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RHINA GUIDOS , and anyone and anything that takes his place Catholic News Service is not a choice worth making today. I ask you, don’t be afraid to choose Jesus. Don’t be afraid to choose | As Francis was arriving light!” in Panama Jan. 23, bishops from the Sister Lucia Richardson of the Sisters of St. Francis wasted no time addressing the sex abuse scandal of Perpetual Adoration said she was glad the bish- back home during a popular event aimed at Ameri- ops had addressed the “elephant in the room” and can and other English-speaking World Youth Day discussed “this ugly reality,” one that she hears con- pilgrims. cerns about from young Catholics who speak with “It’s not easy being Christian, it’s not easy be- her. ing Catholic ... especially today when things in the Caggiano said he was deeply sorry for the church are difficult,” said Bishop Edward J. Burns of times the church has “failed you, and anyone in the Dallas, addressing the sex abuse scandal in a room church has failed you. I am deeply sorry,” he said. of hundreds of U.S. young adults attending the FIAT “I ask you in this time of shadows and darkness Festival for U.S. pilgrims at Panama’s Figali Conven- to join with me and all others who wish to move for- tion Center. The event was sponsored by the U.S. ward and allow our church to be healed and trans- Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Knights of Co- formed and purified,” he said. lumbus and FOCUS. But members of the church are facing choices, he “How often do we hear our friends say to us: I’m said. done, I’m bowing out. I will have no more of this, “ “It seems to me, in the time in which we live in the Bishop Burns said. “My friends, I want you to tell your church, it is a time of spiritual twilight,” he said. “For friends that you’d never separate yourself from Jesus there are shadows, there are sins in our midst.” Pilgrims listen to a talk in Panama City Jan. 23, 2019, at FIAT, the largest English-language World Youth Day event. because of Judas. You’d never do that!” The sin and crime and abuse of young people has Many in the room applauded. deeply destroyed many lives and broken trust with “Yes, you look at the church today,” he continued, the leadership of the church, he said. “and there have been some who have betrayed us, Brian Florin, 24, a seminarian at Mount St. Mary’s some even in church leadership.” Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland, told Catholic But he told the pilgrims to “stay strong, stayed fo- News Service it was important to be open and to talk cused, stay steady.” about the scandal, even at World Youth Day, because The message was well received by those in the it’s a point of pain for those in the church in the U.S. room, including Kennedy Horter, 16, of Indiana. Bishop Caggiano said this is the time when many “I don’t let people come between me and God,” are considering choices, and he continually referred said Horter, wrapped in a U.S. flag. to the image of dark and light during the day. She said she was not going to judge priests and oth- “What do we want? The dawn or the dusk? Do we er good people in the church by the actions of men want the dawn where you and I seek holiness of life who likely were never priests “spiritually.” lived in ordinary ways and bring the light of Christ to Like other pilgrims, she did not seem to be both- whomever we meet? Or will we sit back and say ‘the ered by the open conversation, which was mixed in darkness is here and I surrender to it,’” he said. “What with accounts by other young people who spoke of is it that you or I will choose? I can say to you, as my overcoming difficulties, of lives of prayer, and chal- family in Christ, I stand before you, with every ounce lenges in life. But the situation in the U.S. church of energy and grace God has given me, and say that I seemed to weigh on the minds of many, and the bish- will choose the dawn and I ask you, are you ready to ops stressed that, in this situation and in other mo- choose the dawn?” ments of difficulty, Christ must be the anchor. Bishop Burns reminded pilgrims that the church Bishop of Bridgeport, Connecti- had lived with scandal from the beginning, includ- cut, also addressed the scandal while speaking to ing the betrayal of Jesus, but reminded them of Peter the pilgrims; he spoke to them about choices. He said and Jesus. there’s one choice in life, most important above all “We’re going to survive this. Our Lord promised Olivia Brouillette of Grand Rapids, Mich., fans herself in Panama City others. ‘on this rock I will build my church.’ Step up and Jan. 23, at FIAT, the largest English-language World Youth Day event. “There can be only one person who sits at the cen- continue to have the strength,” he said to great ap- (CNS PHOTOS BY Chaz Muth) ter of your life — and mine,” he said. “That person is plause. n

Diocesan happenings Celebrating Catholic Schools • ORLANDO • Rite of Consecrated Virgin reveals beauty of chastity Week • PALM BEACH • Sacred Heart • The strength of students explore wildlife refuge Catholic schools, B4 • • VENICE • honors widows • Stewardship is a way and widowers of life, B6 • WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | Jan. 25-Feb. 7, 2019 FLORIDACatholic ORLANDO DIOCESE Rite reveals beauty, gift of chastity

GLENDA MEEKINS of the Florida Catholic staff During the Rite of ORLANDO | Marianne Cano walked Consecration, Marianne down the aisle of St. James Cathedral in Cano, right, Orlando dressed in a long white gown and is called forth filled with irrepressible joy. and sings her Jan. 19, the day she awaited and pre- reply. A fellow pared for since her youth — to become a consecrated “bride of Christ” — was here. Surrounded virgin, Dr. by parishioners, family and guests from Magalis as far away as Dominican Republic, Cano Aguilera, was consecrated to a life of virginity. The stands with Ascension Parish, Melbourne, parishio- her. Signifying ner is the first woman to become a pub- her joy after licly professed consecrated virgin in the consecration Diocese of Orlando. The rite dates back Cano sang, “I to the apostolic era and was revived after am espoused Vatican II. to him, whom Pursuing this path for more than 20 years, the angels Cano began private formation with a spiri- serve. Sun and tual director in 2013 after learning of the Rite moon stand of Solemn Consecration to a Life of Virgin- in wonder ity. After petitioning Bishop John Noonan, at his glory.” (PHOTOS Cano entered her final phase of formation BY GLENDA with Sister of St. Joseph Kathleen Power in MEEKINS | FC) January 2018. “The restoration of this ancient rite in the church impacts each one of us as laity, priests, , consecrated religious, and ‘This wonderful consecrated widows,” Sister Power said. “This wonderful consecrated virgin stands as an icon of all of virgin stands as an icon of all us in the Church publicly. … it is another way of us in the Church publicly. … to consecrate yourself to Christ in the world as laity. Having the chance to participate in it is another way to consecrate Marianne’s formation has enlightened me yourself to Christ in the world and brought me great joy.” Cano’s mother, Marta Menendez Cano, as laity.’ said her daughter has “been a consecrated person on her own since she was a teenager.” — Sister Kathleen Power “Daily Mass would not be missed by her, no matter what was going on in her life,” she said. “Marianne has been with the Lord all To do this, the bishop encouraged her to her life. This is her wish coming true. She speak with God in prayer. has officially found what she did not know “Marianne, the Scriptures reveal so much existed.” to us about God and our faith. Unfortunately, As Sister Power called Cano to come forth, too many Christians today do not know or her attendant and fellow consecrated virgin, believe in God. Jesus has become a personal- Dr. Magalis Aguilera, lit a brass lamp recall- ity not a person, set in dogma and doctrine,” ing Matthew chapter 25. The story speaks of he said. “Pope Benedict reminds us that Je- 10 virgins who awaited their bridegroom, sus cannot be an object, but must become Christ, but only five were prepared at his ar- the subject of our lives. Jesus is not only be- Bishop Noonan takes Cano’s hands as he says the Prayer of Consecration at St. James rival. Cano was ready and eager, singing her side us, but dwells in us. It is God’s grace that Cathedral, Orlando, Jan. 19. response with ardor. gives us the knowledge and strength to make “Marianne, God has called you and has Jesus the subject of our lives. ... Marianne, tity. You inspire her to take this vow; now she op Noonan in November 2017, when she led you to this moment in your life. You are prayer is our only means and source of cul- gives you her heart. ... She has chosen you had requested permission for consecra- to be united to God and to dedicate your life tivating and strengthening our relationship above all things; may she find all things in tion. and service to God and his people,” Bishop with God.” possessing you.” “Since my youth, I have recited repeat- John Noonan said. Referring to the reading Cano resolved to persevere in the holy Visibly moved, Cano then received a veil edly this Scripture passage: ‘Delight yourself from Is 62:1-5 as well as the new bond be- state of virginity, to follow Christ in the spirit as a symbol of her dedication to Christ; a in the Lord and He will give you the desires tween her and Christ, he added, “This new of the as a faithful witness to God’s ring, marking her as a bride of Christ; and of your heart’ (Ps 37:4). Reflecting upon my relationship will be like the intimate bond love and a convincing sign of the kingdom of the Liturgy of the Hours, the prayer of the spiritual journey, I now see that contemplat- between a husband and wife; they will no heaven, and to accept solemn consecration Church. All will serve as reminders of her ing Jesus, particularly in his passion and longer be forsaken or desolate, but will be- as a bride of Christ, the son of God. betrothal and commitment to supporting death on the cross, has actually transformed come one — the delight and the espoused of Taking her hands in his, Bishop Noonan the diocese in prayer and deed. my heart into one that longs only to please the Lord. To cultivate an intimate relation- prayed the prayer of consecration: “Lord, The ceremony crystallized Cano’s Him and quench His thirst for souls. Indeed, ship with God calls for making God’s pres- look with favor on your handmaid. She plac- greatest yearning. Her emotions are he himself is and forever will be the fulfill- ence real and vibrant in our life.” es in your hands her resolve to live in chas- summed up in a letter she wrote to Bish- ment of all my desires.” n Jan. 25-Feb. 7, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY A2

MARCH FOR LIFE Local teens among thousands of marchers

AMANDA LIVERMORE Students Special to the Florida Catholic from Bishop Moore Catholic High | Stand- WASHINGTON, D.C. School in ing in the U.S. Capitol building, Orlando and 20 students from Bishop Moore Servants of Catholic High School joined teens the Pierced and young adults as they stood for Hearts of truth, freedom, and empowerment Jesus and for those whose voices are being si- Mary attend lenced. the March On Jan. 18, the group celebrated for Life in Mass with 18,000 other teens before Washington starting the March for Life. Then D.C., Jan. the students marched from the 18. (LUKE National Mall to the U.S. Supreme GULDE | FC) Court. Sixty million lives have been taken since the 1973 decision of Roe v. Wade. These innocent victims were honored with every footstep of the march. Anna B., 19, used her voice “to speak up for those who can’t.” She cheered loudly as Uju Ekeo- cha, founder and president of Cul- not come by taking the lives of oth- Caroline R. has participated in live their life,” she said. “As an ad- joining together in prayer for the ture of Life Africa, explained how ers, which history has proven over two marches for life in less than a opted child myself, I feel as though legal protection of the unborn. pro-life is pro-science. and over again.” week. Before she participated in the I have a deep connection to the “It is our challenge to respect “The science has proved it. Life The local teens were joined by national march, she joined a group speakers and fellow marchers and every human life as more than just begins at conception and every high school leaders, Father Ben- of 50 Bishop Moore students in the a great responsibility to share the a statistic, but as an individual, person is unique from that moment jamin Lenhertz from Holy Family annual March for Life in St. Augus- beauty of adoption since it was such unique, and precious gift worth on,” Ekeocha said. “Until we abolish Parish, and Sisters Kristi Bergman, tine Jan. 12. a blessing for me.” protecting,” he said. abortion, we will never truly be free. Rachel Gosda, and Maria Teresa “I decided to do both because I Archbishop Christophe Pierre, “I know our efforts weren’t in The culture tells us that to be free, Acosta from the Servants of the want to stand up for the innocent apostolic nuncio to the United vain,” said Sara K. “I just hope the we need abortion, but freedom can- Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary. children who don’t get a chance to States, thanked the youth for country is listening.” n

NATIONAL MIGRATION WEEK Faithful urged to encounter a stranger in their midst RACHEL BULMAN Florida Catholic correspondent

ORLANDO | While National Migration Week was celebrated beginning Jan. 6, scheduling con- flicts pushed the closing Mass for the week to Jan. 20. But the timing couldn’t be more perfect. The event fell on the eve before Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the readings for the Mass focused on the vin- dication of Zion, the diversity of the Church, and wedding at Cana. Bishop-Emeritus Bernard Har- rington of Winona, Minnesota, served as celebrant at the Mass held at Holy Cross Parish in Or- Participants pray at the Migration Mass at Holy Cross Church in Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Winona, Bernard Harrington, lando. His focused on this Orlando, Jan. 20. (PHOTOS BY ANDREA NAVARRO I FC) celebrates the Migration Mass. year’s Migration Week theme, “Building Communities of Wel- dance to become communities community. Through a partner- somewhere you’ve never been be- She told those who gathered that come.” of hospitality that reached out to ship with St. John Vianney School, fore,” Vega said. “And, really have she loves what she does and lives it “If we are truly to be evangeliz- those who are marginalized. Orlando, refugee services provide the courage to release all of your every day. ers, we must have a spirit of hospi- “That’s a part of who we are as a evening English classes to those inhibitions and just get to know “We don’t (offer) them (these tality,” Bishop Harrington said. “In Catholic community,” he said. needing to learn the language. that individual and know them services) because it’s an agency the Old Testament, God concerned After the homily, Deborah Vega Services also include case man- for who they are, another child of that provides services,” Vega said. himself with three things — wid- shared information about the agement, employment, adult and God.” “We do them because a lot of us feel ows, orphans, and the strangers in work of Comprehensive Refugee vocational education, legal status Vega recalled the moment when this is a vocation.” n our midst.” Services offered within Catholic assistance, and child care ser- she knew that she wanted to help Noting that immigration is the Charities of Central Florida. The vices. refugees. In 1998, she had her first To learn more about the Compre- merging of communities, Bishop program assists immigrants who “I’m encouraging you to en- meeting with refugees from Bosnia hensive Refugee Services, call 407- Harrington invited all in atten- are trying to adjust to their new counter a person who comes from Herzegovina and other countries. 277-1938 or visit www.cflcc.org. A3 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Jan. 25-Feb. 7, 2019 Educators talk about responsibility to discuss racism

JENNIFER DROW fessor of Hispanic ministry and re- cult to accept, but we cannot push “This one exhortation is a call Special to the Florida Catholic ligious education at Boston College, off our responsibility to change by upon every sector of the Catholic also joined the panel to dissect dif- blaming it on political correctness, Church to dig deeper and discover ORLANDO | Henry Fortier, su- ferent levels of these conversations. overly sensitive people, or any other areas we may have overlooked — perintendent of Catholic schools “Something I like about the (con- excuse.” missed opportunities for the con- for the Diocese of Orlando, recently ference’s) letter is the title says it is Fortier said Catholic schools are version of hearts,” Danielle Brown participated in the discussion, “The a letter against racism, not just a some of the last few places where said, associate director of the con- Responsibility of Catholic Schools dissertation of why racism is bad,” space for truth and freedom ex- ference’s ad hoc committee on rac- and Churches to Talk about Rac- Ospino said. “It takes a prophetic ists. He urged teachers across the ism. ism,” facilitated by the National stance for every Catholic and Chris- Diocese of Orlando to reflect on Ospino said it takes courage Catholic Education Association. tian who stands for good, what is this pastoral letter, audit classroom to spark the conversation, but it The message of the panel was Henry Fortier right, what is just and says racism materials and look for resources may be as simple as sharing our clear. Catholics must have inten- is a sin.” that expose students to all of God’s own stories. “Where we experi- tional and consistent conversa- even churches remain silent and Racism is a sin of which everyone people. enced racism ourselves or when tions about racism and even subtle fail to act against racial injustice may be guilty due to their upbring- “We are not teaching tolerance,” we embodied some racist attitudes. discrimination happening in our when it is encountered,” the bishops ing or surroundings. “Racism can he said. “Is that what Christ calls us Growing in awareness takes in- communities. Fortier encourages wrote in their statement. “Conver- be found in our hearts, placed there to do with our brothers and sisters? tentionality and it takes time,” he Catholic educators to enter the dia- sion is a long road to travel for the unwillingly and unknowingly by We are teaching love and full inclu- said. “We believe racism happens logue with compassion and an open individual. Moving our nation to our culture,” said Tabari Coleman, sion.” somewhere else — not me, not my mind, realizing that some parts of a full realization of the promise of of Anti-Defamation League Heart- Both the U.S. Conference of church, not my school.” the conversation will be uncom- liberty, equality, and justice for all land. “It isn’t just some folks down Catholic Bishops and the National Fortier said it is a responsibility fortable. is even more challenging. However, South or our government. Everyone Catholic Education Association of- to address issues as they arise. The idea of the hour-long we- in Christ we can find the strength is participating in this. So many fer strategies for teachers. For ex- “Otherwise, we fail in the forma- binar held Jan. 10, was born out of and the grace necessary to make people can say I have black and ample, educators are encouraged to tion process of our students and we the pastoral letter against racism, that journey.” brown friends, but who do we invite help students understand learning fail to model just behavior. Igno- “Open Wide Our Hearts — The “The letter goes to the heart into our homes to break bread with? about race and racism is a process, rance is not an excuse for not edu- Enduring Call to Love,” published of who we are as believers in our Are our interactions in the profes- and the goal is not to be colorblind. cating yourself,” he added. “When by the U.S. Conference of Catholic faith,” Fortier said. “If we believe in sional space only?” Teachers should also help students we see something wrong, we must Bishops in November 2018. God and Scripture that is tradition Superintendent Fortier agreed. accept discomfort and uncertainty stand up and say this is not accept- “Too often racism comes in the of our Church, then we are called to “The realization that we may be while providing opportunities to able—to have courage even if you form of the sin of omission, when love our brother.” part of the systemic issues of racism learn about others and foster em- are the lone voice calling out in the individuals, communities, and Hosffman Ospino, associate pro- or oppression in our society is diffi- pathy. darkness.” n Gospel Explosion joins communities in faith against racism

GLENDA MEEKINS of the Florida Catholic staff

DAYTONA BEACH | Coordina- tor for the African American Minis- try at Parish in Daytona Beach, Eretta Morris was elated Sunday evening, Jan. 13 as the drum call began, announcing the commencement of the first ever Gospel Explosion at a local . Marking the kick-off to a weeklong, citywide celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, the inaugural event served to bridge communities through prayer, praise The African American Ministry at Our Lady of Lourdes in Daytona and song, commemorating “a man Beach is less than one year old. (PHOTOS BY ADAM WILSON | FC) whose life epitomized the very es- Mainland High School Choir, above, sang hymns of praise along with sence of what it means to be a Chris- African Americans and Hispanics from Orlando and other local choirs St. Andrew Parish Choir from Orlando and others during the Gospel tian,” Morris said. in the community with the Gospel in Daytona Beach to the recital of Explosion Martin Luther King celebration kick-off at Our Lady of King is known for the way in message with her team. “The pri- poetry, historical reflections and Lourdes Parish in Daytona Beach. which he visibly correlated the mary mission of the African Ameri- ages old traditions like the drum Gospel message to a faith lived out can Ministry is to grow in the love call and Nigerian ancestral call, faith in the midst of racism, injustice ing relationships in the community. in love of neighbor and respect for of Christ spiritually and culturally gifts shown bright before the cul- and inequality.” The only way to end racism is when human dignity. “I believe that the within the church,” explained Mor- turally mixed audience which came With the goal of cultivating and people get to know each other. Every basic core of Dr. King’s dream and ris. She quoted the African bish- together as one, united by a com- elevating an integrated African chance we have to increase that op- guiding principles are central to ops in one of their pastoral letters, mon belief in social justice and love American presence within the portunity, the more we are fighting the preaching of the Gospel, which “There is a richness to the Black of humankind. church, the African American Min- the racism that is all around us.” is also the core of the Church’s ex- experience that we must share with Morris said the Gospel Explo- istry is reaching out to students at More than 500 people attend- istence,” Morris said. “Look at the the entire people of God. These sion event served as an opportunity Bethune-Cookman University and ed the celebration. Our Lady of messages on love and equality told are gifts that are part of an African to dispel myths about the Catholic has hosted a variety of activities that Lourdes Parish participated in all of by the writers of the Gospel in the past... For we have heard with black faith and “impress upon our non- highlight and integrate ethnicity, the events commemorating Martin . Martin Luther King ears and we have seen with black Catholic community, that Catholics culture and faith. “We have to be Luther King Jr., including a march was a Baptist minister who believed eyes and we have understood with here at Lourdes also know how to the change we want to see in the and interfaith service. and preached that all men are creat- an African heart, what it means to be get our praise on — coming together world,” said Father Phil Egitto, pas- “It’s all about building relation- ed in the likeness of Jesus Christ. His truly black and authentically Catho- as a faith community in solidarity, tor of Our Lady of Lourdes. “There is ships in the community,” Father Eg- messages were born out of Scripture lic…” She added, “In all humility, we strengthens our love and respect a lot of division in our country and itto said. “As church, that is what we and he left us a legacy of faith chal- look to Our Lady of Lourdes that it for one another. It also serves to racism is on the rise. I think that if need to be actively doing. The most lenging us to lead a Christian life.” might share our gifts, so that our joy connect with the unchurched and we are not racist, we cannot sit still. segregated hour or day of the week Morris, who helped launch the as Christians may be complete.” newly arrived Black Catholics, as We must combat that racism ac- is Sunday. We must do everything African American Ministry in April From Gospel songs performed by they search for a home church that tively. By having this celebration at in our power to bring God’s people 2018, has been reaching out to both St. Andrew Catholic Church Choir validates the true meaning of their Our Lady of Lourdes, we are build- together.” n Jan. 25-Feb. 7, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY A4 ‘N ow you are Christ’s body, and individually parts of it.’ — 1 Cor 12:27 January focuses on life from many fronts

My Sisters and Brothers in Christ: ance for violations to the dignity Church, commemorating the di- BISHOP FLORIDA Grace and peace of our Lord Je- of the human person committed versity of the Catholic Church in DECLARES sus Christ be with you. The Christ- through acts of abortion. St. Pope Central Florida and recognizing Catholic mas season has ended, and we con- John Paul II wrote in Evangelium each person as essential to the CCW SUNDAY DIOCESE OF ORLANDO tinue with the season Vitae, “A great prayer for life body of Christ. National Migration Vol. 80, No. 6 of God among us. The is urgently needed, a prayer Week 2019 took place Jan. 6-12. For Bishop John Noonan declared Scripture of the third which will through- nearly a half century, the Catholic Jan. 20 Diocesan Council of Catholic 50 East Robinson St. Sunday in Ordinary out the world. Through Church in the United States has Women Sunday, in recognition of P.O. 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A5 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Jan. 25-Feb. 7, 2019 Catholic Charities expands mental health first aid CARLY MATTHEWS made it difficult for people to seek who work with youth. Special to the Florida Catholic help. To achieve this goal, mental “The training is relevant to any- health education and awareness one who works with youth and, like ORLANDO | The Behavioral building are necessary.” the adult version, is easily under- Health Services program of Catho- To make a greater impact in standable and accessible,” Galda lic Charities of Central Florida is the Diocese of Orlando, three new said. expanding mental health first aid models will be implemented for Many participants of the course training throughout the Diocese of mental health first aid training have already applied the train- Orlando. — one in Spanish, one tailored to ing to real life scenarios. One par- Mental health first aid is an ev- serve veterans, and one tailored ticipant said they felt equipped to idence-based course that teaches to serve the elderly and their care- help a peer in pain. The participant participants how to identify and takers. These models were cho- explained while on a trip, a friend respond to signs of mental illness sen based on the needs identified suffered from a panic attack. In a comparable to CPR for someone throughout different areas of Cen- calm manner, the participant was experiencing a medical crisis. The tral Florida including the Catholic able to pull the friend away from course helps to increase knowl- Charities Pathways to Care facility, the stressor and calm her down us- edge of mental health problems which serves veterans. ing the breathing techniques. and dispel common myths sur- “The addition of new modules of Other participants have ex- rounding various mental illnesses. the course will give us opportuni- pressed similar sentiments on Mental Health First Aid course helps to increase knowledge of mental Catherine Galda, behavioral ties to better serve the diverse pop- course evaluations. Students feel health problems and dispel common myths surrounding various health services program director, ulation within our service area,” prepared and calm in a mental mental illnesses. (STOCK PHOTO) explained how the training is a key Galda said. health crisis because of the skills part of achieving one of the main In 2019, the behavioral health and knowledge they gained in the to those in diaconate formation, gage the hurting people of our par- goals of the program — removing services program also hopes to ex- course. They can remain calm be- which will occur in May. ish and surrounding community. the stigma of mental health issues pand the youth mental health first cause they have an action plan. “The training gave me the confi- “The charism of the is to that often lead people to forego or aid training program, focusing on Deacon Joe Gassman, secretary dence and courage to ask the hard be the icon of Christ the Servant in delay treatment. risk factors for developing mental of Leadership and Parish Life for questions needed to be asked and the world,” Deacon Gassman said. “We know that nearly one in illnesses. To date, 85 individuals the Diocese of Orlando, recently guide them to professional help,” “The course provides the attendee five adults in the United States have completed the youth model took the course and said he feels he said, adding others should at- with the skills to approach each lives with mental illness and only including 57 principals and staff of more confident to minister to his tend the informational and benefi- person with dignity and compas- 41 percent of people with a mental our Catholic Schools. Trainings are community and help those in cial sessions. “I believe the course sion and offers practical exercises illness use mental health services being scheduled for 2019 to hope- a mental health crisis. He looks is most beneficial to anyone serv- so we can be Christ to everyone, in any given year,” she said. “(We) fully reach additional principals, forward to the course expansion ing as a minister in the Church; especially those in most need of seek to remove the stigma that has teachers, parents, and parish staff throughout the diocese, especially priest, deacon and lay. We all en- his mercy.” n Bishop Moore teen honored for work with Nigerian orphange

LINDA CALDWELL Bella S. was selected to partici- town University in Washington, Special to The Florida Catholic pate in the International Lead- D.C. ership and Business Internship For their project, Bella and her ORLANDO | Living in service Summit, a program that pairs team of four other students from to others is a hallmark of Catholic motivated high school students across the country, selected or- education in the Diocese of Orlan- with corporate leaders to develop phan care in Nigeria. Through do. One student at Bishop Moore solutions for real-world problems conversations via Skype with the Catholic High School has taken faced by businesses in developing orphanage supervisor, the team this mission overseas. nations. The one-week opportu- came up with several ways in During the summer of 2018, nity is held annually at George- which they could help the chil- dren thousands of miles away. First, partner with other leader- ship initiative companies to con- nect the orphanage with nearby resources—a local tailor to make uniforms, as well as local farmers for nutritious food. Also, use Qui- zlet, an online resource to help students learn English. Using so- cial media and YouTube to raise Bishop Moore Catholic High School students Jessie M., left, Emily S., funds and create educational vid- Bella S., Francesca M., Grace N. interact with their contacts in Nigeria eos is beneficial, as well. via Skype. The girls are working with an orphanage to help improve Competing against eight other the lives of the children living there. (COURTESY) teams at the summit, all vying for the same $500 award to fund their They don’t know how much this “In part of our vision statement 12728-0125 ideas, Bella and her team pre- was helping us. It is amazing.” as a school, we talk about forming sented their idea before a panel On Jan. 28, Bella will be pre- our students as leaders of a global of judges and ultimately won the sented the 2019 Youth Virtues, society, especially as part of the competition. Valor, and Vision Award from the Catholic Church,” Amanda Liver- Back at home, Bella and her National Catholic Educational more said, director of mission Bishop Moore classmates con- Association, which is presented to effectiveness at Bishop Moore. tinue working with the orphan- students for self- “We are a universal Church, and age, raising funds and creating less service, determination, inno- we are called to recognize our educational opportunities. She vation, and ideals that are chang- brothers and sisters from all over said the experience has been life ing the world. She will receive the the world. This is one of the ways changing. award at a Catholic Schools Week as a school, that we want to en- “They have so much happi- Mass. This is the second consecu- hance what we offer our students ness,” Bella said. “They are so tive year a Bishop Moore student in building up their ability to be grateful for us to be helping them. has received this honor. global leaders.” n Jan. 25-Feb. 7, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY A6

Parishioners from Our Lady of the “Love one another Lakes Parish with mutual affection; in Deltona outdo one another in Mass for defend the showing honor.” unborn Roman 12:10 during Marriage March for February 9, 2019 Life in St. Augustine, Cathedral of St. James Jan. 12. 215 N. Orange Ave. • Orlando, FL 32801 (COURTESY) 10 a.m. with Reception to Follow

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“If it saves one life it is worth “I’m very pro-life and I believe 12729-0125 DELTONA | Thirty-five pil- the effort,” he said. “I’m saddened in the cause and standing up in grims from Our Lady of the Lakes by the loss of innocent babies and the public square for the rights of Parish in Deltona mounted a bus hope to help women and men re- the unborn,” she said. Jan. 12, to attend March for Life alize there really is a valid reason The Feuerbachers have eight in St. Augustine. Walking from and choice for them — to choose children ages 19 to 39. Margarita Mission Nombre de Dios down life and bring their baby into this said her passion grew “organical- St. George’s Street and ending in world.” ly,” noting her mother was a strong the Plaza de la Constitución in the His wife, Margarita, is the co- supporter of life with five children center of downtown, the group ordinator for the Respect Life herself. Her mother was also in- joined more than 3,000 pro-lifers. Ministry at Our Lady of the volved in the pro-life ministry. People traveled up from Miami Lakes. She began going to the The legacy of support carries on and down from southern Georgia march more than 10 years ago. in the Feuerbachers’ children who to defend life from conception Margarita attended March for have also attended similar events to natural death. Our Lady of the Life in Washington, D.C. last year, over the years. Their youngest son Lakes Knights of Columbus Coun- and also participates frequently often attends Catholic Days at the Premier Catholic Funeral Home cil 6584 in Deltona coordinated in Catholic Days at the Capitol. Capitol with them. transportation to the event. Grand But for many, the trip to Washing- “God created life and wants us Knight, Bill Feuerbacher, said it is ton D.C. is difficult. The Florida to protect it,” Margarita said. “I ON-SITE CREMATORY important to attend “to be a voice march provides an opportunity think he asks each of us to take • SIMPLE and TRADITIONAL CREMATION for the unborn children.” at a local level. our part in that.” n • TRADITIONAL BURIAL • ADVANCE PLANNING 3 LOCATIONS West Orange Chapel 407-295-2273 1400 Matthew Paris Blvd. • Ocoee, FL 34761 Maitland Chapel 407-695-CARE (2273) 9001 N. Orlando Ave. • Maitland, FL 32751 Sanford Chapel

