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Kalyani Raju stands with Mother Teresa at the motherhouse of the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, Teachers gather during a meeting at host St. Clare Students arrive for the first day of school at Epiphany India in this undated photo. (COURTESY) Parish this month as the new school year kicks off. Cathedral Catholic School in Venice. (BOB REDDY | FC) During the meeting, new teachers were welcomed by diocesan school leaders and members of the diocesan One woman’s staff. (LINDA REEVES | FC) Diocese life with Students, schools return Mother Teresa teachers ready for new year for new year Even though she was raised in the south of In- Although the first day of school brings the dia, Kalyani A. Raju grew up knowing nothing promise of new beginnings, new friends and new about Mother Teresa of Kolkata until she was in Catholic schools are in session, and more than adventures, invariably this critical day can bring graduate school in the 1970s. Raju began reading 6,000 students are engaged in learning new skills forth strong emotions and even some tears. the book “Something Beautiful for God” by Mal- and tools for obtaining meaningful and fulfilling As if on cue, tears were shed and smiles beamed colm Muggeridge. At the end of the book was the Christian lives. Catholic school teachers began — from students, parents and teachers alike — address to the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata. preparing days before school doors opened Aug. when the new academic year began throughout “I copied the address of the motherhouse with 15. There were principal meetings and teacher the Diocese of Venice Aug. 10. Friends are reunit- one intention: When I get my first salary, ... I want- workshops. New teachers gathered at host St. ed and new friends are made as everyone settles ed to send my first salary to Mother Teresa. How- Clare Parish in North Palm Beach to meet dioc- in to the routine of getting up early and learning ever, you give Jesus an inch and he takes a mile.” esan officials and leaders of the Office of Schools. new things. Click on the ORLANDO DIOCESE above for Click on the PALM BEACH DIOCESE for more Click on the VENICE DIOCESE above for more more on this story. on this story. on this story.

E-Edition E-Edition ExclusivE ExclusivE First look at Florida devastating native earthquake to serve as in Italy shepherd of Memphis Flooding cripples Louisiana www.thefloridacatholic.org | aug. 26-Sept. 15, 2016 FLORIDACatholic ORLANDO DIOCESE one woman’s life with Mother Teresa GLENDA MEEKINS Raju professed her vows and became a Mission- of the Florida Catholic staff ary of Charity in 1979. She cared for orphans at “Shi- shu Bhavan,” the home for children in Kolkata, and WINTER PARK | Even though she was raised in the helped Mother Teresa in the area of adoption. Raju south of India, Kalyani A. Raju grew up knowing nothing also became Mother Teresa’s personal assistant, about Mother Teresa of Kolkata until she was in graduate answering letters and handling the large volume of school in the 1970s. It was through a series of events in her correspondence that was received. She served un- life that God’s transforming grace led her to a life she would til 1996 and then chose to leave the order because have never imagined for herself. of a disability. Raju, who is 65, will be traveling to Mother Teresa’s order, the Missionaries of Charity, be- Rome for Mother Teresa’s canonization Sept. 4 gan making headlines in the 1970s while caring for refu- and will stay with the sisters of the Missionaries gees dying from cholera who had migrated from Pakistan of Charity. during the Bangladesh Liberation War. Raju began reading Raju describes “Mother,” as she affection- the book “Something Beautiful for God” by Malcolm Mug- ately refers to her, as the “anawim” a Hebrew geridge. At the end of the book was the address to the Mis- word meaning the poor of Yahweh. sionaries of Charity in Kolkata. “Mother Teresa’s heart “I had just started teaching in a college,” ‘Mother Teresa’s mirrored the Virgin Mary’s recalled Raju, a parishioner of St. Margaret humility of heart, purity of Mary in Winter Park. “I copied the address of heart mirrored life and generosity of spirit,” the motherhouse with one intention: When Raju said. She was not at all I get my first salary, in gratitude to God for the Virgin Mary’s surprised when Pope Francis announced my academic success, out of thanksgiving, I humility of heart, that Mother Teresa would be canonized wanted to send my first salary to Mother Te- during the Year of Mercy, for as she put it, resa for her work. However, you give Jesus an purity of life and “She was someone who lived the blessed- inch and he takes a mile,” she laughed. “He generosity of spirit’ ness of the beatitudes.” not only wanted my first salary, he wanted “She was the missionary who re- all of my salaries. Jesus wanted me to give my — Kalyani Raju sponded to the call of God to manifest wholehearted free service to the poorest of his mercy in the misery around her clois- the poor.” tered convent, cost what it may,” Raju She eventually wrote to Mother Teresa who invited her added. “She lived what she believed, engaging in the to come to Kolkata. She left the day she received the letter corporal and spiritual works of mercy to the outcasts and joined the sisters three days later. The morning after and rejects of human society day in and day out. The At top, Kalyani Raju stands with Mother Teresa at the she arrived at the motherhouse, she arose to find the sisters Gospel came alive through her missionaries ministering motherhouse of the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, India. preparing for Mass. Asking to join them, they found her a to the least of his brothers and sisters; seeking and serv- Above is a collection of photos offered by Raju during her time place in the small chapel. At the sign of peace, she turned to ing Jesus in those forsaken by human society throughout with the sisters, and the Constitutions, the rule book for the find Mother Teresa looking into her eyes. the world.” n order, which included a signed note from Mother Teresa. Saints of mercy show us the way

Teresa of KolKaTa it, she became increasingly concerned about lepers and expanded to include leprosy out- Canonization day: Sept. 4, 2016 the poverty and despair that surrounded the reach clinics throughout Kolkata, and also Feast day: Sept. 5 convent. opened the Children’s Home of the Immacu- The Church is preparing to celebrate the While traveling to an annual retreat Sept. late Heart for orphans and homeless youths. canonization of Mother Teresa who’s life 10, 1946, she received another calling from By the time of Mother Teresa’s death in of loving service continues to inspire and God. “I was to leave the convent and help 1997, what started as a 13-member congrega- touch lives nearly 20 years after her death. the poor while living among them. It was an tion in Kolkata had grown into a worldwide This saint reminds us of the corporal works order. To fail would have been to break the mission with more than 4,000 sisters running mercy to feed the hungry, give drink to the faith.” She began her service to the poorest and working in orphanages, AIDS hospices, thirsty, clothe the naked, shelter the home- of the poor in 1948, dressed in a simple white caring for refugees, the blind, disabled, aged, less and visit the sick. She also reminds us sari with a blue border. She received basic alcoholics, the poor, homeless, and victims of the spiritual works of mercy to instruct medical training at Holy Family Hospital of floods, epidemics and famine. Members the ignorant, or share our faith with others, and then set out for the slums. She was soon adhere to four vows: chastity, poverty, obedi- comfort the afflicted and forgive offenses joined by other dedicated women. ence and “wholehearted service to the poor- willingly. In 1950, she received Vatican permission est of the poor.” Blessed Teresa of Kolkata was born Agnes to start a diocesan congregation that would To those who asked her for more detailed thing, even my sins, and he has surrounded Gonxha Bojaxhiu Aug. 26, 1910, in Macedo- become known as the Missionaries of Char- information on her program and how she me in the tenderness of his love. Now and nia. Her father died when she was 8 years old, ity. Its mission was to care for “the hungry, the intended to organize her “works of mercy,” forever I belong completely to my Crucified leaving the family in financial limbo. At 18, naked, the homeless, the crippled, the blind, Mother Teresa replied that she always strove Spouse.” she joined the Sisters of Loreto in Ireland. She the lepers, and all those people who feel un- to have the same beginning, the same middle, • The end: “Working for the sanctifica- chose the name Teresa, after St. Theresa of wanted, unloved, uncared for throughout and the same end. She explained it this way: tion of the poor, to give saints to God.” Lisieux, the patron saint of missionaries. The society.” Her work quickly took root in other • The beginning: “We always start by How can we follow Blesses Teresa’s ex- slight woman with a heart entirely devoted to countries. cleaning latrines: This is how we begin to ample to serve the poorest of the poor? In God’s service wanted to become a mission- The Missionaries of Charity served a hos- open hearts.” her own words, “Know poor people in your ary. Mother Teresa arrived in Kolkata in 1929 pice for Kolkata’s poor, allowing them to die • The middle: “I love Jesus with all my own home and local neighborhood,” and “do and began teaching. Although she enjoyed with dignity. The order opened a home for heart and with all my being. I gave him every- small things with great love.” n Aug. 26-Sept. 15, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 2 Parishes prepare for Blessed Mother Teresa canonization Parishioners GLENDA MEEKINS FOLLOWING BLESSED TERESA’S EXAMPLE at St. of the Florida Catholic staff Margaret There are many ways to follow in the merciful example set Mary in by Blessed Teresa of Kolkata. Here are some suggestions Winter WINTER PARK | Blessed of opportunities within the Orlando Diocese: Park stuff Mother Teresa of Kolkata will be bags with canonized Sept. 4 by Pope Francis. Catholic Charities of Central Florida provides opportunity to help people in need, Mother In preparation for her canoniza- to alleviate hunger, prevent homelessness, provide access to health care and Teresa tion, parishioners of St. Margaret care for refugees. For information, visit www.cflcc.org/volunteer/. memorabil- Mary Parish in Winter Park and St. Hope CommUnity Center in Apopka, a service learning community dedicated to ia to com- Mary Magdalen Parish in Maitland the empowerment of Central Florida’s immigrant and working poor communi- memorate are commemorating the founder of ties, has volunteer opportunities for bilingual, licensed mental health counselors, her life and the Missionaries of Charity. licensed social workers and tutors. For information, visit http://www.hcc-offm. encourage Families and friends gathered at org/how-to-help/. others to St. Margaret Mary Parish to stamp The diocesan Mission Office works together with the people in Orlando’s sister be saints. bags with quotes from the famous Diocese of San Juan de la Maguana in the Dominican Republic. Missioners are (GLENDA nun known for taking care of the needed in the areas of construction, education and health care. For information, MEEKINS “poorest of the poor.” They then visit www.orlandodiocese.org/ministries-offices/mission-office-welcome/. | FC) filled the bags with items that will help parishioners learn more, in- dren’s faith formation at the parish, by inviting them on a “hometown cluding a magnet with a Mother said, “The kits made it approach- pilgrimage” to complete 2,016 acts Teresa quote, adhesive bandages to able for families because they are of mercy by the Sept. 4 canoniza- remind people of how she cared for so busy. So this is something they tion. Helping them to reach their the sick, an informational book- can leave in the car or pray while goal will be the “Wake up to morn- mark about her life, and a pam- they’re waiting in the parking lot ing of mercy” event, Sat., Aug. 27, phlet explaining the canonization for a sports practice. This helps from 9 a.m. to noon. The morning process. The parish will also show make it a part of their day, in an will offer opportunities to perform “The Letters,” a movie of her life, easy convenient way. Mother Te- all seven corporal works of mercy later this month. resa is a saint a lot of people know, benefitting local charities and Kristie Altman, director of chil- so it shows us that we too can be ministries, as well as provide mu- saints.” sic, food and fellowship. For every Lori Reinneck, director of family work of mercy, the parish tithing life, added, “We are hoping it will fund will donate $5 to the Mission- Bishop John Noonan invites you to: encourage people to try and get out aries of Charity in Mother Teresa’s and do the work.” honor. Representatives of the par- St. Mary Magdalen Parish is also ish will be presenting it to Mission- helping parishioners and the com- aries of Charity in Rome while at- munity put their faith in action tending the canonization. n Ministry leaders to gather for conference Sept. 17

GLENDA MEEKINS place over four sessions. Topics in- of the Florida Catholic staff clude: lectio divina, teaching teen- MINISTRY FORMATION CONFERENCE agers how to pray, aging with grace, ORLANDO | For almost two and best practices for working with decades, catechists, ministry lead- special-needs children in the class- September 17 | 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. ers and volunteers have gathered to room. Formation opportunities learn more about their faith, share will touch upon the four pillars of their experiences, and unite in fel- formation: intellectual, spiritual, Over 100 exciting workshops to benefit all ministries: lowship at the annual Ministry human and pastoral. Formation Conference (formerly Keynote speaker Dr. Hosffman · Catechist Formation · Family Ministry · Liturgy known as Faith Formation Day). Ospino will highlight the cultural · Catholic Schools · Young Adult Ministry · And More! This year’s conference will be held dynamics of parishes across the · Adult Ministry · Youth Ministry Sept. 17 at Bishop Moore Catholic country as an expert on religious High School in Orlando with the education and ministry, particu- theme “Disciples of Mercy,” in ob- larly in intercultural settings. Bilingual General Session Featuring: Dr. Hosffman Ospino, Ph.D. servance of the Year of Mercy. The conference itself celebrates Assistant Professor of Hispanic Ministry and Religious Education, Boston College Dennis Johnson Jr., secretary for the many cultures in the diocese laity, family and life for the diocese, by offering workshops in English, WHERE: said the theme was chosen in keep- Spanish, Creole and Portuguese, Bishop Moore Catholic High School ing with Pope Francis’ focus on as well as addressing topics on 3901 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL 32804 “missionary discipleship” and the cultural diversity within par- Jubilee of Mercy. ishes. COST: $40 Includes: morning hospitality, “The word ‘disciple’ means to be “The experience of being in min- a follower of Jesus,” Johnson said. istry and learning with ministers lunch, keynote, four workshops “In my work, it is being a catechist, is the greatest value of the confer- CONTACT: one who echoes Christ. I think of ence,” Johnson said. “You really see [email protected] • 407-246-4910 when a bell tolls. We are to be that the face of the diocese with all of www.orlandodiocese.org/DisciplesOfMercy gong of Christ ringing out in a way our colors, peoples, approaches and that is not intrusive or imposing, lenses. That experience of solidarity but is supportive and encouraging and camaraderie is a great way to RegistRation open now! 36393-0826 with an ear of empathy.” start the catechetical year.” n Bishop John Noonan will start To register: www.orlandodiocese.org/disciplesofmercy the day with prayer followed by To register, visit www.orlando more than 100 workshops taking diocese.org/disciplesofmercy. 3 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Aug. 26-Sept. 15, 2016 Black Catholics meet to plan and pray CHRISTINE COMMERCE conference. “We don’t want black Florida Catholic correspondent people to feel like a stranger in the Gretchen Catholic Church. It’s important that Demps ORLANDO | Members of the Af- we enrich ourselves and support Simmons, coordinator rican-American Catholic commu- each other.” of the day of nity gathered at St. Andrew Parish Bishop John Noonan led the reflection for in Orlando Aug. 6 for prayer, reflec- opening prayer and spoke about the National tion, discussion and fellowship. The the rich and beautiful traditions Black Catholic meeting was a prelude to the Na- of black Catholics, who were way Congress, tional Black Catholic Congress XII ahead of the Vatican when they speaks to that will take place July 6-9, 2017, in first gathered in New Orleans in the the Catholic Orlando. The congress, founded in 1860s. African- 1889 by Daniel Rudd who was born “You created a vision for the American to slaves in 1854, is held every five Church … that was all embracing, community years to support the spiritual, theo- all enculturating and all encom- Aug. 6. logical, educational and ministerial passing,” Bishop Noonan said. (ANDREA growth of its members. “You, the African-American com- NAVARRO | FC) Gretchen Demps Simmons, a munity, have listened to the word of volunteer with St. Andrew who co- God and brought the gift of Christ ordinated the event, said it was a to one another in hard times and in day for reflection and an opportuni- challenging times.” ty to bring topics of concern forward He added that sometimes we to send to Congress for next year’s try to categorize people and make about social issues such as poverty, “The real issue is do we see Christ yourself and to do good,” she said. conference, which has the theme, them into something else, but we homelessness, feeding the hungry, in one another?” asked Bishop “Act out of social justice; don’t just “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me: need to respect the culture and dig- adoption vs. abortion, gun violence, Noonan, who spoke of the need talk about it. We’ve just got to hit the Act justly, love goodness and walk nity of each person and celebrate all the relationship between the black to sit down and see each other as pavement and not just have conver- humbly with your God.” cultures and their traditions. community and police, and social humans. “The road is long and full sations all the time.” “The goal is to address issues rel- Ada E. Crosby of Holy Cross justice. To act justly, Crosby called of many obstacles, but we need to Father Leo Hodges, pastor of St. evant to black Catholics,” said Sim- Parish, who was a former leader for people to open their hearts, not keep moving. We need to celebrate Andrew Parish, said the day of re- mons, who hopes to hold additional of the ministry for persons of Afri- just their minds. what each community is. We have flection was a good way to get in- days of reflection leading up to the can descent at Holy Cross, spoke “Since fear and ignorance are to show we treat everyone equally volved on a grass-roots level. like close first cousins, where you and with dignity.” “It’s a great way to give life to find one, you’re sure to find the oth- In addition to the call for edu- the conference,” he said. “Unity is er,” she said. “Help these dysfunc- cation, Crosby encouraged oth- part of the Gospel message and to Newsbrief tional family members by being an ers to get involved by voting, call that forth is what the Church agent of healing.” engaging in the community and needs.” n Collection set for diocesan Mission Office Bishop Noonan also addressed becoming a mentor to high-risk the violence that has been erupting children. For information on next year’s The Mission Office annual col- they receive scholarships, few can across the nation between blacks “What God wants more than sac- National Black Catholic Con- lection will be Sept. 17-18. It is an afford the housing costs. Even for and police officers. rifice is to love people as you love gress, visit http://nbccongress.org. opportunity to support the work be- those who can, there is often a six- ing done in Orlando’s sister diocese month to one-year waiting period in the Dominican Republic through before they can begin. The voca- educational efforts, pastoral servic- tional program would help fill that Parish statue unveiled es, construction projects and medi- gap and offer career options. “The cal assistance. This year, the goal is expense of starting and maintain- to raise $500,000. “The biggest proj- ing the vocational program is high,” ect right now is the high school resi- explained Sister Mackay. “Also, dency program because we’ve gone presently we only have two dormi- from 28 students to 41 students and tories that are filled to capacity. Our it takes a lot just to feed and clothe hope is to be able to build more dor- them and find the people to super- mitories to eventually house up to vise them,” explained Ursuline Sis- 80 students. ter Bernadette Mackay, director of “The generosity of the people in the Mission Office. “We hope this the diocese over the past years has year to be able to start a vocational created a hopeful vision of a new to- program to provide them with class- morrow,” she continued. es in electricity, mechanics, home For more information on how economics, computer science and to support the Mission Office with economics.” mission trips, donations or vol- Sister Mackay said while all the unteer work, visit http://www. students graduate with the academ- orlandodiocese.org/ministries- ic ability to attend university, even if offices/mission-office. 36329-0826

Father Paul Henry, left, former pastor of St. John Vianney Parish in Orlando, joins Father Miguel Gonzalez, current pastor, at the unveiling and blessing of the parish’s new statue of St. John Vianney Aug. 6. Bishop John Noonan celebrated Mass and blessed the new statue which shows the saint telling a young boy, “You have shown me the way to Ars. I will show you the way to heaven.” (ANDREA NAVARRO | FC) Aug. 26-Sept. 15, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 4 Bring your faith to serve common good

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GLENDA MEEKINS charity found her an apartment Carmelita of the Florida Catholic staff and has been providing her rent Gammons through the Orange County rapid is most ORLANDO | Carmelita Gam- rehousing grant since May 2016. grateful mons and her 17-year-old son were Catholic Charities has also been for being living on the streets. After her providing case management — in- able to mother’s death in 2014, she moved cluding employment services, bud- cook in her family from Chicago to Orlando get counseling, education, resourc- her own in hopes of a fresh start and a better es and transportation — to help her home life. But as many have experienced, become self-sufficient. Catholic thanks to getting back on her feet was harder Charities partnered with St. Vin- Catholic than she anticipated. Her son was cent de Paul Society in Apokpa to Charities frustrated and angry and she won- provide Gammons with furniture and the rapid dered if she had made the right de- for the two-bedroom apartment, rehousing cision. and also provided the basics of pots program. “Without Catholic Charities, we and pan, utensils and linens. (GLENDA would still be on the streets,” said Capetillo said she remembers MEEKINS Gammons. She glanced at Catho- the first thing Gammons did when | FC) lic Charities of Central Florida she got to her new apartment. “She case manager Anita Capetillo and was so excited about being able to smiled. “I don’t know what I would cook her own food,” Capetillo said. do without her. She helped us get a “At the Coalition (for the Homeless), place to live. She found me furni- you eat the food that is provided ture. She got us food. We didn’t have and it’s on a schedule. Carmelita anything. I can’t even explain to you was just happy to make a home- what this means.” cooked meal.” Upon arriving in Orlando, Gam- Gammons laughed heartily as our Family Stability Program be- Catholic Charities of Central Flori- that had ever happened to me, but it mons had found a job working as a she recounted, “I told Anita to bring cause we are housing the literally da in different capacities for the past turned out to be the best. Without it, telemarketer, but was not making me sweet potatoes and cabbage and homeless, as opposed to preventing 20 years, said, “It is so rewarding to I would have never met Anita, and enough money to rent a home or an pork chops. I was so happy. It was so homelessness. With this rapid re- see people come into this program my son and I would still be on the apartment. She was living paycheck nice to be able to cook in my own housing program — which means and see how their life changes. I’ve streets.” n to paycheck in hotels then she lost kitchen.” exactly as it reads — we house the walked this journey with Carmeli- her job. With no savings to fall back Heather Knoop, program man- homeless families first and then do ta. I was there when she was at the Any family inquiring about rapid on, she and her son needed help. ager for the Family Stability Pro- home-based case management, shelter. I helped get her bags and rehousing is encouraged to call 211 She was staying at the Coalition gram, said it is all part of Catholic linking them to other resources in brought her to her apartment. I’ve and speak to someone from Coordi- for the Homeless for nine months, Charities’ strategic plan to align the community to sustain housing been there every step of the way.” nated Entry System. Catholic Chari- and the Homeless Services Network with homeless services. She ex- through increased income, budget- Looking back over her ordeal, ties accesses the system to track and connected her to Catholic Charities plained the idea behind the grant. ing and tenant education.” Gammons said, “I thought that go- monitor the homeless families enter- of Central Florida in April 2016. The “Rapid rehousing is different from Capetillo, who has been with ing to a shelter was the worst thing ing the system. Catholic Charities goes mobile in Volusia Newsbrief Consider Staff Report years as a case manager and con- tinues in the role with this new ap- Catholic ORLANDO | Catholic Charities proach. in Volusia County is now making it “There are many working poor in Charities for easier for people to obtain the ser- Volusia County in need of our ser- vices provided by its Family Stabil- vices,” Van Dyke said. “We are here adoption ity Program. After closing the office to help them make a plan of action Catholic Charities will hold on White Street in Daytona Beach, so that a difficult situation such as an orientation/information ses- the charity has opened four new an illness or major car repair does sion Sept. 10, 10 a.m.-noon, at offices in Volusia County and are not cause someone to become Santa Fe Catholic High School, more able to meet people where homeless.” 3110 U.S. 92 E., Lakeland, to help they are. As a case manager, Van Dyke as- families discern whether adop- The Family Stability Program, sesses situations of those who call tion is for them and guide them operated by Catholic Charities of to determine if they qualify for the in navigating through the adop- Central Florida, helps to prevent Family Stability Program’s financial tion journey. homelessness in Volusia County. Its and other support services. If they Adoption caseworkers with three goals are to serve the working qualify, he schedules an appoint- Catholic Charities of Central poor who experience a crisis and ment at a location close to their Florida understand the excite- are seeking financial assistance to home or work. The financial assis- ment, anxiety, frustrations and remain in their homes; provide im- tance can be crucial to preventing uncertainty involved in adop- portant resources to people in need homelessness because renters can tions. who are facing the threat of eviction often be evicted from their apart- David Van Dyke, case manager with Catholic Charities of Central From the history of adoption or other crisis; and provide services ment if they don’t pay their elec- Florida, makes a home visit to Serena English who was in danger of to becoming “adoption ready,” that are convenient for people in tric bill. For those who qualify, the losing her home. (CHRISTINE YOUNG | FC) the presentation will orient fam- need to access. Family Stability Program provides ilies considering this avenue to To help more people access ser- the funds needed to keep people in in Ormond Beach. Catholic Chari- love can reach out beyond the walls parenthood through domestic vices, the Family Stability Program their homes. ties is hoping to make its services of church,” said Gary Tester, execu- infant adoption. Learn more has partnered with parishes to in- Van Dyke has four offices located available at more locations in Volu- tive director of Catholic Charities of about the requirements and troduce a new concept with a focus in three churches and a thrift store sia County. Central Florida. n laws, as well as ask questions on mobile case management. This in Volusia County: Sacred Heart “We seek to be the compassion- and voice concerns. approach provides vital services to Parish in New Smyrna, St. Clare ate and merciful face of Jesus Christ To contact Van Dyke and request Attendance does not mean people when and where they are Parish in Deltona and Prince of in our community. It’s our calling services from the Family Stability acceptance to the program. needed most. David Van Dyke has Peace Parish in Ormond Beach, as to serve people in need, regardless Program for Homeless Prevention in To preregister, email mel- served Catholic Charities for 15 well as the Hand Me Up thrift store of religious affiliation, so that God’s Volusia County, call 407-797-1281. [email protected]. Aug. 26-Sept. 15, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 6

Schools open with record growth, enhancements For many of the diocese’s Catholic schools, the new year was ushered in with record enrollments, renovations and exciting developments. At Father Lopez Catholic High School in Daytona Beach, 2016 is another record-setting year for enrollment with 485 students. Bishop Moore Catholic High School in Orlando welcomed Sister Kristi Bergman of the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary as the new coordinator of faith devel- opment. The first day of school also offered the first look at enhance- ments, including: • St. Joseph Academy in Lakeland: The Msgr. Caulfield Me- morial Butterfly Garden was completed and received the Lake- land Beautification Award. • Holy Redeemer Catholic School in Kissimmee: The school library was renovated into a state-of-the-art media center. • Holy Family Catholic School in Orlando: A new science lab is a hands-on, learning-by-doing facility, complete with lab coats.

