St- James-Cathedral-Orlando- lunch, awards. $250 per golfer James-Cathedral-Orlando- FL-498761576868283 Contact Milka Santos at FL-498761576868283 May 2019 (TBD) Santosm@sacredheartfamily. April 12, 7:30 p.m. The EPCOT and international com or visit Sacred choral music featuring sensation returns. A Sacredheartschoollakeworth. works in preparation for Mexican-inspired dinner com. Holy Week. A free-will followed by a lively concert offering is appreciated. of Jalisco-style music that SEASIDE CELEBRATION Contact Paul Mylod, Friends will have you singing along. FOR THE CHILDREN of Music Ministry Board vice Tickets: $20. Contact OF ST. ANN CATHOLIC president, at 407-405-4946 Paul Mylod, Friends of or [email protected]. Music Ministry Board vice SCHOOL president, at 407-405-4946 La Playa Beach Resort 9891 Gulf Shore Drive, ALL SAINTS LADIES or [email protected]. Naples, LUNCHEON April 6, 6 p.m. St. Paul of the Cross 10970 Jack Nicklaus $175 per person Word search solution Join us for cocktails on the Drive, North Palm Beach beach, dinner, auction, music, ladiesluncheon@ dancing and fellowship allsaintsjupiter.org benefiting campus security. www.allsaintsjupiter.org Sponsorship opportunities. April 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Event includes vendors. FASHION SHOW R.S.V.P. required. LUNCHEON AND VENDOR SHOW Cardinal Newman High School April 11, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact Mary Martens for tickets at mary.martens@ cardinalnewman.com.

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FUNTASTIC Sudoku Fill in the empty boxes with a number from 1 to ‘Festive’ mental exercises 9. The numbers should not be repeated in the nine separate boxes Come one, come all! Games for readers of all ages EASY DIFFICULTY Do you think games are just for kids? Think again. Certain mental exercises can offset some of the expected decline in older adults’ thinking skills, and show promise for maintaining cognitive abilities needed to do ev- 6 1 7 4 eryday tasks such as shopping, preparing meals and handling finances, according to a new study. The research, 2 6 4 5 8 funded by the National Institutes of Health and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, showed that some of the benefits of short-term cognitive training persisted for as long as five years. 4 5 8 9 6 So no matter how old you are, why not brush up on your “mental toughness” whenever possible? Here are a few 5 7 3 6 2 8 fun puzzles that tickle the brain through logic, math, word and search skills for people of all ages. 2 7 4 5 9 Carnival word search MIDWAY math squares 3 1 5 9 8 Try to fill in the missing numbers. 9 5 8 1 2 Use the numbers 1 through 9 to complete the equations. 4 6 5 9 Each number is used only once. 1 9 5 7 8 4 Each row is a math equation. Each column is a math equation. Remember that multiplication and division are MEDIUM DIFFICULTY performed before addition and subtraction. 4 3 6 9 Below is an example of how the numbers are placed. Your goal in the first puzzle is to put 7 1 2 6 5 the correct answers in the boxes according to the operations lists. 1 3 7 9 2 8 6 9 3 x 7 x 2 = 8 5 2 1 x — — 1 2 7 6 2 5 1 4 7 8 x 6 x 4 = 7 9 6 1 -: + — 6 2 1 7 9 3

Below is a list of words that are associated with parish and school MASTER DIFFICULTY carivals. Seek them in the grid above. Disregard spaces and dashes 1 ­­— 5 x 9 = in clues with multiple words. They should be treated like one, 1 3 long string. = = = 5 4 9 2 8 Cakewalk Festival Merry Go Round Carnival Fried Twinkies Midway 9 8 Community Fundraiser Rides Corn On The Cob Funnel Cake Ringtoss Good practice? Now you can put in the rest 6 4 Eggrolls Goldfish Tickets of the numbers of 1 through 9 in the empty slots. We even put two numbers in to start 7 2 Elephant Ears Harvest Tilt-a-Whirl you off. Ferris Wheel Hayride 2 5 8 — + = 6 1 7 MUSICAL double puzzle 8 6 5 1 Unscramble each word. Then use the marked letters to solve the second puzzle. -: -: x 7 8 4 9 TEREELBFLC -: x = 36 • • SECOND WAIT! IOVNIL PUZZLE ­­— + + Where are the solutions? • • • • CLUE: • Word search —­ Page B14 He is the = 40 • Musical double puzzle — Page B7 BOSAOSN composer x ­­— 2 • Math squares — Page B9 • who wrote the classic = = • Sudoku — Page B9 “White RACETHORS Christmas.” • • • -4 12 29 G Sept. 28-Oct. 11, 2018 Florida Catholic FESTIVALS B16 12313-0928