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9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., St. Francis Hall. DIOCESAN EVENTS Gazing on the Face of Christ, EVENTS WITH BISHOP NOONAN FYI focusing on Lent with Fr. Blase Lunar New Year Mass: Monday, Annual celebration held during To submit parish, school, Mental health first aid: Romano, TOR. $15, includes Feb. 4, 7:30-9 p.m. St. Philip Phan Van National Marriage Week, to highlight diocesan or related event Wednesday, Jan. 30, and lunch. Mass ends the day. Friday, Feb. 1, 9 a.m.-1:30 Minh Parish, 15 W. Par St., Orlando. the sacrament and vocation of mar- information to be considered • Senior day: Thursday, Mar. for publication in the p.m. at San Pedro Spiritual Come celebrate with Bishop Noonan riage. Married couples, their families Center, 2400 Dike Rd., Winter 14, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., St. Francis Diocese of Orlando and Hall. Speaker - Larann Wilson. the first day of the Lunar New Year. and all who support marriage are Florida Catholic calendar of Park. Two-day training to 407-896-4210. invited to attend. Reception to follow. understand risk factors and $15, includes lunch. Mass ends events, please visit www. warning signs of mental health the day. Mass for Marriage: Saturday, Limited free parking on the northwest orlandodiocese.org/our- problems. Understand and • Franciscan Hermitage Feb. 9 at 10 a.m., St. James Cathe- corner of N. Orange Avenue. and W. diocese/events-calendar/ learn appropriate support Retreat: Thursday, Feb. 14, 6 dral, 215 N. Orange Ave., Orlando. Robinson Street. and click “Suggest Event.” through a five-step action plan. p.m.-Sunday, Feb. 17, Noon. Submissions should be $60, materials/lunch included. A silent retreat guided received 4-6 weeks prior to Hosted by Catholic Charities by Franciscan Fr. Vianney the date of the event. Not all of Central Florida. Call 407- Cunningham, TOR and Jeanne a.m., St. Mary Parish, 75 Barton Wildwood. Join Dr. Allen Hunt submissions will be printed 671-6322 or register online at and Tony Walter, members of Ave., Rockledge (Mass followed to learn four habits that will due to space limitations and sanpedrocenter.org. the . by program); 12 noon-1:30 p.m., transform your life. Based on other considerations. • Senior day: Thursday, Feb. Ascension Parish, 2950 N. Harbor Matthew Kelly’s book The Four Taste of the Villages: City Blvd., Melbourne (Program Signs of a Dynamic Catholic. $25, Tuesday, Feb. 5, The Savannah 7, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., St. Francis Catholic Volunteers in Hall. Gazing on the Face of only); 4-6 p.m., St. James DynamicCatholic.com, 859-980- Center, 1575 Buena Vista Blvd., Cathedral, 215 N. Orange Ave. 7900. Florida is accepting applications The Villages. Food tasting, live Christ with Fr. Blase Romano. for a year of full-time service (Mass followed by program). Bishop Moore Catholic High and silent auctions benefit $15, includes lunch. Mass ends beginning in January. Applicants Father Sean Kilcawly will focus School choirs: Monday, Feb. Catholic Charities of Central the day. should have college degree or on the important role parents 25, 7-8 p.m., St. James Cathedral, Florida’s Lazarus Free Medical • Lenten retreat weekend: equivalent life experience, and play in the New Evangelization. 215 N. Orange Ave., Orlando. Clinic on their 10th anniversary. Friday, Mar. 15, 4 p.m.–Sunday, a heart for serving marginalized Learn about the statistics and Back for an encore concert and $50 per person. Contact Renee Mar. 17, 11 a.m., Administration communities in Florida or the effects of pornography use directed by Sarah Purser, the Baker, [email protected], 407- Building. Draw closer to God Dominican Republic. Volunteers and how to have effective high school’s choirs consistently 451-5315. Go to https://cflcc.org/ in this Lenten season with Fr. serve in teaching, community conversations with your children earn superior ratings at the taste-of-the-villages/ to register. Vianney Cunningham, TOR. development, special education, about what they may see online. district and state competitions. • Spirituality Series: Tuesday, social work, youth programs, Freewill offering. Sponsored by Freewill offering. March 19, 7:30-9 p.m., St. the Catholic Medical Association immigration and legal services, MASSES/PRAYER Francis Hall. The Spirituality “Catholics Returning and more. Benefits include Orlando Guild. Dr. Lance Maki, Home”: St. Vincent de Paul Series welcomes Sr. Rosemary [email protected]. housing, health insurance, SESSIONS Finnegan. Topic TBA Free. Parish, 5323 E. County Road 462, monthly living stipend, quarterly Catholic End-of-Life Wildwood. Informal sessions Who do you say that I am? retreats, leadership training, and Lunar New Year Mass: Medical Care, Funeral Rites offered for non-practicing Young Adult Retreat: Saturday, AmeriCorps Education Award for Tuesday, Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. and Planning: Friday, Feb. 8, Catholics who are seeking Feb. 2, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., St. qualifying positions. Apply now St. Philip Phan Van Minh Parish, 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., St. Vincent answers to questions about Vincent de Paul Seminary, 10701 at cvif.org. 15 W. Par St., Orlando. Come de Paul Parish, 5323 E. C.R. returning to the faith. Deacon S Military Tr., Boynton Beach. St. Vincent de Paul Orlando celebrate the first day of the 462, Wildwood. Learn about Dan Pallo, deacondan2007@ Young adults ages 18-32 are provides volunteer opportunities Lunar New Year. 407-896-4210. important documents, such as gmail.com, 352-391-9338. welcome. The daylong retreat wills and powers of attorney. through its stores and food Interpreted Mass for the includes light breakfast, lunch pantries for students needing deaf: Sundays, 11 a.m. Mass, Understand Catholic practice and dinner, $30. Sign up at and teachings on medical care. volunteer hours. Apply at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 1014 https://goo.gl/FY7s7R ANNOUNCEMENTS svdporlando.org. N. Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach. Reduce financial burden of An American Sign Language funerals by planning early. Free. Catholic Charities Mission Sign language volunteers: interpreter will be provided. Presented by professionals in the Markets need donations. Parishes throughout the diocese Meet in the café, 10:15 a.m., COMMUNITY field. R.S.V.P. 352-330-0220. Donations of personal care need volunteer American for a “deaf coffee chat” with EVENTS “-New York” Card items such as toothbrushes, Sign Language interpreters to pastries. 386-255-0433. Party-Fashion Show: Friday, toothpaste, mouthwash, floss, help deaf or hearing-impaired individuals fully participate Women’s Guild annual Feb. 8, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., hand soap, body wash, shampoo/ in the celebration of Mass rummage sale: Friday, Jan. 25, Divine Mercy Catholic Church conditioner, deodorant, feminine each week. Position requires 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. Dome, 1940 N Courtenay care products, toilet paper, RETREATS/DAYS yearlong commitment to serving 26, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Immaculate Parkway, Merritt Island. Annual diapers and baby wipes needed. one Saturday or Sunday Mass OF REFLECTION Conception Parish hall, 3780 card party-fashion show includes Mission Market is located at per week, and a diocesan Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach. luncheon, door prizes, bingo, 1771 N. Semoran Blvd., Orlando. background screening. Must be Who do you say that I am? 321-953-8368. several auctions and fun for all. Donations accepted Monday- young adult retreat: Saturday, 18 and older. cflcc.org/volunteer. Mission Possible Gala: $20, call Betty for tickets at 321- Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; 407- Feb. 2, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., St. Catholic Charities of Central Saturday, Jan. 25, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 453-4180 or go to church office. 658-1818, ext. 2335. Agape Vincent de Paul Seminary, 10701 Florida seeks volunteers for p.m., St. Peter Catholic Church- Funds raised sponsor various Mission Market at 644 S. 9th St., S. Military Trail, Boynton Beach. the following programs. Visit Life Center Gym, St. Peter charities. Lake Wales: Donations accepted Young adults ages 18-32 are cflcc.org /volunteer or contact Catholic Church-Life Center Gym, “Tolton from Slave To Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-11 welcome. The daylong retreat [email protected] or 407-658- DeLand. Help raise funds for Priest” – St. Luke Production: a.m. and 12-4 p.m., and Fridays, includes light breakfast, lunch 1818, ext. 1026. the Mission Circle, our mission Saturday, Feb. 9, 8:30 p.m., Our 5-7 p.m.; 863-676-1556. and dinner, $30. Sign up at Lady of Lourdes Parish, 1014 • Volunteers needed to help https://goo.gl/FY7s7R to , Haiti, Cuba and now the . $25. Tickets Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach. sort, pack, stock and distribute San Pedro Center retreats: available at the parish office and One man play on the life and VOLUNTEERS food to those in need at Various dates, 2400 Dike Gifts from Heaven Gift Shop. times of Augustus Tolton — his Agape Mission Market, 1771 Road, Winter Park. For more 352-822-6000. escape from slavery during NEEDED N. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, information or to register: the Civil War to becoming the Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Lunar New Year Festival: Notre Dame AmeriCorps sanpedrocenter.org/retreats- first African American priest in and 1-4:30 p.m.; and at 644 S. Saturday, Jan. 26, and Sunday, service openings: Notre programs, 407-671-6322. the United States. A story of 9th St., Lake Wales, Tuesdays and Jan. 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Central Dame AmeriCorps, based at • Calling Men Ages 30-55: courage, love and forgiveness. Thursdays, 9-11 a.m. and 12-4 Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 Hope CommUnity Center in Friday, Jan. 25, 7-9 p.m., San A call for canonization has been p.m., and Fridays, 5-7 p.m. W. Colonial Dr., Orlando. Apopka, seeks people to serve Pedro Spiritual Development presented by Cardinal Francis • Clerical/administrative Contact Rosie Nguyen, office@ in low-income communities of Center, 2400 Dike Rd., George to the Vatican. Tickets, volunteers needed to assist with philipminhparish.org or 407-896- immigrants, people of color and Winter Park. Have you been $10 for adults. Free to students. data entry, copying, filing and 4210. working poor. Volunteers gain called to the Priesthood of Call 386-255-0433. organization for Family Stability Human Trafficking skills, earn a living allowance Jesus Christ? Join us for an Program in Orlando, 1819 N. Awareness Presentation: Six-Weeks grief support (about $900/month) for seven evening of prayer, Eucharistic Semoran Blvd., Monday-Friday, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 6:30 p.m.- group: Thursdays, Feb 21-March months of service, receive an Adoration and reflection to 28, 7-9 p.m., St. Mary Magdalen 10 a.m.-2 p.m. help you discern! Listen to 8:30 p.m., St. Mary Magdalen education award of about $3,000 Catholic Parish, 861 Maitland Parish Adult Center, 861 Maitland with successful completion of • Volunteer medical Father Ivan Olmo, a priest who Ave., Altamonte Springs. professionals needed at each responded to a vocation later Ave., Altamonte Springs. the contract, health insurance Educate yourself on the Facilitated by Vitas Chaplain Leslie and child care subsidy if income clinic. [email protected], in life, share his story with you. McCranie. Open to all. Walk-ins Lazarus Free Medical Clinic in Ddinhorlandodiocese.org existence of human trafficking eligible. Education and social in our everyday society and learn welcome. Free. Mary Huynh, justice-related positions. Wildwood; Erin.Burley@cflcc. • Retrouvaille marriage how to protect your loved ones. [email protected], Bilingual English/Spanish helpful, org, St. Luke’s Free Medical and retreat: Friday, Jan. 25-Sunday, Presented by the Diocese of 407-831-1212. but not essential. Service term Dental Clinic in Eustis; Kelly. Jan. 27. For marriages facing Orlando Human Trafficking Task Find your greatness: Held runs January-July 2019. Requires [email protected], St. Thomas difficult challenges. Program Force. Sponsored by Council of at two locations. Friday, Feb. 22, 35-40 hours a week. Accepting Free Medical Clinic in St. Cloud. helps couples restore their Catholic Women. 407-325-4390. 6:30-10:30 p.m., St. applications now. Laura Firtel, marriage and rebuild a loving Parenting in the Digital Parish, 834 S. Orange Blossom 407-484-7736; 407-880-4673, ext. relationship through better Tr., Apopka. Friday, Feb. 23, 9 231; [email protected]. Learn communication. 352-274-4614. Age: Saturday, Feb. 2, various times and locations. 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Vincent de Paul more and/or apply: www.ndmva. • Senior day: Thursday, Feb. 7, Parish, 5323 E. County Rd. 462, org. Jan. 25-Feb. 7, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY A8 NEWS FROM around the diocese BREVARD COUNTY serving parishioners. modeled. The conference rooms in Franciscan Father Steven Pavig- the annex and offices are used for nano, , said the building was various presentations and adult for- “Emerging “old and needed major repurpos- mation classes. ing.” The offices, originally built in “With the friars living off campus, Scholars” get a 1975, formed the original rectory. In there was no longer a need for living head start on their 1984, the parish added an annex as quarters,” said Father Pavignano, living quarters for the pastor, with a who belongs to the Holy Name college careers garage attached. The original rec- Province of the Franciscan Friars. MELBOURNE | Melbourne tory was converted to office space. “They were gutted and rebuilt as a Central Catholic High School has The interior was stripped to the small conference room, two storage partnered with Florida Institute of outer walls and completely rebuilt. spaces and a restroom.” Father Luis Aponte-Merced, OFM, left, and Father Tom Walden, Technology for the Emerging Schol- “The entire interior space is new,” Renovations to both buildings former pastor of St. Joseph, with Bishop Noonan during the blessing ars program, which will provide he added. “We have proper offices began November 2017 and conclud- of the new offices on Jan. 17. (COURTESY) high school students with a solid (eight) with internet connections ed in July 2018. Although the build- foundation upon which to build and a conference room.” There are ing still awaits landscaping, staff is hall, faith formation classrooms, Pavignano said the changes will their future as they prepare to use three restrooms, a reception area, now settled in, which is a welcome and church. This made for a scat- help St. Joseph Parish staff be more their God-given gifts to contribute break room, and mail/storage area. change. During remodeling, parish tered atmosphere and finding files effective and efficient and better to their communities and a global The annex building was also re- offices took over space in the social in the piles of boxes difficult. Father serve the community. society. 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WEST PALM BEACH | St. Ann youngsters are back in school after their performance pilgrimage to , and they have amazing tales including several stories about close encounters with Pope Francis. “It was an amazing trip,” Lily Broglio said, a 13-year-old seventh-grader. “It was my first trip to Europe.” The St. Ann youth choir re- turned to Florida Jan. 7, after a 10-day trip that concluded with Mass at St. Peter’s Basil- ica in celebrating the Epiphany of the Lord with main celebrant Pope Francis. The youngsters sang and chanted hymns and parts of the Mass alongside an adult choir and a high school choir. Christopher Hogan, choir director, Su- san Demes, St. Ann principal, and Father Nestor Rodriguez, St. Ann pastor, joined 62 children and adults for the pilgrimage to and sites in Rome and Assisi. The group combined with other choirs for concerts and Masses throughout the week at churches and basilicas. They performed their own pieces composed by Hogan at various times. They also attended an audi- ence with the pope. Pope Francis spotted 13-year-old Lily Bro- glio during the papal audience of more than 7,000 people. He reached out to take hold of her hand and exchanged skull caps with her. The cap exchange is an ancient tradition that St. Ann Youth Choir sing at a church in Italy during their pilgrimage trip last month. (PHOTOS COURTESY | ST. ANN SCHOOL) the Broglio family knew about, so a cap was among the items obtained and packed for in St. Peter’s (Basilica),” Hogan said. “Every- St. Ann youth her trip thing had to be okayed by proper parties at choir dress “He took his cap off and put mine on his the Vatican.” in white and head for a moment, and then, returned it to St. Ann youth choir was accepted, but pose for a me. It was amazing. We re going to frame it.” then, all the excitement was put on hold and photo at St. Director Hogan started the youth choir funds had to be raised to pay for airfare and Peter’s Basilica just over four years ago from scratch. He lodging. The choir members and their par- in January. began organizing concerts and eventually ents, school staff and leaders, Hogan and Shown far left recorded a CD featuring the youngsters and “go-getter” volunteer Jennifer Loyless, a par- is Christopher some of his own works. ent of two students, began to organize all Hogan, youth “In just three years, we had over 60 mem- sorts of clever fundraisers. choir director. bers, and they were singing quite complex “We planned on pulling out all the stops,” sacred music,” said Hogan, who earned mu- Hogan said. sic degrees and certifications from the Uni- The Florida Catholic talked to Demes versity of Louisville in Kentucky, the Univer- as the fundraising campaign began nine sity of California in Los Angeles and Mary months ago. She was praying and had great Washington College in Virginia. hope that the money could be raised. Each of After making the CD, Hogan and Demes the 29 youngsters was required to be accom- began thinking about greater opportunities panied by at least one parent. The parents for the children beyond local concerts at St. were required to cover their own expenses, Ann Church and School to broaden their and each student had to raise $4,200. knowledge and experiences. A kickoff-concert was held at St. Ann parishioners around the diocese and in- daughter, Elizabeth, went on the trip. “I am Research and contacts with a Catholic Church May 12. Then, came more concerts at dividuals who heard and read about our so honored that the kids had this opportu- travel company led to the idea of a perfor- churches in the diocese, organization events group,” Hogan said. “We are very grateful.” nity.” mance pilgrimage in Italy and singing dur- and Lourdes Noreen McKeen Residence in While they are back to a routine, the trip Hogan said the students from such a ing the special Mass with the pope. But first, West Palm Beach exposing the youngsters to taught the students so much about interna- small, intimate school like St. Ann have the choir had to prove that they were up to various venues. Other events including bake tional travel, people of other cultures and passed all the tests and deserve to receive the challenge passing several tests, includ- sales and car washes were also part of the their language and customs, the univer- high marks for their hard work and out- ing offering a recording of songs. children’s weekends and efforts along with sal Church and ancient historical sites and standing efforts and achievements over the “Once they determined we were of the ap- hours and hours of choir practice on top of amazing churches and basilicas. past year and during their pilgrimage. propriate caliber, they submitted a written studies and other school activities. They “You can read about it in a book, but the “For these kids to be able to accomplish request to the Vatican along with a recording raised nearly $130,000 in about nine months. children can say they have lived it,” said Jen- what they have has just been remarkable,” and score of the piece we wanted to perform “We collected thousands of dollars from nifer Barnum, a teacher of St. Ann, whose he said. n Jan. 25-Feb. 7, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY A2 Principal garners Lumen Christi award

JACKIE HOLFELDER one of her goals. “We left Cuba in er campus. Delgado said because Florida Catholic correspondent 1963 after the government took of the rapid increase in enroll- over my family’s hardware store ment at the school, the parish’s PALM BEACH GARDENS | No and residence. We went to Spain pastor, Very Rev. Canon Thomas one was more surprised than as we had family in Barcelona,” J. Skindeleski, chose to build the Vikki Delgado, principal of St. Delgado said. “We later immi- school expansion first and then Vincent Ferrer Catholic School grated to the U.S. with a visa to complete the enhancements to in Delray Beach, when she was live with family members in the church. named one of the winners of the Ohio. We were refugees.” “The capital campaign raised Diocese of Palm Beach’s Lumen Although they didn’t think 6.5 million and we met the goal,” Christi Award. they would stay in the United Delgado said. “We will need to Although Delgado had shared States, Delgado said her family raise an additional 1.5 million to her thoughts on who she thought became naturalized citizens in complete the church.” the winner should be, she was 1976. Delgado became princi- The students are still not all in shocked to hear Bishop Gerald pal of the school in 2008 and has one building, which is far from M. Barbarito call out her name at shepherded it through a period ideal – especially with regards to the 30th annual Lumen Christi of growth. Under her leadership, safety and security issues. Ulti- Scholarship Gala held Dec. 8, St. Vincent Ferrer School’s enroll- mately, the school, which opened at The Breakers in Palm Beach. ment increased by 117 students to in 1955, will double its capacity, The award recognizes outstand- 362. Its demographics are coming put in a science lab, expand the ing efforts, contributions, and more closely in line with those of media center and allow space for achievements of individuals on the community it serves as stu- an early childhood program. Del- behalf of Catholic school educa- dents of color are driving up en- gado said the overall support of tion in the diocese. Each school rollment. the parents and the community was invited to select one award “The kids are there, but the has been heartwarming. recipient and they were honored space isn’t. We’ve had to turn kids “We have asked everyone to at the event. away,” Delgado said. give a sacrificial gift and they re- As the child of Cuban immi- A capital campaign has been sponded,” she said. “Give up Star- Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito presents the Lumen Christi Award to grants, increasing and fostering underway and when completed bucks – sacrifice a little and we’ll Vikki Delgado, principal of St. Vincent Ferrer Parish in Boynton diversity at the school has been will finance the school and a larg- all get a lot in return.” n Beach. (COURTESY) Sacred Heart students explore a wildlife refuge

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LAKE WORTH | Fifty-two stu- dents in the fourth and seventh grades at Sacred Heart School in Lake Worth had a chance to explore the Everglades through a lens of a camera. The students visited the Arthur R. Marshall Na- tional Wildlife Refuge in western Palm Beach County, along with photography mentors, teach- ers, and parent chaperones for a hands-on nature experience. Each student was provided with a digital camera and ad- ditional on-sight photography equipment. Subsequently, each student’s photo card was submit- ted for judging by professional This photo by Bruny Georges garnered first place in 2017. photographers. This annual Sacred Heart Student Joshua Coupet learns how to set up a photo prior to the School program, “The Ever- trip. Photo class taught by the Norton Museum. glades: Through the Eyes of Chil- dren Photo Project,” is a commu- “Future generations must con- ‘Future generations must nity effort working with The Ever- tinue to protect the Everglades for glades Foundation, the Arthur R. the next group of conservation continue to protect the Marshall Loxahatchee National stewards,” said Candace Tam- Everglades for the next Wildlife Refuge, and the Norton posi, principal of Sacred Heart Museum of Art. The project be- School. “This is why the Ever- group of conservation gan earlier in the fall, with envi- glades conservation curriculum ronmental education offered to is taught from Pre-k3 through stewards.’ students by science experts from the eighth grade at Sacred Heart the Everglades Foundation, as School.” Candace Tamposi well as instruction in photogra- The project culminates in late phy and camera usage by an edu- January with a private gallery Galleries, will host the event for cator from the Norton Museum of reception and photo exhibition Sacred Heart School and will dis- Art. Sacred Heart School teach- at the Findlay Galleries of Palm play the top 24 photographs and ers likewise provided in-class in- Beach. James Borynack, the recognize the first, second, and struction and discussion. chairman and CEO of Findlay third place winners. n This photo by Samantha Gilles garnered second place in 2017. A3 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Jan. 25-Feb. 7, 2019 Rally challenges me to be an example of God’s love LINDA REEVES ter having no contact with Deacon Florida Catholic correspondent Burke-Sivers, his father was brought back into the faith after he saw his VERO BEACH | Organizers are son on Eternal Word Television. His not certain of the full depth and father had a change of heart after impact of the annual men’s retreat hearing his son talk on television. at St. Helen, but the event included He was brought back into the faith some wonderful talks and activities because he responded to God’s will. with the idea of giving men a spiri- “I ask you to take all that you have tual edge to leave and make a differ- learned from the rally today and ence through action. take time before the Lord so he can Hugo Gonzales of Fort Pierce at- help you find your way,” Deacon tended the event for the first time. Burke-Sivers said. The youth from San Harold Burke-Sivers delivers The retreat offered free time Hispanic Center, an apostolate of St. powerful messages during the for men to sit before the Lord in Anastasia Parish, was among many men’s rally Jan. 19 in Vero Beach. adoration. Men also gathered in young attendees. Men form a line waiting to participate in the Sacrament of rosary prayer. Music was provided “I hope to have a close encounter Reconciliation offered at The Men’s Rally Jan. 19 in Vero Beach. temptations and a variety of other throughout the day by Dennis So- with God,” he said. “I want to have Seven priests were on hand to serve the men participants and make road blocks that prohibit living holy boleski of Holy Name of Jesus Parish an experience like I haven’t had be- sacraments available. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES |FC) lives. in West Palm Beach. Seven priests fore.” He touched on the significant were on hand to provide the sacra- The Men’s Rally, sponsored by program saying a few words at the ing spiritual programs, retreats and role men are called to take when re- ment of reconciliation. Catholic Men for Jesus ministry, pulpit. various products designed to help ceiving the sacrament of marriage. A highlight of the program was was dedicated to helping men grow Moore said over 300 men gath- individuals grow in faith and to live “Serve, protect and defend that is Mass with main celebrant Bishop in faith and action. It was held Jan. ered to focus on the talks and to re- lives as God intended. Known as the what a real man does,” he said. He Gerald M. Barbarito, who dedicated 19 at St. Helen Parish in Vero Beach. flect on what the Holy Spirit might “Dynamic Deacon,” he lived up to ended his talk with an emotional the celebration to the Blessed Moth- Jim Flickinger, a winter resident place in their hearts. He encour- his nickname during his powerful testimony about his call from God. er and delivered a powerful homily from Michigan and parishioner aged the men to leave the rally as presentations. He delivered Scrip- He was in law enforcement at the touching on Mary and her call from of St. Mark the Evangelist in Fort disciples of Jesus to “bring love into ture and touched on topics includ- time, earning a very good salary and God, which she answered and ac- Pierce, said he has come to the rally the world.” ing sin, the power of prayer, conver- track record with 23-years of expe- cepted as a gift. for many years. “I enjoy the pro- “I challenge you. Open yourself sion, confessing of sins, and God’s rience. “I started going to Eucha- “I know the spirit of the Lord is grams very much and being with today,” Moore said. “Use the infor- mercy and forgiveness. He chal- ristic adoration every week. It was speaking to you in a very special the men to pray and learn,” he said. mation and materials from today to lenged the men sitting in the pews life changing,” he said about finally way,” he said, encouraging the men “The speakers are always excel- be the best you can be to bring it out more than once, and they appeared hearing the call loud and clear. to reflect and to listen to hear God’s lent, so I thought I would come here into the world.” attentive to every word he spoke and He began his second career in message and his call that will lead to again.” Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, a directed towards them. the field of evangelization, preach- “joy and happiness.” Event organizer Jim Manhardt, well-known speaker and author of “Men we need to follow the call ing and trying to save souls. He Participant Stanley Piasecki said and fellow members of St. Helen books on male spirituality, served as of God. Kick Satan to the corner,” shared a story about his own father, it was a “wonderful day.” He said he Parish, including John Moore and keynote speaker. He is president and he said, adding Catholics should be a man of little faith who had slipped is inspired to go out into the world in Deacon Dave Hankle, and Father chief executive officer of non-profit role models out in the modern secu- away from the family after turning action and set an example of Christ’s Kevin Nelson, pastor, kicked off the St. Joseph Center focused on provid- lar world to help others from daily to addictions and bad ways. But af- love. n Hundreds expected to attend local Lourdes virtual pilgrimage LISA BROWNE-BANIC where our Blessed Mother ap- FYI Florida Catholic correspondent peared.” Salaun has been a virtual pil- The Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage PALM BEACH GARDENS | No grimage guide for six years, travel- Experience: Saturday, Jan. 27, 2-4 longer limited by travel costs and ing around the country, and most at St. Bernadette Parish, 350 N.W. concerns, anyone can experience recently in the Philippines and California Blvd., Port Saint Lucie. Fran the pilgrimage at Lourdes and its China. She serves as board presi- Salaun is the guide for St Bernadette graces. dent of North American Lourdes Parish’s experience. For more information, call the parish office: “Amazingly, the reaction of Volunteers. 772-336-9956 individuals who attended last Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage Ex- year’s virtual pilgrimage is quite perience is a 90-minute prayerful similar to the reactions of those experience of drawing nearer to described their virtual pilgrim- who have been able to go to God in the company of Our Lady of age experience last year when they Lourdes in France,” said Father Lourdes and St. Bernadette, made marched in the long line to the front Victor Ulto, pastor of St. Berna- possible by the technology of today of the church to touch a piece of the dette Parish. to bring Lourdes to the parish “pil- grotto rock from Lourdes. Many parishioners, along with grims” in every way possible with: “Several people brought their their families, neighbors and • Projected images of what pil- small children,” Salaun said. “I was friends, will be returning to expe- grims would see in Lourdes very moved to see the parents take St. Bernadette Parish in Port St. Lucie will host the Lourdes Virtual rience at the Port St. Lucie Parish • Music similar to what pilgrims the hands of the little one and guide Pilgrimage Experience Jan. 27. (LISA BROWNE-BANIC | FC) Saturday, Jan. 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. All hear in Lourdes them in the holy water of Lourdes or are welcome to attend and partici- • A piece of the grotto rock from to touch the holy rocks of the grotto. through a personal video perspec- According to the https://lourdes pate. Lourdes That brought me to tears.” tive of the march, for example. volunteers.org/what-is-a-virtual- “It is truly a personal and spiritu- • Precious water from the grotto Like an actual Pilgrimage to “People, myself included, leave pilgrimage, virtual pilgrimages al encounter with Our Lady and St. spring Lourdes, the Lourdes Virtual Pil- with a greater awareness of the are offered in parishes, schools, Bernadette,” said Frances Salaun, • Eucharistic blessing as in grimage Experience is a holy en- presence of God constantly in our prisons and to groups across a third order secular Franciscan Lourdes counter with God under the watch- lives, and, of course, the presence of America and beyond. More than who serves as virtual pilgrimage • A candlelight rosary procession ful care of Our Lady of Lourdes. his mother, Mary,” Father Ulto said. 150,000 “pilgrims” from 43 states, director. “The virtual pilgrimage is A comforting reverence, a spiri- Lourdes Volunteers takes great “The real healing of Lourdes is be- 13 Native American nations and like going to Lourdes itself. We try tual embrace, a reassurance of care to preserve the reverence and ing able to grow in God’s grace re- 17 countries on five continents to parallel what goes on in Lourdes wholeness and peace — this is how sanctity of the experience by bring- gardless of obstacle or sickness. For have experienced the Lourdes Vir- each day. We bring the grotto rocks some St. Bernadette parishioners ing the virtual audience to Lourdes he is with us.” n tual Pilgrimage Experience. Jan. 25-Feb. 7, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY A4 He appointed 12 to be with him