Clockwise from right, students from Annunciation Catholic Academy in Altamonte Springs, St. Teresa in Titusville and the Basilica School of St. Paul in Daytona Beach are among the 14,000 students of the Diocese of Orlando Catholic schools who returned to class Aug. 10. New school year equals new focus on mercy

DAWN MELCHER committee created resources to help stead to be transformative, and for campus to experience the struggles as well as providing opportunities Special to the Florida Catholic live out this special year, including, our students to be changed and faced by the homeless. They will such as a day of service as part of the “181 Practical Ways to Live the Year graduate as better people.” also collect blankets, jackets and sophomore class retreat, and a mis- ORLANDO | At the diocesan of Mercy.” Resources are available During this Year of Mercy, Mel- other items which will be donated sion trip to Orlando’s sister diocese “Educator Kickoff Day” Aug. 8 at at www.orlandodiocese.org/yearof bourne Central Catholic will weave to the Homeless Coalition in Volu- in the Dominican Republic. Holy Family Parish, 1,000 educa- mercy. the theme of mercy into all service sia County. As the educators at the kickoff tors and administrators were called Phil Gorrasi, mission effective- projects, including its annual mini Amanda Livermore, mission ef- day prepared to re-enter the school to be “agents of mercy.” Henry For- ness committee member and prin- dance marathon which raises mon- fectiveness committee co-chair year with renewed enthusiasm, tier, secretary of education and su- cipal of St. Brendan Catholic School ey for the Children’s Miracle Net- and director of mission effective- Gorrasi encouraged them in their perintendent of Catholic schools, in Ormond Beach, stated, “We want work, as well as the “Community ness and planned giving at Bishop efforts of mercy. addressed the teachers saying, our students not only to know the Service Day,” where all students Moore Catholic High School in Or- “As Mother Teresa said, ‘We must “In showing each other mercy, we faith, but to live the faith. We want and faculty go into the community lando, said, “It is my hope that this do small things with great love.’ help one another to grow and move them to be the new Good Samari- to serve the elderly, the poor and year will bring about awareness of Small things which are accomplish- forward as a community, in com- tans who see something that needs others in need. God’s inexhaustible mercy for each able by all will truly be the teach- munion as the body of Christ. … By to be done and no matter how con- Maria Bilodeau, a teacher at Sa- of his children … that we see every- able moments for the students. We recognizing Christ in yourself, then venient or inconvenient, they do cred Heart Catholic School in New one as our neighbor and that we will focus on serving others in the you can see Christ in others and something to right the situation.” Smyrna Beach, said the Year of meet them with love. school, the parish, the local com- serve as an agent of God’s mercy to Daniel Ensell, Melbourne Cen- Mercy is “about showing love for “In a tangible way, students will munity and our global family. Small the children.” tral Catholic High School’s campus others and reaching out.” This year, participate through acts of service things, perhaps, but things that will All 37 diocesan Catholic schools minister, reflected on the educators’ students will participate in a home- which cover the full spectrum of be remembered because they are are embarking on a “Year of Mercy” role in forming students, saying, “As less lockdown, where they will sleep humanity,” she continued. In the concrete, repeatable and doable by during the new school year. The a Catholic school, it’s important for overnight in cardboard boxes on a classrooms, Bishop Moore ties its all, from the youngest in our com- newly formed mission effectiveness us to not be transactional, but in- cold night outside on the school’s curriculum into the theme of mercy munity to the oldest.” n Schools and educators take home awards LINDA CALDWELL Special to the Florida Catholic Mother Teresa. tells us that our efforts are worth it, honor encourages our community accepted the award from Super- St. Brendan Catholic School and that our students are making a to continue with its pledge of serv- intendent Henry Fortier, as well as ORLANDO | Two schools and 38 was recognized for reaching out difference in this world and in the ing others.” from Heneghan’s husband, Bobby, educators were recognized for their to the homebound of the parish lives of the elderly shut-ins of our New this year, one teacher from and son, Colin. faithful service and dedication in and community. Every Christmas, parish community.” each school was recognized for his/ “I feel honored to have been serving God and their communi- the eighth-graders visit the elderly, Melbourne Catholic High School her service and commitment to awarded the 2016 Jenni Heneghan ties during the Office of Catholic bringing small gifts and singing was recognized for its fundraising teaching, receiving a Distinguished Catholic School Leadership Award,” Schools’ annual “Educator Kickoff carols. Through these ongoing vis- efforts to benefit Children’s Miracle Teacher of the Year Award. Peddecord said. “I worked with Jen- Day,” held Aug. 8 at Holy Family Par- its, the students and elderly have Network Hospitals. The students The culminating point of the ni and I saw how much her family ish in Orlando. formed a bond. If during the year raised $37,640 during a dance-a- awards ceremony was the presen- and her community respected and St. Brendan Catholic School in the homebound person dies, the thon March 19. It was the highest- tation of the 2016 Jenni Heneghan loved her. I come to school each day, Ormond Beach and Melbourne students who have those estab- earning high school dance mara- Catholic School Leadership Award, not for the paperwork, but for the Central Catholic High School in lished relationships serve at the lit- thon in Florida. “We are truly hon- named in honor of the late prin- chance to make a difference in the Melbourne were awarded the an- urgies for the funeral. ored and humbled to have received cipal of All Souls Catholic School. lives of children. nual Blessed Mother Teresa Award “I am so very proud that our the Blessed Mother Teresa Award for The award is presented annually “I never considered receiving an in recognition of service projects school received the Blessed Mother ‘faith in action,’” said Michael Burke, to an educator who exemplifies the award for a job that I do because I they completed during the 2015- Teresa Award,” said Phil Gorrasi, the high school’s president. “It is a spirit, faith life and professionalism care about our students, but it cer- 2016 school year. The award is pre- principal. “We try to instill in our testament to our school’s Francis- of Heneghan. tainly does make me very proud to sented annually to two schools in students that they need to put their can charism. Our students, faculty Janet Peddecord, principal of St. have been chosen for this award. I the diocese that demonstrate the faith into action. We want them to and staff strive to fulfill the famous Anthony Catholic School in Lake- know that Jenni is smiling down on compassion and corporal works love and serve. We want them to be words of St. Francis, ‘It is in giving land, was moved to tears upon hear- all of us as we begin this new school of mercy exemplified by Blessed Jesus to others. This award certainly that we receive.’ This outstanding ing her name called. She graciously year.” n 7 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Aug. 26-Sept. 15, 2016

alumni presentations, guest APPOINTMENT COMMUNITY speakers and honorees. All are DIOCESAN EVENTS Bishop John Noonan has an- EVENTS welcome. 407-876-9344. WITH BISHOP JOHN NOONAN nounced the following appointment: “The Fun Four — Relive Effective Sept. 1: 20th anniversary Beatlemania”: Friday, Sept. 9, Ministry Formation Confer- first responders who put their lives celebration: Thursday, Sept. 1, and Saturday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m., St. ence: Saturday, Sept. 17, 7:30 in harm’s way for the protection of Father Tomás Hurtado to paro- 6-8 p.m., Holy Family Catholic Margaret Mary Catholic School, chial administrator of St. Augustine School, 5129 S. Apopka Vineland 526 N. Park Ave., Winter Park. a.m.-3:30 p.m., Bishop Moore Catholic people. Reception follows in parish Parish in Casselberry. Road, Orlando. “Family Fun Tickets: $35. All proceeds benefit High School, 3901 Edgewater Drive, center. Limited free parking available Night” includes live music, food, parish missionary efforts in Haiti. Orlando. Theme: “Disciples of Mercy.” on corner of North Orange Avenue and [email protected]. Bilingual keynoter: Dr. Hosffman West Robinson Street. “Come and See” retreat: Ospino. Conference is for anyone serv- Respect Life Conference: Friday, Community Business Saturday, Sept. 10, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., ing in parish or school ministry, such Oct. 14-Saturday, Oct. 15, Sts. Peter Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse, as catechists, pastoral care volunteers, and Paul Parish, 5300 Old Howell Directory 241 St. George St., St. Augustine. staff members, pastoral or finance Branch Road, Winter Park. Theme: Retreat for single Catholic women council leaders, educators. Cost: $40, “Merciful Like the Father.” Variety of ages 30-55. Includes quiet time includes lunch and workshops. www. for peace and meditation, prayer, workshops designed to help energize, ATTORNEYS ATTORNEYS Mass and sharing with religious orlandodiocese.org/disciplesofmercy/. educate and engage all Catholics on sisters. Cost: $20, includes lunch 15th annual Blue Mass: the mission of mercy and evangeliza- and snack. Register by Sept. 8. Thursday, Sept. 29, feast of St. Michael tion. Sponsored by Florida Confer- Sister Kathleen Power: 904-610- the Archangel, 12:10 p.m., St. James ence of Catholic Bishops’ Pro-Life 9228, kpower@orlandodiocese. Cathedral, 215 N. Orange Ave., Or- Coordinating Committee. Tickets and • Wills, Trusts and Probate org. • Estate and Incapacity Planning lando. Pray for the safety of dedicated registration: www.orlandodiocese.org/ Elder law attorneys Interfaith prayer service: • Guardianship and Elder Law Sept. 20, 6:30 p.m., United Church • Estate planning • Former Chairman, Estate, of Christ at The Villages in Oxford, already occurred. Couples are • Medicaid/Nursing home planning Trust and Guardianship 12514 County Road 101, Oxford. front counter. taught skills to help put the • Probate and Guardianships Committee, OCBA Pray for peace in the troubled • Pantry needs individuals past behind them and begin • Real estate closings • Member, Knights of Columbus and violent world. Sponsored by or groups (maximum of five) to “rediscovering” one another. 352- Titusville/Cocoa Beach/Viera 1355 S. International Pkwy., Ste. 2461 the Interfaith Peace Partners, a sort and stock food donations. 274-4614, www.retrouvaille.org. Volunteer shifts are Monday- 321-269-1511 Lake Mary, FL 32746 committee of Christians, Jews, • Transitus, Monday, Oct. 3, Friday, 9 a.m.-noon, and 1-4:30 Oviedo Muslims and Baha’i faiths. 407-732-7600 7 p.m., Mary, Mother of God 40th annual fall festival: p.m. 407-542-3965 www.ianlgildenlaw.com Chapel, Join the friars and the Friday, Sept. 30, 5-8 p.m.; • Emergency Family Services www.AllenderLaw.com local Franciscan Fraternity in Saturday, Oct. 1, 9 a.m.-close, clerical/administrative volunteers commemorating the passing of St. Theresa Parish, 11528 in Orlando to assist with data St. Francis. S.E. Highway 301, Belleview. entry, copying, filing and Entertainment, games, events for organization. Monday-Friday, 10 adults and children, live and silent a.m.-2 p.m. auctions, international food court. VOLUNTEERS • Receptionist with Family Bankruptcy Law • Employment and labor www.mystcc.org, 352-245-2458. NEEDED Empowerment Program in • Former Chairman, Bankruptcy • General corporate Arts and crafts show: Winter Haven: Volunteers answer phones, greet guests, schedule Committee, OCBA • Supreme Court Certified Circuit Saturday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sign language volunteers: Sunday, Oct. 23, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Parishes throughout the diocese appointments, operate copy and • Author, “Bankruptcy ... Because Life Court Mediator fax machine. Monday-Friday, 9 Happens” 1188 Buttonwood Circle Prince of Peace Parish, 600 S. need volunteer American Nova Road, Ormond Beach. Over Sign Language interpreters to a.m.-noon. Martha.Murphy@cflcc. • Helping people in our community find Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 40 booths of original works of help deaf or hearing-impaired org; 863-299-7983, ext. 103. financial peace for more than 20 years 407-865-7473 art, creative crafts and hobby individuals fully participate in • Refugee youth mentor in 816 N. Thornton Ave., Orlando Fax: 407-865-5979 crafts. Held indoors with food and the celebration of Mass each Orlando to help refugee children 407-228-1300 [email protected] refreshments available. Sponsored week. Position requires yearlong learn to speak English and learn www.bowenbankruptcylaw.com www.robertwraschlaw.com by the parish’s Council of Catholic commitment to serving one American culture. One-two hours Women. Free admission. 386-672- Saturday or Sunday Mass per weekly, flexible schedule. Must be 5272. week, and a diocesan background 21 or older. screening. Must be 18 and older. • Refugee resettlement COUNSELOR www.cflcc.org/volunteer. mentors in Orlando to “adopt-a- MASSES Notre Dame mission family” to help introduce newly Margaret Joyce McCloskey, volunteer/AmeriCorps arrived refugees to American M.A. Interpreted Mass for the program based at Hope culture and help them learn and Andrew J. Chmelir, P.A. deaf: Sundays beginning Sept. 16, practice English. • Individuals, Couples CommUnity Center, Apopka, Attorney-at-law 11 a.m. Mass, Our Lady of Lourdes is recruiting a new team of • Furniture pickups and • Family, Groups • Criminal law, family law and Parish, 1014 N. Halifax Ave., volunteers for the 2016-2017 apartment setups in Orlando: general practice Licensed Mental Health Daytona Beach. An American season. Serve your community Volunteers help staff pick up Counselor #7868 • Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake Sign Language interpreter will be while gaining job skills, earning a furniture and set up apartments National Certified Counselor and Brevard counties provided to sign. Meet in the café, stipend of $12,530, an education for refugees before they arrive. #63662 10:15 a.m., for a “deaf coffee 351 E. State Road 434, Suite A award of $5,775, as well as health Must be 18 or older and able to Scan Design Building chat” with pastries. 386-255-0433. Winter Springs, FL 32708 insurance. Service sites in Apopka lift furniture. 999 Douglas Ave., Suite 3303 and Orlando include teacher 407-327-8899 • Volunteer medical Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 assistants, tutors for elementary professionals such as MDs, PAs, [email protected] 407-920-0777 RETREATS/DAYS school and high school students, RNs, OBGYNs, EKG technicians, www.jmcflaw.com www.celebratelovelifeandyou.com adult education, immigration endocrinologists, orthopedic OF REFLECTION and citizenship services, domestic surgeons, certified health San Pedro Center retreats: violence centers, and worker educators, general and nurse Various dates, 2400 Dike and immigrant rights education. practitioners needed at each DENTAL Road, Winter Park. For more Bilingual Spanish/English is clinic. [email protected], helpful but not necessary. Attorneys-at-law information or to register: www. Lazarus Free Medical Clinic in Program runs Sept. 1-July 2017 Wildwood; [email protected], Established 1976 sanpedrocenter.org/retreats- programs, 407-671-6322. and requires 35 to 40 hours a St. Luke’s Free Medical and Dental • Contracts • Wills • Estates week. Laura Firtel, 407-484- • Senior day: Thursday, Sept. Clinic in Eustis; Kelly.Bender@ • Powers of Attorney Creating one great smile after another 773, [email protected]; Hope cflcc.org, St. Thomas Free Medical • Living Trusts and Estate Planning Dr. David J. Akkara 15, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. “Across the CommUnity Center, 407-880-4673; Generations,” led by Franciscan Clinic in St. Cloud. • All Elder Law and Probate Matters • Pain-free dentistry ndmva.org and click on Apopka. Life Choices Women’s • Accepts most PPO plans Father Vianney Cunningham • Real Property • Title Insurance and Mary Kate Wilkerson. Day Catholic Charities of Central Center, a Catholic pro-life • Foreclosures • Collections • Laughing gas for ALL your visits concludes with Mass. Cost: $15, Florida seeks volunteers for pregnancy resource center, 600 1519 W. Broadway (SR 426) • Mention this ad for a New Patient Special includes lunch. the following programs. Visit E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte www.cflcc.org /volunteer or Oviedo, FL 32765 3600 N. Formosa Ave. • Taizé prayer service: Springs, is in need of volunteer 407-365-5696 Orlando, FL 32804-3098 contact [email protected] lay counselors (training provided), Thursday, Sept. 15, 7 p.m. or 407-658-1818, ext. 1026. www.cloningerfiles.com 407-898-2371 Candlelit contemplative prayer nurses to perform ultrasounds Fax: 407-897-3303 in Mary, Mother of God Chapel. • Hospitality volunteers are (training provided), administrative needed to staff front desk of assistance, handymen, help with The hiring of a lawyer is an important [email protected] Registration required. Suggested decision that should not be based donation: $5. the food pantry in Orlando. light cleaning, and receptionists. solely upon ad vertise ments. Before you www.dentistincollegepark.com Volunteers are needed three-four Also accepting donations of baby decide, ask an attorney to send you free • Retrouvaille, Sept. 23-25. hours each week to greet guests, items, especially diapers and written information about his or her Weekend retreat for troubled gather food bags, organize the wipes. Drop off during office qualifications and experience. Call 1-888-275-9953 marriages where separation or reception area and restock the hours. 321-422-4168. divorce is a possibility or has Aug. 26-Sept. 15, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY 8

Bishop John Noonan invites you to:

MINISTRY FORMATION CONFERENCE September 17 | 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Over 100 exciting workshops to benefit all ministries: · Catechist Formation · Family Ministry · Liturgy · Catholic Schools · Young Adult Ministry · And More! · Adult Ministry · Youth Ministry

Bilingual General Session Featuring: Dr. Hosffman Ospino, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Hispanic Ministry and Religious Education, Boston College

WHERE: Bishop Moore Catholic High School 3901 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL 32804

COST: $40 Includes: morning hospitality, lunch, keynote, four workshops

CONTACT: [email protected] • 407-246-4910 www.orlandodiocese.org/DisciplesOfMercy

RegistRation open now!

To register: www.orlandodiocese.org/disciplesofmercy 36394-0826 www.thefloridacatholic.org | Aug. 26-Sept. 15, 2016 FLORIDACatholic PALM BEACH DIOCESE Students, teachers ready for new year LINDA REEVES MISSION STATEMENT of the Florida Catholic staff The mission of the Catholic Schools of the PALM BEACH GARDENS | Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach is to build learning schools are in session, and more than 6,000 communities, based on the Gospel message students are busily engaged in learning new of Jesus Christ and rich in Catholic values and skills, but also receiving tools for obtaining tradition. The schools have a commitment and responsibility to teach the “whole child” in meaningful and fulfilling Christian lives. mind, body and spirit. In developing the gifts, Catholic school teachers began preparing talents and uniqueness of their students, the days before school doors opened Aug. 15. schools seek to prepare leaders and Christian There were principal meetings and teacher stewards as a beacon of hope for the Church workshops. New teachers gathered at host St. of the future. Clare Parish in North Palm Beach to meet di- ocesan officials and leaders of the Office of Schools. The meeting began when Superintendent school education that taught them to live out Gary Gelo marched to the podium to offer his the Gospel.” welcome. “What a nice mix of folks we have Schools and teachers here do have a sig- coming to our various diocesan schools,” nificant job in helping students reach their said Gelo, glancing around the room at the spiritual, intellectual and physical potential teachers of various ages and diverse back- to succeed in any future endeavors, but also grounds. “You will enrich our schools.” to live more satisfied and meaningful lives He went over a few basics about the dio- as good citizens, caring neighbors, active cese and schools, and then discussed re- parishioners, loving mothers and fathers quirements demanded of Catholic educators Teachers gather during a meeting at host St. Clare Parish this month as the new school and leaders, who people respect and love for in the very important vocation to which they year kicks off. During the meeting, new teachers were welcomed by diocesan school who they are not just what they do or what were called. “We have a tremendous respon- leaders and members of the diocesan staff. (LINDA REEVES | FC) professions they are in. sibility,” said Gelo, emphasizing the under- Gelo is celebrating five years in his posi- taking of Catholic schools and teaching, a my husband and I made were absolutely several years and attends Mass every week.” tion, and he is receiving high marks for his true apostolate established in the footsteps worth it.” Hey’s son, Justin, graduated from St. Vin- leadership. He officially began July 1, 2011, of the greatest teacher of all, Jesus Christ. Jim and Patty Rabideau, parishioners of cent Ferrer School and Cardinal Newman after heading up Catholic schools for both “Our primary goal is to transmit the faith,” the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola in Palm High School. This fall, he returns to Georgia the dioceses of Charleston, S.C., and Shreve- Gelo said, reiterating the heart and soul of Beach Gardens, feel very strongly about Institute of Technology in Atlanta where he port, La. When he first arrived here, he told Catholic education and Catholic schools sending their girls to Catholic school. “It is will graduate in December with a degree in the Florida Catholic, “My goal is to work here, which are connected to and supported a commitment we made each other 10 years industrial engineering. “He has continued to with our school communities to first and by parishes and the Diocese of Palm Beach. ago,” said Patty Rabideau, who shared that be actively involved in volunteer work since foremost bring young people closer to Christ “We are responsible for knowing what the enrollment costs are a hardship for the fam- leaving Catholic schools, which encouraged and the Church, and secondly to ensure that Church teaches, and our job is to teach what ily, but a solid Catholic foundation for her the students to volunteer,” said Irene Hey. “At we are providing an outstanding academic the Church teaches,” said Gelo about the children is priceless. Georgia Tech, he volunteered in Engineers program for our students.” responsibilities of Catholic educators. The “You can’t put a price tag on it,” she said. Without Borders, which raises funds to help In a recent interview, Gelo said national teachers are expected to reveal the Gospel Cathleen, 13, and Katelynn, 10, attend All support underprivileged kids in other coun- studies indicate that there are three pri- message not only with books, but by words Saints School in Jupiter. “The kids are able tries. Catholic schools instilled in him the mary reasons why parents love Catholic and gestures of good behavior, witnessing to have prayer be part of their day. They can desire to give back for the many blessings he schools: the safe and secure environments and planting seeds of faith and stimulating talk openly about Jesus Christ. All Saints has received.” they provide, the excellent academic pro- students. School is definitely a Catholic School. Jesus Heather Hey is a sophomore at Florida At- grams they feature and the Catholic school There are 19 Catholic schools serving is in the house all year long.” lantic University in Boca Raton majoring in mission focused on the holistic develop- young people in the five-county diocese. Of Signs are pointing to the fact that what marketing. She attended St. Vincent Ferrer ment of children with initiatives to form those schools, two are preschools, 14 are el- goes on in Catholic schools is working and School where she set a school record for re- them not only intellectually, but physically, ementary and three are high schools. More that people love the schools. There are di- ceiving the Good Apple Service Award three morally and spiritually. “Survey after sur- than 550 professional men and women are ocesan schools that are reporting rising en- years in a row. She performed more than vey showed the same results,” he said. “All part of the school system, which has an out- rollment. School facilities and programs are 200 hours of community service each year three characteristics are evident when you standing reputation. expanding. The most profound signs that for a grand total of 700 service hours over walk into one of our Catholic schools,” Local schools are first-class, offering schools are doing a good job, however, are the three-year period. She continued to vol- adding that the Catholics schools here are strong, competitive academic curriculums the testimonies of parents. unteer while attending Cardinal Newman warm, welcoming environments that re- that provide students with well-rounded Deacon Les Loh of St. Jude Parish in Te- High School in West Palm Beach, receiving flect the Catholic faith. educational experiences and physical, moral questa and his wife, Cathy, who is the direc- numerous awards for outstanding service. “Classrooms should be places where and intellectual talents. Data indicates that tor of diocesan Marriage and Family Life, “Heather continues to volunteer at St. Vin- teachers engage students in learning, and students are getting high marks on national sent their daughter to All Saints School in cent Ferrer Church and School,” said proud where children are excited to explore new test scores, high school graduation rates and Jupiter. “We saw the opportunity to have her mom Irene Hey. “She has volunteered at Bi- ideas and concepts as new worlds open up to college attendance. Parents are pleased and formative school years be in an environment ble camp and as a facilitator for the eighth- them. Children should feel safe, secure and love the Catholic schools of the diocese. which would support and supplement our grade end-of-the-year retreat. She also is loved in our schools.” “Sending my children to Catholic schools efforts to pass our faith along to her,” Deacon using some of her education from college in All are asked to continue to pray for stu- was an absolute priority to me,” said Irene Loh said. ”We viewed this selection as one her volunteer work, assisting with video pro- dents as they begin the new school year, and Hey, St. Vincent Ferrer Parish director of which would protect her from the potential ductions and infomercials that are played for the teachers and school leaders with the family life services and mother of Justin, of being exposed to public school curricu- in church before Mass and during special important vocation of assisting parents in 22, and Heather, 20. “I wanted my children lum which we would find contrary to Catho- events. She is using her college education to fulfilling their duties to help youngsters be to receive a top-notch education while also lic moral teaching. We are happy with our give back to her faith community. Both of my the best that they can be as they journey on building them up in the faith and that is pre- daughter’s Catholic education. She’s now 22 children value being of service to others and life paths and pursue the vocations to which cisely what they got. The financial sacrifices years old, has been a first-grade catechist for that was a direct result from their Catholic they will be called. n Aug. 26-Sept. 15, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 2 Catholic schools open with three new leaders a more personally rewarding ca- St. Clare School, reer,” Kissel told the Florida Catho- lic about following the call to serve St. Luke School children. The job allowed her to also spend more time with her own and St. John Paul II family. “I am extremely passionate about Catholic education and en- suring we maintain the traditions Academy welcome and values it provides for genera- tions to come,” she said. new principals Kissel was formerly at St. Joan of Arc School in Boca Raton where she served in various positions in- LINDA REEVES cluding media specialist, and dean Rita Kissel Amy Lopez Edward Bernot of the Florida Catholic staff of discipline and student affairs. Other schools she has served in- versity of Notre Dame as an ACE achievement gap by attending to in Pittsburgh. Palm Beach Gardens | The clude St. Ann and St. Juliana, both Academy, which helps strengthen multiple dimensions of schooling, He began teaching at Lehman new school year has begun and in West Palm Beach. She is married and sustain Catholic elementary including but not limited to cur- Catholic High School in Sidney, classes are in session. The Diocese to David Kissel and they have four schools, especially those within riculum, instruction, assessment Ohio, in 1996 as an English teacher of Palm Beach has appointed three children, all products of Catholic underserved communities. and Catholic school culture.” Lo- and also served as athletic director new principals to head up Catho- schools, and two grandchildren. “Our focus is on Catholic identi- pez also hopes to increase school for one year. He then served as as- lics schools here, and they are now “St. Clare Catholic School is our ty, advancement and teaching and enrollment, update technology and sistant principal for student affairs making leadership transitions and opportunity to safeguard the bene- learning,” Lopez said. “I am abso- improve the facility. at Central Catholic High School in settling into their new school com- fits of a faith-filled life in a kind and lutely thrilled to be at St. Luke as we Edward Bernot is the new prin- Pittsburgh, where he also taught munities. compassionate family atmosphere embark on this amazing partner- cipal of St. John Paul II Academy in English from 1999 to 2008. Rita Kissel joins the St. Clare that provides cutting-edge oppor- ship with Notre Dame.” Boca Raton. He is the former princi- “I believe that Catholic schools School community in North Palm tunities for 21st-century learners,” Born in Miami, Lopez is a prod- pal of Vincentian Academy in Pitts- have never been more important Beach. A native of New Rochelle, she said. “I look forward to explor- uct of Catholic schools and graduat- burg. He said he is “humbled and than they are today,” Bernot said. N.Y., she moved to Boca Raton in ing current initiatives and oppor- ed from St. John Paul II Academy in grateful” to serve the south Florida “Adolescents today face constant 1979 with her family after gradu- tunities with stakeholders that Boca Raton. After high school, she school. pressure from an increasingly ating from high school in New will solidify the future of St. Clare studied at the University of Florida “I am looking forward to work- secular society to live a life devoid York. She began studies in hospi- Catholic School for many years to in Gainesville, earning bachelor ing closely with Brother Dan (Au- of faith. Catholic schools provide tality management at Florida In- come.” and master degrees in education. bin of the Brothers of the Christian an opportunity for a partnership ternational University in Miami. Amy Lopez joins St. Luke School During her career, she served as Schools), and the faculty and staff in between home, school and Church After graduation from school, she in Palm Springs, the pioneer insti- an assistant principal at Melaleuca service of the young men and wom- to provide young men and women launched her career in the hospi- tute that was one of the first schools Elementary School in West Palm en entrusted to our care,” he added with the tools for lives of meaning tality industry and progressed into to launch an array of STEM (sci- Beach. She held positions at North Bernot studied at the University and service to those less fortunate.” sales and management, but her ca- ence, technology, engineering and Grade Elementary School in Lake of Dayton, Ohio, where he earned Bernot is married, and he and reer aims shifted after she earned math) education initiatives with Worth, Diamond View Elementary a bachelor’s degree in English. his wife have two young sons. a master’s degree in elementary hands-on, problem-based learn- School in Green Acres and Hun- He also holds a master’s degree in “One of my first goals will be to education at Nova Southeastern ing. tington Learning Center in Boyn- educational administration from get to know our faculty and staff, University in Davie, and an educa- She is former principal of St. ton Beach. The mother of two sons, California University in Pennsylva- the students, and their families,” he tion leadership specialist degree Clare School where she served she said her immediate goal as an nia. He earned 36 credits toward a said. “I plan to do a lot of listening.” from Barry University in Miami. since 2012. Lopez told the Florida “instructional leader” is “student counselor education master’s in the He added that he hopes to use his She landed a teaching position at a Catholic that education is a passion. achievement.” area of marriage and family from experience to help St. John Paul II small preschool in Boca Raton. In her new position, she looks for- “I plan to work alongside the Duquesne University of the Holy Academy “become an even stron- “I decided to focus my efforts on ward to a partnership with the Uni- teachers at St. Luke to close the Spirit, a private Catholic university ger school.” n World youth day 2016

Members of St. Vincent Ferrer’s young adult ministry and their chaperones pose with Very Rev. Canon 35693-0826 Thomas Skindeleski, parish pastor, in Poland during World Youth Day 2016. The event in July drew young people from around the world together in faith with Pope Francis. (COURTESY) 3 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Aug. 26-Sept. 15, 2016

Franciscan Sister Joan Millecan processes out of St. Mark Church Aug. 7 carrying a framed picture of Pope Francis with a papal blessing from the Vatican. The gift People attending Mass at St. Mark Church Aug. 7 raise their hands as part of a communal was presented to her during Mass. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) blessing directed to Franciscan Sister Joan Millecan, who renewed her religious vows. Parish family celebrates beacon of faith

LINDA REEVES said main celebrant Franciscan wanted to have a reception and dressed in white vestments and of the Florida Catholic staff Father Daniel Fink, pastor of St. spoil her.” provided beautiful music. Francis- Mark Parish.” Last year around The afternoon Mass and recep- can clergy and deacons of the par- BOYNTON BEACH | One parish this time, Sister Joan told me that tion were impressive and most fit- ish participated at the altar, and family united to pay special tribute she had something to tell me. I ting for Franciscan Sister Millecan, members of Sister Millecan’s Stella to one of its own beacons of faith thought she was going retire. She described as a “role model Francis- Niagara Franciscan order and other during a joyous celebration Aug. 7, said, ‘Next year I will celebrate can and servant of Jesus Christ, who religious sisters were there showing and organizers went all out to make 60 years of religious profession.’ daily lives the faith.” tribute, along with parish ministers, the afternoon event one not soon I told her we were going to cel- For Mass, the fourth-degree parishioners and friends. forgotten. ebrate. She wanted to do some- Knights of Columbus were on Franciscan Sister Claudia Steger “What a wonderful day to cel- thing quiet. Sixty years of minis- hand wearing regalia and carry- lives in Hollywood and works in ebrate Sister Joan Millecan,” try, what a wonderful thing. We ing swords. The music ministers ministry at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale. “I am here repre- senting our community,” she said. “We came to show our support for Fourth-degree Knights of Sister Joan.” Columbus stand with hats off Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery Sister Millecan is a native of up- during celebrations at St. Mark 561-793-0711 • www.ourqueen.org • Thomas Jordan/Administrator • Father Z. Andy Rudnicki/Director state New York and comes from Parish Aug. 7. a family of four children. While attending Stella Niagara Catho- After moving to Florida, she lic High School, she experienced served as a Hospice chaplain and the spirit of the Franciscan sisters in pastoral ministry at Our Lady teaching there. “They were friendly, Queen of Martyrs in Sarasota and personable, approachable, kind and Prince of Peace in Sun City Center, supportive,” said Sister Millecan, where she created a bereavement who entered the congregation Aug. ministry that ultimately became a 2, 1953, which is also called Sisters model program used today by par- of Penance and Christian Charity. ishes in Florida. She made her first profession July 2, She joined St. Mark Parish 15 Your Catholic Cemetery of the Diocese of Palm Beach Offering Private and Community 1956 and professed final vows Aug. years ago, serving as director of Mausoleums, Cremation Niches, Urns, Crypts, Gravesites, and Monuments. 18, 1960. pastoral care and bringing her be- Feeling called to a teaching min- reavement program, which contin- • No-interest monthly payments istry, Sister Millecan attended the ues to grow today with programs • Catholic burial on consecrated ground 35198-0826 Franciscan Rosary Hill College and volunteer ministers that make • Inflation protection on all cemetery needs in Buffalo for studies, where she it possible. • A beautiful, prayerful setting in the great Catholic tradition earned a bachelor’s degree in edu- Over the years, Sister Millecan, cation. After school, she began a 32- who publically promised six de- , send me more information about the only year ministry in education, teach- cades ago to live a life of poverty, ***NOTICE*** Catholic Cemetery in the Diocese of Palm Beach. ing in her community’s various el- chastity and obedience, continues Name: ______Month’s Mind Requiem Masses are held on the ementary schools until she felt the to touch many lives as she repre- second Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. in our Address: ______call to ministry a second time. sents a shining beacon of faith and outdoor chapel. Prayers during these Requiem ______Sister Millecan returned to the love of Jesus Christ. school at age 54 for studies at Em- “I bet 60 years ago Sister Joan Masses are offered for those who have been Phone: ______Cell: ______laid to rest during the previous month, all the manuel College in Boston. She would have never thought that she deceased at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery Email: ______earned a master’s degree in clinical would be here in Boynton Beach,” and all of the Holy Souls in Purgatory. Parish: ______pastoral counseling, which opened said Father Fink. “She probably the door to chaplaincy and parish had not even heard of Boynton 10941 Southern Blvd. • Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 ministry in Boston. Beach.” n Aug. 26-Sept. 15, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 4 Labor Day with Mother Teresa Labor Day is upon us and brings handed over to them the ability to herself to those who could not do BISHOP’S with it the unofficial conclusion of cultivate the earth to continue his for themselves. She found great joy the summer. It is a day in our na- work. God literally worked for us in the dignity of every person and SCHEDULE tion when we reflect upon the im- and gave us the gift of work for each stands in our world today, so torn portance of labor by taking time off other. Mother Teresa’s work for hu- by violence, hatred, prejudice and Sept. 1 — 10:30 a.m., Mass, from work to be with our families manity was much in keeping with political unrest, as a person who opening of school year, Cardinal and friends, especially before we that of God himself. made a difference — not with great Newman High School, West Palm Florida Beach. begin a new year of work. Memori- Mother Teresa, baptized as Ag- political prowess but with love, pure Sept. 3 — 11 a.m., Mass, Catholic al Day brought with it the unofficial nes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, was born and simple. She stated that she had DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH beginning of the summer season on Aug. 26, 1910, to a devoutly no role in politics and that her role Poor Clares’ founder’s day, Noreen with more relaxed days and times Catholic family. Her parents were as a religious was to leave that to the McKeen Residence Chapel, West Palm Beach. Vol. 77, No. 20 for vacations. Labor Day reminds of Albanian descent and her fa- faithful laity. However, she had no us that work is an essential ther was a man with great difficulty proclaiming the truth by Sept. 5 — Pastoral Center 9995 North Military Trail part of our being through respect for work as a con- expressing what the faithful should closed in observance of Labor Day. Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 which we spend our time struction contractor and be seeking in terms of political lead- Sept. 6 — 10:45 a.m., Mass, 561-775-9500 • Fax 561-630-2698 and build up our fami- a trader of medicines and ership. Her wisdom is a good one for opening of school year, John Carroll High School, Fort Pierce. PUBLISHER lies and communities. As other goods. They were us today in facing a significant elec- Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito Pope Francis has remind- deeply involved in the life tion within our nation. A difficult Sept. 9 — 6 p.m., Vespers, ed us, “We were created of their local church as decision is before us. ordination candidates, Cathedral DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS with a vocation to work. … well as in city politics as Mother Teresa was a very vocal of St. Ignatius Loyola, Palm Beach Dianne Laubert Work is a necessity, part of LIVING THE proponents of Albanian proponent of the sanctity of life Gardens. [email protected] the meaning of life on this TRUTH IN Sept. 10 — 11 a.m., Ordination independence. Agnes’ fa- on behalf of the unborn. Much in DIOCESAN EDITOR earth, a path to growth, LOVE ther died when she was keeping with her devotion to the of permanent deacons, Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, Palm Beach Linda Reeves human development and Bishop only 8 years old and she vulnerable, she gave herself un- [email protected] personal fulfillment.” became extremely close to swervingly to the most vulnerable Gardens. 561-775-9528 Labor Day, always the Gerald her mother who instilled — an unborn child in a mother’s Sept. 11 — 1 p.m., 15th an- niversary of 9/11 Memorial Mass, first Monday in Septem- Barbarito in her a deep commitment womb. An example of her very in- • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: ber, is a holiday particular to caring for others. She spiring words are found in an ad- St. Martin de Porres Parish, Jensen Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275-9953, to our nation. 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Our Lady of Guadalupe is St. Martin de Porres cradles one Dorothy Day, founder of the St. Kateri Tekakwitha embraces depicted in this window at St. of the many children he cared St. Maximilian Kolbe appeals to Catholic Worker movement, a cross in this windowa. She was Rita Parish. Mary is said to have for in this window at St. Rita. heaven in this moving window is honored in this window at a 17th-century Algonquin who appeared in the 16th century to a The Dominican brother, who at St. Rita. A Polish Conventual St. Rita. In the background is converted at the age of 19. She Mexican Indian peasant and left lived in Peru in the 17th century, Franciscan friar, he gave his life a printing press, symbolizing is the patron saint not only of an image of herself on his cloak. is honored for his healing skills in place of a stranger in the Nazi her lifelong profession as a Native Americans, but of ecology (PHOTOS BY JIM DAVIS | FC) as well running an orphanage. Auschwitz death camp. journalist. and the environment. Two churches minister through art as well as words