The beginning of this new year, tive because it was obvious it came unbroken infrastructure, the con- approach, since it cannot be re- 2019, was a very special time for from his heart and spirit. He shared tinuous fabric of Jesus’ life in which gained by issuing stern decrees or the bishops of the United States. with us many personal stories from everything else is bathed.” by simply creating new commit- We gathered together at the Uni- his life and experiences. In regard to the intimate union tees or improving flowcharts, as if versity of Saint Mary of the Lake, At the very beginning of the re- that a bishop must cultivate with we were in charge of a department Mundelein, Illinois, outside of Chi- treat in his opening conference, the Lord, Father Cantalamessa ex- of human resources. That kind of FLORIDA cago, for a rather focused Father Cantalamessa jok- emplified how personal and deep vision ends up reducing the mis- retreat. While the bishops ingly remarked that an- this union must be in another sion of the bishop and that of the Catholic of the country gather for a other Capuchin once said one of his conferences on “With Church to a mere administrative DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH retreat in the springtime to him, “I don’t think you Jesus in Gethsemane.” Here, he or organizational function in the every three years, this are as great a preacher powerfully stated that, due to the ‘evangelization business.’ Let us be Vol. 80, No. 6 retreat was suggested by as people say. You have scandals within the Church today, clear: many of those things are nec- Pope Francis in view of been preaching for so “many bishops in the Catholic essary, yet insufficient, since they 9995 North Military Trail the many issues regard- many years to the Roman Church, starting with the Bishop cannot grasp and deal with reality Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 561-775-9500 • Fax 561-630-2698 ing sexual abuse, which LIVING THE Curia and I don’t see any of Rome, are experiencing right in its complexity; ultimately, they are facing the Church. TRUTH IN conversion taking place now exactly what Jesus experi- risk reducing everything to an or- PUBLISHER The pope thought that a LOVE there.” Father Cantalam- enced in Gethsemane. As we have ganizational problem…in a word, a Bishop Gerald M. 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LINDA REEVES met Jan. 8 in Palm Beach to discuss FYI Florida Catholic correspondent and launch 2019 initiatives. At the top of the board’s agenda Catholic Charities Interfaith ROYAL PALM BEACH | Sev- is organizing the annual luncheon Health and Wellness luncheon eral professionals joined a growing on to the public planned for April with awards ceremony: April 4, ministry here dedicated to taking with award ceremonies. Awards noon, at the National Croquet Cen- good care of parishioners in the presented include the “Faith Com- ter, 700 Florida Mango Road, West diocese with a wonderful ministry. munity Nurse of the Year Award.” Palm Beach. Awards presented One of these professionals show- Nominations are now being ac- include the Faith Community Nurse cased her ministry Jan. 13, at an cepted. of the Year Award, Pope Francis Leadership Award and Mother Te- event, and people were at the doors A focus of Catholic Charities In- resa Award. Nominations accepted of the parish hall, where the event terfaith and Wellness ministry is to through Feb. 14. Speaker: Patrick took place, an hour before the as- provide support for parish nurses McNamara of Palm Health Founda- sembly began. Deirdre Krause, Our and education for registered nurses tion, dedicated to supporting health Lady Queen of Apostles’ new par- seeking to start ministries in faith equity for all. Call 561-345-2000, ish nurse, said a good turnout of communities. ext. 256. parishioners stopped by the Health “This specialty practice of nurs- and Wellness Informational Fair ing helps fill a gap in our healthcare Deirdre Krause, the new parish community nurse at Our Lady Queen held Jan. 13. The event is part of system today,” Cleary said. “It is es- St. Lucie with nurse Carol Lindner, of the Apostles Parish, assists Mindy Simpson at the parish health Krause’s new parish health min- timated that only one in 10 adults who heads up a new team of numer- fair. (LINDA REEVES | FC) istry launch. She displayed infor- in the United States has the proper ous volunteer nurses with the sup- mation about parish nursing and skills needed to manage their port of Father Victor Ulto, pastor. ing at the time needed most.” medications and doctor’s instruc- ministry, brought in people from health. In our community, faith Other parishes with established She said her goal is to give pa- tions. She connects people to re- the community who distributed community nurses help people of ministries include Holy Name of rishioners a safe environment sources in the community and resource materials, and featured a all ages and backgrounds, often in Jesus in West Palm Beach with Gae where their concerns and health organizes a variety of events, initia- blood pressure machine for those crisis, live healthier lives.” Faraone, St. Jude in Boca Raton with challenges can be discussed open- tives and classes including a health interested in a free test. Dolores Hughes, Ascension in Boca ly, “that they are cared for as a whole fair and nutrition program working “It is wonderful having this min- PREPARATION AND Raton with Barbara Bzura and Holy person—body, mind, and spirit, with the University of Florida and istry in our parish,” said Mindy EDUCATION Spirit in Lantana with Trish Weaver- and that they are aware of the pres- the Palm Beach County Food Bank. Simpson, who showed up at the fair Registered nurses go through Monahan. ence of God’s love as they walk their She manages a diabetic pantry with early with her husband and chil- special training to prepare them journey,” Weaver-Monahan said. the help of Glades Initiative and dren, hoping to speak with Krause for health ministry in the parishes. WHAT DOES A area churches that provides special and get her blood pressure tested. Parish or faith community nursing PARISH NURSE DO? A ROLE MODEL IN items for people suffering from dia- “I have to be tested every day. The is one of the fastest growing special- Weaver-Monahan began her THE GLADES betes requiring special diets. “To- ministry is a good service for our ties recognized by the American ministry in 2014 with Father Kevin Sister Ann Meehan of the Sisters day, I brought communion to six parish.” Nurses Association since 1997. Nelson, then-pastor of Holy Spirit. of the Blessed Sacrament congrega- Hispanic members of our church,” Parish nurses have been working The preparation course provides Father Nelson is currently pastor tion serves St. Philip Benizi in the she said concerning the impor- quietly here in the Diocese of Palm the special training to prepare of St. Helen Parish in Vero Beach. very poor community of Belle Glade tance of keeping people spiritually Beach providing health and well- nurses to deliver whole person care The first year of ministry, Weaver- and has earned her angel wings nourished. ness ministry for more than two — body, mind, and spirit. Upon Monahan broke ministry records and recognitions caring for God’s “These are the poorest people in decades. Some are paid, most are completion, students earn continu- ministering to 978 people as the people in an area where people Florida. Some live in small rooms volunteers, and all go about their ing education credits. outreach took off. Her ministry struggle financially. Sister Meehan sharing a bathroom with 20 or work without fanfare making a big This summer, Krause complet- mainly targets elderly parishioners was the first volunteer parish nurse more people. Much education is difference in the lives of parishio- ed the one-week “Foundations of representing a large portion of Holy to receive the Catholic Charities In- provided. It is unbelievable that in ners and people in the communi- Faith Community Nursing” course Spirit Parish and its surrounding terfaith Health and Wellness “Faith 2019 in the United States of Ameri- ties at large. Many events that the with retreat at Palm Beach Atlan- community, as well as the home- Community of the Year” Award in ca that people live in such poverty, nurses plan are open to the public. tic University in West Palm Beach bound and the hospitalized. 2005. and it is a delight to be able to ad- “through a scholarship from Catho- “From the beginning, I’ve be- Sister Meehan, a former Health dress the needs of the underserved. WHAT IS PARISH lic Charities,” she said. lieved that I had an obligation to Care District employee and hos- I enjoy and love every aspect of this NURSING? The preparation course devel- our parish community to bring pice care nurse, reflected back ministry.” The parish nursing ministry oped within an interfaith model fol- God’s love and presence beyond the on her parish ministry years that Bernadette Macy, program coor- varies by location based on the in- lows the standard curriculum de- walls of Holy Spirit, so my ministry stem over two decades. Her par- dinator for Catholic Charities Inter- dividual parish’s population and veloped through the International is primarily conducted in people’s ish’s flock and the community are faith, Health and Wellness, is avail- specific needs. The one aspect that Parish Nurse Resource Center and homes and at the hospital.” very diverse with people of many able to talk to any pastor, parish remains common is the ministry’s Church Health Center, dedicated to On parish grounds, she orga- cultures. “We have many very poor leader or registered nurse interested importance. Whether in a parish promoting quality parish nursing. nizes various screenings, educa- underserved in our church com- in faith community nursing minis- like St. Edward in Palm Beach with “I became a parish nurse be- tion, and training sessions, as well munity, and my previous jobs pro- try. Interfaith Health and Wellness its financially-fortunate residents or cause God gave me the gift of nurs- as providing weekly articles in the vided the network I needed,” she of Catholic Charities provides ser- at St. Phillip Benizi, home to many ing, so I wanted to use that gift for parish bulletin that focus on cur- said referring to developing lasting vices and support to the nurses in poor, hard-working people with his people,” Krause said, a retired rent health issues and other topics. relationships that have led to assis- the community although there is a families and no insurance or health U.S. Naval officer and advanced An important aspect of her ministry tance with her ministry work. “My fee for some educational program- care, nursing remains a critical sig- practical nurse with a string of titles is providing resource information first office was in the church itself as ming. The association also provides nificance to its members. after her name, including doctorate. for families, some without insur- part of the sacristy. I then moved to on-going program development as- “Faith community nurses are ance, who need medical equipment the Catholic Charities building on sistance. registered nurses who provide vital PARISHES WITH and supplies but are struggling fi- Fourth Street. When that was torn “Parish nursing is a valuable outreach, care and education to im- THE MINISTRY nancially. down, I moved to the Glades Health ministry of the Church. Each min- prove wellness of body, mind and Wanting to give back in a big way, “I have training in hospice nurs- Initiative Building, and now, I am istry is different,” Macy said, adding spirit,” said Mary Cleary, both a reg- Krause recently started a faith com- ing and Alzheimer’s patient care. a volunteer in Glades Community that the commonality of the team of istered nurse and parish nurse for munity nursing program at St. Rita Many of my patients have been ter- Organization and have office space community faith nurses here is the nearly 15 years at St. Edward Parish in Wellington where she is also a minally ill, and our ministry gives there.” importance of “balancing physical, in Palm Beach. Cleary is currently registered parishioner. “When I re- a presence and support for those Sister Meehan is a shining ex- mental and spiritual health.” n organizing a series of informational tired, I said to myself ‘now what will parishioners who need assurance ample of a faith community nurse. lectures with medical experts relat- I do?’ I have a gift. I want to give this that God has not abandoned them She fills numerous roles and keeps For information, contact Berna- ed to important health topics. The gift to the community.” at this critical time,” Weaver-Mona- homebound parishioners connect- dette Macy, program coordina- lectures are free and open to the Other parishes with new nursing han said. “Family members of these ed to the church with her expertise tor Catholic Charities Interfaith public. She serves as chair of Cath- ministries include Sacred Heart in terminally ill parishioners are also and years of experience. She makes Health and Wellness, 561-345- olic Charities Interfaith Health and Lake Worth with nurse Eleanore given support and have indicated home visits, shares health educa- 2000, ext. 256 or email: wellness@ Wellness Advisory Board, which Lindelof, and St. Bernadette in Port that our ministry is a blessing com- tion, helps people understand their catholiccharitiesdpb.org. Jan. 25-Feb. 7, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY A6 High honors for two diocesan schools JACKIE HOLFELDER At far left, Florida Catholic Correspondent Gabriele St. Martin, STEM coordinator | PALM BEACH GARDENS for Rosarian Within the last few months, two Academy, schools in the Diocese of Palm works with Beach have attained accolades for eighth excellence. graders on St. Joan of Arc Catholic School in programming. Boca Raton became the first school At left, second in the Diocese — and one of six in graders work Florida — to receive prestigious on building STREAM (Science, Technology, Re- Lego We- ligion, Engineering, Arts and Math) Dos in the accreditation designated by the Lower School Florida Conference of Catholic Tinker Lab. Bishops. (COURTESY Caroline Roberts, principal, said PHOTOS) there are several components that must come together for a school to merit this honor. The staff must fully understand the teaching phi- At left, losophy that involves authentic re- STREAM team al-world application of technology, students of St. cross-curricular lessons, station ro- Joan of Arc in tations, student choice, and project- Boca Raton based learning. participate “I was pleased and excited that in a STREAM there was whole-hearted support day activity, for this challenge. Even our teach- including ing nuns embraced it as a philoso- creating phy,” Roberts said. elephant The STREAM coordinator, toothpaste Chandra Christian, also took in- using chemistry. dividual ownership of the time- (COURTESY consuming and very specific appli- PHOTOS) cation process. The middle school science teacher said after garnering permission from the diocese to ap- ply, the school filled out an applica- tion of self-assessment for Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops. Af- ter 11 months, five members from the conference visited the school, way said, head of the school. “As over 1.5 million students. Rosar- which included state-of-the-art project-based and problem-based which received the designation in we look to the future of Rosarian ian Academy will first evaluate equipment, such as a video green learning into her classes and gives November. and set curricular objectives, I am itself on 20 criteria pertinent to screen wall, a 3-D printer, a laser all students, in grades kindergar- Roberts said one of the rea- thrilled that we are moving into quality STEM education and then cutter, EV3 kits, and BeeBots. Ga- ten through eight, the opportunity sons for their success was that a partnership with Carnegie Sci- will develop a tailored strategy briele St. Martin coordinated the to work with robotics and engage students at St. Joan of Arc, which ence Center. We are ready to take a to identify and address specific STEM program. She incorporates in the engineering process. n serves those from Pre-k3 through big step and move our STEM pro- self-defined goals, which are re- grade eight were already being gram out of its infancy.” inforced throughout the students’ steered into the direction of learn- The pathway includes more experiences in the classroom and ing which STREAM espouses. She than 4,600 participating schools during out-of-school time. added becoming a STREAM school or districts in 22 states and the The school opened the Frei- has been a big plus, with students District of Columbia and serves tas STEM Innovation Center, showing ever-increasing signs of leadership and teachers seeking out more and more ways to col- laborate. Rosarian Academy in West Palm Beach also garnered a dis- tinction late last year. After sever- al years as a STEM (Science, Tech- nology, Engineering and Math) school, the independent Catho- lic learning institution in West William E. Boyes Palm Beach became Florida’s first

John Farina 11139-0125 Carnegie STEM Excellence Path- way Partner, which is designed to Peter Matwiczyk help schools adopt best practices in STEM education. • Wills, trusts and guardianship litigation “Our goal is to infuse STEM into • Estate and trust planning and administration all areas of the curriculum at all grade levels. To achieve this goal, [email protected] we will meet with Science Center 3300 PGA Blvd., Suite 600 STEM experts to help us develop Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 [email protected] a tailored plan to strengthen our 561-694-7979 [email protected] STEM curriculum,” Linda Trethe- 11202-0125 A7 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Jan. 25-Feb. 7, 2019

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al’s role in this time of mercy. The auction items include golf, wine, event will include Mass, the Chap- facials, fashion experience, cook- let of Divine Mercy, Adoration and ing classes, and a variety of gift Benediction, a book signing, lunch, certificates. The event begins at coffee, and doughnuts. 11 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m. Feb. The retreat begins Feb. 18, at 16, at The Club at Admirals Cove, 5:30 p.m. with registration. The 200 Admirals Cove Blvd., Jupiter. conference will begin around 7:15 Donation costs are $65 or $80, p.m., and end Feb. 19, at 4:30 p.m. which includes 10 raffle tickets. Papal museum and home in Registration payment of $49.95 For information, call Caroline . may be paid online or by mail-in 561-575-9025. check for the Mercy and Mary Re- treat supports the mission of the Priest travels Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy. The Marian Missionaries back to his The chapel at St. Vincent de Paul Seminary, there will be a retreat of Divine Mercy is a not-for-profit home country here on Feb. 2. religious organization. To register, visit: www.events.marianmission- Last August, Father Tomasz Seminary to hold discernment. Religious sisters aries.org or call 413-944-8500 ext. Bochnak traveled back to his from nearby orders will offer wit- 10. home coun- Jasna Gora monastery founded annual young nesses to their vocations. Retreatants will need to make try, Poland, in 1382 by the Pauline monks in Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., their own arrangements for ac- to enjoy the Poland. adult retreat Feb. 2. The event concludes at 7 commodations. On the registra- c o m p a n y A convocation of Catholic young p.m. Two of the breakout sessions tion website, the Marian Mission- of family, Queen of Poland and is hailed as adults (ages 18-32) from Florida will be offered in Spanish. aries have secured special rate friends, and the protectress of the Polish peo- will gather next month at the an- Registration is $30, which in- pricing for two hotels. All inqui- n e i g h b o r s . ple. He had visited many times, nual St. Vincent de Paul Regional cludes three meals, a t-shirt, and a ries contact Mary Sommerville at He enjoyed but said each time is special. Seminary young adult retreat Feb. swag bag of religious memorabilia. 561-665-8566 or email familylife@ some of “This vacation was not only 2. Last year 300 young adults par- Register at: goo.gl/FY7s7R or go stvincentferrer.com. his favorite a personal journey for me but ticipated. events tab at www.svdp.edu. Ad- foods, in- a spiritual one as well,” Father The theme of this annual all-day vanced registration is encouraged. Council hosts Father Tomasz cluding per- Bochnak said. “It is a perfect spot retreat is “Who do you say that I Same day walk-ins are welcomed. Bochnak ogies. for prayer, reflection and pause.” am?” Reflections explore personal important “Most of While in Wadowice, Father relationships with Christ. The re- Mercy and Mary fundraiser the time, I cooked for my family, Bochnak visited the house, which treat will include quiet time for sometimes for others. On spe- is a papal museum, and church journaling and prayer, music by Retreat set St. Jude Council of Catholic cial occasions, we celebrated and of the pope’s childhood — St. the group Onward and Upward, On Feb. 8-9, the Marian Mis- Women of Tequesta will host the dined out with more perogies on Mary, where the baptismal font small group discussions, confes- sionaries of Divine Mercy will host 2019 Timeless Runway Fashion the menu, of course,” the paro- still stands. Not far from there sion, perpetual adoration and t he Me r c y Show at Admirals Cove in Jupi- chial vicar of Holy Family Parish is the Monastery of St. Faustine Mass. Seminarians and seminary and Mary ter. Funds benefit many charities said. Kowalsko in Krakow-Lagiewniki, staff will conduct the retreat. Retreat at of the council, including shelter Among the cities he visited was the capital of the Divine Mercy. This all-day retreat is devel- St. Vincent for victims of domestic violence, Rzeszow, the largest city and cap- The Shrine of Divine Mercy that oped on a completely volunteer Ferrer Par- underwriting local scholarship ital of the southeastern province contains images of the merciful basis by the seminarians with the ish in Delray funds, financing clean water ini- of Podkarpackie, close to Krakow, Jesus, of St. Faustina, the support of their faculty advisors. Beach. Mar- tiatives, and children suffering and Wadowice, the birthplace of saint’s convent chapel, and her Arturo Merriman, a second-year, ian Mission- from cancer. Featuring Fashions St. John Paul II. Father Bochnak tomb. pre-theology student from the At- ary Father by Rose, this year’s luncheon and attended a weeklong retreat at Father Bochnak gave apprecia- lanta Archdiocese, said the all-day Michael Gait- show offer the mostly-feminine Jasna Gora monastery founded tion and gratitude to the parish’s immersion is an opportunity to ley, speaker attendees a parade of designs, in 1382 by the Pauline monks, Council of Catholic Women for listen and relate to mutual experi- Father Michael and author, drawings, raffles, a silent auc- which houses the Black Madonna the members’ support and con- ences in the young Church, engage Gaitley will lead the tion, and a cash bar. Raffle bas- of Czestochowa, which is widely tribution in making this trip so the seminarians, and discuss the retreat that kets include wine, golf, spa and venerated and credited for many rewarding. thirst for God in daily life. will offer a better understanding of beauty, skincare, coffee, kitchen, miracles. Our Lady of Czesto- “You are, like your patron St. Vincent de Paul Regional the Divine Mercy and the Blessed and scratch-off tickets. Silent chowa is often referred to as the Mother Mary, consistently ful- Seminary in Boynton Beach is Virgin Mary. filling God’s mission in your own owned by the Miami Archdiocese During the retreat, Marian way through your prayers, gener- and the six other dioceses of Flor- Missionaries will share their tes- osity, and kindness,” he said. ida. timonies and Father Gaitley will It serves students from Florida, provide a series of talks that mirror Ride with Georgia, South Carolina, Jamaica, weekly themes in his Marian Con- and Puerto Rico. Several young secration book “33 Days to Morn- Archbishop men discerning the priesthood ing Glory” — personal testimony, Wenski will follow a “Vocations Track” St. John Paul II, St. Maximilian during this retreat, as part of their Kolbe, St. Thérèse, and individu- Archbishop Thomas Wenski will lead his annual motorcycle ride to raise funds for St. Luke’s Center Sunday, Feb. 24. Riders will leave from Our Lady of Gua- dalupe Church in Doral and end up at Peterson’s Harley Davidson South in Cutler Bay. Registra- tion will start at 7:30 a.m. at the church, followed by Mass and kickstands up at 10 a.m. Donation is $20 for the first rider, and no charge for the second rider. Rid- ers can register ahead of time at On Feb. 8-9, the Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy will host the One of the many baskets that will be raffled off at the Timeless https://give.adomdevelopment. Mercy and Mary Retreat at St. Vincent Ferrer Parish in Delray Beach. Runway Fashion Show. org/motorcycle-ride. 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and third Mondays by confidential to touch the rocks and anoint DIOCESAN EVENTS appointment. Diocese of Palm themselves with the holy water SOCIAL MEDIA Beach Office of Marriage and carried from Lourdes. Donations Catholic Schools Week Family Life. Proven prayer model accepted. 772-332-2446. The Diocese of Palm Beach is excited to engage with its stakeholders on Masses for students: Jan. 29, designed to help those who try but social media. Please follow us and join the conversation on our various 10 a.m., St. John Paul II Academy, Quarter Auction: Feb. 2, 12-2 struggle with the same sins time p.m., Holy Spirit Church, 1000 pages. Diocese of Palm Beach (@DiocesePB); Diocese of Palm Beach Office of 4001 North Military Trail, Boca and again and feel hopeless in Catholic Schools (@DoPBCatholicSchools); Palm Beach Vocations (@PBVocations); Raton; Jan. 30, 10 a.m., Cardinal Lantana Rd., Lantana. Sponsored search for freedom. 561-775-9524, by Holy Spirit Council of Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach Youth Ministry (@DPBYouth); Catholic Young Adults of Newman High School, 512 Spencer [email protected]. Drive, West Palm Beach; Jan. 31, Women, the event will be held Palm Beach (@CYAPB); Diocese of Palm Beach Family Life (DIocesePBFamilyLife); 10:45 a.m., John Carroll High Protection of Children and in All Saints Hall (behind the Catholic Charities Palm Beach (@CatholicCharitiesPB); Diócesis de Palm Beach- School, 3402 Delaware Ave., Fort Young People: The Diocese church). Accepting vendors. Players Pastoral Hispana (@DiocesePBHispanicMinistry), and Father Albert Dello Russo (@ Pierce. Celebrant: Bishop Gerald of Palm Beach is committed to $5 donation. Lunch is available. ChancellorPalmBeach). M. Barbarito. Those who are not the safety and protection of all Contact: Karen Zaremba at 561- students and wish to attend as a children and vulnerable adults 642-0513 (home) or 561-704-9254; parent/guardian/family member, in its care. Victims of abuse by email: [email protected] for our religious sisters of South TV MASS call the school to check on seating Church personnel are encouraged Magnificat Breakfast: Feb. County. Entertainment and a availability and if the Mass is open to contact the Diocesan Victim 9, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Hilton Palm guest speaker is included with The Diocese Televised Mass airs for members of the parish and Assistance Coordinator, Lorraine Beach Airport, 150 Australian the luncheon. Please RSVP to every Sunday 10:30-11 a.m. on CW34 faith community. Sabatella, at 561-801-0999. Office Ave., West Palm Beach. Hosted by JoAnne or Millie D’Angelo by Feb. WTVX. For more information, please of Safe Environments provides 15, 561-876-1028. Cost: $30.00. the Christ Our Light Chapter of visit www.diocesepb.org/tv-Mass. Workshops for Extraordinary safety resources, guidance Make checks payable to Serra of Ministers of Holy Communion: Magnificat. All women welcome. To support the televised Mass or to and education and training to Speaker: Leah Libresco. Cost: South County and mail to 3763 Feb. 2, 9:15-11:45 a.m., St. Mark the employees, all Church personnel Collinwood Lane, W.P.B., FL 33406. request a free Mass missal, please call Evangelist, 1924 Zephyr Avenue, $25 by Feb. 1, or $30 at the door. and volunteers. Visit: www. [email protected] Catholic Grandparents 561-775-9561 or mail a request to Fort Pierce. For both new and diocesepb.org and click on Offices/ the Office of Communications, 9995 experienced ministers at various or 561-543-8958. Association chapters meetings: Safe Environments or www. Paul Todd Musical Concert Monthly gatherings are held at N. Military Trail, P.O. Box 109650, Palm locations. Call your parish office diocesepb.org/safe-environments. to make reservations with the and Dinner: Feb. 10, 3-7 p.m., St. various parishes. All grandparents Beach Gardens, FL 33410. diocesan Liturgy Office. Sessions in Catholic Charities events Matthew Church, 6090 Hypoluxo are welcome to join and discuss English and Spanish. • Statue of Our Lady of Fatima Road, Lake Worth. St. Matthew grandparenting issues and share tips and tactics for passing MIC, Feb. 8-9, St. Vincent Ferrer Holy Hour for World Day of at the South Florida Fair through Church Council of Catholic Women Feb. 3, South Florida Fairgrounds, welcomes Paul Todd and his son, along the faith to the younger Church, 840 George Bush Blvd. Consecrated Life: Feb. 3, 2:30 generations. Kit Johansen, 561-626- Delray Beach. Retreat includes five p.m., Mary Immaculate Church, 390 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Paul Jr., to sing a variety of musical Beach. A pilgrim Virgin Statue of hits and play piano and keyboard. 8027, [email protected] or Pat Piccoli, conferences, coffee, doughnuts, Sequoia Drive, South, West Palm 561-339-8439, nonnapat52@gmail. lunch, Mass, Benediction, Chaplet Beach. Members of the Third Order Our Lady of Fatima was hand- Cost: $20 for concert only; $45 for carved in Fatima and blessed by concert and dinner. Tickets are com. of Divine Mercy and more. All Secular Franciscans, Lay Carmelites, proceeds from this event support and Associates have been invited the bishop of Fatima and Bishop available after weekend Masses in Stations of the Cross for Gerald M. Barbarito, who has given the parish center, or in the parish priests: Fourth Saturdays, young men and women discerning to attend along with religious men vocations and working with the and women for this Holy Hour for his blessing on this diocesewide office during business hours. following 8:30 a.m. Mass, Cathedral evangelization event. 561-506- Phone orders accepted with credit of St. Ignatius Loyola, 9999 N. homeless. Cost: $49.95. 413-944- Religious and Laity to celebrate 8500, Ext. 10 or 561-276-6892. World Day of Consecrated Life. 6601. card purchase. 561-966-8878 or Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens. Begins at 2:30 p.m. and will be • Ninth annual Birthline/ [email protected]. 561-371-1658. followed by a reception in the Lifeline Dinner Dance: Feb. 23. St. Clare Bunco Party: Feb. 10, Monthly Holy Hour of prayer rectory. RSVP Sister Joan Dawson, Catholic Charities Birthline/Lifeline 12:30-4:30 p.m., St. Clare Church, and adoration: Last Thursdays, ANNOUNCEMENTS Pregnancy Care Centers will 821 Prosperity Farms Road 7 p.m., Cathedral of St. Ignatius 561-775-9554 or jdawson@ Patriarchal Divine Liturgy celebrate the gift of human life North Palm Beach. Sponsored by Loyola, 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm diocesepb.org. and apostolic visit of His at this gala. Award presentation, the Council of Catholic Women. No Beach Gardens. Sacrament of Annual Anniversary Masses Beatitude, Bechara Peter Rai, cocktails, dinner and dancing. experience needed; instructions will reconciliation available. Evening of celebrating marriage: Feb. 9, Patriarch of Antioch and All the Proceeds benefit pregnancy care be given. Cost: $12. Includes: Bunco simple praise and worship of Jesus 10:30 a.m., St. Lucie Parish, 280 S.W. East for the Maronites: Jan. 31, centers. 561-732-0570. play time and light refreshments. present in the Eucharist. Social Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie; and 7-9 p.m., Mary, Mother of the Light Tickets are available in the church follows. 561-622-2565 Feb. 16, 10:30 a.m., St. Jude Parish, • Catholic Charities Respect Maronite Church, 46 Willow Road, office Mon.-Fri. from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 21689 Toledo Road, Boca Raton. Life Ministry seeks volunteers to Prayer gathering: Fridays, Tequesta. Patriarchal Divine Liturgy p.m.. Call Mary Kay O’Brien, 561- Main celebrant: Bishop Gerald M. take on roles as respect life parish 5 p.m., on the sidewalks near A at 7 p.m., followed by a reception. 889-6846. Barbarito. Couples celebrating 25, representatives. Contact Deanna Woman’s World Medical Center R.S.V.P.: [email protected] or 40, 50 or more years of marriage Herbst, 561-360-3330, dherbst@ Voices of Legends Concert that offers abortion services, 503 S. 561-427-1331. ccdpb.org. Series: Feb. 15, 6 p.m. and 8:30 12th St., Fort Pierce. 772-465-8298. in 2019 are welcome to join in the Catholic Days at the Capitol: p.m., St. Paul of the Cross Church, celebration. Reception follows. • Holy hour: First Fridays, 10:30 March 26-28, Tallahassee. Florida 10970 State Road A1A, North Palm Visit a parish office to register. a.m., Cathedral of St. Ignatius Catholics are invited to meet Beach. An Evening of Doo Wop Organized by the diocesan Office Loyola, 9999 N. Military Trail, RETREATS/DAYS state legislators to promote Legends. Tributes to the Duprees, of Marriage and Family Life. 561- Palm Beach Gardens. Prayer and legislation that supports teachings Platters, Dion, Little Anthony and OF PRAYER 775-9524, [email protected]. adoration for those suffering after of the Church. Deadline: Feb. 8. other 1950s acts. Songs include Monthly Mind Mass to abortion and miscarriage. [email protected], Charlie Brown, Yackety Yak, Poison Ecumenical Service: Jan. 21, 7 remember departed souls: • Respite services to St. Lucie 561-260-9969 or dherbst@ccdpb. Ivy and more. Proceeds benefit p.m., St. Vincent de Paul Regional Second Saturdays, 10 a.m., Our County caregivers: Short-term or org, 561-360-3330. the parish. www.johnnytlive.com, Seminary, 10701 S. Military Trail, Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery, temporary care of a few hours a Boynton Beach. Guest Homilist: “The Treasures of Austria 10941 Southern Blvd., Royal Palm week. 561-360-3321. www.paulcross.org, 239-293-6602 or [email protected] Bishop Peter Eaton. Music provided and Germany Pilgrimage,” St. Beach. 561-793-0711, Mlexima@ • Match grant program: Services by Trinity Cathedral Choir. Anastasia Parish is hosting a trip to Timeless Runway Fashion ourqueen.org. available for qualifying individuals the Oberammergau Passion play in Show: Feb. 16, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. , Scripture retreat: Feb. 1-3, Our School of Christian legally admitted into the United June of 2020. Dates of the tour are The Club at Admiral’s Cove, 200 Lady of Florida Spiritual Center, Formation designed for adult States under specific statuses. June 10-20, 2020, departing from Admirals Cove Blvd., Jupiter. 1300 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Catholics who want to better Program is designed to facilitate Miami. Cost of the tour is $4,499. Hosted by St. Jude Council of Beach. Presenter: Father Don know the Catholic faith and share client’s self-sufficiency through Senior. Theme: “Jesus — The Call 772-461-2233. it with others through ministry. employment. Refugees, asylees, Catholic Women, Tequesta. Fashions by Rose, drawings, silent Human Face of God’s Mercy”; Cost: Catholic radio stations are English and Spanish classes. Cost: Cuban and Haitian entrants, and $250, includes meals, conferences, available through the radio, $10. Schedules: www.diocesepb. victims of trafficking can call for auction, raffles and cash bar. Funds support local scholarship funds, prayer services, sacrament of the Internet and application org/school-of-christian-formation. information and appointments. reconciliation, Mass and other downloads: WPBV FM (98.3 FM, 561-775-9544, aaguilera@ 561-345-2000. shelters for the homeless and victims of domestic violence, clean events. Registration and deposit www.wpbvradio.com); WJPP diocesepb.org. • Rosary gathering: First water initiatives, and a children’s required. 561-626-1300 or www. (100.1 FM, www.wjppfm.com); Saturdays, 9 a.m., near Presidential Permanent deacon cancer foundation. Tickets: $60 or ourladyofflorida.org. and WDMC (920 AM, www. Women’s Center in West Palm applications available: Men $80 with 10 raffle tickets. 561-575- Young adult retreat at the divinemercyradio.com). Beach, 100 Northpoint Parkway, interested in applying to become a 9025. seminary: Feb. 2, 8:30 a.m.-7 Women of Grace ministry permanent deacon of the Diocese West Palm Beach. Led by Respect p.m., St. Vincent de Paul Regional program is seeking volunteers of Palm Beach are asked to speak Life Office. 561-360-3330. Scott Hahn: Feb. 23, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m., Cathedral of St. Ignatius Seminary, 10701 S. Military Trail, to facilitate study programs for to their for permission Boynton Beach. Theme: “Who Do English-speakers and also for to apply, and download the Loyola, 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens. Talk by You Say That I Am?” All young Spanish-speakers. Training sessions application from the diocesan COMMUNITY adults ages 18-32 are invited. Cost: are held at St. Joan of Arc Parish, website, www.diocesepb.org/ best-selling author and renowned EVENTS biblical scholar, Scott Hann and $30. 561-732-4424. 319 S.W. Third Street, Boca Raton. deacon-formation. 561-775-9540, Day of Reflection: Feb. 6, 10 Call Martha Nicolli, 561 212 8673 or [email protected]. St. Paul Center Presentation. Second annual Lourdes Books available for sale. Cost: $25. a.m.- 2:30 p.m., Our Lady of Florida [email protected]. Workshops for Mass lectors: Virtual Pilgrimage Experience: 561-622-2565 or josephrooney@ Spiritual Center, 1300 US Highway Parish nurse meetings: Please contact a parish pastor or Jan. 27, 2-4 p.m., St. Bernadette stpaulcenter.com 1, North Palm Beach. Presenter: Open to all registered nurses parish ministry coordinator for Church, 350 N.W. California Father Melvin Shorter, CP.; Cost: interested in health ministry. reservations. Names of parish Ladies Lunching Out: Feb. Blvd, Port St. Lucie. A program 23, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Atlantis $40.00; Reservations required. 561- Call Catholic Charities, Interfaith participants are required two days is projected and narrated by 626-1300 or [email protected] or Health and Wellness, 561-345- before workshop date. Country Club, 190 Atlantis Blvd, the North American volunteers. Atlantis. An appreciation luncheon Mercy and Mary Retreat 2000, ext. 256; or email wellness@ Unbound healing prayer: First Audience will have an opportunity with Father Michael Gaitley, catholiccharitiesdpb.org. WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | Jan. 25-Feb. 7, 2019 FLORIDACatholic VENICE DIOCESE

ALWAYS IN THEIR HEARTS...

A table with photos on display at the reception following a Mass for widow and widowers on Jan. 20 at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) Mass honors widows, widowers BOB REDDY PRAYER FOR WIDOWS Florida Catholic staff AND WIDOWERS VENICE | Hundreds of widows and wid- Lord Jesus Christ, during your earthly life you owers were recognized and honored during showed compassion on those who has lost a a Mass celebrated by Bishop Frank J. Dewane loved one. Help me to cope with my loss and to Jan. 20, at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice. rely on you ever more. I praise and thank you The response to the Mass was overwhelm- for the gift of my life, and especially the gift of ingly positive as some described it as beauti- my beloved spouse. ful and touching, while others appreciated Grant my spirit patience as I follow the plan the recognition. you now have for me. Teach me to adapt to Gladys Riley, of Our Lady of Mount Car- the conditions of my life and to continue doing mel Parish in Osprey who lost her husband your will as I strive to discern it. of 53 years more than a decade ago, praised Enable me to give to myself in helping those the Bishop for celebrating the Mass. She said you place in my life and to show your blessings widows and widowers “are often alone and through my words and actions. May I continue forgotten. But the Bishop said it well when he to live in your grace and to do tasks that you Bishop Frank J. Dewane speaks during a Mass Jan. 20, for widows and widowers at called us an inspiration and a strong witness have laid out for me. Epipany Cathedral in Venice. to the faith.” Amen “This was so wonderful,” said Joyce Pruitt of Incarnation Parish in Sarasota, whose husband of 41 years died in 2015. “I think of part of the hope that you will be reunited my husband every day. It is difficult to be a again with your loved one,” Bishop Dewane widow. But I find solace knowing I will be re- stated. united with him again someday.” The concept for the Mass recognizing wid- For George Keselowski, of Epiphany Ca- ows and widowers came out of the faithful thedral, the Mass served as a new beginning, wondering why the diocese celebrates annual having lost his wife of 60 years in November. Masses for married couples but not for wid- “This Mass was important for me. I have been ow and widowers. The response to the Mass struggling since losing my Vera. It is nice to was so positive that there are already plans know that as a widower I am still appreciated to have future Masses honoring widows and and an important part of the Church.” widowers. Bishop Dewane called the widows and Organized with the support of the Diocese widowers an inspiration and gift to the com- Office of Communications and Office of Fam- munity as they stand strong in their faith, ily Life, there was the opportunity to provide even with the loss that may continue to strike an image of one’s lost loved one which were them hard. The Holy Father has called upon on display following the Mass during a dinner widows and widowers to use their experi- in the Cathedral Parish Hall. Each attendee ences to help the young and poor; showing also received a prayer card courtesy of the them the tenderness of God and his closeness Diocese that had the image of St. Elizabeth in love, the Bishop added. of Hungary, patron of widows and widowers, These are some of those who attended a reception for widows and widowers following “We celebrate your presence as you are and a prayer on the reverse side. n a Mass on Jan. 20 at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice. Jan. 25-Feb. 7, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY A2

WORLD YOUTH DAY 2019 Diocesan pilgrims enjoying Panama

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PANAMA CITY, PANAMA | The pilgrims who are participat- ing in World Youth Day 2019 in Panama this week are represent- ing the Diocese of Venice well, showing their passion and joy for their faith. WYD 2019 runs Jan. 22-27 and is expected to bring 1 million peo- ple from around the world to the Central American city. The theme is “I am the servant of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” (Luke 1:38) Some 12,000 Americans are ex- pected in Panama. Each morning is spent in catechesis and after- noons in festival of faith activi- ties, including cultural exchange, prayer, and visits to holy sites. At left, World Youth Day 2019 pilgrims from St. Raphael Parish in Lehigh Acres visit the There will be ample opportunity Pacific Ocean in Panama City, Panama. Above, pilgrims from St. Agnes Parish in Naples for Mass and for confession. Pope are seen in Panama City, Panama. (COURTESY PHOTOS) Francis is expected to arrive Jan. 23. World Youth Day 2019 Departing from Tampa and Mi- ami, the 66 Diocesan pilgrims met runs Jan. 22-27 and in Panama Jan. 19, with the group from St. Raphael Parish in Lehigh is expected to bring Acres going directly from the Na- 1 million people from tional March for Life in Washing- ton, D.C. around the world. The diocese group includes representatives from eight par- Youth Day is the closing events on ishes, including: San Marco Par- Jan. 26-27. To help the diocesan ish in Marco Island, St. Margaret group prepare for the closing of Parish in Clewiston, St. Kather- World Youth Day, Bishop Dewane ine Drexel Parish in Cape Coral, is going to celebrate Mass Jan. 26 St. and Our Lady for the diocese group at El Carmen of Light parishes in Fort Myers, Church. They will be joined at the St. Agnes St. William parishes in Mass by pilgrims from the Arch- Naples, and St. Raphael in Lehigh diocese of Boston and Diocese of Acres. Leading them through- Fort Wayne, Indiana. out the week is Nina Kozuik, the Following the Mass, pilgrims Diocese Director for Youth and will then walk to the site of the Young Adults. vigil. There, the pilgrims will par- Among the pilgrims is Bishop ticipate in a candlelight prayer Frank J. Dewane, who is attend- vigil led by Pope Francis and then ing his fourth World Youth Day as stay overnight before the closing Bishop of Venice. He is one of only Mass is celebrated by the Holy 32 U.S. Bishops attending. In ad- Father on the morning of Jan. 27. dition, two priests of the diocese At the conclusion, the Holy Father Above, pilgrims from St. Agnes Parish in are in Panama — Father Anthony will announce where the next Naples go to Mass celebrated by Father Kris Hewitt, Pastor of St. Francis Xavi- World Youth Day will take place. Piotrowski, Parochial Vicar at St. Agnes in er, and Father Kris Piotrowski, Pa- After the Mass, the group will Panama City. At right, pilgrims from San Marco rochial Vicar at St. Agnes. journey back to their hotel and Parish on Marco Island, St. William Parish in Early reports from the pilgrims have a meal with Bishop Dewane. Naples and St. Margaret Parish in Clewiston was that while they were tired They are returning to United are seen in front of a Panama City, Panama, from the long flight, they are en- States Jan. 28. n church. joying the pilgrimage. Upon ar- riving in Panama City, which lies FYI Pilgrims on the Pacific Ocean, the group from St. explored and took tours of the city To follow Agnes and the surrounding area which along on the Parish in Naples included the Panama Canal. They journey of the Diocesan at World also will be visiting several of the Youth Day historic churches and religious pilgrims, visit the Diocese 2019 in shrines. Panama The pilgrims will be doing a lot Facebook page @diocese City, of walking for various events, with ofvenice or @ #DOVWYDPanama Panama. activities taking place from one dovwyd or follow #DOVWYD2019 mile to up to 10 miles away from the listings at: #DOVPanama2019 their hotel. The high point of each World A3 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Jan. 25-Feb. 7, 2019 Parish’s monument to unborn rededicated BOB REDDY of the Florida Catholic staff

BRADENTON | A monument to the unborn was recently rededicat- ed at St. Joseph Parish in Bradenton. FLORIDA Fittingly, the ceremony took place Jan. 13, the Baptism of Our Lord and Catholic National Sanctity of Life Sunday. DIOCESE OF VENICE The granite monument was in- spired by the Knights of Columbus Vol. 80, No. 6 Council 5604 and placed under an oak tree near the parish hall in 1994 1000 Pinebrook Road and dedicated “In Remembrance Venice, FL 34285 of Innocent Victims of Abortion.” 941-484-9543 • Fax 941-483-1121 While the monument has been un- moved, members of the St. Joseph PUBLISHER Parish Respect Life Team recently Bishop Frank Dewane decided to spruce up the surround- DIOCESAN EDITOR ing space and a contemplative con- Bob Reddy crete bench was added to the area. [email protected] The bench has the inscription: 941-484-9543 “Dedicated to all of the unborn whose lives were lost and all those • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: who work and pray for the end of Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275-9953, abortion.” The bench was spon- or customerservice@theflorida sored by St. Joseph Respect Life Father Shawn Roser, left, rededicates a monument to the unborn Jan. 13, at St. Joseph Parish in Bradenton. catholic.org team and the Knights of Columbus (BOB REDDY | FC) Notify us of address changes (temporary Council 5604, and was made possi- or permanent) as soon as possible. Please ble thanks to the generosity of Rob- and blessing of the monument, conception to natural death. This esan-wide Knights of Columbus change your address online at www. ert Toale and Sons Funeral Home. said it was wonderful of the is such an important thing for all of initiative to support life in a direct thefloridacatholic.org or call Tammy at The Respect Life Team, led by Knights to put up the monument us to remember, especially for all of way by raising money to purchase a 1-888-275-9953. Karen Soscia, cleaned the monu- 25 years ago. those young lives who were lost to Mobile Health Clinic, which will be ment, and also added solar light- “It is a good idea to rededicate the abortion.” operated by Community Pregnan- • ADVERTISING: Contact Valerie Casko at ing that will allow it to be visible monument and our efforts to sup- Following the rededication, cy Clinics Inc., with life-affirming 407-373-0075 or [email protected] at night. Father Shawn Roser, who port life,” Father Roser said. “Life is Knight Al Connizzo, of Toale Broth- clinics in Sarasota, Fort Myers, and • CLASSIFIED ADS: Contact Mike Carlock at presided over the rededication so precious from the beginning at ers, spoke about a current Dioc- Naples. n 1-888-275-9953, or [email protected]

State Offices:50 E. Robinson St., Suite APPOINTMENTS G, Orlando, FL 32801-1619; P.O. Box 4993; Father Januszkiewicz, retired priest Bishop Frank J. Dewane, Orlando, FL 32802-4993; 407-373-0075; Toll- announces the following as- free 1-888-275-9953; Fax 407-373-0087 signments: EXECUTIVE & EDITORIAL STAFF: who served several parishes, dies Effective Jan. 28: Associate Publisher: Ann Borowski Slade Editorial/Online Director: Jean Gonzalez Father Jean-Marie Fritz Copy Editor: Maurice Beaulieu STAFF REPORT the King Seminary, both in Olean, Father Januszkiewicz assisted at Ligonde to Parochial Vicar of St. Business Manager: Pat Spencer Columbkille Parish, Fort Myers, from Marketing Advertising Associate: Michael N.Y. He was ordained to the priest- St. Raphael Parish in Lehigh Acres BONITA SPRINGS | Father hood for the Archdiocese of Wash- from 1996-2006, St. Leo the Great Parochial Vicar of St. Francis Xavier Carlock Parish, Fort Myers. He will retain his Advertising Graphic Designer: Henry J. Januszkiewicz, 81, who as- ington May 26, 1962, in Washing- Parish in Bonita Springs from Michael Jimenez duties in Haitian Ministry at St. Fran- sisted at parishes in Fort ton, D.C. 2006-2015 and since 2015 at Resur- cis Xavier Parish. Advertising Sales Associate: Valerie Casko Myers, Bonita Springs He served at par- rection Parish in Fort Myers. Advertising Sales Associate: Tim Shea and Lehigh Acres, ishes in Washington, He is survived by his two broth- Effective Jan. 21: Have a comment/want more info/ passed away peacefully D.C., Landover, Md., ers and several nieces and neph- Jan. 5, at Joanne’s House and Bowie, Md., and at ews and preceded in death by his Father Rafael Ligenza to have a story suggestion? Leave your Administrator of St. Joseph Parish, feedback at www.thefloridacatholic.org; at Hope Hospice in Bo- a children’s center in parents, a brother, and two sisters. click reader feedback link in the top menu. Bradenton, from Parochial Vicar of nita Springs. Laurel, Md. Before re- A Mass of Christian Burial took St. Columbkille Parish in Fort Myers. Born Feb. 4, 1937, Fa- tiring in 1994 for health place Jan. 10 at Resurrection Par- Send statewide news releases to [email protected] ther Januszkiewicz was reasons and moving to ish. Effective Jan. 11: a native of Newark, N.J.. Florida, Father became Additional services will be held He studied first at Seton a personal friend of St. at Ascension Catholic Church in Father Murchadh O’Madagain Our staff meets for prayer each work day at to Pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Par- 9 a.m. Send prayer intentions to prayers@ Hall University in South Father Henry J. Pope John Paul II, fre- Bowie, Md. Father Januszkiewicz thefloridacatholic.org ish, Fort Myers, from Administrator Orange, N.J., then for Januszkiewicz quently visiting the Holy will be laid to rest beside his moth- of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Fort the priesthood at St. Bo- Father in Rome. er at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in All contents copyright © 2019, The Florida Myers. n Catholic Inc., except stories and photos from naventure University and Christ Within the Diocese of Venice, Silver Spring, Md. Father Leo Riley to Pastor of San Catholic News Service. Antonio Parish, Port Charlotte, from Administrator of San Antonio Parish, Port Charlotte.

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GOOD NEWS IN EDUCATION Catholics Schools Week celebrated Jan. 27-Feb. 2 STAFF REPORT academic rigor, extracurricular op- portunities, dedicated faculty and VENICE | Each day is a cel- staff, and Catholic identity preva- ebration of educating the mind, lent throughout our schools that body and spirit at Catholic Schools prepare our students to lead and throughout the Diocese of Venice. serve.” A more public celebration will On the weekend starting Catho- occur the week of Jan. 27 to Feb. 2 lic Schools Week, look for Catholic when Diocesan schools will partici- School students who will speak at pate in a series of exciting activities Masses and explain the benefits of as part of National Catholic Schools supporting their education. Week 2019. Throughout the week, schools Bradenton, Sarasota, Venice, Port Sponsored by the National will focus on a different themes: Charlotte, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Catholic Educational Associa- parishes, leaders, families, nation, Naples, Ave Maria and Sebring. tion, the week provides an annu- community, school. Many of the Students in the Diocesan al opportunity to share the good activities planned are open to the schools receive an education that news about Catholic schools. This public, which will give the faithful allows them to become critical year’s theme “Catholic Schools: an opportunity first-hand to see the thinkers, strong communicators Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed,” fo- positive benefits of a Catholic edu- and active members of society, cuses on the important spiritual, cation. thus equipping them for higher academic and societal contribu- “A Catholic education is an in- education, a competitive work en- tions provided by a Catholic edu- vestment in the future of each vironment, and most importantly, cation firmly rooted in the truth child,” Bishop Frank J. Dewane living a Christian life of virtue in a of the Gospel. said. “The Diocesan schools pro- challenging society. “Catholic Schools Week offers vide an understanding of the Cath- Scholarships are available to help us an opportunity to celebrate all olic Faith and a commitment to the ease some of the financial burden, Students at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School work on a project in of the wonderful things happening practice of religion with a strong set and families should not assume Naples in mid-January. (COURTESY) in our schools,” said Dr. Ben Moore, of values. There are some amazing that they wouldn’t qualify. In addi- Diocese Superintendent of Educa- things happening in our schools. It tion to school, Parish and Diocesan world where skills in these areas are level on national tests while being tion. “Each school has a unique cul- is important for everyone, whether support, state scholarships such as crucial to success. grounded in the knowledge of the ture and will participate in Catholic they have a child of school-age or Step Up for Students and McKay are Consistent academic excel- Catholic faith. n Schools Week with a variety of local not, to support these schools.” also available. lence prevails at Diocesan Catholic activities including open houses The 15 Diocesan Catholic Diocesan Schools have a strong schools, with the three high schools For information about the and community service.” schools, serving 4,336 students, is emphasis on a STREAM-based cur- graduating every student and 99 Catholic Schools Week activities Dr. Moore said he encourages an investment in the future and riculum (science, technology, reli- percent going on to higher educa- visit www.dioceseofvenice.org/ everyone to take this opportunity serve as the heart of the Diocese, gion, engineering, arts and math- tion, many with academic schol- schools for a complete listing of to participate in the celebration. building the Catholic leadership of ematics). This approach helps to arships in hand. Students in all of the schools, phone numbers and “You can learn more about the tomorrow. Schools are located in prepare students for the modern the schools score at the advanced links to websites. MATERNITY HOME BLANKETS VEROT STUDENTS GO NATIONAL

Two Bishop Verot Catholic High School students recently participated in Skype interviews with na- tional news organizations. Megan O’Grady spoke with Headline News about her non-profit Blue Line Bears, which delivers to the fami- lies of fallen law enforce- ment officers stuffed teddy bears that are made from the material of uniforms of those killed in the line of duty. Also, Claire Sattler spoke with Cheddar Big Students from St. John Neumann Catholic High School delivered handmade blankets to News about her recent Teen Sunlight Home in Naples. They learned about the program, a Christian maternity home, and Jeopardy! win. (COURTESY) toured the facility. (COURTESY) STUDENTS GATHER FOR THREE KINGS MASS First graders from St. Andrew Catholic School in Cape Coral and St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Fort Myers joined Bishop Verot Catholic High School for a Mass in celebration of the Three Kings. The Mass serves as a connection between the younger Catholic School students in Lee County with the high school there. (COURTESY) A5 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Jan. 25-Feb. 7, 2019

Above, catechists from across the Diocese are commissioned in their work by Bishop Frank J. Dewane during Catechetical Day Jan. 12 at Bishop Nevins Academy in Sarasota. At right, Bishop Frank J. Dewane, second from right, takes part in a roundtable discussion. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) Catechetical Day focuses on modern issues

BOB REDDY Participants left the day with that tive effect of social media; and ideas ries of the Gospel. Don’t dumb of the Florida Catholic staff affirmation of unity. Most noted for keeping youth involved after down our faith,” Sister Flannagan how the discussion topics dealing they receive the Sacraments. said. “In high school, the students SARASOTA | Just as the disci- with the faith in a modern society Bishop Dewane said being a cat- have big tough questions and they ples were viewed as living embodi- could have been negative but were, echist is about being a reflection don’t want simple cookie-cutter ments of the new Catholic Church, in fact, very positive. of the Church, thus be welcoming answers. Ask difficult and chal- so too are the catechists who cur- “This whole day confirmed that and extend a personal invitation lenging things because if we are rently serve the Church within Dio- we can still make a difference in the to those on the outside. “In order not willing to let them ask those cese of Venice in a variety of capaci- life of our students, no matter the to keep the children connected questions who is going to. They ties in parishes and schools. age. The challenges we face can be you must reach out to the parents,” are going to keep looking and find This was the message at the Di- overwhelming, but we know we are Bishop Dewane said. “You need to answers where we don’t want them ocesan “Catechetical Day: Cateche- in this together,” said one catechist invite them to come in. Let it have going. The existence of God; the sis in the Church Today,” which was from Fort Myers. an impact. Challenge the parents to meaning of life; these are impor- held Jan. 12, at St. Martha Catholic The highlight of the day was take a new look at the faith. There is tant questions they have and what Diocese Director of Religious School in Sarasota. The goals of the a roundtable discussion, when so much more to the Church than our Church portrays is really rel- Education Ashley Fox the day were to assist the catechists how Bishop Frank J. Dewane and other they might think.” evant today.” Diocesan Catechetical Day. to teach the faith in general, and to speakers addressed some of the Those attending the conference Speakers included Fox, Sister help them speak candidly about the pressing concerns facing religious were appreciative of the roundtable Flannagan, Nelson Perez, Director on how to be accommodating. He Gospel message all in the context of education with a few based on a discussion covering such a large of Religious Education at St. Therese added that this is done because, as the modern culture. pre-event survey and other ques- variety of topics, each of which were Parish in North Fort Myers, Dr. the Church of Christ, we are called Ashley Fox, diocesan Director tions asked that day. relevant to the catechists. Joseph White, a child clinical psy- to be one family and to serve all. of Religious Education, said that Topics discussed during the Many attendees specifically ap- chologist who works as a National Fox and Perez each spoke on outsiders — those who have no reli- roundtable included: how to get preciated the perspective of Sale- Catechetical Consultant for Our ways to encourage other catechists gious affiliation, those who left the parents more engaged; how to sian Sister Katie Flannagan, a the- Sunday Visitor, and Natalie Camp- to become more engaged in the Church, and those of other faiths — make the Gospel relevant to teens; ology teacher at St. John Neumann bell, director of religious education faith. To be accommodating to the now view the modern Church as the how to continue in today’s culture Catholic High School in Naples, at St. John the Evangelist Parish in diversity of the faith in the Diocese community that includes pastors, to encourage the faithful to re- who participated in the roundtable Naples who served as moderator of of Venice, the entire conference parish staff, school staff, teachers, main; how to address and support discussion. the roundtable. was available through translation volunteers, religious educators and students who are suffering from When asked how to keep the White spoke to the whole group services in Spanish and American so many more. mental health issues; how do you Gospel relevant for teens in modern early in the day in a speech entitled: Sign Language. In addition, Perez’ “That is what they see,” Fox said. use catechesis to grow a wounded times, Sister Flannagan stressed the “How catechetical leaders can ac- presentation was in Spanish. “We have to become a unifying parish; do you think the crisis in the Gospel is always relevant. company diverse learners.” He fo- The day also included the op- force to them, if we are ever going Church has an effect on religious “The proclamation of Jesus cused on how to welcome children portunity for the Sacrament of to evangelize them. We are all one education in the Diocese; how to Christ, who died for our sins. with disabilities into religious edu- Reconciliation and Eucharistic community, the Body of Christ.” safeguard students from the nega- That matters. Tell the great sto- cation programs and offered tips Adoration. n Applications being accepted for Carroll scholarship

STAFF REPORT credited college, university or voca- better prepared to face the chal- the last two years) from Catholic, cation after being out of high school tional program (housing expenses lenges of the world today and the private or public high schools in for three or more years. Previous VENICE | The Catholic Commu- are not eligible). ages to come, in addition to using Sarasota County who wish to pur- traditional and non-traditional nity Foundation of Southwest Flor- This is the third year for the their education for the betterment sue an undergraduate degree at any Mary Fran Carroll Scholarship ida is once again proudly offering scholarship which was made pos- of the entire community. accredited college or university. winners can apply to renew their “Mary Fran Carroll Scholarships” sible through the Catholic legacy of Through Carroll’s generous gift In addition, four non-traditional scholarships for up to a total of five to residents of Sarasota County, for Mary Fran Carroll and her gener- to the foundation, 11 traditional academic scholarships of $3,000 academic years for students main- the 2019-20 academic year. A total ous gift to the Catholic Community academic scholarships of $3,000 each will be available to residents taining a minimum GPA of 3.2 on a of 15 scholarships, each valued at Foundation of Southwest Florida. each will be available to residents of of Sarasota County. These non-tra- 4.0 (unweighted) scale. $3,000, are being offered for both Mary Fran Carroll was a woman Sarasota County. These traditional ditional educational opportunities All applications and documents traditional and non-traditional of deep Catholic faith, who wanted educational opportunities will be will be open to adult learners who must be submitted electronically students. Scholarships can be used those receiving her scholarships open to graduating seniors and re- are returning to school to obtain a at http://www.ccfdioceseofvenice. for tuition, books and fees at an ac- to benefit from her legacy by being cent high school graduates (within college degree or vocational certifi- org/ by 11:59 p.m. Feb. 28. n Jan. 25-Feb. 7, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY A6