JIM DAVIS her was founded in 1979. Meeting nun at the age of 15 along with two a “doctor of the Church” — a lead- On July 1, 2015, the 15th anni- Florida Catholic correspondent first at a Lions Club, the congrega- of her elder sisters. ing teacher of the faith — a title giv- versary of the parish, Father David tion built a new church after a few Thérèse lived only to 24, but en also to the likes of Sts. Augustine C. Downey was appointed its third WELLINGTON | Amid the years, dedicating it in 1992. The her simple approach to sanctity — and Thomas Aquinas. pastor. Besides worship, St. Thérèse upscale estates in western Palm enormous stained-glass windows “scattering flowers” of gentle words Her namesake parish in Welling- hosts chapters of the Legion of Beach County stand two parish- feature 12 notable figures of Church and deeds — gained attention. In ton began in 2000. The members Mary, Knights of Columbus and St. es, reminding residents of higher history. They include not only pious 1997, Pope John Paul II declared her worshipped first in a Boys and Girls Vincent de Paul Society. The par- values. St. Rita and St. Thérèse de churchmen like Padre Pio and St. Club, then a middle school, before ish serves not only Wellington, but Lisieux spread the Gospel in Wel- John XXIII, but also social activists moving to a modular building. western Lake Worth. n lington not only through preach- like Dorothy Day and Archbishop ing and service, but through artis- Oscar Romero. tic vision. St. Rita’s younger sister parish is St. Rita Parish is named after a named for the “Little Flower of Je- medieval Italian who is honored as sus,” as St. Thérèse de Lisieux is of- a model of a loving wife and peace- ten called. Born in France in 1873, maker. Married for 18 years to an she became a cloistered Carmelite abusive husband, she gradually won him over. She even got him to give up a vendetta that his family was waging with another. And after the other family assassinated him, St. Rita managed to reconcile the warring families. She then entered the monastery of St. Mary Magda- lene in Cascia. When she was about 60 years old, she was literally marked with a reported miracle. While she was meditating before an image of Christ, a wound appeared on her forehead, as if pricked by his crown of thorns. The wound stayed with A rose window at the entrance her for the next 15 years and is re- to St. Thérèse de Lisieux shows garded as a kind of stigmata — the its smiling namesake. In the A vivid statuette at St. Thérèse “wounds of Christ” also inflicted image, she holds not only a cross, de Lisieux Parish depicts Our on other saints like Padre Pio and but a bouquet of roses, which Lady of Guadalupe, based on a St. Francis of Assisi. people have sometimes reported 16th-century apparition of Mary The Wellington parish named for smelling after praying to her. in Mexico. A golden tabernacle holds consecrated hosts at St. Thérèse de Lisieux. Aug. 26-Sept. 15, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 6 Four men to be ordained permanent deacons LINDA REEVES Regional Seminary in Boynton Michael Miller of Holy Spirit Par- Licata said, “When I ask myself Regional Seminary. The process of the Florida Catholic staff Beach, and soon they will be mem- ish in Lantana. what exactly is a deacon supposed also includes get-togethers, and bers of the clergy in the Catholic Permanent deacons are men or- to do, the answer can become so the wives of the married men are PALM BEACH GARDENS | Church. dained to an office in the Church complicated when you itemize all invited. Friendships are made and Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito will “I hope that as a deacon, I’ll who normally have no intention or the various possibilities that will brothers bond as a fraternity. ordain four men as permanent come to be of real help to my pas- desire of becoming priests. They be experienced on a day-to-day Miller said that he has enjoyed deacons of the diocese Sept. 10, 11 tor, my parish and the diocese,” can be single or married. Deacons basis. However, in truth to self, the becoming friends with his soon- a.m., at the Cathedral of St. Igna- said Kenneth Vianale, a parish- serve parishes and help pastors answer is to simply bring people to to-be deacon brothers over the tius Loyola. All are invited to come ioner of St. John the Evangelist in many ways. They can baptize, Christ.” past five years. “We grew together, to the ordination to celebrate and in Boca Raton. “I look forward to witness marriages, perform fu- The process of becoming a per- helped one another, prayed to- support the men who have worked preaching the good news.” neral and burial services outside of manent deacon in the diocese be- gether and together completed the so diligently on journeys to the dia- Joining Vianale at the altar will Mass, distribute holy Communion gins with discernment of God’s call greatest feat of our lives,” he said. n conate. be Rodney Brimlow, a parishioner and preach the homily. through prayer and reflection. For- The four men went through of Our Lady Queen of the Apostles When asked about any hopes mation involves five years of study, Read more about the ordination and the diocese’s formation program in Royal Palm Beach; David Licata and visions he has after ordination prayer, and human and pastoral the men in the next issue of the Flor- and studied at St. Vincent de Paul of St. Peter Parish in Jupiter; and in his role as a permanent deacon, preparation at St. Vincent de Paul ida Catholic. Local nurses gather in spirit of health care ministry 36330-0826 FYI LINDA REEVES ‘Not only did we want of the Florida Catholic staff Faith Community Nurs- our nurses to take ing meeting: Aug. 26, noon, LANTANTA | Faith community advantage of this Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 345 nurses associated with Catholic S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Charities Interfaith Health and program, we wanted Featured speaker: representative Wellness Program met in July at to get the word out to from Alzheimer’s Community Care Holy Spirit Parish to hear a presen- discussing free bracelet program, tation from medical professionals everybody.’ 24-hour nurse helpline and safety tips. Open to the public. Reserva- about cancer and the importance tions: 561-345-2000, ext. 256; or of screening and early detection of Trish Weaver-Monahan [email protected]. the deadly disease. Organizers also opened the meeting to the public. “Not only did we want our nurses provided basic education and stan- William E. Boyes to take advantage of this program, dards of practice for establishing a In the Diocese of Palm Beach, John Farina we wanted to get the word out to parish nurse or health ministry. part-time parish nurses work at everybody,” said Trish Weaver-Mo- A key component of Catholic Holy Name of Jesus in West Palm Peter Matwiczyk nahan, Holy Spirit Parish’s nurse Charities Interfaith Health and Beach, St. Jude and Ascension who helped organize the Interfaith Wellness ministry is its Faith Com- in Boca Raton, and Holy Spirit • Wills, trusts and guardianship litigation Health and Wellness program at her munity Nursing program. The li- in Lantana. Each parish nurs- • Estate and trust planning and administration parish in Lantana. censed and registered nurses in the ing program is different, but in Nurses from various parishes program do not perform any inva- all the parishes, health ministry 3300 PGA Blvd., Suite 600 [email protected] and faith communities traveled to sive procedures that home health flourishes and there is a sense of Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 [email protected] 35449-0826 Holy Spirit for the gathering, and agencies or hospitals provide, but community among volunteers lunch was provided as part of the they strive to raise awareness to and participants, according to 561-694-7979 [email protected] afternoon of education, informa- care for the whole body, mind and Bernadette Macy, program direc- tion and fellowship. Catholic Char- spirit through initiatives including tor. She explained that the parish ities held its annual “Foundations education, counseling, visitation, nurse ministry helps congrega- of Faith Community Nursing” health screenings, referrals, advo- tions build truly caring commu- preparation course in June, which cacy and support groups. nities. n Classified Ads Faith community nurses from þ Help Wanted BEST VALUE! various þ Position Wanted Christian $28 for first four lines, denominations þ Real Estate for Sale $5 for each additional line. and faith þ Vacation Rentals Add a color photo for $25. Contact traditions þ Mike at 1-888-275-9953 or gather in Caregiving Services [email protected] ministry spirit þ Antiques VACATION RENTAL and fellowship þ Cemetery Plots during a N.C. 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LINDA REEVES 14 and older. The choir sings dur- of the Florida Catholic staff ing 11 a.m. Mass on Sundays and features “sacred choral music, PALM SPRINGS | Church Gregorian chant and hymnody,” musician Kevin Faulkner, a man said Faulkner, who is now seek- with an impressive ministry ing choir members. background and numerous de- “While experience in singing grees, joined the St. Luke Parish is helpful, a willingness to learn and School family in June, bring- and grow vocally is all that is ing his sacred music style to the asked,” he said. “I am a teacher at music program and now, he is re- heart and love to help adults grow cruiting music ministers. in their abilities.” “Sacred music embodies us The parish is creating a new to worship God and behold his children’s program with separate presence,” he said about the mu- choirs for girls and boys. “We are sic written over the ages for use in a severe shortage of male sing- in sung liturgy of the Catholic ers in the United States, and this Church. “After all, (the) holy Mass is one way to begin to grow them,” is about us entering into the pres- Faulkner said. “The tradition of ence of God, not a simple house boy choirs is almost as old as the to meet and see one another. The Church itself, with evidence of music should reflect that great boys singing in the liturgy in the experience. fourth century. Girls and boys “My spiritual and music mas- from third and fourth grades on ter, the great French composer up are invited to come and sing.” Charles Tournemire, said, ‘Organ The girls choir will meet Mon- music without God is like a body day afternoon and the boys will without a soul.’ I think that can Kevin Faulkner, new director of music at St. Luke Parish, sings during Mass July 24. Recently joining meet Thursday afternoon to prac- be said for all sacred music.” the parish, he hopes to form both boys and girls choirs, and bring a music style to the parish which he tice. Anyone interested in joining A native of Nashville, Tenn., says “encourages deeper reflection and contemplation” during the celebration of the Mass. (LINDA one of the St. Luke music groups is Faulkner, grew up in Alabama, REEVES | FC) asked to get in touch with the par- and formerly served as director of ish to arrange an appointment. music at St. James Parish in Eliza- bilt University in Nashville tive of Halluin, France. They have “At St. Luke, we are ‘recover- “Music is so integral to the lit- bethtown, Ky. Faulkner, a trained earned him a graduate degree. two children. ing’ the great traditions of mu- urgy,” Faulkner said. “We liter- organist, is excited to now serve He also studied at Duquesne Uni- When asked about his vision sic for the liturgy, which include ally sing the Mass on Sundays. as director of sacred music at St. versity in Pittsburgh. and mission at St. Luke, he ex- Gregorian chant, great hymnody Music gives voice sometimes to Luke, and a music teacher at St. “I started some work on a li- plained, “To develop, nurture and beautiful choral music,” he those prayers in our hearts that Luke School. turgical theology degree at Notre and teach the great tradition of continued. “Also, my mission is to cannot always be articulated by Faulkner brings more than 30 Dame, but my first child came Roman Catholic sacred music.” pass that tradition on to the chil- our words. In the words of Pablo years of experience to St. Luke. along. I have attended workshops He hopes to “nurture and teach dren of St. Luke School. The chil- Casals, the great cellist, ‘Music Focusing on organ music stud- in the United States and Canada about the propers of the Mass, dren will be developing their ap- takes up where words stop.’” n ies, he earned a bachelor’s degree regarding sacred music. I am first which is the music the Church preciation for sacred music and from Birmingham Southern Col- and foremost a teacher, then a assigns for each Sunday, and to beautiful liturgical expression.” For information on music at St. lege in Alabama and a master’s performer.” show that Roman Catholic sacred St. Luke’s Schola Cantorum Luke Parish, 2892 S. Congress degree from Scarritt College in Faulkner is married to Michele music is beautiful, universal and (Latin for “school for singing”) is Ave., Palm Springs, call 561-965- Tennessee. His studies at Vander- Pynaert, a French teacher and na- true.” an adult choir with singers ages 8980.

Knights get to know seminarians Newsbriefs All are invited cathedral entrance. There will be a procession to Military Trail where to pray against prayer and witness will take place. Chairs and water will be provided violence for those who prefer to sit. 561-694- The faithful are encouraged to 8953. gather to pray for the country and Broward Monument against violence in the world third Administrator Preserving the memory Saturdays after the 8:30 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, retires of your loved one 9999 N. Military Trail in Palm Beach Kit Johansen, administrator of Gardens. “We just decided to do the diocesan Office of Safe Envi- 1227 S. Andrews Ave. Grand Knight Bob Trankowski, right, of the Knights of Columbus it because our country is in such ronments, has left her post after an- Blessed Mother Council 13338, welcomes seminarians of the diocese Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 great need of fervent prayer,” Carol nouncing her retirement. Over the during a dinner the council organized at Emmanuel Parish in Delray Ball said. “Our Blessed Lady’s inter- years, Johansen worked enthusias- Beach. The Knights wanted to meet the new men who have joined PhONE: cession and the power of the holy tically to enhance the efforts, pro- the diocesan seminarian formation programs and get to know them 954-523-7199 rosary is the most powerful way to grams and procedures of the office. better. The dinner was held in Columbus Hall at Emmanuel Parish FAx: touch Jesus’ merciful heart.” Ball Since its establishment, the Diocese in Delray Beach, and parishioners were also present. (COURTESY) 954-761-8174 said that she received authorization of Palm Beach has been committed 34700-0826 from Father Thomas Barrett, cathe- to protecting children and vulner- TOLL FREE: dral rector, for the gathering. Orga- able adults, officials say. hensive set of procedures estab- Safe Environments continues un- 1-800-997-7199 nizers are asking all to join united In 2002, the diocese added the lished by the bishops in June 2002 der the supervision of the diocesan in prayer, asking the Almighty Fa- Office of Safe Environments, then for addressing allegations of sexual chancellor, and staff members in- www.browardmonuments.com ther through the intercession of the called Office of Serving Children, abuse of minors by Catholic clergy. clude Kathy Casey, administrator Blessed Mother “to save the coun- to locally implement the “Charter The charter also includes guide- of background screening; Donna BRONZE – GRANITE try and bring it back to God.” All are for the Protection of Children and lines for reconciliation, healing, Eurich, administrator of education asked to meet at the statue of Our Young People” adopted by the U.S. accountability and prevention of and training; and Dorothy Vilardi, MEMORIAL and PLAQUES Lady of Guadalupe located near the bishops. The charter is a compre- future acts of abuse. The Office of office assistant. Aug. 26-Sept. 15, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 8

womenofgrace.com. DIOCESAN EVENTS TV MASS FYI ANNOUNCEMENTS Parish nurse meetings: Open to all registered nurses Permanent deacon Sunday televised Mass airs 9 a.m. To find more information on events, Register to vote: In Florida, interested in health ministry. applications available: on CW34 WTVX. Produced by the please visit www.diocesepb.org/ one must register at least 29 days For dates, time and locations, Men interested in applying to diocesan Office of Communications. events or www.catholiccharitiesdpb. before an election to be able call Catholic Charities, Interfaith become a permanent deacon of org/events. to vote. Oct. 6 is the deadline Questions: www.diocesepb.org/tv- Health and Wellness, 561-345- the Diocese of Palm Beach are for the Nov. 6 general election. Mass or 561-775-9529. To support 2000, ext. 256; or email wellness@ asked to speak to their pastors For registration information, the televised Mass or to request a Women’s Guild. 561-889-8319. catholiccharitiesdpb.org. for permission to apply and free Mass missal: 561-775-9529 or visit www.diocesepb.org/ download the application from Magnificat breakfast and elections2016, http://dos. Charitable giving the diocesan website, www. Office of Communications, 9995 N. presentation: Aug. 27, 10 myflorida.com/elections. guidelines: The bishops of Military Trail, P.O. Box 109650, Palm Florida have developed charitable diocesepb.org/deacon-formation. a.m., Hilton Palm Beach Airport, Election and political giving guidelines of appropriate 561-775-9540 or lpowell@ Beach Gardens, FL 33410. 150 Australian Ave., West Palm activities guide: Approved and inappropriate organizations/ diocesepb.org. Beach. Guest speaker: Lois Mader, by the bishops of Florida, this foundations. Please visit www. Divorce survival ministry who will give personal faith new, updated version identifies secretary of the U.S. Conference diocesepb.org, click on giving and program: Parishes in the testimony. Cost: $25 by Aug. 20; guidelines and appropriate of Catholic Bishops. Cost: $90 then charitable giving guidelines. Diocese of Palm Beach. 12-week or $28 at the door. 561-797-2647, activity for parish and pastor adults; $55 students; $170 [email protected]. Protection of Children program features 30-minute couples. Registration required. involvement in election-related DVD segments on challenges of a Sonshine To Encounter activities. www.diocesepb.org/ and Young People: The www.orlandodiocese.org/rlc; 407- Christ (TEC) young adult Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach broken marriage. For the recently 658-1818, ext. 1086; ksantalla@ elections2016 or www.flaccb.org/ separated and divorced and retreat: Sept. 3-5, 10:30 a.m., election-activities-and-guidelines. is committed to the safety and orlandodiocese.org. protection of all children and those divorced for many years. Cursillos de Cristianidad, 16250 Faithful citizenship and Catholic Charities events: vulnerable adults in its care. Sponsored by Office of Marriage S.W. 112th Ave., Miami. Theme: participation guide: To For calendar of events, visit www. Victims of abuse are encouraged and Family Life. Registration “Finding God and Encountering encourage faithful Catholics catholiccharitiesdpb.org/events. to contact the diocesan victim suggested; space limited. To Christ Risen and Alive.” to carry out their political assistance coordinator Theresa register: 561-775-9557. • Rachel’s Vineyard healing Sponsored by retreat ministry of responsibilities to participate in Fretterd, 561-801-0999, to 2016-2017 School of retreat: Aug. 26-28, Our Lady of Archdiocese of Miami and Diocese elections, the U.S. bishops provide begin necessary emotional, Christian Formation: Learn Florida Spiritual Center, 1300 U.S. of Palm Beach. Presentations by “Forming Consciences for Faithful psychological and spiritual more about Catholicism and Highway 1, North Palm Beach. For clergy and young adults. 305-733- Citizenship.” www.usccb.org/ healing. For more information on prepare for ministry work. those touched by abortion and 3975, www.sonshinetec.com. faithful-citizenship. diocesan policies and procedures Available in English and Spanish. miscarriage. Discussions, spiritual Social and auction: Sept. Stations of the Cross for for reporting abuse as well as to Cost: $10. For schedule of classes: exercises, prayer and reflection. 23, 6 p.m., Holy Family Parish priests of the Church: Last view the USCCB “Charter for the 561-775-9544, www.diocesepb. Sacrament of reconciliation 2330 S.E. Mariposa Ave., Port St. Saturdays, after 8:30 a.m. Mass, Protection of Children and Young org/schools-of-christian- is available, memorial service Lucie. Fun, food and socializing. Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, People,” visit www.diocesepb. formation. honoring the child and Mass. Proceeds go to parish’s Council of People of all faith backgrounds 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach org and click on Offices/Safe Charismatic Renewal Catholic Women. Free admission. Gardens. All encouraged to invited. Registration required. 772-335-2385. Environments. Convention: Sept. 16, 6-10 p.m.; Confidential. 561-602-4778, www. participate in this most important Sept. 17, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sept. Ascension young adults prayer for priests. Parishes catholiccharitiesdpb.org/rachels- group meeting: Mondays, 7 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Vincent vineyard. interested in starting a similar Ferrer Parish, 840 George Bush p.m., St. Patrick Parish, 13591 prayer ministry, contact Jim MASSES/PRAYER Blvd., Delray Beach. Organized by • Faith Community Nurse Prosperity Farms Road, Palm Fabes, parishioner, 561-371-1658, SESSIONS diocesan Haitian Ministry. Theme: meeting: Aug. 26, noon, Holy Beach Gardens. All young [email protected]. “Be merciful as your Father also Name of Jesus Parish, 345 S. adults are invited and welcome. Rosary prayer gathering: Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Jubilee of Mercy. This is merciful.” Speakers: Father Luc 561-626-8626 or nicole@ year’s Jubilee of Mercy is being Third Saturdays, 9 a.m., Cathedral Philogene and Father Pierre- Featured speaker: representative stpatrickchurch.org. of St. Ignatius Loyola, 9999 from Alzheimer’s Community observed through Nov. 20. Marie France of Haiti. Music by Catholic Grandparents The theme for the special year N. Military Trail, Palm Beach the Good Angels. 772-466-9617 Care discussing free bracelet Association chapter meetings: Gardens. Prayer is intended program, 24-hour nurse helpline declared by Pope Francis is Mercy and family lecture: Fellowship, prayer and “Merciful like the Father.” All for religious freedom and the and safety tips. Open to the discussions. conversion of America. Meet at Sept. 16, 7 p.m., Cathedral of St. public. 561-345-2000, ext. 256; are encouraged to personally • Southern Deanery: First statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe Ignatius Loyola, 9999 N. Military [email protected]. participate in the observance Trail, Palm Beach Gardens. Saturdays, 10 a.m., Ascension throughout the year by outreach for a procession to Military Trail. Organized by the diocesan Office • Elder Affairs fundraising Parish, 7250 N. Federal Highway, to others with corporal and Chairs and water available. 561- of Marriage and Family Life in luncheon with awards: Oct. 18, Boca Raton. 561-289-2640 or spiritual works of mercy and 694-8953 keeping with the Jubilee Year noon, West Palm Beach Marriott email [email protected]. by continuing to grow in and Prayer gathering for the Hotel, 1001 Okeechobee Blvd., of Mercy. Featured presenter: • Central Deanery: Second witness faith. The Diocese of unborn, babies and mothers: West Palm Beach. Andrew F. Marcellino D’Ambrosio, retreat Saturdays, 9 a.m., Cathedral of St. Palm Beach continues to update Saturdays, 9 a.m., 100 Northpoint O’Connell Award recipient: leader and pastoral minister. Ignatius Loyola, 9999 N. Military its website with resources, Parkway, West Palm Beach, across Meals on Wheels of the Palm Admission is free, but an offering Trail, Palm Beach Gardens. 561- suggestions and information to the street from Presidential Beaches. Tickets: $75. Sponsorship will be taken. Next program 626-8027. assist all in observing the special Women’s Abortion Center. Rosary opportunities available. is in October. 561-775-9557 or Prayer gathering: Fridays, year. Visit www.diocesepb.org/ recitation and chaplet for the [email protected]. Visit www. Proceeds benefit Elder Affairs jubileeofmercy. View the events unborn prayer. 561-255-1534. Program services, which provide 5 p.m., on the sidewalks near A diocesepb.org/events. Woman’s World Medical Center section, to learn of special events Charismatic praise and comprehensive guardianship and planned for the holy year. “Fan the Fire Florida” youth case management. 561-345-2000, that offers abortion services, 503 worship meeting: Tuesdays rally: Oct. 8, 10 a.m., St. Patrick [email protected]. S. 12th St., Fort Pierce. Treasure Catholic radio stations are 7 p.m., St. Jude Parish, 21689 Parish, 13591 Prosperity Farms Coast rosary group leads rosary available through the radio, Toledo Road, Boca Raton. Main • Mandatory guardianship Road, Palm Beach Gardens. For recitation for the end of abortion. the Internet and application celebrant: Carmelite Father education course: Approved by middle school students in grades 772-465-8298. downloads: WPBV FM (98.3 Richard Champigny. Healing Mass six-eight and youth leaders Palm Beach County Circuit Court FM, www.wpbvradio.com); WJPP last Tuesdays. 561-392-8172. and sponsored by Palm Beach Pray the rosary for life: from within the Province of Saturdays, 9-10 a.m., sidewalks (100.1 FM, www.wjppfm.com); Charismatic prayer meeting: Florida. Keynote speaker: Fan County Bar Association. Training and WDMC (920 AM, www. is designed to help guardians just north of the Wellington Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., St. Paul of the Fire founder Scott Anthony Regional Medical Center, 10101 divinemercyradio.com). the Cross Parish center, 10970 Jack of Pennsylvania. Daylong event understand their legal duties to both their ward and the court. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. All Pro-life radio talk show: Nicklaus Drive, North Palm Beach. includes talks, lively music, invited to pray for the end of Mondays, 2 p.m.; and Saturdays, Mass and healing service takes reverent prayer, adoration, Mass Court-appointed guardians are required to successfully complete abortions. 561-784-0689. 11 a.m., Catholic radio station the place of prayer meeting the and sacrament of reconciliation. WJPP FM (Prince of Peace 100.1 third Thursday of each month. Free admission. Registration training within four months after being appointed. Fee: $75. FM). “CrossRoads” is a one-hour 561-626-1873. online through Sept. 30: www. program featuring commentary, Monthly Mass and spiritual diocesepb.org/fanthefireflorida. Call for course dates, times and RETREATS/DAYS location: 561-345-2000, ext. 208. news, features and guests from talk for home-schooled After deadline or for information: OF PRAYER the local area and from across the students and families: Third 561-775-9559 or ksullivan@ • Rosary gathering: First nation. Hosted by Anne Lotierzo Saturdays, 9 a.m., near Fridays, 10 a.m., Our Lady of diocesepb.org. Our Lady of Florida and Duane Berreth, directors of Florida Spiritual Center, U.S. 30th annual Respect Life Presidential Women’s Center in Spiritual Center: Retreats and the Pregnancy Care Center in Fort West Palm Beach, 100 Northpoint Highway 1, North Palm Beach. Conference: Oct. 14-15, Sts. programs available for clergy, Pierce and Stuart. Listeners may Middle schoolers and teens also Peter and Paul Parish, 5300 Old Parkway, West Palm Beach. Led by religious, men, women, married tune in online at www.wjppfm. Respect Life Office. 561-360-3330. invited. Spiritual reflection, talk Howell Branch Road, Winter couples, singles and people com. followed by 11:30 a.m. Mass. 561- Park. Theme: “Merciful Like the in recovery programs. Season Women of Grace ministry 340-9881. theme:“Reflecting Christ.” Father.” Sponsored by Florida program is seeking volunteers Requiem Mass: Second Conference of Catholic Bishops’ COMMUNITY Reservations required except to facilitate study programs when stated. Location: 1300 Saturdays, 10 a.m., Our Lady Pro-Life Coordinating Committee. EVENTS for English-speakers and also Queen of Peace Cemetery, 10941 Speakers: Bishop Felipe J. Estevez U.S. Highway 1, North Palm for Spanish-speakers. Training Beach. 561-626-1300 or www. Southern Blvd., Royal Palm Beach. of St. Augustine; Bishop John Indoor flea market and bake sessions are held at St. Joan of ourladyofflorida.org: Offered for those who have been Noonan of Orlando; Father sale: Aug. 27, 9 a.m.; Aug. 28, 2 Arc Parish ministry buildings, laid to rest during the previous Tadeusz Pacholczyk of National p.m., St. John Fisher Parish, 4001 • Centering prayer: 319 S.W. Third Street, Boca month, all the deceased at the Catholic Bioethics Center; Msgr. N. Shore Drive, West Palm Beach. Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m., main Raton. Registration: Martha cemetery, and all the holy souls in J. Brian Bransfield, general Sponsored by the St John Fisher chapel. Nicolli, 561 212 8673 or mnicolli@ purgatory. 561-793-0711. www.thefloridacatholic.org | Aug. 26-Sept. 15, 2016 FLORIDACatholic VENICE DIOCESE

Newsbriefs Booster honored by Little League Donny Overholser, president of the Bishop Verot Catholic High School Athletic Booster Club, was recognized as the International Volunteer of the Year by the National Little League Organization in Williamsport, Pa., Aug. 20. Help promote adoption For a limited time, save the $85 fee to switch to the Choose Life license plate with an agreement to keep it for five years. Each year the special fee of $25 will provide $20 to a local agency to support life and adoption. The funds are needed for housing, utilities, food, medical care, clothing, transportation and counseling for pregnant women mak- ing an adoption plan. Email russ@choose- life.org to request your free gift certificate to switch, or contact Jeanne at Berdeaux@dio- ceseofvenice.org or 941-441-1101.