WITNESSES TO LIFE Diocesan group participates in national march

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WASHINGTON, D.C. | A group of more than 250, mostly young people, took part in the National March for Life in Washington, D.C., Jan. 18. The march is the largest gathering of pro-lifers in the nation with hundreds of thousands par- ticipating. The 2019 march marks the 46th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that paved the way for legaliz- ing abortion throughout the nine months of pregnancy. Since that de- cision, more than 60 million abor- tions have been performed legally in the United States. The diocesan group was led by Diocese Evangelization Director Joshua Mazrin and included youth from Epiphany Cathedral in Venice, St. Raphael Parish in Lehigh Acres, St. Elizabeth Seton Parish in Na- ples, Ave Maria Parish and Dona- hue Academy in Ave Maria, Bishop Verot Catholic High School in Fort Myers and St. Katherine Drexel and St. Andrew parishes in Cape Coral. They were joined by several priests from the diocese. Groups from Ave Above, the Diocese of Venice youth at the National March for Life Jan. 18 in Washington, D.C. Below, the group stands together at the Maria University and the Ave Maria vigil Mass Jan. 17, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the in Washington, D.C. (COURTESY PHOTOS) School of Law attended the March. The youth heard talks from na- ‘Just to breathe in the tional pro-life advocates and were treated to an appearance by Vice frigid D.C. air, walk President Mike Pence and his wife. and pray with close President Donald Trump addressed the marchers via a video during friends, and enlighten which he committed to upholding pro-life laws. others about the pro- Edward, a youth from St. Andrew life movement, was an Parish, said the March was a mov- ing experience. immense blessing.’ “Just to breathe in the frigid D.C. air, walk and pray with close — Edward, a youth from St. friends, and enlighten others about Andrew Parish the pro-life movement, was an im- mense blessing,” he said. “We must inform others that abortion is not the National Shrine of the Immacu- healthcare. Abortion is murder. A late Conception. There, more than third of my generation is missing 20,000 pilgrims from around the The spring 40 Days for Life Cam- and I will not stay silent.” nation gathered to pray for an end paign begins Ash Wednesday, Carys, from St. Raphael Parish, to abortion. March 6, and will be taking place in explained how this march served The morning of the march the Sarasota, Port Charlotte, Fort Myers as an important reminder to every- group also took part in the youth and Naples. Also in March is Catho- one that abortion is the taking of a rally and Mass for Life at Capital lic Days at the Capitol, a three-day human life. “During the march I One Arena. The march took place trip to Tallahassee from March 26- saw so many young children. Even on the National Mall and finished 28 where diocesan representatives the children realized that babies in in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. join others from around Florida in the womb are really babies not just Afterward, some of the group deliv- making a difference while visiting a blob.” ered letters of support to U.S. Sen. our state legislators. All are wel- Hope, from Ave Maria, said it Marco Rubio of Florida. come to attend. was refreshing to be surrounded Participation in the National Bishop Frank J. Dewane will be by so many like-minded teens from March for Life is just one of many attending the Catholic Days at the across the country. She said she activities in support of life issues, Capitol and leading Prayer Walk for would not forget her experience. which takes place in the diocese Life, March 6 in Naples and March 8 “Seeing so many people show up throughout the year. On Jan. 22, the in Port Charlotte. n to support the pro-life approach Day of Prayer for the Legal Protec- was so exciting and encouraging. tion of Unborn Children, there was For details on these and other Re- It definitely showed me that I’m not a Prayer Walk for Life in Sarasota in spect Life activities taking place alone in trying to encourage people front of the Planned Parenthood, in the Diocese of Venice, contact to have a pro-life approach.” the regional headquarters of the Jeanne Berdeaux at bedeaux@ The diocesan group also took largest abortion provider in the na- dioceseofvenice.org or visit www. Youth from Epiphany Cathedral and one of their chaperones take part in a vigil Mass at the Basilica of tion. dioceseofvenice.org/respectlife. part in the March for Life Jan. 18, in Washington, D.C. A7 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Jan. 25-Feb. 7, 2019 Register now for diocesan Men’s, Women’s conferences

STAFF REPORT for students. Registration can be It is an opportunity to have Molina. The theme for the Men’s wiler, Leah Darrow and Mother found at www.dioceseofvenice. long lasting deep conversations Conference is “Iron sharpens Adela Galindo, foundress of the FORT MYERS | Time is run- org/mens or www.dioceseofven- with women from all areas of the iron,” which is from Proverbs Servants of the Pierced Hearts of ning out for men and women to ice.org/womens. Diocese,” she said. “It also allows 27:17. Healy is a professor of Sa- Jesus and Mary. Fulwiler hosts a register for two great diocesan “This year’s Men’s Conference for women to set aside time before cred Scripture at Sacred Heart national radio show on SiriusXM events. First is the Feb. 2 diocesan is going a slightly different direc- Lent begins to reflect on ways they Major Seminary in Detroit, and and is the author of “Something Men’s Conference, followed by the tion,” Diocese Evangelization Di- may want to work on their time, her work promoting biblical stud- Other than God,” and her newest Feb. 16 diocesan Women’s Confer- rector Joshua Mazrin said. “We talent and treasure during Lent.” ies greatly assists the faithful in memoir entitled “One Beautiful ence. noticed that guys typically did not The conferences have been hearing the Word of God and liv- Dream.” Darrow draws from her These popular events take want to only sit down and listen to described through the years as a ing by it, with greater understand- experience on “America’s Next place at Bishop Verot Catholic talks but engage in activities to- spiritual reawakening for many ing and passionate zeal. Top Model” and work in fashion. High School 5598 Sunrise Drive, gether. It is with great excitement participants as the internation- Deacon Poyo model’s disciple- She exposes the lies that women Fort Myers. They are sponsored that this year we will have the op- ally acclaimed speakers bring up ship of Jesus with a truly relational encounter regarding their self- by the Diocese of Venice Office of portunity to exercise some more important topics that men and of evangelization and helps worth. Through her engaging Evangelization. The goal is to give masculinity with a burger fest and women face on a regular basis. parishes become “self-evange- talks, listeners are drawn to the men and women the opportunity games to escape our busy sched- “I didn’t know how much I lizing” by focusing on relational appreciation of their own beauty. to step away from their busy lives ules and the demands of everyday needed this conference until the ministry and personal one-on- Mother Galindo’s faithful witness and grow closer to the Lord. life. So, come, relax, have a great end of the day,” one Fort Myers one encounters to build up the and sincere presentation shows Each conference begins at 9 time as we gather in the name of woman said of the 2018 Diocesan local Church. Molina has been her great love for the Mary, and a.m., and is initiated with prayer the Lord.” Women’s Conference. A 2018 at- speaking for a quarter century should become infectious to all and adoration. There will be op- Kim Elsmore, diocesan Family tendee at the Men’s Conference at more than 100 diocesan-level who hear her. n portunities to participate in the Life Coordinator, said going to the said the day had much to offer events in English and Spanish and Sacrament of Reconciliation, Eu- Women’s Conference will provide him as a Catholic man, husband is part of Casting Nets Ministries Call the Office of Evangelization charistic Adoration, and Mass. “a time to increase their faith, join and father. and embodies what it means to be at 941-484-9543. Register on- Cost in advance is $20 for adults, with other women in setting aside The speakers for the Men’s a “fisher of men.” line at www.dioceseofvenice.org/ and $5 for students. Tickets at time for worship and learn more Conference include Mary Healy, The speakers for the Women’s mens and women at www.diocese the door tickets are $30, and $10 about their faith.” Deacon Ralph Poyo and Hector Conference are Jennifer Ful- ofvenice.org/womens.

NEWSbriefs Next Scripture vices are currently available at six Faith in Numbers ecutive director of the National by drug addiction are deprived of locations. For locations, call: Sara- Service Committee of the Catholic a sense of self-worth because they Series talk Feb. 21 sota, 941-355-4680 ext. 311; Bonita 5K March 2 Charismatic Renewal of the Unit- cannot pay for proper treatment The 2019 Diocese of Venice Springs, 239-390-2982; Fort Myers, St. Katharine Drexel Parish in ed States; Father Anthony Lukka, or access recovery resources and Scripture Series will be held from 239-337-4193; Naples, 239-455- Cape Coral will host the “Faith in spiritual advisor for the Diocese support. Drug Addicts Anonymous noon—4 p.m. Feb. 21, at St. Pat- 2655; Everglades City, 239-919-9599. Numbers 5K Run/Walk” 7 p.m. of Venice English Catholic Charis- provides an opportunity for long- rick Parish, 7900 Bee Ridge Road, March 2, at Jaycee Park, 4215 S.E. matic Renewal and parochial vicar term recovery and positive change Sarasota. “Hearing the Word” will Power Pack 20th Place, Cape Coral. The event is at St. William Parish, Naples; and through a no cost service. Based on be presented by Curtis Mitch, who a celebration of unity and solidarity Joshua Mazrin, Diocese of Venice a 12-step program, the focus is on co-authored the Ignatian Study Food Program among Cape Coral faith communi- director of evangelization. Bishop the physical, mental and spiritual Bible. Advanced tickets are $15 for support needed ties with a desire and commitment Frank J. Dewane will join the con- condition as a whole person and adults and $5 for students, and at to heal and live in mutual respect ference. Registration fee is $25 and contributing to the individual’s the door they are $25 and $10, re- The Catholic Charities Weekend and harmony. Visit www.faith5k. includes continental breakfast, social reintegration in a dignified spectively. To register, visit www. Power Pack Food Program, based com. lunch, and refreshments at after- and efficient way. For information, dioceseofvenice.org/calendar. out the Judy Sullivan Family Re- noon break. visit www.daamerica.org or call source Center in Naples, has recent- Charismatic Register before March 23 at 561-420-0930. Free mental health ly added a new school to its program Renewal Conference https://dioceseofvenice.regfox. counseling that provides food to homeless and com/catholic-charismatic-renew- ¿Conoce a alguna hungry children in Collier County March 30 al-annual-conference-2019 and Catholic Charities, Diocese of when they are not in school. This visit www.dvccr.org for more infor- persona joven con Venice, Inc. is offering free men- added school will provide food for The Diocese of Venice English mation. No walk-ins please. una problema tal health counseling services for 100 needy children and has gener- Catholic Charismatic Renewal will adults, children and families who ated an added expense of $15,000 hold its annual conference from 8 Do you know a de drogas? lived in Florida during Hurricane for the year. To help support the a.m.-4 p.m. March 30, at Epiphany Drogadictos Anónimos considera Irma. These services are made Weekend Power Pack Food Pro- Cathedral Parish Center, 310 Sara- young person with que todo individuo que sufre de una possible through a grant from the gram, contact Allegra Belliard, sota Street, Venice. Day includes a drug problem? adicción tiene derecho a iniciar una American Red Cross. Counselors program manager, at 239-793-0059, praise and worship, healing prayer, recuperación, ser independiente y can help resolve a variety of is- [email protected], Eucharistic adoration and inter- Addicts Anonymous believes all auto-suficiente. Sin embargo, hay sues such as stress, anger, anxiety, or send a check to: Judy Sullivan nationally renowned speakers — individuals suffering from addic- mucha gente joven afectada por la relationship problems, trauma, Family Resource Center of Catho- Peter Herbeck, vice president and tion have a right to access recovery, drogadicción, privada de un sen- depression, low self-esteem and lic Charities, 3174 Tamiami Trail E., director of Missions for Renewal be self-sufficient and independent. tido de autovaloración porque no grief. Mental health counseling ser- Naples, FL 34112. Ministries; Walter Matthews, ex- Yet, many young people affected puede pagar por tratamiento adec- uado ó; no tiene acceso a recursos de recuperación y apoyo. Droga- COMMUNITY BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT dictos Anónimos le proporciona la oportunidad de una recuperación a largo plazo y un cambio positivo at Englewood Elks Lodge por medio de un servicio sin costo 401 N. Indiana Ave., Englewood, FL alguno. Elks Lodge #: 941-474-1404 Basado en un programa de doce pasos, el enfoque es en la condición Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018 física, mental y espiritual de la FRIDAY Feb. 8, 2019 persona, contribuyendo a la inte- 5 to 9 p.m. 11536-1006 11536-0125 gración social del individuo de una E.F.O. – Eddie Forman Orchestra 12550-0125 $16 per ticket advanced – $18 at door • Cash or Money Order manera digna y eficiente. Para in- Doors and Kitchen Open at 4:30 p.m.– Food Available formación, visite www.daamerica. org ó llame al 561-420-0930. Jan. 25-Feb. 7, 2019 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY A8

to extend gratitude and Catholic Charities which include Legal help available for Park Pavilion, Punta Gorda. DIOCESAN EVENTS appreciation for those who the After-School Reading needy. Cenacle Legal Services Sponsored by the Charlotte generously give of their time Program, and the SKILLS Female Inc. (CLS), a not-for-profit legal County St. Vincent de Paul Teach a Man to Fish Gala, and talent at parish, school Mentoring and Straight Talk aid organization, in partnership chapter. Walk will proceed across Feb. 2, 6:30 p.m., Englewood or Diocesan-level. A lunch Male Mentoring programs. The with the Diocese of Venice, the northbound U.S. 41 bridge Elks Club Lodge #2378, 401 will followl. Registration go tournament will include a dinner serves legal needs of its income- walkway. Walk or cheer on N. Indiana Ave., Englewood. to: www.dioceseofvenice.org/ and prizes. Call 239-728-4571 or eligible clients in South Sarasota participants. Call 941-268-9678 All proceeds will benefit New calendar, ardy@dioceseofvenice. email [email protected]. County without regard to or visit at https://svdp-dov.org/ Paradigm of Catholic Charities, org, 941-484-9543. creed, race, age, sex, disability, charlotte. Diocese of Venice, which Sugar Bowl Show of Shows Boots and Bandannas Sarasota-Bradenton, April ethnicity or status in the U.S. CLS Spaghetti Dinner and provides affordable, transitional attorneys volunteer pro bono. housing to local families who Dinner Dance, Feb. 23, 6 5, 7 p.m., Neel Performing Edison Festival of Light p.m., Kingsway Country Club Arts Center at State College of To request an appointment: 941- Parade, Feb. 16, 3:30 p.m.-6:30 are at risk of becoming homeless 244-0308, CenacleLegal@gmail. as well as the education and in Port Charlotte. All proceeds Florida in Bradenton. Sponsored p.m., St. Francis Xavier Parish, will benefit the programs and by Catholic Charities, Diocese of com. CLS offices are located at 2157 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. training necessary to live an 237 N. Nassau St., Venice. Follow independent life. Evening services of Catholic Charities, Venice Inc. and the local Knights Tickets are $12 for adults and Diocese of Venice, Inc. in of Columbus Councils, the show on Facebook at Cenacle Legal $5 for children 10 and under. includes a cocktail hour, dinner, Services. live and silent auctions, and DeSoto County. The evening will feature the Atlantic City Dine-in or take-out dinner of chance to win a trip to Italy! will include a cocktail hour, Boys. Tickets: $25. Proceeds Television Mass for the spaghetti and meat sauce, salad, Tickets are $65 a person. For auctions, dinner, and dancing to benefit Sugar Bowl Fund for homebound in the northern roll, dessert, and drink. The $12 tickets, please visit www. live country music. Tickets are families are experiencing portions of the Diocese, 9:30 dinner ticket includes parking catholiccharitiesdov.org or call $75 a person. For tickets, visit financial hardships. Visit www. a.m. on the CW Network; in and viewing area for the Edison 941-681-2194 or email info@ www.catholiccharitiesdov.org catholiccharitiesdov.org. the southern portions of the Festival of Light Parade. Tickets thenpf.org. or call 863-494-1068 or email Third Annual “Starry, Starry Diocese, 10:30 a.m., on WFTX-TV available at the Parish Office, [email protected]. Night,” April 12, 5:30 p.m., Our (FOX-4). Check your local listings 239-334-2161 or at the School 2019 Men’s Conference, for channel information. Leaflet Office, 239-334-7707. Saturday, Feb. 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Our Mother’s House Wine Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Tasting, Auction and Dinner Center, 3989 South Moon Drive, missals are available upon “REBOOT! LIVE! Featuring Bishop Verot Catholic High request by calling 941-484-9543 School, 5598 Sunrise Drive, Fort Dance, Feb. 28, 5:30 p.m., Venice. Seats: $80. VIP tables: Chris Stefanick,” Feb. 20, 7 Venice Community Center in $1,000. To register visit www. and asking about the TV Mass p.m., St. Katharine Drexel Parish, Myers. Spiritual fellowship, or by writing: TV Mass, Diocese burgerfest, outdoor games, Venice. All proceeds will benefit olph-retreat.org or call 941-486- 1922 S.W. 20th Ave., Cape Coral; Our Mother’s House, a program 0233 ext. 3002 of Venice, 1000 Pinebrook Road, and Feb. 21, 7 p.m., St. John the food, confession and Mass. Cost Venice, FL 34285. Gail Ardy: 941- in advance: $20 (preregistration of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Come to the Water day of Evangelist Parish, 625 111th Ave. Venice, Inc. which is committed prayer, second Wednesdays, 486-4714, ardy@dioceseofvenice. N., Naples. For ages 12 and up. online); students, $5. Cost at org. the door: $30; $10 for students. to helping homeless mothers 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Our Lady of Cost: $25, includes books by the Speakers: Dr. Mary Healy, Deacon and their children achieve self- Perpetual Help Retreat Center, Safe Environment training. author. www.RealLifeCatholic. Ralph Poyo, and Hector Molina. sufficiency. The evening will 3989 S. Moon Drive, Venice. All As part of the Safe Environment com/Reboot; Natalie Campbell, Register: https://dioceseofvenice. include a wine tasting, auctions, are welcome. Cost: $35, includes Program, the Diocese of Venice 239-566-8740, ext. 3909 (Naples), regfox.com/2019-mens- dinner, and dancing. Tickets are continental breakfast, lunch, two requires that all employees and or Aileen Vasquez at 239-283- conference. $85 a person. For tickets, visit conferences and opportunities those volunteers who work with 9501 (Cape Coral). www.catholiccharitiesdov.org for Sacrament of Reconciliation, children and/or vulnerable adults Faith and Ale, Feb. 21, 6 Venetian Charity Ball, or call 941-485-6264 or email be fingerprinted and trained in Feb. 9, 6 p.m., Hyatt Regency private meditation and prayer. p.m., St. Leo the Great Parish, [email protected]. www.olph-retreat.org/1-day- Safe Environment. For class times 29290 Beaumont Road, Bonita Coconut Point Resort and Spa and locations, contact your local in Bonita Springs. All proceeds Bethesda House Mardi Gras retreats, 941-486-0233. Springs. Speaker: Lou Holtz, Madness, March 2, 6 p.m., Project Rachel offers hope parish or Diocesan school or former Notre Dame Head will benefit the programs and visit www.dioceseofvenice.org. services of Catholic Charities, Michael’s on East in Sarasota. All and healing after abortion Coach; “Are you growing or are proceeds will benefit Bethesda for women and men. Sylvia, Report all abuses against minors you dying in your life?” www. Diocese of Venice, Inc. in Lee, to the Florida Department Hendry, and Glades counties. House, a program of Catholic 941-412-5860 (English, faithandale.com. Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. Español, Deutsch). All calls are of Children and Families at Faith and Wine Lee County, Includes a cocktail hour, 1-800-962-2873. To report auctions, dinner, and dancing. which provides professional and confidential. Retreat in planning Feb. 28, 6 p.m., Our Lady of Light compassionate support services stages. Video testimonials: www. abuse by Diocesan personnel Parish, 19680 Cypress View Drive, Tickets are $250. tickets, please or volunteers, please also call visit www.catholiccharitiesdov. for individuals living with HIV/ dioceseofvenice.org/offices/ Fort Myers. Speaker: Sally Mews AIDS. The evening will include respect-life/post-abortion-help. the Diocesan Victims Assistance on “Catholics Returning Home – org or call 239-337-4193 or email Coordinator at 941-416-6114. [email protected]. a cocktail hour, auctions, Mardi Free mental health Helping Non-practicing Catholics Gras festivities, dinner, and counseling by Catholic Return to Their Faith.” Tickets: 2019 Women’s Conference, dancing. Tickets are $150 a Saturday, Feb. 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. $10 or $40 for season. www. person. For tickets, visit www. Counseling services for adults, COMMUNITY faithandwineleecounty.com. Bishop Verot Catholic High catholiccharitiesdov.org or call School, 5598 Sunrise Drive, children and families who lived EVENTS Eighth annual Father 941-355-4680, ext. 301 or email in Florida during Hurricane Irma. Fausto Golf Cup, March 8, Fort Myers. Speakers: radio- [email protected]. host Jennifer Fulwiler; popular in Sarasota call Joan at 941-355- Bake, Craft and Book Sale, Laurel Oak Country Club, 2700 speaker and former model Anniversary Masses. All 4680, ext. 311 and in Naples call Feb. 9, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Feb. 10, Gary Player Blvd., Sarasota. Leah Darrow; and Mother couples celebrating 25, 30, 35, Nancy at 239-455-2655. 8 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., St. Patrick Benefits St. Martha Catholic Adela Galindo, foundress of the 40, 45, 50, or more than 50 “Witnessing Faith With Parish Women’s Club, Parish Hall, School classroom technology. Servants of the Pierced Hearts of years of marriage are invited Bishop Dewane,” last Fridays, 7900 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota. Registration: 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Jesus and Mary. Confessions and by Bishop Frank J. Dewane to 8:30 a.m., on 1660 AM in Naples, Bake goods, books galore, crafts shotgun start. Lunch, dinner, Mass with Bishop Dewane. Cost an Anniversary Mass in their and 1410 AM and 106.7 FM in of all types, jewelry, the Church prizes and silent auction. in advance: $20 (pre-registration honor to be celebrated in two Fort Myers. Listen anywhere Ladies Closet, themed raffle For details and registration, online); students $5. Cost at locations: March 2, 11 a.m., online at RelevantRadio.com. baskets including chocolate, tea, email Chris Huston and Jody the door: $30; $10 for students. Epiphany Cathedral, Venice; and Join Bishop Frank J. Dewane spa, family game night, wine Young at golftournament@ Register: https://dioceseofvenice. March 16, 10 a.m., St. Leo the for his monthly talks. You and spirits, and much more. 941- stmarthaschool.net. regfox.com/2019-womens- Great Parish, Bonita Springs. can also find them at http:// 378-1703. Women’s Emmaus Retreat, Registration is through the local conference. dioceseofvenice.org/our-bishop/ Hungarian Mass “Magyar March 8-10, Our Lady of parish. Ignatian Preached Retreats, bishop-frank-j-dewane/. Mise,” second Sunday, Feb. 10, Perpetual Help Retreat Center, Feb. 18-21, Our Lady of Emerald Ball, March 22, Young adult opportunities. 1:30 p.m., Incarnation Parish, 3989 South Moon Drive, Venice. Perpetual Help Retreat Center, 6 p.m., Ritz-Carlton Beach • Sarasota-Bradenton area, 2901 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota. Cost: $200 double occupancy, Resort in Naples. All proceeds 3989 South Moon Drive, Venice. Theology on Tap, Feb. 21, 7 Ave Maria University or $285 single, with meals. will benefit the programs and Directed by Father Sean Morris, p.m., Mandeville Beer Garden, Scholarship Dinner, Feb. 14, Registration deadline: Feb. 23. services of Catholic Charities, OMV or Father Mark Yavarone, 428 Lemon, Ave., Sarasota. 5:30 p.m., Ritz-Carlton Beach Donna Vodraska 941-496-4464. Diocese of Venice, Inc. in Collier OMV, Ignatian Preached Retreats • Naples area, Theology on Resort, 280 Vanderbilt Beach Fashion Show and County which include the are silent retreats that include Tap, Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., first Road, Naples. The theme will luncheon, Mar. 20, noon, Laurel Judy Sullivan Family Resource scheduled conferences each Tuesdays, St. John the Evangelist be Una Serata d’Amore (“an Oak Country Club, Sarasota. St. Center, the Golden Gate day, Mass, and an opportunity Parish; second Tuesdays, St. evening of love”). The keynote Michael the Archangel Parish Senior Center and Guadalupe to meet at least once with the Agnes Parish; third Tuesdays, St. speaker is nationally-renowned Women’s Guild sponsoring. Social Services. The evening retreat director. The conference Peter the Apostle Parish; fourth political commentator Karl Rove. Fashions by PJ’s on Main Street. will include a cocktail hour, topics center around Ignatian Tuesdays, St. William Parish. Tickets are $375. Contact Katy Cost: $50. Reservations, Carol auctions, dinner, and dancing. spirituality, prayer, and Theole at 239-280-1565 or visit 941-349-2016. Tickets are $400. For tickets, visit • Lehigh Acres area, LOFT, discernment. Each retreat is four www.dinner.avemaria.edu. Faith and Ale and Faith www.catholiccharitiesdov.org third Mondays, 6 p.m., St. days and all rooms are single and Wine, Mar. 21, 6:30 p.m., or call 239-455-2655 or email Raphael Parish, 2514 Lee Blvd. Dinner, Diversity and Silent occupancy. To register, visit St. John XXIII Parish, 13060 banderson@catholiccharitiescc. 239-369-1831. Auction, Feb. 16, 4;30-7:30 p.m., https://olph-retreat.org/ignatian- Palomino Lane, Fort Myers. org. • Fort Myers area, “Rooted St. Catherine Parish Hall, 827 spirituality-retreats. Hickory St. , Sebring. Benefits Speaker: author and journalist AFCAAM of Catholic at St. John XXIII,” first Volunteer Appreciation the St. Catherine Catholic School Teresa Tomeo. Speaking topic Charities Charity Golf Classic, Thursdays, 7:15 p.m. Kelly Evers, Mass, Feb. 23, 11 a.m., Our Lady 239-561-3022. Scholarship Fund. Tickets: $20. is “Beyond Sunday: Becoming April 5, noon registration, 1 a 24/7 Catholic.” Tickets: $15. of Light Parish, 19680 Cypress Create a Catholic legacy RSVP by Feb. 6. Call 302-743- p.m., shotgun start, the Forest Registration required: www. View Drive, Fort Myers. Mass to support seminarian 2267 or email [email protected]. Country Club in Fort Myers. faithandale.com/events/teresa- celebrated by Bishop Frank education. 941-441-1124, ccf@ 10th annual Walk for the J. Dewane as an opportunity All proceeds will benefit the tomeo. programs at AFCAAM of dioceseofvenice.org. Poor, Feb. 16, 9 a.m., Laishley A9 NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS Florida Catholic Jan. 25-Feb. 7, 2019 Venezuelan bishops see ‘signs of hope’