Post-abortion help Students and faculty of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School in Naples begin their day with prayer (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) is available Project Rachel, the Catholic Church’s post-abortion healing outreach offers wom- en God’s love and healing from the pain of abortion. A retreatant recently said, “Project Diocese schools return Rachel helped me give it all to God. … They stayed with me as I poured out my heart in anguish, let me know that I was not alone in my pain, that others have been where I was, and they enabled me to let it all go. I was for new academic year healed.” Encourage friends or family mem- bers to call Fonda at 1-888-456-4673 or 239- Bob Reddy 719-7210, or email [email protected]. of the Florida Catholic staff

Neumann student gets Sara sota | Although the first day of school brings the promise of new beginnings, new friends and new adventures, invariably this critical day can college experience bring forth strong emotions and even some tears. Maddie Grucci, St. John Neumann Catho- As if on cue, tears were shed and smiles beamed — from students, parents lic High School class of 2018, experienced and teachers alike — when the new academic year began throughout the college firsthand this summer while taking Diocese of Venice Aug. 10. Friends a three-week course at Duke University in are reunited and new friends are June. The course explored the field of forensic made as everyone settles in to the anthropology by focusing on the laboratory routine of getting up early and component, forensic osteology, and its field learning new things. component, forensic archaeology. Students Students at Incarnation Catho- were given quizzes over the skeleton daily lic School in Sarasota were greet- and read primary literature that focused on ed by new Principal Colleen Cur- biological profile analysis — which is how to lett, who shook hands with each of estimate sex, ancestry, age and stature from them as they arrived. Curlett said skeletal remains — and applied these meth- she was excited to get acquainted ods to example specimens. with each student and told them that Incarnation Catholic School ‘Taste of St. Ann’ set fosters a positive learning envi- ronment, therefore, she is confi- for September dent that all of them are going to A sign at Bishop Verot Catholic All are invited to the “Taste of St. Ann” have fun while learning this year. High School in Fort Myers welcomes Sept. 17, 6 p.m., in the Jubilee Center at St. Father Matthew Grady, Incar- students the first day of school. Ann School in Naples. There will be a wine nation Parish Administrator, led (COURTESY) tasting by Verdi’s American Bistro, spirits, the students, teachers, faculty music, silent auction, raffle and light food. All and parents in a prayer to begin the new year. Then Father Grady blessed the proceeds benefit the St. Ann Catholic School backpacks with holy water to the delight of the young students. Athletic Department. Tickets are $25 per per- Each grade entered the school together, with the obligatory picture and son. Sponsorship tables are available for $250 Incarnation students gather outside the Sarasota hugs from parents. Some students were reluctant to leave the comfort of their and $500. Contact Michelle Santamarina at school on the first day as Father Matthew Grady, Parish 239-272-5235 or [email protected]. Administrator, blesses their backpacks with holy water. Please see CATHOLIC schools, 2 Aug. 26-Sept. 15, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 2

Students arrive for the first day of school at Epiphany Cathedral Catholic School in Venice. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC)

Catholic schools: Students, faculty start 2016-2017 year A young prekindergarten student at Incarnation Catholic School in From 1 with prayer. The excitement eases ceremony. Sarasota is reassured by a teacher on the first day of school. the transition for the eager students Bishop Verot Catholic High with a seamless switch from sum- School in Fort Myers welcomed parents. In the end, everyone went mer vacation to the classroom. its incoming freshman class with on their way to their classroom and At St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Cath- an annual retreat. This retreat is a new adventure as many parents olic School in Naples, everyone directed by the senior class and looked on with pride and even a — students, teachers, faculty and introduces the freshmen to every- little sadness. parents — gathered in the school thing, such as the traditions, the The youngest students, the pre- courtyard to participate in a morn- unwritten rules of student life, and a kindergarten class, were escorted ing prayer service. The students re- closer look at the layout of the school into their room by their teacher and cite prayers that are led by different campus they will call home for the parents. Once in the room they were grades each day, recite the school next four years. Freshmen are also given a peg to hang their jackets or motto, pray to their patroness, and paired with a senior mentor who sweaters, and a cubbyhole in which recite the Pledge of Allegiance. On will serve as a support through the to place their backpacks. Then they the first day not everyone knows all rigors of the first year of high school. found their seat and were given of the prayers, but this daily activity The retreat also includes a ser- puzzles to play with. Eventually the grounds the students in who they vice day where the students learn classroom settled down and the first are as Catholic school students. firsthand about Catholic social day began. Even the shyest student At St. Martha Catholic School in teachings and the importance of came out of their shell when they Sarasota the eighth-graders had the giving back to the community. Ser- learned that they now had many opportunity to have their first day of vice work included helping at a local new friends. school prayer and class photo in the farm that provides fresh vegetables The back-to-school experience newly constructed Zazarino Cen- for the needy, and assisting at a facil- was similar throughout the Diocese. ter. The new center will be formally ity that supports adults with mental The celebration of the new school blessed and dedicated by Bishop challenges. n A St. Francis Xavier Catholic School student in Fort Myers has her picture taken on the first day of school. (COURTESY) year begins, as with everything, Frank J. Dewane during a Sept. 12

St. Andrew Catholic School students arrive for the first day of school St. Martha Catholic School eighth-graders have their first day of school prayer and class photo in the in Cape Coral. (COURTESY) new Zazarino Center. 3 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Aug. 26-Sept. 15, 2016

FYI The monastery chapel is open Contemplative Religious Women throughout the day for Mass and private prayer from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. In winter, Sunday Mass is at 6 a.m. and daily celebrate Patroness’ Feast Day Mass is at 6:45 a.m. In summer, Sunday Mass is at 6:45 a.m. and BoB Reddy daily Mass is at 8 a.m. Every First Friday of the month, Mass is at 4 of the Florida Catholic staff p.m. Please call the monastery for possible changes in this schedule. Fort Myers Beach | Each To learn more about the Poor year the Poor Clare Sisters partici- Clare Sisters of Fort Myers Beach pate in a weeklong reflective con- or to give a donation, write to: San templation of their faith and their Damiano Monastery of St. Clare, commitment to God. The culmina- 6029 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers tion of this period is the celebration Beach, FL 33931. Call 239-463- of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass 5599 or visit www.fmbpoorclare. Aug. 11, the feast day of the found- com. Prayer requests can be sent to ress of their religious order, St. Clare [email protected]. of Assisi. Joined by Franciscan religious women from Jesus the Worker Par- Francis of Assisi to live, as he did, ish in Fort Myers and more than 60 the Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus devoted supporters, Bishop Frank J. Christ. Dewane was the principal celebrant Despite the efforts of her par- for the Mass at the San Damiano ents to have her return home, St. Monastery of St. Clare on Fort My- Clare did not. In fact, her sister soon ers Beach. joined her, as well as other young Bishop Dewane remarked on women who wanted to be brides of how powerful a witness the Poor Jesus and live without money and Clare Sisters are for others to follow worldly attachments. as an example. Their commitment St. Clare of Assisi committed to is to a contemplative life, leaving be- The Poor Clare sisters gather on the feast of their foundress St. Clare of Assisi with Bishop Frank J. setting aside the excesses of life to hind a traditionalway of ife to pray Dewane and other visiting priests. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) find happiness in the simple act of for others and grow closer to the prayer and a devotion to Jesus, and Lord. would the Church be like? The tin said that the community lives a are the anchor of their day. Outside the Poor Clare Sisters of Fort Myers “You are an inspiration,” Bishop Church needs you.” secluded life and they do not minis- these times, the Sisters engage in all Beach work each day to follow that Dewane told the Sisters. “You know Poor Clare nuns are religious of ter outside their residence, but dedi- the ordinary tasks of life in a spirit example. your value in the Church and the the Franciscan tradition who are cate their lives to contemplation and of sisterly sharing, joy and peace. A The monastery chapel was de- Diocese. You have left all and given consecrated to a wholly contempla- prayer for others. They also make Sister might be found packing up signed to recall the first San Dami- yourselves entirely to living the Gos- tive life. The group of seven Poor vows of poverty, chastity, obedience an order of hosts for one of the lo- ano Monastery of St. Clare in Assisi. pel life for the greater glory of God Clare Sisters have called Fort My- and enclosure. cal parishes, taking care of the altar, The stone arch, the San Damiano and for the salvation of souls.” ers Beach their home for the past The Poor Clare Sisters are be- sweeping the cloister walk or doing Cross and the handmade wooden Bishop Dewane noted that they 28 years, arriving in the Diocese in loved members of the Catholic some laundry. Or you may find a altar in the form of the Tau cross, so are of this world, but because of 1988 and becoming an independent community of Southwest Florida. Sister at a desk doing bookkeeping, familiar to St. Francis, serve as re- their monastic commitment, they monastery in 2009. The San Damia- Although the Sisters never solicit answering mail, preparing spiritual minders of the Poor Clares’ roots in are not really in this world. no Monastery of St. Clare is on land donations, many parishioners bring cards or planning the liturgy. Assisi. The Holy Spirit rose window Franciscan Father Regis Arm- shared with Ascension Parish and them groceries and send them mon- The Poor Clares are a religious is based on a window in St. Peter’s strong described the Poor Clare is surrounded by a high wall. The ey each month. community of women begun 800 Basilica in Rome, and serves as a Sisters during the homily as “seek- Sisters leave the property only when The daily life of the Poor Clare sis- years ago when Chiara Offreduc- reminder of the loyalty and great ing the face of God through a con- absolutely necessary. ters is set into a traditional monas- cio, a young noblewoman of As- devotion St. Francis and St. Clare templative gaze. Without you, what Abbess Sister Mary Frances For- tic framework of prayer and work. sisi, Italy, cast off her rich garments had to the Church of Rome and the Holy Mass and Liturgy of the Hours and donned the simple garb of St. successors of St. Peter. n 35130-0826

Bishop Frank J. Dewane celebrates Mass Aug. 11, the Feast of St. Clare, at the Poor Clare Monastery. Aug. 26-Sept. 15, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 4 Women’s summer camp a success Bob Reddy ‘We wanted to continue of the Florida Catholic staff what we do during the Venice | Wednesdays season for the year- throughout the summer, women from the Venice area have gath- round women.’ ered for a summer camp. Unlike camps for children, the “Mary and Gail Davey Me” camp at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish is intended to bring the participants closer to Mary and The Bible study revolves around her Son, Jesus. the readings of the week, with a Organized by Gail Davey of particular emphasis on the com- the Council of Catholic Women, ing weekend Gospel selection. the camp came out of an idea of Time is allowed for reflection and keeping the women of the parish discussion. active throughout the summer Throughout the day, the num- when many clubs and other pro- ber of women participating var- grams slow down or shut down ies from a dozen to more than 40. completely. Each week the numbers also var- “We wanted to continue what ied, but that is OK as far as Davey we do during the season for the is concerned. “It is great to have year-round women,” Davey said. everyone getting together. This The result was the “Mary and is something fun to do — putting Me” day camp. Divided into short our faith into productive action.” sessions of one to two hours, par- Surprised by the overall suc- ticipants can come and go as they cess of the camp, Davey is work- please, and take part in what they Participants in the “Mary and Me” summer camp for women at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Venice ing to keep the momentum going, are interested in. Segments in- make rosaries during a rencent gathering. (BOB REDDY | FC) hoping to find space at the parish clude: rosarymaking, dressmak- to accommodate the group into ing, a book club, brown bag lunch, International, which sends them made from scratch out of donated of the work at home. The dresses the fall and winter. Even with that and Bible study. to locations in need around the materials, others are created by for needy women and girls will be challenge, Davey is confident the “It’s ideal for people who are world. sewing a shirt and skirt together. distributed to local charities and group will keep meeting in some busy but still want to participate,” “This is a lot of fun,” one new “It’s not high fashion,” said one possibly to missions in the rural capacity. “We started something Davey said. “There is no pressure, rosarymaker said. “It was hard at of the dressmakers. “But they are U.S. and Caribbean. great. We have to keep it going.” n just a fun time for everyone.” first but it is for a good cause.” practical and some of them are re- The book club includes weekly The day begins with prayer The next session includes ally cute.” reading selections from different For more information about the and then the rosarymakers start dressmaking. Donations from Jim As with the rosarymakers, inspirational books, mostly from “Mary and Me” camp, call Our stringing the beads. The rosaries and Catherine Kelly helped get the some of the dressmakers are so Catholic authors, including Pope Lady of Lourdes Parish at 941-497- will be distributed to Rosaries group started. Some dresses are into the effort that they do a lot Francis. 2931. Bishop Verot girls in world championship for softball

Staff Report more, Bekka Fila, Sammie Mas- saro and Alexis Hollinger repre- Fort Myers | Winning sented their school well. The Lady championships is becoming a Viking players also won their first common occurrence for seven Florida High School Athletic Asso- Bishop Verot Catholic High School ciation Class 4A state title May 5 in Viking softball players. The Lady Vero Beach. Vikings were part of an All-Star In the seven games the South- team from the greater Cape Coral east team outscored its opponents and Fort Myers Little Leagues that 51-6. In the final, Nicole tossed a won the 2016 Senior League Soft- one-hit shutout with 14 strikeouts, ball World Series Championship while Tayli connected for a triple Aug. 7. The team represented the and a two-run homer. Southwest U.S. in the Lower Sus- Nicole, Madison, Tayli, Jordan, sex, Del., tournament and defeat- Bekka, Sammie and Alexis will be ed British Columbia, Canada, 3-0 seeking to continue their cham- in the finals. pionship ways as they will be de- Nicole Rodriguez, Madison fending a high school state cham- Clinger, Tayli Filla, Jordan Bread- pionship. n FloridaCatholic Your Faith. Your LiFe. Your CommunitY. In print. Or digital.

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COMMENTARY STREAM students think like engineers Dr. Vikki Parks challenging the preconceived ideas Students at Special to the Florida Catholic of students by using inquiry-orient- Incarnation ed experiments, while encouraging Catholic Sara sota | Students from the them to critically examine evidence, School in Diocese of Venice STREAM (sci- draw logical inferences and review Sarasota ence, technology, religion, engi- their findings with peers. Integrat- work on an neering, arts and math curriculum) ing engineering principles through engineering pilot schools returned to the class- ecological and social justice ap- problem as room to face new challenges with proaches will enable our students part of the hands-on explorations in which the to live their faith by utilizing their STREAM outcomes were not always what stu- education to create innovative solu- program. dents expected. tions for the protection of our envi- For example, eighth-graders ronment and the vulnerable. at Incarnation Catholic School in Year Two of the Diocesan Sarasota participated in a “gumdrop STREAM educational pilot will challenge.” They were asked to build expand to include additional pre- a platform that would support the kindergarten through grade-eight weight of their textbooks. The catch schools with a focus on engineering was that they were to construct the and design. Students will be chal- platform using a limited number of lenged to “think like engineers.” available resources — toothpicks Initial pilot Catholic schools and gumdrops. for the Diocese of Venice include Referring back to physics princi- Incarnation, St. Andrew in Cape ples learned in previous years, stu- Coral, St. Charles Borromeo in Port dents initiated their designs using a Charlotte, and Epiphany Cathedral squared formation, only to discover in Venice. These schools launched during the process that construc- the STREAM educational initiative summer as students and interns, Involvement in the STREAM pi- lights the need for urgent action in tion that included triangle designs with integrated units focused on deepening their learning of marine lot program is in keeping with the this regard and participating in the were the most successful. Engineers marine science through a partner- science and conservation through encyclical from Pope Francis titled pilot program is just one way the Di- and artists have used the triangle in ship with Mote Marine Laboratory our partnership with Mote Marine. “Laudato Si’: On Care of Our Com- ocesan schools are doing this. n many works as it is the sign of the and Aquarium of Sarasota. During Pilot Diocesan schools will be mon Home.” The encyclical teaches Holy Trinity — the Father, the Son the summer, STREAM pilot teach- among the first in the state to apply that care for the things of the earth is Parks is the Diocese of Venice As- and the Holy Spirit. ers from Incarnation, St. Charles this year for a new Florida Confer- necessarily bound together with our sociate Superintendent of Educa- During the 2016-17 academic Borromeo and Epiphany Cathedral ence of Catholic Bishops’ designa- care of one another, especially the tion and can be reached at parks@ year, Diocesan teachers will be Catholic schools spent much of their tion as a certified STREAM school. poor. Further, the encyclical high- dioceseofvenice.org. Cheerleading excellence FOR 3 HIGH SCHOOLS

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School cheer squad.

Bishop Verot Catholic High School cheer squad.

St. John Neumann Catholic Staff Report were all evaluated throughout the Burmeister and Kimmi Sanderson High week. They also participated in received All-American honors from School Naple| s Cheerleading squads competitions against squads of the Universal Cheer Association. cheer from the three diocesan Catholic similar size from across the coun- The Bishop Verot squad took squad. high schools — Bishop Verot in try, with the Diocesan high school first place in extreme routine, and Fort Myers, Cardinal Mooney in squads performing well. second place overall in game day Sarasota and St. John Neumann in The St. John Neumann squad, championship. Naples — recently excelled at the which was re-formed only four The Cardinal Mooney squad Universal Cheer Association Stunt- years ago, brought home three blue took first place in sideline cheer, ing Cheer Camp. ribbons for each of it evaluations game day routine, and second Each squad participated in a and placed second in the final place in extreme routine. The cheer camp at the University of Central competition. The Celtics received program was also awarded the su- Florida in Orlando July 20-23. The a bid to participate in the pregame perior excellence team all-around. cheer squads learned new stunts, or halftime festivities for the Cit- n pyramids, and a routine, which rus Bowl in Orlando. Seniors Katie 7 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic Aug. 26-Sept. 15, 2016

information forthcoming. Kristi, [email protected]. Parish Vocation Ministry Register by Sept. 7. Darlene, 239- DIOCESAN EVENTS 239-261-5831. Project Rachel post- Team is a new initiative of the 267-7088; www.mercystudy.com. Vocations Office to promote a “Summertime and the Youth Rally, Nov. 5, Charlotte abortion healing retreat, Blue Mass, Sept. 11, 10 a.m., Harbor Event Center, Punta upcoming dates being scheduled culture of vocations in every Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Giving Is Easy.” Catholic parish in the Diocese. These Charities collection provides Gorda. For seventh- to 12th- and shared anonymously. This Parish, 6600 Pennsylvania Ave., graders. Presenters include Year of Mercy is the perfect lay teams will be dedicated to Sarasota. For all Manatee County assistance that nourishes, raising awareness for vocations educates, shelters and supports Chris Padgett, Justin Fatica, Lisa time to experience a Project first responders. Mass is in Cotter and the Josh Blakesly Rachel retreat. For confidential to the priesthood and religious thanksgiving for the sacrifices at-risk children, isolated elderly, life, promoting prayer for struggling families and homeless Band. Mass will be celebrated information, contact Fonda, made by those who serve and by Bishop Frank J. Dewane. 1-888-456-4673 or 239-719-7210; vocations, and inviting young protect. Refreshments served individuals. A total of 93 cents of people to consider the call God each dollar donated goes directly Registration only through local [email protected]. following Mass. 941-755-1826. Parish youth group, religious Novena of Masses for has for them. To be part of this 9/11 Memorial Mass, to programs and services. www. ministry, speak to your Pastor catholiccharitiesdov.org. education program or Catholic Life. Masses will be celebrated Sept. 11, 10 a.m., St. Peter the school. George Smith, gsmith@ or contact Father Eric Scanlan, 9/11 15-year interfaith throughout the Diocese Apostle Parish, 5130 Rattlesnake dioceseofvenice.org. Vocations Director, scanlan@ commemoration service, monthly Dec. 25, for a greater Hammock Road, Naples. Everyone Memorial Mass on Veterans respect for all human life. For dioceseofvenice.org, 941-486- is welcome. Sept. 11, 6 p.m. Sarasota 4720. National Cemetery, Clark Road, Day, Friday, Nov. 11, 2:45 p.m., complete schedule, visit www. Catholic’s Divorce Survival Sarasota National Cemetery, dioceseofvenice.org/respectlife. Legal help available for Guide, beginning Sept. 13, 7 Sarasota. “Standing for Those needy. Cenacle Legal Services Slain” honors memory of those 9810 State Road 72 (Clark Road), Join in this special observance of p.m., Our Lady of Light Parish, Sarasota (five miles east of I-75). the life of Jesus in the womb of Inc. 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All are invited to attend; age, sex, disability, ethnicity or of the Angels Parish, Lakewood on Tap, intramural sports teams, 239-267-7088. active military personnel are status in the U.S. CLS attorneys Ranch. http://register.ccli.org/; and Parish-organized social Cursillo girls getaway encouraged to wear uniforms. volunteer pro bono. To request Andrea McSorley, ablyth3@ events, there is something cruise. Five-day cruise leaves Event is held in amphitheater, an appointment: 941-244-0308, gmail.com. available for everyone Tampa May 13, 2017, visiting but wear sunscreen and bring a throughout the Diocese. Young [email protected]. CLS Retreat for divorced Mahogany Bay, Honduras and hat. Ample seating and parking adults (18-39) are encouraged offices are located at 237 N. and separated, Sept. 16-18, Mexico. Book by Sept. 15 with available. Gail Ardy, ardy@ to participate in these Nassau St., Venice. Follow on Our Lady of Perpetual Help $25 deposit; after that, deposit dioceseofvenice.org, 941-484- opportunities to enrich their Facebook at Cenacle Legal Retreat Center, Venice. “At is $125. Inside cabin: $530 p.p.; 9543. faith and make friends: Services. the Well Healing Retreat,” ocean ciew $580 p.p. Alice, Mass honoring Diocesan • Naples area, Theology on Television Mass for the [email protected]. sponsored by Office of Family homebound in the northern volunteers, Nov. 19, 11 a.m., Tap, returning in September, Helping the homeless. Life. Limited spaces available. portions of the Diocese, 9:30 Epiphany Cathedral, 350 Tampa Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. First During the 2016-2017 school www.dioceseofvenice.org/ a.m. on the CW Network; in Ave. W., Venice. Bishop Frank Tuesdays, St. John the Evangelist year, the St. John Neumann atthewellretreat. the southern portions of the J. Dewane invites all volunteers Parish; second Tuesdays, St. Catholic High School Creative Study the Bible. “The Bible Diocese, 10 a.m., on WFTX-TV to the Mass, an opportunity Agnes Parish; third Tuesdays, St. Arts class will create sleeping and Prayer” program, Sept. 24, (FOX-4). Check your local listings to extend gratitude and Peter the Apostle Parish; fourth mats for the homeless by using 8 a.m.-4 p.m., St. Patrick Parish, for channel information. Leaflet appreciation to those who Tuesdays, St. William Parish. plastic shopping bags. Project will Sarasota. Sponsored by the missals are available upon generously give of their time • Venice area, “Upper Room require roughly 27,000 plastic Diocese and presented by St. request by calling 941-484-9543 and talent. All priests, deacons, Coffee House,” Fridays, 7-9 p.m., bags, so people are asked to Paul Center for Biblical Theology. and asking about the TV Mass religious and the faithful are Santa Maria Chapel, Epiphany donate plastic bags to the school. Space limited. Cost: $40. or by writing: TV Mass, Diocese invited to participate. Lunch Cathedral Catholic School, Emily Sumpmann, Development Registration ends Sept. 16. http:// of Venice, 1000 Pinebrook will follow in the Parish hall. All Venice. Office, 3000 53rd St. S.W., Naples; dioceseofvenice.org/bible-study; are welcome, but registration Road, Venice, FL 34285. Gail • Sarasota area, St. Patrick 239-455-3044. 941-484-9543; evangelization@ is required. Further details Ardy: 941-486-4714, ardy@ Parish, Sarasota, has a weekly Join Knights of Columbus. dioceseofvenice.org. forthcoming. dioceseofvenice.org. young adult kickball team. Tom Are you interested in doing more Catechist Enrichment Safe Environment training. Marriage preparation Lelyo, youth@churchofstpatrick. in service to the Lord and service Day, Sept. 24, 9 a.m.-12:30 As part of the Safe Environment instructors needed. The org. to all? Knights work in Parishes, p.m., St. John the Evangelist Office of Marriage and Family Program, the Diocese of Venice Switch to “Choose Life” collect coats for children, provide Parish, 625 111th Ave. N., is seeking married couples who requires that all employees and license plate for free and food for families, do untold Naples. Builds upon USCCB are willing to teach a one-day those volunteers who work with help promote adoption. charitable work, support pro-life catechist theme: “The Faith workshop up to three times per children and/or vulnerable adults For a limited time, $85 fee to activities, and assist in community Prayed.” Includes breakfast, year. Training will be provided be fingerprinted and trained in switch to Choose Life license works. Jim Clark, 786-317-1342, exhibits, keynote speaker on basics of Theology of the Safe Environment. For class times plate is waived if you agree to [email protected]; FloridaKofC. and interactive workshops on Body and teachings of the and locations, contact your local keep it for five years. Special org. devotions, spirituality, Scripture Catholic Church. A stipend is parish or Diocesan school or visit fee of $25 will provide $20 to a and Sacraments. Registration given to those couples who www.dioceseofvenice.org. Report local agency to support life and assist. Contact Kim Elsmore, all abuses against minors to the adoption. [email protected] Florida Department of Children VOLUNTEERS to request free gift certificate and Families at 1-800-962-2873. NEEDED to switch. Jeanne Berdeaux, To report abuse by Diocesan [email protected], personnel or volunteers, call AFCAAM, a program 941-441-1101. the Diocesan Victims Assistance of Catholic Charities, 3681 Year of Mercy information. Coordinator Barbara DiCocco at Michigan Ave., Fort Myers, needs Dec. 8 marked the start of the 941-416-6114. volunteers for reception desk. Jubilee Year of Mercy, called Requirements: personable, basic by Pope Francis to spread the computer and copier knowledge, message of mercy throughout COMMUNITY excellent phone skills, can lift the world. The Year of Mercy 25lbs. Strong preference for continues until Nov. 20, the EVENTS bilingual (Spanish/English) Solemnity of Christ the King. candidates. 30 hours: Monday- Magnificat breakfast, Sept. • Basics of arthritis pain For more information: http:// Wednesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 3, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Holiday dioceseofvenice.org/jubilee- Thursday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday 9 • Surgical and non-surgical treatment Inn Airport, Gulf Coast Town year-of-mercy/. a.m.-noon. 239 461-0233. • Minimall invasive surgical treatment Center, Fort Myers. Speaker: Visiting the Holy Doors Catholic Charities Diocese • Anterior Hip Replacement Marie Patricia Meier, member of of Mercy. Pope Francis is of Venice Inc. annually serves • What to expect before, during and after surgery encouraging everyone to make St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Fort Myers. $20. Joanne Tarantino, about 40,000 people in need in • Partial and ACL sparing knee replacement a pilgrimage to all diocesan the 10 counties of Southwest cathedrals and other designated 239-631-6661; Barbara Tay, 646- 296-2335. Florida. The agency has 31 service Visit jointimplant.com for seminar dates and to reserve your seat. churches to visit a Holy Door locations throughout the Diocese “Doors of Mercy: Exploring of Mercy. In Diocese of Venice: of Venice that offer a variety God’s Covenant with You” Epiphany Cathedral, 350 Tampa of programs. Catholic Charities program, Our Lady of Light Board Certified (AOBOS) Orthopedic Surgeon Ave. W., Venice, 941-484-3505, depends greatly on volunteers Parish, 19680 Cypress View Drive, Specializing in Joint Replacement and Reconstruction of the Hip and Knee Monday-Thursday, 6 a.m.-12:30 and volunteer opportunities Fort Myers. Daytime sessions: p.m.; Friday, 6 a.m.-7 p.m.; are always available. For Tuesdays, starting Sept. 13, 1-3 Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; more information: judyb@ p.m. Evening sessions: Thursdays, Sunday all day; and Our Lady catholiccharitiesdov.org, www. starting Sept. 8, 6:30-8 p.m. of Mercy Parish, 240 Park Ave., catholiccharitiesdov.org, 941- 34766-0826 Cost: $25. Eight simple sessions Boca Grande, 941-964-2254, 488-5581. Wednesdays and Saturdays, 11 allow you to experience God’s a.m.-noon. Please call ahead. hope, healing and loving mercy. Aug. 26-Sept. 15, 2016 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 8 Bringing the ‘Light of Christ to others’

many men and women willing to Catholic Charities Diocese of are a symbol of hope for others. Volunteers help step in and lend a hand because of Venice programs and services are A Mass is celebrated in apprecia- their commitment to their faith and the ideal place to turn when consid- tion of volunteers each year. As the Catholic Charities love for the Church. In the words of ering acts of mercy for others or be- ongoing Jubilee Year of Mercy draws Pope Francis, volunteers answer the coming a volunteer. As Pope Francis to a close, the Diocese of Venice is make a difference call of the Lord to bring the “Light of said in Evangelii Gaudium, “Works hosting a Mass Nov. 19, 11 a.m., at Staff Report Christ to others.” of love directed to one’s neighbor Epiphany Cathedral, 350 Tampa Whether it is through tutoring are the most perfect external mani- Ave. W., Venice. The Mass is an op- Venice | Every day there are young children or stocking a food festation of the interior grace of the portunity to extend gratitude and countless people who devote their pantry that serves needy families, needy brothers and sisters in Christ Spirit.” appreciation to those who gener- lives in service to the Church as there is an ongoing need for more in his apostolic exhortation Evan- Volunteers are at the core of Cath- ously give of their time and talent. living examples of the presence of volunteers to assist the more than gelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gos- olic Charities, whether they answer “The benefits of volunteers are Christ’s love on earth. These people 30 programs and services offered at pel). The Holy Father said that there the phone, run a fundraising event much more than monetary; they are known as volunteers. locations throughout the Diocese. is an inseparable bond between our or serve as a radio operator during are transcendent,” Bishop Dewane Catholic Charities Diocese of Pope Francis challenges the faith and the poor. “May we never disasters, and the impact they make said. “It is through the acts of kind- Venice Inc. is blessed that there are faithful to do more good for our abandon them.” is profound and lasting. “Volunteers ness and works of mercy that you do are what we are all about,” said Peter which help to prepare the way for EXAMPLES OF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Routsis-Arroyo, Catholic Charities others to follow the Lord.” Diocese of Venice CEO. “Donating No matter the talent or skill, there Bonita Springs and Fort Myers Golden Gate Senior Center needs volunteers are welcome, as well as time and talent is priceless. We have are volunteer opportunities that assistance in teaching computer classes students looking for community service Positive Youth Development volunteers who help in all aspects of can fit the interest of everyone. With and conversational Spanish to seniors hours. Head Start is open from 7:30 a.m. Program. Tutors are needed for the what we do every day. I’m not sure more than 30 Catholic Charities along with completing applications. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and from 5:30 to after-school program. Contact Matthew what we would do without them.” services, there is a good chance that Contact Tatiana at 239-252-4534 or 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Volunteers work at 239-390-2928 or [email protected]. Pope Francis asks everyone to there is a need for volunteers close to tatiana.fortune@collierseniorresources. a two- to three-hour shift. Contact Joyce have “tenderness and affection,” any one of the 60 parishes through- AFFCAM, helping inner-city youth, org. at 941-485-6264 or [email protected]. needs coverage of the front desk something which Bishop Frank J. out the Diocese. Dewane said volunteers have abun- There are Catholic Charities vol- reception area in the offices located Sarasota Diocesewide at 3681 Michigan Ave., Fort Myers. dantly, because they see the pres- unteer opportunities throughout Requirements include being personable, Bethesda House, helping homeless Disaster Amateur Radio Network ence of Christ in those around them. the Diocese. For more information basic computer and copier knowledge, with HIV/AIDS, is looking for help in the (DARN) needs operators to provide Volunteers do this in a very concrete on additional opportunities near excellent phone skills and can lift 25 lbs. food pantry, and assistance with unload- emergency and backup communications way, representing an outward ex- you, please call 941-488-5581 or visit There is a strong preference for bilingual ing the food truck every Tuesday 9 a.m. for disaster response teams in their pression of Christ in the world and www.catholiccharitiesdov.org. n (Spanish/English) candidates. Duties to noon. Contact Marisa at 941-355- community in the immediate aftermath include helping children, parents and 4680, ext. 305; or [email protected]. of any type of disaster. All volunteers are staff. The hours are Monday to Thursday St. Martha’s Early Learning licensed FCC amateur radio operators Community Business Directory 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Friday 9 a.m.-noon. Center has opportunities for volunteers or agree to take the steps required to Please call 239-461-0233. to assist teachers in the classroom, read obtain a license. Volunteers are needed to the children, and engage in individual in the 10 counties of the Diocese and and small-group activities. Volunteers can serve from a fully equipped radio LEGAL Naples also are needed to monitor children base station or be a member of the during playground time. Contact Marisa in-residence group and operate from Judy Sullivan Family Resource at 941-355-3680, ext. 305; or mpufta@ their home or personal vehicle using Center needs assistance with food ccdis1.org. their own gear. Radio base stations are deliveries on Mondays from 9 to 11 in Venice, Sarasota, Bradenton, Fort My- a.m. at the choice food pantry, along Venice ers, Naples, Arcadia, Port Charlotte and with stocking, sorting and organiz- Immokalee. Only one general meeting ing. Also needed are tutors to teach Our Mother’s House, housing for a year and network meets on air once English for Speakers of Other Languages homeless mother’s with infants, needs a month to make sure all channels are (ESOL) twice a week, 5-7 p.m. Materials assistance for the teachers in the Head loud and clear. Anyone interested can provided. Contact Allegra at 239-793- Start classrooms with feeding and contact Andy Durette, 508-641-2074 or 0059, ext. 112; or allegra@catholic- playing with the children who reside [email protected]. charitiescc.org. at the program. Both male and female

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Staff RepoRt by receiving a 3.0 or higher. • AP Scholar with Distinction, The following St. John Neumann granted to students who receive naples | Sixteen students at students received recognition for an average score of at least 3.5 on St. John Neumann Catholic High consistent success across multiple all AP exams taken, and scores of School were given recognition as AP exams: 3 or higher on five or more of these AP Scholars of differing levels after • AP Scholar, granted to stu- exams: Megan Gast, John Koga and consistent passing Advanced Place- dents who receive scores of 3 or Allison Minker. John Koga was also ment exam results. higher on three or more AP exams: recognized as a National AP Schol- Salesian Sister Patricia Roche, Makayla Connor, Madison De- ar, granted to students who receive St. John Neumann Principal, is Laere, Matthew DeSantis, Rebecca an average score of at least 4 on all pleased with the outcome. “These Matson, Andrew Myers, Aleksan- AP exams taken, and scores of 4 or results are a great testament to our dra Parrish, Anne Marie Stupinski, higher on eight or more of these ex- wonderful teachers and our stu- John Tabar and Elizabeth Ullrich. ams. He averaged a score of 4.88 on dents’ academic ability, work ethic • AP Scholar with Honor, eight exams. and desire to achieve.” granted to students who receive an The AP Scholar Awards are aca- Students in Advanced Placement average score of at least 3.25 on all demic distinctions that students courses are expected to perform at AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or may cite among their credentials collegiate levels when tested at the higher on four or more of these ex- on applications, résumés, and so end of each year. While a benefit of ams: George Hackett III, Daniel I. on. Students do not receive any a weighted GPA is desired, the ulti- Martin, Megan O’Brian, and Nau- monetary award from the College mate goal is to receive college credit dia Reeves. Board. n 9 FLORIDA NEWS Florida Catholic Aug. 26-Sept.15, 2016 36133-0826 36180-0826 Aug. 26-Sept.15, 2016 Florida Catholic FLORIDA NEWS 10

SYMPOSIUM FOUNDER HONORED Event shows women how to be ‘better versions of themselves’ ing us to embrace; goals that are formation to help councils meet Annual leadership symposium life-giving? We give thanks to our their goals and help the women Almighty God for giving us gifts become “better versions of them- sponsored by the Orlando Diocesan and in sharing them we discover selves.” how authentically rich we are.” “We give them a prescription Council of Catholic Women gathers Sue Weathersbee, president of for healthy councils: Plan the year, the Pensacola-Tallahassee Diocese meet with the pastor, use creative participants from across the state council, described the symposium ideas, include reflection time and as a “tremendous experience.” inject spirituality into our own Laura Dodson said the key to the symposium is “It’s giving me insight as to lives as well as council,” Clark said. Julie Drake shares a laugh Florida Catholic correspondent relationships. what we can do to strengthen our “We must integrate the active Mar- with Father Miguel Gonzalez “The key to making sure you can organization and enhance our tha with the contemplative Mary. at the leadership symposium. EUSTIS | Although there were get a lot done is a good relation- members — the good feelings, the We must not forget who we are and plenty of white lab coats and ad- ship with your pastor,” she said. camaraderie and the sharing,” where we’re going. CCW is a way EUSTIS | One would think that af- hesive bandages for the theme “Rx “Establish a caring atmosphere. she said. “The whole weekend is to serve and do great things both ter 60 years in the Council of Catholic for Healthy Councils” at the 34th It’s about our (national) mission focused on our relationship with locally and globally with fellow Women, Julie Drake might not need to annual Orlando Diocesan Coun- — ‘to support, empower and edu- God and our Church. Council sisters in Christ. It doesn’t get any attend a leadership symposium. cil of Catholic Women Lake Yale cate all Catholic women in leader- keeps going on and on.” better than that.” But nothing could be farther from leadership symposium, what was ship, spirituality and service.’ We Mary Matheus, newly installed And 91-year-old Anne LaPlant the truth. The July 30-31 event that dispensed was spiritual medicine. are spiritual beings and if we help president for the Orlando council, displayed how participants can gathered 216 women from across the Sheila Hopkins, president of the women of the parish catch said the symposiums at Lake Yale never be too old to learn. The state was a homecoming for Drake, the National Council of Catholic the vision, they will want to do shaped her as a leader. She has Blessed Trinity parishioner from who had founded the symposium in Women, said the symposium offers something significant. The heart been the national council treasur- Orlando has been involved with 1983. That first year, 50 to 60 women participants “the tools they need of CCW is love — love of our God, er for the past four years and is also the Council of Catholic Women attended the event, which consisted of to have the confidence they can do love of our Blessed Mother, love of on the national council’s leader- for 60-plus years and has at- a couple of workshops and training for anything.” one another.” ship development team. tended every one of the 34 sym- officers as they discussed commissions “I’ve seen those more shy be- In his homily for the vigil Mass, “I went from someone afraid of posiums. and parliamentary procedure come energized by Lake Yale,” said Father Gonzalez encouraged the public speaking to speaking at the “Every time I come there is so “We offered the first leadership Hopkins, a resident of Tallahassee. women, and shared how he has national convention,” she said. “It’s much to take back. And you see so symposium in order to get people to “People share their ideas. That’s witnessed them working as a team helped me in my workplace too. It’s many people you’ve met over the participate and take responsibility,” how we learn and it encourages and setting goals to “inject life into an amazing transformation from years,” LaPlant said. “I’m inspired Drake explained. “It’s important to growth.” your councils.” what I was to what I’ve become. I by CCW. It’s faith-filling.” support people and help them do their The July 30-31 event gathered “(These are) goals that produce would never have had the confi- In addition to education, the jobs better.” 216 women from throughout the joy, goals to proclaim the good dence to serve. I still learn things program included many oppor- Drake exclaimed her excitement as state. Father Miguel Gonzalez, news. Incredible treasures are be- every year — sometimes how not tunities for prayer and reflection, she commented how the symposium pastor of St. John Vianney Parish ing given to us today and when we to do something. You can always song, a bonfire Saturday night at has blossomed and grown. During the in Orlando and spiritual modera- return home tomorrow, what are learn, if you’re open.” the foot of the cross, a patriotic event, those gathered honored Drake, who had served as mentor and spiri- tor for the diocesan council, also we going to do with them?” he said. Clark said the training offers rosary on the dock at dawn, and a tual adviser for many of the women. attended. “What are the goals the Lord is ask- participants the resources and in- candlelight procession for peace. n “I came to learn things that can “Julie is an amazing lady who has help strengthen our affiliations been a mentor to me and many, many others,” said Linda Clark, this year’s and attract and appeal to a broader symposium coordinator. “After she spectrum of women,” said Sharon started Lake Yale, she worked it year Utterback, president of the Miami after year. She was very involved and Archdiocesan Council of Catholic has a lot of wisdom to share.” Women and a parishioner of Our Along with serving on a local parish Lady of Lourdes in West Kendall. level, Drake served as the national Lena Ghaffari, leadership chair legislation committee chair. In the for the Palm Beach Diocese coun- late 1980s, Bishop Thomas Grady of cil and president of her affiliation Orlando appointed her to a committee at St. Mary Parish in Pahokee, against pornography that led to her shared similar goals. “I am here becoming the executive director of to observe, network and see what the Greater Orlando Coalition Against you’re doing in training in order to Pornography. share at home,” she said. “We have “I’ve been doing legislative our own one-day training, so I’ll advocacy since I was very young. bring the information back to our Everything begins with respect for board and make sure we’re in sync life at all stages,” Drake said. “It is so with (the national council).” important to get involved with issues Linda Clark, a recently retired that confront us every day, to educate management consultant, served ourselves first and then advocate. Cre- as symposium coordinator. A for- ate a relationship with the legislators mer executive director of Catholic so that they trust you. They can’t keep Community Television Network, up with every piece of legislation that now originating from Holy Family comes across their desk and they rely Parish in Orlando, she also served upon the recommendations of those as administrator of St. Paul Parish they trust. in Leesburg for more than 20 years. “I feel very proud of how far our She has served in the Council of council has come,” she concluded. Catholic Women for more than 30 “(The Council of Catholic Women) years, assuming responsibility at has been a major portion of my life. It all levels and has been a member really is a sisterhood.” n of the national council’s leadership development team since 1998. She 11 NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS Florida Catholic Aug. 26-Sept.15, 2016 Florida native named as Memphis shepherd

Catholic News Service Bishop Holley was appointed on the CRS board of directors. permanent diaconate formation auxiliary bishop of Washington “That’s what CRS reminds me of, program. He also was adjunct di- WASHINGTON | Pope Fran- May 18, 2004, and was ordained how they’re able to take whatever rector of vocations and president of cis has accepted the resignation of a bishop July 2, 2004. He is vicar resources (they have) to bless and the priests’ council. Bishop J. Terry Steib of Memphis, general for the Archdiocese of share it with others.” When he was named a bishop, Tennessee, and has appointed as Washington and is a member of the Martin D. Holley was born in then-Father Holley had been pastor his successor Auxiliary Bishop archdiocesan college of consultors, Florida. While his mother was preg- of Little Flower Parish in Pensacola Martin D. Holley of Washington. priests’ council, seminarian review nant with the future bishop, she, for two years. Before that, he was Bishop Steib has headed the board, administrative board and along with her husband and their administrator there for two years. Memphis Diocese since 1993. He is chairman of the College of Deans. seven older children, joined the James Terry Steib was born May 76. Canon law requires all bishops He is former moderator of the Catholic Church. When Martin was 17, 1940, the eldest of five children of to turn in their resignation at age 75. archdiocese’s ethnic ministries. born Dec. 31, 1954, he was named a sugar cane worker. He grew up on Bishop Holley, 61, has been a Wash- In an interview last year with the after the pastor of Our Lady of Fati- a farm in Vacherie, Louisiana. He ington auxiliary since 2004. Catholic Standard newspaper of the ma Parish in Cantonment, Florida, entered the Society of the Divine The changes were announced archdiocese, Bishop Holley spoke the family’s new parish priest. Word order at a high school semi- Aug. 23 in Washington by Msgr. of the blessings of that work, say- Bishop Holley is the eighth of 14 nary in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Walter Erbi, charge d’affaires of the ing, “You get a glimpse of the face of children of Sylvester and Mary Hol- After studies at three Divine Vatican nunciature. God, the beauty of God, a glimpse of ley, both of whom are deceased. Word collegiate seminaries, he Bishop Holley will be installed as what it must be like to be in heaven.” Young Martin attended Catholic was ordained a priest Jan. 6, 1967. the fifth bishop of Memphis Oct. 19 Bishop Holley joined pilgrims elementary schools and was cap- Then-Father Steib served his or- at the Cook Convention Center. from the Archdiocese of Washing- tain of the basketball team at Tate der first at seminaries and then He said in a statement he was ton at World Youth Day in Cologne, High School, where he is a member as provincial of the Divine Word’s “deeply humbled” by the appoint- Germany, in 2005; in Madrid in of the school’s Hall of Fame, and Southern province until he ap- ment and grateful to the pope for 2011; and this summer in Krakow, then attended Faulkner State Junior pointed an auxiliary bishop of expressing confidence “through Poland. In an interview before join- College in Bay Minette, Alabama. the Archdiocese of St. Louis Dec. this new assignment at this time in ing pilgrims from the archdiocese He played basketball and earned a 6, 1983. He was ordained a bishop my life.” in Krakow, the bishop described degree in management at Alabama Feb. 10, 1984. He also served as Washington Cardinal Donald W. how inspiring it is to see young State University in Montgomery, vicar general of the St. Louis Arch- Wuerl said the appointment was “a people from different cultures and where he was named the univer- diocese. blessing for that diocesan church” countries united in their faith. sity’s outstanding collegian. He was appointed fourth bishop and “also a joy for all of us in Wash- “The one, holy, catholic, apostol- After working from 1977 to 1982 of Memphis in March 23, 1993, and ington.” ic faith... We say those words in the in the Pensacola-Tallahassee dioc- when he was ordained a bishop Washington Auxiliary Bishop “Bishop Holley has demonstrat- Creed, and we see it at Mass; we see esan chancery, he studied theol- and installed to head the diocese in Martin D. Holley is seen in this ed both pastoral sensitivity and it at our local events... but when you ogy at The Catholic University of May of that year, he was one of only undated photo. Pope Francis administrative ability that should magnify that hundreds and thou- America in Washington and at St. two black bishops heading the U.S. appointed him the new bishop serve him well as he now under- sands of times, wow!” Bishop Holley Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary dioceses at that time. The other was of Memphis, Tenn., Aug. takes his new ministry in western told the Catholic Standard. “That is in Boynton Beach, Florida. the now-retired Bishop Joseph L. 23. (Courtesy Catholic Tennessee,” he said in a statement. just incredible.” He was ordained a priest of the Howze of Biloxi, Mississippi. Standard) “We rejoice that the Church of As a bishop, he has made visits Pensacola-Tallahassee Diocese On the national level, he is a for- Memphis is receiving such a talent- to other countries, including a 2010 May 8, 1987. mer executive director of the Na- member of a number of other com- ed and caring pastor of souls.” trip to Ghana and Nigeria, where In addition to parish assign- tional Black Catholic Clergy Cau- mittees, including the Administra- Bishops Steib and Holley are two he said he witnessed firsthand the ments after his ordination, he was cus and a former vice president of tive Committee. of the nation’s 15 black Catholic work of Catholic Relief Services, the spiritual director of the Serra Club the Conference of Major Superiors The Diocese of Memphis com- bishops. With Bishop Steib’s retire- U.S. bishops’ overseas relief and de- of West Florida, director of the di- of Men Congregation. prises 10,682 square miles in the ment, eight of them remain active, velopment agency. “It reminds me ocesan Department of Ethnic Con- Bishop Steib is a former chair- state of Tennessee. It has a total according to the U.S. Conference of of Jesus’ offering of the loaves and cerns, a member of the diocesan man of the U.S. bishops’ Commit- population of 1.57 million; just over Catholic Bishops’ Secretariat of Cul- fishes, blessed, broken and shared,” education commission and spiri- tee on Missions and its Committee 65,000, or about 4 percent, are Cath- tural Diversity in the Church. said Bishop Holley, who has served tual director and instructor of the on Black Catholics and has been a olic. n Pope names Dallas bishop head of new office for laity, family, life