CODY WEDDLE the country’s opposition has or- Catholic News Service ganized dozens of outdoor, town- hall style meetings in communi- CARACAS, | The ties around the country as a way of Venezuelan bishops’ conference encouraging participation in the labeled fresh calls for anti-govern- demonstrations and listening to ment street protests as “a sign of citizens’ problems. The success of hope” in the country, which con- the meetings appears to have unit- tinues to suffer through a deep eco- ed the opposition, which had re- nomic and humanitarian crisis. mained disorganized and fractured “Something new is starting in after Maduro successfully sidelined our country: necessary changes the legislature in 2017. towards the integral human devel- In the statement, the bishops said opment of everyone, while always the meetings have “allowed citizens Bishop Smith, respecting democracy and the na- to express themselves openly.” tional constitution,” the bishops “The population has showed its wrote in a statement released Jan. generalized discontent, consider- former head 22. ing the new term illegitimate,” it The country’s opposition has read. of Pensacola- called for mass demonstrations Jan During the meetings, many have 23 against newly sworn in incum- urged the legislature’s new presi- bent President Nicolas Maduro. dent, Juan Guaido, to symbolically Protesters carry letters to form the word "Democracy" while Tallahassee The opposition-controlled legisla- assume the country’s presidency, taking part in a rally against Venezuelan President Nicolas ture and around 60 countries have referencing an article in the con- Maduro's government in Caracas Jan. 23. The Venezuelan bishops' dies at 83 promised not to recognize Maduro stitution that stipulates the legis- conference labeled fresh calls for anti-government street protests in his new term, which began on lature’s president shall assume the as "a sign of hope.: (ADRIANA LOUREIRO, REUTERS } CNS) CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE Jan. 10. Opponents called Maduro’s presidency should the post be left May 2018 re-election a sham. “vacant.” As he begins to talk, many “We believe that the assembly another January 23, 61 years after TRENTON, N.J. | Retired Bishop “The church sees tomorrow as shout “Presidente!” is doing what is right to restore that event that was so significant John M. Smith of Trenton died Jan. the beginning of hope for change,” On Jan. 11, Guaido announced democratic order,” Bishop Fer- in the fight for civility over barbar- 22 in Morris Hall Meadows, a long- Auxiliary Bishop Jose “Trino” Fer- he was “willing” to assume the nandez said. “But it’s up to us all ity,” the bishops’ statement read. term care facility in Lawrenceville, nandez Angulo of Caracas told presidency should he receive the as a nation to face the difficulties Ahead of the planned demon- after a long illness. He was 83. Catholic News Service Jan. 22, backing of the people and the ahead.” strations, local media reported St. Mary of the Assumption Ca- ahead of the protests. “A change armed forces. Opposition leaders have delib- dozens of barricades and protests thedral in Trenton will receive the is necessary here given the crisis, The bishops warned that “all of erately scheduled the protest for in Caracas. Authorities put down late bishop’s body the afternoon of which is seen in hospitals and with the weight of the responsibilities Jan. 23, a historically significant what they called an uprising of Jan. 25. His body will lie in repose families that don’t have enough to come shouldn’t be put on only day in the country when a coup low-level military members at until the celebration of the Mass. A foods or medicines, and in every one person or one institution,” in ousted military dictator Marcos a barracks in western Caracas funeral Mass will be celebrated Jan. corner of the country.” what appeared to be a reference to Perez Jimenez in 1958. on Jan. 21, arresting 25 National 26. Afterward, Bishop Smith will be Since Maduro’s inauguration, 35-year-old Guaido. “Today, we find ourselves with Guardsmen. n entombed in the mausoleum of St. Mary Cemetery in Trenton. Bishop Smith, a New Jersey na- tive, headed the Trenton Diocese from 1997 to 2010. Before that, he Cardinal offers a spiritual view of ecology, politics was coadjutor bishop from two years and then he succeeded his PATRICK DOWNES lenge to the peace of our com- till and to keep the earth, then predecessor, Bishop John C. Reiss, Catholic News Service mon home, and of the human that means that our attitude, our when he retired. Before returning to family that inhabits this com- relationship to the earth must his home state as a bishop, Bishop HONOLULU | Cardinal Pe- mon home, is the threat in our be corrected by the same sense Smith head the Diocese of Pensac- ter Turkson, head of the Vati- days now of climate change and of safeguarding its well-being ola-Tallahassee, Florida, from 1991 can’s Dicastery for Promoting global warming,” he said. and ensuring that it succeeds.” to 1995. Integral Human Development, After offering modern evi- It’s a lesson repeated thou- He also had served as an auxil- offered Hawaii’s civil servants a dence of the problem, the cardi- sands of years later by St. Fran- iary bishop of the Archdiocese of consecrated view of work, poli- nal harkened back to the Book of cis of Assisi, he said. Newark for three years. Newark was tics and environmental stew- Genesis for a solution. There, he People are “co-creators with his home archdiocese; he was or- ardship in his talk at Hawaii’s said, God takes the hand of the God in the exercise of labor dained a priest there May 27, 1961. Red Mass at the Cathedral Ba- man he just created and leads through the exercise of work,” Born June 23, 1935, in Orange, silica of Our Lady of Peace in him into a garden telling him to he said, which is a “part of hu- to Mortimer and Ethel Smith, both Honolulu. “till and keep this garden.” man life ... meant to serve the now deceased, John Mortimer Fo- “Good politics is at the ser- “Unfortunately, in our world well-being of humanity.” urette Smith was the oldest of three vice of peace,” said the cardi- now we’ve tilled (much) and However, “work is not sim- children. He had two brothers, nal, quoting Pope Francis’ Jan. 1 kept very little,” he said. “We ply what we produce with the Benedictine Father Andrew Smith World Day of Peace message. need to remember always that exercise of human talent and and Gregory Smith. He is survived The cardinal, who is from the charge of God to us was to strength,” he said, “It is some- by his brothers. Ghana and is a close adviser ‘till’ — to make the earth re- thing that we do to exercise our In 1966, he earned a doctorate in to the pope, was the keynote spond and serve our needs — own humanity, our own dignity, canon law from The Catholic Uni- speaker at the liturgy celebrated but also to learn to ‘keep’ the our own creativity and our own versity of America in Washington. Jan. 15. Cardinal Turkson spoke earth.” innovativeness.” In 1971, Father Smith was named a on topics addressed by his di- “And as for ‘keeping’ the Quoting St. Paul VI, Cardi- by St. Paul VI. Cardinal Peter Turkson, head castery, or Vatican department. earth, we know what it means,” nal Turkson told the civic lead- In 1982, Msgr. Smith was ap- of the Vatican's Dicastery for The phrase “integral human de- he said, citing Cain’s retort after ers, “Have no fear of the church. pointed to the faculty of the Pon- Promoting Integral Human velopment” refers to the princi- murdering his brother: “Am I my The church is not an opponent.” tifical North American College in Development, delivers the ples of Catholic social teaching brother’s keeper?” Rather it comes to “provide a Rome where he served until his homily during the annual Red that foster the dignity of each “Being our brother’s keeper decent education for your chil- return to Newark in 1986. He was Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of human person, equality among is to assure his well-being, to dren” to care for “your poor appointed pastor of St. Mary Parish Our Lady of Peace in Honolulu all people, and the common assure his life and to treat him ones, your needy ones” and to in Dumont, and, was the archdio- Jan. 15, 2019. (CNS photo/Anna good of all. with tenderness,” he said. “So “enhance the dignity and the cese’s vicar general and moderator Weaver, Hawaii Catholic Herald) “A real and concrete chal- when God says that we have to growth of people.”n of the curia. n Jan. 25-Feb. 7, 2019 Florida Catholic NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS A10

MARCH FOR LIFE 2019 Marchers unite over defense of life KURT JENSEN brought their 8-year-old daughter, People Catholic News Service Channing. “We’ve seen it happen, gather but never had a chance to come,” during the annual | The ritual sights WASHINGTON Kent told Catholic News Service. March for of the annual March for Life never Their church is a member of Charis Life rally in seem to change. Fellowship, a network of places of Washington Tens of thousands congregated worship formerly known as the Fel- Jan. 18. on the National Mall on a brisk win- lowship of Grace Brethren Church- (TYLER ter morning. Many of them arrived es. The couple used to participate in ORSBURN after hours on the road as part of the annual Life Chain surrounding | CNS) bus caravans. abortion clinics on the Sunday be- They listened to speeches and fore the Supreme Court begins its then marched up to the U.S. Su- term in October. “It’s the least we preme Court to mark the 1973 Roe v. can do for life,” Kent said. Wade decision that legalized abor- Colorado Christian University, tion nationwide. an interdenominational institution The speeches and the march- in Lakewood, Colorado, sent more ers each year called for respect for than 30 marchers. all life and an end to abortion, but “It’s just an amazing experience, there’s nothing monolithic about and I want to put action where my the marchers who reveal a diversity words are,” said recent graduate Ka- of faith traditions. ity Cleveringa, attending the march Founded in 2012, Save the Storks in underserved neighborhoods. people. It was the first year for Alexander Kvenvolden and wife for her second year. “It’s a good partners with pregnancy resource “I believe that every life matters Mike Clapper. “You know, going to Aleah, at the march for the second place to start.” She and senior Mad- centers around the country and and women don’t feel that they have church and hearing about it, I just year, had come all the way from disen Baumann said they volunteer provides vans fully-equipped with a choice,” Gebel told CNS. decided I’m coming,” he said. “It’s Seattle by themselves. Despite the at the Alternative Pregnancy Center ultrasound machines that take re- St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church an opportunity to express our be- damp chill and the remains of a in Denver. sources to women, especially those in Midlothian, Virginia, sent 45 liefs.” n snowfall on the ground, Alexander The Diocese of Toledo, Ohio, was was in khaki shorts. “I like shorts represented by about 200 marchers. all the time,” the software devel- Henry Keller, a homeschooled teen, oper said. They’d both been active said: “I’ve always been attracted to in Students for Life while in college. this huge group of people who just “I’m also super-stoked about (rally want to stand up for life. We can get speakers) Ben Shapiro and Abby there and spread the word to the Johnson (founder of And Then world.” There Were None),” Alexander said. The Archdiocese of Omaha, Ahead of his remarks to the rally, Nebraska, sent a caravan of nearly Shapiro, a commentator and edi- 400 marchers on nine buses that ONSTAGE tor in chief of The Daily Wire, did arrived in Washington after a gru- a pre-rally podcast from the stage. eling 25 hours. Teresa Kenney, a He took a call from Vice President nurse-practitioner at the Pope Paul THE MOST RELUCTANT CONVERT Mike Pence to appreciative whoops VI Institute for the Study of Human MAX MCLEAN AS C.S. LEWIS from the crowd. Later, Pence and Reproduction, marching for the his wife, Karen, made a surprise ap- second year, said she was inspired pearance at the rally. by her daughter, Anna, a senior at “ASTONISHING LUCIDITY... In the crowd of marchers, Fran- Marian High School in Omaha, ciscan University in Steubenville, who helped found a Students for EVERY ATHEIST’S FAVORITE Ohio, was well-represented by Life chapter there. CHRISTIAN THINKER!” about 400 students. It was one of “We want to leave a legacy of her CHICAGO TRIBUNE the larger groups—they’d had taken high school ... so we can just keep a five-hour bus caravan to get to the growing on it,” she said. “Even at an nation’s capital. Sophomore Abigail all-girls high school, some don’t feel “MASTERFUL...INVIGORATING... Kehoe was marching for the second enough strength to speak up (about time. pro-life views).” FORT LAUDERDALE What brought her back? “The Lance Barnett of Tampa, Flori- HUGELYWASHINGTON MOVING!” POST babies,” she replied. She’s part of a da, and Kinsey Gebel of Colorado & TAMPA ONLY! group that sometimes prays in front Springs, Colorado, were handing HHHH of an abortion clinic in nearby Pitts- out placards for Save the Storks, a burgh. pro-life organization where Gebel Kent and Karen Powell were works. It was the first time at the “BRISTLING, PROVOCATIVE, attending for the first year and march for both. HIGHLY ENTERTAINING!” CHICAGO SUN-TIMES Feb 10 • Parker Playhouse • 954.462.0222 Fort Lauderdale Feb 16-17 • Straz Center • 813.229.7827 Tampa

CSLewisOnStage.com 12775-0125 12753-0125 A11 NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS Florida Catholic Jan. 25-Feb. 7, 2019 Wuerl acknowledges he knew accusations against predecessor RHINA GUIDOS propriate conduct’ by then-Bishop said in a Jan. 12 letter that when Catholic News Service McCarrick.” “the allegation of sexual abuse of a The former cardinal is now an minor was brought against Arch- WASHINGTON | In a second archbishop, having stepped down bishop McCarrick, I stated publicly letter issued in mid-January about from the College of Cardinals in that I was never aware of any such what he knew and didn’t regard- July 2018 following accusations allegation or rumors.” But the con- ing abuse allegations involving his that he abused minors in the past. text, he said, was in discussions predecessor, Cardinal Donald W. Other accusations followed about about sexual abuse of minors, not Wuerl, Washington’s retired arch- inappropriate behavior with semi- adults. He said in the Jan. 15 letter bishop, apologized Jan. 15 for what narians. He has denied the accusa- that the survivor in the Pittsburgh he called a “lapse of memory,” clar- tions, but the Vatican is reportedly case had asked that the matter be ifying that he knew of at least one considering whether to laicize him. kept confidential, he heard no more abuse allegation against former Cardinal Wuerl was bishop of the about it, “I did not avert to it again,” U.S. Cardinal Theodore E. McCar- Diocese of Pittsburgh in 2004 and and “only afterwards was I remind- rick, but he had “forgotten” about it. he said in the Jan. 15 letter that back ed of the 14-year-old accusation of In the letter sent to priests of the then, he received a report from the inappropriate conduct which, by Archdiocese of Washington, Car- Pittsburgh Diocesan Review Board, that time, I had forgotten.” dinal Wuerl acknowledged that which reviews allegations of abuse, The latest letter from the car- he became aware of the allegation about a separate case and “at the dinal came after the person who Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick,center, then retired archbishop of against now-Archbishop McCar- conclusion of this report, the sur- had brought up the “inappropriate Washington, looks on as Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl of Washington, rick after receiving a report in 2004 vivor indicated the ‘inappropriate conduct” allegations in Pittsburgh left, greets Cardinal Odilo Pedro Scherer of Sao Paulo in the Apostolic about a different allegation, but the conduct’” he observed by McCar- spoke with The Washington Post Palace at the Vatican in this Nov. 24, 2007. (CNS FILE PHOTO) “survivor also indicated that he had rick. newspaper in mid-January to say observed and experienced ‘inap- Previously, Cardinal Wuerl had that Cardinal Wuerl, indeed, knew me to accept personal responsibil- dling abuse cases. about the concerns he had then ity and apologize for this lapse of Now 78, he had submitted his voiced. memory. There was never the inten- resignation to the Pope Francis Cardinal Wuerl, in the latest let- tion to provide false information.” when he turned 75, as required by ter, said he apologized to this survi- Cardinal Wuerl has been under canon law. The pope accepted it vor “for any of the pain and suffer- fire since an August 2018 report last fall and named Cardinal Wuerl ing he endured” during the abuse from a grand jury in Pennsylvania as apostolic administrator of the he suffered, and also “from the ac- that painted a mixed record during Archdiocese of Washington; he’ll tions of then-Bishop McCarrick.” his time as bishop of the Diocese of remain in the post until a successor He also said “it is important for Pittsburgh as it pertained to han- is named. n Speaker: Idea of having women deacons ‘about ministry,’ not ‘power’

BETH GRIFFIN used by bishops to create women “It’s a slow reflection together to Catholic News Service deacons included all the elements get evidence that it’s possible,” Fa- of sacramental ordination accord- ther Pottier said. NEW YORK | Ordaining women ing to the criteria established by the The Jesuit traced the disappear- to the permanent diaconate now, . Men and women ance of women deacons to the when the church is “crying for min- deacons performed different duties schism between the Eastern and istry,” is a logical way to fulfill its in different places. Women dea- Western churches in 1054 and the obligation to bring the Gospel to all cons baptized people and anointed Gregorian reform, which began to- people, according to panelists at a the sick, but men deacons did not, ward the middle of the 11th century Jan. 15 event at Jesuit-run Fordham she said. If a woman accused her and continued into the first decade University in New York. husband of beating her, a woman of the 12th. The diaconate as a per- There is incontrovertible evi- deacon examined the bruises and manent state first lost ground to dence women served as deacons in “gave testimony to the bishop, who the transitional diaconate in the the early church. Two speakers at could render a judgment of nullity. Western church, whose “canonists the event on “The Future of Women To me, that’s an annulment,” she wanted to define sacraments with Deacons” are members of a com- said. clear words” and “wanted a simple mission on the diaconate of women The diaconate was affirmed and process” to priesthood, he said. established in August 2016 by Pope restored as a permanent sacramen- Father Pottier said of the 45,000 Francis to review the theology and tal ministry by the Second Vatican deacons worldwide, more than history of the office of deacon. Council. Pope Benedict XVI later 18,000 are in the United States. He Phyllis Zagano said women revised canon law to clarify that said the diaconate also is strong in served as deacons until the 12th the permanent diaconate is distinct Germany and Belgium, his home century in the Western church and from the transitional diaconate that country. somewhat longer in the Eastern is a step toward priestly ordination. Dominican Sister Donna Cian- church. Zagano, a member of the “Many scholars never ques- gio is chancellor of the Archdio- papal commission, is a research as- tioned the received wisdom that cese of Newark, New Jersey. People sociate at Hofstra University. women had never been ordained,” in the pews are open to accepting “While there is no doubt that said panelist Jesuit Father Bernard women deacons, she said. “This is women deacons existed, there are Pottier, a member of the papal study not a step toward priesthood, but a differing opinions about the nature commission and a permanent permanent rite restored by the Sec- of their ordination,” Zagano said. member of the Vatican’s Interna- ond Vatican Council. It’s a vocation, The terms “ordained” and “blessed” tional Theological Commission. a calling” that is consistent with the were used interchangeably in refer- Research has provided “more Christian mission to witness Christ ence to both deacons and priests. and more evidence that it was so” to all people, Sister Ciangio said. Zagano’s research included ex- and as more scholars and laypeople “This is not about power. It’s amination of church manuscripts learn about the new findings, the about ministry,” Zagano said.

10741-0125 from the fourth to 16th centuries argument that women were never The symposium was organized that are housed in the Vatican Li- ordained “is not sustainable any- by the Fordham Center on Religion brary. The liturgical ceremony more,” he said. and Culture. n Jan. 25-Feb. 7, 2019 Florida Catholic NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS A12 Parish of teen who escaped abduction credits power of prayer

CAROL ZIMMERMANN gious education classes and Mass the teen saying: “She took that first Catholic News Service with her parents, James and Denise, step. Taking that step was just un- who were murdered Oct. 15, 2018. believable.” He said when people WASHINGTON | For nearly Their funeral Mass was celebrated talk about this kind of situation with three months, parishioners at St. at the church Oct. 27. their kids they need to advise them: Peter Catholic Church in Cameron Superior Bishop James P. Powers “Never give up hope. keep your were praying for the safe return of said in a Jan. 11 message to priests prayers alive. When you get into a 13-year-old Jayme Closs. and parish leaders he hoped all situation, you never give up.” When parishioners heard the parishes would add a “thanksgiving Jayme is currently staying with news that she had escaped her ab- petition to God” during Masses that an aunt. Her grandfather told The ductor Jan. 10 and was safe, their Jayme was found alive and safe. He Associated Press that she is “in ex- prayers switched to gratitude. The said during her nearly three-month ceptionally good spirits.” parish sign read, “Praise God Wel- captivity, she had to endure “God St. Peter Church will hold a spe- come Home Jayme,” after its Mass knows what kind of physical and cial service of Thanksgiving for her times listing. It joined dozens of mental torture as we kept her in our return Jan. 20. messages that had sprung up in prayers asking for her safe return.” During the parish’s Jan. 13 Mass, signs and storefronts across the “We now want to keep her in our Jayme Closs is seen in this U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation missing parishioners prayed for Jayme Wisconsin town and neighboring prayers asking God’s healing touch person poster. (FBI HANDOUT VIA REUTERS | CNS) and her family and for all who had towns cheering the teen’s safety. on her body, mind and spirit,” he searched for the teen while she was “Our prayers have been an- said in a message posted on the ing to a criminal complaint released had been held for 88 days and met a missing. swered and God is good,” parishio- Facebook page of the Catholic Her- Jan. 14 by the Barron County Dis- woman walking a dog who took her They said they want her to know ner JoAnn Trowbridge told the local ald, Superior’s diocesan newspaper. trict Attorney. to a nearby home and called police. of their support in the weeks, NBC affiliate, WEAU, after Jan. 13 Jake Patterson, 21, has been Jayme was found in the town of In speaking of the girl’s es- months and years ahead, particu- Mass at St. Peter. charged with couple’s murder and Gordon, about 70 miles from her cape, Barron County Sheriff Chris larly that she can “handle this and St. Peter, in the Diocese of Supe- with kidnapping Jayme, both of home in Barron, when she escaped Fitzgerald was grateful for commu- get her life back together,” as one rior, is where Jayme attended reli- which he has confessed to, accord- the cabin in the woods where she nity prayers and primarily praised parishioner put it. n Shutdown finds Catholic Charities working to meet growing needs

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NATION The casket of Cesar N.Y. abortion bill MEXICAN PIPELINE EXPLOSION Jimenez Brito, 40, who was killed during a gains criticism pipeline explosion, is Nun disappointed | Officials at the ALBANY, N.Y. carried during his Jan. about not speaking New York State Catholic Confer- 20, funeral at a Catholic ence are calling the Reproductive church in Tlahuelilpan, to the president Health Act “worse than we thought Mexico. Dozens of it would be,” said Kathleen Galla- villagers in the central MCALLEN, Texas | Sister Norma gher, director of pro-life activities state of Hidalgo perished Pimentel was “truly disappointed” and the Catholic Action Network after rushing to get after not being given an opportu- for the conference, which is the some of the gasoline nity to speak during a roundtable public policy arm of the state’s gushing from what discussion with President Donald Catholic bishops. The measure, appears to have been an Trump during his Jan. 10 visit to introduced in the Legislature Jan. illegally tapped pipeline. McAllen. The president traveled 7, will expand access to abortion in (HENRY ROMERO, to the Rio Grande Valley to make the state, despite being promoted REUTERS | CNS) his case for a southern border wall as simply codifying Roe v. Wade. It and other security measures amid a not only increases access to abor- Senate: No place handling accusations of abuse and historic water features. Caritas was partial government shutdown that tion across the board, including to submit them for approval by mid- informed in late December that it began over funding for the wall. late-term abortions, but also goes for ‘religious test’ 2012. Writing for the Jan. 19 edition would no longer receive the coins Calling the president’s visit “quite beyond Roe, which left some limits of La Civilta Cattolica, the Jesuit that tourists toss over their shoul- an important moment,” Sister Pi- in place. The Reproductive Health in government journal reviewed by the Vatican be- der into the Trevi Fountain. But, mentel, executive director of Catho- Act, or RHA, is known as S. 240 in WASHINGTON | The U.S. Senate fore publication, Father Lombardi Virginia Raggi, Rome’s mayor, said lic Charities of the Rio Grande Val- the state Senate and A. 21 in the late Jan. 16 unanimously adopted a said the February meeting would it was all a misunderstanding. The ley in the Diocese of Brownsville, state Assembly. resolution “to reaffirm religious lib- be an important occasion for bish- city needs to ensure an accurate lamented that representatives of lo- “The RHA is a great blow to the erty and condemn religious tests ops to share best practices and to count of the money, so instead of cal agencies working with migrant pro-life community,” said Renee for federal officials.” “This isn’t a assist conferences that, because of having Caritas volunteers sort and people and local elected officials Morgiewicz, coordinator of Re- Republican belief, this isn’t a Demo- a lack of funds or expertise, have count the coins, the city will entrust were not invited to speak during the spect Life Ministry and parish ser- cratic belief, this is an American be- not launched protection and pre- that to ACEA, the city utility respon- discussion. vices and for the Albany Diocese. lief,” said Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebras- vention programs. sible for cleaning and maintaining “I was looking forward to this “Many people in New York state ka, who sponsored the resolution. the famous fountain. In 2018, the roundtable discussion, but there have successfully held off the leg- “This is a super-basic point: no re- international collection of coins was no discussion unfortunately,” islation for 12 years.” In the past, a ligious tests,” he said in his remarks WORLD added up to about 1.5 million euros Sister Pimentel told The Valley bipartisan Legislature has helped from the floor before the vote. “If or about $1.7 million, a significant Catholic, newspaper of the Browns- keep the RHA at bay. With regard someone has a problem with this Zimbabwe portion of the Rome diocesan Cari- ville Diocese. “There were certain to life issues, so far, “the Republi- resolution, what other parts of the tas’ budget for funding homeless people selected to speak, people can Party has helped a lot with” Constitution are you against? Free- archbishop calls shelters, soup kitchens and parish- who support the president’s agen- supporting the pro-life agenda, dom of the press? Women’s right to based services to families in diffi- da,” she added. “We would like for said Morgiewicz. Now, with a vote? Freedom of speech? This isn’t for restraint culty. “No one ever thought about President Trump to know who we Democratic majority in the state hard,” he added. “No religious tests CAPE TOWN, South Africa | depriving Caritas of these funds,” are and what the reality is here on Senate, many pro-life issues are for serving on the federal bench. We After reports of multiple deaths in Raggi told L’Osservatore Romano our border,” said Sister Pimentel. anticipated to take a big hit—par- should in this body rebuke these violent protests over steep fuel price Jan. 14. “The diocesan agency plays ticularly abortion. anti-Catholic attacks.” The resolu- hikes in Zimbabwe, Archbishop an important role for many needy Judges block tion was in response to the anti- Robert Ndlovu of Harare called for and for the city of Rome, which exemptions to Jesuits release Catholic line of questioning faced restraint by the security forces and wants to continue to be the capital abuse claims by one of President Donald Trump’s protesters. “Mature political leader- of welcome for the weakest.” HHS mandate judicial nominees before the Senate ship and a recognition of the need against clergy Judiciary Committee: Brian Bue- to work together for the common Flourishing faith WASHINGTON | Two federal scher, a Catholic nominated for a good” are essential, he said in a Jan. judges temporarily blocked the NEW YORK | “At the heart” of judgeship for the U.S. District Court 16 telephone interview from Ha- life in UAE, where government from putting into ef- the Catholic Church’s sex abuse for the District of Nebraska. rare. Three people, including a po- pope will visit fect new rules that would expand crisis “is the painful, sinful and lice officer, died in Jan. 14 protests the exemption to the federal con- illegal harm done to children by that followed President Emmerson BEIRUT | Catholics from around traceptive mandate to the Little Sis- those whom they should have VATICAN Mnangagwa’s announcement of a the world living in the United Arab ters of the Poor and other religious been able to trust,” said Jesuit Fa- more than 150 percent rise in the Emirates are waiting with great employers. The decisions came ther John J. Cecero, provincial of Jesuit: Summit to fuel price. “It’s difficult to get a full anticipation for Pope Francis’ Feb. in cases filed in federal courts in the ’ Northeast picture of what’s happening be- 3-5 visit, the first papal trip to the Pennsylvania and California that province in the United States. “We help nations lagging cause the internet is still down and Arabian Peninsula. “Pope Francis challenged the expansion, argu- did not know any best practices to many people haven’t yet been able is the ambassador of peace, coura- ing that allowing some employers handle these violations many de- on abuse policies to return to work,” Archbishop Ndl- geously crossing borders and fos- to not offer contraceptive coverage cades ago and regrettably made VATICAN CITY | Only about half ovu said. Internet services were cut tering personal encounters with in health insurance plans violated mistakes along the way,” he said in of the national bishops’ conferences Jan. 15 as mobile networks in the religious leaders, heads of states provisions of the Affordable Care a statement Jan. 15. “What winds in the world have adopted com- southern African nation enforced and humanitarian organizations in Act. Judge Wendy Beetlestone of up being a very shameful history plete, Vatican-approved guidelines a government internet shutdown. the Arab world,” said Father John- the U.S. District Court for the East- for the church at large was made for handling accusations of clerical Catholics schools in Harare, Zim- son Kadukkan, parish priest at St. ern District of Pennsylvania based clear by investigative reporting in sexual abuse and promoting child babwe’s capital, were closed, along Joseph’s Cathedral in Abu Dhabi, in Philadelphia issued a nationwide Boston in 2002.” protection, said the Jesuit named with most other schools in the where Pope Francis will stop for a preliminary injunction the after- He made the comments in re- to moderate the Vatican’s Febru- country’s cities, “because of par- private visit Feb. 5 before celebrat- noon of Jan. 14, the day the policy leasing a list of any Jesuit in the ary summit on abuse. Jesuit Father ents’ concerns for their children’s ing Mass at Zayed Sports City Sta- was to take effect. province who has had a cred- Federico Lombardi said about one- safety,” the archbishop said. dium. There are eight Catholic The decisions do not permanent- ible allegation of abuse against a quarter of the bishops’ conferences churches throughout the seven ly block the new policy, but prevent minor or vulnerable adult since have received feedback on their Caritas will emirates of the UAE, with a ninth the rules from taking effect while 1950. He noted that for more than proposed guidelines from the Con- church under construction. Each the legal challenges are debated in 15 years there have been no new gregation for the Doctrine of the still get Trevi church offers an extensive schedule the courts. Lawyers for the Little cases in the province. In making Faith and are working on the final Fountain coins of “weekend” Masses, all of which Sisters of the Poor said the religious the list public, Father Cecero said, versions. That leaves 25 percent of are full. Since the UAE is an Islamic order would continue to defend its he hopes “to contribute to healing conferences “behind for various ROME | After weeks of confu- country and Friday is considered a religious rights. U.S. Catholic bish- from the pain and anger caused by reasons, among which are differ- sion and consternation, Rome’s day of prayer for Muslims, Catholics ops said Jan. 15 that “freezing these clergy sex abuse and the lack of ac- ent cultural contexts and a scar- mayor told the Vatican newspa- attend weekend Mass on Friday or common-sense regulations leaves countability and transparency on city of available competence.” The per that Rome Caritas would ben- Saturday; Sunday is a workday. St. those with conscientious or reli- the part of church leadership. The doctrinal congregation in 2011 had efit not only from the coins tourists Joseph’s Cathedral in Abu Dhabi, gious objections” to the contracep- list is available online at ht t ps:// asked every bishops’ conference in throw in the Trevi Fountain, but for example, has about 90,000 pa- tive mandate “out in the cold.” bit.ly/2QSkucv. the world to develop guidelines for from coins tossed in any of the city’s rishioners. Jan. 25-Feb. 7, 2019 Florida Catholic NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS A14