Cindy Wooden At the same time, Bishop Far- families and for the sacredness of Pope Catholic News Service rell said he had “mixed emotions” human life, he wrote in the letter, Francis about leaving Dallas, its people and greets which was released Aug. 17. “We VATICAN CITY | Pope Francis priests. Bishop want to offer them support and has named Bishop Kevin J. Farrell Bishop Kevin Farrell is the broth- Kevin J. help so that they would be active of Dallas to head the Vatican’s new er of Bishop Brian Farrell, secretary Farrell of witnesses of the Gospel in our age office for laity, family and life. The of the Pontifical Council for Pro- Dallas in and an expression of the goodness Dublin-born bishop will celebrate moting Christian Unity. Both broth- Wash- of the Redeemer.” his 69th birthday Sept. 2, the day af- ers were ordained to the priesthood ington Pope Francis created the new ter the new Vatican office officially for the Legionaries of Christ, but in 2015. office by combining the pontifical begins its work. the Dallas bishop was later incardi- (cour- councils for the laity and for the In a statement a few hours after nated in the Archdiocese of Wash- tesy The family. Statutes for the new office, his appointment was announced ington and served as an auxiliary Texas published in June, said it was be- in Rome, Bishop Farrell said he was bishop there 2002-2007. Cath- ing established “for the promotion “extremely humbled” Pope Francis When the Dallas bishop arrives olic | of the life and apostolate of the lay chose him to lead the new office. in Rome, it will be the first time CNS) faithful, for the pastoral care of the “I look forward to being part of the the two brothers have ever minis- family and its mission according to important work of the universal tered in the same city, the Vatican’s God’s plan and for the protection Church in the promotion of the la- Bishop Farrell told Catholic News and support of human life.” ity and the apostolate of the laity Service Aug. 17. The appointment Bishop Farrell, has been bishop and for the pastoral care of the fam- “was a huge surprise to me and a Pope Francis, in a brief apostolic adapt to the needs of the universal of Dallas since 2007. Before that, he ily in accordance with the pope’s re- huge surprise, of course, to him. letter formally establishing the new Church.” was an auxiliary bishop in the Arch- cent apostolic exhortation, ‘Amoris But he has such a long experience of “Dicastery for Laity, Family and The Church, as an “attentive diocese of Washington. He cur- Laetitia,’ (‘The Joy of Love’), and the pastoral work and administration Life,” said the office should respond mother,” must show special care rently serves as treasurer of the U.S. support of human life,” he said. as well,” he added. “to the situations of our age and and concern for the lay faithful, for Conference of Catholic Bishops. n Aug. 26-Sept.15, 2016 Florida Catholic NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS 12 Mother Teresa is model of mercy at work, fueled by prayer

Cindy Wooden The Gospel tells people they will gation of Christians to express pub- Catholic News Service be judged at the end of time for how licly their opinions on political and they fed the hungry, clothed the social issues in order to promote VATICAN CITY | When Pope naked and cared for others in need, the common good, the pope wrote: Francis canonizes Blessed Teresa he said. “Mother Teresa made this “Who would claim to lock up in a of Kolkata Sept. 4, he won’t simply page of the Gospel the guide for her church and silence the message of be fulfilling a special duty of his of- life and the path to her holiness, St. Francis of Assisi or Blessed Te- fice, he will be honoring a woman and it can be for us, as well.” resa of Calcutta? They themselves he has called “a symbol, an icon for Pope Francis also noted in the would have found this unaccept- our age.” book that, from her experience able. An authentic faith — which When talking about the inter- ministering to the rejected, Moth- is never comfortable or completely section of prayer, mercy, concrete er Teresa knew and constantly em- personal — always involves a deep acts of charity and peacemaking, phasized the importance of family desire to change the world, to Mother Teresa was Pope Francis’ and family prayer. Home, he said, transmit values, to leave this earth go-to reference. In one of his early- is the place people learn “to smile, somehow better that we found it.” morning homilies in November, to forgive, to welcome, to sacrifice In April, flying back to Rome Pope Francis spoke about war and for one another, to give without from Lesbos, Greece, with 12 Syr- about how, by the way they live demanding anything in return, to ian refugees, Pope Francis was their lives, many people promote pray and suffer together, to rejoice asked what difference his visit to hatred rather than peace and sell- In this 1996 file photo, Blessed Teresa of Kolkata visits Catholic Relief and help each other.” a refugee camp and his hosting ing weapons rather than sowing Services headquarters in Baltimore, accompanied by, from left, Ken And, in a message to young peo- refugees could make. “I am go- love. Hackett, U.S. ambassador to the Holy See and former president ple at the end of the preface, Pope ing to plagiarize. I’ll answer with “While weapons traffickers do of CRS, Sean Callahan, and Bishop John H. Ricard of Pensacola- Francis said, “Fly high like the ea- a phrase that is not mine,” he told their work, there are poor peace- Tallahassee. (courtesy Catholic Relief Services | CNS) gle that is the symbol of Mother Te- reporters traveling with him. makers who give their lives to help resa’s country of origin,” Albania. “The same question was asked one person, then another and an- Teresa was published in July; Pope adoration, which made it possible “Do not lose hope, do not let any- of Mother Teresa: ‘All this effort, other and another,” the pope said. Francis wrote the preface to an Ital- “to transform her work into prayer.” one rob you of your future, which is all this work, only to help people to Mother Teresa was clearly one of ian publisher’s book of talks Moth- Her prayer led her to the extreme in your hands. Remain in the Lord die. … What you are doing is use- the peacemakers, he added. er Teresa gave in Milan in 1973. edges of society — the peripheries and love him like God loves you; be less! The sea is so great!’ Mother “With cynicism, the powerful Mother Teresa’s life showed the — recognizing the poor and the builders of bridges that break down Teresa answered: ‘It is a drop of wa- might say, ‘But what did that wom- centrality of prayer, charity, mercy marginalized as her brothers and the logic of division, rejection and ter in the sea. But after this drop of an accomplish? She spent her life in action, family and youth, Pope sisters and offering them compas- fear of others, and put yourselves at water the sea will not be the same!’ helping people die,’” Pope Francis Francis wrote. “Mother Teresa un- sion, he said. The little nun in the the service of the poor.” That is how I would respond. It is said, noting that the cynics do not tiringly invites us to draw from the blue-trimmed white sari teaches Pope Francis also referred, in a small gesture, but one of those realize that Mother Teresa under- source of love: Jesus crucified and people that “feeling compassion is passing, to Blessed Teresa in his small gestures that we — everyone, stood the path to peace and they risen, present in the sacrament possible only when my heart em- 2013 apostolic exhortation, “Evan- men and women — must make to do not. of the Eucharist,” the pope wrote. braces the needs and wounds of gelii Gaudium,” on the proclama- reach out to those in need.” n A much longer papal reflection She began each day with Mass and the other,” witnessing to God’s ca- tion of the Gospel in the modern on lessons from the life of Mother ended each day with eucharistic ress, the pope wrote. world. Asserting the right and obli- Kolkata gears up for celebrations A PICTURE OF WAR

Saadia Azim ity.” Park Street, Kolkata’s vibrant small packets of medicine to a few Catholic News Service street and a prominent hangout for local visitors who had come seeking young people, has already been re- help. KOLKATA, India | A group of named Mother Teresa Sarani. Spe- “I came volunteering for Moth- young independent photographers cial festivities will continue in that er’s home at her call, and I feel so are busy clicking away, taking pho- area until Christmas. fulfilled,” said a woman who iden- tos of the “City of Joy.” At Mother Teresa’s home, the tified herself only as Federica from Their photos, part of the crowd- headquarters of the Missionaries of Rome; she will return to Rome just sourced “Sainthood Project,” will Charity, the doors are open for all, before the canonization. be displayed in several locations and followers and admirers come Mother Teresa’s relics have been in Rome in early September, to every day, visiting and praying in placed near her tomb on the ground coincide with the canonization of her tomb. Many say they have been floor of the motherhouse, but very Blessed Teresa of Kolkata. The pho- doing so for a long time and vouch soon the place will be dedicated for tographers are volunteers, trying that their prayers have been heard. veneration of the saint. Representa- to highlight aspects of the young Some people drop in to be coun- tives of the Missionaries of Charity Mother Teresa, who founded the seled by the sisters, asking for sol- say they have plans for regular spe- Missionaries of Charity to serve the ace; others come looking for medi- cial Masses and prayer meetings. “poorest of the poor” in India. The cine or other daily items. A thanksgiving mass will be cel- young people are funding their own “Mother Teresa has always been ebrated Aug. 26, Mother Teresa’s travel to Rome to participate in the the icon for the confluence of faiths, birthday, ahead of the canoniza- ceremony and exhibit the photo- and that’s why I have such devotion tion. On Sept. 4, nuns, novices and graphs in open-air galleries. for her saintly powers,” said Aarti followers will participate in the “This is our tribute to Mother,” Kumari, a Hindu and a regular visi- canonization in St. Peter’s Square said Srijita Deb Burman, 25, a busi- tor who comes for counseling from through a live viewing party. ness professional. “These images the nuns on family issues. “We, too, will witness the live cer- will depict the inspiration that must Mother Teresa’s home is already emony here. This is a blessing and have attracted Mother to this city.” a place of worship, where novices no one is going to miss it here,” said Five-year-old Omran Daqneesh sits inside an ambulance after he Although the Sept. 4 canoniza- and ordinary people can be seen Sister Blacila. was rescued following an airstrike in the rebel-held al-Qaterji tion is at the Vatican, Kolkata is carrying their books to the tomb About 30 members of the Mis- neighborhood of Aleppo, Syria, Aug. 17. The young boy’s 10-year- making preparations. Scholars, seeking blessings. sionaries of Charity will travel to old brother was also rescued, but died of his injuries. (Aleppo priests, students and artists are con- “It was her influence that I joined the Vatican for the canonization. Media Center via EPA | CNS) tinuously holding seminars, exhibi- the order at 18,” recalled Sister Ruth German-born Sister Mary Prema, tions and prayer meetings every day from Andhra Pradesh state. Sis- superior general, is already in Rome across the city to propagate “Mother ters Laisa and Ansavio stood near to facilitate the process and accom- Teresa’s philosophy toward human- Mother Teresa’s statue, distributing modate the guests. n 13 NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS Florida Catholic Aug. 26-Sept.15, 2016 baton rouge flooding F loods called worst U.S. natural disaster since Sandy Catholic News Service ing donations of canned goods, Residents pile clothes, cleaning supplies and even debris outside BATON ROUGE, La. | The line furniture for those who have lost their flood- of destruction caused by historic everything. damaged flooding in southern Louisiana News reports said the civil entity homes in stretches for 25 miles, and accord- of East Baton Rouge Parish was the St. Amant, ing to Red Cross officials, it is the hardest hit of parishes in the region La., Aug. worst natural disaster in the United by the heavy rains that fell Aug. 11- 21.(Jonathan States since Superstorm Sandy in 14. In some areas, as much as 2 feet Bachman, 2012. of rain fell in 48 hours; in another, Reuters | CNS) “As we all know the severe flood- more than 31 inches of rain fell in 15 ing in many areas of our diocese hours. has dramatically affected the well- Civil authorities reported that at being and livelihood of countless least 13 people died in the floods people,” said Baton Rouge Bishop and that about 60,000 homes were Robert W. Muench in a videotaped damaged, although a Baton Rouge message posted to the diocese’s economic development group put website, www.diobr.org. the number of damaged houses at “To those so impacted I express 110,000. The Red Cross put the over- genuine empathy, heartfelt soli- all cost of recovery at $30 million. darity and commitment to help as “Thousands of people in Louisi- best as we can,” he said, adding his ana have lost everything they own thanks “to those who have so im- and need our help now,” Brad Kie- pressively and sacrificially reached serman, the Red Cross’ vice presi- out to serve.” He called the “out- dent of disaster services operations pouring of concern” extraordinary and logistics, told CNN. in “our area and beyond.” On Aug. Four feet of water inundated the assess the damage and find another let have produced a series of six vid- ing their house and three vehicles. 14, Bishop Muench visited three new Cristo Rey Baton Rouge Fran- location to hold classes. eos on the flood and its aftermath. “We are fortunate we have each evacuation shelters to comfort ciscan High School, which had just “It was really beginning to come Titled “When the Waters Rose,” other and that’s a blessing. We evacuees. opened Aug. 5. together as a true Cristo Rey family, the series can be viewed at www. have a lot of friends in the same In his video message, the bishop In such a short time, “we’d expe- so we have to regroup ... and make catholiclifetv.org in the site’s “Pro- situation,” the mom told a reporter. directed those who want to donate rienced growth as a family, with the sure we don’t lose that,” Llorens said gramming” section. “We’re just very thankful we’re able money or goods to go to the dioc- students, with the faculty,” said Jim in an interview with the diocese’s In another of the videos a mom to give back ... and people have esan website. He said the site has Llorens, the school’s president, who CatholicLife Television apostolate and her children, all members of blessed us very much in clothes and information on how to donate and called the flooding “heartbreak- and The Catholic Commentator, the St. Margaret Parish, were helping water and such. We’re just doing a a list of stores run by the Society ing.” The brand-new school build- diocesan newspaper. flood victims -- even though the little bitty bit of what we can do (for of St. Vincent de Paul that are tak- ing is closed while school officials The newspaper and the TV out- family had their own losses, includ- others).” n Baton Rouge bishop comforts evacuees at shelters

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BATON ROUGE, La. | As Loui- siana’s governor announced the federal government had declared a major disaster for the state Aug. 14, Catholic churches in the Baton Rouge Diocese called for volunteers to help those displaced by extreme flooding and asked flood victims what assistance they needed. Gov. John Bel Edwards told re- porters at a news conference that about 20,000 people had been res- cued from their homes and more than 10,000 people were in shelters after a slow-moving tropical storm system dumped nearly 2 feet of rain Richard Rossi and his 4-year-old great-grandson Justice wade through on southern Louisiana. Several water Aug. 15 after their home flooded in St. Amant, La. ( PHOTOS Wallace Floyd stands in his flooded kitchen in Ascension Parish, La., rivers crested at record levels. As BY Jonathan Bachman, Reuters | CNS) Aug. 19. of mid-morning Aug. 15, state of- ficials said at least six people have “Please know of my prayers for — which initially affects four civil still going up in some places.” He “It is possible that a significant died in the floods. your safety and the safety of your parishes, with more expected — said he traveled to affected areas number of our parish staff are un- Baton Rouge Bishop Robert W. Church parishes and parishio- residents can seek assistance from and saw firsthand “the destruc- able to leave their homes and come Muench visited three evacuation ners,” he said in a message to pas- the Federal Emergency Manage- tion caused by this unprecedented to work, so we will need to rely shelters Aug. 14 to comfort evacu- tors. ment Agency. At least 18 civil par- flood.” heavily on parish volunteers,” the ees. In a statement the day before, On Aug. 12 Edwards declared a ishes have declared a state of emer- In a notice on its website, St. Jude notice said. he dispensed Sunday Mass obliga- state of emergency for the state of gency, with more expected to do so. the Apostle Catholic Church in East At least two other Baton Rouge tions for all Catholics affected by Louisiana and deployed the Loui- “This is a serious event. It is on- Baton Rouge civil parish called on parishes, St. George and St. Aloy- the storm and urged parishioners siana National Guard. He then going. It is not over,” Edwards told parishioners available to volunteer sius, have set up Web pages asking to limit their driving over the week- requested that President Barack reporters. “We are not in control as to attend a morning meeting Aug. flood victims to submit requests for end because of “the inherent dan- Obama issue a federal disaster far as how fast these floodwaters 15 to help with “flood relief plan- help and asking others to list the gers of unsafe driving conditions.” declaration. With that declaration will recede, and in fact they are ning and implementation.” kind of help they can provide. n Aug. 26-Sept.15, 2016 Florida Catholic VATICAN NEWS 14

In 2015, a refugee Islamic State might get prays Christmas day at a camp in ousted, but Christians still Calais, France. Iraqi Christians worry about safety appear divided Dale Gavlak about Catholic News Service brother in Jordan. My uncle is in the that may not happen, Christian po- whether United States. Only another brother litical leaders such as Yousif Yaqoob they will and I are still in Iraq,” he said. It Matti want to see Christian defense be able AINKAWA, Iraq | Iraqi Chris- was unclear whether Yousif’s fam- forces built up to protect Mosul and to return tians appear divided about wheth- ily would regather in Iraq following the Ninevah Plains after their lib- home after er they will be able to return home the liberation. eration. They said this is necessary Islamic after Islamic State militants are Um Fadi, a 37-year-old Chaldean because although many Christians State flushed out of the battle-scarred Catholic mother, also is concerned would prefer to have an internation- militants Ninevah Plains region. They say about safety. She and her family of al force, such as U.N. peacekeepers are flushed their safety must be guaranteed at six live in Ashti II. in the area, this is unlikely to hap- out of the all costs. “I swear, I never saw something pen. battle- scarred “If the liberation of the Ninevah like this except in a horror film. But “The battle for the Ninevah Ninevah Plains region is successful, infra- I actually witnessed people being Plains against Islamic State will be Plains structure is rebuilt and there is se- killed and saw dead bodies with my complex, but the military forces region. curity, I would want to be among own eyes,” she said of her escape involved must perform as one, uni- (STEPHANIE the first to return,” said Fadi Yousif, from the Islamic State’s assault on fied entity,” Matti told CNS. “After LECOCQ, who teaches displaced children her village of Qaraqosh two years the liberation, demining efforts will EPA | CNS) in the Ashti II camp for displaced ago. take place and electricity, water and Christians in Ainkawa, near Irbil. “Of course, we are frightened to other necessary infrastructure will “It’s my home. I love that place. But return. What are we going back to? need to be rebuilt. It is hoped that what is absolutely essential is that The houses and churches have been after four months, people may be we have real security there.” bombed. My children, particularly able to return safely.” Housed in an unfinished con- my youngest son, is very frightened Bahman Maalizadeh of the return home.” cause so many wars and conflicts crete building, Yousif and other about the idea of returning there,” North Carolina-based Norooz A man who identified himself have erupted here.” displaced people live in containers she told Catholic News Service. Foundation has traveled to Mosul’s only as John, a Syriac Catholic from He and his family have already that take the place of homes lost to Other Christians like, Saif Haney, frontline villages ahead of the of- Hamdaniyya, is Um Fadi’s neigh- been displaced twice: They had to the Islamic State. He said his home told CNS they will never go back fensive. His and other nongovern- bor in Ashti II camp. Although he flee the capital, Baghdad, for safety region would be a different place home because they heard that Is- mental organizations have provid- and his family are desperate to for- to Hamdaniyya and then escape to from what he remembers due to lamic State militants used their ed badly needed food and medicine get the past and to leave Iraq, that Ainkawa following the Islamic State the dispersal of friends and family family houses as execution dens. to displaced Christians and Yezidis. might not be possible. takeover of their area. abroad because of the long wait to Some Iraqi Christian political “There is a small Christian force “We can’t leave Iraq, but we want “Frankly, money isn’t the objec- rid the area of the Islamist extrem- leaders are calling for the inclusion left to protect so many lands,” Maa- to. Although Kurdistan has been tive. The only thing we want in life ists. of armed Christian militias to par- lizadeh told CNS. “It is so important kind to us, there is really no work is what everybody else wants,” he “About 60 percent of my friends ticipate in the liberation of Mosul for the international community to here, so we have run out of money,” told CNS. “It’s to be able to live in are now living in exile, whether in and the Ninevah Plains, their an- help these forces to not only protect he told CNS. “We have to have a fu- your own home without any con- neighboring countries or Europe. cestral homeland, alongside U.S.- the land, which they have, but once ture for ourselves and our kids, so cern about what can happen to your My mother, father and two sis- led coalition forces, Iraqi troops the area is liberated, to provide se- we need to go somewhere else. We kids. I want my children to grow up ters are now in Lebanon. I have a and Kurdish fighters. Although curity to ensure that Christians can don’t see that happening in Iraq be- that way, feeling secure.” n Pope prays for victims of ‘bloody’ attack in Turkey

Elise Harris province of Gaziantep, near the Syr- Jerusalem, was asked if only a few and contain our pride and our fear, to Jesus, as well as the door of mercy CNA/EWTN NEWS ian border, Aug. 20. people would be saved. to open ourselves with a heart that’s he offers to us. The blast, which took place at Pope Francis explained how Je- humble and faithful to him, recog- “The Lord offers us many occa- VATICAN CITY | After an explo- roughly 11 p.m. local time, hap- sus’ response didn’t give a direct nizing that we are sinners in need of sions to save ourselves and enter sion at a wedding in southern Tur- pened in the Akdere neighborhood answer to the question, but instead his forgiveness.” through the door of salvation,” the key killed 50 people and wounded of Sahin Bey district as those cel- referred to a door, telling the crowd While the door of salvation is pope said, adding that “this door is nearly 100, Pope Francis offered his ebrating were dancing in the street, to “strive to enter through the nar- narrow, the door of God’s mercy is the opportunity that must not be prayers for the victims, and asked which is common for wedding cer- row gate, for many, I tell you, will at- “always wide open” for everyone wasted.” for peace to be given to all. emonies in the south of Turkey. tempt to enter but will not be strong to enter, he said, adding that God He stressed that giving “aca- “Dear brothers and sisters, I Gaziantep is a major city roughly 37 enough.” doesn’t have preferences, but wel- demic speeches” on salvation isn’t have heard of the sad news of the miles from the Syrian border, and By giving the image of the door, comes all “without distinction.” necessary to enter through the gate, bloody attack yesterday which has become a hub for Syrians flee- Jesus is telling his listeners “it’s not “(Jesus) awaits each one of us, but instead we must “seize the op- struck the beloved Turkey,” the ing the civil war that’s tearing their a question of numbers.” Knowing whatever sin we have committed, to portunities of salvation” that are pope said Aug. 21, after leading country apart. how many will be saved is not im- embrace us, to offer us his forgive- given to us. pilgrims in praying the traditional Although no one has yet claimed portant, he said, but knowing the ness,” Pope Francis said. “Only he He turned to the Gospel passage, Angelus prayer. responsibility for the attack, Al- path that leads to salvation is. can give full meaning to our exis- in which Jesus recounts how the He offered his prayers for the vic- Jazeera reports that Ali Yerlikaya, This path requires that we pass tence, giving us true joy.” master of the house “has arisen and tims, both “living and dead,” and the governor of Gaziantep, re- through a door, Pope Francis said, By entering through the door locked the door,” telling those who led those gathered in a moment of ferred to it as a “terror attack,” and explaining that this door is “Jesus that is Jesus, we are able to let go of knock outside asking to be let in: “I silence and a Hail Mary, asking for Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip himself … he says it; he leads us into “worldly attitudes, of bad habits, of do not know where you are from.” “the gift of peace for all.” Erdogan, said, “Daesh is the likely communion with the Father, where selfishness and closure,” and expe- If God is merciful and loves us, According to news agency Al- perpetrator,” using the Arabic we find love, understanding and rience an authentic change through “why does he close the door?” Pope Jazeera, at least 50 people have been name for ISIS. protection.” the Holy Spirit, he said. Francis asked, explaining that he killed and 94 wounded after what is In his address before the Ange- Reflecting on why the door is In off-the-cuff comments, Pope does it “because our life is not a vid- believed to be a suicide bomber det- lus, Pope Francis reflected on the “narrow,” the pope said it’s not be- Francis urged pilgrims to pause for eogame or a soap opera; our life is onated a suicide vest at a wedding day’s Gospel passage from Luke, in cause it’s “oppressive,” but rather a moment to reflect on what im- serious and the goal to achieve is ceremony in Turkey’s southeastern which Jesus, as he was teaching in because it challenges us to “restrict pedes them from opening the door important: eternal salvation.” n 15 QUICK READS Florida Catholic Aug. 26-Sept.15, 2016

NATION of every American, but violence as people of different faiths, Chris- large numbers of stops, searches they’re all supporting our Church’s such as looting, burning is never tians, Muslims, Jews and people of and arrests for minor, highly discre- efforts to stop a descent into disor- tolerated,” Archbishop Listecki told goodwill, to express our solidarity tionary offenses,” the report said. der.” Bishops designate the Catholic Herald in an Aug. 15 with our brothers and sisters who “These practices led to repeated telephone interview. “It only creates have suffered in this fire to offer a violations of the constitutional and Pope visits women Wisconsin site as a self-inflicted wound on the com- message of hope,” said Franciscan statutory rights, further eroding the national shrine munity.” Protesters burned down Father Jacek Orzechowski, of St. Ca- community’s trust in the police,” it rescued from six businesses in the city, includ- millus Parish in Silver Spring Aug. added. The Justice Department re- prostitution ALLOUEZ, Wis. | Nearly 160 ing a gas station, and also torched 14 to a crowd gathered near the ex- viewed five-and-a-half years of po- years ago, on Oct. 9, 1859, Mary ap- a police car late Aug. 13 in response plosion site. Father Orzechowski lice records before making its deter- VATICAN CITY | Continuing his peared to a young Belgian immi- to the police shooting of Sylville K. said the parish is still unsure how minations. The report also revealed Year of Mercy practice of going one grant living in Kewaunee County. Smith as he fled a traffic stop earlier many of its members were affected racial bias on the part of Baltimore Friday a month to visit people fac- Today, it is the only approved Mar- that day. Police said Smith, 23, had by the Aug. 10 explosion. Singing police. ing special struggles, Pope Francis ian apparition site in the United a gun in his hand and had refused “Where there is charity and love, paid a surprise visit to a community States. On Aug. 15, the feast of the police orders to drop the weapon. there God is ever found” in Span- helping 20 young women get their Assumption, the U.S. bishops for- Smith was African-American, as is ish, Father Orzechowski and other WORLD lives back together after being res- mally designated the Shrine of Our the as-yet-unidentified officer who religious leaders led a procession of cued from prostitution. The pope Lady of Good Help in Champion shot him. “The anger and hurt that about 150 people, urging those who President meets visited the house operated by the as a national shrine. Bishop David accompanies any action certainly attended to offer their solidarity to John XXIII Community in north- L. Ricken of Green Bay announced is understandable, but violence the affected. pope after attacks east Rome the afternoon of Aug. 12. its new status at a news conference is never justified as a response,” VATICAN CITY | Pope Francis The community members, the Vati- prior to the annual Mass celebrat- Archbishop Listecki said in a state- Archbishop calls met privately at the Vatican with can said, were “20 women liberated ed at the shrine for the feast day. ment issued later Aug. 15. Rather, he French President François Hol- from the slavery of the prostitution More than 1,500 people attended suggested “supporting the family, police report lande, who said he felt it necessary racket. Six of them come from Ro- the outdoor Mass, which was fol- building the economy and attacking ‘sobering’ to thank the pope in person for his mania, four from Albania, seven lowed by the annual rosary proces- crime is a wonderful formula for de- words after the slaying of a French from Nigeria and one each from Tu- sion around the shrine grounds. fusing the intensity that creates the BALTIMORE | The same day a priest and other terrorist attacks nisia, Italy and Ukraine.” The wom- Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki of ‘burn, baby, burn’ mentality.” federal Department of Justice re- in France. The president arrived en’s average age is 30, said a Vatican Milwaukee was the main celebrant port cataloging systemic abuses by in Rome Aug. 17 and went directly press statement. “All of them have of the Mass, with Bishop Ricken as Faith communities Baltimore’s police was issued, Arch- to the French national church, St. endured serious physical violence” homilist. Bishop James P. Powers of bishop William E. Lori of Baltimore Louis, to visit a chapel set up as a and are now being protected. Pope Superior and numerous priests of gather at explosion called that report “sobering and dis- place of prayer for the victims of Francis’ visit, the Vatican said, is an- the Diocese of Green Bay were con- site to offer hope tressing. The report is an affirma- terrorism. The chapel honors the other call to combat human traffick- celebrants. tion of those in our community who memory of the 130 people who died ing, a reality the pope has described SILVER SPRING, Md. | Days have long criticized the policing during the November attacks in as “a crime against humanity” and Violence in after a deadly explosion nearly strategies and practices of the (po- Paris, the 84 who died in Nice July 14 “an open wound on the body of con- leveled a four-story building near lice) department,” the archbishop and Father Jacques Hamel, who was temporary society, a scourge upon Milwaukee unrest Washington, a group of Franciscan said Aug. 10 in a statement, “and a brutally murdered as he celebrated the body of Christ.” ‘self-inflicted’ priests and other Catholics joined repudiation of those whose actions Mass July 26. Father Hamel’s killers an interfaith group near the site of have undermined both public trust claimed allegiance to the Islamic France increases MILWAUKEE | Archbishop the blast to encourage hope for the as well as the inherent dignity of State group. After the priest’s mur- Jerome E. Listecki of Milwaukee more than 100 people displaced those they have sworn to serve and der, Hollande had phoned the pope, security around called the violence that broke out and to pray for seven who are miss- protect.” In Baltimore, the police’s telling him that “when a priest is at- Lourdes in the city as part of protests over ing. They prayed for those who have “pattern of making unconstitution- tacked, all of France is wounded.” the fatal police shooting of an Afri- lost loved ones, those who lost their al stops, searches and arrests arises Pope Francis, traveling to Poland LOURDES, France | French can-American man “a self-inflicted homes and those who helped oth- from its longstanding reliance on the next day, told reporters he ap- police and military officials have wound.” “Violence is never toler- ers escape the inferno that followed ‘zero tolerance’ street enforcement, preciated Hollande’s call, reaching launched a special security opera- ated. Protests are certainly the right the explosion. “We’re gathered here which encourages officers to make out to him “as a brother.” Hollande tion for the country’s national pil- and the pope reportedly spent about grimage to Lourdes, following the 40 minutes meeting privately. The killing of a Catholic parish priest president also met with Cardinal in a spate of terrorist attacks. Up to Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of 30,000 Catholics are expected to 9-Day Holy Land state. join the national pilgrimage, led by Cardinal Philippe Barbarin of Lyon. Congolese bishops The pilgrimage will include services Pilgrimage and processions at 22 churches and optimistic chapels over the 128-acre site and about offer culminate in Aug. 15 Masses for Travel back in time to the ancient Holy Land and birth the feast of the Assumption. Math- February place of Jesus and Christianity. 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Friday, Aug. 26 Friday, Sept. 9 1 Cor 1:17-25; St. Peter Claver, Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11; priest Mt 25:1-13 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27; Ps 84:3-6, 12; Saturday, Aug. 27 Lk 6:39-42 St. Monica 1 Cor 1:26-31; Ps 33:12- Saturday, Sept. 10 13, 18-21; Mt 25:14-30 1 Cor 10:14-22; Ps 116:12-13, 17-18; Sunday, Aug. 28 Lk 6:43-49 Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Ps 68:4-7, 10-11; Sunday, Sept. 11 Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a; Ex 32:7-11, 13-14; Lk 14:1, 7-14 Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19; 1 Tm 1:12-17; Monday, Aug. 29 Lk 15:1-32 or 15:1-10 Passion of St. John the Baptist Monday, Sept. 12 1 Cor 2:1-5; Ps 119:97- 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33; 102; Mk 6:17-29 Ps 40:7-10, 17; Lk 7:1-10 Tuesday, Aug. 30 Tuesday, Sept. 13 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Ps 145:8-14; Lk 4:31-37 St. John Chrysostom, bishop and doctor of Wednesday, Aug. 31 the Church From clockwise top left, a general view of collapsed 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; 1 Cor 3:1-9; Ps 33:12- houses in Pescara del Tronto, Italy, following a following Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 7:11-17 an earthquake Aug. 24. The partially damaged tower 15, 20-21; Lk 4:38-44 bell with the clock signaling the time of the earthquake Wednesday, Sept. 14 is seen in Amatrice, Italy, Aug. 24. A man is rescued from Thursday, Sept. 1 Exaltation of the the ruins in Amatrice. Hearing the mayor of Amatrice in 1 Cor 3:18-23; Ps 24:1b- Holy Cross central Italy say his town no longer exists and knowing 4b, 5-6; Lk 5:1-11 there were children who died Aug. 24 in the earthquakes Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1b-2, that struck the region, Pope Francis led 11,000 pilgris to Friday, Sept. 2 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; pray the recitation of the sorrowful mysteries of the rosary Jn 3:13-17 for the quake victims and the rescue workers. (Cristiano 1 Cor 4:1-5; Ps 37:3-6, Chiodi, EPA; Emiliano Grillotti, Reuters; and Remo 27-28, 39-40; Thursday, Sept. 15 Casilli, Reuters) Lk 5:33-39 Memorial of Our Saturday, Sept. 3 Lady of Sorrows 1 Cor 15:1-11; St. Gregory the Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, Great, pope and doc- 28; Jn 19:25-27 or tor of the Church Lk 2:33-35 We are the broken ones 1 Cor 4:6b-15; Sunday, Aug. 28 Ps 145:17-21; Lk 6:1-5 And into this world drops our Gospel proc- regeneration; people who have failed miser- Friday, Sept. 16 St. Martha lamation today, where it appears that Jesus ably in commitment and fidelity to promises Sunday, Sept. 4 Sts. Cornelius, Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Ps 68:4-7, 10-11; is trying to tell us that God’s rules and vows, yearning for courage to Pope, and Cyprian, Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a; Lk 14:1, 7-14 about what we eat, and where we recommit and try again; lost and Wis 9:13-18b; bishop, martyrs eat and with whom we eat are differ- grieving spouses and parents and Ps 90:3-6, 12-17; 1 Cor 15:12-20; This may seem crazy, but one of my favor- ent. That the worlds of cool table and siblings, hoping that resurrection Phlm 9-10, 12-17; Ps 17:1bcd, 6-7, 8b, 15; ite places to hang out when I was pastor at St. weird table, in and out, powerful and is real and waiting for their dead Lk 14:25-33 Lk 8:1-3 Andrew Parish was in the school lunchroom. weak are not part of God’s creation, loved ones; abusive and alcoholic Yes, hanging out in that noisy, crazy and, at but rather are our own creations. and controlling people, struggling Monday, Sept. 5 Saturday, Sept. 17 times, strange-smelling shoebox loaded with Maybe Jesus is trying to remind to embrace the truth of who they 1 Cor 5:1-8; Ps 5:5-7, 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; raging adrenaline. And yet, amidst all the us that gathering around God’s table are, so they can begin the road to 12; Lk 6:6-11 Ps 56:10c-14; Lk 8:4-15 enthusiasm, vitality and frenzy, it was also a does not include climbing a ladder, recovery. sad place, a place where I could see beneath or passing a test, or following a seat- Sunday Maybe Jesus is reminding us that Tuesday, Sept. 6 Sunday, Sept. 18 Word the earth-shaking laughter and banter, and ing chart, or having the right stuff on despite our differences, each and 1 Cor 6:1-11; Ps 149:1b- find hurt and pain. It may have looked like a our tray or in our brown bags, or hav- every one of us still holds an invita- Am 8:4-7; Ps 113:1-2, Father 6a, 9b; Lk 6:12-19 4-8; 1 Tm 2:1-8; room where a bunch of kids were merely eat- ing our lives all together. tion to the feast, precisely because Lk 16:1-13 ing lunch, but much more was going on there. Gathering around God’s table Ben we all are the broken ones — the Wednesday, Sept. 7 In school, not only what one eats, but also simply requires hungry people long- Berinti poor, the crippled, the blind, the 1 Cor 7:25-31; Ps 45:11- where one eats and with whom one eats de- ing to be fed. Gathering around lame — all with the inability to ever 12, 14-17; Lk 6:20-26 fines a kid’s world. In those linoleum and God’s table simply requires people repay God for what God is giving us. gray-tiled universes, seats are saved, territo- strong enough to know and to name their Yes, we are the broken ones, and we are in- Thursday, Sept. 8 ries are established, and rulers rise and fall. weakness; people who, as Sirach tells us, con- vited to the feast where the Son of God him- Friendships and rivalries, loneliness and duct their affairs with humility. self was broken and poured out on our behalf, Nativity of the popularity are all exposed. There exists a Because the truth is, all those who gather so that we might be nursed, and tended to Blessed Virgin Mary whole unwritten set of formulas and codes at God’s table are the broken ones. And as the and put back together again by an incredibly Mic 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28- for finding, picking out, isolating and labeling psalmist proclaims: “In your goodness, you loving and gentle God. n 30 ; Ps 13:6abc; “the great ones” and the “broken ones.” have made a home for the poor.” Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 or Even as adults, when we finally leave God’s table will always include strang- Father Berinti, Missionaries of the Most Pre- 1:18-23 childhood and teenage angst behind, we are ers, hoping to find a welcome place; achiev- cious Blood, is director of Catholic Campus still often caught up in isolating and labeling ers, searching for a better view; burned-out Ministry at the University of Central Florida the “broken ones.” and bitter servants, seeking renewal and in Orlando. 17 SUNDAY WORD and SCRIPTURE Florida Catholic Aug. 26-Sept. 15, 2016 The wisdom of discipleship The ‘Hound of Heaven’

Sunday, Sept. 4 structure but be unable to finish it due to lack Sunday, Sept. 11 had done for them; how quick they were to Wis 9:13-18b; Ps 90:3-6, 12-17; Phlm 9-10, 12-17; Lk of proper planning. Ex 32:7-11, 13-14; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19; 1 Tm 1:12- return to the false gods of the Egyptians! 14:25-33 This example serves as a backdrop for his 17; Lk 15:1-32 or 15:1-10 Sometimes we act just like those Israelites, next point. If you and I wish to be Christ’s fol- don’t we? Everyone has some “hang-ups,” some lowers, we need to have proper planning and In the late 19th century, the English poet Now we can understand why God became “rough edges” that need to be smoothed out to be ready for the cost. What is that cost for Francis Thompson wrote a 182-line work angry with the Israelites in Exodus 32, even and cleaned up. Acknowledging our mis- preparation? “None of you can become my bearing the distinct title, “The Hound of to the point of destroying them out of sheer steps and realizing the need to make chang- disciple if you do not give up all your pos- Heaven.” The title and poem likens God’s divine justice. Yet through the intercessory es for the better can sometimes leave us feel- sessions” (Lk 14:33). While not everyone is active pursuit of the straying human soul to prayers of Moses, God used this experience ing quite deflated. Yet such moments afford called to sell their homes, hand over their that of the tireless hound chasing down the as an opportunity for deeper conversion us the opportunity for spiritual growth. This bank accounts or give up their vehi- fleeing rabbit. Those of us who have that would purge from their hearts and lives Sunday’s Scriptures tie together an impor- cle keys to be a disciple of Jesus, some had dogs as part of our family or hunt- the false gods of Egypt forever. If God was tant reminder about our limitations and are. It’s less about the possessions and ing team know just how hard it is to so patient and persistent with the Israelites the need to see the bigger picture; it’s about more about “possessiveness.” What fool their amazing instinct and ability in such difficult circumstances, how much growing in godly wisdom to be a successful happens when God calls us to let go? to catch their target. Like the fleeing more will God be so with you and me when disciple of Jesus Christ. On a similar theme of “possessive- rabbit, some of us have wandered far we turn our lives back over to him? Have you ever met the “know-it-all” who ness” we have our second reading away from God hoping to find happi- In our Sunday’s second reading from has just about everything figured out and from St. Paul’s shortest letter in the ness and fulfillment somewhere else. Paul’s First Letter to Timothy, Paul makes it wants you to know about it? In our first read- New Testament, his letter to Phile- We wonder if God could ever forgive clear that out of all the apostles, he consid- ing today, the author of the Book of Wisdom mon. Philemon was a Christian con- us, if God could still love us. ers himself the greatest sinner of them all (1 Sunday points out that the information we claim to vert and a slave owner who lived at a Word These doubting thoughts may Tm 1:15,16). Not so flattering, eh? St. Paul’s know from personal experience, human sci- time when slavery was a common in- be preventing you or someone you point is that if God would choose a terrible, ences and our own labors merely scratches stitution of the Roman Empire. One Father may know from coming back to our arrogant, Christian-killing murderer (Acts the surface (Wis 9:16). We can learn much, of his slaves, Onesimus, ran away Father’s house. This Sun day’s Scrip- 26:9-11) like himself to be one of the apostles but vast is the horizon of knowledge. What is and made his way to the apostle Paul. Brian tures proclaim that God, the “”Hound of Jesus Christ, what prevents the Hound of our mortal experience compared to the im- Paul pleads with Philemon to receive Campbell of Heaven,” is on the hunt for you and Heaven from choosing a problem child like mortal One who created the cosmos by the back Onesimus not as a slave, but as a me. God’s chase after us, amazing in you or me to become his kingdom laborers? power of his word? How does our disputed, fellow brother in Jesus Christ (Phlm 15, 16). instinct and ability, is never to harm us, but Unlike the earthly canine, the Hound of changing information abstracted from the Paul’s words for his time are daring and pro- to save us from falling off the impending Heaven does not force himself upon us. God finest human devices of learning compare phetic, paving the road within the Christian deadly steep cliff in the land of sin. chases us, calls our name and seeks us out to the omnipresent and all-knowing One tradition to ultimately reject slavery for the Our first reading this Sunday comes from in every hidden corner. No matter where whose spiritual essence transcends all of inhumanity that it is. the Book of Exodus. In Exodus, God hears we are or what we have done, we can’t hide them? (Wis 9:17). We came into this world and we will the cries of the Israelite people who had suf- from him. Yet we must allow God to pick us If and when we become conscious of the leave this world without possessions. When fered under the inhumane bondage of slav- up in his arms and bring us to that place of presence of God we go from “know-it-all” it comes to certain things, places, immoral ery in the land of Egypt. God called a Hebrew healing transformation. God will not force to “know-very-little”; our arrogant attempt cultural “norms” and improper relation- man from among them, Moses, to save them us. Neither will he stop coming after us till at being possessive or manipulative of the ships, we need to learn to “let go” and “let from their hardened oppressor — the Egyp- our dying breath. Jesus makes it clear in this world around us collapses. Wisdom comes God.” The wisdom of discipleship is dis- tian Pharaoh. Sunday’s Gospel: “There will be more joy in in seeing ourselves no more and no less than cerning carefully the plan God has for our It was a highly daunting task to get them heaven over one sinner who repents than how God sees us, acknowledging our possi- lives and making the decision to live rightly out of Egypt: surviving 10 plagues, being led over 99 righteous persons who need no re- bilities and limitations in a realistic way. — right now. This kind of wisdom prepares by a pillar of fire, parting the sea and col- pentance” (Lk 15:7). In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus provides us not to fear when God calls us to let go of lapsing the sea behind them onto Pharaoh’s This week my hope is that we come to an interesting comparison. If you are going something, including our final hours here on pursuant army. Led safely by Moses into terms with the fact that God does not and to build a large structure, don’t you think it earth. The cost of discipleship will smooth the wilderness, the people of Israel were left never has given up on us. This is just a would be a good idea to have your ducks in a out our rough edges, cure our possessiveness alone for just a brief period of time as Moses glimpse of exactly how much God loves us. row before you start to build? Like how much and enable us to behold the greater horizon went up Mount Sinai to receive the Ten Com- So, what will our response be to the great money, supplies and appropriate architec- that lies before us. This week let us pray to mandments. Hound of Heaven? n tural plans are needed to make it happen? the Holy Spirit: Wisdom of God, be with me, What did the Israelites do while Moses Jesus tells his audience how embarrassing it always at work in me. Amen. n was away conversing with the Lord? They Father Campbell is a priest of the Diocese would be for a person to start building a large built an Egyptian idol, a golden calf made of Palm Beach and parochial vicar at Our from the molten gold of their own jewelry. Lady Queen of the Apostles in Royal Palm A gift from her mom How quickly they had forgotten what God Beach. Gymnast keeps rosary close when she competes

Catholic News Service article about Biles posted by the parents, Ronald and Nellie Biles, mined, disciplined and something magazine online with the headline, adopted her and her younger sister, of a perfectionist. RIO DE JANEIRO | U.S. Olympic “25 Things You Don’t Know About Adria, and they moved to Texas. “She’s always been headstrong,” gymnast and gold medalist Sim- Me.” According to her bio on the Team her mom, a retired nurse, told Tex- one Biles said when she travels, she Biles’ hometown is Spring, Tex- USA website, www.teamusa.org, as Monthly magazine. “When she sometimes takes with her a statue as, which is in the Archdiocese of Biles was home-schooled. Besides a makes up her mind, it’s, like, oh of St. Sebastian, the patron saint of Galveston-Houston. The London- sister, she has two brothers, Ronald my gosh — the whole world could athletes, and she also carries a ro- based Catholic Herald described and Adam. be upset and she’d still do it. My sary her mother gave her. her as “a Sunday Massgoer.” Other Her interest in gymnastics took other kids would listen. Her, no. She Biles, who won four gold medals news accounts said that Sunday is hold 13 years ago. “My first experi- makes her mind up and that’s it.” and one bronze, made those com- the only day she does not practice ence with gymnastics was when I Biles’ approach to her sport has ments to Us Weekly. gymnastics so she can go to church was in day care. We took a field trip paid off. She is the three-time world “My mom, Nellie, got me a ro- with her family at St. James Parish to a gym and I was hooked,” she told all-around champion, 2013-15; sary at church. I don’t use it to in Spring. Us Weekly. three-time world floor champion, pray before a competition. I’ll According to several news re- But she added, “Gymnastics is 2013-15; two-time world balance just pray normally to myself, but I ports, Biles was born in Columbus, just one part of my life, and I’m hav- beam champion, 2014, 2015; and U.S. gymnast Simone Biles, a have it there in case,” the 19-year- Ohio, to parents who were drug ad- ing as much fun with it as possible. four-time U.S. national all-around Catholic, celebrates with her old told the magazine in a July 8 dicts. Her father left and young Sim- At some point, I’ll have to go get a champion (2013-16). She was a teammates following her floor interview. one bounced back and forth from real job.” member of the gold medal-winning routine during the Summer Her remark about her patron her mother’s house to foster homes. Her favorite routine is the floor, American teams at the 2014 and Olympics in Rio de Janeiro Aug. saint was part of a list in an Aug. 9 When she was 5 or 6, her grand- she said. Biles is described as deter- 2015 World Artistic Gymnastics. n 9. (Mike Blake, Reuters | CNS) Aug. 26-Sept. 15, 2016 Florida Catholic CLASSIFIED 18

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