COMMENTARY The runaway train of IVF

In Nov. 2018, a Chinese scientist ings in laboratories and the freezing As we face the daunting question named He Jankui (known to his or destruction of embryos, if our in- of editing human embryos, we run associates as “JK”) claimed that tention is to help others fulfill their up against the same temptation. he had successfully produced the desire to have a baby, it must be OK. Editing our embryonic children world’s first gene-edited human By this same logic, gene-editing of to be free of a particular disease babies using “gene surgery.” The children will also be considered ac- requires numerous embryos to be twin girls, he said, were born some- ceptable as long as our intentions simultaneously created (or thawed where in China with a modified are good and we’re trying to help out), treated as “products” and sub- gene that makes them immune to others, even if we’re actually caus- jected to genetic “treatments.” As infection from HIV, the virus that ing serious harms along the way. a result, many of them perish dur- causes AIDS. A special DNA-splic- Adding up the grave harms ing the process, in order that a few ing technique called CRISPR/Cas 9 from in vitro fertilization gives us a of them might survive and develop was used when they were embryos long list: in vitro fertilization turns without the disease. to make the edits. procreation into “pro- Editing our embryonic children In a series of short vid- duction.” It dehuman- may also involve risks to them that eos posted on YouTube, izes embryonic children, we will understand later when they Jankui offers an expla- treating them as objects grow up. Is it ever proper to experi- nation of, and justifica- to be frozen, manipu- ment on our own offspring? More- tion for, what he did. He lated, abandoned or over, gene-editing human embryos reminds his viewers that destroyed. Since the introduces changes that will be when scientists first be- practice began in 1978, passed into the human gene pool, gan doing in vitro fertil- millions of embryos have establishing permanent and ir- Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is seen in Port Moresby, ization in 1978, a number become warehoused in revocable changes to our own hu- Papua New Guinea, Nov. 18, 2018.The president called on people of ethical concerns were liquid nitrogen, aban- manity. How does one adequately to kill and rob bishops. (DAVID GRAY, REUTERS | CNS) raised, but those mostly doned in frozen “orphan- evaluate the risks of such changes? subsided over time: OPINION ages.” Millions more The fact remains that we’ve been “The media hyped panic have been discarded as willing to tolerate an abundance about Louise Brown’s Father Tad biomedical waste. In- of human carnage up to this point Spokesman: Despite birth as the first (in vitro) Pacholczyk stead of “loving our chil- with in vitro fertilization, and one baby. But for 40 years, dren into being” through of the great tragedies of our age has regulations and morals the one-flesh union of been our tone deafness to the evils words against bishops, have developed together with (in husband and wife, in vitro fertil- of in vitro fertilization. Jankui ar- vitro), ensuring only therapeutic ization mass produces children in gues that we are similarly poised to applications to help more than 8 clinics, assembly-line style, under accept the production of gene-edit- Duterte open to talks million children come into this the impetus of market capitalism. ed babies as yet another variation world. Gene surgery is another in Moreover, children born by in vitro on the theme. CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE figure calls for killing?” Bishop vitro fertilization advancement.” fertilization, experience roughly Will Januki’s brazen instrumen- Santos asked. In another video, Januki adds: double the rate of birth defects of talization of human beings call MANILA, Philippines | Philip- On Jan. 13, Vicente Sotto III, “Look back to the 1970s with Louise normally conceived children. Over forth gasps of disbelief, serious re- pine President Rodrigo Duterte is Senate president, volunteered to Brown. The same fears and criti- the years, these kinds of concerns flection and action, or only a few open to talking with church lead- mediate between Duterte and cisms then are repeated now. Yet, in have been glossed over or ignored more passing yawns? n ers, his spokesman said after the the bishops, saying their ongo- vitro fertilization unquestionably — we’ve grown accustomed to fro- president called on people to kill ing dispute was making Filipinos has benefited families. There will zen orphanages, and to the high Father Pacholczyk, Ph.D., earned and rob bishops. “uneasy.” be no question about the morality toll involved in the process of as- his doctorate in neuroscience from Duterte has long been at odds “There are attacks and coun- of gene surgery in 20 to 30 years.” suring that a few of our embryonic Yale and did post-doctoral work at with church leaders, who have terattacks, (both) by the palace Jankui’s strong conclusion leads children survive. We downplay the Harvard. He serves as the director of been critical of his war on nar- and the members of the Catholic us to question whether the general risk of birth defects. Our insensitiv- education at the National Catholic cotics that has reportedly killed Church,” said the legislator. sense of revulsion that has arisen ity and desires have trumped a clear Bioethics Center (www.ncbcenter. at least 20,000 people, reported Bishop Bastes called the presi- towards his gene-editing work is sense of ethics. org). ucanews.com. dent’s public statements alarming merely alarmist and short-sighted. Duterte has repeatedly accused and condemnable. Are people failing to grasp the im- Catholic priests and bishops of “There should be a mass move- portance and propriety of what he corruption and of sex abuse. ment among decent Filipinos to is doing? Is Januki a pioneer usher- The president “is up for talks, make him desist from speaking ing in a new if that’s what (church leaders) are like a devil,” said the . where mankind will be able to asking for,” said Salvador Panelo, Bishop Santos said Duterte’s make use of the powers of science to who is also the president’s lawyer. presidency had become a “disap- achieve good results? Or should his “Anything that is beneficial to pointment and disgrace.” gene-editing work be condemned Do you read the nation, the president is easy “If he does this with bishops, and Jankui branded as a rogue sci- to talk to,” Panelo told reporters how much more to ordinary citi- entist violating significant moral Jan. 13 after Duterte urged people zens? What kind of head of state boundaries? to “kill and steal” from “rich bish- (is he) who encourages killing?” The answers to these questions ops.” the prelate said. will, in fact, be linked to whether Catholic love Bishops Arturo Bastes of Sor- Panelo said the president was we understand in vitro fertiliza- sogon and Ruperto Santos of Bal- saddened by the bishop’s remarks. tion as ethical or not — Jankui is anga condemned the president’s “Like the bishop, the president right to draw the parallel. If we statements, describing them as is imperfect, but ... (Duterte) looks conclude that in vitro fertilization stories? “absolutely silly.” at the innate goodness of man,” is something ethically acceptable, Bishop Santos said if the “mur- Panelo said. we end up granting the principle derous words” were intended “What is a disgrace is when a that it is OK to engage in very harm- “My Life, My Love, My Story” to be a joke, they are “no longer member of the clergy uses unsa- ful and damaging actions as long as by Mark Trahan funny and do not deserve laughs vory language against (Duterte), we have a good end or purpose in or applause from audiences but who only fulfills and complies mind. Available February 1 condemnation…they just pro- with his constitutional mandate Although in vitro fertilization in- mote criminality, encourage law- to lead the government,” he add- volves a litany of grave harms, such 12710-0125 E-book $2.99 or Paperback $5.49 lessness. 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SCRIPTURE Spend time on what’s important readings Friday, Jan. 25 Sunday, Jan. 27 sultants, we studied parish statis- Isaiah and read these words from and not enough time on what is Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10; Ps 19:8-10, 15; tics and history, summaries from centuries past, “The Spirit of the important.” apostle 1 Cor 12:12-30 or 1 Cor 12: 12-14, 27; site visits and interviews, and Lord is upon me, because he has What restores us to sanity is Acts 22:3-16; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21 national and local trends. For ex- anointed me to bring glad tidings purpose. Knowing what is im- Mk 16:15-18 ample, we learned that nine in 10 to the poor. He has sent me to pro- portant and getting priorities Saturday, Jan. 26 Last year, my bishop selected infants baptized in the Catholic claim liberty to captives” (Luke straight changes the game of life my parish along with 11 other par- Church in the United States leave 4:18). from whack-a-mole to football. Memorial of Sts. Timothy and Titus, ishes to pilot a pastoral the Catholic Church by Anointed in baptism, Jesus Two teams and only two teams are bishops planning process. The the time they are adults. proclaimed his purpose. Before playing next Sunday in Super Bowl 2 Tm 1:1-8316; Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8a, 10; timing was good. In 2014, Only 1 in 14 Catholics are friends and family, he made clear LIII because they have dedicated Mk 3:20-21 the parish had discerned highly engaged. his purpose in life. He could have the most to the difference. Sunday, Jan. 27 a pastoral plan. We were Having considered done a little of this, a little of that. For the Church, the purpose is at a point where we could these matters, we dis- Instead, he did everything for and Jesus Christ. Guided by our par- Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10; Ps 19:8-10, 15; look at our progress and cerned a Parish Priority only for the Kingdom of God. ish priority plan, we intend to form 1 Cor 12:12-30; Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21 consider how we wanted Plan: why we exist, where From that moment he went intentional disciples, unite in one Monday, Jan. 28 to go forward. we are going, how we will forth to bring glad tidings to the vision, and prepare to replace tem- First, we looked get there, and what our poor and announce liberty to porary buildings. In two years, we Memorial of St. , back. We recalled how priorities are. Like Jesus captives. He healed the sick, gave will re-take a survey and measure priest and doctor of the Church then-Bishop Wenski SUNDAY did. sight to the blind, and forgave sins, our progress. Empowered by the Heb 9:15, 24-28; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6; established Most Pre- WORD When Jesus was bap- saying, “I must proclaim the good Eucharist, we commit to joyful Mk 3:22-30 cious Blood April 24, tized in the Jordan River, news of the kingdom of God, be- witness and selfless stewardship. Tuesday, Jan. 29 2005, in response to the Father heaven was opened and cause for this purpose I have been After Jesus handed the scroll booming population in David the Holy Spirit like a sent” (Luke 4:43). Such was the back to the attendant and sat Heb 10:1-10; Ps 40:2 and 4ab, 7-8a, 10, 11; Oviedo area. Sunday Scotchie dove descended on him. power of his purpose that he suf- down, the eyes of all in the syna- Mk 3:31-35 Mass moved from the A voice from heaven fered and died and rose again and gogue looked intently at him. He Wednesday, Jan. 30 “churcheteria” in Oviedo proclaimed, “You are set us free. said to them, “Today this Scripture Heb 10:11-18; Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4; Mk 4:1-20 High School (2005) to Lawton my beloved Son; with you I am Our parish like many parishes passage is fulfilled in your hear- Chiles Middle School (2006) to our well pleased” (Luke 3:22). Jesus does not lack for activity. In a way, ing” (Luke 4:21). Thursday, Jan. 31 permanent parish campus (2011). promptly put on dry clothes, tow- its busyness reflects the busyness To take to prayer: What is your Memorial of St. , priest The founding pastor and the first eled his hair, and hustled to his of our personal lives. Never long parish purpose? parishioners, with courage and home village of Nazareth to help enough but usually too long, the Heb 10:19-25; Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6; Mk 4:21-25 sacrifice, made the dream a real- Joseph finish a chair, right? day too often wears us out rather Father Scotchie is the pastor of Most ity. Empowered by the Eucharist, No. Jesus did return to Naza- than fill us up. Finding time for Precious Blood Parish in Oviedo. He Friday, Feb. 1 they built a spiritual home where reth. He did not return to life in prayer, friends and family is a daily is the co-author of “Rites of Passage: Heb 10:32-39; Ps 37:3-4, 5-6, 23-24, 39-40; people could bring their joys and the carpenter shop. Instead, he challenge. Stephen Covey, author Preaching Baptisms, Weddings, Mk 4:26-34 hopes, their griefs and anguish, went according to his custom into of “7 Habits of Highly Effective and Funerals” (Liturgical Press), and find the Lord. the synagogue. He stood up and People,” wrote, “Most of us spend and can be reached at frdavid Saturday, Feb. 2 With the guidance of our con- unrolled the scroll of the prophet too much time on what is urgent [email protected]. Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 Sunday, Feb. 3 Pushed to the edge Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; Ps 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15-17; 1 Cor 12:31—13:13; Lk 4:21-30 Sunday, Feb. 3 ably about Jesus and marveling at preaching, his words and, more If we really listen Monday, Feb. 4 Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; Ps 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15- the appealing discourse flowing importantly, his actions, I believe Heb 11:32-40; Ps 31:20, 21, 22, 23, 24; Mk 17; 1 Cor 12:31—13:13; Lk 4:21-30 from his lips and then the sudden we will eventually be pushed to to Jesus’ preaching, 5:1-20 urge to bounce him out of their the edge of what we believe. his words and, more Since I am not an eminent scrip- lives? But not with the intention of Tuesday, Feb. 5 ture scholar, nor well-schooled in I believe the answer lies in the hurling us into guilt, or despair, or importantly, his actions, Memorial of St. Agatha, Virgin and the original biblical languages, fact that Jesus pushed townspo- fear, but with the intention of help- I believe we will Martyr I’m really going out on a limb here eple to the edge the moment he be- ing us gain a new perspective, with Heb 12:1-4; Ps 22:26b-27, 28 and 30, 31- when I say that I can’t help but gan saying that it was not “some- the intention of allowing us to see eventually be pushed 32; Mk 5:21-43 think the translators of today’s one else” who is blind, or lame, others and ourselves from God’s Gospel account from or trapped, or poor, or in point of view. to the edge of what we Wednesday, Feb. 6 Luke got it wrong. need of changing their Our Scripture from Jeremiah believe. Memorial of St. Paul Miki and com- As the dramatic en- ways. They were the ones underscores the Lord’s intentions panions, martyrs counter between Jesus, who needed to change. in pushing us to the edge: it is invited to trust in God’s unfathom- Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Ps 103:1-2, 13-14, 17- his fellow townspeople, It seems to me that the out of unparalleled love. “Before I able love for us, the only love that 18a; Mk 6:1-6 and relatives at the syna- townspoeple imagined formed you in the womb, I knew never fails. Thursday, Feb. 7 gogue in Nazareth draws they had Jesus all figured you, before you were born, I dedi- I may be wrong about my sug- to a close, we hear that out; they imagined they cated you.” gestion of gospel mis-translation, Heb 12:18-19, 21-24; Ps 48:2-3ab, 3cd-4, 9, the people were so filled had Jesus and his mes- St. Paul, in his First Letter to but I know in my heart that Jesus 10-11; Mk 6:7-13 with fury that they drove SUNDAY sage under control; they the Corinthians, the much-pro- often pushes me to the edge far Friday, Feb. 8 him to the brow of the WORD imagined they knew ex- claimed wedding liturgy passage, more than I do it to him. Yet, it is hill…intending to hurl actly how God worked alludes to why we may not always from the edge, from that some- Heb13:1-8; Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8b-9c; Mk 6:14-29 him over the edge. You Father with people. They be- understand what the Lord is doing times scary and precarious po- Saturday, Feb. 9 see, I don’t think it was Ben lieved they were in the when we are taken to the edge as sition that I have discovered far the people who pushed middle of Jesus and God’s an opportunity for new growth. more about what God is like and Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Jesus to the edge—I be- Berinti plan, wrapping it up in a “At present we see indistinctly; we what God is asking of me than Mk 6:30-34 lieve it was Jesus who nice, neat package, and know partially.” Often, caught up when I stay in the middle. Saturday, Feb. 10 pushed them to the edge. then Jesus disrupted in the middle of life’s challenges How about you? n Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Ps 138:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 7-8; 1 I know people tend to be fickle, their imaginings, and he pushed and prodded to become more Cor 15:1-11; Lk 5:1-11 and we often change our minds, them to the edge of what they be- mature in faith and life, we have a Father Berinti, Missionaries of the but what could have happened in lieved—and it threatened them difficult time comprehending the Most Precious Blood, is pastor of the few moments that passed be- and filled them with fury. wisdom of God at work in those Immaculate Conception Parish in tween everyone speaking favor- If we really listen to Jesus’ moments. But in the end, we are Melbourne Beach. A17 CLASSIFIEDS Florida Catholic Jan. 25-Feb. 7, 2019

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Above left, students gather on the grounds of Hope Rural School in Indiantown to greet visitors from Delray Beach. Above right, students spend time learning new technology during computer class. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) School provides hope to immigrant, migrant families

LINDA REEVES financial support of individuals, gram each day. Florida Catholic correspondent Hope Rural School, a fully accredit- The Florida Catholic visited the ed institution, continues to nourish campus in December to learn about INDIANTOWN | Miracles the spiritual and educational devel- some of the educational challenges happen every day at one Catholic opment of the child and hold stead- the school has faced over the years school dedicated to educating, sup- fast to the school’s original mission: and to observe and tour facilities. porting and giving hope to mostly “offering hope to families.” Two school ambassadors, Joshua immigrant and migrant families The institute and its dedicated Sejour and Dainaara Faebien, both and their children over the decades educators and leaders are definitely 10, showed us around. and generations. touching lives and profoundly do- Dainaara is new to the school “Visitors to Hope Rural School ing significant things. “I graduated coming from public school and will often say, ‘I didn’t know this from Hope Rural in 2010,” said Suzie Joshua grew up at Hope Rural. He wonderful school existed,’” said Lopez, who received her associate knew every nook and cranny of the Dominican Sister Elizabeth Dunn, degree from Indian River State Col- school and the history of everyone director of the nonprofit located in lege in Fort Pierce in December. there. “I like to show people how rural Martin County, east of Lake “I want to be a pediatrician,” Lo- wonderful the school is,” explained Okeechobee. pez said, among 18 alumni students the young man, who wants to be a Indiantown has a population of who at this time are receiving edu- marine biologist. more than 6,000, according to the cation through Hope Rural’s Vilma The tour offered a glimpse of Students participate in lessons during Spanish class. 2010 census, was originally estab- Shaw Scholars Program. Lopez is Catholic education at its best— lished by Seminole Indians seeking currently working at the school safe and nurturing environments all of the family involved in grow- make a difference that has kept her a safe haven after the Seminole War. helping children with reading dif- throughout the campus and stu- ing food for the table. As part of ini- doing what she does. Over the decades, the area has been ficulties as her small way of giving dent support, guidance and en- tiatives, Hope Rural also provides “The faith, love and support home to migrant and immigrant back. She hopes to continue stud- couragement from all the educa- an afterschool program keeping given to and from our students, farmworkers, many coming from ies in the fall and earn a medical tors and even the staff encouraging children busy with homework and parents and staff is a visible sign of in the 1980s escaping degree. positive thinking throughout the various development activities, and our mission to offer hope to families economic hardships, violence, and “I was born here. My mother is environment. in-partnership with Martin County and to provide and environment civil wars in their own country. from Mexico and my father is from “I have been here for 20 years,” Literacy Council, a reading pro- that nurtures the Gospel values of Today, many of the transplants Guatemala. I think Hope Rural Erin Dilla said, a first-grade teacher gram with a literacy tutor, makes mercy, justice and love,” she said. have established firm roots in the School gave me a strong founda- who came to Hope Rural after grad- bi-monthly visits to participating “We have unique gifts that can en- quiet town. Some people work on tion,” the young woman said, who uating from college. “The kids want families. courage the growth of faith-filled, farms; others work in landscap- also volunteers time at Holy Cross to be at school. I want to be here. I The families of the students are knowledgeable and discerning ing, the service industry or operate Parish serving as a lector and reli- love the community, the families 98 percent Catholic according to adults of the future.” their own business. Most are Catho- gion teacher. “It helped me build and the kids.” Sister Dunn, and a Catholic educa- At the end of December, Sis- lics and parishioners of Holy Cross character and prepare me. I love Hope Rural offers many initia- tion with its loving and rich faith ter Dunn sent out a newsletter to Parish situated next to Hope Rural everything about this school. Ev- tives made possible through sup- climate is very important to them. friends, donors, supporters and as- School. erything is positive.” port of donors, volunteers, and The school works closely with Holy sociates of the school thanking all “We are very small in the sight This year, Hope Rural is serv- organizations to serve and better Cross Parish and its pastor and cler- for continued assistance and sup- of the world, but know we are pro- ing 142 students in grades pre-k 3 meet the needs of the students and gy. Weekly Masses are organized for port. The newsletter entitled “Jour- foundly capable of very, very impor- to grade 5, and 84 percent of the their families. Some students come students and prayer is a big part of ney of Hope” has a large image of a tant things,” said Sister Dunn going enrollment consists of children of from households where family everything. globe on the front with a tiny red into her fifth year at the school with families from Guatemala and Mexi- members only speak the language “The families are very religious, star pinpointing the location of In- assistant Dominican Sister Martha co. In total, 12 percent of the student of their origin, and some family and they are pleased that religion diantown. Rohde, principal, and 10 full-time body is made up of students from members have minimal education is part of their education,” Sister “Being signs of courageous hope educators, four part-time teachers Haitian families. and are unable to assist their chil- Dunn said. “We begin our day with is what we continue to shout out to and nearly 40 volunteer tutors. The school provides scholar- dren with home studies. Other par- prayers. We pray for a lot of people. the world,” she said in her news- Hope Rural School, founded ships, which covers tuition for ev- ents work long hours and more than People from around the world send letter message. “We at Hope Rural and incorporated by Father Frank ery student. A $200 contribution one job consuming their time. us prayer requests.” School continue to be humbled by O’Loughlin, a retired Palm Beach fee is the only costs associated with Hope Rural School encourages Sister Rohde has been an educa- the commitment of many donors, diocesan priest, and Society of the enrollment. As part of the school the entire family through education tor for 47 years. 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GIRL POWER

After gathering for prayer, the girls’ weightlifting team of Cardinal As Ashley Savigne practices her deadlft form without plates, her fellow weightlifting teammates Kelsey Mooney High School put in their hands for a cheer. Cavanaugh, Marisol Androcle and Madison Durfee cheer her on. Weightlifting offers strength of body, mind, self

JEAN GONZALEZ lifting clinic. In 2002, school had of- of the Florida Catholic staff fered a program for girls, although not a separate team; they trained SARASOTA | Ashley Savigne with boys. Meets were done on an looked intently at the barbell for her informal basis because the Florida deadlift. High School Athletic Association The 45-pound bar had 10-pound did not recognize it as a sport. plates on each side. The high school But that is not the case now, as sophomore took a deep breath and, other high schools have teams and with a look of determination, bent there are formal meets for girls’ in the squat position. Her hips were weightlifting. Seeing a renewed in- slightly higher than her knees, as terest in the summer clinic and the they should be. She picked up the opportunity to perform at meets, barbell with her arms straight and Ruane, who also helps with football, extended. took a chance and drew a little more Holding it steady, she was ready than a dozen girls, many of whom for the next step — lifting it over participate in other sports. her head. To do so, form again was While Ruane speculated some of critical. But at some point, she real- the initial interest in the team might ized she made an error in form, and have been curiosity and another instead of continuing the motion outlet to socialize as a female ath- incorrectly, she abandoned the lift lete, he noticed it took no time be- and put bar back down on the mat. fore team members took to sport se- Loudly. And with a bit of force. So riously. From investing in shoes and Above left, Madison Durfee works hard at doing suspended push ups on the dip station as teammate much so that she lost her balance gloves professional lifters would use Marisol Androcle stands behind to spot her. Above right, Lily O’Neal prepares for a dead lift of 85 pounds. and fell on her rear. to embracing the total body work- (PHOTOS BY JEAN GONZALEZ | FC) A little embarrassed, she started out offered at practices. Weightlift- laughing at herself. But her coach, ing is not just about lifting weights; Scott Ruane, was right there to offer it also involves all body exercises Teaching, being present is ‘critical piece’ honest encouragement. — from squats to lunges, pull ups “Ashley you were so close. You to cardio training — and learning almost got it,” the Cardinal Mooney form and technique to avoid injury. weightlifting coach said. “And if Although this is Ruane’s first foray of educator’s life at alma mater you’re going to fail, fail like that.” in teaching a sport exclusively with After Ruane identified flaws in girls, he noticed the difference be- Editor’s note: While visiting JEAN GONZALEZ fleeting thought of teaching with her technique, Ashley went right tween female and male athletes. Cardinal Mooney High School in of the Florida Catholic staff teachers who taught her. back to task. With fellow weight- “Girls are more meticulous in Sarasota for a story on the girls’ “I thought what a phenomenal lifting teammates cheering her on, the best way possible,” Ruane said. weightlifting team, a reporter SARASOTA | Sarah Gates loves experience that would be to have Ashley lifted the weight, her posture “They do exactly as you say and the was escorted to the weight room Cardinal Mooney High School those teachers as colleagues and and technique perfect. The cheers biggest thing about that is they de- by someone who looked familiar. so much that after finishing grad friends, as part of professional filled the room and Ashley ended velop good habits for what they are Dressed casually in jeans while school at St. Leo University, she community and network. And then her deadlift with a nod to herself doing. They believe in learning step working over winter break was jumped at seizing a job opening at it happened,” Gates said. “Now, I’m and a smile. by step.” He added that the girls on Sarah Gates, a teacher for the last her alma mater. teaching students whose parents “The girls respect each other for the team don’t try to one up each 15 years, and an alum. It didn’t take At the time she had done un- went to school with me. There are lifting weights. It empowers them as other, which might happen with long for the reporter to remember dergraduate work at the university teachers who are teaching grand- females,” Ruane said. “It gives them guys in the weight room. the smile. Gates, who was Sarah in social work, and through that children of alumni. confidence and a powerful experi- But Alice Smithers, assistant Hart in high school, ran with the taught leadership development “That’s what makes it special fun ence.” coach for the team, was quick to say Olympic flame when Atlanta classes. That’s when the teaching and exciting. That people are com- This is the first year Cardinal that doesn’t mean the girls aren’t hosted the Olympics in 1996. And bug grabbed hold of her. ing back,” she continued. “They Mooney High School in Sarasota of- competitive. In a way, they drive the reporter was there to cover it While she didn’t aim to return to know the impact that the education fered girls’ weightlifting. The germ each other, with one teammate’s for the Florida Catholic. Below Mooney, Gates said she could recall offered them and how engaging it is of the idea sprouted over the sum- Gates explains why she returned a time when she was in high school mer when Ruane offered a weight- PLEASE SEE TEAM, B5 to her alma mater to teach. and there would be that passing, PLEASE SEE TEACHER, B5 Jan. 25-Feb. 7, 2019 Florida Catholic CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK B5

TEAM TEACHER down her responsibilities as she is pursuing her doctorate. FROM B4 FROM B4 “I have a passion to work to- ward goals, and that helps me focus,” she said. “There are days success fueling the others. “Most as a community.” that are really stressful because so of these girls play other sports, but Gates has many fond memo- much going on. But that’s when I a lot of them never even touched a ries of the community herself, take two steps back and let go and bar before,” the former swim coach including the sports she pursued let God and let it rock and roll.” said, who has been a fixture at as a teen. As a runner, it was an But she still tries to be as in- Cardinal Mooney for two decades. honor to carry the Olympic flame volved in possible in all types of Since November, the team had torch for a quarter mile through extracurricular activities. She said competed in four meets with local the streets of Sarasota July 4, 1996. being present to the student body schools that also offer weightlifting One particular highlight: She had inside and outside the classroom programs. “They like to see each passed her flame to a former track is “a critical piece of who we are as other succeed, and that’s one way Olympian. a community.” that makes this sport addictive. And Today, Gates, who turns 41 in “To me, my 100 seniors are like the atmosphere at meets are just March, is still an active athlete my own kids. We need to let the From 1996 to 2018: Above, at 18, electric. The excitement and hear- who enjoys running and CrossFit. students know they have so many Sara Hart ran with the Olympic ing everyone cheer everyone else Among the subjects she teaches gifts and talents to share with the flame when she was a senior at on, whether they’re on your team or are senior theology, world reli- world. And the students teach me Cardinal Mooney in Sarasota. Some not, is wonderful.” gions and a ministry program so much. I am amazed every day 22 years later, Sara Hart Gates serves Grace agreed weightlifting is an where the students develop re- of the insight they share in the Mooney as an educator ready addictive sport. Although the team treats and host retreats for middle classroom and the conversations to combat challenges with her is new, she is not new to the sport. school and eight graders in feeder outside the classroom. They offer students, including push ups on the She has competed in weightlifting schools. She used to coach cross such a fresh perspective. It’s why I dip bar in the weightlifting room. for about two years. “I enjoy it be- country and track but had to pare love my job.” n (FC PHOTOS BY JEAN GONZALEZ) cause of the balance between tech- nique and power. Also, for building strength and being a part of a team,” said the high school senior who also You ‘ re invited to our plans to pursue track. A CrossFit athlete, Grace was one OPEN HOUSE of the students who came to train- th ing with appropriate shoes from the Sunday, January 27 ! get-go. She’s glad that others have joined the team, especially since Let’s celebrate Catholic School Week together! there is that nagging perception Visit our Osceola County Catholic Schools to see what that weightlifting is for guys, which is new and exciting at our schools. might make females reluctant to See the schedule below! join. “When I went to my first meet, I realized there are a lot of females that do weightlifting,” Grace said. “I do think that (sexist) mentality is changing though and it is becom- ing more common for females to do weightlifting.” Next year, Grace will attend the University of Pittsburgh to study exercise science. While she doesn’t plan on play any college sports, she said she will continue to work out and weightlift through clubs be- cause it’s what she loves to do. “Having weightlifting at school is empowering because of all the sup- port and encouragement from our team and school,” she said. One volunteer with the team St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is Grace’s theology teacher, Sar- 800 Brown Chapel Rd., St. Cloud, FL ah Gates. An athlete in her own (407) 957-1772 | www.stacschool.com right and an alumni of Cardi- - nal Mooney (see story, Page B7), Gates can be seen at practices Stop by our school th demonstrating how to perform Sunday, January 27 from 11:00am-2:00pm for our exercises, including suspended Scholarship Day and learn about the different push-ups, without a spotter, on a scholarship opportunities available! dip stand. A CrossFit athlete and a runner, Gates loves how the girls have embraced weightlift- ing as a sport. “When I was an athlete in high school, we weren’t in the weight room at all. Everything was run- ning, running, running. No ab work Holy Redeemer Catholic School and no upper body,” Gates said. 1800 W. Columbia Ave, Kissimmee, FL “For some girls, they might have (407) 870-9055 | www.holyredeemerkissimmee.org competed as cheerleaders, or did - cross country or volleyball, but this Our doors will be opened is a new challenge. And these girls th look like they belong here. It really Sunday, January 27 from 10:00am-Noon 11886-0125 is this girl power atmosphere, and it stop by and meet our teachers and staff! makes me feel so proud.” n 12750-0125 B6 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK Florida Catholic Jan. 25-Feb. 7, 2019

During Day of a Steward, Blessed Trinity students participated in different activities, including writing letters for members of the armed forces, as seen above left, and listening to a discussions on sugar content in drinks to become better stewards of their own bodies, as seen above right. (COURTESY PHOTOS) Ocala students discover how stewardship is a way of life

During Day of a Steward, Blessed Trinity students made dozens of NICK WINERITER lies, their school, their parish, their dergarten students made trail mix, peanut butter sandwiches, above, and snack packages, below, to Florida Catholic correspondent bodies, their community, and the combining Cheerios and nuts in feed the hungry in the community. world through different steward- Ziploc bags. Other grade levels pre- OCALA | Blessed Trinity stu- ship experiences. pared peanut butter sandwiches dents are learning how the adage, The event began with a stew- wrapped with Scripture passages “it is a blessing to receive, and more ardship of faith with a Lovelight that the students had hand-written. of a blessing to give,” is a true state- Tree Ceremony. This was a sym- Students then helped load the food ment to incorporate in their daily bolic gesture, in which the students into a van for My Brothers Keeper, lives. placed names of people, both living a social service program for the “All blessings and gifts come and dead, on pieces of paper that needy. from God, and we are only stew- were placed in a basket and offered Eighth graders wrote letters to ards of these gifts and blessings. We prayers for them. Father Patrick veterans and wounded soldiers as are responsible for what we do with Sheedy, pastor of Blessed Trin- another way to show stewardship those,” said Roselyn Smith, assis- ity, led the students in song before to their community and country. tant principal of the Ocala Catholic prayers were offered. Some of the letters were to go to school. “We give of our time, talent, “Stewardship is not about money, Walter Reed Hospital in Washing- and treasure back to his kingdom. but rather spirituality. Stewardship ton, D.C., but the school found out This is what we stress to our stu- reinforces what you’ve been born that the letter program to soldiers dents through stewardship.” and raised with. It is a way of life,” there was no longer available be- To give back to God what is God’s Father Sheedy said. “It is develop- cause of the hospital being restruc- are more than just words to faculty, ing God’s blessings and giving back tured, revamped, and relocated. So staff, students and the community to God. “To give God the first fruits many letters were sent to a veteran’s of Blessed Trinity. For the past 25 of blessings.” hospital in Gainesville. years, Blessed Trinity has distin- The students gathered around Blessed Trinity students were guished itself as a stewardship a large Christmas tree and offered also elated to receive very nice re- school and parish. Smith explained prayer slips — “red prayer slips plies from the veterans there. Many if families have tithed 10 percent of were for the living, and white prayer veterans wrote back their appre- their income to the church, are ac- slips were for the deceased,” Smith ciation, and signed their names, tive in church and school ministry, said. The tree stayed lit all through branch of service, and dates they and “participate in the life of the the season, and prayers are offered served. One veteran also did a very church, then Catholic schooling continuously. nice festive drawing of Santa Claus is free for all of their children.” Al- “This is where we were able to for them. though enrollment varies each year, honor loved ones and remember “This was actually a better situ- the student body averages slightly family members who have passed ation because it was local,” Smith more than 600 students and fami- away,” said Serena Coulton, a mid- said. lies. dle schooler at Blessed Trinity. The parish also has an outreach The tithing initiative is just one After the ceremony, the students program in Uganda where there way how Blessed Trinity school and worked with different activities that are a lot of small parishes in the parish get families to participate in focused on different members of surrounding hillside area. Some stewardship. At the school, the stu- the local and global community. of the younger grades at Blessed dent body and staff spent the feast Smith said the program stressed Trinity wrote letters to the Blessed of St. Nicholas (Dec. 6) to celebrate how the students are stewards in Trinity Nalweyo students, their sis- the school’s first Day of a Steward to “every aspect of their lives — of the ter school in Uganda. “I hope that encourage students that steward- community, of the nation.” our cards will make someone else ship is a way of life. According to One of the activities was pre- happy and brighten their day,” said the school, students and families paring food bags for the homeless, middle schooler Jacob Baes. Exercise is important when being a good steward of one’s own body, shared their time, talents, and trea- which fell under stewardship of as Blessed Trinity students learned during physical education classes. sures within their faith, their fami- their community and country. Kin- PLEASE SEE STEWARDSHIP, B7 Jan. 25-Feb. 7, 2019 Florida Catholic CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK B7

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MIAMI GARDENS | Omar Raad likes to get his hands dirty. The kind of dirty that comes from the soil he farms at the Marian Center’s newest campus addi- tion: a two-acre, USDA-certified, organic urban farm, the first and only one of its kind on any archdi- ocesan property. “I like growing vegetables. Look, the lettuce is growing,” Raad said as he pointed to the fields where the leafy green is vis- ibly growing alongside an assort- ment of other produce like kale, bok choy, zucchini, tomatoes and more. “We can put ranch (dressing) on the lettuce,” joked Christopher Sister Lidia Valli, left, and Sister Filomena Mastrangelo, along with Sister Filomena Mastrangelo, of the Sisters of St. Joseph Benedict Abreu, another Marian Center staff from the Marian Center, help student Ariana Fortuna hold Cottolengo, guides Francis Ferrer as he presents Sister Elizabeth farmer. on to the gift basket of veggies grown at the urban farm. (SISTER Worley, archdiocesan COO, with a gift basket filled organic produce Both Abreu and Raad are cli- ELIZABETH WORLEY | COURTESY) grown. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC) ents of the Marian Center’s Adult Day Training program, which ami Herald about the urban farm provides recreational, social, oc- at St. Simon’s Episcopal Church. cupational and vocational servic- “I saw this article about a farm- es to individuals with intellectual er named Moses and how he’s and developmental disabilities growing in a little church nearby over the age of 21. Urban organic and I said, ‘We can do that. We farming is the latest addition in have land. And the adults can educational and training oppor- work it,’” Fogarty recalled. tunities. As a farmer, Kashem looks for On Nov. 20, Archbishop Thom- long-term stability in land be- as Wenski blessed the grounds cause of the time, infrastructure and crops at the Marian Center, and cost required to set up a farm. which is located along N.W. 37th “I was looking for professional- Avenue, just south of St. Thomas ism on the end of the landowners University in Miami Gardens. so that they knew how to make a Marian Center student Ariana “This is truly the work of hu- strong lease,” he said. Fortuna carries a basket of man hands,” the archbishop said. The lease with the Archdiocese veggies grown at the Marian “As we say in the offertory of the of Miami was negotiated and ap- Center that was presented to the Mass, ‘Blessed are you, Lord God proved earlier this year. The Farmer Moses Kashem rides a tractor as he prepares the Marian archbishop. (SISTER ELIZABETH of all creation,’ because this is a documents and permits required Center’s land for urban farming. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC) WORLEY | COURTESY) cooperation between God and all for farming and agriculture were of us; because we plant, but God also acquired, including a USDA makes the plants grow.” seal of approval for organic pro- Also helping the plants and duce. the project grow is head farmer Because the Marian Center is Moses Kashem, founder of St. Si- not located in a typical agricul- mon’s Farm and the Urban Veg- tural area, the texture of the dirt etable Project in Miami. Both is sandy, and required addition- community-supported agricul- al composting and nutritional ture programs link consumers work. Slowly but surely the tex- directly to locally grown food. ture changed, and now the soil is St. Simon’s produce is available rich and ideal for planting. at Whole Foods Markets around Growing up in Cutler Bay as South Florida and is used by the middle child of a Bangladeshi MiMo’s Pinch Kitchen and other father who liked to farm, and restaurants. an Italian mother who worked Kashem — who describes him- as a nutritionist, Kashem and self as part of a newer wave of young his family learned the value of Ready to Broc and Roll with the veggies? A trailer located on Marian Center property in Miami Gardens farmers who believe in combining reaping what they sowed quite sports a produce-themed mural painted by students and clients. The center has the first and only social activism with agriculture literally: from the farm in their organic urban farm on archdiocesan property, and Marian Center clients assist with the harvest and — had never heard of the Marian backyard. As an adult, he earned care. It was blessed Nov. 20 by Archbishop Thomas Wenski. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC) Center. a Bachelor of Science in biology “I was very excited when Ma- from Florida International Uni- were good for,” Erin said. “They’re really nice individu- the only farm of its kind in South ria Fogarty reached out to me versity, and even considered a Kashem went to work for the als. I’ve had fun so far,” he said. Florida to hire adults with intel- and said, ‘There are these Ital- career in the medical field. But USDA as a horticultural special- The contract with the arch- lectual disabilities. ian nuns in a neighborhood not something was missing. His wife, ist, and that’s where he realized diocese calls for a portion of the “The goal was always to have too far from you, and we’d like for Erin, whom he was dating at the his true calling as a farmer. produce to go to the Marian Cen- meaningful work for our adults,” you to come farm and see how we time, also noticed. In July, he started preparing ter, as well as the training and said Sister Lidia Valli, Marian Cen- can do that, as far as a vocational “I could tell that he wasn’t mo- the fields at the Marian Center. supervision of clients and vol- ter executive director. “We want to program.’” tivated by it, and yet every time Along the way, he worked with unteers on farming. In fact, af- involve our adults in harvesting, Fogarty, the mother of a Mar- we would go for a walk at a differ- three or four Marian Center stu- ter teaching them the necessary in washing the vegetables. We are ian Center client and member of ent place he would point out the dents at a time, harnessing their skills, Kashem intends to employ starting a new adventure and we its PTA board, had read in the Mi- different plants and what they green thumbs. Marian Center clients, becoming are very excited.” n B10 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK Florida Catholic Jan. 25-Feb. 7, 2019 Catholic schools continue to dominate sports

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ORLANDO | With another season of fall and winter sports in the record books, Catholic schools of the dioceses of Or- lando, Palm Beach and Venice posted some impressive victories. Trinity Catholic’s volleyball team in Ocala and Blair Isenhour, a diver for Bishop Moore in Or- lando, each won state titles. Trin- ity Catholic beat Sarasota Car- dinal Mooney out of the Venice Diocese. Isenhour won her first individual state title, winning the one-meter diving. SWIMMING Isenhour, a sophomore, won the girls’ one-meter diving to help Bishop Moore finish 18th in the class 2A girls’ swim meet at Sailfish Splash Water Park Aquat- Blair Isenhour, a diver for Bishop ic Athletics Center in Stuart. The Moore in Orlando, won the one- Hornets posted 40 points. meter diving with a 375.05-point Members of the championship volleyball team of Trinity Catholic High School in Ocala shows off their Isenhour won the one-meter score. (COURTESY PHOTOS) medals after winning the all-Catholic Class 5A final. diving with a 375.05-point score. She’s the sixth Hornet girl to win 42 points. Junior Zachary Brewer with her. And we have a couple an individual swimming or div- led the Hornets with a third-place other pieces that are pretty good, ing championship since 1993. 4:35.29 in the 500 freestyle. Dan- too. It was something we could She said the victory was a iel Westgate took seventh in the work with.” surprise, because she thought 100 breaststroke in 59.62. The Celtics (24-5) also got 16 she’d possibly win in her junior In the class 1A boys’ meet, Fort kills and three aces from Kate or senior years. She figured that Myers Bishop Verot took 11th Wonus. Haley Hicks ran the Trin- she had a chance to be top five. with 67 points. Ryan Staunch led ity offense for 33 assists, while She credited her pre-dive rou- Bishop Verot with a fifth-place teammate Casey Sosnowski had tine with helping her handle her finish in the 500 freestyle in 18 assists. Reavis said the Celt- nerves. 4:31.10. Teammate Conor Cran- ics benefited from having two “My routine was to put on field was eighth in 4:39.10. seniors run the six-attacker, two- headphones and listen to music,” In the class 1A girls’ meet, Na- setter offense. After all, the se- Isenhour said. “Focus on the dive ples St. John Neumann took 17th niors reminded their teammates I was on and not any other dives.” with 33 points. Madeline Burt that it was their last chance to It took her most of the season to finished second in the 100 free- win. develop that routine. She said she style in 54.62. Burt also finished “We constantly reminded our- didn’t have a great meet until re- third in the girls’ 50 freestyle in selves of how easy it was to get gionals, because she didn’t have 23.37. Fort Myers Bishop Verot complacent. We also have a ban- a specific routine. As a result, her was 23rd with 18 points. Hannah ner that says ‘2015 state runner- mind posed a bigger challenge VanDress took seventh in the 500 up.’ That’s the worst banner on than her foes. freestyle in 5:01.48. the wall; I’d rather get fifth than “I was watching other girls second,” Reavis said. “We saw it The girls’ cross country team of Father Lopez High School in dive. It was a learning experience VOLLEYBALL every day.” Daytona Beach took fifth in the class 1A girls’ cross country state to develop the routine,” she said. Annie Cate Fitzpatrick had Cardinal Mooney (25-8) of the championships. “I had to definitely up my degree 27 kills and 20 digs to lead Trin- Venice Diocese advanced to the of difficulty and learn harder ity Catholic to its first state ti- state final for the first time since dives,” she said. “I was able to ex- tle, beating Sarasota Cardinal 2000. The Cougars were led by ecute those and get degree of dif- Mooney 25-27, 9-25, 25-17, 25-18, Ashley Skye Ekes’ 17 kills. ficulty into my score.” 15-11 in an all-Catholic Class “(Ekes) was surprising,” Reavis She said she led after the first 5A final at the Suncoast Credit recalled. “We’d watched a bunch cut, but then was third going into Union Arena in Fort Myers. Trin- of videos on them, but she was a the finals because of a lower de- ity coach Jeff Reavis said he knew kid 6-foot-2.5 who can jump out gree of difficulty on the dives. his team had potential when the of the gym. She was a matchup She then upped her difficulty on Celtics played every team tough, problem early.” the dives, putting her hardest one including state powers Tallahas- Anna Klemeyer and Sophia last. She said she hit 6.5s and 7s see Leon High and Bishop Moore. Hritz each had 12 kills for the on the scores to clinch the victo- In each loss, the Celtics took their Cougars. Trinity Catholic over- ry. When Isenhour won, celebra- foes to five games. came 10 blocks by Mooney. Ekes tion was instant. Reavis said Fitzpatrick, a ju- led Mooney’s defense with six “I literally ran up to the stands, nior who committed to play vol- blocks, while Klemeyer and Dal- grabbed my coach and my mom leyball at Penn State University, ton Judge each had four blocks. and gave them a hug,” she said. powered the offense. “She’s an Mooney also had four players “I didn’t think I would win. I was absolute hammer, nonstop mo- with double-digit digs, led by so happy for the other girls and tor,” he said. “Never backs down, Hritz’s 17 digs. Madison Brown happy and proud of myself.” relentless. As a team, you start to also has 14 digs. Other swimmers also received see something impressive, but Reavis credited Cardinal high marks. Bishop Moore’s boys something other teammates see The football team of Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers takes to took 21st in the boys 2A meet with the amount of effort to compete PLEASE SEE SPORTS, B11 the field in a big way. The team advanced to the region 3 final in 2018. Jan. 25-Feb. 7, 2019 Florida Catholic CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK B11

SPORTS region 2, Daytona Beach Father 50th-best 22-over 166. Compet- Lopez advanced to the second ing as an individual, Father Lo- FROM B10 round, which beat fellow Orlando pez’s Lisa Colee finished eighth Diocese foe Melbourne Central with an even-par 144. Catholic 23-21. West Palm Beach Mooney with shutting down Cardinal Newman also lost in the CROSS COUNTRY Fitzpatrick in the first two region 2 quarterfinals. Father Lopez girls had the best games. But he credited the Celt- In class 2A, Naples St. John finish among teams from the ics for bouncing back after a 25-9 Neumann advanced to the region Orlando, Palm Beach and Ven- loss in game 2. “The seniors, to 4 final, losing to state finalist Hia- ice dioceses, taking fifth in the a person, at no point did they leah Champagnat Catholic 21-10. class 1A girls’ cross country state believe it was over. We believe championships at Apalachee Re- in ourselves. They picked them- GOLF gional Park in Tallahassee. The selves off the floor. In the class 2A boys’ tourna- Green Wave finished fifth with Juniors led the Celtics all sea- ment, Bishop Moore finished 181 points, getting two girls in son. Fitzpatrick, a junior, led the fifth overall with a two-day 656. the top 12. Celtics this season with 476 kills Chase Gullikson finished tied for Cardinal Mooney took 14th in while adding 42 blocks, while fel- 17th at 12-over 156. In the girls’ the team race with 380 points. low junior Wonus had 209 kills tournament, Bishop Moore fin- Father Lopez freshman Mary and a team-high 72 blocks. To ished seventh with a two-day 716. Peck was sixth in 18:51.41, while repeat, the Celtics will need to Ainsley Mann took fourth with a teammate Claire McDonnell took replace both setters, as Hicks had 4-over 148, finishing four strokes 12th in 19:42.83. Madison Smith- 560 assists and Casey Sosnowski behind Plantation American Her- ers led Cardinal Mooney with a had 349 assists. itage’s Casey Weidenfeld. 72nd-best 21:30.63. In the class 6A tournament, In the class 1A boys’ tour- In class 2A boys, Bishop Bishop Moore advanced to the nament, Cardinal Mooney Moore’s boys finished 12th with Region 4 semifinals. In class 4A, finished fifth with a two-day 364 points. Sophomore Marcus Lakeland Santa Fe Catholic ad- 614. Noah Kumar led Cardinal Lisman led the Hornets with a vanced to the region quarterfi- Mooney with a two-over 146, 65th-best 17:22.02. nals. finishing four shots out of two- In class 1A boys Father Lopez way playoff. Bishop Verot’s Re- finished 12th with 310 points. FOOTBALL ece Kyle finished tied for 22nd Senior Tanner Rosolino led the In class 4A, Fort Myers Bishop with a nine-over 153. West Palm Green Wave with a 19th-best Verot advanced to the region 3 Beach Cardinal Newman’s Fort 16:53.78. Fort Pierce John Car- Blair Isenhour, a diver for Bishop Moore in Orlando, is seen diving final. In class 5A, Bishop Moore Wilt was tied for 28th with an roll’s Zachari Rohrbough fin- at the state championships. She won the one-meter diving with a lost in the first round to district 11-over 155. ished 30th overall in 17:13.23, 375.05-point score. (COURTESY PHOTO) foe Orlando Jones 14-7. In class In the class 1A girls’ tourna- running as an individual. 3A, Sarasota Cardinal Mooney ment, Fort Myers Bishop Verot In the class 2A girls’, Fort My- Freshman Jessica Bedoya fin- Emma Lorey finished 42nd in lost to Calvary Christian 34-31 finished 12th with a two-day 712. ers Bishop Verot finished 20th ished 98th in 21:14.23 for Bishop 19:53.85 running without the rest in the Region 3 quarterfinals. In Claire Sattler led Verot with a in the team race with 474 points. Verot. Orlando Bishop Moore’s of her team. n 12787-0125 B12 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK Florida Catholic Jan. 25-Feb. 7, 2019

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BONNY VAN donations. quality artwork. The paintings are Catholic News Service “This is what we came up with,” featured in a gold frame and take up said Santangelo as she opened the an entire wall. According to Davis, INDEPENDENCE, La. | St. Pa- door to a large, brightly lit room the images in the lower grades have dre Pio, St. Teresa of Kolkata and St. with cream-colored walls. The softer features with childlike eyes, Michael the Archangel are among room was filled with students, while those in the upper grades the saints keeping a close watch working at computer stations but are more realistic. Davis, who has over students at Mater Dolorosa above them on the ceiling was a been painting for 40 years, said he School in Independence. huge image of Mary Queen of Peace studied each of his subjects before The wall-sized images and their looking down on the students. beginning his work so that he could words adorn the back of every “We wanted to start with Mary incorporate that into their likeness. classroom as part of a multi-phase because that’s our mother,” said He told The Catholic Commenta- revitalization plan for the school by Santangelo. “She has that peace tor, newspaper of the Diocese of Ba- principal Cheryl Santangelo. about her, Our Lady of Peace, and ton Rouge, that the nine paintings “When I got here last year, July 5, you can see how the kids react and at the school took 513 hours total. the building was deplorable,” said respond. I haven’t had any disci- “It reminds you why we’re here. Santangelo. “The carpet was here pline problems since school start- It’s a good reminder and it’s great when my daughter went to school ed.” art,” said Liz Brady, a substitute here (35 years ago).” The artwork was painted by R.C. teacher for eighth grade in the St. Reaching out to friends and Davis, a Louisiana artist whose spe- Padre Pio classroom. church members, the principal cialty is painting landscapes. It took “Students are really impressed raised $11,500 in two weeks. An him 75 hours, lying on his back to by it and they’re careful with it. If anonymous donor also contacted paint the image of Mary. I walk too close to it, they’re like, A painting of St. Michael the Archangel covers the wall of a classroom her about renovating a classroom. “I let them guide me,” said Davis ‘Don’t get too close to that. Don’t in Mater Dolorosa School in Independence, La. (BONNY VAN, THE Santangelo said she chose the com- of the commissioned work. “I try to step on the trim. You’re not sup- CATHOLIC COMMENTATOR | CNS) puter room because it was “the understand what it is they want. I’m posed to touch it.’ They’re very pro- room that all students touch.” not an artist that needs to express tective of it.” tumor in March 2016 gave her a new bring the Catholicism back into the She said the room had filthy my opinions or artistic intent. I like Santangelo said she was inspired insight into her faith and makes her school,” she said. n flooring and old, faded curtains what’s going on here, the inspira- to “put religious feelings back in the view her work as a mission, not a hung on shower curtain rods at the tion. I like being a part of this.” school” after a discussion with a lo- job. Van is a staff writer at The Catho- windows. It also needed new wir- New paint and trim work in each cal priest. Also, the death of her son, “It’s all about God and giving our lic Commentator, newspaper of ing, which was all done through classroom highlight the museum- Johnny Santangelo, 30, from a brain faith to the Lord. And, I wanted to the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Students with intellectual disabilities find home at Catholic high KELLY SANKOWSKI intellectual disabilities. Then, just Catholic News Service a few months later, Greer met Mi- Raymond chelle Tetschner, Raymond’s mom, Tetschner, FORESTVILLE, Md. | When who had recently moved to the center, studies with some asked what his favorite thing is Washington area. The teen called of his fellow about attending Bishop McNamara the meeting a “God-cident.” students High School in Forestville, 10th- “It was always my dream to have in 2018 grade student Raymond Tetschner Raymond in Catholic high school,” at Bishop said: “It is a family.” said his mom, who recalled how in McNamara Raymond is the first student to be Arizona, four Catholic elementary High School a part of the school’s new St. Andre schools said “no” to accepting Ray- in Forestville, Program, which is designed to sup- mond before one said “yes.” Md. (JACLYN port students with intellectual dis- “We had a real crisis of faith LIPPELMANN, abilities in an inclusive setting. when four said ‘no,’” she explained, CATHOLIC “I’ve been in Catholic education adding that sending him to a Catho- STANDARD for 30 years, and I think a Catholic lic school “is especially deep in our | CNS) school should be a place for all chil- hearts” because Raymond was ad- dren,” said Marco Clark, president opted through Catholic social ser- and CEO of Bishop McNamara. “Of- vices. ten, there are barriers of socioeco- After Tetschner and Greer met, nomics, barriers of learning styles, Raymond applied to the school Since Holy Cross, an all-girls the other students for most subjects. for us,” but added that he knows barriers of geography. One of those and was accepted, and the family school, had the only inclusion pro- “Being fully included not only there is a large community of peo- barriers should not be intellectual moved to be closer to Bishop Mc- gram of this type in the Archdio- helps Raymond. It helps other kids ple who are looking for a Catholic disabilities. If we are truly a pro-life Namara. cese of Washington, there had been as well,” she said, making them less school for children with disabilities. community, that means we need to “We were ready to say ‘yes’ and no high-school level inclusion pro- fearful of interacting with people “We will continue to grow; we be pro-lifespan.” they were ready to say ‘yes’ to us,” gram in the archdiocese for boys who have disabilities. will continue to keep our doors The new program, which com- Greer told the Catholic Standard, with intellectual disabilities before When Raymond first began at open to more students, because we plements the school’s already exist- the archdiocesan newspaper. this year. the school, Tetschner said the stu- know it is the right thing to do,” said ing St. Joseph Program for students To fund the new program, Bishop Raymond and his parents work dents seemed a little fearful, but Clark, adding that he was grateful to with high-incidence disabilities, McNamara High School received with his teachers to develop his now that he is in their classes, “it the Tetschner family for believing in has been in the works for years as a grant from the Catholic Coali- schedule, which includes a mix- is so heartwarming to see one of Bishop McNamara High School. the school has been researching tion of Special Education, which ture of college preparatory classes, the big football players yell down He understands fears that some how to develop it. has awarded nearly 60 grants to 30 electives and one-on-one instruc- the hall, ‘Hi Raymond!’” “They are schools face about starting a similar Abigail Greer, the school’s direc- Catholic schools in eight Maryland tion with the coordinator of the St. starting to take an interest in him program, but he thinks it is neces- tor of student support, and Anne counties totaling more than $1 mil- Andre Program. Raymond said his and be friends,” she said. sary to “just plunge forward, know- Dillon, who now serves as the di- lion since 2004. The program also favorite class is theology because he Outside the classroom, Raymond ing the Holy Spirit is guiding you rector of special education for the received funding from Tribute 21, a likes to talk about God. participates in school life too. He is and there is grace to be gained, and Archdiocese of Washington, visited component fund of the Community Michelle Tetschner said if her son a manager of the football team, has figure it out as you go along.” n the Academy of the Holy Cross in Foundation for the National Capital attended a public school, he would a role in the school play and is a Kensington last year to see how Region, dedicated to raising aware- have been segregated from the rest choir member. Sankowski is a reporter for the Cath- they run their program that serves ness and raising funds to support of his peers, while at Bishop McNa- Clark said the future of the pro- olic Standard, newspaper of the students with developmental and those with Down syndrome. mara he is in the same classroom as gram is “whatever God has in store Archdiocese of Washington. B14 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK Florida Catholic Jan. 25-Feb. 7, 2019 Teen draws on faith for saintly digital illustrations STACY RAUSCH loads, but prints of the saints have Pohlmeier was able to choose the Catholic News Service ended up in some unexpected saint for each month, OSV will print places. them and she will receive a portion DUMFRIES, Va. | For high Rosemary Ciccarone, a fifth- of sales. The calendar — which sold school student Rebecca Pohlmei- grade teacher and student council out of the first print run — is being er, it all started with her love of St. adviser from Epiphany School in sold through OSV’s website and on Therese of Lisieux and drawing. Culpeper, Virginia, reached out amazon.com. Now Pohlmeier, a student at John to Pohlmeier after hearing about “Having OSV reach out to me and Paul the Great Catholic High School the drawings from the teen’s aunt, be recognized by someone so big in Dumfries, has a business, Glory Kathy Chada. “We discussed how is awesome,” she said. “I love how Be Prints, which she named for an cool it would be to have each class- many more people my drawings unselfish reason: to raise funds room choose a patron saint,” Cicca- will reach and that they are help- to attend this year’s WorkCamp, a rone said. ing me spread the little messages weeklong service program for teen- There are 15 classrooms at the of saints and are an inspiration to agers in the Diocese of Arlington. school with a patron saint and a others.” Instead of going down the typical Glory Be Print hanging outside each Being a young business owner path of writing letters to family and door. The student council paid for and running a faith-based art en- friends asking for donations to fund the project. terprise has been an incredible ex- her trip, she wanted to work for it. “We love the prints,” Ciccarone perience. She said she has received The 16-year-old opened a shop said. “On a personal level, I also a lot of support from her family and Rebecca Pohlmeier of Dumfries, Va., draws an illustration of St. Juan on Etsy, an online website, in Feb- bought a print for my home, of Mary other Catholic artists. When asked Diego on her iPad. The 16-year-old started her illustrated saints' ruary at the suggestion of her par- and Martha.” if she plans to expand her drawings business, Glory Be Prints. Below, an illustration of St. Patrick created ents, Melissa and Keith. Her father Another request to collaborate beyond the saints, Pohlmeier said, by Rebecca hangs outside a classroom at Epiphany School in Culpeper, is advertising account manager with the teen came from Our Sun- “I can’t imagine doing this with Va. (PHOTOS BY MELISSA POHLMEIER, CATHOLIC HERALD | CNS) at the Arlington Catholic Herald, day Visitor in Huntington, Indiana. anything else. I have such a connec- newspaper of the Diocese of Arling- After seeing her Etsy shop, Gretchen tion to the saints, praying to them ton. Within a few weeks, she had her Crowe, Our Sunday Visitor editor- and learning from them.” trip paid for. in-chief, approached Pohlmeier to The teen, whose passion for the “It was so exciting to get the an- explore a partnership to have a cal- Catholic faith shines through in nouncement about my first sale,” endar printed and sold through the conversation, said she took on the she said. “And, it’s been wonderful publishing company. motto, “For the greater glory of to see how people are reacting to “Rebecca has a beautiful eye for God,” last year, and her business the drawings, where the prints are design, and she captures small de- name — suggested by her brother being used and how many places in tails of each saint that make looking — fits her perfectly. n the U.S. and other countries sales at the images both fun and inspir- have come from.” ing,” Crowe said. “Each image has Rausch is production editor of the Since she created that first piece a corresponding quote or prayer, Arlington Catholic Herald, newspa- of art, her favorite saint and patron which makes the connection with per of the Diocese of Arlington, Vir- has been joined by more than 50 il- each saint that much stronger.” ginia. lustrated saints including her new- est, Sts. Paul VI and Oscar Romero. The illustrations are currently On the cover... being sold only as digital down- At top right, Grace Dickinson, a senior at Cardinal Mooney High School in Sarasota, performs a deadlift as teammates and coaches watch during practice of the girls’ weightlifting team. See story, Page B4. At bottom left, a student of Blessed Trinity School in Ocala participates in a stewardship activity of making peanut butter sandwiches for a local kitchen. See story, Page B6. At bottom right, a student of Hope Rural School in Indiantown participates in lessons during Spanish class. See story, B2.

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